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Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-05
Accidentally Shot Himself.

About 5 O'Clock last Saturday after
noon, March Both, as Robert Horton,
Ben Horr, and another gentleman
were proceeding homeward from Jack
son, they discovered the dead body of a
man, with his right leg through the
wire fence by the side of the road, near
the old line fence between the Mattley
and Fritz ranches, about mile west of
town. Inspection showed that the man
had been dead for several hours and
that he came to his death by the acct
dental discharge of bis gun when he
was in the act of crawling through the
wire fence, the charge of shot hitting
him in the throat taking his left ear
and part of left side of head away.
Neither one of the men could identify
the body and Ben Horn was dis
patched to town to inform Sheriff
Gregory OF the circumstance. Soon
after young Horn left the scene, Frank
ShealOr, who was on his way from
Stony Creek to Jackson, drove up and
Identified the body as that of Hubert
N. Martell, resident of Jackson, liv-
ing with his mother aud brother near
Mr.. Mattley's house. Sheriff Gregory
notified the undertaken who took
charge of the corpse. On Monday at
10 O'Clock, Deputy Coroner H. Goldner
held an inquest, the facts substantially
as above stated being brought out.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-05
His Nose Betrayed Him.

Scene; room in Central Hotel, Jack
son; time, near midnight, Tuesday,
April 2, 1901.
Two persons enter the room and
begin to disrobe for the night. They
are suddenly startled by gentle snore.
The two beds in the room are hastily
inspected and found unoccupied
"There must be a 'ghaist' asleep in
this room," said one of the persons.
"Ghost nothing" replied the other,
sit was the window curtain scrapiug
against the casing" The subject was
dropped, the light turned out and both
turned in, occupying separate beds.
Perhaps five minutes elapsed, when
another snore, somewhat louder than
before, echoed throughout the room.
WAS that you?" each occupant of the
two beds simultaneously whispered.
Both whispered back denial. 'Then
what in the name of the three-hOrned
beast of Bashan is it?" said one of the
persons in low tone of voice. LETS
get up and see, " whispered the other.
Search disclosed man comforta bly,
snoozing under one OF the beds. A
fellow ledger across the hall was sum-
moned, and the three captured the
interloper, who was turned over to the
night watchman and jailed. On his
person were found a number of tools of
various kinds and he was classed as a
burglar by his captors but turned out
to be a common tinker full of booze.
He was given five days for drunkenness.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-05
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Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
xne eowps &C, NEW
Spent A Pleasant Evening.
Editor LEDGER:

Editor LEDGER:
Last Saturday a social and de-
lightful dance was given at the resi-
dence of G. 81. Bonham near the CITY
of lone, and proved to be one of the
leading social events that has taken
place in this vicinity for a long time.
The residence was handsomely deco
rated with ferns, flowers and ported
plants. The people who were anxious
to "trip the light fantastic" arrived
early and took possession of the house
and proceeded to amuse themselves in
the usual way. Dancing, singing, and
other amusements sped the hours on to
midnight when all were invited to the
dining-room to partake of delicious
supper that had been prepared for the
occasion. The supper was a grand
affair and the heightened followers of
Eplcuris who were present, Toasted to
their hearts content and smiled with
Joy. After the edibles had disappeared
from sight, the guests of the evening
babe Mr.. Bonham and his estimaole
wife goodbye and wendell their way
homeward vowing that they had never
had better time in their life, and that
Mr.. and Mrs. Bonham were excellent
entertainers. ROYAL NIBBS.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-05

Joseph F. Mellow, one of Oleta's
business men, paid the county seat a
visit the first of the week. He was ac-
companied by his wife.
If the Carrier of the LEDGER does
not deliver your paper properly, inform
this Office and the matter will be at
tended to at once.
Easter services will be held in our
churches next Sunday.
Are you living your religion before
the world, or are you protesting to
have what you do not possess, thereby
injuring the cause of God? Morning
subject at M. E. church, Sunday, April
18th.
Ladies sleeveless vests 3 cents each at
the Red Front Annual Clearance Sale.
Rev. Mr.. Morrow has had hard
time of it for the last month fighting
with the grip. He is going to come
out conqueror now in a short time, we
hope. It has been about all he could
do to preach each Sunday.
Children's shoes 20 cents a pair at
the Red Front Annual Clearance Sale.
Mrs. Jack McCutchen, wife of the
popular Manager of the jackson Shoe
Store, and brother-in-law, Fred Nc
Cutchen, who have been guests of rela-
tives in Woodland for some time, are
expected home tomorrow evening.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-05
AMADoR CRY.

