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Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
PROGRESS OF CALIFORNIA
Rapidly Striding to the Front
Rank.
MARKED increase IN AMOUNT OF EXPORTS
Bank Clearings for 1889 Exceeded
Those of 1898 by More Than
$14O,0OO,OOO.

The San Francisco "Chronicle's" an-
nual review of finance, commerce, min
Ing, agriculture and manufacturing
shows remarkable gain in all direc-
tlons, with every evidence that the
present prosperity will not only con-
tlnue but increase.
The bank clearings of San Francisco
this year exceeded those of 1898 bv
over $4,000, 600 and the balances by
over S16,000,000. In the four months
ending November Both the city's bank
resources increased $S, 900, 600, and the
deposit increased Sc. 100000. Over
$lO,OOO,OO in dividends were distrib-
uted to shareholders of corporations
listed on the Stock Exchange.
The port of San Francisco exported
s37, 900, 900 worth of merchandise. ex-
elusive of army and navy business. a
gain of SO, 000,0 900 over last years The
imports were S44. 100000, a gain of
s7,OOO,OOO. The customs receipts show
a gain of over 81 100000. The inter
nal revenue receipts were So, So, ZOO. a
gain of 100000. San Francisco's
trade with Hawaii increased at re-
markable rate; the total gain over 1898
being nearly S5,OOO,OOO. The imports
were 81, 1874 900 and the exports ST.
79S,000. The port did 50 per cent of
the country's export business to Ha-
waii, and So per cent. of the import
business. Exports of grain to Europe
fell off almost 50, 400, 600 on account of
the short crops. but exports to Eu-
rope, especially canned goods, in
creased, making total increase over
1898. Exports to Japan decreased ST.
100, 900, and imports increased $780,
600 during 1899. Exports to China in
creased $4,000 and imports 1884
900. Exports to Central America.
Mexico and South America decreased.
and those TO Asiatic Russia and Brit
ish Columbia increased at remark
able rate during the year.
The wheat crop of California during
1899 is estimated by the Chronicle" at
80, S33, 1888 bushels valued at S19. 435. 900.
The barley crop reached 20, 1872. COS
bushels. beet sugar q, $50 tons, hops
s, 325, 900 pounds, wool 29. 500 600
pounds, honey rs carloads, deciduous
fruits $3.50 carloads, raisins &c, 900, ,O9O
pounds, prunes $500, 600 pounds, dried
fruits 20, 150 600 pounds. nuts 40 car
loads, dry wines 10,500,OOO gallons.
sweet wines 100000 gallons, brandy
575, 600 gallons, canned fruit 1900, 900
cases.
The total coinage of the San Fran.
cisco mint for the twelve months end
ing December 1st, was S63, 254, 1856. the
largest amount ever coined there.
Lumber shipments from California
counties were greater than ever be-
fore, reaching 200,S69, 1867 feet. as
against 40, 994 900 feet for 1898.
The mineral output was quite salts
factory, though the production is not
fully under way, and will greatly in
crease the gold output. Copper pro-
duction greatly increased, reaching
q 100000 pounds. A single copper
company paid dividends of $3.50, 900.
The extension of railroads, compile
tion of several important irrigation
systems. increased acreage of fruits
and resumption of copper mining were
among the progressive steps taken
during 1899
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
Son Dead and Mother Very Ill.

Mrs. Ruffner of Butte City, who has
been Frustrated by pneumonia for
some days, is improving. Her son,
"Elt," who was compelled TO take to
his bed last Tuesday with the same
disease, succumbed to its terrible raw
ages and died Friday night. His re-
mains were taken to Lodi for burial.
Mrs. Ruffner has not yet been told OF
her sons demise, on account of her
precarious condition,
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
Centennial-Drytown J..

