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Gilpin observer., 1909-10-07

Mrs. j. V. Thompson and son. Ray,
left yesterday fer Georgetown to visit
with friends and relatives.
DR.. J. p. Richmond, a fccmer
practitioner of this city, made Black
Hawk a Iris, visit this week, arr.v
ing from Denver Tuesday and return
ing the following morning. Business
Interests hare required his presence.
Mr.. McCar hy, an old friend of the
Kliens. who had been paying them
visit. let Fric:y.
Mrs. Nick Oates and brother, John
Eatwell, left Sunday for LongmoI'.
to visit their parents.
Albert Noack is in from the ranch
today with a load of timbers for the
city.
Loris Rachcfsky left for Denver
Monday, where it is understood he
has accepted a position in laundry.
Phil Rolling returned Monday from
visit with his family in Golden.
H. r. McCleland was an arrival
from Denver today. 1t is said that the
object of his trip Is to install some
kind of q process in the McClelland
mill on North Clear Creek to handle
the shines.
Mayor Gus Grutzmacher is able to
be about after a two weeks rheu-
matte attack.
Gus Bolander will move in the
Crook building over K!ais' store in
few days.
Mart Miller this week prchased the
building he is occupying from DR.. ].
R. Richmond. He will move his fam
lily into the upstairs.
Abe Robins. who underwent an op-
Grafton in Denver last week for an
abcess. is doing very we'll. He will
be able to return to Black Hawk in a
week.
The Eagle mill was again started
this week with Pete Nelson in charge.
Milton Flick, Otto Blake and Jud |
Kriley returned Tuesday evening from
O. ho'eih6 u iP " hluuie piEh- uey |
did very little hunting as they found |
hunters more numerous than deer.
Ray Omera was inflated into the |
Woodmen last week.
The Red Men and Degree of Pcca-
hontaJ moved into their new quar-
ers this week and held lodge for the |
first time.
DR.. Froid. the county physician,
went to the camp of the Hall Con-
structon company Friday to investi- |
gate the report that typhoid was
prevalent. He found the camp free
from sickness and In good sanitary
condition.
j. H. Elpass is up from Denver,
looking after mining affairs.
Mrs. Desmond Coughlin was a pas
senger to Denver this morning on |
visit
H. F. Lynch came in from Rollins
vile yesterday. where he is mining. |
Dave Murphy came up from Denver
Sunday to visit his parents.
The two Oldest sons of Nels Mel /
son are sick with typhoid fever in
Dory gulch.
Gilpin observer., 1909-10-07
NEvADAVlLLE
PENlNGS

John Prouse departed Friday morn
ing for Eenver. From there he goes
20 Telluride where he may procure
employment and decide to remain.
| VIII SemneI5, Henry Bolsiager,
.,r., and Mr.. Brown, a reLdent OF
Denver, LETT overland Monday for
trip across the range. They go
via Empire and are headed for sec
don where there is good hunting and
fishing.
Monday evening the members of
the volunteer fire department me.
in regular monthly session No bus
mess other than the regular routine
was transacted by the fire fighters.
The town fathers held their mon
thly meeting Tuesday evening.
During the past week a deal was
corsummated whereby w. J. Hutch
ins came in possession of fine horse
and buggy, the seller being Frank
Ma!hcw, of the Eclipse Livery in
Central
James Grenfell and son returned
Monday evening of this week from
an outing at Loch Lomand. They
were camped there couple of days
and caught lots of fish They also
did some hunting and killed a few
rabbits.
There is an uncalled-for letter in
the postoffice addressed to Prof E.
Hotchk!ss. If the professor doesn't
call for the same within thirty days
1t will be sent to the dead letter Of
flee.
Miss Edith Dickerson the popular
school teacher, who is imparting
knowledge to the pupils of the Apex
district. came in Saturday to visit
her parents. When the Apex road be-
comes covered with snow, in order
to visit Nevada Miss Dickerson will
have to use flying machine.
Leonard C. Nichols, who recently
disposed of his interest in the Alps
mine lease, left Wednesday morning
for tour of the Pacific coast. While
in the northwest he will visit Seattle
and take in the exposition. He pro-
poses to enjoy the trip, regardless
of the expense.
James Williams left Friday for Mid
die park to join friends and go on
hunting trip. He will get dear, a
bear, few rabbits and some sage
hens. When he returns his friends
will be supplied with enough meat
to last them all winter and there will
be variety enough to suit all.
The entertainment by the Apollo
club given as scheduled in Cannon's
hall Friday night was a theatrical
treat. THE Setting of the Sun"
breezy farce comedy was presented
in what seemed almost professional
style. All the parts were cleverly por-
trayed and the acting was without
flaw. To make the evening ex-
ceedingly enjoyable, "The Arabian
Nights" the playlet given few
weeks ago. which brought forth un-
sunted praise was again produced.
A dance concluded the evenings fun.
Miss Alma Philips furnishing the
music. Over $4,000 was cleared and
the club members feel grateful to
those attending for their generous
patronage.
Arle Kloer was in from Boulder
park Saturday and Sudnay to visit
his parents.
Nick Thomas and Chas. Grossman
went to Oak Creek Saturday to pro-
cure employment.
Slater brothers made a trip to
Boulder park Saturday.
Gilpin observer., 1909-10-07
ImpraetieabIe Suggestion.

