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Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
WITH BEST WISHES
For Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year Is the Wish of

For Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year Is the Wish Of
The Hawley Merchandise company, who
after a successful year extend to their
hundreds OF customers these well wishes,
and thank them most heartily for the
many favors shown that firm during the
year just drawing to close. In the
next year u first class stock OF high grade
groceries, provisions, the finest canned
goods, choicest fruits, and large stock
of hay and grain, and feed OF every des-
cription. They have the best brands of
family -four in the market. With our
very best wishes for the coming year,
we remain, Yours truly,
The Hawley Merch. Co.
Central City, Colo. Dec. %, 1902.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
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CIIRfSTM GREETISGS.

Wishing An u Merry christmas and u
Happy New Year.
At this joyous season we hope that
the citizens OF the county are indeed
spending a Merry Christmas and that
the new year will prove most prosper.
GUS and happy one to all. We are thank
ful for the patronage that you have ex-
tended us this year, and in the future
we will endeavor to merit the same by
doing only first class work. We are bet
ter prepared than ever to attend to any
thing in our line and guarantee that it
cannot be done better in the county.
With best wishes, We remain, Yours
Truly, Downs IL Odgers.
Central City, Colo, Dec. %. 1902.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
Cheap for Cash.
Beef by the quarter at Henry Dennis
Gregory street market.
How to Prevent Group.

1t will be good news to the mothers Of
small children to learn that Group can
be prevented. A day or two before attack
the child becomes hoarse. This is soon
followed by peculiar rough cough
Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy free.
ly ns soon as the child becomes hoarse,
or even after the rough cough appears,
and it will dispel all symptoms of group.
In this way all danger and anxiety may
be avoided. This remedy is used by
many thousands OF mothers and has
never been known to fail. 1t is, in fact
the only remedy that can always be de.
pended upon and that is pleasant and
safe to take. For sale by all druggists.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
MARRIED

AT the residence of the brides mother
in Central City, Colorado, Wednesday
evening, Dec. II, 1902, Kew. f. s. Sad
Ter officiating Miss Mabie Orchard and
Mr.. Richard Bray, both Of this city.
After the ceremony splendid wed.
ding supper was partaken Of The groom
left the following morning for the state
OF Idaho, where he expects to secure
good position, and the bride will leave
for there in few days. The best wish
es of large circle of friends are extend,
ed them.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
Committed Suicide.

Burt Simpson last Monday evening at
about 7 o'clock attempted to kill himself.
He was not Immediately successful ia
the attempt. but died Tuesday evening.
Simpson had become infatuated with
Elsie Bennetts, a school girl Is years of
age, although he was 30. About ten days
ago she returned to him ring which he
had given her. Monday evening the
young miss was coming down Spring
street with girl friend, and when just
in front OF her fathers house, they met
Simpson. He asked Miss Elsie il he
might speak with her alone. She agreed,
and her friend passed on few feet and
waited. Simpson not speaking immedi-
ately the girl asked him where he was
going, and he replied, "To RUSSELL" and
asked her to write to him. She told him
that she didn't care for his company and
walked on. She had just joined her com
panion when they heard shot, and turn
ing seen Simpson fall. They were too
frightened to go to him, but called for
assistance. DR.. Fraser arrived with 9th
ers and found his right breast powder
burned, and bullet hole clear through
his body. The bullet which was from u
3S- Colts revolver, was found in his SHIRT.
The wounded man was removed to his
brothers house, where the wound was
dressed, but the doctor gave little hope
of recovery as the lung had been pier Led
Monday evening Simpson wished to die
but Oh Tuesday thought better of it and
expressed tie hope that he might live,
but he had made too good shot and he
died that evening at 3 o'clock. He re-
fused 10 give any reason for the deed.
His funeral will occur tomorrow morn
ing at 10 o'clock.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
DIED