The Centennial shaft is now down
$50 feet. making about $50 feet sunk in
the shaft by the company of which L.
A. Gross is superintendent. At about
500 feet in depth a water tank was cut
to the east of the shaft and in that the
ledge was encountered, which shows
from seventeen to eighteen feet in
thickness. Three feet of it on the hang
ing-wall assays about $3.50 per ton,
while the balance is of low grade.
Sinking is still in progress and will be
continued to 800 or 1000 feet before the
ledge is prospected.
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
Joint Installation.

jackson Lodge, No. Sc, l. o. o. F.,
and the Jackson Rebekah Lodge, No. so,
installed officers Wednesday night. The
affair was joint installation and was
concluded by banquet. Mrs. Annie
L. Clark, District Deputy installed the
Rebekahs, and N. I. Littlefield, also
District Deputy, installed the Odd Eel
lows.
The new officers for the ensuing term
are as follows:
Noble Grand, Nellie Kent.
Vice Grand, Jenny Penry.
Recording Secretary, Annie Clark.
Treasurer, Kate Langhorst.
Financial Secretary. Frank Pense.
Right Supporter to Noble Grand,
Mollie Folger.
Left Supporter to Noble Grand,
Mary Evans.
Warden, Lydia Pense.
Conductor, Matte Freeman.
Inside Guard, Eta Harris.
Outside Guard, William Fuller.
Right Supporter to Vice Grand, Rose
Stasal.
Left Supporter to Vice Grand, Eva
Kent.
Chaplain, Emma Taylor.
Those installed in the Odd Fellows
lodge were:
Noble Grand, William Fuller.
Vice Grand, William May.
Secretary, w. E. Kent.
Treasurer, w. M. Penry.
Right Supporter to Noble Grand,
w. j. Harvey.
Left Supporter to Noble Grand, Z,
Henry Folger.
Right Supporter to Vice Grand, E.
Smith.
Left Supporter to Vice Grand, Will
lam Nettle.
Warden, E, G. Turner.
Conductor, H. Clark.
Inside Guard, John Moyle.
Outside Guard, Steve Peccavich.
Right Scene Supporter, George Fell
muth.
Left Scene Supporter, J. H. Con-
dit.
Chaplain, r. w. Morrow.
Dyspepsia can be cured by using Acker's Dys-
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
Committed Suicide.

A young man named Charles Sim
cich, aged about twenty-five years,
committed suicide this morning by ty-
ing an awning rope arounn his neck
and to the limb of tree on the leila
property. He had his arm broken
about two weeks ago and became de-
mented last night, and wandered
around town until nearly daylight.
While i'll the Louvre Restaurant, a
few hours before the deed was COM
mitted, he said he would go out and
commit suicide. The Louvre people
treated the matter as joke and
thought no more about it until his
body was found. He was a native oil
Austria.
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
The snagnolia-Clintou.

The development work on the Spag-
nolia mine, near Clinton, which is being
prosecuted for the owners by David
Fisher, is being prosecuted faithfully.
This mine in olden days was very rich
in specimen rock near the surface, and
when the ledge is tapped at a depth of
200 feet-the 200-foot level is that from
which crosscutting is being done to the
ledge, hose familiar with the mine
believe that most valuable body of
ore will be encountered. So motel it be.
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
PLAYED Out.

Dull Headache, Pains in various parts of the
body sSiniing at the pit of the stomach, Loss of
appetite, Feverishness, Pimples or Sores are all
positive evidences of impure blood. No matter
how it became so it must be purified in order to
obtain good health Ackkers Blood Elixir has
never failed to cure Scrofulous or Syphilitic
poisons or any other blood diseases. 1t is
certainly a wonderful remedy and we sell every
bottle on a positive guarantee. Sold by A,
Goldner.
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
Nourse, the Pioneer.

