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Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13
(By Stella Baleria.)

Last Fridays contest resulted in favor
OF the Gamma Prs. The Xis secured
total of 32S.
owing to the stormy day number
of TT, those on the program We're absent,
program. but upon averaging marks it
was found that they We're still ahead.
Ther ba1 an average was g. while the xis
follows:
Rectiation-Donald Taylor. Gamma XII.
Essay-Margaret Reilly, Gamma ri.
EEss5taT9Phnhillp EssayThomasl ody Eohag s@a Gamqa 81 X
:, Book Review-Effie Harvey, Gamma
Recitation-Angelo Boggio. Gamma Pi.
Piano Solo-Arthur Cage. Gamma XII.
Book Review-Flora Hughes, Gamma
Recitation-Gertrude Keller, Gamma XII.
Recitation-Claude Some, Gamma ri.
p. Original Story-Rose Miller, Gamma
Newspaper-Lucille Cage. Gamma xxi.
Song-School.
-. a number OF girls We're excused on
Iuesday IN order to sing at the funeral
of Leo Miller.
The high winds of last Friday kept
most of the Russell Gulch and Nevada
Lincoln Hill has been absent from
school SC e during the past week on account
John Williams has been absent the
past week.
The art exhibition proved to be a
great success, the proceeds Were about
sixty dollars, and the school wishes to
extend their thanks and appreciation to
the town people for their splendid pat
ronage.
The new song books have arrived and
better singing is promised for the fu-
ture.
The Sons of the Revolution of the
State of Colorado have extended an in
vitation to the local high school to par
ticipate in their 2lst annual prize es-
say contest, the subject being, ''Thos.
Paine: His Services in Aid of the War
for Independence" Prof. Clark has Of
fered TO send to the state University
for material, which will be a great help
to the pupils.
The Seniors thank the Juniors for the
crumbs, which proved to be a feast.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

H. g. Eastman was up from Denver
the latter part of the week, on mine
business. He left Saturday morning in
Vernon McCallister made a.trip to Den
Yer saturday morning. returning in the
Miss Alice James made a trip to Ida
no Springs Saturday morning
MISS Ruth F'laherty spent Sunday in
Matt Manuel was a passenger to Dem
Yer. Sunday morning
Miss Laura Ayers returned from a
w. III Parenteau was a business visi-
tor to Boulder Tuesday
MIS-. H. Clark made trip to Den
Mrs. John Davey left Tuesday after
noon for the valley.
Mr.. and Mrs B. E. Seymour made a
Mrs Albert Anger and family left on
Wednesday for Denver to reside per-
Mrs Walter Flagler left yesterday for
Arthur Most made business trip to
Springs this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Floyd went to
Mr.. and Mrs. o. J. Duffield leave to-
morrow for Princeton. III.
Darrow Mabee and family are visit
Mrs Isabelle F. Mabee visited Rollins
vile school on Tuesday. This school
VIII ciose this week, Friday. Miss Edith
Long teacher. will leave Saturday for
trip to California.
Mrs. Mary c. c. Bradford, state sup
erintendent, left for her home in Den
Miss Grace Clark, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. F. II. Clark, and teacher of
science in the Littleton High School,
broke several bones in her right hand
last Saturday while playing basket ball
at that place.
Mrs. Arthur Noble, who has been so
seriously Ill, is reported as improving.
DIR. a. C. Asquith and wife have re-
turned after a two months visit through
Washington, Oregon and California. He
reports having fine trip and visited
many places of interest.
Charles \. Mcneil, of Apex, was
visitor to the county seat Wednesday.
VIM. Lewis returned Tuesday night
from Denver after spending a few pleas
ant DAYS with old friends and comrades.
Charles Auger expects to leave sat
urday for Denver, where he has secured
a position with the Denver Rock Drill
and Machinery Co. His brother, Albert,
is employed at the same place.
George Williams, the polite and gentle
manly drug clerk at the Davies drug
store went to Denver Friday. to visit
relatives and friends, returning sunday
night.
Mrs. Alfred slkeels went to Rollinsville
Tuesday
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13
PRE--THANnsG SOCIAL

