Gilpin observer., 1899-07-27

public school until few months ago.
Although at one time connected with
the school district known as Gilpin, the
latter is too remote for the children to
attend, as they are compelled to travel
over Gold Dirt mountain before reach
ing the school house in that district.
Another drawback is the fact that the
school children are young, but few of
them being over IA years Of age.
Mrs. Francis Mcleod and daughter.
Miss Fay, who have been visiting in
Denver and at Boulder, returned Mon
day morning. The latter while away
received treatment for ST. Vitus dance,
and is much better than when leaving
Central. Another daughter, Miss Kitty,
who has been in Denver undergoing
medical treatment, accompanied them
on their return to Cent al. Her son
Herick, who is also in D aver, is mend
ing slowly.
| Mrs. V. NJ. Kepler, who accompanied
Nelson Franklin, wife and children and
John Hansen to Peterson's lake, in Boul-
der county last Saturday, returned Mon
day afternoon. The party had a pleas
ant time, barring the dusty condition of
the roads. The gentlemen were quite
successful in capturing trout, returning
with eighteen beauties, besides catching
sufficient number for the me ais the
party eat while absent.
Joseph Unangst Of Denver, and c. E.
Woodbury. and Charles Ardery, OF st
Joseph, Mo, stockholders in the Wood.
bury Gold Mining Company. owning the
Herbert group Of mines south of the
Barnes mine on Quartz Hill, spent Sat-
urday aud Sunday in the city, taking in
the mining situation of the Quartz Hill
belt Of veins, with a view of resuming
work upon that property.
Hon. Hugh Butler, former resident
OF Central, now a prominent lawyer OF
Denver, came up Thursday evening in
company with his friend, Mr.. Gilmore.
The next morning they drove out to
Pine district to examine mine in which
they are interested near to the Geiger
and other prominent veins in that belt.
They returned Friday afternoon to the
state capital.
Mr.. A. H. Trimble and wife Of ALE
ghaney, Pa, have been spending q few
days in the city, arriving on Manday
evenings train. Mr.. Trimble is inter-
ested in the Concrete and Americus
mines, ard yesterday. in company with
Senator 8. v. Newell, made an examina.
ton Of these properties. Il $, ~. b Il
| 81. @. Shuck, cashier Of the Rocky
Mountain National Bank, who has been
visiting in New York and Pennsylvania,
returned Tuesday evening. His wife
and son Harold, who accompanied him
east, will remain there several weeks
longer.
State Superintendent OF Schools Mre.
81. L. Grenfell and her deputy. Mrs.
Peterson, returned to Denver on Mon.
day from Los Angeles, California, where
they attended the annual session OF the
National Educational association.
b. f. George Of Denver, was visitor
to Central Tuesday, accompanied by DR.,
j. Crook and wife of Terra Haute,
Ind. Yesterday they took trip over the
Loop, returning to Denver in the even
ing.
Mrs. Kate ii. McRae of "The Gilpin, ,,
ace ompanied by her two sons, left Tues
day morning. She will spend weeks
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Creek.
j. 2. James, deputy state dairy com
missioner, was in the city yesterday and
called upon our merchants, inspecting
the butter and cheese sold by them.
Mrs. A. c. Lighthall and ron Earle, Of
Denver, are in the city the guests Of
Joseph Retallack and wife. Mrs. Light
hall is sister Of Mrs. Retallack.
Alderman Charles Hickox left for Pu
eblo yesterday afternoon. where he will
visit his brother. He was accompanied
by his wife, daughter and son.
The Misses Elsie and Freda Klein Of
Denver, are visiting their uncle and aunt
Martin Mack and wife. at their residence
on West Eureka street.
Attorney w. G. Fullerton left for his
ranch in Middle Park yesterday after
noon, accompanied by County Judge
Flor Ashbaugh.
Mrs. j. v. Watson and daughters Mrs.
w. II. Calhoun and Miss Myrtle Watson
OF Council Bluffs, Iowa, are in the city
visiting friendp.
W. T.. Griffin, wife and Miss Sarah
Morgan left this morning for camping