George F. Nourse, the pioneer .trav
eler of the Pioneer. Flour Company of
Sacramento, made his usual Jackson trip
this week. Mr.. Nourse, who for several
years in early days was merchant of
Volcano, always considers his Amador
county trip among the most pleasant he
takes. His many friends and patrons are
always pleased to greet him and to ens
joy few minutes with him socially.
Mr.. Nourse has the distinction of being
one of the original builders of the town
of Chico, Butte county.
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12

Miss Crystal Snow gave whist party
Monday night to a number of her
young friends. They all had a most
pleasant time. Besides the hostess
those who were present and tpok. part
in the game were Miss Alma Frances,
Mrs. Nita Littlefeld, Miss Ila Ginoc-
cho, William erase, Eddie Delahide,
Monte Snow, Alex Axelrod.
The first prize was won by William
erase and the BOBBY prize by Eddie
Delahide,
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
On the sutter Creek Boards.

From the columns of the Record the
people are informed that the play
tBetter Than Gold" Is in preparation
at Sutter Creek, with the editor of the
Record as manager and, at the same
time, in the chief role. This from the
man who had the temerity to criticise
the selection of Confusion, Nat
GoOdwin's masterpiece and Joshua
Whitcomb," Denman Thompson's sue
cess, by the Jackson Histrionic Club, is
more than mortal man can bear, Rats.
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
Pocahantas-Drytowu.

Superintendent McWayne of the
Pocahantas is in San Francisco ar
ranging to increase the capacity of the
machinery and cables on the mine, SO
that the shaft can be carried from its
present depth of 700 feet to 1900 feet
An east crosscut has been run which
has cut five-foot vein of very good
aDDearinD ore
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
SHENANDOAH VALLEY.
Just Few Notes From the Garden Spot
of North Amador

JubL q CIV NOL6S from LQe UdrQe0 SpOL
of North Amador.
SHENANDOAH VALLEY, January 10.
We mad very lively storm last week,
but the weather has again settled into
smiling peace. j
J. E. Walton has returned from the
Bay city, whittier he was called by the
serious illness of his wife, who was
visiting her mother, Mrs. M. Still
wagon. Mrs. Walton has improved
enough to accompany her husband
home.
Fred A. Ball left for Santa Cruz last
Wednesday to attend business COL
lege.
Mrs. G. H. Courier went to Sacra-
mento yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boltz arrived from
Oregon recently and are the guests of
w. A. Carter and family. Mr.. Boltz
was to have held church services at
the schoolhouse Sunday, but the wild
weather kept every one away.
School resumed Monday morning,
after the usual holiday vacation.
Measles and the grip are abroad in
the land, and number of our people
are temporarily laid up by one or the
other.
George w. Cruson, an old resident of
this place, died at the home of his son,
John Cruson, on the I'd, after long
illness. The funeral was held Thurs
day forenoon and was largely attended.
Mr.. Cruson was native of Ohio,
eighty-seven years of age, and had
been resident of the valley for twenty
eight years. He leaves two sons, John
and William Cruson, and three daugh-
ters, Mrs. Charles Bell of Aukum, Mrs.
Haverstick of lone and Mrs. Asbury
of Calaveras. His wife died several
ago. SHAN.
Sick Headache absolutely and permanently
cured by using Moki Tea. A pleasant herb
drink Cures constipation and indigestion,
makes you eat, sleep, work and happy. Salts
faction guaranteed or money back 25 cents and
50 cents. Sold by A. Goldner.
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
ALPINE COUNTY.

Gardnerville Courier: Unless all
signs fail, there will be considerable
activity in mining operations in Alpine
county next spring. The reported
strike in the Colorado mine has been
verified. But little ore has been taken
out, but they have uncovered a rich
streak of black ore which it is expected
will lead to large deposit. The ore
bodies in this mine have been discov-
cred in this way, and the present lead
is the largest ever found in the mine.
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
Arrested in Amador City.

Harvey Pense, Thomas Ball and
THOMAS Collier, three Jacksonites who
had hired team and buggy from
Lewis stable, went to Sutter Creek
and Amador City Wednesday after
noon and were arrested at the latter
place. They went back to Sutter
Creek Thursday to plead to charge
of cruelty to animals and misdemeanor
made against them by Constable Gray.
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
Lost.

