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Amador ledger., 1902-06-20
A SHOCKING AFFAIR.
Two-year-old Child smotheyed in a Cess
pool.

Last Sunday afternoon, about four
O'Clock, a shocking fatality happened
in Sutter Creek, the victim being the
two-year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James H. Kerfoot. 1t seems that the
father was asleep at the time, he being
on the night shift, while the mother
was absent in Sacramento, being called
thither to attend the funeral of a rela-
tive named Charles Lagomarsino. The
child, Ardis, was playing with a sister
who is four years old. They entered
the closet. and Artice in some unac-
countable manner fell head foremost
through the opening into the vault.
The sister gave the alarm, by waking
up her father and telling him what had
occurred. The father rushed to the
rescue as speedily as possible. 1t was
only few Enthusiastically not over
1O-ere the unfortunate child was re-
covered from the vault. Physicians
were summoned, and worked q long
time to restore the victim to life, but
without avail. In the opinion of the
medical attendant few seconds in the
poisonous conditions existing in the pit
would suffice to destroy life. The
parents keenly feel the loss of their
youngest child in this distressing man
ner, aud the sympathy of the en-
tire community is drawn toward
them over the affair. The child was
particularly bright and interesting for
its years, and the pride of it's parents.
Amador ledger., 1902-06-20
A Stricken District.

Reports reached the county health
officer, DIR. A. M. Gall, early last week
that an eruption, which was designated
as chicken pox, was prevalent in Upper
Rancheria school district. On We'd
nesday of last week the health officer
took the opportunity to visit the dis
trict, and satisfy himself as to the
nature of the outbreak. He visited the
school house, during school hours, and
found two children there broken out
with the disease, which proved to be
smallpox instead of chicken pox. Fur
ther investigation revealed the exist
ence OF seven more cases in the district,
making nine cases Of this contagious
disease. They are all mild types of the
malady, and are supposed to have been
imported from Sutter Creek, when the
contagion existed there. The doctor
ordered the school closed, aud took
other measures to prevent the spread
OF the disease. The mildness of the
outbreak makes it very hard to con-
troll. Not an intimation of the state of
affairs was conveyed to the medical Of
ficer until there we're mum ber of cases
in this sparsely settled district There
are only nineteen census children, and
% children under II in the entire dis
trict, and so it may be judged what
heavy percentage of the population
has fallen under the bane of the vista
ton.
Another surprise on the subject of
smallpox has been sprung within few
miles OF Jackson. also growing out of
the comparatively harmless character
of the, disease. A farmhouse near
Stony Creek was visited: Friday last
when it was found that a young man.
Willie Martell, was broken out with
the pustules characteristic of the COM
plant. Not word had been breathed
to the authorities about anything being
amiss there. The victim was kept in a
cabin alone near the farm, and supplied
with necessaries therefrom. Parties
from this place circulated between the
town and farm as usual. AS soon as
the health officer discovered the true
condition of affairs, he established
strict quarantine of the farm premises
1t is very discouraging for the health
officer, who has exerted himself to the
utmost to stamp out all contagious
diseases, to run against instances of the
suppression of information of the exist
ence OF cases of contagion like those
referred to. 1t may be that those con-
cerned were not aware of the true
nature OF the disease. Be that as it
may, 1t is the duty of every citizen to
report every instance of suspicious
disease to the proper authorities.
Amador ledger., 1902-06-20
Additional Locals.

Pioneer Flour is the Lilly of the
Valley" the "Pearl of Perfection. "
Lemons, oranges, and bananas con-
stantly on hand at Caminetti's Mkt.
Charles Bacon, AL. Podesta and Jas.
Fontenrose will leave Monday for Blue
Lakes, where they have secured en-
ployment.
Two papers for the price of one
Ledger and Sacramento Weekly Rec.
ord-Union for 80. so per year.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. J. Peters are visiting
the iatter's parents at Sheep Ranch,
Calaveras county. They expect to be
gone about two weeks.
Chris Marelia left for San Francisco
Sunday morning, taking with him his
six year old boy, for the purpose OF
undergoing a surgical operation. They
expected to return in a week, but word
has been received that it will be nec-
essary for the child to undergo another
operation. which will necessitate stay
of another week.
NJ. E. church services Sunday, June
%. Morning subject, Elect" even
ing subject, "scarlet line;" Epworth
League subject, Opportunities, facili-
ties and resources of the church"
Under the auspices of the literary
department of the Epworth League,
will be held debate in the NJ. E.
church, Monday evening, June %.
Literary exercises and music will also
add to the evenings entertainment.
Subject for debate: Resolved that
water is more destructive than fire. -
The judges are Mr.. Lester, Prof. Cor
don and Miss YanSickle. All are cor
daily invited to attend. Admission
free.
Our line of shoes is more complete
now than ever before. We can fit all
kinds of feet, and guarantee every pair
of shoes sold by us. Jackson Shoe
Store,
Amador ledger., 1902-06-20
A MEMORIAL CUP.
To the Founder of the N. D. G. W
Mrs. Lily o. Reichling Dyer

