Gilpin observer., 1901-01-24
LOCAL ITEMS.

on Monday for the first time since he
was taken i'll. He has not yet taken his
engine that pulls Conductor Moore's
train.
The city schools enter upon the second
terms work on Monday next, January
%. Those children who wish to be en-
rolled in the schools should be present
Monday morning if possible. Children
years of age or over should enter next
Monday SO as to get started with the
newly organized beginning class. An
early enrolment aud regular daily at
tendance is important if parents desire
their children to do well in school,
Don't miss purchasing ticket to the
dedication ball of Co. F, n. G. c., which
takes place tomorrow evening at Ar
mory hall. The hall will be decorated
in very attractive and artistic manner.
Colonel A. c. Babcock has secured
room in Mellor block, foot of Main
street, this city, which will serve as au
office for the 2:40 and London mines, OF
which he is the manager
Tomorrow evening Co. F, c. N. G..
give their dedication ball which will
prove the society event of the season,
Don't miss attending it. Remember at
Armory hall tomorrow evening.
SilverPlume Standard: The marriage
of William H. Johns Jr. and Miss Anna
Graves took place at Arvada on Tuesday
January 10Th. Mr.. and Mrs. Johns Will
reside in Denver, and will be at home to
friends after February lst.
Thanks to the instrumental;y of kind
friends the teachers of st. Joseph school,
this city were enabled to reopen school
last Thursday, having received sufficient
coal to keep the school rooms warm for
the students attending tho school.
i Two nsw coal mines are being opened
in Larimer county, which will enable the
citizens to secure fuel.
The skating on George Merz's pond in
Chase gulch, above the old 10 Harper
stamp mill, is splendid, and is a favorite
resort with large number of the boys
ard girls attending the public schools
every Saturday. 1t is fine sport and
recreative.
The dance given Saturday evening at
Arnory hall by the italian band was
well attended. All in attendance report
having had splendid time.
The series of religious services are still
being held at St. James NJ. E. church
every afternoon and evening. These
services have been productive OF much
good to this community.
Company f contemplate making
number OF improvements to Armory hall,
their headquarters in this city. This
will enlarge the hall. They will be com
pleted by to. morrow evening, when their
dedication ball occurs.
Saturday mornings passenger train
left two hours late. The engine Of the
Georgetown train came up from the
Forks Creek and took the train down to .
that point. The train got stuck owing
to a lack OF proper water supply for the
engine.
Mrs. e. j. Williams has purchased the
residence of DIR. E. S. McWhorter, this
city. The family of the latter will take
up residence in Denver.
Henry Lehman and son were in the
city Friday with drive Of beef cattle
from the Muddy, Grand county. They
left for Denver the next day, taking
with them an elk's head and antlers, of
which there were fifteen points. The
elk dressed 600 pounds.
Peter Shively sent in word from Peck
Flats yesterday morning that Ross Hun
derman was lying ut his cabin at that
point very i'll. He is so years of age
and came to Colorado in 1853.
House Bill No. III for 4 wagon road in
Gilpin and Clear Creek counties has
been introduced by Representative
Frederick S. Bolsinger.
The next regular meeting of the board
of county commissioners will be held on
Tuesday. February 5.
A certified copy of the last will and
testament of Mrs. Mary Andrews was i'll
ed for record last Saturday with the
county clerk and recorder.
John b. Mckay has opened his new
furniture store on Main street, in the
room next to the Chesapeake cafe. lie
will have something to say to the public
in next weeks issue of The OBSERVER.
Dr. Il. S. McWhorter will leave here
for Denver in about Il month. Those
wishing any dental work done should
call us soon as possible. DIR. Il. Is. Weiscr,
II competent dentist, will take charge OF
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