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Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18
"A Bully Good Time -

Such was the heading of novel in
vitstions issued by Idaho Lodge No. -.
knights of Pythias, inviting its friends
to a smoker given Thursday evening.
The balance of the bid read aa follows.
"Oficers and Members of Idaho Lodge
No. -, knights of Pythias will be at
home to you Thursday, February 10,
1905, at $3.50 p. m, in their new Castle
Hall. and most cordially invite you to be
present. "A mental and physical feast is
yours. Come"
Fortunate recipients OF this wholesome
invitation responded in every instance
except where illness or other unavoid-
able conditions prevented, and a half
hundred or more guests enjoyed the
hospitality Of the jolly Knights amid
surroundings that we're at once luxurious
and homelike.
programme Of addresses, music and
refreshments went to make up an even
ing Of pleasure seldom equaled. and the
Knights sustained their enviable rep
utstion rs princes of entertainers, The
sumptuous and we'll appointed lodge
rooms are ideally adapted to such enter.
tainments, and many citizens will count
the days until the next social session will
be held.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18
Local Resident Honored.

Mrs. Maggie Mcleod has been in Den
yer this week in attendance upon the
representative of Circle I7e. She was
tonored with the appointment as a
delegate to represent Colorado at the
the National convention Of the order
which meets in California in April. and
the appointment is highly appreciated
by every citizen of this city no
matter whether they belong to the
order or not
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18
Successful Social Event.

fhe dance given at the opera house on
Tuesday evening by the Ladies Aid
society of ST. Paul's church, was the
most largely attended and successful
event Of the season, and reflects credit
upon the committees having the affair in
In addition to furnishing an
evening OF amusement 10 a large crowd
a goodly sum was realized that will
materially assist the society in accomp-
lishing the commeBdsble work under
tsken by the organization.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18
A Valsntins Dinner .

M L Burger entertained party of
frienes at valentine dinner last We'd
nesday evening. The rooms were ap-
prorristly decorated with the insignia of
the late eommemorated and the place
card were valentines. High FIVE was
the A'nusement, the prize winners being
Mrs Geo. Straub and Mrs. Frank
Waters. Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs, Gassat;, T.. Boyd, Geo S,raub,
Meseiames Johns. Waters, Peterson,
GunsirGru
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18
Duplieate Whist.

NJ. aud Mrs. \. II. Colburn were the
host aad hostess of the regular meeting
Of the Duplicate Whist club Monday
evening. Mrs, Jas. J. O'Rourke and
Sam Marchingtou were easily the frs,
prize winners. while Mrs. A. H. Page
and Mr.. colburn had no competitors for
consolation favors.
Tie guests were: Mr.. and Mrs, vi.
NosoH, ]. ]. o'Rourke. A. II. Page, Sam
Marchiugtou, r IL. Hoffman.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18
Shakespeare Club.

The members of the Shakespeare club
were entertained last Tuesday evening
by Mrs. David Hill at her home on
COLORADO street. A splendid paper on
The City of Mexico" was read by Mrs.
N. ]. Pike. while the hostess had very
caretu'ly prepared paper on The Mex
iean Music" The remainder of the
ailotted time was given over to the dis
cnss on Of political economy.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18
Stricken With Paralysis.

Mrs. Bonney. mother of Manager r. G.
Bonney. OF the Sun and Moon mine,
suffered stroke Of paralysis Friday
at her her home in this city. and is con-
fined to her bed. While the attack IS
somewhat mild, relatives and friends are
apprehensive of the resultant effect.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18
HELEN IS A BIRD
THE TUNNEL BEING DRIVEN ON ORE
or GOOD VALUE
the ORE DELAYS MACHINERY
THE SIGNAL MINES SHOWING UP WELL
WITH DEVELOPMENT.

