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

Mrs. Negri was reported ON the sick
list yesterday.
Jacob Leidinger is reported sick with
the grippe.
There is degree work in the Red Men
tonight.
A. Cohen went to Denver Sunday to
visit his mother there who has been ill.
He returned Monday.
Harry Rosenthal of Denver was up
visiting Cohen & Hurwitz Monday.
Mr.. levin of the firm of Levin Mere.
Co. Of Denver was in this city Tuesday
on business.
o. V. Thompson left for Boston, Mass,
yesterday morning.
The Grand Fraternity are to give
grand mask ball on February H.
Walter Jones of Idaho Springs was in
the city this week visiting his parents.
Miss Mildred Messenger will leave next
Monday for Denver where she intends
to enter the business college.
1t is reported that Herman Pircher
will soon leave for Denver to. stay in
definitely, leaving Sunday.
The Indian Social club of this city
have purchased the chairs of the defunct
Novelty theatre in Central and will
place them in their hall here. This will
make it more convenient for dances and
entertainments.
Richard Beck left last Sunday for
Denver and returned Monday accom-
panied by his wife who has been rather
ill, but is improving now.
The M. E. church have decided to
give ghost party and entertainment at
the church on February 10.
The social dance given at Firemen's
hall last Friday evening was well attend
ed and splended time was had by all
present. Miss Rose Philips officiated
at the piano and seemed to please all the
dancers.
Rachofsky & Son of this city are pre-
pairing to give challenge sale for two
weeks in which they challenge anyone
to compete with the prices at which
their goods will be sold. Watch for
their circulars.
A card party was held at the home of
Mrs. Isaacs by number of the young
folks Wednesday evening and very fine
time was had, refreshments being served
Among those present were: Misses Olga
Crook, Hazel Tabb, Mabel Warden,
Leila Westman; Messrs L. Pircher, j.
Curry, +. Waldhart, j. Messenger.
The Great Sachem W. E. C. Little
of the great council of Red Men will
be in this city two weeks from tonight
February 16, and hold meeting with the
local tribe. Rising Sun Tribe OF Ne
vadaville and all visiting brethren will
be invited to attend for there will be a
good time.
Last Saturday evening large gather
ing OF young folks arrived at the home
OF Ray Thompson to give him surprise
on his 10th birthday. A splendid time
was had in playing games etc, refresh
ments being served. All left fo- their
homes at an late hour we'll pleased with
their evenings enjoyment.
The Hawk club recently organized for
social purposes is gaining members daily
and at present number about 35. This
club is composed of all the representa-
tive young citizens of Black Hawk. They
have rented the rooms above the post
office and are now busily engaged fur
nishing them up for club purposes with
carpets, card tables, ETC., in fact every
thing to make the rooms neat and com
Portable for place to spend the cold
evenings. The purpose of the club will
first dance to be given on Saturday,
February A.
A great pool game was in progress in
Geo. Schneider's place the other even
ing between John Rohling and Louis
Rachofsky. We we're not informed the
amount that was put up, suffice it to say
that Louis is working now. Some very
artistic and skillful shots were made by
Louis, and the way he would make those
ivory balls skim over the table and come
almost dropping in the pockets. After
the game Louis had to treat to keep the
matter secret as that particular friend
OF his Of the opposite sex does not allow
him to play pool.
A surprise farewell party wns given to
Mrs. VIM. Westman at Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Leidinger's home in the o. 1.
Blake residence on Swede hill. The
evening was spent in playing games,
cards and vocal and instrumental music.
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