Gilpin observer., 1907-02-28
APEX AND VICINITY

Denver, Wnere ne went TO Jake IN tne
Lewis Sullivan fight and he seems very
much disappointed over the decision
rendered by Referee Gallagher. He
says that Sullivan was entitled to at
Mike.
This neck of the woods can boast OF
at least foot of snow, while in Central
City there is only six inches
Albert Covington is laid up with the
mumps, and has been for several days
past.
The mumps, which seem to be the
prevailing ailment in almost every sec
tion of the county, are with us good and
plenty among the smaller element.
Some OF the older ones are expecting an
attack.
L. F. Buehrle was business visitor
to the county seat the latter part Of last
week.
Conrad Goeble came out Sunday to
visit with friends. returning that day.
Darrow Mabee and George Flaherty
stopped at the Apex hotel Saturday
evening. They had left Central that
day for Boulder park, but as the burros
they were riding played out near Silver
creek, they decided to walk as far as
Apex and proceed the following morning
to the park. They certainly had their
nerve, as the wind was blowing gale
and the snow in Jenny Lind gulch is
very deep and the roads have not been
Travelled this winter.
Jack Brown, the painter for Holmes 4
Teats Of Central was out Sunday on a
visit to his side kicker, George (Smooley)
Norwich. He was accompanied by Jake
Kielcopf,
w. Fl. M.tzner, OF Wheeling, w. Va,
arrived Friday He no doubt will re
main here for some time as he thinks
there is no place like Colorado. He
will work in the mines for the practical
experience, which will assist him in his
studies at school.
Joseph L. Walters left last week for
the east on mining business. He is ex-
pected to return the first of the month.
William Barrick came up Saturday
from Denver, accompanied by Mr..
Langley, and they made an inspection OF
the Rochester property on Utah hill to
their entire satisfaction. They returned
that day to catch the afternoon train for
the Queen City, Billy will return in a
few days and will be with US for some
time.
George Norwich, the painter, is put
ting the finishing touches on the Apex
hotel, and as one travelling man said. "it
is a hotel that any city could boast OF.
Mrs. Mark B. Wolfe and Mrs. Jennie
L. Andrews were shopping visitors tc
Central last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Hartopg OF the
Apex hotel were visitors to Central
yesterday. They were accompanied by
their two faithful dogs who held canine
party on Gregory street while their
master and mistress were shopping. The
function was in the form OF general
reunion and the invitation list mus,
have been quite extensive judging by
the number present.
Walter Petro is busily engaged ir
hauling coal from Black Hawk.
Chas. z. Cuno, OF the Imperial com
>pany, had the misfortune OF ipjurine
one of his fingers, while a passenger tc
Central last week on the stage.
Raymond Eccker is down with the
mumps, having qui. work Monday
morning. He is employed on the Roch
ester property.
W. ID. Converse and wife are expected
to arrive home this week from visit tc
Detroit, Michigan, and Daddy" will b,
the happiest man in camp.
The daily arrival OF Ira Pollard fron
the east is expected when the ingram
property will be started up with full
force OF men and new plant OF mach
inery. This property has not beer
worked since the accident TO Mr.. Pollarc
some few months ago. he drilling into {
missed hole. The ore in this mine car
ries very high values, so much so tha
the management is justified in installing
plant OF machinery.