Gilpin observer., 1908-07-30
BLACK HAWK NEWS

NSSe's
three acts, will be presented at the Red
Mems hall Saturday evening under the
auspices of Camp 504, Woodmen of the
World. The same talent that presented
Among the Breakers given some
time since will comprise the cast and
all are recognized as artists. Charles
Klais will appear in the stellar role as
Col Wayne and Mrs. j. V. Kurtz as
Mrs. Bradford, will be the leading lady.
The curtain will rise precisely at eight
be given and refreshments will be
served.
Miss Emma Horlbeck, after a two
weeks visit with friends and relatives,
returned Tuesday afternoon to resume
her duties as nurse at st. Joseph's hos
pital in Denver.
The dance given Saturday evening at
the Red Men hall was largely attended
and every one had good time. Leo
Voll of Denver furnished the music.
Miss Marie Stopper of Denver, is up
on short visit to friends in this city.
Miss Coughlin of Silver Plume, is here
on short visit to her brother, Desmond
Coughlin and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Irving of Perigo,
came in Saturday to do some shopping,
Mr.. Irving returning again Sunday.
Mrs. Ed. Murphy is reported to be
very sick at her home in this city.
Miss Jessie McKinnon left last We'd
nesday for short pleasure trip to the
Queen City, returning over the Moffat.
Joe Moyle returned Thursday evening
from nine months stay in California.
Like all Black Hawk people who go
away, he was glad to get back to the
scene of unusual activity. He says the
effect of the panic may be felt to some
extent in Gilpin county, but that this
section is gloriously prosperous COM
pared to the coast. Work is as scarce
as snow balls in hot climate and dur
ing his extended stay he only had en-
ployment three weeks steady.
J. N. Rachofsky and family went to
Denver Sunday morning. Mr.. Rachofsky
returned home last evening, but Mrs.
Rachofsky and children will remain in
the capital city several weeks.
The Woodmen cleaned up the grounds
with the Red Men Sunday and about
convinced the Indians that they don't
know the first thing about ball playing.
At the end of the game the score stood
33 to l3. Another game will be played
this coming Sunday and the Indians
propose to beat the Woodmen if they
have to resort to the use of tomahawks.
Geo. Hopes mother and sister, of
Fall River, New, and Miss Arlie Stumbo
of the same place, have been visiting
the Hoppe family the past week or
more. They intend to return home
within few days.
big picnic in the near future. The
place of holding the picnic has not been
decided upon.
DIR. Froid, Ben Slattery, Frank Bower
and Will Kriley took the second degree
in the Red Men last week and at this
evenings meeting will take the the last
degree.
Vivian Fritz, Ray Omera and Ed.
Quinn left for Pactolus Tuesday to
camp out.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Blake went to
Denver Monday morning.
Mrs. N. C. Mitchell was given party
last Thursday evening by members of
the Pythian Sisters, it being her 50th
birthday. About twenty ladies were
present and their time was occupied in
playing cards and doing everything else
that would afford entertainment. There
was something to eat, of course. Mrs.
Mitchell was the recipient of numerous
presents.
Miss Kate Nelson has returned home
to spend her vacation with her parents.
Pat Lynch, Jim Nevins and Fred
Bauer went to Boulder park Tuesday to
fish, principally.
Miss Gay McKinnon is one of the staff
of reporters on The Observer and will
have charge of the society page. She
will also contribute other items of inter-
est to the readers of this paper and keep