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The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-12

Some members of the Alabama
Press Association are roasting Gov
ernOr Conner and what they term his
''pliable" legislature. because an anti
pass law has been enacted there and
is being enforced. The anti-pass law
is a good one, regardless of what the
newspapers say about it, and. Florida
as well as other progressive states
should have such a law.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12
HAVE TO FIGHT PREJUDICE.
Salvation Army Unpopular Among
Certain English Glasses.

A woman on discovering that she
had become sober while In the care of
the Salvation army held up her hands
in horror, shrieking, Take me away
from here quick. or I'll lose my repu-
tation.'" This story was told by Gen.
Booth. ITS a true story, and H.
lustrates how absurd is some of the
antipathy which exists against u.s."
said Gen. Booth. Some people whose
prejudice we have to overcome look
upon drunkenness as no stain upon
their character. but think their repu-
tations are besmirched II they attend
Salvation army meeting. l can tell
you another story. An old drunken
sot fell into our hands. We looked up
his record, and found that he had been
drunk SO long he didn't remember
much about himself. At last we dis
covered that he had deserted his
wife. After much trouble we located
his wife, who lived In a distant town;
SO we sent her this telegram: We
have found your dear husband In a
few hours the answer came back:
You can keep him."
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12
JUST KICKED At a CAT.
Cure for rheumatism Discovered by q
Jersey Freight Clerk.

A clerk III a railroad freight once
In Jersey City suffered from spasmod-
ic twinses in his right leg, which he
attributed to rheumatism. He consult
ed physician and spent a good deal
for medicine. but continued to grow
worse. One morning recently the Of
flce tomcat in spirit of friendliness
arched his back and rubbed against
the afflicted calf. The clerk gave .
vicious kick with his bad leg and .
gray streak shot through the air. He
hobbled to chair and sat down with
few stirring remarks about cats and
rheumatism. A few minutes later he
gritted his teeth hard and arose. He
shook his leg and feebly smiled. Then
he walked like drum major across
the floor and boisterously shook hands
with himself. The sharp twinges had
disappeared and there has been no
recurrence of pain. The clerks doc.
tor corrected his diagnosis when asked
for an explanation Of the sudden cure
and said that what he mistook for
rheumatism was probably caused by
twisted ligament. The kick at the cat
Strengthened out the twist and re-
moved the cause of the trouble.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

Coming, "On the Frontier, with
Dave Rivers, we'll known in Central City.
Theatre-goers throughout the middle
west are highly pleased with Albert l..
Heroes ION the Frontier" The west
ern play SO popular this season is well
represented in this new drama. The
scenes are laid in New Mexico, and the
plot has to do with twin brothers, one a
cowboy, the other a stage robber. The
cowboy sacrifices himself for his scape-
grace brother and serves term in pris-
on for him, after which he goes out "On
the Frontier" to live down his shame.
Unknown to the cowboy, his brother is
also in this locality devoting himself to
stage robberies and other depridations,
here confusion of identities leads to
the innocent one. He is sentenced to
death and the execution is about to take
place when the rascally brother is shot
by one of his own gang and the truth
becomes known. The story is consistent
and the climaxes are reached without
straining for effect. Coming to Central
City next Sunday, Sept. 18th.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12
Plan Excavation. a. Memphis.

An appeal is being made in England
for funds to undertake the great task
Of excavating the ruins Of Memphis.
1t is expected that England will now
do for Memphis what the French gov.
ernment has done for Delphia and the
Germans for Olympia. The sites OF the
four great temples are plainly mark.
ed. SO that exploration can begin at
once. This mass Of ruins covers 100
acres, as much as the whole of the
site at Karnak, and 1t is estimated
that $4,000 will be needed annually
for fifteen years to accomplish the
work. Important material is believed
to lie within few yards of the sur.
face. SO that results should be reach.
ed promptly.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12
Sentiment.

