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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

The doctor, alter examination, concluded
that his time OF living was very limited
and directed them to send for the family
Before their arrival death had claimed
him He was injured shortly before five
o'clock and died about seven being con
scious to the last, and realizing that he
WAS face to face with death. About
minute before the end came he put his
hand on his chest and spoke of the in
tense pain, then gasped several times
and all was over Mr.. O'Rourke was
born in Manchester, England, in Janua-
ry, 1856, and at the age of came to this
country with his parents, who settled in
Pennsylvania. In 1879 he moved to Kan
sas, and among other employments fol
lowed railroading for ten years He
came to Idaho Springs in 1894 and for
three years was employed at the New
house tunnel. AT the expiration of this
time he was appointed city marshal and
when the city became one of the second
class he was elected to fill this position
and held it until April Of this year.
The funeral ceremonies were held by
the Elks in their beautiful home and
lodge room in the presence OF large
number Of their members and large
assemblage of friends from throughout
the city. The very beautiful impressive
and pathetic ritual was carried out un-
the direction of Exalted Ruler, Thomas
Bonner, and the officers from their re-
spective stations testified to the Charity
Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity oi
their deceased brother. During these
ceremonies there were many moist eyes
showing not only the sorrow for the de
parted but also the touching tribute
shown to a brother member. The re-
mains, surrounded by flowers and flora
designs, were viewed by all present, the
members passing around the bier and
each dropping blending Of Amarantt
and Ivy thereon, representing the colors
of the order, purple and white. The
choir, consisting of Mesdames Brand
stetter and Bert Wright and Messrs. G
8. Birkins and G. A. King, with Mrs
| opFaRu0 oL6WhTI do ploAAoI, ASbNoAS>
two hymns in very tender and sweet
manner. After these exercises were con
cluded, the remains were taken to the
home, where in the evening Father
McCabe performed the last sad rites
This morning they we're taken to Mount
Olivet cemetery in special car accom-
panied by the relatives and few friends
In the death of James }. ORourke
this community has lost one OF its no
blest and truest citizens. Possessed o
a charitable nature and benevolent spirit
his greatest joy was in contributing tt
the relief of the distressed. In his Off
cial and private relations he never heare
OF case of need in this community with
out promptly responding thereto in ar
transformations manner. When his owr
resources were inadequate, he woule
quietly go among his friends and get thu
necessary assistance and such was his
reticence and kind consideration in be
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Thanksgiving day is drawing near and
the office force wants to have turkey for
that occasion. II our delinquent sub
scribers will Just remember us by send
ing post office, express or, draft or any
other instrument calling for money, we
will all be able to feast and have square
meal. Now, don't hesitate to do this,
thinking that some one else will remit.
II all do this way we will have to eat our
turkey by proxy. Just read this and
then go and make the remittance before
you forget it.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

At the Decem Der term OF the district
court, the suit filed by the Sun and
Moon Mining and Milling Co. against
the Argo M. ID. 7. & T. Co. (Newhouse
tunneD is set for trial. The former
named company is asking for damages
to the amount Of s6,325. IA and interest
from March LIST, 1909, at the rate Of eight
per cent. There is an apparent conflict
in reference to the ownership Of veins
aud the suit is brought to determine
this.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

The death of Mrs. Caroline Knoettge,
grandmother OF Karl Knoettge, occurred
in Buckbury, North Germany, on the
9th Of October. The news was received
by Mrs John Ward from a daughter.
Some sixteen years ago she came to this
country and visited with her relatives in
Idaho Springs and through her amia-
bility, kindness of heart and loving dis
position she made many friends. On
September Goth she celebrated her s9th
birthday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

j. j. Hoban went to Denver Monday
afternoon to spend a couple Of days. He
will take in the entertainment at the
Auditorium, where a cousin OF Mrs
Hoban, Miss Texas Guinan, will be the
leading attraction. This lady visited
here on several occasions and those with
whom she became acquainted heartily
congratulate her on her musical success
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

