Gilpin observer., 1907-01-03

Albert Lawry and John Grenfell left
for Denver to spend Xmas. They re.
turned Friday and would have come up
sooner, only they could not find enough
room in the cars, according to their ac.
counts.
Frank Warren came up from Fruita
to spend Xmas with his folks.
Nevada Lodge, No. 4, A. F. & A. NJ,
installed their newly elected officers as
follows:
w. M.-John Roberts.
s. W.-Hugh Williams.
W.-Leonard Nichols.
Treasurer-F. Sparks.
Secretary-John Cannon.
s. D.-John Gundy.
j. D.-J. G. Richards.
Stewards-H. Armfield and j. W.
Richards.
Chaplain-Dr. Fouts.
Tyler-Wllliam Finley.
Mrs. w. Dennis came up from Golden
last Thursday on visit to friends and
relatives, returning Tuesday.
Mr.. Finnigan went to Denver to spend
Xmas. His partner, Jo Bush, was going
along, but in the hustle and hurry eX-
changed one shoe with Jo. The latter
had larger feet 80 could not go, as the
opposite shoe would not fit.
The school board has furnished the
scholars with some new school reports.
They are put up in book form and no
doubt the children will try to have very
high marks, as they can be saved for
James Taylor and wife came up from
Denver last Saturday.
John Ganley and Charles N. Kinney
came up from Denver Saturday, the for
mer returning Monday.
Bert Semmens came up from Denver
Friday evening and returned Tuesday.
Tom Murley and wife left for Denver
Monday.
Carpenters we're busy this week fixing
up and shingling the city hall.
The firemen held their annual inspec-
ton last Monday. In conclusion the
mayor, Sherman McCallister, delivered
a short address to the firemen which was
received with applause. He commented
upon the excellent work done by the fire
laddies and the manner in which they
have kept the city free from fire. He
also fingered for moment to say few
words OF praise to the fire heroes who
have distinguished themselves in fight
ing fire and making hair breadth escapes
from our lofty buildings. In his short
speech, the mayor wished them all a
prosperous and happy New Year. NO
Carnegie medals this year.>
The dance given last Monday evening
by the Nevadaville Fire Department, in
Cannon's hall, was one of the best at
tended affairs ever held in the city. A
large delegation of young people coming
from Central City, Black Hawk and Rus.
sell Gulch, Notwithstanding the fact that
each of those towns gave an entertain.
ment of some kind. This was the 10th
annual ball Of the fremen and is looked
forward to from year to year with great
eagerness. They have become experts
in entertaining their guests at these at
fairs and they more than proved their
ability in 60 doing last Monday evening"
and their reputation in this line was in
evidence by the jolly good crowd being
present. The grand march commenced
a little after nine o'clock and was direct
ed by Bruce Rutherford, who is an old.
timer in this line Of business. Dancing
was kept up until twelve o'clock, when
an elegant and bountiful spread was
served by the ladies' OF the Degree Of
Pocahontas. After which dancing was
again continued and kept up until late
in the morning. The music was furn-
ished by Satrianos orchestra from Den
YER and was voted by all to be excellent.
The firemen realized neat sum, much
above their expectations, and all who at
tended this dance are looking anxiously
forward to the next annual.
heatinQ Stoves