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Gilpin observer., 1902-01-16
A Race Against Time.

The Humane Society has entered a
vigorous protest against the proceedings
OF man who proposed to ride horse
from New York to Chicago in race
against time. The idea was to compel
the horse, if possible, to average one
hundred and twenty five miles day.
This sort of things is on level with
the six-day bicycle races which have re-
Gently created unpleasant sensations,
There is no sense in it. Horse-racing on
a track is an entirely different thing.
The thoroughbred usually enjoys the per-
torrance as much as the spectators, if one
can judge by appearances. He is a
creature carefully bred by men for this
express purpose. His 1.-the body, strong
muscles, sensitive nerves, and almost
human intelligence, are all adapted to
the business OF speeding over the track
and he instinctively seeks the pleasure
of exercising his powers. This is natural
to every creature. The athlete enjoys
using his muscles, the mechanic delights
| Ill oOiDS d SOOu Ol WITH, tuo di IiS'
revels in working out conception. The
hunting dog is as eager for the hunt as
the sportsman. 1t is all part of the samt
plan. Absolute laziness is foreign to
the laws of the universe. A man or g
beast delights in the work for which ht
is fitted. II be does not, it is sign thai
he is not in the right work, or thai
something is wrong with him.
But six-day bicycle races and long dis
tance horse races are different matter
They are trials of endurance, and while
the power Of endurance is good thinl
there are many occasions on which il
can be developed without cruelty t.
animals or man. When dam brakes
and it is necessary to ride night and day
to warn people Of flood, there is ne
thought OF the strain; but is likely te
fall on ono not particularly qualified fol
il. q.,,,.ere is no useful purpose to h'
served by euch artificial trial, ol
strength.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-16
A Great Railway.

The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Pau
Railway Co. owns and operates G,eo(
milea OF thoroughly equipped railway.
1t operates its own Sleeping Cars and
Dining Cars, and the service is first
class 10 every respect.
1t traverses the best portion OF the
states OF Illinois, Wisconsin, the Upper
Peninsula of Michigan, Iowa, Missouri
Minnesota. South and North Dakota.
1t runs electric lighted, stenm-heated
trains.
1t has the absolute block system.
1t uses ali modern appliances for the
comfort and eafety OF Its patrons.
Its train employees are civil and oblig-
ing.
1t tries to give each passenger "value
received" for his money, and
1t asks every man, woman and child
TO buy tickets over the Chicago, Mil
waukee L. st. Paul Eailwny--ior it IS A
Grent Railway.
Time tables, maps and information
furnished on application tn j. u. Pres
ton, Commercial Lgent, 1929 18th ST.,
Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-16
RUSSELL GULCN

A we'll founded rumor is current IN
this place that Chicago parties have be-
come intcC sted in the Eillhouse lode in
this district, and that work will be re-
sumed on the same within ten days.
L. Sternberger was attending to his
Lotus group OF mines in this Ilace last
Tuesday.
Chris Hesselbine was up tie first OF
the week looking after the Argosy mine.
The Old Town mine is keeping up its
customary shipments of ore to the
Idaho Springs concentrating works.
Frank Stansfield returned from a
business trip to Denver on Monday even
ing.
Dr. Henry Paul, of Denver, was visit
ing the mines in this district in which he
is interested. last Tuesday.
A number of the busisess men OF this
place have been in. attendance al the
district court in Central this week.
John F. Cheatley, of Levenworth
gulch, is doing jury duty this week be-
fore the district court in Central City.
A social dance will be given at Zan
canella hall next Sunday evening.
Everybody is invited, and a good tine
can be anticipated. Good music in at
tendance.
c. Wagner returned from trip to
Georgetown Tuesday.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-16

who Are the Greatest Men OF Colo rado
II the proposed "Hall of Fame is
made feature OF the Worlds Far at
ST. Louis in 1908, the people of this STATE
will be called on to select for it two OF
their most representative citizens, no
longer living, TO stand for the work the
state has done for the Louisiana pur-
chase, for tie United States and for the
world in general. Each state will be en-
titled TO have statues or busts OF two OF
its great men in the rHall OF Fame" "and
the discussion necessary for making the
selection has already begun. Everyone
who has an opinion to express is entitled
to express it, and to have it considered
before the final decision is reached. The
question of who are the greatest men OF
this state is IN interesting one, and the
discussion OF it will help to honor the
makers OF history and to bring out the
history they have made. The question
is being submitted throughout the west
ern and southwestern states generally,
and answers to it should be sent in by
everyone who has an opinion which will
help to honor his own state and to show
the work 1t has done for the rest.
AS a preliminary we invite suggestion
from our readers, which will be forward
cd for submission to the authorities OF
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition com
pany.
Among tho names already suggested
as representatives OF this state are ze-
bulon Pike and Ex- Governor Gilpin, sug-
gestcd by Governor Thatcher.
Pies and cakes at Jacks new pltc-.
Main street.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-16
BLACK HAWK.