This week the shelving has been
placed in the Mines Supply company
quarters in the Coddington building
and new signs adorn the front windows
Goods are arriving daily and being
arranged as fast as places can be found
for them.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Mrs. o. W. Lowell and Miss Emma
Griner returned to Denver Tuesday
after spending several days with
friends in tbs city.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

A five hundred foot contract on the
Aduddle vein from the Newhouse tunuel
Oscar Jaensen. This property is part
of the church placer, No. 4l6, and is un-
der the control of the Druid G. Nj. Co.
The work of driving the lateral will con-
tinue until it makes connection with the
Hazelton mine, which is now being sunk
to the lateral level.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

]. W. Thorpe, proprietor Of the Colo
RADIO restaurant departed Thursday
morning to look after his realty holdings
He owns many acres in that new en-
pire which will one day make him for
tune.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Dick Harding was down from Law
son Monday showing the newlywed
Taylors the sights Of the city.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Mrs. l. D. Ellis has been over a
Longmont this week, called there b!
the death of relative.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

A broken stay-bolt on the engine
drawing the passenger train north
bound Tuesday night delayed the ar
rival of the train at this station nearly
two hours. A freight engine had to
be pressed into service.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Mrs. W. l.. Bush was q visitor I
Denver the first of the week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Miss Eva Garretson was up IRON
Denver over Sunday for visit with
the home folks.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. Morton wer
valley visitors this week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

w. S Leebrick was up from the capi-
tai the first of the week looking after
Little Matte affairs.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Mr.. F. L. Shaw, president Of the New
Era Mining company, was in the city
this week in the interest OF the company.
He is also president OF the Cable Piano
company with headquarters in Chicago.
Accompanying him was Mr.. II. G. Mills
OF Milwaukee, Wis.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Dick Richards was up from Denver
this week on . visit with his family.
He has decided to locate permanently
in the city and will shortly remove his
family there.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

John Rhoner had business which
called him to Denver the middle OF
week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

L. T. Brownell, of Greeley. grand
father of ]. M. Freeman, was visitor
here over Sunday,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Mr.. John A. johnson, of Axtel, Ne
braska, has been a visitor hero for a
week, the guest Of his daughter, Mrs.
A. T. Carlson, of the metropolitan
reetaurAnt.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

The Women's Missionary Society OF
the Presbyterian church will be held
with Mrs W. B. Stewart on Friday
afternoon Nov. 10
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

P. p Barbour was a passenger TO
Denver Tuesday afternoon.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Pear and Katherine Hoban wen
to Denver Wednesday for few days
visit with friends.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Have you seen our new hand paint
ed place cards? They are fine AT
Deis's
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Mrs F. d. Wiley went to Denver
last Monday to visit with friends.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Cement steps are being constructed
from the plunge bath to the sidewalk
and the next thing will be to put the
grounds in front of the building in prop
er shape for seeding with lawn grass in
the spring. Improvements come slowly,
but each adds attraction to the springs.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

A. II. Roller transacted business at
the capital yesterday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Mr.. and Mrs. John Owens spent the
day in Denver Tuesday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Mrs. T. G. Rhodes and son were
visitors here this week the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rhoner. Mrs.
Rhodes il . sister of Mrs. Rhon
err
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Ben Owen was passenger for Den
yer Friday morning.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Dad" Craig went to Denver yes
terday to purchase supplies for his
luneh car.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Mr. Charles L. Jaynes went to Denver
yesterday to spend Sunday with MS
family.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Sheriff Cunningham was down from
the county seat the middle OF th'
week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

