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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

George Stewart came down from
Alice the middle of the week to inter
cept the presents that Santa Claus
might bring him.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Druggist H. A. Elliott has placed an
elegant post card rack in his store and
it is the most elaborate rack in the city.
1t has a capacity for holding 10. 900
card and every card is easily accessible.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

G. E. McKlm, book keeper at the
Gem Office and whose initials spell
Gem" went to Denver this morning
for couple days recreation.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

John Sherwin came over from Bould-
or the middle of the week to hang up
his stockings at home.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Mine ''ost c. H. Alexander. of the
Cub Hotel, de artvd Tuesday for Chi.
caSo where he goes to spend Christ
mas and to transact business.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Andrew Anderson came up from
Denver Wednesday for day in camp,
looking after his mining interests.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Owing to the delay in receiving the
structural iron, on the Hydro Electric
transformer house at the foot of 18th
avenue work was suspended temporarily
this week. 1t is expected that the
first OF next week the building will be
pushed to speedy completion.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

The Aloha club has changed the date
for the production of David Garrick" "
to Friday evening January Is. Put the
date in your hat SO that you will not
forget. A dance will be given after
the play.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

The local sampler has been rushet
with ore this week in anticipation o.
the holiday season.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

J. F. Kaminky came down from
the snowdrifts of Alice or the sun
shine of Christmas in the lower altitude
and to make his Christmas purchases
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Edwin Miller, Of this office, spent
Christmas with his relatives at Denver
and incidentally witnessed the football
game
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

The poles for the electric power line
that is being extended from the See
mann property on upper Fall river to
q connection with the Gem company i'll
this city are being placed as fast as a
large force of men can do it and it will
be but short time before a juno ton
will be established.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy A. Arkills went to
Denver Saturday morning to spend a
couple of days in the metropolis enjoy
post Christmas festivities.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

H. o. Walker went to the state cap
ital Thursday to eat christmas turk.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Ed. Erickson went to the state cap
ital the middle of the week. to spend
Chr s.mas.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Hon. Warren A Haggott returned
from Washington, d. g., Thursday to
spend the Christmas holidays with his
family and friends. He received a
most cordial greeting from his many
friends,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Miss Olive Filteau came up from
Denver Thursday to spend Christmas
with her Idaho Springs relatives
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Charlie Woodward hung his stock
ings beside the home fireside this year
and Santa was unusually liberal in his
donation. He will return to the ranch
in Grand county the first of the coming
week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Manager Wells, of the Two Brothers
property, came up from the big ts
Wednesday morning to look after the
operations on that property.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

| w. E. Renshaw left on Thursday
morning fer the metropolis, to combine
! pleasure a, d business.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Druggist H. H Elliott spent coup e
of days at Denver the first OF tn. wee
making a study of window dressing.
He is one Of the few merchants that
keeps his windows up to- the minute,
and one can always look there for
novelties.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

John Owen was called to Denver tn,
first of the week on mining matters.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Herman Weinberger came over from
Boulder the first of the week to spent
the holidays at home.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Harvey kaser came down from the
Seemann Tunnel early Wednesday
morning and went to Denver to spend
the holidays.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Hon. John Olds, of Georgetown,
member-elect of the General Assembly
from this county, passed through the
city Saturday morning for Denver, to
take part in the ante-legislative mat
ters and learn something of the pro-
gram of the great sachems of the demo-
cratic braves.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26
Buy Your Tickets Now.

Every able-bodied man and every
pretty woman land that includes them
alp should buy ticket for the firemen s
annual ball to be given in the opera
house on New Year eve. If there ever
was an organization that deserved the
most liberal patronage it 1t the firemen's
association. No one can tell whose
property will be destroyed by fire, and
we look to the voluntary services of the
boys to protect US from the ravishes of
the flames. 1t matters not how cold or
stormy may be the time, how dark and
disagreeable the night, or at what
most uncomfortable hour, tap of the
bell and the whistle of the siren will
call them Immediately, without any
fault-finding. to the place of duty and
danger. Show your appreciation by
ing a ticket. Don't wait to be
asked, but do your duty by walking
straight up to any Of the committee
and buy q ticket. Do it now!
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Bob Wood tell off the ice wagon last
Tuesday and turned HIS right ankle to
such an extent that he has been out of
commission for several days.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

E. w. Redding came up from Den
yer Thursday and spent Christmas with
his relatives, the family of j. A. Red
ding.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

All outbound passenger trains
were crowded to the guards this week
carrying away Christmas visitors.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Mrs. w 5, Leebrick came up from
Denver the middle of the week to spend
Christmas at home with the family of
W. A. Thompson.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

