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Amador ledger., 1903-02-27
Suicide Near Plymouth.

About half past four o'clock Satur-
day afternoon Josephine Plunkett, the
l7-yearOld daughter of William and
Jeanette Plunkett, was suddenly
taken sick at her grand parents
home near the Central House, Ply
mouth, and in less than half an hour ex-
pired in extreme agony. She had par
taken of the usual MONDAY meal, and
was apparently in good health until
the time before mentioued, when she
suddenly fell to the floor aud screamed
out as if in terrible pain. Her relatives
present Immediately rushed to her as
sistance, and carried her to her room,
where they did all they could to allevi-
ate her sufferings, but without avail.
In the meantime, DR.. E. V. Tiffany of
Plymouth had been summoned to at
tend, but before he could reach the
bedside of the unfortunate girl she had
passed away. DIR. Tiffany, as soon as
be viewed the remains, declared that
the girl had been poisoned, and i'm
mediately telephoned for coroner Hub
FOhOJs ouuudy AOIuluS 9uO OOiOuC
went to the scene, and at his re-
quest Drs. Tiffany and Norman per-
formed an autopsy on the body of the
deceased, with the result that
they found she had died from carbolic
acid poisoning. A jury of twelve we'll
known Plymouth business men was at
once summoned, and after thoroughly
Investigating the case they returned a
verdict to the effect that she had died
through drinking diluted carbolic acid
self administered. The cause of the
suicidal act is mystery, the relatives
of the deceased declaring that as far as
they are aware there was no reason for
the young lady to thus lay violent
hands upon her own life.
She leaves a mother and father, two
brothers, and other relatives. For
some time, her own parents being away,
she had made her home with her grand
parents, on the old Plunkett ranch, be-
tween Drytown and Plymouth, where
the last sad act in life's brief drama was
enacted.
The body was laid away in it's final
resting place in the Drytown cemetery
on Monday, amid the tears of the af-
flicted relatives, and the heartfelt SYM
pathy of the entire community.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27
LOCAL MINING NEWS
Notes From Amador County Mines
Sinking at the Central Eureka.

| CENTRAL EUREKA.-At this mine
the management is taking advantage
of the stoppage of the mill, owing to
the failure of the electric power with
which it was operated, by taking to
sinking. Sinking was inaugurated
early this week. 1t is contemplated 10
put the shaft down 100 feet deeper.
KENNEDY magnitude of the
works now in progress of construction
at the Kennedy far exceeds anything
heretofore attempted in Amador coun-
ty. A visit to the scene of bustling
activity impresses the beholder with
the thought that the underground de-
velopments must be vast indeed TO call
for machinery of such power. The
works are getting we'll along toward
completion. The hosting machinery
is mostly in place, and it is expected
that in a couple OF weeks it will be all
in position, except perhaps three
boilers, which are on the ground.
Three boilers are used to run the
present hoist. In the building there is
space for three more, and it will take
all six to operate the new hoist. AT
the mill, work is being rushed with the
view of getting 20 stamps in motion as
soon as possible. The batteries and
stamps are in position, aud eonceu-
traitors are being put up. 1t is expect
ed to have these stamps moving early
next month. The other part of the
40 stamps will require some time to
complete. as none of the ironwork has
been set up yet. On the south of the
building the excavations and founda-
tiOns for 20 additional stamps have
been made. This is entirely uncovered
as yet. There are immense supplies of
round and square timbers on the
ground. Also, the dump is covered
with thousands of tons of milling rock,
awaiting the completion of the mill.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27
DRYTOWN.

Feb. 26.-On Saturday last, as George
Matulich was ascending his mining
shaft near town, the ladder broke when
he was about thirty feet from the bot
tom, letting him fall backwards into
the shaft. He received one severe scalp
wound, also bruises about the shoulder
and chest, but fortunately no bones
were broken.
The Union Iron Works of San Fran
cisco have secured the contract to build
a 4O-stamp at the Fremont Consolidated
mine. One hundred thousand feet of
lumber, and about 100 tons of cement
and quantities of machinery, are now
being hauled from Carbondale and lone
to the mine. Several men are now at
work grading for the new mill.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27
Death of C. Helmsr Turner.