AMADoR CITY, April 2, 19O1.-Miss
Eileen Fleming of Jackson, was the
guest of Miss Lois Hammack a few
days of last week.
Miss Grace Wren spent Sunday
afternoon with relatives at Quartz
Mountain.
Mrs. Thos. Church, accompanied by
Miss Carsey Culbert, left Friday for
the Islands. Miss gilbert will be gone
some months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burchett gave an
entertainment and lecture in Suffer
Friday evening.
Mr.. Fred Lugden of Oakland, is
visiting relatives in Amador.
Miss Lucy Hinkson is spending few
weeks at Oakland.
Miss Josie Mooney is visiting rela-
tives in San Francisco.
The teachers of the Amador public
school left for Berkeley Saturday.
Miss Maude Clarke Of Placerville. is
with her sister, Mrs. Blamey. Little
Vera is quite i'll.
One of the most novel entertainments
given in town in many days was that
by the teachers and pupils of the public
school. The ''Old Maids Matrimonial
Club" proved big drawing card and
the schOOl-room in which the enter
tainment was given had no space to
spare long before the performance
began. The costumes worn by the
members of the club caused no little
amusement, and at times their atti-
tudes, especially those of the two
young men who were doing their best
to act like prim old maids, almost
brought down the house.
The club consisted OF seventeen
members and three officers, of which
Miss G. Burns was President, Miss J.
Mooney Secretary and Miss F. Taylor
Treasurer. Professor Pinkerton was
also there with his Transform Her)
and many were the transformations
made that evening. Probably Prof.
Pinkerton might still have been there
with his Transform (Her) as many
were there who were desirious of be-
coming young again, but for one ''Old
Maid" in being transformed TO a man.
much against the Professor will,
broke the machine, at which the re-
naming members became frightened
and fled from the stage.
Much credit is due Mr.. Coleman and
his assistants for their untiring efforts
in drilling the pupils. E. LOIS.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-05
Amador Teachers In Berkeley.

The sessions of the Amador County
Teachers Institute began in Stiles
Hall, Berkeley, Tuesday morning with
an address of welcome by Professor
Irving Stringham of the University of
California, responded to by Superin-
tendent George A. Gordon and Hon.
John F. Davis. Superintendent of
Schools S. D. Waterman of Berkeley,
spoke briefly in greeting the visiting
teachers. The State Superintendent
of Public Instruction delivered an ad-
dress on Education" Professor F.
B. Dresslar of the University spoke on
''How to Teach Children How to
Study, and Professor Elmer E. Brown
lectured on "Thou That Teachest
Another" After the intermission
Professor Dresslar delivered lecture
on "The Teaching of Arithmetic, :"
and Thomas L. Heaton spoke on 1.-THE
Teaching of Language and Reading"
In the evening the teachers of Berke-
ley gave a reception in Stiles Hall in
honor of the visiting teachers. We'd
nesday the Amador delegation spent
the day in visiting the schools of Oak
land, and in the evening they listened to
A lecture by DIR. II. W. Fairbanks on
Home Geography"
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-05
Summons.
In the Superior Court of the State of California,
in and for @ Countr If
nnar15-10t

