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Domestic News May 12, 1860

The Hydraulic Press

North San Juan, Nevada County, California

What is this article about?

The cave recently discovered near Rattlesnake Bar in Placer County has been leased by discoverer Mr. Gwinn to Moore & Smith for two years (option for seven), sharing one-fourth of proceeds. Terms prohibit liquor nearby and require regular Sabbath preaching to benefit the church.

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From the San Jose Reporter we learn that

the wonderful cave lately discovered near

Rattlesnake Bar, in Placer county, has been

rented by the discoverer, Mr. Gwinn, to

Moore & Smith, for a term of two years

with the privilege of seven, for one-fourth

of the entire proceeds. No liquor is to be

kept near, and preaching upon the Sabbath

is to be had as often as practicable in the

cave, and the proceeds, after defraying the

expenses of lighting, accrues to the benefit

of the Church whose pastor officiates.

What sub-type of article is it?

Economic Religious Event

What keywords are associated?

Cave Rental Rattlesnake Bar Placer County Sabbath Preaching Church Benefit

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Gwinn Moore & Smith

Where did it happen?

Rattlesnake Bar, Placer County

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Rattlesnake Bar, Placer County

Key Persons

Mr. Gwinn Moore & Smith

Outcome

cave rented for two years with privilege of seven; one-fourth proceeds to gwinn; no liquor allowed nearby; sabbath preaching required, proceeds after lighting expenses to benefit officiating church.

Event Details

The wonderful cave lately discovered near Rattlesnake Bar has been rented by discoverer Mr. Gwinn to Moore & Smith for a term of two years with the privilege of seven, for one-fourth of the entire proceeds. No liquor is to be kept near, and preaching upon the Sabbath is to be had as often as practicable in the cave.

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