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Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

An exchange says: "A merchant 10 a
ueighboring town states that his adver-
tising last year cost him 40 cents on every
SIoo worth of merchandise sold. He
used a half page, together with good
showing Of local liners. and was repre-
sented in every issue of both town papers.
This ear be has contracted for full
page ard iec'ares that he will continue
to advertise erg as people continue to
read newspapers lie biggest :.and best
merchants in the world believe in new.
piper advertising. The man who ignores
1t may succeed for time. but he will
have to give way to the competitor who
makes better use of his opportunities.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Colorado & Southern pay car reached
this place on "wednesday, thus relieving
the !ocal employees who had anticipated
happy Christmas and did not want to
get left
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Halsey NJ. Rhoads, of Denver, visited
the local lodge of Eks Tuesday evening.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Manager Nye Of the Centurion. is
developing wonderful ability in handling
the ribbons over some of the fastest step.
pers in the camp and prides himself on
his dexierity. But pride ever goes be-
fore fall, and he made the old adage
good last Monday. While coming down
Colorado street at Dan Patch gait, he
turned to greet a friend when the wheels
Of hi cart struck rner stone. over
turning tie vehicle, throw ing the driver
to the curb. terribly wouuding his VANITY.
but fortunately no bones were broken.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

R. NJ. Snavely, of the Big Forty spent
several days in the camp this week and
says that activity is steadily increasing
in the work of his properties.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lugg are pre-
pairing TO leave tomorrow morning TO
eat Christmas turkey with the home
folkes down in the valley.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Noble Short lvft tuesday for visit 10
his home folks at Oxensville, Indiana.
where he will hang up his Christmas
stocking. He will return here about
the first OF the year
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Ellis Kaufman of the Newton mills,
spent Wednesday in the big city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

John Osborn and Miss Baily. both Of
Freelsnd. were united In marriage last
Saturday evening at the Methods, par.
sonsge by Rev. Orton
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Harry w. Snyder, editor and manager
of the Mad Greek Kicker. left Tuesday
for Minneapolis where he will spend
Christmas. While absent he will en-
deavor to promote interest in the many
mining sections and properties in which
he is interested.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Mr. and Mrs. DIR. McCapes were pas.
sengers to valley towns Tuesday morn
ing.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Bookkeeper A. A. Seileck, of the Con-
solidated Gem Mines Company Office
force departed Tuesday morning for a
months vacation in the east, most OF
which time will be spent with relatives in
Wisconsin
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24
Harmony Club.

Members OF the harmony club were
most pleasantly entertained by Mrs.
John Watson last Monday evening. high
1--WE being the source Of amusement and
seven tab es were provided. The occa-
sion was but one OF the series of jolly
meetings of this pleasure loving organ
nation, and the club will continue To
enjoy themselves throughout the winter.
Robert Wood succeeded in capturing
FIRST houors for the gentlemen, while
Mrs. z. Boyd was the most prohcien,
among the ladies. L E. Cassatt Al d
NrA S. L. Berger gracefully accepted
the consolation favors with more or less
regret.
The game was supplemented by an
excellent lunch. The following guests
were present: Mr.. and Mrs. 4. Boyd.
Jay Kane, J. ]. o'Rourke, Frank White,
Robert Wood, l.. E. Cassatt. Geo. Dory.
n. Klumker, Mrs. S. L. Berger, Miss
Carrie Berger, Mrs. Issac Ballenger,
Mrs. Cwynne.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Charley Wood. one of Idaho Springs
best young men, left Tuesday morning
for his home at Ushana, Illinois, where
he expects to reside IN the future.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Rev. Oscar Ostrom arrived here from
Ksnsss q few weeks ago expecting to
take charge Of the Swedish Lutheran
church. His health has not been Of the
best owing to the altitude. but he expects
to soon be all right. The customary
early service will be held in the Swedish
Lutheran church Christmas day and the
Sunday School exercises on Monday
evening.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

