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Amador ledger., 1900-06-29
A Nativ. Daughter. visit to Jackson

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In view of the many kind things said
about the Native Daughters by the
representatives of the press, on the oc-
casion of our recent visit to Jackson,
and of the many kind things done for
US by the good people of the town, 1t
seems to me but courteous to express
our appreciation of these kindnesses,
and to discribe briefly the busy and
bustling little town, where the order of
the N. D. G. W. originated.
The first impression made afterle wing
lone, the terminus of the railroad, was
one long to be rememb bered. We could
all lsympathizew with the people of ancient
Pompei when they were being buried
alive with the dust, ashes and fire of
the treacherous Vesuvius, except that
in our case we were spared the ashes
and fire. Notwithstanding the infelici-
ties of the trip, there were many things
OF interest as we were hurried up and
down the grades, and over a somewhat
rough and broken country.
But when we swung around the
curve of the famous Kennedy and Arg
onaut mines, with their everlasting
clatter of stamps, and other evidences
OF activity, and caught our first glimpse
of the pretty little mountain town
nesting along the banks of Jackson
creek, we felt, at least, partly repaid.
AS we drove into the town, all deck
ed out in red and gold in honor of our
coming, we began to smile through the
layers of accumulated dust, and while
we realized that ''all is not gold that
glltters, there is much that Is golden
IN the kindness of heart that prompted
such a royal reception. The little city
was decorated from end to end, and
each We'd with the other to make our
visit one to be remember always.
jackson Is busy mining town, with
Its stamp mills pounding out the golden
treasures that Mother Nature had hid
den away, deep down in her rock
vaults, pounding it out not only to en-
rich the enterprising owners, but all
the inhabitants thereof. In the center
overlooking the surrounding town and
country. stands the Court House, where
the Blind Goddess holds the scales that
are supposed to deal out even justice to
all people. Near by stands the school
house and churches, the unfailing sign
OF American progress and enlighten-
ment. 1t is beautiful place and is in
habited by generous hearted COM
munity.
The Native Daughters will ever re-
member Jackson and her people kindly
and even go to the length of praying
that in the near future she may be
blessed with railroad among other
manifold blessings. With Rip Van
Winkle, we will say, Here's to Jack
son, may she live long and prosper"
MISS HANNAH GRAY.
Stockton, Cal.
June 25, 1900.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-29
PLYMOUTH ITEMS.
Charles Andrew Wood, at the Age Of
Thirty.0ne Passes Into Eternity.

oooAtoo onAoW WVVu, at Lne ABe u
Thirty.0ne Passes Into Eternity.
PLYMOUTH, June 81, 1900
A musical entertainment was given
in the M. E. church last Tuesday even.
ing and all who attended seemed to be
well pleased with the evenings pro.
gramme.
John Tippets and James Dohman
paid short visit to Canyon yesterday.
Charles A. Wood, who departed this
life June 20, 1900, at the age of 81 years,
was buried last Friday, June 22d, the
funeral services being rendered in the
M. E. church by Rev. G. Darling. The
deceased was a member of the Firemen
and in him they lost one of their most
active and valued members, true Fire.
man, a constant attendant at their
meetings, and the community good
and upright citizen. He leaves father,
A. P. Wood, a sister, Mrs. Bacon, a
brother, John Wood, and many friends
to mourn his loss. The funeral was the
largest and saddest that has been held
in Plymouth for the past years, the
procession was led from the Woods
residence by Marshal C. Wilds, followed
by six young ladies arrayed in white,
after which came the Firemen, then the
hearse, mourners and friends. Many
were the floral pieces that were contrib.
uted by kind and loving friends. After
the few remarks at the grave by Rev.
Darling the mourners were kindly es.
corted by the Firemen and young
ladies to their home.
ponder, and on me it dawns that life is but q
dream;
The more dwell upon this thought the palmer
does ii seem.
We sleep, and o'er our senses throng a host ol
fanoieS, vague and queer;
Taey seem as real, as true as life-with waking
Amador ledger., 1900-06-29
Lawn Party,

