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Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04

The Foresters hall on Main street
has been sold to Sam Glanville for
the ridiculously low figure of 100000.
The building was sold because the
members OF the lodge surrendered
their charter and have no further
use for the quarters. The local lodge
Of Foresters was the first organized
in the state and at one time owned
considerable property and was con-
sidered one of the wealthiest lodges
of that order in existence. When they
decided to disband the membership
had decreased to a few more than
thirty and these were scattered all
over the country. There were not
enough resident members to get a
quorum for a meeting.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
BLACK HAWK NEWS NEVADAV|LLE NOTES

Mrs. c. Paul and son, Herman, re-
turned Wednesday from Boulder.
II. Armfield was obliged to lay off
for the past week on account Of a
severe attack of rheumatism.
Mrs. N. Prouse returned from a Wis
1t to Denver last Friday.
Nick Grenfell and son, Will, re-
turned to Denver Saturday of last
week.
H. Bolsinger, Jr., was an arrival
from the city of lights the fore part
of the week.
The dance given by the Bald Noun
tain Athletic club last Friday even
ing was well attended, and was sue
cess both socially and financially.
John Doran has been under the
Doctors care the past week with
the grippe.
Pauline Curnow is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. J. Donathorne, at Idaho
Springs.
John Quintrall came up from Col
den this week and intends to remain.
Crist Paul says no Greed for him.
He has returned and intends to re-
main.
The firemen held their regular
monthly meeting Monday night.
The city Fathers held their regular
monthly session last Thursday even
ing.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04

Ho. ye, that hungereth. como unto
the Teller House and partake of the
bountiful spread, which will be pre-
pared for you. Hearken unto my
voice. Emily ]. Hurst. the proprie-
tress. will see that you are well at
tended to- want each individual
who wishes the Teller House to re
main open during the summer months
to manifest their desire by their
presence in the dining room on Sun
day, May 7th. Surely you want to
see the old land mark of Central City
which is dear to the heart of many
a miner, kept open this coming sum
mer. Then why not lend helping
hand and you will receive your re-
ward. Cast thy bread upon the wat
ers, and thou shalt find II after many
days. =.
Oh. Lord Of Hosts
Be with US yet
Lest we forget
Lest we forget
Au revoir.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
Why ns Couldn't Remember.

A kindergarten teacher tells a good
Joke on herself. She has been very
strict in requiring written excuses
from the mothers in case OF absence.
The morning Of the big snowstorm
only a few Of the babies made their
appearance. The next day they all
came with written excuses except one
tot, named Willie. When asked for
his, he said: II did ferdit It,"
He was cautioned to bring It the
next day.
Willies mother was quite disgusted.
It seemed to her that any one with the
slightest pretensions to gray matter
ought to know the reason for his alb
sence.
The next morning he arrived all
rosy with the cold. and handed the
teacher his excuse. 1t read:
Dear Miss c.: Little Willie's
legs are fourteen inches long. The
snow was two feet deep. Very truly
yours. Mrs. J."
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
he VIII Never Know.

Johnny" said the teacher to a boy
eight years old who had been look
ing intently at picture in the school
reader for several minutes. what is it
that interests you so?"
"A picture, ma'am." was the reply.
LET me see. All. yes-a picture OF
q young man from the city about to
milk q COW out In the country"
But It won't move. maam."
mo. II is not a moving picture"
Then. how'm l ever going to know
that he sat down and began milking.
and the COW hauled OF and knocked
him 16 feet with one foot and the bot.
tom Of the milk pail out with the
other?"
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
EARNING HIS WAY THROUGH LIFE

How does 1t happen. Willie?" asked
the boys teacher. that you always
have 80 much money!"
II earn It,"
You earn It? How?"
by takin' medicine. Pa paid me 50
cents for taliin' bottle Of some kind
of oil with flshy taste, and ma gave
me quarter for takin' bottle OF
something with iron in 1t, and I'm try
In to get grandma to give me dollar
for takin' quinine pill every night for
month. II l can't get her to make
the bargain I'm goin' to let pa give me
a dime a day for takin' malt or some
thin"
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
Queer Hotel Custom.

