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Board of Supervisor*.Monday, Jan. 3, 1910.This being the first Monday in tlie month the Hon. Board met pursuant to adjournment and there were resent Messrs Hughes, Jones, Smith, Heuser, Diehl and Ted C. Atwood, Clerk of the Board.Mminutes of the last regular meeting read and approved.Sundry claim* against the county were examined and allowed as will more fully appear by reference to book *IF” of allowances at page 54, etSe§. D. Diehl was by the unanimous vote of the Board elected Chairman thereof, and the committees of last year are hereby appointed for the year 1910.Tuesday, Jan. 4—The insurance held by Max Miereon and by .las. B. Blair Is hereby ordered renewed in me same company’s and for the same amounts as heretofore.H. J. Gremenger presented a petition signed by himself and others asking that a road be built from the city of Placervllie through “Big Cut” to a point on Wpber Creek where Ringgold creek intersects the said Weber Creek and the said matte* was referred to the committee on roads, they to report at next meeting.At two o'clock p. hi. the bids were opened to supply the county with wood as per advertisement and the following bids found on file:From W. F. Davenport to supply 35 tier 2 ft. black oak. hospital at $3.85; 80 tier 20 Inch black oak, hospital, $3.50: 5 cords 4 ft. black oak, hospital at 10.90; 40 tier 16 inch black oak, hospital at *2.90.From E. A. Hassler: 40 tier 16 inch hi ace oak at *2.97*: 5 cord 4 ft. black oak at *7.95.From A. Baumhoff: 35 tier, 2 ft black oak at *3 40; 50 tier 20 inch black oak at *3.15; 5 cord 4 ft. black oak at $6.50; 40 tier 16 inch black oak at $2.75.•From A. Pilltti: 35 tier 2ft. black oak at $4.50: 50 tier 20 inch black oak at *3.65; 5 cord 4 ft. black oak at *8.30: 40 tier 16 inch black oak at *3.10.From A. B. Crocker: 40 tier 16 inch black oak at *1.87*.From C. Robertson: 35 tier 2 ft. black oak at $4.20; 50 tier 20 inch black oak at $3,55; 5 cord 4 ft. black oak at *8.25: 40 tier 10 inch black oak at $2.85.From Arthur S. Lyon: 35 tier 2 ft. black oak at *4.45; 50 tier 20 inch black oak at *3.95; 5 cord 4 ft. black oak *8.40; 40 tier 16 inch black oak at *3.48.From Jerome Tunzl: 35 tier 2 ft. black oak at *4.25; 50 tier of 20 incli black or live oak at *3.75; 5 cord of 4 ft. black oak at *7.50; 40 tier 16 inch black or live oak at *2.95.And A. Baumhoff being the lowest bidder is awarded the contract to furnish the county with wood as above specified and shall furnish a good and sufficient bond in tlie sum of *500 for the faithful performance of his contract.-At 2:30 p. m. the bids for groceries for hospital for six months were opened as follows: W. H Sumner, James Richards, John F. Llmpinsel and twilling Streeter. W. H. Sumner being the lowest bidder was awarded the contract to furnish groceries as per his bid.A. F. Forni being the only bidder was awarded the contract to furnish meat for the county hospital for the ensuing six months. Beef by the alternate quarter, 7 cents per pound; cut meat, 4* cents per pound; mutton by the side, 10 cents per pound.Clerk ordered to communicate with the insurance Commissioner and ascertain the standing of the insurance Companies who have given bonds for the various county officials.Louise E. Allen being the only bidder was awarded Hie contract to furnish tiie county hospital with milk at 22* cents per gallon the ensuing year.M. Simon Son being the only bidder to supply county hospital with clothing for the year 1910 was awarded the Contract to furnish same as per bid.W. F. Fairchild Son being the only bidder to supply drugs to county hospital for tlie ensuing vear thev were awarded the contract as per bid for tiie year 1**10.Wednesday, Jan. 5.