AT the residence of his sister, Mrs. NJ
heleher, in Central City, Colorado,
Saturday, December %, 1902, of con-
sumption, Robert Henry McKibbon,
ageo Il years, months and IL days.
The young man was the youngest son
of Patrick Mckibbon, an old time resi-
dent of this county. The young man
was born in NevadaviIle and was very
popular among his acquaintances. He
has had most severe spell of sickness,
having been i'll for several months with
a complication of diseases, which finally
resulted in consumption. The funeral
occurred from the church of the AS
sumption Monday morning at o'clock,
the Rev. Father Desaulnier officiating.
Ii was attended by large number of
friends and acquaintances of the family,
Interment was made in the Catholic
cemetery.
In Central City, Colorado, Sunday, De-
cemoer II lJU2, the Infant daughter
OF Mr.. ana Mrs. George bennett, aged
II days.
The funeral occurred from the family
residence Monday afternoon.
In Central City, Colorado, Monday even.
Ing, Dec. II, 1902, Jane, wife OF Joseph
Hendrickson, aged II years, l0 months
and y days.
Deceased has resided in this county
for the past 40 years, and was a very low.
able and pleasant lady. She leaves
husband, TOUR sons and daughter to
Inourr har Ioac nm, ~ ~, s,<~..<, -<..:l~ ::
Aspen, and arrived here Tuesday even.
ling. One son and a.daughter reside at
BYnlder and arrived ners tuesday morn
ing. The funeral occurred from the M.
z. church yesterday afternoon, and was
attended by large number of friends.
In Nevadaville, Colorado, December %.
1872, Mark, infant son OF MIR. and Mrs,
w. Stratton, aged mouth, IA days.
The funeral occurred from the family
residence yesterday afternoon. Inter.
ment was made in the Bald Mountain
cemetery.
ln Central City, Colo, Tuesday. Dec. %,
I9O2, Lucien Green Dunnevan, aged o4
years, montus and days.
Deceased had been ill for only few
days with that dread disease, pneumonia,
when he was called to give up life. He
was very well known in this county, hay-
ing resided here for several years, being
engaged in mining. The funeral occur
red yesterday morning from the Church
OF the Assumption, interment being made
In the Catholic cemetery. He leaves
wife and one boy to mourn the loss of a
devoted husband and father
Near Apex, Colorado, December 10, 1902,
George McCarger, aged % years.
Deceased had lived in this county for
% years, and leaves wife and three
children. The funeral occurred Monday
interment being made in the city GENE.
terry, west of Central
In Central City, Colorado, December "a,
1892, Frank, sou of Mr.. and Nj RS. Frank
Comfort, aged months, 10 days.
The funeral will occur from the family
residence
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
THANKFUL FOR PAST rAvoRs

Is the salutation OF the Fair We have
done very nice business this year, al
though handicapped by the contractors
for three months. but we now have one
Of the incest and handiest store rooms in
the city, and we would be pleased to re-
ceive call from you. We shall carry a
fine line OF skirts and cloaks and capes.
Our line OF pianos and musical ipstru-
ments are the best in the northern part
OF Colorado. We can save you time and
money, and will make payments to suit
your pleasure. We wish all the citizens
Of the county Merry Christmas and u
happy and prosperous New Year. Re-
spectfully, j. b. Merritt 4 Co.
Central City, Colo. Dec. %, 1902.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
Our Very Best Wishes.

We wish to extend to the people OF the
Little Kingdom all the thanks that is
possible for us to give, as although we
have been in business but few short
months. yet we have received a very
large share Of the patronage OF the peo.
pie, and in the future we hope that we
will merit continued increase in our
business. We will always endeavor to
sell you the very best goods and will
make the payments easy for you. We
wish one and all merry Christmas and
a happy New Year, and may you one and
all prosper. Yours Truly,
Harris q Tippett,
Central City, Colo, Dec. %, 1902.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
w,,i, Best w,,l,.,

For happy and prosperous new year,
thank you all for past favors. In the
new year shall strive by assisting my
fellow man to gain your good will. l in
tend to make specially of selling meat
in quantity, and will:offer triangle chucks
at cents per pound, front quarter of
beef from to 8 cents, hind q~arters to
10 cents. Every Saturday afternoon
from 3 o'clock until closing time we will
have bargain or cheap counter, on
which can be found choice pieces OF
meat and fresh poultry.
Yours truly,
Heury Dennis.
Central City, Colo, Dec %, 1902.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25

Especially suitable for Holiday Gifts.
Boys night shirts.
Boys sweaters.
Boys hats, caps and neckwear.
Boys box coats and mackintoshes.
Boys gloves and mittens.
Boys wool underwear.
Boys laundried shirts, etc.
have in stock splendid line of
mems goods, and my prices deity com.
petition, being bought for spot cash.
Yours everlastingly
BACHARACH.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
WE Ann vEny GRATEFUL

For the large amount OF work that has
tered into partnership, and hope that by
doing only good work and in the best
possible mnnner that we will receive
share OF your work during the coming
year. We wish you all "A Merry Xmas
and happy and very prosperous new
year. We can be found in The OBSERVER
building and will be glad at any time to
figure with you for any work. Respect
fully. Lamont Il Gilman,
Central City, Colo, Dec. %, 1902.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
The Observer Mi3i3Q Department.
REruRNs EROM THE sTEWART.

