Amador Ledger-Dispatch, Volume 1902, Number 14, 14 February 1902 — PINE GROVE. [ARTICLE]

PINE GROVE.

On Tuesday, February 3, a literary and debating society was organized by the young folks of this burg. The officers elected are as follows: President, H. Griffin; Vice Pres., Miss Lillis A. Bradshaw; Secretary, Miss Barstow; Treasurer, Chas. Ludekens. The first debate was held last Tuesday, the subject being, "Resolved, that woman exerts a greater influence as a civilizing agent than man." The affirmative side was presented by W. Wilson and Lottie Luttrell, and the negative by Miss Lillis Bradshaw and A. Jones. The meetings are held in the church, although the society itself is nonsectarian. These meetings are likely to prove not only Interesting, but instructive and profitable. They are just what is needed in a small village community, and tend to promote sociability and develop the literary and oratorical powers of the members.

A valuable horse belonging to W. W. Stewart fell into a prospect bole about 12 feet deep while running on his ranch a few days ago. While engaged in plowing with other animals, this horse wa9 crowded in some way too close to the brink and fell In. With prompt assistance of neighbors, the horse, after considerable trouble, was extricated without serious Injury.

A child of R. Luttrell has been dangerously sick with pneumonia, but is now pronounced out of danger.

Mrs. Hammond and daughter from Idaho, are visiting near Pine Grove, guests of W. W. Stewart. Mrs. Hammond's brother, Mr. Stewart, met them at Stockton last Monday, and accompanied them to Pine Grove.