During the closing hours of the
grand parlor, says the San Francisco
Chronicle of the 10th, the delegates
present availed themselves of the op-
portunity for an expression of the deep
regard in which the founder of the
order is held by the present mem bers.
Mrs. Lily o. Reichling Dyer not only
started the influential order but is uni
versally credited with having been the
principal factor in its upbuflding and
rapid growth, and yesterday morning
she was presented with handsome
silver loving cup. Grand president
Keith, in presenting 1t, said that it
helped to show how the hearts of all
Native Daughters were bound I'D in
love for the founder of the order. The
cup is unique in that it is made entirely
of melted dimes contributed by Native
Daughters. In order that there might
be no doubt about the silver that went
into the token, committee was ap-
pointed and faithfully watched the
melting of the dimes and the making OF
the cup. The gold lining of the cup is
the home of the order. Prettily en-
SIdNou on 11o cup 10 d representation
of Kennedy fiat, as that mining town
was when Mrs. Dyer sent out the in
vitations to number of young women
to meet her for patri9tic purpose.
The purpose was not specified by her in
her invitations, but when the young
ladies gathered with her she unfolded
her plan for the bringing together in a
helpful way of native born California
girls, and all at once joined heartily in
the object. Besides the Kennedy flat
engraving there is a represen tstion of
the Golden Gate.
Amador ledger., 1902-06-20
School Trustees Elected.

By the kindness of school superin-
tendent Gordon, we are enable to give
the result of the election for school
trustees in the varions districts of ANA
dor county. Where no term is mem
toned after the name of the trustee, it
means that the official has been elected
for the full term of three years:
Aetna-John Podesta.
Amador City-W. II. Burns. s>.e---7
Antelope-S. A. Werley. -
'Bridgeport-No election.
Buena Vista-J. D. Ritehey.
Camp Opra-J. @. Horton.
CHARITY. E. Ruffner. A
Charleston p. J. Robinson. NJ.
Fitzgerald years.
ClintOn--Charles H. Page.
DrytOwn--C. H. Marchand.
Enterprise-Geo. Kretcher, Walter
Scott 1 year.
Forest Home-J. d. Macfarlane.
Glbert-S. G. Gilbert.
Grapevine-AlexO Orr, Wesley Stock
year.
Ione-Frank Frates, r. H. Bagley 1
year. ssess<s-'r- O. -,
Jaekson-T. K. Norman.
jackson Valley-Joseph Kidd. orr,
Julian-No election.
Lancha Plana-James II. Grail, r.
S. LipBeman year.
Middle Bar-John 7. Cox, Mrs. E.
Q. Sargent years.
Middle Fork-Lorenzo CuneO.
Milligan-J. w. Petty.
Mt Echo-C. H. Bonham,
Mountain Springs -Orrie Jones.
New York Ranch-Jas. ]. Nichols.
Oleta a-Wm. Brown.
Oneida-V. j. Chichizola.
Pigeon Creek-Arthur Mills,
Pine Grover. G. Luttrell,
Pioneer-H. G. Toop, Milton Bearce
2 years. y. = = e
Plymouth B. Joyce. sNS
Quartz Mountain-John S. Mooney.
Giacomo Giannini 2 years, Henry
Dickerman year.
Rancheria-Raleigh Isaaes, A. A.
Tamelier year.
Slate Creek-E. NJ. Anderson.
Spring Valley. M. Ybright.
Stony Creek-G. C. Morrow.
Sutter Creek-A. Riley.
K Union-No election, two to be an
pointed.
Volcano-John Calori, Geo. Mitchell
2 years.
Williams-J. j. Davis. -.--a----
Willow Springs-Tie vote, another
election TO be called.
Amador ledger., 1902-06-20
THE MOORE MINE SOLD
$70,250 the Price of This
Famous Property.
Sold Under a Judgment of the Su-
perior Court of Calaveras County.
Knocked Down to A. Frank.

