Gilpin observer., 1900-05-03
NEvADAvILLE.

Sherman TJinby, "a former resident of
this town, informs the Golden Globe that
six feet OF snow fell in the vicinity of
Michigan ranch, east of Black Hawk,
during the late snow storm.
At meeting of the Hound and Hare
club, held at Town Hall, Saturday even
ing, the following officers were elected:
John Friggin, president; Richard Will
liams, secretary; James Grenfell, treas
urer; Charles Curnow, juoge ofthe chase.
The treasurer reports sufficient money
IN the treasury to send to Kansas for
hares with which to accustom hounds to
the 'slips." At the next meeting, which
will be held at Town Hall on Saturday
evening, May u, 1900, other members
will be added, as the club membership
roll is still open.
Chief Thomas o. Davey, of Tammany
hall, has scrubbed out aud otherwise
thoroughly cleansed the premises, in an
t'cipation of the coming state campaign.
Thomas Rowe has received new lot of
feathers with which he will ornament
his head gear at the next regular meet
ing. All political literature should be
sent to Tammany hail. Nevadaville, care
of Thomas o. Davey, secretary
Reuben Morse, of Florence, Colorado.
paid his mother, sister and friends in the
Town of Mines visit Thursday, return
ing Saturday. Reuben now has a lucra-
tive position in the National bank at that
place.
The Crittenden club held social last
Friday afternoon at the residence of Mrs.
Frank Mayhew, on Main street. A fine
literary program was presented. The at
tendance was quite large. During the
afternoon refreshments were served. The
club cleared the neat sum of Sc, which
will be devoted TO charitable purposes.
The social dance given Saturday even
ing at Cannon's hall by the Star Club
was quite well attended and jolly good
time was had.
The home of Thomas o. Davey was
frightened April %, 1900, by the advent
of little daughter. Hence those radiant
smiles on the countenance of the de-
| lighted father.
| Mrs. Nankervis, who has been visiting
her daughter at Greeley, Weld county,
returned last Thursday
Last Saturday afternoon during the
thunder storm the shaft house on the
| Alps mine, summit of Quartz hill, a
streak of lightning followed the electric
wire into the building, soaring the oc-
cupants. 1t is said that Lord James
Williams thought for moment that he
heard toot from the horn of Angel
| Gabriel. At least he claims that his cleo
trio belt has not worked properly since
that time.
| j. II. Nankervis, OF the Palace Meat
and Vegetable Market, is suffering from
a lame back, caused from overlifting, last
Monday.
The gulch miners are happy, all owing
to the bountiful supply Of water coursing
down the gulch.
1t keeps Town Marshal Hambly pretty
busy in diverting the water from the
melting snow into the gulch, and keep
ing the crossings on Main street in proper
shape. He says he eats his three meals
now wa-days with keen relish. There's
nothing like employment He added that
it keeps his muscles hard and firm.
The Ladies' Aid Society, of st. Johns
Cathedral, Denver, will celebrate the
9lst birthday next Monday afternoon Of
Father Byrne, who was a former rector
OF Christ church, this place. He will be
presented with handsome gift.
Take our word for it, and try sack OF
"Pride Of the West" -four, and you will