One OF the attaches of this office is in
receipt of very interesting letter from
LaFrahce Roll, for years a resident OF
this city, but now residing in Aberdeen,
Washington. In addition to sending his
kindest regards to large circle of friends
here, he gives some interesting informa-
ton relative to that section of the coun-
try He is located within sixteen miles
of the Pacific ocean. The place makes
a fine, large harbor and steamers of the
largest tonnage and draft from all parts
of the globe enter and find safety in it,
as well as loading and unloading valua-
BILE cargoes. LAUNDERING is the principal
industry and the locality boasts OF -
sawmills. These give employment, by
days pay" to over two thousand en-
ployees, the wages averaging from 500
to 1915 per day. One of the mills has a
capacity of 25O,OO0 feet of lumber every
twenty four hours. The lumber is ship
ped to China, Japan, Australia and other
foreign countries. San Francisco has
required many million feet and has been
first class buyer from these mills since
the earthquake and fire. In general
business matters are good, money plenti'
full and work Of all kinds available
While these conditions are favorable
yet MIR. Roll say it has its drawbacks in
the shape of too much rain. 1t rains
nearly every day in Summer and at this
season it rains about all the time. When
he was writing he states that it was com
ing down in chunks as big as the 'side
boards" and glasses that some people
make use of in internal irrigation. La
France can feel assured that his kind
wishes for his friends here are fully re
| ciprocated.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Last Tuesday Noble Short purchased
the Metropolitan restaurant from MI.
L, F. Carlson and took immediate po-
session. Several years ago Mr.. Short
was in charge Of this place Of business
and conducted it successfully for long
time, 20 that he doss not come ~ q
stranger but perfectly familiar with his
undertaking. Several improvements
will b made in the interior arrange
msnts and the new proprietor proposes
to repeat his former success. Mr.. Carl
son will remove with his family to his
former home at Axtsl Nebraska.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

The Discussion Club will meet wit
Mrs. Garrabrant Wednesday eve.
Nov. II.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Fred Osterman came near meeting with
a fatal accident on Monday at the Lin
coin mill up Clear Creek. His coat got
caught in the shafting and wound 1t
around his neck until it got so tight
that he was nearly strangled before the
machinery could be stopped. He was
carried around tho shaft twice and in
addition to the choking he had the flesh
os one of his hands and part way up his
arm considerably lasceratsd. He has
suffered very much, and along with
general shaking up of the system II mas
come internal injuries.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Attorney E. L. Regennitter was
called to Denver yesterday on legal
business
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

The state engineer has notified ex-
County Commissioner Frank A. Maxwell
that the contract for building the wagon
road around Green Lake has been award
ed to him, he being the successful bidder.
Mr. Maxwell began work at once and
will push it Just as fast as weather cen
ditions will permit. The road will be
six miles in length and when completed
will give access to Naylor Lake, one Of
the best fishing lakes in the mountains
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Manager James Cousins OF the New
Era Mining company, operating { short
distance above Freeland, recently made
shipment Of sixty tons Of ore that net
ted fourteen and one half ounces gold
on the plates. He got carload OF con-
centrates, in addition to the plate yield,
that run 1.42 ounces in gold, $40 ounces
in silver and 141s per cent in lead. A
shipment made prior to this gave even
better results. Mr.. Cousins has taken .
lease on the entire property and expects
to uncover some very large yields OF
metals. This last shipment was made
from a new place that was opened up by
a crosscut from the older workings. He
will develop the property in that mine
like manner Of which Jim is thoroughly
capable. The ore was milled at the
Hudson.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

The brothers of the Idaho Springs
lodge No. GOT had big time up there
last week and from what we can gath
er from Siftings-News, it was some
thing worth seeing. Sorry We didn't
know about it in time to have been
there. The next time let US know be-
fore time. Rocky Mountain Herald.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Among those who came to Idaho
Springs to attend the funeral ceremonies
of Mr.. ORourke were, Mrs. Mary Burke
of Larned, Kansas, a sister; John
ORourke of Newton, Kansas, brother;
Mr.. P. p. Rooney, brother law, OF Den
yer; Mary Henehan and Katherine Hen
chan, sisters of Mrs. O'Rourke, and Jas.
Henehan. brother, all Of Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

1t was a very beautiful tribute paid
by the business men Of the city in clos
ing their respective place Of business
between the hours Of three and four on
Friday afternoon a. token OF their re-
speet for the memory of our lamented
citizen, James Joseph O'Rourke and
the unanimity with which it was done
added to the imprsssivsness Of the act
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Hon. Tom Henehan of Silverton, m am
ber of the General Assembly from San
Juan, was in the city this week to attend
the funeral of James j. O'Rourke. For
many years he was resident OF this city
and was superintendent of the Newhouse
tunnel, during a part Of which time he
gave employment to the deceased. He
is a cousin of Mrs. ORourke.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