RETURNS FROM THE STEWART.
A 10 cord lot Of stamp mill ore from
the Stewart mine in Hawkeye district
which was last week treated at the Hid
den Treasure stamp mill gave returns OF
4 ounces gold per cord and the tailings
netted 80 per ton. This is very nice ore
and Manager Gilmour says that devel-
opments will be continued through the
winter months.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
DIM NrM O,ll,rIrr..

Philpps, Ebli 4 Co. nre now nicely To-
Gated in their new store and warerooms
in Masonic block, opposite the Teller
House, on Eureka street, where they are
prepared to fill all orders for fancy and
staple groceries at the lowest prices, us
well as nice fruit, family -four, hay and
grain. Gall on them and place an order
with them.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25

Christmas Tree and free distribution
by Santa Claus to children at Armory
Hall, Central City, Dec. %, at 8 p. m.
Grand ball begins at o p. NJ. Good
music by full orchestra. Admission 81
per couple, extra ladies 30 cts. Children
accompanied by parents free. Every
body invited.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
ORE surpMENrs

The shipments of smelling ore and con-
centrates from Black Hawk to the valley
last week amounted to 90 cars. or 1910
tors. This added to the two previous
weeks gives total of 5000 tons.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
Merry Christmas,

We extend to the people of Gilpin
county the hearty wish that they may
enjoy merry Christmas and a bright,
prosperous and happy New Year. We
are thankful for the large business that
We have done the past year, and this
coming year we can be found at the old
stand with the best and largest stock of
lumber in the county. With many
thanks and best wishes, we remain Yours
Respectfully. j. r. Quigley 4 Co.
Genital City, Colo, Dec. %, 1902.
Dreher's New Gilpin Store for every
thing new
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
BORN

BORN
In Nevadaville, Colorado Tuesday, Dec
%. 1902. to tie wife of James Grenfell
a son.
The boy is bouncer and he and his
mother are doing nicely.
In Russell Gulch, Colo, Sunday, Dec,
22, 1902, to the wife OF George Keidle,
son.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
Our Trade 4. Increasing

And we want trial order from you. We
will guarantee to give YOU the best at
the most reasonable prices. Everything
IN the line Of groceries, glass and china
ware, flour and feed can be secured from
us. Philips, Ebli Il Co.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
Christmas is Coming

And il you desire anything in the line of
fancy lamps, or the finest designs in
glassware and chinaware, go to the Sauer
McShane M. Co.'S. store. They have the
best.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
Tea Z, Tea II,

A refreshing cup. The cup to truly
cheer must be Of the best quality, prop
erly cured and dried. The Sauer- Nc.
Shane Mercantile company will supply
your demand In this.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
Card of Thanks.
residence.

To the many dear friends and acquaint.
ances who so kindly gave us their assist
ance in the long illness Of our son and
brother, Robert Henry McKibbon, we
wish to express our heartfelt thanks, aud
nope, should occasion ever occur that
they will be dealt with as kindly us they
have done by us, and may the blessing
of heaven rest upon one and all.
Sincerely Yours,
Patrick McKibbon,
Mrs. Mamie keleher.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25

For Sale Cheap For Cash Quarters
of beef. Henry Denos' market, Gregory
street.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25

For fancy Xmas goods watch Rapin's
show window, it will pay you.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25

Anderson's for fancy rockers and
couches for Xmas.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
For Fine Groceries.

Call on Pailipps. G. Il Co. who will giva
you tho very best at the best prices.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
Central City. Colo, Dec. %, 1902.

A Good Cent Cigar.
At Hyndman's Book store, for s1.75
per box.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25

Fine watch epairing at the Mineral
Palace.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25

Call at Dreher's New Gilpin Store
entirely new stock of everything.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
Taken up,

One gray pony, ~ years old, branded
NJ on left hip.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25

II you want "A tine pearl handle knife
or any otner kind, go to Rapin's.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25

We desire to exteno our thanks for the
many kind words AID acts OF sympathy
rendered us 10 the death aud burial of
our dear departed son and brother. Rob
ert, and they will always be greatly ap-
preciated by us. Sincerely,
Patrick McKbbon,
William Mckibbou,
Mrs. NJ. keleher,
james Mckibbon,
Frank Mckibbon,
Mrn G. Workm eister,
Mrs. Ada Reilly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
DEMAND FOR GOOD HORSES
Prices Have Advanced Recently 20
 to 25 Per Cent.
Philadelphia Times.