The sale of the Moore mine under a
Judgment obtained in the superior
court of Calaveras county took place
in front of the court house in jackson
on Wednesday last at noon. J. B.
Luddy, the referee, was the auctioneer.
The sale attracted much notice, not
merely on account of the niue itself,
but because of the prominence of the
parties in interest. For fully Is years
the property has been idle. 1t was
then equipped with ten stamp mill in
running order, and fairly good hosting
machinery. During its long inactivity
both mill and hoist, and the shaft also
in great measure, have become prac-
tically useless. The claim is one mile
south of Jackson. Its development
into paying proposition would mean
more for the development and pros
perity of the town than anything that
we know of in that line. That it has
not been worked, is supposed to be
owing more to the disagreement among
the partners than anything else. 1t is
owned by four parties, having equal
interests. These were divided into two
antagonistic factions. w. A. Nevills
and Senator J. P. Jones on the one
side, and G. W. Cowles and w. Fleming,
the eastern owners, on the other side
Messrs. Cowles and Fleming came out
from the east a week ago, to attend
this sale. On Tuesday last w. A.
Nevills also appeared on the scene to
represent his own interests, and the
same day A. Frank from San Fran
cisco, arrived in jackson. He is sup
posed to represent w. A. Nevills in the
matter. When the hour appointed for
the sale arrived there was a crowd of
about 100 persons in front of the court
house, including all the parties in
interest, either in person or by repre-
sentative. Before the bidding COM
menced all bidders were required by
the auctioneer to put up a check of 10
per cent of the amount bid as an evil
dence of good faith. 1t was thought
that the property would be run up to
over $50, 600, but very few we're in
clined to believe that it would go much
above those figures. A bid of $40, 900
was given as starter. In seven bids
this was run up to $40, 900. At this
point, Frank on the one hand and
the Cowles-Fleming interest on the
other, ran the price up at $3.50, $500,
and occasionally $1,000 at jump, until
it reached the sum of $40, $50, at which
sum it was finally knocked down to A.
Frank.
When it was all over, considerable
speculation was INDUCED in as to who
the successful bidder represented.
Which faction in this long drawn out
rivalry of partners had gained the
mastery. 1t is the general opinion that
the purchase is in the joint interest of
Senator Jones and w. A. Nevills. Be-
tween these two partners there has
been no particular antagonism. The
sale has to be confirmed by the superior
court of Calaveras county. 1t is
thought that the dissolution of the
private partnership in this property
will lead ere long to the resumption of
work on this mine by well-known
mining men, who are thoroughly con-
versant with the conditions existing
along the main belt of this county.
Amador ledger., 1902-06-20
BIG MINING SUIT.
W. A. Nevills Sues Fleming and Others
for S150,OO0.

A complaint was fled in the superior
court Thursday wherein W. A. Nevills
and John P. Jones demand from VIM.
Fleming, D. G. Nichols, Jane Doe
Borland, C. w. Cowles and others, the
sum of $50, 600, for failure to comply
with an agreement in relation to the
Amador Tunnel Mill and Mining Com
pany and the Hamilton Gold Mining
Company, both incorporated COM
panies, located at Middle Bar in this
county. The complaint sets forth that
on the 29th day of April, 1885, plain
tiffs were joint owners of more than one
half of the entire capital stock of both
corporations; that at that time plain
tiffs and defendants entered into an
agreement, whereby defendants agreed
to buy from the plaintiffs one-half OF
the capital stock for the sum of $3.50,
600 as follows: Sl00,00 to be paid at
the time of signing said agreement,
and the balance out of working of and
the dividends from said mines. The
stock was placed in the hands of a
third party, and not to be delivered
until the whole of the purchase price
was paid. That John and William
Fleming and ID. G. Nichols paid on &C
count of said purchase price the sum of
500, 600. On information and belief,
the complaint alleges, that one half OF
the shares we're placed in the names OF
John Fleming, William Fleming and
D. G. Nichols, and placed in escrow
with the third party, and said GER
tihcates are now in possession of
Abraham Halsey; that the above
named plaintiffs had by the terms of
agreement the right to vote said stock
as though they were the actual owners.
John Fleming has since died, and VIM.
Fleming has become the owner of the
stock held by him; that Jane Doe Bor-
land has acquired the stock formerly
held by d. G. Nichols. William Flem-
ing has not been in California for l6
years, except on two occasions ON a
temporary visit; that wv. Cowles in
dividually and as executor, claims some
interest, which is without right That
after the making of said agreement,
said defendants refused TO carry out
the contract in whole or in part, and
fraudulently prevented the fulfillment
of said contract of $3.50, 600 and the
working and development OF the mines.
1t was mutually understood that pos
session by the escrowee of this stock
should be possession of the plaintiffs as
owner until such time as the purchasers
should have paid the full sum ofS25OOOO.
Judgment is therefore asked for $3.50, :
600 from VIM. Fleming, D. c. Nichols
and ]. D. Borland, and interest at 7
per cent. That said judgment be a
lien for the amount upon all shares of
stock; that the stock be sold, and the
proceeds devoted to costs and expenses
of suit, and the balance applied on bal
ance due from plaintiffs on agreement
above stated, and for deficiency iudg.
ment. That the fictitious defendants
be declared to have no interest in prop
erty, and for an attorneys fee of $4,000.
John F. Davis, and Caminetti and
Bole of Jackson, and Riordan & Land
of San Francisco, are attorneys for the
plaintiffs. The papers were served on
defendants Fleming and Cowles in Jack
son yesterday morning, as they were
about to depart on their homeward
journey to the eastern states.
Amador ledger., 1902-06-20
Macquarrie Case.

