Gilpin observer., 1910-01-27

says his daughter, Miss Gladys, who
has been quite i'll, is Slightly improv-
ed.
The lecture at Cannon's hall Sat-
urday evening, given under the aus
pices of the Red Men, is for a noble
cause and the attendance therefore
should be large.
H. Bolsinger, Jr., who is now liv-
ing in Denver, was up a few days
this week, mingling with old acquaint-
ances.
VIM. Williams left Tuesday for the
valley.
Mrs. George Bennetts is reported
ill with an attack of erysipelas.
Mrs. John Lying is convalescent
from an attack of sickness.
Mrs. Richard Nankervis and family
came over from Idaho Springs Sun
day to visit friends and relatives.
Postmaster Thomas O'Davey went
to Central Wednesday to get another
cock, which he will place with his
prize breed of hens. The rooster is
an extra fine one.
James Grenfell is mourning the
loss of his gold quartz charm. He
lost the charm last Friday, and he
thinks it was on Main street. If the
party who finds it is honest he or
she will return it to Mr.. Grenfell. If
it is found by citizen of Nevada
vile 1t will be returned instanter, for
if there is one virtue the people here
abouts pride themselves on it's
honesty.
1t is talked about town that q
lateral is being run from the New
house tunnel to connect with the Cal
ifornia. No definite information in
the matter can be obtained until Geo.
Collins comes over from Idaho
Springs on his charger.
The masquerade ball at Cannon's
hall last Friday evening, given by the
citizens of the town for the purpose
of raising money with which to make
repairs and improvements at the Bald
Mountain cemetery, was all that
could be expected in point of success,
both socially and financially. The at
tendance was large and those who
contributed their services or patron
age toward making the affair the
splendid success it proved to be are
deserving of commentator and
praise. The Degree of Pocahontas serv
ed supper that would satisfy the
most exacting appetite. Music was
furnished by Prof. Baum's orchestra
OF Central and the quality of music
furnished could not have been sur
passed by Denver orchestra. Up
wards of 10000 was realized on the
oacce and supper and this amount,
when used in improving the ceme-
terry, will make the grounds very in
viting. Those awarded the prizes
were: Miss Viola Richards, ladies'
neatest costume; Will Victor, gentle
mems neatest; Mrs. John Curnow,
of Central, ladies' comical costume;
VIM. Eddy, 1st prize for gentlemen's
comical costume, and Bruce Slater,
End. First ladies' prize for the best
waltzing was captured by Miss Susie
Schieffer, of Russell Gulch and the
End by Miss Lila Herman, of Cen
trail. First gentlemen's waltz prize
was won by Nick Prouse, the End
by Tom Ellis.
The condition of John Kramer, who
has been very i'll, shows no improve
ment.
A shipment Of fine looking surface
dirt was made from the Semmens &
company lease on the Parole to the
stamp mills, Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Semmens
came up from Denver Monday. They |
will visit here a week or more be-
fore returning to their home in |
Victor, Colo.
Will Thomas returned Sunday after
a visit with his family in Denver.
Hon. Henry Bolsinger was over
from Central City Monday upon busi-
ness in the Newhouse tunnel. He
stated that he had taken his dinner
bucket and gone to work in the tun-
mel. The news is OF gratifying nature
as Idaho Springs will be greatly bene-
fitted when the Gilpin county mining
men of Mr.. Bolsinger's standing be-
gin working in the Newhouse tunnel.
We imagine that our own miners can
drill more ground than Mr.. Bolsinger
but they will have to hurry to do
bigger mining than he can.-Idaho
Springs Gazette.
For fresh fruits try Hawley,s.