; Chas. Helmer Turner died at his
home in Oakland on Friday last. He
was formerly resident of this county
for many years, and at one time filed
the office of deputy county clerk in
1891. He was born in Ohio, but his
boyhood days and early years of man.
hood were passed in jackson. His
father, Jesse Foote Turner came to
the state in 1852, and settled in Jack
son in 1856, and filed the Office of dis
trict attorney in 1860, and at the fol-
lowing election in 1862 was elected
county judge, which Office he filled for
several years. Helmer moved to the
bay with his family many years ago,
and has resided there ever since. The
remains were brought to Jackson on
Sunday evening, accompanied by his
son Wallace. The funeral took place
on Monday afternoon, under the
auspices of Amador Lodge No. 65,
E. & A. NJ, of which the deceased was
for many years member. The order
attended the funeral ceremonies in a
body, and in full regalia, followed by
many citizens who were acquainted
with the deceased in life. The re-
mains were deposited in the Protestant
cemetery by the side of his father, who
preceded him to the grave some
thirty years ago. Deceased leaves a
wife and family, also an aged mother,
all residents of Oakland.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27
AMADoR CITY.

AMADoR CITY, Feb. 24.-Mr. and
Mrs. W. K. Palmer of Oroville, are the
guests of their aunt, Mrs. Wales
Palmer, of Bunker Hill.
Miss Belle Showers and Miss Potter
of Plymouth, called on friends in ANA
dor Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Haggerty spent a few
days of last week with relatives in
Placerville.
Miss Josie Isaminger has returned to
Auburn, after few weeks visit with
relatives.
The ball given Saturday night by
the N. S. G. w.. proved a grand sue
cess both socially and financially.
Miss Della Votaw of Shenandoah
Valley, was the guest of Miss Cora
Wrigglesworth Saturday of last week.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27

