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Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30
High Honor to an Idaho Springs Teacher.

The selection of Mr.. w. W. Hall of the
local High School. by Superintendent
Soldan of St. Louis. to take charge of
Spanish in the new Yeatman High School
of that city, is an honor in which every
patron of our High School must rejoice.
Mr.. Hall has won place in the city, as
well as in the school, of which he may
we'll be proud. If he should accept this
fattering offer he will leave vacancy in
the teaching corps of this city which the
school management will find it very diff
ficllt to fill. As Superintendent Potter
said today. 1--WE counted on him for next
year although we knew there must be
great dadger of his leaving us. OF course
we are proud and glad. as he is. But,
in the words of the boys, 'Iis tough luck
Just the same"
Mr. Hall has not yet announced whether
he will accept or not. tits an honor in
any case which very legitimately follows
his service in the Philippines and his
work as assistant in Spanish 1t the State
University.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Fire Chief Harry Robinson received a
queer letter last week that has interested
him greatly. and brings back recollec-
tons of by-gone days. Many years ago,
when boy living near Kingston, Pa, he
lost knife that to him was priceless, so
much so that he had had his name en-.
grsved on the handle. Search as he
would the Barlow" could not be found,
and in the after years he has mourned
the loss. Last week came q letter from
stranger. resident of Kingston, saying
that knife bearing his name had been
found, and the finder had curiosity
enough to inquire if the owner was still
among the living. and if so did he care
for the return Of his property. Harry at
once forwarded his claim, and the knife
will soon return to its owner and will be
long cherished.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30
An Excursion Coming Cultivate A Smile.

An Excursion Coming Cultivate A Smile.
On Decoration Day. May goth. Colum-
bine Court No. 1000, Court of Honor will
run an excursion to this city from Den
yer in support of what is termed the
Detroit Fund" which has been set
aside to defray the expenses of a degree
team to represent the Denver team at the
1906 meeting. As now planned the ex-
cursion will embody a membership of at
least 800 people and it behooves the peo-
pie here TO put on smile that wont come
off and show the visitors that we keep
open house TO all callers. Paste the date
in your hat and see to it that the visitors
on that occasion are shown the time of
their lives and one that they will never
forget.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30
Death Of Mrs. Minnie Crone.

Mrs. Minnie Croue, who died at Victor
Tuesday, April 76, was buried from the
Methodist church at this place yesterday
afternoon at $3.50. the remains being taken
direct from the train to the church.
+. Her death was particularly sad, as she
had been married but six months. She
was I9 years of age. She was formerly
Miss Richards, and at one time lived at
ed the boarding house at the Lamartine
mine.
The Siftings extends sympathy to the
bereaved husband and family.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30
Mrs. Lucy Roll takes her departure Sat

Mrs. Lucy Roll takes her departure Sat-
urday afternoon for Seattle, Wash, to
make it her permanent home with her
daughter. Mrs. Roll is one of our pio-
neers and has lived in Idaho Springs for
az years and has been identified with
many business enterprises. Idaho
Springs people regret to lose her, but
join In wishing her success and happiness
in her new home.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

William Uren returned this week from
. fifteen months stay in California where
he saw all that was worth seeing in that
land of eternal summer. However, he
expresses himself as much pleased to be
back in Colorado. and says that no other
place compares with it.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Walter Behr has resigned his position
as foreman of the electric light plant and
accepted position as engineer at the
Idaho Springs Reduction Cos. plant.
He leaves for Idaho Springs tomorrow
with his family Transcript.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Joseph Friedman who has been suffer
ing from blood poisoning in his left arm,
left for Denver yesterday morning to
enter the hospital for further treatment.
side and paralysis is feared.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Messrs W. NJ. Laird, Thos. Hannah
and c. X. McCabe, Pitisburg capitalists,
have been in town this week to attend
the annual meeting OF the Piusburg com
pany which Was held Thursday. After a
thorough examination of the property
they expressed themselves as much
pleased and will inaugura,e vigorous
line of work.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

