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Amador ledger., 1902-08-01
A VALUABLE INVENTION.
Dan D. Tierney of jackson Valley, Dis.
plays a Simple Wire stretcher for
Baling Hay.

Daniel d. Tierney exhibited at Gar
barini's machine shop last Wednesday,
a simple and yet very effective device
for stretching, cutting and looping wire
used in baling hay. He exhibited the
old method to Illustrate the immense
advantage of his new machine. In the
old process there are three distinct
manipulations of the wire; first, the
preliminary twist to form the eye;
second, turning the lever to stretch the
wire; third, cutting the wire. In the
new machine all is done by one turn of
the lever. One half the time is thereby
saved. Not only this, but about three
inches OF wire is saved on each length,
or 10 inches in every bale of hay. This
in itself is material item to the owners
of hay balers. In labor the saving is
fully 30 per cent. All who witnessed
the performance of this machine we're
unanimous in voting it success. The
invention has been patented, but has
not yet been placed on the market.
Indeed, the machine exhibited is the
only one made, outside the model for
warded to the patent Office. 1t can be
sold at a good profit for So. There
ought to be fortune in this little con-
trivance, if Mr.. Tierney is disposed to
make the. most of it., But he has
another invention in his mind, which
has not yet materialized into working
machine, by which he hopes to effect
saving of millions, and this larger idea
seems to engross his mind at present.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01
A Curiosity.

We were shown this week a child's
rocking chair, made entirely of one
piece of wood, and scantling at that.
1t is just as perfect and symm etrical in
its construction as any similar piece of
furniture turned out by the factories.
1t is not of the rustic order, but nicely
smoothed and finished. 1t was the
workmanship of Bob Rodgers of
Rancheria, who took the notion into
his head over a year ago. He sent for
a stick of hickory from Missouri for
this express purpose, and by steaming it
made it sufficiently pliable to be bent
to proper shape. Even the ross-bars
are part and parcel of the piece that
constitutes the main framework. The
only separate pieces, fastened by screws
to the frame, are the Stats that form
the seat. 1t is really marvellous
specimen of handicraft, aud stronger
and better in every way than if made
of independent pieces. The maker of
this chair has since died, and G. A 1.
Gritton and j. Keffer are now in pos
session OF it. They brought it to Jack
son Monday morning to Garbarini
Bros, the machinists, who think of try
ing their skill in fashioning a similar
article in like manner. At first il
might be thought that to construct
out of one piece might Involve much
more time and labor than by the usual
method; but this we are informed is
not the case. 1t is probable that in
quantity chairs could be manufactured
according to this pattern cheaper and
quicker than by the old process, and
certainly they would be preferable in
point of strength.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01
A Serious Indictment.
out.

We have received a communication
from Mrs. Miriam Manley, wife of Ed
Manley, who was so seriously injured
by blow on the head with baseball
club in the hands of Abe Baumgart in
Rosewald and Kahn's store some time
ago. The communication relates to
the proceedings in connection with the
preliminary examination of Baumgart
for the assault, which resulted in his
discharge, for the reason that the in
jured man declined to prosecute. We
stated in our report Of the failure of
the prosecution, that Manley admitted
that he was somewhat to blame there
in, by using improper language.
Mrs. Manley says this is wrong; that
he never admitted he was blamable In
any way. We are pleased to make the
correction.
We must, however, decline to pub
lish the letter in full, Or give publicity
to the statements therein contained,
Notwithstanding the signature of the
writer is appended thereto. To do so
we would render ourself liable for
prosecution for libel, and the onus
would be thrown upon us Of proving
the truth of the statements, which we
are not prepared to do. The letter ad-
mits that $50 was paid to Ed Manley
by Baumgart to settle the affair; both
criminally and civilly. In considera-
tion of this Manley refused to open his
mouth in testifying against his assail-
ant. This is termed a compromise of
the case-in other words compounding
felony-a grave crime in Itself under
| the laws of California. If Mrs. Man
ley's statements are true the matter
ought TO be presented before the next
grand jury. Not only the principals
in this money deal, but all who are al
legged to have been instrumental in
bringing it about, ought to be pros.
ecuted. In saying that Manley admit
ted,some blame we thought we were
placing the most favorable construction
possible upon his action in refusing to
prosecute. We had heard the reports
of the financial deal, but kept them out
of print for obvious reasons Now, the
statement comes from headquarters
Surely, it calls for action by the dis
trict attorney. This crime, if the story
is true, has become dOuble-headed, anG
now involves two persons at least, snt
more if our correspondent letter il
correct 1t shows a deplorable state o
affairs if the settlement OF this assault
case is permitted to pass withOu
judicial investigation. We shall pre-
serve our correspondent letter fol
reference.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01
THEY WANTED A QUIET WE'D
DING.
The Outcome of Short Acquaintance
in Jackson.