—The bond of W. H. Sunnier, W. F. Fairchild Son, M. Simon Son Inc. and Alex Forni, was received approved and filed.A resolution of intention to purchase the Roller! buildi ” * 'chase the Roller! building, adjoining the Court House, for use of the county, was Introduced by Supervisor Heuser, and seconded by Supervisor Smith, action to be taken at February meeting Purchase price fixed at $3,200.Report of the Grand J ury tiled Dec. 9th, 1909, was received, read and ordered 6ti file.The report of the Law Library Trustee of El Dorado County was received and tiled.A statement was received from Mrs. L. A. Reckstead in regard to an erroneous tax and the same .was referred back, to Mrs. L. A. Beckstead that It might be presented In accordance with law.The Insurance policy for *3,000 on the court lionse hi the 11 oine insur-ance Company, N. Y., Pie^pe—Rosi-quit Abstract Tit 1 e Conipativ, was r I received and ordered delivered into z | the/hands of tlie Treasurer.-; The petition of Mrs Mary Olin - . for charity was received and referred j to the Committee of Charities TJie schedule tor printing and the! schedule or prices for blank books i adopted for tiie year 1909' is hereby adopted as the schedule of prices to be paid for printing and books for the year 1910.The petition in relation to change PlacerviJle and Folsom road presented at Decem ber meet lug w as laid over one month.Tiie petition of James Dixon for plate aid was referred to Committee on CliarlU,Mrs. John bin!Hi is hereby allowed tiie sum of *4.00 per month as charity to begin Feb. 1, lulu.it is ordered that the County Auditor draw his warrantAnnie O'Brien *25; Geo. Tappan, $12.50; Ida Wevbright, *6.25; Carrie Rust, *6.25; Gertrude Daniels. *6.25; Adam Rogers, $25; Rachael Marthinl, *12.50; Addie Aubrey, *12.50; Mrs. J. Oldfield, $25; Elizabeth Pfeiffer, *6.25; Mary A. Kent, $6.25: Elizabeth Freeman, *6.25; Mrs. C. J. Burgess, *12.50: Elizabeth Kirk, $12.50: Datus S. Lee, *8.33; Mary J. Richardson, *7.50: Kate Pascoe, *6.25.Urban Items.Now that we have a new post office at what was formerly called Somerset, We will change our Somerset items to Urban items.Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Urban and son, Fred, Lafe Newell and Elmer Meyers, called on Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith one day last week.There was a surprise party given ati______ u. TLi-o rn.iDthe home of Mr. and Mrs. Clias. Wentz last Wednesday, in honor ofiieum ikij fveuiicauaj, hwhvi vithe birthday of Guy Wentz. Those present were: Guy Wentz, Fred.Urban, Annie Schneider, Rose and Margaret PoHey, Ruby, Pearl and Evaentz. Robert and Lester Wentz. Budd Pol ley , Charlie, George and John Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Urban, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wentz, and Mr. and Mm. Frank Smith. Various games were played, after which a delicious supper was served.Next was a grand dance on Christmas night given by Guy Wentz, Pla-©ervlHe being represented by LonnieDean. Grizzly Flat and Fairplay were also represented.Henry Cole was a visitor on the Ridge several days this week.Tom Lea was a recent caller at the Smith ranch.Mr. and Mrs. Urban enjoyed a delicious Christmas dinner at tiie home: of Mr. and Mm. Walter Vertrees.Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith entertained a party of friends and relatives at a Christmas dinner, those present being: Mrs. C. 0. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Frazier, Robert Evans, A. A. Noble, William Maynard Jr., Annie Schneider, Mildred and Frances Dickinson, Elmer Meyers, Budd, Margaret and Rose Pol ley, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith.A new Club has been organized at Urban, which will be known as the “J. 0. B. Club.” Quite a number of members are already installed.Mrs. Frank Riffe is visiting her: mother, Mrs. Frank smith, where she was joined on New Year's Day by her husband.Eari Ferretta was a visitor at Mrs. C. 0. Rogers’ last Sunday.George Blakeley recently drove over 40 head of cattle up to his range at Cross Canyon, stopping here en route.There was a pleasant surprise party given recently at the