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Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05
Notice Of Forfeiture.

To William j. Thompson, Mary A.
Thompson, F. p. Miles and e. c.
Miles. heirs. administrators, exec
utors and assigns.
And to whom 1t may concern:
You. each and all Of you are here
by notified that l have expended dur
ing the years 1907 and 1908 one hun
dred dollars each year in labor and
improvements upon the Silver Plate
lode mining claim. situate in Eureka
mining district. Gilpin County. Colo.
RADIO, the location certificate of which
is recorded in book So, page 1914. In
order to hold said claim under the
provisions Of Section 1924 OF the Re-
vised Statutes of the United States
and the amendment thereto approved
January 20, 1880. concerning annual
labor upon mining claims; being the
amount required to hold said lode.
for the period ending December 81.
1908. And II within ninety 600 days
from the personal service of this no.
tice upon you. or within ninety 600
days after the publication thereof,
you fail or refuse to contribute your
proportion as above stated of such
expenditure as co-owner, your in
terest in said mining claim will be.
come the PROPERTY of the subscriber
your co.owner. who has made the re-
quisite expenditure, by the terms of
said section.
LIBBIE WILLIAMS.
Central City, Colo. June II. 1909.
First pub. June II; last Sept. 1909
Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05

BY special arrangement with the
secretaries of the largest and most
prominent fairs and exposiuons in the
west, Secretary G. c. Fuller of the
second annual Colorado Interstate
Fair and Exposition, to be held at
Overland park, Denver, the third
week In September, has insured the
presence at Denver and elsewhere in
the state some of the greatest exhi-
bits 1t is possible to secure in the
various departments. The Colorado
Interstate Fair is a member of the
American Association of Fairs and
Expositions, and at the meeting held
in Chicago last winter Denver receiy.
ed the most favorable dates of Sept.
ember 12 to IS. Consequently the
Colorado exposition is working In con
junction with the Iowa State fair
August 27 to Sept. 3, the Minnesota
State fair, September to II, the
Nebraska State fair. the Interstate
at Spokane. September 20 to 20, the
stock show at the A-Y.P exposition
at Seattle. and the Royal Stock show
at Kansas City. to say nothing Of
the many other eastern and inter-
mountain fairs.
Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05

P. R. Alsdorf and wife drove to
Pactolus Sunday, going over the
grade of the Pactolus railroad. Mr.
Alsdorf reports that the grade work
for the new road is progressing rapid
ly and three and one-half miles is
ready for the ties and rails. The ties
have been scattered on a distance OF
the rightofway near Pactolus. Mr.
Alsdorf says the grade is fine one
and is not steep. A large force of
men and good many teams are
pushing the work and the road very
likely will be completed some time
during the winter.
Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05

Will Jones, driver for Harvey &
McCallister, sustained a broken leg
Monday morning while alighting from
the delivery cart. A tug became un-
fastened from the single tree and
struck the horses hind legs. This
frightened the horse and he commenc
ed to kick. Jones thinking he would
be safer on the ground jumped off
the cart. The fracture occurred near
the left ankle. The accident happen.
ed on Lawrence street, near Ander.
sons.
Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05
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Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05

What do you know about that? The
card and dancing party held in the
X. of P. hall Saturday evening clear.
ed the handsome sum Of $27.O0. They
served refreshments and gave the
people splendid entertainment. Prizes
were offered to the card players and
these were captured by Mrs. Hansen,
of Black Hawk, 1st ladies'; Miss
Anna Keller, BOBBY; Geo. Mayor, 1st
gentlemen's. and j. V. Thompson,
BOBBY. The ladies were SO elated over
the success of the affair they are
thinking Of holding card party at
least once month.
Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05

