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Amador ledger., 1909-10-29
City Taxes Due.

City taxes become delinquent next
Thursday Property holders should
bear this in mind. State and county
taxes are not delinquent until after the
last Monday in November, as provided
by general law of the state. But city
taxes are governed by municipal ordi
nance, which in the case o. Jackson
fixes the date of delinquency after the
first Thursday in November Failure to
pay on or before that date will subject
the defaulter to penalty of five per
cent Furthermore all city taxes are
payable at one time. There is no pro-
vision Of semi annual payments. The
difference in time Of delinquency be-
tween city and state and county taxes is
apt to lead to misunderstanding and un-
intentional delinquences and it is GER
tainly a source of trouble to the tax col
lectors. However, the intention Of
allowing an interval of elapse was no
doubt to make it easier on property
holders byaavoiding the necessity Of pay
ing a double tax at one time.
Amador ledger., 1909-10-29
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear
There is only one way to cure deafness
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inhamed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the Eus-
tachian Tube. When this tube is in
famed you have u rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is en-
tirely closed, deafness is the result,
and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be de-
forever; nine cases out of ten
are caused by Catarrh, which is moth
ing but an inhamed condition of the
mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness (caused by ca
tarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars. free.
F.. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are ineoest
Amador ledger., 1909-10-29
GhiIdren Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
9 a 8 TO RIA
AmadOr Stocks on the Min
ing Exchange.

The shares of Amador county mining
stocks are quoted this week as follows
Argonaut-S32 Is bid and 81. so asked.
The price of this stock has stiffened in
the past few days, due to the expected
resumption of dividends at an early date,
and the very favorable developments in
several levels of the mine
Bunker Hill-Four dollars bid, and
425 asked, with few transactions
This stock is also stiffening in antici-
patton of an increase in the regular
monthly dividend from cents to 5
cents per share, as the earnings of the
mill are more than sufficient at present
to warrant the raise.
South Eureka-$1 Is is bid for this
stock. 1t is reported that a much higher
price has been offered for this stock by
parties in this county
Central Eureka-Stock in this property
is held at 30 cents per share. The Jump
is mainly due to the developments in the
South Eureka, the adjoining claim on
the south.
Amador ledger., 1909-10-29
City Trustees.

The city trustees met October 28; all
present except H. Lean.
Plans and specifications for rock
crusher from Knight & Co., were pre-
sented to the Board and bid of $3.50 for
said rock crusher, delivered on the
ground.
On motion of C. A. Kirkwood,
seconded by VIM. M. Penry, Knight
& Co. were awarded the contract for a
rock crusher 12xl6 as per plans and
specifications on file by the following
vote: G. A. Krkwood, Vim. Tam,
VIM. M. Penry. The city attorney was
instructed to prepare and have signed a
contract to that effect
Amador ledger., 1909-10-29
Money ZONES In BunChes

to A. A. Chisholm, of Treadwell, N.
T., now. His reason is well worth
reading: For long time suffered
from indigestion, torpid liver, consti-
patton, nervousness, and general de-
bility,' he writes. 81 couldn't sleep,
had no appetite, nor ambition. grew
weaker every day in spite of all
medical treatment. Then used Electric
Bitters. Twelve bottles restored all nv
old-time health and vigor. Now can
attend to business every day. It's a
wonderful medicine. " Infallible for
stomach, liver, kidneys, blood and
nerves. SOC at Spagnoi Drug Store
Amador ledger., 1909-10-29
LOCAL NEWS