DR.. Foster has disposed of his Office and
practice to DIR. VIM. Muhlberg, lately OF
Cincinnati Ohio. DIR. Muhlberg, after
taking his medical degrees in this country
spent two years abroad and has held er-
sponsible position in the Cincinnati hos
pital. The DIR. is a pleasant gentleman
and will certainly make many friends in
his new location.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

R.R. Graham, F. A. Moss and George
W. Dutton have just completed the can
vass of the school census and the returns
show that the district will remain one Of
the first class. This has been the most
complete canvass ever made of the dis
trict and the returns show that it will re-
main as in the past.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Miss Belle v.McKenzie, of Bculardaire,
c. B.. has been in the camp several days
this week, looking after some business
matters for brother who is heavily in-
terested in the Bears Foot and Poorman
in the Freeland district. Miss Mckenzie
is an enthusiastic mining woman, and is
fully competent to look after her own in
terests.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Lieutenant Governor Haggott isl Den
yer this week where he is looking after
the affairs Of state in the absence of Gov
ernor Peabody, who is doing the honors
for Colorado at the st. Louis fair. Gov
ernor Haggott is the recipient of many
nice notices from the Denver newspaper
boys among whom he is prime favorite.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30
Sidney Moritz left Yesterday for tril

Z Sidney Moritz left yesterday for trip
- Davenport. Iowa, where he will visit
fos time, joining his family for season
Of rest from business cares. HIS business
here will be left in the charge of Miss
oxiey. who is fully competent to carry
it along with the same method of pre-
cision as il Mr.. Moritz were present in
person.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

A social card party will be given by the
lad es of Harmony Lodge No. -. Degree
of Honor A. o. Z. w. at Elks Hall,
Idaho Springs, on Monday evening. May
10Th. All are invited. Tick cts can be
had at Adolph Nelson's store at IS cents.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

lawson is talking of organizing band
among their musical enthusiasts. Idaho
Springs might do likewise with both
pleasure and profit and there is certainly
plenty of good musicians here from
which to select their membership.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30
Base ball Season Open.

There will be game of base ball a, the
ball frounds Sunday. weather permitting
The game last week was called off on
account Of the weather and it is to be
hoped that the coming game will come
off on schedule time. The following is
the line up of the teams.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Miss Forbes will give a lecture TO ladies
only at the Opera house, Monday after
noon. May 4. on the Higher Physical Life
of Woman. The lecture is free aud it is
hoped that all ladies interested in the ad-
vancement of woman will be present.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

the courage of Lieutenant Governor
Haggott's convictions has been vindicated
by the withdrawal from congress of a
democrat who refused to occupy an Off
cial position when placed there by the
most fragrant violation OF the elective
franchise. We appreciate his course as a
citizen and defender OF the states poiiti.
cal honor. and appreciate the commenda-
ton of our fellow towusman by the press
and the people of Colorado.
We commend and endorse the course OF
Congressman II. NJ. Hogg of the Second
District of the State OF Colorado and
pledge our hearty support to his renomi-
nation and election.
We are in favor of sending the Hon. E.
O. Wolcott and Governor James II. Pea
body as delegates at large to the Repub-
lican National Convention.
We congratulate the party in Denver
upon the adjustmen, of its differences and
upon the nomination of that sterling
Republican warrior the Hon. John W
Springer for mayor.
Committe ON Resolutions.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30
RESOLUTIONS.


