Gilpin observer., 1913-07-10
BLACK HAWK NEWS

summer Wlun relaIVeS ana lIleHuS.
Mrs. Mitchell dis the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Chris. Hansen, and spent
her life in Black Hawk until six or
seven months ago, when she moved
to Nevada.
James Williams, of Gilpin, was an
arrival the fore part OF the week on
a visit of a few days.
Jas. P. Richards expects to leave
within the next few weeks for Cali
fornia and is disposing of his stock
of groceries at cost. The condition
of mis- wife's healoh makes it impera-
tive that she leave Black Hawk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Anderson were
to visit with Mrs Anderson's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. b.. Hill. They will
remain in Black Hawk for the sum-
mer.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Powell came
over from Nederland to spend the
Fourth with Mrs. Powell's parents.
Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Hansen. They
returned Sunday afternoon.
Otto Reckling was over from Lake
wood for the Fourth, returning on
Monday.
According to one Of Black Hawks
expert fishermen, the eye of, an an
gle worm is the only kind of bait
to lure the elusive trout when all
other fails.
Dave Bremen was up from Den
Yer over the Fourth, celebrating In
dependence day with his fiance. One
OF these days, Mr.. Bremen will sur
prise all his friends by getting mar
ried.
Charles Darby and John Toots we're
out to Jim Peak and Echo lake Sat
urday and Sunday and caught nice
mess of fish-and this is no fish
story as tine Observer man saw the
fish. And like Washington, the OBJ
server man cannot tell a lie.
VIM Hamilton was over from Clear
Creek during the week, to visit rela-
tives and attend to some business.
He is located on Columbia mountain,
near Georgetown, where he is EN-
ployed by the American Rotary Tun-
nel Machine G. Development Co. The
tunnel machine is now in operation
aDd, according to Mr.. Hamilton, is
doing splendid work. This machine
is one of the most wonderful inven-
tions of modern times. 1t has been
perfected to such an extent that II
is no longer regarded as an expert
ment. but a practical tunnel boring
machine. Mr.. Hamilton says a few
alterations are now being made in
the water line which carries Off the
muck and when these are finished,
he has no doubt but that the machine
will make at least five inches
hour. When it is considered that
an opening several feet across is
bored, this is wonderful speed and
a great accomplishment
Jake Krell, Jim Quinn and Zack
Mackey spent the Fourth at Dory
lake with their families. Jake says
they didn't touch drop oil day-of
lake water.
Mr.. O'Too,e and family entertain
ed number of friends at the Colo
RADIO house Sunday. The day was a
most enjoyable one for all.
Ed Rule was up from Arizona last
week to enjoy. short visit with his
family. He returned Sunday.
Jake Fiener, better and Familiarity
known as double six" had an ex-
citing runaway Monday. His horses
became frightened while he was COM
ing down from Central and when
they passed through Black Hawk
they were exceeding the speed limit
by several laps.
The individual who invaded the
quiet and serene section Of Swede
hill Tuesday evening and terrified
the neighborhood by peeping into
windows and tearing off screens, is
counting trouble. II these nocturnal
prowlings occur again, his anatomy
will be rdddled with charges of iron
spikes, barbed-wire, and junk Of all
kinds and shapes.
Joseph Schoenherr and bride have
moved into the John Bundle house
on High street.
Mrs. Jas. Retallack. of Gilpin, was
a visitor to the city on Wednesday
OF last week.
William James and wife with leave
FRIDAY morning for Leadville, intend
dng to make that city their home.
Dad Gilbert and two or three Of
his friends went to Silver Creek to
spend the day Wednesday.
Sam Wnger was visitor to Black