In the Superior Court of the State of California,
in and for the County of Amador.
]. E. Bullard plaintiff, VS. Stephen H. EN-
mems, The Safe Deposit Trust Company of
Pittsburg "a corporation) trustee, The Safe
poration) and A. K. Stevenson executors of the
last will and testament of G. T. Jacoby, de-
ceased; Caroline Jacoby, Ethel Jacoby, Mary
Sophia Ethel Downs, Sylvester Dewitt Downs,
John Paul Downs, William ]. MCGEE, executor
of the last will and testament of Frederick
Werner deceased, Heinrich Werner Fred Wer-
ner, Caroline Neu, Mariana Werner, Louisa
Neu, Mathilda Myers, Thekla Werner, Amelia
Hass, Frederick Neu, Sara j Bailey, Charles
Page, John Page. John Doe, Mary Doe, John
Roe, Mary Roe, Henry Roe, Henry Doe, de-
PENDANT.
No. 1875.
Action brought in the Superior Court of the
County of Amador State of California, and the
complaint filed in said County of Amador, in
the office of the Clerk of said Superior Court.
Amended Summons.
The people of the State of California send
greeting to Stephen H. Emmens The Safe De-
poSit & Trust Company of Pittsburg "a corpora
pany of Pittsburg "a corporation) and A. X.
Stevenson, executors of the last will and tesla
CODY, Ethel Jacoby, Mary Downs. Lois May
Downs, Inez Martha Downs, Sophia Ethel
Downs, Sylvester Dewitt Downs, John Paul
Downs, William ]. MCGEE, executor of the last
ceased, Heinrich Werner, Fred Werner, Caro-
line Neu, Mariana Werner, Louisa Neu, Ma
thilda Myers, Thekla Werner, Amelia Hass,
Frederick Neu, Sarah Bailey, Charles Page,
Hiram Page, Diana P. Allen, Samuel S Page,
John Page, John Doe, Mary Doe, John Roe,
Mary Roe, Henry Roe, Henry Doe, defendants.
You are hereby required to appear in an &C,
tion brought against you by the above named
plaintiff, in the Superior Court of the County of
Amador, State of California, and to answer the
complaint filed therein, within ten days lex
elusive of the day of Serv1ce) after the service
on you of this summons, if served within said
County; If served elsewhere, within thirty
days,
And you are hereby notified that if you fail to
so appear and answer, the plaintiff will take
Judgment for any money or damages demanded
In the complaint as arising upon contract, or
will apply to the Court for any other relief de-
manded in the complaint.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Super
ior Court of the County of Amador, State of
California, this 9th day of February, A. D. 1901.
[sEAL1 G. L. GILBERT Clerk.
WALTER NJ ROSE, Attorney for plaintiff, Par.
yQtt Bldga San Francisco, feblSrs,t
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-05
DOCUMENTS RECORDED.
DEEDS,

DEEDS.
julius Chichizola to Martin Radovich-Land
in section 10, township north, range IL east;
10 acres.
Chichizola Estate Co, to Martin Radovich-
Land in sections and 10, township north,
range II east; 800 acres.
William Angus to Blue Lakes Water Co.
Land in section %, township north, range 10
east; 100 acres.
George A. Gritton to Giuseppe Battestini-
Fraction lot 10, block 2, Jackson.
Giuseppe Battestini ct ux to ]. A. Fregulia
ct ux-Same.
Solomon Isaminger ct ux to Grace Henderson
Fraction Of section 10, township north.
range II east
Estate of Edw. Fischer to Bertha j. Fischer
Decree Of distribution: md. Il of Maryland
Quartz Mine in Drytown Mining District.
AGREEMENTS
Antonio Calagjeraz ct al to Austrian Consul
at San Fr3ncisco-Full Power of ATTORNEY in
matter Of estate Of John Calagjeraz.
Maria Calagjeraz to Austrian Consul at San
Francisco-Same.
MINING RECORDS
Location notice of Truman Schenck-On
Victoria Placer in Antelope Mining District
WATER RIGHT.
Water right Of E. M. Malson-Claims 100
miners inches Of water from Amador Creek for
domestic and irrigating purposes.
SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE.
Sat. ack by ]. F. Gregg MORTGAGE; executed
by F. Alleyne Orr-Land in section 2, township
z, and section 49, township g. range 10 east
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-05
One Hundred Daughters.

Mrs. F. M. Smith, wife of Borax
King Smith OF Oakland, has decided to
become foster mother to one hundred
girls, and is now engaged in building
ten comfortable homes for them. The
domestic economy of the plan necessi-
tates the division of the great family
into ten smaller ones, each family of
ten children being provided with a
separate home and an experienced
matron to govern it. Each home will
be endowed with sufficient income to
maintain the members thereof in com
fort and afford ample means for educat-
ing the daughters thereof in various
lines of usefulness. This is novel plan
of philanthropy, and the public will
watch the practical test with much
interest.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-05
A Midnight Visitor.

About 10 o'clock one morning of this
week the home of County Recorder
Patterson was disturbed by the ringing
of the door-bell. Mr.. Patterson, who
by reason of his affection could not get
to the door, called out and asked who
was at the door and what was wanted,
but received no answer. The doorbell
continued to ring, so Mr.. Patterson
called to Robt. Bole, who had sleeping
apartments upstairs. Mr.. Bole came
down and went to the door. When
he opened the door there was a man
standing at the gate, and when asked
what was wanted the man answered
20, nothing, nothing" and went
aWay
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-05
Directors Meeting.

