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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20
Fishermen Tell Tales

Grass was not allowed to grow IN
the road several days ago between
Idaho Springs and him Lake Sew
eral team load of fishermen took the
early morning breeze in their haste to
be there first and returned in the eve
ming in nice gentle shower. Did they
catch any fish? Yes. When they d-
vided up the results of the days sports
they had just one fourth of fish apiece.
They were however royal fishermen
as they really caught them with
genuine bait instead Of buying them
from boys with pin hooks and willow
poles. 1t is reliably stated that one
OF the party went up there several days
prior on prospecting trip and while
there threw in hook and Immediately
pulled out "whopper, He came to
town and told several of his friends
sub rosa of his experience with the re-
suit that about thirteen caught the
fever but soon became convalescent
when they had whipped the lake for
several hours without catching another
"whopper. Their friends fishing
veracity had dropped several degrees
and he will have to '.show them" be-
fore it can be restored
They attributed their failure to
make big catch to the fact that there
were thirteen in the party but have not
decided whether Nankervis or Alex
ander was the Jonah. In addition to
these were Allie Roberts, A. A. Stover
j. C. Sturdevant and a brother-in-law
from Route Co., Ben Owens and his
two boys, Fred Stroehle, Ole Strand,
Mr.. Slaymaker and Brick Robinson as
chaperons.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20
Normal In stitot0

The Nor NAL Institute of District
including, Clear Creek and Gi!pin
Counties opened here June 8, with
al most full attendance. Everything
,romises an institute up to date and
equal to the best. That much value
5 afforded by institute work is en-
ohasized by the fat that many boards
are compelling their teachers to take
lp the Normal training offered.
DR.. d. E. Phillips, of Denver uni
versity, is conductor and presents
Education and Psychology, English,
Ora nmar, Literature and a series OF
talks on The Ethics of Life.'
Mr. Ellison is in charge of the depart
nents of Arithmetic and H history.
The Arithmetic is es 'ecially valuable
b ecause it is of the practical. old fas b.
ioaed style. The history is source
of enthusiasm, and is enlvened by the
.ct that professor Ellison receives
hi degree of DR.. of Philosophy next
week
NJ ss Ladd. of Greeley, is again in
charge of the primary work. Besides
tn = practical concrete device work, so
helpful last year, simple folk dances
are introduced Much time is de
v,ted to study of methods of read
Ing developed from psychological stand
pont. In the afternoon comes a per-
I'D of story telling from Hiawatha and
the Greek Myths in which a class of
G >lden school children participate.
Two new instructors have been Sc
cured, T. Wedman, of Central City.
and Mary Slavens ClarAe, of the Uni
versty of Wyoming. Mr. Wed nan
opens the new apartment for science,
which is proving most successful and
therefore will become a permanent
feature Mrs Clarke is giving prac-
tlcai music work which can be used
our rural school and has made host
If friends by her cheerful and willing
compliance with all request for piano
selections.
Mss Cooper, well known from her
splendid work as drawing teacher at
Black Hawk, received a warm recep-
tim from her many friends who have
benefited from her instruction and wide
experience. An exh btlon of this work
is great source OF help.
Too much praise ana credit for the
iccess of the institute cannJt be given
to our county superintendents, Mrs
Mason and Mss Songer, for their c, n
s.Iencous attendance and untiring
Efforts in securing such able instru ctors
and lecturers
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20
Laid to Rest

