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Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26
BLACK HAWK NEWS

VIM. Kuhns was among the passen-
gers to Denver Tuesday morning.
James F. Baulk and Jennie Barte-
leno of this city procured license in
Denver Monday and were married.
They will live in Black Hawk.
Harley Ballard and wife went to Den
yer Tuesday morning.
Jack Keyes came up from Denver
this week.
The dances given Christmas Eve and
Christmas night by the Hawk club
were delightful affairs. Refreshments
were served by the boys and music was
furnished by Leo Voll.
The next all-night dance will be given
by the Fire Department on New Years.
Hold yourself in readiness to attend.
Humphrey Lynch is getting along
nicely and no serious developments are
expected.
Everyone who could spare the time,
or rather the money, left for outside
points to spend Christmas.
Joe Borzago went to Denver Xmas
morning.
Most all the stores closed Xmas
noon and remained closed until Friday
morning.
William Bell went to Golden Tuesday
afternoon to visit his folks.
Frank Bertagnolli and wife spent
Xmas in Denver.
Miss Bertha Schneider was up Tues
day from Denver, visiting with her par
ents.
Walter Jaynes went to Denver Xmas.
Vivian Fritz came up from Denver
Tuesday to spend the holidays.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26
Close to Nature,

A gentleman from one OF the north.
ern states hurried to Texas to the bed.
side of his son, who lay sick with a
very high fever, says Harpers Week
ly. The doctor who accompanied him
was very anxious to procure some Ice
for his patient, and the father went
out in search thereof. He approached
a group on the hotel piazza, inquiring
where he might get some Ice. None of
the group made any response for some
time, but when the inquiry was re.
peated, one man finally renounced to.
bacco juice for articulation. Striding
to the end Of the balcony, he elected
the Juice and made the still somewhat
irrelevant reply: We'll, who the hi
ever heered O. ice in the summer.
timer"
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26
IGNATZ MEYER
Extends Best Wishes to You All.

Ignatz Meyer, like his numerous bus
iness neighbors, extends to the citizens
of Central City the usual New Years
greeting and thanks the patrons of his
attractive establishment for their cour-
teous patronage during the twelve
months just past. During the year 1908
the custom so long in vogue at my place
will be followed strictly-t that of serving
the best bottled goods, cigars, etc., to
be found in any city. All are welcome to
drop into my place at any time and en-
joy the hospitality of the house and the
good fellowship of the patrons. Wish
ing you happy and profitable New
Year, l remain, Yours Sincerely,
IGNATZ MEYER.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26
GREETING TO THE PUBLIC.
Extended by the Central Shoe and Cloth
ing Company.

The last of the year 1907 is near at
hand and soon the New Year will be
ushered in to take it's place, and with
that year comes our greeting to the
people of Gilpin county for happy and
prosperous New Year, and many of
them. We hope the New Year will be
much more prosperous to you all than
any of the previous ones. We are thank
full for the trade that has been ours dur
ing the past year, and hope that the
goods and treatment you have received
will insure your patronage during the
next year. We remain,
Very Respectfully Yours,
CENTRAL SHOE & CLOTHING Co.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26
The Reason.

A North Philadelphia woman who
is locally famous for her cooking. had
some of her neighbors and friends
at her home one evening last week
to a supper given in honor of her
daughter. Everything on the table was
admired by her guests. Among the
things that was admired most Of all
was a beautiful cake.
at is so SOFT" exclaimed one Of
the guests.
"And so light" praised another.
"Pray tell us where you got the
recipe" from another.
81 am very glad you think 1t is so
soft and light" replied the hostess.
Il made it out of my own head"
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26
No Hurry.

The American traveller who en-.
deavors to hasten the comfortably
gated orient against its wish soon
comes to a halt. That was the ex.
perience Of "A Woman Alone in the
Heart Of Japan"
Make the rikman hurry. I have a
date and can't wait here all day." she
said to the boss rikman" at the sta.
ton. He blazed like fiery dragon.
well, you get SO mad. you no can
wait for dis, you go find 'nodder rik-
sha," he said.
She answered very meekly: Dear
friend, you do not know me. I am
not the least bit mad. This is only a
gentle American hustle. II you want
me to be real mad, will show you the
difference"
well, you vas almos mad" he in
sisted. "You seem JUS like mad when
you say No can wait; mus have rik.
sha quick; hurry up!' YOUTHS
Companion.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26
GLAD TIDINGs TO ALL
A Very Happy and Prosperous New Year
to Everybody.

