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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28
Better Mining Conditions

Mining conditions are on the i'm
prove in all the camps of Clear Creek
county. Dumont, Lawson, Georgetown.
Alice and other sections are moving
onward towards the crest of rich
mining outputs and good values.
The latest from Empire is that a
vein one foot wide has been opened
up that shows values of over $lOO.
per ton. This strike was made in
the Mint mine on Cooke mountain
five hundred feet in from the portal
of the tunnel while stopping The
name of the company owning the
property is the Empire-Mint company
and development is going on not only
by the company itself but also by
leasers. For some time this proper
ty has been turning out some good
grade of milling and smelling ore and
with this last strike the conditions
have become decidedly more encourag-
ing. Several other properties are
making excellent showings in their
development and Empire district will
rank as one of the large producers
of the great sulphide belt
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28
Preparing kilton Sampler

Manager Fred Nye of the Banner
Consolidated Mines company is hav-
ing the Kilton Sampler overhauled
preparatory to using it in connection
with the output of the mines cut by
the Rockford Tunnel and also from
the Centurian mines. The building
is being repainted and the interior put
in working shape. The office will be
)fixed up in a most convenient man
ner and about the first of September
Fred will move from the Elliott build
ing to the Kilton office. The large
tonnage of ore that will be milled in
the Banner Consolidated and Cen
turian group of claims will keep the
sampler in operation right along and
it is expected that these favorable
conditions will be in operation in
the near future.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28
Visiting Mining Investors

DR.. II. E. Manter and J. s. Davis
of Cozad Nebraska arrived in the city
Sunday and spent several days here
in looking over their mining inter-
ests. They are interested in the Stel-
la, Almira. Silver Creek and Great
Northern groups of claims all of
which are located in the vicinity of
Dumont and have for their neighbors
such good properties as the Joe Rey-
nolds. American Sisters and the AL
bro mines. These gentlemen visited
these several properties and were
well pleased with what they saw in
the workings. In the Stella group
drifting is going on from the bottom
of the seventy-five foot shaft and
there is an eighteen inch streak Of
mineralized quartz with solid ore be-
ginning to make a showing In the
Silver Creek group an upraise of six
ty feet on the vein is being made to
the surface SO as to install whim
and sink on this vein below the tun-
mel level. Associated with these par
ties and having charge of the work is
Charles L. Jaynes of this city
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28
General Consolidated Mines

DR.. J. Enos Wait, wife and son
Louis, Mr. R. Tindall and wife and
Mr.. T. NJ Shambaugh and wife ar
rived in the city Sunday afternoon
after having made the trip over the
Argentine Central railroad to the
summit of Mt. Mcclellan During their
stay here, they were driven up Spring
Gulch to the Bruce mine. to Dumont
and over the Dumont-Alice road to
Fall river and down this gulch to the
city. On their way they inspected
the Chicago Belle and the Bronaber
groups of claims that are owned by
the General Consolidated Mines com
pany Mr.. and Mrs. Shambaugh
started for their home on Tuesday
while the remainder of the party
made longer stay. Their visit was
one of pleasure along with business.
DR.. Wait is president of the General
Consolidated Mines company and is
interesting many of his friends in
this promising proposition, The com
pany is now driving a lateral on the
Chicago Belle group and is also driv-
ing tunnel to cut the Bronaber
group. In the latter there is a very
fine showing of mineralized quartz
which is getting better with each shot.
The work is being done under the
superintendency of Charles L. Jaynes
In addition to these properties this
company has several other rich hold
ings, making in all forty two claims
and an eighty acre tract The work
of financing the proposition is 60
ing on in very satisfactory manner
and everything pertaining to the com
pany is in a most favorable condition
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Herbert H. Hansell died at his home
in Virginia canon last evening at o.
clock of pneumonia after an illness of
but two days. He was "a years of age,
born in England and came to this city
about eight years ago. He leaves a
wife and baby. The deceased was a
nephew Of w. G. Thompson, Funeral
arrangements will not be made until a
brother can be heard from.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Thomas G. Mallalieu, who has
been connected with the Ordinance
bureau of the War Department dur
ing the past nine years has been
transferred to the Post Office De-
partment in Washington, D. c. and
expects to have an important posi-
ton in the office of the First Assis-
tant Postmaster General. He spent
several vacations in this city with his
relatives.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

The work of getting everything in
good shape in the Sun and Moon mine
under the new order of things is pro-
crossing very satisfactorily and ship
ments of ore instead of rock is now
the order of the day. The ore is now
sorted and graded. Under the methods
of the new company it will be q very
profitable proposition and every one
interested in mining will be pleased
that such is the case.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

