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Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

Harry Stevens and Dick Hancock were
hands with friends.
a. e. Morrison. who broke his knee
cap few weeks ago. Is able to be
about on crutches.
Burt Friggens has gone to silver
Plume. where he has position in the
mines of that hustling camp.
mayor wagner and his estimable wife
gave a social at their residence Hallow-
cen night. for the benefit of the church.
Everybody was invited and the mayor
proved himself to be a live host at en-
tertaining.
SICK list the past week, has recovered.
who overstepped the laws of propriety
in some instances.
We understand Fred Barnabe has a
fine showing on his lease on the Ariz-
ona mine.
Miss Bessie seghrist, who was taken
to Denver hospital several weeks ago.
Tor an operation for appendicitis, has
returned home.
Frank Fontenary and family left this
week for Austria.
Ed. Rowe has begun work at the Sara
toga mine and the new mill will be err
ected in a short time.
Earl Harvey and Jack Williams now
cry stale.
mine. is expected home today.
There will be Sunday school, preach
ing and Bible study at this place next
Sunday at 10; II and II a. M. respec.
in the evening at $50. Mr.: Eureka s.
Holmes will preach at Z o'clock. The
public is most heartily invited to all
these services.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06
NEvADAv|LLE NOTES

Albert Quintrell left for Grand juno
tion the latter part OF the week, as
o. F.. to attend the grand session held
at that place.
II. w. Pierce invited several OF his
friends to attend his annual St Just
OF roast turkey with cranberry sauce.
rabbit served @ In ST. Just ,s STYLE: and ahi. es @
nuai feast, which he says is due his
country. his friends and himself.
VIM. Bolitho and wife left for Golden
Eriday. to be at IT,, the bedside sIh of Mrs; Mrs
Is lying Ill.
The young folks Of this place met
last "Wednesday evening. t9 organize "a
long evenings OF the approaching win
ter months. Their Headquarters, we be-
live, has not yet been selected. elected. but 1no 1no
opera house.
Thos. Roberts was obliged to take a
lay off the past week and go under the
doctors care on account of a severe at
tack OF lagrippe.
The services at the Methodist church
Sunday evening were cancelled on ac-
was to occupy the pulpit. being taken sud
denly Ill and failed to Keep his engage
ment.
The friends Of Richard Trezise. Jr..
are becoming alarmed over his appar-
ent absence OF mind. It Is said that
as mai.ed nsa at 'hs happy freside e netil p" a. m.
and upon his return tied his horse to
the stable door where i, t., remained snd un
should be looked after at once.
Miss Hopkins. Of our popular
school teachers. returned from visit
at Greeley last Sunday evening.
James Dennis is able to be up and
/ around again.
While drilling an upper in the Egyp-
tian mine Monday. Richard Lpndy had
the hammer between the eyes.giving him
corpse emerging from the morgue.
johnson Quintrell and wife left on a
visit to Golden Saturday.
A surprise party in honor of James
| Dennis, who has returned from Arizona.
was given last night at Cannon's hall.
man was refreshed with delicacies OF
all kinds. A dance followed and the
young folks tipped the light fantastic
| new temperance organization has
bons".. Its object, is to refrain from
indulging in Intoxicating liquors, cider
being excluded. The organization is com
Spark Sparks, vice % president: John Kramer.
sec'y. and treas. The bylaws prohibit
the use Of Intoxicating, LIQUORS for one
pie will join this society.
As we were coming down the street
a sign, reading, Frank sparks. scienti-
fic plumber and jack-of all trades. every
thing tinkered from a bath tub to a jack
| in -the-box. Particular attention given
| to the soldering OF broken affections
Albert Quintrell returned Monday from
about sna l. Knot
been tied In Golden. The boys got to
work with serenade party, and bed
lam was only prevented by Albert she'll
| ing out literally to the boys.
The Sunday school. under the direc-
tion of Mr.; Archie Waters. will con-
vene at 2:20 p. m. The pastor will
preach at $3.50 p. m. There will also
| be preaching in the evening at p. m.
Everybody is urged to attend these SER
vices.
The Cheerful Workers highly to be
| commended for the splendid work they
are doing. The church also wishes here
to express its gratitude to the commun-
| ity for its patronage and help
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

The Rocky Mountain Herald is sound
ing a note of warning to the progress.
sive wing of the Republican party, that
unless they come back into the party.
the Hon c. S. Thomas will be his own
successor in the U. S. Senate in 1914.
gressive Republican party, which is the
second political party in the state. al
low themselves to be swallowed up by
a party who has been repudiated at
the polls by members of that self-same
party. and secondly. where do they get
their authority for saying that Senator
Thomas is a free trader and objection
able to a majority of the electors OF
the state? In our section. Republicans
Thomas for his stand upon the sugar
question. and no doubt. many OF them
would vote for his reelection
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

