The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1891-01-17
LOCAL INTELLIcENcE::

The Legislature meets on Monday
next at Carson.
The miners at the Half Moon are said
TO be in a fidget about the Indians.
The furnace at the smelter has been
given thorough overhauling and every
thing points to long run.
Peter Edwards came in from Lake
Valley last Tuesday and left again
Wednesday.
By the upsetting Of pot of molten
Stag one of the smelter hands
was considerably burnt about the
feet lust before the last blow out.
The charcoal yard at the smelter is
filed to its utmost capacity, and the
teams are now storing the coal sacked at
the upper end of Meadow Valley Street
The cold weather we are now having
has caused those without wood to be on
the hustle. 1t is no joke to turn into
bed without stick of wood in the
stove
The night shift at the Yuba mine has
been dispensed with and the full force
are employed in the day time only,
causing a considerable saving to the
company.
The puidewife blesses the cold weather
for it has a tendency to make the hus.
band hug the stove, if not herself, and
causes him to have less business down
town at night.
Though the thermometer has not regis
tered lower than II degrees, the frost
seems to have penetrated the ground
readily and water pipes are frozen in all
parts Of town.
Under the new districting and distri.
button of District Judges, Elko, White
Pine and Lincoln Counties are given to
Judge Talbot and he will maintain his
residence at Elko.
Mrs. Deck has furnished her new
lodging house throughout with new fur
niture and bedding Her patrons may
rest assured that their slumbers will not
be disturbed by the little jokers.
Several Of our floating population have
left camp for Tintc They will find the
truth of the old saying, "that all is not
gold that glitters." and that our camp is
just as good as any Of the rest.
Few Indians about town and nothing
unusual in their actions. They continue
to work a little, gamble good deal and
get drunk as often as possible. Nc
prophet or war is troubling them.
A teamster named Golf, engaged in
hauling ore from the Day Mine. nearly
had his right foot cut off last Tuesday. A
loaded wagon passed over it and the suf
ferer is now at camp confined to bed.
The cold snap we have had for thu
past few days caused hustling arount
for overcoats and mufflers. Those witt
were lucky enough to possess one wer
the envy of some of those who didn't.
The coyotes are having lively time
scampering over the country and max
ing the nights hideous with their howl
ing. Whether they are rustling TO
grub or only to keep warm is best know
to themselves.
The smelter blew in again Tuesda
afternoon, with plenty Of ore and coal o
hand to make long run. 1t is hope
no more impediments will be in the wa,
and that a good production of bullio
will be the result.
The running Of the Taylor and FL
stage line has reverted to r. Sadler, Il
original contractor, and he made his fir
trip yesterday. Better stock and v
hicles than have been used for son
time will be placed on the road and be
ter time will also be made.
There is a whisper in town of ca
being made with fancy white top, CO
cred with cupids and other emblema'
ornaments. Great Scott! Is someone 6
ing Ito take unto himself rib. If {
we only hope that when that cake is G
our devil may not be forgotten, even
the staff is overlooked.
The Phoebe Hotel has deserted 8
pearance, as it is now without an OCT
pant. Why it is uninhabited appe'
singular. It is we'll situated and has
cellent accommodation for boarders
we'll as transient customers and il pr,
erly managed should prove a paying
stitntion.
There is rumor around town that
Bullionville mine is likely to char
hands, some San Francisco parties h
ing bonded some part Of it and are fig
ing for the balance. This is beyt
doubt good piece Of property an
safe investment. Brother Reecc, on
the owners, thinks there are millions
it.
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