A new serial story entitled "Lips
That Were Sealed" is introduced in
the opening chapters in this issue.
1t is said to be one of the strongest
stories ever written by Alma Martin
Estabrook, who is the author Of my
Cousin Patricia" Read the opening
chapters and after that you will not
miss an issue.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28
Splendid Progress Making

With but comparatively small
force employed, splendid progress is
being made in the lateral being eX-
tended to reach the Kinda vein from
the Lucania tunnel. The average
speed has been about five feet for a
shift, and the ground shows most
promising at the present breast. Mr..
Crawford is giving his personal su-
pervision to the work and expresses
himself as thoroughly satisfied with
the progress made and the show
ing.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

A force of a couple dozen men has
the Central Colorado Power company,
cleaning up all the rubbish and burn
ing it. The force arrived in this
city Tuesday from up near Lamar
tine The large timbers that were
cut down along this right of way are
being sold. In addition to this clean
ing up Of the strip a path for horse
hackers, who will have to go over the
course to inspect the lines and
make repairs, is being graded and
everything is being put in first class
shape throughout the entire length of
the line.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Mr.. W.. G. Montgomery and B. C.
Mendall of Superior, Nebraska, ar
rived in the city Tuesday morning
and remained here until Thursday
afternoon, during which time they
examined some of the properties Of
the General Consolidated Mines COM
pany.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Theodore Van York returned We'd
nesday to his home in New York
City after spending some time in this
camp looking after his interests in
the Saratoga and other mining prop
critics.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

c. F. Wadsworth, representing the
Western Newspaper Union at Denver,
called on the local newspaper fra
ternity Wednesday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Nebraska people have been well
represented at this resort this week,
the majority Of the visitors coming
from Axtel. Among them were Otto
Abrahamson and daughter, Misses
Paterson and Nelson, Arthur Daniel
81 and Carl Erickson.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

The United Hydro Electric com
pany has displayed an illuminated
sign on its building at the foot of
fifteenth street that is very attrac-
tive and in good taste.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

A record breaking advance was re-
Gently made in the Newhouse tunnel
by the shifts working therein. Two
and one-half shifts drove the tunnel
a distance of thirty-eight feet. II
anyone can beat this work we would
like to hear from them.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

The work of remodelling the Port
land hotel began this week and much
of the old wood work around the prem
ises is being torn out to be replac-
ed by modern finish. Ed Smythe is
head push in this part of the work
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

The furnace in the assay office of
w. l.. Shaffer has been torn down
and thoroughly rebuilt The old fur
mace has done faithful service for
many years and the number of con-
trolls that have passed the test through
its doors can hardly be computed.
The samples treated have brought
both joy and sorrow to the miners Of
this section as upon the product Of
the furnace has depended many for
tunes.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Mr.. Campbell. of the construction
force at the new bath house in Soda
canon, was called to Denver one
day the first of the week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Col. John Owen was called to Der
yer the middle of the week to lool
after the purchasing of some mining
machinery.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

E. J. Dies, the newsdealer, spent
the most of last week with friends in
Denver, but neglected to inform his
newspaper friends. But as he re-
turned safely, the ommission is for
given.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

The costly furniture and fixtures
that were placed in the building for
merly occupied by A. Anderson as a
saloon, are being taken down and
shipped east requiring a couple or
more of cars to convey them to their
destination,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

H. F. Nimmo was down from his
Fall river mining possessions the
middle of the week and expects to
make this city his headquarters dur
ing the coming winter. The devel-
opment of his section during the sum-
mer has been most satisfactory, and
another summer will witness an ac-
tivity never before equaled. AS time
passes. what is commonly known as
the Alice district, has been rapidly
coming to the front, and the more
that it is developed the better is the
showing in volume of ore values.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Herbert Johnson, Noble King and
Sanford Hardinger went over to Big
Bear Sunday where they will spend
week fighting bugs and the ele-
ments and incidentally trying to
catch a few trout and enjoy them
selves
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Lugwig Johnson, o
Iowa are visitors here this weel
seeking relief from the torrid weather
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Monday, September the sixth, is
Labor Day and is made legal holi'
day by statutory enactment
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Nelson, of Law
son. have been spending the week with
Idaho Springs relatives.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28
Looking for Good Things

During the week there have been
several parties in the city looking up
mining conditions with the idea of
making investments. They have not
come here with brass bands or meg
aphones attached to their mouths, but
belong to that class of investors who
go about quitely and business-like to
find out desirable investments, and
when these are properly shown they
produce the capital. 1t is not the
fellow who 'toots his horn" the loud
est who makes the largest invest
ments or who attracts the most cap
ital There is money awaiting in
vestment for good properties at rea
sonable prices, but inflated prices on
a poor showing won't go.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Father McCabe was a passenger for
Denver on the afternoon train Tues
day
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