We take the following account of the
marriage of N. r. Cooper and Miss
Maud l. Kriechbaum from the Stock
ton Record of July 25. The young
lady prior to her departure for the
wedding ceremony, had been resident
of Jackson for two months, residing
with her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
| ]. Quirolo. She is the daughter OF Dr.
Kriechbaum, prominent dentist Of
Los Angeles. About three weeks ago
she met N. r. Cooper, the hero OF this
social romance, in jackson, and the
casual Introduction rapidly developed
into love affair. Miss Kriechbaum
left Jackson Thursday morning, and
her friends and relatives here were sur
prised to learn of her marriage a couple
of days thereafter. The Record says:
A marriage. behind which it is sus
pected there may be most interesting
romance, took place this morning in
the parlors of the Yosemite Hotel,
Justice Parker officiating.
The groom is Noah Raymond Coop
er, aged %, of this city, and the bride
was Miss Maud Irene Kriechbaum, an
unusually pretty young lady of twenty
summers, and from Los Angeles.
The anxiety OF Mr.. Cooper to keep
the marriage out of the local papers
has given rise to the rumor that there
is story behind the ceremony of un-
usual interest.
Mr.. Cooper has been resident of
this city for some three months. He
is an agent OF the Remington Type
writer people. This morning he ap-
peared at the county clerks Office and
requested a marriage license. He
stated that the license must be kept
out of the local papers until tomorrow
evening The deputy clearly informed
him that the license stub was a public
record and that the newspaper men
were entitled to use the facts. Cooper
was asked his reason for wanting the
matter kept secret and he said that he
did not want Miss Kriech baum parents
to learn Of the wedding. He said that
he would not be married until to-
morrow morning. Shortly after that
Justice Parker was summoned to the
Yosemite hotel and asked to marry the
couple.
Miss Kriech baum was young lady
of unusual beauty and was elegantly
gowned. The wedding was witnessed
by Mr.. and Mrs. Pope of the hotel.
1t was rumored about the hotel that
the bride was the daughter of very
wealthy parents in Los Angeles.
Cooper's actions threw quite an air
OF mystery about the affair. Whether
or not there is any thing in the rumors
does not affect the fact that Cooper has
secured bewitchingly pretty and at
tractive young lady for wife. Per-
haps the young couple intend to go on
honeymoon trip to Los Angeles and
surprise Papa and Mamma Kriech-
baum. May they be received with
| blessings,
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01
A Prisoner Escapes.

Frank Manning and another prisoner
from Sutter Creek were set to work
yesterday to cut wood in the rear of
the court house. Manning was sem
fenced to five months on two charges
of assault upon Charley Reynolds and
J. w. Craighead. He had about four
months 10 serve. We are informed
that the woodpile they were operating
upon was not the county's wood. If
this be so they were not engaged in
work for the county The four-foot
wood purchased by the county for the
use of county officials is not usually re-.
duced to serviceable lengths by prison
watched by under-sheriff Podesta.
About O'Clock Manning ceased work
for few moments, on some excuse,
which did not arouse suspicion. Fail
ing to return in reasonable time, it was
discovered that he had skipped. He
was seen running by residents of the
eastern part OF town, up the middle
fork of Jackson creek like a grey
hound. He evidently got into the
timber belt close to town, and made
good his escape. His uncermonious
leave-taking was known in q few
minutes, and search was at once in
stituted, but without avail. Up to this
morning the man had not been found.
Altogether this is about the neatest and
cleanest escape under the very eyes OF
watching Officials, that has been made
in Amador county for a number ot
years.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01
A NEW POINT OF LAW is RAISED.
A Tehama County Suit That May be Of
Interest.

