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Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
Progressive Sonora,

The Union Democrat of Sonora,
Tuolumne county, states that the citi-
zens of that thriving town have organ
lied to better the city; to do good
The Constitution adopted is preceded
by the following, which clearly and
fully sets forth the purposes of the Or
ganization: ''For the purposes of pro-
noting the general welfare of our city,
and to secure harmony and concert of
action, together with the practical
benefits to be derived from personal ac-
quaintance and friendly association,
and in order to consider and discuss
subjects of interest to Taxpayers, and
especially to foster and encourage by
education. agitation, and legislation
the enactment and enforcement of laws
and ordinances that will give us clean
and wholesome streets, proper super
vision and regulation of all public util-
tiles, and facilities for higher educa-
tion, and to suppress nuisances, i'm
moral as well as material, an associa-
tion of the citizens of the City oflSo-
nora has been formed.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
Rather Disseminating.

For several weeks our liverymen have
made more money without business
than with it !; that is to say, they have
lost money every time they have sent
out a team. The abominable condi-
tion of the roads has caused them no
end of worry and expense.
Not long since Mr.. Newman sent a
team and driver to lone, and instructed
him to bring back few sacks of bar
ley. En- route home he actually pulled
his vehicle in two and came in with
the horses and harness. Mr.. Newman
then hitched to stout buck board and
went himself for the load that had
been left in the mud. He loaded up
and started for Jackson, but had not
proceeded far before the hind wheels
and fore wheels of the buck board were
divorced. He had met the same fate
that befell his driver-he- had pulled
his wagon in two. Other liverymen of
the county have had similar and even
worse things to contend with
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
CALAVERAS COUNTY.

Angels Record: In Old Woman S
Gulch, about two miles from MOkel-
umne Hill, long tunnel has just been
completed, the work having been in
progress for several months. The
channel having been found at a depth
of 15O feet. This tunnel will drain the
water of the mammoth gravel channel
under the ridge from Happy Valley, a
distance of two and one-half miles
Evidence of an unlimited amount of
virgin, gold has been found in the river
bed, and 20-stamp mill will be put up
soon, as the material for it is already
ordered.
An Angels Camp dispatch of the 21st
inst. says that valuable find was
made last Wednesday week by ]. c..
Raspberry of this place. The find is an
asbestos mine with ledge of extensive
proportions. Samples of the raw ma
terial have been sent to an Ohio firm,
which have pronounced it of quality
equal to any yet found. The fiber of
the mineral is short, but valuable for
commercial purposes. Preparations
are being made for an immediate open
ing of the claim.
Prospect: Crosscutting is still going
on at the Vorlander mine at Middle
Bar. We were informed last Sunday
that ledge of fine ribbon rock was
struck at distance of seventeen feet
from the shaft. The cut was driven
into this ledge fifteen feet and the end
had not yet appeared.
Citizen: Work on the Emery mines
was begun on Monday, the water being
turned against the huge deposits in
such quantities as to decidedly swell
the volume of water in Murray creek.
The bursting of pipe on Wednesday
caused a brief stoppage of work, but
henceforth the process will be vigor-
ously pushed.
In the Commodore mine Superinten-
dent Clark is vigorously drifting on the
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02

The little seven-year-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Battestini with other
childreD was at play in front of her
home on Broadway about 4 o'clock
last Sunday afternoon, when one of
the Standard Electric freight wagons,
loaded with baled hay, came along.
The children, eager for ride, hung
on to various parts of the vehicle, as is
the unfortunate custom of children the
world over, just to be logged along a
rod or two. The little girl in question
lost her cape, and while trying to re-
cover it before the wagon wheel ran
over it, lost her balance and fell in
front of the wheel She scram bled to
get out of the way and did succeed in
part, thus escaping, probably, instant
death. But, alasl she was caught;
her left arm being crushed above the
elbow and the instep of one foot
crushed. DR.. Lonigo was called and
attended to the little sufferer The
child, we understand, is cripple, and
doubtless this hampered her move
ments when trying to escape the
wheel.
This unfortunate circumstance should
be warning to other children who are
in the habit of catching on to passing
vehicles.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
Correspondents Pick up In
teresting Items.
OUR SISTER TOWNS ARE AGAIN SPOKEN OF
Farewell Ball at Canyon-Accidental
Shooting of John Greilich.-A
Few Personals.
NEWS FROM CANYON.
Many Items of Interest Jotted Down For
Our Readers.