A flag Is no more to be classed as
q strip Of bunting than the sword OF
Bunker Hill could be classed as q
chunk Of steel. Memories, traditions.
ideals, loyalty. patriotism are not un-
real because they cannot be measured
with a yardstick or weighed on the
scales Of coal yard. Loyalty to the
flag Is force as real and far more
permanent than the great lifting crane
Of the navy yard. Patriotism will move
more, In the space Of time, than the
biggest engine in the freight yards.
Ideals are more forceful than the big
gest mound Of radium that the civiliz-
ed world can ever get together. Public
sentiment has had more to do with the
digging Of the Panama canal than the
heaviest shovels driven by steam In
the Culebra cut.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12
Useful Candle Nut.

One OF the oldest nuts In the world
IL the candle nut. which grows in the
Pacific islands. The name is derived
from the fact that the kernel Is so full
OF oil that when dried II can be stuck
In a reed and used as candle. The
natives OF Hawaii roast these nuts,
and after removing the shell reduce
the kernel to a paste. which. when
seasoned with salt and pepper. is re.
ported as making an appetizing dish.
The husk Of the nuts and the gum
which exudes from the tree have me.
dicinal values, while the burned shell
is used In making an indelible ink
with which tattooing is done.-Ameri.
can Fruit and Nut Journal.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

"The Holy City," in the writers opin-
ion, one of the most strikingly effective
of all the religious dramas ever present.
ed, was given at the opera house Sum
day evening. The production was pre-
sented in this city last season, but the
troupe which played it this year was far
superior to that of last. Very few at
tended, probably for two reasons-on
was that the night was foggy and dis
NAL one, and the other that the larger
per cent of theatre-goers are not taken
with the class of performance as held
the boards. The scenic effects were
marvellous and the costuming magnifi-
cent.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

Marshal George Launder has been
presented by the members of local Sc,
w. F. of M, with beautiful gol!-plat-
ed star. The gift was made in appre-
citation of the services rendered by the
official on Labor Day. On the back of
the star is the inscription: Presented
to George Launder by local 56, W. F. of
NJ, Labor Day, Sept. End, 'O7." Mr..
Launder appreciates the gift highly.
That he deserves the recognition shown
his services is an accepted fact as he is
making one of the most efficient peace
officers the city ever had.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

Last Friday the annual meeting of the
Clear Creek Valley Red Mems associa-
ton was held in Idaho Springs. A large
number was in attendance, a good many
being from Black Hawk and Nevada
vile in this county. A big barbecue
was feature of the days events and it
is estimated that nearly thousand peo-
pie were served with the meat. In the
evening big ball was held in the opera
house. The next session of the associa-
tion will be held at Silver Plume on
Labor Day, 1908.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

The reception and dance given to
Charlie Russell and bride last week
upon their arrival, at the Town hall of
Apex, after short honeymoon, was one
to be remembered by the residents of
that locality for some time to come.
Both of the contracting parties are we'll
known throughout the northern districts
and very popular with both the young
and old, which evidence asserted itself
by the large and jolly crowd which as
sembled to greet them. Refreshments
were served and dancing was kept up
until the wee sma' hours when everyone
journeyed to their homes, feeling that
they had done justice in welcoming to
Apex the bride and groom, their future
home. May their married life be bliss
full one is the wish of the people of the
northern districts, and shared with by
the Observer.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

At an early hour Monday morning,
Thomas Hamilton passed away at his
home in Dillon, after lingering illness
of two years. duration. Age 81.
Mr.. Hamilton was native of Pitts
burg, Pa. He came to Colorado in year
1860, settling in Gilpin county. In 1880
he became interested with Mr.. Harper.
M. Orahood, Hal Sayr ct al, in the Dill
Ion townsite, where it was supposed a
big town was certain to grow up. In
1882 the Hamilton Hotel Co. was organ
lied and the present hotel that bears
his name was the outgrowth. .-Brecken-
ridge Journal.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

Zanella & Mathes Sunday evening
moved their bar fixtures to their new
building on Main street. Additional fix
lures are expected from Denver within
the next week and when these are in
place the saloon will be one of the clean
est and most attractive of any in the
county. Zanella & Mathes have spent
upwards of 81, 900 improvements since
acquiring the property.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