The Helen mine tunnel in Virginia
vein. II was the intention of the man
-Sgement to unwster the old shaft after
up the old tunnel, but the
showing of ore encountered upset the
plan for the time being. for as long as
there 10 such good showing IN the face of
the drift, it will be continued All the
ore taken out in driving the sdit is being
piled up on the plat at the tunnel mouth.
and all the while more Stopping ground is
being opened. The Wine. or continuation
of the shsf;. which IS cut by the tunnel at
depth of about rs feet. is in readiness
for the reception OF the hoistipg plant.
and !, will be put in place after the face
Of the drift has been driven far enough
so that the blasts from the rounds Of
holes will not damage the machinery
Manager ]. NJ. Marsh is now in the East,
and will return in about six weeks with
his family. He will be sgreeably sur
prised with the showing in the property
upon his return .
Superintendent Scot; Gris~old is still
working on the Lucy claim and the
shaft is showing up well. the ore streak
found at grass roots still continues in the
shat, at depth of thirty feet and justi
fies the opening up of the ore shoot. il
carrying slightly Increased values over
the ore opened on the surface according
20 the last assays had by Mr.. Griswoid.
With ad litional depth it is expected that
the smelling streak will become larger.
There Is good streak of milling ore
which would Yield splendid profit even
II their was no smelling ore IN the vein
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18
Ors Shirusntx.

Inc ore shipments from the local depot
during the first two weeks of the month
were i2o carloads, being an increase of SO
cars Or gain of IaI per cent over the
shipments of the same period of last
yehr
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

From a~fall on the ice Monday after
noon, Mrs. Sarah Lyon, of Sunnyside,
sustained broken arm
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

The next session of the Social Ethics
club will consist of Colonial tea, to be
held Wedneday. February ,2nd. at the
home of Mrs. A A. Selleck.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Col. J. T. Mallalieu was compelled to
e to the ''tall and uncut" in the
iuify of Spiou Kopje today. as his
h,Ion evidenced the fact that he was
n the circle OF grip victims. His
ian has sentenced him to remain
i've until Monday morning.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Miss Mitchell, OF Denver, has been EN-
ployed as stenographer in the law
Office of A. ID. Bulls
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

JR. Elgan came up from the valley
Monday to rush along work on the New
Era.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

z Tuesday March 9TH. has been assigned
missioners will consider the matter of
redestricting the county into commits
siopers districts at which time all
parties in iuteres, will be given hear
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

President W. l.. Bush of the First
National bank, returned yesterday from
a several days visit in Denver.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

A E. Straub was an early morning
passenger for Denver Wednesday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

George Mensimer has been confined
his bed this week, suffering with la
grippe.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Mrs. Geo. Atchesop and son departed
Sunday for pro,ra.ted visit to Oakland,
California.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Miss Condor, of Keenee, y. H..
neice of John Hanning, deceased. arrived
in the city Tuesday afternoon for the
purpose of paying a visit to her relatives.
unaware of the misfortune that had
visited the household. The young lady
had been visiting for some time in Cali
fornia and last week arrived in Denver,
intending to stay several weeks with
relatives there and in this city. On
Tuesday afternoon she telephoned to this
city announcing her intention of coming
up for a visit with relatives which she
had never met, and the news of MIR. Han
ning's death was great shock.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Mrs. NJ. S. Leavenworth, of Denver
has this week been the guest of Mis-
Julia VaIney.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18
Mrs. Loretta Keast, left Sunday for
Arizona where she will join her husband.

Noble Short has been confined to his
room for few days on account of illness.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

The Cascade company has this week
extended its light and power service to
the Stanley mine and mill. the connec-
tons being made from the Big Five.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

NJ. S. Hicks, tool sharpner at the
Torpedo mine, is laid up with bad case
of blood poisoning, the result of slight
burn received short time ago.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

T.. p. Swanson spent couple of days
this week at the state capital, purchasing
goods and renewing aequainiances.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Mrs. J. +. Lage has been very il
during the week but is reported a
rapidly recovering.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

The next regular meeting of the Social
Ethics club will be entertained at the
home of Mrs. E. +. Moore, on Friday
evening, February 2ath.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

