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Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14
Another Pioneer Has Passed Away.

Joseph W. Fassett member OF the
band of sturdy pioneers who crossed the
plains to Denver in the days OF so, is
dead at his home in Valverde from heart
failure. Fassett was II years old and
was native Of Illinois. He had been in
failing health since the death OF his wife,
over year ago.
Fassett crossed the plains when mere
lad with party OF goldseekers bound for
Colorado from Council Bluffs. He en-.
gagged in mining in Russell gulch, made
fortune and in 1862 gave up mining for
farming. He took up a homestead in
what is now Valverde, where he made his
home to the time OF his death. Fassett
was for fifteen years member OF the
Villa Park school board, was charter
member OF the Union lodge OF Masons
and was prominent in the Pioneers asso.
citation. Five children, Frank NJ. Howard,
Henry, Edna and Wilbur Fassett, survive
him. Mondays Denver Times.
Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14
Proclamation for cllu Election.

Central City, Colo, March IA, 1907.
Public notice is hereby given that
there will be general election held in
the several voting wards Of the City Of
Central, Gilpin County, Colorado, on
Tuesday, the End day of April, 1907, for
the following named officers. to.wit:
One Mayor
One Alderman from first ward.
One Alderman from second ward.
One Alderman from third ward.
One Alderman from fourth ward.
The polls will be held at the following
named places:
First Ward at the stone building cor
ner of Eureka street and Spruce street.
Second Ward at Old Court House,
Eureka street.
Third Ward at Hawley building on
Lawrence street.
Fourth Ward at Bowden building,
corner Gregory and Levitt streets.
The polls will open at o'clock a. m.
OF said day and continue open until 7
o'clock p. m. of said day.
LII. P. DAVIES,
Mayor.
M. X. SULLIVAN,
City Clerk.
Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14
Shipping Al The Spur.

From six to seven cords of milling dirt
is being shipped this week to the Buell.
mill from the Spur property in Eureka
mining district. This comes from the
winze in the breast Of the tunnel which
is now about 80 feet deep. Here levels
have been driven east and west, the ore
lying in the latter. The vein varies from
two to three feet in width and is Of a
very good variety. the last shipments
from here bringing five ounces Of gold to
the ton. The east level also has nice
body of ore uncovered and it is expected
that soon the ground here will be broken.
The sinking of this winze gave good
depth to the lower working, the bottom
being about 150-feet from the surface.
Besides the milling ore that is coming
out some ore of smelling character is
being sent away for treatment and u.s.
ually gives good returns.
Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14
Deeds.

Mart Anderson to Geo. F. Hirt u in.
terest in the Mollie Gibson, Nellie H..
Jimmie H., Last Chance, Gold Ridge, all
in Wisconsin district.
H. A. Hicks to the Gilpin Co. L. x NJ
Co. the Concrete mine in Eureka dis.
trict.
j. a. McCrackep to Chas. E. H. Arm.
bruster and j. A. Martin the Fay and
Nolan lodes in Wisconsin district.
Warren L. Lord to Wallace G. Keath,
the Kokomo lode in Russell district
Afterward the same from Keath to Lord
and then Lord to Jas. d. Colt as trustee,
then Chas. N. Kinney to Colt.
John Brohl to Four Mile Gulch NJ.
Co., the Oracle lode in Enterprise dis.
trict.
Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14

Both the Democrats and Repub-
licans have issued calls for their
conventions, which are to be held
Saturday evening. At this time
it is more or less difficult to pre-
dict what will be tho outcome, but
speaking for the Democrats the
assertion may be ventured that the
customary thoughtfulness and con-
servatism that characterizes their
actions while in convention assem-
bled will prevail, and ticket com.
posed of good, capable men will
be named for the city Offices. The
Republicans, it is understood, have
their slate made and from what
can be CLEANED from political cir.
cles, the aldermen whose terms
expire will be renominated-that
is, in the First, Second and Fourth
wards. Robt Crispin, it is claim.
ed, will be the nominee in the
Third. For mayor on the Repub-
lican ticket, it has been said that
2. E. Seymour will be nominated,
the present incumbent remaining
true to his declaration of last fall
that he was through with politics
and would not again consent to
run for any Office.
Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14

