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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-30
RACE HORSES PERIsH IN FIRE
Seventeen Fine Animals Burned ID
Death IN Detroit

Detroit, March 29. Seventeen race
horses and promising colts were burn
ed to death early today IN fire which
destroyed the training stable of Frank
Fl. Colby, a well known driver and
trainer in Highland Park
The fire started just before day
break from some unknown cause and
completely destroyed the stable. Six
teen Of the horses were burned ID
death in their stalls. One horse broke
loose and escaped from the burning
barn, but the valuable animal was 30
badly burned that it was necessary to
shoot T.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-30
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured BY the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa~
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
IS the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling cOldL headaches aud fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. It's perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and it's acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from senna and
other aromatic plants, by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA Flo SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get it's beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name OF the Company
printed on the front of every package.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. N. z.
For sale by all Druggists. Price soc. per bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-30
ON FIRE.

An exploding lamp; the clothing in
blaze; paragraph in the paper tell
ing of horrible suffering from burns.
Tragedy in this form moves a man t0
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
NOTICE OF ronrErrunE.

To Willinm A. Miller. William Morehend and
the heirs Of Morris Goodrich:
You arc hereby notified that have expended
during the year 1901, for labor and improve
ments, the amount Of money required by law on
trict, Gilpin county, State OF Colorado, which To-
cation certificate will DO found on record In
Hook H. Page l2 In the Office Of the recorder OF
Gilpin county, under tho provisions OF section
232i OF the revised statutes Of tho United States,
and all amendments thereto, concerning annual
labor upon mining claims, being the amount re-
the 8ist day Of December, 1901. And II, within
ninety days from the personal service Of this no.
tice, or within ninety days after the publication
thereof, you fall or refuse. to contribnts your
proportion Of such expenditure as co-owners,
your interest In the claim will become tho prop
made the required expenditure By the terms Of
- ~ JAMES BOND.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
~ HI77F 771 \ N p A Z, 77'5|.t
RUSSELL GuL CH : !

d.
More miners were added to the work
ing force at the Saratoga mine this week.
The new air compressor received last
week will be in readiness to start up the
latter part OF this week. Development
work will be rushed from now on.
Chris Hesselbine has received United
States patent to the Waltham lode in
this district, which has been flied for
record with the county clerk and re-
corder
Postmaster Wagner returned from
Denver on Monday.
Jacob Dreher is in Denver receiving
medical treatment.
A. D. Galbraith was visitor to Den
yer this week, going down last Saturday.
The Idaho Springs Gazette says that
Manager Kimball OF the Old Town Gold
Mining company, is the happy father of
fine boy, weighing 9a pounds.
A party of eastern men spent several
days here this week examining mines in
this district, with view of investment.
There are number of promising prop
critics that would prove self sustaining
by the outlay of capital and well directed
development work.
Frank Stans6eld left last Saturday
for Braidentown, Florida, where he will
join his family. He will remain there
until March l.
The proprietors of the Tirola Meat
Market in this place have skipped out
for another climate leaving their credi-
tors in lurch. The market is now in
the hands of Sheriff Cody.
Robert Davis, an employe of the Old
Town mine, was injured on his back by
having rock fall on him while he was
working in level. DR.. L. F. Fouts at
tended Kim.
George Stroehle, of the Black Hawk
boiler works, is putting in new fues IN
the boiler at the Lillian mine, The CON-
pany will resume sinking in the main
shaft as soon as they get "A winze in the
easterly workings of the mino unwatered
Thomas Hughes has resumed work in
his '94 lode, south of the Defiance. He
is getting out some very good looking
ore.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
County Treasurer Christopher Trezise
has not collected any taxes for last wear