"The Misfortunes Of Mickey" by
Judge Lindsay al the opera house. Tues
day evening. February as.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Make note of this. Judge Lindsay
will give his celebrated lecture, The
MIsfortunes of Mickey" at the opera
house in this city on the evening of Feb
ruary 49,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Allen Evans left Monday for Grand
View. Manitoba, where he expects to
remain.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

W. A. Roberts, assistant cashier of the
the NJ. * NJ. bank took advantage of
the Lincoln birthday holiday Monday to
renew city acquaintances.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Jacob Born, who returned from Cold
field, Nevada. about three weeks ago,
and who has since been confined to his
home on Chicago creek with a case of
double pneumonia, was able to come to
town for the first time yesterday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

John 4. Puckert, of the Honest John
tunnel. spent Saturday and Sunday in
Denver in business consultation with the
directors of his company.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

julia Varney last evening enter
number of friends at home.
iightful evening being passed
music and games, followed by re-
nents. The guests were Mrs. b. 5.
nworth. Misses May Oliver, Cora
ans. Maud Mason, Mabel Waltmau.
opal Oxiey.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Mrs Fred Keist lef, the first of the
week for Bisbee, Ariz.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Noble Short was visitor TO Denver
Thursday called there ON business fol
the Metropolitan restaurant of this city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

The ladies' OF the Swedish Luthern
church will, meet on Thursday afternoon.
February %. at the residence of John A.
Peterson.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Thos. Cain. the popular night marshal.
uas this week appointed humane agent.
~ Secretary 4. <. Whitehead OF the
blorsdo Humane society.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Miss Bsrnice Graves returned to her
home in Denver last Tuesday after a
weeks visit with Mrs. o. w. Lowell.
Mrs. Lowell accompanied her guest to
the city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

H.. sheldon Was QUA fos few hours
Thursday morning. but was compelled
to again go into retirement owing to his
enfeebled condition
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Mrs. Foulke Williams has been on the
grippe.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Mrs. A. J. ventress spent several days
this week with Denver friends.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

The Young Peoples society Of the
Swedish NJ. f. church will hold social
and entertainment at the church on Col
orado street tonight, at which refresh
ments will be served.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

{. s. Birkins. of the NJ. < NJ bank
spent Sunday and Monday with his Den
yer friends
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Miss Marie Psrshall. of Roscoe, who
has been patient at the local hospital
Tor week past, returned TO her home
Wednesday very much improved in
health.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Manager Jensen, of the dry goods firm
Which q Jensen. spent several days in
Denver this week
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

T.. ]. Moore. Colorado Manager for the
Mining aud Scientific Press OF San Fran
cisco, was in the camp last Thurs
in the interest of that excellent publi-
cation.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18
paved WITH COLD
IDAHO SPRINGS STREETS SHOW RARE
VALUES IN PRECIOUS METALS.
EVERY PAN SHOWS MANY COLORs
CITY RESTS ON OLD BED CREEK WHICH
CONTAINS RICH PAY SANDS

While the excavation was being made
this week for the installation of the
steam heating mains on Colorado atreet
near Sixteenth avenue, ]. b. MacFarlane
panned some of the gravel taken at a
depth of five feet below the surface, from
which he obtained fifteen colors from one
pan. One of the workmen found a gold
nugget ip the trench, about the size of a
pea.
The main channel of the creek is be
leived to be under Colorado street, but so
far as known no shaft was ever sunk to
bed rock A shat, was sunk distance
of forty-eight feet on the Southwest cor
ner of Fifteenth avenue and Colorado
street. by William Sisty many years ago,
but the method of timbering as well as of
hosting were very crude in those days
aud it was abandoned as not being a safe
place to work. One may find colors at
depth of a few feet almost anywhere on
the bar on which Idaho Springs is 10
Gated, but for abou, one mile on which
the main portion of the city is located.
the bed rock has never been reached.
The last placer mining of any con-
sequence done in the camp was when the
crowd of Cinnamon reworked the old
Edwards placer on Iackson's bar some
ten years ago and made good clean M,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