 decided improvement has taken place in the sale of horses during the past two weeks. The sales have almost been doubled There is now demand for good strong. farming and working horses. and the consignments from the West and Pennsylvania of draughts, chunks. business and acclmated animals have met with ready sale. The consignments tn- side the past few weeks have been good. and average of 800 horses have been shipped weekly to local markets Owing to the low prices that have ruled for the past few years some of the Western farmers have not given much attention to stock raising. In conse quence there has been scarcity of Western have increased 20 to 25 per cent. In West Philadelphia 400 horses were disposed of at one horse bazaar, while another sale stable reports sale of nearly 5o4. The Adams Ex press Company is seeking a number of good strong general business horses and be- ing unable to get what they require here are
 Recent sales have been made al these prices; Farming horses, Sl35 to 5 l5o: busi- ness horses. sIoo to SIPS; fraussht horses, prices a$e for good sound and sturdy stock. Acclmated horses have found sale at S75 to SIPS. Most of, of thesc ,eo, animals come from
 Of the better class horses. which includes drivers, pacers. trotters and carriage pairs. there has been steady sale for the past two weeks. At some of the recent combination sales the prices secured have been good Car riage pairs have gone as high as S45O and $500 whG s5o sga TO ooo ssye sea large North Broad Street stable the sales of high class stock during the past week ex-
 There has been large purchases out West for the British army in South Africa or Ca yuse horses These are wiry sort of animal of nondescript breed. They are small ana hardy and suited for the African campaign They usually bring about S8 to SIP each. and these prices are guided by the age and stock does not affect our markets. as they hardly ever in demand here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
srrTI PASSENGER CARS.
Their Use Being Urged as Means oi
 Protection for Travelling Pubic.

Tn head-on collisions of conHoeraoi,e 2, son1.o inc cars invariably telescope, though the introduction ol ln mate- vestibule to car constructor mas n.,,aritv rially reduced the degrSee gree tsct that the
 ,,e function of a car is to cary pes panners and not to meet conoltiols, ,t, W V . mi,st. nevertheless, rom q s,ai,,a of rian viewpoint, recognize the employ ,ha ufe of the passenger ana ,osI n, tne ,i nrecaution to lessen the JOSS Sl ,ifa in railroad accidents It tpt,,re nhIa therefore, that in the near the we may witness the passins and the WE 5an' framed passenger car anu rs ers WooI oraI introduction of passenger Gai tSs,i,b substantial steel unoeri SnceS atii,r, 2 The feature has already oeeI e,so ..a, their on box cars primarily 10 iiIe Ia. oYtend it oa t'a,ryjng capacity. and why not eAteu .iat' to SaI. S.iSan ,o nassenger car constructoIi, '' i,,drnese inc safety of the passensseol o,,vs lhGI f, rear-end collision the loco1iotirv cleayes it's way through @ tue Inc un- ,ah winning helplessly down tiE u coacn, ,,ictims upon which 1t turhS loi to;hla battery of steam ana nareS iiinS do,iine death to those not alreaoy Mi ,a,,iou in the crash. The most plausiple satis- of the problem. or, al leas |; seems to lie ',',bstautial metal undertraIiiilS Ill iiso,,e.er cars, supplemented py .o p1o1,erful draft gea" which shali tbe force its limit d large propprtion fidar masses lts f .t,s hlnw before the renalhuer poo ',so1 of the nr pipT framing. The iron-pointed pro, to ths G HG,,ld lca then ind target it could not at lsss' rSe Ret steel se 'fF not so easl1 enf1fsred us valuable lessons on ear has nnin It is not an unusual thing Tn tii4s Ho,l[ to find a steel car. tilS IF r, str%rtHre of which is perhaps badly ygerfect qf aged but S,. the ""ssPfrnmlnE %Eafen enFs lie about conul.,"%" into kindling wood, awaiting the
 .,f tbC WTeJkllE fTF~.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
Son Inherits from Unknown Father.
London News.

London News.
 striking story of an unexpected reversal Uf fortune comes from Huddersfeld young man. named John William Atknst n. employed as warehouseman at humble wage. has suddenly into fortune of G4oo coo through the death of an unknown relative. and that relative his own father. II seems that twenty-four years ago the father who was a cotton twiner. went 10 America. and has not since been heard of. The fortunate inheritnr Of so much wealth was then a child, and brought up by an aunt, who died some three years ago His mother, on being virtually deserted by her, husband. went to BlackocoI. and still keepsN lodging house there Last September Atkinson heard iudi- rectly that his father had just died. leaving d large fortune. and that he being in quired for by lawyer in . Baltimore On communicating with this solicitor Atkinson learned that his father was Chief Engineer of the Canadian Pacific Railway when he died. and had left tu his only stock and real property of the value of f4oo 900 Atkinson
 is going to the states tn take possession of his property, but meanwhile he has induced a young female factory worker to whom nc was engaged to give up her work and share his fortune We hope there will be no slip in this case 'twtXt cup and lip
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
Never Another Skate.