you must learn to trust your fel.
lowmen," said the professional Opt.
mist.
There's no use in talking that way
to me-" answered the worried-lookine
citizen. I'm in the grocery busi
ness"
Gilpin observer., 1909-10-07
WoopWoRTH's SHORTHAND
COLLEGE

Offers an opportunity to obtain a
thorough and complete business edu-
cation at very low cost. Our grad.
yates are always in demand at large
salaries. Students of other schools
come to Woodworth's and succeed.
We can refer you to many OF our
graduates earning 5000 to $500 per
month, as official court reporters.
We can teach you by mail. Write
for circular.
Woodworth's Shorthand College.
1920 Colo. Boulevard, Denver, Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1909-10-07
Tho Place to Trade.

II you want the best from a large
and varied stock Of groceries trade
with the Phillips Nero. company.
The choicest of fruits. Extensive line
Of imported goods.
Gilpin observer., 1909-10-07
Put EN- Down.

II think fancy hose should be pro
hibited because they promote bad
manners"
Whats the answer?"
They encourage the great Amer.
lean habit Of sticking feet up or
desks, chairs, porch posts, ETC."
Gilpin observer., 1909-10-07
pure, 8 ounces,
Phe Chi Oil, 2 drams.

You can not be a pioneer in any
movement IL you wait to climb on the
band wagon.
Some more of the nudest styles In
women's dress are on the way over
from France.
Gilpin observer., 1909-10-07
Black Hawk Council Meeting.
Black Hawk, Colo, October 5th. 1909.
City Council Rooms.

