The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-03-28
Called to the Great Beyond

Called to the Great Beyond
After having followed mining for
more than quarter of a century. and
with ample of this worlds goods to
provide for every comfort. John Chap
man, for many years a widely known
and popular mining man in this district,
died last Sunday at his home in Little
ton of apoplexy. The remains arrived
in Idaho Springs Tuesday evening, and
the funeral services were held at 2
o clock Thursday afternoon at the Ma
sonic temple, and under the auspices of
the Masonic lodge of which he was a
member.
Mr.. Chapman was native of Bod
min, England, where he was born So
years ago. He came to this country 2s
years ago, and until three years ago
followed mining in this district with
much success. Mr.. Chapman years ago
was foreman on the Stanley mine. He
served term as member of the citv
council, and was member of the local
lodge of Elks. Having disposed of his
mining interests here. Mr.. Chapman
with his family sought lower altitude
and purchased a tract of land near
Littleton where they have recently
made their home. The many years of
work underground was rewarded BY a
comfortable fortune and Mr.. Chapman
had decided to take life easy.
The deceased is survived by widow
and family of five children. two mar
ried and one single daughter and two
nearly grown sons. A daughter, Mrs.
John Wilton, resides in England, and
another is Mrs. George w. Straub, of
this city. The others are George and
Thomas Chapman and Miss Evelyn
Chapman The family will probably
return to this city to live, where they
will be among old-time friends.
Grewsome Find in Creek
The body of male infant was found
on the bank of Clear Creek near the
Floyd hill wagon bridge east of this
city, last Wednesday morning. The
remains were partly decomposed and
had apparently been in the water for
ten days or more Owing to the con-
dition it was impossible to tell wheth
er the baby had died natural death
or not. City arshal O'Rourke and
Coroner Smith brought the remains
to this city for interment, but as
there was absolutely no clews upon
which to work they could do but little
of investigation.
w. P. Spicer, who has been station
agent for the c. & S. railway here
for some months past. will leave the
middle of next week to accept res
ponsible and more remunerative posi-
ition as agent for the COM
pany at Longmont. The appointment
is deserved promotion and is recog-
milton OF faithful services. Mr.. Spicer
has has made made friends during his
stay in this city, who regret that he
is to leave at this time. |. l.. Ream,
at present agent at Silver Plume will
succeed Mr.. Spicer.
A special meeting of the city coun-
Gil was held last Thursday evening in
order to attend to important business
before the close of the fiscal year,
Among the more important matters
discussed was the erection of a con-
crete bridge across Soda cree on
Miner street, and the matter was re-
ferred to the proper committee with
power to act. The erection of sub
tantial bridge at this point will be a
decided Improvement to the main
of the CITY.
Every seat in the house was sold
last Saturday night for the Colorado
Glee and Mandolin clubs concert at the
opera house. The program was well
rendered and thoroughly appreciated.
After paying all expenses, T. Mack
Roberts, who had charge of the affair
locally, turned over to the treasurer of
the Carnegie library board the sum of
$56. 90.
Richard J. Davies, of. the First
National bank, left this morning for
Denver and will make journey to his
old home in England. Mr.. Davies has
been in rather poor health of late and
finally decided that a trip across the
water would help him recover his
strength. He expects to return to