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Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28
NEWS AND NOTES.

The Apex Mining and Milling Com
pany will hold their annual meeting at
Grant City, Missouri, September 10.
The Eclipse lode on Quartz hill is be-
ing worked by Harry & Co., of Nevada
vile. They are hoisting from the 300
foot level. Several miners are leasing on
this mine.
Orders are expected to resume sinking
the main shaft on the East Whiting mine
on Gunnell hill.
A shipment OF ore from the Chase
mine on Saratoga mountain in Russell
district, to the sampler in Black Hawk
was made last week. 1t is being worked
by Rowe & Co. The ore is OF a very
good grade.
A local party who are tributing in the
Gold Collar mine in Eureka district, are
taking out very fair grade Of smelling
ore from the 200 foot level. Recently
this mine was subjected to expert exam
ination for Eastern parties. Michigan
parties are interested in the property.
w. Il. Renshaw is building an addition
to the Newton mill at Idaho Springs. 1t
is to be used as repair shop for the
mill, and ore wagons.
The United States Reduction and Re-
filming Works at Canon City have pur-
chased the old American Zinc Lead
Works at that place, and are rebuilding
and enarging them. The entire plant is
to be remodeled. One hundred men are
employed and the monthly pay roll for
labor amounts to SS000. This is becom-
ing an important industry for that city.
Il. Z. Quentin, of Denver, Colorado,
has organized the Quentin Investment
company, of which he is president. The
company has acquired all tho interests
OF the Ramsey q. Bogy Investment Co.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

In addition to the above prizes there
were three medals given to those making
the best average in events 2, 4, 5, 6 and
q. The first prize, beautiful gold
medal was awarded to w. Il. French OF
Leadville, who made an average of "a
scoring 420 points in so scores. p. r.
Alsdorf of Central and G. ]. Barnes of
Denver each made AIS points, or an av-
erage of 83, but according to Creed
moro rules Alsdorf was entitled to the
silver medal and Barnes the bronze
medal.
At the annual meeting held Monday
evsning at Armory Hall, L. G. Moore
Of Cripple Creek was elected president,
w. French Of Leadville vice president,
H. N. Willis Of Denver secretary.
On Wednesday the Central City Rifle
Club gave an auxiliary shoot. 1t was
re-entry of 8 shots each, the scores and
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28
LARGEST CHUNK OF GOLD.

Scientific Press: 1t is not easy to state
exactly "what is the biggest mass of pure
gold ever found" II the word "pure"
was left out the answer would be the
chunk OF gold free from quartz that was
taken from the Byer & Haltman claim,
Hill End, N. 8. W., May 10, 1872, weigh
ing $40 pounds and worth s14s 900, which
would make it about $50 fine. 1t was
imbedded in blue slate $50 feet from the
surface. 1t was fifty seven inches long.
thirty-eight inches wide and averaged
four inches in thickness.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28
RIFLE TOURNAMENT.
Seventh Annual Meeting Of the
Colorado Rifle Association.
Central City Team Again Wins the Coor'
Cup-Exceiient Shooting Done
by Individuals.

The seventh annual tournament of Ithe
Colorado Rifle Association opened Mon
day morning on the range of the local
club on Winnebago hill, Monday morn
ing and confined until Tuesday evening.
Rifiemen from all over the state were
present, Grand Junction, Leadville, Grip
pie Creek, Denver and Idaho Springs be-
ing represented. Some fine shooting was
done, but Central City did remarkably
well, again winning the Coor's cup, and
also large portion of the individual
prizes. There was much interest taken,
and especially in the team shoot, in which
four teams were entered, but Central
was too much for them and won the COW
eted cup. Should they be fortunate
enough to win it rext year, the cup be-
comes their property. The winners Of
the several events are given below. All
the events were for 200 yards off hand.
Where there are two or more scores the
same, the rank was decided according to
Creedmore rules.
Tie first event was a re-entry shoot of
3 shots. The prize being $50 added to
entrance money, divided into %, 20, Is,
II, 10, 8, 6 and per cent. This shoot
lasted all Monday morning.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28
GOOD RETURNS.