Hotel customs throughout the world
are varied. A hotel in France Is on
wheels and turns SO that any room can
be given sunlight Regulations govern
ing the length Of bed sheets have been
made in certain states. Probably the
most unique custom prevails in Tempe,
town in the Salt River valley. Arizo-
ma. Here the proprietor refunds
the hotel charges to all his patrons on
any day the sun does not shine. At
first this seems benevolent. but look
ing into the matter we fnd that he has
been called upon to remit to his guests
only once in the last five years. Guar
anteeing sunshine IL an original fea-
ture.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
APEX BREEzES

George Durrill and Cleve Webb
made business trip to the county
seat last Friday.
Frank Marsh left for Twelve Mile
the latter part of the week. where
he is employed.
Ed. McGreer and friend, Of Denver,
came up Saturday to start work on
their property at Twelve Mile.
c. r. Baer returned from Denver
Sunday and reports the condition of
his father as being no better.
John Goldberg, a former resident
Of Apex, was visitor Monday.
Shad Reid has been on the sick
list during the past week, suffering
from the In grippe.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Durrill left dur
ing the week for Oak Creek, where
George intends taking position
with Mr.. Mr.: Cheney, his brother-in-
law.
Shad Reid made a business trip to
the county seat Tuesday.
Forest Ranger ID. w. Whitney. OF
Rollinsville. was visitor Wednesday
s. e. Winger. Of Black Hawk. for
merly a resident Of Apex. is visiting
numerous friends for a week.
M. j. Whelan left Tuesday for the
state metropolis.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
ADMINIsTRAToR,s NOTICE.

Estate Of William ]. Burlington, de-
ceased.
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed Administrator OF the Estate
OF william ]. Burlington, late Of the
county OF Fayette and State OF Penn
sylvania, deceased, hereby gives no.
tice that he will appear before the
county Court Of Gilpin County, at the
Court House in Central City at the
March Term. on Monday, May 18th,
1911 next, at which time all persons
having claims against said Estate
are notified and requested to attend
Tor the purpose Of having the same
adjusted. All persons indebted to said
Estate are requested to make imme-
olate payment to the undersigned.
Dated 10th day OF April, A. d. 1911.
WIN. o. JENKINS,
Administrator
First pub. Apr. 13; last May 4,1911.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
No Precedent for Maria.

NO" said the lady on the stairway.
and she spoke with extreme distinct
ness. your excuses will not be re-
ceived and fled"
But haven't you any sympathy in
your cold heart. Maria?" exclaimed
the limp and dropping arrival.
The clock struck two.
This is not the United States SEN
ate. James Pillgrew," replied the
lady with extreme sarcasm. You'll
a single tear!"
And she ascended the stairway.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
Used to Light Work.

A weather-beaten woman somewhat
over six feet In height and with q
pair of shoulders proportionately
broad, appeared at q back door In
Wyoming and asked for light house
work. She said that her name was
Lizzie and explained that she had been
i'll with typhoid fever and was con-
valescing.
Where did you como from. Lixzief"
the woman R the house inquired.
where have you beenf"
i've been workin' out on Howells
RANCH" replied Lixsie. "diggi1' post
holes while I was gittin' my strength
back."-LippdncQtt's Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
How She Hurt Her Finger.

whats de mattah. Miss Claraf"
asked Rosa, the Browns colored laun-
dress, seeing Miss Clara nursing her
finger with . panied look on her face
"I bruised my finger with the hammer
the other day and It hurts STILL" was
the reply. II has dat. tool" exclaimed
Rosa, eagerly, feels like tinglin' all
down dc palm of my han. but mine
les comes from slappin' de chulluns
ON de haid."
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
Overheard at the Party.

Don't say anything to make MrA
Leeder laugh. Her enamePs crack
ing"
THE man who Just came in? He's
Mrs. Muldrum's second husband. I've
forgotten his name"
You never know who you're going
to bump against when you come to =
place like this"
Watch out-here she comes. Yes.
indeed. Mrs. Gwimp; we're enjoying
ourselves immensely"
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
A keener Pleasure.

Griggs-Whenever We quarrel my
wife declares she'll never speak to me
again.
Briggs-Mine doesn't. She couldn't
forego the satisfaction Of telling me
what she thought OF me.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04