CANYON, January 29.-Like most
every one in the State we are enjoy
ing(?) the fOggy weather, and it is
making itself quite at home, remaining
with us most all day, making the out
side world most disagreeable and cold.
Last Saturday night social dance
was given in Brindupkey's Hail. and
was well attended. Rumor has it that
every one enjoyed themselves.
John Dobman, our former millman
and his family, will bid farewell to
Canyon in a few days. In their honor,
"a farewell ball will be given on the night
of February Sd in Brindupkey's Hall.
Music will be furnished by Granger's
Orchestra of Plymouth. The friends
of Mr.. Dohman and family will miss
them very much, and wish them good
luck in their new home.
James Dohman has returned to Can
yon after his visit to Jackson.
Mrs. Ernest C. Zerres is visitin @
friends in Sacramento.
Lionel Sturman is in Portland, Or.
Mrs. George Fisher of Sacramento,
was the guest of Mrs. E. c. Zerres re-
Gently.
Miss Stella Cress of Sacramento, is
visiting Mrs. John Dohman.
Miss Alma Rafetti of Pleasant Valley,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Edward
Christian
Miss Angeline Coli, who has been
visiting her;sister, Mrs. Henry Hanley,
has returned to her home at Smiths
Flat.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brad Hammal of Ell
Dorado spent Sunday in Canyon.
Misses Estella and Lottie johnson
and brother, Lloyd, of French Greek,
also spent Sunday in Canyon.
Miss Estella Johnson, who is spend
ing her vacation at home, expects to
return to Oakland in a short time.
Messrs. Ed and Frank Reagan are
spending a few days in Oakland with
relatives
Mrs. Pierce visited relatives in Placer
vile few days ago.
Canyons Sunday School is organized
again. LAURA THERESA.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
TUOLUMNE COUNTY.

Independent: The old Bonanza
dump, on Piety hill, is being hauled to
the company's mill and crushed, and
good results are reported. This is the
property where over million dollars
have been taken out in former years.
The dump was always thought to be
rich and the test is now being made.
Sonora Democrat: Pumps of larger
capacity are being installed at the
Draper mine.
The main shaft at the Providence is
down $50 feet and still sinking.
The mill on the Mt. Jefferson will be
started up the latter part of next week.
The accompaniment shaft on the
Rhode Island, an extension of the Mt.
Jefferson, has reached depth of Is
feet. Superintendent Carbon has sent
in an order for double hoist of 10 horse
power.
Sinking at the Mississippi, which
was commenced on the 18th inst, is
COnbluuSu WlGuoub d HUGH. ne OlQ
3O-foot shaft, which was quite narrow
has been widened out and is being car
ried down at the uniform size of ski
in the clear.
The Morris Bros, owners of the
Boston placer mining claim at Jeffer-
sonville, have started new incline
shaft on the property to strike the
channel where work on the old tunnel
ceased. This claim was operated on
an extensive scale in the early fifties
and big money was obtained from it,
Since then it has been continually
worked at a profit, though on a much
smaller scale. When the channel is
reached by means of the incline shaft
now being put down, there is no ques-
ton but that the Industrious owners
will be handsomely rewarded.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
QUICKLY TOLD STORIES.

superior quality of footwear at Petersons.
The Coffee House in the Webb building, has
nobby new sign.
If you want an easy, stylish and durable
shoe, buy of Peterson.
For all kinds of school supplies go to Free
mans General Variety Store.
E. II. Harrington has a house belonging to
Mrs Muldoon on Kennedy Flat to rent.
A house of Mrs. Muldoon on Kennedy Flat is
to rent. Apply to E. H. Harrington at the
Kennedy mine.
Let it be known in Gath that the sun strug-
gled through the fog for few moments on
Wednesday last The first streak of sunshine
for many days.
The team that hauls Strohm's light Brewery
wagon, took a canter down the Kennedy grade
one evening this week. The driver had left the
team unhitched, as usual to deliver beer to a
customer r, and the horses went home on the run.
A. F. Peterson has large stock of the very
finest footwear possible to be secured. He is
selling at marvelously reduced prices for cash
Call and examine goods and be convinced that
his stock is the best and most extensive in
town.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
Fremont Cousolidated-Amador

