Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
LOCAL ITEMS

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Marshal Robert Wilkinson has hand
ed in his resignation to the city council
TO TAX, effect imredlately. During his
four years of service he has always at
tended to his duties as mapped out by
the rogrci', and has made one Of the
best officials the city has ever had, and in
his capacity AS street commissioner many
notabie, improvements have been accom-
plished. The council will meet in extra
session tonight to name his successor.
His resignation will be regretted by all
citizen. Robert will take charge of the
Sun aud Moon workings at once.
Rev. G. b. Harvey pastor the Presby
terian church in this city, has been very
i'll with an attack of pneumonia. Later re-
ports are that he is improving, which is
pleasant news to his many friends In
this city.
Mrs. Shoop gave select luncheon for
few of her friends last Saturday after
noon.
Everett Woods the accommodating gen.
tleman of the Eclipse hack was laying
off few days last week on accout OF
bad cold M. Graves was handling the
ribbons during his absence.
There were some pretty little incidents
enacted in the stores, even in the rush
of the holidays. A young man asked
bright little saleswoman at fur counter
She price OF mutt.
"Forty five dollars"
-Aiut you little dear?"
why" she replied, blushing, that's
what all the young men say.eExchange.
DR.. j. M. Hannah and wife have moved
into the Scar house on Spruce street re
Gently vacated by F. j. Altvater and wife.
Street Commissioner Wilkinson this
week is building new sidewalk from
Andersons furniture store to the Alert
hose house, which is great improve
ment and fully appreciated by the citi-
zens living in that part of the city.
McFarlane & Co, this week purchased
from w. E. kehshaw of Idaho Springs
fine team of big grey horses which they
will use on their delivery wagon. They
we're brought over Tuesday by Murdoch
Mckenzie who will drive them and of
course they could not be in better hands
and Murdoch says if they can be beat
that he is from Missouri and will have to
be shown, They have sold their old team
to Neil Mckay of this city.
The Ladies' Aid society of the St.
James Nj. e. church will serve a supper
in the church parlors next Monday
evening, Feb, 22d, from o'clock until 0.
Price 25c.
The Golden bowling team are dated
to arrive here to night to play picked
team of this city. 1t promises to be
good game as the Goldens have n good
strong team and we have some good
boulers here also.
Remember, next Monday is Washing
toms birthday and among other things
the Owls will celebrate by giving grand
ball at the Armory hall that evening.
they have been showing the public at
their regular Saturday night dances and
from all appearances this will be hum
mer on Monday night. The ladies of
the Maccabees are engaged to serve sup
per for the occasion, so turn out and
have good time.
John Smock. Jr., has accepted the
position as apprentice in the blacksmith
shop of A. Fuelscher. The only trouble
ia he gets hungry too soon.
Tuesday number of The G. & S. rail-
way officials were in the city and took
an excursion over the Gilpin Tramway's
road with the view OF making a deal to
purchase it. t"i".
Tuesday was the Chinaman's new
year and all the chinamen in town were
having high old time.
Monday the Owls received some para.
phernalia for their gymnasium and erect.
ed them in the Armory hall. They have
received some boxing gloves, punching
bag, basket ball and indoor baseball out
tits and it will not be long before they
have teams for the latter.
The Central City Pleasure club have
announced a dance at the Teller house
for tomorrow. Friday, evening.