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Amador ledger., 1901-12-27
CLINTON.

Mr.. Prevatelli has four men employ
ed chopping wood for the Amador-
Phoenix mine.
The Reverend Father Gleason will
hold mass in the Clinton church on
Sunday morning, December %.
G. A. Douet is very sick and unable
to leave his room, in conseq uence OF
which he has stopped all mining on his
property pending his recovery, which
every one hopes will be soon.
Miss M. Slavich gave school enter.
tainment in Clinton hall on Wednesday
evening, the 18th inst. The program
consisted of exercises by the children,
and songs with remarks from James E.
Dye jr. The hall was elaborately dec
GRATED by N. Cuneo and Mrs. J. H.
Ehlers, and gave out an imposing ap-
pearance. The citizens of Middle Fork
turned out en-masse, and to their pres
ence was mostly due the success of the
affair.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-27
Perfect, Delicious,
Appetizing.

mumps will postpone their work for a
week or so.
Mrs. l.. Robinson is quite i'll with a
complication of diseases. Her daugh-
ters, Misses Emily and Flora, of
Salinas, have been called home on ac-
count of her illness.
Mrs. John Grillo is ill with sore
throat.
Miss Francis Cassinelli is at home
from the city for the holiday vacation.
Mrs. Lucy Lessley-Grangye, who for
several years was connected with the
office of the late D. Gutmann, and for
merly a successful school teacher of
this county, is at home for the holiday
vacation.
The public school closed last Friday
for the usual winter vacation.
Geo. A. Gordon, county school super
intendent, and Robt. Downs recently
visited Volcano. Mr.. Downs spent his
childhood amid the ''crags and peaks"
of our town and surroundings, and
naturally came back to visit us.
GUESS WHO.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-27
The Streets.

Two teams are at work hauling rock
from the Argonaut dump to the road
between Hoffman's and the brewery.
This has always been a bad piece of
road, and is now being treated to a
coating of metal which will make it
compare with any portion of the Ken
nedy grade. The rock from the Argo-
naut shaft is the hardest kind of green
stone, and very suitable for road pur-
poses. When this piece of road is fin
ished other portions of Jackson's
street are to be treated in like manner.
1t is encouraging to see that some at
tention is at last being paid to the town
streets by the county authorities. Let
US hope that we have seen the end of
the practical application of the theory
that the streets of the towns are not
subject to supervisor CONTROL but
must be looked after at the additional
expense of the occupants and property
holders. Main street, Jackson, has ten
times the amount of traffic of any out
side road, and at the same time has re-
ceived about one-tenth of the conside-
ration in the way of expenditure of
county funds for its improvement.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-27
Middle Fork School Entertainment.

Miss Isola, Middle Fork school
teacher, presented her pupils last Sat-
urday to large and appreciative audi
ence. The unexcelled decorations of
the building and the arrangement of
the stage scenery were superb. The
pupils, in their rendering of various
exercises, showed considerable ability,
and commanded delighted attention.
The enjoyment of the children was
greatly enhanced by the timely arrival
of Santa Claus in the person OF Nichola
Oneto with his cornucopia, from which
he scattered good things galore. The
dramatic club showed no mean order
of dramatic talent in their presentation
of a comedy, entitled, "A Matrimonial
Ad vertisement. 'Tis an old maxim
that the sure way to reach a man is
through the medium of his stomach,
and this must have been known to the
good people of Middle Fork judging by
the supper served at recess, which was
a culinary triumph. The entertain
ment concluded with an excellent ex-
hibition of calisthenies by Albert Oneto,
to the music of the gigerfni. The
teacher was ably assisted by Mrs. Mary
Cuneo, Mrs. Mary Oneto, Mrs. Lena
Podesta, Misses Stella Cuneo, Lena
Molfino, Theresa Oneto, Messrs. Victor
Molfno, Dave, Nick and Lawrence
Oneto, John Cuneo, theschool children,
Louis Piccardo, and others.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-27
Welded on Christmas Day.

