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Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04
In New Quarters.

Jeweler J p Wilcox is row comfort
ably settled in his new quarters in the
remodeled Plummer building mex, door
to the pcs, Office, and has placed in stock
one OF the incest assortment of jeweiry
ever opened in this city. The room has
been r,fitted along tue lines suggested by
Mr. Wilcox who has beed in the business
for years and is thoroughly posted as to
what is required for the proper display of
jewelry. In addition to splendidly
arranged show windows that attract the
eye of all passers, and latest pattern show
cases, Mr.. Wilcox has constructed dark
room for the adjustment OF eye glasses
that is not exceiled in the state, aud he
of his specialties. Being a graduate opti-
clan he is acquainted with the needs OF
those suffering with defective eyesight,
and with his specially prepared room
and the laies, improved instruments, no
defective vision exists that cannot a,
least be benefited by him and in most
cas- entirely corrected. He has gone t.
considerable expense to bring this branch
OF his business TO perfection, and there i.
no question hut that he can guarantees
satisfaction to all who require his ser.
vices. In watch and jewelry repairing
he has equipped himself with the iates
machinery and being a workman with
years of practical experience in the bes
stores in the country, any work entrasts.
to his care will get the most skilled after.
ton and guaranteed to be as perfect a'
the ingenuity OF man can make il. Hp
new place of business is an ornament "a
the city and appreciation Of Mr.. wilesx &
efforts to give Idaho Springs an up-t.'
date establishment should be rewarded
kN a liberal rlatrouaVe
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04
Found Dead IN His Cabin.

Fritz RrPp, age 81 years, well known
prospector in this county, was found
dead in his cabin near the
mouth of Fall River at 10 O'Clock Thurs
day morning. by J. NJ. Osborne. Cor
oner Smith was summoned and decided
that an inquest was not necessary. the
cause of his death being believed to have
been appoplexy. lie was found ly-
ing in the doorway between two rooms
in the cabin, having fallen on his face.
He was last seen alive Wednesday morn-
ing and the exact time OF his death is not
known. Deceased was a native of Ger
many. and came TO this country a, years
ago locating in Georgetown. About ten
years ago he removed 10 Idaho Springs.
He was interested in a number Of mining
claims with former-S,ate-S Senator Henry
Kueisel, aud others, who looked after his
burial lie bad no relatives in this coun-
try.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04
Alpha Mine Again Active.

he Alpha property in ellison gulch.
the eastern extension OF the 7:2o VEN,
Va started up Tuesday morning by the
Biack mining company, Of which W. p.
Black is tine manager. The work OF nn-
Watering the shaft, which had filed with
Surface water, has been completed aud a
force of men are employed under Fore
man A. !. Bean. The shaft Is 25o feet
deep and a good showing OF ore is report
ed in the levels. The property has been
lying idle for SOME years ard with but
little preliminary work will be able 10
begin production at once.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04
Judge Lindsey Delights Many.

Despite counter attractions, Judge
Ben. b. Lindsey, OF Denver, was greeted.
by large and enthusiastic audience al
the opera house Tuesday evening. ap
peafing under the auspices OF the Car
negie library board
While the eminent jutist confined his
lecture to a recital OF the incidents Of
his life and work among the juvenile
population Of Deuvcr, he treated the
youth under the heading of 1.-The Mis-
fortunes of Mickey" using the character
as composite type of irresponsible,
neglected and abused juvenile element Of
all big cities. During his term OF SER
vice on the bench in Denver, and IN
charge of the juvenile section, Judge
Lindsey has ever taken contrary view
to the general method of treating de.
linquet youth, placing confidence where
heret fore suspicion has been the rule
That his views were correct he has
amply illustrated. for out OF thirty boys
sentenced to the reform school by him,
every one has carried his own commit
tent and gone unattended by an officer
and delivered himself into charge of the
school, and not once betrayed the con-
fidence reposei in him by the court
The lecture was inte-spersed with pa
theiic and humorous incidents that have
occurred in the lite of the judge since his
connection with this work and the re-
citai commanded the closest attention
and uufailiug interest throughout.
At the close OF the lecture, and in
leaving with the local committee, an
incident of the interest that is taken in
the judge by the boys who have appear
ed in his court, a boy approached the
jurist and in familiar language reminded
the judge of his experience in Denver and
asked if he was recognized. The rec
ognition was instantaneous. Judge Lind
sey greeting the boy familiarly by name
and placing both hands on his shoulders
inquired in a fatherly way as to his well.
fare. The boy was able TO give good
report of himself, thanks to the teach
ings of the judge, and assuring the lad
that his interest was still with him, their
parting was as though they were boon
companions.
From financial point of views, in the
interest shown and in attendance the
number was the best yet given by the
library board.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04
GROUSE PROPERTY
TAKEN OVER UNDER BOND AND LEASE
BY NEW YORK CAPITALISTS
ACTIVE WORK WELL UNDER WAY
AMPLE CAPITAL PROVIDED FOR TIE
DEVELOPMENT WORK.

