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Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
Go to Ardersons for carpets.

To improve the appetite and strength
en- the digestion try few doses OF
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. Mr.. ]. NJ. Seitz; of Detroit, Mich
igan, says, They restored my appetite
when impaired, relieved me of bloated
feeling and caused pleasant and salts
factory movement of the bowles." There
are people in this community who need
Just such a medicine For sale by all
druggists. Every box guaranteed.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
We Wish You All

A very "Merry Christmas" and most
Happy and Prosperous New Year. and
thank you very much for the large pat
ronage you have extended us the past
year. During the new year we will strive
to please one and all by courteous treat
ment at all times and the faithful filling
of all prescriptions intrusted to our care.
We will also carry the very finest line of
perfumes and toilet articles, and choice
line of cigars. Yours truly,
L. p. Davies & Co.
Central City, Colo, Dec. %, 1902,
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
Pretty Pocket Calendar.

One of the incest pocket calendars we
have seen for 1908 is issued by the Colo
RADIO & Sauthern Passenger Department.
1t is of celluloid. The calendar is on one
side, and on the other side is a very
prettily picture OF the far famed George
town Loop. This littls calendar just
fits the vest pocket and can be secured
by sending two cents in postage to t. e.
Fischer, general passenger agent, Den
yer, Colo. 3-6t
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
HOW SANTA roozLEp,

It seems that Santa Claus is blind
Or else don't want to see,
For the mistakes
He often makes.
Seem rather odd to me.
For here am bachelor
or six and thirty-two,
And on the tree
He gave to me
A baby's tiny shoe.
While near my house little girl
Received a Christmas box,
And declare,
1t don't seem fair,
She got u pair of socks.
And DER the way. a maiden fair
With pouting lips and ripe,
Has tears and sighs
In heart and eyes.
She got Meerschaum pipe.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
We Wish You All

A very Merry Christmas and happy
and prosperous New Year and may all
your ventures and prospects turn out to
be as good as gold mine. We are very
thankful for the large patronage that
has been extended us during this year,
and in the new year we will be found to
have only the choicest line of fancy and
staple groceries, select line of canned
goods, and during the year when in
season we will handle all fruits, and they
will be of the freshest. Give us an order
and we will try ana please you.
Respectfully,
Robins Il Blake.
Black Hawk, Colo, Dec %, 1902.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
Winter Resorts

In the South, Southeast and California
are most conveniently reached via the
Colorado and Southern railway and con-
nections through Fort Worth, Memphis
and by way Of the new Dnlhart-El Pr so
route. Especially low round trip rates
will be quoted and sleeping car reserva-
tions made on request. Write to
Il. Il. FISHER,
General Passenger Agent, Denver, Colo
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
..GoOD CHEER TO ALL"
And May One and All Enjoy Many More Of
These Festive Occasions"

Such is the greeting that e. Goldman
extends to the people of Gilpin county,
and may they all enjoy Il Merry Christ
mas, and may 1908 prove a most happy
and prosperous one to everybody He
is very thankful for the splendid bust
ness he has had the past year, and hopes
that during the coming year to greet all
his old friends and large number of
new ones.
Central City, Colo, Ded., %, 1902.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25

MERRY CHRISTMAS
1908
AMI Happy New Year to The Citizens OF
Golden Gilpin.

nOlUeH Niipin.
This is the greeting we most sincerely
tender TO the good people OF this county
at this joyous Christmas Tins, and we
most hearty thank you for your patron
age for the year just drawing to close.
For 30 years we have now attended to
your wants in our line, and we will say
that during the coming year we will of
fer you better Inducements and greater
bargains than ever heretofore. We will
always aim to please all who may call at
our store, and by courteous treatment
and the selling OF only the very best
stock we expect to maintain your good
will. May the incoming year prove a
prosperous one for you is our best wish
es and may the present holidays prove
the most enjoyable ones you have ever
spent. Yours Always,
The New York Store Mere. Co.
A. Rachofsky, Manager,
Central City, Colo. Dec. %, 1902.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

At stated conclave OF Central City
Commandery No. 2, Knights Templar,
held last Thursday evening the follow
ing were the officers elected and appoint
ed for the ensuing year;
Il. G. A. Ashbaugh.
Gen'l.-Flor Ashbaugh.
G. c. r. N. Lewis.
Treas. e. w. Davis.
Rec.-P A. Kline.
S. W.-John Stroehle.
j. WIN. Woods.
Prelate--N. d. Owen.
st. B.-F. j. Altvater.
Sw. &c. e. Wiley.
Warder-F. Ii. Owen.
G. Of G.--Wm. Harvey.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
CHRISTMAS aKEErING
MY Very Best Wishes for Merry Christ
mas and Happy New Year.