The Directors of the Peerless Gold
Mine Development Company held a
regular meeting in the Company's Of.
flee, Brown building, Court street,
Jackson, at 2 o'clock last Monday
afternoon, all of the Directors being
present except w. H. Roden of San
Francisco. The shaft is down over 700
feet and sinking is progressing as fast as
possible commensurate with frst-class
work. The reports of Supt. Henry
Osborne were read, all of which were
very satisfactory to the directorate.
The Superintendent is very confident
of developing a good mine, and indica-
tions certainly bear him out in that
belief. The Directors are very careful
in matters of expenditure, rigid
economy having been the rule throug oh
out the work. The utmost harmony
prevails, and all are full of hope and
courage.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-05
Useful, Unique and Artistic.

The LEDGER is in receipt of the S.
r. Church calendar, Part l, which is a
very unique and artistic piece of work.
Part 2 will be ready in July of this
year, covering the period from January
to June inclusive, 1902. Both calen-
dars are exact reproductions of Oil
Paintings designed by S. r. Church
and painted by the celebrated artist,
Carl Dahlgren, of San Francisco,
especially for this publication. Part l,
illustrates a baseball ground-game in
progress. Uncle Sam and Johnnie Bull
are baseball fans. Geo. Van Haltren
at the bat. Portrait of Henry Chad
wick, the father of baseball; Umpire,
James A. Mcdonald; A. G. Spalding,
dealer in baseball goods, Chicago. 1t
is in bright cOlors on card board 14x19
inches. For further particulars write
to S. R. Church, 3O7 Sansome St., San
Francisco.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-05
Notice to Stockholders.
Notice of Special Meeting of Directors and
Stockholders of Del Monte Mining and Mill

Notice of Special Meeting of Directors and
Stockholders of Del Monte Mining and Mill
ing Company,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT
IN a meeting of the Board of Directors and
Stockholders of Del Monte Mining and Milling
Company "a cQrporation), held on the 5th day OF
March, 1901, by vote of all of the directors and
stockholders it was resolved that the number
of shares of capital stock of said Company be
diminished from 200 600 shares to 100000 shares
and that the par value of said shares of stock
be increased from SOC per share to S1.OO per
share.
Now, therefore, in accordance with said reso
luton, notice is hereby given that special
meeting Of the directors and stockholders of
said Del Monte Mining and Milling Company
will be held at the office of said Company, in
Cal, on the 18th day of May, 1901 at the hour of
two O'Clock p m of said day, for the purpose of
determining whether or not the number of
shares of capital stock of said Company shall
be diminished from 100000 to 10000; and the
par value of the shares of stock of said Com
pany be increased from SOC per share to 81 90
per share. At which said time and place all of
the directors, officers md stockholders of said
Company are requested to be present.
This notice shall be published in the Amador
Ledger, newspaper published in the town of
jackson, the place where the office of the Com
pany is located, for at least 60 days before the
time of said meeting.
By order of the Board of Directors
Dated this 14th day of March, 1901
GEO. /. WRIGHT, Secretary,
Del Monte Mining and Milling
mar15-lOt Company "a corporation).
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-05
SUPERIOR COURT.

John Ericsson ct ux VS. E. D. Callahan
ct ux-Action for RECESSION and cancella-
ton of deed of certain property in SUIT
ter Creek. Summons issued.
Julia Harlan VS. G. A. Harlan-Ac-
ton for divorce. Summons issued.
Estate of Charles Hawkins-Decree
settling final account. Decree of dis
tribution.
Estate of Joseph CassinelIi-Ord of
publication of notice to creditors.
Estate of John Truran-Petition to
vest homestead in surviving spouse
filed. Hearing set for April 9th.
Guardianship of Joseph Podesta ct
al minor-Petition for appointment of
guardian filed.
Estate of Clement Sutterley-Hear-
ing on final account and petition for
distribution set for April 9th.
Estate of Henry Whiting-Hearing
on final account and petition for distri-
button set for April 9Th.
Columbia Gold Mining and Milling
Co. VS. A. Caminetti and L. A. Gross
Judgment of dismissal
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-05
Birthday Afternoon Tea.

