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Amador ledger., 1907-05-17
MINING NOTES.

Bunker Hill.-The mill was oper-
ated 80 days during April, crushing
2S32 tons yielding with concentrates
81, 25l.22. The operating expenses
were sS442. 81 and q the net earnings
for the month s3924.2l. Dividends
to three cents per share has heen
declared amounting to s5922. Sur
plus in treasury May lst, s75, 1885.
The Keystone mill is now dropping
% stamps.
1t is reported that Elisha Hampton,
the efficient superintendent of the
Oneida for several years, has been
offered the position of superintendent
of the Central Eureka at Sutter
Creek. and that he has accepted the
same. We presume he will assume
the duties thereof on the first of next
month.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-17
Mahara's MinStrelS.

A section of Mahara's minstrels
struck jackson Wednesday, giving
show in Loves hall that evening
Some people flock to a show given by
a negro troupe just the same as to q
circus. Perhaps this is because of
the novelty of the thing, it certainly
cannot be because of the superior
character of the performance. We
never saw lot of negro performers
yet that could begin to compare with
whites either in mInstrelsy or acting
Mahara's company is no exception
to the rule. Except tor one or two
good voices In singing, they were a
poor lot. Their jokes were of the
latest, and their acting was ~wretched.
The only high tone part of the alfaIr
vas the price of admission-S1 for
reserved seats and 75c for unreserved
or standing room. And they were
not particular about selling reserved
seats after all the seats we're taken
in other words the money was taken,
and the payees had to rustic their own
seats or stand. The bilking business
was more in evidence than fine
minstrelsy. And the printer came in
for a share of the fraud tactics. The
Le1geI's bill for advertising was re-
fused payment on the tlimsy pre.ext
that the advance agent who ordered
the same had neglected to D. K. the
claim. The boss of the concern was
high-mlnded enough to think this was
justification for wiggling out of the
obligation. The amount was small,
but had a magistrate been available
at that hour of the night we would
have taken legal proceedings to
collect the amount. even though it
cost many times the amount for costs.
10 our brother publisers we say look
out for these ooIored folks. Get your
advertising money In advance. That
is the only safe way of dealing with
such a com bipatlon.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-17
Visit of Special Land Agent.

Under recent law of congress it
Is necessary, before patent is finally
issued in homestead or timber claims,
that a special agent of the land office
make a personal visit to each entered
tract, Investigate the facts. and report
to the general land Office In com
pliance with this provision, II. c.
CulIom, nephew of U. S. Senator
Cullom Of Indiana, accompanied by
his wife, spent over week travelling
through Amador county. visiting
every homestead or other entry, for
which final proof had been made,
patents for which have beeu held up
at Washington pending the outcome
of the personal visit. lie was IN
jackson on Saturday, and the follow
ing day went up into Defender dis.
trict, and the timber region beyond,
to Inspect the numerous entries which
have been passed mp to the general
land office in that region. He expect
ed to be engaged four or five days ID
tnat section. Mr. Cullom and wife
ale from Oakland. The Oakland
Enquirer of May IL contained an
item to the effect that Henry G..
Cullom, retired real estate dealer
and a brother of United States
Senator Shelby NJ. CuIlom of Illinois,
was struck by an automobile at Hay
ward Thursday. Mr. CuIiom, who is
past sixty, is confined to his home at
Berkeley as result Of the accident.
Inc injured man is doubtless father
of the special agent. Whether he had
heard of the accident BEFORE be
arrived here Saturday evening we do
not know, but probably he had not,
as he made no mention OF the matter
to those with whom he conversed.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-17
Quietly Welded.