To the many friends who have accept
ed of our good cheer l wish to extend
hearty thanks, and hope that during the
new year l will be able to greet you
always in health, and may the next
twelve months prove very prosperous
to you. drink to you all the toast OF
"Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year, and may it prove to be the pleas
ATTEST year that you have ever spent
Hoping to be able to greet you often and
with good wishes, l remain,
Yours respectfully,
Ignatz Meyer.
Central City, Colo, Dec. %, 1902.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
Remember the dance at Zancanella
hail, Russell Gulch, Christmas.
Better Than "a Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound on
the affected parts, is better than plas.
ter for lame back and for pains in the
side or chest. Pain Balm has no super
ior as n linment for the relief of deep
seated, muscular and rheumatic pains.
For sale by all druggists.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
1T is OUR WISH
That You Have Merry Christmas and ;
Happy New Year, and Many Of Them.


Happy New Year, and Many Of Them.
We thank you for the many favors you
have given us, a-d we hope that during
the coming year that i. may prove more
prosperous than any yet TO you, and
when in need o. anything in the furni-
ture line that we may receive call from
you. We can fit you out.in housekeep-
ing at any time from cellar to garret,
and in style as good as you can get
anywhere, Newly married couples are
especially requested to call and examine
our line, and will treat you right and
help you along in the matter of pay
ments. Respectfully,
The a. l.. Anderson Furniture Co.
Centra! City, Colo, Dec. %, 1902.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
Notice.

All persons are hereby warned not to
dump any hot ashes in the city limits
under penalty OF arrest and fine. l have
been ordered to enforce the ordinance
in this respect.
ROBERT WILKINSON, Marshal.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
Going Home for Christmns ?

The Colorado Il Southern will sell
tickets at half rate between all state
points on Dec. "a, % and 81. and on Jan.
l. Final limit Jan. 2, 1868.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25

You will miss having good time if
Eve, Wednesday evening, Dec. 81, given
by the Knights of st. John at Armory
hall
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
on, Fare for the refund Trip

Via the Colorado L. Southern account
Christmas and New Years holidays.
Tickets will be sold between all state
points on Dec "a, 25 and 81 and Jan. l.
Good returning until Jan. 2, 1908
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25

Couch has fine display of Christmas
novelties in plush, leather, celluoid and
glass. Call on him.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
Christmas Holly and M,stietoe.

Leave your orders early for your XmaG
holly, mistletoe, green and holly wreaths
Also Xmas bells, red and green. At the
Central City Greenhouse.
d. G. ARMITAGE, Prop.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25

Wednesday evening, Dec. 81, is New
Years Eve, and the Knights of st. John
will give their annual ball at Armory
bsll.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
AFTERWARDS.

There's 10y in many poor mans heart
This glorious holiday,
All Just because
Dear Santa Claus
Remembered him this way:
His friends and all his relatives
Have come to his relief,
For now he blows
His bloomin' nose
Upon a handkerchief.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25

Just what the little tots want, can be
found in Jas. COUGHS Christmas display.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
Nothing Nicer, Nothing BETTER

Nothing NIcer, NOthIhE 3etter
Than the Christmas display of fancy
china and glassware, lamps, ETC., to be
found at Sauer McShane's.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25

The knights of st. John will give
their annual ball New Years Eve. Do
not fail to go. Armory hall.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25

For SALE Lot north OF court house
Inquire of Mrs. e. V. Harenteau.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25
Ixinstlinp woo,I.

Split kindling wood In large or small
lots, delivered on short notice. Address
Garet Marshal, II issell Gulch.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-25

