Gilpin observer., 1909-02-25
IN RUSSELL GULCH

Quite number of our prominent citi-
zens of Welsh ancestry are planning
to attend the celebration of St. Dav
ids day in Denver.
Inc popularity of two charming and
attractive young ladies was thoroughly
demonstrated by the attendance and
interest taken in the social dance at
the l. o. o. =. hall Wednesday even
ing. given by Miss Jennie Kuen in hon
or of her guest, Miss Mary Augustine,
OF Leyden. The affair takes rank with
the most successful social gatherings of
the season and was thoroughly enjoyed
by the large crowd present
County Coroner Hamllik, of Central.
was Russell visitor Tuesday
Rev. NJ. NJ Eaton, who is the proud
representing scenes of travels in all
parts of the world, is planning a series
OF Illustrated lectures to be delivered
Sunday evenings in the Russell Gulch
Methodist church.
Harry Rickard. whose long struggle
with pneumonia has been mentioned in
these columns is convalescing rapidly.
and will soon be able to be about again.
Several men were called to the res
cue of heavily loaded ore train on
the Gilpin tram road which became
stalled at the mouth of Leavenworth
gulch during the storm of Tuesday Af-
| ter two hours of energetic shoveling the
| train was able to resume it's journey.
Word was received Tuesday of the
| death of Isaac Hall, which occurred at
st. Anthony's hospital in Denver Mon
day. Mr.. Hall was the owner of the IA
| nous Hall mine in this city and had
lived in Russell for more than thirty
years. While of a reticent and retiring
disposition he made many friends dur
ing his long residence here. and many
are the expressions of regret and
row on account of his death. Three
months ago he moved to Arvada, hop
ing that his health would improve in
q lower altitude. our children sur
| vive him. three of whom reside in this
city. Funeral services will be held at
the NJ. E. church Friday afternoon. Rev.
NJ. NJ. Eaton. officiating.
Ed. Walters. Frank Silver, Louis Mey-
ers, Alfred Davis. Louis Shaffer and
Earl Parlin have organized a glee club
for their own entertainment. and that
OF the people of this hamlet. At var
ious periods they will give dances and
other social affairs. The first dance
OF the club will be given in the Odd
Fellows hall on the 18th of March.
L Attracted by unusual inducements Of
fered to purchasers of Weld county land
William Joyce and James Richards join
ed number of Central City citizens in
a journey to that section of the state
Monday. 1ney expect to return Thurs
day.
George Bellwood returned on Tues
day from a few days visit to the
capital city.
| Tony Fronches was a Denver visitor
during the week.
Bert Friggins returned from a visit
| to some of the valley towns Sunday
| Miss Mary Augustine of Leyden, Is
| visiting her sister, Miss Jennie Kuen.
| The stork visited the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Pasquala Tuesday morning
and in consequence the proud parents
are rejoicing over the advent of a
strong and promising baby boy DIR. AS
= quith reports all concerned as well and
happy.
| This community was robbed of its
| weekly sensation on account of the post
J ponement of the Zampedri trial which
1 was scheduled for this week. The
| case will probably be put over until
| the June term of the district court.
William Richards. head timberman at
the Old Town, who has been laid up
for several days on account OF illness,
| was able to resume work again Mon
| day.
Tom Edwards found business in Dem
yer during the week.
| change in the management OF the
Russell meat market Is scheduled for
the first OF the month. 1t is under
stood that Central City parties have
become interested in the business and
will greatly increase the capacity of
the plant in order to make a bid for
! the Nevadaville trade.
, Prof. Smith has fully recovered from
his strenuous experience in Denver,
where he fell victim to ptomaine pois-
| oning by partaking of some can
| ned meat guaranteed under the pure
| food law"
The many friends of Mrs. Broad are
| pleased to note her return to Russell
| after several months sojourn In Dem
| yer.
John Stevens. who is Interested in
the Bench mine. made business trip to
Denver Monday.
III Mr.. Schulz. well known mining man
Of Denver. is looking after his varied
| interests here this week.
ii Mike Whalen looked In upon the leg
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