The Grouse group consisting Of seven
claims on the south slope of Bellevue
mountain at the the head of Hoosac
guleh, was taken over under bond and
lease this week. by Joseph W. Boyd for
New York and Buffalo capitalists, and
the work of cleaning out the tunnel was
started Wednesday morning. The pre-
sent tunnel, in a distance of 700 feet,
will be continued, and within the next
few hundred feet will reach the junction
Of six of the lodess with the vein upon
which the adit has been driven. These
veins all converge into the principal vein
and following the unalterable rule in this
district ore shoots will be encountered on
either side OF the functions. The vein at
the present breast of the adit is nearly
twenty feet in width, end checked COM
mercial samples show the entire creviee
matter TO carry values of an average of q
little over 20 per ton. That the ore will
carry greater values when the functions
are reached is the belief of mining men
familiar with the properly. The present
large body OF low grade ore may be
proftably mined and milled with the
construction ef a stretch ot wagon road.
On the surface ore running seventy
ounces in gold per ton has been found,
and shipments running from fur TO five
ounces in gold per ton, have been made
Mr.. Boyd states that his company bas
placed ample means at his command
TO carry out the developement Of the
l property and the work will be done as
fast as practicable wnh good mining
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04
Ore Shirmeo,s in February.

ilhe shipment from the local depot
dhr1ug the month of February were PA
carloads, or $500 tons of ore and con-
cenuaies. The shipments for the same
month Of last year were 100 carloads,
Showing gain of a little over o6 per
cent for the mouth just closed, Over
1,ooo tons Of crude ore for treatment
wefe received during the month by way
OF tue Colorado and Southern railway.
which Is comparatively light tonnage.
aod shows that the greater part treated
al the local mills is hauled by wagons.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04
Wheatland Is a Whoppsf.

The Wheatiaud mine, on Trail creek.
one Of the best knonn medium low
gtsae properties in the district, is rec civ
iHg attention preparatory to extensive
operations in the near future. The
Nhealland has an adit in 200 feet, the
ground above which, has been stopped to
the surface, and the sdit will be extended
10 open more ground. Later on shaft
sill lie sunk at the tunnel mouth, to a
depth of several hundred feet. The
Nheatlaud vein IS large one, and where
the adit is driven. there is junction with
the eastern extension of the Donaldson
vein. under the present low smelling
and freight charges considerable por.
ton OF the vein matter can be profitably
shipped as IT is taken out Shipments
made Of the dump rock gave returns 10
justify this belief Charles Peer is in
charge OF the work Tor the owners, whe
reside IN New York city
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04
lexington Soon on shippina Lis.

The Little Richard Mining company
this week secured bond sud lease on the
well-kuown old Lexington mine. The
bond runs for eighteen months aud calls
for royalty of IS per cent. the bond
being for $50. 900. The company has
also secured an option on the Weise
group of five claims which adj0ins the
Lexington group. The purchase of these
two properties viii make the total hold
iHgs Of the company foity-six claims. II
Of which are patented aud FIVE impatient
ed, making compact group OF claims
covering a spiended section Of Soda
creek. The Lexington has been idle
for the past ten years. prior TO which
time il had produced in excess Of 5000
ooo. The Wcise claims have produced
surface ore. but all ha- becn Of high
grade Mr. Wese. in doing the annual
assessment work sotue Years ago. TOOK
ont over 81 900 in ore tom shsllo's
surface shaft.
An adii has been driven by the Little
Richard company a distance OF t.7os
feet. aud by continuing 100 feet. the
vein on which they are driving will inter
sect the Lexington vein 1T a depth of
nearly 1000 feet below the surface, aud
al point OF 900 feet east of the Oh
Lexington shaft. The Lexington shaft
Is but s7s feet in depth, and tunnel has
also been driven for some hundred feet
A nuuiber OF leasers have already taken
blocks Of ground, and the old property
will again be adding its product to the
large quantity Of gold.copp=f in this dis
trici.
The Little Richard property Is
equipped with compressor plant and
the ad,t is being driven with machine
drills, The junction with the Lexington
vein Will be reached within the next fets
months.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04
The Columbine Club Meets.

