Gilpin observer., 1900-08-02
LOCAL MEMS.

circulated report Thursday that George
Mccall had died somewhere up north.
The rumor was very vague. 1nasmuch
as his relatives have heard nothing OF it,
there is likely no truth in the report
Last Saturday the books, papers, fur
niture and other belongings of the city
were removed to the new quarters of the
city in the old county building on Eureka
street. The various city officers opened
for business in their new quarters on
Monday morning.
The new residence being erected on
Third East High street for Judge Fl'r
Ashbaugh is being hurried to compile
tion.
Charley Taylor has placed barber
chair in the rear of the Teller hout Q
office, and has opened up for business.
The July number of the Pythian Tri
angle, a Denver publication, contained
very correct half-tone and biographical
sketch OF Mrs. Robert c. Johnfon, this
city, grand mistress of records and seal
OF the Rathbone Sisters of Colorado
The Pythian Triangle is published in the
interest OF Pythianism in the jurisdic-
ton of Colorado. Wyoming and New
Mexico.
Two placer claim locations were filed
for record on Saturday by William Job
Job and w. o. Jenkins. The new loca-
tions are called the Central and Pisgah
placers.
The honorable board OF county CON-
missioners will be in session on Tuesday,
August 7.
Grand junction will have her Peach
Day" celebration this year on Septem-
ber l1th, 18th and 18th. Special rail
road rates will be given.
A. Baleria has rented the room next to
the postoffice, vacated last week by the
city officers, which is being fitted up for
him. He will remove his business from
Gregory street to that place as soon as
the room is in readiness.
Joe Slavero is now ensconsed in his
new quarters opposite The OBSERVER
office, which he calls the White House.
He is very nicely fitted up.
John Livezey, OF the Banta- Hill MineO
company, Russell district, had his left
ankle and leg badly bruised last Thurs
day morning by the capsizing of a wagon
in Lump gulch while en- route to Boul-
der park. Strange to relate he was the
only occupant hurt by the accident, al
though there were others seated the
wagon.
Every livery rig in the city was in use
on Sunday, a large number OF persons
being out enjoying drive to Idaho
Springs, South Boulder park or some
other inviting spot in the county.
The little year-old son of Mr.. Al.
Ezekiel last Sunday evening fell about
two feet from porch in Denver, frac-
turing his left arm between the wrist
and elbow joint. His father, who re-
turned from Denver Monday evening,
thinks the little boy will be all right
again in n short time.
The Eldora Miner says that there have
ID '0O NUTS " blc tHCCI thdJ tuc Solo- |
RADIO & Southern railroad would get con-
troll o; the Colorado g. Northwestern |
railroad and lay third rail from Boul-
der, thus making broad gauge line
from Denver to Eldora. Whether or
not there is any truth in the rumor is
not known.
Tickets have been issued from this |
Office for the ball to be given by the
local castle of the Knights of the Golden
Eagle at Armory hall on Tuesday even
ing, August II, in honor OF the state
grand castle and visiting knights. They
are 81 each. Purchase one and attend.
1t will be swell affair.
Judge l.. p. Alright has laid a new
sidewalk in front Of his residence on
Lawrence street-a much needed i'm
provement.
King Humbert, OF Italy, was assassi-
natsd by man named Angelo Bressi
last Sunday evening. He had been at
tending distribution of prizes in con-
ncction with gymnas,ic competition.
upon entering his carriage he was
struck by three revolver shots fired in
quick succession. One pierced his
heart and he fell back, expiring in n few
minutes. The assassin was immedi
ately arrested, and saved with great
difficulty from the fury OF the populace
The assassin claimed he was from
Prasto, in Tuscany. King Humbert's
son, Victor Emanuel, Prince OF Naples,
will succeed the dead king.
Last Monday n prominent society