The city has resumed the use of cleo
trio lights, an example that might be
emulated to to the advantage of the
public by the city council of Central
City.
Fred It. Gooch was in from Rollins
vile last Saturday.
Fred Lynch, brother OF Mrs. Ben Kim
ber, arrived from Leadville last week,
where he was summoned op account OF
the serious illness Of his sister. He has
returned home.
Idaho Springs Gazette: Fred S. Rob-
bins OF Black Hawk, an experienced as
sayer and all-around mining man, was
in the city last week. He contemplates
locating here.
The Black Hawk fire department will
give ball at Firemen's hall on Friday
evening, February IA, ST. Valentine
night. The Opera House Orchestra will
furnish the music.
Will Vine, while skating on Missouri
lake Sunday afternoon fell into an open
ing where parties had been cutting ice.
Elisha A. Nichols of Central, who was
hear the opening. pulled tsse lad out who
looked like drowned rat.
Collector ". r. Back'.-
to delinquent = Is mas SEM ou.
theip ~. -4xpayers the amount of
.Aes due the city. They should
walk up to the captains office and set
tie bsrore their property is advertised as
being delinquent.
Samuel Mellor, Jr., of Denver, was
calling on friends aud old schoolmates 10
this city on Monday.
oh. Allen, manager of the State Ore
sampling works, left for Denver on sat
urday. He returned Monday evening.
James A. Gilmour, manager of the
Stewart mine in Hawkeye district, has
four ore wagons engaged in hauling mil
ore to the mill of the Gilpin company il
this city, where he keeps fifteen stamps
dropping.
Alex Taylor left for Denver Monda,
evening where he will meet Scotch
lassie whom he has not seen since leav
ing Glasgow, Scotland.
Joseph Waldhardt opened his place o.
business on Monday after being ciosee
for three weeks on account OF small pox
At present he is confined to his bed witt
severe attack OF the grip.
William Cochrane was in from iii
Top mountain last Monday where hi
has been doing assessment work on scm'
lode claims.
A. H. Wood, lately with the Clarl
Hardware supany, upon the advice o
a physician, will remove to lower alti
tude, possibly Denver.
Our pioneer friend Alfred H. Whit
ford does not seem to recover from HI
injury received just before the Novem
ber election. His wrist, back of his hant
and arm are terribly swollen. He il
afraid of blood poisoning setting in.
The fire department of this place have
made arrangements to give grand st
Valentines ball at their hall in this cit,
on Friday, Feb. IA, next. Tickets vii
be placed on sale aud everyone should
purchase one TO help the boys along.
c. w. Baldwin has returned to bis
home in Chicago.
John McGinnis, agent of the Colorado
& Southern company in this city, is still
visiting friends in Kansas and enjoying
himself in the Suuhower state.
John Powell is visiting his family in
this city. He will return TO Perigo and
start up the mill the first OF the coming
week.
A Great Railway.
The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-16

Homestead bread at JacA's NEW place,
Main street.
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-16
Omaha

There is nothing more simple than
that, and there is less than 5Oo miles
betw an 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 Reii-
ways Short Line between the East and
the West.
Time tables, maps and information
furnished Oh application to ]. e. Pres
ton, Commercial Agent 1C-o 17th ST.,
Denver 4l-3t
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-16
The Chicago milwaukee s St. Paul ~

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 the Short Line
between Chicago and Omaha, they must
90 via tho cities OF Milwaukee &..St. Paul
to reach their destination, and If 1t be
Omaha or west thereof. This is mis-
taken idea. On a map the line running
directly east and west would look like
this:
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-16

Stoves and Ranges at Andcrson'a.;
Gilpin observer., 1902-01-16

Pies and cakes at Jacks new pllc-'
Main street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-02-14
NOW LOOK QUIT

