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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19
FELL T0DEATH
oo,ohEl JOHN M.THExTok. PIONEER
MILL BUILDER MEETS WiTHA
FATAL MlSHAP.
FRACTURED SKULL BY 4 FALL
FUNERAL HELD THIS AFTERNOON AT
HIS LATE HOME ATTENDED
BY MANY FRIENDS.


trail near Montezuma at O'Clock
last Thursday afternoon Colonel John
Thexton, a widely known millwright
pioneer resident of this city, lost
footing and fell distance of about
% feet TO a ledge of rocks, sustaining
a fracture of the skull which caused
his death three hours later.
Col. Thexton was experimenting the
construction of a large mill for min
;ng company, located about quarter
of mile from town and was on his
wav TO the scene of work with J. R.
Roots when he met with the fatal
accident. He was carried back
N Montezuma, when he re-
gained consciousness and was able to
sneak several times, but died at 6
o'clock.
The deceased was one of the best
known mill builders in the west, and
began his career as erecting engineer
for the firm of Fraser & Chalmers of
Chicago, and while in their employ,
visited all parts of the world in the
capacitv of superintendent of construc-
ton ofmine and mill machinery. In
the late SOS and early 70's he was
connected with the Comstock mines at
Virginia City, Nevada, where he had
entire charge of the mine timbering,
design and erection of mining and
milling machinery and buildings. He
came to Colorado in 1873 with Col
Francis F. Osbiston, when the latter
took charge of the Freeland mines
for Mackey and others, and erected
the big Freeland mine concentrating
works, which has since been removed
0this city, where much of the orr
ginal frame work is in the Jackson mill
on Edwards bar. Later he built the
Stanley mill and the big gallows frame
over the present main Stanley shaft,
and for years past he has prepared
plans for and erected amalgamation
and concentration mills in various
parts Of this state. Recently he re-
turned from Hillsboro, N. M. where he
built a mill, and only a few weeks
ago left this city to erect mill in
Montezuma.
Colonel John NJ. Thexton was a ma
tive of London, Ont, and 67 years old.
He was at one time member of Mar
quette Mich. lodge No. 101, A. F. &
A. N. A wife and 10-year-old son sur
yive him.
Big hearted and generous to a
fault Colonel Thexton was a man who
made friends by the score, and in all
parts Of the west, the news of his
death will be received with sorrow by
friends of former years. An ardent
sportsman, he was in early life fond OF
shooting and was an admirer of dogs
and horses. He was a close friend Of
Robert J. Pinkerton the, two having
spent their boyhood together. He and
ool. Osbiston both obtained their title
OF Colonel in Nevada when both were
members of the governors staff.
The funeral services over the remains
Vol John NJ. Thexton were held al
MS late home on Colorado street at 2:3C
O'Clock this afternooe. Rev. Robert
K. Adams was in charge of the services
al the residence, and large number Of
friends followed the remains to thei1
last resting place.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

Inc members of the local lodge of
llks who attended the venison feast
at hot sulphur Springs report having
nsu grand time in that town the first
VI y, 'ne week. Messrs. J. w. Boyd, DR..
w. l. Gam, Chas. Brandstetter, H. O.
walker and R. H. Blackman comprised
he punch. On the train out from
oehVer, SIX of the ten tickets for Hot
sulphur Springs taken up by the con-
1uetof We're from residents of Clear
Creek county.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19
Disciple of Blackstone.

Thomas Mcdowell Roberts, son of
Senator H. l.. Roberts, the present
mayor of Idaho Springs, received his
license to practice law the first of the
week, and is now full .fiedged attorney.
Mac Roberts, as he is familiarly
known, spent three years at the Colo
RADIO Law school of the State Universi-
ty at Boulder, since which time he has
read law in the law offices of Congress
man Warren A. Haggott and District
attorney J. w. B. Smith in the Bank
building.
Mr.. Roberts took his examination for
admission to the bar on June 27 and %,
and mis- license, dated October II, is
signed by the judges of the supreme
court Of Colorado. He will probably
pCgialize in some branch of the legal
profession, most likely in mining law.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