Mrs. DR.. Allan d. Fraser left Monday
for her former home. Cassopolis, Michl
gan. where she will spend several weeks
in visiting with her parents and friends.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

The Women's Missionary Society OF
the Presbyterian church will be held
with Mrs w. B. Stewart on Friday
afternoon Nov. 10 -..
Mrs. DR.. Allan D. Fraser left Monday
for her former home, Cassopolis, Michi
gan. where she will spend several weeks
in visiting with her parents and Trends.
On Tuesday Carl Widen was injured
in the Newhouss tunnel by having his
chest squeezed between two cars caus
ing him TO suspend work for few days
Mrs. S. l.. Work came up from Den
yer to spend Thursday and was accom-
panied by the mother of MIR. Work. The
elderly lady seemed much pleased with
her trip to this mountain retreat.
At their next initiatory ceremonies,
the Elks lodge expects to have large
class to ride the goat Tor the elk.
Several parties from Georgetown will be
among those Who will join this order.
J. j. May came up from Denver the
first OF the week and wended his way
to Bald Mountain to make arrangements
for doing assessment work on some prop
erty there in which he is interested.
Ralph Knowles is renovating and en-
larging his home in Sunnyside and pro-
poses that his family and himself shall
have increased comfort and pleasure by
expending portion Of his well earned
income.
While working Waugh machine in
the Two BIothers tunnel on Tuesday,
Charles Gustafson had the MISFORTUNE
to have one Of the fingers on his right
hand split open. The drill broke strik-
ing the finger and causing the accident.
Ed Quigley came up from Denver on
Monday morning, returning the same
day. He is interested in mining to =;
large extent in this camp aud feels s,u7.
that the outlook for more active and
profitable mining is exceedingly favora-
BILE.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

After long siege of dry but pleasant
weather, it commenced showing Thurs
day night and did not let up until it had
given this section a good snow storm.
1t was worth considerable in purifying
the atmosphere, settling the dust and
giving lots of pleasure to young America
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,

slowing these charities that even his
friends were not made aware Of the sub
iects of their benevolence. "He was a
man who made friends and many could
testify to the numerous acts of kindness
rendered by him in times of want and
trouble. In the death Of Jas. O'Rourke
our city has lost valued citizen, the
lodges loyal member and the family a
husband and father in every sens of the
term" Surviving him are his wife, Mrs
Sarah ORourke; two daughters, Mary
Helena and Alice, and a son, Carl j.
Deeds of kindness and pleasure, scat
tered along life's pathway, are Infinitely
superior to Pyramid of flowers when the
journey is ended. No doubt these feel
ings actuatcd some of The good ladies of
our city Friday of last week when they
gave a surprise to Mrs. Diantha Edwards
to commemorate her seventieth birthday.
II was given week in advance, owing
to the fact that one of the participants
could not be present on the exact date.
1t was an occasion that will long be re-
membered by her and by those who were
present, consisting of Mesdames Spitz
nagle. Fitzpatrick, Cassatt, Moore, Ba
ker, Mcdonald, Clark, Peterson, Burger,
Hanning, Witter, Morrison, Nicholas,
Overcamp, Stasney of Morrison and
Coad. Last night was the occasion of
Mrs. Edwards three score and tenth
birthday. The pioneers of SO and the
early sixties and their children decided
to give her another surprise and it was a
complete one. 1t was very fitting to
ken of the high regard in which she is
held and the esteem of those who in the
hard trials of pioneer life formed friend
ships that have strengthened in after
years. There was feast of the substan-
tials OF life and also one of good words
that were uttered by Judge Griswold
Messrs. Lon Mason, Payne, Noxon and
Ed Erickson. These were very feelingly
responded to by Mrs. Edwards, who ap-
preciated this visit in an affectionate
degree beyond expression. There were
fifty or more persons present, each and
every one of whom felt it was a great
pleasure to be there.
Among those who came to Idaho
Springs to attend the funeral ceremonies
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-11-13