City Council Rooms.
regular meeting Of the city coun-
Gil, called to order by Mayor Grutz-
macher Roll Call: Present, Mayor
Grutzmacher, Aldermen Gilman Blake
and Flick. Absent, Aldermen Feehan,
McNeviEs and Lynch.
Minutes of last regular meeting
were red and approved.
Reports of city marshal and treas
urer were read and on motion of
Alderman Blake they were accepted
and ordered fled.
The ordinance levying taxes for
the municipal year 1909 was read for
the second time. Moved by Alderman
Blake seconded by Alderman Flick
tEEs the ordinance be accepted and
passed and the city clerk be ordered
to post the same as required by law.
(Carried.)
The following bills were presented
to-wit:
F. Henck labor r-- LIS
Nels Thompson, timber - 1850
Manson & Co., timber --120.21
Gflpin L H & P Co, lights - $500
F. Niedeimeyer, labor 1890
Fred Bauer salary & fees --- S6.O5
City labor streets, cts. ---551.75
P C Miller, Chief F. D., - S.35
Evans & Allebaugh, labor 1880 1900
Minnie Sorenson treas. fees, - 20.95
R. F. Beck blacksmithing -- $50
]. P. RohMng clerks fees 1880 1880
Clark Hdw. Co supplies $3.50
E. Heppberger, teaming --- ESQ
DR.. Asquith birth & death r'p' 200
Thos. Omera night watch 1880 1900
F. Obweinger, Asst Chief F.D- 6.25
E. Eatwell, Chief No. 2 - 1866
otto Blake, teaming ---- 20.T5
Chas. Ehrlich, repairing ------- 1925
Total .56
The same were referred to the
Trance committee who found them
correct. On motion of Alderman
Blake seconded by Alderman Gilman
The same were allowed and the city
clerk was instructed to draw war
-ants on the treasurer for the various
amounts.
The city council instructed the
,ity clerk to notify Mr.. Geo. Collins
agent for the Gala. Milling & Mg. CO.,
hat they considered that the assess
nent on their mill was low enough
md that they could not lower it any
more.
On motion of Alderman Blake the
license bend Of Ben Olson was ac-
:epted.
Chas. Frost stated that he was
$500 for water as he
was away at the time of the charge.
On motion of Alderman Blake the
water collector was instructed to ad
Just the matter.
On motion of Alderman Gilman the
,ity treasurer was instructed to call
n s2500.00 water bonds.
On motion of Alderman Flick, sec
,nded by Alderman Blake the may
or's warrant for the collection of tax
IS for the year 1908 was extended
Until the next regular meeting with
cut interest.
There being no further business
council adjourned.
JOHN P. ROLLING,
City Clerk
Gilpin observer., 1909-10-07
FACTS

q The news items OF the home com.
munity.
q The things in which you are most
interested.
Y The births, weddings, deaths OF
the people you know.
Y The social affai-s of our own and
surrounding towns.
Thsss are ths kisA II fasss Ill papss
sives yoU In svsry issss. They are
ssssalsly wessh ~ suhsehpeiso 0eiso.
Gilpin observer., 1909-10-07
Your Stationery

is your silent representative. II
you sell idne goods that are up
to-dAte In style and Of superior
quality II ought to be reflected
IN your printing. We produce the
kind that you need and win not
feel ashamed to have represent
you. That II the only kind It
pays to send out. Send your or.
ders to this once.
Gilpin observer., 1909-10-07
Read The cilpin observer, $500.

Read The oiIpin Observer, s2.oo,
Gilpin observer., 1909-10-07
EVERY FAMILY SHOULD KNOW
THIS RECEIPT.

For Group, Colds, and Pneumonia.
1t is so simple and honest that every
one can make it at home without any
trouble. The japanese have for csr-
turtles used the ingredients and only
a few years ago we discovered them.
Mix-vasaIine, pure, ounces,
Phe Chi Oil, drains.
Put in a tightly covered jar and
use to anoint chest and throat very
freely. when Group or pneumonia is
suspected. Phe Chi Oil is imported
but mixed in America and can be OBJ.
tanned In original sealed packages at
any druggists.
Gilpin observer., 1909-10-07

blackwell. did you succeed in ma
ing her father toe the mark?
Tom (sadly)-Yes. but l was the
mark.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-09-10
FERRISB BURG.

The marriage of Alfred Martin and
Miss Jennie Bard took place in Burling-
ton Tuesday afternoon, September Z, at
the parsonage of the College street Con-
gregational church, the Rev. DR.. Smart
officiating.
At an auction Tuesday, the home of
the late Mrs, Eliza Field was sold TO j.
o. Walker for 81 500.
These schools opened Tuesday with
teachers as follows: No. 9. Porterboro.
Miss Josephine Duel; No. 10, Basin Har-
Dor, Miss Clara Ferguson; No. II, Web
ster district, Miss Maud Parkill.; No. 70,
Mrs. G. Burge; No. 7. Satterly district,
Miss Florence Fisher; Hand district, Miss
Edith TryOn; stage road district, Miss
Stella Turner; Ferrisburgh Center, Miss
Ellen Gaines; Orvis district, Miss Carrie
Scott; Middlebrook district, Miss Ernes-
tine Bristol; Ferrisburgh hollow, Miss
Ella Danils.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-09-10
WEST CORNWALL.

