Amador ledger., 1910-05-06
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a tryout flight in a Curtiss biplane,
whippie S. Hall, son of Judge Hall of
the appellate court, met with an acci-
dent, but by a glide reached the ground
in safety He was flying from Mendoza
to Avis, three miles, when the bamboo
rudder support caught in the propeller.
The machine nearly tipped over, and it
was with difficulty that the glide could
be made. Hall is to make his first pro-
fessional appearance as an aviator here
on Rasin day, April 3d. Exchange.
1t is claimed that the largest gold
dredge in the world is now being built
in the Folsom district, near the Sacra-
mento and Ell Dorado county line. 1t
is the property of the Natonas Con-
solidated COMPANY A large force of
men is now engaged in the construction.
1t is expected that the monster boat
will'go into commission about October
1st The dredge pit is located at what
is known locally as Rebel Hill. The
estimated cost of the dredge is $780,
600. Some idea of the size and capacity
OF this dredge may be formed by the
statement that the average gold dredger
costs about $l20, 900. Nugget.
The funeral of the late B. L. r. Per-
kins, who died on the 9th instant, took
place Friday morning from the Odd
Fellows hall at Florin, under the aus
ices of Florin lodge No. 1854; after
which Rev. Dr. Smith of the Methodist
church held short service. Appropri
ate hymns were rendered hv Mr. French,
Mr. and Mrs Wedman and George
Troutnan. The palbearers were John
Davis, o. G. Smith, H. C. Whitman,
!. Reese, w. o. Davis land Charles
C lquhoun. The deceased had been in
poor healh for some time, but had
made arrangements to go east with the
remains of his wife, who died little
over two weeks ago. Mr. Perkins had
made arrangements that in the event of
his death, both bodies should be taken
to Massachusetts for burial. -Sacramen-
to Union.
Woodbridge, April ga very pretty
wedding took place Wednesday at the
home of w. F. Keeney in Lodi. Miss
Mona Keeney and George Ruthledge
were the contracting parties. At 10 a.
m., as Miss Mabel McMurthy played
the wedding r::arch, they entered the
parlor, and standing under floral bell
of white roses, were united in marriage
by Rev. F. M. Washburn. The bride
wore a lovely gown of white crepe de
Paris, and carried shower bouquet OF
white carnations and ferns. Miss Es-
tele Smith as bridesmaid was gowned
in blue seco silk. John H. Thompson
of Stockton was best man. Many beau
tifu presents of china, cut glass and
silverware were received. w. F. Kee-
ney presented the bride with 500 shares
of capital stock of the Universal Sanitary
Reduction Co., wedding lunch was
served and the bridal pair took the
II 80 train for a southern trip. On
their return, they will reside in Lodi
Stockton Record.
There was a few moments of awful
suspense at the ranch home of E. H.
Tinney, below Chinese Camp, one day
last week. A sister-in-law OF the gentle
man encountered rattlesnake near the
house, and in alarm fled to her sister,
Mrs Tinney. She shared the fright of
her relative, but brave and nervv woman
that she is, she determined that no
poisonous reptile should be permitted to
lurk about the premises il she could
help it. Selling rifle she sought the
snake, which was filling the air with
the paralyzing music of its rattles. The
rifle spoke and the snake instantly
quieted. The ball had found a vital
spot. The snake measured four feet in
length, and possessed twelve rattles.-
Sonora Union Democrat.
Lester Howard, young man residing
near Railroad Flat, met with rbad ac-
cident Tuesday last. Mr. Howard
was carrying shot gun when he
stumbled and fell The weapon was
discharged and the shot entered the
left wrist, horribly mangling the same
The young man was taken to the Good
man santariuma Suttter Greek, where
it was found necessary TO amputate the
arm above the wrist. Citizen.