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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15
Sterling Stockholders Herr.

The annual meeting yof the Sterling
Mines and Tunnel company was held at
the Office of the company in this city
last Monday. and the following board of
directors was elected to serve for the en-.
suing year: R. c. Wills. l.. L. Bowers.
Howard Williams, Eli. 5. Sherman, e.
f. Hoban, DIR w. II. Berge. Geo. Hamp.
W. II. Hoilister. ". J. Renniman, E. L.
Snyder, Dr. ]. +. Msynck, Jas r. Mers.
n. d. Levy. NJ. F. SpeIlmsn. DR. W II.
Moon, II. T. Hunsicker, H. f.. Hall. aud
DIR. p. +. Strupper. At the directors
meeting held immediately after the
stockholders meeting. the following
officers were elected: X. c. Wills, presi-
dent; Or. W. II. Berge. vice president.
L. L. Bowers, secretary; c. r. Hoban,
assistant secretary; II. 2. Hunsicker,
treasurer; J. J. Hoban. manager
number of the stock holders spent
the greater part of the week in the camp
looking over the different properties
which included a trip in the Newhouse
tunnel. visit to the Little Matte, the
Burns Moore. Honest John and Central
tunnels. Several of the directors will
spend today in Denver where they will
get estimates on the cost of q plant of
machinery 10 be placed on the Sterling
tunnel. 1t is the intention to properly
equip the Sterling with air conipressors
and dyive it ahead under contract max
ing a similar arrangement with the con-
tractors as that in operation at the Gen.
trail tunnel. This will insure the driy-
ing of the tunnel at minimum of cost.
The stockholders who were here at the
meeting were favorably impressed with
the location of the Sterling tunnel, and
while II has been regarded heretofore as
q more or less prospective proposition,
il 10 coming to BE regarded o. one with
unlimited possibilities. The fact that in
the short distance the breast has been
driven, only $40 feet. there we're tw1
good veins opened. showing fair grade
Of ore. leads TO the belief that pay ore
will Re encountered within q compare
lively short distance ahead Of the pre.
sent breast. and where the eastern ex-
tension Of the International vein will Be
cut BY the tunnel At good depth.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15
Royal fiiehlanders Meet.

plymouth casie No. AS held very
pleasant mesting last Thursday evening,
State Deputy ". Z Freeman. of Denver.
being present. He spoke a. some length
Of the encouraging growth of the order,
claiming for II one Of the strongest fuan-
cially in the United States with i,s re.
serve fund held IN trust by the state oi
Nebraska. The next convention will be
held in Denver September II, and the
local Castle is preparing to have its team
attend in full uniform. Mrs. Bone, the
local depaiy. is DESTROYS oil having Tay-
mouth Castle in good shape with 100
members so that they will be prepared
to receive the delegates of the Executive
Castle and tender them pleasant visit
to this city. The charter fee has been
opened for limited time to attain this
object. A. J. Page. Past Illnstrions Pro-
,ector. will attend the district convention
at Denver, Tuiv II.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15
Boc. Indire city Iniures Boy :

Ralph. the son OF Jud Stout, the dairy
man, had his shoulder badly injured last
evening through ths Careless driving of
two apparently intoxicated men from
Freeland. Mr.. Stout has been finishing
a contract at the Kinda mine, on Belle
vue, his son Ralph taking him to and
from his work ia a cart. ON the return
last evening. near the Stanley mine. the
two were overtaken by the parties
mentioned, who locked wheels with the
cart and overturned ii in attempting to
pass. DIR. Muhlberg attended to the in
jnries ef the little sufferer, who will be
laid up for some time.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Southern Investors Visit Camp.