The top part of an old-style breastpin was
lost in Webb Hail. at the Native Daughters
New Year ball. The part lost consisted of a
garnet setting, with the accompanying band of
gold which held it in place. Very highly priced
as an heirloom, Please return to Mrs, Newcum,
Jackson,
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
Notice.

JACKSON, January al intend to leave for
Alaska early in the season. All persons in
debted to me are requested to settle before
February lst, as my unsettled accounts will
then be placed in the hands of the collector.
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12

Moki Tea positively cures sick headache, in
digestion and constipation A delightful herb
drink. Removes all eruptions of the skin, pro-
ducing "a perfect complexion, or money re-
funded; 25 cents and 80 cents. Sold by A. Gold
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
For Sale.

One Piano as good as new.
One 4Horse-Power Engine with 7-horse
power boiler.
One Clay and Gravel Worker, 1-horse power
One Derrick and hoisting outfit.
DIR. G. b. GIBBONS.
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
In the Swim.

Here we are at last Just what the people
desire Nice large airy bathrooms fine porce-
laintubs and hot water in abundance at the
New National Shaving Parlors, R. L. Mann,
Proprietor.
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
House to Rent.

The Peiser residence on Court street is for
rent. desirable location for professional
or business man; improved grounds; patent
water-closet. Apply at this oftice.
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
Uncalled-for Letters.

Letters remaining unclaimed in the
Jackson, Cal, PostOffice, for the week
ending January II, 1900:
Cervantcs Miss Pucci, Yoeopo
Bonati, Miss Giovanni Smith, James
Cochilla, Antonio Mcknight, WE
Collins & Phillips Ramire, Varol
hampshire Smith, H
Olsen, Yung, Low
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
Chez /" in the City.

G. B. Arditto, who went to Colusa
last week to visit and hunt ducks with
his friend, J. j. O'Rourke, found the
water in the tales so plentiful that there
were no ducks, and he went to San Fran
cisco to hunt bear and panthers. He
may return to Colusa before coming
home.
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
cALAVERAS COUNTY.

San Andreas Prospect: At the Vor-
lander mine at Middle Bar, a crosscut
will be run from the l50-foot level with
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
Levels Hall Reopened.
Whist PARTY.

LOve's Hall has reopened, and will hereafter
be conducted as an opera-house and hall.
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
Blaze at New York Ranch,

Monday night fire was discovered
in the house of E. E. Hamrick,
known as the old New York ranch toll
house. 1t caught fire from the fire.
place in the room at the back thereof,
and was extlnguished by one bucket-of
water without serious damage.
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
MORTGAGES.

in section 10. $50.
MORTGAGES.
W. G. Fithian ct al to B. Thompson
Land in section I; $500.
J. Dufrene ct ux to ]. H. Cavanaro-
Land near lone; S2500.
A. N. Peterson to G. Levaggi-Lot
8, block l, Sutter; s720.
SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE.
G. Boichegrain to E. Dufrene.
G. Boichegrain to E. Fithian.
G. Levaggi to A. Peterson.
G. Vicini to E. B. Moore.
J. Huberty to G. M. Kelly.
LOCATION.
J. Severns on Earle, Severns and
Bully Boy placer claims.
Thomas White, Del Ray quartz min
ing claim.
W. H. LESLEY ct al, LESLEY placer
claim.
E. A. Hacker, Lone Jack quartz
mine.
B. Borghello ct al, Nixon Hill placer
claim.
w. T. Robinson, Belvoir quartz
mine.
ASSESSMENT WORK.
P. M. Peck, China Gulch placer
claim: G.. H Shields ct al, Monitor
quartz mine; James S. Hayden, 54Flat
mining claim; J. Dennis, West Eureka
mine; M. E. Bates, Jupiter quartz
mine; Mrs. Mary Leoni, Columbia
mine; r. K. Mccoy, Mahala gravel
mine; EFT. Yale, East Keystone quartz
mine; T.B. Atkinson, Cleopatra quartz
mine; j. Williams, Austrian quartz
claim; j. G. Keigan, Serrauo placer
mine; G. F. Davis, claim in Oleta Min
ing District; J. F. Goodman & Brend,
placer mining claim.
TRUST DEED.
F. B. Moore to Bank OF Amador
County-Lot 6, in block II, Sutter
Creek: $500.
DECLARATION OF HOMESTEAD.
Cecilia M. SolOmonson-Land in Sec
tions 20 and 30, township 7.
ABANDONMENT OF HOMESTEAD.
Alice A. Graves and D. W. Graves
Southwest quarter of section 25, town.
ship north, range 8 east.
AGREEMENT.
w. A. Newcum with Amador County
Publishing Company-To sell Ledger"
plant; $500.
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
DIED.