Fine weather, but rather cool.
Mrs. F. NJ. Pierce returned TO Whiting
on Wednesday after a visit with Mrs.
Ellen Peck.
Paul Clay of Plattsburgh, n. Y. has
been a recent guest of Mrs. E. B. Peck.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Alec Highter are away
visiting relatives and friends.
Mrs. Marion Hooker of Worcester,
Mass, and Miss Addie Parkhill were
guests of Mrs. K. L. Taylor on Tuesday.
Mrs. X. L. Taylor has lately visited
her sister, Mrs. F. II. Eldredge of Bird.
port.
Mrs. Jane Wallace of Detroit. Mich.
and Mrs. Nettie Carpenter of Everett,
Mass, have been recent visitors at A. H.
Taylor's and Walter Atwood's. Mrs.
Wallace is eighty-three years old and
came to see relatives and old friends, but
the only acquaintance of her earlier
wears was b. +. Haskell, on whom she
called.
Misses Leah Highter and Beatrice Dro-
lette and Stanley Vancelette nave com.
menced their second years work in the
Middlebury high school.
Miss Edith Lowell, Carleton Warner
and Lucien Bingham are attending
school in MiddIebury.
Miss Beulah NJ. Sanford went on Mon
day night to Everett, Mass, where on
Wednesday she began her work in the
schools in that place. We were all sorry
TO spare her from among us but wish her
success in her work.
g. I. Dimmock has returned from a
busin SIS trip to Ohio and Michigan.
Mrs. P. R. Bingham and Mrs. A. w.
Bingham spent Tuesday in Orwell with
Mrs. Emma Brainerd.
Miss Elizabeth Wemette has returned
to her nome in Woodstock after a visit
with her mother and sister here.
Mrs Addie Shackett, Edward Shackett,
wife and children, Victor Shackett, Mrs.
Andrew Pdulsa and daughter Dora and
Mrs. ulia Murray and child went on
Saturday last TO visit Mrs. James Strong
and family in Port Henry, N. Y. They
returned on Sunday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-09-10
ADDISON.

Mrs. Begor of Monkton is the guest of
her son, John Begor.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Smith of Chicago
are the guests of his cousin, NJ. A. Smith,
and family for a few weeks.
Ethel Tull of Panton was the guest
last week of Stella Cross.
There was a temperance lecture at the
Baptist church Sunday evening by Col.
Edward g.. Osgood of Bellows Falls.
The school at the hall opened Tuesday
with Misses Eva Smith and Lucy Palmer
as teachers.
Leola Putnam is teaching in the Will
marth district.
Jessie Begor will teach in Whalens-
burgh, N. Y.
Claribel Marshall and Edith Begor
have gone to Castleton normal school.
The Ladies' Aid held its annual meet
ing Wednesday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-09-10
FLEETWOOD A CANDIDATE.
Will Seek Republican Nomination
for Governorship in 1910.

The first public nnouncemen, Of q
republican candidate for the governor
ship Of Vermont in 1910 comes from
Frederick g. Fleetwood Of MorrisvilIe
former secretary of state, and long prom.
inent in Vermont affairs.
The statement of his candidacy is
characteristic of the man, frank, digpi.
fled and straightforward. He saws:
In response to many and frequent in
quiries from different parts of the State
l take this opportunity to
that / shall be a candidate for the nomi.
nation for governor in the year 1910.
mot a cent shall / spend in this can
vass.
Without managers, and without
money, appeal openly and squarely to
the people of Vermont.
"1f strength is spared me ! shall dur.
ing the coming months publicly discuss.
better roads, better schools, preser walton
of forests, economy in State expenses,
and pure politics-all vital factors in the
present prosperity and future growth of
our State"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-09-10

