Gilpin observer., 1905-05-18
BLACK HAWK.

There was card party at the home
of Miss Hazel Tabb Friday evening and
splendid time was had by all those
present. The principal event of the
evening was the card playing, not to say
anything of the fine refreshments that
were served. Among those that were
noticed are the following: Norman Bea
ttie, Jud Kriley, Mable Warden, Vernie
Scott and F. HILL
Vivian Fritz left for short visit
Denver Tuesday morning and returned
again in the evening.
Mrs. r. Pircher and son Fred left for
Denver Tuesday where they intend to
reside in the future.
Bert Sybert arrived here from Golden
Wednesday and intends to remain in the
city indefinitely.
The Fidelety Lodge OF Rebekahs gave
surprise party on the newly married
couple Mr.. and Mrs. Fowler Tuesday
evening and merry time was had by
all those present.
Martin Miller, the barber, left Sunday
afternoon for visit of several days to
the valley.
County Assessor, j. V. Thompson, left
last Saturday for visit of several days
to the state metropolis.
Mrs. Jones who has been visiting with
relatives in Idaho Springs the past ten
days returned to her home in this city
last evening.
The Flo Embroidery club is scheduled
to meet at Mrs. p Hansen's residence
this afternoon.
Window cards are out announcing the
big flower dance to be given by the Black
Hawk solial club June 2.
The Independent Sampling works
of this city were closed during the past
week on account, mostly, Of the strong
pressure brought to bear by the smelter
trust.
Two OF the most prominent young peo-
pie of this city have decided to give up
single blessedness and see how the holy
bonds of matrimony run. The eventful
day will be next Wednesday.
The mayor was busy yesterday fixing
up several of the hydrants along the
main streets.
VIM. Vine has taken the position OF
driver for John Wills. 1.e
The Black Hawk Social club will have
social session next Tuesday.
Mrs. Holcomb and three children, ac-
companied by her mother-in-law, all Of
Georgetown, arrived here Tuesday on a
visit to J.V. Thompson and family and
other relatives in Central s'
/ The recently married couple, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fowler, returned from their honey
moon trip last Saturday evening. The
Black Hawk Social club had sentinela
stationed at the train and in several
hours the whole club knew it. just as
darkness had taken possession Of the
town and stiffness reigned it was sud-
denly overthrown by the din that could
only be made by about 30 or 40 young
men. Well, the bride and groom could
not stand it very long, 80 they were in
vited in and treated to banquet that
could not be beat. The boys say that
they wish there was similar charivari
every week.
The Denver papers OF Saturday stated
that Robert Miller, former old time
resident of Black Hawk, but lately of FIT.
Collins was killed at his home there last
Friday by a policeman. Mr.. Miller left
here about 15 years ago for Ft Collins
and started in the saloon business. He
became involved in trouble with the au-
thorities lately about the sale OF his
goods and an officer was serving some
papers on him making him angry, when
he struck the officer over the head with
bottle, who promptly pulled his gun,
shot and killed him. Mr. Miller is re-
ported as being worth some $4,000.
The entertainment and dance given by
the Neota Council No. 80, Degree of
Pocahontas WAS success in every par
ticular. The program was quite length
ly but was composed Of some very good
talent among which was very noticeable
the singing of Miss Strosser and Arthur
Penna, Clara Holcomb who could not
have reached more than the three year
old mark, George Kurtz with his splen-
did stunt "The burglar" the parliament
OF servants and the tableau OF Black
Hawks prettiest maidens. After the
program ice cream and cnke, sandwiches
and coffee were served and soc dance
was INDUCED in until late hour the
next morning. The ladies' must have