An ideal Is something you cherish
Sd long as you talk about it.
When a man dies he is forgotten,
unless he so makes his will that
there will be contest over 1t.
A preacher has hard time. He is
either too old-fogyish or he is too
free-and-easy.
One-half the world wonders why a
woman isn't Jealous OF her husband; |;
the other half can't see why on earth
she should be.
Very few men hide their light un-
der bushel without making sure
that the bushel will be accidentally
upset
There's a terrible lot of second
hand advice being passed around.
When a man can't brag about his
son-in-law he can always boast of
how his daughter is making a man
of her husband.
If public opinion was Incorporated
in many mans epitaph it would
read: "Skiddoo."
1t must be interesting to a child
to hear father tell of his boyish
pranks, just after he has whipped it
for some mischief.
An old man has one reason for self
congratulation: When he was a baby
his parents couldn't have so many
photographs taken of him without any
clothes on.
The only thing you need to do to
get reputation as a good CONVEX
sationalist is to say That's so" to
everything the other man says.
Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05

The Alerts of Mountain City play.
ed a picked nine from Nevadaville
what was supposed to be game of
ball on the Central grounds Sunday.
1t was a very poor exhibition. The
crowd which turned out to see the
contest was small and grew gradually
smaller as the game progressed. At
the finish the score stood IA to IL
in favor of the Mountain City lads.
Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05

much interested in new fabric
you have on the shelves as they are
in any home happening. Your store
news and anoun> ements in these
columns will reach large circle OF
eager buyers. This will enable you
to sell your goods while they are
new and fresh and you will no.
have to sacrifice later at remnant
counter prices. Think il over.
Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05

The Topeka Consolidated Mining
company was incorporated in Denver
this week. The capital is $1,000 900
and Henry P. Lowe, Charles Ballard,
VIM. V. Hodges, Henry B. Teller and
Edward F. Thayer are named as di-
rectors. The company will have Of.
fices in this city and Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05

The greatest automobile race the
west has ever seen will be held at
Cheyenne, Wyoming, on Monday. Aug
17th. under the management of the
Cheyenne Motor club. A magnificent
four-mile race track is now almost
completed and in the course of a
few days will be ready for a try-out
by the racing cars.
Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05

DIR. D. L. Mcdonnell has moved his
office into the Morris building on
Main street, where he has spacious
and comfortable quarters upstairs.
He has rented the entire upper floor
and intends shortly to move his fami-
iy here He is well satisfied with this
location
Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05
Advertised List.

The following letters remain in
the postoffice at Central City uncali-
ed for. When inquiring for mail you
will confer favor on the post
master by saying advertised"
Doster, Mrs. Minnie
Fisher, Mrs. Samuel
Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05
Notice Of Intention to
Apply for Tax Deed

Notice Of Intention to
Apply for Tax Deed.
To. w. P. Day. Mamie E. Waite and
the executor, administrator, devi-
see or devisees and heirs at law
of John A. Kreager, deceased, and
to whom it may concern;
NOTICE is hereby given, in accord
ance with the statute in such case
made and provided; that the under
signed A. II. Day, the assignee Of
Burl E. Tolman, Of that certain
Treasurers Certificate of purchase
at Tax Sale held in Gilpin County.
Colorado, August goth, 1902. whereat
the said Burl E. Tolman purchased
The Little Harvey Lode Mining
Claim, Survey No. SOS situate in Greg
ory and Lake Mining Districts. Gil
pin County, Colorado, which proper
ty was then sold for the taxes due
on the same for the year 1901, taxed
for said year in the name of w. p.
Day. will apply for deed to said
property from the County Treasurer
of said Gilpin County, Colorado, and
that the time of redemption thereof
will expire November 26th. 1909, and
If not redeemed application for deed
will be made November eth, 1909.
Dated at Central City, Colorado.
July eth, 1909.
A. II. DAY.
1st pub. Aug. 5; last Aug. 10Th, 90.
Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05
For Sale.
NoHLlNG,
City Clerk.