"Taks care of yourself" say our friends.
"I'n try to-" we answer. We do take little
care, yet in spite of warm clothes, rubbers
and mackintoshes, an army of people were
bowled out by pneumonia and other lung
and chest diseases last winter. They
caugAt cold, neglected 1t, let it fix upon
them, were torn by coughs, choked by
infammations and COMPOSITIONS, wasted BY
fever, tired out by pain and then gave up
the fight. The hour you realize that you
have cold on the chest, place q Benson's
Porous Plaster where the pain or oppres-
sion is felt II you think two are needed
make it two. No harm if you were COW
cred with them. They act quickly and
prevent the engagement of blood in tho
organs. In this way-with ordinary eau.
ton as to erposure-you will break up tho
cold and avoid a serious sickness. No
other applications, or any other form Of
treatment, will accomplish this as certainly
and speedily. Benson's Plasters have a dis
tinct and positive action and are curative to
the highest degree. Use them with the same
confidence for coughs, muscular rheuma-
tism, the grip (back and chest) and all sim
liar ailments. Women, who are chief suffer-
ers from cold weather complaints, should
keep these plastsrs always within reach.
Get the genuine. All druggists, or we will
prepay postage on any number ordered in
the United States on receipt of Csc. each.
Seabury d johnson. Mig. Chemists. NY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-02-14
JAMAICA.

Fannie Ballard is visiting in Brattle-
boro.
Mrs John Clark has been i'll several
weeks
Frank Spring of Hartland. Vt, visited
here last week.
Mrs. Perley f. Howard has been very
sick the past week.
The ladies' aid society met with Mrs.
Milton Howard this week.
The Prohibition Alliance met at the
town hall Monday evening.
Enoch Carver has been on the sick list
the past four or five weeks
Merle Willis has finished his school in
Houghtonville and is at home
Mr.. Chandler Of Chester has been stay
ing at Mrs. Fannie Towards.
The Tuesday afternoon prayer meet
ing was held this week at l.. g. New
mans
Almond Willis and family have moved
to the farm he bought recently on Ball
Mountain.
We are glad to know that NJ. l.. Boyn-
ton has so gained in health as to be able
to go out to church.
Rev. g. w. Dawson. the state mission
airy, will speak at the Baptist church
Sunday morning, Feb. %.
Miss Cora Hall, who has been staying
at Henry Ellis's the past year has re-
turned to her home in Wardsboro
Mr.. and Mrs. Ashland Eddy have re-
turned to Harwich, Mass, after staying
some time a Mrs. Fannie Eddy's.
Flora Starks was attacked with pneu-
monia when recovering from whooping
cough and her condition is very serious.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-02-14
WHITINGHAM.

S. n. Pike of Watson, Mich, is visiting
relatives in town.
Mrs. James Pike burned her left hand
very severly last week.
The school directors met at Mrs. Clara
Sawyer's Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. r. A. Nichols returned from a visit
in Springfield, Mass, Thursday.
VIM. II. Churchill who was in town
Tuesday, sold "a horse to C. S. Chase.
Sunday was another cold, clustering
day, but 10 braved the fury of the ele-
ments to rejoice the minister's heart.
The supper and sugar at the church
Thursday was a great success. The tables
were heavily laden with good things and
the receipts were $l4.25. The literary pro-
gram and graphophone selections were
fine.
The state board of railroad commission
ers met at the Springs Hotel Tuesday to
take action on the death Of BIN Pike, who
was killed at the Nottingham station
some time ago. They returned on the 1888
train.
Abraham Chase has been regaining his
eyesight since passing his SD birthday an
niversary. He was able to read John II.
Flagg's poem, Childhood Days" in the
Vermonter without glasses and he says
his sight has improved wonderfully in the
past two weeks.
Flora Eclar, who has been at the home
of her father, Alonzo Busby, in an insane
condition several months, threw a vinegar
cruet at the head of her brother, Proctor,
Sunday. The selectmen decided to take
her to the Brattleboro Retreat and she
went there Tuesday, C. s. Goodnow ac-
companying her.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-02-14
EAST JAMAICA.

The railroad is a frequent subject of
criticism nowadays. The engine broke
down again Saturday night and stopped
at the East Jamaica station, crew and
all.
Edwin Dunbar, IS. died last Sunday
morning after a long illness and much
suffering. He leaves a wife and three
daughters, Mrs Frank Leonard Miss
Fannie and Miss Bertha, also one son,
Charles f., who has always stayed at
home to care for his parents. The family
have the sympathy of the community in
their bereavement.
Eugene Howard 6S, died Saturday morn
ing. Feb. S. He was an old time resident
who will be greatly missed. He was a
great sufferer in the few months he was
confined to the house and bed. He leaves
a wife in poor health who has the sym
pathy of all. The funeral was held at the
house Wednesday, Rev. Mr.. Blackjack of
Jamaica officiating. Selections were rem
dered by singers from West Townshend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-02-14
NEWEANE.

