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Gilpin observer., 1912-03-28

The PosoGilpin Mining company
has let a contract for the erection
Of large and modern ore house at
the Newhouse tunnel. The cost Of
the structure will be in the neigh
borhood Of 5000. 1t will be located
at the east end Of the tunnel dump
abutting on the tracks OF the c. &
s. Ry. The arrangement has been
carefully planned for economy and
facility In handling ores and will aid
materially in moving the heavy ton
mage which the mine is producing.
The company is operating the Duke
lode and Is making a production Of
about car load Of ore daily and has
ground opened for large increase
Of this amount.-Idaho Springs Ga.
zette.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-28
THE SMOKER At IDAHO SPRINGS

About 20 from Gilpin county brave<
the storm and went to Idaho Springs
last Friday night to attend the
Edks' smoker. The program, though
was such as to make each feel that
he was we'll repaid for making the
trip. The hospitality of the excellent
order Of Elks was enjoyed from start
to finish, and nothing was overlook
ed by the committee in charge of
the smoker, to make each and every
one feel right at home That great
booster for Elkdom-J. ]. May-act-
ed as master of ceremonies and saw
to it that everything on the program
was carried out in the most prompt
and punctual manner. The program
consisted Of eats. songs, speeches,
stories, and last, but not least. ex-
hibitions OF the art of self defense.
The boxing contests, of which there
were many, were pulled off in sat
isfactory manner. Central City talent
participated in two OF the contests.
VIII Harper of this city, and Ben
pSezleton of Idaho Springs, put up
the best bout of the evening, with
out doubt. II was a whirlwfn1 go
from the start and at the end of
five slashing rounds was called a.
draw. Cufsey Dunn Of this city ana
Tommy Cody Of Denver. went six
fast rounds to draw. Cody is a
clever little fellow, but the best ne
could get with Curley was a draw.
With Curley in good training, this
pair would put up a go that would
be worth going miles to witness.
Denver talent, consisting of that
great little public pleaser, Mike Ma
lone. Ed. Harris. Harry Lub, and 9TH
ers furnished the balance of the en-
tertainment in the boxing line.
This is brief outline of all that
went to make the fourth annual
smoker Of the Idaho Springs Elks
grand success. The beautiful noun
tain city across the hills, with the
"get-together" feeling of the Elks be-
hind them, will always be assured of
a good crowd from this county,
when crowds are necessary for the
success Of any affair. The feeling ex-
pressed by all visitors was that
they enjoyed one Of the best times
Of their lives.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-28

The Observer is in receipt of a
letter from the Long Beach. CAL,
Chamber OF Commerce. enclosing q
list Of the names OF people from GIL
PIN county who met there on tn.
l4sh inst. and had an open air pic
mic. Says the letter: I'VE can a.
sure you that they were a live bunch
and had good tine. They took in
all the sights along the Pier and
promised they would hold their pic.
mic here again next year" Tho Gr-
pinites mentioned were: Martin Rue,
Mrs. Bertha Evans. Mrs. Frank Chase.
Mrs. Adolph Fuelscher, Clara Chase,
Edith Chase and Anna C. Ryan.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-28
BLACK HAWK NEWS

Theo. Nelson and associates this
week started the Oliver mill. They
were forced to shut the plant down
two or three months ago owing to
the scarcity of water. They now have
plenty Of water and the high say.
ing the mill makes assures them
plenty Of ore.
A local pool, consisting of John
Stroehle, Jos. Borzago and others,
have taken lease on the Sayre
Bates and started work this week,
placing the mine in shape for active
operations. They intend to install a
plant Of machinery and the first
work required will be the hoisting
OF water. Of which there is about an
ocean. The Bates has been idle for
years, but has been a great producer.
Otto Blake and Tracy Hall went to
Colorado Springs this week to at.
tend the Republican convention.
The Red Men are preparing for a
grand social time Saturday evening.
They will make good Indians OF Cur.
tbs Rndquist, Dan Williams, Jr., and
Albert Schoenherr. Two or three of
the state officers will be present. OF
course, there will be banquet on
such an auspicious occasion.
The Ladies Aid will serve sand
wiches, coffee and pie on election
day, noon and evening. They will
hold forth in the bakery. Patronize
them. You need the good things
and they need the money.
Mrs. Neal Burroughs, who was call
ed to Sandusky, O.. the fore part of
the month on account Of the serious
illness OF her mother, writes that her
mother shows very little improve.
ment.
Jerry Dummer went to Denver yes
terday afternoon.
Pat Lynch cut the end Of his fin.
ger while at work this week on the
Gilpin-Orion. This accident may be
tho cause of Mr.. Lynch cutting out
work for good
Delos L. Fuller and Miss Rose NJ.
Wheeler, Of Denver, we're married
yesterday by Justice of the Peace
Eilmann in Central. They will make
their home in Black Hawk, where
they win receive hearty welcomed
from friends.
Miss Amelia Gabardi is home from
Boulder. spending her spring vaca-
tion.
Mrs. VIM. Hines went to Denver
afternoon.
Mrs. Ernest Jones went to Denver
J. V. Thompson and Emmett Nor
ris returned last evening from a trip
to Denver.
Fred Curry, after visiting friends
and relatives, returned Tuesday to
Cripple Creek.
Nels. Thompson was a passenger
To- the valley yesterday.
Ed. Jones went to Denver yester.
day afternoon.
Joe Mattivi is showing a fine spec.
men OF high-grade from the Black
Tar.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-28
R0LL|NSV|LLE ITEMS