Leek & Co., who are working the
'Snowden vein at the head of Silver
Greer, last week shipped a carload of
ore 20 the Golden Smelter which netted
them s16.14 per ton or s420.87 for the
car. They shipped another car this
week and will now make regular ship
ments. A car load Of this ore can be
broken by one miner in 20 days, thus
making it very profitable property.
There is foot crevice at the breast Of
the adit in which they are working. two
feet of it being ore Of the above quality.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

At the residence of G. A. Young, Dem
yer. Colorado, Wednesday evening,
August 20, 1902, Mr.. Neil Burroughs
Of Black Hawk. and Miss Frances A.
Walters of Sandusky, Ohio.
The groom is prominent business
man Of Black Hawk, where he has many
friends, and the bride is sister of Mrs.
]. A. Richmond. Their many friends
extend them their heartiest congratula-
tions and well wishes.
At Perigo, Colorado, Thursday, August
81, 1902, Rev. s. j.. Rogers officiating,
james Mitchell and Miss Beatrice A.
Maxwell.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28
Died.

In Central City. Colorado, August 25,
1902, Of cholera infantum, Emicher
Slaviero, aged 8 years.
The funeral occurred Wednesday
morning, August 27, 1902. from st.
Mary's church of the Assumption. In
terment was made in Catholic cemetery.
In Black Hawk, Colorado, August %,
1902, of typhoid fever, Leo Klein, ag-
ed 10 years, month and II days.
Deceased was the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Leopold Klein OF Black Hawk. The
funeral occurred Tuesday morning from
st. Mary's Church Of the Assumption in
Central City. Interment was made in
the Catholic cemetery.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28
REMOVAL SALE.

Or September 1st, will remove the
balapce Of my stock Of groceries, crock
cry, and tinware to my old store on
Gregory street. In order to remove
as little as possible, prices will be cut
even lower than they have been.
Come in and get our prices. Don't
buy unless the prices suit you. All
questions cheerfully answered.
Il. H. KRUSE.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28
COLORADO LEADS.

George E. Roberts, director OF the
mint, in his estimate Of the gold pro-
duction OF the United States for the
year 1901, credits the United States with
having produced s27,6o3,5O0 in gold
The silver production for that year was
81, ,O82,68 Colorado leads all the
states and territories in the production
of the yellow metal for 1901.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

Tie following is complete list of the
teachers Of the public schools Of this
city for the ensuing fall and winter term:
F. II. Clark. superintendent; Misses
Julia q. Taylor. Jennie M. Archibald,
Marcella X. Nachtmann, Maude A..
Wood, Blanche Lawrence, Edith j.
Hendrie, Anna M. Scheffier, Katherine
A. Miller, Hattie G. Lewis, Stella G.
Ranney. Myra Carson, Annie E. Davies.
Alice Williams, teachers. School will
open neyt Tuesday, September 2, 1902.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

Denver, Colorado, August 18th, 1902.
The annual meeting Of the stockhold-
ers of the Sutton Mining and Milling
company will be held at private dining
room No. l, second floor Brown Palace
hotel, Denver, Colorado, on the 18th
day of September, A. D. 1902, at two
o'clock in the afternoon for the election
OF five directors and the transaction Of
such other business as may properly
come before such meeting.
KATE E. SUTTON,
cost Secretary.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28
Notice to Taxpayers.

1 am now making out the delinquent
tax list for the year 1901 and all taxes
not paid up to and including the year
1901 will be advertised and sold accord
ing to law. All parties wishing to save
additional expense must pay their taxes
at once.
CHRIS TREzIsE,
County Treas.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28
THE CHARTER OAK.

W. H. Quintrell OF Russell Gulch, who
is in charge Of the underground work in
the Charter Oak mine for st. Louis par
ties will put large sized water tank on
the lower level, beng at a depth Of 465
feet, and will then resume sinking. The
shaft will be continued down further
depth of $50 feet. Three eight hour
shifts will be employed. Good copper
iron ore is being taken from the 200 foot
level. He will soon make shipment
Of first class ore to the smelters.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28
Democratic Primaries.

Democratic Primaries were held
throughout the county Monday evening
and for the first time in many years dele
gates were selected from each precinct
in the county. They will attend the
county convention to be held at the old
district court room next Saturday after.
noon at 2:30 o'clock p. m.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28
cost
Do You Need Furniture.

