Gilpin observer., 1904-12-01
DEATHS.
LUCILLE wILRY.

of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Wiley, died Sat-
urday OF heart trouble. The funeral
which was private was held Sunday
morning, Rev. Mr.. Christman officiating.
Burial was r.ade in the Masonic ceme-
terry. This makes the second death oc-
curing in the Wiley family within the
short space OF one week and it seems MS
though the cup Of sorrow of the parents
has been filled to overfowing. Both
children to die were little girls. Mr..
and Mrs. Wiley have the sympathy Of
many friends in their double afiliction.
GEO. BowDEN.
Geo. Bowden, Who had been a county
charge for the past twenty-four years,
passed from this earth Sunday at the
poor farm. Death was caused from old
age. Deceased was one Of the earliest
settlers to come west to Colorado. He
located in this section when practically
a young man and became engaged IN
mining, working at that vocation until
he became physically incapacitated and
was unable to eight life's battle without
assistance. He expired at the age of SS
years. Services were held over the re-
Minis Monday in Harris undertaking
parlors, Rev. Mr.. Forester pro-
nouncing the last sad rites, after which
all that was mortal OF Geo. Bowden was
conveyed to the city cemetery for burial.
WIN. HERBERT BENSALLAcK.
VIM. Herbert Bennallack, aged year.
8 months and IA days, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Bennallack passed away
quietly Monday, Nov. 2sth. Death was
caused from membraneous Group. The
funeral occurred Tuesday afternoon.
burial being made in the city cemetery.
Short services were held at the grave by
the Rev. Mr.. Forester.
JOSEPH NETDERMYER.
Joseph Neidermyer. an old.timer 60
years OF age, was called from this earth
by death last Tuesday ut ! o'clock in
the afternoon. He succumbed to pneu-
monia after very short illness. His de-
mise was sudden and unexpected. AS
late as Saturday he was seen walking
about the streets, apparently in as good
health as usual. Deceased was native
Of Germany, having come from that
country when quite young and locating
with his parents in Michigan. In 1866
he came west and settled in Gilpin
county where he has ever since reside.
He was a carpenter during his early |
residence here, but soon abandoned that
trade for the mining profession. From
long and continuous experience he bc-
came very efficient mine superin.er:-
ent and was regarded as an expert in
mining matters. lie was very steady
worker and gave the highest satisfaction
wherever employed. For fifteen years
he was engaged on the famous Bobtail
property in capacity OF boss and also
served on the Gunnell mine as supsriG-
tendent for the last ten years.
Joseph Neidermyer was very &c.
centric parsonage He had very little to
say and it is said that while always OF a
genial disposition days at time would
pass when he never SO much as spoke to
his cabin companion. He preferred to
be alone as much as possible and this
doubtless was the reason he had never
taken unto himself helpmeet. He was
a particular friend Of the Austrians and
whenever he could gave thom employ
ment in preference to any other class.
The funeral will be held tomorrow morr-
ing from the Catholic church, under
charge OF tho Catholic Knights of which
order deceased was member. Inter
ment was made in tho Catholic ceme-
terry.
CATHERINE KRousG.
Catherine Krouse. the S.year.old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Krouse,
succumbed Tuesday morning to diph-
iberia at 500 o'clock. Catherine was
the second daughter the Krouses have
Tossed through death within the past
week. The funeral occurred Yesterday.
services being held Mt the house. Inter
ment was in the Catholic cemetery.
SAMUEL MARTIN.
Samuel Martin, over 30 years old, died
yesterday morning at his home in
Hughesville Of old age Tho remains
were brough: to this city and prepared
for shipment by Undertaken Harris,
which will be made today to Benton.
Wis. A son will accompany the body
east. Deceased is survived by two sons
living in Middle Park and two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Robt. Morris OF Packers gulch
and Mrs. James Coyle Of Hughesville.
Xmas goods arriving daily at Rapin.
Fall stock OF carpets now in at The