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Amador ledger., 1910-09-30
Find Aged Man Dead

Yesterday morning, when Daniel
Massa went to inquire how Claro Els
conor was getting along, he found the
old man dead in his cabin. Esconor
was native of Mexico. but has fol-
lowed mining IN this county for many
years. He has been confined to the
county home on several occasions,
but each time insisted on going back
to his old cabin, which lies along the
creek, just beyond jackson Gate.
He always expressed the desire of
spending his last days in his cabin,
and his wish was gratified. However,
his death was of a most pitiable
nature, as the coroner's jury all
agreed that the old Mexican virtually
starved to death.
The board of supervisors had fixed a
monthly allowance for him, and he
was allowed to make his purchases at
Chichizola store. But old age and ex-
treme weakness prevented him from
preparing what little food he had on
hand, and as result he expired some
time between Wednesday and Thurs
day.
Coroner Potter was notified of the
man s death, and on Thursday evening
empaneled a jury composed of Jas j.
Wright, foreman, j. S. Garbarini,
Jos. Datson, j. V. BelIuomini, Row.
land White, A. L. Meek, E. E. Huey,
R. D. Ball, Frank Simcich, G. Muir
ton, @. o Wrigglesworth.
After hearing the testimony of
several witnesses including a relative
named Frank Questo, a verdict was
rendered to the effect: 1--WE find that
Claro Esconor, aged ga years. came to
his death by reason of old age, and
extreme weakness, and consequent in
ability to prepare his food and care
for himself. The remains were taken
by undertaken Huberty and prepared
for burial, the funeral being held on
Friday morning, interment in the
Catholic cemetery.
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30
H E Potter

Is the republican candidate for
coroner and public administrator, and
present incumbent of that office. As
an official it cannot be disputed that
he has attended faithfully to the
duties of his position, devoting his
time and energies thereto to an eX-
tent that deserves Endorsement at the
hands of the voters. He has been in
office one term, and it is due to him.
in recognition of his services, to re-
elect him. AS an example of the
scuruplousness with which he has met
every call of duty, we may cite the
Fremont mine disaster. The remains
of the unfortunate victims were col
lected with care, and buried in neatly
arranged graves in the Plymouth
cemetery, and the mounds marked as
far as it was possible to identify the
victims. He did not stop here, and
was not content until by general sub
scrlption he raised sufficient money to
secure an appropriate moHuHeuI, III
scribed with the names of those who
perished in that mine horror-the
greatest disaster that has marked the
history of Amador county. This
monument was dedicated only few
weeks ago. Mr. Potter has earned,
and we may add has received-the
gratitude of all surviving relatives of
that calamity, and of the public
generally, for his noble actions in this
matter. That he will be reelected to
the position is foregone conclusion.
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30
Goes to MarysviIIe

A telegram was received from Rev.
Thos. H. Nicholas, who closed his
pastorate with the Methodist church a
week ago, and who is at present at
tending the Methodist conference,
which is in session at Pacific Grove,
announcing that he has been assigned
to charge in Marysville, Uba county,
to which place he will move his family
Immediately.
Word was also received that Rev. j.
C. Duncan, formerly of Melrose,
California, has been assigned to the
local parish, and will take charge on
Sunday next. The many friends of
Rev. Nicholas will be pleased to learn
of his new appointment to Marysville,
which city will be able to provide him
with the necessary high school advan
tages which the clergyman so desired
for his children.
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30
Killed by the Cars.

Francis Sibole, son of Martin Sibole
of lone, was instantly killed on Thurs
day of last week near Merced, by be-
ing ruin over by train. How the
fatal mishap occurred is not clear AS
far as we can learn the deceased, who
was young man of exemplary charac-
ter, was employed by the railroad
company. He was lying in the track
with train approaching. Whether he
fell on the track through a dizzy spell,
or fell accidentally and stunned is not
known. AS the trair approached, he
endeavored to get out of the way, but
was too late, and was run over and
killed. His father went to Merced
Friday last, and brought the remains
to lone, and the funeral took place in
that town on Sunday last, under the
auspices of the local parlor of Native
Sons, of which order deceased was a
member.
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30
Last Game of Season

