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Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06
Land a Big 'Un.

J.J. Sherwin, R. B. Morton and others
Comprised a fishing party to Chinn's lake
last Sunday, and Mr.. Sherwin brought
home with him the largest fish captured
this season. The monster was of the
rainbow variety of trout; it weighed six
pounds adverdupois, was II inches in
length and seven inches in diameter.
The fish was found near the center of the
lake where there is sunken raft. In its
mouth was some poor isherman's hook
and leader which had been taken away
from him in . struggle. 1t is believed
the monarch had gotten the line tangled
with the planks of the sunken raft and
was drowned. The beauty was brought
to this city where large number of local
sportsmen viewed the remains-and shed
teafk
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06
John Johnson is Dead.

John johnson, an old resident Of the
spanish Bar. near the mouth of Trail
creek, died wednesday night of dropsy
after an illness extending some months
Had he lived an another hour. he would
have died on his a8 birthday. He is sur.
lived by wife and five children. Alfred,
Annie. Eugene, Cenevie and Thomas,
aged respectively IL, II. 10. 9, and 4 years
He was the owner of neat little home
and also some mining property.
The funeral took place yesterday at 7:oe
o'clock, Mr.. Matthew Nicholas, of the
Gospel Mission, conducting the services.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Thursday, August IS, has been selected
q the occasion for the Inter-Mountain
FESTIVAL to be held st Idaho Spsings.
The good people Of that enteEpsising city
sse making elabosate preparations for the
e,tertainueut of All who desire to atteud,
and from this time on the subject viii re-
ceive plenty of consideration from n 3D.
vestisinx standpoint. Unquesdossbiy
de Festival viii b . great suecea--
CeoeEetpWs Courier.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06
kAthbone Sister. ~At Home" !"

The ladies of May Temple No. ~
Rsthbone Sisters, most pleasantly enter
tanned all local and visiting x. OF p.
members last Wednesday night at Elks
hall. about rs guests being present
High FIVE furnished the amusement, Mrs.
]. II. Hyde securing first honors for the
ladies' and c. S. Birkins for the gents,
The consolation favo's went to Mr. and
Mrs J. l.. Lindsey. Elegant refresh.
ments were served.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06
s.Bs Bu.y An Next Veek. "

County Commissioner coppard. this
week is devoting his personal attention
to the repairing of the Chicago creek
road from the Honest John tunnel to Ute
creek. Next week the commissioner will
be busy experimenting the erection of
the stone abuiments for the new steel
bridges to be erected at Dumont and
Lawson. and the week after. coppsrd's
boulevard on Fall river will receive the
attention of that gentleman
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06
new HUDSON Mill
COMMENCES OPERATIONS THIS WEEK
AND MOVES LIKE CLOCK
WORK.
CLEAR CREEKS new RAILROAD
FULLY FiNANcEREp AND THE GRADING
WILL START NEXT MONTH.

Yesterday the new Hudson mill was
started up for continuous operation. The
machinery was adjusted Thursday, and
sufficient amount of ore was crushed to
to fill the storage bins. For some
mouths the mill will be operated by water
power furnished by the Jackson mill
power plant. The new mill is a model III
construction, and was designed and built
by Vim. Boardman. who is considered
one of the best millwrights in the state.
The building is IS 1870 feet in size. and
is SO arranged that the cars from the Cen
trail tunnel track, can be dumped into the
mill when the track is extended down the
south bank of Clear Creek. The equip
inent consists of a 10 Blake crusher,
an elevator to two large storage bins from
which the crushed ore is fed by automa-
tic feeders into two sections of ten rapid
drop stamps. The pulp is ground to so
mesh and passes over silver-plated cop
per plates, thence to double section OF
Joplin jigs. From the latter the product
is distributed by hydraulic sizers to three
Card concentrating tables. two Wiley
tables and Wilfley sinner. In the lat
ter process a portion is returned by a cen
trifugal pump to two stamp rapid-drop
MISUNDERSTANDING stamp mill for re-
grinding, after which it again goes to the
tables.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Miss Mildred Young, q young girl Of
this city made trip to Denver the first
of the week without the consent Of hsr
parents. When the latter were informed
Of The girls diAseppearance they notified
the Denver police of6ces who took
charge Of the young lady = soon o she
alighted from the Co1ersdo < Southern
train, and she was bFought home By her
mother TIE following day.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

