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Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
Old CITIZENS DEPART THIS WORLD
PATRICK KELLEY EXPIRES AFTER
A SHORT ILLNESS.
James Tsrlton Wheeler, Who Came to
Amador In 1s49, Breathes His
Last at Pine Grove.

At exactly half past twelve o'clock
last night, the spark of life that had,
for the past ten days, been growing
dim in the breast of Patrick Kelley,
our beloved citizen and officer of the
law, was extinguished. In the last
moments of his earthly career he was
surrounded by the members of his
family and the nurses.
Patrick Kelley was man of sterling
character, born in Ireland, May 16,
1887. About 1860 he left his native
land and took up his residence in Jack
son. Some years later the United
States governmentshad some trouble in
Texas and other southern states. Mr..
Kelley enlisted in the army and his
regiment was ordered to Texas, but
while in Arizona some trouble was ex-
perienced with the Indians, and they
were ordered to quell the uprising.
He afterward returned to Jackson,
and few years later was induced to
accept the nomination for constable of
township one on the Democratic ticket.
He was elected, and for the past
quarter of century had held that
Office, and although defeated twice he
was installed as constable on both &C.
casions. He was an efficient officer and
noble minded citizen.
About eleven days previous to his
death the deceased contracted what
appeared to be bad cold, and he COM
planned of it one evening. The follow
ing morning his nose was covered with
dark blotches, which soon spread over
his face. Doctors Endicott and Gall
were called and declared the disease to
be cellural erysipelas. His condition
became precarious, and early this week
his relatives were called. Slowly but
surely the end came, and at 1890 last
night his soul took its flight.
Deceased leaves a widow, STEP
daughter, and brother, besides grand
children, nephews and nieces, also a
sister, Mrs. Lawrence Watson of Mass
achusetts. His brother, John K.
Kelley, father of Ed. and John Kelley
of the firm of Kelley Bros, is resident
of Jackson, as are other relatives of the
deceased.
The funeral will be held Sunday
afternoon at o'clock.
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
Parted in the Creek.

On Tuesday afternoon the Ranoheria
creek near Amador City, was the scene
of an unusual incident. John Phipps,
Idriver of the Keystone Supply Com
pany's delivery wagon, accompanied
by VIM. Arditto, started for New
Chicago with load of groceries Tues
day afternoon and in attempting to
ford the Rancheria creek were given a
cold water bath, The current was
strong and before the middle of the
creek was reached. the horses freed
themselves from the wagon and renew
ed their struggles to regain terra firma,
leaving both young men to get to shore
as best they could.
AS soon as Phipps and Arditto got
out of the creek they looked to their
personal comfort and afterwards got
the wagon out.
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
Abscess on the Arm.

For some little time past Sam RADIO
vich, an employe OF the Zeile, has been
troubled with what appeared to be a
large boil near the armpit on his right
arm. 1t was increasing in size and be-
came quite painful. Last Sunday
morning he asked professional advice
of DR.. Endicott, who, upon examina-
ton, found it to be an abscess about
the size Of hen's egg. pr. Endicott
lanced the abscess to relieve it of the
purulent matter, and advised poultices.
After several applications of iaxseed
popltices no further Inconvenience was
suffered.
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
Death of James T. Wheeler.

