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Gilpin observer., 1907-01-03
IN RUSSELL GULCH

Mark Harris spent the Xmas holidays
in Denver.
]. r. Wood. manager OF the Lillian
mine, spent Christmas in Denver.
Miss Sullivan, one OF the popular school
teachers, spent Christmas with her folks
in Denver.
Miss Sylvia Cannon has returned af-
ter spending her school vacation near
Omaha, Nebraska, her old home.
James Hampton spent Christmas with
his folks in Denver.
Matt Edwards went to Denver to meet
his family, who have been visiting in
Cripple Creek, and accompanied them
home.
The public schools opened Wednesday
morning after vacation of two weeks.
The program given by the school chill
dren at the school house, Friday after
noon before Xmas, was splendid affair.
There was a large attendance and all
those who went to criticise returned with
the verdict that the program was rem
dered in a most pleasing manner and
that every one of the participants should
be highly complimented upon their part
in the same.
The Christmas tree given at the church
Christmas Eve was enjoyed by all those
present, and especially the children who
Santa Claus honored with little gift.
Miss Edna Pascoe of RolIinsville, spent
Xmas with her parents in this place.
Z. P. Williams and wife have rented
the house OF the Greys and have gone to
housekeeping.
VIM. Quintrall is reported on the sick
list for the past few weeks.
The Odd Fellows gave reception and
banquet to the members and their fam
lies Xmas night and everyone reports
having had most enjoyable time.
Miss Edna Pascoe leaves this morning
for Akron, Colo, where she has accepted
position as teacher in the public school,
Ed Williams was up from his home in
Denver Monday on short business trip
Mrs. j. Williams came up from Den
yer Monday where she spent her Xmas.
Miss Lizzie Jones came up from Den
yer Tuesday night.
| Miss Lizzie Nichols returned to Den
yer after short visit to relatives here.
She was accompanied by her sister, Miss
Carrie, who will reside there with her.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-03
The following bills we're presented:

Thomas omera, night watch . s 10 90
James McNevins, labor. II 80
Thos Quinn, Sr, - $500 30 %
Thomas Quinn, Jr, - ... 10 co
Dave Brennon " 49,. 2 80
John Sleep, marshas sal 4 fees . SO so
Fred Bauer. clerks fee - I6 2j
Borzago Co. supplies 20
Holmes & Teats, signs Observation-Disclosures. 2 so
McFarlane & Co, repairing hydrant s 90
Henry Eatwell, Chief ef................... % 90
John Rohling, asst chief. ............ 25
4 Manson, coal.... 9 so
Sorenson, hauling. ng................. 90
Preston Hobrook, stationery ..... 200
Shea Ryan, blacksmithing ............ 10
John Yates, signs s........................ ) so
Gilpin Co l., II d Go, lights .... "a 90
J NJ seright, attorney salary ............ so 90
Otto Blake, teaming 100
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-03

The finance committee having exam.
ined the bills found them correct, and
on motion OF Alderman McNevins were
allowed, and the clerk instructed to draw
warrants on the city treasurer for the
several amounts.
A petition signed by the taxpayers
was read, asking for light on Backus
street. On motion of Alderman Lynch
it was granted.
An ordinance was introduced from
the Gilpin Co. L. H. q P. Co., extending
their franchise. On motion of Alder
man Blake the ordinance was laid over
until the next regular meeting in Feb
ruary and ordered posted according to
law.
A discussion arose over the right of
way of the city water pipes through
Otto Ruttcamp's lots. On motion of
Alderman Vogel the matter was laid
over until the next regular meeting in
February in order that information
may be had from W. R. Backus.
On motion of Alderman Vogel the
| taxes on the Senator shafthouse and
machinery were divided-one.half or
the shafthouse and one half on the
machinery.
On motion of Alderman Vogel the
marshal was instructed to put up no
tices 20 prevent people from throwing
ashes in the streets.
The mayors warrants for the collec
tion OF taxes for the year 1905 were ex
tended until the next regular meeting il
February, 1907, with interest, and the
marshal instructed to return the mayor.
warrants for 1905, and have the delin
quent taxes advertised for sale. Tht
mayors warrants for 1906 to be extend
ed until the next regular meeting il
February 1907 without interest.
On motion the council adjourned.
FRED BAUER, City Clerk.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-03
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to express our sincere thanks
to those who assisted US 80 kindly dur
ing the death Of our loving son, brother
and husband. Particularly do we ex-
press our gratitude to the members OF
the Woodmen of the World and the sew
eral fire departments.
Most gratefully,
Mrs. MARTIN NooNAN,
Mrs. THOMAS NooNAN AND FAMILY.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-03
BLACK HAWK NEWS