Manager c. A. King this week has
been entertaining a party of Mem
phis, Tenn, capitalists who are in
terested in this district. The manager
had something good to show them. both
in the Tropic Extension and the Bell
man, both places being steadily oper-
ated under his direction. The company
has been fortunate IN securing good
property and the work SO far done has
produced good results. The visiting
party consisted of Mayor Williams. DIR.
W. l.. Slack, G. /, Neptune. aud W. p.
Mclean
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15
csntral Iunnsl TO Central

Secretary n. c. Merrill, OF the Big
Five was IN the city the fore part of the
week. accompanied by a crowd of friends
from Huntington. Ind, who made a
thorough Inspection Of the Central tnn
mel both from the inside aud the outside.
After visiting the interior of The tunnel
the party ehsperoned by Mr.. Merrill,
was laadedi iuto four carriages and Was
driven up Virginia canon aud TO ceu-
trail City, where they took the afternoon
tfai1 for l1enver. In the party were the
following: Mary soutbwick. Wells.
Mi1n; T. r Rochester. Washington d,
&: Ada Beard, Sarah Basssrdt Mary
Newell. Grace Bailey. Mary Bulge.
I. f. Gorden and wife, Mabel French,
Mathiide b. young, Filth Wilhelm,
Eldon W. Ware. H. A. wesse, Mary +.
Hartman Eva Dongiass, Bruce Csrnahau.
Claude Il. kitch. Jas. A, Beatty and f..
). Bash. of Huntington. Indiana
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15
Ms. C.oihnrn Eni,riains

Mrs A. II. Colbarn was the hostess at
a party given last Thursday ON fiirta-
iion heights, and the novelty of the
event was highly appreciated by the i'll
si,ed suesss. Bridge whist formed one
the a:Ha=emen.s in which Mrs. Seifried,
Of 6eotgetown. and Mrs. A. ]. Page of
this city were prize winners. An ele-
gait lap lunch was served. Those pre-
sent we're Mesdames Henry Seifried,
siraasse, Hood. Barinetller, Randall.
Abram. Graham; Misses Margaret Sci
fried May Burke, Alice Barmettier. Rebs
Hood, Ruth Seifried. and Mr.. Dunn all
OF Georgetown. Mrs Frank seifried and
daughter Emma. Mrs. Wolf, of Denver,
Miss Beaula Berry, of Temple, Texas.
The Idaho Springs guests were Mes
danes Bowman, Weeks, Nentress. Page,
colbutn; Misses Florence Ristedt, MAY
colburn, and Mr.. II. Mceisnahan,; Mas.
tiers Roy, Cyrus and Arthur Colburn,
Sherman Work, Merle colburn and inez
Nurk
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15
Order OF Maceabees

instsliniien OF officers was the order at
the regular meetieg of Court No. II, /.
o. NJ. held last evening. and the occa-
sion was aoahiy ENJOYABLE from the fact
that c. II Gordon. state organizer, was
present aud conducted the exercises.
Mr. Gordon also addressed the members
along the lines OF good OF The order. -
complimes ting the locals upon their
steady growth. The following officers
were installed. Ellen Rickerson. p. p;
Maggie A. Macleod. W p: Willie Viii
hanson, ". r; Clara Hobbs, Chaplain,
orah Evans, Guide: Artie Kane. Captain
Mabel Robertson. |. G.: Ei Evans, o. G..
Clara Meuzimer, Musician; VIM. Petit,
NJ lnager.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Childtens Day at the Troc.

Yesterday afternoon was the first
"children's Day" at the Trocadero for
this season aud it brought large attend
ance. A most enjoyable time was had
by the little ones. Many parents accom-
panied the tots and received as much
enjoyment by seeing the little folks pret-
tily dressed aud dancing. Every Friday
afternoon during the balance of the sea-
son Will be Sc, aside for the children.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Daniel witter, Charley Whitfield aud
A. Il. Klein ce1tly took up a tunnel
site ON the Bear creek wagon road and
purpose doing ex ensive work this COM
ing fall aud winter. They are in a good
section ane have plenty Of backing.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