The saloon fixtures in the Worth
building and formerly used by An
drew Anderson have this week been
packed and sent back to the fac
tory.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

A representative of the Modern
Smelter has spent several days in the
camp this week looking after ore
Shipments
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Congressman Haggott was called to
Denver on political business Tuesday
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Mrs. Helen Wallace, accompanied
by the Misses Grimes, of Burlington,
Iowa, being looked after by Mr.. w.
S. Leebrick, went over the Argentine
Central last Tuesday and have been
the guests the balance of the week
of the family of W. A. Thompson.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

The new transformer house of
the Gem company on Water street
is fast approaching completion and
another month will see the machinery
installed
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Mrs. r. ]. Barton went to Denve
Sunday where she will spend som'
time visiting with friends.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Mr. and Mrs. C. l.. Lamb returned
the middle of the week from a visit
a most enjoyable time. Their visit
was somewhat abbreviated by the
fact that eastern visitors were expect
ed
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

L. A. Sternberger came up from
Denver Wednesday to look over his
laining properties.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Theodore Wall left Sunday for a
short vacation, the most Of which time
will be spent in Estes Park.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

John McColl, of the Lucania tunnel
proposition, returned Tuesday morn
ing from short stay in the big city
looking after his mining proposition.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Mrs. Harry Short was a passen-
ger for the state capital last We'd
naSG:,y,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Miss Hannah Hoar was a visitor
to the chief city the middle of the
week
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Mrs. Geo. K. Kimball returned
Tuesday from short visit to friends
at Golden and Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

J. K. Allison was in Denver the
first few days this week looking after
business matters
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Ex-Deputy County Treasurer John
White circulated among his metropol-
itan friends for couple of days this
week. Johnny" is making good in
the insurance business.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

George Ballington. of Beatrice,
Nebraska. is enjoying the comforts
of this delightful climate.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Every available rig in town has
been in commission this week to
carry berry pickers to the hills. 1t
is said that the crop this year exceeds
all others for many years.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Councilman F. A. Miller was al
early morning passenger for the biz
city Tuesday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

The Sunday School teachers and
pupils of the Gospel Mission church
in the west end of town enjoyed their
annual picnic at Dumont last We'd
nesday. The day was perfect and
every participant had royal good
time.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Omer Moreau returned to his home
in this city last Sunday after two
months visit to his old home in Fall
River, Mass. He vas accompanied on
the return trip by his mother, a
brother and two sisters who will
make this place their permanent
home
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Ex-County Commissioner w. H.
Jones and now postmaster at Empire,
has been a visitor here this week,
and as ever received a most cordial
reception at the hands of his numer-
Gus friends.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Mrs. E. P. Swanson went to Den
yer last Sunday where she has been
spending the week with relatives and
friends
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Mrs. Dr. Friedrich Greenbaum WIS.,
iled friends in Denver and Colorado
Springs the middle of the week
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Manager J. J. Willis, of the Cen
trail tunnel was an afternoon pas
senger for the metropolis Wednes-
day
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Attorney Regennitter transacted
legal business in Denver Thursday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Many of our people have taken ad-
vantage of the large crop of berries,
such as wild raspberries, Strawberries
and "huckle" berries to gather them
for preserving The crop is large
this year. The scribe of this local
acknowledges the receipt of fine
bucket of berries that were picked
by John Puckert and placed on our
table. They are fine and "huckle"
berry pie has supplanted dried apple
and prune pie.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Phil. Knowlton. representing the
Carter-Rice Carpenter Paper COM
pany, visited his customers here Wed
neSday
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Mrs. f.. n. Totten has been visit
ing Denver friends this week
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Insurance Man VIM. Broad was
called to Denver Wednesday after
noon
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

After an illness of but short dura-
ton, death claimed Mrs. Bessie Stout
last Tuesday night, the cause being
pneumonia. She was 26 years of
age and leaves three children, a
husband, mother, two sisters and a
brother Funeral arrangements were
delayed pending word to be received
east. The deceased was born in Sill
yer Plume and enjoyed wide &C
guardianship throughout the county.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Pete" Reed, one of the Colorado
& Southern's most popular conductors
who has had the night run on
the Clear Creek division during the
SUMMER, will enjoy his vacation next
week and visit Salt Lake city and
several points in this state.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

w. F. R. Mills, Secretary of the
and an old time friend of the man.
ager of this paper, passed through
the city on Wednesday on the spec
ial train that was taking the repre-
sentatives of the Pure Food conven-
ton over the Argentine Central rail-
road. Mr.. Mills is one Of the most
energetic secretaries that can be
found in any city and Denver is to
be congratulated on having the SER
vices of such a gentleman.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