The w. c. T. L. will meet with Mrs. A.
Grout Wednesday at 2:30 p. m.
Mrs Bert Codding of Winchendon.
Mass, spent Sunday at Henry Coddings.
Mr.. Hemenway's singing class will civ
a free concert at Union hail next Monday
evening.
Mrs II. A. Carpenter has returned
from Chicopee accompanied by her young
est grandchild.
The village school, taught by Miss Bren
nan of Radcliffe College, will close a sue
cessful winter term to-day.
The free lecture will be given this, Fri
day evening. at the Congregational church
by Hon. w. e. Ranger, state superinten-
dent of education.
Mrs. Winifred Chaplin of Chicopee Falls.
daughter of II. \. Carpenter has return
ed to her home recently from the con-
sumptives' sanitarium in Rutland, Mass,
cured, it is supposed.
Orchard Post, No. Go, G.. A. r.. at a re-
cent meeting passed resolutions concern
ing the death of their comrade and past
commander, Samuel b. Higgins. and eX-
tended heartfelt sympathy to his family.
II. II. Reed will close his mill operations
in Brookline this week and will move the
mill to Westminster He has employed
| eight or ten men in Brooklne several
months. His family will live here for the
| present.
Mrs. c. 2. Dewitt reports much enjoy
| ment of Southern Pines and its vicinity in
! North Carolina. The beautiful village Of
| Pinehurst near by. has met with great
| loss in the death of its founder, James
| Tufts of Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. a. Benson have return
ed from trip to Londonderry, Andover,
| and Chester. Driving their own team
they were Independent of the de-
| lays on the narrow gauge, but they en-
countered much greater depth of snow
than we have in this section and some
! bad travelling.
DIR. George Roberts has returned from
| New York city where he has been for the
past three months studying operative
surgery under the most eminent surgeons
! in that city. DR. Roberts intends to re-
turn later and pursue a still further eX-
tended course in surgery after which he
| will make surgery a speciality in his prac-
tice.
Mrs. Winifred Whitman, who died in
| Wardsboro last week. was formerly a res
ident of this place. She was a sister of
the late Hibbard and Aanson Chase. was
| the last of her fathers family, and was
| not survived by any of her own family.
She had strong moral perceptions which
! she tried to obey. She also had her own
Independent convictions and was rather a
keen observer with natFe VIII Wnlcn
made some of her conclusions apt and
| bright
Henry b. Welman, CO. whose sudden
death was reported briefly last week, had
lived over 90 years in this town. where he
was competent blacksmith. Mr.. Well
| man was a member of Companies G and
| A in the 18th and 9th Vermont regiments
in the civil war He married Miss Alice
| Clapp and left the widow and three chill
dren brother and two sisters. The fun
eral was held on Sunday in the Congrega
tional church, Rev. r. f. Danforth Off
ciating. Birchard Post attended the fun
eral in body and conducted the impress
sive burial service in the church.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-02-14
SOUTH NEWFANE.
Storiette.

4
Iiace-rodu peC"eeii 'oou." 49, ILL.,,
w llilarlsNiile' - 80
People ana prOpelties, mitii p%,, "a "a
nurses anu 9ieu, 80 I -, -, Ia
sled and following II morse anu Slesil
without driver Two lduleS WIN no '9'
ana cutter coiiil"s III 'PP09''0
QuestionIno" - pa9 pei, 90. 90 road Man
,,,1r,aaos 70 eat snan and sled into proper
L. rtIv ont If the road. but ignores
s,,nrlap,entarv horse tied behind. Said
srnnlementarv horse. evidently of Popu-
listic proclivities. believes it proper to
keen in the middle of the road regardless
of consequences. so long as the conse-
ouences are to somebody else Ladies
turn out further and further, run afoul
of deeper snow and a sliding foundation,
upper runner runs higher and fails to cut
into the snow, ladies try hard to keep
upper side up and lower side down. but
even Don Fernando can do, you remem
Der no more than he can do"
Cutter turns over. ladies roll out chalk
stones. empty purses, former contents of
several Brattleboro stores scatter promis-
cuouslv along the road. Man wakes up to
realizing sense of his environment, is sur
nrised to.see how much in little" the cut
ter contained
Saws he forgot his supplementary horse
and mat he aid nor Intentionally or mali
cioI,slv cause tho general unsetting. After
raIoadinp ali nroceed ON their way. un-
harmed and hannv. but somewhat colder
for tho exnariance
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-02-14
JACKSONVILLE.