S. A. Burger. the blacksmith, some
time ago received a small scratch on his
left hand while at work, but not the
slightest attention was paid to it as the
skin was scarcely broken. But blood
poison set in and today the hand has
became much swollen and causes CON
. dersble pain. The service ofs ph ysician
is required TO dress the wound and Mr.
Berger is out Of commission.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Geo. Kimball went to Golden the
middle Of the week to see the folks aud
look after SOME business for the Old
Town company.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

D. G. Thompson, of the Greely Re
publican, was in the city this week tax
ing the baths.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

District Attorney Elect J. w B. Smith
after spending several days in the city
returned home Wednesday evening.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Mrs. Collom and daughter II azel, lef,
Monday morning for Boston where they
will spend the holidays.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

/. N. Rogers. the Denver undertaken,
was IN the city this week looking OVER
some mining property.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Bro. A. +. Straub, of Idaho Springs
lodge No. eo7, and strong admifer OF
the Herald. was in Denver last week and
presented this Office with choice photo
graph ofa young lady. We gave it to
the dcvil.-Rocky Mountain Herald.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Major J. b. McFarlane spent Wednes-
day IN Denver on mining business con-
nected with bis Spring Gnlch properties.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

John II King of Dock stader's minstrels
was IN the city this week visiting with
his father, Col. c. A. King.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Mrs. +. A. Moss has been confined TO
the house several days by severe cold.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Mrs. W. II. Elwood went to Denver
Monday morning where she will under
go an operation at S.. Lukes hospital.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Harry Hansen renewed Denver ac-
quairtAnces Monday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

w. L. Bush was passenger to the
metropolis early in the week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24
Christmas at Presbyterian Church.

Speclal services will be held next Sab
both both morning aud evening in conf
memcraticn Of the birthday of our Saw
ior. At the II o'clock hour Mr. John ID.
Morris will sing 80, Little Town of
Bethlehem, by Redner Subject of SER
mon. The Babe of Bethlehem" A pro
gram Of special Christmas music has been
prepared for the evening service at 7:sn
as follows.
voiunisry { " D.enx
Hymn" MeudelsSohn'' Arr
'Hafki The Herald Angels Sing
Solo The shephefi King '.-... Verne
Mr. JYhn D. Morris.
serir'ufs Rsaiing.
Hymn Ariioch .-.-- Hsniel
Joy 10 The woha
Prayer.
Ofeftory.
Anthem- Re- ioice Greatly y''-.----.---..-. Eears
"A Thousand Years Have Come AMI Gone"
sermon a Christmas Tree. Angel Trimmed
Duet The Wonderfui Name .KIrLps,riek
Misses Seoison.
Hymn A4ssts Flisiss'' AR
o Come. All Ye Faithful"
Benesiicton
Possiuis.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Sidney Morilz, the man who sells in
surance, was passenger on the Mon.
day morning train for Denver the
beautiful
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Mrs. Orton left Monday morning for a
short visi, in the east.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

A. II. Roller was a Deuver-bound
passenger Tuesday morning.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Mrs. J.. l.. Lindsay and daughter
spent Tuesday in Denver.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

]. II. Shepard left Monday morning to
spend the holidays in the big burg.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Attorney Graham transacted business
in the city last Tuesday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

The fact that you have an ash can does
not relieve you entirely from the respon-
sibiliiy of having fires originate upon your
premises. II you neglect TO properly
cover the ash can after dumping ho,
ashes therein you are negligent. Tie
every precaution and danger from fires is
practically eliminated.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24
All About a Bank Vault.