| rne Star mine, under the superin
tendency of Jack Doyle, is employ
ny thirty men in the sinking OF the
snaft. Three shifts are being work
ed.
The Smuggler mine, with fourteen
men working, is keeping the mill run
ning full time with profitable results
The Rexall company is in active
operation. The company will take
hold of the Perigo property at an
early date, when it will add to the
output Of the county.
:. W. Koons, the proprietor of the
hollinsville hotel and livery, reports a
good business for the winter. He was
an arrival in town today. accompan.
led by Doc. Longnecker and Messrs.
Chas. L. Johnson, Chas. ]. Johnson,
Andy w. colson and others, who in
dueed in the many pleasures that
Cehtral affords.
constable Koons regrets that he
nes no charge to bring against his
paesengers other than good fellows,
buf hopes to do better next time.
=. E. Jones, the genial agent for
the Moffat road, has returned from
Dehver, much improved in health and
has resumed his duties at the de-
pot.
Steve Sperry will at an early date
reopen his thirst parlor for the bene-
fit Of the visiting tourists and the
local patrons.
Leasors on the Perigo are making
large shipments now that the roads
are passable for teams. The heavy
snow storms have retarded hauling
during the past few weeks.
p. D. Whitney left for Colorado
Springs Monday. as delegate to
The Republican convention.
Harl Whitney is up from the Boul-
der university on his spring vaca.
ton.
H. Longnecker and son returned
rom Denver Thursday, where they
had been on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Robertson returned
rom Denver Tuesday.
Steve Sperry and Frank Thatcher
eft Tuesday for Apex, where they
lrf sorking on a contract.
VI. G. Hesseltine returned the lat
er part OF the week from Brush,
where he spent the winter, or a part
VI it. and has resumed his barber
york here. Wednesdays and Satur-
lays.
Miss Maggie Clare was called to
'heyenne. Wyo.. on account of the
erious illness of her sister.
Judge Peterson went to Denver
saturday evening to attend to bus
ness and to see if they were keep
ng up the political fences in good
hape.
Miss Blanche Frontz returned from
,enver the latter part Of the week,
'here she had been receiving medi- |
al treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Brown left for I,
ireeley Tuesday evening, on a few
ays visit.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-28
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Easter services at the Episcopal
church will be conducted by the Rev.
Mr.. Savage. OF Pueblo. and will be as
follows: Holy Communion at 1880 a.
m, Morning prayer at II n. M, Even.
ing prayer at Z p. m.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-28

The Gilpin County Observer is 60
Ing to assist Congressman Martin in
getting information regarding the lack
OF competition in smelling. The OBJ
server should have the cordial as.
sistarce Of tse ore shippers of GIL.
pin.-Clear Creek Miner.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-28

Fidelity Iebekah lodge at their
meeting last evening initiated the
following candidates: Mr.. ana Mrs.
Wm. Hampton. Mr.. and Mrs. Wm.
Brenton. Mrs. Grace Mills and Miss
Lillian Head. A banquet and social
tinc followed the initiatory cere.
monies.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-28
FURNITURE TALKS.