Several Jackson baseball enthusiasts
are working hard to get a strong nine
together for final game of the season
on the Jackson grounds.
The players desire to have the
Vineyards from Sacramento as the op-
posing ateam. The Vineyards have a
fine record for this season, and would
give jackson a battle royal should she
come up. The game will be held on
Sunday, october 9th, and it is hoped
will be patronized strong enough to
clear expenses, which the Jackson
business men have advanced as a
guarantee of expenses.
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30
Will Work Claim

VIM. Ross, mining man. was in
Jackson in the early part of the week,
having business with the recorder s
office. He has invested in gravel
claims in Oleta district. He has
secured over 300 acres of the Houdy
ranches, for mining purposes. 1t is
believed that gold bearing deposit
runs through this land under the lava
cap. He has secured a ditch and
water right, and intends to carry
water to the claims and operate the
coming season. Mr. Ross has great
faith in the gravel mining posi- bilities
around Oleta. He has spent consider
able time in thorough investigation.
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30
The Lash of a Fiend

would have been about as welcome to
A. Cooper of Oswego, N. Y, as a
merciless lung-racking cough that de-
fed all remedies for years. 1t was
most troublesome at night" he
writes, nothing helped me till | used
DR.. Kings New Discovery which
cured me completely / never cough
at night now" Millions know its
matchless merit for stubborn colds,
obstinate coughs, sore lungs, lagrippe.
asthma, hemorrhage, Group, whooping
cough, or hayfever. 1t relieves quick
ly and never fails to satisfy. A trial
convinces. SOC, S1.00 Trial bottle
free. It's positively guaranteed by
Spagnoli's drug store.
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30
POLITICAL COMMENT
John MarChant

Republican candidate for assessor,
needs no introduction to the people Of
this county. He is we'll known to all
voters. He has served The people as a
supervisor and also as assessor, and
his official record in every public posi-
tim he has filled is one of fairfulness
to the public interests and fairness to
all. The Ledger has nothing to say
against the present incumbent Of the
assessor s Office We cannot concede
that the welfare of the county would
not be equally as well protected by the
election of John Marchant as it has
been during the last four years. The
Office requires a sound Judgment in the
valuation of property, disposition to
deal fairly and impartially with all
interests, and a willingness to listen
to the facts before deciding upon the
assessable value of property. We
have no faith in that policy that de-
cides beforehand that property values
should be increased all around, so as
to secure a proportional lower tax
rate. Disappointment has invariably
followed whenever the assessment
figures have been arbitrarily raised
in that spirit, without a correspond
ing increase in actual values. The
people have been called upon to pay
more in actual cash than before when
ever that policy has been tried. Any
arbitrary jump in values should be dis
couraged as inimical and oppressive to
all taxpayers.
In John Marchant everybody will
get square deal, after a careful and
attentive examination of the facts.
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30
Cache of Rich
Rock DisCoveded.

Recently some children living close
to Sutter Creek happened in their
playful mood to roll over a large
boulder, and uncovered a quantity of
quartz rock that had evidently BEEN
secreted there from some motive not
commendable. The children took the
rock or portions of it home, and upon
examination by parties posted upon
gold bearing ores it was pronounced
bonanza rock, carving very high
values. The parents repaired to the
spot where it was found, and upon
further searching they stumbled across
a lot more of the same stuff. Alto
gether the find yielded about $500 in
gold. 1t had evidently been hid away
by high graders working in the mines,
and for some unknown reason the
parties were unable to convert it into
coin. 1t is supposed that the ore came
from the Central Eureka mine, when
that property was in its bonanza days
some years ago.
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30
Another Card

The political card of A. Caminetti
appears in the proper column. He is
running on the democratic ticket for
re election as state senator. We hope
he will not be elected, although we
must admit he is rustler in politics.
AS far back as 1877-33 years-we can
remember him as running tor office,
and he has been standing candidate
ever since. and it must be confessed he
has generally got there" Caminetti
should be wary of running once too
often.
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30
Died at Hospital

\ Domenico Gazzera underwent
major operation at the county hospital
on Monday morning last, and on Tues
day evening at 8 O'Clock the patient
died.
Gazzara had been feeble minded for
the past several years, and was com
mitted to the care Of his mother, who
resides on nth Main street.
OF late he complained of suffering
considerable pain, and as result the
operation was decided upon. He was
removed to the hospital where Dr.
Endicott assisted by DR.. Gall per-
formed the operation. The abdomen
was opened and much foreign matter
removed, the appendix was also re.
moved, other of the internal organs
were found to be badly affected, and
were given treatment The victim,
however, was too far beyond medical
assistance to recover, and died without
recovering from the ordeal of the
operation.
Gazzara was laid to his final rest
from his late residence on Stacel Ave,
on Friday morning. Mass was con-
Quoted by Rev. Father Laffan of st.
Patrick's church, interment in the
Catholic cemetery.
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30
Don't Break Down.