Ihe Columbine club met last Saturday
evening at the home of Mrs. L. Boyd and
ten tables were devoted to high FIVE
The house was decorated in the Colum.
bme colors and the place cards were the
national emblem of Canada-the maple
leaf Membership prizes were won by
Mrs. Jesse Adams. Jay Kane, Mrs. Frank
Walters and J. J. O'Rourke. The guests
prizes were won by Jud Brown, Miss
Clsrs Peterson, Mrs. Jud Brown and
Earl o'Rourke.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04
MORE MACHINERY
NEW ENGINE AND GENERATOR FOR
CONSOLIDATED GEM PLANT,
TO MEET the GROWING DEMANDS
STEAM PLANT BEING ENLARGED FOR
AUXILIARY POWER

In order 10 meet the increased demand
for power. lights and heating, the Cousol-
dated Gem Mines company has this
week purchased additional machinery for
installation at the Water street plant
and once installed tie company will be
prepared TO meet all demands made upon
It for some time TO come, even by this
growing Community.
The new machinery consists of 400
horse power Filler Stowell heavy duty
corliss engine, and also a 900 kilo~att
General Electric generator to be run in
connection As soon ss the deal had
been closed, force Of ~orkuen we're en-
gagged TO prepare the found for the
reception of the new machinery. so that
upon its arrival it can he immediately
be placed in position and become avail
able.
The company had made exhaustive
investigations of the probable work IN
line for the future and made the selection
OF these new modern pieces as nearer
meeting the needs than any other, and
there being already sufficient boiler
capacity in the two Wicks upright water
tube boilers. The high grade class OF
the machinery selected is IN keeping
with the high standard maintained by
this company in all Of its purchases, and
with the addition of the new Corliss
engine aud electric generator, will give
TO the Consolidated Gem mines eoutpsny
one Of the most complete and modern
heating, lighting and power plants in the
entire west.
The last purchase was made through
". A. Lamb of this city, who represents
several of the leading machinery manu-
fsciurers in the country. and the delivery
wa2 be made within the next 20 days.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Work has been resumed on the lose
phine group of claims on Chicago erees.
The mine was closed down wear ago
because. the operators were unable 10
have their ore treated at the mills.
Arrangements have been made to have
the milling ore treated by ainslgamation,
and as the property is already in shape
for a heavy production lis output will
only be limited by the mill capacity.
The tunnel at the level Of the creek
will'be started as soon as the produe-
ton is!weli under way The tunnel Will
be driven TO cut the veins at depth OF
200 feet under the present lower tunnel
ON the Western Star vein, which cuts
the junction with the Josephine forming
one large ore shoot. ! he group is
owned by the Western Star Mining.
Milling and Tunnel company, close
corporation, of which A. H. colburn Of
this city is the president, and Horace
scudder, of Beatrice, Nebraska, is the
secretary-treasurer.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

R. II. Hoffman and family departed
Thursday for Denver. where they intend
to make their home in the future. For
the present Mr.. Hoffman will visit Idaho
Springs weekly to look after his tonsorial
business. The balance of his time will be
devoted TO promoting the interests of the
Hoffman Remedy company.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

The ladies of the W. c. 7. U. were en-
tertained Wednesday afternoon at the
nome OF Mr.. and Mrs, S. NJ. Smith. the
occasion being their 10Th wedding ami.
versary. The Afternoon was most pleas
antly spent, and delightful rcfreshm ents
were served.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Mrs. Chas. Brandststter aud two child
ren went TO Denver last Wednesday after
noon where they will visit with relative,
Tor a week or ten DAYS.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Auditor A. ID. Parker, OF the c. * S.
passed through the city Wednesday for a
trip over the loop. He was accompar-
led by number of friends and travelled
in a special car
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04
A DslishltuI Colonial Tea.