H. A. Riedel, of The H. A. Riedel
Investment company also the active
puSher in the Banner Consolidated
Mines company, arrived in the city
on Tuesday evening and registered
at the Club Hotel. He belongs to the
wide-awake progressive mining and
business class and is only satisfied
when he is doing something that
counts.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Colonel A. ]. Trone of Thibedaux,
Louisiana, has been visiting his
the properties of the Banner Consol-
idated Mines company of which com
pany he is director The Colonel
is one of those genial, happy and
hospitable southern gentlemen with
whom it is a pleasure to meet and
associate
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Father McCabe was a passenger fol-
Denver on the afternoon train Tues
day
Congressman Haggott was called to
Denver on political business Tuesday
morning.
Mrs Harry Short was a passen-
ger for the state capital last We'd
nesuay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Nelson. of Law
on.have been spending the week with
Idaho Springs relatives.
c. F. Wadsworth, representing the
Western Newspaper Union at Denver,
called on the local newspaper fra
ternity Wednesday.
Mr.. Campbell, of the construction
canon was called to Denver one
day the first of the week
The saloon fixtures in the Worth
building and formerly used by An
drew Anderson have this week been
packed and sent back to the fac
tory
The work of remodelling the Port
land hotel began this week and much
of the old wood work around the prem
ises is being torn out to be replac-
ed by modern finish. Ed. Smythe is
head push in this part of the work.
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Lamb returned
the middle of the week from a visit
and a rest at Estes Park, and report
a most enjoyable time. Their visit
was somewhat abbreviated by the
fact that eastern visitors were expect
ed
The Sunday School teachers and
pupils of the Gospel Mission church
in the west end of town enjoyed their
annual picnic at Dumont last We'd
nesday The day was perfect and
every participant had a royal good
time.
Ebert Champion returned home
Wednesday afternoon from nine
months visit with relatives at Nash
Vile, Kansas. The vicinity in which
he visited contains many former res
idents of this place and he reports
that all are happy and prosperous.
People who are obliged to travel
over roads that have been washed by
recent rains must exercise patience.
The repairing can't be done all over
in an instant. The work of repair
ing is being done as promptly as the
men employed can do it but the wash
outs have been many and in some
cases they have been quite large.
After an absence of several months
Mr. Thomas Decor returned to this
city Monday evening from Montrose,
Colorado He is one of the Oldest
miners in this section having spent
large part Of his long life in this
and Gilpin county. His old friends
hailed his return with joyous wei
come.
H. A. Riedel, of The H. A. Riedel
Investment company also the active
pusher in the Banner Consolidated
Mines company, arrived in the city
on Tuesday evening and registered
at the Club Hotel. He belongs to the
wide-awake progressive mining ant
when he is doing something thai
counts.
Colonel A. j. Trone of Thibedaux
Louisiana, has been visiting hi:
friends in this city and looking ovel
the properties of the Banner Consol
idated Mines company of which com
pany he is a director. The Colone
is one of those genial, happy ant
hos pitable southern gentlemen will
associate.
Many of our people have taken ad
vantage of the large crop of berries
such as wild raspberries, Strawberries
and "huckle" berries to gather then
for preserving. The crop is large
this year. The scribe of this loca
acknowledges the receipt of fine
bucket of berries that were picket
by John Puckert and placed on oul
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Elbert Champion returned home
Wednesday afternoon from nine
months visit with relatives at Nash
vile, Kansas. The vicinity in which
he visited contains many former res
idents of this place and he reports
that all are happy and prosperous.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Mr.. Fred c. Baker and family re-
Gently arrived In the city and is
making his home in the stone bath
house for the time. He will fill in
the gap in front of the old stone
building, recently used for skat-
ing rink, with a concrete walk which
will be a decided improvement to the
residents of Grass Valley. There Is
a gap in front of the old Clear Creek
house that should also be paved
but it looks as If the city would
have to do it, IL 1t Is done, and
charge it up to the property to be
paid by tax assessments.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

John Rohner was called to Denver
Sunday by the death of nephew of
Mrs. Rohner, young man by the
name of George l.. Rhodes, aged is
years, who died from typhoid fever
after an illness of but a few days.
Burial ceremonies were held We'd
nesday afternoon
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-08-28

Mr.. James A. Young, manager of
the Golden Glory Mining company,
came from Lawson on Wednesday
morning and transacted business dur
ing the day, not forgetting to leave
the dollar of our daddies" to keep
the wolf from the printers door.