Then came April 21. That was the
great day. We looked for the sun
AS soon as We got it made careful
observations. Great JOY came over
us. We We're only sixteen miles from
the desired spot. said to myself
bully ton Frederick, Then We went
IN.
"TAe last stretch was the easiest |
ever made in my life. although | had
still To nat two observations and the
ice was worry broken here. But my
.pirit, We're high and ! shouted Ike
Z Roy The Eskimos looked at one
anothe., surprised at my gaiety. They
dd not share my JOY.
Stood en- the Pole
Il tclt that I ought to be there. |
made my last observation and found
that | was standing on the Pole.
My feelings? Well / was 90 tired
to feel any sensation. planted the
Stars and Stripes in the ice field and
my heart grew warm when | saw il
wave in the wind"
How does the North Pole ooh ," he
was asked.
Well" said Cook. smiling. lit
amounts to the size OF a 25-cent piece
There is nothing to see but ice. ice.
ice; no water, only ice. There were
more holes here than at the S7th de-
gree, which shows there is more move
and drift here; but this a'nd other OBJ
iervations | made decentralization
. got more settled. ! stopped two
days at the Pole, and | assure you it
wasn't easy to say goodbye to the
spot.
las | was sitting at the Pole, |
could not help smiling at the people,
who, upon my return would call the
whole expedition a humbug. was
sure the people would say that | had
bought my two witnesses and that
my notebook, with my daily observa-
tions, had beer manufactured on board
this ship.
The only thing | can put up against
this is what the York Eskimos have
told Knud Rasmussen. Let the
skeptics who disbelieve my story go to
the North Pole. There they will find
a small brass tube which | buried un-
der the flag. That lube contains a
short statement about my trip. |
couldn't leave my visiting card be-
cause didn't happen to "a one
with me.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-09-10
COOK POLE.
Says He Has Absolute Proof of
His Discovery.

London, Sept. 5.-A special dis
patch received here from Skagen
says:
AS the steamer Hans Egede steamed
by, | caught through my glasses a
vision OF a small man in a dark suit
and peaked zap, shading his eyes
with his hands, as If straining to see
the welcome civilization after years
in icy exile. 1t was DR.. Cook, the
explorer. He was chatting with the
captain on the bridge. now smiling 4,
now waving his hand. | was allowed
to board the Hans Egede.
Somebody gave Cook a bouquet.
Tears dimmed his eyes as he buried
his face in their fragrance. It's years
since | have seen flowers" said the
explorer. with a culver of emotion in
his voice.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-09-10

| followed him to the cabin. His
face was tanned from exposure. He
looked the picture of splendid health.
Only when he smiled one noticed The
loss of two teeth. "A fight with a
polar bear did that" he said. You
can tell the world, =" the explorer con-
tinued. that | am in better condition
than at m time and look forward
with an appetite to the festivities that
are promised me. My dinner has
been poor these last few years and /
shall have to make up for it,"
DR.. Cook then briefly described his
journey. Regarding his discovery he
said:
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-09-10
PEARY POLE.
Pesry Reached the Goal on April
9Th Last.

New York, Sept. 7.-"Stars and
Stripes nailed to the North Pole"
From GU the Arctic darkness there
was flashed this message which
stunned the scientific world and
thrilled the heart of every layman.
From the bleak coast of Labrador
commander Robert E. Peary ave to
the world the news that he had at
tanned his goal in the far north. while
at the same momen in far-of Den
mark DR.. Frederick A.. Cook of
Brooklyn was being dined and lionized
by royalty for the same achievement.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-09-10
Estate of Darwin Rider.

STATE OE VERMONT,
oDIsTRICT OF ADDISON, S..
The Probate Cour for the District of
Addison;
To all persons interested in the estate OF
Darwin Rider, late OF Middlebury, in said
Distrlct, usceased. GREETIsG:
By the authority of the State OF Vermont,
you are hereby notified to appear before the
said Probate Court, at the Probate Once in
OF september A. ID. 1909, at 10 O'Clock .. m,
to show cause, II any you may have. why the
account OF John E. Weeks, administrator
deceased. should not be allowed, and also
why the residue OF said estate shoulu not be
distributed 70 the parties entitled thereto.
9th day OF September, A. ID. 1908.
~ MABEL A. BLISS, Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-09-10
WEYBR RIDGE.

