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Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
Death Of Mrs. 0'Neill.

On Friday, Aug. 10, death summoned
to the great beyond one of our pioneer
mothers, Mrs. Mary O'Neill, wife of
Cornelius o'Neill of this place. Funeral
eervices were held in the Catholic
church, Rev. Father Gleeson officia-
ting, on Monday, Aug. 13. Interment
in the Catholic cemetery.
Deceased was born in County Tyrone,
Ireland, in 1897, and at the age of six
teen, in company with brother and
sister, came to the United States and
settled in Providence, Rhode Island.
In September, 1853, she was united in
marriage to Cornelius O'Neill. The
day following the nuptials, Mr.. and
Mrs. O'Neill embarked on the steam
ship "Star of the West" bound for
California, arriving in San Francisco
sometime in October of the same year.
They remained in the city for one
year and then located at Mokelumne
Hill, residing in Calaveras county until
1873, when Sutter Creek became their
home.
In 1881 they came to Jackson, the
present place of residence of the family.
Six children were born to them, all
of whom are living. They are: Mrs.
Henry Peek of San Jose, Mrs. NJ.
Hartmann, Jackson, Cornelius, James
and Barney, of Jackson, and William,
whose homo is in Angels Camp. De-
ceased also left an only sister, Mrs.
Susan Mulgrew of Healdsburg, Senoma
county, this State.
Many warm friends of long standing
mourn the loss of dear friend who
has ever been to them friend indeed.
She was a loving wife, an indulgent
mother and a good neighbor,
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17

Is historical and serious for the greater
part, but there are some lighter para
graphs, and the selections given illus.
trate the range OF the work
Mrs. DR.. a. NJ. Gall is still in San
francisco, where she will remain for
some weeks yet.
Pioneer Flour is the Lilly of the
Valley, y the pearl of Perfection.
Henry Eudey President of the Bank
OF Amador County, and his son, Frank,
went to San Francisco last Wednesday
and will be absent about week.
Judge R. c. Rust and family will re-
main in San Francisco until after Ad-
mission Day festivities. Also Judge
John F. Davis and his family, we be-
lieve
Give us daily some good bread. Pio-
neer Flour makes the best. 4-6-tf*
County Recorder d. A. Patterson,
who has been confined to his house for
months with rheumatism, will go to
Byron Spring in the hope of obtaining
relief. Mr.. Nathan Littlefield will ac-
company him. They expect to start
next Tuesday.
The latest report from China states
that the legationers have been rescued,
and are now safe with the rescuing
army.
1t is reported that two employees of
the Blue Lakes Co., died from sun
stroke while working on the ditch
few days ago. One of them was
young man, printer by trade. They
were overcome by heat and died before
medical assistance could reach them.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
Kirkwood-Jackson.

An upraise from the tunnel 10 the
surface, distance of about eighty feet,
has been made at the Kirkwood mine,
and the same is now being timbered
and will form the upper part of the
phsft, which is to be ska in the clear,
With two compartments and manway.
About forty feet of the upraise has
already been timbered, one set of tim
bers day being put in. AS soon as
the timbering is finished to the tunnel,
the point from which the upraise was
started, and the necessary machinery
is in place, sinking viii begin and be
carried forward with all dispatch con-
sistent with good work. The timber
Tor the gailows frame is on the
way and is probably in lone now. A
ftty horse power boiler and engine
have been ordered and will be on the
Sropnd, barring unavoidable delays,
by the latter part Of September. The
engine Is Of the latest and most aps
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
DOCUMENTS RECORDED.

DEEDS
J. vela Sr. to ]. W. vela-Lands near Jack.
son; love and affection
j. Vela Sr. to J, Vels Jr.-Land near jackson
love and affection.
]. Vela Jr. to W. H. vela-Land near Jack.
SON. love and affection
Mary I. Crooker ct al to H. w. Mcculloh-
Land in section 8; $40.
j. B. Tregloan to j. R. Tregloan-Land in
section 80; $3.50.
Chas. Wallepburg to ]. A Keffer-Land near
Volcano; $500.
h. E. Potter, administrator of the estate Of
Mary F. Potter, to S. K Thornton ct aI-Land
in Plymouth; $4,000.
Mrs. T. L. Kane to h. Osborne ct al-Lot 10,
block S, jackson; as.
BILL OF SALE
L. N Keagle to F. W. Parker ct sl-Gem Ss-
loon business and fixtures.
LEASE.
R. Webb to F. W. Parker ct al-Building on
lot Is, block S, Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17