!: :: "a Tile floor has been laid in the bank
~ 1ls room OF the Clear Creek & Gilpin
g. as' company, and the new banking
lures are expected to arrive the
coming week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

a. D. Knowles and wife, of Dexter,
-, are guests of their nephew, Su-
Ns,ln,'ehdent m, Ralph Knowles of the
~. s"house tunnel, while on pleasure
UP in this state.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19
About Freight Conditions

On Monday Of this week Traffic Man
ager G. L. Wellington, General Super
intendent j. G. Welch, Division Super
intendent c. M. Morris, and Chief En-
giueer H. w. Cowan, of the Colorado
& Southern railway, were in the city
several hours interviewing the mer-
chants who protested week before last
in a petition against the delays in the
delivery of freight shipments to this
city. The gentlemen made a thorough
inquiry into the matter and will, at the
earliest possible time, take steps to
remedy the delays. One of the most
serious inconvenience to this section is
the ength of time it takes for consign-
ments of coal to reach here after leav-
ing the mines. All of the coal from
the northern fields must be transferred
from the broad to narrow gauge cars.
There is large shinkage in the coal
handled in this manner and the con-
siPuee pays the freight on coal he does
not receive-a gross injustice, and an
polite form of highway rob-
berry, The shrinkage is caused by
evaporation, volatilization, theft and
loss IN transfer, so that the purchaser
not only pays for from one to three
tons of coal he does mt get in each car
load, but is obliged to pay the freight
on this imaginary coal The former is
bad enough and could be tolerated, but
the after is rubbing it in" on the
coal consumer. Complaints are useless
and for years past coal buyers have
been paying on an average from ten to
fifteen per cent. in excess of the actual
quantity of coal which arrives in this
city. It is to be hoped that the Colo
RADIO & Southern officials will shortly
reform or change their methods Of
dong business, for the people of tn 8
city certainly pay a good proportion of
the earnings of the Clear Creek divis-
ion Of that big dividend-earning branch
Of the c. & S. system.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

+. F. Fitzgerald of the U. S. tun-
mel on Chicago creek, was down tc
Denver town the first of the week
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

Alderman Straub drove to Denver
last Sunday returning Monday night to
his thriving business in this citv.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

Fred l.. Nye of the Rockford mines
went to the great city last Monday
morning on important mining bust
ness.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

Mrs. S. A Noyes and daughter were
in Denver the first of the week, re-
turning home Wednesday evening.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

c. l.. Plummer, the coal man, wont
down the line Wednesday morning to
look up a few cars of coal.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

w. H. Ruff, Of Topeka, Kans.,
spent several days here this week in
company with Manager c. NJ. Berry
inspecting the Wyandotte mines.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

Contractor S. l.. Work was in Den
yer Monday last getting more ma
terial for his building operations.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

John Rohner, one of the most pro-
gressive business men of this city, re
turned Monday morning after month S
pleasure trip to the Pacific coast.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

DR.. John Atcheson returned We'd
nesday evening after a brief visit to
the state metropolis.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

Mrs. Percy p. Barbour returned
Thursday morning after weeks visit
with relatives in Denver and Golden.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

Alderman F. A. Miller and wife
went to the state metropolis last Mon
day to transact business,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

Geo. E. McClelland, of the McCleu-
and tunnel, was a Monday morning
passenger for the capital city.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

John G. Roberts, the mill man, went
to Denver Wednesday afternoon to
see about some machinery and visit with
his family.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

o. L. Mckissick was visitor in the
greatest city of its age on earth the
first Of this week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

Samuel Brethour, of the Liberty
Bell tunnel and Kitty Clyde mines,
was in the metropolis the fore part of
the week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

The Shakespeare club will meet
next Tuesday October %, at the resi-
dence of Mrs. r. a. Maxwell.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

Earl Thorpe returned Wednesday
evening after visit to his ranch in
the valley.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

A. NJ Welles, of the Two Brothers
tunnel came to town Thursday morn
ing to note progress of the improve
ments being made at that property.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

Daniel Gabriel departed "Wednesday
afternoon for Des Moines, Iowa, for a
short business visit.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19
Recon- mmends Patents.