The tabulated statement of the
Chamber of Commerce, giving the
receipts and disbursements during
the past year of the Chambers ex-
istence, shows the secretary to
have received less than $4,000 as
his salary for the enire year.. This
seems a very small amount con-
sidering the large volume of work
a man acting in that capacity has
to perform, and will be a surprise
to many who did not know the
exact remuneration he was receiv-
ing and supposed the salary to be
somewhere near $500 a month.
When the Chamber was first Or
ganized it was understood the sec
rotary would be paid about that
amount, but no stipulated COM
pensation was ever fixed by. the
board of directors. Considerable
money was required for other
sources in getting the organization
established and the secretary was
only paid such sums at various
periods that the directors thought
the Chamber could afford. When
wa consider the tima Mr. Alsdorf
has devoted to this work and the
thoroughness with which his du-
ties have been performed, the light
salary he has received and that
without the slightest complaint,
as an appreciative popnlace it is
altogether proper that the thanks
most certainly due him be extend
ed by the citizens of Gilpin
county.
Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14
w. J. Stull, Editor and Prop.
OFFICIAL PAPER GILPIN COUNTY
Phone, Central IO6
Democratic Primaries and Convention.

The Democrats Of Central City are
hereby requested to meet in the various
wards of the city on Friday, March 18th,
1907, at 7:30 o'clock p. m. for the purpose
Of selecting delegates to the Democratic
city convention which will be held in
the County Clerks office, Court House,
Central City, Colo, on Saturday, March
18th, 1907, at o'clock p. m. Each ward
will be entitled to the following number
Of delegates to the City Convention:
First Ward-Four Delegates.
Second Ward-Four Delegates.
Third Ward-Four Delegates.
Fourth Ward-Four Delegates. =
The ward primaries will be held at the
following places:
First Ward-County clerks Office,
court house.
Second Ward-Observer Office, Greg
Dry street.
Third Ward-Hawley building, Law
Pence street.
Fourth Ward-Parson's building.
Mountain City.
By Order of City Central Committee,
M. j. LEAHY,
Chairman.
HENRY EILMAN,
Secretary
Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14

Secretary.

Colorado Children's Home So
ciety in Denver says through the
press that it has eight boys and
girls, ranging in age from one to
four months, for whom the society
would like to procure homes.
Here is an excellent opportunity
for the young married couples of
Central whose only hope of pro-
curing children seems through
adoption.
Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14
Eslray Notice.

Notice is hereby given to whom it
may concern that the following des.
cribed estray animals were taken up
near Black Hawk, Colo, to.wit:
One red steer about 2 years old, no
brands or marks.
One red steer about IL years old no
brands or marks.
Said animals being unknown to this
Board, unless claimed by the owner on
or before March 10th, 1907, said estrays
will be sold by this Board for the bene-
ilt OF the owner when found.
State Doari OF Stock Inspection Com.
missioners, Denver, Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14
PfpmQIlnu a Mine.

The eastern press especially the New
York dailies, are full of amazing mining
news. One Of these publications recently
contained the prospectus of mining
company which was selling stock at %
cents per share, and from the proceeds
of 100000 shares 1857, ,5OO)-less advertis.
ing expenses, OF course-promised to in
stall 1000 stamp mill and other ma
chinery on the property. How ridicu-
lous says the Mining World for a mine
that actually needs 1000 stamp mill to
peddle its stock at 25 cents. This re-
minds us of the pretty female, Cecil
Rhoades, who in her anxiety to make
everybody rich who invested in her mine
sold stock at such low figure that there
was not enough to go around, either to
meet her obligations with the news.
papers, or to pay for the stamp mill
which she had ordered. But woman is
resourceful: she issued statement that
through mathematical error she had
omitted three naughts in capitalizing
her company, so added them. or course,
it is customary for captains Of industry
to do such a thing, 30 why should not
the queen OF mining?" The sequel to
this story is about the same as that for
the 1,OOO. stamp mill proposition; they
both take to their heels when the law
investigates their Misrepresentation to
innocent stockholders. To be sure, an
unscrupulous promoter will ever harp on
the string that, if the great Alaska
Treadwell and the Homrstake gold mine
each with 1000 stamp mill, can make
millions out of extraordinarily low grade
ore, why should not his company also
put up big plant and enrich it's follow
ers? A 1000 stamp mill is expensive,
but what it needs besides money to keep
it in operation is ore, several million tons
of it. Shares in such properties are not
obtainable at % cents each, nor are they
peddled on a meal. ticket system. A
property with merit is as readily saleable
at good price today as at any time in
the last decade, only it must stand close
investigation and comparison with ncigh-
boring properties.
Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14
500 Feet Of 6unnelI Retimbered.