The annual meeting oil the stockhold.
ers Of the Freeland Development and
transportation company was held in this
city Tuesday afternoon, at the Office Of
the company. There was represented
in person and by proxy large majority
OF the capital stock. The following wer,.
elected ia serve on the board of directors
for the ensuing year.
J. r. MeKinnie, chas. Brewer, !. l.
Elliott. g. Il. Armstrong. Geo. r. Nc
clelland, John Tratiien, George Riley,
J. l.. Lindsay and Geo. Il Stifel.
The report OF the manager shows the
breast Of the tunnel nearing the ,ooo-ft
mark, and the work progressing favor
ably. Daring the past year some very
bad ground was encountered, which re-
quired considerable timbering and tram
ming on account OF the loose and caviug
condition.
The stockholders present at the meet
ing expressed themselves as thoroughly
pleased with the work accomplished ard
with the present good condition of the
property
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Clarence B. Dodge. of Colorado
Springs, the millionaire owner and pub.
Usher of The Gazette and Telegraph Of
that city, with his wife. coachman. etc,
is installed at the summer cottage. near
the Evans ranch, Bear creek, and will
probably remain all the season. Judge
Lunt, father of Mrs. Dodge. until last
Friday was also with the party.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Bro. Geo. oxley, one of the leading
officers of Idaho Springs lodge No. COZ,
was welcome visitor at No II last Thnrs-
day night He brought Bro. Mccormick
along, and saw that he was safely landed
on the train for Buffalo. where he went
to represent No. 6o7 at the Grand
Lodge R ocky Mountain Herald.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15
The Burlington railway has iss,

The Burlington railway has issued a
neat folder containing voluminous in.
formation in regard to the new Cody
road into Yellowstone Park, and this
will influence many in making the trip
to the Nations playground. The folder
contains all the information desired in
regard to the Park. giving splendid maps
showing the wagon roads, trails and
streams, together with cost of hotels and
trips to any poiut desired. Persons con.
tempIating the trip should write J. r
valiery at Denver for this publication
as no other guide is required.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Vim. A. Maxwell, the talented asso-
ciate editor of the Gazette. with his wife
has taken rooms at the Os:errnan cottage,
in Sunnyside
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

COW belonging to Dick Richards
was killed by an Epworth League
special Monday afternoon No amount
OF noise would ftighten the animal and
she paid the penalty for not needing
the warning.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

+. II. Sherwin and wife departed Mon
day for the west after spending several
days in this city the guests of the fam
lily of ]. J. Sher'in. They will spend
some time at the Portland fair and will
visit various Pa tie coast points.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

NJ. V. Came. who formerly conducted
the Teller house at Central and the
Beebee hotel in this city. now has charge
Of the c. * 5. eating house at Forks
Creek, and is establishing fine bust.
ness. The station has received a new
coat of paint and paper throughout, and
everything is as neat as pin. Mine
Host Came is very popular with the
travelling public, and is already doing
a nice business in his new location.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Hon, Henry Bolsinger. owner of the
Hubert mine, at Nevadaville, headed a
party Tuesday which passed through this
city en- route for Middle park and its
trout streams.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Mrs. ]. A. Ross aud Miss Ollie, Of
sianherry, Mo. are visitors to the city,
the guests Of relatives. the family of
Mr. and Mrs. Q. X. Garman. They will
spend the summer months here aud viii
see every point of interest hereabouts.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Report of Librarian of the Public
Library for the month of June. No OF
books loaned. i672; Books of Fiction,
oao, Other than fiction "a. Juvenile olo.
Amount collected for fines, Zoo.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

w. II. E1wood has returned from sue,
cessful business trip to New York city
Mrs. Elwood is i'll Denver where She will
remain for the summer
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Tommy Woodward enter
tanned party Of Denver friends last
Sunday. A trip over the loop and visit
to Georgetown were made.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

County Assessor Crosson returned last
Monday from weeks prayerful sojourn
at Res, Awhile. He reported good fish
ing and pleasant time generally.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

A. X. saflY, of Holdrege. Aeb.. and
Mr.. J. Perz=r. OF Denver, are in the city
for short vacation. and have rooms at
the wilkins home on Miner street.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15
BONDS BRING PAR
WATER BONDS ALL SOLD WEDNESDAY
NIGHT BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
FUND WILL Sc AVAILABLE AT ONCE
COMMITTEE WILL MAKE RECOMMEND
ATOMS NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT.