County Treasurer Christopher Trezise
has not collected any taxes for last year
because the tax roll had not been hand
ed to him. The delay in not getting the
tax roll was occasioned by the assessor
not having the revenue tax at hand.
The roll will probably be ready this
week and handed to the treasurer.
A. D. McShane, an oil expert of Colo
rado Springs, has taken an option on
10000 acres of oil lands in the Boulder
county oil fields. He will superintend
the boring of fourteen oil wells on the
land.
State Auditor G. w. Crouter had his
side badly bruised last Thursday by be-
ing struck by Colfax avenue electric
car.
Mr.. Abbott, of the Eureka house, this
city, has put in steam heat in all the
rooms Of that house. 1t is good i'm
provement.
Supper for the second annual ball of
company +, N. G. G. which occurs to-
morrow evening at Armory hall, will be
served at The Teller.
Under the semi-annual state apport-
ionnent of the school funds, Central
City receives s765.76.
The evening service at st. James M.
E. church last Sunday evening was
quite largely attended
Sherman Harvey will occupy the resi-
dence lately vacated by Rev. Mackey on
3rd High street,
Idaho Springs lodge A. o. U. w. has
accepted the challenge of Central City
lodge, as to which one could secure the
largest number OF members before the
1st of March. The losers to buy the
I oysters.
Mr.. Hepner came over from Idaho
Springs to spend couple of days here.
While here he disposed of the store
building in Idaho Springs belonging to
the Silver Plume Dry Goods & Clothing
Co. to the New York Store Mercantile
Co. OF this place.
A letter received in this city by Wm
Morris from his mother, who is visiting
her former home in Macgregor, Iowa
states that the thermometer the past
week indicated 80 degrees below zero.
Christian Fischer last Friday received
a severe wrench by slipping on the ice
| He now carries n cane
There is considerable sickness through.
out the county at the present time.
"a Trip to the Circus" was presented
to fair sized audience at the Opera
House Tuesday evening.
The Central City High school girls, o
this city, have organized a basket bal
club and have secured the Armory hall
to practice in.
Mrs. Mary A. Thompson, this week
sold the old Waite ranch at the head o.
Eureka gulch,just above Tascher's ranch
to Ellen and Michael Reseigh. Mr.. anc
Mrs. Thompson will shortly leave fol
Eureka Springs, Arkansas, where the,
will remain for the winter. Mr.. and
Mrs. Reselgh viii take possession of the
ranch. The consideration was about $1,000
:, Last Thursday John Mellow took his
seat as county commissioner, j. j. CLARK
retiring. The new board then organized
( for the coming year by electing Thorvald
Crook chairman, Chase Withrow attor.
ney. a. Hartong was appointed janitor.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
ma MANpsoMEsr CALENDAR

or. the season lin tep colors) six beauti-
full heads ION six sheets, 10xl2 inches),
reproductions Of paintings by Moran,
issued by General Passenger Depart
ment, Chicago, Milwaukee q st. Paul
Railway, will be sent on receipt Of TWEEN
tyiive cents. Address II. A. Miller, Gen
eral Passenger Agent, Chicago.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
NoTICE OF FORFEITURE
roonsmier, or to whom it may con

Theodore Toensmier. or to whom it may con-
cern.
Yon are hereby notified that have expended
during the years 1893 and 1900 for labor and i'm
provements. the amount OF money required by law
on tho Toledo lode. sitnate In Vermillion mining
location certificate will be found on record in
Book 1873, Page 5Oi. IN the Office Of tho recorder OF
(iilpin County, under the provisions of Section
2s2i OF the revised statutes Of the United States
aud all amendments thereto concerning annual
labor upon mining claims. being the amount re-
the 3ist day OF December, A. b. 1900. And II,
within ninety days from the personal service of
lication thereof you fail or refuse to contribute
your proportion o.. such sxpepdit1re as co-own-
or, your interest In the claim Will become the
property OF the subscriber, your co-owner. who
has made the required sxpsoditass By the terms
Of said section. ..~ru, ,,,r
First pub Nov. Il. last Feb. u.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
Omaha

Omana---- ------Chicago.
There is nothing more simple than
that, and there is less than 500 miles
between Chicago and Omaha. Two
through trains daily in each direction
with the best Sleeping Car and Dining
Car Service, and all regular travellers
know and appreciate the merits of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail
ways Short Line between the East and
the West.
Time tables, maps and information
furnished on application to J. e. Pres
ton, Commercial Agent, 1929 18th St.,
Denver. 4l-3t
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
The Chicago milwaukee S St. Pan, R'y.