A special to the Denver Republican
yesterday from Washington says: THE
forester has recommended to the com
missioner Of the general land Office that
patent be issued on mineral entry No.
1906, Denver land district, for the
Polaris mil site, and the Lombard No.
3 and IL and other lode claims to the
Yankee Consolidated Mining and Mill
ing company. claimant. These claims
are located IN district containing a
number of producing mines, and many
thousands Of dollars have been expend-
ed in their development. Assays and
mill returns on several of the claims
run as high as $45." The claims are
located in the Yankee hill section,
within the Pixies Peak forest reserve.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

G. F. Crawford, of Kansas City, Mo,
principal owner of the Kinda mine on
Fall river, arrived in town Thursday
and will visit at the mine for a
week
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

B. F. Lowell, of Colorado Springs,
who with his brother, o. W. Lowell
of this city constitutes the Lowell
Hardware company, arrived Tuesday to
spend several hours.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

John Chapman, after spending a
week here on a visit with his daughter
Mrs. G. W. Straub, departed Thurs
day morning for his home in Little
ton.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19
Oliver-wueti6

MIR. Henry A. Wuetig and Miss Jen-
ME Lind Oliver, of this city were mar
ried at 1870 O'Clock Wednesday, Octo-
ber 16, at the home of the brides
cousin, Mrs. Walter klingerman, 1857
Williams street, Denver, by Rev.
George B. Vosburg, of the First Bap-
tist church, in the presence of number
of relatives and close friends. The
newly married pair departed in the
afternoon for brief wedding tour
over the tate and will return to this
city within week, where they will
make Their home at the Wuetig resi-
dence on Soda avenue. The young
couple have host of friends in this
city wis wish them long life and hap
piness under the new conditions, in
which the entire Siftings- News force
joins most heartily.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

Maurice O'Donnell, was here from
Denver the first of the week to attend
the funeral of his brother, John
O'Donnell.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19
Wealth in Newh house.

Since the completion of the Knowles
contract on October | for driving the
lateral east from the Newhouse tunnel,
Superintendent Hobson has been max
ing tests and sampling the ore bodies
opened up in driving the lateral, which
has been driven 919 feet from the line
of the tunnel. The vein has width of
from six to eight feet, some parts of
which are heavily mineralized. At one
point there is four foot streak show
ing which contains considerable gray
copper, and the ore is of the same gen
eral character and appearance as that
encountered in dozen places in the
Saratoga lateral. Several wagon loads
have been hauled to the Boneta mill
where a trial run is being made to de
termine its adaptability to concentra-
ton by the method in use at that plant.
The results of assays and mill tests
have not been made public, but from
appearances in the vein and from re-
liable reports and from reliable reports
it would seem that the show
ing would justify active operations on
a large scale. The ore shoot opened
is well defined and by carrying up
system of slopes and blind drifts above
the lateral, mining could be carried on
for some distance above. The future
policy of the company will be deter
,,,;rad y,,hen fhe tests now under Way
have been completed.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

E. L. L. Evans, of the Stroehle &
Sons machine shops, accompanied by
his wife spent tho fore part of the
week in the Queen city.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

w. l.. Shaffer, the assayer and mine
manager was aboard the Wednesday
morning train for Denver town.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

Rev. Geo. w. Rose, of Denver, will
preach at the Gospel Mission church
tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

A. H. Roller, of the Shafter mine
was in the big burg during the week
with consignment of gold bullion for
the U. S. mint.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

Chas. NJ. Berry, of the Wyandotte
mines in Georgia gulch returned Tues
day morning from a business trip to
the metropolis.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

Mrs. David Ellis was up from Den
yer the first of the week attending to
the removal of some goods to her home
in Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

MRS. Geo. c. Webber went to the
.sPl'al city via this mornings train for
aeouple of days.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

surveyor N. A. Brown went down
s e i'lle this morning to stay two
Gays in Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

Albert Hall the first of the week re-
ceived a letter from his brother s
daughter at South Wilmington, Conn,
stating that her father, Origin Hall'
had partially recovered from his par
alytic stroke, but is still confined to his
he'd
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

DR.. Alan D. Fraser, one of the lead
ing physicians of this camp was called
to the capital city on a professional
mission Wednesday morning.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

J. P. Wilcox, of this city, was elect
ed president of the Colorado Optical
association, at the gathering of that
organization in Denver this week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

S. o. Bunker and wife, of Elizabeth,
ILL.,, arrived Monday to attend the fun
eral of Mrs. Bunker's brother, John
O'Donnell.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

