Gilpin observer., 1900-01-25
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Eben r. Sizer, who was engaged in
placer mining in Russell Gulch, in 1859
died in Aztec, New Mexico, January 8,
1900. For number of yea RS he resided
on ranch on the Purga toirs river, Bent
county, Colorado, until 1893, when he
removed to Azlec. He leaves widow,
two daughters, and two sons.
Mf. and Mrs. George A. Dory, visited
friends at Idaho Springs few days ago.
The man who died at the Overland
House in Denver Sunday night. men,
, It on of whose death appears in another
column OF today's issue of The OBsERv-
Err, was identified as that of Alexander
Ramage, a brother Of William M. Ra-
mage. Both are we'll known here, where
the formerly resided. or late years
Sandy, rather Alexander, has been min.
ing on Fall river, in Lower Iowa dis
erict, Clear Creek county Identified
ton was made by Judge Whiting, of
Idaho Springs, who was personally ac-
quainted with deceased.
Thomas Hughes returned from Den.
yer Saturday evening. His hand injur-
ed some days ago while working in the
Ace of Diamonds mine, Is about well
He will probably resvme work in few
days.
Last week Frank Stansfield received
10 horse power gasoline engine and
holster which will be placed in the tun-
mel of the Specie Payment mine, of
which he is the superintendent. This
makes the second holster of that kind
received here within the past - months.
Louis Catani will remove his family
to this place again, as he has sold his
lease of Turner hall in Central to Den
yer party.
Thomas Cornwall, of the st. Louis
mine, near Apex, Pine district, was visit
ing friends here on Tuesday.
Within the past two weeks, several
horses owned by Richard Hughes, one
OF Askew q Wagner's and two of Mr..
Keast, have been injured by some un-
known parties by stabbing them, or cut
ting their legs. The owners are at loss
to know who the guilty person is.
Parties recently returned from Klon-
dixie report that j. Ben Lewis, former
mine operator and resident of this placa
has rich placer claim on Bonanza
Creek from which he IS realizing good
returns. This will be pleasing news to
his friends in Gilpin county.
Messrs r. E. L. Townsend and A. j.
Richardson, of the Topeka mine com
pany left for Denver Monday afternoon.
U. S. Deputy Mineral Surveyor S, A.
Rand, of Central, was busily engaged
Tuesday in completing mineral survey
of the lode mining claim owned by
Messrs Leigh.born & Jenkins, the dis
covery shaft of which is situated in the
rear of Quintrall Il Hughes store. To get
the metes and bounds OF the vein, a sur
vey of Williams avenue was made.
Mr.. Frank Stansfield and little daugh-
ter, are visiting friends in Denver. The
paternal portion OF the family is lseep-
ing bachelors hall during their absence.
Hence that tired and weary look. II
Our friend I. N Riley, cousin OF J. J.
Whitcomb Riley, the poet, is confined
to his room by an attack Of la gripp. He
bears his afiIiction with tortitude wor-
thy of Christian gentleman.
The differences growing out of INSTALL
ing new foreman at the Topeka mine,
which arose last Monday, have been
amicably settled, and the usual force of
men are at work again.
Mr.. J. T.. DePew, OF the Hillhouse
mine, returned from Il business trip to
Denver Tuesday.
A reporter of THE OBSERVER was
pleased to meet and grasp the hand OF
DIR. Eisenhut, who resides in Leaven-
worth gulch, last Tuesday forenoon. The
doctor will celebrate the Tooth anniver-
sary of his birthday April |, 1900. His
wife is in her ssth year. The doctor is
looking forward to the event, which he
anticipates will be attended by large
number OF his friends and acquaintan-
ces.
Enjoyable Time.