AT the adjourned regular meeting of
ming at the city hall. the board o. alder
men accepted the bid of the First Nat
ional bank of this city. and brokers John
II. Causy and William l.. Sweet * Co,
of Denver, for the entire issue OF SIS 600
water bonds, at the par value of the
bonds. The funds for the work OF ex-
tending and enlargiug the city water
works system will be Immediately avail
able upon the delivery of the bonds du-
ly signed by the proper officers The
bonds will be handsomely Autographed,
and of the denominations Of $500 and
| 81 COO.
| The water bonds were authorized at a
special election held in this city a year
ago last June. They are payable IN gold
| coin of standard weight and fneness and
bear Interest at the rate of five per cent.
/ per annum. the interest being payable
semi-aunualIy. The bonds mature Is
4 fifteen years but may be taken up at the
end of ten years, at the option OF the
/ 14tN+ iSHtthiiIt cl AhS bpilAlH ias 1fttb
passed upon by Albert +. Greer, OF Den
yer, the leading bond attorney Of the
West, and the recognized authority IN
such matters. and theif legality is un-
questioned.
The wafer committee OF the council
will present its recommendations at
an adjourned meeting to be held next
Tuesday evening. and upon the adopt
ion OF the plans, bids FOR work will be
advertised for at once, and in all prob
ability the work will he we'll under way
by the middle OF August. Tie work
will be prosecuted vigorously but II Is
rather doubtful that it can be completed
this year unless the weather is favor
able.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Idaho Lodge No. II, K of P. held
special meeting last night, the occasion
being a visit from the grand chancellor,
who exemplihed the work and spoke
words of cheer to the local brothers
The castle hall was we'll filled and the
event was most enjoyable. Refreshments
concluded profitable evening.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

E. NJ. Moserip' spent goodly portion
Of the week at Lake Edith. where he is
building stable, painting his cottage,
and fishing.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Frank Fowler son Of II. G. Fowler. Of
Denver. the secretary OF the Honest John
tunnel company. is spending few weeks
a, the tunnel. the guest of Manager J. r.
puchert
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

]. J Reilsy and several other gentlemen
who are interested in the Denver & Salt
Lake Railway Tunnel company last week
visited Silver Plume and the old A.-P.
tunnel. The Standard considers the
visit significant and indicating that some.
thing will be doing very soon.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Jos I. Coddington and Geo. 5. Smith.
lakes Wednesday afternoon. aceompan-
led by full rrgsiia for a several days
siege.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Chas. Card aud wife. OF Denver. have
secured rooms at the wilkins colt age for
few weeks outing.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Under Sheriff Herschel Newton OF
the county Of Denver Came up here last
Sunday aud Quilted for an outing at
Chicago lakes lie was accompanied by
several other distinguished Denver poll
ticians. Mr Newton formerly resided
here.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Miss Mae oHver. cnief operator at the
local telephone exchange. left for Dsn-
yer Tuesday wheTe she will enjoy a
three weeks vacation.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

The Colorado & Southern railroad has
instituted suit against the Independent
Smelling & Refining company, to secure
judgement for s.. sos. claimed to be ow-
ing on a promissory note.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

City Attorney ffed. L. Coilom wa
called TO Denver on business niissoi
on Thursday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

The Wheatlaud mine, on Trail creek
IS to be sunk below the tunnel level.
James Wells. the owner. was here sew
erai days this week making arrange
ments to that effect. The mine has q
good record and no doubt will prove
equally as good with deeper develop
ment.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Mrs. John Rohter left Thursda,
for a six weeks visit to the Lewis )
Clark exposition.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Frank Watrous was up from Denver
this week with party OF his associates
in several of his mining ventures.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

", A. Prnnty. OF Wamego. Kansas.
who is interested in some mining prop
erty.in Spring guich. is spending a short
time in camp.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

According to the Courier. Col. G. 6
Vivian is expected to arrive IN this county
at an early date for visit. Mrs. Vivian
and her two youngest boys are already al
Georgetown
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

W r. welch, formerly sta ton agent
OF the c & S. depot in this city. and at
present located at Trinidad, has gone
and got married. The congratulations
of hos, Of friends are extended to him
in his hour of triumph.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Messrs Rodda and Aues visited Beave
brook early this week. They report lot.
of trout still in the stream.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

William Nexton, an ali-around miner
of the San Juan country has been here for
week visiting with his friends, Weston
& Hart
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Gen Fred Msiser. of Denver, was II
the city "Wednesday and Thursday of this
week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

w. E R-nshaw. ON business bent
visited in the valley during the frs
part of the week
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

George Mist spent several days in Den
yer this week on mining business.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

r S. venable. an old time res ideut of
the "Blue Grass state was an Idaho
Springs visitor this week. Mr.. venabie
has interests in various mining proper
ties hereabouts and put in the time look
ing into their condition. With his fam
lily he went to Salt Lake from here.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

