Gilpin observer., 1906-09-06
BLACK HAWK NEWS

Mrs. Henry Ll6cn ana son, Henry, OF
Denver came up last Sunday on a visit
to friends. They are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Maughan.
George Ward, who has been visiting
the principal cities of the east and mid
die states for the past six months or SO,
returned to his home in this city Satur-
day. He says that during his travels
he seen many nice places but none so
good as Black Hawk.
Word has just been received here of
the birth of little daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. Brunner at Provo, Utah, August 90.
The Brunners were former well known
residents of this city.
Every house in town was closed Mon
day afternoon, Labor Day. Most every
one went the Elks' picnic up Clear
Creek, fact of the matter was, there were
very few at home and the town looked
deserted.
Homar Lyman cBme up from Denver
to attend the Elks' picnic Monday and
visit his wife who is visiting friends here
Last evening about % members of the
Niota Council of Pocahontas gave a
surprise party on their sister lodge, the
Osceola Council at Nevadaville. The
local started out from here in band
wagon singing and laughing at the top
of their voices. When they neared their
destination they quieted down and did
not even want the wheels to make anoise
as they passed over the rocks. The sur
prise was complete, the unsuspecting
victims being caught in the midst of the
business session. They were delighted
and started to act as hosts. Niota lodge
wouldn't stand for this, however, and
took charge Immediately. A splendid
program was rendered in which the Os-
ceola Council was allowed to participate
little, after which refreshments were
served and dance INDUCED in. Fun
was had until midnight, when the tired
but happy surprisers left for home.
James Ryan has purchased the Collins
house in this city and will make his
uOIue Lu6Te NOW.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Oneil left for Denver
the first of the week on a short visit.
Mrs. Isaac Rachofsky and daughter
returned to their home in Denver Tues
day afternoon after visit of week or
SO with relatives in this city.
VIM. Hass left for Goldfield. Nevada,
Tuesday afternoon where he will remain
provided he can secure employment.
Geo. Kohl and Miss Anna Rolling of
Golden were visitors in the city today
between trains.
D. w. Taylor, station agent, left for
Denver Wednesday morning to have his
eyes, which have been bothering him
considerably lately, attended to by
specialist.
Mrs. Goldsworthy came up from her
home in Denver Sunday to look after
some business interests and visit with
friends.
George Kurtz left for Apex last week
where he is doing some painting for
Holmes l. Teats.
Stanley Hill is up from his home in
Kurtz.
John Keyes returned to his home in
Denver yesterday afternoon.
The little child of Mr.. and Mrs. D. w.
Taylor is reported very sick.
John Rollins has opened a shoe shop
first door below John Hills barber shop.
The Hawk club will give an entertain
ment and dance at the Firemen's hall on
entertained so don't miss it. 1t will be
a SOC dance and will be an all night af.
fair until two o'clock.
The Indian Social club will give their |
regular dance next Saturday evening.
The Labor Day dance given Monday |
evening by the Hawks was a hummer.
There were about 65 couple present and
was thoroughly enjoyable.
The Pocahontas lodge VIII give pub |
lie card party at Scandia hall next We'd
nesday evening. Everybody is invited
and good time promised.
John Kurtz left for Pine Creek the |
first of the week where he has accepted |
a position.