Gilpin observer., 1907-06-06
NEvADAV|LLE NOTES


Monday evening when Rising Sun Tribe
gave one candidate the.warrior' degree
and six the chiefs degree, thus ad-
ding another half-dozen bucks to their
council. The work was excellent much
being had by everyone present, es-
pecially when Thos. o. Williams was
given the second or warriors degree.
He was also given the chiefs or third
degree, as also was Claude Leverton,
Hugh Williams, Bert Friggens, Thomas
]. Williams, and William H. Keist.
All these gentlemen are from Russell
Gulch and make very creditable ad
dition to any lodge. Other members
from Russell Gulch We're present and
from Is to 90 of the Black Hawk tribe
put in an appearance. After the work
was over refreshments were served and
ample justice was done to the sand
Witches, coffee, cake, ice cream, and
other delicacies. VIM. Maxwell was the
star eater. He is of Black Hawk. AT
ter that program was rendered in
which most of those present had some
thing to say or do. There We're excel
lent recitations, songs, talks, etc. The
visitors all went home happy, voting to
come again when there was just hint
of something doing, as they were GER
tainly treated like royal princes.
Sherman McCallister and wife re-
turned from Denver last Wednesday.
Decoration day the schools here were
closed and all business suspended.
James Rule returned from Denver
last Wednesday.
Thomas Grenfell left for Denver last
Wednesday returning again Friday.
The school board met last Thursday
night and transacted their regular
monthly business.
After layoff of two weeks or more
on account of his hand being crushed
between a machine and a rock, L..
Nichols was able to go to work again
this week.
Nicholas IProuse and wife left for
Denver last Tuesday.
John Kraemer left for Golden last
Tuesday, returning again in the even
ing.
Mrs. Steadman and son, Emmett,
spent last Friday at Idaho Springs.
Sol James came up from Golden last
Saturday.
The school entertainment Friday
evening was big success and a goodly
sum was cleared. Much credit is due
the teachers for the high standard of
perfection attained by the scholars.
The program was well rendered
throughout and everyone was well
ipleasad.
Mrs Arnold, who has been visiting
with ]. j. Clark and family for the past
two weeks, left for her home in Cres-
well last Saturday.
Clifford Parsons went to Idaho Sp'gs
last week and accepted position in a
blacksmithshop.
Mrs. Sol James and children came up
from Golden Saturday.
Matt O'Bryan left for visit to Gold
en- last Thursday.
Oscar Bolitho and wife returned from
a visit to Boulder last Thursday.
Mrs. Mamie Richards and daughters,
Misses Rosemond and Lillian, returned
from Golden last Friday.
A very pleasant surprise party was
given Monday evening in honor of Rev.
A. o. Amundson and wife of the M. E.
church at their home. A nice spread
was served and all enjoyed themselves
until late hour Over forty guests
were present.
The firemen held their regular month
ly meeting Monday night.
At the regular meeting of Richmond
lodge, No. 81, X. of P, VIM. H. Rob-
erts took the degree of Knighthood last
Thursday night, after which there was
a smoker. There were 25 members
present and they all had good time.
The city dads met in regular monthly
session Monday night.
Following are the officers who were
elected at last Saturday nights meet
ing of the Mountain Daisy Cricket club:
President, j. j. Clark; vice-president,
M. j. Reilley; secretary and treasurer,
Thos. Roberts; 1st captain, VIM. Trath-
en-; End captain, VIM. Richards. Next
meeting called for June 18th, 1907.
Marshal Roberts has been busy the
past week collecting poll tax from the
boys at $500 head.
John H. Nankervis and wife were
over from Idaho Springs Sunday.