evening, May 7th, at 1880 o'clock.
Special music! You are invited.
w. C. Stevens returned Wednes-
day from trip to Denver, where he
had been spending several days on
business and pleasure.
Arthur Crook returned Monday
from Denver and intends to remain
for a time. He is assisting the old
gentleman at tho thirst parlor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ballard left this
week for Littleton, where they intend
to reside permanently.
Mrs. Laura Kriley returned to Den
yer Sunday afternoon after week s
visit with her son, Jud, and wife.
Frank Skankee was initiated into
the Women Of Woodcraft Tuesday
evening and his induction to member
ship was celebrated with filling
spread. Fred Bauer and John Webster
were to have ridden the goat but the
presumption is that they got cold
feet. At least they did not put in
an appearance at the meeting.
The meat market discontinued bus
mess Saturday evening and the stock
was removed to the establishment of
Harvey & McCallister in Central.
Miss Emma Grutzmacher went to
Thorn Lake Sunday, where She has
been engaged to teach school during
the term opening May 1st. Mr.. and
Mrs. Grutzmacher went out with her
to spend the day at Rudolph's.
Richard Stevens returned the latter
part Of the week from trip to the
state metropolis.
Ray O'Mera is expected home this
week from Morenci, Ariz. 1t is get
ting too hot down there for him. He
will remain in Black Hawk.
The 32nd annual dance of the fire
men will be held Saturday evening.
They have prepared for big time.
Regular inspection of the fire de-
partmeDt will be held on Saturday
the 9Th day of May. Notices. request
ing all members to turn out have
been posted.
Monday, election for a president OF
the school board was held. There was
only one nominee (W. G. Kriley) but
n dark horse was entered. Kriley re-
ceived 32 votes and Mike Vaughn 2.
The vote on the proposition of the
board furnishing free text books was
carried by majority of IS votes.
T. p. Nelson gave party to a few
select friends Tuesday evening. Neil
Burroughs was the guest of honor.
Ireland, the chimney sweep and
steeple climber of national renown,
climbed the flag pole yesterday and
treated that imposing staff to a coat
of paint Half the population of
Black Hawk was out to witness the
feat.
The calico ball OF the Women of
Woodcraft will be held on May 18th,
instead of the Goth, as advertised.
A baby girl was born Sunday to Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Jones. Maybe you
think all is not happiness at the
Jones household. The proud father
can hardly restrain his Joy.
Attorney ]. NJ. Seright was a bus
mess passenger to Denver yesterday
afternoon.
Richard Griffiths had a narrow es-
cape from death or serious injury
Monday afternoon. He was driving
past THE Milton mine. when his horse
for some unknown reason leaped over
the bank and carried the cart in
which Mr. Griffiths was riding with
1t Mr.. Griffiths was bruised in
various parts of his anatomy and the
ligaments in his legs were torn He
managed to crawl to the ranch Of A.
P. Boulter, some distance away
and DIR. Froid was summoned. The
horses back was broken in falling
md tho animal haA IN he killed
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04

Tom-Bella didn't know much about
the man she married.
Stella-No. and she has been terri
bly, worried since the marriage.
Tom-How Is that?
Stella-When the minister came to
the death do part portion Of tie cere-
mony. she heard the groom whisper.
"Is that the minimum sentence.
,1udge?"
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04

E. A. Mckenna, Of Omaha, Nebr.,
part of the week. Relatives of Mr..
McKenna are interested in the New
foundland property on Academy hill.
1t is probable that this noted prop
erty will resume operations in a
short time.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
Forced Upon Them.

1T is reported that whiskers are
coming back into STYLE"
That is probably due to the arrival
OF the trouser-skirt"
, What has the trouser-skirt to do
with whiskers?'
THE men must have some way OF
keeping themselves from looking like
women"
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
Getting Up.

They're getting up in the world
"Yes, indeed. They've got to the
point now where they consider 1t nec-
essary to hire a caterer every time
they give n party"
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04

Trade at the store Of the Philips
Nero. company II you are desirous Of
saving money; also get the best in
the grocery line.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
The Way Of u.

SSrgeon-I was very much cut uy
over the chargcs you made against
me about that operation.
Patient-YcU 'eren't half as muck
cut up as I W. doctor.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
A Jawirq Match.

"saw two famous bad men come to
gethsr during my trip west"
both killed."
Nobody killed. You can't talk .
man to death"
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
Nonsense.

"A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the best Of men,"
Unleas they learn before It's done
That they are paying for the fun.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04

Motion pictures and illustrated
songs at the opera house Wednesday
Saturday and Sunday nights. Doors
open 1880. curtain 8 O'Clock. Admis-
ison 10 cents. children half price.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
No lmmedlate Danoer

No Immediate Danger.
VrisndcWhen do you expect Ne.
Rich 70 recover?
Doctor-I don't know; he's the only
patient have ct the present TINA
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04

Wisdom a the Wise.
what" queri the youth. '''fs ths
best way to prs voman?"
by speaking er rival" N
swered the home philosopher.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04
Modernism.

The Critic-My dear. just fancy hay-
ink your portrait painted In your car.
why, motor car goes out Of fashion
IN q single yeari
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04

Nice clean rooms at the Teller
house. IS per month and up. tt
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04

The finest and best favored or
anges and apples in the city can be
found at Philips.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-04

First pub. Apr. 13; last May 4,1911.
The herald., 1911-02-23
TURKEY TALK.
~aas the Bird Has to Gobble About
Just Now.