Judge Peter L. Palmer, who was ap-
pointed referee by the district court of
Denver to take evidence in the adjudi-
cation of water rights in Gilpin, Clear
Creek and jefferson counties, sat in
Idaho Springs Tuesday and Wednesday
of last week. A number of cases were
docketed. Judge Palmer will sit on
Tuesday and Wednesday of each week
until all the cases to come up from the
three counties have been disposed of.
1t is expected that this will require
about years time.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

1t is reported that in the northern dis
tricts, in or near the Pine Creek section,
an information bureau has been started,
and in fact, has been carried on for
a considerable length Of time, much to
the detriment of one or two and to
those who they surround. Many reports
are being circulated and they don't seem
to be very favorable to the immediate
parties. If these few lines doesn't put
crimp in their story, perhaps next
time the whole block will tumble. It is
only these few people who seem to make
everyone else's business theirs, and we
will say again for their own good land
those they surround) to cut It, ditch 1t,
bury 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

A printers devil was going through
his first experience of making up forms.
The paper was late and the galleys
mixed. The first part of an obituary of
a penurious citizen had been dumped in
the forms, and the next handful of type
came off galley describing recent
fire. 1t read like this: ''The pall-bear-
ers lowered the body to the grave. AS
it was being consigned to the flames,
there were few if any regrets, for the
old wreck had been an eyesore to the
town for years. OF course there was
individual loss, but that was fully cover
ed by insurance. "-Ex.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

Judge ]. w. Sheafor of Colorado
Springs, will preside over session of
the district court to be held the latter
part of the present month. The reason
for this is that three or four cases are to
come up which were tried in the county
court when Judge Ashbaugh was pre-
siding and it would not be just the prop
er thing for him to hear them as Judge
of the district court.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

PRUNE SYRUP-Made from the
juice of the California prune, with
small per cent of cane sugar. This sy-
rup is as pure as honesty, skill and
thoroughness combined can produce. 1t
possesses all the delicate flavor of the
delicious fruit from which it is made.
This is not substitute for but is the
equal of the finest maple syrup. To b
had at Hawley's.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

George Maloney has been presented
by Local Sc, w. F. of NJ, with beau
tiful meerchaum pipe. This gift was
expressive of the appreciation felt by
the Miners union of the services rem
dered by Mr.. Maloney during the ball
games held Sunday and Labor Day. The
gentleman acted as coacher for the
home team and the success the boys met
with was largely due to his efforts.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

Our genial friend and assistant super
intendent of the Metha properties at
Apex, Will Metzner, was visitor to
our city Saturday evening, where he
made preparations for attending an en-
joyable Dutch Lunch" to be held at
the Gilpin house in Black Hawk. 1t is
needless to say that ''Billie" made a
happy addition to that merry crowd
which assembled. 'Nuff said, eh Bill.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

George McCallister and Clarence Slat-
terry left Monday morning for Golden
where they have hired out to Henry
Ramstetter, who is building a new
county road for Jefferson county. They
will do the ''double-jack" act in drilling
into the several lodges of rock, and we
are here to say that they are there with
the goods.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

The base ball game Sunday afternoon
between the Alerts and the Black Hawk
team was a one-sided affair, the Alerts
winning by score of Is to 8. Quite a
number of people witnessed the game
and were very enthusiastic over the
game. Some very good plays were made
on both sides, but Black Hawk seemed
to be out of luck. Let US wish them
better luck next time.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12
Victims Of Poor Food.

