Notice the overlap between the years assigned to Win and me. I think my film says 1883-1889, but I'll check tomorrow (haven't gotten thru 1883 yet). An earlier message from Win mentioned 1888, so I'm a little confused. I suppose the films don't actually overlap, so it probably isn't a real problem. Thanks --pam -----Original Message----- From: Steve Illum [SMTP:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 1999 5:46 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [CAAMADOR-L] Dispatch assignments . . . We're making some serious progress with our newspaper abstract project. Can we tell that the time and effort are appreciated? YES!!!! By all the favorable comments that we receive. I need just a little help here. Now that others have joined the Mailing List, I'm starting to receive requests by the newcomers to help us out with the project. Here's the list of assignments accepted to date. I know there is at least one more person who has accepted an assignment but, like the dummy I can be sometimes, I didn't write her name down. I hope she'll fill in the gap in my mind soon, so we can make a couple more assignments soon. We have some folks waiting in line to help us now. Radine Willis (Oct. 10, 1863-Oct. 1867) Unassigned? (1868-Sept. 1871) Unassigned? (1872-March 1875) Unassigned? (June 1878-1882) Pam Hajny (1883-1892) Win Terrell (1888-1892) Steve Illum (January 1893-December 1897) Jackie Mosher, our pioneer who started first (1898-1901) Abbie Yates (1902-1904) Unassigned? (1905-1906) I think it was Donna, but not sure? Whoever you are, the person who took the assignment recently, hurry and come out of the bushes to let me know which assignment you took. Then, I can make more assignments to those enthusiastic volunteers waiting in line. Thanks! Steve ==== CAAMADOR Mailing List ==== Amador County, California CAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~caamador/