j. Il. Wilson. Dentist. Hours 8 a.
IN. to p. m. Phone-Ottice, black
444 residence. Black 1874: jackson.
DR.. Endicott was called to Defender
district Saturday last to attend w. H.
Nichols, who was suffering from some
heart tronble. He has since improved
and the trouble is not considered
dangerous.
Henry Bradley, the well known shake
maker near Hams station came down
from his timber claim yesterday. The
season is over, and he expects to remain
here for the winter He made over 100
600 shakes this season, and had no
trouble in disposing of all he made.
Lewis Lamb received word this week
that his daughter, who had just moved to
Chico, had undergone an operation for
appendicitis.
Fred Wright came over from Del Monte
mine in Calaveras county Monday to be
present at the wedding of his brother,
James Jay Wright Wednesday morning
Lewis Lamb, the well known car
penter, is getting around after severe
accident that befel him about month
ago. While working on a building he
stepped on the end of plank that pro-
jected over the oist 1t tipped up with
his weight and he fell, the plank grazing
his left leg below the knee. He was
laid up in bed under the care of Or.
Gall for three weeks He is still suffer
ing much from the injury, but is fast
improvng, and hopes to be able to re-
sumo his business in short time.
Mrs Hawkins and son, Mrs Rogers
and number of others went down to
Stockton to participate in the gala time
there this week.
A marriage license was issued in
Stockton last Monday, authorizing the
wedding OF James lrven Pool, aged As
and Mrs Elizabeth Frederckson, aged
SO, both of Oleta, Amador county.
DR.. j. F. Wilson and family returned
home Tuesday, after two weeks visit
with the Doctors parents in Ben
Lomond, in Santa Cruz county.
Mrs G. Calvin was a passenger on
the stage Wednesday morning for Stock
ton TO attend the celebration. Il
d Alfonso Ginocchio returned from San
Francisco Tuesday evening. He was
there during Portola week, and says il
was the finest thing in the spectacular
line he ever saw. That is the general
verdict OF those who went from this
section to see the festival.
Mr. and Mrs Gallagher of Electra we're
passengers on the outgoing Stage yester-
day morning
+. W. Ruhser left Tuesday morning
for San Francisco to purchase holiday
goods.
E. w. Kelly who has been employed
at Angels Camp, is visiting in Jackson.
Several of the mines there have closed
down on account of shortage of water,
making the camp very dull. They will
liven up with the advent of the winter
rains
Matt Thomas and Frank Fuller, both
of Scottsyile, went to Stockton Monday
for the purpose o. entering the drilling
contest which took place yesterday
afternoon in connection with the '49
celebration Theo Crocker also went
down at the same time.
Amador ledger., 1909-10-29
SUPERIOR COURT
PROCEEDINGS
non. r. v. WOOD JUDGE

HON r. V. WOOD JUDGE
Estate of Marie Corrotta-Final ac-
count and petition for distribution filed,
October 30 set for hearing.
New Cases
Estate of Francois lie Doux-T NJ
Ryan petitions for letters, November 2
set for hearing.
The petition sets forth that deceased
died August 30, 1880. The property left
consists of 100 acres in section 8 town
ship 7 range II, valued at S4O0. The
heirs are Mary Jane lie Doux, window
aged SO, John B lie Doux Angelina B
Harris, Frank II lie Doux, w E Leoux,
all of Sacramento, Eleanor Richards, p
A lie Doux, Rose A Joy, Mary, A Ryan
of Amador county, and Louis T lie
Doux, residing in Oregon The petition
has been requested to act as admins
traitor of the widow
Amador ledger., 1909-10-29

Deeds-Antone Ratio to Thomas
Laverone, parcel of land in 26-7-i2, 81.
L H Cook and wife to Frank Primo
800 acres y and 1884. $3.50.
Mrs M J Plunkett to Mrs Eda A Stock,
lot one block nine, Drytown, $40
Proof of Labor-Jos Williams on
Austrian quartz mine, Drytown district.
Certificate of Redemption-Lincolon
Gold Mining Company. Lncolon gold
mine Sutter Creek, taxes of 1905 and
1906, 5l6l582
Agreement-Frank Primo with Alden
P White, agreement to sell 400 acres in
p and 23-8-14.
Mortgage Dufrene and wife
to John and Henry Cavagnaro, 260 acres
in sections 20, 81 and 80, township 6
range 10, $1,000, one year. at per cent
interest
Amador ledger., 1909-10-29
Marriage Licenses.

The following licenses have been is
sued since our last report:
+ Roy A. Burrow, aged 26, residing at
Stockton, native of California and
Bertha E. Saunders, aged IS, residing at
Stockton, and native of California.
Clarence F. Boyd, aged 80, residing
at San Francisco, native of Indiana and
Emma K. Meiss, aged 38, residing at
Carbondale, and native of California.
Amador ledger., 1909-10-29
StOCktOn'S Fete.

In material of the Rush of 40 cele-
bration in Stockton Amador county
furnished ton of gravel for panning
out operations, mass of quartz rock
from the deepest level of the Kennedy
as a sample of mother lode gold at
great depth This county also contri-
buted the veteran pioneers in the persons
of !. M. Myers and Charley Peters.
Blind Jim Hayden of Suffer Greek
was there too, if not to see the
sights, at least to meet brother miners
of olden times. The affair was huge
success. II is estimated that fully 25,-
600 were attracted from the outside.
Amador ledger., 1909-10-29

FOR RENT. The store premises
now occupied By the Red Front, on
Main street, jackson, opposite the
Globe hotel. For particulars apply
to George Weller, jackson.
Amador ledger., 1909-10-29

The biggest clubbing offer ever
made. Amador Ledger AID bulletin
the leading evening daily paper of
San Francisco, only SO per year, in
vdyance. Subscribe now.
Amador ledger., 1909-10-29
Card of Thanks.