"as the Bird Has to Gobble About
Just Now.
conversation which / had with
u my chamberlains, Lord Cock. I
~ unbent as TO question him as to
expianation of the existence of
teafherless who worship us. He
ne was wholly unaware, save that
measured up the produce Of his
removing them zealously every
sins, to what end he failed to see.
a1d he had noted one feature
ns perhaps, but still of some little
nt-that his wives had a knack
'eng removed from his conjugal
VIM more or less violence by the
ess, and. while this was con-
nt In the case of nagging wife.
enfed their unceremonious de-
tnat. while pursuing some an
researches in a rubbish heap.
been Mortified to find some
winch his knowledge of anat-
had led him to surmIse were
- !" our race, and that, while this
- quieted him, since he was pro-
= with an ever changing variety
~ he had not thought it his
complain. and that beyond
paper at the club on the
ne had dropped the subject.
Deem thinking things over,
.uen one Of my subjects was
Ghy removed l followed at a
a.sx Instance. experienced a
- = seeing her neck foully wrung
aef feathers removed. Her poor
kl.s vas placed in a pan after en-
~. anu thrust into a hole, from
perceived delicious odor to
0ecure In my post of observa-
-. sdtched long and saw her
80 u' ana carried to another coon.
$50. ieatheriess dissected her and
M tning-an orgy Of canni-
az INDUCED in. could bear
singer and fed,
~ 1i,ed with a strange disquiet-
1>v, heard some one say: ITO
~ y Christmas. He must CO."
10 q. ney' Can it be Yes. I
11l,- eutloners come. Be calm.
~ ait art ] win die as BELTS a
~ - ne It's sharp medicine!
~ -, work quickly! Gobble. COB
The herald., 1911-02-23
This Came by Wireless.

The young and brilliant editorial
guide was showing the party of anti
Quarians through the older portions Of
the city Of Peoria.
'The streets running parallel with
the river" he said, "are named Wash
ington, Adams, Jefferson, and so on,
you see. We named them In honor OF
the presidents Of the United States"
81 see," responded one Of the anti
quarians. And what's the name Of
the street we are passing nowT
perry"
The herald., 1911-02-23

"You seem to have run out Of presi-
dents, George. when you got to this
one"
"Ye-es," said George; 1--WE had not
only used up all the presidents, but
we seem to have made a bad guess on
the next one."-Chicago Tribune.
The herald., 1911-02-23

The weakest excuse is strong enough
when we wish to do wrong.
Likely TO r0uow.
Silas-Be gosh, l see this here chap
Burbank is going to raise a newfan-
gled scientific potato.
Cyrus-Do tell. The next thing
gled scientific potato bug.-PittSburg
Press.
The herald., 1911-02-23

"And what Is this rubber stamp
forT we ask of the Kentucky noun
taineer at whose humble home we are
stopping overnight.
'ThatT he smiles. "Well, friend,
that's somepin 1 use whenever / shoot
one O. tn Tollivers. Hev to conform
to tn statoots"
He stamps upon a piece of paper
with 1t and we read:
Guaranteed Under the Pure Feud
Laws"-Life.
The herald., 1911-02-23
Following Instructions.

Bobby-Yes. told the tramp to take
a saw and saw some wood.
Aunty-Did he do 1t?
Bobby-Well. he half did It, He
took the saw Baltimore American.
The herald., 1911-02-23
EIizabeth's Rina,

Queen Elizabeth, virgin queen though
she called herself, was welded to the
kingdom with ring. which she al
ways wore. The flesh grew over 1t.
and 1t had to be filed of shortly be-
fore her death.
The herald., 1911-02-23

Holiday Hints.
Shop early and often,
For Christmas is nigh.
Get rid of leftovers
Then go out and buy.
o II stockings are holey
And all out OF shape,
You'd best have them mended
Or gifts will escape.
Boston Herald.
No Reward.
"How long a term does the vice pies
ident serve. pap
-Four years, my son."
Doesn't he get anything off for good
behavior "-Lippincott's
The herald., 1911-02-23
A Matter of Sentiment.

A Matter of Sentiment.
Were you annoyed by the way the
customs inspectors handled your
trunksT
"No, indeed" replied the young wo-
man from Kansas. I'VE were so
homesick that we really enjoyed see
ing something that looked like a cy-
clone. '-Washington Star.
The herald., 1911-02-23
A College Limerick.

There was an old lady named Fitch.
Who heard a loud snoring. at which
She took off her hat
And found that a rat
Had fallen asleep at the switch.
Princeton Tiger.
How she Anew.
evil you have some fresh mush-
roomsT' asked the hostess sweetly.
"Yes." faltered the guest. 'ff you're
quite sure they're mushrooms and not
toadstools."
"Oh. I'm quite sure" replied the
hostess. Il opened the can myself
Detroit Free Press.
The herald., 1911-02-23
Twas Ever Thus.

