Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1892-03-02
A TRIP TO soDIE.
A Tenderfoot's Account of the
Bad Man. Town.,

here in a rockaway tor Bodie. After
six hours of slow and steady riding
over good road our party reached
Del Monte, the rural residence of J.
w. Hogan. Here we tarried for a
short time for refreshments for man
and beast. From here on we encoun-
tered snow, and the roads were heavy.
We arrived at Sunshine Station, where
We thought to obtain sleigh, but none
was to be had. We were informed
that one could be procured at the
Bodie ranch, but were again disap-
pointed as their sleigh was in Bodie.
Here We found that s. W. Gregory
was the collector of toll in place of
Hank Blanchard Coin WAS demanded
before we were allowed to move on,
which we cheerfully paid, and went
our way, rejoicing that there was no
more toll henses between us and Bodie.
From here on the roads were so heavy
we were obliged To walk to favor the
team. We soon reached Hank Blan-
chard's abode, but found the place
deserted. From here we struggled on
at a snail's pace until we reached the
once famous Syndicate mill, which in
Bodies golden days produced enor-
nous quantities of yellaw bullion.
But its glory has departed. 1t is naw
deserted. When within half mile of
Bodie we met cutter sent out by A.
Maestretti Ia meet us. he having heard
by stage that we were on the road with
wagon. AT about half past five
o'clock P. NJ. our party reached Bode,
feeling somewhat fatlgued, sun-turned
and nearly snow-b blind.
At Bodie our party was royalty
entertained. That evening we attended
masquerade ball given by the P. P.
P. society of Bode. The hall WAS
crowded with gay masqueraders com
posed of the elite Of Bodie. The
comic, the fancy and the serions were
we'll represented, while number were
IN plain domino. 1t was noticeable that
all present entered heartily into the
enjoyment of the evening. Fine
music was provided for The OCCASION,
and all went merrily until the hour
for unmasking arrived, when there
was plenty of fun and merriment. 1t
was evident that some were well pleased
with their partners, while the faces OF
others showed deep disappointment
and chagrin. At about midnight the
gay throng adjourned to the Occidental
Hotel, kept by "mine host" Nat Boyd,
where an elegant and bountiful supper
was served, TO which the merry dan
GERS did ample justice. Dancing was
again resumed and kept up until four
o'clock A. NJ. In all there were ten
sets of masked dancers on the floor.
The occasion will long be remem bered
by them as one of the mot successful
and enjoyable parties ever given in
Bodie.
The next day our party under the
guidance of Thos. Kendall, visited the
Standard mine and Lent shaft. Not
being mining experts it was nearly all
Greek to u.s. There was small draft
made from the force of the Standard
mine daring last month, but the gen
eral impression i that it is emily tenn
porary.
In the evening a musicale was given
at the Mono House, kept by Mrs. r.
McAlpine, where an exceedingly pleas
ant evening was passed. Bodis can
boast of fine muscai talent.
The next day was spent in taking In
the sights of the town.
A visit was paid to the office of the
Bede Miner, fiourishing weekly
paper published by A. V. Morgan, a
bright and Intelligent young printer
who bids fair to make his mark In the
profession, as well as being a most
agreeable gentleman.
On Wednesday evening we attended
social gathering at the residence of
Thos. Kendall, where we met quite
number of Bodies fair daughters and
brave sons. The evening was devoted
to games, music and dancing and was
immensely enjoyed by all present.
There are Number of former Haw.
thorneites to be found in Bodie, but
they are toe numerous to mention.
The weather in Bsdie Is very pleasant
at the present. During the day it is
quite warm, but towards evening 1t
gets u little cold. The citizens of
Bodie remark that it is the finest