Gilpin observer., 1904-05-05
LOCAL ITEMS

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Alfred Thomas last Friday moved his
furniture, which he had stored for the
last eight months to his old residence,
where the family will reside in the fu-
ture.
George Henderson was this week pa
pering the residence of Mr. and Mrs. II.
B. Brown, and they now have one OF the
cosiest homes in the city.
The leap year dance given by the Owls
last Friday evening was largely attended
and a success in every way. Everyone
present said they had the time of their
lives The Owls will give another OF
their popular dances Saturday evening,
May Sth, at Armory hall. Admission,
so cents.
The concert and socia! given by the
Women's Home Missionary society Sat
urday evening at M. E. church was well
attended and financially successful.
The Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian
church will give dinner tonight in the
vacant building formerly occupied by Z.
]. Dreher on Lawrence street.
Tom Fowle has accepted position
with the New Palace Drug company and
will learn the druggist trade.
Murdoch Mckenzie and Oscar Will
sams purchased the Williams livery sta
BILE last Saturday and took possession
on Monday morning. After few altera
tions and general cleaning up they will
have one of the finest livery stables in
the state. They are both popular and
pleasant young men, and no doubt will
command their share of the trade.
S. III Dudley, the comedian who made
such hit last season with Richards d
Pringle's Famous Georgia Minstrels, is
again with the same organization and
will be seen in a brand new skit or aft
erpiece ia which Jim Jackson" is having
his troubles in the "Policy Shop" the
same character, only seen in different
quarters. Dudley in the role of the tough
country nigger "Jim jackson" is true
to nature; his droll sayings and quick
gun plays keep the audience in one con-
tinual roar OF laughter. Critics say that
Dudley is the funniest negro on the
stage. The company will appear at the
Opera House on next Sunday May Sth.
with bright new show.
Bishop Olmstead will administer the
Divine rite of confirmation at the Epis.
eopal church in this city next Sunday
morning and at Nevadaville in the even
ing. There will be no evening services
here. Miss Anna Corver of Denver will
sing on goth occasions.
The A. o. U. w. will give a smoker at
their hall in this city next Monday even
ing which will include sparring contests,
wrestling, vocal and instrumental music
and plenty of good cigars. Admission
% cents.
Arthur Teats this week purchased the
confectionery store of Alex Bowers on
Lawrence street opposite N. L. Grilfith's
livery stable, and will in the future at
tend to the business himself
William Nicholas moved his furniture
yesterday from Hall ranch to his former
residence on Eureka street where the
family will reside.
L. G. Chandler and wife have rented
the Bawden residence during the family
visit in the east.
The Foresters of America last week
purchased the building formerly occu.
pied by Edwin Rule from James Light
bourn. The consideration was Sl200.
This order is in quite fourshing con-
dition at present, both in membership
and financially. They will probably
build an addition to their present build
ing.
The board of county commissioners
met in regular monthly session last Mon
day and after transacting routine bust
ness adjourned until June G.
A cablegram received Yesterday stated
that James II. Bownen, who left here