Gilpin observer., 1905-02-09
BLACK HAWK.

Mrs. Peter Gundy has leased her ranch
in upper Chase gulch to Ignatz Gundy
who will run it in connection with his
ranch just below. Mrs. Gundy and
family have moved their household ef-
fects to this city and will reside here in
the future.
The Indian Social club have decided
to give social dance next Saturday
evening at their hall in this city 30 be
sure and go as fine time is prom
ised to all who attend. Prot. Leo Voll
will preside at the piano which is an as
surance Of first class music.
The Pocahontas lodge have decided to
give 25c card party on March l. 1t
will be public and refreshments are to
be served.
The Indian Social club held their reg
ular meeting last Monday evening and
after attending to the regular routine OF
business elected the following officers
for the ensuing term Of six months:
j. T. Eatwell- Manager
F. Waldhart-Vice Manager
L. E. Pircher-Sec'y, Treas.
o. Blake, j. Rohling and h. Pircher
Trustees.
After the election John Rohling an
nounced that he would like to have the
club visit his home on Saturday evening
February IS and he would serve cham
paign supper. Certainly the invitation
was accepted with joyous thanks.
Mrs. Mathen returned from visit to
Denver the latter part Of last week. She
was accompanied by Mrs. Homar Lyman,
a former resident of this place, who will
visit here for short time in the hopes
that a change of altitude will improve
her health which has been failing of
late.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Cohen left for
short trip to Denver Saturday, called
there by the illness of of Mr.. Cohen's
mother. MIR. Cohen placed his mother
in the st. Luke's hospital before re-
i turning here Tuesday.
Ben Hurwtz of the firm Of Cohen &
Hurwitz has rented the store formerly
occupied by S. M. Gardner at 1704
Larimer str eet, Denver, for dry goods
store. This is good location and MIR.
Hurwitz says he would like to see all his
old friends when in the city. He will
leave here about February 15 to take
charge Of the store. The dissolution
sale of Cohen & Hurwitz will be con-
tinued until April 1.
Paul Miller and mother left for a short
visit to Denver Sunday.
John Belcher and John Curry were
visitors to Denver the latter part of last
week and while prowling around town
came upon a carved Indian head which
they purchased and brought home.
1t is very neat and artistic figure and
will be presented to Black Hawk tribe
No. "a, I. o. R. NJ. this evening by the
above named gentlemen. This is a very
nice gift and will be appreciated.
A surprise party was given on Master
John Scott by quite a number Of his
young friends last Friday evening at
the family residence in Chase gulch.
The evening was spent in games, etc..
not forgetting lunch of course, and a
very enjoyable time was had by all.
The NJ. E. church people are prepar-
ing to give ghost social At the church
on Saturday, February IL. Admission
35 cents.
Alfred Belcher left Wednesday Of
last week for visit TO Denver, return
ing again Saturday.
Fred Curry left for Denver Saturday
afternoon for short visit, returning
again Sunday evening.
Andrew johnson left for Denver Mon
day on business trip.
The initiative social dance given by
the Black Hawk Social club was sue
cess, both socially and financially. An
extra large crowd was present and they
all had a splendid time. The music was
furnished by Miss Rose Philips and
was good. This was the clubs first
dance and was very encouraging. The
club will give their next dance in the
earlier part Of next month.
The Black Hawk social club elected
the following officers at their last reg
ular meeting:
President-John Kurtz
Vice Fresident-C. B. Klais
Trustees-Herman Pircher, Richard
Stevens, Chas. Keam.
The committee on bylaws have de-
cided, in Sec. 10 and II, that drinking
and gambling is strictly prohibited no
matter on how small scale. The by
laws Of the club are open for public in