The Young Peoples society of Chris
tan Endeavor will give pre-Thankssiv
Ing social on Friday evening, November
2lst, 1913, at the Presbyterian Church,
to which all are cordially invited. A
program will be given and refreshments
served free No admission will be charg-
ed and a good time will be enjoyed by
all. The special features of the social
will be accomplished II esfril-s person at
tending will bring with them Thanks
giving offering OF eatables, wearables or
something that can be converted into
that which will be of use and benefit
of those of our community who naay be
In need of something to make Thanks
giving Day. Thursday. November 9th,
day of real comfort and happiness.
a committee is now searching for
those who are in need OF such aid,
and provisions will be made to supply
everything necessary to make the ma
tional day one of genuine Thanksgiv-
ing out OF what we have. let each one
bring or send what he can toward help
ing others not so well off he may
stuffs of all kinds. coal, wood and
money will be accepted and distributed
withcr. regard to church connections or
affiliations. The entire community is
asked TO share in the giving and all
in need are to be included in the re-
ceiving. The church will be open the
evening of the social and on each day
thereafter until Wednesday afternoon,
for the reception of gifts which will be
distributed the afternoon of Wednesday
and Thursday morning, Nov. 25-27.
But attend tine social, old and young,
and be joyously thankful
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13
RAoiuM ORES IN oILPiN COUNTY

The statement Is often made that in
early days of Gilpin county. Colorado.
the mills ana snieiters did not pay the
miner for the silver values in the ores.
II was generally Thought that the ores
contained only gold values and, it is
asserted. that the smelters made a
handsome pickup" out of the silver
that was not supposed to be in any
of these ores.
Now 1t has come to light that the
most valuable element of all. radium.
has been overlooked and that some OF
the dumps OF Gilpin county mines have
great wealth of this metal in them.
Pitchblende, the ore that produces
radium. is a black stone that Is easily
recognized. Tie highest grade pitch
blende ore in the world comes from Gil
pin county and now there are number
of. operators in that section who have
discovered ore in their dumps, bear
ing all the characteristics of ptchbende.
II is hard to predict at this time Just
what the future Of Gilpin county will
bring forth. The uses of radium are
growing each day and it is possible that
several of the old-time producers of
Gilpn county will again come into the
ljmetight, not as producers of gold and
silver ores. but OF pitchblende ores.
And In the meantime. the production
OF gold, silver and copper continues
from Gilpin county with all indications
favorable for a heavier output as low
grade treatment processes are improv-
ed.-Mining Record.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13
SAY "GOODeY"

One of the few things which crate
upon ones nerves and that has not
been entirely elimina ed in the rapid de-
velopment of the. telephone is the prac-
tice of not saying ''goodby'' or some
other suitable closing remark when fin
ishing a telephone. conversation. Many
OF us have experienced the "click" in
the ear. caused by the party on the
other end of the line samming the re-
ceiver on the hook before we We're en-
tirely through with the conversation. 1t
leaves a doubt in our mind whether
the conversation is finished. II the re-
marks are concluded with a polite good
by or something similar. no room for
doubt Is left. None of us are so busy
but that We can sacrifice "lost notion
for politeness. especially when only a
word or two is involved From every
angle "the woke with the smile wins"
for 1t inculcates in our minds the real
idea OF telephony. But the voice that
neglects to say a parting word of cour-
tesy leaves bad impression. which re-
tards to a large extent the still Won
derful rise Of an Invention whose pro-
gress must necessarily be built around
politeness.-Ne York Telephone Re-
view,
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

