Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-07-06
Business AdYertisements
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.


Elk GROVE AMATEURs.-Our Elk Grov
correspondent says very enjoyable enter
tainment was given by the Elk Grove Anna
teurs at Elk Grove last Friday evening. TIL
programme though somewhat lengthy wa
well selected. Miss Anna Mcconnell, Mrs
Nettie Everson and Messrs. Ninion Coon
and 0. w. Erlewine each sang songs tina
elected well-deserved applause. The chic
feature of the evening was the militar,
drama, Enlisted for the War Mrs. Netti
Everson made splendid Mrs. Trueworth
the widowed mother. Ninion Coons playet
the part of the son Robert with great feeling
Miss Belle Mckinney, as Matte Trueworth
showed her talents to good advantage. G.. B
Turrill made q good Hosea jerks, corpu
lent auctioneer, with a strong penchant fo
very poor puns, at which he laughed
immoderately. The part of Hiram
the son of Hosea jerks, was takeI
by d. S. Bascom, whose awkward
boyishness brought down the house. Mis-
Laura Graham made a handsome and attract
i've Gayle Clifford Frank Graham, il
the difficult character of Crimp Ia darkeyl
gave proof of his strong dramatic talents
o. W. Erlewine, as Colonel Boxer, coz
vulsed the house with laughter by his aver
sion to tobacco, especially when talking with
General Grant wv. Z. Everson), who was
provided with the omnipresent cigar. Lewis
Lawrence made a capital Wilder Rowell,
the villain of the play. The familiar low
comedy, Nan, the Good. form othing,
formed part of the programme. Miss Laura
Graham made an excellent Nan. The
parts of the two fathers were well sus-
tanned by ID. S. Bascom and c. B. Turrill.
Lewis Lawrence as Charley and n. Coons
as Simpson played their parts we'll also.
After the performance dancing was in order,
and continued until o'clock next morning.
THE CELEBRATION AT GAIA RECORD
UNION correspondent at Gait writes: The
booming of cannon and display of national
bunting on the morning of the Sd, together
with the arrival of delegations from lone,
Woodbridge, Elk Grove and the surrounding
country, gave evidence of patriotic de-
termination of the people in this vicinity to
be the first in the field to celebrate the ami
versary of our nations birthday. Under
direction of the marshals of the day large
procession was formed at 10 A. NJ, and, en-
ivened by the strains from the lone and
Stockton bands, marched to the Grand Pa.
vilion, where theexercises were opened by the
President OF the Day, DIR. o. Harvey, in a
neat speech, and the presentation, in behalf
of the ladies of Gait, of beautiful national
fag-their gift to our citizens and it is
worthy of mention that one of the active par
Elephants in this patriotic movement. Miss
Eva Wright, was one of the first native born
Americans in this locality The exercises
appropriate to such occasions followed viz:
Prayer, the reading of the Declaration OF In
dependence, and the Grafton. Senator Cheney,
the orator, really captured every one within
the sound of his voice by his stirring patriotic
eloquence and rare humor. The barbecue
offerings were ex ,ellent, and furnished an
abundance of the substantials for the inner
man for all who partook. At the grand ball
in the evening the immense pavilion was
crowded to its utmost capacity, not less than
400 persons whirling 10 the giddy mazes at one
time. 1t is estimated that not less than 4, 900
persons joined in the patriotic demonstration
of the day. The utmost harmony and good
feeling prevailed, and every feature of the
occasion seemed TO meet the expectation of
all
MAN INJURED BY A BOILER EXPLOSION
Upon Saturday last two sheep-herders who
had become lost and strayed upon the Haggin
< Tevis ranch, found serious accident to
have happened to the engineer who had
charge OF the pumping works upon the ranch.
As they approached, they discovered him
walking about with his vest turned up over
his head and probably somewhat bewildered.
Upon examination it was found that the
boiler had exploded, his head was badly cut,
and face burned and swollen, and his knees
and other parts of the body were also burned
from the explosion. He could not tell when
the accident occurred, bat as the boiler was
"a I l. al IL. ~ i
previous. A report OF the case was sent to
this city, and he has receive medical attend
ance and Is improving.
FALSE ALARM.--Y yesterday morning about
half-past o'clock an alarm Of fire was turned
in from Seventeenth and VI streets, which
proved to be false alarm, and, after the run
with their engines, it required the balance OF
the night to again put them in trim for yes
days parade. This was not highly appreciated
by the fremen, as the alarm was given out OF
pure cIssedness to compel this extra labor.
Chief Sullivan made efforts to ascertain by
whom il was done, which only resulted il
finding that the box was opened with the key
kept at Randlett & Martins, Seventeenth
and N streets, but who obtained the key anG
how. is past finding out, as also where 1t is a
present.
eIUaDERoUs AssAULT.-About IL O'Clock
on Sunday evening as George Montgomery
who is employed with Coroner Vermilya
was going home, he was met at the corner o
Eighth and J. streets by David O'Brien, Will
whom he had previously had . dispute, ant
O'Brien attacked him without any warnin:
and beat him severely about the head, and Gu
long cash above the ear. MIR. Ahnntgomer-
was assisted home by two men who cam
along, and medical help called. He is no
considered dangerously injured, but will b
laid up for some time. 0,Brien has been ar
rested for assault to murder, and the case vii
come before tae Police Court to-day.
An UrsET.-Last evening an aged farme
living near Whisky Hill was driving dow
Tenth street with double team when hi
buggy collided with street car and was sud
denly thrown over. Mr.. lngersoll was con
siderably bruised, as also was his daughte
and grandchild, who had been in the bugg,
with him. The team. fortunately, was yer,
gentle, and stood perfectly still until th
occupants of the buggy were pulled from be
meath the calash and the vehicle was put t
rights again.
FIREMzNs BANQUET.-The Fire Depart
ment held banquet yesterday afternoon a
H. Fishers after the procession, at which a
members of the Department were present an
many invited guests. A fine spread was pre-
vided. George Putnam, President of tn
Board of Fire Commissioners, presided
Speeches were made by Grove L. johnson
I. J. Ciunie. Judge Cantwell, Chief Sullivan
Assistant O'Meara, and Others.
SUDDEN Yesterday forenoon Mrs
John Swinerton sank dead upon the floor a
her residence, in faintiug fit. She was il
moderate health but had been treated TO
similar attacks of fainting previously and a
her family physician is clearly convinced tina
her death ensued from this cause, the Coro
ner, after coasul alton with the family an,
medical adviser, concluded an inquest wa
unnecessary.
MILITARY BAsoUET. B, FRS
Regiment Artillery, gave its annual socia
banquet last evening at the State House, a
which the members OF the company and man,
invited guests were present. The tables pre-
scented most bount;ful and tempting display
Speeches were made, toasts offered and
highly acceptable time generally was enjoyed
PUBLIC ScHooLs.-The public schools re
sumo their sessions this morning. Printe
lists have been prepared by which parent
can ascertain exactly what books each pup
viii need under the course OF study, SO far a