George N. Ashmore sold to the Den
yer U. S. Mint on Wednesday q gold
retort that would make the eyes of any
miner water if he possessed it and it
is considered the largest that has been
taken to the mint for long time. 1t
weighed two hundred and eight ounces,
was about five inches in diameter
and four inches through. Its value
was approximately $4,000, and repre-
sented months digging in the A. K.
r. mine Of Gilpin county. The prop
erty 10 owned by Mr.. Ashmore, Reh-
ling and Kraft. The retort was almost
pure gold having only slight traces of
silver. Aniee Christmas token and NAV
the three get such q one every month,
and then some.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26
No small degree of interest attached

No small degree of interest attached
to the writing contest at the publ. c
schools this week, the incentive being
the rewards offered by that enterpris-
ing merchant. E. p. swanson, the
shoes to each successful contestant,
For the high school, Jamie Allen carried
off first h ,nors; the two prizes for the
grades were captured by Thomas shol
and Thelma Johns IN.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Patfick Henry Cullen was pressed
into the postoffice harness the first Of
the week to help out during the CHRIS
mas rush of bundles.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Miss Maude Benny came up from
Denver Wednesday night to spend
Christmas with her mother and brother
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Wes. Kennedy was down from the
Burns-Moore Wednesday, and reports
that the heading will be extended more
than one hundred feet during the pre-
sent month.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Mrs. J. G. Roberts and son Bruce are
spending Christmas week at home.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

The city schools closed Thursday at
noon for the Christmas holidays.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

George Oxley joined the holiday
crowd that went to Denver Thursday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Mr.. Clarence Falon and wife went to
Denver on the early train Thursday
to spend the Christmas season.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Boru to MIR. and Mrs. Edward Fish.
er, on Monday, Dece mber 81, son.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Miss Eta Aim, of Denver, is spend
ing the holidays with her relatives in
this city.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Mrs. Sim Dingle, of Dumont, was a
visitor in the city on Monday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

/ iss Helen Roberts came over from
Boulder Monday m rning and is spend
ing tha vacation with the home folks
on olvr ado street.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Alderman Claus Anderson went to the
valley The first of the week on mercan
tile business.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Mr.. Fred Stevens came over from
the ranch in the park to enjoy the hap
py Christmas season and will rema Il
for several days.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Tho development work in the Fell
man lateral Of the Me nphis and Idaho
efficient management Of Charley Fuller,
is showing up in good shape. The com
pany can rest assured that IN Charley
they have man who knows what TO do
and how to do it and he is going to get
results There is not more practical
mine manager in the camp than he is.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Mrs. Dan Witter and babe went to
Denver last Wednesday to spend Christ
mas with relatives. Daniel followed
the day after.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Ben MarteIon was down from the
west end of the county last Monday
on mining BUS ness
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Mrs. G 20. f. McClellaud was an
e -rly morning passenger for Denver
last Monday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

MIR. and rs. Ruth departed Tues
day morning for California where they
expect to reside. Mrs. Ruth is a sister
of Mrs John Jenkins.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Duke Condit has removed from The
'9i' down to Al ce and is occupying
the Hobbs bungalow.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

h. +. FITZGERALD went TO Denver
Wednesday tor a few davs outing
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Leasers in the Miller mine near Free
their workings. The leasers are Batch
eior and ord, and they know a good
thing when they see it.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Mrs. John Owen left recently for
visit to Portland, Oregon, where she
will spend few days visiting with her
daughter, Mrs. C j. Allen. The rest
Of US grass widowers sympathize with
John in his affiiction.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Prof G. Collais, superintendent of tn e
Mechan, cal Laboratories, Engineering
departm ,ht, OF Colorad College, Colo
rado Springs, arrived in the city Mon
days. He came to Idaho Springs in
1850 and remained here four or five
years and his return was welcomed by
many friends whom he made in those
days as he was prominent member of
the fire Department and t1ok part in
Their activities in those days. Since
leaving here he has also served as a
member OF the state legislature.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Lou Trainer of the Dreamland
theatre, sted with his family in Den
yer several days tn S week
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Mr.. ard Mrs. Howard Evans went
t, Denver the first of the week to view
the Chr stmas Displays in city store
W ndows.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Mrs. M. A. Brown returned Sun
day from an eastern visit.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