Severe strains on the vital organs,
like strains on machinery, cause
break-d downs. You can't over-tax
stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels or
nerves without serious danger to your
self. If you are weak or run down, or
under strain of any kind. take Electric
Bitters the matchless, tonic medicine
Mrs j. E. Van de Sande, of kirkland,
ILL.,, writes: ''That | did not break
down, while enduring a most severe
strain, for three months, is due wholly
to Electric Bitters " Use them and
enjoy health and strength. Satisfac-
tion positively guaranteed. so cents
at Spagnoli's drug store
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30
JACKSON
CITY ITEMS

A marriage license wes issued last
Saturday in favor of George Kosich,
aged 26, and Katie Krevo, aged 19,
both of Amador City. The prospective
bride was resident of Jackson for a
number of years.
Piano tuning by Archie S. Moore, 81
Broadway, Jackson. Why send out of
town when v1u have a resident tuner.
aug 26
The Rev. T. H. Nicholas will return
to Jackson this week, and will in con-
junction with the new pastor, Rev. j.
D. Duncan, take part in the services in
the M. E. church next Sunday. Ser
vice will be held morning and evening.
The Rev Nicholas expects to leave for
his new field at Marysville about the
middle of next week.
Clean, we'll appointed rooms to rent
at the Newman house, 1O4 Court
street, Jackson. Call and inspect.
a12 s12
j. G. Harding, expert piano tuner of
the Baldwin Company, San Francisco,
will be IN Jackson about October lst,
1910. Leave orders at the Globe hotel.
Say, did your ever stop to think
about the value McGary is giving his
customers.
Chas Trebilcock, defendant in di-
vorce suit, after being ordered by the
court to pay alimony, etc., to his wife,
drew the money coming to him from
the Argonaut mine, and left for parts
unknown.
Ny goodness, McGary s store is just
loaded down with nice goods.
Itching piles provoke profanity, but
profanity won't cure them. Doan's
ointment cures itching, bleeding or
protruding piles after years of suffer
ing. At any drug store.
Most disfguring skin eruptions,
scrofula, pimples rashes. ETC., are due
to impure blood. Burdock blood bitters
is a cleansing blood tonic. Makes yon
clear-eyed, clear Drained, clear
skinned.
Don't waste your money buying
plasters when you can get a bottle Of
Chamberlain liniment for twenty five
cents. A piece of flannel dampened
with this liniment is superior 10 any
plaster for lame back, pains in the
side and chest. and much cheaper
Sold by all dealers.
Your conn lexion as well as your
temper is rendered miseI able by dis
ordered liver By taking Chamber
lain's stomach and live tablets you
can improve both. Sold by all dealers.
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30
Railroad Extension.

Parties connected with the lumber
interests and the extension of the rail-
road to the timber belt, are here look
ing into matters. Mr. Ruggles, the head
of the enterprise, is reported to be in
the county. Surveyors are working on
the line between Martell and Pine
Grove. The hotel at the latter place
has been bonded for two weeks. Mat
ters are expected to move along brisk
ly from now on.
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30
Returns from Hospital

Steve Match, who has been to the
city since June 7th, receiving treat
ment for an affected ear, returned to
Jackson on Sunday evening greatly
improved. Match. who is a miner.
suffered a severe attack of la grippe
last spring, and the doctors who at
tended him claim this trouble was
the result of his previous sickness.
Match is a first cousin to Michael
Rugne of this city.
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30
Property Being Fixed

Mrs A. Genaro, who resides at 15S
north Main street, is making improve
ments to her property that add great
ly in beautifying that section of the
city.
A large cement wall has been built
in the front of the property, which
serves as a bulkhead in preventing the
water from the street, running in on
her property, and which is very orna-
mental as we'll The concrete is cast
in rustic rock form, and stained red.
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30
DIED.