A team OF fours belonging to the Con-
solidated Gem company became frghten-
ened at the noise of a whistle while
standing a, the bins OF the Gem mine
Tuesday and ran away. The wagon to
ihieh they were attached broke down
'efore the team had gone far, and this
hecked their fight aud prevented ser
rs damage
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Webb Patton, of the News Was Den
yer visitor Monday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Mrs. J. b. MscFarlane on Monday
leaves for the city of Denver for few
weeks stay in order to try the restorative
effects of lower altitude. She had in
tended to locate there this week, but the
change was delayed owing to the death
of John HanniDg.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

o. w. Lowell spent several days in
Denver this week in attendance upon
the annual meeting of the Colorado
Hardware Dealers association. The
association has three bills pending in
the legislature which mean considerable
to the dealers and every effort is being
made to have them passed. One is for
the licensing of peddlars, the other an
attachment law, reaching certain EN-
ployments that are now practically
proof, and the third, the privilege OF
serving attachments before judgement
has been obtained.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Mr. and Mrs. George Mist were visit
| ors to Denver last Monday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

The weekly meeting of the Discussion
club was postponed on account of the
severe cold weather. The next meeting
will be held Monday evening and be en-
tertained by Miss Julia varney.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Wedne sday's Denver papers contained
the announcement OF the marriage of
Louis c. Fisher 70 Katherine j. Owens,
the bride being recognized as former
resident of this city and daughter of
Merit Owens.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

DR.. w. T. Cain, last Wednesday re.
ceived telegram announcing the death
at Butte, Montsna, of James Mcknight.
a former resident of this city and q
grandfather of the doctor. The de-
ceased was in his 18th year. He will be
we'll remembered by many citizens here
although he left Colorado some Eve
years ago.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Ed. Moscript has spent this week in
Denver in attendance upon the annual
meeting of the Colorado-Wyoming Re-
tail Lumbermne's association. The
annual meeting of the Hoo Hoos was
one of the attractions of the meeting.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Members of FL Jebcl. temple. Idaho
Springs Shriuers. have issued neat and
original invitation for smoker to be
held at Elk's hall tonight at eight o.
clock The invitations proper are the
work of local artis, and reflects credit
upon the designer. -.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

A solution OF the early closing problem
has bt en- found in the leading merchants
In the city getting together and signing
IN Agreement closing their places of busi-
ness at o'clock every evening. The sig
natures attached to the agreement show
the names of all interests that mater
tally effect the commercial welfare of the
city, and without doubt the wording of
the compact will be strictly adhered to.
While it is in the nature Of compromise
It will still give universal satisfaction to
both the merchants and the costnmers.
The new rule went into effect last even
ing.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

The Musical club met with Miss Lillian
tt.n last Thursday evening, a full
mbershiP and four guests being pres
The program consisted of violin
by George Mist, two piano solos by
F. Z. Angove, and vocal solos by
que Stewart. Mrs. Chas. Branstetter
Prof. 81. c. Potter. Refreshments
served at the close of the program.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

There Is good streak of milling ore
which would Yield splendid profit even
II there was no smelling ore IN the vein.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

sequence done in the camp was when the
crowd of Cinnamon reworked the old
Edwards placer on Jackson's bar some
ten years ago and made good clean M.
Popular Restaurant Changes Ownership.
Messrs. Short and Boyd yesterday pur-
chased the Metropolitan restaurant from
Ezra Watson, and hereafter will give
their personal and undivided attention
TO the business. II is the intention OF
the new proprietors to refurnish the
room and equipment throughout, and
give to the public the best catering ser
vice to be found in the entire rocky
mountain country. Mr.. Short has been
identified with this popular restaurant
for several years, and has become
thoroughly acquainted with the needs of
the patrons and to his conduct is in
large measure responsible for the sue
Cess that has met Mr.. Watson S business
investment. While the new proprietors
do not anticipate a radical change in the
cuisine and business arrangement Of
the popular resort they intend TO 50 far
as possible maintain the reputation es-
tablished by Mr. Watson and solicit the
patronage that has so long been COM
manded by the restaurant.
Both Of the new proprietors are we'll
aud favorablly known. not alone BY
Idaho Springs citizens. but throughout
the country. and Siftiugs bespeaks for
them abundant success in their new
undertaking. The standard will be
maintained and every effort made to
merit the patronage OF the entire eommn-
nifty. Mr.. Watson is fortunate in secur-
ing two such valuable purchasers to pro-
tect the business which has peen so close
TO his hanrt for so many years
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Mayor George Riley was confined TO
his room for three days this week with
severe attack of the grip. He was able 10
get about yesterday and enjoy the sun
shine
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