The wires Of the Central Colorado
fower company are within a short
distance Of of this city, and will be
ready for connection with the Hydro
Electric transformers az soon as the
building and machines are installed.
The recent storms have interferred
seriously with the work in the noun
tains, but when all the difficulties are
taken into consideration remarkable
progress has been made.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Miss Opal Oxley spent Christmas with
| Denver relatives.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Mayor Peter Sweeny, Of Alice, ac-
companed by Thomas l. Slater, came
down from the hills Wednesday, and
the former departed on the after
noon train for Longmont where he
indulged in yellow-legged chickens dur
ing the Christmas season. Mr.. Sla-
ter has been purchasing several con-
centrating tables to be installed in his
mill after the opening of the new year,
and the product of the Gold Anchor will
be treated locally.
Colonel Ham" Colburn has returned
to his first love and hereafter you will
find his genial face in the old shop
where wears whereof the memory of
man runneth not to the contrary" he
made the anvil ring "from early morn
till dewy night" and pounded out as
good and substantial work as ever
eminated from a village smithy. He
bought back his old shop from Tom
Quinn and took possession last week,
where he will be pleased to swap yarns
with his old customers and new ones,
too. and do their WORK in first class
manner.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

a very pleasant visit last week from
Mr.. o. N. Marbaugh, manager of the
Marshall Russell tunnel at Empire.
He had made an extensive trip in the
east and succeeded in financing j.
proposition for the ensu ng year. Il
reference to the article IN the Sif .ings
regarding the swiping of supplies he
stated that he had similar experience
and hoped some enc would catch the
fellows who were guilty. He antici-
cut ing some good veins in the onward
progress of the tunnel during the year
1899 and it is hoped that his anticipa-
tons will be more than realized.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

BILLY" Passmore, as he is known by
. uUke circle ef friends, was in the city
last Saturday and was warmly greeted
BY his old associates.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

q. b. Suter was an incoming pass en-
ger n the morning tram onday, on a
tr.p OF examination of his mining
no d.ngs.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Bob Wall was in town for the holi-
days.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Frank Bysong, the proprietor of
the barber shop on the corner of
18th and Miner streets has returned
after an absence of several weeks in
Denver on account Of ckness and has
resumed work at the old stand
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

WIN Edwards left Thursday after
noe n for Erie, Colorado, where ne spent
Christmas with the home folks. He
expects to return the first of next week
John Stroehle came over from B,ac k
Hawk last Sunday for conference e
with brother Fred regarding some
mining machinery. H. returned in tn .
afternoon
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Frank Dutfey came down from Du-
mont last saturday and spent Sund y
with bis idaho Sp'ing5 fr.e.cs.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

john West, vi he Merry Monarch
Monday bu ing Christmas presents
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Fred Nye, mana ger of the Banner
Consolidated company, took the ira n
Thursday morning for Denver on busi
ness trip, but there is conjecture that
n was paying visit to Santa Claus to
S te what he had in store for little iss
Nye and the remainder of the family
It took four men and small boy to
handle the Christmas mail matter at
the local postotfice during tn. rush and
it is stated tina, at least third more
mail matter was nand ed than ever be-
fore in the history of the office This
doesn't look much like hard times for
tn camp.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Courtney Howard of Lawson, pa d
this office pleasant visit one day tbs
week and exchanged old Maryland h s.
p talities with the scribe of these items
There are no southern hospitalities Il at
eau exceed those of Maryland my
MARYLAND ,,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Mr.. w A. Thompson can give You
some pointers on the ways and actions Of
the United States grand jury. He has
served for ten days and the longer he
serves, the less he thinks of some
of the methods.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Louie Sam, son of the Flowery
Kingdom who has been a resident of
tins county fJr the past thirty year,
returned ouarlay from years visit to
his home across the P~cific, and has re-
suned h S duties at the Elk, He eE-
JOYS the widest acquaintance and Is the
most popular Cninaman in this n eek of
the woods,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Alderman and Mayor pro tempore
Albert Edward Straub fell off a
bale of alfalfa last Saturday evening,
stepped on his left wrist, and is now
carrying his whole left arm in sling
and seeking sympathy from his friends.
While the wound is painful, it is not
considered serious.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

The Siftings News sent out accounts
to tbs. various subscribers during the
last few days. Many of them are re-
spending to these requests in most
commendable manner, and it is hoped
that all the delinquents will be as con-
sid-rate. We have been very lenlenr,
ceiving the paper regu.arly will nov be
as generous.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

Carl kroe,tep, is nome for the holi-
days. d sni ss ng tr hts OF school and
thinking nausht but a good time
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

The host of friends and acquain-
tances Of Uncle Bob Price will be great
ly pleas ID to learn that he is on the
ro. d CO speedy recovery. For sew
eral weeks he has been on the sick
list but with his indomnit able will al d
determined spirit he kept on looking
after the daily routine Of business until
about week ago when he had to take
to his bed. This caused considerable
uneasiness on the part of his friends
who knew that he must be a pretty
sick man before he would give Up. He
is exceedingly grateful to these and
to the brother Elks and other brothers
f-r tn~.r extreme at ention and solici-
tude for his welfare. If nothing un-
favorable happens he hopes to be
around in few days.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