James Tarlton Wheeler died at his
home at Pine Grove about 1 O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon of this week.
For years he had been ailing with heart
trouble and for several days previous
to his death had complained of being
worse than usual. In the morning he
was seen taking his usual walk up and
down the porch of his store building.
At noon he ate dinner with his family
and went into the store to sit by the
fire and read. Soon after some one
had occasion to go into the store and
found Mr.. Wheeler sitting in a chair
dead. The body was removed to the
family residence and prepared for
burial.
James TarltOn Wheeler has been a
prominent figure in the history of
Amador county. He crossed the plains
early in the year 1849, and located at
Amador City. He, with four others,
built large double cabin in the fall of
1S4s near where the South Spring Hill
mill now stands. Mr.. Wheeler located
the Granite State mine near where the
Keystone mill now is. In 1857 the
Granite State and Walnut Hill mines
were consolidated and the new COM
pany was known as the Keystone Con-
solidated Mining Company. In these
mines quarta mining in Amador county
had its birth, and Mr.. Wheeler was
one of those who were connected with
the mining industry at that time.
In the early COS he went to Pine
Grove and conducted store, engaging
in mining at the same time. Besides
having interests in quartz mines he
owned several rich placer claims.
Some years ago he was married to a
Mrs. Edsinger, their marriage result
ing in the birth of daughter, Miss
Bessie, now about 10 years of age.
Both wife and daughter, besides three
stepdaughters and a stepson survive
the deceased.
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
Kong He Fet Toy"

At midnight Sunday night began the
twenty year of the reign of the
present Chinese Emperor Kwong Hsu,
and the event of the New Year was
greeted with great rejoicing by the
residents of the local Chinatown. The
past year has been very prosperous
one, and there were few Celestials who
did not possess the wherewithal to set
tie all the debts they had contracted
during the year, and still have enough
to settle for their New Years dinner.
Sunday evening the Chinatown mer-
chants were doing rushing business,
as every one was buying delicacies for
the feast OF New Years day, when the
stores were closed. The salutation of
'Kong He Fet Toy" which means 81
wish you happy New Year." was on
every Chinamans lips.
The Celestial laundrymen were quite
liberal with their Chinese delicacies to
their patrons.
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
RALIOL MINE.

This is l mile east of Suffer Creek
and comprises a number of claims on
patented agricultural lands, and covers
a series of veins in amphibolite schist.
An inclined shaft has been sunk to a
depth of $50 feet with levels at 200, 300,
500 and 700 feet and stations at 400 and
900 feet. Iu a cross-cut run easterly
from the shaft, distance of $50 feet,
four of the veins have been intersected;
No. l, the foot-wall vein, is cut at a
distance of 10 feet from the shaft, and
is about IL feet wide; No. 2, SO feet
farther east, is from I to II feet wide;
No. 3. 35 feet eastward, is 60 feet wide;
and No. 4, IA feet beyond the last, is 6
feet wide. Since February, 1900, a
cross-cut east from the 500 station has
discovered higher grade rock than any
found in the veins above mentioned.
All STOPPING is done by means of ma
chine drills. The diamond drill has
been used with good results in this
property, bore holes driven to the east
ward having cut good sized bodies OF
ore some distance from the main de-
velopment of the mine. A large amount
of ore has been stopped from three
large open cuts, all showing a similar
character of ore. The large veins
resemble, somewhat, the Utica-Stickle
mines of Angels. The foot-wall is
diabase tuff, slightly schistose. The
hanging-wall is also of this character,
but farther east are intrusions of
granite rock. A granular-dike rock
of light-gray color, much siliciied, and
containing about q per cent sulphurets,
constitutes, together with vein-like
masses of quartz, the principal ore
shoots in this mine. Occasionally cop
per sulphide and arsenical sulphide
ores are found. The property is
equipped with a 40-stamp mill, the
stamps weighing 100 pounds, drop
ping 5 inches 102 times a minute. No.
30 mesh punched tin screens are used,
the discharge being from AZ to inches
high. The capacity of the mill is A
tons per stamp. -
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
IN MEMORiAM.

