Gilpin observer., 1905-12-14
BLACK HAWK NEWS

this week and it now has very inviting
appearance.
The fair of the Rathbone sisters is
scheduled to occur on Saturday after
noon and evening. In the afternoon the
ladies will offer bargains in aprons, fancy
work, and other serviceabe and handy
articles. These bargains will last until
everything is sold. At six o'clock 2oc
supper will be served with chicken pie
and0 other appieizing courses on the
menu. A good time promised.
Pear Lind hasXremoved from here to
Wide Awake where he has accepted
position with mining company. He
will remain away for some time so he
says.
Ray Thompson arrived here Tuesday
evening from Nederland on a short visit
to his folks. He has been working on
his fathers tungsten property there and
says that every thing looks favorable.
The Epworth League will give an en-
tertainment on next Thursday evening,
Dec 2lst, at the M. E. church and all
are invited to come, especially the young
ladies and gents. A very select program
has been arranged consisting OF some of
the best talent procurable in this city.
The proceeds of the entertainment will
be used for the church Christmas tree
Admission is 10 and 10 cents.
Invitations have been received in this
city announcing the marriage of Miss
Marcella Mears, formerly of this city but
now of Denver, and Warren w. Thurlow
of Denver, to occur at the home of the
brides parents, 35l7 Delganey street,
on Monday, December R25, Christmas
Miss Mears is we'll and favorably known
here and there::..is absolutely no doubt
but that Mr.. .Thurlow will receive a
handsome and valuable Christmas gift
that he will cherish for long time to
come.
Miss Bertha Mitchell lost her beautiful
watch last Thursday while out calling.
1t is small open face gold watch with
Watham movement. She has offered
big reward for its return.
uhN Has Iouic. iht iN'o -HOb
will be out this afternoon in full Indian
costumes preparatory to the giving of
their big masquerade ball this evening.
If you want a good time be sure and at
tend for koenigsberg's best selected or.
chestra will furnish the music while the
supper will be served by the Pocahontas
ladies'. Suits Gao be secured from the
costumer located two doors below Neil
Burroughs store. Good prizes are Of
fered for the best lady's and gents cos
tunes.
The following officers we're elected at
regular meeting of the Neota Council
No. 30, Degree of Pocahontas:
Prophetress-Franc Thompson
Pocahontas Susie Robins
Wenona Frances Burroughs
Powhatan-Arthur Kruse
Trustee X. Maxwell
These officers will be installed the first
regular meeting night in January to-
gether with thesbalance Of the officers
who are TO be appointed.
At the last meeting of the Rathbone
Sisters the following officers were elect
ed to ill the respective chairs for the en-.
suing term.
Past Chief--Grace Grutzmacher
Most Excellent Chief Bette Backus
Excellent Senior Emma Boelart
Excellent Junior Emma Ruttcamp
Manager Crossley
Mistress of Records and Correspond.
ence-Maud Rohlng
Mistress Of Finance Mary Grutz.
macher
Protector Of Temple ELLA Flick
Guard of Outer Temple Lena Sch
hieder
Trustee Bessie Blake.
Last Friday evening number Of the
friends OF Miss Minnie Sorenson gave a
very pleasant surprise party at her resi-
dence in homer OF her birthday.
The surprisers were rather late IN arrv
ing at the scene of festivities and then
when they did, their victim WIS caught
with one shoe off and just in the act of
getting ready TO retire for the evening.
The first greetings over everyone settled
down for an enjoyable evening. The
principal feature was card playing, re
freshments being served also. Some
very nic. presents were received. Those
present were: Mesdames IInnsen and
Mackey, Misses May and Hazel Meyers
O.ga CroJk. Jessie Mitchell, Susie Rob