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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27
Dance at Empire

The Empire Commercial Association
will give its second annual dance in
that wide awake town on Saturday
night, February 10th 1912. 1t will be
managed by the young ladies' of the
association and that means that every
one is going to have a good time.
Leach's orchestra of this city will fur
nish the music and thus delight the de-
votees of the dance. Tickets for the
dance will be SI.00 and every par
ticipsnt will get his full money 8
worth The supper will be one dollar
for couple and you will get as much
of the eatables as any epicurean could
desire An invitation is extended to
all and if the lovers of the dance in
Idaho Springs want first class eve
ming of pleasure they will find it in
Empire on this occasion. Make your
preparations to attend and enjoy your
self.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27
0. NJ. C. Club

The first annual meeting of the
O. NJ C. Club was held at their
rooms in the Hall block 0 Monday
night This club is composed at pre-
sent of ten of our bright young men
whose object is mutual and self i'm
provement. At this meeting the new
officers were installed and initiation
conducted Following these ceremon-
les there was banquet and one that
was thoroughly appreciated by the
members. The principal officers are
No lie King, President; Philip Ander-
son, Vice president and Herbert John
son, secretary treasurer. The club is
not seeking for numbers but for mem
bers who have desire to better their
conditions and to do some good along
life's pathway. 1t is this quailty and
not quantity that they are considering
as eligible to membership and their
methods are most laudable.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27
Boosting Colorado

Former President T.. Z. Jefery of
the Denver ami Rio Grande railroad has
returned % the east, after prolonged
visit 10 Colorado lasting several months.
Mr.. Jeff-ry visited every section of the
sta in which the rails of the Rio Grande
are laid and made a complete inspection
of" the territory Of the line and It's re-
sources. On bis return to New York he
made the most glowing prophecies con
corning Colorado that have been made
by anyone familiar with Colorado condi-
tions, in recent years.
Fine state has every prospect Of great
drvelorment in the near future" said
Mr., J fry, in a recent interview ia New
No'k. II have never seen Colorado
when it seemed in such excellent condi-
ton a. at pr sent | have known the
state very intimately for . years and
stu4ied conditions very closely and there
ppears no reason to believe that the
mex few years viii not do great deal
for the state.
"Fhe Denver and Rio Graude railroad
has been trying for great many years
to convince the public; and especially
the investing public and those in search
Of now locations for homes. that Coiora-
do offered superior attractions in that
respect The great need for the state is
settlers and capital for additional deveI-
orment. Vacant lands should be set
tied aud the development of enterprises
which are now proceeding slowly should
b encouraged to go forward
1t is believed that Mr.. Jcff,ry's visit
to Colorado will be productive of a great
deal of good to those sections Of the
state in which the road of which he is
an otficer operates. The development of
Colorado has been practically the life
work of Mr.. Jetfery and those associated
with him, For more than quarter of
a century he has been laboring TO build
up the state in its agricultural sections.
1t Is expected that the greatest work Of
his career. in this respect, viii be done
IN the coming year. Mr.. Jcffery is now
chairman of the board Of directors of
the Denver and Rio Grande.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27
SCHOOL NOTES

We think ii worthy public notice that
the High School Basket Ball boys have
gone INTO training and have pledged
themselves and given their word of hon
or that they will not smoke or drink any
intoxlcants whatever during the remain
der of the school year Take into CON
sideration also the fact that their con
duet is gentlemanly and their work in
school up to standard makes it team
Of which the city may be justly proud.
They well deserve the generous support
given the team by the public. So far this
season they have not been defeated bv
competing High School team, The
following boys are members Of the train
ing squad and also of the first basket
ball team;
Charles O'Connell, BRYAN Bonner.
Clarence Angove, Philip Mixsefl. De-
Lance Mixsell Homer Dumont. LLOYD
Burger, Albert Straub Jack Straubs
Albert Cullen, Irving Anderson
E. A. LhNNlNG.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27
Anxious TO Begin Work