The last sad rites to the memory of
q very estimable woman We're per-
formed last Monday and Tuesday when
friends and relatives with loving
hands and sorrowing hearts placed
the tear-moistened flowers of affec-
tion on the bier that held all
that was mortal of Mrs. Carrie Worth.
The funeral services were held at her
home Monday afternoon and were con-
Quoted by Rev. F. W. Willman of
Denver. A special car was in reserve
Tuesday morning to convey her remains
to Riverside Cemetery where the final
token of remembrance and love were
given expression to, as the sepulcher
received its own. Those who accom-
panied the remains and occupied seats
in the special car were:
Chas. Brandstetter, A. +. Straub,
Jules Huillet, Chas. Christianson,
Samuel Marchington and George Oxley
who acted as pail bearers; Miss Mabel
Engberg, of Pittsburg, Kansas, who
was a niece of Mrs. Worth. Miss Bes-
sic Piggott, of Denver, an old time
friend, Mrs. Adolph Nelson and Henry
o. Walker. On the arrival of the train
at Denver, the remains and escorts
were met by large number of former
Idaho Springs friends. The body was
cremated as was that of her husband
who died several years ago.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Professor w. w. Hall, and the two
children arrived in the city Monday
morning and will spend several week
with John D. Williamson and family
on Pine Slope. Mr.. Hall demonstrated
his agility as a sprinter at Akron,
Colorado, where, while trying to pene-
trate a railroad sandwich the train
pulled out and left him and his in
fant son. With lightning rapidity and
with his little heir in arms he struck
out for the moving train and ''made
good"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Committees to look after the Fourth
of July celebration at Empire have been
appointed of which the following is
the roster: B G. Jacobs, w. A.
Jones and A. Rockwell. Finance, E.
E. Kock, Aug. Horstman and C. H.
Anderson. Advertising, H. F. Sturm
o. jacobson, James Trevillion: arrange
ments, H. F. Swanson, Charles Morse
and Ed. Clark. The reception commit
tee is made up of every citizen of the
town and each will extend the glad
hand.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20
Casino Hold. Popularity

The entertainments given by Pro1.
La Duque. Miss Oracle Ayers and the
performing dog, Major Duke of Hearts
attracted very large crowds to the Ca
sino on Monday. Tuesday and Wed
nesday nights of this week. The man
agement deserve great credit for bring
ing such artists in the skating line and
the greetings the performers received
showed conclusively that these efforts
are gratefully appreciated. The Prof.
and Miss Ayers in their dual stunts
were exceptionally good while each in
their individual specialties elected re-
peated applause. The racing dog and
its comical performances furnish
amusement for the entire audience.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20
N - ASK. Capitalize Hero

Az . ASH SeP'f'tlt"t nero
W. S. Mari, of Hildreth, Nebras-
ka arrived in the city Monday in com
p ny with the affabie mine operator
Geo. {. Weber who is also an associate
Ine two will look over their lining
pf1perties and devise ways and means
Tor more rapid development. Mr..
Mari has a phi Dtograph of one the
toe cyclones that passed through Ne
braska on June the fourth. A photo
grapher succeeded n securing a fine
negative before the stem w.nder had
a chance to carry hun over into an ad
joining county. There has been eX-
tenSve dem md tor them as it is the
flrst cyclone cloud in rapid whirling
motion that has been successfully pho
tographed
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

The young mineral vendors are now
out in full force to meet the trains and
sell tourists their wares. Many of
them make good business of trains
selling specimen and show decided ten
denotes of future success as business
men and women. They should receive
all possible encouragement for it is
very commendable in them to earn
money whether it be to spend for pleas
ure or for assisting themselves in sub
stantial manner.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

The town of Empire is going to do
herself proud on the Nations birth day
and the man, woman and child who
goes there will be sure to have a good
time. There will be amusements for
all classes and anyone who has ever at
tended any 'doings' in Empire knows
that things are done right there. II
you want to have glorious Fourth go
to Empire.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

West Cannady is feeling good over
the fact that the work in the Burns
Moore tunnel is moving along SO aus
plciously. Since starting up he has
not missed round of shots and in
the second one four foot vein was
struck Which vein it is or whether it
is blind one has not yet been ascer-
tained but it looks good. The tunnel
will be pushed right ahead and the
vein will be opened up later on.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

The city council met in adjourned
session Thur day evening. The ques-
on Of closing places of amusement
on Sunday came up for consideration
ton and was voted down so that those
heretofore running vii! continue along
the same line The side walk ordI-
nance which appears in other columns
OF this paper was ordered printed.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Laying aside the cares of mine
experimenting, T. }. Johnson packed
up his family and took them down on
the farm near Clay Center. Kansas,
for vacation. Leaving them to enjoy
the warm and lower climate he will
return in a couple Of weeks to resu me
his duties at the Two Brothers,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

