The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1879-05-10

Saturday morning by proclaiming him.
self ''chief" and stating be could lick
any man in town. but more particularly
man by the name of Brown, for whom
he was searching for the purpose wollop-
ing. The boys could not stand this very
long, so they introduced to him several
parties who consented 10 pass for Brown
for that occasion. Finally one of them
seemed 10 be Brown about Brady's
weight and match was made to fight
with gloves. The rear yard of one of our
Main street stores were selected and
Brown and Brady went at it. Brady
was knocked down several times,
aid then got tired and wanted some
sleep, after which he said he would fight
a fist-fght for money. The boys having
enough fun permitted Brady to retire,
and that was the last heard OF him.
EAGLE vALLEY.-The Eagle Valley
School closed ON the 7th inst, after
four months session. under E. Wyman
as teacher. There was present on the
occasion large attendance of the
parents of the pupils. and other friends
of education. The proceedings were in
tended simply as a review of the pro.
gress of the pupils in their studies during
the term. The knowledge of the pupils
in the different subjects of study was
thoroughly put to the test, and all the
visitors expressed themselves as highly
grstitied with the progress and profici-
ency in the several branches. The ex-
ercists closed with addresses by the
Trustees and the recitation of a few
choice selections by several of the
pupils.
OFFICIAL LETTER. Following is the
official letter of T. B. Pheby, Superin-
tendent of the Raymond & Ely mine,
dated May 9th: "Since my letter Of the
I'd, l have to report our upper levels
showing no change. Our winze connect
ing the Sth and 9th levels is being rapid.
ly pushed forward and in its appearance
has greatly improved. Our drifts on 18th
and 18th levels are being pushed as much
as possible; ventilation here not being
very good. The upraise from the 18th
much improved. Everything at the
mills is working well, and ore giving fair
returns"
COMMITTED TO JAIL. The examination
of Wm. Johns. charged with an assault
on VIM. Thomas. took place before JUS
tice Hoffman Wednesday. Johns pleaded
guilty to an assault and was fined 800
and costs, or GO days in the county Jail.
The Sheriff will probably place him to
work on the streets, according to the law
passed by the last Legislature,
PERsoNAI.-David Goggin, agent for
the arm of Shea, Bouqueraze & Mckee,
liquor merchants in San Francisco,
passed through here during the fore part
OF the week on his way to Silver Reef.
The new Indian agent left for the reser.
walton last Saturday, taking with him j..
r. Megarigle.
New CoRPoRATIoNs.- Certificates of
the incorporation of the Hercules Min
ing Company and the Northwestern Min.
ing Company were filed in the County
Clerks Office on May 9Th. The principal
place of business of both companies is
Ell Dorado Canyon, Lincoln county, New.
New TRIAL GRANTED.-A telegram was
received here from Carson City Sunday
stating that Robert Frazer, who was
convicted OF manslaughter in the killing
Michael Donahue. was granted new
trial by the Supreme Court.
AUCTION SALE.-Next Monday Sheriff
Mckee will sell at auction, at - O'Clock,
the house and lot and furniture of Adelia
Atkins. Those in want of furniture OF
eligible property will find bargains by at.
tending the sale.
NoT1cE.-All persons having stock on
the ranch of l.. Foss are notified to cal
and take it away before the Goth of May,
or else Mr.. Foss will take legal steps &c
enforce the collection Of all dues upor
said stock.
The remittur Of the Supreme Court
in the case of the State Of Nevada vs.
Robert Frazer, granting him new trial
was received in the County Clerks of
fee yesterday.
TAKEN CHARGE.-Mrs. F. A. Buck hal
kindly given home to Frank Sparks
who became an orphan on Monday by tn
death Of his father. He will very proba
bly, be sent to the Orphans Home.
VIZ under stand that no person ha
been appointed to administer on tn
estate of J. P. Curtis. The County Com
missioners should do their duty and se
that this property is protected.
,, SCHOOL TRUSTEE. School Superin
tendent Alexander has appointed M
9 Armer School Trustee of Phoebe Dis
! trict to fill the vacancy occasioned by tn
! death of J. P. Curtis.
DANCING SCHOOLS. The hours 70
! dancing evenings have been changed an
a will hereafter be every Monday an
Thursday evening, from 8 to 10 O'Clock
o MAnR1ED.-Miss Imogens Patchen, til
{ sister of District Attorney G. II. Patcher
was married at Hermitage, New Yorl
q April 9th, to Mr.. A. Griffin.