At the Fremont Consolidated sink
ing is in progress, an average of about
100 feet a month having been made so
far. The shaft, three-cOmpartment
one, is down about l40 feet. Steam
power is used for hoisting. but the in
tention of the company is to use electric
power for the mill and compressed air
for hoisting and to run the pumps.
When the time comes for the change,
water from the Standard Electric Cos.
ditch will be conveyed to Dry Creek,
where fall of about 900 feet can be
had. The air compressor will be located
at Dry Creek, only about mile and a
half from the mine. This plant, al
though expensive to install, will, it is
estimated, pay for itself in the course
of year or two
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
AMADOR CITY NEWS.
Doings of the People of the County's
Name-sake

Name-Sake.
Mrs. I. Lemin and daughter, Miss
Lille, were guests of Mrs. James Ben
netts last week.
Miss~Lillie Orchard has been visiting
Mrs. Chichizola.
John and Edith Goldsworthy, ac-
companied by their friend, Miss Emma
Little, visited in Amador Sunday.
Harry Blamey is visiting relatives in
Jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Peters returned to
their home here after an extended trip
to the southern part of the State.
Walter Clark of Placerville, is the
quasi of Mrs. Fred Blamey.
Mrs. Stout of Kennedy Flat, is the
guest of Miss Tierney.
Mr.. Frank Reaves, one of Amador's
BARRIERS, is spending few days in Sac
ramento. During his absence his son,
Sim, and Leroy Croson are attending
to the business.
Florence Taylor and Glendora Burns
spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs.
w. S. Williams in jackson.
Madge Hinkson visited in Plymouth
last week.
Church services throughout the week
as usual. Sunday morning theme, ga
Winning Race" evening theme, cpl
late's Question and It's Answer
Mrs. w. Palmer and son, Arthur,
spent couple of days in jackson this
week.
+ I OJS
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
The Valentine Entertainment.

The Jackson EpwOrth League is
endeavoring to prepare a first-class
valentine entertainment to be given in
Webb Hall the evening of the 14th in
stant. At the close of the entertain
ment the New National Hotel dining
room will be opened and a delightful
repast will be in order. The Epworth
League is making every possible eff
fort to keep up the salary of the pastor.
At the entertainment there will be a
valentine booth, and valentines may be
purchased from one cent to fifty cents
each. In another part of the hall a
postoffice will be conducted. Valen-
entines delivered without extra charge.
The programme will be published next
week. Tickets, to both entertainment
and supper, fifty cents.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
HOW HE WAS SHOT.
Correct Statement of the Accidental Shoot
ing Of John Greilich.


WILLOW SPRINGS, January 81,
190O:-The LEDGER was somewhat
misinformed in its last weeks issue of
the accidental shooting of John Grei-
Itch on January 18th of this place.
John and two Of his brothers, Henry
and Ed, engaged in building or repair
ing fence on their ranch about one-half
mile from home, thinking they would
complete their job of work at an early
hour in the afternoon, John and Ed
concluded to take their shot guns and
try and bag some quail They pro-
ceeded to the Fisher farm and there
did some shooting. About chore-time
they started for home and were within
mile of their destination, carrying
their guns on their shoulders, when
Johns gun slipped from his hand and
fell backward to the ground, breaking
the rebounding lock and causing its
discharge The shot took effect in
one of the young mans legs, four
inches above the ankle. His brother
Ed using two handkerchiefs, put on
compress to stop the flow of blood, and
ran with all speed to Fishers ranch for
assistance. Amos TrOmp, Henry
White and John Brown hastened to
the injured mans relief and Ed pro-
ceeded to Plymouth and summoned
DR.. Norman. In the meantime, one
of the gentlemen before mentioned,
went to the Greilich residence telling
them of the accident, and securing
team brought the young man to his
home. Soon after, DR.. Norman came
and dressed the wound, the leg being
badly shattered. The doctor decided
that amputation was necessary and the
leg was taken off between the knee and
the ankle.
John Greilich is about 81 years old,
and has been handling guns for more
than half of that period of time and is
the same young man that the readers
of the LEDGER have read so much
relative to his fierce battles with bears
near Hams station, killing three of the
monsters in a hard encounter, in less
time than it takes to read this item.
At this writing the young man is
doing nicely under the care of DR.,
| w, A, Norman, a FRIEND,
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
NATIVE DAUGHTERS INSTALL.
An Interesting Programme and Good Thing
to Eat.