Well built, cozy house In Nevada.
vile. Five rooms, large roomy eel.
lar, inside coal house. Small barn and
good we'll. Full size lot. Price only
$1,000. Terms to suit purchaser. In.
quire of NJ. NJ. Eaton, Bald Mountain.
Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05

THE EAGLE MILL
Has been thoroughly over
hauled and 10 now running
on full time. Custom work
solicited.
PETER NELSON, Mill supt.
The Great Bonanza Gold Mining
Company, Limited.
CECIL c. MORGAN, Manager.
Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. John Swan
son Saturday, a. boy
Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05

The same were referred to the fl
nance committee who found them cor
rect, and on motion of Alderman Flick
secorded by Alderman Blake they
were allowed and the city clerk was
ordered to draw warrants on the city
treasurer for the several amounts.
Attorney Williams appeared on be-
half of Mrs. Dewhurst asking the city
to pay the damage done by the flood
year ago amounting to $444.O0. the
same was laid on the table for
thirty days to give the city attorney
time to look into the matter. Mr.. j.
H. Sherwin of the Hydro Electric Co.,
stated that the assessment on their
lines were altogether to high. On
motion of Alderman Blake they were
assessed at the rate of $375.O0 per
mile.
Neal Burroughs appeared before the
council and stated his assessment
was out Of reason. On motion of AL
derman Flick his assessment was re-
duced 100000.
Attorney Williams stated he came
before the council in regard to the
assessment on the property of H. P.
Lowe stating the same was assessed
too high on account of the condition
of the property at the time of the
assessment. Mr.. H. P. Lowe also
made talk on the same stating he
thought that the property ought to be
assessed not more than $15OOO.OO. On
motion of Alderman Blake the prop
erty of H. P. Lowe was assessed for
$15OOO.OO.
Attorney Williams also came before
Ore Reduction Co., stating that he
thought $5000.00 was a reasonable as
sessment for the Gilpin mill. On mo-
ton of Alderman Flick the request
was granted.
On motion of Alderman Flick, sec.
by Alderman Gilman that the city
hall needed papering and painting
and committee of three was appoint
ed to attend to the same. (Carried.)
Mayor Grutzmacher appointed AL
dermen Flick, Blake and McNevins as
committee with full power to act.
On motion of Alderman Blake sec.
by Alderman Gilman the mayors war.
rant for the collection of taxes for
the year 1908 was extended until next
regular meeting without interest.
On motion of Alderman Blake coun.
ell adjourned until next regular meet.
ing.
JOHN P. ROLLING,
City Clerk.
Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05

$3.50 to Denver and Return Ever,
Sunday via Colorado & Southern.
Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05
A Business Proposition

Did you ever
stop to think,
Mr.. Business
Man, that the
news of your
business is as
much a part
Of the local
events us .
wedding or a
church fair?
T h e ladies
are just as
Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05

HawIeys for groceries.
Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05
Black Hawk Council Meeting.
Black Hawk, Colo, August 3, 1909.
CITY Council Rooms.

Black Hawk Council Meeting.
Black Hawk, Colo, August 3, 1909.
City Council Rooms.
Regular meeting of the city coun-
Gil called to order by Mayor A. F.
Grutzmacher.
Roll call: Present, Mayor A. F.
Grutzmacher, Aldermen Gilman, Blake
and Flick Absent, Aldermen Feehan,
McNevins and Lynch.
Minutes of the last meeting read
and approved as read.
Reports of city clerk, marshal and
city treasurer were read and examin-
ed by the Finance committee. who
found them correct, and on motion OF
Alderman Blake the same were ac-
cepted and ordered filed.
The following bills were presented
to-wit:
Gilpin Co. L. H. & P. Co, lights $500
Jno. P. Rolling, clerk fees...... 34.95
Jno. Yates, labor .............. 3.75
McFarlane & Co., supplies 1900
P. D. Graham, blacksmithing. 1908
Fred Bauer, mar and fees..... 95.05
Engle Hepberger, teaming ~ $50
City roads and water lines. .270.00
Tn. Omera, nightwatch. 1900
w. j. Stull, printing .......... 1880
R. F. Beck, blacksmithing .... 2.90
TIL. Belcher lumber.... 7.40
A. Kanerium, mason labor. 1900
Minnie Sorenson, treas, fees. 51.00
Otto M. Blake, teaming. ....... 1915
| Total. l....................73 34.1S
Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05