G. w. Williams of Crestline, Ohio, ac-
companied by his family. are in the city
enjoying the baths aud escaping the sum-
mer heat of the Buckeye state. Mr.. w.
10 railway engineer, and has some min
ing interests in this section, and the fam
lily are so much pleased with the city that
they contemplate spending at least por-
ton of the time here every summer.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

F. E. Sargent and family returned last
Monday from Bowerman and henceforth
will be content to make Idaho Springs
their home. The family left here some
months ago for the new Cunnison gold
camp where Mr.. Sargent took charge of
some mining property, but the camp did
not hold out the inducements that this
camp does. hence the return. Their
many friends here welcome them.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

John Watson, at the wood yard, has
been making some valuable improve
ments in the way Of shed capacity that
adds very materially to the appearance
of the yard and the care OF the fuel. He
has completed sheds for the storage Of
wood that will accomodate large supply
for storage, keeping il perfectly dry and
away from the elements. Mr.. Watson
has built up fine business In the fuel
line and the demand is growing rapidly.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06
Last Sunday witnessed the close Of ths

Last Sunday Witnessed the close of the
seasons tournament held by the local
rifieusen and the medal for the term was
awsrded to H. L. Robinson who led all
competitors With record Of IS I-3 points.
The meetings have been held weekly since
last February. and acurate records kept
Of the scores made. The medal is dom
alton of ali club members and i approp-
riately engraved.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

A band Of a half dozen mountain sheep
have taken up their abode in the gulches
near Edith lake, and visitors get frequent
glimpses of them. The band has grown
exceedingly tame and can can be ap-
preached easily The people are very
jealous Of the animals and will see to il
that none Of them are molested.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

The ]. d. Williamson investment COM
pany has rented the rooms in the Ireland
building recently vacated by the Blue
Ribbon company and took possession
this week. The company's business has
grown so rapidly that more room became
imperative and il was fortunate for Mr.
Williamson that he was able to procure
adjoining rooms.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

A fishing party consisting of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Miller, Misses Ethel Robins
and Rachel McCloud. Karl Knoettee aud
Fred Comstock leftyestcrday tor . weeks
stay at Chicago lakes. They went by
carry-all to the Bridges ranch and from
there packed to the lakes,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Horace scudder. the Nebrask a capitalist
and influential politician. has been in the
city this week posting himself as to his
mining interests. His sinvestigations must
have been most satisfactory for he de-
parted for his home expressing unbound
ed faith in the district and promising to
return in a short time.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Local Eiks pinned the aatiers on four
new members last, Tuesday night the
occasion being celebrated with approprite
ceremonies aud an elegant lunch.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Messrs Noxon and Wood, proprietors
of the popular stables, have added an
other spanking team to their well equip
ped livery barn. The team is pair OF
bay mares wrigl ing I,Ioo each, and are
warranted not to shy at automobiles.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Idaho Springs Elks have received an
invitation from the Denver lodge to join
them in their annual outing at Mammoth
this month. A number of the members
will take advantage of the invitation.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Mrs Anna Brewer, who has conducted
a private boarding house on Miner street
for some time, has decided to spend sew
eral months At her old home at Boston,
and will leave for the east next week.
During her absence the business will be
conducted by Mr.. and Mrs. +. r. Hall.
recent arrivals from Vermont
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Will Lugg. who for some time past has
been connected with the firm of Mellor &
Peterson in the Peoples Market, has
severed his connection with the frm and
has gone to Greeley where he has accept
ed lucrative position with one Of the
prominent business houses.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Miss c. A. Garrison. Kearney, Neb.,
Misss Gracel l.. Casler, Omaha and Mrs.
L. II. Rogers of Denver were in the city
this week
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

The Vesey boarding house has chauged
hands this week, Mr.. and Mrs. vessey
having decided to take up their residence
in Denver where they will erect band
some home. Sylvester Florine has sc-
cured the business and will conduct it in
the future.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

DIR. VIM Dingle is expected ovel
from Baltimore about the middle Of the
month for several weeks stay. He en-
joyed a visit here last summer.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Miss Florence Bond departed Monday
for Denver where she will occupy the
position Of chief clerk in the Offices of
the Shaffer Investment company. Miss
Bond has been with the company since
its organization in this city, and is fully
conversant with the interests of the com
pany, making her services most valuable
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Dick White, W. A. Roberts, f. NJ. Mos
cript, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hooking will
leave here on the 10th to attend the tri-
Iennial Conclave Of the Knights Templar
which meets in San Francisco.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

