Gilpin observer., 1907-05-02
BLACK HAWK NEWS


Denver. He had begun to work for one
of the railroads there and while on duty
was caught between two moving cars
and had his foot smashed little. He
is now compelled to hobble around on !
crutch.
Miss Hazel Tabb has accepted po-
sition as bookkeeper for Borzago & Co.,
the place recently resigned by Miss
Jessie Mitchell.
Charles Earlich, wife and little son
returned from Denver last Thursday
evening where the two latter had been
visiting for a week or more.
Ed. Rossovich arrived here the latter
part of last week to attend the funeral
of his uncle, Jacob Miller, who was tax
en- to Denver Sunday morning for inter-
ment.
Mrs. Phil. Hollenbeck, of Denver who
had been visiting here for week or so,
left for Idaho Springs Sunday morning
on short visit before returning to
Denver.
AT the regular meeting of the Poca-
hontas last week the monthly prizes
were given to the ones having won the
most number of games during the SER
les of games played in April. Miss
Francis Thompson was given lady's 1st
prize, Miss Bertha Mitchell End and Mrs.
N. G. Mitchell consolation. Mrs. j.
Rolling, who played the gentleman
part on account of there not being
enough men present, took gents 1st
prize, VIM. Maxwell End, and John
Rudolph consolation prize. Last even
ing the first of the series for the month
of May was started. This month in
stead of playing for games they will try
the point system which seems to be
more popular.
Sunday evening Jake Krell, Frank
Haehauger and John Kelvin were re-
turning from Denver and when the
train stopped at the Forks of the Creek
they discovered an old friend. So en-
crossed were they in the conversation
that ensued that the departing of the
locomotive was not observed. Great
was their dismay when on coming out
of the refreshment parlors and seeing it
go just around the side of a mountain
far enough away to make it impossible
to be caught. For several weary hours
the trio tugged along, counting the ties,
noting the different sizes of the spikes
and telling each other of those cozy
beds that would be, oh, so acceptable
just then. The tramp was made as far
as Smith hill, where telephone was
found and word sent to Otto Blake to
bring rig and take the tired travellers
to their several abodes.
At meeting of the Hawk club held
Tuesday evening a new set of officers
were chosen to attend to the duties of
m managing the clubs affairs for the er-
suing year. Following are the gentle
mems names:
Presidential. Crook
Vice President-Wm Brown
Sec'y and Treas. John Klais
Guard-Amos Kearns
Trustee-Fred Anderson.
During the past week the house of N.
G. Mitchell on Bates hill has been wired
for electric lights.
j. Osburn, wife and child returned
from visit of week or so to Denver
Sunday evening last.
John Sleep was among the many to
Spend Sunday in Denver
Whatever you do don't forget to at
tend the big dance of the local fremen
tomorrow evening, Friday, May 3rd.
This will be their twenty-eighth ami
versary ball and, as usual, everyone
who attends will have the time of their
lives. A large number of tickets have
been sold so there is guaranteed good
big attendance. Meyer & Fick's or
chestra is to furnish the inspiring mel
ody and supper will be served.
Sunday evening while Herman Shin
herr was at work at the Tucker mine in
Chase gulch, he had his foot caught in
the compressor, while the same was in
motion and smashed one of his toes.
This will compel him to lay off for the
time being.
Mrs. Pursel left for Denver Sunday
on a short visit to friends.
Lorenz Mattivi left Saturday after
noon for Ouray where he will remain in
definately.
VIM. Markwell returned from Denver
Monday evening.
John Merz went to Denver Sunday
morning to accompany the remains of
his friend, Jacob Miller who was in