Gilpin observer., 1899-08-17

HShed by the late Judge David G. Col
lier and Al Wells, the latter now of st.
( Louis. Mr.. Basford, after leaving here
in 1863, went to California gulch, now
Leadville, where he accumulated quite a
competency, being part owner in claims
Nos. . and 6 in that guch. After leav-
ing Colorado, he located at Austin, since
whizh time he has resided in that place.
"Bas" is making tour of the state ac-
companied by his wife. After luncheon
at the Teller, Mr.. and Mrs Basford re,
turned to Denver, from whence they 20
to Leadville.
United States Senator Henry NJ
Teller returned Saturday evening to
Denver, accompanied by his wife. Since
leaving the state he has visited the state
of Washington, continuing on up to the
mines of British Columbia. The senator
and his wife returned via Grand juno
ton, where they visited their son, Henry
j. Teller. The senator will remain in
the state until the opening of congress
in December next. Both were much
improved in health by their trip.
Mrs. J. f. Coffman and daughter, Miss
Ettie, left Tuesday for Denver, whence
they go to Grand Junction where they
will visit Mrs. Coffman's brother. The
ladies remain there until after the an
nual session of the Colorado NJ E. con-
ference, which convenes in Denver on
the 3Oth instant, at the close of which
Rev. j. F. Coffman will visit his brother
in-law and return to Central with them.
e. j. Decker, wife and son of New
York city, Mrs. w. S. Knight and dauyh-
ter, Miss Blanche of Dennison, Texas, II.
NJ. O'Hover and Miss Nellie O'Hover of
Denver and T. NJ. Fisher of Bath, Maine
formed a party of sightseers who drove
over from Idaho Springs last Thursday
morning and remained here long enough
to take in Central City and its surround
ings.
Steve Bereton, his wife and son, Pearl
NJ. Brereton, and Mrs Harley B. Morse,
mother of Mrs. Brereton, all of Denver.
who left here some days ago for drive
through Middle park, returned yesterday
registering at the Teller. The party had
delightful and enjoyable trip, visiting
the principal points Of interest in that
tourist section of the Centennial state.
Peter Klauer, of Dubuque, Iowa, A. c.
S;mones, of Denver, and M. Wulpi, Of
Omaha, the latter the agent of the Iowa
Coffin company, registered at the Teller,
Sunday. In the afternoon, Messrs Wul-
pi and Simones were driven over to Ida
no Springs by Ed l.. Harris, where they
were the guests of John Trathen. of that
place.
Mr.. Ballantyne of the Puzzle mine on
Bobtail hill, left for the copper fields of
Middle park this morning. He was ac.
companied by Mr.. Bergman, who is
we'll acquainted with that section. hav-
ing prospected it for gold, silver and cop
per.
Miss Emma j. Harris paid Central
business visit this week, arriving here on
Monday. She returns Saturday, accom-
panic by her niece, Miss Florence Har
ris. The latter has been visiting her
school and playmates in Central for the
past 10 days.
Col. George j. Daniels of Pontiac,
Mich, and Major Warren Pleasnnton of
| Terra Haute, Ind, came in on yesterday
mornings train. Both gentlemen left
this morning for the gils ,nite fields on
Willow creek, Grand county.
Mrs. Elizabeth Shirtlight of Portland,
Oregon, is in the city the guest OF her
sister, Mrs. j. l.. Schellinger. 1t is the
first time the sisters have met since 1874.
Mrs. Shirtlight will remain here several
weeks.
Friends of John Klais to the number
of %, surprised that gentleman at his
residence on Lawrence street, this city,
last Saturday evening. There was
splendid time had until about midnight.
Mrs. G. F.. Klein OF Denver, came up
on Tuesday to visit her sister. Mrs. Mar
tin Mack, and attend the Merz- Martin
nuptials which take place tonight.
| w. F. Orahood and wife who have been
enjoying camp life in South Boulder
park, the guests OF Mrs. James Light
bourn, have returned to Central.
Mrs. w. II. Nichols OF Chicago, and
Miss Adelaide Nichols OF Denver, came
up Monday evening and are the guests
of f. A. Nichols and wife.
| Miss Julia Sennett left yesterday nj.
ternoon for Aspen, where she will spend
her vacation, remaining there until the
first OF September.