Committee OF unsold lots and grounds.
Black Hawk, Colo, December %, 1902.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-12-26

ve found OUT that Aunt Debby was in
straitened circumstances. She dad
no. tell us. however. and we did not let
her know that we knew. But a hair
dozen of us planned surprise for her
We invited ourselves to a Christmas
eve supper at Aunt Debby's- II was
bitterly cold evening when we dropped
in about half-past five informing her
laurhinply that we had come 10 take
tea with her. She had always been so
hospitable that il was pitiful TO see the
dear old face suddenly pale. or course
we knew the reason-a scarcity OF
provisions. Doubtless there was
enough on hand TO satisfy the hunger
of herself and Sukey. but what could
she do to satisfy the healthy appetites
Of six young girls? But we chased the
pallor from Aunt Debby's face hy
hastily telling her that, it being
surprise. we had brought our supper
along. How pleased she was then
And how delightedly she watched us
as we arranged the table. Such
supper. We had brought coffee, sugar
and cream. and Sukey made the coffee
and waited on the table. We had cold
sliced chicken and tongue. bread and
butter. biscuits. jelly. fruit and sponge
cakes. And when we were through
| eating there was more food IN the
basket than we had eaten. We told
Sukey to take care Of 1t and her face
was aglow when she put the good
things away. When the supper was
| cleared away. Aunt Debby told us
stories OF auld-lang-syne. There was
Z bright fire in an old open Franklin
stove. Aunt Debby looked at the glow
and felt the warmth
1--WE didn't have such q nice warm
room as this when was girl she
said. "Folks hadn't even heard OF
stoves where we lived"
.Oh. Aunt Debby."
.You needn't say, oh. Aunt Debby.
Mollie Gray" the old lady continued
smiling on us. "for it's the truth. W.
had big fireplaces then. that woulc
hold great logs. Over those blazing
logs We cooked our meals, boiling
stewing md roa sting. We used TO bake
apples over the fire. stringing then
on wires. A for potatoes We bsket
them IN hot ssbss."
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''Oh. my. that must have be<n lovely
cried Isahel Howell Fl wish We had
such big are places nov"
well. they were nice" said Aunt
Debby. -but they had their l.ssdvsp-
tages. You see a great deal q the
heat from the open fire went mp the
chimney. When We were seorching
our faces 10 get our feet warm our
backs wouid sometimes AS il
some one was rolling snow Gown them
And IL we were warming our backs osr
noses and our fee; would be cold"
''How did you bake your bread with
out siove?- asked Edith Brown
''fn the oven. 10 be sure
-what oven?" questioned Edith.
The fireplace didn't have an oven. did
it,
'Our overs we're made 81 brick and
built right in he kitchen wall. We
heated the oven with glowing logs
from the fireplace"
Then Aunt Debby went on telling
stories until she fell asleep in her
chair. We girls were SO quiet one
could have heard pin drop. Present
IL there was such a noise outside that
Aunt Debby avoke with start.
whats that noise?" she asked,
looking around in a dazec way.
81 think il must be Santa Claus
Betty Jones answered with q chuckle
1t was Santa Claus. and he was super.
intending the unloading Of tor q
coal. Presently he came again-this
(. zine with a load Of wood Aunt Deb
by's dear old face fairly shone by the
light of the FIRE.
How good God is" she exclaimed
How good you all are."
How good you are. dear Aun; Deb
by" cried out Isabel Howell
When things had quieted dowr
again. Fannie Stearns said: -Nhat
did you use TO do Christmas when yo'
were girlg
Il can tell You what did one Christ
mas eve Christmas was on Monda,
that year. On sunday we went 4
church as usual. The pews were lik'
little houses They were high an'
square, with swinging doors. Their
were seats on three sides The pu,pi
was high and was reached by fiigh
Of deep steps. Over the pulpit wss
sounding board. Father used to Civ
out the hymns and Melinda Wyckof'
father would sound the key on hi
pitch pipe. Folks can talk al the,
want TO ABOUT the music in churcl
nowadays. but. oh. wouldn't like q
roll time back just TO hear that must
Of auld-lang-syne? We had choir
Mr.. Wyckoff was the leader-and the.
sat facing each other. the men on on
side, the women on the other. We ha'
instruments. too, violins. flutes, CLAIR
nets and bass-viols- Oh. my dears. ]
was beautiful
II told you we didn't have any stove
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When fruit is eaten its acids are
changed in such way as to diminish
the acidity of the blood, and II is
therefore to be highly recommended
for rheumatic persons. and an exciu-
siye fruit diet for day or two 10
often good in correcting biliousness.
Nearly every fruit may be taken with
advantage by almost every person,
provided it be in perfect condition,
ripc. but not overripc. and that II be
taken as food in itself. not as an
appetizing adjunct to an already am
ple meal. Nowadays the fruit break
fast Is doing vast amount OF good IN
keeping the system in working order.
APPLES. however prepared. oranges
and grape fruit are particularly benz
fetal and they need little preparation
Then there are in winter. bana mas,
which are nourishing and easily d.
gested when baked. prunes. which can
be prepared in various delicious ways,
frs. dates, and all the preserved.
canned and dried fruits which have
been put up during the summer
American Queen.
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in our houses. There we're none IN our
churches either until after that Christ
mas eve that I'm to tell you about
Every one who went TO church carried
hot bricks or stones or foot pans filed
with glowing Goals There was time
when some one who hsc been TO an
eastern city on . visit. suggested or
derinr some heaters for the church
But so many were opposed 10 il that
the church continued TO be hreless-
This Sunday. in the midst Of long
tiresome sermon. the weather, which
had been extremely cold. suddenly
grew bitter The storm broke The
church seemed TO shake and groan-
but the preacher preached or When
he thought best TO stop an hour or
more later he found himself and his
congregation in dilemma The snow
was falling ard blowing at such a rate
that one couldn't see a yard ahead
The drifts in places we're taller than
