Gilpin observer., 1899-01-05
NEVADAvlLLE.

Thomas Sennett, who recently left
here for California, will probably locate
there.
John Sullivan Of this town was regis
tered at the Denver hotel, Breckenridge.
Summit county, last Saturday.
The Spur method in arithmetic is to
be introduced in the public schools. The
teachers are very enthusiastic over it.
The Nevadaville schools opened Mon
day, January 9, with every room full.
Great interest is shown in every depart
ment.
Miss Theresa Sennett, who is n stu
I dent at the State Normal at Greeley,
returned on Tuesday to that place, after
spending the holiday vacation with her
parents here
1t was rumored on the streets of this
town the first of the week, that big
strike had been made in the Alps lode on
Quartz Hill, in the westerly workings of
that property.
Rev. j. y. Long received handsome
Webster's international dictionary as
Christmas present from his many friends
in Nevadaville.
The public schools of the town re-
opened Tuesday morning, after the holi-
day vacation. The new principal, Prof.
j. G. Kenwoll, is giving good satisfaction
and is highly spoken Of
Mr.. and Mrs Kenwell, Misses Thomas,
Albright and Ellsworth, all returned
from Denver Sunday evening, Jan. L.
They report very enjoyable time.
Mrs. Charles Curnow gave very fine
New Years dinner. Those present were:
Messrs. aud Mcsdames John Sparks,
Harry Armfeld and j. c. Kenwel.
"Love may be blind, Mr.. Cheaply,''
said Miss Quickstep, coldly, at the mas
querade the other evening, rs she handed
him back his ring with the alleged
sapphire, "but it isn't stone blind"
"The wolf and the lamb may lie down
together in the millennium; but the
lamb is cupebly forgetful of
family tradition if it is a party to any
such arrangement" says Will Warren.
Dame Rumor has it that one of Neva-
daville's popular young men will lead to
the hymeneal altar young lady from
New York city, lately arrived here.
The readers can do their own guessing.
A number of very necessary improve
ments were made in the schools during
the holidays. New stove, blackboards,
cases, etc, are such as MAKE teacher and
pupils alike happy. Thanks to our board
of education.
Misses May and Julia Sennett returned
from Denver Friday evening. The for
mer had been in attendance at tie an
nual II Getting of the State Teachers As
sociation at tho state capital. The latter
paid visit to friends and relatives.
The Christmas exercises were enjoyed
by all. Prof Kenwell received number
of very pretty presents from his pupils,
among which were, handsome necktie
box, silk necktie, silk handkerchief, etc
The Sth grade scholars were each pre-
sented with copy of "The Princess"
7th grade with "Enoch Arden" 9th
grade with "Evangeiine."
John w. Ratliff of Denver came up
last evening and attended the regular
meeting of the Nevada lodge No. 6, of
which he was for number of years sec
retary, as well as past noble grand of
some. He was accorded a hospitable
greeting by the brethren of that lodge as
well as other brother Odd Fellows, while
here and in Central. He is now comfort
ably located in Denver. Brother Ratliif
has warm spot in his heart for Nevada
vile and Gilpin county, whore he resid-
ed for ;3S years, until taking up a resi-
dence in Denver last September.
Wedding cards have been received
here, announcing the marriage at the
residence of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alex Aulesbrodk, in Florence. Colo,
of Miss Veta f. Aulesbrook and Mr..
Emmi j. Vail, the evening of December
| 2S, 1898. The bride is well known in Ne
vadaville, where she was born and raised.
The groom is pleasant gentleman aud
popular. After wedding trip they will
take up their residence at Florence,
about Feb. /, 1899. Their friends in these
hilltops extend to them their best wishes
for long and pleasant married life.
The Boulder Herald of last Thursday
says: Coroner Trezise went to Lyons
early yesterday morning and returned in
the afternoon with the dead body of n
child of Rev. Long and wife. About
three and half weeks ago the child was
born. 1t lived but two and half hours
and was then buried. Soon afterwards
rumors of foul play were circulated and
the coroner was asked to investigate.
Yesterday he decided to do so. He lis
tened to the various stories and also saw
the parents and the doctor Tho parents
were willing that the body should be ex-
humed. The physician claims the death
was n natural one. 1t is said that the
story is the result of church quar-
rel. The coroner has not stated what
he intends to do with the remains.
The Masquerade.
The eighth annual reception and ball