and vegetables, IS on the SICK sici! list is ineai and
ieft MONDAY for Denver. to recuperate.
nitesday. to purchase machinery to sink
greater depth.
WIN Hughes and company made a
Shipment Sin Of smelling. ore from the Lil-
nan. nan lode EG D. Monday. that netted them
. The Sunday school will meet here on
fhe sapds 18th J., inst; a.sa at 10 a m, E'pworth
pastor at p. n. m Thee erGaibdlins p9blin by dse the
heartily invited The Ep@orth Sortf i Leasse aigss
snciai vii siEe Ee5 a Trip Around the World''
F.. hall. Come out and have a good
-alss Hazel westcott left Tuesday for
>. The Epworth League will give social
at the l. Q. o. F. nall Friday, Nov. IA.
lou lou can that evening take trip around
the world and have REFRESHMENTS serv-
ed at $50 a. m.
and is busy building a cabin with in
tentions of residing here.
Mrs; John Mellow. wife of our worthy
in Denver Friday.
Miss Annie Hughes gave a birthday
party to her school friends Saturday.
Bert Friggens arrived home from Sill
YER err, Plume Sunday.
say otflce used for weighing SAMPLES
nave been stolen, also the rope at the
Minnesota mine, worked by lessees has
and vandals somewhere in our midst
and the quicker Sheriff Gundy gets
them behind prison bars, the safer the
community will feel
The Ladies Aid held a special meeting.
at Mrs. Richards Tuesday. Their next
regular meeting will be with Mrs. Ed.
Young, Thursday
Mrs. Clara Phillips gave card party
last saturday evening, in honor of her
10th birthday anniversary. The home
was tastefully decorated with floral
wreaths and a bell of varied crysanthe-
NUNS was suspended from the ceiling
over the table in the banquet hall Miss
Clara Leverton acted as maid and at
tended to the welfare of the guests
The party broke up at midnight, and all
departed, wishing the hostess many hap
py returns of the pleasing event
DeWalt Sherer, Jr-, the Swear old son
OF MIR. and Mrs. d. +. Snerer had the
misfortune to break one of the bones of
his arm, while playing at school the
other day. DR.. Ashbaugh reduced the
fracture and the little fellow exhibited
plenty of sand when the operation was
being performed.
7; W. Eggers. of Pittsburg. Penn, a
nephew of our esteemed townsman, Z.
A Morrison, was up Sunday, visiting
his uncle, who had the misfortune to
break his knee cap few weeks ago
Mr.. Eggers is eastern oil magnate, and
is in the west for the purpose of OPP
eninS up some of the oil fields of Wyo-
ming.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13
APEX BREEzES

Miss Agnes Nordlien left Thursday af-
te-noon to spend the remainder OF tne
week with her parents at the mill city,
returning Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Pyle drove to Cen
tral on sunday for services.
Andy Donaldson made a trip to Black
Hawk on Sunday to visit with friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Pyle were shopping
visitors to the county seat on Monday
Shad Reid made business trip to
Central Tuesday.
Geo. Pyle LEFT on Tuesday morning s
train on business trip TO Denver.
Mrs Ralph Myers, of Silver Greek,
was shopping in Central on Aonaay-
r. L. branham, OF silver Creek, was
hob-nopbing with friends at the county
seat Monday.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13
NOTICE..

on Saturday evening. next, the two
reel comedy. ''Why Girls Leave Home,
will be shown at the opera house. also
at the same time 1.-The Girl and the
outlaw" These are all Edison films
and highly. recommended by those who
have seen them.
Holy Land will be shown. This film
is gotten up for the benefit OF those
who know their Bible, or who want to
know II, or who should know 1t. and
thai means It is designed to be bene-
fical to everybody. 1t offers a rare OPP
portunlty for the people to see the
very birthplace and cradle OF the Chris
tian religion. and the scenes that sur
rounded its early development.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES

Sunday school next sunday at 10 a:
De- Den, snsieii elie rhs PreaaSna 9Sqtn OF Noses 40
subject, "A Mans Christ for Men" The
choir will render special music. Young
Temperance Facts and Figures First
Kings 20:1-21. Bible class Saturday eve
ming at o'clock.
Friday evening, Nov. 21st. the Young
Peoples society will give their Thanks
giving social good program is as
sured and refreshments viii be served.
Everything free. Come and have a joy
Gus and thankful time. bring something
with you that will help those who lack
the necessities of life to make Happy
Thanksgiving. For further announcement
see notice elsewhere In this paper.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

Black Hawk. Colo, Nov. 11th, 1918.
The adJoured regular meeting was
called to order by Mayor John Stroenle.
On ro,l call PRESENT. Mayor Stroehle, Al
.sz-s-Siias s1sis, tstr.eis a..d Nordiien- \ b.
sent: Aldermen McNevins, Obweger and
boilander.
The minutes of the last regular and
adjourned meetings read and approved
as read. Reports of the marshal. clerk
ana treasurer Were read and, on motion
OF Daniels, seconded by Nordlien. the
reports We're accepted and the clerk in
structed to file the same. The mayor
placed |. 7. Hall on the finance COM
lnlttee, pro tenn.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