]. NJ. Ireland. OF Los Vegas. New Mex
leo, arrived the first of the week for a
few days visit with old friends. and to
look after his many real estate and min
ing interests in this vicinity. He re.
turned Wednesday afternoon
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

His Honor, George Riley. and Alder
man II. o. Walker. went to the netropo
lis early in the week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Ernes, Mitchell. of zenda, Kansas. ae-
companied by his bride. is spending their
honeymoon in this city and are guests oi
Mr.. and Mrs z. n Moscript
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Secretary \. {. Merrill. of the Big
Five, vas IN The city yesterday aud in
formed ctr reporter that Contractor Me-
Gilvary had just notified Mr.. Stewart.
the supcriniedent. that owing to the
hardness of the rock he would be COM
pelied To thruw up the driving the Gen.
trai tunnel. Mr. Mgtrill states that all
matters would be arranged satisfactorily
to all parties aud III the meantime the
compressor would be closed down. Not
wlthstanding eiosing of the contract II
is the eompany's intention to resume
work as soon as possible. Mr.. Merrill
stated that the Shafter people @ere
still driving the drift from the tunnel
Ii is 10 be hoped that the work OF driving
the Central tunnel will be resumed at 81
early date, as 1t means the employment
Of quite number MEN, not To speak OF
chances of opening up new bodies as
veins are struck and drifted upon.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

DIR. Phifer. presiding elder of the Nj. E.
church, residing in Denver, will be in
the city tomorrow and conduct service.
both morning and evening.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

John II. Galley. of Pittsburg, Pa. one
OF the principa. owners in the consoii
dated Gem Mines company, arrived
Monday of this week. and is the
guest of W. r. Renshaw.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Fred G. Norris. formerly resident oi
this CITY. now operating mines near
Parail. Mexico. was in the city the fore
part Of the week shaking hands with
large number of old friends.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Ex-Lieut. Gov. Hsggott has been in
Denver several days purchasing maehin-
cry for his Arizona mining property.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Several cottages are in course of cree
tion on I'D avenue.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Walter Ford. of Kearney, Nebraska,
is guest at the home of John T. Malta
lieu
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Amended articles of Incorporation
were fled with the county recorder on
Wednesday of this week. increasing the
capitalization of the Ciipin and Clear
Greek District Railway company. from
10000. to !. $780, 900. John c. McShane
Is the president. and Bennett E. Seymour
secretary of the company.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

]. H. Leebrick, Of Burlington, Iowa,
and Mrs J. c. Moore. Of Springfield. Mo.
brother and sister Of Manager w. s. Lee
brick Of the Little Matte and neiec,
Miss Mollie Leebricknd her friend, Mis-
Helen Wallace both ofBuflingtou, lows,
are the guests Of Mr.. Leebrick, At the
lattes's ChicsRo creek residence.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-07-15

Jos. B. Papenbrock. of CINCINNATI.
Ohio. was in town for few days this
week, looking after his varied mining
interests. The gentleman never lets year
slip by without visit and enjoys them
to the fullest. He believes in the dis
trict thoroughly and demonstrates the
faith that is in him by investing literally.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-27
FAST RUN TO BOSTON.
Special Carrying Sick Man Made Good
Time.

special carrying SICK man mace G00d
Time.
j. X. Butler returned to Burlington
Saturday evening from Boston, whittier
he accompanied Thomas c. Wales, en-
gineer of the New England Telephone
and Telegraph company, who was hur-
ried 20 Boston from Rutland Friday by
a special train for an operation for APP
pendicitis. The run of 167 miles from
Rutlard to Boston was made in four
hours and ten minutes, the regular rum
ming time OF the year between the two
places six hours. The so miles between
Fitchburg and the union station in Bos-
ton were covered in just an hour, the
entrance into the city of Boston being
necessarily slow.
The train reached Boston Friday even
ing but it was not deemed best to oper-
ate until Saturday morning. Previous
to the operation it was stated that Mr.
Wales had only fighting chance of re.
covery but Mr. Butler learned by tele-
phone Sunday that the patients condi-
ton was more favorable than the sur.
geon' had dared to hope for.