A suit involving new point OF law
for this state has just been raised in
Tehama county. The Redding Free
Press has the following in regard to a
suit that has recently been brought
before the superior court of that coun-
ty: Is county supervisor liable for the
condition of the roads of his district?
This is the unique point OF law which
is raised by suit which has just been
filed in the superior court of Tehama
county, at Red Bluff. Henry Beebe OF
Manton, sues John Gilmore, as super
visor and road commissioner, for s., 800
damages for the breaking of his leg.
The injury was sustained on the Mon
ton grade while Beebs was teaming
and the accident is attributed to the
bad condition of the road.
Beebe was crippled for life. Ne as.
sesses this injury at $1,000. He de.
mands $3.50 for medical service he was
compelled to have, $3.50 for loss OF time
and his costs.
As cause of action against Supervisor
Gilmore, the complaint recites that it
was his duty as supervisor and road
commissioner to keep the highways in
his district in good condition, and that
he failed to do this. 1t is said that
this suit has no exact precedent In the
history of the courts of California and
that supervisors of every county will
be interested in the outcome.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01
FATAL ACCIDENT NEAR VOL
CANO.
Louis Grillo Thrown From His Horse
and Instantly Killed,

A sad accident occurred near Vol
cano on Friday afternoon, resulting in
the death of Louis Grillo, the youngest
son of the well-known Grillo family of
Volcano The victim at the time Of
the accident was engaged in driving
some cattle from the ranch of Frank
Blakely, near Pine Grove, to Volcano.
There were eight head of cattle, and
Frank Blakely and Gus Grillo were
also driving the band. AT what is
known as the Boardman grade, Louis
started at high speed to head off the
cattle from the Stony Point road. This
was the last seen of him alive by his
companions. A great cloud of dust
was shortly after observed in the road
some distance ahead, and reaching the
spot Gus Grillo saw his younger
brother lying in the roadway, the
horse standing close by. He called to
him, but receiving no answer, he dis
mounted, and found that he was hurt,
and unconscious. Mrs. Laura de Force
Gordon happened to be passing as the
two cattle men reached the spot. a
slight examination sufficed to show that
the boy was seriously injured He was
carried to the nearby dwelling of Mr..
Grasso, while Mr.. Blakely hurried
to Volcano to summon doctor, The
resident doctor was on a call in the
country, so DIR. Endicott was sent for
from Jackson, and at once started for
tho scene, but on arrival at Pine Grove
was notified OF the death Of the victim.
How the affair occurred is not clear,
as there was no eye witness, and the
victim never recovered consciousness to
tell the story. There is no doubt that
the horse either stumbled or fell, throw
ing young Grillo on his head, the horse
probably falling on him. His skull
was crushed in, and his body after
death was discolored about the waist,
which was thought to be due to the
horse falling upon him. Death was
almost instantaneous. Deceased was
fourteen years of age.
Our correspondent at Volcano sends
US the following additional particulars:
The body was moved to Mr.. Grasso's
house near by, where his married
brother John resides. He never opened
his eyes nor regained consciousness,
and expired in less than an hour from
the time the accident occurred. All
the family were present with the ex-
ception of his brother Frank, who was
in San Francisco, and returned home
the next day, summoned by telephone;
and his sister Mary, who was attending
a Native Daughters installation in
Sutter, and came home the same even
ing. As the sad news became known
it caused great depression, and the
deepest sympathy was expressed on all
sides for the bereaved family.
The funeral took place Sunday morn
ing at ten o'clock, and was very largely
attended by people from all over the
county. The Catholic church was
crowded to overfowing, many not being
able to gain admittance. Rev.. w.
Maloney of Sutter Creek officiated.
The floral offerings were many and
beautiful,
Louis, who had only reached the age
of fourteen years, will be greatly missed
by all who knew him. He was bright
and accommodating little fellow, always
willing to do anything you asked Of
him. DO know him was to be his
friend. GRANDAD.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01
1t Needs a Tonic.

There are times when your liver
needs a tonic. Don't give purgatives
that grippe and weaken. DeWitt's
Little Early Risers expel all poison
from the system and act as tonic to the
liver. W. Scott, 531 Highland ave.,
Milton, Pa, says: 81 have carried De-
Wits Little Early Risers with me for
several years and would not be with
out them" Small and easy to take.
Purely vegetable. They never grippe
or distress. Kerr's Pharmacy, Jack
son.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01
A Newspaper Breese.