With pride in the present ana un-
bounded confidence in the future the
Republicans of Clear Greek county, in
convention assembled. call the attention
of every citizen to the existing conditions
in our nation under Republican supreni-
acy With type of the real American
as our leader we stand before the world
demanding our rights. enforcing our
righteous demands and extending our
commercial and business relations
to the conservation and further
ance Of the interests Of individual as well
as corporation-of the toiler as well as
capitalist. The United States with the
soldier statesman Theodore Roosevelt at
its head. stands for the energy that brings
success, and for the force and strength Of
character that commands respect. We
pledge ourselves to the denomination of
President Roosevelt and to stand shoulder
to shoulder with him as American citizens
in his fight to make this government
world power commercially and in every
other sense that tends to the upbuilding
Of every honorable interest of mankind.
We endorse and commend the admin
stration Of Governor James II. Peabody
and, deploring the differences existing
between capital and labor in our state. we
know full we'll that the people can impose
implicit confidence in the principles of
Republicanism to meet these issues rs
they arise. The Republican party stands
i:revocably for law and order, and. as q
carty organization believes that the man
in brosdclotn a. we'll as the man in over
alis should have the protection of, and
should obey the laws Of our state.
It 10 with special pride and commenda-
ton that We endorse the course of Lieu
tenant Governor Warren A. Haggott, as
president of the Senate during the session
Of the Lest general assembly. In his efforts
r. prevent the fraudulent election of
democratic United States senator and his
efforts to prevent the gross, flag
rant, and now confessed frauds
practiced and perpetrated by the
Democratic party in Denver at
the last general election. Since then
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Miss Eliza Ellis has issued invitations
for card party on Monday afternoon to
be given in honor of the Misses Laird
and Martin of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Godfrey Carlson is preparing to leave
next week for protracted visit to
European points. He will delay his
start until work at the rew Ward mill is
nnder way and everything is in ship
shape.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30
Idaho Springs.

II. T.. Elston and ]. Edward Wilson of
Penn, II. S. Day. Kansas, J. r. Gillespie,
Of Denver and Vim. l.. Wilson, secretary
and treasurer of the Rocky Mountain
Securities Co. OF Denver, were here this
week inspecting Chicago and Santa Fe
mountain properties.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Chief Of Fire Department Robinson
with his assistants will test the alarm
system tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock.
Every boz in the city will be tried and
examined - to its condition
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Governor Hsggott came up from Den
yer this morning to transact some mining
business and incidentally to attend the
county republican convention.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

The Misses Irene and Zelda O'Neil are
entertaining at cards this afternoon for
the Misses Laird and Martin of Pittsburg,
Pennsylvania.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

The Denver Times of Thursday even
ing contained splendid picture of Lieu
tenant Governor Haggott, of Idaho
Springs, who is acting governor in the
absence of Governor Peabody, who will
in all probability be absent at the Worlds
Fair at St. Louis abou, one week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

John Holmberg came up from Denver
last Saturday night TO look in on the
political situation. He has a host Of
friends in this neck of the woods and
counts his friends by the list of his ac-
quaintances.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Charley Strsub came over from the
RolliDsville country this week to put
himself in touch with old friends and
talk mining business. His report of the
condition of the Williams Fork company
is most fattering. and no doubt there is
millions in il;
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Manager J. r. Allison, of the Big Five
bath houses, was passenger for the city
Tuesday morning to transact company
business.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

The annual school election takes place
next Monday to elec, director. There
has been but one candidate certified, Mr..
Royal X. Graham, and consequently his
election becomes a mere matter of form.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

r. II. Price has been sojourning in the
capital the past week and while there he
purchased fine pair of horses which he
sold 10 w. ". cannady upon their ar
rival here. They were too soon for Bob.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Watson and daughter
left the week for trip to California. The
length of stay will be regulated by Mr.
Wa,soo's health.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Brown, who are return
ing from the winters sojourn in Califor-
mia, have been stopping in the city for a
short time, the guests of S, NJ. Smith.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Miss Hanna Ingberg left Tuesday for
her home at White City, Kansas, after
spending several months in this city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Mr.. Dan Mcleod and wife who have
been visiting for week in Nova Scotia,
his former home, returned Tuesday. On
their return trip they stopped of in Bo z
ton and visited friends for q few days
They report very enjoyable trip.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

State Superintendent Mrs. Helen Cren-
fell, came up from Denver last evening
to attend the meeting of the Clear Greek
Valley Teachers Association.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

]. W. Boyd returned the first of the
week from an extended trip through the
east VIII ere he went on business connected
with his mining interests.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30
Committe ON Resolutions.