communications rs your construction
of the law that all children must be
vaccinated before entering school this
year and must we as a Board execute
this law, L answer, yes.
The notice headed ''To School Trus.
tees, /" that sent you, is the law en-
acted by the Legislature of the State
OF California. The first paragraph
reads as follows: "The trustees of the
several common school districts in this
State, and Boards of common school
government in the several cities and
towns are directed to exclude from the
benefits of the common school therein,
any child or any person who has not
been vaccinated, etc.
Hoping that you will find no serious
inconvenience in discharging this duty
as trustee, am
Yours respectfully,
GEO. a. GORDON.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
e. DORADO COUNTY.

Republican: The Tin Cup mine was
purchased this week from W. II. Mar
tin by Hayward & Lane, the price, be-
ing 1000. This sale is probably due
TO the recent favorable developments
on the Ribbon Rock on which an ex-
tension of the working bond was OBJ
tanned short time ago. 1t looks now
as if these properties would be thor
oughly developed by men with capital
sufficient to properly handle them.
Democrat: Sheriff A. S. Bosquit re-
turned from Kings Meadows, where
he had put in the week previous pros
pecting the South Slope mine in which
he is largely interested, Sunday last.
Since the beginning of operations a
tunnel 60-foet in length has been driven,
and now that the property is equipped
with tracking and car, development
work will be pushed much more expe-
ditiously. A washing of thirteen car
loads of gravel was made during his
visit to the mine, and a small vial of
the ''pure stuff was evidence suffic-
lent that he and his partners have a
promising property.
Warren Crocker, who, in company
with c. A. Robert, is operating the
Lilly Emma copper mine, near Pilot
Hill, under bond, recently made a
shipment OF 160 lbs of ore to the State
Mining Bureau where it will be placed
as an exhibit from Ell Dorado county.
Mr.. Crocker's action should be emu
lated by other promoters of the indus
try in this county, especially as the
shipments are made at the expense of
the transportation companies.
Nugget: Superintendent M. L.
Smith, of the Rosebud mine, near
Fairplay, who has been visiting this
city, has returned to the mine. The
company are still drifting on the ledge
and are very much pleased with the
present showing. Eight men are now
employed at the property
w. A. Winsboro, superintendent of
the Eureka Slate Quarry, Kelsey dis
trict, was an arrival on the morning
train yesterday. Mr.. Winsboro was
accompanied by six expert slate work.
ers from Pennsylvania, who have been
employed by the Eureka company to
work in the quarry. New machinery
is being installed at the quarry and
many improvements are contemplated
in the near future. Slowly but surely
the slate industry near this city is
forging ahead and in the near future
will be one of the greatest industries in
this county, affording steady employ
ment to hundreds of well-paid laboring
men,
Philip c. Stingle and John Laughry
have purchased the Gold Queen quartz
mine in Kelsey district.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
A Brilliant Star.

A radient and sparkling heavenly
body became visible from this place
about 4 a. M, last Sunday morning.
Those who first noticed the visitor
were startled by its unusual brightness,
size and activity. 1t appeared in the
East and was apparently but a few
miles above the horizon, it's size being
given as fully equal to that of the full
moon.
1t is evidently the morning star,
which appears to be composed of a
brilliant constellation of shooting stars,
which at short intervals change places
with one another, thereby causing a
phenomena of rare and captivating
briltiancy.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
School Trustees Orders,

The following instructions have been
received by County Superintendent
Geo. A. Gordon from State Superin-
tendent Thomas J. Kirk: 1.-THE At
torney General has decided that a
school trustee can in no way be inter-
ested in contract entered into by the
Board of Trustees of which he is a
member. Buying supplies for the
schools of district is considered con-
tract. 1t is the duty of the trustees to
get the supplies at as low a rate consis-
tent with the quality as is possible. 1t
is the desire of the owner to get the
best sale for his goods possible, So
that the owner of the goods, whether
it be lumber or other supplies, and the
trustee cannot consistently be the same
person. 1t would seem to me that an
order drawn in the name of the school
trustee for supplies furnished the school
is illegal, Respectfully,
THoS. ]. KIRK,
Supt. Pub. Inst.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
A Wealthy Pioneer Dead.