The generosity of our people in con,
tributing money. time and labor for
eliminating the Floyd Hill bugaboo is
receiving its rewards. II has placed
this section distinctly on the map of the
national automoblists. 1t has thus ad-
vertised our section and will mean more
advertising for us than was ever re-
ceived for like sum invested in any
place. The spirit in which this has
been done tas been a winning card.
Now comes one of the fruits of our eff
forts. At a luncheon of the "Denver
1919 Club President Charles A. John
son Of the Chamber of Commerce pro
posed that this club raise fund of
100000 with which to co operate with
the state highway commission in the
building of a ''cirele road running from
Denver through the foothills and around
Clear Greek and Gilpin counties. The
length of this drive would be about Is
miles, aud by utilizing the Denver to
| Golden, the Lookout mountain and the
Floyd Hill routes, by way of Idaho
Springs the expense of the road would
be slight. This is done to give the per
sons going to and from the Panama Ex
position, and who will stop in Denver
several hours, an opportunity to make a
short but pleasant mountain trip. Ii
will be known long before 1915 what a
grand scenic route the Idaho Springs
Way is. Its wonderful attractions are
already commanding general attention
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27
Base Ball Dance A Success

The dance given by the Base
ball association last Monday
night was a big success socially.
From a financial viewpoint It
should have been better patxo n
lied SO as to have increased the
net receipts which were S47.oo
The management did all IN Its
power to have suitable arrange
ments for the evenings pleasure
and with Candy johnson at the
head of the com mittee made good.
While our home people showed
their appreciation to fair extent,
vet there is another class who
contributed in money to assis t
the financial end. This was COM
posed of travelling men who make
this city and those who thus
planked down cash were Mess 5
Cheney, Rhodes, Chaney, Car
nowski, O'Donald, Ungamah,
Schlessinger, Harmon, brown,
Axe and Lee johnson. And they
did it in the most felicitous and
ready manner.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27
The New Opera House

1t will not be long before work
OH the new Opera House which
will be built on the two lots ad-
joining the store of Adolph
Nelson and of which a complete
description was recently given
in this paper The contract
for the building will be let the
first of next week The COM
pany has settled for the lots
and obtained their deed. II is
the intention of the company to
have the opera house ready for
the public sometime during the
spring. When the contract is
let the work will be rushed.
This will be decided acquisi-
ton to our city and is something
that has been wanted for many
years. The parties most directly
interested in this Improvement
are Adolph Nelson, Ed. School
kopf, 0. II. Shaffer, Fred
Stroehle and Horace King. 1t
is a building of which every citi-
zen will have just cause to feel
proud 1t will be one of which
each and everyone can point with
pride, something that they have
not been able to do in the past
with the rookery that has been
designated as a theater. Yet
this has served its purpose aud
should be accordingly remembered
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

On Saturday Jan Goth Miss Eula
May Mosher and Mr.. Frank e Pick en-
paugh We're united in marriage il the
presence of the relatives of the young
couple. Miss Mosher will be remem-
bered in Idaho Springs having lived
here until 1907 when with her parents
MIR, and Nrs. VIM. Mosher moved to
Limon, Colo The groom is promis-
ing young business man Of Limon
where he is well and favorably known
They will be at home to their friends
after Feb Is
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

The work il the West Bellman IS
expected to pe aug cuted after the
first Of the moath by two shifts in the
Central tunnel. 1t further means that
from so to 100 persons will be en-
pIoyed in the tunnels and mines that
operate through the Central. II means
large shipments and more money for
distribution in his city.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27
At the meeting of the Territor

At the meeting of the Territor-
ial Daughters of Colorado, held
this week in Denver, Mrs. Sher-
man l.. Work was elected auditor
of the Association. Her friends
in this city will be pleased to hear
of this official recognition. The
members of this organization is
restricted to ladies who came here
prior to 1876, the year when Colo
RADIO was admitted into statehood. .
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