Like someone suggested in the past, this is a tough job. I don't know why anyone would ever want to do it, except that it is so intriguing. I'm only into April of my first year of 3 on my film. It's so hard to pass just anything up, so I keep willingly tripping on this twig or stone along the path. April 1, 1893 (34:34) . . . April Fool's Day, incidentally. I hope they weren't pulling our leg with these articles . . . . Married at Stockton, March 25th, 1893, Mr. Dave Arditto of Amador City, to Miss Lily Newsom of San Francisco. Died --- At Willow Springs (Where's that?), March 25th, 1893, Mrs. Jane Thorpe, aged 80 years, 4 months, 10 days. At Aqueduct City, March 25th, 1893, Louis Ludenkens, a native of Germany, aged about 62 years. (prominent guy!) In Ione City, March 27th, 1893, Isaac Waddell, native of Maryland, aged about 69 years. Mrs. Mary Kreichbaum (I think this is our Kirschbaums, but spelling variation.), of Oakland, came up last Monday night to visit her sister, Mrs. J. Quirolo. A man named Warren Kirkendall was brought over from Sutter Creek last Tuesday by Constable Turner and placed in jail for safekeeping while awaiting trial before the Justice Court of that place on charge of cutting a barbed wire fence in that vicinity. (Sorry, some of these things are hard to step over. Seems that some of our ancestors kept the local constables & sheriff quite busy.) A man named Geo. Abbott was brought up from Ione last Monday by Constable Heffren, to serve out a term of 10 days in jail for allowing his goats to trespass upon another man's ranch. He was given the alternative of paying a fine of $20 or going to jail for 10 days and he concluded to give the jail a trial. Sportive Drummers --- One day last week a couple of clothing drummers, claiming to represent some firm from below, came to town armed with two or three trunks of sample goods and a wagon and team. They came presumably for the purpose of drumming up a little business in their line. But, as business was rather dull, they conceived the idea of "scooping up the town" by getting up a footrace and winning a few dollars. By a little sharp management they finally succeeded in getting up a race with one of our quiet looking boys, for $200 a side. They happened to be a little short of ready cash at the time, however, but the managed to raise the required amount of "spondulix" by giving a bill of sale of their team and stock of goods to a certain party in town which they expected to redeem the next day. The time for the race was set for Sunday afternoon, and the sportive drummers were on hand with a full expectation of replenishing their exchequer to the amount of the stakes. The race came off at the appointed time, but the swift-footed Jackson boy proved too much for the traveling racer, and came out ahead, winning the money, and leaving the disconsolate drummers "flat broke without money or horses or goods with which to make another raise. After pondering for a short time over the general uncertainty of things especially here in the foot-hills, they took their departure for the city again, with a little more experience than they had when they came here, although not quite so much worldly wealth. It is not known whether they will return or not, but probably they will seek other fields of operation. Mr. L. Ludekens died at his home in Aqueduct, last Saturday at 11:30 p.m. Mr. Ludekens visited Volcano the Wednesday previous, and told his friends he thought he was slowly improving; made known his calculations --- but alas! Man builds a collossal temple of his renown, and behold, triumphant time hurls it with all its grandeur, to the dust. Mr. Ludekens has been acting in the capacity of (County) Supervisor, the expiration of his second term nearing at the time of his demise. Quite a number will attend the funeral, which will take place Tuesday, at 11 o'clock. A stabbing affray took place last night between Dr. Nichols and a young man named E.G. Turner, a blacksmith lately from Amador, in which Turner was stabbed in 2 places, 1 being under the ear and the other in his ribs, but the wounds are not considered dangerous. The quarrel seems to have been over a buggy that Turner had made for Dr. Nichols a couple of years ago. It is said that Turner knocked Nichols down 3 times before he was stabbed. April 8, 1893 (34:35) In Memoriam --- L. Ludekens (long article) Married --- Huberty - Gubbins, In Sacramento April 2nd by Justice W.A. Henry. Adam Huberty of Sunny South, Cal to Kate Gubbins, of Jackson, Amador County. Died --- In the county hospital, April 1st, 1893, Peter Sefiovia, a native of Chili (really must be Chile?), aged 76 years. Died --- At Jackson Gate, April 6th, 1893, A. Norton, a native of Maine, aged about 71 years. (another prominent guy) Chas. Ginocchio is building an addition to his dwelling house on Water Street. Luke Perlanda has recently moved his saloon business from the Campi building to the Sanguinetti building on Main Street, where he will be pleased to see his old friends and customers. Two young men about 18 years of age were arrested by Constable Kelly last Monday for vagrancy. One of them gave the name of John Wren and the other that of Wm. Kelly. They were given 10 days in the county jail. A man sho says his name is John Smith (Sure!) was arrested by Constable Kelly last Wednesday morning for drawing and exposing obscene pictures. He was taken before Justice Goldner and pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced to 90 days in jail. A man named Regiro Carbono, was brought over from Amador last Monday by Constable Fortier, and lodged in jail on a charge of having stabbed his brother in that place last Sunday. Dwelling House Burned --- George Newman of Newmansville (Where's that?). The house was occupied by Mr. S. Mounter and family. (long article) We are pained to learn of another accident which has befallen Robbie Stewart. While playing on the school ground at Charleston (Where's that?), he and several other boys and girls were sittong on a curved pine tree; the tree broke and they all came in contact with the ground. Robert was the only one hurt, he having sustained a fracture of the shoulder. Robbie has scarcely recovered from the severe blow he received five weeks ago playing baseball. Robbie is an exemplary boy, and we are sorry to see him the victim of so many misfortunes, but he is gritty and cheerful under all circumstances, which will aid him much toward recovery. April 15, 1893 (34:36) Died --- Near Antelope, April 11th, 1893 Sidney A. James, native of California, aged about 25 years. Died --- In Volcano, April 12th Mrs. Catherine M. Jonas, native of County Cavan, Ireland, aged about 68 years. Died --- In Plymouth, April 18th James L. Davis, native of Ohio, aged about 57 years. Sheriff Gregory took a crazy chinaman to the Napa insane asylum last Tuesday morning. Robbie Stewart who was badly hurt while at school by the breaking of a limb in the top of a tree in which he was perched, is now slowly improving. This should be a warning to the small boys at school not to be led into any of these daring exploits by larger boys. April 22nd, 1893 (34:37) Born --- In Jackson April 15, 1893 to M. Newman and wife, a daughter. Found Dead --- We learn that an old man named H. Flint was found dead in his cabin at Oleta last . . . (long article) Mr. Boydston was bitten by his dog, last Wednesday. One of the Wieland Robbers Caught --- A young man named Robert Masterson, one of the parties implicated in the robbery of the store at Wieland on the night of the 17th of March, was brought up from Modesto last Monday night by Sheriff Gregory and safely landed behind the bars to await the action of the Court. He was arrested by Sheriff Purvis of Stanislaus county on a description sent out by Sheriff Gregory of this county. The fact of the arrest was immediately made known to Sheriff Gregory, who went down on Saturday and brought the prisoner up on Monday night. The Sheriff says there can be no doubt that he is the right man, as his description tallies exactly with that given of him by Mr. Dunn, and when arrested he had in his possession the gold watch which was taken from the store on the night of the robbery. Furthermore the prisoner has virtually admitted his guilt. There are yet two other persons who were connected with the same robbery who are still at large and who are supposed to have some of the jewelry and other plunder in their possession that was taken from the store, as well as a horse which was stolen the same night from Mr. Frank Tabeau who lives near Wieland. The names of the other two men are Herbert Colbern and Alex Knox but as the Sheriff has good descriptions of them, he feels confident that they cannot long escape arrest. They both reside near Modesto and are well known to the officers of that county. Sheriff Gregory has been untiring in his efforts to capture these robbers and does propose to give up the chase until they are safely landed in jail. It is certainly to be hoped that he may succeed in bringing them to justice, so that our community may not be troubled with their exploits again. Ione City: Drowned In A Well --- At Michigan Bar Thursday about noon, a four-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Heffernon was drowned in a well. The mother of the child was visiting a near neighbor Mrs. Lowe, and the little one was with her. After being at the house awhile the child was missed. At first it was thought she might have returned home but this not being the case a search was commenced and resulted in finding the child's body in a well at the Lowe place. From indications it was evident the little one had been playing around the well and that the rotten curbing had given way and precipitated her into the well. The body was not found until an hour and a half after the child was missed. April 29, 1893 (34:38) Born --- In Jackson April 23rd, 1893 to the wife of J. Mattly, a daughter. Married --- In Lincoln, Placer County April 23rd, 1893 Mr. Ed Kay to Miss Sadie Dippel, both of Jackson. Married --- In Amador City April 27th Mr. Thomas Richards to Miss Carrie Hamsly. Died --- In Jackson April 25th, 1893 Casper Hartman, native of Germany, aged about 41. Signing off again, Steve

