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The Delta independent., 1910-08-05

more particularly dc~cribed ~ foIlow.. to.wit.
Lots one (I) to sixteen n6l inclusive in Block
-Four ~ and lotA u) to sixteen ti6) inclusive
inclusive in Block Sis ts Of the orisinsi plat in
the City Of Delta. Colombo. and lots one IN tn
eixteen tl6l In BLOCK Ono az plat 'y City Of
Delta. also lot thirty-two t52) In Block Ono IN
original plat also lots sixteen is) and Seventeen
17j OF Block seven C7) original plat and lots
Sixteen tl6l and Seventeen uT OF Block Eixh-
teen ls) original plat and lots Sixteen (ls) and
Seventeen G7 Of block Ninetsen us,. lots One
u) and Thirty-two t32) In Block One u) plat
81 and lots One ~ and twenty-five f25) in
Block Blk l6) and Block "a. plat "B Of the
City Of Delta. Colorado.
SECTION B. BE II further ordained that the
ordered along the west side Of Grand Avenue
from Fourth tl) STREET to Eighth ts) Street. and
on both sides of Seventh t7) Street from Grand
Avenue to Dodge Street. according TO the follow
shall have a transverse slope Of one-fourth "a
inch to the foot and shall be laid to the lines
defined by ordinance and the lines and grades
given by the City Engineer.
The inner line of said sidewalk shall be twelve
12) inches front the sides OF eid blocks.
below the surface Of the finished walk. and the
surface OF the sub grade well and evenly rnmmcd
and compacted with twenty nye pound hammer.
On the subgrade shall be laid foundation Of
thickness. which NUT be Thoroughly rnmmed
when wet to secure n compact and solid founda-
ton.
Upon this foundation a layer Of concrete four
~ inches in thickness after comprgssion shall be
laid composed BY bulk OF one part cement, three
parfA sharp sand, and four parts broken gravel
or sand. -.tf
Upon this concrete base shall be spread coat
Of cement mortar. one inch thick. composed by
bulk OF one part Portlnnd cement to one and
The Delta independent., 1910-08-05
HULANIsKrs THINKoGRApH.

Hypocrisy is Intellectual prostitu-
ton.
Do not put contraction shoes on
expansion feet.
Cold, raw truth is often fatal to
love and politics.
1t is better to be a good work
er than a poor schemer.
Be an American first and a party
partisan afterward.
Hope for and expect the best, but
prepare for the worst.
The best way to keep secrets is
not to have any to keep.
Do not rest 80 much that you
make everybody else tired.
People who live in glass houses
should pull down the blinds.
Less factories would shut down
II more pessimists would shut up.
The Delta independent., 1910-08-05

one-fourth ui&l parts sand. for q wearing sur
fnco. and spread ON the concrcte hA~e ms soon ss
the same 70 properly tamped and before Il has
spread and tro sled TO = smooth surface conform
ing 70 the proper grade and siopc.
The surface Of tho sidewalk. hs55fr mortar
.ets, shall hc cut evenly and regularly into blocks
forty-four inches By forty-four inchcs tts- ss')
Ttu, Tt.n an .lshtinch outer marxin on eech aide.
section Of the strccts shall be printed the namo
and number Of such rtrscsA
=, sEcrIoNt: Any piece of rcais~tate that has 1t
the time this ordinance Gomez into effect, .
cement sidewalk constructed fn full accordance
not be as~c~.ed under this ordinance or any
suhse ,uent ordinance passed assessing the cost
OF said sidewalks ngainst tho lots In said district
sso1Ios 8 The City Engineer is hereby
for and on behalf Of tho City OF Delta for tho
construction Of said cement walk. and such
contruct shall be let after publish Ing an ndyer-
tiscment for bids for ten u0) days in The Delta
In said City of Delta and In letting snid con-
trnct, said City Engineer shall, for Its faithful
performance. take "a bond. payable to the City OF
.,,elta, IN the pennl sum Of not less than one
who, II other thnn surety company shall bc tho
owner OF realestate in tho btatc of Colorado,
valued In double the amount OF his Inability on
such bond.
SECTION O. Upon the completion Of aid
public Improvement the cost thereof shall In
rntAbly assessed against the propcrty abuttinw
thereon. provided however, that the cost OF
Delta.
Passed and ordered Published this and day OF
August, A. ID. 1910,
Attest: B.P. SMITH.
CAMILLA SANDERS. Mayor.
FIRST publication August 8. 1910.
The Delta independent., 1910-08-05
Ordinance No. 2, 1910.

AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE CON,
STRUCTION OF A CEMENT SIDE WALK
IN CEMENT SIDE WALK DISTRICT II
OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO.
Be It ordained by the City Council OF the City
Of Delta, Colorado.
SECTION I. That Whereas the City Council Of
the City Of Delta. Colorado hereby finds that
there was presented to said City Council a legal
and sufficient petition for the construction Of
said side walks along the west side of Grand
Avenue from Fourth (!th) Street 70 Eighth tsthl
Street and along both sides of Seventh 9TH
Street from Grand Avenue to Dodge Street City
OF Delta. Colorado. and said Council further
nnds that said petition WAS signed by moro than
a majority Of owners Of lots and realeetate front.
Ing. on said proposed Improvement In each Of
said petition was In proper form and that notice
was duly given BY publication, p,. e, all of Of the
ordinance ordering said improvement TO be
finally considered by tho City Council Of Delta,
Colorado on the 10th day OF July A. ID. 1910.
sEcrToH 2. That tbsrs be and there hereby IL
eefsbiirhed Cement Bide Walk District No. II Of
The City Of Delta comprising the above territory
The Delta independent., 1910-08-05
ECKERT ITEMS.

The Austin Sunday school gave a
picnic Wednesday at the Boness
grove.
The Baptist Ladies' Aid society
meet with Mrs. Cole Thursday Aug
ust 11th.
Miss Cordelia Brewer OF Pitts
burgh, Penn, is visiting with Mrs.
Hunnisicker.
Miss Delina Vela, who has been
operating the Hotchkis switchboard,
returned Wednesday.
Gregg Smiths children had rum
away Friday In which tine buggy wa
The Delta independent., 1910-08-05

Grand Lecturer Cooper of Den
yer, visited Delta Lodge No. So. A.
F. GA. M. last night. as announced
in The Independent last week. HIS
reception was of a social nature.
the most hearty character. The
banquet served was an elaborate
spread and was followed by speech
es and a general good time.
The Delta independent., 1910-08-05

torn up. Fortunately the children
were uninjured.
Mis- May johnson who has been
visiting with friends here. returned
to her home in Delta Wednesday.
Mrs. Alice Granger arrived from
Denver to spend the winter with
her daughter. Mrs G. L. Atkinson.
The Delta independent., 1910-08-05
Defendants.
THEPEoPLEoFT tt
In the
District Court.
SUMMONS.

THE PEOPLE OFTHE STATE OF COLORADO,
To George Earl Gibson, Helen NJ. Gibson. Park
NJ. wooIley, and The Hallack and Howard
Lumber Company u corporation. the defendants
above named, GREETING:
You are hereby required TO appear In an action
brought against you by the above named plain
tifis In the District Court OF Delta county: stato
OF Colorado and answer the complaint therein
within twenty days after the service hereof, u
served within this County; or, II served out OF
this County, or by publication. within thirty
days after The service hereof, exclusive Of the
taken against you according to the prayer of the
complaint. And II copy OF the compliant IN
the above entitled action be not served with this
summons, or II the services hereof be made out
of this State, then ten days additional TO the
time hefeinbefore specified for appearance and
answer will be allowed befoie the taking OF
Judgment by default as aforesaid.
tain mortgage given by GeorRe Earl Gibson and
Helen NJ. Gibson TO plaintifs. covering both
real and personal property OF the said defenc-
ants; for Judgment for any deficiency; for the
appointment of a receiver and for general relief
Said mortgage Is recorded at page $50 of Book
more fully appear from the complaint In said
action to which reference Is here made: copy
OF which is herto attached.
And you are hereby notified that II You iall 10
appear, aud to answer the said complaint an
above required, the said plaintihs will cause
your default to be entered and apply TO the
court for the relief prayed for In the complaint
Fiven under my hand attorney for plaintifs
at Delta, Colorado, In said County this 2lst day
OF July A. ID. 1yi0.
A. X. KING,
Attorney for Plaintiffs
First pub. August 5. 1910 Last pub Sept. 2, 1910.
The Delta independent., 1910-08-05

George Earl Gibson. Helen
M. Gibson, Park NJ. Woolley.
and the Hallack and Howard
Lumber Company, a corpora
tion.
The Delta independent., 1910-08-05
STATE OF COLORADO. [
COUNTY OF DELTA.