The Ladies Missionary Society Of II e
Presby terian Church viii give their an
nua song and praise service at the
church SUNDAY evening. Feb. 4, 1912
at 730 arp The program will APP
pear in next weeks papers. All will
be cordially welcomed.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Blazing Arrow Tribe No 3, Improved
Order Of Red Men, initiated three pale
faces on Wednesday night and this was
followed by fine banquet and social
game of cards. 1t was a teps success.
The lodge wll give a dance at the Eik5
Club huilding on Thursday, February
2, which viii be a brilliant affair. 1t
will be an invitation dance and the inyI-
tations viii be sent out at later date.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

The lot between the new opera house
site and the brick store building will
soon be graced with a handsome store
building the front of which will be in
harmony with the theatre front. 1t is
expected that the contract for this
building will be let within a few days
and 1t will be done On the basis of a
good permanent rental. David Ellis
the owner OF the lot and brick building
will have everything done properly for
his tenants.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Mr.. A. Weiuberger returned the first
of the week from Grand Junction, where
he went o look after the business at
that poiut and which they wlll close cut.
The opportunities of Idaho Springs out
rival those Of the metropolis the west
etn slope.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Mr.. G. E. Whitfield came up from Fort
Lupton the first of the week, where be
has been spending the sugar bsst gam.
pai5ns With the company There He Il
Interested with the veteran miner Gus
Klein in mining and will WELD the ham
mer and driIl for awhile with the same
energy aud perseverance as he has per-
formed his duties with the Sugar Co,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

The large number Of friends OF Mr.. f..
f. Staley will regret exceedingly to hear
of bis protracted sickness and will be
equally reioiced TO hear of his oarly re-
covery He had been staying at The
Club hotel, but recently was taken to
Grass Valley and placed IN the hands of
a professional Nurse.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Mr.. G. o. johnson aud Miss Carolil e
Johnsop, both OF TINS city, have occurred
a marriage license. They have resid, d
here for number OF year, and their
friends Will wish them a happy matri-
mauial voyage.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Mrs. Clara Callahan arrived in the
city on Wednesday morning from
Trinidad, Colorado. to attend the tu-
neral of her father Mr. F. V. Peter
son.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

The leasing company, Of which Mr.. H
+. Machel Is one of the principals, is
shipping ca, Of fine ore each day from
the Seatou mines. This is being shipped
to the Combination Milling company
They also have some fine smelling ore
that Is being held until large shipment
can be made.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Ex County Commissioner W. II. Jones
of Empire has passed his sixty fifth mile
stone and is just as young and happy a
when he cast his first vote. BILLY Is
all wool and more than yard vide; one
be with.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

County Assessor Charles Crosson
came down from Georgetwn Thurs
day afternoon to attend the meeting
OF the Loyal Order of Moose in the
evening.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Rev. H. R. McCabe went to Denver
on Wednesday afternoon to spend
couple days on church business.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

After spending considerable money
in trying to get the pipes thawed out
al his property just east Il Soda Greek
oa Miner street, without success, Ffank
Miller called to his assistance the
Electrician OF the United Hydro Elec
trio company, who made connection
between the pipe and the house on
each side of it and in very short
time the ice was thawed This beats
digging both IN time and expense.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

The death of Mr. j. w Garretson
occurred a few minutes before SIX o'clo-
elk this morning 1t was so unexpected
that the announcement was like a fish
5f lightning from clear SKY Inc
cause OF has death was neuralgia of the
heart. He was taken ill Monday a d
all possible medical aid was given along
with careful nursing. Hi host of
friends were not aware of his serious
condition and hence the news early this
morning OF his death was astounding.
He was ABOUT fifty eight years old and
had resided IN this section about ten
years r. Garretson was man who
attended strictly to his own affa rs.
He was a hard working conscientious
mechanic carrying out the idea that
what is worth do ing is worth doing well
He stood high in the conf denee OF his
friends and aquamtances. his death
will be sincerely regretted. Surviving
him are wife, four daughters and
two sons.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

rom Campbell of Dumout was in the
city on Wednesday and reports mining
conditions at Dumont in a fiourishiug
state
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

