Gilpin observer., 1913-01-16
BLACK HAWK NEWS

John StrOehle left this morning TOT
a business trip to Denver.
Peter Nelson is on the sick list.
His partners are looking after his
interest In the mill lease.
The supply Of coal is short there
not being sufficient to meet local de-
mands. 1t is reported that rs broad
gauge cars Of coal are on the trans
fer track in Denver but no narrow
gauge cars to load.
Joseph Thompson, former master
mechanic on the Fifty gold mines,
was an arrival this morning, seeking
old acquaintances.
Fred Ballard returned from Park
City, Utah, Sunday. He states that
old Black Hawk is good enough for
him.
The local pool, operating the Hid
den Treasure mill, have placed In
commission the Corliss engine and
will operate ten stamps on the old
tailings that have accumulated during
the forty years that the mill has
been in operation. Dirt sufficient to
keep the mill busy for the next two
weeks is piled up for treatment. :.
Miss Amelia Gabardi is expected to
arrive tonight to spend a week with
her parents.
Mrs. Walter James entertained a
houseful of friends at a card party
last Saturday.
Miss Olga Crook returned to Idaho
Springs, Tuesday, after pleasant
visit with her folks.
Peter Peterson, Of Gilpin, was In
town yesterday for both business and
pleasure.
Geo. Fritz returned yesterday from
a visit to Denver.
The Rebekahs will hold grand in
stallation tonight, to be followed by
a turkey supper.
Skating parties on moonlight nights
are quite the rage, Missouri lake be-
ing the scene of the gaiety.
The auditing committee Of Poca-
hontas lodge met at John Rohling's
. Tuesday evening. After the business
had been disposed of the host serv-
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The Woodmen of the World, lodge
No. 504, held their installation on
Monday evening at Fritz hall. Geo.
Kurtz, past Counsel Commander, was
master of ceremonies. An oyster
supper was served at the close Of the
exercises. The following duly elect
ed officers were installed: Russell
Taylor, counsel commander; Francis
Dollahan, adviser; Charles Niccum.
escort; John Curry. sentry; John
Kurtz, watchman. Messrs. Charles
Daley, Geo. Kurtz and Chas. Chat
field were installed as managers.
The Women of Woodcraft, No. 3sS.
at the regular meeting on Tuesday
evening held special reception in
honor OF Mrs. X. Goodenough, Past
Grand Guardian. All who were pres
ent enjoyed the visit of the lady very
much and expressed the desire that
more Of the high officers would Wis
1t the lodge often.
George Ward, resident Of Black
Hawk for IL years, died at his home
in Denver Tuesday. He was a men,
ber Of the Black Hawk tribe of Red
men, No. "a: also B. p. o. Elks No.
557. Deceased was born in Ohio Of
one Of the old families that came
over in the Mayflower. At an early
age his family moved to Michigan.
He followed the occupation Of miner
while here. His age at his death
was Sc years. The funeral will be
held In Denver Saturday under the
auspices of the order Of Redmen. A
ond wife. he having married her four
years ago.
The Pocahontas lodge held big
pow WOW last night. at which some
new features were introduced. The
newly elected officers were installed.
after which a chicken supper was
served Those installed were: Miss
Bertha Mitchell. Pocahontas; Mrs.
Clara James, Winona; Mrs. d. w.
Taylor. Prophetus; John Curry. Pow
haitian.
The Rev. Will Flick will conduct
the Sunday school January 10Th. at
10 a. m. The district superintendent,
DR.. f. r. Hollenback. will preach at
$3.50 p. IN. The pastor requests that
reports from the Sunday School and
Ladies' Aid society be given him at
this service.