N. A. Macquarrie, who was found
guilty of issuing fictitious check for
$50 on the Red Front store, was
brought before the superior court yes
terday morning for sentence. A motion
for a new trial was made by A. Cami-
netti for defendant, which was denied.
Judge Rust then proceeded to pass SEN
tence, in which he stated that the
jury's recommendation to the mercy of
the court had been duly considered.
He thereupon, with considerable emo
ton and feeling, sentenced him to six
years in the state prison at San Quen-
tin. The limit of the courts discretion
was between one and fourteen years.
Some surprise was expressed at the
length of the term imposed. 1t was
the prevailing sentiment that from two
to four years would be deemed adequate
punishment. With all possible credits,
the prisoner will have to serve Al years.
1t Ia uncertain whether the case will be
appealed to the supreme court.
Amador ledger., 1902-06-20
How's Thist

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & Co.,
Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last Ia years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST &c TRUAx,.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggist, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surface of the system. Testi-
monials sent free. Price 75c. per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best,
Amador ledger., 1902-06-20
Spring Fever.

Spring fever is another name for
biliousness. 1t is more serious than
most people think. A torpid liver and
inactive bowels mean a poisoned sys-
tenn. IF neglected, serious illness NAV
follow such symptoms. DeWittis
Little Early Risers remove all danger
by stimulating the liver, opening the
bowels and cleansing out the system of
impurities. Safe pills. Never grippe.
II have taken DeWitt's Little Early
Risers for torpid liver every spring for
years." writes r. M. Everly, Mounds
vile, w. Va. They do me more good
than anything | have ever tried
Sold at kerr's Pharmacy, Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1902-06-20
Graduates Exercises.

Following is the program to be pre-.
sented by the graduating class of the
jackson school at Loves hall this
friday evening: -
Salutatory-Jessie Hicks.
Piano solo-Queen Ould.
Remarks-Prin. W. S. Williams.
Presidents address-Bertha Taylor.
Vocal solo-Miss Sanguinetti.
Character sketch by Ben Spagnoli
read by Dudley Laughtou.
Violin solo-Ben Spagnoli.
Glass poem-Walter Fullen. la-
Vocal solo-Miss Kriechbaum.
Glass prophesy-Robt. Devan.
Piano solo-Frenie Matson.
Address by Supt. Geo. A. Gordon.
Valedictory-Mary Hall.
Farewell song-Class, st1f
Amador ledger., 1902-06-20
Seven Years In Bed.

"Will wonders ever cease?" inquire
the friends of Mrs. L. Pease, of Law.
renee, Kan, They knew she had been
unable to leave her bed in seven years
on account of kidney and liver trouble,
nervous prostration and general deb.
ility; but, Three bottles of Electric
Bitters enabled me to walk," she writes,
land in three months I felt like new
person" Women suffering from Head
ache, Backache, Nervousness, Sleep.
essness, Melancholy, Painting and
Dizzy Spells will find it priceless bless
ing. Try it. Satisfaction is guaranteed
by D, B, Spagnoh,
Amador ledger., 1902-06-20
Leads Them All.

