Gilpin observer., 1905-03-02
BLACK HAWK.

Miss May Dunn, one Of the city's po-
pular young ladies, left Sunday after
noon for Denver, where she will remain
permanently.
Miss Esther Rundquist, one Of the
popular young operators OF the Western
Union Telegraph company Of Denver,
but formerly Of this city, arrived hero
last Saturday evening on short visit to
relatives and friends. She returned
again to her duties at the metropolis on
Monday morning.
Mrs. John Rohling had telephone in
stalled in her residence in Chase gulch
the first OF the week.
A letter from Charles Erlick, formerly
OF this city but now of Okeland, Calif.,
was received here which states that he
will return within the next month or
two. Some Of the boys think that Black
Hawk will probably lose one Of hei pop
ular young misses about that time. J
Mr.. Messenger left here Saturday for
Denver and has accepted position in
the hoist machine shops 80 he will prob
ably remain in that city.
The phonograph of Richard Beck is
to be raffed off as soon rs all the chances
are sold. This machine is a good oneS
and at present can be inspected in Chas.
Klais's store.
The Black Hawk social club has
reached the 40 mark, that being the OBJ
jective point, 80 they probably will at
their next meeting, close the charter
and raise the initiation fees to $500.
This Is very coed showing considering
that the club has only been in existence
for one month They are very nicely
fixed financially, and have their club
rooms furnished with the best.
The ladies' auxiliary to the Black
Hawk social club was organized last
week and quite numbers have been en-.
rolled
| The dance given last Friday evening
by the Indian social club was fairly well
attended and very enjoyable time was
had.
Be sure and don't forget the mas
querade dance to be given by the Black
Hawk social club tomorrow evening at
Indian Social club hall. Music will be
furnished by Leo Voll and supper will
be served by the ladies'.
John Keys, former resident Of Black
Hawk, now living in Denver, was visi-
tor to the city Saturday evening. He
returned to his hame Sunday morning.
Mr.. Keys is manager OF the Eagle samp-.
ler in Victor.
Mrs. John Rolling and Miss Myrtle
Mitchell were visitors to Denver last
week.
Rachofsky & Son are making some
good improvements at their store in this
city. They have arranged their stock
around somewhat and are now receiving
their spring stock OF goods. The firm
has ordered swell settee from st. Louis
which will be placed in their shoe de-
partment.
The knights Of Pythias had the time
Of their lives last Saturday evening at
their hall 10 this city. 1t was the 4lst
anniversary Of the local lodge and for
the past several weeks preparations were
in progress to make the event one to
be remembered for some time to come.
The program was fine which consisted Of
vocal and instrumental music, speaking,
etc. Card playing was also one Of the
principal features. Turkey supper was
served and was said to have been just
about lit" The festivities were re-
newed after supper and continued into
the morning hours.
Sure they had good time. Who
wouldn't have one at a Pocahontas card
party? Last evening about fifty card
players, composed Of lodge members and
quite number Of others. congregated
at the Scandia hall to see who were the
best at playing high five. Central City
came in for their share OF prizes, the two
BOBBY prizes. The winners we're; First
ladys, Miss Sophie Simmer; first gents,
Wm Robinson; second ladys, Miss Liz
zie Shinherr; second gents, Louis
O'Donald; lady's BOBBY, Mrs. WI. Stull;
gents BOBBY, Otto Altvater. After the
prizes had been announced. refresh
ments were served and all left for their
homes in the wee small hours OF the
morning well satisfied with their even
ing's enjoyment.
A WONDERFUL INVENTION
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