The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-03-11
FROM DeLAMAR.

Oar Justice court has been busy for the
past week.
Several parties are going to Rsndsburg
having received letters that it is bound to be
great camp.
The great fight at Carson is the talk Of the
town and considerable money will change
hands On the result
Z Gus Anderson OF Hewlett Bros Soda
Water works, Salt Lake City. is in town on
business for his firm.
Mr.. Hendry former official of the mill
arrived from the north on the Sth inst, and
will assume charge Of the mill.
The weather has retarded the construction
of the Episcopal church, but it is now under
full headway and will soon be ready for reg
ular services.
Mr. f. Grips, contractor at the Magnolia
mine, has been laid up for some days with
rheumatism, but is on the improve and will
be able to resume his lAbors in a few days.
Changeable weather has been the rule in
town the past week; on the 9TH inst regu.
lar blizzard lasted for three or four hours,
but about noon it cleared up and the snow
has disappeared.
The young ladies' of DeLamar do not take
kindly to the rules laid down for the
Rosette party on the 18th inst They much
prefer their best fellow to one that will con.
tinually want to see friend on the outside.
Genial Max Shaefer, not to be outdone, is
adding fine billiard hall to his already
spacious saloon. 1t will be separate from
the bar room and gentlemen can play bill.
lizards or pool quietly and without inter.
ruption.
Mr. Nelson Of the Palace Drug store has
sold his interest and departed for other
fields. Dr. Meek will continue to dispense
drugs to the afflicted. Doc still retains his
interest and will be on hand day and night
Night bell on left of door.
Walter Cronin, late proprietor of the Blu'
Bell saloon, has left for Carson to see thu
great fistic encounter between the two so
called champions Of the world. Walt is
good Judge Of sport and will no doubt plac
his wad on the winner.
We are pleased to report the improvement
in Ithe Orc mine adjoining the MagnoliS
some specimens taken from the bottom Of Oh
shaft was brought to town on the 9th ns
and assaysd 1000 ounces to the ton in silvel
it carries considerable gold but the amour
was not reported.
Mr.. William Albie employed at chopin
wood in the hills, was taken with a sever
i case of pneumonia, and before medical Al
could be obtained died in camp. His bod
was brought to town and inferred on the l0i
inst He was Of iovial disposition and h
loss is keenly felt by his numerous friend
Mr., John Jones an employee OF the ID
. Lamar mines met with severe accident {
+. the Sth inst, he was coming up on the SIX
. where his foot caught in the timbers, al
e his mining shoes was torn from his TO
which was badly bruised, it will lay him
for several days, fortunately no bones we
. broken.
II On the 9Th inst the Delamar brass bal
gave Mr.. Ralph Nichols serenade, and
:, the evening committee from the mill al
mine waited on him and presented him wi
beautiful pair Of gold sleeve links also
n highly finished miners candle stick as
Al token of their esteem, pleasant time "
ID had and all departed wishing him success
e. his new field of labor. The popular Oh
L. bookkeeper; Mr.. Galway, is also reported
1t have rendered his resignation. During
T. stay in Delamar Mr.. Galway has made ma
es friends who are sorry to see him leave.
III Mr.. Ralph Nichols, superintendent of
At DeLamar mine and mill mas rendered
lis resignation, and will depart for Leadv
tn this week where it is reported that be 2
n to superintend the properties of Motif
he Smith of Denver. The Motif Syndicate
n one of the richest in the West, and
NJ Nichols well.known ability qualities him
es the position. 1t is source of regret am,
mt the employees of the DeLamar company t
ns he leaves, for by his kindness he has
NO deared himself to them all. Mr.. Thor
cir 0xman is reported to be his successor.
Blakeley forman Of the MILL and his bret
:. the master mechanic, have also resign
~ they are all gentlemen that win be mis-
- in the community.
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