Many people unacquainted with the
geography of the West imagine that be-
cause the names "Chicago, Milwaukee
and st. Paul. are used in the corporate
title of the railway owning tie Short Line
between Chicago and Omaha, they must
go via the cities of Milwaukee &,,St. Paul
to reach their destination, and il it be
Omaha or west thereof This is mis-
taken idea. On map the line running
directly east and west would look like
this:
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23

Furniture 6 Carpets at Anderson's.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
LOCAL ITEMS

Miss Ethel Allison, on Thursday even
ing of last week, entertained a number
of her friends and schoolmates at her
parents residence on Eureka street.
The Hot Air club, of this city, will
give masquerade ball at Armory hall
Friday evenining, February 7, 1902. 1t.
is expected to be grand affair.
Next Thursday, January 30, will be
the 59th birthday of our martyred presi-
dent, William Mckinley. The public
schools, of this city, will observe the day
by appropriate exercises.
Judge DeFrance adjourned district
court Saturday afternoon until the fol-
lowing Monday afternoon.
The Gazette states that the Big Five
pool, owing to the hot soda springs, have
arranged for the lease OF the ground up
on which large pavilion will be erect
ed. 1t is thought that il viii be erected
just below the springs. The companies
operating in that district display a com
mendahle spirit in assisting to blild the
town up. The pavilion will add materi-
ally to the attractiveness of Idaho
Springs as a resort.
The teachers and Glee club of the
Central City High school were very
agreeably entertained on Friday even
ing at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
Mcleod, this city. Before leaving re-
freshments were served.
Rev. A. G. MacKay, pastor of the
Presbyterion churches of here and Black
Hawk, has accepted cali from the
Presbyterian church at Monasgo, New
Jersey. He will deliver his farewill ser
mon here on the second Sunday in Feb
ruary His successor has not yet been
named
Tomorrow evening, company f, N. &.
G. viii give their second annual ball at
the Armory, in this city.
The-supper given at the residence of
Mrs II. j. Sears last Thursday evening
by the Ladies Aid society of the Pres
byterian ceurcb, this city, was well pat
ronized. About s24 was netted.
DR.. Clayton Parkhill, one of the most
noted surgeons in the West, died at 5
o'clock Thursday morning in Denver, Of
brights disease. He was taken i'll a
week ago.
Rev. V. o. Penley has resigned the pas
torate of the Episcopal church at Golden
and here to accept the pulpit at Trini-
dad.
Central City can now boast of first
class violinist, which it has been in need
of for some time. Mr.. George p Stovall
of the Boston Conservatory of Music,
He will organize a concert and dance
orchestra of our local talent. He is now
stopping at The Teller house and will be
pleased to meet all OF our musicians.
The board of county commissioners
adjourned last week until the next reg
ular meeting which will convene on
Tuesday, February 4, 1902.
Philips, Gundy s. Co, of this city,
have filed with the county clerk and re-
corder their certificate of incorporation.
A large number OF lode locations have
been filed with the county clerk and re-
corder this month. as well rs aflidavits
of labor performed on unpatented lode
claims.
City Treasurer NJ. X. Sullivan last
Monday sold all city property TO private
parties at a tax sale. None of it was bid
in by the city.
Quite a number of the employees of the
G. s. S. railroad company arrived here on
Monday and were in attendance Tuesday
before the district court as witnesses on
the case of Some vs.. the G. & S.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23

PRice BAKING POWDER Co.,
CHICAGO.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23

The Union Pacific Beats Them All
For quick time. superior equipment
solid track. The favorite route to Utah,
Montana, California, Oregon and the
Northwest. See your local agent or ad-
dress E. II. Griffin, general agent, Den
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23

NorE.-You cannot, il you value good
health, afford to use cheap, low-gradc
baking powders. They are mostly, in
spite Of the pure food laws, made from
alum, which endangers the health. All
physicians will tell you that such pow.
ders In food arc injurious.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
4 Great Railroad.