We are informed by tie management
OF the Gunnell mine that they COW have
the shaft retimbered down to the 500
foot level. There is 200 feet more Of
the shaft to be retimbered before the
water is encountered. This is at the
100 foot level. Pumps will then be in.
stalled and the water thrown TO the sur
face in hurry. Miners are also work
ing in the different levels above cleaning
them out and getting ready for the big
operations that are soon to commence.
Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14

is printed in this issue. Surely
all the citizens should be eager to
read this as it supplies informa-
ton relative to the work that has
been carried on and what has been
accomplished by the organization.
Information of this character has
been wanted by the residents of
the county and non-residents hold
ing property, many of whom did
not take the trouble to look into
the matter and others who were
not in a position to, not residing
within the county. After reading
the report, no one can say but
that something has been accom-
plished for the betterment of this
section, and this being the case it
behooves every individual resid-
ing in Or in any way interested in
Gilpin county to put his shoulder
to the wheel, make the Chamber
of Commerce more efficient for the
work yet before it, and again place
Gilpin county where it has been
and undoubtedly belongs, at the
head of the list of firm, active and
result producing mining camps
of the west.
Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14
THE MIdnlQht FIuer."

"Tbe Midnight Flyer" which viii. be
the attraction at the opera house Thurs.
day, March 2lst, is one OF the breezy,
effervescent and mirth provoking plays
that has made a record second to none
in the melo1ramatic field. When there
is not thrilling scene or wonderful
mechanical effect, there is lively spec.
ialty or some rollicking comedy, all
served with dash and go that makes
the piece one OF the best shows that will
be seen here this season.
Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14
The EaQan.

Two battaries are being kept busy
from the ore from the Pagan mine in
Eureka district. This is being taken
out OF the drifts at the 140-foot station
and is looking very good. The runs from
here usually average from 21a to 3 ounces
to the cord and there is a great quantity
OF the same.
Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14

We want an energetic man OF good
character to sell and collect for us In
Gilpin county. Liberal contract. Splen.
did opportunity for right party.
Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Idaho Springs, Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14
Grand Opera in Denver.

The Colorado & Southern railway will
sell round trip tickets to Denver from
Central City for sl.S0. going Saturday
March 23d and returning March oath.
The beautiful Japanese Grand Opera,
Madam Butterfly, will be presented at
the Broadway theater, Saturday after.
noon and evening.
Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14
Locations.

Golconda lode in Illinois Central dis.
trio. by Jas. NJ. Flynn and John A.
Flynn. They also located the Wied
Hoose in the same district.
Halcyon lode by Jesse Z. Williams.
Red Rose lode in Lake district by
Fred S. Pate and A. G. Keepers. :,
Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14
Notice.

Public notice is hereby given that all
owners Of washing machines in the City
OF Black Hawk operated by water pow.
or cease using water for that purpose for
the present and until the supply Of
water becomes more plentiful.
BY order OF the city council,
JOIN SLEEP, City Marshal.
Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14

Theodore Nelson, an old time resident
of this county, who had been ailing with
lead poisoning some time past, breathed
his last Wednesday morning. He was
we'll known to all, especially those en-
gagged in mining. Thirty six years ago
he located in Gilpin county and secured
employment at the Polar Star mill as
mill man and worked at that place al
most continuously until the time OF his
death. He was sixty-five years OF age.
A wife, two daughters and one son sur
vive him. The body will be shipped to
Denver Saturday morning and will be
buried in Fairmont cemetery.
Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14
Death Roster.

Mrs. Ellen Clear, who died last Thurs
day evening of dropsy, was buried from
the Catholic church Sunday morning at
1870 o'clock. Mrs. Clear had been all
ing several months and during the latter
part of her illness rallied somewhat. but
last week the doctors became convinced
that there was no hope for her recovery.
Deceased had lived in the county many
years and until just short time ago
had resided in Nevadaville. She was
fifty-four years of age and leaves four
daughters and two sons.
Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14
House For Rent.

Lawrence house, 13 rooms furnished,
hot and colo water, electric lights. Ap.
ply to Ig patz Meyer.
Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14
Italian AnCona Chickens.