We're making some serious progress with our newspaper abstract project. Can we tell that the time and effort are appreciated? YES!!!! By all the favorable comments that we receive. I need just a little help here. Now that others have joined the Mailing List, I'm starting to receive requests by the newcomers to help us out with the project. Here's the list of assignments accepted to date. I know there is at least one more person who has accepted an assignment but, like the dummy I can be sometimes, I didn't write her name down. I hope she'll fill in the gap in my mind soon, so we can make a couple more assignments soon. We have some folks waiting in line to help us now. Radine Willis (Oct. 10, 1863-Oct. 1867) Unassigned? (1868-Sept. 1871) Unassigned? (1872-March 1875) Unassigned? (June 1878-1882) Pam Hajny (1883-1892) Win Terrell (1888-1892) Steve Illum (January 1893-December 1897) Jackie Mosher, our pioneer who started first (1898-1901) Abbie Yates (1902-1904) Unassigned? (1905-1906) I think it was Donna, but not sure? Whoever you are, the person who took the assignment recently, hurry and come out of the bushes to let me know which assignment you took. Then, I can make more assignments to those enthusiastic volunteers waiting in line. Thanks! Steve

Steve -- To answer your questions -- No, I am not a member of the extraction team and am not reviewing papers of any particular year. I'm just reorganizing & completing computerization of materials I already have. Right now I'm working with a collection of notebooks & photocopies from the past 25 years of newspaper research. My family came to Amador (I should say Calaveras) County in 1849 so my files begin with the earlier years. Some of 1905 just happened to be in the folder I was using and I thought Catherine might benefit from the post. I think you may have confused my reference to the cemetery already being done, not the newspapers, though previously I did mail you details of my personal paper project. I may have offered to do lookups for a nominal fee, but I didn't expect people to be obligated to the offer. I don't care if anyone else does extractions. Do I have to be a member of the extraction team before posting newspaper info to list? No one has questioned any of my previous posts. If I've violated list protocol, I apologize. As of Friday, I'm temporarily off list. Am off to Amador County for fun, family, relaxation and research. Hope to squeeze in a trip to the recorder's office and a couple cemeteries. Whatever I manage to do, I'm sure to have a good time. Judy in Winnemucca, NV [email protected] OR [email protected] _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com

Bill..while entering the extracts into data base on E.T. Hale, I found that Mr. Hales obituary information had been sent to the Amador Dispatch by Fred Culbert who was also working at the Pennsylvania Mine in Browns Valley, Yuba County where Mr. Hale had been killed. Jackie in California [email protected]