GAZZERA- In Jackson, September
81 1910, Domenic Gazzera. native
of Italy, aged 81 years.
ACUNA-In Drytown, September %,
1910, Mrs Cayetana Acuna. native
of California, aged So years.
ESCONOR. In Jackson, September
27, 191v, Claro Esconor, a native of
Mexico, aged "a years.
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION -Ol73S
Department Of the Inferior.

Department of the Inferior.
u. S. Land Office at Sacramento,
California, August Is, 1910.
Notice is hereby given that Antonio
Canonica. of Jackson, California, who
on February II, 1900, made Fl. Z. No.
6913, for SWl4 Of SWA, Section 2l,
Township NJ, Range IL E., Mount
Diablo, Meridian, has filed notice of
intention to make Final five year
Proof, to establish claim to the lanc
above described, before the u. S.
Commissioner for Amador county. at
his Office in Jackson, Calf, On the
26th day of September 1910.
Claimant names as witnesscs:
Mario Dotta William Tam G.
Giovanroni, ard j, N. Cgneo, an OF
Jackson, California. aulS
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30
1t Saved His Leg.

"All thought I'd lose my leg, "
writes j. A. Swensen, of Watertown,
Wis. "Ten years Of eczema, that Is
doctors could not cure, had at last laid
me up. Then Bucklen's Arnlca saye
cured it, sound and well. Intallblle
for skin eruptions eczema, salt
rheum, boils fever. sores. burns.
scalds, cuts and piles. % cents at
Spagnoli S drug store,
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30

Chamberlain collie, cholera and
diarrhoea remedy is today the best
kown medicine in use for the relief
and cure of bowel complaints. 1t
cures grlping, diarrhoea, dysentery,
and should be taken at the first un-
natural looseness of the bowels. 1t is
equally valuable for children and
adults. 1t always cures. Sold by all
dealers.
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30
BORN

AVIS. In Oak Park, September %,
1910, to Mr. and Mrs William Avis, a
son.
McFADDEN.- Near Defender, Sep
tember %, 1910, to the wife of John
McFadden, daughter.
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30
MARRIED

MURPHY. .SKELLY.- In Jackson,
September %, 1910, by Rev. Father
VIM Latfan, Lloyd T. Murphy, to
Marguerite A. Skelly, both of jack
son
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30

Not minute should be lost when a
child shows symptoms of Group
Chamberlain cough remedy given as
soon as the child becomes hoarse, or
even after the croupy cough appears.
will prevent the attack. Sold by all
dealers.
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30

Stops earache in two minutes tooth
ache or pain of burn or scald in five
minutes hoarseness, one hour; muse
leache, two hours sore throat, twelve
hours-Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil,
monarch over pain. Sold by all
dealers.
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30
Unclaimed Letters.

Letters remaining in the Jackson
post office September 30, 1910:
Mr. Carl, Miss F. Conners, Andrew
Draskovic, H. b. Howell. Geo. c.
Jones, Alfred Mersau, Miss Irene
Myers, Achile Rosa, M. Simunovich.
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30

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., 1910-09-30
AMADOR LEDGER
JACKSON, CAL SEPT. 80. 1910
TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL

This table gives the highest and lowest TEN.
perature in Jackson for each day, together with
the rainfall as recorded by self-regi stering
kept at the Ledger office.
Amador ledger., 1910-09-30

BUILDERS OF WATER WHEELS OF
ID latest and most approved patterns. and
all kinds OF sheet iron pipe. Every description
OF mining and milling machinery made at the
shortest notice. We desire 10 cali the attention
OF blacksmiths and other workers In iron TO the
fact that we keep constantly on hand large
and complete stock OF bar, refined ana Norway
ION gas pipe, gas ittings, eto., which we Will
sell at the LOWEST CASH PRICES.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-21
WILLIAM Il. MORRIS
Is AMONG THE DEAD
PASSES AWAY-FUNERAL TO BE
CONDUCTED FROM LATE RESI-
DENCE THIS AFTERNOON