l am now entering upon most sue
cessful career with my pool room on
Main street, and the people are be-
ginning to realize the fact aim to
please all my patrons and endeavor to
conduct first class pool room. The
billiard and pool tables are the newest
and best in the city. If you wish to
while away most pleasant hour and
enjoy good, cool, delicious smoke, you
can find no better place to come to-.
Again wishing you all happy New
Year, and prosperous one, l remain,
Respectfully Yours,
VIM. MORRIS.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26
Coal Minino in India,

Coal mining has become one of In
dia's great industries. The output
last year was 9,7s4,250 tons, whereas
the average annual production for the
decade ending 1895 was only 2,75S.64O.
The coal now being worked is near
the surface, and with the cheap labor
employed. India is able to deliver its
coal at the pits mouth cheaper than
any other country in the world. The
average price ton delivered on board
freight car was $1.40 in 1906 and
1907.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26
STANDARD ASSAY OFFICE.
In Shape to do Work With Promptness
and ofthe Highest Glass.

The Standard Assay Office extends a
Happy New Years greeting to its pat
rons, trusting that the miners, mine
operators and mill men of the county
will experience better times in 1908
than during the preceding year. Strict
attention will be given to all ore left
with me for assay for gold, silver, cop
per, zinc or lead. Electric power used
to run grinder and crusher. Thanking
all for their courtesies and favors ex-
tended the Standard Assay Office in the
past, respectfully ask a continuance
of your favors.
Respectfully Yours,
P. r. ALSDORF.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26

At their shop on Lawrence street
they are prepared to furnish you with
the finest beef, poultry, vegetables, etc.
1t is their custom to make prompt de-
livery on all orders, and they wish to
extend to their customers and the public
at large happy New Year, and that it
will be prosperous to all. Hoping for a
continuance of your patronage during
1908, we remain,
Respectfully Yours,
PIAZZI & Co.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26
COLUMN
From the Files of The Observer, Week
Ending December 2S, 1887.

The jingle of sleigh bells was heard on
our streets yesterday.
A foot race occurred on the Main
street Monday evening, the stakes be-
ing basket of champagne; the hour 2
O'Clock in the morning. From the tone
of the article which appeared in this
issue the editor of the Observer at that
time knew more than he dared to tell. A
certain tall complexioned gentleman was
also conspicuous.
A little boy, the son of John Boden,
of this place, was badly scalded on Sun
day night.
Alf. Hooking who has been confined
to his house for many months with
broken leg, the result of too much IA
miliarity, with the business end of
broncho, is out on crutches and perform
ing the sword dance.
Miss Hambly did herself credit last
Saturday night in her rendition of some
Christmas carols, as well as in her act
ing.
Harry A. Wiley, who is over from As
pen spending the holidays with relatives
and friends, informs us that that camp
is booming. He says the Rio Grande is
shipping from $50 to 300 tons of ore a
day from that point.
Elisha Jackson, who was killed in the
Gunnell mine last Thursday, was buried
from the St. James M. E. church Sun
day under the auspices of the Knights of
the Golden Eagle and the Improved Or
der of Red Men, of both of which or
ders he was member in good standing.
William Lamont and wife returned
from Denver Monday evening where
they spent Christmas. Mrs. Lamont
has been visiting in Denver for the past
month.
Miss Lottie Lewis, daughter of w. j.
Lewis of Nevadaville, came up on visit
to her father and mother and mountain
friends on last Friday. Miss Lewis is I.
student at the Denver High school.
We see several poor fellows with their
heads bandaged up. A bruised or SWELL
ed head is poor Christmas gift.
Dan Ernest was business visitor to
Denver this week.
The opera house was filled to over
flowing on Christmas eve by the chill
dren of the Presbyterian Sunday school.
The Christmas tree was well loaded and
many little heart was made glad.
The tramway engine overturned Mon
day on Winnebago hill, due to severe
wind storm. Warren Beebee was quite
seriously injured.
A friend and patron of the Observer
complained the other day of the accumu-
lation of cobwebs in our office. We told
him that he had no reason to complain
so long as he did not find any cobwebs
in the editorial brain.
Died-In Nevadaville, Saturday, De-
cember Oath, 1887, of injure to the spine,
the five-year-old daughter of Robert
Fallon. In Central City, Saturday, De-
cember "a, Louis, infant son of John
Bit t,er.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26
Fate Of Great Rulers,