The regular meeting of Idaho Springs
Card club was entertained by Mr.. and
Mrs. +. T.. Angoyc last evening.
Hearts was the attraction, and the
Miss Edme Davis, Guy Arkills and A. H..
Roller. Consolation favors went to Mr.
and Mrs. X. B. Morton. Elegant refresh
ments were served. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Bush, Geo. K. Kim
ball, J. 7. Sherwin. +. D. Wiley, A. IL.
Roller, r. B. Morton, Howard Evans,
Misses Crshme, Edme Davis and Messrs.
Guy Arkills, Frank Sandstrom.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Barney o'conuei, of elea- Creek.
jumped into the spot light in the legis-
lature Thursday by opposing a inca sure
within which he scented a foreign odor
with which he was not familiar. But he
seemed to be about the only member Of
legislature that possessed remarkable
perceptive powers, and the house easily
convinced him that he had resided in a
high altitude SO long that his nasal fnnc-
tions had become distorted. At any rate
his opposition faded away as does the
thin grey mists Of the morning.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

n. Bradley, of the Blue Ribbon
ny. went to Denver the first of the
to open up an Office for the distri-
of the water bottled by the COM
aud make other arrangements for
lshlng OF the product, but was COM
to return home owing to the SER
illness of Mrs. Bradley. While not
.eiy out Of dagger, the condition of
ne lady has materially improved and
there is every reason to believe that her
recovery will be rapid.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

The ladies of the W. {. T. L. devoted
their last meeting Wednesday afternoon,
as memorial day tribute to the memory
OF Frances willard, "The Best Loved
Woman in the World" The roll call
was answered with quotations from that
lady's writings, and each member present
and influence of this noble woman. The
meeting was feld at the home of Mrs
Charles Thero, and by all it was con-
ceded to have been most interesting of
the entire series. The next meeting of
the Union will be entertained by Mrs. 5.
NJ. Smith, on March first.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

]. r Wilcox the jeweller, is preparing
to move into his new store room adjoin-
ing the postoffice next Monday. The
room has been arranged and reftted un-
der his personal supervision, and when
finished and filled, Idaho Springs will
have one Of the neatest establishments III
the state
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Local Redmen right royalty enter
tanned the members of the Degree of
Pocahontas Wednesday evening, and
very pleasant time was enjoyed. Cards
aud musical programme followed by a
lunch combined a series that per
rnitfrd of No idls. tnouet1fs
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

The Anglo-Colorado Mioing and Mill
ing guide. publication printed IN Lon
don, IN its January number devoies
column to the Trabs-ContInental Trans
portation and Mining company's prop
erty in the upper end of Clear Greek
county, and states that Rees c. Vidler is
meeting with great success with his en-
terprise.
Mrs. +. White entertained the mem,
bers of the Columbine club last Saturday
evening, cards being the chief source OF
amusement. The prize winners for the
evening were Mrs. G. Dory, Mrs. J.
Adams, Robt. Wood, J. Kane. The
next meeting will be held with Mrs. Il.
Boyd. Interest increases in these socials
as the meetings succeed each other.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-02-18

Joe Bradley went to Denver the first
OF the week where he will look after the
interests of the Blue Ribbon Bottling
company's product aud see that it gets at
least an even break with competitors
ore Of his first duties will be to
learn how to operate the automobiles
lately purchased by the company, and
once he gets the manipulation of the
buzz wagons down to a fine point, he
will make his delivery in style.