II so, go to J. B. McKa, and he will
fit you out better and more to your ad-
vantage than il you went to Denver. He
has most carefully selected stock, and
can furnish anything in the furniture
line. Call on him, he will treat you
right.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28
Foley's Kidney Cure.

Will cure Bright's Disease.
Will cure Diabetes.
Will cure Stone in Bladder.
Will cure Kidney and Bladder Diseases.
Sold by ]. B. Merritt, The Fair.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

A refreshing cup. The cup to truly
cheer must be Of the best quality, prop
erly cured and dried. The Saucr- Nc
Shane Mercantile company will supply
your demand In this.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28
APPEALED TO SUPREME COURT.

The Elk Park Mining and Milling &c.
and j. B. Donaldson gs. james R. Quig.
ley, was the title OF case filed on Au-
gust 10th in the state supreme court at
Denver. The case comes up from Arap-
ahoe county, and has to do with the pos
session OF s67S6.22, alleged to have ac-
crued for services performed on the part
IN error and others.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

Headquarters for Household Goods.
The 4. L. Anderson Furniture Co. can
supply you with anything you need in
this line at the lowest prices. The larg-
est stock to select from in the city.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

Philips, Ebi & Co. are in receipt OF a
fine line OF fancy and staple groceries,
which are of extra nice quality. Drop
and leave yo ur order.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28
Lettuce, celery and poultry at Reiva


A fine tract OF land containing 2l0
acrea, well watered and timbered, sit
uated on Ralston creek, sixteen miles
frou, Black Hawk. A portion is fine
grazing land, capable Of furnishing feed
for 10 head Of stock, will be sold Mt n
bargain. Address +. Koch, at Golden,
or Ignatz Meyers, Central City. 1i.4t
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28
The Observer ni3i39 Department.

100000 OFFERED, BUT REFUSED.
Robert Hastie and others who are
working the Waltham mine in Russell
district, last week were offered 100000
for the property but the offer was de-
clined. The mine has been paying very
handsomely Of late, the ore being treated
at the Carpenter smelter in Golden.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

Foley's Honey and tar affords i'm.
mediate relief to asthma sufferers in the
worst stages and II taken In time will
effect cure. Sold at ]. B. Merritt'a
The Fair.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

Foley's Kidney Cure is medicine free
from poisions and will cure any casc Of
kidney disease that is not beyond the
reach OF medicine. Sold by j. b. Mer.
ritt, The Fair.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

sportsmen. Consult Your Interests
by calling at the Mineral Palace for
yo,r rifle, shot gun, or anything in the
way Of fishing tackle. A splendid stock
to select FROM.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

Fresh and crispest of lettuce, onions.
radishes, celery and all garden truck at
Reiva's.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

Following this was the team shoot for
the Coors' cup. and a purse of s25 and
added money divided into so, 30 and 20
per cent.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

A carload OF potatoes and Rocky Ford
watetmelons just received at Reiva's.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

The handicap shoot OF 10 shots ended
the days shooting. Purse $50 and en-
trance money diuided into %, 20, 10, IL,
10, 8, 8 and 4 per cent.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

A six roomed house, stable and prem
ises, including furniture for house. All
in good shape. Inquire Of VIM. e.
Smith on High street, Central or at
The OBSERVER Office.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

LOsr-REwARD IF RETURNED.
A small black leather bound book, the
contents being in cypher. Return to this
Office aud receive reward.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

Be sure and see Rapin's line Of fishing
tackles before buying elsewhere.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

Immediately alter dinner the second
event was started, it being for the best
scores Of 10 shots. Purse s25 and entrance
money divided into 30, 20, 1S, 15, 10 and
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

Rocky Ford watermelons and canta.
loupes at Reiva's.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

Fishing season is open, you want to
go to Rapin's for all kinds OF fishing
tackles.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

Many persons in this community arr
suffering from kidney complaint who
could avoid fatal results by using Foley
Kidney Cure. Sold by j. B. Merritt
The Fair.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

A new line of Hammocks just received
at Rapin's
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

At Hyndman's Book store, for s1.7I
per box.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

Tho final event was the consolation
only those allowed to participate who
had not won anything in previoun shoots.
Purse 800 and entrance fee divided into
30, %, 20, 10 aud 10 per cent.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28
House furnishing goods at Anderson's.