Have you seen the new Columbia
ranges at the c. o. Richards Fur
niture Store? The delight Of any
housekeeper.
Call early and select your floor
coverings and nice new piece Of
furniture.
Wo are ready to supply your wants.
House cleaning season will soon be
here.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-28
BOULDER PARK

| "SenS " pe no lSt-up from
snow storms in these parts. Each
day brings from to inches of the
beautiful. If it were not for the hirh
winds, there would be no telling
where Tolland would be. Most like
ly 1t would be like the ancient ruins
Of Babylon.
One railroad man cashed a check
for $3S4.6O. which is pretty good for
one months work. But he said he
earned every cent of it. No one dis
putes it this winter.
1t is reported that a family is at
Baltimore in destitute circumstances.
and subscription has been circulat-
ed for them. The man was offered
position on the section, but for
some reason he declined the posi.
ton. No wonder there are so many
poor people in this world, II one
would investigate each case a great
percentage would be found too lazy
and shiftless to work. There will
be little forthcoming from these parts
for the ones who are too law to
work
Mr.. Clapp, of the Illinois mine,
left the latter part of the week for
business trip to Denver.
Eighteen inches of snow fell in
Tolland and vicinity Wednesday.
Mrs. Leonard Brown returned Fri
day, after a weeks visit in Denver.
Brown says batching is not what II
is cracked up to be. Anyway he got
thin.
Mrs. Newcomb was visiting with
friends in town Saturday.
Mr.. Mosch was down from Mosch-
Vile the fore part of the week. He
has finished the contract on the
Herches property and will soon be
drifting on a very good vein. This
property is going to be a producer
in the near future, as things look
very favorable.
Judge Potts came down from Jenny
Lind gulch Saturday for supplies and
to attend to some, official business.
Jake Kriley and Rudolph Mosch
spent Sunday in Tolland.
Mr.. Herrod came down from Jenny
Lind gulch Sunday to get good,
square meal.
Ralph Stotts came over from the
Black Hills Sunday. and reports that
he and Gus Eckwold have finished
their contract.
Herb Johns came down from the
Jumbo mine Sunday to spend the day
in the city.
Mr.. Fredericks, Of Eldora, was
Tolland visitor Sunday.
Charles Walker came up from Pine
Cliff Sunday, to visit with friends,
H. E. Jones of Rollinsville, return
ed from Denver last week, and since
his return has been confined to his
bed with sickness.
Harvey Moore, the popular drum
mer for the Morey Mere. Co., Den
yer. passed through Tolland Satur-
day evening.
F. w. Dolley has made a snow
plow. and is keeping the paths open
around and about the town.
George Mosch went to Denver on
to visit with his family and
attend to some business matters.
Mr.. Stout. our popular agent at the
1epot, went down to Rollinsville Mon
lay evening. to look after the office
here. as Mr.. Jones has been ON
he sick list.
Henry Baer Of Black Canyon. spent
he weekend in Tolland.
Miss Mary Mertagh is visiting .
ew days with Mrs. Newromb.
James Moor was n To!land visitor
Monday and Tuesday. leaving for
Denver Tuesday evening, en- route to
Los Angles, California.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-28

Although this is leap year, the
number OF marriages have been less
than in ordinary years. This proves
either that tho women are not as
good at counting rs the men. or that
the men are harder to court than the
women.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-28

Chris. Libe this week bought the
Buffalo saloon, taking charge Tues.
day. He Intends to make some i'm.
provements to the interior of the es.
tablishment and make the place an
exceedingly popular one.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-28
NOTICE..

Until further notice the moving pic
lures at the opera house will be
shown on Saturday and Sunday
nights only.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-28

Hawley's is the place to trade.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-28

April 18th is right!
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-28

Read the Observer. $500 per year.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-28

April 18th? OF coursel
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-06-05
Virginia State Summer lnsti.
tute for Teachers, at Big
Stone Gap, Virginia,
July Ord TO 30th,
1912.