At six o'clock Tuesday morning
Jesse Mclaughlin of Electra and Miss
ldalia GinocchIo were united in the
bonds of matrimony. The ceremony
was performed at the residence of The
BRIDES parents, Mr. and Mrs G. G.
Ginocchio, on Water street. 1t was
a quiet affair, only the close relatives
and friends of the contracting parties
being present as witnesses. The
matrimonial knot was tied by Rev.
M. Kearney, of the Catholic church.
Miss Lois Mayhem of Stockton was
bridesmaid, and John F'ontenrose of
Electra groomsman. After the cere-
mony the company partook of the
wedding feast prepared for the
occasion. Thereafter they we're driven
to Martells, the home leave taking
being signalized with the conventional
showers of rice and shoes as good
omens for the future happiness of the
newly welded couple. At Martells
they took the train on a bridal tour
to San Francisco and Los Angeles.
They expect to return in two weeks,
and will make their home at Electra,
where Mr. Mclaughlin is employed by
the Standard Electric Company as
electrician. The bride is native OF
jackson, and deservedIy popular with
large circle of acquaintances. The
Ledger extends congratulations, and
wishes the happy couple long life
of matrimonial felicity.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-17

'fhe following instruments have been filet
TOR record ia the recorders Office since our las
ments recorded, and must decline to accede Il
any request TO suppress any document from
these columns. Don't ask US to do so.
Deeds.-Diana Rulfner to Margaret
Rutfner, 40 acres in 2b-6 IL, $500.
Charles e. Ru.fner to John E.
Ruifner. an undivided one half inter
est IN 220 acres in 36-6-1l, $40.
Margaret Rutfner ct al to Ellison Q.
Ruffnar, an Undivided one-quarter
interest in 220 acres in 25, 26 and
3o-6-11, $40.
Margaret Rulfnsr, ct al John f.
Ruttner an undivided one-quarter
interest in %, 26 and 36-6-ll, $40.
Margaret RuiTner to John n. Ruff
ner, 400 acres IN 25, 26 and 36-6-ll,
so.
Teresa Barbieri to Barney Bracco.
lots 4, 5 and 6, block I, North Anna
dor, $3.50.
John E. Ruffner ct ux to c. z.
Vicini, 40 acres in %. 26 and 36-6-I,
$1,000.
U. s. Gregory, as sheriff to Josiah
Phillips, lot 10 block l, Sutter Creek,
S333.21
Mortgages. Barnardis ct TX
to Alfred j. Phillips, lot 10 block l,
Sutter Greek, S400 for 80 months with
interest at the rate of six per cent
per annum.
Barney Bracco to Teresa Barbieri,
lots /, and block 7, North Amador,
1850 for one year with interest at the
rate OF per cent per annum.
Antonio Fratanovich to Marguerite
Molfino, lot 10 of Haulilton's sub
division, jackson, and stone cutting
machinery, $500 for one year with
interest at the rate of per cent per
annum.
f. A. Tyler ct al to William Hynds,
1926 acres in 25 and 36-S-11 and
30a-l2, $1,000 for two years with
interest at the rate of 9 per cent pei
annuIn.
Certificates of Redemption. Mrs
Kate Thomas on lot - block 3, ANA
dor, taxes of 1900, s464.
Edgar Excl on a one half interest
in ditch taking water from jackson
creek, taxes of 1904 and 1905, s5l.O6.
Edgar Excl on 160 acres in 3 and
4-7-9, taxes of 1908, So. 73.
Trust Deed. = Henry e. Garbarinl
TO Bank of Amador. County, lot 81
part of lot 81 and part of lot 80,
block ,, jackson, $1,000.
Location. Joe Bernardis re-locates
the Sutter or Belmont quartz mine,
Sutter Greek.
Lease Gulseppl Poggi leases to K.
Belluzzi, lots l5 and 16 block 8,
JACKSON, for 8 years at monthly
rental of SIG per month.
I Bill of Sale.- K. Belluzzl tc
Guiseppi Poggi, saloon fixtures OIL
lot Ii block s, jackson, $40.
Guiseppi Poggi to K. Beluzzi,
saloon fixtures on lot 10 block s,
Jackson, $40.
Satisfaction of Mortgage. Moline
TO Franatovich.
Molfino to GarbarIni.
Reconveyance = Bank of Amadol
Co. to A. j. Sargent ct ux.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-17
Blue Rock Shooting.