An Interesting Programme and Good Things
to Eat.
Ursula Parlor, No. l, N. d. G. W., in
stalled officers Thursday evening, jan
uary 25th, Miss Emma Boarman offic-
iating as installing officer, as follows:
President, Daisy V. Littlefeld; First
Vice, Mrs. Nellie Ginocchio; Second
Vice, Mrs. Rose Podesta; Third Vice,
Mrs. Lena Podesta; Recording Secre-
retary, Mrs. Margaret Wishard ;
Financial Secretary, Mrs. Kate
Garbarini; Treasurer, Miss Amy Kent;
Marshal, Miss Mary Brescia; Inside
Sentinel, Mrs. Annie Angove; Outside
Sentinel, Mrs. Flora Fillipini.
Trustees-Miss Emma Boarman,
Mrs. Ella Caminetti and Mrs. Fannie
Norman.
The installation ceremony was fol-
lowed by an interesting programme as
below:
Instrumental Duet. Observation-Disclosures.
............ Ila Ginnochi and Elma Francis
Solo. Miss Iolo Parker
Reading g....................M Miss May Anthony
SOLO Mr L. w. Borger
why We Never Married. Misses Emma
Boarman, Dooley Sanguinettl, Lottie Breese,
Daisy " Iittlefield and Messrs Claude M
Smith, Charles Williams, Bonny Bresee and
Roht ], Kerr,
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
Promoted to First Place.

Miss Amelia Cadamrtori, who has
been diligent, obliging and affable to
the customers of the Sunset Telephone
and Telegraph Company for many
months, has been awarded by the COM
pany. On Saturday last she received
her well-merited commission as su-
perintendent of the Jackson Office.
The LEDGER joins with all her friends.
and they are legion, in hearty con-
gratulations. Miss Cadamartori is not
only deserving of the position, but she
is able to fill it with credit to herself
and the Sunset Company, and to the
satisfaction of the public.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02

vein on. the 3OO-foot level, with salts
factory results.
The Angels Record of the Goth inst.
says that another assessment was lev
led this week on the Ford mining stock
of four cents. The total amount of
stock is 250, 900, which will give $40, 900.
1t is proposed to use this money in
working the mine. and there is good
reason to believe that it will be enough
to prove the Ford mine one of the most
successful of the mother lode.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
Amador Queen No. jackson.

Superintendent John r. Phillips, ac-
companied by Mr.. McAfee and DR..
Gundrun of Toledo, Ohio, registered
at the New National Wednesday.
Messrs. McAffee and Gundrun are
stock holders, the former being direc-
tor. Superintendent Phillips says
these gentlemen are well pleased with
the outlook at the mine, the shaft
of which is now 1850 feet deep and sink
ing continues. The water problem has
been solved, it being caught at the 900
foot level, thus permitting just enough
in the lower level to keep the gas down.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
Had a Pleasant Visit.

A. H. Kuhlman and wife returned
from their trip to Napa and Sacra-
mento, where they have been visiting
friends and relatives.
While at his fathers's ranch Mr..
Kuhlman lent ''helping hand" to re-
mind him of his boyhood days.
While engaged in killing hog he
received a serious cut on his right
hand. He was holding one of the pigs
legs when it began kicking and
threw Mr.. Kuhlman's hand against a
knife held by one of the helpers. The
cord of the third finger was nearly sew
cred and at the time it was thought
the finger would become stiff, but it is
nearly well now.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
Annual Meeting.

The regular annual meeting of the
shareholders of the Carrara marble
quarry of Amador county, will be held
on Monday, February II, 1900, at the
Office of the company, 62S Montgomery
street, I'd floor, room II, at O'Clock
p. M, San Francisco, California, for
the purpose of electing Board of Di-
rectors for the ensuing year and for
the transaction of other business that
may come up before the board.
G. DONDERS, Secretary.
Office of company, 62S Montgomery
street, I'd floor, room II, San Francisco,
Cal. 2-2-16
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
Lincoln-sntter Creek.

The station and chute at the 1900
foot level in the Lincoln mine was
completed last Tuesday. The machine
drills were installed the day following
and on February 1st crosscutting west
was begun, Burleigh drills being used.
State Geologist Storms is very much
interested in the mine, and is investi-
eating the cause of the break in the ore
body at the 350-foot level from a
scientific point of view.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
Abundant Wealth in Mines
on Mother Lode.
ASBESTOS DISCOVERED NEAR ANGELS CAMP
An Unlimited Amount of Virgin Gold
Found in the Gravel Bed of Old
Womans Gulch.
AMADOR COUUTY.
Modoc-Volcano.

The Modoc mining property has
been recently purchased by company
that will undoubtedly develop the mine
'for better or worse" Men have beer
put to work to prepare for extensive
operations. This property is consid
cred very valuable, but owing to lack
of energy, its former owners did not
work the mine: e:successfully.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
C. A. Snow & Co.