Extremely early marriage seems to
be the fate of Korea's rulers. THE
latest sensation in Seoul Is that
measures are being taken to find a
consort for the prince imperial. al
though he is only IL years of age.
There is talk of the daughter of the
present prime minister, but whether
that is by the desire of the prime
minister himself or at the suggestion
of Lady ON seems to be uncertain" !"
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26
Stranue Hill,

A hill in the department of Ardeche,
France, with cubic measurement Of
not less than 100000 yards, has been
undermined by the filtration of the
water, and is moving at the rate of 120
feet an hour. Six hundred feet of
roadway and two bridges already
have been obliterated, and the shifting
earth has damned up two streams
which are rapidly forming a vast lake.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26
OFFICIAL PAPER GILPIN COUNTY
THE ELECTRIC LIGHT co.
Fully Appreciates Past Patronage and Ex.
tends Greetings.

We have tried our best to serve the
public and give the best satisfaction
and feeling that we have done so, we
wish you happy New Year and hope
for larger business during 1908 for
each and all. Harry Dewhurst, the To-
cal manager, will see to it that your
wants are fulfilled. We remain,
Respectfully Yours,
THE ELECTRIC LIGHT Co.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26
Postcard Sent to Docs.

Picture postcards are being sent to
pet dogs on the continent. A young
woman residing at one of the leading
hotels in Ostend introduced the fash
ion. The postcards are inscribed with
the dogs name. and addressed care
Of the owner.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26
Where Country Gets Even With CT.

Where Country Gets Even With City.
81 tell yeou, us farmers amt SO
SLOW"
"How's that, Si?"
We'll, them city fellers lure us to
town to take their gold-bricks and we
entice 'em out here all summer to
take board with us, n l reckon we
jest erbout break even on the hull
deal.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26
Two Days Tarpon Fishing.

Included in private train tour of Mex
leo, via Colorado e. Southern, which
leaves Denver January 2sth. Ask for
particulars. TIE. FISHER, ,G.P.A A.,
Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26

Extends the wish that all will enjoy
happy and prosperous New Year, and
thanking you for your liberal patronage
in the past and hoping for a continuance
of the same, remain,
A. RAPIN.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26
Notice..

All parties owing taxes for the year
1906 to the City of Black Hawk. will
please call and settle the same Mt once.
or they will be advertised for sale.
JOHN SLEEP,
Tax Collector.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26
Mere Rld.

Big buttons still continue to be
very fashionable. A lady. missing two
buttons from her dress. asked her lit.
tie daughter If she had seen them.
"Yes. ma, the cooks got them.
She uses them as lids to the sauce
pans"
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26

And may it be prosperous one. l
carry the most complete line of gents
furnishings of any store in the county.
When in need of anything in my line l
will be most pleased to see you. Thank
ing you for past favors, remain,
Sincerely Yours,
Sol BACHARACH.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26
Piano BARGAIN.

A good, square grand piano, fine con-
dition, $500. Easy payments. Apply
to j. b. Merritt at the Music Store.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26
A Snap.

Beatty organ worth $1,000, for SIS. co.
Tim, payments If desired.
j. b. MERRITT.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26

Best self-filling gold fountain pens
from 81. so up, at Rapin's.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26
SOL BACHARACH

At His Store on Eureka Street Wishes
You All a Happy Now Year
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26
A. RAPIN

In His Jewelry Store on Main Street
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26
PIAZZl & co.

Wish You Prosperous and Happy New
Year.
Gilpin observer., 1907-12-26

Pictures and frames ut Anderson's.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-12-05
PURELY PERSONAL.