The wedding of Miss Inga E Kay
and Herbert N. Bright took place early
Christmas morning at the residence oI
the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wallace Kay, Pitt street, Jackson.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
G.. H. Van Vliet, of the Methodist
Episcopal church, only relatives of the
contracting parties being present.
Some of the young ladies of Jackson
intimate acquaintances of the bride
testified their good will by decorating
the residence in tasteful manner.
Miss Eva Jenkins, niece of the bride,
was bridesmaid, and WILDER Williams
of lone, best man. After the cere.
mony, the company sat down to sub.
stantial breakfast, and thereafter the
bridal pair were driven to lone to take
the train for San Francisco; from
thence they go to Palo Alto, where
relatives of the groom reside. The
wedding tour will occupy two weeks,
after which they will make their home
in Jackson.
The bride in this instance is one o.
Jackson's native daughters, and viii
vie with the fairest in charms of person
and manner. The groom is nephew
of S. W. Bright, one of the earliest and
most prominent business men of the
town. The Ledger joins with Their
many friends in wishing that happiness
and success may attend the newly
welded couple through life.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-27
SHENANDOAH VALLEY.

SHENANDOAH VALLEY, Dec. 25.-
The pupils of the public school gave a
Christmas tree entertainment last Sat-
urday night. The little folks and their
friends were out in full force, and
teacher and pupils must have felt well
repaid for their expenditure of time
and energy during the preparations.
The room had been prettily decorated,
and the tree-a stately cedar-rising to
the ceiling, the boughs bending beneath
the fruit" was a sight to delight the
eyes of the rankest pessimist. The
program of exercises is given below
ga song of Starry Beauty" school;
recitation, christmas Greeting" Dora
Smith; recitation, ga Dollar Day."
Setter Smith; dialogue, 1.-THE Re-
hearsal," several pupils; recitation,
Grandma Mistake, Ellen Uhlinger;
recitation, "Joe," Martha Courier
song, 'I'd Like to Hear that Song
Again." older pupils; dialogue, 1.-THE
Spelling Match;" drill, Christmas
Lights" little folks; song, "Peal out
for Gladness;" song, "When the Har-
vest Days are Over, Jessie Dear"
dialogue, ''What is Christmas" quar-
tet,' "Only Rosebud" Edward Harrel,
Joseph Courier, Frank and Andrew
Uhlinger; recitation, ''Saving Mother"
Ernest Votaw; song, '"Tis Christmas
Eve," six little sOloists and chorus;
drill and tableaux, ''The Blue and the
Gray" and song, There is no North
and South Today" Edith Ball, Laura
Ball, Martha Courier, Dora Upton,
Zelpha Cushman, Joseph Courier,
Frank and Andrew Uhlinger, Setter
Smith, Ernest Votaw; recitation, "The
Drowning Singer" zelpha Cushman;
recitation, "What' She Said," Jennie
Smith; dialogue, "Waiting for the 2:4O
Train" song, christmas All Year
Long" school.
Miss Tierney is spending the holiday
vacation at her home in jackson
valley.
Mrs. Stella Cushman of Sacramento,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. A. Harrel.
Miss Mary Votaw is at home after a
few weeks spent in Sutter Creek.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. G. Showers, of Gil
bert district, are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. J. Davis.
Joseph Davis, who has been in Sac
ramento for the past three weeks,
came home this evening for a visit.
Jack Frost has returned to the regions
whence he came, much to the re-
lief of his victims. SHAN.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-27
IONE.