We return our sincere thanks to all
kind friends who rendered aid in any
way in this time of our great sorrow in
the loss of our beloved MOTHER Amanda
Guerra.
Louise Guerra and sisters.
Amador ledger., 1909-10-29
Minor Accidents.

On Tuesday night, Thomas George,
miner employed at the Zeile, while
attempting to save himself from falling
in the stope, with candlestck in his
hand, fell in such way as to run the
point of the candlestick into his breast
just below the right armpt. The point
penetrated a considerable depth, but
did not enter the cavity. He is under
the care of DR.. Gall. Unless unfore-
seen complications set in he expects to
be at work again in few days.
Chris Koyovich, on Sunday night,
had two fingers amputated by being
struck by falling rock while working
in the Argonaut mine.
An Austrian miner fell down chute
in the Kennedy Wednesday, and was
consi deraby bruised up in consequence
Amador ledger., 1909-10-29

The Ledger this week commences the
publication of series of articles by
DR.. Cook, being the authentic story of
his dash to the pole. The articles eX-
tend over several weeks.
F. w. Parker returned home from
Oakland Saturday night, and resumed
his duties as night watchman on Mon
day. He has been away one month.
Charley Peters left for Stockton Tues
day morning in full regalia of 40 days.
J. M. Myers of Stony creek also left
the same day to attend the Stockton
festival. He is over 90 years old, and
also a pioneer of Amador county. He
also carried with him several reminders
of olden times. Charles Reynolds was
a passenger on the same stage and was
charged with looking after the aged
pioneers en- route TO Stockton. On ar
rival in that city the celebration COM
mittee will look after them.
w. L. Fortner and W. Leavy have
been doing some cement work at the
Electric power plant They are encas-
ing the high voltage wires with a
cement tubing, as a precaution against
accidents. They have been working for
over a week, and have considerable work
there yet. The other day Fortner re-
ceived shock that was altogether un-
looked for He came in contract with a
live wire carrying about l20 volts The
shock was sufficient to throw him
several feet, but did him no HARM
There was very slim attendance at
the social dance given in Loves hall by
the Davenport orchestra Saturday even.
ing.
DR.. Sprague and wife returned Tues
day evening after a weeks visit in San
Francisco and Sonoma Sonoma county,
E. n. Harrington, superintendent of
the Bunker Hill, mine, has been con-
fined to his home in Jackson for several
days, on account of an attack of sick
ness. 1t is not of a serious character,
however, and he expects to be all right
again shortly.
George Goss left here Monday morn
ing for Sacramento, where he will
learn the barber trade.
The go-round closed for the
season last Sunday night Mr. Zumbiel
sold it to party in Sonora over
month ago, 1t has be n running Sun
days since the transfer but the weather
is getting too cold to justify any further
effort to operate it this season. 1t will
either be stored here for the winter, or
packed up and shipped to its proprietor
in Tuolumne county
Mrs Mason from Wisconsin is on a
visit TO her aunt, Mrs II. Rugne of
South Jackson,
Mrs Hoag has returned from her yaca-
tion, and will resume her work with her
pupils in music on Monday next, at the
Caminetti residence, near the court
house.
Eli. p Vandament is in a very criti-
cal condition at the time Of going to
press, and his death is hourly expected.
Don't forget the dance at New York
Ranch tomorrow evening.
Amador ledger., 1909-10-29
Heavy Freight Business.

The amount of freight over the Anna
dor Central railroad has been unpre-
cedentedly heavy of late, The depot is
choked with freight. 1t is all the
freight teams can do to move it fast
enough to prevent blockade. The
quantity for the eastern section, Pine
Grove, Volcano, Defender and West
Points enormous. All the West
Point freight comes through the Martell
depot that being the nearest and most
accessible railroad point The mer-
chants and others of the eastern section
are anxious to get their winter stock
in bef)re the roads are cut up by the
winter rains. Making all allowance for
this, freight traffic over the Amador Cen
trail is rapidly increasing, demanding
more cars in the business, and more
men to handle the traffice.
Amador ledger., 1909-10-29
DOCUMENTS RECORDED.

