Gilpin observer., 1913-03-13
BLACK Hawk NEWS

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with relatives.
David Bremen came up from Dem
yer yesterday to attend the funeral
of the late Henry Boellert.
D. w. Taylor and son, Russell.
were visitors to Denver Friday, the
object being to start Russell in busi-
ness.
Mrs. George Hoppe arrived yester-
day from her ranch at Roggen, Colo,
to attend the funeral of her brother
: .ilaw, Henry Boellert
Paul Kriley is up from Denver to
spend a week i'm recreation with his
brother.
John Curry entertained number
Of his friends on Saturday evening
at his home. Cards were the main
feature of the evening.
Mrs. George Fritz entertained the
members of the Tuesday Reading
Club at her home ON tuesday after
noon.
Paul Miller and Theo Nelson were
visitors to Denver on Friday MORN
ing's train.
Arthur Sybertz is confined to his
bed with an attack of typhoid fever.
| Gus. Grutzmacher met with pain
full accident at the Stroehle shops on
Tuesday. A large piece of casting
fell ON his foot. He now uses four
legs instead of two. His many friends
hope that he will be able to discard
his crutches i'm very few days.
The Sunday School meets every
Sunday morning at 10 O'Clock. The
Rev. Geo. S. Parker will preach next
Sunday evening at 7:30 Hear him.
The pastor preached at Del Norte
last Sunday. in the NJ. E. Church in
the morning; in the Presbyterian
Church in the evening.
Gus. Pearson, formerly manager Of
the Manson estate, arrived this morn
ing from the South to spend a few
days with friends.
Neal Burroughs celebrated his
birthday Saturday by giving a stag
party to number Of his chums.
l--Hewarl1r-wherry has an Oh paint.-
ing on exhibition at Klais'. 1t is his
first attempt in art. Many Of his
friends predict an artistic career
it he only keeps up the good work.
Jack Heal, of Chicago, is visiting
Dad Gilbert. The gentleman is welf
pleased with the mining outlook m
the county and intends to make I'M
vestment for himself and friends.
Miss Laura Hill and mother were
passengers to Denver Saturday.
VIM Hamilton was a passenger on
the outgoing train Sunday morning.
Mrs. Chas. Jackson returned SUM-
day from a visit to the valley.
viii Blake made "trip to Denver
Wednesday afternoon.
Charles Klais announces a special
sale OF seasonable dry goods. Watch
for details of same in bills which
with be distributed in a few days.
The death of Henry Boellert leaves
another vacancy in the ranks OF the
oldtimers. Deceased arrived in Gi1pin
county in the year of 1877 and fol-
lowed the occupation of mining. His
age was a little short of "a years
at the time of his death. A widow
and one son survive him. Born in
Germany he came Of the stock that
makes good Americans. The funeral
services were held under the aus
pices of Black Hawk lodge knights
of Pythias, of which deceased was
a member. The end came on Monday.
The remains were laid to rest yester-
day in the X. of P. cemetery. A large
number Of the old time friends and
neighbors attended the last sad rites.
Miss Eva SWenson has been ap-
pointed to take charge Of the Hughes
Vile school for the coming term. The
school is to be congratulated I'M OBJ
tanning so efficient teacher.
Ex-Postmaster Preston Holbrooit
has resumed his old occupation Of
watch and clock repairing, and will
retain quarters i'm the Postoffice
: building.
The Gilpin-Jefferson Fireman's AS
sociation will hold a meeting Sunday
to arrange for their next grand bail
which will occur at Black Hawk ON
May Sd.
Mrs. Walter James Is preparing for
her trip to California for recreation
3 and health. The lady leaves on the
coming Monday.
George White brought in the pelts
Of two lynx which he trapped on
9 Smith hill. More than dozen bob
cats have been caught during the
present winter, but the LYNX are the
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