1
| report. We publish q complete list of docu
ments recorded, and must decline to accede t.
| any request to suppress any document from
these columns. Don't ask us to do SO.
DEEDS.
Eunice III. Farnham to John Moloso-
vlch-Deed of eXecutrix to lot block
| Is, Plymouth.
John Eckart ct al trustees to James
Meehan ct al trustees-East half of loi
l block 13, Volcano.
w. A. Nevills to H. Bruner-Camp.
bell quartz mine, WI of NW4 sec "a,
SW4 of SW4 sec 27, SW4 of SW1 sec
2S, twp T. IL; ) acres known as Guilds
lot, SO.
B. w. Pitts to Buthernut-4 interest
| Mountain Queen mine, $40; correction.
Gabrille Belluomini to Stefano Mori
and w. MoOn-60-100 acres near Jack
son, $50.
A. Ludwig to Martin Pilalo-Part of
lot in Sutter Creek, $40.
Arthur N. Peterson to Elliot G..
Springer-Part of lot block l, Sutter
Greek; $175.
Chas. Soracco to John Molosovich
and wife-Portion of lot 36 block l.,
Sutter Creek; $500.
S. w. Bright to Baptist Privital--
Lot 26, Bright S addition, Jackson Gate
road, 1925.
Giovanni Belluomini to William
MoOn-60-1O0 acres sec 81 twp 6 IL,
$500.
Mrs. M. f. Giles to Frederick Eudey
-O'Neil ranch near jackson, $40.
John Bulawsky and wife to John
M. Manazera-Lot block IL, Dry
town; $50.
Clara A. Clute ct al to Manuel
Santirfo-Placer mining claim, Sutter
Greek; $40.
T. W. Pawling to P. Collier-Lot in
Sutter Greek.
MORTGAGES.
r. F. Allen and wife to Thomas H.
Allen jr.-S60 acres near Forest Home;
$1000 per cent.
Martin PilalO and wife to Il. Bani-
vich-Lot in Sutter Creek; $500, 10 per
cent.
SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGES.
Burke to Ruffner.
Plymouth ParlOr N. S. G. W., to
HerreIl.
Marie to Buvinich
Bank of Amador to Allen.
1" 4" "Giles.
LoiO, poi uldl SOU
isfaction.
Bank of Amador to Pollard, partial
satisfaction.
Bank of Amador to Martell, partial
satisfaction.
Bank of Amador to Barsi, partial
satisfaction.
Bank of Amador to Keffer, partial
satisfaction.
Bank of AmadOr tn Pack martial
satisfaction.
Bank of Amador to Fassero, partial
satisfaction.
Bank of Amador to Justus, partial
satisfaction.
Bank of Amador to Gillispie, partial
satisfaction
Edsinger to Delemater.
Mckenzie to Winans.
Allen to DevOre.
MISCELLANEOUS
Joseph Mckinley and others, location
of mining claim in Eancha Plana dis
trict.
James Farrell VS.. N. Rosenberg and
Lester 81. Jacobs, miners lien against
Farrell mine; claim 5000.
Frank E. Blakeley to j. j. Crammer,
bond for deed to Blakeley quartz mine,
$1,000.
Mary Giannini to Culbert Company,
lease of l62 acres sec Is twp7r II, for
grazing purposes; years, so per year.
L. Deluchi and others, proof of labor
on l.. Deluchi placer mining claim,
Volcano district.
E. A. Trask, proof of labor on Enoch
quartz claim, Volcano district.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief
in one minute, because it kills the mi
crobe which tickles the mucous men,
brane, causing the cough, and at the
same time clears the phlegm, draws
out the inflammation and heals and sooth-
es the affected parts. One Minute
Cough Cure strengthens the lungs,
wards off pneumonia and it is harmless
and never failing cure in all curable
cases of Coughs, Colds and Group.
One Minute Cough Cure is pleasant to
take, harmless and good alike for
young and old. Kerr's Pharmacy,
Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27
A Fireman's Close Call.

81 stuck to my engine, although
every joint ached and every nerve was
racked with pain," writes c. w.
Bellamy, locomotive fireman of Bur-
lington, Iowa. II was weak and pale,
without any appetite and all run down.
AS was about to give up, got bot
tie of Electric Bitters, and after taking
it | felt as we'll as l ever did in my life. u
Weak, sickly, run down people always
gain new life, strength and vigor from
their use. Try them Satisfaction
guaranteed by d. B. Spagnoli. Price
so cents.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27
PLYMOUTH,

PLYMOUTH, Feb. 25.-Plymouth was
we'll represented at the dance given in
Amador last Saturday, Feb. 81, by the
Keystone Parlor, N. S. G. W.
Miss Ruby Burns, who has been i'll
here for some time, was able to return
to Shenandoah to-day, accompanied by
her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. DOMAIN of Sacra-
mento, were guests of Mrs. Annie
Doman Sunday. Mrs. Doman and
daughter Miss Maeme intend to move
In short time to Santa Cruz.
Marjorie Potter, the small daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. E. Potter, has been
quite ill, but is now on the improve.
Master Carl Thoms has a position
with Mr.. McWayne in Drytown, and
lett here for that place Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burt Sexton have taken
the boarding house at Nashville, to
which place they will move Sunday.
Miss Mamie Pinder and John Cruson
were married by Rev. Jaggers last
Wednesday, Feb. Is. The young
couple were serenaded by the Plymouth
band, reception being held in the
evening.
John Dohman of Placerville, who
has been spending few days at home,
returned this morning.
Miss Cello of Nashville, who has been
quite ill at the Forest House, is i'm
proving.
The ''Y" society gave an entertain
ment in the M. E. church Tuesday,
Feb. II, in honor of Frances Willard s
birthday.
An Irish all night dance will be
given here Mar. 81, A large crowd is
anticipated.
An entertainment was held in the
M. p. church last Thursday, the pro-
ceeds being used toimprove the church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Sevey of Placer
vile, are here visiting. OMEGo.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27
Boarding Prisoners.