John j. Sherwin the drug dealer,
went to Denver Thursday afternoon.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

Frank O. Sandstrom, travelling
freight agent for the c. & S., came up
from Denver Wednesday evening to
try and induce local shippers to patron
ize c. G. S. railway exclusively, on
freight shipments between here and
Denver
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

Thos. B. Grow, of Montezuma,
spent several days in town the first of
the week, leaving for his home via
Denver and South Park, Wednesday
morning.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

The main casting of the big electric
plunger pump in the l,5oO-foot station
of the Old Town shaft broke yesterday,
and pending the arrival of new cast
ing, which has been telegraphed for by
Manager Kimbal, Master Mechanic
Jack Signorette, is making an effort to
repair the pump for temporary use.
Should he be successful it will not be
necessary to close down the mine alto
gether.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

Miss Helena O'Rourke, who is at
tending the State Normal school at
Greeley, arrived home yesterday
morning for a short visit with her
narents Chief of Police and Mrs. }. }.
O'Ro,lrke in Sunnyslde.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

A. A. Slower, cashier of the M. & M,
national bank of this city, was a
passenger on the Thursday morning
train for the metropolis.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

A. X. Ballenger, of Council Bluffs,
Ia, spent the first of the week here
looking after the affairs of the Blue
Ribbon company in which he is in
terested
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

H. l.. Robinson. the fishing and
hunting expert of the Roberts Bros.
Mercantile company, went to Denver
Wednesday morning to look over
Christmas samples.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

The football game with Central Clty
high school which was to be played
here today with the Idaho Springs
high school team has been postponed
and may be played next Saturday.
The Central City team left yesterday
afternoon for Colorado Springs to play
the High School Tigers at that place
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

The funeral services over the re-
mains of Jonn O'Donnell, the young
man who was the victim OF a
bullet from his own revolver which
was discharged as he jumped from a
wagon to open a gate at Evans ranch
a week ago Friday, was held at Z
o'clock last Monday afternoon at st.
Paul's Catholic church, conducted by
Rev. Father McCabe. The body re-
nosed in handsome casket which was
covered with a profusion of flowers,
and was taken to Alvarado cemetery
where it was inferred beside those OF
the father and mother.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

Col. Geo. g. Vivian has left En-
campment, Wyo., for Cooke, Mont,
where he is presumably putting in
another of his patented furnaces at a
smelter at that place.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

Fred Nelson, who has been mining in
the Cripple Creek section for the past
few years, arrived Thursday evening
for brief visit with his mother, Mrs
F. M. Nelson, prior to his departure
for old Mexico
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

Richard White departed yesterday
afternoon for Denver, and will leave
that city tonight, accompanied by
James Sprague his half brother, for a
month s visit in the east, which will in
clude New York City, Washington,
and Richmond, Va.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

James Anderson, age 68 years, who
located in Georgetown in 1871, died
last Tuesday morning at that place.
Anderson was a pioneer stage driver
and for several years drove a stage be-
tween Georgetown and Central City
He had no relatives as far as known.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-19

Erick Johnson, who has conducted
a shoemaker and repair shop in the
rear of the Coddington block for the
past couple of years, departed We'd
nesday morning for Robinson, Kans.,
accompanied by his wife and baby,
where the latter will visit for some
weeks with relatives. Mr.. johnson
will seek a new location and has in
view two desirable places in the north
west. He leaves this city with regret
and will return here in the course of
time should he not realize his ex-
pectations.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-21
For SALE. Old newspapers at