Miss Maude Marchant came up from
the San Jose Normal school last week
to spend the holidays with her parents
in this city.
Miss Ida Hopper, who has position
in San Francisco, is up for the holidays.
Ed Fithian and wife, of Lockeford,
spent Christmas with Mrs. J. G. Fithian
in this city.
Mrs. Frank Frates and children, of
San Francisco, are spending the holi-
days with her husband in this city.
On Christmas day Everett Thomp-
son, one of Stockton's popular young
men, took for better or worse, one of
Ione's estimable young ladies, Miss
Saida Gregory, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. M. Gregory. Rev. w. c..
Howard, of the M. E. church, per-
formed the nuptial ceremony. The
young couple took the evening train
for their future home in Stockton.
Quite number of lone people at
tended the Christmas exercises and
dance at Buena Vista last Saturday
evening.
At their meeting on Saturday even
ing, Dec 81, 1901, lone Parlor No. SO,
N. S. G. w., elected officers for the
ensuing year: President, S. L. Cain;
1st vice president, John Scully; I'd vice
president. W. F. Miller: Sd vice presi-
dent, John Bagley; recording secre-
tary, w. 81. Heffren; financial secre-
tary, G. F. Haverstick; marshal,
Arthur Clifton; trustee, j.. Fl. Heffren;
surgeons, DR.. A. L. Adams, DR.. L. A.
Frary. Installation will occur on JAN
uary II.
Merchants report good trade dur
ing the holidays. AQUILA.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-27
OUR NE|GHBOR|NG TOWNS
Christmas Festivities at
Plymouth.
School Entertainment and Christmas
Tree at Shenandoah Measles and
Mumps at Volcano.

| PLYMOUTH. Dec. 25.-MOnday even
ing a Christmas tree and entertain
ment was held in the NJ E. church by
the Plymouth school. The following
program was rendered: Selection, Ply
mouth orchestra; song, large pupils;
recitation, Gladys Kipp; instrumental
duet, Charlie Ball and Miss Blanche
Bennett; recitation, Charlie Sevey
song, 'Long Time Ago." small pupils;
dialogue, George Easton and Lizzie
Burke; selection, Orchestra; recitation,
Dora Slavich; duet, won't You Play
House With Me-" Lawrence Burke
and Hazel Wise; recitation, Naomi
Thoms; vocal duet, Misses Athena and
May Levaggi; recitations, Jim Levaggi
and Lawrence Burke; song, "Mary
Had "a Little Lamb, " small pupils; rec
itation, Artie Wilds; recitation, Loretta
Burke; selection, Orchestra; recita-
ton, Ethel Gerrans; song, large pupils.
Mrs. w. A. Norman, who has been
below for some time, returned home
last week.
George and Ray Pulich of Stockton,
are here spending the holidays with
relatives.
NJ. Herrill and family have moved
into their newly purchased home.
Miss Maggie Slavich, who is employ
ed as teacher at Clinton, is spending a
few days here.
A masquerade was given here last
night by the Plymouth orchestra.
The following received prizes: Best
dressed ladies, Mesdames Burke and
Norman; best dressed gents, Tom and
Jim O'ToOle; best sustained char
-ladies-Marcella O'Brien and
Zella Gray; best sustained gents char
acter, Elmer Aver; best looking couple,
Antony Negroich and Mrs. Geo. Noe.
All who attended had a pleasant time.
P. Brown and family were the guests
OF Mrs. o. Shields, Tuesday.
Mrs. W. Green, accompanied by Roy
Penter, came over from Canyon Satur-
day.
Miss Maggie Owens, who is employ
ed in Sacramento, came home last night
TO spend Christmas.
Miss Vannie Mclaughlin of Oleta,
conducted the graduating examination
here this week.
Gene Beger of Latrobe, is employed
here by G. Schields.
Mrs. l.. Griffith and children, of
Nevada, are the guests of the formers S
mother, Mrs. Lawson. OMEGO.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-27
A Collision.