Sheriff Norman has taken a new de.
parture in the matter of boarding the
prisoners. Heretofore the plan has
been for this patronage to be doled out
as a reward for political influence, or
pull in the interest of the successful
candidate. Usually one man has been
selected as the sole receiver of this
patronage, where, perhaps, many have
been equally active in the same behalf
The certain effect of this discrimination
is to offend more than it pleases. Nor
man has decided to pursue a different
course. He will not attempt to board
the prisoners himself, nor will either of
his deputies. But he has resolved to
treat all the hotels and large boarding
houses in town alike, by giving all a
turn at supplying the Jail with food.
At present the board of the prisoners
is supplied by the Dalporta's California
hotel. This arrangement is to run for
three months, when another board
ing place willing to undertake this
business will be given change, and so
on until all have taken a hand at it,
when the round will be repeated. This
plan, in addition to possessing the
merits of fairness, has other advan-
tages which must suggest themselves
to every thinking person. There are
six persons at present in the county
Jail, most of them of the tramp variety,
who have been attracted in this direc-
tion by the demand for labOrers at the
Standard Electric plant.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27

Richard Russell Smith the Stockto
Assayer writes: Platinum is now known
to be more widely diffused than was
formerly supposed, so that every MINER
especially in the placers, should be sure
that in discarding some unknown miner
al he is not losing platinum, which is
moro valuable than gold.
Try Old Judge kentucky Bourbon
whiskey. Its the best.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27
Found Dead.

An aged Chinaman, known as All
Tut, was found dead in his cabin near
the Fremont mine last Tuesday by John
Palmer, who lives near by. The de-
ceased had been failing for some time.
The coroner went over Wednesday and
Investigated the case. All the circum-
stances pointed to death from natural
causes. The body was brought to
Jackson the same day, and buried in
the Chinese cemetery near town.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27
Working Overtime.

Eight hour laws are ignored by those
tireless, little workers-Dr. Kings New
Life Pills. Millions are always at work,
night and day, curing Indigestion, Bill
iousness, Constipation, Sick Headache
and all Stomach, Liver and Bowel
troubles. Easy, pleasant, safe, sure.
Only 25c at D. B. Spagnoli's drug store.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27

Nabisco sugar waters, sold only by
Cassinelli, are unexcelled. Try them
You will eat no other. Large consign'
ment just received.
A cafe, club or hotel which serves
Jesse Moore" Whisky is handing tC
their trade the finest goods that can be
had. A cafe is known by the goods il
sells.
The Sacramento Weekly Record
Union and Ledger for one year, only
$2.50 in advance.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27
Card Of Thanks.

To all our friends who rendered their
kindly aid and assistance in the hour of
our great bereavement in the loss of
our beloved daughter, we hereby ten
der our heartfelt thanks.
Drytown, Feb. 25, 1908.
VIM. PLUNKETT AND FAMILY.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27
DeWitt's Witch Hazel salvs.

The only positive cure for blind,
bleeding, itching, and protruding piles,
cuts, burns, bruises, eczema and all
abrasions of the skin. DeWitt's is the
only Witch Hazel Salve that is made
from the pure, unadulterated witch
hazel-all others are counterfeits. De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve is made to
oure-counterfeits are made to sell.
Kerr's Pharmacy, jackson.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

Has worldwide fame for marvelou:
cures. 1t surpasses any other salve,
lotion, ointment or balm for Cuts
Corns, Burns, Boils, Sores, Chappei
Hands, Skin Eruptions; Infallible fol-
Piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c a
D. B. SpagnOli's.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27
Uncalled-for Letters.

Letters remaining unclaimed in the
jackson, Cal, postoffice, for the week
ending Feb. 81, 1903:
Domenico Burdisso Bozo Bagoje
George G, Clark G. w. Fraser
Mrs. M. Ferry E. W. Glassman
Mrs. E. Hanney P. Hynes
Tony Martinovich George Scommono
Simone Stiner Ben Rule
Chas Tupper
G. G. FOLGER, Postmaster.
There is no disputing the fact that
Old Judge is the best whiskey for you
and your friends.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27
Bad Indeed.