home of Mm. Frank Smith, in honor of her daugh-daugh-ter, Mrs. F. Rifle, who Is visiting her. Various games were played, after which a delicious supper was served. A grand ball was glren at Urban onNew Year’s Eve bv Howard Wey-bright.A young man and a faithful friend were callers on a young lady on the Ridge one day last week. The young man. upon his return home, left his faithful friend, who lingered for several days, until the owner of the ranch gave him a special delivery letter to his owner which said, ”0 vouKid.”S. E. E. KWillow DistrictA. Lyon and family, of Smith’s Flat, have been visiting relatives in thisviefhity.Mr. and Mrs. Guy Odlln and the tatter's brother arrived from Orange-vaie the 21st of December, and expect to remain for an indefinite length of time. pMrs. J. B. Juckes and children, Pearl and Edward, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Odlln, Thomas Juckes and D. E. Copple were among the many that attended the dance at River District on Qhristmas night.Frank Weybright returned this week from an extended visit in Oakland and San Francisco.Henry Waters, an old resident of this part of the county, who moved to Placer vi He several months ago, was visiting with acquaintances here few days last week.George Cole, who owns a tine homestead near Grizzly Flats, has been busy with improvements the last few months.Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shaw and son. Orclies, of White Rock, were visitingGeorge Newell and family severalday s last week.The dance gi ven at Elver District, Christmas night, was well-attended.Jolin.Murray returned from Placer-vilie Tuesday with a tine mule team. He expects to do a lot of fencing on ills land, besides hauling wood to the railroad track*Mrs, Faraman, of O range vale, lias been visiting Henry Odlin and wife for several weeks.1. E, Copple, who spent the holidays with Mr. and.Mrs. J. W. Juckes, returned to his home In the mountains Monday last.T. P. Juckes is now employed by John Murray.Mr. Mat Murray Is visiting his brother, Thomas MurrayMr. and Mm. .1.• W. Juckes and daughter, Dora. Pearl Juckes and D. E. Copple, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs S. Leon I Monday last, v New Years came in with quite a blizzard, snowing about ten inches.W i LU Foit-G KT- M B- Nerr.The Light that CameA^ certain delicious and soothing phtenderness pervades this Biogrp.. story, which will no doubt cast a lial-owed influence over,tiie audience and hold them in an impressive silence which will last as long as the picture remains on the screen The development of character In this picture Is 80 I!?.1. * and iH accomplished withso lit Me effort that one seems to fee) the story as It is illustrated. Its sug. gestiveness is so strong that one does not forget it easily. - ‘•Some are born great,. lome achieve greatness, andr:™ mi?dltor draw Ids warrant out he County them, -*mch is the gist of the Rio-Treasurer In fav.r of thl Kl Dorado which the OrpheumCounty Board of Trade for the sum | will show Irlday and Saturday night.punt t Board of Trade for the sum | S,1'1'“Way and Saturday night, r *5uu. with Nellie, greatness was thrust up-fill I ii«r I til 11 I* ......... i—_______V[ In the matter of the application v'u indeed transitory.l,\ for slate aid the following were found . J(le is an artist struggling for fame, on tile and allowed for the sum set al Cie expense of vacancy in the dl-v.. ».v —-v-vu • nu II, IM'I III VIIO Ul-I .out opposite their respective names festive region. It cannot be said that L « ? •*lt;*. ,*12 VC Lillian j **“ »- y iw»wwd of a sensitive. HlKlwll. *»•*,: l*llla Van Uerliavden,' f,111***,* nerve, but alia bad a |ii.25: Hattie F. Sampson. *jm,7.7; | * hi power that proved an anaesthetic.A comedy of tlu laughing kind
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Placerville Mountain Democrat
Placerville, California, US
Sat, Jan 08, 1910
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