Delegate Shaffer was called to speak on
the resolutions and succeeded in arous-
ing considerable enthusiasm.
The committee on delegates presented
the following names as delegates to the
state convention.
". A. Haggott, Fred G Shaffer. w p
Clough, H.G. Haeseler Clarence Jarbean.
John Trathen, R. d. blair. Annie Dingle
Delegates to the congressional eonven-
tion were named as follows;
w A. Haggot, John T. Mallalieu. o.
W. Lowell, 7. p. Barbour, c. ID. Runkie,
Walter Moscript, John Green. A. R Com
stock.
IL was the sense of the convention that
Governor Haggott he made chairman of
both delegations
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Charles Morgan left Thursday morning
for two weeks trip to the Atlantic sea-
board where he goes on mining business,
He will make his headquarters at Boston
during his absence.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Captain Isgrig left Thursday for points
in Arizona where it is understood he will
make report on the ]. 1. c. property for
eastern investors.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Bob Baehr came up from Denver Tues
day afternoon for breath of mountain
ozone. Judging from his apparently
healthy condition, city life agrees with
him.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

The first tourist excursion of the
season passed through town for a
trip over the loop last Wednesday. The
travellers were members and delegates of
the National Retail Grocers' association
who arc enroute to San Francisco. Calf,
where the annual meeting will he held.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Passenger Agents Walker of the Rock
were in town for a few hours last Wednes-
day, looking after business for their COM
panies.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

]. c. Craig, president of the Denver AL
lance, was Sunday visitor to this city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Miss Hattie f, Green. of Denver, is
spending a week with Mrs. s. L. Work.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

J. w. Boyd leaves today for q few
weeks trip through the south and east n
mining Business.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

A new bridge has been put in on the
Soda caoon rusd opposite tlse tunnel
bath houses to accommodate the overflow
that always follows the melting Of the
SHOWS in the spring. For many years the
freshet has washed out the road at this
point. but it is now thought that the
fault has been remedied,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30
G. 0. P. ORGANIZE.
REPUBLICANS HOLD COUNTY CoNvEN-
TON AND NAME DELEGATES.
RINGING RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
NATIONAL AND STATE ADmINIs1RA-
IIoNS HEARTILY ENDORSED.

The county convention was called to
order at 345 p. m, by Hon. E. NJ. Sabin
The call was read BY the chairman.
]. W. B. Smith was elected chairman
and was escorted TO the chair by Fred g.
Shaffer and W. p. Clough of Empire.
Mr. Smith made short talk and spoke
of the importance of the year in political
way. The speaker paid glowing trib
ute to President Roosevelt and was GER
tain tina, Colorsdo's ten voters would go
to him at the national convention. backed
by united party in the state.
George Campbell OF Georgetown. was
elected secretary by accismatiou.
The temporary organization was made
permanent.
The following delegates were found
to be entitled to seats in the convention:
Yankee s Waugh. proxy for c. B.
Chapman; J. 5. Waugh.
Lamartine-H b. Sheldon. proxy for
f. F. Laugee.
Dumont-Smon Dingle, y. A. Lar
tigue.
Lawson-M. B. Soll.
Bear creek-Chas. Crosson. Gust An
derson.
Enipire-W. p. clough, Iohn Morse,
W. T. Bristol, W P. c ough. proxy for
w. II. Jones.
Silver Plume-R Richard Sergeant, John
Green.
Georgetown-H. T. Hiamill, H. +.
Aaeseler. Zeyh Hart, Clarence Jarbeau.
George Campbell.
Freeland-W II. Nichols.
Precinct II-R. Richards, John Trath-
en-. proxy for John Lindstrom. J. II. os-
horne. Walter Moscript. John Tratheu.
Precinct r7-E. NJ. Sabin, Fred G.
Shaffer, c. s. Birkins, NJ. W. Tanner.
X. r. Lumly, W. L. Shsffer, Thos. Barn.
ard. A. r. Comssock-
Precinct 10. W. Lowell. Chm. Brand.
ssestef. p. r. Barbour. DIR. ]. H. Brush
wood. T. L. Rodda. ]. w. B. Smith, VIM.
Morgan.
Precinct r4-Jas. J. o'Rourke. R. d.
Blair, Chas. Carlson.
Precinct I5-J. T. Msllalieu. +. A.
Moss. proxy for Ole Sander, Jas Lindsay
proxy for J. d. Williamson.
On motion. F. G. Shaffer. z. E. Hart
and J. S. Wall were appointed com
mittee on resolutions, and a committee
of the same number on delegates, con-
sisting of z. NJ. Sabin. w. p. Ciough and
DIR. Haeseler. were appointed.
A recess Of fifteen minutes was taken
in order to allow the committee to work.
The committee on resolutions presented
the following which were unanimously
adopted:
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Rev. ]. P. Aurelius, for some time past
in charge of the Swedish Lutheran church
in this city. left Monday morning for
Fremont. Kansas. where he will take
charge of congregation. His son will
remain in this city having secured posi-
ton with the firm Of Hallberg & Ander.
son. Rev. Aurelius will be succeeded by
Rev. o. A. Johnson, who comes from
Kearney, Nebraska. Plans are making
for the erection of parsonage by the peo-
pie Of this congregation.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Tom Treiease is laid up with rheuma.
tism and the city water services miss him
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Miss Blanch Miller, who has been Wis
iting for the past two weeks with Miss
Bachelor. left last Saturday for her
home in Longmont, Colo. where she will
devote the summer to teaching. After
the summer vacation she will again take
mp her studies at Oberlin College. grad.
uating in the spring. Her departure
was deeply regretted by her many friends
in Idaho Springs.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