George Rae and Abraham
Hatfield, Jr., Partners under
the name Of Rae and Hatfield
Plaintiffs.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
MINING OUTLOOK GOOD IN G|LP|N COUNTY

The past year has not been mark
ed by any extraordinary achievement
in mining in this district. A number
of good things predicted the first Of
the year failed Of realization because
Of reasons known to the principals.
On the other hand number of very
good things have been sprung not
anticipated. Altogether this section
fairly held its own.
Probably the most notable event
OF Importance was the completion of
the Newhouse tunnel. Now that it
has ended its course much is expect
ed. Not to benefit by such an under
taking would prove waste of energy
and money Its promoters must have
had large ideas at it's inception.
Whether these have as yet been real
lied may be anticipating their hopes.
Really it is too soon to expect much
from the tunnel. Few connections
have been made, compared with what
will eventually take place during the
coming year.
Much had been hoped from the com
pletion Of the tunnel. Proving sue
cess by its helpfulness the whole dis
trict should be more active than
formerly. 1t cannot have been discour-
aging to its inceptors. 1t was car
ried on with reasonable dispatch;
and, now that the big piece of work
is completed, the public is waiting
for the next move from those who
capitalized it. What form of benefit
it will take is not of common know
ledge.
One important result is the in
fluence it will have on a famous prop
erty long idle. but already revived
through the tunnels connection. Ref
erence is made to the Gunnel prop
erty. Should this property be worked
as extensively as in the past, it will
lend great influence to business. But
this may be the least of the good
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
.NEVADAV|[[E NOTES

Elmer Rule was up from Golden to
spend Christmas with his sister, Mrs.
James H. Nicholas. He returned to
the valley Tuesday.
Miss Bessie Clark is spending the
holidays with her parents.
AL. Lawry as an arrival Saturday
to visit his mother and friends.
Mrs. Andrew Eddy and children, of
Cripple Creek, and Miss Bertha Tre-
zise, Of Denver, arrived Saturday to
spend Christmas with the Trezise
family.
John McCoard and Miss Pauline
Curnow went to Idaho Springs Sat
urday to visit Miss Curnow's sister.
From Idaho Springs they went to
Denver for a visit
Master Charles Maddern was an ar
rival from Golden Saturday on a Wis
it to his sister, Mrs. VIM. Bolitho.
A. NJ. Crist went to Denver Satur-
day to spend his vacation with his
family.
Robert Miller, while walking Sun
day, sprained his ankle and will be
laid up for some time. His ankle is
badly swollen as a result of the mis-
hap.
The exercises of the Sunday school
held in the NJ. E. church Christmas
night, were ell attended.
]. C. Richards went to Denver Sun
day and enjoyed Christmas with his
mother.
VIM. Rowe and family left for Col
den Saturday to visit until Monday
with Mrs. Rowe's mother
Oscar Bolitho was slightly injured at
the Old Town mine Friday, which
necessitated his laying off for two
days.
Miss Selick, of Boulder, who had
been visiting the ]. ]. Clark family.
left this morning for Denver.
Will Wells and son, Sam, spent
Christmas with the family, returning
last evening.
| Henry Trezise, Sr., who has been
i'll for some time. with pneumonia.
shows Improvement.
| Nick Wearne had very narrow es-
cape from death Tuesday. He was
working in the shaft Of the Califor-
MIA mine, when a ladder upon which
he was standing gave way and he fell
distance of 43 feet, to the 600-foot
level. He struck on the ladder land
ing with such weight that two boards
were broken, but fortunately he did.
not go through into the shaft below
or the accident would have resulted
fatally. No bones were broken but
a deep cut on the scalp was sustained
and the shoulder was wrenched.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
NEW YEARS GREETING.
And An Expression Of Appreciation
For Patronage Received.