Steve & fellow listers..I've finished extracting the data from the Amador Dispatch & have the last three months of 1901 to enter, then I'm finished. I'm trying to obtain a microfilm reader to buy (that doesn't cost two arms & a leg), so that I could do this project from home. Medical reasons have made being at the library pretty painful. There is someone on list that has offered to loan me one (which I would prefer my very own) or is looking into fixing up a very old one to give me. The very old one would be better than nothing but I was in hopes of being able to work the film reader & computer together so I could look at one screen & type info into computer. If anyone on list knows of a reasonable film reader, please contact me. I've said all that to say this...if I can find my own film reader, I'd be willing to do more extracts from more papers. I've enjoyed working on this project so much. I found a few articles about my own family which were great but was just as happy finding articles for someone else. If I had funds enough to hire a gardener & housekeeper, I could just do lookups all day long. So, Steve, if you need another section done, keep me in mind. Jackie in California [email protected]

Judy, Are you part of the Dispatch Lookup Team? What years are you reviewing? I thought you said that you didn't want us to do this project because someone has already done it but wanted us to buy the results? Puzzled, Steve p.s. Welcome back. We thought you had left. -----Original Message----- From: Judy Mawhorter <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Monday, July 05, 1999 11:59 PM Subject: [CAAMADOR-L] Cissna >Catherine -- found the following in the Amador Dispatch, issue dated June 9, >1905: > >Died at the county hospital on June 8, 1905, Samuel J. Cissna, a native of >Ohio, aged 75 years. > >While looking at my Amador County census films, I also found him on the 1860 >census. Also found Evins Cissna on 1870 Sacramento census. If you're >interested in the info, mail me off-list. > >Judy in Nevada >[email protected] > >OR > >[email protected] > > >_______________________________________________________________ >Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com > > >==== CAAMADOR Mailing List ==== >Amador County, California CAGenWeb >http://www.rootsweb.com/~caamador/ >

How can I participate in the process?

Catherine -- found the following in the Amador Dispatch, issue dated June 9, 1905: Died at the county hospital on June 8, 1905, Samuel J. Cissna, a native of Ohio, aged 75 years. While looking at my Amador County census films, I also found him on the 1860 census. Also found Evins Cissna on 1870 Sacramento census. If you're interested in the info, mail me off-list. Judy in Nevada [email protected] OR [email protected] _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com

Steve, Art, Someone--- I got my film and copied 11 pages yesterday and started sending extractions last night. How can I use my scanner to expedite extracting? I had a problem: My paper was jan 5, 1888; marriage, birth and death notices were dated Dec---??? 1888; I think the date should be 1887 because Dec 88 wouldn't arrive for 11 months! I so noted--what do you think? Typesetter problem? I'm not sure if I can complete my contract; old eyes don't do well on this tiny print. Happy Fourth! Win ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj.

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November 1, 1901 At the home of Mrs. E.L. CULBERT in Amador City. Miss Elizabeth J. CULBERT & Mr. Charles E. BUNKER were married. Mr. BUNKER is connected with the Keystone Mine. W.A. COURTRIGHT’s new dwelling near Ranlett is now in the hands of painters & paper hangers and will soon be ready for occupancy. November 8, 1901 Mrs. GNECCO & daughter Grace of Jesus Maria were guests of Miss Daisy LAGOMARSINO last Sunday. Joseph RATTO Sr. died at home on North Main Tuesday. He was 71 years on November 5th. Another of the pioneer residents of Jackson has passed over the river and gone to join that rapidly increasing band of sturdy men and women who laid the foundation of the mighty empire we now live in. Born in Italy. Came to Jackson in 1852. Widowed seven years ago. Leaves one daughter, two sons & two brothers. W.C. CROCKER, not being in very good health, has given up his place at the Sheep Ranch mine and come home. November 15, 1901 John SANGUINETTI has a position in George L. THOMAS’ butcher shop and is learning to be a cutter. D.F. KERR & Jack DUFRENE, who have wayside inns on the Ione road, have erected sheds over the road way in front of their houses. These add to the comfort of travelers in both summer and winter. November 29, 1901 Under Calaveras County news: Arthur FOX of Comanche had a piece of steel about size of a bean embedded in his eye. Thought to have to lose his eye. Dr. B.J. POWELL of Stockton removed the particle & patient is doing well. Miss Lotta SARGENT, teacher of the New York Ranch school, has taken sick & there has been no school for several days. December 6, 1901 Mrs. SARGENT of San Jose came to be with her daughter who has typhoid fever. They are staying at the residence of David BEEM of New York Ranch. December 13, 1901 Mrs. E. GUISTO of Sacramento, sister of Mrs. E. GINOCCHIO, came to spend the holidays. December 20, 1901 Miss Lotta SARGENT improving. December 27, 1901 Infant child of Mr. & Mrs. J.H. WERLY of Pine Grove died Tuesday at the home of its parents. Got measles & then pneumonia. Attorney F.J. SOLINSKY is here from Los Angeles on professional business concerning the estate of Lillie M. EKEL, deceased. Miss Eva JENKINS, granddaughter of Mr. & Mrs. Wallace KAY, came over from Lincoln, Placer County, to spend the holidays. J.A. LE FOY died at the county hospital Tuesday. Was an old resident of Amador & Calaveras counties. Buried beside his mother in Mokelumne Hill. Native of Louisana. 63 years. Came to California with his mother in the early 50’s. Leaves wife, a son & a daughter (Mrs. Joe DUFRENE). Jackie in California [email protected]