A five o'clock tea was given last Sat-
urday afternoon by Mrs. George A.
Gordon, in honor of the S3d birthday
of Mrs. Elizabeth Gordon, mother of
Prof. Geo. A. Gordon. The occasion
was most pleasing one to all present,
the excellent lady in whose honor they
had assembled, contributing her full
share to the general pleasure. Grand
mother Gordon, as she is best known,
although an octogenarian is still
physically and mentally vigorous, and
bids fair to celebrate many more birth
days, as all hope she will. The tea"
was all that it should be on such a dis
tinguished occasion. Those present
were: Mrs, Elizabeth Gordon, Mrs.
Geo. A. Gordon, Mrs. Mary Evans.
Mrs. J. D. Mason, Mrs. Maggie Folger,
Mrs. Charles M. Meek, Mrs. Geo. w.
Brown, Mrs, Senator John F. Davis,
Mrs. Pierce, Mrs. Cheney, Mrs. Mary
Coombs, Miss Maud Vandement and
several young misses whose names we
did not learn.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-05
Communication.
lone, CAL, March q, 1901.
Editor LEDGER:
Plaacn inra,.t l.. LII

lone, CAL, March q, 1901.
Editor LEDGER:
Please insert the following few
lines in your paper:
On the 10Th of this month, at the
recommendation of DIR. Frary, l was
sent to the County Hospital in a very
critical condition, suffering from heart
trouble and dropsy. was afflicted with
the same trouble last year and was
treated by skillful advisers of San Fran
cisco, and all they could do was to give
some relief, but the swelling of the
limbs and hard breathing never left
me. The County Physician, DR.. A.
M. Gall, struck to the root of the
trouble at once. The first dose of
medicine gave ease to that terrible
heavy breathing. The treatment of
DR.. Gall has cured me of a dangerous
illness and has infused into nv diving
system new invigorating life. NV
heartfelt thanks to DR.. Gall and the
Steward of the Hospital, who, by his
kindness and care for the patients, has
endeared himself to all. In addition
allow me to say that congratulate the
County for putting its sick under the
care and treatment of such a skillful
physician. Respectfully,
JOSEPH PICKLE.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-04-05
Funeral Of Hubert n. Martell.

The funeral of the late Hubert N.
Martell, who was bereaved of life by a
most shocking accident, an account of
which will be found in another column,
was held at the M. E. church, Rev. F.
A. Morrow officiating, on Monday
afternoon last, at 3 p. m. The funeral
was under the auspices of the Ancient
Order of FOresters, assisted by the
Companions of Foresters, (the ladies'
auxiliary of the ORDER and the Ancient
Order of United Workmen. 1t was a
large funeral, and the floral pieces, a
list OF which appears below, were
numerous and beautiful. The deepest
sympathy of our people is expressed
for the afflicted mother and other rela-
tives.
FLORAL PIECES.
Lyre-Mother, Mrs E. Martell
P1llow-Brothers and Sisters.
Wreath-Mr. and Mrs. COPYRIGHT.
Broken Column-Brothers of Foresters.
Wreath-Mr. and Mrs. E. Giuocchio
Horseshoe-Mr. and Mrs. F. Burgin.
Pi!low-Mrs. c. C. Ginocchio.
Pillow-Mrs B. Garbarini.
Basket-Mrs. C. G. Ginocchio
Cross-Mr. and Mrs G. COPYRIGHT.
Wreath-Mrs. A. Piccardo and Mrs. P.
Podesta.
DaSkeI- MRS. b. Garbar1n1.
Wreath-Ila Ginocchio.
Cross-Mr. and Mrs L. Flagg
Star, Cross, Bouquet-Companions Of For
eSterS.
BOUQUETS.
Lilacs and Gala Lillies-Mr. and Mrs. F.
Podesta.
Gala Lillies-Mr. and Mrs VIM. Penny
Li!acs-Mr. and Mrs. Blair and Mrs De Pue.
Gala Lillies-Ila and Oda Ginocchio
Lilacs-Mrs. B. F. Richtmyer.
RoseS-Mrs. o Myers.
Lilacs-Mrs P. Dwyer.
Lilacs-Mr. and Mrs G. Gordon.
PanSieS-Mr. j. Datson.
Violets-Pearl and Inez Courtright.
Lilacs-Della German.
Roses-Mrs. Briggs.
Lillies-Miss A. v. Bastian
Lilacs-Mr. and Mrs ]. Garbarini
Jelly Flowers-Miss A. v. Bastian
Roses-Enma Parrow.
Lilacs-Mrs. j. Wilson.
Lilacs-Etta Morrow.
Lilacs-Myrtle Castle.
Mixed Flowers-Martha and Norma Muller.
Mixed Flowers-Mrs. P. Richards
Lilacs-Mrs. v. Cavias,
Lilacs-Francis LIE Doux,
Jelly Flowers-Dora Podesta, and many
others whose names we failed to learn.