Trade at Hawley's.
Gilpin observer., 1909-08-05
DR.. r. e. MCKENZIE

DR.. r. e. MCKENZIE
Dentist
Parlors Opposite First National Bank
Phone No. Red 1912
Central City, Colorado
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
MRS. ". H. MORRIS DEAD AT DEMOPOLIS

Demopolis, January 17.-(Special.)- The shocking news of the sudden death of Mrs. w. H. Morris, in this city early this morning has created profound sym pathy for her family. She was much beloved woman, who has been sufferer from bad health for many years, though her sudden demise was totally unex- pectd. She was of one of the promi- nent families of the city. Her remains will be laid away in the Jewish ceme- tery Monday morning at 10:S0 o'clock. Mrs Morris leaves to mourn her loss her husband, a son, Leon Morris, two daughters, Miss Helena and Mrs. Toby Ely. All are residents of Demopolis, be- sides a number of relatives in various parts of this and other states.
 Miss Pigie Glover. who died in Fork land Saturday after a long spell of ill., ness, was buried in the family grave yard in Forkland today. She has been postmaster for many years at Fork land The deceased was between SO and 70 years of age. Miss Glover came from one of the most prominent fami- lies of this section and was sister to A. Y. Glover, sometime legislator from Green county, and also sister to Mrs. J. S. Brasfield of Demopolis. and Cato Glover of Gadsden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
BILL IS INTRODUCED.
Brewton Will Have a New Postoffice
 Building.

Brewton, January 17.-(Special.) )-In Strong, Representative o. c. Wiley calls his attention to the introduction by him of House bill No. 24,860 on January 4, which bill auth orizes the requirement by purchase, condemnation or otherwise of suitable lot, and the erection there on of a suitable federal building, in- cluding fireproof vaults, steam-heating apparatus, and all other necessary ap- purtances, the bill carrying with it the provision for an appropriation of s75.000 to cover the cost of said lot and building.
 This bill was prepared by Col. A. A Wiley before his death, and by reason of which could not be gotten before Congress in time to be incorporated In the general appropriation bill at the session before adjournment for the holidays, but the mayor has been asked to appoint a committee from the city council to prepare a petition in which is to be given an exhaustive state- ment of the resources, \ industries and commercial importance of the town.
 building of this kind is very much needed here and would be quite an ad- dition to the town. Every possible ef- fort looking to the passage of this bill will be made by the Commercial club, the mayor and council as we'll as the citizens of the town in gen ara1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT.
Departing Minister Carries the Best
 Wishes of People.

Eufaula, January 17.-tSpecial.) )-The vestry of St. James church has adopted the following resolutions respecting the Rev. Bertram E. Brown, who is ar ranging to leave the city to accept a call to the pastorate of the church in Marlborough, N. O.:
 Be it resolved, That the vestry and parishioners of St. James Episcopal church will part with MT. Brown with feelings of sincere regret. We regard him as a man not only deeply conse- crated. but profound thinker and brilliant theologian, an untiring work CT in the Masters cause, and one whose kindly ministrations will be keenly missed Be 1t further
 Resolved, That we feel and realize that MT. Browns pastorate In this city has accomplished abundant good His intercourse with friends has won the admiration of all denominations and as an exponder of the great gospel truths he ranks among the most able and learned in the south. Be 1t also
 Resolved, That we commend him to the church at Marlborough as a most zealous and faithful worker and one calculated to stimulate hopes Tor higher sphere, and point the erring to paths that lead to goodness and to God. The resolutions were ordered sent to the church at Tarborough and spread upon the minutes of the church here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
MORE GOOD ROADS
 TOWARD TOADYINE
MINER AT FOSSILS CRUSHED TO DEATH BY BEING CAUGHT IN cAGE-PERsoNAL AND GEN. ERAL NEWS OF BEssEMER.