September 20, 1901 J.E. BAWDEN, many years a successful businessman & Notary at Sutter Creek, moved to Sacramento & will make his home at 2400 H. St. While at play on the school grounds one day last week, Phillip FLAGG had the misfortune to break his collar bone on the right side. Surgical aid was prompt at hand & the lad is getting along ok. September 27, 1901 Adah HODGES of Sutter Creek, daughter of John HIGGINS, foreman of the Wildman Mine, has through her attorney, William J. McGEE, brought action in the Superior Court against her husband, George HODGES, for divorce on the grounds of cruelty. October 4, 1901 Under Calaveras County section: Filed in Superior Court in San Andreas, Sept. 23. Breach of promise. Jane McCARTY against J.L. SARGENT. Superior Court, Amador County Estate of Hubert S. MARTELL, petition & order to establish due notice to creditors, hearing set for Oct. 5. Mrs. C.W. FREEMAN went to Ione Monday being summoned there by the death of her grandfather, Mr. Joseph FITHIAN. Death of Old Resident Joseph Claypool FITHIAN, resident of county since 1852 died at home in Ione Sunday after a short illness. Native of Ohio. 75 years. Leaves wife & seven children. October 25, 1901 In Fridays Record Union was found the article of incorporation of the CULBERT Company was filed with the Secretary of State on Thursday of last week. Principal place of business is Amador City & directors for first year are: E.J. CULBERT, E.M. CULBERT, R.D. CULBERT, C.L. CULBERT & C.E. CULBERT. Capital stock $25,000 & subscribed $50. Mrs. HODGE, an old & respected resident of Drytown died Sunday evening, after a months illness. Jackie in California [email protected]

Hi...this information will be going into the Amador database on the website but just couldn't wait for some of you to find it yourselves!! Too many names to send individually. Will have two more postings. Enjoy. Jackie in California [email protected] Amador Dispatch August 16, 1901 Mrs. H.E. KAY & sister, Miss DIPPLE, returned yesterday after a few days visit with Mrs. H.E. POTTER of Plymouth. August 23, 1901 Miss Della MARTELL of this city visited Mokelumne Hill last week. Mrs. J.A. LAUGHTON received a letter from her husband & he is in Independence, CO. Under Clerks Office heading: S.C. WHEELER vs. Addie M. ABBOTT, nee DAVIS, exectruix-same action taken. CAMINETTI & BOLE attorneys for plaintiff. August 30, 1901 Under Recorders Office: Kate GUISTO et al to Mrs. Ida FASSERO. Lot at Jackson Gate $25.00. Mrs. S. J. WORLEY of Drytown spent last Friday in the valley. September 6, 1901 Under El Dorado County news: Party at residence of Mr. & Mrs. Shelley INCH in Placerville in honor of Miss Emma LOCKE of Oakland, Miss Maud MAY of Sonora & Perkins INCH, their son, home from San Francisco on vacation. Mrs. FLAGG of Kennedy Flat who recently gave birth to twin babies died Thursday. Babies died a day or two before the mother. Under Recorders Office: L.P. HANEY to MOON Gold Mining Co. 2 claims in Camp Opera mining district. $2,000.00. September 13, 1901 Mrs. Winifred FLAGG, native of Iowa, 45 years 6 months 17 days. Married to B. S. FLAGG 28 years & had twelve children, ten of whom survive her.