Prospects for a large attendance at the
Big stone Gap Normal this year are
good. No pains or efforts are being
spared, 10 not only mako this summers
session Of the Normal the most successful
one we have ever had. but our earnest
endeayor Is TO make 1t as pleasant and
comfortable, to all concerned, as it posi-
bly, can be, The people of the town have
shown line spirit, and havo manifested
unusual interest In our cause.
Letters from several of the division
superintcndents of schools of the neigh
boring counties are encouraging. We
thank them for their cooperation and
support
We would be glad If all people to
whom our bulletins have been sent, would
examine same very carefully. Any one
desiring bulletin, please noiify the local
manager
There is one thing We wish TO empha-
size Prof lIillman, our conductor,
well says in the preface Of the bulletin.
"onr principal enrolment heretofore has
been from the counties OF Scott, Wise,
Lee, Russell. Dickenson and Bachanan.
W. think he Rig Stone Cop Normal is Is
much an Institution of all these counties,
Together 'citi thai Of TasswsH, as il Is Of
any on, Of them, aud the continued sup
port and loyalty II he ADORE named con,i-
ties 10 ne school ,oiii be he s.res neon.
Of Us Jninrc success and yrowfh" May
We not appeal to yonr local pride ana
patriotism, and mly upon you to assist
us as never before, In making the yir-
ginla State Summer Institute for Teach
ers, held at Big Stone Gap. the best in
every respect We have ever had.
The Normal here has always been
largely attended and one Of the most sue
esssfni In tho State; we see no reason
why 1t can not be even moro so.
BIg Stcne Gap is an ideal town for .
Normal IL Is Unsurpassed In beautiful
mountain scenery; has delightful,
healthy climate; up-to,date modem I'M
proSemenis. and as nice. sypathctio aud
hospitabIc people as YOU will lind in any
place. spend at least. one pleasant
month this summer In Big Stone Gap.
II Ii. Youae,
Local Manager,
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Big Mining Plant TO Go up
Near Whitesbure.

The Moss Mining Company,
a Pineville corporation, has
just took leases on the j. @.
and r. B. Day lands just below
town and it is said will start
preparations for operating the
coal at once so as to be ready
shipping by the time the new
railroad reaches the property.
The farms consist of about five
hundred acres and have several
good veins of coal. The new
railroad will run right through
the property. If this deal ma
terializes, as it is hoped it will,
Whitesburg will forge right to
the front at last. There is a
large area of good coal on Sand
lick creek very contiguous to
town. This when branch
road is once built, will open up
an inexaustible supply of coal.
This creek 10 over five miles in
length and is almost wholly
owned by our citizen. Whites
burg Eagle.
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New Locomotives For Clinch-
field.

The Erwin (Tenn.) Magnet
says:
Superintendent l.. II. Phette-
place, of the Carolina, Clinch-
field and Ohio railway, return
ed from n business trip to
Dante, Va, and will leave on
his private cur Friday morning
for New York City, where he
goes on business in connection
with the Dante -Elkhorn ex-
tension of the g. g. & O. rail
way. In an interview Superin-
tendent Phetteplace gave some
very gratifying information.
He states that his company
now has under construction at
the Baldwin Locomotive Works
plant 5 large Mallet type en-
gins, 10 of which type are now
in service on the road and are
used in the heavy coal traffic.
Two new Mikado type locomo
tives are also under construc-
ton in the shops of the above
company. These seven new
engines are being added to the
equipment at the cost of $780,
loco.
Snpt. Phetteplace also gave
out the information that $40,
600 in new machinery will be
installed in thecompany's shops
at this place at once, orders foI
same having already been
placed.
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Want Millions For Levee
Work

Washington, May 3i.-Two
bills, aggregating $74 900, 900
for levee work and improve
ments to the Mississippi river,
were introduced in the House
today. Representative Rams
dell, Of Louisiana, introduced
one providing for an immedi-
ate appropriation of $1,000, 600
with continuing appropriations
for three succeeding years, be-
ginning with July /, 1918. OF
each 1000, 900, the bill pro.
vides that $s,000,O00 should be
devoted to levee construction
and repair, the balance being
devoted to river Improvement
work.
Representative Humphries,
of Mississippi, introduced sim
liar bill, but STIMULATING that
$40, 10000 should be carried in
the next rivers and hnrhors APP
preparation in 1914 and 1915.
The army engineers have esti.
mated that it will cost $50, 600,
900 to complete the proposed
| 400 miles of levees necessary
to protect the Southern States
from the waters of the Missis-
sippi river.
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still in the Ring"

Funny "a a clown" and as
fresh and bright as n day in
early summer ia the big Joke
Book TO be given with next
Sundays New York World.
Everybody is talking about it..
Ii is the big hit of 1912. Moth
ing since the creation of the
Newlyweds has caught on so
big. The Joke Book is not
what is generally call the
"Funny Sheet. The World
has it's regular four page Funny
Sheet in colors, also a big mag
azine Section. But in addition
and extra, but free, is the big
Joke Book. Remember and
get next Sundays World.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-06-05
Get Rid of The Flies.