Teddy Roosevelt Dill. the popular
sportsman of this city. is fast becoming
second Meachum. He having recently
purchased the celebrated Miss Indy a
very promising young mare with a pedi-
gree very fast, some Of her ancestors be-
ing among the fastest and holding
records. He has also purchased a very
fine new harness and new Fraser speed.
ing cart up-to date with new blankets,
ETC., to match and everything in detail is
complete. Now the other sports in the
city will have to get move on them
selves to keep pace with him. He should
be voted card of thanks for his enter
prise and starting a move in the right
direction. to get Idaho Springs out OF the
old rut and put new energies and life into
the sporting fraternity.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-30

The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers Of the Sun and Moon company will be
held in this city next Monday, at which
time it is to be hoped that Manager Bon
ney will receive instructions to proceed
with the uprAise into The present work
ings from the Newhouse tunnel. There
are also many other improvements in
contemplation at this great mine, and in
all probability the force of men will at
once be increased and the property
worked to its utmost capacity. Mr.. Bon.
ney has been bending his energies to get
the mine in the best possible condition
for work in all its departments, and today
the output is greater by several tons than
It was two months ago, notwithstanding
the fact that large amount Of time has
been given to cleaning up and making
changes that were needed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-08-04
cRow AS BAIT in Brown COUNTY

The following, which appears in last
weeks issue OF the Aberdeen Democrat,
would 60 to show that Parker crow
does not work very well for bait up in
that county:
Mr.. Editor: AS during my absence
at St. Louis, my name has been pub
Iished In the list of county democratic
nominees, permit me, through the col
umns OF your paper, to say that while
I thoroughly appreciate the honor con-
ferred upon me by the convention,
must decline place on the ticket.
/ have political views, but am an
avowed member OF no party and feel
myself under obligation to none when
IL comes to maintaining the organiza-
ton.
/ should be proud TO stand on aplank
embodylng the great democratic prln,
ciples OF recent years, but when ! an
asked to eat Parker crow, by standing
on set OF resolutions which heartily
endorse the avowed enemy of those
principles, must respectfully decline
the dish.
Plana, July 80, 1904.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-08-04
Plana, July 20, 1904.
PARKER DOES NOT DRAW IN BRADLE
COUNTY.


Hon. FL. G. Hinckley, leading law
yer of Huron and recently state sena-
tor from Beadle county, was nominated
for county Judge at the recent demo
cratic convention. He declined the
nomination and expresses his views on
national politics as follows:
6s'I desire to state that this nomina.
lion was made without my knowledge
or approval. / shall not support Mr.
Parker or Mr.. Davis, who, in my opin'
ion, wer, nominated by the most un
democratic convention ever held. Sc
long as the party OF Jefferson and Jack
son advocated the cause of the people
and thereby good government, SO long
was it a pleasure to be member OF the
party; but when, at St. Louis, democra
| cy surrendered to the stock ssmanipula;
tors of Wall street, the trusts and com
binations, democratic principles were
forsaken and the reforms advocated By
the party In recent campaigns became
q mockeryn