The Carr and Colorado mine, located
on the summit OF Bobtain hill. has been
undergoing thorough repairs. Heretofore
the mine was operated by steam power
and the heavy expense OF hauling wat
and coal over bad roads was draw
back OF no mean proportions. They have
just completed the installing of a 15 h.
p. electrically operated hoist and COM
pressor. with ample transformers. An
extra motor has also been installed for
the sole purpose OF ventilating the mine.
In days gone by. the great difficulty was
experienced in ventilating 1t properly,
but with a motor for this purpose alone,
every nook and corner of the mine Is
permeated with fresh air. The mine Is
equipped with a fine shafthouse. 25x50,
and provided with all modern improve
ments for the comfort and safety of the
employees, such as heated changing
house fine lunch room and toilet. The
;Iine has been noted as a great produc-
er In former days and hundreds of thous
ands of dollars worth of ore has been
extracted and when ready for operation.
We understand. will be worked under the
leasing plan. on such terms will bene-
fit lessor and lessee.
All this Improvement has been success
fully carried out under the skillful eye
of Manager Arthur Most. n young man
OF more than ordinary ability along
these lines OF mechanical art. and we
hope ere long to see the Carr Colorado
once more take Its accustomed place, as
one of the greatest producers In the
county.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06
He that ,oaketh in the paths
of rectitude and Righteousness
shall not only inherit the prom
ised Kingdom of Heaven, but
shall retain perpetual youth.
THE HALLOWEEN SOCIAL

The Halloween social last Friday eve
ming, given by the Epworth League at
the Methodist church, proved to be
success. both socially and financially.
All kinds of games Were played and
en- by the boys of the League, which
was very good. considering that they
had had no practice. Spooks and COB
Inns predominated over candy booths.
and served dainty refreshments. A cou-
Pile of witches told the past, present
those who were inquisitive. After the
refreshments were served. games occupi-
ed the remainder of the evening. They
all retired at late hour.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES

Sunday school next Sunday at 10 a.
m, subject, Abstinence for the sake
OF Others" Rom. 14:1-21. Preaching at
Il a. m; Subject, Come. Now, Let us
Reason Together" Special music,a duet
by Misses Anderson and Mccormick.
Young peoples meeting at p. m,
topic. "Christian Home Life" Tim. L:
Ills. Bible study class at o'clock on
Saturday evening.
The ladies aid will meet Thursday af-
ternoon at 2:30 O'Clock. with Mrs. f. F..
Warren.
The young people are planning a So
cial for THANKSGIVING Friday evening,
Nov. 21st. Please reserve that evening
for the young people.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

The annual report of all mine opera
tors in Colorado must be filed in the
office of the State Commissioner of
Mines in November of each year. The
principal object of the report is to en-
able the Colorado Bureau of Mines to
prepare statistics regarding the extent
and progress of the mining industry,and
are valueless unless complete Commis-
sioner of Mines. T. T.. Henahen, urges
ports Immediately. The law provides for
penalties against those who do not. but
the commissioner believes that the min
No Zee is charged for filing the report.
Blanks can be had free of charge on
application to the Bureau OF Mines, IN
the State Capitol, Denver
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

Parties have leased the old Randolph
mill below Black Hawk and intend to In
stall ten stamps and put in up-to- date
machinery, insuring modern treatment
methods. The plates will be 16 feet In
length, instead OF the S-foot tables
now In use In most of the mills. VIII
hey tables will be used: also sinners
Back of the sinners, blankets will be
used. The mill will be SO arranged that
the plates can be eliminated and the
ores concentrated. when straight con-
the mill says he will be In a position
TO rent either one or both batteries to
operators who want to run their own
dirt through.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

James Cody. of Cody brothers. is con:
tempiating an extensive tour Of travel
and will leave shortly for Cripple Creek.
ing the trip via. Florida and the extreme
south. The deaths OF millionaires Gates
n scare into AIR. Cody and have brought
him to realize that II he wants to en-
joy any OF the fabulous wealth he has
been accommodating for years and years
and years, before he also crosses the
river Jordan, he had better cease work.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

