Gilpin observer., 1909-02-04
NEVADAv|LLE NOTES


Philadelphia representatives of the
company in a conference to formu-
late plans for the further develop
ment of their properties on Quartz
hill
Mrs. John DAILY, who has been iii
for some time, suffered an acute at
tack of gastritus Wednesday even
ing with well nigh fatal results. DR..
Saunders believes her out of danger
at the present writing.
About 100 friends and parishion-
ers of Rev. NJ. M. Eaton made that
gentleman and family an unexpected
but welcome visit Wednesday even
| ing. After a delightful social session
in which games were played, songs
sung and light refreshments served
the guests departed, leaving behind
them many substantial tokens of the r
visit.
To the strins of delightful music
furnished by Leo Voll the members
of the local lodge of Red Men and
their friends tripped "the light fan
tastic" at Cannons' hall, Friday even
ing. An entertainment of more than
ordinary merit preceded the dance
and the double attraction drew the
largest crowd of the social season.
Refreshments prepared under the
supervision of Capt. Tom Pierce ad-
ded much to the enjoyment of the
occasion. Large delegations from
Central and Russell We're present and
all report it to have been red let
ter date in the social calendar of
1909.
Tho Owl Club, one of the most sue
cessful and popular social organiza-
tions CT the early days, has been re-
v:ved and will celebrate it's ii,at-
ly resurrection with a grand mask
ed hall to be given Friday evening,
February 10Th. Suitable prizes are
offered for the most artistic and
unique costumes procured for this oc
casion and a good time is assured
to all who attend.
Rev. Penley, once rector of the
Episcopal church in this city, now
of Colorado City, visited many of his
former parishioners during the week
The city council transacted some
routine business at their regular
meeting Tuesday evening. The dis.
cussion of the water question was
put over until the March session of
that body.
James Williams was a business Wis
itor to the valley on Wednesday.
Mr.. Miller was passenger to Den
yer Wednesday on business.
The Woodchoppers union composed
of the more muscular and energetic
members of the NJ. E. church, held
an executive session of the society
on the lot adjoining the premises oc-
cupied by Mrs. Rowe. Tuesday even
ing, after exemplifying the mysteries
of the axe and saw-buck degree for
the benefit of that worthy lady, the
members all repaired to the house
where the ladies auxiliary had pro-
vided a bountiful repast which more
than compensated them for their
labor.
Dick Edwards has accepted a po-
sition on one of the Seaman prop
critics in the Fall River district.
Leonard Stevens, who has been
working in the Pewabic in the Rus
sell district for some months, has
resigned to take up a similar job
with the Alps Mining company.
Nicholas Wearne is busily engag-
ed making extensive repairs to the
Trembath property on Main street,
which he recently purchased.
The Forks and Indiana mines are
keeping all available teams busy
hauling ore to the Black Hawk mills.
Both properties are exceeding the
expectations of the lessees and ad-
ding greatly to the production of
this section.
1t is rumored that the Gilpin tram
way will soon extend it's line so as
to secure shipments from the Forks, |
Indiana, German and Leontine mines. |
1t is also reported that an eastern
company has about decided to take |
a lease and bond on the Ophir and |
begin operations in the near future |
John Kramer, Jr, of Golden, is |
visiting friends and relatives in this |
city.
A fine steriopticon has been pur-
chased by the Central and Bald |
Mountain schools and will be used
to illustrate several lectures on edu-
cational topics to be delivered in the
near future.
Several fair candidates have been