The remains of William H. Morris, a
ham, who died yesterday morning. will be
laid to rest this afternoon in Oak Hill
cemetery at $3.50 o'clock. The funeral will
be in charge of the Ancient Free and Ac-
cepted Order of Masons.
The services will be conducted at the
late residence of the deceased, 400 North
Nineteenth street, at o'clock this after
noon. The ballbearers whose services
have been requested are as follows:
Active: George Huddeston, E. C. Mack
ey, Hugh Morrow, T. o. Smith, Judge j.
B. Stiles, G. M. Morrow, G. B. Tarrant
and w. j. Duncan.
The honorary pallbearers are: R. B.
Rogers, H. C. Miller, w. J. Waldrop,
Judge A. o. Lane, w. B. Lane, Frank p.
o Brien, r. H. Thomas, and Robert Jem-
ison, Sr.
Ever since Mr. Morris came to Birming-
ham, in 1870, he has been closely con-
nected with the growth and progress OF
the city. He was elected and served as
the third mayor of Birmingham and has
always been closely connected with many
large public and private enterprises. Mr..
Norris was president of the American
National bank which was formerly IN
business here, and was also large stock
holder in the first street car company that
laid track in this city. He has been In
terested in land and real estate. COM
panies and was one of the promoters and
largest stockholders in the Avondale
Land company.
Mr.. Morris came to Birmingham from
Jacksonville and moved his family here
In 1870 He Is survived by his wife, Ara
bella Morris, a daughter Mrs. Roe La
than, and two sons, ]. L. Morris ana
Robert A. Morris, who is the present aud
itor of Jefferson county
Mr.. Morris was a Confederate veteran,
having served under General Forrest dur
ing the entire four years of the civil war.
He was born in Chambers county.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-21
TO INSPECT GAS
WELLS AT FAYETTE
DIR. DAY OF GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
WILL MAKE EXAMINATION AND
REPORT FINDINGS-wILL BE IN
BIRMINGHAM TOMORROW

DR.. David F. Day of the United States
Geological Survey will reach Birmingham
tomorrow night and will leave here
Thursday for Fayette for the purpose of
inspecting the flow of natural gas found
at that place.
DIR. Day will be accompanied by L. Sc
vier, general agent of the Southern rail-
way executive department; DR.. g. B.
Grove. president of the Providence Gas
company, John L. Parker and several
others.
Dr. Day has charge of the petroleum de-
partment of the Geological Survey and Is
renowned for his knowledge of gases and
oil.
His visit to the Fayette wells follows
sureestiop by T., Sewer to w. w. Finley,
president of the Southern railway, that
the company request the department OF
agriculture to examine the Fayette wells.
Mr.. Finley did so and the visit of DR.. Day
is the result
The examination and report of DR.. Day
will be awaited with much interest by
those in touch with the local situation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-21
Citizens Think 100000 Is an
insufficient Amount
REAL ESTATE IS HIGH
Prominent Men Think Birmingham
Should BE Given ms Good Site
as AtIanta--Postmaste Car
ter and Others Talk

The recommendation of the House
for postoffice site has evidently created
disappointment in Birmingham.
The committee recommended favorable
action upon bill that carried this item
but Representative Underwood is working
to secure an increase in the appropri-
alton. Birmingham real estate, according
to those well informed, is too valuable tc
afford suitable site for postoffice from
such small amount.
Postmaster J. Rivers Carter when asked
what he thought about the report said:
1T is not as much as l had hoped for.
However we have not received that
amount yet, and until the House acts
upon the present appropriation it would
Ill become me to make any public state
ment.'
e. l.. Brown of Brown Bros. & Co., a
real estate man of wide experience, said
Birmingham dirt is too valuable for an
adequate site to be secured with such an
appropriation.
Unless said Mr.. Brown, they only
want lot 140 feet deep and narrow this
is true. They can secure pretty good
lot of narrow proportions but when II
comes to buying postoffice site l do not
think the sum mentioned in the appro-
priation bill is sufficient"
Frank Fowlkes said:
Birmingham should have a site at least
the size of Atlanta's. While we are
grateful for every appropriation made
the congressman should remember that
this town is of some consequence and a
lot of the proper size for a postoffice is
worth money. Why, we can get that
price for most any business lot in Bir-
mingham. 1 hope to see the site pur-
chased and at reasonable figure, but
believe the appropriation a little toe
small"
Judge William |. Grub said he would
like very much to see Birmingham pro-
vided for as well as Atlanta, but he did
not know what to think about the APP
preparation as reported here.