Fine watch repairing at the Mineral
Palace.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

School schoes for the boys and girl
at The Central Shoe & Clothing Co.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

The very best at Hyndman's boz
store.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

n The Best Ice Cream.
Ice cream soda and fruit syrup al
Hyndman's City Book store.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

Stoves and ranges at Andsrson's.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1902-08-28

The next event was handicap shoot
Of 10 shots. Purse $50 and entrance
money divided into 30, 20, IS, 10, 10 and
7 per cent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-04-04
CHESTERFIELD, NJ. II.

The spring term of schools will begin
April IA.
Lorenzo Burnham was in Amherst few
days this week
Lawrence Butler and wife have return
ed to live in town.
The selectmen have begun their work of
taking the annual town inventory.
The Smith family have moved into
Charles Hewitts house at Spofford.
Alkaline Starkey has returned after an
absence of a month in Westmoreland.
Edward Harvey and family have moved
to Spofford. where he will run the steam
mill.
Warren II. Butler is attending the
spring session of the county court at
Keene.
Our oldest citizens report they never
saw the mud so deep in town as 1t is this
spring.
Mrs. Addie Parker of Oldtown, Me-, has
come to spend the summer with her
brother, Herbert.
Miss Gladys Butler has gone to Provi-
dence, R. l., to spend a week with her
uncle, l.. NJ. Butler.
Mrs. II. c. Harvey and son, John, have
returned from Brattleboro, where they
have been located all winter. Mrs. Har-
vey has engaged the services of VIM
McClenning and wife for the summer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-04-04
JACKSONVILLE.

Mrs. Sarah Graves has moved to A. p.
Pixies.
Joseph Colombo has sold his farm to
Russell d. Brown.
c. NJ. Fox has sold the meat business
to Clinton r. Gates.
Mrs. Miranda Faulkner has returned to
her home here for the summer.
Miss Mabclle Dix is home for a few
days vacation from Mortified Seminary.
e. A. Temple has been in Massachu-
sctts looking after the maple sugar mar
ket
Many of the sugar makers have gath
cred their buckets, while some look for
another run.
Misses Marcia a. and Estella f.. Butter
field are on a vacation of ten days from
Vermont Academy.
Fred w. Blanchard. who bought re-
Gently the Abraham Fairbanks farm, has
moved to the place
Moses Bennett will close his barber shop
Sunday in the future, after next Sunday.
The shop will be open Saturday after
Moons
We are sorry TO announce that L. A.
Brown is to leave town. He will go to
Wilmington, and will be clerk for the
Deeriield River company.
The services of the Methodist people will
be held next Sunday in their remodeled
church. Sunday school at l o'clock. The
pastor will deliver his farewell sermon at
o'clock
The western stage starts an hour earlier
now so as to give time for the HoosaC
Tunnel & Wilmington railroad to make
connection with the Boston e Maine. and
yet have time to transfer at the break
a Monroe Bridge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-04-04
HINSDALE, N. H.
HinsdaIe Boys Notable Work.

James l.. Davenport, a native OF
Hinsdale and son of the late Lock-
hart Davenport, who was for many
years a sheriff in Cheshire county, and
during the civil war a provost mar
shall, has compiled a volume which Is
printed by the government, entitled
THE Foreign Pension System Mr..
Davenport has been in the pension
office at Washington for many years,
and has arisen by faithful service,
from an obscure clerk to his present
position of first deputy commissioner
of pensions He gathered statistics
from information furnished by the
diplomatic officers of the United
States to the secretary of state in
1899 in respones to a Senate rcsolu-
ton. The aggregate amount of an
nual appropriation made by some of
the countries is given. The pension
systems of % foreign countries are
embodied in the statistics, with con-
densed reports of all the others. Mr..
Davenport is the recipient of many
compliments from members of the
Senate and House for the painstak-
ing manner in which he has prepared
a work which will be of great value
for reference and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-04-04
VERNON.