a mans head. There was not even the
fainiest trace ~ road: in fact, We
were blockaded- Ii was then that
everyone wished for those heaters
The hot foot-warmers we're cooling
fast. Children began TO weep andwai.
as night closed in The prospect was
that we would all be frozen before
morning. No one ever went 10 church
in those days without having an
abunda nee If wraps and their feet well
protected: this fact was In our favor
All the children were well wrapped up
and fell asleep in the big square pews-
The men and women kept up their
courage BY singing and praying. But
az time passed II grew colder and
colder. and no voice was heard except
at intervals when Deacon Van Brunt.
after going the rounds of the church
and looking at everyone-includine
the sleeping children, would call out
l.Alrs well.' and Elder Schuyler would
respond. Praise the Lord" The last
time Deacon Van Brunt called out 4.
Ans wel'.' his voice was faint and his
teeth chartered. We knew then that il
wouldn't be AIRS well much longer
not much longer Suddenly from out
side we heard noise that was not sfs
storm-it seemed 20 ride the storm
IL vas yell Of triumph sinul4ase.
o~sly with she veil the docs tnsst
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opea. sod In came Alabama IN Iedk
an chief whom D~scon Van Brunt he'd
once befriendec He wss giitteving
with ice and sno~. but his face shore.
The Great Spirit had sent him. be
said. An Indian can find q path or .
road II anyone can. Alabama had
made path from Deacon Van Brunt's
to the ehurch--a difficult sask and we
had to hurry for fear the path would
be closed The horses were brought
from the shed and the women and chill
dren were put on their backs. Thea
we started. Indian fle. for Deacon
Var Bruhf's- witch was aslf mite
away Alabama hs2csd tie procrY-
sion 1t was Q wearisome march in
the cold and storm. but everyone wss
TOO thankful to complain Mrs Van
Brunt-dear soul,--was looking for
Us The logs were blazing in the big
fireplace and there was an abundant
and excellent supper ready Alabama
was given the seat Of honor. There
was . prayrr-Deesing worthy If the
name at Deacon Van Brunts before
the dawn Of another day As for the
heaters. they were sen; for and put in
before we had another service IN the
old church"
There was the sound Of sleigh bells
outside and presently in came Judge
Howell
"well. Aunt Debby." said he. in his
genial way. If these girls don't know
enough TO 60 home when it's bedtime,
Why don't you send them
I'VE know enough TO stay" u9hed
Isabel. ~whes Aunt Debby Is telling
stories"
We put on our wraps. kissed Aunt
Debby good night and piled into the
sleigh Sukey told me as passed her
at the door: DE iedge done bring
Missie Debby mighty nice turkey an
ali kin's er fxin's-
There were other delightful sur
priscs for dear old Aunt Debby. but
we had 70 60 home and GO tn bed
first.
The girls went in crowd next day "a
wish Aunt Debby Merry Christmas. II
was glorious day. clear and cold and
bright We smeIIed roast turkey be-
fore we opened the door Aunt Debby
was at the table with four small
guests ranging in age from six 70
twelve years In response = up SOD
cering looks. she said. sweetly:
They are orphans 'rhsy Tace tc
wish me Merry Christmas and : Kept
them so that they could have one
poor 6ears."
Dear Aunt Debbys she was passing
on" her blessings All that cav gifts
kept coming. baskets. hampers. and
even barrels full to the brim-
things been a lookin' oak TO- sons
time Sukey confded TO Betty Jones
who went into the kitchen on an er
rand. -but Missile Debby done say
Don't 20 fret. Sukey. benin frown
In Providence God hides sniin
face Den she say: .Sukey. is 10
scoah yeahs en- ober an de good Lave
neber failed ter provide-I'snot 'fraid
Sukey' Advance.
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with slee
And wonder what the gifts the Saint shall
bring 10 you may be,
4 thousand fancles MI your heads. a thou
sard Dr. ans you dream
q oollies made an won as wsys or
things that &c by steam:
You'll like whatever comes. you know.
Arc chiidisbly you VOW
To keep your treasures well. but. oh.
Where are the toys OF last year nowf
You shouted AZ the Jumping Jack you'd
begged tue Saint TO bring;
You laughed 10 see the antics Of the mon
key on the string;
The fairy book. the pictured blocks. the
little train the doll
All how you c. heed with Chalmers as you
looked upon them all.
But that was long. so lorg ego.
And you. you know. somehow,
Have newer wants to-day. ana oh
Where are the toys OF last year row,
Oh. anxious man. oh. lady fair. you court
the fates to-day.
Ard there are blessings rich and rare for
which you meek,y pray;
loving glance happy smile: perhaps
the strength to take
Eew-found responsibilities for wealth or
honor's sake.-
You grasp new hands and gladly 60.
And faithfully you vow
To cherish and TO love. but. oh.
Where are the toys OF last year noWf
$. +. Kiser. in Chicago Recorc-Heral6
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We are all rejoicing in the oncom
ing Of the Christmas time Some of
us who are no longer children in
years are stiIl young in heart. and
we are rs eager for the dawning OF
the Christmas day as are the children
themselves Only those whose hearts
are callorsed beyond the power to
feel at all can be Indifferent to the
influence of that subtle and beautiful
thing we call the Christmas spirit
1t is in reality the Christ spirit and IL
ID such a good and helpful spirit that
IL Is a pity we do not try to keep il
in our hearts throughout the entire
year. 1t j. n pity that we do not
sing and re oice throughout the en-
tire year. and it is pity that the
whole ransomed world does not lift
up .its universal voice in praise and
rejoicing because of all that Christ
mas means
But we rejoice that they who look
for Christ in the world will find him
in so many homes and in SO many
lives. IL Is true that '.the world
never was so full Of humble unos-
tentatious Christian service as to-day
Beneath the uproar Of contending
principles and the clash Of opposing
forces. which seem sometimes TO M
the whole world with the tuInult Of
their antagonisms. there is another
world. full of pain and sorrow ane
heavy with care. but full also Of the
sweetness Of sacrifice. the JOY Of sur
render. and the peace Of nnseifsh
ness.-Young People
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-12-26