On account Of death in the families
who were to take part IN "Ye Old
Folkes Concert it has been postponed
q week or until February Sixth.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Mr.. b. A. Holly has been awarded
the contract for the burial of the
county poor by the County Commits
sioners
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Mrs. V. I Noxon returned to
Boulder Sunday afternoon after
spend ing a couple of days with
her relatives and attending a
meeting of the Unity club.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Ben ]. Martelon, superin dent
of the Virginia Canyon Mining
company, spent last Sunday with
his family.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Among the recent visitors to Denver
was Mr.. John Lofvenburg.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Attorney Fred Collom took
the morning train on Wednesday
for Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Rens. T.. Shcirmer
were passengers for Denver on
Tuesday afternoon.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Newman and Pollock have pur-
chased the stock of goods of Wes-
ley Mower, that was formerly
owned by Mrs. Tucker, and
moved the same TO their vege-
table store on the corner Of
Seventeenth and Miner streets.
The pleasant weather that pre-
vailed for several days caused a
spirit of restlessness among the
Good Roads promoters and an
earnest desire to get the work
started again 1t will not be long
before this important work will
be resumed and il is hoped that
the same III terest will be shown
and the same spirit of liberality.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Mr. Henry O, Walker spent
several days in Denver, return
ing home on Monday evening.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

AIr. John c.. Roberts returned
en Monday evening from a visit
ia Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Death removed one of our citi-
zens very suddenly. Mr.. Eric
Erickson was taken sick in George
town on Friday night Of last week
and came home where he died on
Monday night of pueumonio
His funeral was held on Friday
afternoon. The deceased was
about forty two years OF age and
his occupation was mining. lie.
left wife and 2 children al d
had resided IN this section icr
IA years. He was quiet, eX-
emplary eiiizsn. The funeral SER
vices were conducted At the
Swedish Mission CHURCH oy Rev,
Oscar Bulauder and those al the
cemetery BY tbs Odd Fellows OF
which he was a member.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Mrs. Pearl Foster left Thurs
day morning for Minden, Nevada,
where her husband is in bust
ness.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Mr.. John Bergen Of Denver but
formerly of w aukegan has been
spending several days i'll the
city. He is stockholder in the
Colorado Nc Kelvey Milling COM
pany and is watching the trial
tests that are now in progress.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Jake Walstead laid aside his Ii
bors for the day and spent Wed
nesday in Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Mr., and Mrs. II I. Rogers
were Denver visitors on Monday
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Editor r. d, Blair of the CleS
Creek Miner iutergiemaa s ~.
of his friends in Georgetown oil
Tuesday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

.s Mr.. John Larson was in Den
.SSr on Monday looking after his
ore shipments.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

The death of Mr.. Frederick v Peter
son occurred at his home on Sunday
day, January 81. He has been an in
valid for several years and during the
past few months had been confined to
his homs. He came here in 1882 and
during the thirty years residence has
gathered around him large circle Of
warm friends. The funeral was held
at the Presbyterian church on Wednes-
day afternoon and were conducted by
pastor, Dr. r. 7. Bell in the presence
of large number of sympathizirg g
friends who turned out in a body to
pay the last sad rites to departed
brother H. is survived by "a wife
four daughters and four sons.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

john sOwen transacted mining
business in Denver on Monday
and Tuesday Of this week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Cashier c. l. Spessard of the
Clear Creek and Gtlpin Trust Com
pany was visitor in Denver
on Wednesday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

DR.. John Atcheson laid aside his
professional duties and cares long
enough to make tip to Denver
the middle Of the week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27
DEATHS

Warren Short, son of MIR and Mrs
W. A. Short. died about midnight on
Thursday. He was taken sick at
noon Of pneumonia which terminated
fatally in twelve hours. He was near
ing his sixth birthday. His death is
very sad bereavement in the family
who have the earnest sympathies OF
their many friends His funeral will
be held tomorrow afternoon at the
Methodist Episcopal church.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Druggist J; ]. sberwin made
business trip to the City of
Lights on THURSDAY.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Plans are being considered for
enlarg ing the building at the hot
tunnel baths 50 as to give larger
cooling rooms better dressing fa-
cilities aud also for putting in
dividual bath tubs. These will
add very materially to the comfort
and convenience of the patrons as
we'll as making the surroundings
attractive. The new company
proposes to keep making improve
ments until everything is entirely
up-to-date.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