At q recent military enrolment In
Baden. Germany, Of 604 young men
liable to service. only 20 per cent. were
found to be up to the physical stand.
ard. The peasants Of this country were
at one time among the most robust in
the empire. but owing to the dearness
OF meat and the fact that the milk
which once was staple article OF food
is now sold to cheese factories their
physique has degenerated.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

Misses Laura Edwards and May
Keleher and Oscar Rachofsky and Rich
ard Floyd drove out to Boulder park on
Sunday. 1t was very chilly in that sec
tion of the county and the young people
about froze to death.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

Thomas Stribley and l. N. Welch,
with their families, returned Monday
from their two weeks outing in Boulder
park. They had fine time fishing and
berrying. Mr.. Stribley after his long
rest feels that he can do the work of
two men easily. AS for Mr.. Welch he
is in the pink of condition to outclass
Dana for time as journalist of high
ability.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

Simon Roberts returned on Saturday
evening from seven week s visit spent
in Galena, III. Mr.. Roberts says con-
ditions are very prosperous in that sec
tion of the country and all kinds of work
is plentiful. He claims that wages in
that section are as good as they are in
the west and living expenses are much
cheaper.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

Quite severe cold snap, which must
be regarded as harbinger of winter,
prevailed Sunday night. A heavy frost
fell, following drenching rain. The
cold spell served as reminder that now
is the time to get the woolens ready for
immediate use.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

Miss Ann E. Matthews, who had been
visiting her cousins in Chicago, return
ed home Saturday morning. She was
met in Denver by her father, Judge w.
G. Matthews.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

Mrs. A. P. Richards and neice, Doris
Richards, former residents of Apex, but
now of Dawson City, Canada, arrived
Monday on visit to relatives at Apex.
Mrs. Richards is sufferer of rheuma-
tism and will take treatment in Denver
In the meantime Little Doris will spend
the winter months at Apex with Grand
ma Hartong. And in the spring when
the ice flows out of the Yukon, Mrs.
Richards and Doris will journey back
to their homes in the frozen north. Mrs.
Richards informs US that her son C. E.
Richards and wife, formerly Miss Anna
Knight, are doing well in Dawson in the
meat market line and wish to be re-
membered to their many friends here.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. l. w. Jennings of New
ark, N. j., were arrivals Tuesday on a
visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Karns of
Apex. Mrs. Jennings and Mrs. Karns
are sisters.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

Hyndman continues to receive every
week or two large consignments of pure
mixed candies from the east which he
sells at Is cents pound.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

If you want to save money and at the
same time have the best there is to be
had in the grocery line, trade at Haw-
ley's.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

The Misses Elsie and Nellie Anger,
who are in St. Luke's hospital suffering
with typhoid fever, are improving nice
ly. Miss Elsie, who was seriously i'll
last week, is entirely out of danger and
is getting along nicely.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

Geo. Matthews, John Haley and Frank
Richards left the fore part Of the week
for Boulder, where they will enter the
university, each intent upon learning a
profession.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

Miss Myrtle Singleton was an arrival
from the east Sunday evening to accept
position with the New York store as
milliner.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

Chas. Allen of Russell, foreman at
the Saratoga, and Miss Annie j. Tay-
lor, of Idaho Springs, were married
by Judge Matthews of the county
court yesterday.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

VIM. Morris claims that he in
tends starting an, eating house and all
night lunch counter in the building for
merly occupied by Mrs. MacBurnie on
Lawrence street.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

The Nemeha Gold Mining company
has been Incorporated with offices in
this city. E. S. Moulton, H. Ehrhardt
and w. E. Withrow are named as dir
ectors. Capital $500, 900.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

The vacuum cleaner that had been do
ing splendid work about the city for
several weeks, went to Idaho Springs
Monday. 1t was hauled over by six of
Neil McKay's heavy draft horses.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

A farewell reception was rendered
Rev. r. H. Forester at the Methodist
church last evening at which were
present goodly number of the citizens
of the town. A musical program was
rendered and short talks, expressive of
the regret felt by the community over
the leaving of Rev. Mr.. Forester, were
made. The pastor made a farewell
talk to the congregation and then light
refreshments were served in the base
ment. Rev. Mr.. Forester filled
the pulpit in the Methodist church in
this city three years and gave general
satisfaction. He made friends with all,
whether church-goers or not and his
departure for new fields of labor nat
urally occasions uniform regret. At
the Methodist conference held in Grand
Junction last week he was assigned to
Lamar, town in the southeastern part
of the state, with population Of 5000
and Methodist church which cost
500, 900 to erect. The change in sense
is an advancement for him and it is in
deed a pleasure to his innumerable
friends to know that he has taken
step higher in the ministry, even
though this community is called upon
to make the sacrifice 1t does by his
leaving. Rev. w. c. Milliken, Of Dem
yer, said to be very able minister,
succeeds Rev. Mr.. Forester. He will
deliver his first sermon here Sunday
morning.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12
Not In the contraet.