Eleven years ago today Hoffman,
Bros. purchased the Herald from Col.
and Mrs. A. w. Swain. Three years
ago the OskaloosG Herald Company
was incorporated and Charles s. Wall
ing and Maggie Hoffmann became part
ners of Charles V. and Phil Hon-
mann. No other person in these
eleven years has had any financial
interest in the paper.
This statement has no doubt been
made before. but it is here repeated
at this time for the reason that there
is no political campaign on, or any
other upheaval that might make such
a statement, misunderstood.
Every time that Major John +.
Lacey ran for congress some demo
cratic paper in the district wou-.
make the declaration that he con.
trolled the Herald, and every other
paper of the same faith would sneeze
from the original pinch of snuff.
Many people, no doubt, believed this
statement, and repeated denials seem
ed of little avail. when the desire was
present to keep history crooked.
One year ago this fall the ottumwa
Review, among its other preposterous
onslaughts on the republican candi,
date for congress in this district went
so far as to say that Major Lacey
owned the Herald, and that the Hoff.
MAINS ran it for him. This, Of course,
was copied by every democratic paper
in the district, and even one paper in
Des Moines-which feels insulted
when alluded to as anything but a
republican organ-and a progressive
daily paper at Marshalltown permit.
ted their correspondents to repeat the
story.
We wish to again state right here
that Major Lacey never had any n
nancial interest in the paper. He has
never tried to dictate its policies nor
influence its course. He has never
loaned The Herald Company or any
member of the firm one cent. In fact
he has never had any interest what
ever in the paper; except as friend
OF the institution. He. like hundreds
of other men in Oskaloosa and Ma
haska county, has been good patron
OF the plant and has enjoyed seeing
the paper grow TO meet the demands
placed upon II, and to stand as a cred
liable representative OF the commun.
ity that has known 1t for fifty-seyen
years. And We want to say right here
that the Laceys have always had all
their printing done in oskaloosa.
The Herald has supported Major
Lacey because it admired the man;
because 1t knew his real worth; be
cause 1t had faith in his work, and be
cause II appreciated his friendship
And II opportunity presents itself. the
Herald expects to continue TO support
Major Lacey for any political or other
Office or honor he may seek.
The Herald has not and does not ex-
pect TO support Major Lacey to the
exclusion or detriment OF any other
Oskaloosa or Mahaska county man,
II has always been and proposes al.
ways to be loyal to home people, and
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-12-05
DR.. GREENS LECTURE
"The Key To The 2oth Century"
Electrifies Large Audience.

The Grand opera house was flllei
Monday evening at the second number
on the Y. NJ. C. A. Union Lecture
Course when DIR. Thomas E. G;een
delivered his well-known lecture IN
"The Key of The goth Century" No
one who heard Dr. Green's address
will soon forget it. No adequate TO,
port could be given if his speech We're
printed in full. 1t was an eloquent
tribute to patriotism and an exalta-
ton of American destiny. 1t was
logical and convincing and delivered
in a fluent, eloquent and skillful style.
The attention of the audience was held
without a wager and at times his M
g il'ing and aat riotic mcssaSa brought
forth rounds a. applause and cheers.
Dr. Green was formerly an iowa
man. rector OF the EpisU jpal church
a. Cedar Rapids and Is known among
lcNas foremost orat).s. He was il.-
trilat "a ~ Ron. JcGn #. I.2cAy IN Il
.rrst !. EASING manner, in reply q
which he ilTew out a flowecY cor;rli-
meat TO t.nr proud state AM to OsFa
lcusa- fhe city which he saii sishls
IN ;ra Lead OF all Iowa mua elrplit' z
IL, en;tnre and advancement 'nt-iicc-
tually and spiritually.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-12-05
THE WILSON CASE.

No announcement of official action
has been received locally from the
executive officers concerning the dis
position of the Josephine Wilson pa
role, investigation upon which was
held in this city Saturday by Pardon
Secretary Garrett, of Des Moines. The
understanding was given out that the
decision of the governor would be rem
dered Monday morning. The execu-
tive is absent from the state since
Sunday, when he filled an engage
ment at Davenport and rumor has it
that no action will be reported until
Mr.. Cummins returns to Des Moines.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-12-05
NEWTON MAN FINED
Becomes Too Familiar With Lady
On The Street. ... .s

A man who gave the name of o. l..
Bair, of Newton, was arrested about
ten o'clock last evening by Chief of
Police James Glass upon complaint of
Miss Nita Wright, charging disorderly
conduct.
Bair is charged with openly insult
ing Miss Wright and his acts were
punished in manner the man will
not soon forget. The young lady was
walking unaccompanied on High ave-
nue. in the block wherein is located the
mayors office. The man spoke to
her, calling some name. She paid no
attention to him. She tried to get to
lowed her and threw his arms about
her. Miss Wright now used her fin
ger nails with good effect and the fell
low released his embrace. AS he did
so he struck the young lady on the
side of the face, knocking her into the
glass of the Black store. But for this
she would have been knocked down.
Miss Wright FASTENED TO the mayors
Office and related her experience. She
accompanied the officer to the street
and after few minutes search the
culprit was found and identified. He
attempted to elude the officer, but he
was caught and confessed his act.
He was placed in jail, but friends
hearing of his trouble succeeded in
finding the mayor and the man was
released about midnight upon pay
ment of fine and costs, amounting to
1885.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-12-05
WASHINGTON AND IOWA.