The affairs of the Herald were some
what mixed-up last Saturday. 1t was
publication day. The forms were sent
to press at the Dispatch office as usual,
but not printed and delivered with
customary celebrity. The difficulty was
of financial nature. The Dispatch
man had a bill of something like Sc
against the Herald man, and refused to
deliver the edition until the claim was
settled with coin. This cornered the
Herald manager effectually. There is
nothing in his esta blishment with which
to print newspaper. After consider
able manuvering the legal tender was
dug up from somewhere, and that part
of the trouble settled. Then fresh
and more formidable claim clamored
for recognition. The Herald owed w.
Il. Selkirk about S14 for wages. So
sort of understanding was made with
the Dispatch that the papers were. to
be held by the printer until this little
bill was also liquidated. To pungle up
this: however, was not an easy matter.
Twenty dollars is big sum to man
up tree. Finally, an attorney was
consulted, who finding that no suit had
been commenced OF attachment levied,
ordered the Dispatch man to fulfil his
obligation to print the papers. and de-
liver them to the proper party. This
Injunction was obeyed, and the wage
matter is still unsettled; but the wage
Garner concluded to take a holiday as
far as the Herald is concerned, until
this money consideration is Strengthened
out
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01
SUPERIOR COURT,
hon. R. c. RUST, JUDGE.

Estate of Pernina Smith-Finai &C.
count settled. Property in hands of
administrator, $500; expenses, s14S. SO.
Estate consieting of 200 acres in town
ships 5 and 6. ranges 10 and IL, dis
tributed to George Courtright; Clark
Courtright, the other heir, having
decided all his right in said estate to
said George Courtright; administrator
discharged.
NEW SUITS.
William Brown VS.. F. Alleyne Orr,
7. G. Judkins ct al-Suit to recover
s25O0 due on note given by defendant
Orr on Dec. 81, 1901, with interest at
10 per cent per annum. To secure this
note said Orr executed a mortgage of
quantity of land on the west side of
Indian creek, near Plymouth. The
principal of the note was payable two
years after date, but the interest was
payable semi-annually, and if not SO
paid the principal sum should become
due and payable at the option of the
plaintiff. Defendant Orr has failed to
pay the first instalment OF interest.
Suit is therefore brought to recover
the full amount of note and interest
T. G. Judkins and other unknown
parties are alleged to claim some
interest in mortgaged premises. Judg-
ment is therefore asked for $500 and
10 per cent interest, for costs of suit,
and $3.50 attorney fees. Caminetti &
Bole are attorneys for plaintiff.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01
@M%vr
This signature is on every box OF the genuine
Laxative Bromo=Q =Quinine Tablets
be remedy that cures 9 cold I'm one day
PLYMOUTH.
be remedy tn

PLYMOUTH, July 30. Last Monday
eve, July IS, surprise farewell party
was rendered Mrs. Hall and family at
the Warren residence. The partici-
pants in the evenings pleasures were:
Misses Lucy Rowe, Edith Coster, Kate
Bunker, Laura Dugan, Pattie Coster,
Maeme Doman, Miriam Owens, Amy
Slavich, Grace Wren, Jennie Owens,
Alice Wilson, Mary Weston; Messrs.
Trevor Weston, Tony Negroich, James
Dohman, Frank Dennison, Charlie Ball,
Elmer Aver, Al Dugan, Will Brown,
Eugene Dennison, Lloyd Dennison,
Clarence Ball, Edward Wilds, Lawrence
Ball, Louie Roberts, John Rowe, Earl
Wilds, Will Scoble, Will MINIS, John
Bunker, George Wicks, Stephen Davis,
George Weston. About midnight ice
cream and cake were served as refresh
ments, after which few games were
INDUCED in and ''gQod pight'' was said.
Mrs. Hall and family leave this week
for Reno, Nevada, where they intend
to make their future home.
Mr.. Waters went below this week
for treatment. He has cancer Of the
throat.
Miss Mary Weston went to Oleta to-
day to visit relatives for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs, George Penter of
Latrobe. were in town yesterday.
Mrs. Tom Norman and daughter,
who have been the guests Of Mrs. John
Dohman for the past week, returned to
Jackson Monday.
Miss Emma Payton went to Amador
Tuesday.
While little Elliott Gill and Wesley
Phillips were trying to catch butter
hys last week. Elliott was accidentally
knocked down and the little Phillips
boy fell on his arm, dislocating the
shoulder. Under the care of DR.. Nor
man he is getting along nicely.
Miss Hattie Hinkson of Amador
spent few days of last week here.
nasNrn
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01
To My Friends.