To the Officers and Mem bers of
Court Unity 1896, A. o. F.
We, your committee, appointed to
draft resolutions upon the death of
James Fassero, respectfully submit the
following:
Whereas, 1t has pleased an All-Wise
providence to remove from our midst
our brother, James Fassero, therefore
be it
Resolved, That while we bow with
submission to the decree of the Su-
preme Ruler, we deeply deplore the
fact that the golden chain of our
Fraternity has had another link sever
ed, be it
Resolved, That in the death of our
late brother James Fassero, there has
been lost to the Court Unity worthy
member, to the community an honor
able citizen, to the bereaved wife an
affeotiOnate husband.
Resolved, That we extend to the
bereaved wife of our departed Brother
our heartfelt sympathies, and commend
her in her hour of trial and affection
for comfort, to Him who doeth all
things well.
Resolved, That copy of these reso-
lutious be sent to the wife of our de-
ceased Brother, that they be published
in a weekly paper, and that they be
entered upon the minutes, and that
our Charter be draped in mourning
for thirty days.
E. A. FREEMAN.
JAMES BENNETT.
THOMAS LEMIN.
Committee.
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
TO BE CONTINUED.
Enormous Dividend.

In a recent issue of the Mining and
Engineering Review there appeared
the following, together with long list
of mines with the amount each had
paid in dividends:
In 1900. 142 metal mines in the
United States paid in dividends about
$45, 0Oe, 900 round numbers. OF this
amount about s15, 900, 900 is credited to
gold and silver mines, S28, 900, 900 to
copper mines, $3.50, 900 to lead mines
and $2Ol, 800 to quicksilver mines.
The quicksilver dividends were paid by
five California companies, viz, the
Boston, Napa Consolidated, Etna, New
Idria and Quicksilver Pref. companies. :"
In the list appeared the Argonaut
which had paid $40, 900 and the Gwin,
$50, 200.
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
IN MEMORIAM.

To the officers and members of Orc
Elmo Circle No. ISL, Companions of the
Forest.
We, your committee, appointed to
draft resolutions upon tue death of
companion Catherine Martin, respect
fully submit the following:
Whereas, 1t has pleased an All-Wise
providence to remove from her earthly
home and ties companion Catherine
Martin, therefore be it
Resolved, That while We bow with
submission to the decree of the SUI
preme Ruler we deeply deplore the loss
of another link in our Circle of
fraternity.
Resolved, That while we sincerely
regret the loss of a sister so amiable
and Interesting in character we realize
that,
Leaves have their time to fall,
And flowers to wither at the North winds
breath,
And stars to set, but we'll,
Thou hast all seasons for thine own, Oh
death.
Resolved, That we tender to the be-
reaved sons and relatives of our de-
parted Companion our heartfelt SYM
pathy, and commend them for comfort
to Him who doeth all things well.
Resolved, That copy of these reso-
lutions be sent to the sons of our de-
parted sister, that they be entered upon
the minutes and published in the week.
ly papers.
Resolved that our Charter be draped
in mourning for a period of thirty days
MRS. VIM. DAUGHERTY.
WILLIAM TRENERRY.
MRS. G. d. CALVIN.
Committee.
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
The Fee Bill.

The Supreme Court recently rem
dered a very interesting decision to
Constables. In its decision the Court
held that the Fee Bill passed in 1895
was constitutional and the law of the
land. In several counties of the State
the fees of Constables were being paid
under the fee bill of 1893. The differ
ence in fees will amount to consider
able. The bill of 1913 allowed Consta-
bles 81 for arrests and mileage at the
rate of 80 cents mile. The bill of
1895 only allows 81 for arrests and
mileage at Is cents per mile in the
county and five cents per mile out of
the county.
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
Breaksge In Machinery.

Early last Sunday afternoon break
age in the hosting machinery at the
Zeile mine occurred. While hosting
the skip of the south compartment of
the shaft, engineer John Kenmore
noticed what appeared to be a flaw in
the six-inch pinion shaft near the pinion
wheel. As soon as the skip reached
the collar of the shaft, the engineer
examined the shaft and found it to be
almost broken in two.
The broken section was removed and
sent to the foundry of Knight & Co.,
Suffer Creek, to be duplicated.
The new shaft was delivered yester-
day and will be put in place Immediate
ly. 1t will take at least week to free
the shaft of water, so that the minsrs
can resume their work.
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
AMADoR CITY.