When you go to the depot on the ar.
rival of the eleven O'Clock tram jus
cast a glance at Pat O'Mara and his
brand new uniform. He is peach anu
by the way no one can wear pretty
brass buttoned cut-a-way suit with
more grace and ease than he can.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

DR.. Averill went to Denver Tuesday
morning and expect to be absent long
enough to have slight operation per-
formed He was Undecided when he
left whether he would go to a hospita
or private surgeon.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20
Pikers Pound Plume

A crowd of over two hundred people
assembled at the ball park on the 18th
inst. to witness game between the
Pikers and Silver Plume teams. The
latter did not make score while the
Pikers rolled up eighteen runs to their
credit. The line up of the players
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Rev. Wilcox and General Passenger
Agent Johnson of the Argentine Cen
tral passed through the city Tuesday
with large party of ladies' and gen.
tlemen whom they were taking on an
excursion over their wonderful noun
tain climbing road. 1t is a trip that
every one should make for there is
none more sublime in all its APPOINT
mentS.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Prof. Rowton and wife left Friday
afternoon for Colorado Springs to look
over school conditions there. He has
had an offer from the Board of Edu-
cation of that city to accept a position
during the coming year and has the
same under consideration.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Rev. R. R. Adams attended the com
mence nent exercises of the Denver
University this week of which insti u
ton he is an alumnus While absent
ne arranged with Governor Henry A.
Buchtel to lecture here on July
seventh.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

A. E. Straub hauled thirty tons of ma
chinery and other supplies to the
Seemann tunnel this week. Looks like
real business
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Jesse ]. May spent Tuesday ana
Wednesday exchanging old time expar'
fences with his many friends who were
very glad to welcome him to the ct, :.
He has been in New Mexico the greater
part of the time since leaving here ut
VIII perhaps cast his lot in Colorado in
the future.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Mrs. John A. Wilkins went to Den
Yer Tuesday afternoon. The judge tried
to smile and be cheerful during her ak
sence but all in vain.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Druggist Sherwin was passenger tt
Denver the first of the week on eiecric
al business.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20
Jolly Picnic Party

When one wants real genuine inform
al pleasure, it can be had at a country
picnic where each and all join in
ring Then think of the baskets and
and boxes groaning with good things
to eat prepared in the most palatable
manner such as would tempt the appe-
tite of even the most dyspeptic cynic.
Then call to mind the spotless white
linen spread on the green grass around
which gathers the young and middle
aged, fair maid and matron, the blush
ing boy and the festive man, then the
big camp fire for cooking the deli
cious coffee. Such picture and scene
characterized the picnic held last
Wednesday by the Chicago Creek Sun
day School at N. Jonsen' park. There
were thirty nine persons present, all
intent on having just the best of times
and none were disappointed. Among
those present were Mrs. W. M. Ellis,
president of the school and two chill
dren, VIM. Dorie, G J. Carlson, wife
and three children, Mrs. H. J. Short
and six children, Mrs. j. w. Anderson
and two children, Mrs. c. F. Weeden
and four children, The Misses Hilda
Anderson, frankie and Vera Rowland,
Emile and Jimmer Hays, Olive Lanning
Anna Hartman, Jennie Fragrelius, Ida
Puckert, Mrs. J. H. Puckert and Earl,
Mrs. VIM. Thompson and son and
Wheeler Boyd.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Joseph Burke returned Wednesday
fresh from the Speer-Patterson conflict
at Glenwood Springs.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Arthur Lugg visited with the home
folks at Wanamaker last Sunday and
reports the crop of yellow-legged
chickens is just as heavy as ever.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