James V. Thompson's residence was
the scene OF merriment Saturday even
ing. when number OF the young folks
gathered for an evenings pleasure, and
everyone had splendid time.
Charles Jacobs and wife arrived here
last week from their home in McCook,
Nebraska, on visit to Mrs. Jacobs folks.
Mr.. Jacobs returned again Monday, but
his wife will remain here for longer
visit.
A watch party was given at William
Mitchell's house New Years Eve. There
was quite number of guests present
who watched the old year out and the
new year in. They had much Joy during
the evenings session, refreshments beinf
served.
The Indian Social club will give their
regular de nee Saturday evening next.
The City Council met in regular ses-
sion last evening instead of Tuesday,
which happened to fall on New Years
night.
The Black Hawk firemen, Company
No. l, marched from here to the church
in Central and from there to the GENE.
terry on Tuesday, attending the funeral
OF the late Martin Noonan, brother
fireman of Central City.
Thomas Dunstone and family left for
Denver last Friday to attend the ban
quet of the Elks, returning home Sunday
evening.
William Saunders came up from Den.
yer last Thursday.
Tony Bonnotti went to Denver Sun.
day on short visit, returning again on
Tuesday evening.
William Blake of the Senator mine,
and wife, came up from Denver Satur.
dey evening.
A social party was held at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Zack Mackey last
Friday evening. A general good time
was had by all those present.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rohling entertain.
ed a number of friends at their home on
Thursday evening.
Miss Minnie Wheeler, who spent Xmas
with her folks in this city, returned to
her home in Denver again yesterday af-
ternSga,
Miss Louise Zisch arrived here from
her home in Denver Tuesday on short
visit with the Maughans. She returned
home yesterday afternoon.
Miss Rose Rachofsky and friend, Miss
Bessie Perl, returned to their homes in
Denver Monday afternoon after a visit
of several weeks with friends and rela-
tives in this city.
j. N. Rachofsky was among the many
to spend New Years in Denver. He left
for there Tuesday morning.
Fred Pircher came up from his home
in Denver to spend few days, returning
again Tuesday.
John Rohling aud wife left for a visit
among relatives at Golden, Sunday, re.
turning Tuesday evening.
Vivian Fritz, who is a student at the
Manual Training school in Denver, spent
several days here the past week with his
folks, coming up Saturday.
Homar Lyman and wife returned tc
their home in Denver again yesterda,
morning after short visit with friends
in this city.
81. Zisch returned to her home in Den
yer yesterday morning after short visit
here.
Born-1n Black Hawk, Colorado, Jan
uary lst, 1907, to the wife Of William
Shea, a daughter. DR.. Richmond re-
ports that mother and child are doing
nicely, and Billy will be heard from soon
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-03
Russell 6uIch Death.

Death claimed another old.timer Sun.
day night-Owen L. Hughes, who had
resided In Russell Gulch thirty five years,
died Of hemorrhage. He was seventy
years Of age and had no known relatives.
He was buried from the home OF John
Mellow yesterday afternoon.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-03
HomeseekeF's Excursion 10 Texas and New
Mexico,

To settle up the Texas Panhandle and
tributary sections the Colorado & South
ern offers half rates for the round trip to
points In that territory. Write for par.
ticulars. 7. e. Fisher, G. P. A.,
Denver, Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-03
Black Hawk Council Meets.
CRY Council Room,
BLACK HAWK, Jan. 2, 1907.

11'S1t II u =" III O"'1' 2, 1oV''
Adjourned regular meeting of the city
council.
Present Mayor Robins, Aldermen Nc
Nevins, Vogel, Lynch and Blake; absent
Webster and Nelson.
Minutes of regular meetings of Dec
ember 4th. 1906 and January 1st, 1907,
were read and approved.
The monthly reports of the clerk, mar
shal and treasurer we're read and re-
ferred to the finance committee for their
approval, they having examined the
same, found them correct, and on motion
Of Alderman Lynch they were accepted
and ordered filed.
Tho follouipo b;lIo ,yora ,,raeantoJ.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-03
House for Rent.