Probably the prcttiest entertainment
given last Saturday afternoon by Mrs s .
A. Scileck for the members OF the Social
Ethics club. The home was beautifully
decorated in national colors and car
nations, the favors being hatchets IN
miniature tied with red, white and blue
ribbons. Every member Of the club was
dressed in Colonial attire appropriate -
the occasion. At a guessing game,
applicable to Washington and his life
Mrs A. l.. Varney secured the FIRST prize
and Mrs L NJ. Moore the consolation.
Many real old gowns were worn and ID
boxes. smelling salts, etc. were much n
evidence. The ladies' present and the
characters they represented were as f5l-
lows:
Mrs. NJ. A. Allen, Priscilla.
Miss. Susie Brown. Dorothy Vernon.
Mrs. l.. Il. cassatt, a southern lsdy.
Mrs. A. II. Colburn, Mollie STAR.
Mrs. Lucy Coddington, Samantha
Allen
Mrs. J. ID. Brown. Priscilla.
Mrs. Julia Dory, Martha Washington.
Mrs. o. F. J. Dysenroth, Elanor Custas
Mrs. Geo. Dory, Dolly Warden.
Mrs. Chas, Gwynne, Janice Meredith.
Mrs. 1. d. Ellis, Mrs. Alexandra
Hamilton.
Mrs. X. II. Hoffman, Dolly Madison.
Mrs. Lucy Mosier, Lady Sommers.
Mrs A. J. Page. Martha Washinton,
Mrs. T.. NJ. Moore, Virginia Dare.
Mrs. w. b. Stewart, Mrs. Thos. Jef-
ferson.
Mrs. NJ. Urquhart, Mrs. Adams.
Mrs. NJ. F. Ventress, Abigail.
Mrs. A. L. Varney, Mrs. John Brown.
Mrs. J. g. Weeks. Betsey Bobbit.
Mrs. S. l.. Work, Mrs. Nathaniel
Greene.
Two little Colonial madens assisted at
serving elegant refreshments.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Mrs. John Oven departed Thursday
afternoon for Portland, Oregon. called
there by the serious illness of her daugh
ter. The length of her stay will be reg
ulated by the health conditions of the
relatives. She was accompanied as fat
Denver by Mr.. Owen.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Manager J. ]. May was called to Den
yer Thursday on business connected
with the Newhouse tunnel and other
mining enterprises in which he is inter
ested
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Ed. Savage spen, few days in the
Denver horse market this week purchas-
ing heavy horses to add to his ore haul
ing equipment. The increasing tonnage
at the mines demanded additional horse
power
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

VIM. Harper has this week accepted a
position with the Colorado Telephone
company as messenger boy
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

The stork visited the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. J. Hoban last Sunday morning
aud presented the family with fl e
ten-pound boy.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Rev. G. A. Braudelle, d. d. president
of the Kansas conference of the Lutheran
church, came up from Denver last We'd
nesday in the interest of the Lutheran
congregation of this city. He returned
home the same afternoon.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Miss Edith Martin of Boulder is visit
ing with Miss Gertrude Noxon.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

The ladies' OF the Lutheran church
Will meet next Thursday afternoon al
the residence OF Mrs. Alfred Anderson
Sunnyside.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

This afternoon Mrs. Jesse Adams is en-
tertaining a company of young folks in
honor OF the birthday of her daughter,
Vida
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Michael Galigan went to Nevadaville
Monday. to attend the funeral of Thoms'
Doyle. pioneer OF this section who died
Sunday morning.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Col. p d. Mccormick visited with bis
Denver friends "Wednesday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Miss Maybell c. Cole, will arrive mex
week with complete stock OF millinery
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

George 5. Milkie. the taxpayer S
candidate for mayor. has been quite sick
this week. but at last reports was rapidly
couvaiescing.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

A. II. Roller. OF the ShafIer company,
departed this morning for months trip
20 Florida, and while absent will partici
pate in the Mardi Gras festivities at New
Orleans
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Mrs. II J. Hosea. who for some time
past been guest Of the family of II. b.
Sheldon, returned Thursday to her home
at Armour, Nebraska.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Mrs. S. J. Slower, of Sunnyside, has
this week been very i'll With an attack Of
pneumonia. but the latest reports from
her bedside indicate an improvement in
her condition.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Judge Lindsay was the guest Of Attor-
ney r L. Reggennitter while in the city
this week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Teddy Powers departed Thursday for
Cripple Greek where he expects TO engage
IN mining.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Fred Matthews, travelling freight
agent of the Burlington, was visitor to
this city Tuesday in the interest of his
coiiipauy
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Chas. Brapdstetter went to Denver
Friday afternoon to bring Mrs. Brand
stetter aud the children home for visit.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Mrs. F. +. Gustin left Thursday fol
Denver where she will visit for sevefa
weeks with relatives.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Jules Huillett spent Tuesday in the
city
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Miss Gwendolsne Moscript was a
passenger on Friday afternoons train for
the big city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Mr.. A. {. Hasson. major dono al
Trathen's furniture store. spen, several
days a, Denver the first of the week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Miss Otis Oxiey has severed her con-
neciion with the local telephone exchange
owing to poor health.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