1rhe following instruments have been filed
for record in the recorders of1ice 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 co umns. Don'task us to do SO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
Library for Powell, School.


 The Powell School Improvement asso- ciation will hold an important meeting next Thursday at 2:15, and the library committee will meet at D. m., Thursday. The library committee has issued the following:
 At meeting of former patrons and pu- pills of Powell school. held at the school building on Thursday afternoon. March IS, it was decided to establish a library in the school as a memorial to the late principal, Miss Mary A. Cahalan.
 Powell school was the first public school established in Birmingham, and many of the city's most prominent citizens re- celved their training in the old building, which occupied part of the present site The name of Mary A. Cahalan was as sociated with the school from its organi- zation to the time of her death, and the Mary A. Cahalan Memorial Library Is in- tended not only as a means of elevation and culture to the children who will at tend the school. but as a loving tribute to the noble woman whose life was dedi- cated to childhood 'tt
 It is the purpose of the committee to place in each grade at least two sections of Wernicke book shelves filled with books carefully selected with reference to the age and special interest of the chll- dren of that grade In addition to these, a library if reference. containing dlc- tionaries, encyclopedias, etc, is to be placed in the principals office.
 The first cost of establishing the liprary is estimated at $500, and it is confidently believed that this amount will be sub scribed by the former pupils, patrons, and friends of Powell school
 The need for such library is great, and the call fer assistance in this move ment is addressed to those whose loyalty and devotion to the Powell school and to Miss Cahalan will insure generous re- sponse.
 Already number of contributions of S25 each have been received, and the commit tee is anxious to secure the necessary funds as early as possible, so that the se- lection of books may be undertaken with out delay.
 Subscriptions may be sent to Principal T. c. Young. Powell school. or may be handed to any member of the Library committed Sincerely
 MRS. T. A. MOROSS, Pres. Powell School Improvement Asso-
 citation.
 Library Committee-Dr. J. H. Phillips, Hon. George B. Ward. MT T. e. Young. Mrs. Robert Jemison sr.. Mrs. Frank r..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
To Keep Violets Fresh

With the coming of spring, the vio- let is more and more in evidence. Some people have the knack of keeping punches of these flowers fresh many days. One who succeeds tells how she does 1t. If they seem wilted after being worn, she clips the stems just a tiny bit and then puts them in a glass so that water reaches quite up to the blossoms
 The glass and flowers en are com pletely covered with 8 large piece of wax paper, the edges being twisted very tigtly, so that all air will be excluded, This is tn en set away in a very cool place. It is not bad plan to set the glass with it's paper en- closed flowers into a tin pail and put on the cover before putting in a cool place. When taken out the flowers will be found fresher looking.
 By carefully following these direc- tions the flowers will keep for some days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
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Apple Sauce Cake. Tea.
 Dinner. Cream of Celery Soup. Broiled Shad. Creamed Potatoes. Oyster Plant. Endive Salad Tapioca Pudding With Meringue.
 Coffee.
 SATURDAY.
 Breakfast. Bananas and Oranges
 Cereal. Ham and Eggs. Graham Gems. Coffee. Frizzled Beef. Cream Toast. Currant Tarts.
 Tea.
 Dinner. Split Pea Soup with Croutons.
 Pickles. Pot Roast of Beef, Crowned Potatoes. Creamed Turnips and Peas. Lettuce with French Dressing Cabinet Pudding.
 Black Coffee.
 SUNDAY
 Breakfast
 Grapefruit.
 Cereal
 French Omeet. Rice Cakes. Maple Syrup.
 Coffee
 Dinner. Oysters on the Half She'll Olives. Radishes. Roast Veal with Dressing. Mashed Potatoes Fried Egg Plant. Endive Salad. Rhubarb Pie. Cheese. Black Coffee. ~
 Supper. Baked Bean Salad. Deviled Eggs. Whole Wheat Bread and Butter. Lady Baltimore Cake. Custard. MONDAY
 Breakfast. Cereal Cooked with Dates Scrambled Eggs with Parsley. Creamed Potatoes. Toast
 Coffee.
 Luncheon. Cornbread. Cookies. Orange Marmalade.
 Tea
 Dinner. Cream of Potato Soup. Broiled Steak with Parsley Butter. Baked Potatoes. Asparagus on Toast. Beets and Green Salad. Poor Mans Pudding.
 TUESDAY.
 Breakfast. Oranges. Cereal. Finnan Haddie Watercress, Popovers. Coffee.-
 Luncheon. Veal Olives. Baked Potatoes. Boiled Rice, Maple Syrup
 Tea.
 Dinner.
 Tomato Soup. Olives. Gherkins Praised Veal Outlets with Currant Jelly. Parsnip Fritters. Sweet Potatoes. Asparagus Salad. Sliced Pineapple. Cake.
 Coffee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
BEAUTIFUL HAIR FROM
 A HOME MADE TONIC