County Com missioner Charles
Hickman of En- pire visited in
the city on Wednesday. He is
full of enthusiasm for the boule.
varde and anxious for. weather
conditions to prevail so that the
work can be resumed.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Mr., Roy Ryckman arrived in
the city on Saturday evening of
last week from Chicago, Ill.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Mr.. N. Weinberger left on
Thursday morning for Denver
where he will spend several days
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27
Semi Annual Report

School District No s. County Colorado Dec a. 1871
Balance or hand July l.. I9rL General Fund l241.69
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

Mr. n. G. Merrill of Chicago
spent Sunday in the city. He
was one of the principal owners in
the Idaho Springs Sanitarium
company that had the property of
the mineral Springs until the Hot
Springs Hotel company took con-
troll. He is engaged in putting
up large concrete apartment
houses in different parts of the
country and installing his re-
ceding furniture in them.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-01-27

A shipment of ore from the Lex
iugton mine was made to the sta
ley mill the first of the week. The
parties to the lease are Messrs
Jules Huillet, W. c. Ives and Ira
Pollard From all appearances
the Lexington is coming back to
its own. 1t has a shipping record
of about quarter-million dollars.
The Marshall republican., 1912-12-13

and Prof. vawter are artists OF un-
usual ability.
J. II. Treece was here from Cret-
cher Monday and reported his
mother Mrs q. A. Treece, poorly
on account of grip and cold. His
grandmother, Mrs. Shackelford Is
enjoying good health though.
Miss Bertha Sharkey, nee Hsrriv.
writes from Hannibal In renewing.
"It seems like being at home when
I get the paper. We are well and
getting along iust fine Live on a
farm four and a half miles from
Hannibal"
A. ". Dickson, OF Hardemln last
week traded so acres of land near
Hardeman at 800 an acre, to Jce
Neff, for his residence on North
jefferson valued at $27o. He
bought Il for an investment Mr..
Neff moved to his farm at Harde-
man.
The temperance meetings at the
Baptist church Monday afternoon
and evening were a treat TO our
temperance workers. The meetings
we're called by the district presi-
dent, Mrs. Sarah z. Galloway of
Grand Pass. In the evening Julgs
Samuel Davis presided ami opened
the meeting with a fine talk, fol-
lowed by our pastors and some of
our laymen. Those present heard
some instructive talks.
A. @. Ernst, OF Junction City,
Kansas, hearing of the great drov-
es OF wolves, moose, foxes. ETC.. in
Saline, writes that he would like
TO hear from any OF our people
who want their hides tanned to
write him. We will say for the
Moose that he's TOGO late, as
they've all had their hides tanned
already.
Fred Maddox was tried before
Squire Bascom Diggs at Arrow
Rock Friday on a charge Of hunt
ing on d. H. Emison's farm near
Napton. The Jury. consisting OF A
N. Dickson, Walter Neff, VIII Wood
VIII Wisdom. Win Eichma-, FIR nix
Morris, cleared him. Mr.. Maddox
had been crossing Mr.. Emison's
farm before with gun and II was
not positively proven that he h2d
done any shooting in this instance
in crossing the place, 80 it was
held that he had not been hunting.
The Marshall republican., 1912-12-13
Taft to Yale.

New York, Dee. 10. - President
Taft will not go to Cincinnati ana
practice law when he leaves the
White House, but has agreed 70 ac
cept q professorship in the Yale
Law School. This statement was
made authoritatively tonight by n
close friend OF President Taft, who
said he was acquainted with the
Presidents plans. He says Presi-
dent Taft will accrept the Kent
professorship OF law, which has
been untitled since the death OF
Edward J. Phelps in 1870. The
professorship covers lectures In
both constitutional and information
al law. Although II has been un-
filled since the death OF Mr.. Phelps
there In an endowment for its con
tinuation. The endowment Is
about 5000 a year, and that sum
with Mr.. Taft's present income OF
90, 200 a year Is sa'd II b" rN'
garded by him as sufficient for the
needs OF himself and his family.