]. W. Shook went to Denver Friday
afternoon where he will receive medical
attention for few weeks
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Nels Nelson left Thursday morning
for an extended trip throughout the
East
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Horace Scudder, of Beatrice, Nebraska
in,eses ed in the Western Star mine re
turned to his home Wednesday alter a
two weeks sojourn in this city looking
after the property.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Iueiis has been very sick this
week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Attorneys +. n Sabin and J. ". p
Smith were Denver passengers Wednesday
morning.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Swanson, the shoemsn, has added a
new National cash register TO his store
equipment.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Joe Coddingtop visited with Denver
friends over Sunday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Mrs. r. NJ Nelson returned Tuesday
evening after pleasant trip through the
east.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Al Aiken and wife were 10 Denver the
fore part of the week attending the
funeral of a relative
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Rev. Oscar Ostrom will conduct
the usual services tomorrow in the
Lutheran church, both morning and
evening.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

The c. NJ. A. basket ball team Of this
city stumbled over live wire at
Georgetown last evening, losing the
county penant by score OF 48 to II.
The boys feel little sore over the de-
feat. but report an elegant time and
royal treatment by the Georgetown
team.
Mrs. A. j Nentrcss. owing TO poor
health, departed last Sunday afternoon
for a trip through New Mexico to Cali
for California where she expects to re-
main for some time. Mr.. Ventress ac-
companied her as fer as Denver where
She was met by her parents who will
accompany her on her trip.
/ Mrs. Jay Kane entertained the men,
I bers of the graduating class of 'os OF the
high school at her home in Sunnyside
last Lstnrday afternoon. the time being
devoted to social conversation, music and
cards. Those present were Julia Reed
Eva Cameron, Beatrice Rule, MAY Kraut,
Fannie Gilmore, Maud Benny, Florence
Bunt A delightful time was enjoyed.
surprise party was given at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Jay Kane "Wednesday even
ing IN honor of Media DeGroif, and the
young folks spent delightful evening
The guests were Earl O'Rourke, Claude
Burger, Sadie Beaton, George Beaton,
Julia McConaghy, Walter Beer, Harry
Sheldon, Charles Gwynne, Emma Calls
ter, Jessie Thatcher. Margaret and Cslso
I Clark, Vida Adams, Esther McGinuis.
/ Louise Tobias. Jesse and Allie Boyd, Ida
/ DeG,Tof.
District Attorney J. W. B. Smith re-
turned Sunday from a months visit to
his old home in Texas, and much to the
surprise Of his Idaho Springs friends,
/ he returns empty handed. Somehow
everyone was led to believe that Wien he
would return his transportation would
read for two. While enjoying every
minute Of his vacation he failed to see the
sun but FIVE DAYS during bis absence. and
/ is no more a believer in the sunny
south.
| A birthday surprise on Howard Evans
was perpetrated Thursday evening and a
most delightful time was passed at
euchre. Mr.. Evans declined to give his
age, but it is presumed it is in the neigh
borhood of eighteen, as that number Of
candles were found burning on a birth
/ day cake in the center of the banquet
| board. Mrs. r. b. Morton, Mrs. John
Atcheson, {. l.. Plummer and DR.. Iohn
Atcheson were the prize winners of the
evening.
! The Metropolitan restaurant, recently
purchased by Short & Boyd. has this
week been placed in the hands of paint
ers and decorators and everything about
the premises is receiving attention. Both
/ dining rooms, in addition to being new
| ly papered and painted, will be further
beau,ified by the laying of new linoleums
on the floors and the installation of new
furniture. New linens and tableware
has been purchased, and everything is of
the best to be had to meet the wants OF
the eIactipg public. Both men are
/ fully informed as to what is needed and
will give to this city model restaurant
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Thomas Doyle, a pioneer Of Cilpin and
Clear Creek counties. died in Nevada
vile last Sunday morning of miners
consumption. MIR. Doyle was an uncle
OF James Doyle OF this city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-04

Mrs. ]. ". Bradley left Thursday for
Denver where she expects TO remain for
some weeks IN the hope that lower
altitude will benefit her failing health.
Together with her husband they will
establish home, at leas, temporarily, in
that city.