For Rent-Lawrence house, 13 rooms
furnished, hot and cold water, electric
lights. Will be vacant January lst. Ap.
ply to Ignatz Meyer.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-03

Especially low Winter Tourist Rates
to points in the South and Southeast
via Colorado 4 Southern Ky. Write to
T. y. Fisher, q. p. A., Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-03

Especially low Winter Tourist Rates
to points In the South and Southeast
via Colorado & Southern Ry. Write +.
q. Fisher, G. p. A., Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-03

Especially low Winter Tourist Rates
to points In the South and Southeast
via Colorado & Southern Ry, Write T..
z. Fisher, g. p. A., Denver.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-30
A STORY OF RAPHAEL.
The Way the Great italian Painter
Once Settled a Bill.

The Way the Great italian Painter
Once Settled a Bill.
Raphael, the great italian painter
whose celebrated Biblical pictures are
worth fabulous sums of money, was
not a. rich man when young. He en-
countered some of the vicissitudes OF
life, like many another genius. Once
when travelling he put up at an inn and
remained there unable to get away
through lack of funds to settle his bill.
The landlord grew suspicious that such
was the case, and his requests for a
settlement grew more and more press
ing. Finally young Raphael In desper-
alton resorted to the following device !:
He carefully painted upon table
In his room a number of gold coins, and,
placing the table in certain light that
gave them a startling effect, he packed
his few belongings and summoned his
host.
'There," he exclaimed, with lord
ly wave of his hand toward the table,
'is enough to settle my bill and more.
Now kindly show the way to the door. y
The innkeeper, with many smiles and
bows, ushered his guest out and then
fastened back to gather up his gold
His rage and CONSERVATION when he
discovered the fraud knew no bounds
until wealthy English traveller, recog
nizing the value of the art put in the
work, gladly paid him ESQ for the table
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-30

Over on the West Side prosperous
merchant engaged in the bottling in
dustry makes a speciality Of employing
dea. mutes in his establishment. These
silent hands are reported to be more
industrious than Is usually the expert
ence with unaffected labor. On an av-
erage, the deaf mute bother earns high
er wages than his fellow workman, and
he is generally more economical than
the latter. Both in perceptive and re
ceptive faculties the deaf mutes are
said to excel as compared with those
not SO handicapped. In point Of so
briefly, the non-hearing, non-speakins
brother Is reputed to set an enviablt
example.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-30
Fire Dogs Ancestry.

In regard to andirons a writer in
the Connoisseur points out the curious
fact that the older specimens rarely
come in pairs but are of different
heights and sizes. 1t was the custom
In the middle ages, it seems, to make
them uneven so as to facilitate the
moving and raising of the huge blocks
employed for ,tirewood. He continues
According to Violet lie Due, since the
most remote ages, from Etruscan times
down to the Romans, such andirons
were made of iron. In England and
irons are called fire dogs, and in the
Bargello there is a splendid specimen
made in the form of crouching hounds.
I hold that the andirons were In the
first instance made In the shape Of ami
mails lying at rest. shaped Of clay or
stone, and 1t was much later that they
were made of iron, when they often
ended In animals heads, most often In
that Of dogs Exchange
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-30
Born Free and Equal.

There is a widespread belief that
the words, "all men are born free and
equal" are in the Declaration of indie
pendence, but they are not. They are,
however, In the constitution of the
State of Massachusetts,. The words in
the Declaration are, ''all men are Gre
ated equal" which may mean some
thing very different. The Massachu-
setts phrase was written by John Low
ell, grandfather Of the poet, James Rus
sell Lowell. John Lowell was, In 1880,
a member of the committee appointed
to draft the State constitution, and
being an earnest abolitionist, he insert
ed that clause for the purpose Of abol-
ishing slavery In Massachusetts.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-30
Am Interye.ting Problem.