Vernon Grange will meet on Saturday
evening of this week.
Rev. r. F. Lowe will preach in the chap
el next Sunday at o'clock.
Rev. r. X. Marvin will preach in the
church next Sunday at p. m.
Master Harold Akley is spending his
Easter vacation with friends in Green
field
Luther B. Streeter has gone to Pittsfield,
Mass, where he has a position as inspec-
tor for the telephone company.
Mrs. F. C. Sterry and children have gone
for a visit in New London. Mr.. Sterry
will be with his family over Sunday
Eugene Tyler has returned from STRAIT
ton, where he has been at work on lum-
Der job. He will be with George II.
Hubbard this season.
Among the presents received by Mr.. and
Mrs b. A. Streeter jr., on their wooden
wedding" anniversary was a fine clothes
frame made by Mr.. Chester Lee for them
after his Dist birthday anniversary, last
February. Mr.. Lee was an interested at
tendant at the last town meeting, writing
and casting his votes, with more apparent
interest for the welfare of the town thar
many younger men.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-04-04
Amusing Mock Trial.

On Wednesday evening the many
times postponed mock trial came off
in Wantastiquet Grange. The affair
has been under consideration 4 long
time but because of other attractions
or inclement weather has been put off.
A goodly number of Grangers were
present. The case was one for grand
larcency, the plaintiff claiming that
the defendant stole from her beau
tiful and educated pet rooster, the
cause being revenge because she re-
fused his offers of hand ami heart
The plaintiff was Mrs. F. H Jones.
and the defendant w. n. Pike; coun-
sci for the plaintiff Charles Stearns.
and for the defendant d. c. Minis and
Edgar Bartlett c. p. Slate made a
stately judge, and Miss Min4e Owen
personated the clerk of tt court
The testimony of the witnlIes, who
were sharply cross question by the
lawyers. and the able anG touching
pleas of the lawyers. cre;1 much
merriment. The jury first Il isagreed.
but after a second deliberati i brought
in a verdict of not gull / on the
grounds that the testimony hved con-
clusively that the plaintiff tSer OWL
ed a rooster or fowl of al Ikind and
that the charge was mad, Malicious
ly because the defendant II refused
to elope with her.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-04-04
C. f. Allard is i'll with bilious fever.

c. f. Allard is i'll with bilious fever.
Mabelle Dix is at home from Mortified
Ernest Simpson went back to Deerfield
Monday.
A quilting party was held at Mrs Sarah
Sprague's Tuesday afternoon.
Rockwell Davis of auckland came up
to his fathers Tuesday night.
Mrs. Marion Howard has returned from
Rowe and is at Mrs Mary Davison's.
Frank Finch was in town Tuesday SELL
ing his book 1.-THE Business Mans Guide"
Mrs Sarah Jillson has moved for the
summer to her farm occupied by her son.
Wesley.
Calvin Baker walked to Monroe Bridge
Sunday and stayed over night with his
son, Ernest Baker.
Gold is the all-absorbng topic of con-
versation. John Tobey has sold his farm,
the old Zachariah Wheeler place, and
| more sales are to follow to those who
believe there is gold in the hills
On account of the dam going out at
Monroe Bridge Sunday morning and the
consequent washing out of the railroad
| bridge for 200 feet or more. the train has
| left an hour earlier in the morning this
week. as passengers and baggage have to
| be transferred around the washout
The ladies' aid society will meet at the
| church parlors Thursday afternoon. Sup
per will be served at the usual hour and
an evening entertainment provided. The
proceeds will be for the benefit of Miss
| Nina Shumway, and as the object is a
| deserving one it is hoped there will be
| a large attendance.
Easter morning dawned bright and
| beautiful, and the day was warm an6
| spring like, but some of the roads being II
| bad condition many who would have en-
| joyed the church services We're obliged tC
| stay at home. The church was hand
| somely decorated by Mrs. r. A. Nichol:
| and Mrs G. S. Chase with foliage plants
| blossoming geraniums, callas, lilies. fiuer
| de-lis, tulips Easter lilies. and carnations
| the latter being sent from Waterbury
| Conn, by the minister's daughter t.
| grace her fathers pulpit The musi
| was finely rendered and the preacher
| who seemed to gain inspiration from tn
| beauty of his surroundings, preached on
of his ablest sermons. which was listene'
| to with closest attention.