On Tuesday Carl Widen was injured d
in the Newhouse tunnel by having his
chest squeezed between two cars, caus'
ing him TO suspend work for a few days.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-23
Staple Dry Goods

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Calico, per I'D. Csc
Houseling, per yd SAC
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10c Outings, per yd csc
II 1-2c Flannelettes. per I'D 10c
7 lie L L Musins. per yd 06c
loo Bleached Muslin, per yd 71-2c
IL lie BIeached Muslin. per I'D lOc
Mosquito Bar, per I'd Csc
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-23
Extra Specials
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worth $3.50 to 400. for OL.4O
5 cases of Mems Wool Underwear. worth 40
s1.2s and and so per garment. at VOC
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-23
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Mems Cotton Socks, per pair 0sc
Mems Fancy Cotton Socks, per pair IL lac
Mems Cot. Flannel Mittens, reg. 20 to 3sc. now 1Sc
One lot Mems Fancy Co.ionade Pants and Overals
worth 81 90 and 81 rs a pair, now 79c
One lot Mems Suspenders, worth IS TO 4oc, now 29c
One lot Boys Dress Shirts, worth soto 6Oc. now 29c
so dozen Mems Fancy Cot. Socks, was 5sc, now 2sc
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-11-12
EXECUTORS LAND SALE.

By authority given in the last Will
and testament of Henry S. Boozer:
deceased, I will sell at public out
cry in front of the Court House at
Newberry, S. c., on Salesday IN De-
cember, 1909, the following lot OF
land of which he died seized: That
lot Of land in the town Of Newberry
containing three-fourths (3-4) Of one
(l) acre. more or less, and fronting
on Harrington street which sepa-
rates it from the land Of J. A. Bur
ton, this being the lot on which Capt.
H. S. Boozer resided at the time OF
his death.
Terms of Sale: The purchaser will
be required to pay one-third OF the
purchase money in cash, the balance
to be secured by bond and mortgage
payable in two equal annual install
ments, with interest from the day OF
sale at eight per cent. payable an
nually, with leave to anticipate pay
ments in whole or in part; the note
and mortgage to contain a stipulation
ten per cent. attorneys
fees, if placed in the :bands of an at
torney for collection. Purchaser to
pay for papers and recording.
J. P. Wheeler,
Qualified Executor.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-11-12

the truth. Sensation, yellow journal
ism, exploiting private and personal
affairs is good journalism in the
minds of some. In the old days the
editor of newspaper was held to
closer personal account for what ap-
peared in his paper In this day in
the big journals there is no person.
ality. 1t is a big machine which
just goes right on. Well, it does not
concern me but I like now and then
to call attention TO the right way.
Remember that the basis Of all good
writing is right thinking and just
thinking.
The Idler.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-11-12
Friday, November IL, 1909.

The citizens Of Newberry should
not forget the amendment to the
rules governing the democratic prl-
mary as to registration.
The registration books, OF course,
will remain open up to, and including
December l, but this registration is
for the purpose Of voting in the gen.
eral election. The rules Of the dem
ocratic party provide fo1 registra-
tion certificate in order to vote IN
the democratic primary, and the new
rule adopted in the recent citizens
meeting provides that only those
who have registered for the general
election up to and including certif-
Gates issued on the 18th Of Noven1-
Der will be permitted to vote IN the
democratic primary.
On the 10Th Of November the reg
istration officer is required to furnish
a certified list Of the registered vo-
tiers, who have registered prior to
November 19. This list is to be
furnished to the secretary Of the ex-
ecutiye committee by wards, and IS
to be used by the managers IN each
ward as guide to determine who
are entitled to vote.
Heretofore it has been possible to
secure a registration ticket during
the day Of the primary election.
We repeat, in order to vote in the
primary for mayor and aldermen you
must secure your city registration
ticket for the general election on or
before next Thursday, November Is.