Gilpin observer., 1909-05-20
in RUSSELL GULCH

The Ladies Aid society of the M.
E. church met with Mrs. Lewis on
Thursday and enjoyed a most inter
esting session.
Ted Young and Oscar Cline left on
Tuesday for Red River, New Mexico,
where they have secured positions in
mine of which Frank Paxton, for
mer Russell Gulch citizen, is superin-
tendent.
Mr.. Joseph Bray has purchased the
residence property of John Curnow
and will make extensive repairs on
tn. same.
Vim. Harvey of Central, inspected
the Russell market Tuesday and ap-
.peared much pleased to iind hes
business under the able management
of Henry Trezise and VIM. Piazza in
such flourishing condition.
The Sunday school is making great
preparations to furnish an unusually
attractive program for the annual OBJ
servance of Children's day on the
second Sunday in June.
NJ. NJ. Eaton will preach next Sun
day morning at the Methodist church
and Thomas Roberts will have charge
of the evening service.
lecture on "The Passion Play"
Illustrated by eighty hand coloNa2
stereopticon views will be delivered
at the Russell church, Tuesday even
ing, June Sth, by the pastor, NJ. NJ.
Eaton.
Miss Elida Wagner, sister of Mrs.
Charles Wagner Of this city, has re-
ceived the appointment Of superinten-
, dent of the county hospital at Fort
Collins and has entered upon her new
duties in connection with that i'm
portant position.
Mrs. Paxton and son will leave for
Colorado Springs to attend the COM
! mencement exercises, for the blind,
! Sunday.
! Miss Victoria Curtis entertained
number of her juvenile friends Sat
urday, an occasion that was thor
oughly enjoyed by her little guests.
Eastern mining men are taking
much interest in the Federal mine
and it is almost certain that a deal
will be made whereby this promising
property will pass into the hands of
strong company and be thoroughly
developed in the near future.
Fred Rickard, who has been recup-
| Grating from an attack of pneumonia
in the valley for some months. is so
much improved that he will be able
to return home the latter part Of the
week.
James and Joseph Richards left on
Monday for their ranch near Roggen,
Colorado, where they will put in a
small crop and also erect a suitable
shelter for the maintenance of bach
elor quarters.
A force Of carpenters from Central
are engaged in making some needed
alterations and repairs at the school
building.
The Russell band, under the lead
ership of Joseph Bray, will give one
of their popular outdoor concerts on
Main street. Saturday evening.
Word has been received by Russell
friends of the birth of a daughter.
May 3rd, in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. A. Russell, in Nevada. The
happy parents are former residents OF
this city and many congratultory mis-.
sives will doubtless be received by
them from their many friends here
George Miller has accepted the post
of engineer at the Sharon mine and
began his new duties the first of the
| week.
| Matt Edwards of the Pewabic and
East Pewabic mines has purchased
fine thoroughbred horse and new
vehicle and is now prepared to
smash all records for rapid transit be-
tween this city and the county me-
tropolis.
A dance will be given next Satur.
day evening at Zancanella hall Good
music will be in attendance and
good time assured to all who attend.
Mrs. Lewis entertained number OF
her lady friends last Friday evening,
all of whom report a most delightful
time.