At the meeting of the board of trus-
tees, held during commencement week
of the Denver University, the honorary
degree of Doctor of Divinity was con-
ferred upon Rev. H. l.. Wriston, of
Boston, Mass. Local interest centers in
this for the reason that he is brother
in-law of Drs. George and John Atchi-
son,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Edna Balding and Effie D. Clayton
We're passengers for Denver onday
where they wll spend several day.
with friends and enjoy the beauties and
attractions of the White City.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

f. NJ Sabln, wife and son Jamie
spent Sunday picnicing up Fall-River.
The occasion was the tenth wedding
anniversary and Ed. was receiving the
day
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Arthur Campinot and wife, of DELPHI,
England, left Monday morning to con-
tinue their vacation trip after spend
ing couple of days in this lovely
mountain retreat. They have travelled
considerably in Switzerland, Norway
and other points on the continent Of
Europe, but found just as much pleas
ure IN our own Rocky Mountains.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

c. S. Birkins left for Denver Oh the
500 train Wednesday afternoon or
business trip.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

During the month of May the Central
Tunnel of the Big Five was driven
seventy feet, making the breast $500
feet from the portal. In the same time
the lateral was driven on the Hudson
VEN sixty nine feet making the total
footage for the month, one hundred and
thirty nins feet.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Mrs. Thos. Lucas arrived in the city
this week for a visit to Mr. and Ms
Jas. Bradley. She is Mr.. Bradley S
sister, and the two had not seen each
other for 35 years.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

George keyes went to Denver Tues
day to look after his contracts for
buildings that have been a>arded him.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Miss Julia Reed left Wednesday
afternoon for two months, visit with
friends in Illinois.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20
SILVER PLUME
PIKERS
Umpire, Chapel.

Work has begun on the grand stand
and will be pushed to a speedy com
pletion. The subscription committee
has met with considerable encourage
ment but the good work of contribut-
ing should go on.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

District Attorney Smith was a bust
ness visitor to the valley the middle
of the week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Charlie Woodward came over from
week and spent several days visiting
with the home folks, returning Thurs
day morning.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Mrs. S. l.. Fulkersin, accompan
led by Miss Grace Birkins, left for Den
Yer on the early morning train Wednes-
day for a few days visit with friends
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

City Clerk Chas. Brandstet tier took
couple of days lay off from the ac-
tive tolls of official life to see how
the city government of Denver is run
ming and enjoy little recreation.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

J. E. Wilken, manager of the New
Casino skating rink, went to Denver
last Sunday where he met Mrs. Viii
ken who accompanied him to this city
where the family will establish a
home.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Royal Graham went to the valley
the first of the week
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Mrs. Fred Nelson, of Cripple Creek
is visiting friends and relatives in this
city.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Ed Quigley of the Hoosac Tunnel
came up from Denver to look over
mining condition. He says things will
be moving in good shape with the COM
pany in a few days.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Mrs. LaFrance Roll visited with
Denver relatives the first of the week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

The Ladies Aid society of the Lu-
theran church of this city will have
their annual sale for the benefit of the
church in the basement in Sunnyside
Saturday evening, June 10th. A lars e
assortment of useful articles will be
on display and refreshments will be
served. A cordial welcome is extended
to everybody.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Omar Moreau spent several days in
Denver this week, and while there made
an open challenge to all corners for a
skating race to be held at any rink in
the state
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20
Temple Drill Machinery