Father Naughton. who was called TO
Chicago on account of the illness and
trail the latter part of the week. He
was accompanied by Father Morris. OF
tral. Father Naughton reached Chicago
a few hours before his father died, but
the parent wac unconscious and unabl .
to bid the son farewell before passing to
the Great Beyond. Father Naughton
received the sympathy of many friends
who were deeply touched over his pro-
found loss
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

ellison Gulch is liable to regain Its
former prestige as big mining camp.
The French Flag, silver Age and Frank
lin are now numbered again as snip
pers and everything points to "a large
output. Mr.. Ripley. who has a three
has cleaned out the property. unwater-
ed the workings and has opened up
large body of good ore.-Idaho Springs
Strings
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

During the rendering of the picture
program at the opera house last sat
urday night, the picture OF the first
Alaskan legislature was shown, and
among them was the picture of J. NJ.
Tanner. brother-in-law of Mrs VIM.
Parenteau. who was formerly resident
OF Central city In the seventies. but
left many years ago for the land OF
snow and Ice. Many of the old timers
recognized him at once. Mr.. Tanner is
now wealthy business man of ska
OF that new territory. Mrs. Parentea
also has brother. Mr.. Emery Valen-
tine, VINO was once resident of this
city and is now living at Joneau, who
had the ear of President Roosevelt re-
Earding Alaskan affairs during his ad-
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

a local pool has been formed to
work the Maine Hamlet mine on Central
Hill under lease. This mine has been
idle for many years, but in its hey-day,
was mined from its workings. that
returned as high Sl100 to the ton.
cover one of the old time bonanzas. is
the wish OF the writer. The properly
is owned by Denver and West virginia
parties.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

Francis Leo Miller. the 9-venr-old son
of Mrs. Jos. Miller. who had been lying
very low with appendicitis for a week.
died last saturday night and his FUN
eral took place Tuesday from the Cath
ole church. Father Naughton officiatod.
The little fellow was one OF the altar
boys and high mass was said over his
remains by Father .Naughton. and thir-
ent.g dressed In their altar robes, four
Of them acting as pall bearers. The
deceased was buried In his altar robes
in the Catholic cemetery at $3.50 u. m.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13
MINING LOCATIONS

Nov LIST. Rudolph Nrosch, Colorado
Tunnel Site. Annie NJ. Lode. Estella
Lode and Tridev Lode. Peter Peterson,
Wedge Lode. All in South Boulder dis
trict
Nov. ith. +. b. Moulton, Rutherford
Lode. Nov. 5th o. u. Thorson, Aurora
Lode. In Northern district.
Nov. Ith. John Hilton. Sevent thirty
Lode. Nov. 10th. George W. Pyle, Jen-
ner Lode. Coffman Lode, Edwards Lode
and Max Lode. In Pine Creek district.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

Seven tons of first class ore were
shipped from the Homer mine this week
to the sampler, that went ESQ ounces
gold. 1850 silver and 1850 copper. The
second class run 81 ounces In gold, 5.2S
ounces silver and $50 per cent copper.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

Judge Glass is to be highly commend
ed for his decision rendered in Golden
the fore part of the week. declining to
declare legislative acts and laws initiat-
ed by the people. unconstitutional. De-
cisions OF this character show an hon
esty of purpose and that we have at
least one judge that champions the
rights of the people.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

Henceforth, during the winter sea-
son, moving pictures win be shown a
the opera house Saturday and SUM-
day nights only. Admission, adults
10 cents. children 8 cents. Doors
open at 1880.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

Fred Wood and company are leasing
the Louisiana mine on Missouri flats.
They have a new and commodious shaft
house erected and steam nolsuiig
plant. The shaft has been cleaned and
sinking is now under way 1t is the
intention of the pool to sink the shaft
fifty feet deeper and then drift to the
juP' tion of the Missouri and Saratoga
Were a large body of ore Is expected
10 be encountered. The Saratoga and
Missouri have both been great produc-
ers in the past and we have no doubt
the boys Will develop a rich pocket or
ore
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

The annual fair of the Sisters of st.
Joseph will open in the Armory hall
this evening. 1t will run three nights
proceeds 20 to the sisters. il is honed
that the fair will be as generously pat
ronized 1t has been in former years.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

The Kokomo mine. in Willis gulch,
owned by the Druid Mining company,
that has been closed for several years,
was reopened last week and several men
put to work repairing buildings and in
cleaning out old workings, preparatory to
working IL on an extensive scale In
days gone by. this mine has given up
large bodies of rich ore that has added
largely to the output of the county, ana
the Druid company is to he commended
for their enterprise. The Druid com
pany also put several additional men at
work on the Druid proper last week and
we may soon look for good results from
these two famous properties.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

