Amador Ledger-Dispatch, 1 April 1904 — FROM OUTSIDE PRECINCTS [ARTICLE]

FROM OUTSIDE PRECINCTS

VOLCANO ITEMS.

Wind, rain, snow, hail and frost, are our daily companions. How long, oh ye elements, before you send us a change?

H. L. Cook, who has been hauling freight from lone to Volcano, finished his contract on the 26th inst., and has turned his team on pasture for a month's rest. Geo. Keffer will deliver the freight hereafter, or until tbe completion of the McCall railroad.

Mrs. John Gubbins, of Kennedy Heights, is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Lessley. Chas. E. Blize, who has been driving team for H. L. Cook, will spend his month's vacation with his mother in Hum bold t county. • -V Many of our out-of-town people returned to their homes to-day in order to be present at the annual reception given to old "April Fool," and also secure good, fresh, mountain eggs for Easter.

Assessor Jack Marchant has been ,in town during the past week, interviewing the taxpayers of this section. Jack's many friends here are delighted to know tnat he is now a confirmed prohibitionist.

Mrs. Elmer McKenzie, who lives a few miles out of town, met with quite a serious accident Monday morning near the Pioneer school house. In attempting to alight from a wagon, the team started just as . she stepped upon the wheel, throwing her violently to the ground, and rendering her unconscious for several hours. Dr. Freiman was called, and by skillful treatment succeeded in restoring her to consciousness At this writing the lady is fast recovering from the shock. Rumor has it hereabout that exsupervisor Brinn of Sutter Creek will again be a candidate for supervisor from his district. While we cannot vote for Mr. Brinn, tbe people all remember him as the "father of good roads" in Amador county, and would gladly welcome his return to the board. We heartily second the suggestion made by Commissioner Filcher that the county purchase the gold nugget recently found at this place, and put it on display at the St. Louis Exposition. It would not be a losing proposition for the specimen is worth the money, and some curio collector might be willing to pay a handsome premium for it. Do omething for the county, gentlemen. ■ ...

The baseball boys are making great preparations for tbe big time on the 16th of April. They expect boys from all parts of the state if old Sol will only bake the roads a little in the meantime.

We have just been assured by a responsible person, that if tbe 100 trout proposition is defeated we will bo presented in the early summer with the finest one dozen fish in Silver lake. Throw it in the waste basket friends, for it is our only hope of ever eating trout again. DEATH OF JOHN FOSTER. John Foster, an old and respected citizen of Amador county, suddenly and unexpectedly departed this life last Saturday morning. Mr. Foster was at one time an inmate of the county hospital, but for the past three years has been living in the old Canepa cabin, on a mining claim near the Mokelumne river, owned by John Grillo of Volcano. One day last week Messrs. McLain and Shepard discovered that the old gentleman was in a helpless condition, not being able to supply himself with the necessaries of life. They at once provided him with proper food and clothing, and notified Supervisor Grillo that he wished to be taken to the hospital. Early Saturday morning Grillo sent his brother James with a carriage to take the old gent to Jackson. The carriage could only be taken to within 300 yards of the cabin, and it was necessary for Foster to either walk or bo carried that distance. After eating a hearty breakfast, and being supported on either side by. his friends, McLain and Shepard, he walked to the carriage, seemingly without any great effort. Here he was given a light stimulant, and being comfortably seated in the carriage he bade his friends good-bye and started for the hospital. All went well until they had driven about three miles, when Grillo noticed that his companion had ceased talking and seemed uncomfortable. When asked how be felt be replied, "Not very well." Grillo then said, "'Do you know me," and Foster replied, "Yes, you are Jim Grillo." By this time James noticed the 'death stare in his eyes, and held him upright in the carriage. His head dropped to one side, a slight gurgle in his throat, and the old man passed peacefully away. Grillo drove to a convenient spot, tied his team securely, and went 'to Mattley's station and telephoned to his brother for instructions as to what was best to do. Supervisor Grillo notified tho coroner, who gave instructions to bury the deceased in Volcano. James Grillo then drove to Mattley's, where, with the assistance of Will Mattley, the remains were laid out to await the arrival of the dead wagon, which was dispatched with all possible haste. Arriving in town the corpse was taken to the undertaking parlors of Grillo 8r03., where it was prepared for interment. Deceased had no relatives in this state. He died among friends, who saw that he had a Christian burial, and the living will sco that his grave is kept green. S C Rihuler.