Robert Perkins has passed a very sue
cessful operation for appeTiicitis AT the
Mary Fletcher hospital and is reported as
dong well.
Miss Grace Twitchell went to her new
field of labor AT Peeksville, n. Y, on
Monday. She is to teach vocal music
and drawing in the schools there.
Aunt Libby Sprigg has returned to j.
S. Shaw's for the winter.
H. A. Clark and family went to St
Adams on Wednesday. Business and
pleasure called them to their old home.
We are sorry TO tell of the going to the
Mary Fletcher hospital Of Mrs. Peter
Heller, to be treated for gall stones on
Tuesday last. Mrs. Heller has been
severely i'll with this trouble for the past
few months and it was decided by her
physicians that a hospital treatment was
necessary. She has the deepest sympathy
of many neighbors and friends. Their
field of labor is at West Salisbury.
Rev. William A. Campbell of Johnson
vile, n. Y, spent last week at the NJ. E.
parsonage and supplied the desk last
Sunday.
Cyrus A. Dodge OF Syracuse, n. Y,
IA famous Weybridge boy, is among
friends and relatives for a short stay.
c. E. Fiske and family visited some
points on the Lake last week.
Fiske & Sons fence near their north
barn caught fire and was getting a good
start when discovered by some men at
work nearby. Help was called and it
was put out after a severe fight.
Miss Bernice Twitchell returned to her
work in the kindergarten school at
Brooklyn, N. Y, on Wednesday.
The local Ladies' Aid society met with
Mrs. w. K. Parkill on Wednesday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-09-10
APPLICATION FOR LICENSE

Notice is hereby given that hearing on the
application OF Harold b. Dutton for q Fifth
the premises occupied by II. b. button Co,
at bs Main st., Middlebury. Vermont, will be
held in lower room OF the Town Hall in
said Middlebury. September 20, 1909. at .
O'Clock p. m.
-. THOMAS y. BURNS. jselectmen.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-09-10

Frederick Gleed Fleetwood was born
in st. Johnsbury, September 81, 1869,
and on the 9th of this month will be 40
years old. He was educated at st. Johns
bury Academy, graduating in 1896. He
entered the University of Vermont and
studied two years when he entered Har-
ward and graduated in 1881. Returning
to Morrisville he studied law and was
States attorney of Lamoille county in
1878. From 1895 to 1900 he served as
clerk and treasurer of the town of Nor
rlstown. He was elected presidential
elector on the republican ticket in 1900
and was chosen messenger to carry the
vote to Washington. He was elected
secretary Of State in 1902, reelected in
1904 and 1906 but refused to be a candi-
date in the campaign of 1908. Since his
retirement from public office he has been
engaged in the practise of law at his
home in Worthwhile where he has won a
high standing in Lamoille county bar.
Mr.. Fleetwood ia unmarried and makes
his home with his mother, widow of the
late Philip K. Gleed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-09-10
Estate of Amelia Frances Barker

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES NOtIte.
The Undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon Probate Court for the District of
Addison Commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims against the estate of
AMELIA FRANCES BARKER
late OF BidpOrt, in said District, deceased,
and all claims exhibited in offset thereto,
hereby give notice that we win meet for the
urpos aforesaid at the Office OF Charles
/. Button, 10 the town OF Middlebury, in said
District on the 2nd dav OF October and the
3lst., day OF January next, from 10 O'Clock
a. m. until 4 O'Clock p. m, each of said days,
and That SIX months from the End OF August
A. D., 1859 is the time limited by said Court
for said creditors to present their Gains to
us for examination ana allowance.
Dated at Middleoury, VI, this SIN day Of
September A. ID. 1909.
RUFUS WAIEwRIGHT, commissionars
A L. BUTTON, Nominisslohers
JOHN X. WEEKS, Executor. 81
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-09-10
WEST SALISBURY.

Mrs. Peter Heller has gone to Burling-
ton to the Mary Fletcher hospital for an
operation.
Mrs. Matte Bailey is with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Almon johnson.
The Ladies' Social Union met with
Mrs. l.. B. Paige last week Thursday.