Fred Werner, well known through
out this part of the State, died at his
home in Sutter Creek last Sunday
night, aged Is years. His death re-
suited from stroke of paralysis, the
second one within few weeks.
He was man of wealth and promi-
nence and stood high in the estimation
of all who knew him.
Deceased resided in Sacramento in
early days, but had ranches and cattle
in several counties. He was an enthu-
siastic horseman, and upward of thirty
years ago brought to this State the
well-known trotting sire Rather, whose
progeny are now scattered throughout
Napa and Sonoma counties.
His body was taken to San Francisco
Tuesday for cremation.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
AMADoR CITY.
The Ladies' Aid Society Gives An Even
ing Lawn Social.
J
G. n. G..

The Ladies' Aid Society Gives An Even
ing Lawn Social.
AMADoR CITY, Aug. 13, 1900.
Miss Nora Connors of Sutter Creek,
was in town last week.
Gilbert VOORHEES, Of jackson was In
town Tuesday.
Misses Gertrude VOORHEES, and Clara
Farthingham of Sutter visited the
South Spring Hill mine Monday.
Mrs. Prichard returned last week af-
ter an extended visit with relatives be.
low
John Noce and family have moved
from Jackson Gate back to Amador.
The Misses Prethero of Shenandoah
Valley were the guests of Mrs. Perry.
man Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Oates, accompanied by
her uncles Will and Frank Provis aud
his family, left this morning for Grass
Valley.
The lawn social given by the Ladies'
Aid last Thursday evening was a great
success.
DR.. Freshman, accompanied by his
son, William, is spending few weeks
in the city.
Mrs. ]. F. Allen and Miss Lucy
Hinkson visited Sutter Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Esola are visit
ing relatives in San Francisco.
Miss Minnie Honeychurch is visiting
her uncle in Ell Dorado. She will prob
ably be absent some months.
Miss Kate Cavallero has been visiting
Miss Jessie Mitchell.
Mrs. Biggs of Ell Dorado spent few
days in Amador last week.
The Misses Martell of MarteIl Station
visited Mrs. o. E. Fallon Monday.
j. M. Hinkson had his right hand
badly injured while working at the
South Spring Hill mill last Friday. It
was thought at first that he would lose
three fingers, but under the treatment
of DR.. Crowder he is now doing nicely.
Church services throughout the week
as usual; preaching Sunday morning
and evening by the pastor.
E. LOIS.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
In reply to the above letter, Supt.
Gordon sent the following:

In reply to the above letter, Supt.
Gordon sent the following:
JACKSON. CAL, Aug. 13, 1900.
Dear Sir: In answer to yours of the
11th inst. will say, that upon notices
sent out by me is printed the following:
"The trustees or local board
must give at least ten days notice that
provision has been made for the vac
cination of any child of suitable age
who may desire to attend the common
schools, and whose parents or guard
ians are pecuniarily or otherwise un-
able to procure vaccination for such
child"
All that the notice contains is the
law above quoted.
| infer from that which l quote that
only children OF parents or guardians
who cannot pay for vaccination are to
be vaccinated at public expense. un-
derstand from your letter that these
people are all able to pay.
ACCORDING to the law, you would
have to wait for your pay until after
an eight months school. Then you
would be paid out of the balance to the
credit OF the district; provided you
presented your order from the trustees
to me before the 30th of June, and pro-
vlded further that there was a balance
sufficient. If there were no balance
you then would have to wait another
year subject to the same conditions.
If, however, the trustees had a special
fund for this purpose you could be paid
out OF it Immediately upon the presen-
tation OF your order from the trustees.
Hand certificate of vaccination to
the one vaccinated OR to parent of said
person.
Hoping that have made this mat
ter plain to you, l remain,
Yours respectfully,
GEO, A. GORDON.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
Fire at West Point.

About IL O'Clock Wednesday night,
the stable owned by Flanders g. Sons,
at West Point, was discovered in a
blaze. Clark Courtright, an employe
of John Strohm of Jackson, was asleep
in the barn, and when aroused by a
loud hammering on the door, first
thought of the four horses belonging
to his outfit. These he soon had in
safety, but not until he had risked his
life and came within a hairs- breadth of
losing it. Both of his hands were
scorched, his left one seriously. and
his face blistered in some places. In
getting out the last horse he was for
an instant overcome by the smoke and
heat, but by powerful effort he just
managed to escape. There were seven
teen horses in the barn and all were
rescued, but two of them ran back
into the blazing barn and were burned.
The fire started in Charlie Lays
house, which stood on the north side
of the stable, and Lay was burned to
death, his body, or that part of it un-
consumed, being found where the
house stood. He was about go to 65
years of age and had wife in Canada.
An inquest was held yesterday, but the
verdict we have not heard.
Flanders & Sons lost, besides the
1.
buggy, blackboard, spring wagon and
fourteen tons of hay. They carried
small insurance.
Courtright, being unable to drive his
team, Oscar Bushman of West Point
brought it in last evening, Courtright
returning with him.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
School Trustees Meet.