AS j. E. Batchelder, wife and child
were returning from Jackson Gate in a
buggy Christmas evening, they met
with an experience they will not soon
forget. The vehicle was being driven
by boy about II years old-a brother
in-law of Batchelder. 1t was about 6
O'Clock, and dark. On ascending the
grade at Newmanville, another team
was heard approaching from behind at
rapid gait. The horse of the Batch
elder party was old and slow, and rea-
lizing the danger Batchelder seized the
lines, and endeavored to get out of the
way. The carriage from behind, how
ever, ran full tilt into them, swinging
the buggy half round, and finally
capsizing it. The occupants were all
thrown out. Batchelder escaped with
few bruises about the leg. His wife
was badly shaken up, and at first it
was feared that she was seriously in
jured, but happily this proved incor-
rect. No bones were broken, but the
soreness confined her to bed all next
day. The child, two years old, escaped
unhurt. 1t was asleep in its mothers
arms at the time of the accident, and
did not wake up until after it was all
over. The occupants of the carriage
that were driving so furiously in the
dark are unknown. They did not stop
to render assistance. Batchelder's
buggy was damaged somewhat, but
not as badly as might be supposed.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-27
VOLCANO.

VOLCANO, Dec. 21.-Jack Frost has
done some very effective work in our
vicinity, and evidently has not ex-
hausted all his energy for he still re-
mains in evidence, although not so con-
spicuous as at first.
The Christmas committees are put
ting forth their best efforts to make
the holiday festivities pleasant and SUE
cessful.
Some of our delicate looking young
men have been making most robust
appearance recently, occasioned by a
good dose of the old fashioned mumps
None are very ill, but some cases are
very painful. Measles have also made
their appearance felt. Some of our
little ones have been obliged to spend
several days in bed, and some of our
''big ones" are much afraid they will
be obliged to spend the holidays in bed.
However, we hope the measles and
Amador ledger., 1901-12-27
Awaiting Examination for Insanity.

There are three patients awaiting
examination for insanity Two of them
are confined in the insane wards at the
hospital, and one in the basement of
the hall of records. One of them has
been held for nearly three weeks, and
no sign of Improvement. Another was
brought from Sutter Creek few DAYS
ago. His name is William Cassana.
1t is thought that he may get we'll in a
short time. There is some doubt since
the new lunacy law has been declared
unconstitutional, as to the mode of pro-
cedure to commit persons to the insane
asylum. The law now in force re-
quires that the examination and testi-
mony must be taken in open court and
in the presence of the person charged
with insanity. The general superin-
tendent of state hospitals, F. II. Hatch,
has had prepared by the attorney gen.
eral set of forms to be used in com
mitting insane persons to the state hos
pitfalls. Samples of these forms have
been sent to our district attorney.
The blanks include affidavit of insanity,
order of arrest, order fixing time for
hearing, blanks for physicians exami-
nation, physicians certificate of insan-
ity, Judgment of insanity, commitment
of insane persons, and the state of
financial ability of the patient. When
filled out, these are to be filed with the
superintendent of the asylum and coun-
tV clerk.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-27
Tabeaud Reservoir Finished.

The big reservoir of the Standard
Electric Company at Tabeaud ranch is
finished. The E. B. & A. L. Stone
Company, who had the contract, also
the contract for the tunnel, got
through with their work Saturday,
and the whole outfit of horses, wagons,
and men passed through Jackson Sun
day en- route for their home in Ala
media county. The same company also
contracted for excavating the long tun-
mel at Mil creek. This work is not yet
finished, but is being rushed with all
possible speed. All the fuming is not
yet completed. Carpenters are busy
putting in the boxes, and more are
needed. They receive from SO to SO. SO
per day, and it is said they intend to
run through the winter. It is expect
ed that there will be work until April
or Nav, ,--
Amador ledger., 1901-12-27
SUPERIOR COURT.
HON. R C. RUST, JUDGE.

