Gilpin observer., 1904-11-24
DEATHS.

with the exception of three all little ones.
An account Of the passing away Of each
one is given as follows:
JOSEPH MILLER
Joseph Miller, aged 48 years, died at
the home OF his brother in ellison gulch
in Clear Creek county Friday morning,
November 18th, 1904. Death was caused
from miners consumption and dropsy
Deceased had been suffer from the
above diseases for some time and having
much faith in the skill of ply sician in
Idaho Springs went to the homo OF his
brother, which is near that city, as it
would be more convenient to receive
treatment He was no worse than usual
the Thursday evening preceding his de-
mise and the termination of such sud
den end, which came between the hours
of two and three o'clock, was unexpect-
ed. The body was brought to this city
for burial preparation and was received
at the undertaking establishment OF A.
L. Anderson. The funeral occurred
from the Church of the Assumption
where mass was celebrated Sunday
morning at 1890 o'clock. Many friends
were present and joined the procession
from the church to the Catholic ceme-
terry where the remains were inferred,
Joseph Miller had been a resident Of
this city for the past twenty-oDe years
Mining was his vocation and he worked
at that almost continually when his
health would permit. He WAS man
who had decided fondness for his fam
lily and was considered noble husband
and kind and benevolent father. A
have the sympathy of many in their ir-
retrievable loss.
JOHN PROUsE
Another old pioneer to answer deaths
summons was John Prouse, OF Bald
Mountain, who died Friday, November
18th, 1904, at 6 o'clock a. m. Miners
consumption Of which he had been all
ing the past two years was the cause Of
death. Funeral was held Sunday from
the NJ. E. church in Bald Mountain at 2
p. m., Rev. Mr.. Post preaching the SER
mon. The local lodge OF Foresters, Of
which order the deceased was member,
belonging in Denver, together with a
large concourse OF friends accompanied
the remains to their last resting place
Bald Mountain cemetery.
John Prouse was native OF England.
He had resided in this section the major
portion Of his life, coming here about
thirty years ago and remaining until he
died, at the age Of sc years. He had al
ways been connected with the mining in
dustry Of the camp, during his career in
this section he had served as superintend.
ent Of the famous California and Hu-
bert properties. He was regarded as
very efficient mining man and about five
years ago was employed as superintend-
ent on the celebrated Camp Bird in
Telluride while Arthur Collins was man.
ager. John Prouse was one OF the men
who helped to make Gilpin county and !
Central City. being always identified
with any movement that tended to bet |
ter the conditions of this locality. He |
was not only popular with those he was
associated with 10 mining, but was well
liked and highly esteemed by all who
knew him aud his acquaintance Was un-
bounded. A large family, consisting OF
wife. five girls and two boys. is left to
mourn his loss. The death OF John |
Prouse will be widely regretted. Under
taker Harris had charge OF the funeral.
HENRY RICHARDS
The second death to occur in Bald !
Mountain last week was that OF Henry
Richards, on Saturday, November 19sh. |
at 8 p. m. Cause, stomach trouble. |
He was q native OF the "mother country"
and located in Gilpin county about
twenty five years ago, where he has since
been engaged in mining. Like his fellow
townsmen who preceded him to the land !
from whence no one returns, he had dur. |
ing his residence in this community assis.
ted earnestly in the upbuilding and sd-
vacement of the resources OF the camp, |
and his death occurring mt the age Of So |
years when there was 30 much to live
for and just at the time when much Of
life's work was yet to be done, his journey |
to the Great Beyond casts gloom OF
sorrow over tho entire county. He leaves
three daughters and two sons, all OF
whom are grown. In their sad bereave
ment they are extended The comforting
words Of sympathy and coincidence OF Il
populace that deeply feels the loss OF an
honorable and loving citizen.
The funeral was held from the M. E.
Church Of Bald Mountain and was under
the auspices OF the Red Men and Knights
of Pythias both lodges of which deceased