'One Minute Cough Cure beats all
other medicines ever tried for coughs,
colds, Group and throat and lung
troubles" says D. Scott Curin of Lo.
canton, Pa. One Minute Cough Cure
is the only absolutely safe cough re-
medy which acts Immediately
Mothers everywhere testify to the
good it has done their little. ones.
Group is so sudden in its attacks that
the doctor often arrives too late. II
yields at once to One Minute Cough
Cure. Pleasant to take, Children
like it. Sure cure for grip, bron'
chitis and coughs. Sold at Kerr's
Pharmacy, Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1902-06-20
Didn't Marry For Money,

The Boston man, who lately married
a sickly rich young woman, is happy
now, for he got DIR. Kings New Life
Pills, which restored her to perfect
health. lnfallable for Jaundice, BIZ
iousness, Malaria, Fever and Ague and
all Liver and Stomach troubles.
Gentle but effective. 25c at d. B.
Spagnoli's drug store,
Amador ledger., 1902-06-20
A Terrible Explosion.

''Of gasoline stove burned a lady
here frightfully," writes N. E. Palmer,
of Kirkman, Ia. ''The best doctors
coulden't heal the running sore that
followed, but Bucklen's Arnica Salve
entirely cured her." Infallaible for
Cuts, Corns, Sores, Bruises, Skin Dis
eases and Piles. 25c at D. B. Spag-
noli's
Amador ledger., 1902-06-20
Fourth Of July Dance.

The jackson Band has decided to
give social dance in Loves hall on the
evening of the 4th Of July. Tickets 81
each. This is the only attrac ton at
the county seat on that day, and a
large attendance is looked for,
Amador ledger., 1902-06-20
You Know WHAT You Ar. 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., 1902-06-20

is large body of low grade ore, which
Is tapped by means of a tunnel driven
into the side hill. The facilities for
handling the rock economically are
excellent, and the promoters expect to
make fair profit on this low class ore
hOhv
Amador ledger., 1902-06-20
Ready To Yield.

81 used DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
for piles and found it a certain cure. =
says S. r. Meredith. Willow Grove,
Del. Operations unnecessary to cure
piles. They always yield to Dewitt IS
Witch Hazel Salve. Cures skin disease.
and all kinds of wounds. Accept no
counterfeits. Kerr's Pharmacy, Jack
SIN
Amador ledger., 1902-06-20
House and Lot For Sale.

A dwelling house of four rooms, with
lot 45x90 feet, situated in Jackson, for
sale. Price $3.50. Apply to F. M.
Pense, Broadway, Jackson. m9tf
Amador ledger., 1902-06-20
The Best Prescription for Malaria

Chills and Feveri is bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron
and quinine in a tasteless form. No
cure-no pay. Price SOC. fti.
Amador ledger., 1902-06-20

Give US daily some good bread. Pho.
neer Flour makes the best. "A tfs
Amador ledger., 1902-06-20

Laxative Bromo- -Quinine Tablets
cure cold in one day. No Cure, no
Pay. Price 25 cents. so4
Amador ledger., 1902-06-20

Stops the Cough and works of the Cold
Amador ledger., 1902-06-20

ness in his chosen profession.
g C. w. Cowles Of McGregor, Iowa,
also A. Fleming Of Chicago, arrived in
Jackson last week. They are inter
ested in the Moore mine, each owning
a oEe-fourth interest in that property.
The other half is owned by Senator J.
P. Jones and w. A. Neville, who also
have a one-fourth interest each.
Messrs. Cowles and Fleming came all
the way from the east to attend the
sale OF the Moore mine, under an exc
cution issued on judgment obtained
by H. F. Williams VS.. w. A. Nevil1s
and others. The amount of the judg-
ment and costs is something over $4,000.
The Moore mine Is not an incorporated
company, but a private partnership,
and the sale of the property by this suit
dissolves the partnership and gets the
mine in a shape that it can be operat-
ed. Under the partnership arrange
ment the property has been idle for
fifteen years, owing to dissgreements
between the partners. 1t is hoped
that the sale viii lead to the resumption
of work on this mine.
F. G. Head, who has fguns-headed
the Jackson Herald since the date of
its birth, has shaken the dust of ANA
dor county from his feet. He departed
Tuesday morning for Sacramento, hay.
ing disposed of whatever interest he
had in his newspaper infant to Mr..
Jones, who has been employed as com.
positor in the Office for the past six
weeks. The valiant Col, ;" according
to his own story, is the champion news.
paper starter of the country. 1t is
very probable that such claim, ever
if true, does not amount to great deal
in the way of recommendation. How.
ever, no one In kpadOr county will
dream of disputing the championship
honors with him in this particular line.
He has been connected with four news
papers during his brief career in this
county. Alas! his genial cOuntenance
and pleasant voice will be with us nc
more. The only consolation we have
in our afiiction is that he has left
''Wild Bill'' behind. ''Wild Bill" i
with US still.