The officers of the First National bank
have for some months been making ar
rangements and discussing plans for the
Improvement in their banking house,
both interior and exterior, and one of
the principal changes will be in the
having been purchased from the National
safe aud Lock Co.. of Cleveland, Ohio.
Owing to its proportions, il has been i'm
possible to commence work on the con-
templated Improvements until the new
vault has been placed, and the bank
officials have grown impatient in waiting
for the new strong box to arrive. The
delay has caused some very pithy tele-
grams to pass between customer and
agents, the text of which appear below:
Idaho Springs, Dec. 8. 1904.
National Safe & Lock Co.,
Cleveland, Ohio.
Job had patience. but he never waited
for a vault. First National Bank.
Cleveland. O., Dec. 10, 1904.
First National Bank,
Idaho Springs, Colo.
Avoid fate of Lots wife by not being
inquisitive; ship Wednesday.
National Safe & Lock Co.
Idaho Springs, Colo, Dec. 10. 1904.
National Safe & Lock Co.,
Cleveland, Ohio.
Read Psalms I-I6: Eleventh verse and
say when you ship.
First National Bank.
To secure the best effect from the reply
Of Mr.. Bush you will have to refer to
your bibles. The vault has not yet ar
rived, neither has a reply to the bank .
last message, and the Siftings will give
chrome to the first person who will
correctly prognosticate the manufacture
ing company's response.
Being unable to agree on the closing
propopoeition, the merchants Of this
city will mot close their stores on Mon.
day which 10 generally regarded as the
Christmas holiday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Silver Plume authorities are consider.
ing the plan of putting in an electric fire
alarm system similar to the one used in
this city. Our western neighbors recog.
nize the progressive spirit of Idaho
Springs citizens and are quick to appre.
ciate il
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

The local lodge OF Knight Templars
will give dance at the opera house
Thursday night, January 18TH. 1t will
be an invitation affair.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Two belligerent citizens had it ou,
Monday night. and one of them re-
tired with a much damaged lace. The
injuries were inflicted with small rock
and had il not been for the interference
of bystarders the scrap might have re.
suited seriously. No arrests were made
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Miss Lillian Agnes Chapman. the !
year old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo
Chapman of Dumou,, died Tuesday
afternoon after FIVE months Hines.
with chronic nephritis. The remain.
were shipped to Mount OIivet cemetry
in Jefferson county for interment Thurs
day
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

J.. J. O'Rourke, Godfrey Carlson, II. 4
Machol. Geo. Gxiey, r. II. Hoffman,
Jules Huillet, w r. Mccormick, II. A.
Elliott, and +. l.. Regennitter. were
among the local Elks who accompanied
the body of the late chas. T.. Worth to
Denver. Monday morning.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Fred B Dewey of Georgetown was !
guest at the Club hotel Wednesday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Being unable to agree on the closing
propopositson, the merchants Of this
city will mot close their stores on Mon.
day which 10 generally regarded as the
Christmas holiday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Christmas services will be held at St.
Paul's Catholic church at and 10
a. M. The 10 O'Clock service will be
a solemn high mass. The choir viii
render Gounod's beautiful "Messe
Sollennelle''. Subject OF the sermon,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

A baby girl was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Lou Shaffer Thursday night. and the
happy papa has been unable to look after
business since then, his entire time being
occupied in receiving the congratulations
of his friends.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

On February ~, occurs the second OF
the series of entertainments in the
library course, when Chancellor Buchtel
will deliver his celebrated address,
Theodore Roosevelt-A Character
Study" This address has attracted
wide attention and should be heard by
every person in Idaho Springs.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Dick" White has resigned his position
Of Wells Fargo and Western Union agent
ct this place and will accept more remur-
esative employment with railway com
pany. The resignation is to take place
on Januaty I. Mr.. White has been en-
ployed here for the past four years, and
in iddition to being one Of the best all.
around men employed BY the company.
he hos established warm place for him
self in the hearts Of patrons and citisens.
everyone Of who regret exceedingly that
be b to leave. wherever he may 60
and however his lines may be cast. the
vssy best wishes Of the entire community
viii follow him.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

The Gazette of this city has issued a
neat souvenir containing views of Idaho
Spsiugs and large number of the best
homes. The booklet is splendidly
executed and reflects credit upon the
Office. Every citizen should purchase .
copy of the booklet aud give it as wide
circulation as possible as it certainly is q
good advertisement for the city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Mrs. Elizabeth Hayes, age "a years,
died at the family home on Chicago
creek last Sunday morning after short
illness. The funeral was held Tuesday
afternoon. the interment being in Idaho
Springs cemetery. Deceased had lived
in this county for many years, coming
here from Boulder county. She leaves a
a husband aud ten children.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24