Husband-"Another new dress!
Where do you suppose I shall get tho
money from to pay for it?" Wife
You must excuse me. didn't marry
you 70 give you financial advice"
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

The families of A. Baleria, Chris
Cassagranda, D. Mattivi and H. B..
Patterson, composed picnic party that
spent very pleasant day at Missouri
lake Sunday.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

Don't ruin your eyes reading by a
coal oil lamp. Use electric lights. Let
us point out the difference to you.
THE GILPIN L. H. & P. Co.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12
Go in and see the new electric sewing
machine at Rapin's. No trouble to
show them.

Oscar Rachofsky left Monday after
noon for Boulder where he will enter
the university and take up the study of
civil engineering.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12
ABOUT THE CITY

See the Hull detachable handle UNI
something new. Finest UNI
brellas made. At Rapin's.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

Regular monthly meeting of the city
council will be held this evening.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

For Rent-Two houses on Spruce
street. Apply to M. B. Hyndman.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12
No chlekAn

No Chicken.
padence-T saw her in bathing.
end Il y . fact that she has webfeet."
tAfEioe-"Thsrel I always said she
WA - ohlokeol"
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

On Sunday, September 9th, there
was born to Mr.. and Mrs. August Mar
quardt of this city, girl.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-12

All kinds Of ammunition and guns at
Rapin's.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02
WINDSOR B0ARDER
CHARGED WITH THEFT
Said to Have Between $50
and 500 Belonging to
Mrs. Olumm,
(From Sundays Daily.)

carl Tarbet, who was arrested for
larceny Thursday, was taken to the
county Jail at Jefferson yesterday by
the Chief of Police Block. Tarbert
was arrested OIL the charge of taking
between $50 and $50 last Thursday
rom Mrs. Glumm, of the Windsor
hotel. He had been boarding at the
Windsor for several months and was
fairly we'll acquainted. He is not
considered to be poor and the taking
the money is hard to explain. While
sitting in the hotel last Thursday,
with has hat pulled down over his
eyes, Mrs. tGlumm approached him,
lnquiring what was the matter. He
lifted his hat and out fell purse to
the floor. Mrs. Glumm paid little
attention to the Incident at first, but
later after going back to her work, it
dawned on her that the purse looked
very much like hers. She went to
her bedroom and found her money gone.
Chief of Police Block was notified and
Tarbert was arrested. The case will
came before the circuit court at the
next session.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-08-02
{. F. j. WILL HOLD
ITS ANNUAL PICNIC
WdukeShd Beach to Be the
Scene and Saturday. Aug.
10th the Date.

Members of the local branch of the
Equitable Fratenall Union are laying
plans to attend the annual state picnic
to be held at Waukesha Beach Satur-
day, Aug. 10th. A day full of amuse-
ment has been arranged. At TO- 80 a.
m. base ball game between E. z. IT, IS
of Milwaukee and Waukesna club,
under Is years; l 80 p. M, address by
Benjamin Poss, Esq. 2 100 p. m., base
ball Wales VS.. Waukesha White Rocks
$3.50 p. M, tug-of war, Pewaukee VS..
Mukwonago; 4 80 TO 5 80 p. M. Scotch
games. There will also be duck
catching contest, ladies' shoe race,
potato race, swimming race, bowling
and pool, athletic sports, fishing,
yatcnting and bathing. A brass bano
has been engaged for the day. There
will be an excursion around the lake
every hour. Visitors are requested
to take their lunch baskets.