And An Expression Of Appreciation
For Patronage Received.
AS the oldest dry goods and cloth
ing establishment in Gilpin county.
having been in business here upwards
Of forty-one years, we again extend
to our many, many patrons our last
ing thanks and appreciation for the
purchases you have made at our
store. Throughout 1911, and doubt
less for many years to follow, we
will continue to carry the finest line
Of ladies' and misses dress goods,
millinery Of the latest designs and
most seasonable character. Our large
stock Of mems and boys clothing and
furnishings, shoes, etc., is complete
and up-to-date. In all the different
departments Of our large concern
will be found goods Of the very best
quality. Again rendering you thanks,
We ask you for continuance OF for
mer favors, and wishing you abund-
ant prosperity and the best Of health,
we remain. Yours gratefully.
The New York Store Mere. Co.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29

brief illness. The family removed
from here to Golden less than a
month ago and when the sad news
of the death OF Mrs. Gray reached
friends in Black Hawk 1t was hardly
believeable. Deceased leaves hus-
band and three children. The funeral
was held yesterday. She was men,
Der Of Black Hawk circle Of Women
of Woodcraft and 1t was under the
auspices Of tho Woodcraft that the
funeral was held. Among the members
Of the local circle who were in at
tendance we're: Mrs. Mart Miller Mrs.
John and Thomas Beatty. Mrs. Sop
hia Sanderson. Mrs. d. w. Taylor,
Mrs. H. Hartman. Mrs. John Markey.
The Rev Benjamin Eitelgcorgc will
preach at the M. e. church Sunday
morning. January 1st. 1911. At tho
evening service the Rev. ]. F. Sim
clair, Of Denver. will preach. All are
cordially invited.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
HAILEY-sAYREs NUPTIALs.

Miss Nellie Taylor Bailey, of Den
yer, was married at 2 o'clock on the
afternoon of December twenty fifth, to
Mr.. Ralph L. Sayres, of Fort Collins.
The ceremony was performed at the
home Of the brides parents in Den
yer. The bride wore a white gown
Of extreme simplicity. Miss Miriam
E. Hildrebrande was the chosen maid
OF honor, and Mr.. Ed. E. Harker act
ed as best man. The Rev. BENJAMIN
Eitelgeorge, of the M. E. church of
Black Hawk, performed the cere-
mony.
Mrs. Sayres is an attractive and
charming young woman.She was born
in Black Hawk and has spent pract-
ically her life in that city, where she
made countless friends. Four years
ago she moved to Denver with her
mother, where she filled the position
of stenographer and bookkeeper for
tho Colorado Plumbing & Supply com
pany.
Mr.. Ralph L. Sayres is a promising
young business man, employed by the
Anderson Mercantile company of Fort
Collins. Previous to a successful year
in Fort Collins he resided in Denver.
After the wedding ceremony, Mr..
and Mrs. Sayres boarded the four
o'clock train for Fort Collins, their
future home.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
REAL CONDITION OF THE MINING INDUSTRY

never paid dividend after thousands
had been lost on worthless proper
ties. The people were too extensive
ly exploited. The day OF reckoning
having been such as to reveal a con-
dition far from satisfying; hence
money ceased to come in to continue
development Those of worth bene-
fit by the condition as the returns
will show the operated dividend pay
ers remaining the same in number
and cash paid as earnings larger than
contributions toward keeping alive
only hope of gain.
No; mining has not fallen off; rath-
or. lot of money no longer comes
into the mining field to be lost in
poor properties. The big concerns are
making as much as ever; probably do
ing better than last year.
The mining industry has simply set
tied to a business situation. All the
non-produccrs, or many Of them, hav-
ing been closed down due to a lack
Of faith In the results. 1t is that
which has caused the seeming slump.
While 1t has cut off the capital to
develop unproductive properties. 1t
helps those actively engaged and pro-
ducing. These lend encouragement to
their owners, and next year, will see
many engaged in mining who never
invested before. w
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
GREETINGS FOR 1911.

Hoping the New Year VIII be One Of
Unusual Prosperity.
Many thanks are rendered for the
favors extended me during the past
forty-two years l have been in bus
mess In this city. have always en-
deavored to satisfy my patrons by
carrying well selected line Of high
supplies. My liquors are Of the very
best and are bottled expressly for
medicinal purposes or family use.
Trusting that past patronage will be
continued In the future and again
extending you Happy New Year,
I remain, Yours thankfully,
e. Goldman.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
Philips MERCANTILE CO.
Thank the People for Past Patronage
And Wish Them Well.