Messrs. Henry Eudey, Wallace Kay
and Thomas Conlan, school trustees of
Jackson, met as a board last Tuesday
to determine relative to the opening of
schools. No definite action was taken.
We understand that Health Officer
Endicott has said that the schools
could NOT be opened with safety until
fourteen days after the last quarantine
has been raised. This same rule will
apply also to all other public gather
ings, church services, lodge meetings,
etc
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
Bi-Ennial Convention.

The Biennial Convention of the
County Superintendents of the State
will be held in San Jose, August %.
The convention will discuss matters
pertaining to the schools of the State,
particularly the common schools.
Superintendent Geo. A. Gornon of this
county will attend.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
Card of Thanks.

We, the undersigned, husband and
children of the late Mary O'Neill, take
this method of expressing our heart
felt thanks to the dear friends who SO
kindly aided us in the sickness, death
and burial of our dear one, and whose
sympathetic coincidence made our
bereavement lighter to bear.
CORNELIUS O'NEIL,
AND FAMILY.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
Tell Your Sister

A beautiful complexion is an impossibility
without good pure blood. the sort that only ex-
lists in connection with good digestion, healthy
liver and bowels. Karl's Glover Root Tea acts
directly on the bowels, liver and kidneys, keep
ing them in perfect health. Price 25c and 5Oc
For sale by A. Goldner, Druggist.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
Better Change Drinks.

The festive commercial tourist
who stated to G. G. Fraser, fellow
tourist, that he stood on the porch of
w. E. Kent's store and counted thirty
yellow flags, ought to change drinks.
1t is bad enough to see double, but
when one sees thirty for one there is
great danger ahead. The only yellow
flag in sight from Kent's store during
the recent epidemic was the one in front
of Kent's house.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
Old Eurska-sutter.

Many rumors have aoated about from
time to time concerning the old Eureka
mine In Sutter Creek, the chief owner
of which is the famous Hettie Green of
Now York. The latest report is TO the
effect that Mrs. Green has signified a
willingness to have the mine reopened
by corporation, she retaining the con-
trolling interest. 1t is doubtful if any,
thing comes of it, at least for several
wears to come.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
All Is Activity at the Kirk
wood Mine.
IRE SPARROW HAWK WILL SOON Be Worked
The Sheep Ranch Mine Addition of
Stamps at the Mt. Jefferson.
Hayward & Lane.
Argonaut-Jackson.

The force at the Argonaut mine has
been reduced pending the decision. of
the courts. Sinking, of course, might
be continued, but during the litigation
with the Kennedy it is probable very
little il any will be done. 1t is to be
sincerely hoped that the legal battle
will soon be ended and the business of
the mine successfully carried on.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
Oneida-Jackson.

The usual activity obtains at the
Oneida mine, which. in the opinion of
mining men, will soon take its place
among the heavy producers in this vi
scinity. The 6O-stamp mill now nearing
completion is model of its kind, and
sll the appointments about the plant
are fully'up to. date. Supt. Truscott is
doing and has been doing a great work.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
Squeezed By a Log.

Joe Cademartori had a close call in
the log yard at the Kennedy mine last
Tuesday. He was handling heavy
log, which in some way got the advan-
tage of him, and caught him near the
center of the body. Fortunately he es-
caped with slight injury. DR.. Gall
rendered the necessary medical service,
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
Bond , Fixed at $4,000.

In the case of S. A. Marchant,
reference to whom was made in last
weeks issue, he was held for trial and
the bond fixed at $4,000. He is charged
with grand larceny. His mother and
brother arrived from San Francisco
the first of this week, remaining day
or two.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
a Broken Leg.

DR.. B. H. Schacht met with SER
ious accident last Friday, which will
disable him for some time. He was
coming out of Bright's slaughter house
and slipped, falling with his left leg
doubled up under him. The strain
snapped the large bone of the left limb
just above the ankle.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
Peerless-Jackson.