Is exemplified by the Union Pacific;
combination of palatial equipment,
solid track, quick time and every con-
venience for solid comfort. Best route
East or West. See your local agent or
address E. r. Griffin, general agent Den
YER
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
IN ERROR.

The OBSERVER was in error last week
in making the statement that "Miss
Frey intended moving to Denver, where
she would assist Mrs. Helen Grenfell, u
as Miss Frey informs us that is not the
case.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23

One OF the neatest and most useful
presents would be nice carving set, or
a set OF knives and forks. just the thing
at Sullivan Bros
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
Uay and'Cr,in

Furnished owners of stock by the sack,
bale or any desired quantity at the low
est prices. Call on Philips, Ebli & Co.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-23
AnImportant Question.

The furniture question is an important
one. Let us help you solve it. Easy
furniture at easy prices by calling at j..
b. McKay's furniture parlor, Mellor
block, Central City.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31
WELLS
GOING DOWN.
Small Bore Artesian Wells For
Farmers.

Ike Brown q farmer living on
the east side Of the county has
Just put down u small bore ar.
tesian well. 1t is an inch and a
quarter well and gives an excel
lent supply of water. The most
important factor was the cost
which was only $3.50. The out
fit is now at work on Bushong's
farm near Burdette. This DEM
onstrates that every farmer and
stockman in the county may
have an artesian well. The cost
is but a trihe compared with the
results obtained and it will not
be many months untileveryland
owner will recognize this fact.
A good well doables the price of
the land. \ spouter, such as we
have in Miller is not needed, but
Just a good flowing well Of 30 to
so gallons will answer all re-
.quirements.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31
No Fake.

The six round 90 at the stock
yards Monday between Andrew
Fitzsimmons Olsen, of Elm
Creek, and Geo. Jeffries Me-
Carthy, IT.. Of Rcdheld, was pro-
nounced mo fake" by the sport
ing fraternity-and city Justice.
Both men were considerably
bruised up, and Olsen bad his
thumb about half chewed off.
Their sport" was interrupted
by Marshal Whitromb. and they
each contributed about SIS to
the city Justice. whit" says no
monkeying goes in Miller while
he is marshal-and the entire
community applauds him.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31
NEW SCHOOL
BUILDING BEGUN.
Contractor Stout Rushing the
Work Before School
Opens.

Present indications point to
an early completion OF the new
high school building for Miller.
Masons are at work on the fouu-
dation and it will be finished this
week. Construction will be be-
gun as soon as the lumber ar.
l1ves from the mills. Contractor
Stout expects to- have the build
ing ready for use early in Octo-
Der. The new building is located
directly west of the present
school house, and will be a valu-
able addition TO the school prop
erty of the city.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31
Shot With Rifle.

Nels Hanson, living southeast
of town, met with Il painful,
though not serious accident last
week near Orient. He was walk
ing by the side of a boy who
was carrying a small target rifle
when it was accidently dis.
charged. The ball passed di
rectly through Mr.. Hanson's in.
step. He will be laid up for sew.
eral weeks, but is getting along
very nicely.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31

In all it's departments, 1.-THE
Progress of the World" Gar
toon Comments of the Month, y
Leading articles etc. the
August Review Of Reviews main
tains the welI-earned reputation
of that alert periodical for time
illness of contents. The same
may be said of the contributed
articles.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31

A new land company has been
formed with w. D. Craigo as
president, John McCulleD vice
president and Z. Cunningham,
secretary. 1t is Incorporated
and does business under the
name OF Hand County Land and
Investment Go.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31
S7so Reward

viii be paid for the arrest and
conviction of persons stealing
horses branded m or round cor
nered tIiangh on left shoulder
or for running of unbranded
colts. A suitable reward given
for positive information leading
to detection.
33t2# WM. RHoADs,
Giddipgs, s, d.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31

! have. on hand and for sale a
large stock OF Draft and general
purpose horses and brood mares,
which will be sold singly or in
matched teams or by the dozen,
to SHIT the purchaser. Good
chance for the right man who
watts to start arallc.., to whom
good terms will be given. Ranch
z miles north of Rec Heights. W
ID. Address X. l.. SMITH, 81
15tf. Rec Heights, =. ~
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31
Washington Farms.