Miss Edna Peterson and Eugene Cros-
son of Bear Creek were married Wednes-
day at the residence Of the brides par
ents in evergreen. Both of the yonng
people are popular and well known in
this city. The groom is a younger brother
of Assessor-elect Chas. Crossou. They
will make their home the Crosson
ranch on Bear Greek.
The FIRST stock shipment sent from
this place for many q day was loaded
at the local Yards last Tuesday after
noon. The cattle belonged to Ed.
Becker and have been ranging over in
Middle park. The drive from the range
to this place was made by easy stages
and the cattle were in prime conditiou
when loaded. They were billed to the
Denver yards where they will be pu,
upon the Christmas market.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

A special funeral car was provided last
Monday morning for the conveyance of
the remains Of the late Charles E. Worth
to the crematory in Denver. Quite .
number of brother Elks from the local
lodge went down with the train. Mrs. A.
H. Page and Mrs Adolph Nelson accom-.
panied Mrs. Worth. The sympathy Of
the entire community il extended to the
bereaved widow in her hour of sorrow.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-24

Two young men were in the city Mon
day doing rushing business in dispos
ing Of "phony" jewelry. They sold rings
which cost them IS cents apiece for s.. so
and 81 each. Night Marshal Cain found
the fellows and gave them ten minutes
to leave town. They started down Miner
their being professional pedestrians, and
they never looked back.
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Presbyterian Social.

A very pleasant event WAS the
monthly Presbyterian social at the
home of Mrs. D. E. McIver Monday
afternoon.
There were quite number present
in spite Of the fact that the afternoon
was somewhat showery and all that
went spent the time very delightfully."-.
During the afternoon Mrs. T. ].
johnson, Mrs. w. L. Hale and Mrs.
Harry Lapham sang several solos,
Mrs. McIver acting as aecOmpanist.
Ia the dining room the visitors
were seated at the table and were
served to ice cream, cake and candy
by Misses Matte Williams, Johnnie
Liddou, Sara Harris aud Naleta Pot.
ter. Miss Betty McIver pinned
lunches Of pausi on each visitor as
a souvenir of the afternoon.
Several dollars were made at the
social, whick will he added to the
pipe organ fund.
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Speaking SATURDAY. Might.

Owing TO the latenes- of the early
morning train the speakers except
Mr.. Sheats) decided TO spend the
night at Leesburg so did not reach
Ocala in time to ill the forenoon APP
pOintment and the speaking did not
take place until Saturday night.I
Those who spoke were Messrs. Ellis,
Thomas, Crawford and Sheats.
The speeches were all along apprO-
pirate lines; were we'll received and
Literally applauded.
We are sorry that time and space
forbid our commenting upon them
more extensively.
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Working Overtime.

Eight hour laws are ignored by
tireless little wOrkers-Dr. King
New Life Pills. Millions are always
at work, night and day, curidg indi'
gestiOu, biliousness, constipation, sick
headache and all stomach, liver and
bowel troubles. Easy, pleasant, safe
sure. Only 25c. at Auti-mOnopoly
Drug Store aud TydiDgs * Co. III
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he was Polite.

ON Friday evening Mrs. Charles
Cullen heard some one on the stair
way at her home on SANCHEZ street,
and on going 10 the hall door discOv-
cred a negro part way up the steps.
He bowed very politely, tipped his
hat and asked if Mrs. Moody was al
home. Upon being told that she lid
not live there he bowed his way out
the door and vanished in the dark.
The officers are today looking for al
over polite negro with a blue overall
suit.
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Golf Tournament.

