Gilpin observer., 1900-05-17
LOCAL ITEMS.

and forty niue stamps for 30 cents, being
in each case just l cent for the book
above the value of the stamps.
The remains of little Clyde Stevens
were taken to Denver last Thursday
afternoon, the funeral occurring Satur
day afternoon at . o'clock from the resi-
dence of William Twining, at 1852 Mar
ket street.
The Boulder Herald of May says
Mrs. Robert Ellingham is visiting friends
in that city.
Isn't there city ordinance against
the roaming of stock in the city. If
there is, it should be enforced or re-
pealed.
The Golden Globe is urging the fire
men of that place to hold tOurnamen
On the Fourth of July. They have not
had one since 1896.
The deaths in Denver for April were
III.
The roads are drying out, and in some
instances are very dusty.
Strawberry and ice cream festivals are
now in order.
\ mining man of the county while
standing in the postoffice last Sunday
awaiting the distribution of the morning
mail observed Ed L. Harris standing on
the opposite side of the room. Calling a
friend to one side he asked: "Who is
that gentleman standing over there? Is
he preacher or a gambler" The reply
was: He is an undertaken" Ed ac
knowledged that the stranger had a
horse on him, and has concluded to again
cultivate mustache.
One of the busy points in Idaho dis
trict is that of Gibson gulch. Last
weeks Idaho Springs Gazette publishes
an entire column of interesting items
from that section.
Georgetown has raised the sum of
$1,000 with which to defray the ex-
penses of the coming Fourth Of July
celebration to be held in that place.
a light snow fall again Monday fore
noon 1t melted about as fast as it fell.
The Epworth League anniversary ex-
ercises held last Sunday morning and
evening at ST. James NJ. E. church were
very appropriate to the occasion and
largely attended.
Messrs. Robert L. Martin and William
J. Lamont left Saturday for Peterson
lake, Boulder county, returning Sunday.
They had good success in fishing, re-
turning with over fifty of the speckled
beauties.
The convention of the Ancient Order
of Hibernians in annual session in Bos-
ton, Mass, last Thursday, decided to
hold their next convention in Denver 10
July 1902. The mission of Rev. Father
Malone to that city as delegate from
Colorado, was successful in securing the
convention for Denver.
William Harvey, having recovered
from his indisposition, is again in charge
of II nry Dennis, mi. k t.
A new floor is being lain in the room
IN Welch block recently vacated by the
j. R. Quigley & Co. Lumber company, on
Gregory street, and water pipes connect
ing with the city works put ir. When
fitted up it will be rented as business
room.
Miss Esther Bilbie has reopened her
kindergarten school for the summer at
the former school room on Nevada street.
She has quite number of scholars for
the length Of tine school has been
opened.
The pay day last Saturday with tie
mining companies of the county was
light in comparison with preceding
months. Stormy weather and the bad
condition of the roads was the cause.
George Morgan, of Greeley, Weld
county, writes a friend in this city that
he is the delighted father Of nice
bouncing baby girl. Tally one for
George.
The Colorado Springs Gazette OF
May 10 says: Word was received by the
sheriT's office yesterday morning that
David S. Steele, who deserted his family
here several weeks ago, had been ar
rested at Central City by Marshal Viii
lsinson. Deputy Sheriff Award was sent
to the latter place Immediately and
brought the prisoner back last night.
Steele's family resides at SOG North III
Paso street. and consists of the wife and
three babies. He formerly worked for
Lyman S. Atkinson, the contractor.
rrla MIX an,;o upuripu mill nj tba
mouth OF Boulder canon, was destroyed
by fire last Friday morning, entniling u
loss of so, 600, on which there was an in