Bessemer. January f-(Special.)-Th Board of Revenue has authorized the con- struction of two miles or more of mac adamized road between Bessemer and Toadvine, known as the Piney Woods road, and work is to be begun as soon as the weather permits The cost is approximately from 5000 to s2b0O per mile, and when completed will be of lasting ben eft to the people all the way to Toad vine.
 R. W. Hopkins. a white miner employed at Fossil, was crushed to death Fri day by being caught by a cage, his in juries being so bad that he lived but short time He is survived by widow and two children. The remains were sent to Rising Pawn. Ga. for interment.
 Louis Hardy, for the past 20 years the negro mail carrier between the different depots and the postoffce in Bessemer, died this morning after an illness of two weeks of consumption. Louis made many trips daily and was an efficient and hard working negro who did his best in the field he worked In.
 Leo Marcus and Louis Milton are mak- ing arrangements to give first-elass minstrel show at an early date for the benefit of the Civic Improvement society.
 The jury in the case of M. E. Drake ys. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for damages, tried in the Bessemer city court. was discharged last night and mistrial entered, the jury failing to agree.
 E. A. Lowe Is confined to his room by a severe attack of rheumatism.
 G. F. Goodwin is convalescent after & severe attack of malarial fever
 Grey J. Huffman and family have re- moved to Sumter. where MT. Huffman has accepted position.
 Mrs. R. l.. Stevenson is suffering from injuries received by fall from the porch at her home.
 Mrs w. D. Taylor and Mrs A. S. Fitz- patrick have gone to Meridian for weeks visit with friends.
 Charles Mckay has recovered from his recent severe illness.
 Miss Carrie Cockrell is visiting her sister in Brewton.
 Mir and Mrs. James L. Whitmore have removed to Greedy, where MT. Whitmore has accepted a position with the Tennes- see company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
PROMINENT WOMAN
 DIES AT EUFAULA

Eufaula, January 17.-(SpeciaI) I)-Mrs Benjamin Mitchell of Mobile, proni- nent woman and for many years a resi- dent Of this city, ded at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. C. Mercer. on Cherry street late yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Mitchell came here several months ago on visit when she was suffering from complicated trouble and graduaI- ly grew worse until the end came She was apparently about 60 years old and was a devout member of the Episcopal church, Her husband, for many years il prominent and influential citizen of Eu- faula, died here a number of years apo Mrs. Mitchell with her two sons Messrs John and Thomas Mitchell of Mobile and Birmingham, and her daughter afterward moving to the Gulf City Her remains left this afternoon to be carried to Mobile where the interment will be made some time tomorrow.
 J. Fl. Reeves of this city was the host of an interesting and unique occasion at his home yesterday afternoon. MT Reeves rendered reception honoring the ministers of the city which was also at- tended by several members of the imme- diate family and a sumptuous repast was enjoyed in which a genuine Georgia DOS sum was the crowning feature.
 negro thief was captured here yester- day afternoon by Chief of Police J. M Huguley. who, unlike most thieves, con fined his depredations entirely to his own race. A well-known negro here was sur prised when he entered his home after night to find negro making his escape from window The ever-vigilant officer succeeded ia landing him and a quantity of wearing apparel and other vauables belonging to various negroes were se- cured. He was fined S100 and will serve on the streets. His name Is given as Cosby Banks and he claims to be a resi- dent of Montgomery.
 Information was received here today that Col. Robert Lowe, who resides at Roseland five miles north of the city. was seized with what is feared will prove paralysis. A physician was hurriedly summoned to his bedside and reports are to the effect that his condition Is quite serious. Colonel Lowe's warm friends, not only here but elsewhere in the state. will hope that the affliction will not fall heavily,