Gilpin observer., 1899-08-31
BLACK HAWK.

Mr.. Curry contractor OF Golden, has
a force of masons at work in laying the
foundation walls below the old Blacl.
Hawk companys stable above the rail
road depot for the Coors Brewing com
pany of Golden. The upper portion will
he used as a stable and will be lGy4S.
while below and adjoining the stable will
be warehouse 16z30 for the storage of
four car loads-S00 kegs of beer. The
stable will be a story and one half high.
The structure will be of Golden pressed
brick. The brewing company has been
compelled to have better storage fnc;li-
ties on account of its increased trade in
Gilpin county. A platform will be placed
IN front of the building to expedite the
unloading of beer from the cars
John Reyes, of the Gilpin Mill com
pany, left for Il business visit TO Denver
Thursday afternoon. OF course he com
bined pleasure with business. He re
turned Friday morning.
BY reference to notice to be found
in another portion of to-day's issue of
HE OBSERVER it will be seen that Fred
Linsamier has sold his interest in the
Black Hawk bakery in this city, as also
the Union bakery in Contra City, to his
partner, Otto Scheffier, who will con,
tinue to conduct the business both here
and in Central. Miss Gertrude Hoehe.
who assisted in the business here, will
occupy similar position in Central.
County Commissioner Ed C. Hughes
for several days past has had force of
laborers at work in putting the road
from Apex to Central in good condition.
a great many improvements have been
made, especially around Maggie hill and
down North Clear creek from the mouth,
of Silver creek.
Az IECIPIENT BLAZE.
Saturday afternoon about o'clock,
man came rushing down Gregory street
and gave an alarm of fire. The cart of
Black Hawk Fire and Hose company No
l was soon manned and started up the
street. On reaching the NJ. E. church.
the tiremen were told the flame had been
extinguished and the cart was returned
to headquarters. Marshal w. r. Backus
ascertained that Il little boy had entered
the barn adjoining the residence former
~ occupied by the family of John Nicol-
son, which is situated just inside the
Central City easterly boundary line.
Finding some loose hay in one corner of
the barn he SCI fire to it and in few
minutes blaze and smoke was seen to
be issuing from the barn. Two or three
cool headed men standing by, extin-
guished the flame before any damage
was done. 1t created furry OF excite.
ment for short time.
DEATH OF CHARLES MAELsTRoM.
Charles Maelstrom, former mining
and mill man of this city, who died at
Nongales, Arizona, August %, 1899, was
buried from the undertaking parlors of
l. N. Rogers in Denver last Sunday. De-
ceased was manager Of the properties of
the Grand Central Mining company at
Sonora, Mexico, at the time OF his death.
He was native of Sweden. having been
born there in 1S47, coming to this city in
1868. He leaves widow and two chill
dren. His family resides at No. 3, La
Veta place, Denver.
Stepping in at the Gilpin mill Satur.
day noon The OBSERVER found John
Reyes busy in getting number Of
CHUNKS Of amalgam ready for retorting,
which he had cleaned up from run
made on mill ore from the Robert EN-
NETT mine on Maryland mountain. This
mill is well supplied with custom ore,
every bin being full.
The grand lodge knights OF Pythias of
Colorado will hold its annual session at
Florence from the 18th of September to
the 18th. Preparations have been made
to entertain 5000 knights OF Pythas, AS
we'll as large number of Rathbone sis
tiers, an auxiliary to that order. Tho
valid Crook OF this city will represent
Black Hawk lodge No A.
Born-In Black Hawk, August 9th,
to the wife of Francis Dominck Katta,
a nine pound girl.
Mrs. j. f.. McWnir, this city left yes
terday for Des Moines, Iowa, where she
will take up residence. She was ac-
companicd by her brother. Mr.. Leyner,
who arrived here a short time ago from
that city.
Cabbage
At the Mueller Commission company's
Ripe Watcrinelons
Just received by the