An imprOmpu golf tournament for
the ladies took place at the links
Saturday afternoon. There were
about eigh; ladies playing and Mrs.
William Anderson made the best
score. winning the first prize, a couple
of miniature golf sticks. The second
and third prizes were golf balls and
were won by Miss Emily StOtesbury
and Miss Minnie GamsOy.
Quite number of people were on
the links and after the contest tea
and cake was served and all present
spent delightful afternoon.
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Funeral Of Mr.. Cross.

Mr.. c. H. Cress, who died OF paraly.
sis Friday morning, was buried Sat.
urdsy morning at the old cemstery.
The following gentlemen acted ss
pail bearers: Maj. t. D. Lancaster,
Capt. G. C.. Stuart, Messrs. d. f.
Milestone, E. T. Williams, A. ).
Gates, and 5. J.. Biting.
Rev. L. B. Warren, of the Baptist
church, conducted the funeral
services.
Mr.. Cress was q soldier in a Penn
sylvsnis regiment during the Civil
war and it will be noted that of his
pail bearers five OF them were Con-
federate Veterans and one q member
of the G.. A. K.
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Colds are Dangerous.

How often you hear it remarked :
ITS only cold, >" and few days later
learn that the man is on his back
with pneumonia. This is such com.
mon occurrence that cold, however
slight, should not be disregerded.
Chamberlsic's Cough Remedy coun-
terscts any tendency towards pneu-
monia. 1t always cures and is pleas
ant to take. Sold by all druggists and
medicine dealers. III
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Mr.. and Mrs. ID. ). Woodrow and
daughter, Mrs. Berry Hiss and little
girl and Miss Esther Weathers have
gone to East Lake Weir to spend =
few days camping.
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Prof. Crosby, who will soon be in
Florida from the United States de-
partment Of agriculture, Washington,
ID. G., after the Stock Breeders Con-
vention at Jacksonville has accepted
an invitation 10 visit Marion county
and inspect the beginning of the
stock business here. He will visit
Mr.. Gsitskilrs fine farm at Mcintosh
and the Palmetto farm of Messrs. ~
C. Chsmbliss 4 Company, near this
city.
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The New Ice Factory.

The OcsTa Ice and Packing Conn
pany belonging 10 Messrs. Meffert &
Taylor began making their ice Mon
day afternoon.
The building is now complete and
is modelled after the most approved
methods, the plans and specifications
having been furnished by a New
York firm that make q speciality of
buildings of this character. The
machinery and everything connected
with this new plant is entirely mod
ern. OF course it is needless TO say
that it will be helpful to the growth
of our city.
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Mr.. and Mrs. George X. Robinson
and daughter, Hope, returned Satur.
day afternoon from a short visit to
relatives at Gainesville.
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Raw or Inhamed Lungs.

Yield quickly to the wonderful
curative and healing qualities of
Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t prevents
pneumonia and consumption from a
hard cold settling on the lungs. Post
Ctfice Drug Store. IN
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Mrs. Harvey Hutchinson, after q
weeks visit to Mrs. NJ. K. Robinson
in this city, returned to her home at
Gainesville SATURDAY..
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a Physician Writes.

II am DESTROYS of knowing if the
profession can obtain Heroine in bulk
for prescribing purposes? 1t has
been of great use to me in treating
cases of dyspepsia brought on by ex-
cesses or OverwOrk. l have never
known it to fail in restoring the organs
affected, to their heslthful activity.
soc. bottle at Anti-mOnOpOly Drug
Store and Tydings and Company. m
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a Visit From the Candidates

The Ocala Banner enjoyed very
pleasant visit Saturday afternoon
from General Thomas Of Tampa, can
didate for adjutant general; Hon. w
n. Sheats, of Tallahassee, candidate
for superintendent of public iLstru'
ton; Hon. Henry Clay Crawford, OF
Tallahassee, candidate for secretary
of state, and Hon. William II. Ellis,
candidate for attorney general. They
are making an itenerary Of the state
aud are extremely pleasant and atta-
bic gentlemen.
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Mr.. and Mrs. w. X. Mcdonald,
who have been living in Jacksonville
for several years will leave shortly for
QuiEcy, Florida, TO reside.