Z The work of sinking proceeds at the
Peerless mine without hitch or hind
renee, and the work being done is satis-
factory to Supt. Osborn and others in
terested. The shaft will probably be
sunk to depth of at least 1000 feet be-
fore drifting or prosecuting is begun.
This seems to be the general wish of
the stock holders.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
Bunker Hill-Amador.

Cleaning out the old shaft, retimber-
ing the same, etc., has been the order
Of work at the Bunker Hill mine for
months. There is nothing new of note
to be said. That the Bunker Hill is
sure winner seems to be the general
opinion OF all who have any knowledge
NJ H.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
Lincoln-Sutter.

Drifting and crosscutting continue at
the Lincoln with varying results. There
is evidently determination on the part
Of the directors and stock holders of this
mine to faithfully explore every foot OF
the property available as they proceed
in sinking.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
Central Eureka-sutter

Supt. Thomas started the mill at the
Central Eureka mine about the middle
Of July and everything proved, SO far
as We are aware. quite satisfactory.
Low grade rock has been crushed since
the stamps were dropped, but we are
notsdvised as to the value of it per ton,
although it is said to average very.
well. !.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
Zeile-Jacksou,

Work at the Zeile mine is going for
ward as usual. This famous mine has
OF late years escaped many of the vicis-
situdes so prevalent with many other
producers. 1t is one Of the mainstays
of jackson.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
Mutual-Sutter.

Work at the Mutual mine goes for
ward In very satisfactory manner. and
those most heavily interested express
themselves as being entirely satisfied so
far, and are fully determined to thor
ouShly develop the property.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
Fremont-Amador.

Development work at the Fremont
and Cover mines continues without any
cessation and very substantial work is
being done. Those interested appar-
emily have no fear Of the ultimate out
come.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
How Is Your Wife9

Has she lost her beauty If SO constipation
indigestion, sick headache, are the principal
causes, Karl's Clover Root Tea has cured these
ills for half century. Price Csc and 5Oc
Money refunded if results are not satisfactory.
For sale by A Goldner, Druggist.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
Unoalled-for Letters.

Letters remaining unclaimed in the
Jackson, CAL, Postoffice, for the week
ending August II, 1900:
D1urn bockocu Mrs. c. Clark
Mrs. Ada French J. A. Hubert
William Hall Rocho Rattaro
o. Rivard C2) Mrs. Geo. Watson
Harry Wilson Mrs. McClymo
D. McCarty
q. G. FoLGER. Postmaster.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
Rellwether-Jackcson.

We understand that heavier machin.
cry has been purchased by the owners
OF the Bellwether mine, and the devel.
opment work is to be resumed in the
near future.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
Is a Good Thing.

Muddy compilations, nauseating breath come
from chronic constipation. Karl's Clover Rooa
Tea Is an absolute cure and has been sold for
fifty years on an absolute guarantee. Price CSC
and soc. For sale by A. Goldner, Druggist
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
Chri,teusen's Miue-volcano

Excellent reports are received from
Christensen's cement gravel claim near
Volcano, very rich gravel having been
encountered.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17

Peek's Addition now open for the sale of lots.
These resident lots are the cream of the town.
They are In town virtually, and yet up out OF
the dust and dirt, They are cheap, $2tt
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
.IHE MINES ALONG IH[ MOTHER
LODE IN A HOUR6HNG STATE

proved make, with double drum and
OFFENDERS 12xl4. The excavation for
the machinery has been made and the
foundation of concrete will be put in
within short time.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
GEO. A. GORDON.

AMADoR CITY, Aug. Is, 1900,
GEO, A, GORDON,
County Supt. OF Schools.
Dear Sir: Is it your construction of
the law that-all children must be vac
cinated before entering school this
year, and must we as a Board execute
this law. Please advise by return mail
and oblige
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17
Louvre Changes Hands.

This morning Martin Hero bought
the Louvre Restaurant, in the Well s.
Renno building, of A. Lubimar, and
took immediate possession.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17

Mrs. Weller employees the only city
mllliner in town, 6.4.u
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17

Mr.. Gordon replied to the above as
follows:
JACKSON, CAL, Aug. 10, 1900.
Dear Sir; Your question in to.days
Amador ledger., 1900-08-17

PIONEER FLOUR always has been
and still is the best. a.8tf#