Gilpin observer., 1900-09-27
RUSSELL GULCH.

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Postmaster G. A. Wagner who has
visiting friends in Minnesota for over
three weeks, returned last Saturday. He
had splendid time while away.
e. w. Williams and Charles L. Harker
were up from Denver last Friday looking
around. They were accompanied by Mr..
and Mrs. Davies and little son.
| William Bockfinger took the train Sat
urday afternoon at Central City for Den
yer, where he spent Sunday, returning
here the first of the week.
w. l.. Scott headed party of friends
from Ap9X, Pine district, who passed
through here last week for Yampa, Routt
county.
Rev. Davies of Wisconsin-"Rahel O
Fon"-preached morning and evening at
the Welch chapel in this place Sunday.
She also baptized four children.
DR.. Henry Paul largely interested in
Russell district mines, was visiting the
kokomo and other prominent mines here
on Tuesday. He says that there is a
strong probability of the Missouri mine
being started up by pool.
The Gilpin tramway has completed
grading . siding from the main track to
the Old Town mine in Graham gulch.
They will soon be taking ore to Black
Hawk, where it will be transferred to
G. & S. cars and taken to Idaho Springs.
Miss Lizzie Jones. after several days
visit in Central City, the guest of her
friend, Mrs. Thomas Tucker, returned
home last Friday.
Joseph Orr, wife and children, after n
visit with Denver friends, have returned
home.
The court of the American Order of
Foresters at their meeting to be held at
Odd Fellows hall on Saturday evening,
October 6, will initiate 13 new members.
The court now has membership of 10,
Louis Barnabi is the Chief Ranger of
the Court.
Mr.. High has sold his barber shop in
this place to Mr.. Tamplin OF Mime
sofa. The latter has taken possession of
the shop. The former is still here, his
wife and children having taken up res
idence in Denver.
William P. Bryant of Dalonega, Ca,
an old time gulch miner of Russell dis
trict, was taking look around the
mines here Friday and Saturday. He
was on his road back from Montana,
where he has resided since 1864.
Mrs. Parsons and family are visiting
with Mrs. William III. Quintfall, keeping
company while the paternal portion OF
the family is hunting and fishing in
Routt county.
John Wasley returned from Denver
yesterday,
Owing to sickness in his family Mark
Harris did not return on Monday from
Georgetown.
Jo Villicetti who has been examining
mines at Cripple Creek, has returned to
remain here.
Ed Lintz yesterday ran horseshoe
nail in his knee cap, which will keep him
from work for several days.
David Battista & Co. have purchased
the saloon of Gus Catani, taking poses
sion yesterday.
William Manhire was called here the
first OF the week, owing to the sickness
Of his little child.
Through cave in at the Old Town
mine the steam pump was broken, caus-
ing detention in development work. A
new pump has been secured and the
shaft will soon be unwatered.
Albert Clayton of Idaho Springs, was
visiting friends here on Sunday.
The Aiplni- American Society OF this
place will give their third annual ball at
Xancanella hall, Saturday. October 13.
Music will be furnished by the Opera
House orchestra. Dancing commences
at = o'clock p. IN. and continue through
out the evening. Tickets 80 cents. The
committee of arrangements will spare
neither pains nor expense to make it an
enjoyable event.
William Hiram and family removad T.,
Idaho Springs Monday.