-FoR SALE. Old newspapers at
the News office.
Let w. w. Raney figure on
your house for insurance. He
represents one of the best compan-
les writing fire insurance.
Mrs. A. J. Marsh, after spend
ing a week with relatives at Wi
vile, returned home, last Satur-
day.
Mrs. w. A. Smith, who has
been visiting her parents, at
Cherry Valley, returned to her
home, at Plunkett, Sunday.
Quite number of citizens from
McCrory and surrounding neigh
bor-hood, are attending circuit
court at Augusta, this week.
Say Mr.. Meal what makes you SC
fat? Well Jimmie l buy my EAT
ABLES from Conner & Conner fol
they sell cheaper and the BEST
DR.. Alex Westbrook, Dentist
will be in McCrory, on March, IL
1907, for 5 days at Hotel McFalps
See him about your dental work
Everything in the hardware line
goes at cost. Call and see our prices
know we can save "U" MONEY
Yours for more business G and c.
DR.. H. P. Hargis returned today
Thursday, from an extended visit
in Memphis where he has finished
a course of study in operative sur.
gerry.
Tidmore, the Tailor, will clean
repair and press your clothes in
first class style. He is here for &c
DAYS. Located in same building
as Mayor office.
All headaches go
When you grow wiser \
! And learn to use
An early Riser"
DeWitt's Little Early Risers, safe
sure pills.
We are pleased to inform thu
people that our newly appointed
over-seer, j. R. Taylor, has re
paired the public road and bridges
near Riverside so that it is nov
passable. This was a very mucl
needed piece of road-work and tn
travelling public, we are sure will
appreciate the repairs greatly.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-21

WANTED: To buy your old dis
carded suits of clothing. See It'd
more, the Tailor. In the same
building as the Mayor soffce, Nc
Crory, Ark.
Clothes cleaned, repaired and
pressed. Will take old suits in
exchange for work done. See
Tidmore, the Tailor, in the same
building as the Mayors Office.
The business that is growing the
fastest for the length of time in
operation of any in this city, is the
New Dray Line of Mitchell Broth
ers. After hearing the praises Of
everybody who patronize them,
you are sure to enter the army of
praises. Ask anyone who has
patronized them and you hear the
same-excellent.
Nothing will relieve Indigestion
that is not a thorough digestant.
Kodol digests what you eat and al
lows the stomach to rest, recuper-
ate, grow strong again. K0dol is
a solution of digestive acids and as
nearly as possible approximates
the digestive juices that are found
in the stomach. KODOL takes
the work of digestion off the di-
gestive organs, and while perform
ing this work itself does greatly
assist the stomach to a thorough
rest. In addition the ingredients
of KODOL are such as to make it
a corrective of the highest eficien-
cy and by its action the stomach is
restored to its normal activity and
power. KODOL is manufactured
in strict conformity with the
National Pure Food and Drug
Law. Sold at Howells Drug Store.
One of the seasons most enjoy
able affairs was the entertainment
given by the Women's Foreign
Missionary Society, last Friday
night at the new school building.
The proceeds amounted to a total
of $3.50 One half the proceeds
will be used for purchasing lights
for the school building and the re-
mainder will be given to foreign
missions. The musical program
was complete success, Miss Eau
cette's pupils not making a single
error. Principal L. L. Campbell
made an interesting talk to the
visitors. After the serving of re.
, freshments and a few minutes
spent in a social way the Grove
, left for their respective homes, al
having enjoyed the evenings en-
| tertainment hugely.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-21
Mr.. 7. E. Dye returned to Mem

Mr.. 7. E. Dye returned to Mem
phis, Saturday,
Miss Ricie Simmons returned
Tuesday from Brinkly.
Mr.. Jno. Dye made a business
trip to Wynne, Saturday.
Mrs. r. B. Heating is the guest
of friends in Searcy, this week.
Miss Gertrude Thompson visited
friends and relatives at Grays,
Saturday and Sunday.
W. B. Kyle, of the firm of
Thompson HALEY Co., was in
Memphis, the first Of the week.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-21

I am agent for the Ballan Dick
son Co, Gold Medal Wall Paper.
Holly pays the freight.
MISS Cora Muslin, of Newport,
came Saturday for several days
visit to her friend, Mrs. s. M.
Key.
See DR.. Alex WestbrOOk about
your dental work. He will be at
the Mctall Hotel March, IL, 1907,
for five days.
Ladies take your skirts to It'd
more, the Tailor, to have them
cleaned and pressed in first class
stye, in same building as Mayors
office.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Young LEFT
Saturday for their future home a
Conover, Ohio. Mrs. Young /!
the daughter off our A l saw-mil
man, Mr.. j. L. Stair.
Piles of people have Piles. Why
suffer from piles when you cal
use DeWitt's Carbolized Witcl
Hazel Salve ana get relief. Moth
ing else so good. Beware OF lml
tations. See that the name Il
stamped on each box. Sold a
Howell's Drug Store.