Off Topic?? I don't think so. Carolyn ************** The Fence There was a little boy with a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, to hammer a nail in the back fence. The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Then it gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence. Finally the day came when the boy didn't lose his temper at all. He told his father about it and the father suggested that the boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper. The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all the nails were gone. The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence. He said, "You have done well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one. You can put a knife in a man and draw it out. It won't matter how many times you say I'm sorry, the wound is still there. A verbal wound is as bad as a physical one." Friends are a very rare jewel, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, they share a word of praise, and they always want to open their hearts to us.

> Do you have the Amador Dispatch 03/30/1906, Obit (w/ photo) for >Wallace Kay? No I do not have this Obit. Could you by chance copy it for me?? Carolyn BTW thanks for the great information.

Carolyn.... Amador Dispatch, 09/07/1906: THE DEATH OF WILLIAM KAY. William R. Kay, brother of the late Wallace Kay, and an old and respected resident of this city for the past 38 years, passed over the great divide yesterday afternoon at his late home on North Main street. The old man had been failing for a number of years past and just recently he met with an accident which resulted in hastening the end. Deceased was born in New Jersey in 1820 moving to Massachusetts at an early age. There he received his schooling learning the machinists' trade and studying music, until the Rebellion when he volunteered for service and was accepted as Band-Master of the First Rhode Island Cavalry, serving as such until the end of the war. Mr. Kay had in his possession until his death, a bugle, which the old man valued above all his possessions, often relating incidents in which this bugle was the chief factor in cheering the weary soldiers. The instrument was presented to him by the National Brass Band of Boston in 1853 and has been in his possession for 53 years. The deceased came to California in 1868 by water one year before the completion of the Overland railway, making Jackson his home, and he followed his chosen profession, music. Deceased was 80 years and 2 days old at the time of his death. He leaves to mourn his loss one son, Joseph Kay, of this city, and two daughters, Mrs. Ella Stewart and Mrs. Phoebe Hall, of San Francisco. The funeral will take place from his late residence at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Amador Dispatch, 09/14/1906: FUNERAL OF WM. R. KAY. -- The funeral of the late William R. Kay took place Sunday afternoon from the deceased's late residence near Newmanville. The services at the house were brief and simple, the Rev. Wm. Tuson officiating. A large number of the old-time friends of the deceased were present. There was no singing. The old bandmaster's request was that the band play a dirge. The procession at the cemetery was headed by the Jackson City Band, in front of which marched Captain W.H. Glenn, an old veteran carrying the dead musician's bugle, which instrument the deceased prized very highly. The pallbearers were W.P. Peek, A. Caminetti, L. Poggi, W.M. Penry, C.M. Kelley and George A. Gordon. Jackie in California [email protected] ______________________________________________________________

Carolyn..Amador Dispatch August 16, 1901 Mrs. H.E. Kay & sister, Miss Dipple, returned yesterday for a few days visit with Mrs. H.E. Potter of Plymouth. December 27, 1901 Miss Eva Jenkins, granddaughter of Mr & Mrs. Wallace Kay, came over from Lincoln, Place County, to spend the holidays. Do you have the Amador Dispatch 03/30/1906, Obit (w/ photo) for Wallace Kay? It says he began photographic work in 1859 by taking ambro-type pictures. He followed this work until about a year ago, when he "sold out his business to to take a long needed rest". He was familiarly known as the Pioneer Photographer. Jackie in California [email protected] _______________________________________________________________

"Pneumonia is prevailing to a considerable extent among the children of Amador City." "Assemblymen Stewart and Caminetti are in Sacramento looking out for the interests of Amador County in the Legislature. We are confident they will made a creditable record for themselves." "Mr. Kriechbaum will visit Ione next Monday and offer his professional services to those who may want their teeth repaired or new ones put in." "The miners about Volcano are complaining of a scarcity of water lately on account of the water in the ditches being frozen so that it will not run." "The names of habitual drunkards are posted in the Livermore saloons, accompanied by a prohibition for the sale of liquor to them." And did you even notice your water running this winter? --pam

Now that I finally got my microfilm, I have all sorts of questions about the form. How do you decide if the "event" is a death or obituary? What day of the week was the Dispatch published (so I can come up with an event date when it says "Friday last", etc? Sometimes memorial notices don't give the date of death. Is it better to leave it blank, guess, put in the year only? For marriages, do you always put the groom as the "primary individual" or the Amador county resident or what? I saw a lot more death announcements than birth announcements - are the births hidden somewhere or was it just a bad January? Thanks --pam -----