In the Big Bend wheat and
fruit country. Big crops, fine
fruit, perfect climate, good mar
kets, cheap lumber, for sale at
low prices. 33tf
WASHINGTON LAND Co.
+. III. CoQUILLETTE, Agt.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31

Benz. Bowles, jr., for several
months employed in Crabtree
Bros. Cash store has purchased
an interest in a merchandise
store at Miranda, Faux Co. and
will move there this week.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31

j. ID. Manning came up from
Sioux Falls Saturday for a short
visit with his family. He is en-
ployed as travelling salesman
for a cream separator company
with headquarters at Sioux
Falls.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31

W. III. Shudler has closed the
contract for an artesian well on
his farm, See, 13-1l5-67. 1t
viii be an inch and a quarter
well and will be used for stock
purposes.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31

The dance at the opera house
Friday evening given by Mana
ger Vocht was most admirably
conducted and a fair success is
reported.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31

The Newspaper boys who took
in the midsummer excursion OF
the South Dakota editors are
taking their usual vacation now
by giving their readers a con
tinued story OF their trip.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31

Miss Euphie Morrow, who was
seriously injured at the tire Of
her mothers death near Butler,
Mo-, is slowly improving.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31

Zion, H., PLANS have
been drawn and the foundations
laid for a new house for A. T..
Bills, on Eschol avenue, near
Twenty eighth street. 1t will be
a ten room house, built OF red
pressed brick at q cost of s., 500.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31

Mrs. G. III. Grace returned
Thursday from an extended visit
at her old home in Iowa. She
will be principal of the Miller
schools durIng the coming year.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31

A business meeting Of the Jack
son Club will be held at the home
OF Mrs. X. NJ. Lane on Tuesday
evening Aug. ) at 8 o'clock. All
members are requested TO at
tend. EMMA CoQUILLErTE,
Sec'y.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31

We had our first summer
weather Tuesday when the Their
mometar shot up to 1040 in the
shade. 1T brought out the lis it
hot enough for you" man III full
force.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31

Wall paper, mixed paints, Iced
and oils, Alabastine, Croqnet
sets, and base ball goods. All
fresh and new at Palace Drug
Store. I9tf
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31

Mrs. Z. NJ. Boles returned from
Iowa last week and has moved
down to her claim in Como town.
ship, where she will reside in the
future.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31

Blunt Advocate: Prof. b. Nc
Way has been elected principal of
Ilighmore schools at an advance
of $40 per month over what he
got here last year, and will have
nine months school.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31

W. III. Waters has contracted
with Norbeck 4 Nicholson foran
artesian well on his large farm
south OF town. Work will begin
as soon rs the outfit can be
brought here.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31

The value OF bird dogs is in
creasing every week aud the
sports are looking longly at the
calendar for Sept. LIST.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31
E B. voCHT,
AUcTroxnER.

All your sales are kindly So
Jicited. Satisfaction guaran-
iced. References furnished If re
quired. Headquarters at the
Vanderbilt Hotel, Miller, s. b.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31

A street fakir attracted quite
a little attention Saturday after
noon aud evening. He was n fair
talker, but lie is evidently young
at the business as he failed to
hold the crowd but a short time.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31

L. w, kellough and wife re-
turned Monday from Prairie
CITY, H., where they have been
for several months.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31

Lewis Shuster, j. w. Helti-
bride and w. j. Halloween have
formed a real estate company
under the maine of the Rec Valley
Land Co.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31

This issue contains the quar-
terly statement for the insane
and the treasurer's and auditors
exhibit.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31

Rev. A. l.. Stephens has joined
his wife in Iowa where she was
called some. days ago by the
sickness OF her mother.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31

Flies are here in abundance
Just now. The cool weather in
June and July kept their num-
bers down, but they are here for
business from now on.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-31

c. c. Brown, formerly of Ohio
township, returned yesterday
from Washington where he went
some time ago.