AMADoR CITY, Feb. 10, 1901.-Mrs.
Porter of Ell Dorado county, visited her
daughter, Mrs. ellis, few days this
week.
e. A. Freeman of Jackson, was in
town Sunday.
Misses Daisy Fox and Lucy Hinkson
visited lone and Buena Vista Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. Jno. Hammack and son, Melville,
spent few days with relatives last
week.
Mr.. Fields, one of Amaaor's oldest
citizens, is on the sick list. Later
Mr.. Field died Wednesday afternoon,
Feb. 20, at the age of SO years and 4
months.
Mr.. Thomas Mayor and son, Edward,
of San Francisco, made visit to ANA
dor last week.
Julius Chichizola is spending a few
days at San Francisco.
Miss Hattie Hinkson, Mrs. A. J.
Caster and Miss Wayne DOMAIN, spent
Saturday and Sunday with Amador
friends. ''E. LOIS"
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
A Poultry Paper Free.

The LEDGER has made arrange
ments whereby we can send 1.-THE
Western Poultry News one year free
to any person paying one years SUBJ
scription in advance. Old subscribers
who pay up and pay one year in ad-
vance can take advantage of this offer
also. The Western Poultry News is a
big 16-page monthly chicken paper,
published at Lincoln, Neb., and is an
acknowledged authority on poultry
methods. 1t not only interests fancy
breeders, but the housewife in town. or
country, who wants to make some
profit from few hens. 1t also has
Belgian Hare department. If you want
poultry paper, here is your chance.
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
IN MEMORIAM.

To the Officers and Members of Vol
cano Lodge No. %, 1. o. O.. F.
We, your committee on resolutions
of respect to the memory OF our de-
ceased brother, W, j. Paugh. respect
fully submit the following:
Whereas, 1t has pleased the Supreme
Ruler OF the Universe to call from our
midst our beloved brother, W. J..
Paugh, therefore be it,
Resolved, That while we deplore our
loss we must bow in humble submission
to the will of our Grand Master on
high.
Resolved, That by the death of our
brother, Volcano Lodge No. %, has
lost worthy member and true Odd
Fellow, while his family has sustained
the loss of an indulgent and affectionate
husband and father, and the oommunity
in which he lived an honest and up
right citizen.
Resolved, That in this bereavement
we tender to the widow and relatives
our heartfelt sympathy, and most
heartily commend them to the watch
full care of Him WHO doeth all things
well.
Resolved. That our charter be
draped in mourning for thirty days,
and that these resolutions be spread in
full upon our Lodge books and that a
copy be furnished to the family Of our
deceased brother and q copy sent to the
Amador LEDGER for publication.
Submitted in F. L. and 7.
PAUL GIULIANO.
GEO. MITCHELL.
E. d. BOYDSTON.
Feb. 16, 1901.
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
The Waters Of Mokelumne.

1t is said by old residents of this
vicinity that the Mokelumne river had
not been so high for the past fourteen
winters as it was the fore part Of this
week,
The rain and snow storms of the past
few weeks have caused the river to
rise rapidly, and its surging waters are
kissing and whirling onward through
its rocky channels to the Sacramento.
With heavy rains and an abundance
of snow in the mountains, a season of
plenty is assured. The soil is enriched
and farmers, ranchers and cattlemen,
are happy.
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
Nearly a Celtenarian.

There died of la grippe at Amador
City last Wednesday afternoon one of
the Oldest men in Amador county. His
name was Field. For many years past
he has made his home with his daugh-
ter Mrs. j. Hardy, in Amador, though
ninety nine years of age he had been
seldom afflicted with sickness,
Mr.. Field leaves a daughter. Mrs.
jeremiah Hardy, and several othef
relatives in Amador City. He was
born October 90, 1901.
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
Evening of Pleasure.