Some heavy machinery was recent
ly taken out to the Seeman tunnel to
be used by the contractors in driving
the tunnel through the mountains
to James Peak and other sec
tons of the Alice and Yankee
Mining district. Among the equip
ments will be an electric motor which
will be in operation at a very
early date and which will be great
assistant as well as convenience in
handling the ore cars. The tunnel
Is being driven by Temple electric air
drills and the durability and efficiency
Of these will be given another fair
test. The power house for the water
plant is receiving its finishing touches
and everything around the tunnel plant
indicated thrift on the part of those
in charge. Doc. Law showed the ut
most courtesy to representative of a
OF the Siftings-Ne and a party of
friends on an occasion of recent fly
ing trip there while Mrs Slaymaker set
before them as appetizing and bountiful
a spread as one would wish to partake
OF. The whole of Fall river country
seems to be on the mining boom and
with railroad facilities up this beauti-
ful stream for the accommodation of the
miners, the shipments would be won
derfully increased.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Ed .Schoelkopf came up from Den
yer Tuesday forenoon after spending
several days in the metropolis. Among
other shows, he took in the big ha |
storm and says it has to be experienced
in order to realize what a commotion it
created
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Captain Henry |. Seemann is spend
ing the greater part of his time at the
Seemann tunnel and the Lombard mill,
pushing work with his characteristic
energy. His faith in that section as
coming great producer is unbounded
and he is not going to be disappointed.
1t is pleasure to greet once more
John Mann and Jake Meyers conductors
on the c. & S. tourist trains.
The Big Four, O'Mara, Kimbro, Mann
and Meyer who make daily trips be-
tween Denver and Silver Plume cant be
excelled in geniality and courtesy, and
these qualities are thoroughly appre-
ciated by the travelling public
Mrs. Long Cristy, of Denver, and
Mrs. Mary Zimmerman and daughters,
of Fort Collins, arrived here Wednesday
morning and will be guests of James
D. Parks at his picturesque ranch
up Soda Creek during the next ten
days. Mrs. Christy was a writer for
the Woman's Home Companion and ed
itor of the Farm and Fireside for
twenty-seven years.
c. l.. West of Omaha, Nebraska,
spent couple of days this week in
the interest of the ia mining COM
pany at Yankee accompanied by Geoge
Truman, one of the stockholders and
proprietor of the American Laundry
company of the American Laundry
company of Lincoln. Nebraska. Both
are enthusiastic over the showing they
have in their property and success
should reward the efforts of Mr..
West
The rub-a- dub dub of the boys drum
corps for several afternoons enlivens
the street and they are deserving of
credit for keeping up their organization.
Idaho Springs has sufficient adult musi-
clan and of high order to form good
band and the citizens should encourage
them to form one that all would be
proud of. During the next few weeks
when tourists are visiting our city q
band concert of evenings would be high
ly appreciated.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Joseph Boyd left Wednesday on a
business trip in Wyoming.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Attorney Fred Collom went to De =
yer on legal business last Monday
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

James B. Humphrey came down
from Alice Tuesday and spent a cou-
pie of days in meditation over the
PattersonSpeer love feast that oc-
cupied the boards at Glenwood
Springs.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Samuelson, the tailor, one door south
of the Post Office, will have on hand
next Tuesday large assortment of
fancy cos cumes to let out to parties who
contemplate attending the fancy skat-
ing entertainment at the Casino on
Tuesday evening June 23rd.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Chas. E. Clark, miner of this dis
trict, died at his residence, No. 2l61
Virginia ST., Oh Thursday morning, of
miners consumption. Deceased was
born in Illinois May 2, 1855. Funeral
services were conducted at the resi-
dence on Friday at 2:30 p. m. by Rev.
&. r. Adams. He leaves widow, son
and daughter.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

John Jones, for the past q years
closely allied with the best mining prop
critics of this section and owning in
terests in some of the best ground in
the Freeland district, departed Thurs
day for a protracted visit to his old
home in Wales where he expects to re-
main for some time on well earned
9acation. He expects to sail on one of
the big liners on the oath inst.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

Rev. f. Jones, pastor of the Presby-
terian church of thiscity left few
days ago for a trip east and it is now
learned that Cupid fired his dart just
right and hit him square. He was
married on Thursday to Miss
Laura Richards of Randolph, Wiscon-
consin. They expect to be here about
the first of July.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

The rumor of the marriage of Miss
Minnie Shaw and Clarence Fallon
which it is reported took place last
spring, seems amply confirmed. While
it may be late to offer congratulations
yet it is opport.ne as the young couple
seemed to have been especially good
at keeping pleasant secret.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

The subscription books of the Lu-
cania Mining company are open to per-
sons desiring to invest in their eight
percent first mortgage bonds and will
remain SO until Thursday, the second
day of July. With the proceeds the
company will push the tunnel and will
also develop and open up veins already
cut.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-06-20

A game of ball will be played Sun
day afternoon at the ball park between
the Russell Gulch and Pikers teams.
A good game is anticipated. The Pi-
kers are getting together good lot of
PLAYERS and will furnish plenty Of amuse-
ment for the lovers of the ball and
diamond, as it will be the means OF
drawing other good playing teams to
our city.