One of the most enjoyable lawn
parties ever given in Jackson was held
at the home of James L. Fontenrose,
last Saturday evening, by the gradual,
ing class of 1899 in honor of the mem
bers of the class of 1900. The beautiful
lawn was decorated with Japanese Ian
terms and merrier gathering of young
folks it would be difficult to find. The
programme consisted of an address by
Miss Annie Baker; reading by Miss
Mabel Northey; solo, Miss Nita Little
field; piano solo, Miss BERTHE Kay. In
addition to the program, many inter-
esting games were enjoyed. Light re-
freshments were served during the
evening. Among the happy partici-
pants were the members of the gradu-
ating classes and teachers of the Jack
son school. Father Time was on the
point of ringing out the twelve strokes
of midnight when the happy affair ter
minated.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-29
cALAvERAs COUNTY.

Prospect: The Golden Eagle mine
of Eproson & Brown at Jenny Lind; of
which l have heretofore written, has
struck it and struck it rich. Some.
time ago expert Jennings made sur.
vey and made his calculations that the
high grade ore lay at depth of 10C
feet or so. He started his tunnel and
after passing through about 80 feet OF
low grade ore, at the end of the loo
feet he set off blast that uncovered
the vein. The rock is rich in gold and
silver and goes from two to three hun
dred dollars ton. It is a fine green
ore, but at the present writing no true
knowledge of its extent can be known.
II has the appearance of a big PROPOSE.
ton, and from the geological formation
In which it is located should be a per-
manent proposition.
The Ozark mine has been incorpor.
sted and will soon place stock upon
the market for working purposes.
This mine, which is situated between
Murphys and Angels, is only partially
developed. It's Showing is excellent.
1t has been recently prospected in a
thorough manner and the company has
expended quite liberal gum in sinking
5Ao4bc dAo dl4loo' lucy nave
at last ascertained the true 'lay" ol
the deposits. 1t was thought, how.
ever, by Mr.. Mitchler, the owner, that
it would be better to organize for the
purpose of development work, he alone
being unable to continue mining fol
financial reasons. Some good pros.
poets have been found, and the entire
ground crossed by the tunnel prospects
well.
Last Saturday night G. L. Jaeger,
w. w. Adams and E. Bilhuler of New
York, stockholders in the Ford Mining
Company, arrived in San Andreas
They spent portion of the night in
inspecting the Ford mine and mill and
Sunday morning went to the Sheer
Ranch to visit that property, in which
they are also interested.
Operations at the May Day mine
down the grade are going on smoothly
1t is thought that the lode will be
reached and the contract completed
within the next week. This fact viii
determine very much for the future O.
mining down the grade. The result O
this tunnel is awaited with a great dea
of interest.
Citizen: Some 10, 900 feet of timbers
a portion of the 1000 feet ordered,
have arrived at the Commodore mine
te Re used for the shaft as sinking pro
Amador ledger., 1900-06-29
Fremont-Amador.

Among the mining operations on a
large scale, now under way in this
county, the work under contemplation
at the Fremont and Cover mines ranks
second to none. At least $500, 600 is to
be expended on this property just as
rapidly as the work can be judiciously
done. At present the new shaft at the
Fremont is down little over 300 feet.
At certain depth not yet determined,
crosscutting from this shaft to the vein
will be done. The old, Cover shaft will
be unwatered and retimbered, and equi-
distant from the two shafts which are
1900 feet apart, a 60-stamp mill will be
built. A gallows frame is now in pro-
cess of erection, the main timbers OF
which are 80 feet in length and four
feet square at the butt, gradually taper
ing to two feet sqnare at the top. These
timbers will be placed on solid concrete
foundations. When completed the
hoist will be model ofits kind. In the
hoist there are to be placed two rock
breakers, one above the other; the up
per one breaking the rock to certain
size and the lower one reducing to
about the size of walnut.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-29
thought they disappear.