Thank the People for Past Patronage
And Wish Them Well.
The Philips Mercantile company
wish their many patrons and friends
very happy New Year and renewed
prosperity. 1t is needless to state
that in catering to the wants of our
patrons that we shall continue tc
strive to please them by furnishing
the best and freshest to be had in
the line Of groceries. We carry a
large stock OF both domestic and i'm
ported goods and are in a position
to satisfy the tastes Of the most fas-
tidious. A heavy supply of hay and
feed of all kinds is always carried
Again wishing you unbounded sue
cess and prosperity, we remain,
Respectfully,
Philips Nero. Company.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29

District court convenes Tuesday Of
next week, when cases to be tried at
this term will be set. The jury will
not be called until the following
week. The convening Of this session
Of court is anxiously awaited by the
citizens Of the county. owing to the
trial Of the suits Of H. A. Hicks
against w. ]. Stull for 100000.
Saturday in Golden a motion will be
argued before Judge Mccall to strike
out about all Of allegations in the
defendants amended answer.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
Joseph Collier. said to be the first

Joseph Collier. said to be the first
photographer to come to Colorado,
and who in the early seventies con-
Quoted a studio in Central, died in
Denver last week, following a stroke
of paralysis. Collier was a native of
Scotland and was great friend of
the late David Henderson. He was IA
years of age. Six years ago Collier
retired from business. Just last
month he and his wife celebrated
their golden wedding in Denver. The
funeral was held Monday of this
week.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
OUR NEW, YEARS GREETING.
A Well Established Firm Wishes You
the Compliments Of the Season.

A Well Established Firm Wishes You
the Compliments Of the Season.
Harvey & McCallister. located in
the central portion Of the business
section Of the town, extend their
greetings to the people Of the coun-
ty. We pride ourselves that We keep
the neatest and cleanest meat mar
ket to be found in these parts, and
always have in stock the choicest Of
beef, pork. mutton, etc.The very best
of oysters and fish are carried in
season. Courteous treatment is ac-
corded all, our highest aim being to
satisfy those who favor us with their
business. Again wishing you prosper
ity and health during 1911, we remain
Gratefully yours.
Harvey & McCallister.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
THANKFUL FOR FAVORS
In the Past With a Happy New
Years GREETING.

Many thanks are returned to all
of the citizens Of this city and vicin-
ity for past favors. BY courteous
treatment to all, and supplying them
with the purest Of wines, liquors and
other good cheer, it has been possi-
BILE for me to enjoy splendid trade,
not only during the past year but
since embarking in business in Cen
trail City, and l hope to meet all my
friends - the public-frequently in
1911. trust that all will be blessed
with good health and meet with sue
cess and happiness in their business
and social pursuits.
Very respectfully yours.
Ignatz Meyer.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29

Much has been written concerning
the falling off In mining. After all
has been said, those really engaged
may have a different story to tell.
The dividends paid are true cri-
terion Of the results. Judged from
knowledge of the situation these must
amount fully UP to last year, II
they do not exceed the amount paid
to the stockholders Of the larger op-
Grated mines. The individual or les
sees must be reckoned in the gen
eral result. These with minor returns
would swell the total to respectable
figures for the year.
Mining mon have as much faith in
tho future as formerly. Those engag-
ed will admit that they cannot COM
plain; In fact, many Of them are jubi-
liant over the returns. They will say
that II there has been falling off
in mining 1t has not affected them
The conditions, II anything. are bet
ter than formerly. Only the irrespon-
sibles have been eliminated. and the
really legitimate are more than hold.
ing their own.
He would argue that less money is
lost to investors from questionable
enterprises. These have called halt,
reasoning that It was waste of money
to further keep company going that
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-29
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

The Messenger Boys met Thursday
night with Russell McCallister. A
good Holiday time was had Refresh
ments were served by Mrs. Mccall
lister.
The Christmas festivities Of the
church were very satisfactory. On
Saturday afternoon the Primary de-
partment had their exercises. The
children gave short program in the
class meeting room. After that they
were treated to ice cream, cake,
candy and oranges. 1t was a delight
ful sight to see eigthy-five children
from four to twelve years old, seated
at the four tables which had been
decorated by the workers in that de-
partment. This department of the
Sunday school is wide awake and do
ing most excellent work.
The Intermediate and Senior de-
partment met on Monday night and
had very enjoyable time socially.
Refreshments were served to all the
pupils of the department. The menu
was oysters, coffee, and the regular
candy treat.
The Sacred concert on Sunday eve
ming was enjoyed by large congre-
cation. The entire program was splen
didly rendered. The music was of a
high character and appropriate. The
choruses were taken from the best
composers. The special numbers were