There was once a wise King who
was$awfully curious. He was possessed
Of desire to know everything, and
was continually asking questions. In
deed, his thirst for knowledge carried
him 30 far that he wanted to know the
age of every person he met. But,
being a King, he was exceedingly po-
lite, and would resort to strategy to
gain his ends.
One day there came to the court a
gray-haired professor, who amused the
King greatly. He told the monarch a
number of things that he never knew
before, and the King was delighted.
But finally It came to the point where
the ruler wanted to know the. age of
the. professor, so he thought Of a matn-
ematical question.
"Ahem!" said the King. II have an
interesting sum for you: 1t is a trial
In mental arithmetic. Think of the
number of the month Of your birth"
Now the professor was 60 years old,
and had been born two days before
Christmas, so he thought Of II, Decem-
Der being the twelfth month.
"Yes," said the professor. Multiply
by g." continued the King. YES" add
s." YES" answered the professor
doing 50. "Now multiply that by So"
YES" add your age" "Yes." "Sub'
tract 1885," "Yes." add 115" "Yes. '
"And now," said the King, might ask
what the result ls?"
twelve hundred and sixty" replied
the professor, wonderingly.
THANK you," was the Kings re
sponse. $50 you were born in Decem
Der, sixty years ago, eh?"
"How in the world did you known
cried the professor.
why" retorted the King, "fron
your -answer-1260. The month Of YOU
birth was the twelfth, and the last two
figures give your age"
"Ha, ha, ha!" laughed the professor
Capital ides I'll try 1t on the mex
Iperson l meet. It's such polite wa.
of finding out peoples ages"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-30
Branded as a Deserter.

An army pension has just been
granted to J. Tomlin, of Nottingham,
England, who is now 81, and his med
ais, granted for Sevastopol, have been
replaced.
1t seems that he was invalided home
from the Crimea and granted months
furlough. While enjoying his rest he
was stricken with typhoid fever, but
being unable to rad or write, did moi
acqualnt the officers Of his regiment
with his misfortune or ask friend tc
do so. The consequence was that when
his furlough expired he was posted a;
deserter, and while on his way to re
Join was arrested.
At Aldershot he was tried by court
martial and sentenced to be branded
with the letter 3D."
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-30
After Eating.

Boys and girls-as well as grown-ups
should be cautioned against taking
violent exercise just after eating. Mod
crate exercise will not hurt any one,
but everybody should avoid any bodily
exerton that tends to heat the blood.
When food Is taken into the stomach,
blood rushes to the stomach and heats
1t. for heat is necessary to promote d.
gcstion. Violent exercise, on the con-
trary, calls the blood from the stomach
to the surface of the body, and under
those conditions digestion cannot go on
properly. Mental work should be
avoided, too, for a little while after
eating, as It takes the blood from the
stomach to the brain. The dumb ami
mails set us a good example in the mat
ter OF eating, for most of them are In
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-30

The almanae-make do not agree as
to the time of the so-called "dog-days." !"
The period covered by the term Is from
four to six weeks, between the early
part Of July and the early part Of Sep
tember, and has been made to begin.
variously, on the third, the sixth, the
fourteenth, the nineteenth, the twenty
fifth and the thirtieth Of July. Proper
" the term means the hot ana sultry
days Of midsummer. The name, "dog-
days." originated in the belief Of the
ancIents that 1t was the conjunction of
Sirius, tie Dog-Star. with the sun that
caused the increased heat at that time.
They believed that Sirius. being the
brightest star in the heavens, added an
appreciable degree of heat to that Of
the sun when they rose at the same
time. OF course, that belief had no
foundation, for the heat Of Sirius does
not reach the earth.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-30
A Common Mispronunciation

One Of the commonest mispronuncia-
tions in our language is the word "ener-
vate." Nearly everybody pronounces 1t
en-ervate, with the accent on the first
syllable. While that method Is given
as secondary by Webster and the Cen
tury Dictionary, both give preference
to e-ner-vate, with the accent on the
second syllable. Worcester gives that
pronunciation only, not allowing en-er-
vate. 1t is evident, therefore, that we
should say e-ner-vate.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-30
No Imitation Opal.

1t is said that all the precious stones
have been counterfeited, with more or
less success, except the opal. That stone
never has been, and perhaps never will
be, counterfeited, for the reason that it
Is made up Of lnnumerable facets so
held together by cohesion as to refract
the light like a prism. 1t Is this quail
lty that produces the well-known irid-
escent effect. A few artificial opals
have been obtained in the laboratory,
but they seem to have been accidental,
as repetitions Of the experiment have
not succeeded.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-30
Time to Move.

They're putting out an awful lot or
good songs these days." said Mr.. Stay
late.
"Yes?" querled Miss Patience Come,
with a yawn.
Eyes; there's a new march song
that's great. It's fine to march To-
Indeed! I wish had It, I'd play
1t for you."---Philadelphia Press
Civic Pride.
"My town." said the first traveller.
sis Greater New York"
"Glad to know you," cried the other ;
"I'm from Chicago, too"
"I say my town Is Greater New
York"
20! l thought you said greater than
New York."-Cathollc Standard and
Times.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-30
SIN Cuttipr.