thought they disappear.
Existence is mystery-what more who can
sayf -t.
Men are but feeting shadows who soon must
pass away.
At night we lay us down to rest with dropping
lids, then come sweet dreams
We wander DER the howery hills by mossy
banks and crystal streams;
We stay where wild woods lend their SHADE,
where birds are singing gay and free;
We write our name upon the sand, and gaze out
DER the restless sea; e'
We laugh with friends upon the shore, We hear
their call, they speak our name;
We gaze into their tender eyes-all this whlle
slumber holds It's claim.
Sleep has its world Of Joy and woe-in dreams
we seem to know and feel.
Such visions vanish with the morn-are not our
lives as much unreal?
Yes, so 1t is, through all our days, that all we
say or think or seem
Is but a phantom, but a myth-life is dream
within a dream,
The soul is resting through the night, day
dswnS for us with parting breath;
And we shall all awake at last, from this our
sleep, from birth till death.
Mr.. Frank Collins and Miss Grace
Miller of lone were in town saturday.
Sam Boldly, who has been confined
to his bed for the past few weeks with
typhoid-pneumonia, is improving daily.
Preparations are being made for the
Firemen's ball next Friday, June 18th.
Charles Grain is.up and around again.
The Tiffany residence, which has
been under construction the past few
weeks, is nearing completion and is not
only beneficial to the owner, but i'm
proves the looks of the town:
Mr.. Waggoner and son, Philip, of
Cosumnes, were in town this evening.
Under the skilful instructions of Mr..
Brown the brass band, which has been
lately organized, is getting along
very nicely. -.
Mrs. Cecil Wheeler and daughter
paid a visit to relatives in lone this
week. OMEGo. :
Amador ledger., 1900-06-29
WILLOW SPRINGS.
W. o. Clark Leaves For A Visit to
the Paris Exposition.


WILLOW SPRINGS, June 26, 1900.
Harvesting is about completed in this
district.
The harvester owned by Mr.. Johnson
of Carbondale, will start to work on
the Joy ranch and other places in a few
days. .
The Greilich boys returned from the
cattle. They were the finest and latest
cattle that Travelled the road this sea.
son.
Miss Lily A. Ball has returned from
| her visit at San Jose, where she was
visiting relatives.
Miss Ella Purcell was the guest OF
Sophia Greilich for the past week.
Jacob Pender's smiling face is seen
on the road as he passes to the Fisher
ranch, where he is employed in the
harvest field.
William Colburn is the happiest papa
on the Greek, for he has new baby
girl.
Mrs. M. J. Purcell is visiting friends
in Plymouth.
Mrs. Boyer has returned from Pine
Grove, where she was visiting her
mother, Mrs Barnes.
Mr.. Boyer intends to move his family
to the Zenith mine, near Plymouth,
where he is employed.
Amos Ball and Brown Bros, have
left for Placer county for their new
diggings. We all wish the young men
wealth and prosperity. They have also
bought the Mt. Pleasant mine near
Grizzly Flat.
w. o. Clark has left for the East,
intending to go to the Worlds Fair
before his return. We wish the old
gentleman pleasure on his trip.
Miss Maggie Orr has returned from
Gait, where she was visiting her sister.
|, Edwin Anderson left for the noun
tains whore he viii stay for the sum-
mer,
Mrs.. Ella Roberts is visiting her
mother, Mrs. G. Littlefield.
a birthday party was given in honor
of Edwin Dennis and Ira Plunket at
McWayne's ranch Sunday last, where
large crowd of friends gathered and
had a nice time. A very nice dinner
was served and plenty of ice cream.
John Grambart has started out with
his header. He has many acres OF
grain to cut.
Tom Thompson is busily engaged in
hauling wood to the Hunger Bill mine,
for L. Waits.
The trustees of this district are
visited quite often by the school mans.
s. Wheeler of Plymouth was around
taking the census in this neighborhood
recently.
The fruit and berries are plentiful at
present.
Edwin Greedy has returned from the
mountains with lot of mountain
trout.
One of the largest rattlers that ever
was killed, was killed by Geo. Roberts.
1t measured feet 6 inches, Is rattles
and one button. George says it was a
monster.
Miss Freida Crammer is below busly
employed in picking fruit.
Tom Stocks has been on the sick list
but is recovering from serious attack
of malaria.
George Brown has again moved to
the mountains where he now intends
to make his future home. U. & l.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-29
MOST HORRIBLE ACCIDENT
Almost Fatal Ending of a
Runaway.
A COUPLE OF MINERS COMBAT At THE GWIA
An Old Rubber Coat Is the Cause Of
the Fight.-One Stabbed With
a Candlestick.