The local Miners union is now a
thing OF the past, the organization having
given up their hall and called the meet
ing night off.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

c. 7. Mcdaniel left Wednesday morn
ing for Middle park. where he will be
gone for week or ten days on business
in connection with the extension of the
lines of the Colorado Telephone company
iuto that section.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Mrs. Jas. w. witter accompanied BY
her daughter. Miss. Hazel. ofWashingtou'
d. c., arrived in the city Tuesday morn
ing and will spend some time - the
guest Of relatives. Mr.. and Mrs. O. F.
Carmau.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Messrs. Shipman aud Reynolds of
Georgetown came to Idaho Springs We'd
nesday afternoon and defeated Messrs.
Graham and Angove in series of tennis
games, the score being 40 to 20. The
contestants were very evenly matched
but luck seemed to be with the visitors
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

J. R. Allison has added several head of
stock TO his Red Jack line to meet the
demand Of the tourists. The burros are
the source of never-failing joy and curl
osity to the visitors.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

l. d. Ellis and family have been spend
ing several days at Grand lake as ths
guest of Mrs Causou.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

II. NJ. Barry. former meme b .r of the
Cornst band and resident of this CITY.
was here this week with his wife and baby
for short visit. Mr.. Barry at present is
the superintendent of the Mohican Min
ing eompany's property at Silvertou, Col
orado.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

The Woodinen of the World had very
pleasant time last Tuesday evening after
the regular order of business. Music
and refreshments were INDUCED in.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Jack Evans, who for some time has
been connected with the Roberts Bros.
grocery. has severed that relationship
and accepted position with Mellor x
Peterson at n Peoples Market.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Chas. and Earl Fluke have gone to
Grand Junction and will identify them
selves with the fruit section of Colorado.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Miss Cora McQuiddy returned to Den
yer yesterday after two weeks visit ts
this city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06
Festival Railroad Rates.

The Colorado & Southern has made
low rates for the occasion from all points
the round trip rates on the Clear Greek
division being a. follows:
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

s. A. Knowles was passenger to Den
yer yesterday TO purchase necessary sup
plies for his various tunnel contracts.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

The regular train service will be used
in bringing visitors to the city and special
trains will return them to their homes.
Esst-bourd the train will be held here
until 6:3o p. M, connecting with the
Central and Black Hawk train at Forks
Greek. For points west the train will be
held until II 80 p. m.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Mrs. Henry Myes and family. aftei
visiting for some time in this city, return
ed to their home at Denver Wednesday
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Mrs. S. L. Burger entertained a COM
pauy of lady friends at an afternoon tea
at her Miner street home last Thursday
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Gwendolene Moscript returned to her
home in this city after few weeks visit
with relatives in Kansas
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Commissioner Tomay was down from
the county seat last Tuesday on business
connected with the county roads and look
ing mp political fences.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

| J. n. Bradley manager of the Blue
Ribbon company, was called to Council
Bluffs, Iowa, yesterday on company
buiness.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

J.S Pedler. wife and daughter, Lou
City. Neb., are spending a few weeks il
this City.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Miss Folmer has gone to her home il
Michigan. called there by the illness OF
relative.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Miss Eva Cameron has accepted q
position behind the counters OF the An
derson Dry Goods company.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Ben Martelon mas been out of commits
sion this week as the result of losing the
points of two Of his fingers which be-
came caught between hammer and a
rock.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Agent sandstrom is perfecting arrange
ments to have new track scales put in
at this point for the accommodation Of
local shippen. The location has mot been
decided upon.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Mrs. W. f. Moscript, Of Zenda, Kansas
and Mrs. James cornall, of Harper, Kan.
arrived in the city this week and will spend
several weeks as the guest of E. NJ.
Moscript.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Thomas Jones has been expected to re-
turn this week from protracted visit to
Arizona points.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Ms. A. D. Bulls and daughter spent
several days this week visiting Denver
| friends.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Miss Mamie Lott. Of Chicago is the
guest OF Mrs. Ben ]. Msrteion.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Dean Burgess returned to Denver yes
terday after transacting business here for
several days.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Miss Caily Kendall. of Silver Plume.
spent Sunday in this city, the guest Of
Miss. Ruth Roberts.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Manager R. c. Bonney. of the Sun and
Moon, transacted business in Denver yes
terday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

r. w. Folimer. Sehoolcraft. Mich, il
visiting his sister Miss Francis Folimer
this week
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

