Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-06-14

mems tournament moving at a rapid pace 1t will
accomplish great deal of good for Idaho Springs
in the way of advertising.
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The addition of the roads on Pine Slope
above the city, make it even much more appre-
ciated driveway for the people. 1t is undoubtedly
the finest drive to be had in Idaho Springs and
the horsemen are beginning to take advantage oft
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There appears to be some question as to who
struck Billy Patterson, but there can be no ques-
ton to who struck his prother Tom. 1t was
Senator Foraker of Ohio and he struck the ag-
gressive Thomas NJ. with the files of the latters'
own newspaper.
This week we have half dozen letters bearing
upon the question of volcanoes and other erup-
tions. There is no room for them in the paper
but always pleased to have the people sug-
gest their ideas in this manner. 1t helps to make
the paper readable.
NJ W. Tanner left for Dakota last week, but
before his departure he showed a button from
the Cyanide test he has recently made and the
button beauty. 1t begins to look as if Doc
had something up his sleeve that would mean
great deal to the district.
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for the year. Contractors report that they have
than they can attend to. Mine timbering is
becoming important factor in the district so far
the work of contractors is concerned, and where
there is great deal of this it is proof positive that
development in the district is going forward at a
rapid rate.
Here is a well-intended compliment for Siftings,
but how easy it is to make mistake The
Telluride Journal is of the best papers in the
state and Editor Curry has always made it point
to say good words for Siftings This last week he
got Idaho Springs arrangements mixed, and this is
the way the compliment appears 1.-The quality
and quantity of bright spicy original reading con-
tanned in each issue of the Idaho Springs Gazette,
justifes the inference that Fred Shafer is leading
a very strenuous life these days"
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The two home talent entertainments this week
were we received by the public and brought out
the fact that there is abundant talent right here
for such an undertaking. 1t does the people good
to be able to forget the of business for little
bit and enjoy the contortions of their friends who
are called upon to act, or attempt to act. before
the public. Let us have more of them. The idea
suggests itself to me that it would be a good idea
to put on an open air home talent play at the
Trocsdero some evening during the summer.
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do not believe in knocking, but it would be
refreshing to hear that the local team had sue
ceeded in capturing even a bare majority of the
scores in ball game At Georgetown the bows
put up good stiff game, but here at home they
do not appear to have the life and energy neces-
sary for the task. 1t takes lots of pushing and lots
of practice to bring club that will put up
good game of ball. Let us have the case diagnosed
and see what the ailment is. Then the proper
remedy can be applied with hope, at least, of bet
ter results.
do not believe the papers of Denver are war
ranted in the their abuse of Attorney General c.
c. Post. Mr.. Post is a resident of Clear Creek
county and who has helped to build Colo
rado. Some of those who are malignng him
were in the creamery business when he was suffer-
ing the hardships of pioneer life in Central City
and Georgetown. He has not made an attempt to
be spectacular while in office, has he laid his
lines for second term. Charles c. Post is good
lawyer and his conduct of his office has been hon.
orable. He should be allowed to pass out of Office
crowned with life of hard work and an honor
that few of his profession even hope to attain
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DR.. A. E. Barker, the dentist, spent greater
portion of last week attending the meeting of the
state board of dental examiners. The board paid
him an honor by re-electing him as president for
another year. Idaho Springs appreciates this
honor to one of her citizens much as the doctor
does. 1t is a matter for congratulation to know
that we have professional men who rank with the
best in the state and speaks well for the city, Dr.
Barker is one of the pioneer members of the board
and is recognized in Denver and over the state as
an authority on matters pertaining to the practice
of dentistry. I glad the board paid him the