The Curnow & Wood stage line be.
tween this city and Alice and Yankee
is growing in favor day by day. Since
the resumption of the service the mail
has not been delayed once, and patrons
along the line certainly appreciate the
excellent service. Even the passen-
ger traffic is increasing, thus brin ging
increased business to the merchants o1
Idaho Springs.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

l.. MacLean is driving the work
across the thirty loot vein IS trportu-
n. .ty affords and it is a winner He has
as fine showing of med grade as
well as high grade ore as can be found
in the d street He is going to show
these facts by his persisten work on
the Silver Horn group.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

William Fall, more familiarly known
as Billy" and one of the old time
miners OF this section, departed Mon
day for his old home in Cornwall, where
he goes to care for his aged mother who
has reached the ripe old age of 81. He
sails for England to-day. and the best
wishes Of a host of friends 60 with
him on his long voyage. Heze'shoping
that he wilreturn to the community Of
his adoption.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-12-26

A shipment of high grade ore was
made IRON The Po yrman mine this
W ei which gave returns of 80 OF.
III e 3D. 6SS ounces in 81 yer and 13 per
c.nt lead. 1t was made by Rory Nc
kenze. Tie property is located above
FreeIand and several shipments have
been made ,herefrom during the year
OF a very encouraging nature.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-09
NOVEL REALTY MOVE.

Depositors in the banks and trust companies that
were obliged last winter 10 accept certificates Of
deposits OF other forms Of postponed payments viii
be Interested To know that q The Hunts Point
auction sale TO be held by Joseph P. Day on next
Tuesday morning. such certificates may be used
as cash in pavment for the lots at the time Of TAX
ing title The accepting OF these certificates IS
new move in real estate operations, and has been
edopred because Of the large number OF investors
who are seeking opportunities in real estate, but
hive Faer held back because their deposits have
rao,7 tied IN The Hunts Point Realty Company
have therefore agreed 10 extend this offer to any
fuvers who notify them in advance Of their desire
n ,lse their bank deposits in this manner
Robert L. Simon, president Of the Hunts Point
paafrv Company, some years ago originated the
..f., IN New York Of accepting savings bank
5lzz as deposits on real estate bought Al auction
The present step. while fortunately a matter OF
,ar.7orarv interest, ADDS another to the develop
rents that the business has received al MS hands
New-York tribune., 1908-05-09
REALTY NOTES.

ropjs schrag has leased for John Dewar Son
rb- second loft in building No. 80 Bank St to me
Regal Press for q term OF years; for William b
t9srren the store in the building No 1bS West sd
St to J. Henry Rowley for term OF years; loI
Isaac CIothier in connection with D. Brdsah q
"a the top loft in building Nos. us and II West
2qd street 50x260 feet s J. jackson Manufactur-
ing Company for q term OF years and for Morris
q Jacobs the first loft IN building No 3ss oth ave
10 NJ. Br0dsky-
The Duross Company mas IeAseu Aoi y. =. M.
- Callahan 500 square feet in building No.
90 yasev ST fo- term OF five years; also 700 feet
az No 1s5 Liberty ST. for the Zabriskie estate 10
Samuel Wildnan. Also sold for Frank I, Lan1son
+uo lots al the southwest corner or cleveland ave
and Lincoln st. Hasbrouck Heghts' 70 anna w
Mackenzie.
RurrfU Brothers have sold the three story and
ba ser1ent brown house No 54l Sd St. Oct" cen
sev,ntb ana Eighth sves., Brooklyn. for MIS-. H.
pp.,arn "a client FOR occupancy
New-York tribune., 1908-05-09
MANY COUNTRY RENTALS.

The country department Of Pease & Gilman has
-a-.o4 the following places: For Mrs A. A. Hous-
r1a7 her large estate at Babylon. Long Island, to
Robert H McCurdy: for Miss Z ;. theeNeT' one
: t,a- cottages in Wave Crest, Far RockaWay. 10
,E-frI,.,o yvFfrebead Ladd. for william D Blood
o,oa his house in Lawrence, Long Island, to Dr.
Es,rf. F,Iovtl. for the Cedarhurst Estates their
60 N-o ! At Cefarhurst TO Hugh NJ. lnman; for
Mrs Hannah y l. Sherman her mouse Known ~ d
u - = re7arfltIrst Long Island. TO William
-. s,r Mrs A Clifford Tower, her house, IN
t5sis-er Lane. Cedarhurst, Long Island to Henry
-, ey-,r,ts. for Mrs. + A. Lynch her house IN
c,.,,ca avenue, Cedarhurst Long Island 10 ; j.
= ,--eTc4 Iang Island, to D. B. Van En-
g Agre : Z Urfe, her cottage at Spring
- J.. TO John H. Jacquelin, and for W Q.
So his stone house at Short HIS. y J., to
Edwin : Jarrett