Losing flesh is indeed bad sign.
Take Scott's Emulsion for it. For
weak digestion, for defective nourish-
ment, for consumption, take Scott's
Emulsion. 1t restores flesh because it
strikes to the cause of the loss.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27

An old-fashioned toddy-either hot
or colds a great drink if made OF
Jesse Moore Whisky. A little sugar,
little water, then the pure stuff
Jesse Moore" Whisky.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27
DIED,

TURNER-InS San Francisco, February 20, 1908,
Chas, Helmer Turner, aged so years.
GEORGE-In the county hospital, February
"A, 1908, Thomas George a native of Kentucky,
aged 81 years.
FOPPIANO-In the county hospital. February
%, 1903, Gabriel FOppiano, native of Italy
aged rs years.
PLUNKETT - Near Drytown, February 81
1908, Josephine Plunkett. aged IL years, a
native of California.
DEVIN--In Sutter Creek, February %, 1903,
~ years.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27
WANTED.

An energetic manager for Office to be
opened in this city for large manu-
featuring concern. Salary One Hun
dred Dollars per month, extra commits
sions and expenses. Five Hundred
Dollars cash security required. Best
of references. Address Manager p. o.
Box 2124, San Francisco, Calf. I'm
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27
MARRIED.

CRUSON-PINDER-I Plymouth, February
IS, 1903, by Rev. A. Jaggers, John A. Cruson
to Mary A. Pinder, both Of Plymouth.
BAU-PERLANDA-In jackson, February %.
1903, by Rev. j. j. Gleeson, John Bau to Stauna
Perlanda, both Of jackson.
NICHOLS LS-LOZANO-In lone, February Is.
1908, by Rev. j, j. Gleeson, William Nichols
of Ritchey, to Matilda Lozano OF lone.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27

Olives, salami, swiss. limburger
Martin S cream and California cheese
at Caminetti's Mkt.
Old Judge is the finest whiskey made.
Ask for it. No other brand can COM
pare with it. Be convinced by an
actual test.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27

Drink Ell Dorado Brewing Co. g
Valley Brew Seldom equaled,
never excelled. Ell Dorado Brewing
Co., Stockton, Cal.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27

Liquid Air will appear in Jackson
early in March. Don't fail to see it.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27

Nothing will please an invalid as well
as package of those fancy cakes from
Caminetti's Mkt.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27

The cost OF ticket can be deposited at once
with any Southern Pacific Agent in California,
| and the ticket will be furnished to the passen-
ger in the East, while these low rates are in
effect.
Illustrated California literature mailed free
| to any address.
{. o. MCCORMICK, tn. GOODMAN,
PASS. TRAFFIC MGR. GEN. PASS. ACT
SAN FRANCISCO, GAL.
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27
Additional Locals.