From the column of Social Gossip in
the Sacramento Record Union of Sum
day, Feb. 18th, we take the following:
''The musical evening at Mr.. and
Mrs. E. r. Hamilton's on Sunday
evening last was thorough pleasure
for many OF their friends and visiting
legislators and their wives. During
the evening vocal solos were given by
Senator Stewart and Mr.. Dye, whose
coster-sOngs gave much enjoyment.
Mr.. Phinney and Mrs. Mary Ross gave
several numbers, and they are always
enjoyed. Mrs. Cavagnaro also sang.
1t was the first time her voice has been
heard by many of us and indeed her
selections were delight.
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
Dates Changed.

The Rev. w. FL. Moreland, D. D.,
Bishop of the District of Sacramento,
has changed his visit to Amador county
to the following dates: Ione-4th of
March; service at 1880 p. m. Suffer
Creek-March 5th; 1880 p. m. Mokel-
umne Hill March 9Th; 1880 p. m.
Jackson-March 7th; 1880 p. m.
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
Dedication Postponed.

Oscar Pfortner, secretary of the
dedication committee telephoned to
Jackson yesterday afternoon that a
meeting of the committee had been
held in San Andreas that day, at which
it was decided to postpone the dedica-
tfon of the new Odd Fellows and
Masonic Hall in that place until the
goth Of April. This action was taken
on account of the heavy rains and the
consequent bad condition of the roads.
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
Must Be Stopped.

The disturbances that were in evil
dence at the M. E. church the fore part
Of the week, must and will be stopped.
TO interfere with religious services is
an offense and if any more disturbances
occur in these meetings, the offenders
will be arrested and punished accord
ing to law. The officers have taken a
decided stand in this matter.
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
The AFTERNOON Tea.

The afternoon tea given at the New
National Hotel parlors by the Ladies
Guild of the Episcopal church last
Saturday afternoon, far exceeded the
expectations of the Guild. From to
o'clock those in charge were kept busy
serving tea, chocolate and cake. The
patronage was large. and the ladie:
were highly pleased with the success,
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
What Is Shiloh :

grand old Remedy for Coughs, Colds and
Consumption used through the world for half
century, has cured innumerable cases Of in
cipient consumption and relieved many in ad-
vanced stages If you are not satisfied with
the results we will refund your money. Price,
25c. SOC and 81. For sale by A. Goldner the
Druggist.
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
A Special Service.

A special service will be held in the
M. E. church Monday evening, Feb.
2Sth, at f:3O O'Clock for the lodge men
of jackson, by Rev. James B. Orr.
He will take for his subject, 1.-THE
mutual benefit of churches and lodges. :"
All members of the various lodges
are invited to attend. Seats will be
reserved for them. The address will
begin at Sis and the stereopticou
views at 9 O'Clock.
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
Regular In Attendance.

The following pupils of the Drytown
school were perfect in attendance for
the month ending February Is, 1901:
Maggie Carley Della Carley
Belle Finnie jamie Finuie
Add1ne G1ann1nf Flora Giannini
Stella Giannini Mary Grifith
Ethel LeMoin Flora Mstulich
Bertha Marchand Josephine Plunkett
Myrta Weymouth
M. D. WHEELER, Teacher.
Alpha Carley Minnie Coloundri
Mary Giannini Geneva Hicks
annie Lee Bessie Miller
hester weymouth John Barbero
Bernard1no Barbero Primo Belluomoui
James Bona Tom Marchand
Joseph Marchand Cecil Miller
Antoine Vaira.
E. M. WHEELER, Teacher.
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
POTAzUBA MINE.

