Gilpin observer., 1902-12-04
NEvADAvlLLE.

The family OF Nick LeBonde left for
Denver last Friday, where they will
make their home in the future.
Thanksgiving was observed by every
body here last Thursday. The business
houses all closed at noon.
Noah Rachofsky has received nice
line of silverware for Christmas.
Richmond Lodge No. 81, X. OF P. had
nomination of officers last Thursday.
The election takes place tonight.
Jack Mac dorm has been sick this week
with an attack of pleurisy.
VIM. Grenfell is reported sick with
pneumonia.
Mr.. Hooking left for his home in the
Black Hills last Saturday.
Miss Essie Trezise returned last Sat
urday from two weeks visit in Denver
with her cousins, the Wearnes.
Thomas Wearne came up from Den
yer last Saturday to visit his uncle,
Harry Trezise and family. He returned
Monday.
Pat McKibbon had severe attack OF
heart trouble last Saturday but is some
what better now.
John Nankervis, Will Harvey, Thurs
ton Souden, Richard Nankervis and dog
Sport and four friends from Central
went to Forks of the Creek on Thanks
giving day to spend the day in hunting.
For hours they trudged around in the
cold without being able to get anything.
But finally luck came their way and one
lone, little cottontail showed itself and
woe to it, all eight guns belched forth.
Each man ran to pick up the remains OF
his shot, but found seven other making
the same claim. After quite a dispute
it was finally decided to return home,
and lay the case before referee. This
was done and after hearing the evidence
he decided that the dog caught it. The
rabbit was then divided among the
sportsmen. John got the tail, Dick and
will each an ear, Thurston the nose, and
the four friends foot each. They all
say they never will 60 in company with
the other fellow again.
John Young returned last Saturday
from Telluride.
Last Thursday night someone broke a
large windaw in Nankervis & Harvey's
meat market and stole about $50 pounds
of ducks and turkeys that we're lying in
side the window.
Will Lugg and brother Harry came
over from Idaho Springs on Thanksgiv-
ing, and returned in the evening after
filling up with turkey.
A good one is being told on Will Har-
vey. This week little lad was sent to
the butcher shop to see If they had any
pigs feet. He returned home and said
II couldn't tell, Harvey had his shoes on"
Will Kramer is reported on the sick
list with tonsilitis.
DR.. Woodingham representing some
Illinois capitalists, made an examination
OF the Gold Dollar and Stewart lodes
this week. This is the property being
worked by X amer & Co. If the doctors
report is satisfactory, the property will
likely change hands.
John Ganley came up from Cripple
Creek on Tuesday and returned We'd
nesday. He is still interested in the G.
II. & l. Co. OF this place.
John Maddern left for Denver yester-
day morning, accompanied by his wife.
John Curnow, who was hurt about
three weeks ago at the Saratoga mine.
went to work again this week.
The town trustees met Tuesday in
regular meeting.
The regular meeting of the fire de-
partment was held Monday evening and
the following officers were elected: Chief
John ii Nankervis: 1st foreman, Sam
Williams; I'd foreman John Trezise; LIST
assistant foreman, John Gundy: I'd as
sistant foreman. w. T. Dickerson; en-
gineer, w. j. Richards; assistant engin-
eer, T. w. Sparks; secretary, j. c. Chap
Pile: treasurer, Il. N. Pearce.
The fire boys will give their annual
ball on "Wednesday evening, December
81, New Years Eve. They will also hold
an inspection that day of all apparatus
and paraphernalia. The boys win turn
out in full uniform.
If you wish to make a relative or friend
NICE Christmas present, see John Kloer
at his stand, he has all the latest designs
in shaving mugs.
MASONIC RARRER SHOP