Ba tInOfe NeMs.
 Senator Bacon of Georgia is clean shaken and bad-headed. once, when a young man. he wore long flowing side whiskers. When the roller skating craze Of fifteen Gr twenty years ago struck Georgia Bacon the crack skater of his town ono night he out ou the floor Of the rink making fancy figures. when two amateurs. hand-in- hand. bore down on him He tried to gel out of the way. but couldn't
 Senator one caught hold of his whisk'ls on one side and the other took a grip on the other side Yelling with pain, Bacon tried to shake them of. but they clung until all three went to the floor together.
 Bacon. got up took of his skates. went horne and shaves Since that tins he hasn't worn either a skate or a whisker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30

drops into |, uh1 in position while the comes are being removed. rsr,oves the ccne-or
 When the sndsld peti say. as there are now two ,w in ,ssSs psss.s sss s: norant of this e taceh the concealed third cone, nGns nra the ap & second ,nS aaaers pot and Sy na!san sPPs 0 and sAf Ss n ns Dsts isSS' second rosebush. ne nU~ see through 1t. and as the spdsnse snS cSer ese each cone Ss sPesdF Ss Ss stand sns P cones being seen Ths Crescent see shape tO fsSi are ,hs nassing of the large cone down 'e"'tiN tate .,d ,n. ,n a graceful manner
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
HANDS WITHOUT COLONIES
Only a Single Latin-American state
 Has Acquired a Colony

NY NH. of the most interesting facts that W1 tba o,,,,r tn any one who examines a map ot Fae colonial possessions of the world IS r"n,ine t,, a,l ope-half of the Western world hour ho.aI ,e scoured any lands outside of its e FoPtdsr Fcnsdor
 domain except the little RepuhnC, ,, pn little I1i.' rl s.alansEos Islands, which form .S ntue ne,d The ''siSp ana~t far from the coast of south America belong politically to Eouaaor: o'..,orrg
 ntteeh is Trnador has done scarcely anything tnr them except to occupy them in 1854 Aheif
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
Wicked Ping-Pong.

sinday-school Chronicle.
 Ping pong is rapidly bringing in its train other evils than mere -inane waste or tme. GambIing has taken it. and innumerable young neope are speculating money they can iu afford on the results of the game. Here young women and girls are affected even more than young men for they can speculate with a show of responsibility which does not attach to ether forms Of gambling.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
NEW BANK.
The City National Bank of Tusca-
 loosa is Organized.

Speaking of the new bank. The Gazette says: The capital stock of the City National Bank is s75.O0O, S25,0O0 increase oyer the capital stock of J. H. Fits x O. This increased capital was readily subscribed for and paid in and pressing demands were made for additional stock by many others who were unable to ob- tain it. The Gazette hears of one in stance where d subscriber for a small amount declin sd to sell the stock for which he mad subscribed at 10 per cent. premium before the stockholders met to organize
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
Exception.
Chicao News.

Chicao News.
 Be Fente-Yes. all but one from South Caro- lima. I'd have to name him In disorder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
Works Both Ways.

ChicaFo NeWs
 Parson-Are you not aware, sir, that whisky shortens a mans litee
 Jaggesby-Possibly; but it enables him to see twice as much in the same length of time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
PRESTIDIGITATEURS
LEGERpEMAIN WHICH IS STILL
 PRACTICED WITH SUCCESS.
Quick Growing Rosebush - Tricks Which Have Been Displayed for Years and Which Still
 Mystify Spectators.

Washington Times
 Many old conjuring tricks. which have stood the test of years still employed by pres tidiEitateurs and relished by their au- diences One of these is the cone which is formed of ordinary newspaper and which suddenly becomes filled with flowers that have of them even becomes so great that they soon more than fill the cone and drop on and cover the floor.
 The conjuror cannot possibly have concealed these mysterious flowers about his person. up his sleeves. before making the cone How than ia fl doreo Narv sipapIv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30

me to express an opinion. Therefore. have, frankly answered your question. I have the honor to be. very cordially yours,
 V. JEFFERSON DAVIS.