John E. Harris has moved to Reads
boro.
The knights of Honor are moving new
furniture into their new hall.
T. II. Lash will move to J. W. Stanclft's
house to make room for the family of
Freeman Hager.
Carl Johnson of Nottingham has
bought d. l.. Gallup's meat business and
will move there at once.
Feb. IS is the date of the festival of the
ladies of the Universalist church at Glen
hall in the evening. This annual gather
ing promises to surpass any former one of
the society.
VIM. b. Clark of Wilmington has bought
the stage route between this place and
Brattleboro of A. a. Larrabee. Mr.. Clark
will move here this week to occupy tene-
ment in Mrs. Mary c. Snyder's house. for
merly owned by Henry and Mrs. Tyler.
There was a good attendance at the
Grange meeting Tuesday evening. The
first and second degrees were conferred on
three candidates. A lively time is expect
ed at the next meeting, when the third
and fourth degrees will be conferred on
class of four, followed with the harvest
feast.
Lemuel Houghton. 70, who died at his
home, 1873 Central street Springfield,
Mass, Tuesday after being in failing
'S'i'h wv years was porn III WnltlnS-
nam and reared and educated in this
town. He conducted wholesale and retail
provision stores in Worcester, Mass and
then carried on a farm in New York state
five years. He went to Springfield about
20 years ago as a member of the grocery
firm of Smith, Adams & Houghton He
retired IA years ago and since had carried
on small farm. He is survived by a
wife, son and daughter, sister and two
brothers, one brother being Seymour
Houghton of Nottingham.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-02-14
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on a 50-cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar If 1t
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
sa sail t5 or money IU refunded. " pio'e
Thomas Pharmacy, Geo. e. Greene.
Brooks House Pharmacy, F. H. Holden
& Co., Brattleboro.
]. L. Stockwell West Brattleboro.
E. A. Temple & Co., Jacksonville.
F. H. Jones, Hinsdale, N H.
W. S. Holland, Townshend.
Barber Brothers, West Townshend.
N. M. Batchelder, Newfane.
c. e. Park, A. M. Merrifield, Williams
Vile.
w. C. Halliday, East Dover.
A. E. Smith, Jamaica.
f. L. Wheeler, Wardsboro.
Brown & Ryder, West Wardsboro.
A M. Corser, M G. Williams, Putney.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-02-14
WIN DIAM.

Mrs Ransom Rhodes, Geo. Eddy and
Harry Gould are on the sick list.
Miss Nina and Minnie Coleman, who
have been attending school at South Lon
donderry this winter, came home Mon
day.
The snow squat and high wind of Satur-
day made the road south of the village
impossible from Saturday afternoon until
Monday noon.
The school at the northeast part of the
town taught by Miss Elva Mack closed
last week. also the West school taught by
Miss Mary Adams.
About o'clock Monday evening fire was
discovered in the woodshed a. the school
house. 1t had gained so little Roadway
that il was put out easily.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-02-14

WARDSBORO,

Spencer Robinson. who has been very
III. is improving slowly.
John Martin is away for a visit in Brat
tlcboro and other places.
Frank Foster has returned from Ches-
ter, where he went the first of the week.
John Wheeler left Monday to drive a
team for Noble Rawson on his lumber
job.
Miss Nettie Bishop Of Bratteboro is
here for a short time. looking after her
home. which has been closed for the win
ter.
Mrs. Winifred Whitman, widow of Hen
ry Whitman, passed away quietly Feb. 9
at the home of Mrs Emma Clark, where
she had been living the past year. Mrs.
Whitman lived to see 90 years last Sep
TENDER. She will be greatly missed. Funer-
al services were held Thursday at 10
o'clock, and the body was taken to Raw
sonvlle for burial beside husband and
son.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-02-14
WEST WARDSBORO.

Leon Waite is at home on vacation.
Mrs. II. Willis has been visiting at w. j..
Davidsons.
1t is expected that Rev. w. \. Dawson,
Baptist state missionary. will preach at
the church at p. m, Sunday, Feb. 20.
Ernest Pike, having an opportunity TO
work in North Bennington. is moving
some of his household goods to the house
of his brother. Edgar
Mrs Fred Johnson closed very sue
cessful term of school in No 3 Jan. 81.
The whole number of pupils was Is and
the average attendance Il 3-22 The pu-
pills without absent or tardy marks: Leola
Forester, Rena Fits Maud Robinson,
Leone Robinson, Frank Smead, l. lgh
Adams, Leonard Newell, Avis Adams,
WILDER Snyder. Leonard Brown. Many
hope to welcome Mrs. Johnson back for
the spring term.