Late yesterday morning there oc-
Cured just out of Amador City an acci-
dent that might have caused an ir-
reparable loss, the loss of life.
Harry B. Hinkson, accompanied by
his wife and a driver, William Arditto,
left Amador City with load of house
hold goods for Placerville where he had
intended to take up his residence, he
having recently severed his connection
with the Keystone mine, in which he
had lately been injured. AS they neared
the saloon on the hill on the Drytown
road, William Baton, the proprietor,
jumped into the road and endeavored
to stop the team, Baton, in the mean
time, using the most vulgar of language.
In the presence of lady this was un-
bearable and they tried to drive on,
but the infuriated man still followed.
The horses became flighty at the un-
usual commotion. Arditto got out to
attend to Baton, leaving the lines in
Mr.. Hinkson's hand, Mrs. Hinkson
having her foot on the brake. Down
the hill rushed the frightened team.
Mrs. Hinkson's foot slipped from tho
brake, and she was about to fall over
VIC OooAOOdIQ DcbWocH bu0 uOFS6S,
when her husband grabbed her. This
loosened the lines. The horses jumped
upon bank and the rig was over
turned.
Some one going out behind them,
saw the accident, and getting out of his
cart to help the unfortunates, his horse
turned around and ran into town. He
rode back on horse back, bringing
news of the accident to relatives.
About noon the injured persons were
brought home, she on stretcher with
white sheet thrown over the body
followed by mournful procession, he
in the Keystone Supply Company's
delivery wagon.
Drs. Freshman and Crowder were
summoned. Mr.. Hinkson is seriously
lacerated about the face and body,
while his wife is also seriously cut about
the face and head. Up to a late hour
last night she was still unconsci Gus.
Both are seriously injured.
Baton was arrested by Constable
Gray and taken to Sutter Creek, being
released on 5000, which he got in SUIT
ter Creek, not bein@able to get it in
Amador City.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-29
AUkUM NOTES.
The Shenandoah Baseball Club Wins
Victory on the Diamond.

Victory on the Diamond.
AUKUM, June "A, 1900.
Mrs. Addie Perry is on the sick list.
Mrs. j. Grain of Shenandoah Valley,
who has been visiting her daughter,
Mrs. William Burns, returned to her
home last week.
Mrs. Goffinett and her daughter,
visited at Mrs. Uhlinger's Sunday.
George Cruson, who has heen suffer.
ing from boil on his hand, is able to
work once more.
Mrs. William Bruner of Indian Dig
gins, visited Mrs. Charles Bell Sunday
last.
Claude Wrigglesworth left here
Wednesday for Sacramento where he
intends to remain this summer.
There was quilting Bee at Mrs.
Venewitz's last Saturday, there being
present very nearly every lady in this
vicinity. All report having had good
time if they did have to quilt.
Harry Putman's smiling face was
seen in this vicinity last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wrigglesworth Sr., at.
tended the dance at Cedar Grove, Sat-
urday.
Louis Seeley is peddling fruit for Mr..
Harrell.
The Ono base ball boys passed
through this place Sunday on their
way to Shenandoah Valley to play ball,
the victory being in favor of the latter,
the score being thirty-four to four.
The boys did not seem to be offended,
for when they left Aukum they went
on their way rejoicing, still there is ar
excuse for their poor playing as they
had been to d dance the night before
NOME.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-29
Saw The Derby Won.