There was more blue rock shooting
by the members of the local gun club
at their usual meeting place beyond
the ZeiIa last sunday afternoon.
There was not so large an attendance
of the sporting fraternity as on the
previous meeting. Practice shooting
was kept up the whole afternoon.
Instead of having the total mum ber of
shots and hits published, 1t was de-
cIded to have one innings expressly
for the press at each practice shoot.
This is the score last Sunday out of
Amador ledger., 1907-05-17
SUPERIOR COURT.
HON. ii. C. RUST. JUDGE.

Estate of Jesse G. AvIse. Final
account and petition for distribution
filed; May 20 set for bearing.
Estate of Lester Eontenrose. Final
account and petition for distribution
and discharge; May % appointed for
hearing.
People VS.. james William Martin.
On plea of guilty of highway
robbery in holding up the Plymouth
and Sacramento stage, sentenced to
10 years in Folsom prison.
GIillo Bros. VS.. Volcano Gold Min
ing Company. Judgment for plain tiff
for amount claimed; ten days. stay
of execution.
Estate of Nettie Shober. Mrs j ose-
phlne Harvey appointed administra-
trix upon filing bond of S4U0.
Estate of Martha OdeIl-Continued
until May 1s.
b, Leyaggi VS.. Volcano Gold NJ d.
Co.. 1'EiaI partially had, and further
hearing continued.
q. Poggi ~. y. Garbarini. .-Argu-
ment of case on both sides, and
matter submitted.
Amador Co. Lumber Co. VS.. A..
Ratio ct aI.-Demurrer withdrawn,
defendant allowed 20 days to answer
j. Kerfoot VS.. Lincoln q. MS Co.
Continued until May 90.
Estate of w. IL. Russell. Il.-lriaI on
citation of public administrator Geo.
Nj. Huberty, to show cause why
letters of administration issued to
him should not be revoked, and
letters issued to Elizabeth Jane
Symons, who claims she is daughter
of deceased. The case was continued
on Saturday, ard then continued
until May %. In the meantime, W.
h. Doan, official reporter, was ap-
pointed commissioner to take the de-
positions of certain witnesses at
Gibson & Woolner's lay offices in
Oakland on May 10. Over 80 letters,
envelops and other exhibits we're in
troduced IN evidence IN the course. of
The bearing; also three bank hooks,
one on the German Savings and Loan
Society, deposit of S3l53. .S4; one on
liibernia bank for S3434 80 and one
on Union Trust Company for S2492. 3S.
Administration was ordered to pay
official reporter $40 for fees.
New Cases.
Guardianship of John Wesley Way
land ian ineompetent-W A. Bennetts
petitions tor letters of guardianship
The estate consists of certain pro-
missory note dated July. q, 1903, for
the sum of $500, secured by mortgage,
bearing interest at pei cent, execut-
ed by q. G. Prouty. Also note for
$3.50 executed by j. W. Surface 4
Son, Interest at 3 per cent also note
for 500, executed by j. j. Parkinson,
interest at 6 per cent, and has s194 on
deposit with d. Stewart Company.
May 10 set tor hearing.
Estate of John Eckart - Em ma
Rohett petitions for letters. De
ceased died April 80, 1907, at Vol
cano. He left property consisting OF
real estate in Volcano, valued al S50G
seven unimproved lots in Santa Cruz,
value unknown; also 40 acres near
Volcano of unknown value; also
shares in the Volcano Gold Gravel
Mining Co., and money on deposit
with the German Savings and Loan
Society, and Stockton Savings and
Loan Society. Also an interest in
alta quartz mine, and household
furniture. The heirs are Augusta
Mcdonald, daughter, living in STOCK
ion; Emma Robert, daughter, living
at Volcano; William Eckert, grand
son, aged II, living in San Francisco.
May Is set for hearing petition.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-17
Decoration Day Notice.