DR.. Thad H. Woodward. Lincoln, Neb
was in tine city Thursday on his way ts
Yankee hill.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Mrs. VIM. Morgan left last Tuesday
morning for a two months visit to rels-
tives in Illinois.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Siftings is glad to report that the con-
dition of Mrs. A. w. Chamberlain is very
much improved. The lady suffered sever
ly several days from ptomaine poisoning.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

X. A. Hall, president and promoter of
the Gilpin and Clear Creek railway. the
proposed line that will connect Central
City with the Moffst line at Psctolus, a
distance OF IoH miles. was in the city
last Thursday in consultation with local
capitalists who are interested in the enter
prise Mr.. Hall reports that the line Is
practically faAnciered and taas the right
of way has been secured for the entire
distance After a few preliminary ar
rangements have been completed. it is
the intention of the company to at once
commence the work of grading and it is
expected this work will be commenced
by the first of next month. Traffic ar
rangements have been made with the
Moffat road so that an outlei is assured
for all the business offered the company,
nd IT is claimed that the tine be,weep.
Central and Denver will De shortened
considerably. II is the intention of the
company to ultimately extend the line to
| this city by the way Of Russell gulch and
Fall river, thus furnishing large mining
t.otteA VIM aHS'iAhNt
The Blue Ribbon compauy has this
week removed its Offices from the Ireland
building to the bottling works on Water
street and now have al, its interests COM
paetly condensed and more convenient
for the handling of the business. Mana.
ger Bradley has evolved formula for
the manufacture of ginger ale that bids
fair to at once bring the water into i'm.
mediate demand, and everyone that has
tested the new mixture pronounce il
superior to any other on the market,
The entire plant has been devoted to the
manufacture of this new beverage to meet
the immediate demands and it is the in
tentiou TO make it specially. 1t is GER
tainly prime article and free from the
disagreeable features of other ales. The
demand for the Blue Ribbon water is in
creasing daily and the capacity OF the
plant will soon have to be doubled to
meet il. An order for a carload for Pitts
burg dealers was received yesterday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Mrs. e. L. Christiansen. of Pueblo, is
spending short time in tine city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

W. A. Lamb. of the Fairbanks Morse
Co. spent yesterday at the Denver house.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Miss Eunice Thompson this week visit
ed with Central City friends.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

George Smith returned from his eastern
trip the first of the week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-08-06

Nm. W. A. Kuntz Il entertaining her
mother. MfA Munch.
Mower County transcript., 1904-10-12
ADAMS

Last Wednesday night the Adams
postoffice was entered by prying open
the front door and the safe was forced
open, the door being blown off with
dynamite. The safe was badly wreck
ed, It contained about $103 in cash
and about $3.50 worth of stamps. The
cash and most Of the stamps were
taken. No one in the vicinity was
awakened by the noise of the explosion
and it was not until early in the morn
ing that the burglary was discovered.
Peter Freund Of Johnsburg, who had
been in Minneapolis for treatment,
died in a hospital there Wednesday
The body was brought to Johnsburg
Thursday and funeral services were
held in the Catholic church there on
Saturday morning. ..-s ~ e.
Mrs. John Gilligan visited friends in
Austin last week. ..E p >
4 son was born to Mrs. Frank
Blonigan on Thursday. 1 &
The Adams Social Club will gave a
dance in Sabels hall on Friday evening
Matt Krebsbach went to Dickinson
N, d., last week to look after his claim
Mower County transcript., 1904-10-12
OAKLAND