ID
II you have not begun your
warfare against the fly, begin
it today. One fly killed now is
O vast benefit through the whole
season. There is no use of
burdening you with satisfies re
lating to the multiplication of
the fly, but it is sufficient to say
that the fly is q breeded of dis,
ease, q carrier of contagion,
and that every man who cares
for his family ought TO protect
the family and himself from
the fly, from disease that the
fly carries, from the cost of
sickness and from the loss
through death. You will keep
manure pit covered after q fash
ion, we imagine. Cover those
pits with q canvas covering in
order to keep the fly away from
them. Watch every breeding
place of the fly, and cover it
with earth or lime, or, in case
of the pits, with canvas.
Teach every member of the
family that the fly is an enemy
to be destroyed on sight. Keep
him out of the house with
screens, and then go to work
destroying their breeding
places.
We may say The like about
mosquitoes, which carry the
malaria from point to point,
and, in times of yellow fever,
spread yellow fever.
Life is onecontinual warfare
against the enemies of life. 1t
becomes the duty of every one,
therefore, to do everything in
his power to kill the flies and
the mosquitoes, and prevent
their multiplication.
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plauded. There is something
fresh and rare in such an ex-
ample. - Exchange.

We can assure those of our
friends who come to Big Stone
Gap this year to celebrate the
Fourth of July that they will
be well paid for their visit,
and that they will be
furnished a variety of amuse-
ments never before seen at a
celebration of like kind in
Southwest Virginia. From
outside reports we get, the
largest crowd ever seen in q
town the size of Big Stone Gap
will be here. The United
States cavalry maneuvers will
be worth coming hundreds of
miles to see, and will, inquest
ionably, attract thousands of
people to the Gap on that oc-
casion.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-06-05

One good neighbor, the
Appalachia Progressive has the
following to say. in its last is-
sue about our coming big
Fourth of July Celebration:
The we'll arranged advertise.
menu of the program for the
two days celebration at Big
Stone Gap will be seen else
where in this issue. Our
friends at the Gap are people
who do things in q whole soul
ed way. The scheme OF enter
tninments embraces all kinds
of athletic sports inside from
the two days maneuvering of
the troop of United States
Cavalry to be marched through
the country from Fort Ogle-
thorp in Georgia. An artificial
lake is to be created in order to
show how the troop is trained
to swim water courses, make
rescues, etc. Modern wall seal.
ing is another unique feature
of the show. Other attractions
will be added TO the scudule.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-06-05
CLUB STANDING
Good Roads Progress In The
South.

The City of Chatham, Virgin.
ia, has voted in favor of a bond
Issue OF $20,0 for paving Main
street.
Liberty county, Texas, haa
voted a good roads bond issue
of 1925, 600.
Rockingham county, Virgin
ia, has voted a bond issue OF
100000 to construct a macadam
r o o d across the Allegheny
mountains.
McMinn county, Tennessee,
has awarded contracts for the
construction of 45 miles of good
roads.
Greene, county. Alabama,
has voted in favor of the issue-
ance Of $l25. 900 worth of good
roads bond.
Culpeper county, Virginia,
has voted q good roads bond
issue of $l20, 900.
st. Luoie county, Florida, re.
Gently awarded contracts for
work OIL her roads 70 tn g
amount of $Isi 900.
Between 1904 and 1909, Geor-
gia built 4344 miles of good
roads.
Stafford county, Virginia,
has voted a bond issue of $i0,-
600 for macsdamizing, or 9TH
erwise improving, her public
roads.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-06-05
Green Mines Sold.

Bond and Bruce, of Wise,
have sold their "Greens Mine''
and Triple near Tacoma to the
Fork Ridge Coal Company, of
Tennessee. Bond and Bruce
will continue to operate the
Bruce mine located near the
Greons holdings, and the un-
derstanding here is that the
acreage will be divided. The
properties are located on the
Clinch Valley division of the
Norfolk & Western Railway.
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FOR SALE.

Church and two lots, the
property of the Southern Metho-
dist Church, located on Wyan-
dotte Avenue and East First
Street. One of the most desir-
able locations in town for resi-
dence. Terms, one-third cash
and the balance in one and two
years. Will give possession
upon delivery of deed. Apply
to G. H. Blanton.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-06-05

John Paul Slower, of Appa-
lachia, Va, and Miss Kate Duff,
of Pennington Gap, Va, were
married in n parlor at the
Y. Nj. O. A. here last Sunday
afternoon by Rev. j. II. Wag-
ner, of the South Appalachian
Methodist church. Miss May
Slower, sister OF the groom,
was maid of honor, and John
K. McDonold, of Lynchburg,
was the best man. - Bristol
News.