1t is with joy l tell you what Kodol
did for me. l was troubled with my
stomach for several months. Upon
being advised to use Kodol, did so,
and words cannot tell the good it has
done me. A neighbor had dyspepsia
so that he had tried most everything.
1 told him to use Kodol,. Words of
gratitude have come to me from him
because l recommended it.-Geo. W.
Fry, Viola, Iowa. Health and strength,
OF mind and body, depend on the
stomach, and normal activity of the
digestive organs. Kodol, the great
reconstructive tonic, cures all stomach
and bowel troubles, Indigestion, dys-
pepsia. Kodol digests any good food
you eat. Take dose after meals.
Kerr's Pharmacy, Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01
His Sight Threatened.

while picnicking last month my
11-year-old boy was poisoned by some
weed or plant" says w. n. Dibble, of
Sioux City, La. 'sHe rubbed the
poison of his hands into his eyes and
for awhile we were afraid he would lose
his sight. Finally ne!ghbor recon-
mended DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
The first application helped him and in
few days he was as we'll as ever. "
For skin diseases, cuts, burns, scalds,
wounds, insect bites, DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve is sure cure. Relieves
piles at once. Beware Of counterfeits.
Kerr's Pharmacy, Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01

c. H. McKenney, the lone tailor,
makes monthly trips to Jackson, and
brings with him 500 OF the latest and
most up-to-date samples in season. It
will pay you to examine his samples
before placing your order. He has the
best lot of spring and summer suitings
in Amador county. jly ls-tf
Olives, salami, swiss, limburger,
Martins cream and tCalifornia cheese
at Caminetti's Mkt,
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01
A Necessary Precaution.

Don't neglect cold. 1t is worse
than unpleasant. 1t is dangerous. BY
using One Minute Cough Cure you can
cure it an once. Allays Inflammation,
clears the head, soothes and strength
ems the mucous membrane. Cures
coughs, Group, throat and lung troubles.
Absolutely safe. Acts Immediately.
Children like it. Kerr's Pharmacy,
jackson.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to our dear friends who kindly
assisted us in our bereavement of our
beloved son and brother, Clarence
Louis Grillo.
Mr.. s Mrs. J.-GRILLo s. FAMILY.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01
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. NJ.
Pense, Broadway, Jackson. m9tf
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01
To Cure A Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. E. W. Groves sig
nature is on each box 25c.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01
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 a
tasteless form. No Cure, No Pay. soc.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01

c. Hammond, brother-in-law of S.
A. Jones of the Herald, and son of
Charles Hammond, who was connected
with the Ledger about 80 years ago.
came up from San Francisco Tuesday,
to work on the Herald.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01
The Best Prescription for Malaria

Chills and Fever is bottle of Grove S
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron
and quinine in tasteless form. No
cure-no pay. Price SOC.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01

1t has been said that all whisky is
good" But Jesse Moore" is better
than others. Found at all first -class
places.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01

Good button shoes for SOC, 75c, and
S1.0O per pair for the next 80 days.
Call aud see them. Jackson Shoe Store.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01

Two papers for the price Of one
Ledger and Sacramento Weekly Rec
ord Union for 80. so per year.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01

Wanted, a boy or girl to learn re-
porting, ETC., at the Ledger Office.
Give us daily some good bread. Pio-
neer Flour makes the best. k-G tfA
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01

Stops the Cough and works off the Cold
Laxative Bromo-Q -Quinine Tablets
cure cold in one day. No Cure, no
Pay. Price ID cents.
Amador ledger., 1902-08-01

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SOMERSET.
M ERCER.

Mrs. Lura Kimball returned home
form NorridGcwock, Sunday.
The road commissioner will com
mcnco repairing the roads soon. They
are in bad condition.
George Digglos has purchased tn,
farm in East Mercer, recently occupied
by Bert Tracy. He moved there last
week.
There seems to be quite a rage for
TELEPHONES in town. The following arc
being added +. b. Willard, VIII VIII
liatnson, =. +. Brown, Z. j. Walton,
Herbert Halves. Eli Wells. Solomon
Tracy, Lewis Caswell, Frank Caswcil,
Frank Kelley, John Bacon, Anscl
Nickerson. Alfred Watson, and A. NJ.
Pattcc. And still there are more TO fol-
low.
Mr. and Mrs. Levi Ham celebrated
their 10Th anniversary, Friday evening
of last week. Entertainment was fur
nishcd ana refreshments were served.
They received some handsome and use
full presents. About one hundred were
present and enjoyed Il pleasant eve
ming.
J. f. Frederic Of Starks, was in town.
Saturday.
There will be an examination Of
teachers at tho supervisors house, May