Are beauties and the greatest egg pro.
ducing fowls in tho country. Eggs sl.5o
setting. A. II. Day.
Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14

The annual report of the sccre-
tary Of the Chamber OF Com merce
Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14
Whq Not a Trip 10 Havana?

No more delightful rail and water trip
is to be had than that from Colorado to
Havana via the Colorado & Southern
and Galveston or New Orleans. write
for particulars.
T. e. Fisher,
General Passenger Agent, Denver
Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14

Morrell's celebrated hams and bacons
at Hawley's.
Gilpin observer., 1907-03-14
Saloon For Sale.

On Main street; good paying business;
cheap. Apply at this Office.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1907-12-13

For Boys
Suit Of Clothes
Ovsrcost
Hat OF Cap
Shoes
Nsckis
Toys
Toy Wagons
Toy Trains
Toy A4'on1 70
Toy Tool Sets
Toy Guns
Toy Pistol
Iron Toys
Tin Toys
Wooden Toys
And al Kinds oi Isu
Victor Talking Machine
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PRESBYTERIAN REVIVAL.
Daily Services Being Held by Pastor, AS
sisted by Rev J l. Morris.

The series of revival services at
the Presbyterian church are being
continued this week, with increas-
ing interest and growing congrega-
tons. The pastor, Rev. c. H.
Maury, has secured the assistance
of Rev. J. l Norris, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church of Pine
Bluff, who arrived and preached
Monday night. Rev. Norris sup
piled the pulpit in this city about
ten years ago and is known and
loved by many of the members of
the congregation. The meetings
will be continued throughout the
week, services being held twice
daily, at 80 o'clock in the after
noon and at night.
In his sermon last Sunday morn
ing, Rev. Maury stated that the
membership of the church had in
creased IS per cent during the past
year and half.
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ADVICE OF HEALTH BOARD
Maintenance of Good Sanitary Conditions
Urged by City Board.

The city board of health has is
sued the following card to the cit
liens Of this city:
The splendid health of our city
has been our boast. A system of
of surface drainage as nearly per
feet as such can be made, has
practically banished malarial fe-
vers from our midst. Long periods
of immunity may naturally en-
gender feeling OF security. Many
diseases that occur occasionally
become epidemic i'll the presence
of unsanitary conditions.
The general cleaning up and
sanitary regulations adopted by the
Uuited States government con-
verted hot beds of disease into
gardens of health at Havana, the
Isthmus of Panama, Manila and
along our southern coast.
We have no fears of yellow fe-
yer, cholera or plague here. New
ertheless, unkept barnyards, privy
vaults and backyard Stops are a
menace to health.
At this time, that we may con-
tinue to enjoy good health and
maintain the reputation of Our city
for cleanliness, it is urged by the
city council and board of health
the absolute necessity Of general
cleaning up.
Sunlight is, perhaps, nature 5
greatest germ destroyer.
1t is important, therefore, that
all dead grass, weeds, brush and
vegetation of whatever kind be
raked up and burned; and that
premises be put in the best of san
itary condition possible.
If there exists in any family in
fictitious diseases, take your physl-
clans advice as to the best means
of preventing others.
And by all means, when oppor-
tunity offers, assist the board Of
health, whose sole object is to
keep the town healthy, and who
render service without pecuniary
reward, in trying to prevent cpl
denies.
BOARD OF HEALTH.
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Marriage Licenses.

During the past two weeks
Clerk J, H. Hartje has issued mar
rage licenses to the following:
c. D. Woodward, 10, to Maude
Poe, IS, Enola.
Robt. Duncan, p, England, tc
Ollie Lee, IS, Republican.
E. Fowler, 2I, to Bena Stubs,
10, Lollie.
Jim Brown, ~, to Mary Payne
Fl, Lollie.
W. w. Harmed, 2S, to Nettie
Hoggard, II, Enoia.
Fred ! ucas, 81, to Mary Bell
Causey, q, Martinville.
S. NJ. Wilson, 10, to Dollie Phil
lips, IS, Faulkner.
William B. Owen, "a, Conway
to Ollie Wray, "a, Guy.
J. A. Hoggard, 2I, to Bertha
Woodward, IS, Holland.
John w Cox, 20, to Leila Rog-
ers, 10, Conway.
K. w. RlCkett, , to Alma lay
lor, IS, Mt Vernon.
A. R. Mccall, p, Argenta, tc
Susie Sowell, IS, Saltillo.
Oscar Fielder, 70, Greenbrier, tC
Eta Glover, rs, Guy.
a c. Sledge, p, to Mary Pal
mer, IS, Guy.
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which shows that the impression is

