Notes from History of Amador Count California

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OBJE:PLAC	Jackson, Amador, California
OBJE:_DSCR	History of Amador Count California Oakland, Cal. Thompson & West 1881
OBJE:_META	<metadataxml><content><line><em><font face="Arial">Notes from History of Amador Count California</font></em><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Oakland, Cal. Thompson &amp; West 1881</font></p><font face="Arial">Page 167 </font><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">There were two roads to Sacramento; one by way of Rancheria and Drytown, the other by way of Buena Vista. Louis Tellier caused the latter trail to be cut wide enough for a wagon, at his own expense. The trail nearly followed the road towards Lancha Plana to Stony creek, thence to the right over the Blue ridge. During the Summer, Mr. Hough, Mrs. Hough and her sister, came to the town, these two being the first white women in the town. Mrs. Hough is now living in Diamond Springs, the second is living in Jackson, the widow of McDowell, the first Justice of the Peace in Jackson. The union of Miss Hough and McDowell, was the first wedding. Mrs. Silas Penry is the daughter by that marriage. Charles Boynton built the &quot;Astor House,&quot; and also a bowling saloon. History does not give us many particulars regarding the architectural merits of the &quot; Astor House,&quot; nor as to the architect who planned it. It was equal to any building in the city, however, though it was built of logs, and daubed with mud. There was a cabin near where E. W. Palmer&#39;s house now stands; also one on the site of his stable, occupied by John Papac, a Chileno. Towards the Gate was a cabin, with the sign, &quot;brandy and sugar,&quot; hence called the Brandy and Sugar Hotel, kept by a man by the name of Kelley. He also sold bread and butter; a slice off a loaf baked in a Dutch oven, was sold for one dollar; if buttered, two dollars. He charged one dollar per night for room to spread the blankets on the ground floor. </font></p><font face="Arial">Page 291</font><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">SILAS PENRY is a native of Texas; coming to California at a very early age, he has made himself what he is in this State. He is still quite young, both in years and in his profession, but has the promise of being brilliant and useful. His life has been somewhat shadowed by the unfortunate affair resulting in the death of Elisha Turner, an intimate friend of his. On his trial the courts and public sentiment exonerated him of all malice, and it is quite certain that no other blame can attach to him than that of thoughtlessly using his weapon in a case of mutually angry words. It is believed that he will outgrow his self reproach, and attain the position to which his talents entitle him.</font></p><font face="Arial">Page 334</font><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">1873. August 30. Shooting affray between Silas Penry and E. Turner, in Folger&#39;s saloon, Jackson.</font></p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">&nbsp;</font> <font face="Arial">Page 204</font><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">To return to &#39;49. About the first of October two houses were built, one near the Odd Fellows&#39; Hall, there being a spring in that vicinity, and also a brush and pole shanty, covered with dirt, not far away. Besides the Green company, there were Dr. Kelsey, afterwards President of the First National Bank, Stockton, also Treasurer of San</font></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Joaquin county, who was afterwards found dead in a boat on the slough; Bunnel, from Ohio; Ballard, of Illinois; Kelley, from Ohio; Jacob Cook, now living at Pine Grove; Henry Hester; Jim Gould, now at Jackson; Philip Kyle, now of San Joaquin county; Mills, P. Fellinsbee, McDowell, Rod. Stowell, and other names not remembered, making a population of about fifty. Most of the mining was in Soldiers&#39; gulch, the dirt being carried to the creek for washing. A number of men made hand-barrows, on which they carried the dirt. Finally a cart was rigged up, and, with a yoke of cattle to draw it, readily rented for eight dollars per day.</font></p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">&nbsp;</font> <font face="Arial">Page 327</font><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">1850.</font></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">February 18. State divided into twenty-seven counties. Calaveras county organized.</font></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">County seat captured at Double Spring and moved to Jackson.</font></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">April 9. State Library founded.</font></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">May 4. Second great fire in San Francisco.</font></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">June 3. Third great fire in San Francisco.</font></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Celebration of the Fourth at Jackson, McDowell delivering an oration.</font></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Colonel Collyer shot by Judge Smith.</font></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">September 9. California admitted into the Union.</font></p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'; font-size: 12pt">September 17. Fourth great fire in San Francisco</span></line></content></metadataxml>
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