Gilpin observer., 1900-04-12
LOCAL ITEMS.

William Roy, who had the misfortune
to break his leg two years ago at Perigo,
now has the use of that limb again.
The sores that have been annoying him
since the fracture have all healed up
through the attendance of Dr. Passu-
detti. He will again engage in mining
at Perigo.
Last Monday an original pension was
granted to Sheldon Weir, of this city,
deceased, which is Sc per month. 1t re-
verts to his widow, Sarah A. Weir who
resides in this city.
DIR. LII. p Davies, wife and daughter
will occupy the residence of Ed W. Davis,
on First West High street, this city,
until the return of the latter, wife and
son from Paris.
The fire and police board of Denver
have ordered the fake auction house of
l. Solomon at 1920 Seventh street, that
city, closed. His license was revoked
for swindling couutrymen by selling
them bogus watches alleged to be gold.
The OBSERVER knows of one miner re-
SlUlllB III JlllS GlIy WIZ htto CNiAN%'NN S's
of 575 by this house on a watch pur
chase.
Denver Evening Post: The surgeons
claim to have discovered a well-foImed
tooth in Boston woman's heel, but
they may be mistaken. 1t may be but
an ossifed bean.
While giving an entertainment Flor
ence, Colorado, the Car OF the Glee and
Mandolin club of the University of Colo
rado, used by them in making a tour of
the state, was broken into and robbed OF
number of dress suits, property of the
club members. No money was secured.
There is no clue of the sneak thieves.
The OBSERVER has received through
the courtesy OF State Superintendent of
Public Instruction Mrs. Helen L. Greu
fell 80 page pamphlet, entitled "Colo-
RADIO Arbor Day Notes, With Suggestions
for Arbor Day, April 80, 19C0,' issued
from the office of the superintendent of
public instruction. 1t contains many
valuable suggestions to principals and
teachers of the public schools Of the
state.
Mark B. Hy ndman, of the City Book
Store, has papered and otherwise fixed
up his place of business on Main street.
Representative Shafroth last .Satur
day introduced bill in the house of
representatives appropriating 100000
for soldiers home in Denver.
William Haywood, aged 50 years, a
pioneer of Colorado, at one time being a
wealthy mine owner, being then inter-
ested in the Astor group of mines in
which a gold strike was made a short
time ago. is dead. He was in INDECENT
circumstances the last few years.
The Apex Fine Cone says l. n. Welch,
G. W. Mabee and George McFarlane
spent Sunday in American City.
II. j. Sears and j. A. Gilmour repre-
sented the Republicans OF Gilpn county
at the meeting of the Republican State
Central committee held in Denver last
week. May 10 the state convention will
be held to choose delegates to the ma
ti1ni convention. The state convention
to nominate state officers will be held on
September 7.
The Clear Creek Valley Teachers AS
sociation will meet at Idaho Springs on
Saturday, April 2S. 1t comprises Gilpin
and Clear Creek counties.
Special Easter services will be held at
tho Methodist church next Sunday
morning and evening. Quite an elabor-
ate progrs IN of music has been arranged
by tie choir Everybody welcome.
Jordan L. Rockwell, youngest son of
Ju ige W. S. Rockwell and brother OF
le late w. S. Rockwell, prominent at
t)rney of Denver and a former resident
o Central Citf, died the evening of
April 4, at Los Angeles, California. De
CEASED was married to Nils Lucia
Hackett, a teacher in the public schools
o,' this city, April l}, 1850, He leaves
wife and son. His wife was at his bed,
c; la wi, en- the end came.
A special train arrived here soon after
the morning Passenger train Tuesday,
which brought to the city Samuel New
house of the Newhouse tunnel, Idaho
Springs. He WIS accompanied by Mr..
Berckmans, of the firm of Tiffany L Co..
and Captain w. a. Hall and wife, of
New York city. After remaining here
short time the train pulled out for
Idaho Springs, where the party remains
several days. Messrs. Berckmans ard
Hall are Interested in Gilpin and Clear
Creek county mining properties.