Amador ledger., 1905-12-29
Lemons, oranges, and bananas con-
stantly on hand at Nettle's Mkt.

| On account of a break in the ditch
the water was shut off from jackson
for domestic purposes the whole of
Christmas afternoon. The break is
said to have been caused by floating
ice blocks in the canal. The weather
was so cold at the headwaters of the
canal that the ice had to be broken
to keep any water supply going for
ward.
An elegant box of paper and en-
| velopes makes a nice present, a nice
assortment at the City Pharmacy.
The Christmas season in Jackson
was the quietest, from a peace stand
point, that the town has experienced
for many years. Not a man was
arrested for lnfraction of the law.
From business point of view, it was
busiest time ever enjoyed here. All
the business houses did remarkably
we'll, much better than last year.
And this is the more remarkable from
the fact that the mines have been
running on short time owing to the
slackness of water supply.
Buggy robes, horse blankets at P.
Piccardo's harness shop. Prices to
suit.
The Sunset Telephone Company
moved into their new office on Court
street this week. They have now
very neat and convenient quarters,
suitably located, and yet away from
the hustle and poise of Main street.
The offices have been nicely arranged
and fitted up expressly for the busi-
ness.
Next Sunday evening Rev. G. E.
Winning of the Methodist church Will
take for his theme "Noble Discon-
tent'-and his address will be appro-
pirate to the New Year. Usual SER
vices in the morning. Sunday school
at 2 p. m. All are welcome.
Miss Minnie Ford of San Francisco
has been the guest of Mrs. Chas
KohIer for the past week, and she has
county, to visit her mother.
The Echo says that Dave Phillips
and Mrs Jennie Larsen were married
in Sacramento on December IA, and
have gone to OroviIle to reside. The
bride is we'll known in jackson, where
she lived for a number OF years.
Don't forget that dry goods, hats,
mems furnishing goods, ladies'
Misses and children's underwear;
also new stock of gents wool under
wear must go. See our ad for Jan
uary 9th special sale, only 10 days
sale. Jackson Snoe Store.
Geo. Murphy was taken Generously
sick Saturday by swelling of the
throat, which interfered with speech
and eating. Medical aid was sum-
moned, and everything done to re-
lieve him. He is reported as improv-
ing. The affliction is said to be due
to stomach trouble.
A. Tracy, who jumped board Eill
at the Union House amounting to S75,
was captured by the chief of police
of San Francisco in that city last
week, and returned to jackson on
Saturday, and lodged in Jail. He is
still in durance vile. His correct
name Is said to be Williams. He has
nomoney to pay his blu, and the only
way seems to be to release him on
bonds, and give him an opportunity
to earn money to settle up.
January the 9th clearance sale at
the jackson Shoe store.
Treasurer q. A. Gritton returned
from Sacramento last week, after
settling with the state for the first
instalment of taxes. The amount
due the state was S23504.44. Of this
sum Amador county was entitled, as
her proportion OF school moneys, to
the sum of Sl1473.62. So the trea-
surer paid the balance due the state,
amounting to S12030.82
William Fuller, who has been in
Goldfeld, New, is visiting his folks
at ScottsvilIe. He expects to return
to the Nevada mining camp in about
two weeks.
Divine service will be held in st.
Augustine's church Sunday evening
next, on account of being the fifth
Sunday in the month. Service at
7 80 p. m.
The Ladies' Guild will meet with
Mrs. q. Gilbert Mason tract) next
Wednesday afternoon, January 3rd.
All are cordially invited to attend
these meetings the coming year. New
methods will be- used to entertain
those attending. Refreshments will
be served.
Wanted, a girl to do light house
keeping. Inquire at DR.. Herrick's
Office, jackson.
Mrs Brown, who has been visiting
her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs Wall
ace Kay, left for her home in Lincoln,
Placer county, on Tuesday. Her
mother, Mrs Jansen. will return home
Sunday next.
W. b. Gamble has started a clothes
pressing and cleaning business in
jackson.
January clearance sale to start on
Saturday January 9Th, jackson Shoe