Things that happen
A new and picturesque bicycle costume appeared on our streets on Sunday last. Miss Blanchard, accompanied by her brother left Oakland to visit the family of John Mahar, of San Rafael, and took the road at Tamalpias station. From that point to this city they made the trip by wheel, visiting the cemetery and other … [Read more…]
TRINITY DIGGINS, NEAR THE MOUTH OF WEAVER CREEK, May 2, 1851 A short time since some forty-seven mules belonging to miners on Big Bar were taken from the corral and driven off. On the discovery about the corral of numberless bare feet tracks a considerable excitement ensued, and every body was soon armed and prepared … [Read more…]
At Fort Madison, Iowa, a Rev. Mr. Hummer has been arrested for an at- tempt to murder his wife, by suffocation, under pretense of driving the devil out of her. She was rescued from his hands by neighbors. A strong desire was shown to lynch the reverend gen- tleman. Marysville Daily Herald,8 May 1851
Russian River Flag, 31 August 1876 San Francisco Letter. Ed. Flag —The annual Fair is in progress, and at present the centre of attraction, attendance being some below the average of former exhibitions. The main features of interest to some are; The magnificent and large church organ, built here ; Father Neri’s electrical displays; a … [Read more…]
Russian River Flag, 31 August 1876 It is a historical fact that Tilden is the first candidate for the Presidency of the United States who has ever appeared in a Court of Justice on a charge of swindling.
Los Angeles Herald, 18 March 1875
Los Angeles Herald, 18 March 1875 NOTICE. I HEREBY NOTIFY ALL LIQUOR DEAL- ers in the city and county of Los Angeles not to give to my husband, Peter Wilson, any kind of intoxicating liquors. I will sue them for damages, under the penalty of the law. MRS. P. WILSON.
Poland Act Wikipedia – The Poland Act (18 Stat. 253) of 1874 was an act of the United States Congress which sought to facilitate prosecutions under the Morrill Anti-Bigamy Act by eliminating the control members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) exerted over the justice system of Utah Territory. Sponsored … [Read more…]
FIGHT FOR A GAL.— The Monitor Gazette of October 8th says : We are informed that a fight is to come off on Sunday afternoon, about five miles below Ante- lope City, on Walker’s river, between an emi- grant named ” Mac” and an hombre a native of Walker’s bottom, known as Yankee Sullivan. The … [Read more…]
POLICE COURT.— In the Police Court yesterday John Doe was tried on a charge of petit larceny in stealing a $20 gold piece, the property of Anna Smith. Anna, while under the influence of lager beer, had scattered her money over the floor of her room and afterwards accused the defendant of stealing a part … [Read more…]