Gilpin observer., 1905-10-26
BLACK HAWK.

E. R. Grenfell, station agent for the
G. & S. Ry. at this place and Black Hawk
for years, was in the city Monday. He
has purchased home in Denver and
was up to ship his household goods which
have been stored at Black Hawk Idaho
Springs Gazette.
Miss Edith Goldsworthy came up from
Denver Saturday to remain over Sunday
visiting with her parents.
Miss Grace Grutzmacher, the popular
school teacher of Rollinsville, came in
last Friday on visit to her folks and
friends.
Charles Keam who had been under
the weather several days last week is up
and around again.
Alfred Belcher returned Tuesday even
ing after visiting few days in the City
OF Lights.
There will be an Indian masquerade
given here by the Red Men on December
14th next. There promises to be good
time on this day, as there will be big
parade in the afternoon by the Indians,
and at the conclusion of the parade they
will have war dance in the public
square which promises to be hummer
as they have begun to practice for the
fete already. The dance in the evening
will be crowded to the door as all the
dances given by the Indians are extreme
ly popular. Prof. Koenigsberg and his
superb. orchestra men will furnish the
music for the occasion which is aguaan-
tee Of the best. Don't forget to make
arrangements to attend.
Mrs. VIM. Mitchell who had been Wis.
iting at Rocky Ford several days last
week returned to her home in this city
again Friday.
The Rathbone Sisters gave a public
card party at their hall last Thursday
evening. A large number were present
and bent their energies to the winning
of the prizes that were offered by the
ladies to the best players. After cards
refreshments were served. The winners
of the prizes were: First lady's, Mrs.
Scott; first gents, Mr.. Wittner; second
ladys, Mrs. NJ. Flick; second gents, Tom
Williams; lady's BOBBY, Mrs. Grutzmach-
er; gents BOBBY, A. Fleuckenstein.
Mrs. Ed Baeder arrived in this city
from her home in Baltimore on bust
ness and pleasure trip combined last
Saturday. She came by way of the stage
line
Mrs. Joseph Waldhardt left for Den
yer last Sunday, returning again to her
home here Monday. Her eyes have been
troubling her more or less lately and she
went to Denver for the express pur-
pose OF having her eyes examined by an
expert optician.
A. w. Hille, manager OF the Black
Hawk Mining company came up from
Denver Tuesday to look after the inter
ests of his company. They are figuring
on placing a fan on their property as the
air has not been of the best lately.
Chris Hasselbine came up from the
Queen City Friday last to look after his
mining interests.
Marion Ratlitf OF Knoblock Missouri,
arrived in the city Monday evening on Il
visit of several days to friends. Mr..
Ratliff is touring the western country a
little, visiting all the principal cities and
interesting points. After leaving here
he will return to his home in Missouri.
Mr.. Williams and family moved in
from their former home in Perigo the
first Of the week and have rented the
brick residence Of Chas. Kais on High
Street where they will reside in the
future.
Fred Curry went to Denver the latter
part Of last week to visit with relatives
and friends for a week or so and to take
in the many different sights.
The dance given last Friday evening
by the Indian Social club was only fairly
attended but those present say they had
good time.
Miss Gay McKinnon has accepted the
position OF clerk in the bakery recently
opened by Wittner and Straub, and her
pleasant smile greets all the rapidly in
creasing customers as they come in to
buy the necessary bread, pies, cake, etc.
Last Friday evening, October 20th.
large number Of the friends Of Miss Eva
Sorenson gave surprise party in her
honor at her home in this city. The
young miss was just preparing to go out
visiting when the surprisers came and to
say she was surprised would be putting
it mildly for she was perfectly astonished.
The evening was very enjoyably spent in