which shows that the impression IS
very general that the state has
been imposed upon in the con-
struction of the state capitol, and
as Mr.. Donaghey is just as gener-
ally associated with the matter, as
the man who exposed the matter
at his own cost the imposition, he
has been settled upon as the man
who should be elected governor, to
prevent further robbery of the state
in this and other contracts. In his
speech which was necessarily OF
short duration, Mr., Donaghey adj
vocated agricultural schools that
would so educate farmers sons
that they would prefer to remain
on the farm and make 1t what 1t
should be-a home OF beauty and
plenty, of comfort and prosperity.
He urged the farmers to be loyal
to their organizations, the Farmers
Union and Cotton Association, and
said that because of the value these
organizations have already been to
the farmers of the country, he would
if elected governor, organize If pos
sible, an association of governors Of
the cotton states to devise methods
for aiding these farmer organlza-
tons in becoming more efficient
and effective in maintaining a
profitable price for cotton. Mr..
Donaghey also advocated the in
corporation of the initiative and
referendum in our political system
which would keep all Legislative
power in the hands Of the people
and the applause which was glver
to this suggestion showed that the
matter had been duly considered
by our people and met with Their
approval. At the conclusion o
Mr.. Donagheys speech he wa:
warmly congratulated by number
of friends upou the favorable i'm
preston he had evidently made
and he left feeling no doubt tina
his day in Dardanelle had beer
we'll spent, as he would have beer
justified in doing so from the en-
couragement he received.
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PEARSON.
From our SPECIAL Correspondent

From our SPECIAL Correspondent.
4 norther blew up on the night
of the p and caused all to draw
their winter mantle about them.
The people are gathering in their
corn this week, finding it very
short crop.
Cotton picking was the order Oh
the day last week, finishing up alf
but the scattered crop.
Rev. Jas. Hammock preached to
a large CATION Pearson last
Sunday.
There were three candidates in
itiated at the W O. w meeting
last Saturday night. May the good
work go on.
]. B. Stark was OH the street to-
day selling fresh meat, but could
not supply the demand. Come
again,
BIO. w. F. Ward is back from
Eureka, as a delegate to the grand
lodge l. 0. o. F., and reports a
nice time,
The sudden fall off in the price
of cotton is causing the farmers in
these parts to bite their under lip.
J. NJ. Clayton will have public
sale on next Saturday, preparatory
for starting to Texas.
Mrs. w. S. Belts has been very
sick, but is reported better.
DR.. H S. Beasley reports that
he is getting along one in shool.
\ A Swaff)r has a buiscuit that
was cooked in 1883 Can you beat
it,
October IS
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LOCAL NOTES.

Full line of spectacles at Robi-
nett's. Eyes tested free. 29-tf
Go to Favre & Herbert for fun
eral supplies. East of depot. 3-tf
A fine line of China at Robin
cites. Lowest prices in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Livingston
of Russellville spent Sunday in the
city.
J. 7. Harper of Enola attended
chancery court here Monday and
Tuesday.
Congressman c. c. Reid of Nor
rilton attended chancery court
herd Monday.
J. K. Bankhead of Ola visited
the family of R. c. Ludwick the
first of the week.
Miss Lorraine Merritt of Nor
rilton is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. c. Lay in this city.
Wanted to Rent-A part or whole
OF my residence. Apply to Mrs.
Jesse E. Martin, Oak street. ST
You will be surprised to find
how cheap you can buy beautiful
pieces at china at Roblnette's. II
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Our store will be close a
Friday. Nov. !, on account of
holiday. Drummer HdW. Go.

Mrs. Z. A. Bolton of Lake Village
arrived Monday night and is visit
ing at the home of her sister, Mrs
J. w. Akin.
Mrs. J. A. Curtis of Enola spent
last Sunday with her daughter,
Miss Jewel, and also visited friends
in the city.
George NJ. Bates and family Of
Marshall are visiting at the homes
of Mrs. Bates brothers, O. J. and
G. +. Owen.
Mrs. Theresa Weinmann, form
erly of this city, is moving this
week from Fourche, Perry county,
to Blytheville, Ark.
7. G.. Wallace, after holding
chancery court here, returned
on Tuesday mornings train for
his home at Russellville.