The committee of Native Daughters
and Native Sons of the Golden West,
having charge of the marking of
graves OF tho pioneers buried IN the
Jackson cemeteries, respectfully re-
quest any individual who knows of
the burial place of any pioneer whose
grave is unmarked, to notify the
undersigned thereof. All persons
having relatives buried in said
cemeteries wh) were Pioneers, Native
Daughters or Native Sons, are re-
quested to assist in preparing their
respective lot for Decoration Day,
viz: May 30th, 1907.
Catherine NJ. Garbarini,
For Said Committee.
Ice cream at 2. Cuneo's every day,
commencing April 81.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-17
Oldest SQuaW Dies.

Manuella. the oldest squaw in the
two counties of Amador aud Gala.
veras, died on Saturday morning last,
abont- three o'clock, at San Andreas.
She belonged to the Indian camp al
Scottsville, this county, and passed
most of her days in that neighborhood
under the shadow of Butte mountain.
Her exact age is unknown, as is the
case with nearly all the aboriginal
inhabitants. They have no method OF
keeping count beyond the limit of a
few moons. But it is generally con-
ceded that the lite of the deceased
spanned nearly century. Her re-
collections reached hack far beyond
the first settlement of the white mau
in this vicinity. She was apparently
advanced in middle age when the first
pioneers swarmed into this section in
their quest of gold. With her passing
into the great unknown, the last
living link that connected the Indian
regime with the advent of the white
man has been broken.
Her "um -husband-died sever
al years back. At that time they
we're the two oldest Indians, and as
such photograph of the pair was
taken at Mokelumne Hill some time
prior to the old mans demise. The
picture was secured after much per-
suasion, and with the additional aid
of little money. Nearly all indians
have great aversion to being photo
graphed. They balk before the camera
fend. Manuella had twelve children,
all of whom preceded her to the
grave, except one son.
With the appearance of the gold
seekers, this IEdlan woman learned
the business of prospecting for gold
pretty thoroughly. In this way she
managed to pick up enough to supply
her with the necessaries of life. She
followed this avocation to within a
few days of her death. Indeed, her
fatal illness was, we are informed,
the result of prospecting trip into
Calaveras county. She left the
Scottsvllle camp a few days before
her death, apparently in her ac-
customed health, and crossed into
Calaveras, on gold hunting tour.
She undertook to wade through q
stream. From this act-extremely
dangerous at her age-she contracted
cold, which rapidly developed into
fatal illness. She was removed to
San Andreas, being unable to make
the journey home. A doctor was
summoned, but in spite of all that
could be done, the vital forces
gradually langulshed to standstiIl
1t was her dying wish that she be
buried at the Indian cemetery on the
government reservation in this
county, some three miles northeast
of Jackson. So the remains were
conveyed from San Andreas to the
ScuttsvIIle camp Oh Sunday. The
survivors OF the camp made a great
powbow, according to aboriginal
customs. The burial took place at
the Indian reservation on Monday, the
DIggers gathering from far and near
to do honor to the memory of this
veteran mother of the tribe.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-17

Edinburgh &. NJ. Co., to David
Fisher, Mckenzie No l. and Nc
Kenzie No. 2. quartz claims near
Clinton. $40.
IL. Parrish ct TX o Ernest Picker
ing, 160 acres in 10 and 22-7.1l, $40.
Attachment ID. Stewart Co. vs..
Edgar Excl; filling OF attachment;
demand S626. ~.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-17
Dwelling House Burned.

