Gilpin observer., 1909-06-17
IN RUSSELL GULCH.


surface water making it almost i'm
possible to conduct mining operations
Much regret is expressed by the
patrons Of the school over the deci
sion of Prof. Brown to relinquish his
position here. he having accepted the
principalship Of the Clark school in
Central. Prof. Brown has been in
Russell but few months and in that
time has gained the confidence and
esteem Of all Of our people. While
sorry to lose him yet many find con-
ISOLATION in the fact that he has not
removed from the county but will
continue TO reside within the con-
fines of THE Little Kingdom"
Miss Emma Cheatly who has been
in attendance at the State Normal
school at Greeley, will return home
for the summer vacation the latter
part of the week.
Miss Alice Wagner. who is teach
ing at Gilpin, arrived in time Satur-
day to attend the Alumni dance given
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returned to Gilpin Sunday evening.
The sad intelligence was received
Monday OF the death Of Mrs. John
Prouse at Idaho Springs. Mrs. Prouse
After the death of her husband three
years ago she removed to Idaho
Springs. Many relatives and friends
services.
A very successful term of school
closed last Friday there being three
graduates, L. Evans, Richard Mellow
and Tracy Lewis.
The little son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Sarafin died at the family
residence Friday, of scarlet fever.
Owing to the contagious nature Of
the disease. little opportunity WIS
given to the many friends to express
their sympathy. The little one was
laid to rest Saturday.
Bob Davis made a business visit
to Denver during the week.
Word has been received from A.
Knutsen Of the Lillian group Of mines
that he expects to return to Russell
in about ten days. Mr.. Knutsen is
at his home In Philadelphia where
he will meet with the directors of
his company and plan for the
development Of the many properties
in Gilpin over which he and his as
sociates have control.
The writer had a very pleasant vi
sit in Denver last week with Prof
Smith formerly superintendent OF the
Russell schools. Mr.. Smith now has
a very desirable position as principal
of a large preparatory school in New
Mexico. He will spend the summer
vacation in Denver. His health which
was very poor while here has great
ly improved.
A very fine program has been ar.
ranged by the Sunday school for
Children's day which will be observ.
ed next Sunday. The exercises will
begin at promptly seven o'clock and
a large attendance is expected and
desired.
Matt Edwards responded to the
lure OF the metropolis Saturday and
has been enjoying the sights and
amusements offered to visitors in
the Capital city.
VIM. Piazza and Enos Meyers
journeyed to Idaho Springs Sunday
where they Witnessed red hot game
of base ball between the Idaho
Springs nine and a picked aggrega-
tion from Silver Plume and George
town. The Springs nine won the game
by the close score of 4 to 2.
The l. o. o. F. are putting a new
roof upon their building occupied by
Wagner and Askew.
Prof. and Mrs. Brown rendered a
delightful reception to the pupils Of
the school at their home Friday eve-
ming. Invitations OF artistic design
informed the guests that "a Trip to
Dreamland" was in store and that It
would prove a journey OF more than
ordinary interest. Judging from the
comments OF those attending the per.
sonally conducted excursion must
have been great success.
Frank Chrusktich is in Denver re.
cuperating from injuries received in
a mining accident some time ago.
Thomas p. Williams is in Denver.
to receive medical treatment for an
affection OF the heart which has been
troubling him for many years.
Harry Matthews left for a few days
visit to Denver Monday.
The Misses Pascoe and Miss Bes.
sic Davis attended the Alumni dance