Gilpin observer., 1899-08-31


matte field of his own without rival
and the success achieved the reign has
encouraged him to higher endeavor in
the same direction. In "A Yenuine
Yentleman," playgoers are promised the
pure hearted, Unconditional, honor-lovipg
Swedish emisrant clothed in garb
of richer material than that which has
gained fame and fortune for Mr.. Her d
ricks.
Mrs. A. B. Landon, wife of Samuel B.
Landon, died in Denver last Thursday.
She was formerly Miss Scott, of Denver,
where Mr.. Landon first met her. The
latter formerly resided in this city, and
was connected with the Daily Regis err
in 1S67-'6S.
The Misses Laura Belle Mayor and
Mamie Rowe have declined having their
names used in connection with the vote
for maid of honor from this county to
attend the Festival of Mountain and
Plain which is to be held in Denver. This
statement is authoritative.
Contractors Lamont & Ballard expect
to have the walls of the new county
building ready for the roof by the first
of November. Good Roadway is being
ma &c in the erection of the new struct-
ure.
The honorable board of county COM
missioners will meet in regular session
next Tuesday, September 5st.
The announcement that Mr.. Ben Hen
bricks, a comedian who has endeared
himself to the theatre going public
throughout the land, is soon to be seen
in "a Yenuine Yentleman'' at the opera
house, Saturday, September 2nd, will be
received with pleasure by many. The
play is comedy drama and its scenic
establishment will give it the import
ance of a very elaborate production. The
author viii be seen in the principal role
and Manager Arthur c. Aston has sur
rounded him with company of unusual
merit.
"A Yenuine Yentleman" is the title of
Mr.. Ben Hendricks successful play
which will be seen at the opera house
next Saturday evening with an excellent
and a scenic investure of an
elaborate description. Mr.. Hendricks
has always been considered capable of
more pretentious effort than has char
acterized his past triumphs and the
large following enjoyed by him will cor
daily welcome their favorite dialect star
in new play. "A Yenuine Yenteman"
is not simply Il vehicle for the display of
Mr.. Hendricks well known abilities, but
n finished comedy drama Astounding IN
well drawn characters and possessed of n
dramatic construction Of high order of
merit.
Frank Barbee, colored boy last Sun
day morning fell from stone wall and
striking on his head, received an ugly
cash. DR.. 7. L. Ashbaugh sewed up the
wound.
A rain storm accompanied by thunder
and lightning set in about 0 O'Clock last
ouhAos hiSht. IL LILO uuSt, W llCu
was blessing to this community.
The Union Pacific Railway company
has secured control of the Oregon Navi-
CATION company's interests, recently held
by the Northern Pacific Railway COM
pany.
John L. Sullivan has become noted for
his prayers, James j. Corbett is to play
at church benefit and Tom Sharkey is
going on Il pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
1t will not awaken much surprise if it is
next announced that Jim Jeffries is to
succc ed his reverend father in the pulpit
and that Bob Fltzsimmons is going to
some heather land as missionary.
Register Ford and Receiver Kimberly
OF the United States land Office at Den
YER, have been officially no flied of the
act granting Boulder the 1900 acres of
land lying to the west Of that city for
park purposes. The passage of the bill
| was secured by Senator Henry NJ. Teller
last February. 1t is proposed to make
the tract a sort of city park, and pavill-
ion will be placed on top OF Flagstaff a:
a pleasure resort
The finest and sweetest peas that have
been brought to this city this season are
those raised by John Schaier on one OF
the Wilson ranches, west of Central
Next Monday, Labor day, legal holi.
day, the county Offices and banks OF the
city will be closed and the postoilice viii
observe Sunday hours.
| The corner stone OF st. Peters church
the new Catholic church Of Greeley, was
laid Sunday by Bishop Matt.
The Cliff House at Idaho Springs was
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