The water is now being taken out Of
the Iron shaft of the Pewabic group OF
mines from the 300-foot level to the 400
to enable the drift to be driven under
the large bodies of ore now exposed
on the 300-foot level of the Richardson.
1t will also enable the company to work
the Grasshopper lode. in which a large
streak of high grade ore was exposed
at the time the mine was allowed to
fill with water. on account of litigation.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

John Moser. who entered the blessed
state of Wedlock Monday afternoon, has
made the occasion one of general cele-
bration among his friends. A dance and
reception was held at the Granite
mousse Monday &ening, at which host
of friends and acquaintances had a
highly enjoyable time. An orchestra or
band. consisting of a base drum. accor-
dion and guitar. provided music for the
dance and Tuesday serenaded the bust
ness section of the town. Yesterday
afternoon. the bride and groom left for
Denver to remain until Monday.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

The grey hounds. owned by Joe Sper-
Ger. formerly a resident of Central. won
held the latter part OF October i'm st
Joseph. Mo.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

Frank German, of Nederland. and
Louisville. colo, were arrested by Sher-
Louisville, Colo, were rrested by Sher-
iff Gundy in the northern part of the
county Thursday. last. for stealing two
% -nr"r olPtes frC~n tia Good Hope NJ,
NJ. & T. Co.'s mill. They We're brought
~ central city and lodged in jail. Mon
day they had hearing before Justice
Moody. who bound them over to the
district court In the sum of $500 each
bail. Hobman gave bail and was releas-
ed, while German remains a boarder at
the expense of the county.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13
BLACK HAWK COUNCIL

Black Hawk Colo. Nov. 4th, 1913.
The city council assembled, no quorum
being present, the mayor ordered the
council adjourned until Nov. 11th, at S
p. m.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

John Moser and Emma Cassagranda
We're married on Monday evening, by
County Judge. w. c. Fullerton. After
the wedding, general good time was
had at the Granite house.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

Do you want the agency for one of
the best old established fire insurance
companies? Address General Agent, Box
46, Denver. 1t
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

The Golden Rod tunnel, owned by the
Golden Rod Mining company. of Chicago
and Milwaukee. located about five miles
southwest Of Central City. on the south
slope of Michigan mountain, has been
driven 1900 feet into the mountain and
has cut the Golden Rod mine about 500
feet from the surface. The last Is feet
has been driven in the vein matter with
no sign OF a hanging wall as yet. The
Is feet assays well in silver. copper and
fairly well I'm gold. In early DAYS the
surface workings showed a small streak
OF tellurium that assayed $4,000 In gold
10 the ton. but the streak was too
small to work to advantage in those
days. and the mine abandoned for more
favorable prospects. When the north
wall is encountered. they expect to find
the telurium streak that shows on the
surface, Also when the wall is found.
drifts viii be started east and west on
the vein. This mine Is on the same
mountain as the Hot Tamale. OF which
we made mention some three weeks ago.
and Of which the smelters returned
value of 81 500 per ton These mines
show that the northern and western por
tion OF the county abounds In precious
minerals and only need the skillful hand
OF the old time prospector to make 1t
one Of the richest mining camps OF the
state.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

Phone your order to the Black Hawk
Coal * + eed Co for hard or soft coal,
nay. grain and mine tinbers. or leave
your order at the Central Snoe * Cloth
ing Coz, phone Red 20.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13
MINING ITEMS
OF INTEREST

The First National Bank shipped 100
at Denver yesterday.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

Balfe's orchestra will give a dance
in the Armory nail on the 2sth inst.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

The Rocky Mountain National Bank
shipped 921a ounce gold retort for the
U. =. Il. lessees to the Denver mint
Yesterday,
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

The Eccker and company leasing pool.
working a block of ground on the 500
foot level of the East Notaway mine
have made their regular monthly snip
rnent OF first and second class smelt-
ing ores to the Globe smelter at Den
yer. The returns have not as yet been
received, but sas their ore is always OF
a high grade. the returns will undoubt--
edly be in several figures. This local
leasing pool employs seven men, and
lease for a period of three years. They
have ample ground already blocked out
to make continuous monthly shipments
for a long time to come. Other les
secs on the mine are in good pay and
are making regular shipments to Dem
yer smelters. where the majority OF ore
from this mine goes direct.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-13

Mrs. VIM. Fullerton. the wife of our
popular county judge. is on the sick list.