The stranger returned to the village
after a long absence.
"And what has become of the village
cut-up?" asked the stranger.
"Oh, be is grown up now," drawled
the old postmaster.
"And is he still cut-up?"
"Oh, yes He Is one of these here
appendicitis "-Chicago News
All For Him.
Jigley--Your fiancee seems to have 9
will OF her own.
Markley-Yes; and sometimes I hall
regret that I'm not the sole beneficiary
Philadelphia Press.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-30
Is Pe-ru-na Useful
for catarrh2

Should list Of the ingredients of Pc
sruna be submitted to any medical ex-
port, of whatever school or nationality,
he would be obliged to admit without
resers> thateach one ofthem was ofun-
doubteA value In chronic catarrhal dis
eases, and had stood the test Of many
years experience in the treatment Of
such diseases. THERE CAN BE NO
DISPUTE ABOUT THIS WHAT.
EVER. Peruna is composed ofthe most
eficacious and ( liversally used herbal
remedies for catA rh. Every ingredient
of Peruna has a reputation Of its own
in the cure Of some phase Of catarrh.
Peruna brings to the home the COM
BIEED KNOWLEDGE OF SEVERAL
SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE in the treat
ment of catarrhal diseases; brings to
che home the scientific skill and knowl-
edge ofthe modern pharmacist; and last
but notleast, brings to the home the vast
and varied experience Of DR.. Hartman,
tntheuseo ofcatarrh remedies, and in the
treatment of catarrhal diseases.
The fact is, chronic catarrh is dis.
ease which il very prevalent. Many
thousand people know they have
chronic catarrh. They have visited
doctors over and over again, and been
told that their case is one of chronic
catarrh. It may be ofthe nose, throat,
lungs, stomach or some other internal
organ. There is no doubt as to the ma
ture Of the disease. The only trouble
is the remedy. This doctor has tried to
cure them. That doctor has tried to
prescribe for them.
BUT THEY ALL FAILED TO
BRING ANY RELIEF.
DR.. Hartman's idea is that a catarrh
remedy can be made on large scale
as he Is making it; that it can be made
honestly, Of the purest drugs and o
the Btrictest uniformity. His idea i
fhatthis remedy can besuppGed direct
lyto the people, and no more be charges
for 1t than il necessary for tn
handling oft.
No other household remedy so uni
versally advertised carries upon tn
label the principal active constituents
showing that Peruna invites the full
inspection Of the critics.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-30
"A Bond Of sympathy.

While the new maid tidied the room
the busy woman kept on writing.
"Do you make that all out OF your
own head?" asked Jane.
"Yes," said the busy woman.
"My," said Jane admiringly, "you
must have brains!"
"Brains!" sighed the woman de
spondently. "Oh, Jane, haven't ar
ounce of brains"
For a moment Jane regarded hel
with sincere commiseration.
"Oh, WELL" she said presently
"don't mind what say. I amt very
smart myself."-New York Press.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-30
No Chance nj All.

THAT Martel Is really terrible
bore. He talked last night fox hours
and only stopped to cough"
swell, suppose you could get a
word in edgeways then?"
"Rather not, for while he was cough
ing he made signs with his hands that
he was going on afterwards. Nos
Loisirs.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-30
After III. FLOODS.

II hear that you bought home in
the suburbs, Harker?" interrogated the
city friend.
YES" sighed Harker, as he took
flrmer grip on the lawn mower and
basket OF seeds.
And I also heard that 1t is right
up to date. Why, they say 1t even has
subcellars."
mo, submarine cellars They are
under water most of the time"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-30
Nodded.

"One-half the world" remarked the
man with the quotation habit, doesn't
know how the other half lives
"And 1t may also be stated without
puncturIng the truth" rejoined the
wise guy, "that three-fourths of 1t
doesn't know how it lives ITSELF"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-30
Just a Complaint,

"Your complaint, madam" said old
DR.. Gruff1y, "ls very serious"
"There now!" triunphantly cried
the fussy woman, II knew it"
"Yes, madam, your complaint is
chronic and there isn't the slightest
allment to excuse it."-Philadelphia
Press
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-30

It was the travellers first visit to
Suite.
''I've always wanted to see this city,"
he said. ut interests me In many ways.
I think know nearly score of actors
that came from here"
"Yes. SIR" commented the resident
knocker. II reckon they went from here
because they wanted to get out of the
burned town."-Chicago Tribune.