About ten O'Clock Tuesday night
the fire alarm bell rang out Its omin-
Gus sound, startling all who heard Its
warning notes. Only a small portion
of the people heard the sound. how
ever. Many of those on Main street,
within two blocks of the fire house,
where the bell is located, we're unable
to hear its peals of warning. The fire
proved to be in the north part of
town, the dwelling house belonging
to Mrs GenaIo, on the jackson Gate
road, opposite the Savich boarding
house, and occupied as sleeping
house in connection with his board
ing place. 1t was used for sleeping
rooms exclusively, and provided with
electric lights throughout.
Volunteer fire fighters were speedily
on the ground, and two streams of
water we're soon playing on the
flames. 1he fire had gained con-
siderable headway before the alarm
was given, the whole interior of the
building being mass of flames,
especially the rear part. In few
minutes after the water streams got
into play the fire was under control.
The building was frame one entire
ly, and other frame dwellings were
within few feet on either side, Mrs
Genaro with her daughter, Mrs Carley
and family occupying the one to the
south. The firemen managed to con-
fine the damage entirely to the dwell
ing where the fire originated. That
they were able to do such effective
work was in "a great measure due to
the fact that the water main in that
part of town was materially enlarged
two OF three years ago, thereby Civ
ing an ample supply for fire purposes.
How the lire originated is a
mystery. There we're thirteen beds
il the house. Every apartment was
provided with an electric light. There
was no stove IN the house, and no Use
for either candles or coal oil lamps.
Evidently none of these was used
about the premises. Three of the
Iodgers had retired to bed. One was
attracted by the heat that seemed to
come from dark closet in an adjoin-
ing room. Proceeding to this closet
be found it was all ablaze. Evidently
the roomers tried to extinguish the
flames themselves before raising an
alarm, and in that way much valuable
time was lost.
Scarcely any of the furniture was
saved. except that in the two front
rooms.
The building is practically total
loss, although the roof was only
partially burned off, and the outside
charred in places. The interior of
four rooms was charIed to a cinder.
An insurance of $500 was carried on
the building, which will hardly cover
the loss. The loss of furniture will
amount to several hundred dollars
1t is supposed that the fire origiEat-
ed frum smoking. In fact that is the
only rational theory from the cir
cumstances. There is no suspicion
whatevec OF ncendiaIism. Perhaps
one of the roomers had placed his
pipe CIR cigar not fully extinguished
IN the pocket of his clothing, and
thereafter hung the garment in the
darL q cInSat and unnf 70 bod
Amador ledger., 1907-05-17

1t is the intention of the club to
have bluelay shoot at an early date.
The county pays a bounty of two
cents each for the scalps of these
birds. So it is proposed to have
hunt expressly for these pets, and
probably offer reward for the high
est individual score made.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-17
Quit Teaming Business.

D.. Mccall has retired from the
freighting business in the delivery OF
oil and other supplies from the
Marlell depot to the vaIiuus mines
throughout the, county. The last
loads were delivered on Wednesday,
and that evening the mules and
horses in the outfit were turned out
to pastursge for much needed rest.
To what work they will be put to this
season is at present unknown, whether
on the railroad extension to the tim
Der country, or in the saw mill busi-
ness for the Amador Lumber Co.,
remains to be seen. The withdrawal
of the Mccall teams from the freight
ing business throws upon each mine
the work OF securing hauiage Of
supplies from the depot to the works.
They may conclude to contract EoG
the same or do the work with their
own teams.
The laying OF the pipe line from
Martelis to the oil tanks OF the
Kennedy mlne has been completed,
and the pumping apparatus Is beiug
rushed to completion as speedily as
possible. This Will solve the dill
Guilty as far as oil delivery at the
Kennedy is concerned.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-17
Unclaimed Letters.

In jackson postottice May II, 1907.
A. Crahtree, John Devencenzi,
Eugene t'erettl, Fiorini Giacomo,
Frank Lopez (5), Giuseppe Martinetti,
Giuseppe Orzi, Petar SiIjo7ich,
Medenica Wasilije.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-17
500 Reward, 500.

The readers OF this paper will b9
pleased to learn that there is at least
Que dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages and
that rs Catarrah. Halls Catarrah Cure
is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrah be-
ing Il constitutional disease, requires Il
constitutional treatment. Halls Catar-
rah Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surface of the system, thereby destroy
ing the foundation of the disease, and
and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitutional and as
sisting nature in doing its work. The
prOprietors have so much faith in its
curative powers, that they offer on
Hundred Dollars for any case it fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address. F. J, CHENEY & Co,
Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-17
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

Itching, blind, bleeding, protruding
piles. Druggists are authorized to
refund money if Pazo Ointment fails
TO euro in 6 to IA davs. SOC.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-17
Delegates Elected.

