Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16
IN RUSSELL GULCH

Mrs. Fred Wood is enjoying a WIS.,
1t from Mrs. Arthur, of Denver.
The family of VIII Matthews ex-
pect to leave Sunday for Butte, Mont
where Mr.. Matthews is now located.
Court Minatori. No. "a, Foresters
OF America, will hold a meeting Sat
urday evening. Business of import.
ance will be transacted.
Mrs. Harry Roberts was a passen-
ger to Denver Tuesday.
Ernest Webb went to Denver Fri
day, and from there expects to 20
to Arizona.
AT meeting of the Alpina socie.
ty last Sunday in the l. o. O. F.
hall, the following officers were elect.
ed: Alex. Brugnaro, president; Pete
Serafin, vice-president; F. Carlin,
secretary; Joe Ress, treasurer; Bat.
tisti Mochen, Andrea Carlin and Pete
Savaldi, trustees ;Anton Fachinella and
M. Avi, sick committee; Romilio Pas
quale. watchman; E. Pintarelli, stand
ard bearer. The Alpha society now
has a membership Of 100 and is in
good condition financially. The local
lodge was organized in 1896.
Trough the desire of the horse that
Joe Williams, of Central, to take the
tram track rather than the road,
quite mix-up happened Friday even
inc uyh Mr
going home from the dance. Forum
ately both escaped injury.
Tom Ellerton arrived Friday from
Red River, New Mexico, where he had
been spending several months. He
Is now content to remain in Russell.
Mrs. George Stevens is a visitor
to friends and relatives in Russell.
Tenants are preparing to move in
tr the house east of the post-office,
owned by E. w. Davis.
The three children of Mr.. and
Mrs. Pietro Dalbo were christened at
the church of the Assumption in
Central Tuesday by Father Meyer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Ress. Pete Barna-
bee, Mrs. Leonilla Girardi, Bart Moe
conf and Mrs. Mochen were the god
parents. The event was fittingly cell
ebrated at the family residence in
the afternoon. There was plenty to
eat and drink. likewise a large gath
ering Of friends to help dispose of
the refreshments.
NJ. Stearns was here several days
looking into the Slide property. He
was the guest Of NJ. A. Harris, sup
erintendent OF the Slide, while here.
Fred Westcott was an arrival dur
ing the past week from Nederland.
He has accepted position in the
Slide mine.
John Stevens, county commission
er. went to Denver Wednesday morn
ing to visit and to bring back John,
Jr., who has been visiting relatives
for some time.
Unpleasant weather was the cause
the mask ball given by the band last
Friday evening Mrs. Geo. Reidel and
Ernest Pleschek won the prize for
the best walters, Mrs. John Joyce,
handsomest costume. Prizes for the
most comical costumes were won by
John Hughes and Sidney Joyce.
Alex. Klien has returned from Red
River, N. M, and is working for Jack
Joyce.
Miss Alice Wagner, who had been
teaching school at Gilpin, arrived
Tuesday morning from Denver. where
she had been visiting since her
school closed for the winter.
Ed. Young has been laid up the
past week with a slight attack OF la
grippe.
Jack Joyce has fine team of
grays, and is making 'em all go some
for a share of the express trade.
Miss Anna Wagner who had been
teaching school at La Porte, Colorado
arrived during the week and will
visit during the holidays with her
sister, Mrs. C. A. Wagner and family.
Christmas tree decorations at