CRUSON-In Shenandoah Valley. January 2,
1900, G. w. Cruson, a native of Ohio, aged 81
years, months and 20 days.
Hone Echo and Calaveras Chronicle please
copy.l
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
BORN.

BACHELDER-At Jackson, Cal, January TO-
1900, to Mr.. and Mrs. j. e. Bachelor, a
daughter.
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12

Happy is the cook who uses Pioneer Flour;
it's best,
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
Calendar Day in the Superior
Court.
4 BUSY IlAE IN THE RECORDERS OFFICE
Large Number of Proofs of Assess
ment Work on Mines Filed
for Record.
DOCUMENTS RECORDED.
DEEDS.

DEEDS.
Elizabeth Dufrene TO Joseph Du.
freue-Land near lone; $500.
w. G. Fithiau to ]. G.. Fithian--
Land in section Z; $500.
w. E. Proctor to J. Dufrene ct al
Ham s Station; $3.50.
H. P. Gordon to G. w. Easton--
Nine one hundredths interest in Ris-
ing Star quartz mine; 81.
J. B. Vicini to E. B. Moore-Lot 6,
block II, Sutter: 81.
Anna Yager to j. P. Yager-Land
in section 10. $50.
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12

Dyspepsia can be cured by using Acker's Dys-
pepsia Tablets One little Tablet will give i'm
mediate relief or money refunded. Sold in hand
some tin boxes at p cents. Sold by A. Goldner
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12
NEW TO-DAY.
Assessment Notice.

Jackson Gold Mining and Milling Company
Location of principal place of business,
jackson. Standardization of Works,
jackson Mining District, AmadOr County
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT
~ meeting of the Board of Directors, held
on the 5th day of December, 1899. an assessment
mo. 81 of one-thirtieth of one cent per share
was levied upon the capital stock of the cor
poration, payable Immediately in United State:
gold coin, to the secretary, at the office of the
company, LEDGER office, jackson, California.
ANY stock upon which the assessment shall
remain unpaid on the 9th day of January, 1900
will be delinquent and advertised for sale at
public auction and unless payment is made be-
fore, will be sold on Saturday the 27th day of
January, 1900, at p M. to pay the delinquent
assessment, together with costs of advertising
and expenses of sale.
BY order of the Board of Directors.
WILL \. NEWCUNI, Secretary.
Once: We'll & Renno Building, jackson Cal
December 5, 1899. 12S-1231
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12

At meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Jackson Gold Mining and Milling Company,
held fon Saturday, January 9th, 1900, the date
of delinquency of Assessment No. 8 was post
poned to Saturday, February g. 1900, and the
day of sale to Saturday, February n, 1900.
WILL. A. NEWCUM, Secretary
Dated jackson, January g. 1890. 1-l2--l-26
Amador ledger., 1900-01-12

Sick Headache absolutely and permanently
cured by using Moki Tea, A pleasant herb
drink. Cures constipation and indigestion,
makes you eat sleep, work and happy. Salts
faction guaranteed or money back. 25 cents and
50 cents. Sold by A. Goldner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-04
MARTINS HILL.
The Free Excursion For the
Picnic and Holiday
Provided For TOpekans Next
Saturday, Oct. 6,
By Citizens Familiar With
Charms of the Hill.
WHY 1T is PLANNED.
To Enable All to Get Acquainted
With
One of Most Beautiful Bits of
Nature in West
And See Its Fine Natural Park
Facilities.
20 Enable All to Get Acquainted
With
One of Most Beautiful Bits of
Nature in West
And See Its Fine Natural Park
Facilities.