At the regular meeting of Ursula
Parlor N. d. q. W., held Tuesday
evening the following we're elected
delegates to the grand parlor which
meets IN Watsonville, Santa Cruz
county, in July: Mrs Carrie Calvin,
Mrs e. ID. Peek and Miss Kate Dris-
coll. -Four new members we're initi-
ated, all from Paloma. After the
ceremonies the members partook of
substantial spread of ravioIas,
tomaIes, cake and coffee.
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve does not merely heal on the
surface; it penetrates the pores and
promptly relieves pain, caused by
boils, burns, scalds, cuts and skin
diseases. It is especially good for
piles. Beware of limitations. Sold
by +. w. Ruhser.
A LII kinds of Blanks for U, S. Land Filings
n Homestead, Timber and Mineral blanks
may be had at the Ledger Office; also deeds
mortgages. mining locations, proof of labor
and other legal blanks kept for sale.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-17
Baseball.

Last Sunday afternoon a picked
nine of the mem bers of tho jackson
social and athletic club tried con-
clusions on the local diamond with a
picked nine from Mokelumne Hill.
The Mokelumnes scored an easy
victory, with - runs against for
their opponents. The lineup was as
follows:
Amador ledger., 1907-05-17

'HeIe's to your health and happi-
s"-DeWitt' Little Early Risers-
famous little pills. Nasty, sick head
ache or bilicusness may come on any
time; the cure is an Early Riser.
Sold by +. W. Ruhser.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-17

When you wish the finest favored
coffees and teas, remember that w. j.
Nettle keeps only the best.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-17

Runs by Innings were as follows:
2345678 9-TI.
Mokelumne Hill 6OOO-I2
Jackson 100000O4-7
Amador ledger., 1907-05-17

FOR SALE The old Murphy
ranch near Butte City. two miles from
jackson, also mountain range, to-
gether with stock. is offered for sale
or rent, either as whole or separate
iy. For particulars apply to G. l..
Culbert, Amador County Bank.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-17

For Sale.-A good buggy horse;
apply to Mrs l.. French, Peek's addi-
tion.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-17
Midnight Fire al Campo SeCo.

For the second time within a period
of nine months Campo Seco narrowly
escaped being destroyed by fire. Last
Saturday night just at midnight the
blaze. was discovered, but despite the
efforts of many citizens it could not
be checked until store, saloon and
two other buildings had been burned
to the ground. Nothing is known as
to the origin of the fire. Stockton
Independent.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-17


Halls Family Pills are the best.
Amador ledger., 1907-05-17
DOCUMENTS RECORDED.

The following instruments have been fled
TOR record in the recorders Office since our last
report We publish complete list of docu-
meAts recorded and must decline to accede to
any request TO suppress any document from
these columns. Don't ask US to do so
The daily tribune., 1907-01-23
WORKED THE DISTRICT
THEN COME TO FLORENCE

Cripple Greek. Jan. 3-Inspectio o
Of the slot machines exposed In The
cigar stores and saloons In this city
yesterday morning showed that two
venturesome youths who were noticed
playing the machines had worked .
clever scheme to rob these devices.
The method Of the youthful oper.
atoIs WAS for one to drop the nickel
or quarter required into the slot.
while his taller COMPANION. standing
beside the machine seemingly intent
on the turn Of the wheel. quietly
bored . hole into It with . punch
drill. A wire was then inserted and
the diaE WAS stopped on high
number. from 90 90 TO $40.
10 one saloon ths machine was
stopped ~ desired en- the e5 prize.
but failed to pay. That particula
hole was plugged. The boys had
the nerve to demand pAyment ct the
bar. Search WAS made for them
but they had left on an early morn.
ing train.