Antonio NICOLINI, an Italian aged 65 years, died at the home of B. CASINELLI at Jackson Gate on Monday of last week. NICOLINI had been a resident of the vicinity for about forty years, and was highly respected. J.J. EKEL, a Plymouth attorney got into a row during an aggravating contest at the ADAMS HOUSE, some two months ago, and took a shot at Henry PRITCHARD. At the preliminary examination last week he was held for trial on the charge of assault to kill. County Clerk CULBERT has installed a machine in his office which expedites the adding of columns of figures without the use of one's think tank. All you have to do is to touch a button and the machine registers the number touched and when you are through gives the total. It is said to be absolutely correct. (Isn't this a hoot?) Last Sunday a party of Sonora people thought they would take advantage of the beautiful blanket of white which covered the landscape and indulge in a sleigh ride. They reached Columbia without incident, where, while they visited friends, lent the sleigh to some of the young men that town, who hitched up a spirited team and proceeded to enjoy themselves. The result was a runaway and a smashup and the Sonora party came home in the stage (from Tuolumne Independent) The snow fall last week at Strawberry, above Sonora, amounted to six feet. The horses attached to the post of the Victoria Hotel at Sonora, ran away a week ago Sunday morning, and crashed into the glass front of TERRY'S plumbing establishment. The whole front of the place was smashed, but the horses were not injured. The driver escaped by jumping. The runaway was caused by snow balls thrown at the driver. (The following article about Mrs. Francesca ARAYA, my great-great-grandmother, is the reason I had a copy of this portion of the newspaper). A Few Items From West Point Two Funeral the Same Day From Same Church West Point..February 9, 1903..The sad funerals of Mrs. ARAYA and Ellra REED took place from the M.E. church at West Point Wednesday afternoon in the presence of a large concourse of sympathizing friends. Mrs. ARAYA was an old resident of West Point and her death was not unexpected as she had been sick some time. She was 80 years old and leaves many relatives here to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother and grandmother. J.E. KING and his brother-in-law, Elmer JACOBS, returned from Stockton Saturday. Mr. KING was called to Stockton three weeks ago by the severe illness of his little son who was suffering with pneumonia. We are glad to say the the boy is well again. C.M. BURLESON and Will COOK of Mokelumne Hill visited relatives and friends here Saturday. James PORTEOUS of Paloma, with his bride visited West Point Tuesday. Mrs. PORTEOUS was formerly Miss Eva GREEN of Paloma. Jim PORTEOUS is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. PORTEOUS of this place. Mr. and Mrs. W. HERBERT and Mrs. Geo. PIERSON returned from Sacramento Friday where they had been on a visit to relatives and friends. Snowdrop. MILLINERY Miss A.E. HURLBUT will continue her millinery business for the coming season in the store of W.C. BAKER. Will visit San Andreas and Murphys about October 1st. Jackie in California kimmee@volcano.net