A fortunes being offered now
For high up flights Ger wood and plain
But. darn the luck, it's just our luck
We haven't got an acceptance!
Houston Post.
The herald., 1911-02-23
A Case of Must.

Briggs-Come, now, do you
} think that it Is honorable to
) marry a girl that you don't love
! just because she has money?
Objectionable? Why, it's
necessary.-Life.
The herald., 1911-02-23
Pics IL Hoqs.

A little pig with a curly tail
And satiny skin, all pinky pale,
Is q very different thing by far
From tho Jumps Of iniquity big pigs are.
Father Goose.
The herald., 1911-02-23
Why Bixhy Doesn't Go.

Why Bixhy Doesn't Go.
"Bixby sent the minister ten reasons
for not going to church. but he left
out the main one"
What is that?"
HE stays away because his wife
doesn't make him go."-Clevelano
Plain Dealer.
The herald., 1911-02-23
The AiIment.

The Ailment.
Mother-Oh. Effie! What has hap
pened to your doll?
Efie-The doctor says it's nervous
breakdown. He prescribed muscilage.
st. Louis Republic.
The herald., 1911-02-23
HONOR BRIGHT.

precisely thing the lad
correctly
write utterance of Barnum
think the fault lad the
begin
n
the
guessing correctly written?
anything?
friend
could
WIFI he wastry
write
to learn
simpler. flowing
write spells out
Charter defes the world produce
n reading
dashes
impossibity
please to Spenean Charter and Barnum
8 spsncsian
80. a
The herald., 1911-02-23
How she Anew.
Recalled.

As Santa Claus. like other riskers,
Danl Jones burned off his whiskers;
Then he found. with deep detection,
Nothing grew upon that section.
cleveland Plain Dealer
The herald., 1911-02-23
His Day Off.

His Day Off.
Wen trouble come ter see him
He dropped de honeycomb
An hollered fun de chimbly top:
Go way! / amt at homer
Atlanta Constitution
The herald., 1911-02-23
UNEXAGGERATED ANALYSIS
PlMAN-SPENCERIAN CHARTER By J. M Reaser Pincp
COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT,

certdn Charter Shorthand.
In the last 80 days there haze been more
imam twenty-five business colleges and High
Schools adopting the Spencerian Charter.
In the pasf 20 days there have been FOUR Bust
ness Colleges tn the City of Chicago alone that have
recognized its irresistible ride and have sent orders
tor books. These were formerly Pifn,an Schools
" Ho consider. the cumulative difficulties
unbiased analysis these difficulties
was rehearsed last weeks surprised
surprised time It takes the best mind naturally
gifted for his work. to reach the excellence
The every word Of this analysis
hand rs tho Ignorant an the who really nothing
.R SO a o smD mot be able to make who
thss. obvou. truths 'H -D'H'' 'n' person who denies
and In man N. need not know Shorthand to examine this
pas what od snd aCnG these %
mems alone can experience feeling
crafts propelled BY plOugg si,be To
dying country and it's only tine
ar. sticking a it. VINO arc too old 10 adopt something
Since shorthand has been a. . sandstr,
Students same ,ouruy
Innumerabls of them have fallen The waysde
PAGERS sa punt "A'' Win great a''n'u'' they write at
The few summit
to master It
Ptman shorthand IL toke-no chids sport
shorthand is buxbea Tn. great
majority Of night students find devote
practical use Of it. Of them
any V @ os
to be absolutely true respect
AN APPEAL TO REASON AND VISION
1t is desired here this analyst.
aren the Third Reader learned
nswsrably By
H.. an, time you write in vowel is to max. of
Except workshops 1T is written language Of
guessing.
The aim Of this article is show clearly that
The speneerian Charter System write. vovels while
ptman advantage.
which.
the : That and that a aion. was his problem ''''
with s @ sn.s; have '''''' along
m1,o, sno" nothing b,
automobile Judge its running
chiney its cumbersomeness
anS exceptions in Pman shorthand his
would
they would appeal their boys and girls
hard hard write
BEFORE OR AFTER THE CONSONANT.
When you know
before
sonant
Charter position always
ter 10 consonant
spenceian vowel in writing the stroke
There il NO variation. hesitation doubt.
words Charter
therefore and
than syllable the vowes written
With the subsequent strokes easily.
IL" the 81" position
expressed by Joined "Aand "be"
legfble
Following Instructions
told the take m, ",one