Estate of John Juka-Mrs. Louisa
Juka appointed executrix, upon filing
bond of $4,000.
Estate of Lille M. Ekel-Order
granted authorizing petitioner to lease
property.
Estate of Samuel G.. Morrow-Robt.
l. Kerr appointed administrator with
the will annexed; bond required of $3.50.
| Estate of Carl l.. Jorgenson-Decree
granted. setting aside property for
benefit of widow
Estate Of Daborah S. Hodges-Hear-
ing of final account continued.
Estate of Mary E. Shettle-J. E.
Shettle appointed administrator upon
filing bond of $3.50.
Robert F. Simpson VS.. Oneto-De-
murrer Overruled.
Fuletta vs. NJ E. Muldoon-De-
murrer overruled.
Julius Lowenthal VS. Victor E.
Montirichard- argued and
submitted.
NEW SUITS.
Belle Leslie VS.. H. F. Vogt ct al
Suit to recover the sum of SSl7 and
interest at per cent Complaint al
leges that on the 9th day of Septem ber
1900, defendant, Vogt, gave his
promissory note to plaintiff in the
above named sum, the note being due
one year after date. Said note is Sc
cured by mortgage of 14O acres in sec
ton 32,. township 6, range r. Judg-
ment is asked for $817 and interest,
also for $50 and per cent of the judg-
ment recovered for attorney fees, for
decree of foreclosure and sale of mort
rro 1,of H.
forthwith appointed to take charge of
Francisco, is attorney for plaintiff.
Charles w. Trotter VS.. Amador
Gold Mine, Jackson Gold Fields, jack
son Exploration and Development Co.,
and others-The complaint sets forth
that the various companies named in
the complaint as defendants were in
corporated under the laws of Great
Britain, and were in fact the same
company under different names. That
all are in process of liquidation. On
the 21st of June, 1901, defendants as
serted some claim or interest in certain
mining property as follows: 65 acres
described in deed executed by Daniel
Mckay and wife to William A. Wallace;
also mineral entry 800, known as the
Aetna mine, containing about II acres;
also the School House mine: also
rights of way secured by Amador Gold
Mine from w. Doyle, Margaret Holtz,
and Amador Queen Mining Co.; also
mill site and mining claim of Amador
Queen Ne. l. That defendants agreed
to transfer to plaintiff all rights, title,
and interest in these properties, upon
the performance of certain conditions
by plaintiff. That plaintiff has per-
formed said obligations, but defendants
have failed to transfer their interests
to plaintiff according to agreement.
Wherefore plaintiff prays for judg-
ment that defendants be enjoined from
asserting any right in said described
property, and that receiver be ap-
pointed to execute transfers of said real
estate to plaintiff, and that all the
rights of the Amador Gold Mine limited
be unaffected by said decree. Lindley
& Eikoff are attorneys for plaintiff.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-27
Christmas Trade.

The stores of Jackson have this year
displayed more extensive assortment
of holiday goods than ever before.
The show windows have been decorat-
ed in manner that would reflect
credit upon much larger town. For
it's size, Jackson undoubtedly ranks
among the largest trading centers in
the state. The Christmas trade this
year has been unusually good. All the
live stores report having done an ex-
cellent business. The weather was all
that could be desired, and for several
days and nights preceding Christmas
day the stores were crowded with Gus
toners. Several stores had to employ
additional wagons to deliver the goods
to their patrons. The Ledger is pleased
to chronicle this satisfactory condition
of affairs.
Stuffed olives, Caviar, Pate de Foie
Gras. Imp, Kipperd Herring, at Cami-
netti's Central Market.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-27
Seeds! Seeds! Free.

We have received by the kindness OF
senator Perkins and senator Bard, two
hundred packages of seeds from the
department of agriculture. They are
for free distribution to our readers.
Each package contains five packages
of different kinds Of vegetable seeds.
Seeds sent out by the government are
usually of choice varieties. Our readers
can have one or more packages by ap-
plying to the Ledger Office. We want
to dispose of them to those who will
make use of them, and persons plant
ing the same will oblige by reporting
the result to this Office. Come and
get them. The stock is large, but not
unlimited.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-27
Saws He Was Tortured.

81 suffered such pain from corns 1
could hardly walk, ;" writes H. Robin
son, Hillsborough, Ills, ''but Bucklen's
Arnica Salve completely cured them"
Acts like magic on sprains, bruises.
cuts, sores, scalds, burns, boils, ulcers.
Perfect healer of skin diseases and
piles. Cure guaranteed by D. B.
Spagnoli. 25c.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-27
Christmas Entertainments.