Orison ]. c. Dutton, a former resi-
dent here, and a Greater Oskaloosa
booster, who went west about ten
years ago, has transferred his affec-
tions to Seattle, and in a spirit OF
rivalry, sends the Rerald copy oil
the recent government crop report, in
which it is stated that the condition
Of the corn crop in the state of Wash
ington, averaged greater than it did
In Iowa or Illinois, or any other big
corn-producing state No one will at
tempt to take this honor away from
the coast state, but the report needs
a little explanation. Washington is
not a corn state. and the yield there
Is Insignificant in comparison with the
3sS.000.000 bushels raised in Iowa last
year. In Washington. no doubt, the
little bit Of corn raised is planted in
favored spots and cared for as the
florist might care for American Beau
ty roses. Here in Iowa corn is planted
in any kind OF soil and in any old
place. some OF 1t receiving little il any
attention after the blowing is done.
More corn could be raised in the
back yards OF Mahaska county farm.
ers alone than is produced in the
whole state Of Washington. Then.
TOO, the average yield per acre in
Washington. with all the care be-
slowed upon the corn. is only 81 bu-
to The acre The average In Iowa,
with an the poor patches thrown IN.
II about 3e bushels And Just for in
stance, Mel Freeman. who was N
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-12-05

to have no fayorites among its friends
and neighbors. But if Major Lacey
or any other oskaloosa or Mahaska
county man seeks honors to which he
is entitled. and which may be con-
tested by other counties or other COM
munities, the herald will be for him
in the skirmish; it will be for him in
the heat of battle, and it will be for
him in the finish, no difference wheth,
er the finish be victory or defeat.
We hope our readers will pardon
this intrusion on their time, but the
thoughts expressed above have been
in mind so long and so often that they
just had to come out. We hope they
will not have to be repeated.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-12-05
80 aislNEss ouTLooK.

Henry Clews, the noted New York
authority on finances, in his weekly
letter says:
There is distinctly better feeling
In the financial situation due almost
entirely to improvement in the money
market which has been working out
its own cure. Hoarded currency is
being returned; foreign gold is pour.
ing into our Golfers; bank reserves
are beginning to rise; the credit sit
uation is less strained; call and time
money rates are lower, and redemption
OF clearing house certificates is al
ready in sight. These symptoms OF
relief have fortunately shown them
selves even before the additional cur.
reney furnished by the government
had become available. fhey show
natural and healthy tendencies to-
wards recovery. AS a result we have
had a rise in the stock market and
confidence has been correspondence
improved. 1t is quite evident that
the corner has now been turned and
that liquidation in the main is com
plete. Possibly further weak spots
may develop later on, but these prom.
Use to be of minor Importance After
the enormous shrinkage and hquida-
ton of the past few months, the mar
ket is evidently on safer and sound,
er basis than it has been for a long
period, and as soon as the monetary
situation rights itself and confidence
is more fully restored, values should
go back to a more normal level"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-12-05

his direction. Willie devoting his time
and energy to the hotel Mr.. Morey
has found time to become model cit
izen. He has been interested in the
growth of Oskaloosa and has identi-
fed himself with all that was progress
sive and enterprising. He has been
well known and much liked about
town and he will be missed in the
paths he has followed. He will remain
with the hotel for several weeks.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-12-05

BANKS.-The funeral of the late
William Banks was held at the resi-
dence of John Barquette, on the Iowa
City road, Monday afternoon, Dec. 2,
1907. The funeral hour was imme-
diately following that of the late Hem
ry Cooper, and many who had been in
attendance at the Cooper obsequies
were present at the Barquette home.
The funeral was conducted by Rev.
Payton and interment was made in
Forest cemetery.