II is situated u miles east of Suffer
Creek, adjoining the Baliolon the west.
The shaft has been sunk to a depth of
500 feet on the vein, with stump 40
feet, by means of small steam hoist.
Levels have been run at 100, 200 and
$50 feet; the shaft and levels are on the
vein. which varies from few inches to
II feet in thickness. The foot-wall
portion of the ledge has proven very
rich. At the leila, Wildman and
Ballot mills were made several runs of
the rock from this foot-wall strip,
which have produced about $l5, 900,
averaging about $25 per ton, some of
the ore runs as high as 800 per ton.
The hanging-wall portion of the vein
is low grade. The mine is in the hands
of a local company, which has spent
$4,000 in its development. Heavier
machinery will be required to sink a
greater depth.
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
Tell Your Sister

A beautiful complexion is an imppossibility
without good pure blood. the sort that only ex-
lists in connection with good digestion, a healthy
liver and bowels. Karl's Clover Root Tea acts
directly on the bowels, liver and kidneys. keep
ing them in perfect health. Price 25c and SOC
For sale by A. Goldner Druggist
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22

PIONEER FLOUR always has been
and still is the best. 4-6tf#
Mems up-to-date dress shoes at the
Jackson Shoe Store.
Give us daily some good bread. Pio-
neer Flour makes the best. 4-6-tf*
When taken at the proper time a
little Jesse Moore "AA" whiskey will
prevent a cold,
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
Sick Headaches,

The curse of overworked womankind, are
quickly and surely cured by Karl's Glover Root
Tea. the great blood purifier and tissue-builder.
Money refunded if not satisfactory. Price, a5c
and Us, For sale BY A, GQldner, the Druggist.
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
INITIAL MINE.

On the summit of the ridge between
Suffer Creek and Amador City. 4
vertical shaft has been sunk on this
property to depth of 400 feet March
], 1900. CrOss-cuts are being run to
prospect two veins, one of which lies in
the black slate on the hanging-wall side
OF the shaft, and the other in green
stone schist on the fOot-wall side. The
hangipg-wall vein has been reached and
good ore found in drift on the vein,
In some surface workings very good ore
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
LINCOLN MINE.

1t is at Suffer Creek. This property
was worked in early days, shaft being
sunk SO7 feet. To depth of $50 feet,
or whereabouts, it is said that the mine
paid handsomely. At that depth
fault intersected the vein and all trace
OF it was lost. The present company
re-opened the mine in the latter part
of 1898. The old shaft was repaired,
the workings cleaned out, and sinking
resumed in February, 1899. The shaft
is now 1860 feet in depth. On the 500
foot level drift has been extended
several hundred feet, and a cross-cut
run both east and west about 200 feet
north of the shaft. That portion east
of the main gangway is in tufaceous
slate and diabase, aud that to the west
ward passes through the black tuface-
GUS states, aud then through broad
zone of hard, amphibDlite schist, to
the black clay states of the MaripOsa
beds 315 feet west of the gangway. In
this cross-cut are exposed three ore
veins, one of which has been drifted for
distance of 1853 feet. This vein is no
feet west of the gangway. A second
vein is encountered 1876 feet farther
west This vein is from to 20 feet
wide and carries satisfactory grade of
pay rock consisting of quartz and
smphibolite schist with disseminated
auriferous iron sulphide and free gold,
It has been developed by drift 200
feet long. The third vein lies about
20 feet to the westward of the last
mentioned vein, near the contact of the
amphibolite schist and the clay slate of
the Mariposa beds.
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
The Finest Building Lots.

Remember that W. P. Peek has the
finest building lots for sale in jackson.
Terms easy. See display advertisement
in this paper. a-2-tf
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22

The best place to get a good meal is
at the Olympus Restaurant. Ducks,
geese, chicken and fresh oysters can be
had, Jan, 1a.tf,
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22

was taken from the foot-wall vein.
The mine has a substantial steam hoist
aud is otherwise we'll equipped for pros
pecting.
Amador ledger., 1901-02-22
n. z, Church Services.

Preaching every Sunday at II a. m. and 1880
p. m. Sunday school, p M. Epworth League,
6:45 p. m. Prayer meeting every Thursday,
1850, F, A, Morrow, pastor. t