Gilpin observer., 1909-04-01
IN RUSSELL GULCH

Mrs. Fred Uren, after a weeks
visit with the home folks, has return
ed to her home in Denver.
| Mrs. Matt Edwards, Miss Eunice,
Miss Susie Shelter and Miss Albert
Matthews were among those who had
| parts in the entertainment furnished
! by the Red Men of Nevadaville last
Friday evening.
w. H. Oberley and family who have
resided at the Sun and Moon mine for
several years, left for Kansas Tues
day, where they expect to remain
permanently.
Prof. c. C. Smith, who recently
rebigned as principal of our local
school, left for Denver Saturday. His
successor has not been secured as
yet, but several applications are be-
ing considered by the board and they
doubtless will be able to make a suit
able selection by the time school
opens again.
Mr.. Stewart, who is interested in
the Hall mine, came up from Dem
yer Monday to inspect that property.
Fred Tucker left Wednesday for
Telluride where he has extensive in
terests.
Miss Bessie Quintrell has accepted
a pleasant and lucrative position with
a manufacturing firm in Denver.
Financial Troubles wb;ob o,n,od =
temporary shut down of the big Sun
and Moon mine few days ago have
been adjusted satisfactorily and this
important property will resume op-
erations with full force the first of
April.
Thomas Roberts of NevadaviI,e,
preached very interesting and in
structive sermon at the NJ. E. church
Sunday evening.
large and appreciative audience
greeted Rev. Eaton Tuesday evening
and listened to a lecture entitled
THE Land of the Koran"
Mrs. Jacob Winkle of Idaho Springs
has been the guest of the Bray broth
ers during the past week
w. C. LeProuse is visiting friends
1 in Denver.
Ed3>Jones is transacting business
in the capital city this week.
Edward Woods left for Wisconsin
Saturday and expects to remain in
the badger state during the summer.
A disastrous fall OF ground in the
Becky Sharp mine Friday caused a
complete shutdown of the mine un-
til extensive repairs can be made
The miners were busily engaged in
working some promising looking
ground. when without warning the
side walls suddenly bulged and col
lapsed, completely filling the drift
and giving the workmen the scare of
their lives.
William Richards of the Old Town
has opened elegantly furnished bach
elor apartments in the Christivich
house and is now prepared to enter
tain his many friends in his new
home.
The young people of the NJ. E.
an exceptionally fine Easter program.
Mrs. Wagner, Miss Bessie Davis and
Miss Edna Pascoe are the committee
in charge.
DR.. Fouts, formerly located here,
but now residing in Denver, visited
with friends Monday.
Mrs. Wagner is engaged in the
;audable work of recognizing the
choir Of the NJ. E. church. New mt
sic has been secured and every e.
fort will be made to furnish future
worshippers with the very best sac
red melodies obtainable. Those wish
ing to take part in the good work are
requested to notify Mrs. Wagner at
once.
i The marital troubles OF the Zam-
pedries which have furnished the pap
ers with news Of more or less sem
sational character for months, came
to an unexpected but happy ending
Friday when complete reconciliation
was effected. So pleased were the
people over this turn of affairs that
they proceeded to charivari the re-
united pair in approved western style.
Mr.. Zampedri not only took the i'm
promptu celebration in good part but
; invited all the participants to a good
old fashioned dance in honor Of the
event.
Notice 10 hereby given to
William I Cor Tommv Oshorn