Patent Lawyers, opposite the United States
Patent Once, Washington, D. c., who have ac-
tual clients in every city and town of the
United States and Canada, report that never
before in their twenty-five years practice has
the work of the office been so we'll up to date
They claim that patents can now be procured
in less than one-half the time formerly re-
quired. 11-17-2-19
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
To the Deaf.

A rich lady, cured of her Deafness
and Noises in the Head by DR.. Mich
olson's Artificial Ear Drums, has sent
el,OOO to his Institute, so that deaf
people unable to procure the Ear
Drums may have them free. Apply to
Department A The Institute, 780,
Eighth Avenue, New York, U. S. A.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
The Darlington Company.

The Darlington Company of artists
entertained our people admirably on
the evenings of Jan. 31st and Feb. 1st.
Good houses greeted them and they
deserved the patronage.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
Legislature In Session

The extraordinary session of the
thirty-third session of the California
Legislature convened promptly at 1
O'Clock last Monday afternoon, Jan.
29th. The first ballot for Senator will
be taken next Tuesday, Feb. 9th.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
Notice.

JACKSON, January 2.-I intend to leave for
Alaska early in the season. All persons in
debted to me are requested to settle before
February 1st as my unsettled accounts will
then be placed in the hands of the collector.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
The Entire Testimony.

This issuse of the LEDGER contains
the entire testimony in the DR.. Giles
case. AS we go to press the argu-
ments are being made and the case is
likely to go to the jury sometime to-
morrow
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
For Sale.

One Piano as good as new.
One 4HorsePower Engine with 7-horse
power boiler.
One Clay and Gravel Worker, 1-horse power
One Derrick and hoisting outfit.
DIR. G. H. GIBBONS
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
For Sale.

A house for sale at Middle Bar, Amador
county, Cal For particulars, call on, or write
to MRS. c. j. MARTIN Middle Bar Cal.
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
Remember That

You can always get good, fresh fish the whole
year round at A. b. Caminetti's Central Mar
ket, Main street, Jackson. s4-99
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
You Aren't in It
Crushed Under the Wheel.

Unless you get some of McMillan's stamp
photos. He's doing a landofice business. 12-s'99
Amador ledger., 1900-02-02
BORN.


LAUGHTON.-In jackson, Sunday, January
IS 1900, to Mr., and Mrs, James Laughton, a
son.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-10

Mrs. W. w. Shaw, wife of Rev. w.
w. Shaw, OF Port Deposit Presbyterian
Church, is recovering from fall on the ice,
which caused conclusion OF the brain.
Persistent stories have been travelling
around that John Biggs will be the ap-
pointee of Governor Tunnall of Delaware
for United States Senator, il an appoint
msnt is made.
The Harland x Hollingsworth Com.
pany of Wilmington, is reported to have
secured contracts for three large steamships
for New York Company. The vessels, it
is said, are to be 275 feet long
Mrs Sarah p Moore, who died at her
home in Centreville, Wednesday, last
week, aged SO years, was the mother OF
Mrs. Maggie Gsssler, of Port Deposit. Mrs
Moore was the mother of ten children, six
Of whom survive her. She also leaves l6
grandchildren and % great-grandchldre
The Board OF Town Commissioners, OF
Belair, held public meeting in the court
room few evenings ago to hear the views
of the residents Of the town and vicinity as
to the advisability of extending the town
limits. No definite action was taken, ex-
cept the appointing of committee to lay
out plans that would be fair to all.
Union Republican newspapers OF Del
aware, have launched boom for DR.. Geo.
w. Marshall, of Milford, for Governor on
their ticket, ard Congressman John II.
Hotfecker for denomination. Both are
well-known Republicans. In event of
some compromise the Union Republicans
would not be granted the candidates for
Governor and Representative in Congress.
The condition of Harry Dixon, the
fourteen year old boy of Earleville, this
county, who was shot by his companion,
George Jones, aged about sixteen years,
while he was returning home from school,
about three weeks ago, is reported to be
much improved and he will fully recover
although it was believed at the time OF the
accident that he would die. Jones was
carrying gun which he thought WAS
empty and playfully put it to his shoulder
when he saw his companion approaching
and said, watch out am going to shoot. "
Much to the surprise of young Jones the
gun wa, discharged and the whole load
took effect in Dixon's face, neck and
shoulders.