St. Augustine Sabbath school Christ
mas tree was held in Loves hall on
Tuesday evening. The hall was full OF
people expecting their Christmas gifts.
The exercises were opened by Christ
mas song by the school, followed by a
short address of welcome by the rector.
Those who took part in the program
that followed were, Glenn Hamb brio,
Leo Fuller, Beatrice White, Everett
WOodcock, Ethel Woodcock, Ellen
Ham brio, Bertha Laswell, Nettie Tu-
son, Lucy Heath, Edna Laswell, Lula
Roberts, Lola Knapp, Lillian Gregor,
Alma Francis, Evelyn Rust, Mamie
Hall, Frenie Matson. Those who took
part in the dialogue were, Len Rice,
Amiel Marcucci, Will Tuson, Bennie
Spagnoli, Ed. Delahide, Queen Guilds,
Dana Rice, Laura Tuson, Amy Tuson,
Emily Angove. The tree was loaded
with presents, and all went home much
pleased with the evenings enjoyment.
At the M. E. church on Christmas
night the exercises were unusually in
teresting, the church being crowded,
and many unable to gain admittance.
The following program was presented
Chorus, young ladies; recitation, Laura
Parker; duet, Anna Bartle and Rachel
Breese; recitation, Hazel Quirolo; song,
infant class; song, school; recitation,
Minnie Northey; solo, Clarence Dun.
stan; recitation, John Love: solo,
Eloise Freeman; song, school. In the
distribution of the presents novel fea'
ture was introduced in the shape of 6
Dutch windmill. This contrivance was
the ingenious work of A. II. Kuhl
man. The Christmas gifts were doled
out through this mill with a noise re-
sembling grinding operations. The
little ones were all rememb bered, anG
their hearts gladdened by the receipt
of some token of affection.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-27
Naturalizations During 1901.

The following persons have been
naturalized in the superior court Of
this county during the past year:
Steve Match, Austria; Luigi Gram
bruno, Italy; Edward Olson, Sweden
Alex Menchini, Italy; Raphael Mass.
mi, Italy; John B. Ederer, Germany
Paolo Francesconi, Italy.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-27

DR. Lonigo this morning extracted a
piece of needle from his daughter
Ellen's knee. 1t had been imbedded in
the flesh for over a month.
The examination of applicants for
teachers certificates is now in progress
at the Jackson schoolhouse. We shall
give the result next week, and also
the result of the graduation examina-
tions throughout the county,
Amador ledger., 1901-12-27
You Know What You Are Taking

When you take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic because the formula is
plainly printed on every bottle showing
that it is simply Iron and Quinine in
tasteless form. No Cure No Pay. SOC.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-27
Food Changed To Poison.

Purifying food in the intestines pro
duces effects like those of arsenic, but
DR.. Kings New Life Pills expel the
poisons from clogged bowels, gently,
easily but surely, curing Constipation,
Biliousness, Sick Headache, Fevers, all
Liver, Kidney and Bowel troubles.
Only 25c at d. B. Spagnoli's.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-27

If you have lost your appetite, call at
Caminetti's Market and you can find it.
Pioneer Flour is the LILLY of the
Vallev," the ''Pearl of Perfection.
Every original package of Jesse
Moore Whiskey is guaranteed abso-
lutely pure by Jesse Moore Hunt Co.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-27

]. F. Parks, superintendent of the
Kennedy, returned home on Tuesday
evening. He is getting along nicely.
His fractured arm is healing as rapidly
as could be expected. He is under the
care of DR.. Gall.
There are unclaimed letters in the
Jackson postoffice addressed to the fol.
lowing: P. Fava, JOhan Zivanovic,
James G. Campbell, Marco Porovich,
| Pietro Nora, E. Alexander.
Amador ledger., 1901-12-27
NEWS OF THE PAST WEEK
Short News Items of Local
Interest.
Jackson Sports Enjoy Duck Hunting
in Colusa County Christmas
Carols on Wednesday.

For the best tomales in town go to