stantly on hand at Caminotti's S Mkt.
Don't miss our new ad. There il
something that will interest you. Jack
son Shoe Store.
Max Ladar, the tailor, will leave fol
San Francisco Sunday, to purchase
spring and summer stock.
Liquid Air will appear in jackson
early in March. Don't fail TO see it.
The Standard Electric Company ex.
poets to have the pipe line fixed so as
to furnish light and power next Sunday
V. M. Colt slipped or the sidewalk in
Jackson Friday night, resulting in q
sprain of the ankle, which necessitated
the use of crutches for several days.
B. R. Breese, ex-deputy clerk, came
up from Oakland Saturday evening or
flying visit to his relatives iu Amadol
county, and returned to the city
| Monday.
New and exclusive silk aud dress
goods at RedIlCk's, Popular spring
fabrics at prices which mean real
economy.
Nightwatchman F. W. Parker has
been confined to his house for the past
week on account of sickness. Mat Joy
is attending to the duties of night
watchman at present.
The ball given in Volcano in aid oi
the baseball club of that town on the
18th instant, was we'll attended, and
netted $24 for the club. The boys were
highly pleased with the outcome.
The newest creations in footwear.
Buy the best, the "up-to-the- minute"
styles at Redlick's.
c. L. LaGrave, gauger for the in
ternal revenue department., is in Jack,
son for the purpose of gauging brandy
distilled in this neigh borhood
w. A. Sexton, special agent of the
Greenwich and North British and
Mercantile Insurance Companies, was
in Jackson this week in the interest OF
said companies.
Chris Hansen, the well known driver
of the stage between lone and Jackson,
is i'll with la grippe, and is at present
unable to attend to his duties. In the
meantime, his place has been taken by
Dave Phillips of lone, who will drive
the stage daily until Hansen recovers.
Charley Clark was arrested Thurs
day on complaint of his brother, Tom
Clark. 1t appears that the defendant,
while under the influence of liquor, ap-
peared at the residence of his brother
at Middle Bar, and acted in very
hostile manner Constable Laverone
repaired to the scene and arrested the
defendant near the river, brought him
to town and lodged him in Jail.
Clifford Read, the robber who held
up the Michigan Bar post Office two
weeks ago, and who was shot by Lee
NJ. Parker, constable of Costumes
township, in resisting arrest. died of
his wounds on Sunday in the Sacra-
mento hospital. Two of the shots
entered vital parts, one lodging in the
kidneys. The constable was held
blameless by the coroner's jury.
Rain fell in Jackson Sunday night to
the amount of 0. 10 of an inch, making
1852 inches for the season, against
20. "a for the corresponding period last
year. Rain is greatly needed at
present in this section. The grass is
unusually backward; the long spell of
frost has chilled the ground, requiring
a warm rain to start things growing.
The north wind that prevailed for sew
eral days has dried out the ground, and
aided in keeping vegetation short.
%EI This Mark Means EEGl
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27
7 This Mark Means EEH
ESa QU AL1TY. ~


A socia, card party was given by
Miss Irene Folger last Tuesday evening
at her home on Peek Hill. Those
present were Misses Mamie Delahide,
Nita Littlefeld, Daua Rice, Belle and
Evelyn Devan, Grace and Irene Folger;
Messrs. Will Penry, James FOntenrose,
c. Jones, George Folger, and Charles
Cademartori. Refreshments were
served to the guests during the even
ing, after which number of games
were played, the company breaking up
about midnight.
The decision of the Argonaut- Ken
nedy suit still hangs in the balance in
the U. S. supreme court. The retire
ment of Justice Shiraz, and the ap-
pointment of w. A, Day to the vacancy,
may possibly have something to do
with the delay. Early in the week, we
have been informed, G. 81. Lindley, at
torney for the Argonaut Company,
wired to Washington to ascertain what
effect the change in the personel of
the court might have in the case, but
obtained no definite answer
Don't forget to take a good chicken
and raviola dinner every Sunday at
the Louvre restaurant. Meals only
% cents.
w. d. Lasswell, who lives on Center
street, was thrown from a horse one
day last week. Shortly after the acci.
dent he felt considerable pain about the
chest, but thought it was merely the
soreness incident to the jar of the fall
and neglected TO call in medical aid
The pain, however, instead of easing
up, grew worse, and on Monday last he
was compelled to consult DR.. Schacht
A slight examination sufficed to show
that one of the lower ribs on the left
side was fractured. The broken bone
was pressing against the vital organs
causing great pain in breathing. TIL,
pressure was speedily relieved by tn,
use of bandages, and the patient a.
once relieved of the intense suffering
He is getting along nicely toward re
covery,
Amador ledger., 1903-02-27
DOCUMENTS RECORDED.

1.-THE following instruments have been filed
for record in the recorders office since our last
report. We publish a complete list of docu-
ments recorded, and must decline to accede to
any request to suppress any document from
these columns. Don't ask us to do So