! Charley Lightly is suffering from
blood poisoning in one of his arms.
The young people of Moscow enjoy
ed dance at their hall Wednesda,
evening.
A party of Oakland folks drove ou
to Mr.. Karch's Thursday.
&. r. Kirkpatrick, the socialist leader
spoke in the hall at Moscow. Thursda,
evening.
Mrs. D. M. Jones, will entertain tn,
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Wednesda,
afternoon, Oct. 12.
The evening passenger train arrive!
now at 6:17 instead of $50 as before.
A. Miner moved to Mrs. Geo. Scullin's
farm Saturday.
Mrs. Abe Young will entertain the
Aid Society of the Baptist church
Thursday afternoon, Oct. 49,
Mrs. John Howe is expecting he1
mother from Mankato next week.
Floyd Scullin came home Saturday
from three weeks visit with his aunt
in St. Paul.
G. II. Glidden representing the
Mercantile Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
of St. Paul was in Oakland Friday.
Mabel Jones is taking music lessons
of Miss Raymond in Aastin.
J.. G.. Billings former business man
Of Oakland was the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. s. Morgan over Sunday. Mr..
Billings is at present in the real estate
business in Maple Lake, MINI.
George Walker and daughter, Hazel,
left Saturday for Owida, ILL.,, Mr..
Walkers birth place, where he will
visit his three sisters and possibly
may go to Chicago before returning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eric Lerum are re-
joieing over the arrival of a fine son at
their home Wednesday.
Bert Mann has leased the Ed Garter
farm a mile west of Austin and taken
possession.
Mrs. Soren came down from Albert
Lea Friday to visit her daughter, Mrs.
James Lonergan of Moscow.
John Dearmin bought Frank Nor
gan's pair of Garage horses last week.
Nels Hange and Emma Fedge were
married Wednesday the 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Howe will visit
the Worlds fair soon.
Mower County transcript., 1904-10-12
DEXTER

The Dexterite is now issued each
week by B. A. j hnson of the Grand
Meadow Record. There is a change
for tae better.
Rev. Paul Winter, recently pastor
here, is now installed as pastor of the
Congregational church at Medford,
MINI.
The threshing in this locality is near
ly finished.
George w. Benner of Darien, Wis.,,
a former resident here, has been visit
ing old time friends in this vicinity.
Chris Hedegard has bought the John
Emery property next to the Advent
church.
Mrs. Enes of Henderson visited her
brother, Will Dorr, last week.
Mrs. J.. NJ. Sheldon and Mrs. L. Jew.
ett of Wisconsin are visiting their sis
ter, Mrs. w. D. Medbury.
M. L. Erich has moved into the VIM.
H. Hill residence recently purchased.
j. F. Powers and family, recently of
Renova, have moved to Waterloo, Iowa,
to reside.
Mower County transcript., 1904-10-12
AUSTIN CEMENT WORKS.

Sven Holderson and Miss Dena
Hottie were callers at the boarding
house Monday.
Mrs. Lewis was out Monday solicit
ing for the dance next Thursday even
ing at the Woodman hall, Austin
given by the ladies of the Degree of
Honor.
AS Friday was Mrs. Park Brandon's
birthday the ladies of the Cement
Works met at her mothers and spent
the evening and presented her with the
material for nice comforter.
Mrs. Day and sister, Maggie, Mrs.
Asa Brooks, Mrs. Fraser and Mrs.
Park Brandon drove down through
Lyle and down into Iowa sight seeing
Thursday. On their way home they
stopped and took dinner with Mr.. and
J. H. Sprinckhorn at Minnereka. They
found grandpa Sprinckhorn suffering
from slight paralytic stroke.
MI. Day, Ole and Chrls..Hynle, Mate
Brimacomb, Will Fraser, Simon Stein
burg and VIM Hynie we're out to Rice
Lake hunting Sunday. Don't think
they got many ducks but they certainly
got ,,wet.
Mrs. Fraser went down Tuesday to
Minnereka to visit her parents.
Mower County transcript., 1904-10-12
LYLE

Frank Gaul was in Austin last week
L. M. Rawn was in Austin over Sun.
day visiting his son.
Miss Halls music class gave private
recital at the home of DR.. Fraser Fri.
day evening.
+ Mr.: and Mrs. Niles Putnam of Bloom.
ing Prairie visited at the home of DR.
W. F. Cobb Wednesday. They left
Wednesday evening for Mr.. Putman's
former home to attend the fiftieth ami.
versary of his parents.
Mrs. George and son Happy have re-
turned from their visit in Otranto
Mrs. George is much improved in
health.
Galen Truesdall of Austin was busi
ness caller here last Friday.
Principal Cook is giving Self Govern
ment a months trial in the village
school. Prof. Ray Of Chicago has trieG
this method in his schools and founc
much better results obtained. George
Hildebrand is the president of the new
republic.
The Comical Cooks held their first
regular meeting last Saturday Afternoon
at the home Miss Henrietta Peterson.
The T. w. b. Club held their first
regular meeting last Monday evening
at Roberta Leedle's millinery store.