Attorney Fred L. Stewart received a
letter from his associate in business,
VIM. j. MCGEE, one day last week in
which Mr.. McGee gives some interest
ing facts relative to his European
journey. Among other things of in
terest, he mentions that he witnessed
the Prince of Wales win the Derby.
Mr.. MCGEE has visited England, Ire
land, Scotland and Wales and is now in
Paris ''rubbernecking' about the Ex-
position grounds. Later he will visit
Italy and Germany. He will also, in
company with Chris Marelia, visit the
latter's native place and remain for
several days the guest of Marelia's rel
atives. MIR. MoGee expects to return
to the United States in September.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-29
speer Estate Contest.

The contest over the final account of
Mrs. Speer, administratrix of the estate
of James Speer, who died August 20,
1882, occupied the time of the Superior
Courl last Friday and the first two
days OF this week. The contest against
her mother is being made by Mrs.
Mary E. Harmon of New York Ranch.
The account covers period of ten
years, from August 90, 1882, to jan
uary 2s, 1898. A mass OF evidence and
vouchers were introduced and the case
argued and submitted to the Court
Tuesday afternoon. Hon. John F.
Davis represents the administrators and
F. L. Stewart the daughter. The con-
test involves the question OF income
from the homestead ranch during the
years above mentioned.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-29
STABBED ELEVEN TIMES.
A Fierce Fight Between Two Miners
at the Gwin Mine.


An exciting affray took place at the
Gwin mine last Sunday afternoon about
$50, which resulted in the infliction OF
eleven punctures in the body and arms
of Fred Botcher by Joseph Handy of
Mok. Hill, who used his stiletto-shaped
miners candlestick with insane fury,
plunging it into his victims shoulders
barely grazing the heart, three times,
into his left arm and shoulder four
times and through one of his thum bs.
The alteration occurred near the
mouth of the shaft, both men having
just come off shift, and was over an old
gum coat which Botcher was wearing
and which Handy claimed belonged to
him. When he taxed Botcher with
having his coat, he was told that if it
belonged to him to take it, but he in
sisted that it be replaced by new one
or that the price of new one be hand
ed over by Botcher, This Botcher re
fused to do, and Handy, man long
noted for a violent temper, flew into a
dreadful rage and began beating
Botcher over the head with his dinner
bucket, but this did not satisfy his
thirst for vengeance and he dropped
the milder form OF weapon and grasped
his poniard-pointed candlestick using
it as above stated,
DR.. Z. E. Endicott of jackson was
telephoned for and hastened to the
supposed dying man with all speed, but
on examination found that his injury
was not necessarily fatal, and as we go
to press the chances are said to be fav-
orable for recovery,
umne Hill, where he has family. He
is now in jail in San Andreas awaiting
trial.
The affair created great excitement
among the miners of the Gwin, which
for time ran almost dangerously high
but the cool headed officials of the COM
pany soon had the matter under full
control
Amador ledger., 1900-06-29
Richtmyer Estate.

The estate of the late B. F. RIGHT
myer was settled and closed up in the
Superior Court at the session on We'd
nesday last. The hearing came up on
the question of confirming the report
of the Commissioners in Partition,
Messrs. G.. r. Downs, manager of the
Sutter Greek and lone Water Works.
Geo. A. Gordon, Superintendent of
Schools and B. F. Taylor of the Zeile
and Argonaut mines. The report
ascertained the true value of the Water
Works and assigned them to Mrs.
Richtmyer upon her paying over the
pro ratio of value for the other heirs.
in accordance with section 1880 of the
Code OF Civil Procedure. The attor-
neys for the other heirs put up spirit
ed fight against the confirmation of the
report, but after hearing all the evil
dence the Court confirmed the report
of the Commissioners, the money was
paid over in open Court, and the mat
ter closed. Judge Davis represented
Mrs. Richtmyer and j. L. Sargent and
Freeman & Willis, the absent heirs.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-29
Big Time at Biggs.