Into a saucepan put two tablespoon.
fuls each Of butter and -four. one-hali
teaspoonful OF salt and pinch Of cay
enne: stir until smooth, and then add
slowly two cupfuls Of hot cream; let
come to a boil. stirring all the time;
add two cupfuls Of fine-cut. cold chick
en-. and two cupfuls of small oysters;
cook until the oysters are plump
Serve on buttered toast.-Bostor
Budget.
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Miss Flypp ttearfuIly)-I think Mr.
Higgins Is real mean
Miss Fosdick what has he donei
Miss F1ypp-He asked me what J
thought would be nice Christmas
gift for a young lady. and told him
! diamond brooch OF course sup
posed / was the young lady he al
luded 20. but what does he do but gs
and buy it for that perfectly cdiou
Julia Tracy.--Leslie's Weekly.
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Nell-He told me l was the only
girl he ever loved.
Belle-And he expected you to be-
lieve it?
.Of course. And he really did act
fike a beginner TO get of that oid
t."-Philadelphia Record
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Bipxs--They say young squah der
leigh Is unabl, to hoe his own r. W
Eiccs-Naturally. Hes rskG'
('h'ssgo Daily NewA
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I'D you hear what the old
man said to me when he
gave me the temp asked
Robert Allerton Of the
bright-faced cashier as
they prepared 10 close the
Office the night before
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s5AAM e, =; ;5n s! ssSs !: :: !:
girls called her. lived in quaint old
one story house IN an old-fashioned
street. She was ''Aunt Debby" TO all
the young folks OF the village. Al
though she was over so years old, her
memory was excellent, and she could
tell a story that would interest any
one. She was dear. CHEEKY OLE soul
and we all loved her. An old colored
servant lived with her. We girls often
dropped in to see Aunt Debby and to
remember her in various ways twas
late in December of hard winter that