Gilpin observer., 1910-07-28
IN RUSSELL GULCH

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John Hancock, fine big boy.
Chris. Libe, working on the From
tenac caught his left hand on tran
car two or three days ago and came
near tearing off two of his fingers.
Joe Shinneman, who was sent from
here to St. Anthony's hospital In
Denver three years ago. died Sunday
of senility. The funeral was held the
fore part of the week under the asu-
pices of the Pioneers association, of
which society deceased was a mem
Der. Shinneman came to Russell
Gulch in 1859. 1t is claimed that he
has a son residing in Routt county,
but nothing has been heard from him
Of late years.
Hugh Williams was called to Den
YER yesterday. having received word
that his brother, Tom, is quite sick.
Ed Young. who has been sick the
past two or three months with ty-
phoid fever, will move this week into
the Scown house.
The ball game Sunday between
Russell and nine from George.
town, resulted in victory for the
Russell team. The score was 6 to 3.
= game will likely be arranged be.
tween Russell and the Nevada team
for Sunday and after Russell trims
Nevada they will then turn their at
tention to Central and endeavor to
throw the harpoon into the nine of
the county seat.
C. A. Wagner made trip to Rol-'
linsville Sunday and purchased a
handsome cash register and fine
set of computing scales from the
referee in bankruptcy. who disposed
of the Gooch stock and fixtures.
A. H. Heller, of the King Bee
mine. has made arrangements to
remove to Idaho Springs and will en-
bark in the second hand business
there.
The dance given by the ball boys
Friday evening of last week was a
social and financial success.
Mrs. Ed. Jones came up from Den
yer last week but after a brief stay
was impelled to return to the valley
as the altitude of Russell is too high
for her.
Mr.. Forbes is doing some en-
gineering work on the proposed wat
er system. Attorneys have been en-
gagged to prepare thet necessary papers
looking to the incorporation of the
. town and ere long the matter will be
up for a vote of the people.
Mrs. E. L. Williams and Mrs. Fred
Mellow of Denver. are visiting friends
and relatives in Russell.
d. E. Sherer, leasing on the Old
Town, is getting ready to make 4
shipment of ore to the smelter, which
he hopes will net him enough money
to place him in the millionaire class.
A piano tuner has been up from
Denver this week tightening strings
and the tunes now played in this
musical berg are devoid of discordant
notes.
Matt Edwards was in Denver a
day or two the latter part of the
week on business.
Sherman Harris was attending to
business in the Capital City last
week.
Anton Avi left Tuesday for the
old country.
T. P. Thomas and c. E. Fasser
are completing the installation of the
machinery on the Gen. Jackson mine,
which they bought of the Banta Hill
company. Their shaft house is up and
they are now in readiness to take a
fortune from the bowels of the earth.
The Blue Ribbon club is arranging
to give a concert and dance in the
Odd Fellows hall on the 18th of next
month. Better procure your tickets
early before they are all gone.
w. L. Shull is up from Denver. He
says 1t is practically assured that
work will be resumed on the Hall
mine within a short time.
Mrs. Oliver is up from Denver. Wis.
iting with the Stevens family.
Mrs. Wynni, who had been visiting
the ]. C. Williams family, returned
Friday to Idaho Springs.
Lou Schieffer returned Monday
from visit to Denver.
Joe Poali went to Idaho Springs
yesterday and will work in the New