The details have been arranged for
the free excursion to be given to Mar
tins Hill next Saturday, october 9Th.
This generous treat provided free by
number of public spirited citizens will
enable hundreds, and it is hoped thou
sands, of the people of Topeka to see
what the city has in the way of beau
tiful natural park in the nearby coun-
try.
A great proportion of the residents of
Topeka have probably never visited
Martins Hill. Those who own carriages
delight to visit it. There are no street
cars running to it and consequently no
present means of easy access. The real
charms of the hill, the wood, and the
riverside, all forming parts of the tract,
are best seen by those who are on foot
To give the entire people an opportunity
to see what Martins Hill actually Is,
this free excursion is given.
The following announcement of de-
tails is made by T. J. Anderson, Dell
Keizer and E. Wilder, representing the
larger committee:
The free excursion to Martins Hill,
Saturday, October 9th, 1900 is rendered
to the people of Topeka by few OF the
citizens, who, from an intimate knoWt-
edge of the charms of THE HILL desire
to make its splendid possibilities known
TO the SnIlfe people, anu WHO AAdLNG sum
Gent confidence In their judgment to put
up the necessary expense for delightful
country outing for all.
There is no scheme to make money.
There is no real estate deal for the
benefit of a few.
There is no advantage sought to any
one, in any way whatever
THE PLAIN FACTS ARE:
That sixteen Topeka citizens who are
convinced that THE HiIl,'' including the
wooded slope and valley area, with half
a mile of the river bank, offers a most
unusual opportunity for a beautiful
grounds, at a very slight expense for
purchase and development, and within
easy reach of the city, have furnished
the funds and have recently secured the
$40 acres at a, very reasonable price. 1t
will be turned over by them without
profit or bonus whenever the public de-
sires it for one of the most attractive
and useful features of our park system
This holiday outing will enable one to
become acquainted with one of the most
beautiful bits of nature in the west-its
Woods-itS rocky, wooded slOpes-its
life-giving, constant breezes-its restful
sphere-its opportunity for games and
every variety of amusement.
The ability to reach it by Rock Island
trains in ten minutes brings it within
easy access of all.
A pavilion tent will be pitched on the
top of 1.-The HILL" where a band of 80
pieces will play during the afternoon.
There is plenty of room for football
baseball croquet, etc. if parties will
take their games out with them.
Plenty of fine trees to hang swings
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-04
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS.

At the Crawford opera house next week
the F'aIk-Veronee stock company will
play a return engagement. The company
was here in August and met with par
ticular favor. Several new people have
been added to the company, and it is said
to be ever so much better than at the
previous engagement. The company will
play the week at popular prices.
At the Grand opera house, commencing
Wednesday, the Arnold opera company
will play a four nights engagement with
Saturday matinee The company comes
from Denver, and Manager King of the
opera house announces that the company
is large, that the chorus is good, the
soloists excellent and that not the least
attractive feature is the pretty faces.
Books good for the five performances will
be sold at reduced prices. The Denver
News in speaking of a performance of
the company, says:
Two people made a very decided hit.
They were Mr.. J. J. Rafael the ce1e-
brated baritone, and Miss Ada Palmer
Walker, the we'll known lyric soprano.
Other members of the company who par
ucuIarly distinguished themselves We
Miss Fannie Myers, the beautiful mezzo-
soprano, late from the Castle Square
company, Chicago, Miss Eve Beth Miss
Carrie Ward, Miss BERTHE Dale, Mr.. Rob-
ert Lett, Mr.. Dan Young, Mr.. George HUI
bert, and last, but not least, Mr.. Jules
Cluzzett. the leading tenor Of the COM
pany. Mr. Cluzzetti possesses a voice
that shows the highest of culture and a
range of extraordinary scope. His voice
is clear and limpid, and filled the house,