Hon. John F. Davis made rushing
trip to Biggs and back last Saturday
and Sunday. The occasion was a rous-
ing ratification meeting, the Biggsites
tairly outdoing themselves. Two
bands, torchlight procession and an
immense crowd. The speakers were
Hon. Fred H. Greeley, ex-senator of
Yuba county, and Hon. John F. Davis,
Senator of this district. The meeting,
which was enthusiastic from start to
finish, lasted until after midnight.
The valley and the mountain districts
were represented in the speakers.
Good idea.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-29
Del Monte-Calaveras.

The Del Monte Mining Company,
which was recently incorporated, is
getting out prospectus, stock books,
etc., and will begin the disposal of
stock in a short time. The directors of
the company are as follows: Truman
Schenck, Cornelius O'Neill, Bernard G.
O'Neill, F. A. VOORHEES,, George 1.
Wright, and the officers are; Truman
Schenck, President; F. A. VOORHEES,,
Vice President; Geo. [. Wright, Secre-
tary; E. Ginocchio & Bro, Treasurer.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-29
Correction,

In the list of successful applicants for
grammar grade diplomas, published in
last weeks paper, the name of Annie
Crabtree of jackson Valley should have
appeared, hut by mistake was left off
the list furnished this Office. We are
pleased to make the correction.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-29
Butte Basin Gravel Mine

Superintendent Stewart of the Butte
Basin Gravel Co., has put up two
horse power whim recently. Gravel in
the long tunnel has been encountered
that will yield $l6 per ton in places, the
average being about 81 ton. Mr..
Stewart expects to go to San Francisco
today to confer with the officers of the
company relative to other necessary
improvements.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-29
Republican Club.

The jackson Republican Club met in
the Webb Building Thursday evening,
President Herrick in the chair. The
attendance was not large. Routine
business only was transacted. Next
meeting, second Tuesday in July.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-29
The Fremont Property and
Its Works.
GALAVERLS, IUOLUMNE AND FL DORADO MINES
stockholders Inspect the Works at
the Ford Mine Mining
Operations.
Centennial-Drytovn.

Superintendent L. A. Gross OF the
Centennial mine was in jackson last
Saturday and exhibited samples of ore
from the $50 level that he says will as
say Sl07 ton and other levels that will
go $50. This is very encouraging.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-29
EpWorth League.

The Epworth League of Amador
county held its annual meeting in lone
this week. Attendance fair. Next
year the meeting will be held in jack
J son.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-29
A Case of Measles.

Health Officer Endicott quarantined
a case of measles yesterday forenoon,
the case having been reported to him
by the attendant physician, DR.. a. M.
Gall
Amador ledger., 1900-06-29
Will Give an Entertainment.

st. Augustines Guild will give an en-
tertainment the second week in July.
Particulars regarding the programme
will appear next week.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-29
Primary and Grammar Grade Examin ations.

Sixteen applicants for primary GER
rtifcates began writing on Monday,
twelve of whom continued TO write for
grammar grade honors, being joined by
six others. AS we go to press the class
of eighteen is hard at work. The names
of the successful ones in both grades
will appear in the LEDGER next week.
Amador ledger., 1900-06-29

High grade -four, corn meal and all
kinds OF feed made a specially at the
lone Flour Mills, Buy Peerless. 6-22tf
Amador ledger., 1900-06-29

The best -four made is made in lone.
Use Peerless, 6-22-tf