Every woman desires beautiful hair anda good tonic is just as much necessary adjunct to the toilet as is soap or tooth powder. But good hair tonics are expensive. Here Is a recipe for a home made preparation that will give as good or better results than the highest priced ready made tonics and not cost half as much. Mix half pint of alcohol with half pint of wa ter add an ounce of Beta-Quinol. Simply shake well together and your tonic is ready for use. If you pre- fer you can use pint of imported bay rum instead of the alcohol and water. Beta -Quinol used daily win give vitality. health and attractive ness to the hair. Any woman who ap- preciates the value of luxurlant. soft and glossy hair cannot afford to be without this almost magical oufnfna hair tonio. Any druggist will sell won the Beta-Quinol and alcohol or bay rum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
City Administration and Housekeepers Interested in Spring Gardening.


 The city department is sending out some interesting data and good advice to those who wish to beautify their homes and the people are taking advantage of the good advice by planning beautiful yards and planting out gardens. Already some of the plants put out a, week or two ago are beginning to look green and the grass all over the city Is beginning to make a carpet.
 The summer-flowering bulbs for spring planting are inexpensive, very easily grown, and produce some of the most showy and beautiful of all summer and autumn, flowers. There are but few flow CTS that can compare with the noble and brilliant spikes of the gladiolus, the grace and elegrance of the lily, the purity and sweetness of the tube rose, the ma jestic foliage of the caladium, the fam ing heads of the tritoma, or the wonder ful markings of the tigridia. They re- quire scarcely any care and quickly make a gorgeous display, while many of the bulbs can be kept over winter, and will year after year continue to return hum dred-fold, in beauty and satisfaction, the trifiing expense of the original cost.
 One of the most interesting classes of flowers grown. A bed of pansies in bloom always has something new for you in variety of color and marking every time you visit it. Although they are In bloom continuously from early spring until late in fall, the flowers are much larger dur ing the cool weather than through the heat of summer.
 The seed may be sown In hot beds. in boxes, in the house, or in the open ground. If sown in the spring. get them In as early as possible. so they will come Into bloom before the hot dry weather comes on. Seed sown in May or June will produce very fine flowers from August to winter. Sown later and slightly protected during the winter with leaves or other light litter they will make strong bloom ing plants for spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
Love Afield

If were a bird, my lady,
 I would sing you a song so sweet That your heart of hearts must listen To the lover at your feet If I were the breeze above us, If I were the breeze above us,
 I would whisper as men might pray, Of faith and of trust and honor,
 Till l drove all your doubts away. If I were bit of sunshine,
 All warm from the heaven above, I'd touch you in golden glory
 Till your heart was aglow with love.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
A Candle Economy

An economical way of putting the candles into the candlesticks Is this: Fit cork into the candlestick. leav- ing about a quarter of an inch of space at the top. Run heavy needle through the cork and push the candle down on that. It. will hold the candle firm ly in place and fin this way almost the entire candle can be, used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
pr. and Mrs. Foster To Leave BIrming
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large circle of friends and admirers that Dr. and Mrs. Sterling Foster will not make Birmingham their home after May 1. Dr. Foster has accepted the presidency of the Presbyterian college at Anniston, end will take up his duties there at once. Dr. and Mrs. Foster have both endeared themselves to large circle of friends during the years of his pastorate at the Highland Presbyterian church. who will regret their departure. Mrs. Foster Is a woman ofgexquisite culture and charming personality. She has graced society in this city and her presence will be greatly missed. Mrs. Foster and the children will rot move to Anniston immediately. and Dr. Foster will return to fill his pulpit during April.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
Fifty.Five Yeara Married.

An affair of unusual interest to 4 large circle of friends and relatives was the eel ebration of the fifty-ifth wedding anni- versary of MT and Mrs. ". c. Steward, which took place at the home of Mir. Charles c. Steward. Their two daughters, Mrs. R. A. Witherell and Mrs. S. r. San ders. were present. Many old friends were present to wish the happy couple God speed and offer congratulations The af- fair had been arranged in the nature of a surprise, they not dreaming that party was going to be given until the guests arrived. The evening will be long re- membered by those present.