1T never rains but it pours." No
sooner had we the pleasure Of chron-
the northern part of the county. than
news reached us of extensive deposits
Son Of uranium mum ores aneovsred In ,is fhe ca, an
GUS streak Of low grade pitchblende.
average width OF three feet. that is OF
a TWO per cent grade.and a small streak
OF high Trade that Is sS,Ian TST5h $50 tSs
level. three other levels in the mine
that have pitchbiende blocked out and
ready for sse MAR market srbad aeas'otore 10 extend
not deeper than 300 feet, but in the
calhoun. this ore is found ip quantities les
reason why 1t should not extend to a
greater depth.
1t has been heretofore supposed that
when radium ores We're associated with
the gold ores, tnat the values of gold
lessened. but in the Calhoun mine these
ed with gold have materially increas-
ed the values OF gold The latter sro var
ton. 1t is claimed on good authority.
that the Calhoun mine is producing
more Of the radium mineral than all
the others combined. These large de-
posits of radium ores have been known
TO the owners for some time. but has
now. for the first time. been given to
Calhoun mine is now shipping i5 tons
of gold ores OF milling grade to the
f'olar star mill at Black Hawk and 40
tons OF high grade smelling to
the smelters monthly.
Henry r. Wood and company. operat-
ing the Denver testing plant. have per
fected a method whereby the low grade
radium ores may be concentrated into
a high grade product, with maximum
per cent of saving. Eight tons of pitch
blende ore will make one gram OF ra-
dunn which is worth 100000 per gram.
or a value of SIS. 900 per ton for the
pitchblende concentrated ore. or $780,
900 for an ounce of extracted radium
Without doubt btu, laboratory & at iST bns
neSr the mines In the near future. In
facNN plans for such a laboratory are
now being prepared by well-known ex-
perts of radium ores. Gilpin county,
the county that made Colorado. the
county that bourne the golden babe that
founded this mighty western empire, Is
about to give another birth. and her
radium offspring will, ere long, startle
the civilized nations OF the world.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

Tuesday was election day In seven
states of the union. three of whom. Vir-
ginia. Massachusetts and New Jersey.
for minor offices. Each OF these states
elected Democrat. thus showing that
the people of the east approve OF the
acts of President Wilson In his fight
for tariff and currency reform. Mary-
land elected a Democratic u. :. senator
which thus strengthened the very slight
Democratic majority in the upper house
of congress by one.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

ate for mayor of greater New York. was
elected over his opponent. Judge Nc
Call. the Tammany candidate. by 10000
ousted from the New York governor
ship only a month ago. was elected to
the state assembly from the sixth dis
trict by q majority of 1000 votes. He
ran on the progressive ticket and polled
more votes than the Republican and
Democratic tickets combined.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

We understand that the pool of leas-
ers working on the War Dance mine.
have made another rich strike In that
famous producing property Several years
ago. this mine was producing calaverite
ore worth $50. 900 per ton. and II the
boys are fortunate enough to uncover
another pocket Of this kind OF ore. they
will not have to worry about the high
cost OF coal.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

Exhibition for schools. opened in the
White House, under the personal direc-
tion of Prof, F. II. Clark. superintend-
ent of the public schools of this city.
There are over 200 reproductions of the
great masterpieces in the exhibit and
It is well worth the. price of admission.
10 cents. Candy and other refreshments
are to be had and every evening a pro-
gram is rendered by the High School
High School literary exercises. and not
prepared especially for the occasion, as
was at first thought. Mrs. Mary c. c.
Bradford. the state superintendent of
public instruction. arrived in town this
morning and is the guest of Mrs. Isa-
belle F. Mabee. While here. Mrs. Brad
ford will visit the principal schools of
the county and this evening will give
talk at the art exhibit. Tomorrow
evening is the last of the exhibit. All
monies, outside of the expenses, will
go to buy pictures for the corridors and
study rooms of the local schools.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

Thomas Noy. OF Black Hawk. found
giant cap last Saturday. and getting a
piece of fuse, inserted It in the cap
to go off. 1t went off. striking the boy
in the face. one piece penetrating the
left eve. Dr. Froid atentded him and
found the eye so seriously injured that
blindness might result. had him taken to
ST. Anthony's hospital In Denver. on
Mondays train. for treatment.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

sunday, Nov 9Th. class meeting at 10
a. IN. AT IL a M. sermon on, The
Victory OF Love-. Sunday school at 2:45
p. m. Epworth League at s p; M. and
at I y. M, sermon on. "Christ's Dis
section of Human Heart" Both of
these sermons deal with things of great
Importance. All are invited and urged
to be present.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

An interesting fact brought out by
the recent survey of the streams of
the state by the biological department
of the University OF Colorado. is that
trout are largely dependent for food on
the presence of certain species of min
nows. At the same time these minnows
depend on the roe of trout for food.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06
NOTICE.

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 cents. Doors
open at 1880.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

our energetic and public spirited
townsman. Manager McFarlane, of the
opera house. has repainted the fling starr
which adorns the top is now plated with
pure gold. emblematic OF the golden
sands upon which this edifice is erect
capitalist to invest his wealth in the
golden kingdom of Gilpin.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

Attorney w. ]. Meehan and ]. c.. Jen-
sen We're the hosts at a very exclusive
dancing party In the Armory hall Sat
urday evening. Following the dance. a
banquet was enjoyed at Teats', at which
James Cody, the village cut-up. was,
toastmaster. entertainer and general
master OF ceremonies. During the feast,
the approaching nuptials of two of the
city's social buds were announced.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

( The righteous shall flourish
like the palm tree: he shall gro,c
like a cedar in Lebanon.
Those that be planted in the
house Of the Lord shall flour
ish in the courts Of our God.
They shall still bring forth
fruit in old age; they shall be
fat and flourtshing.-Ps. s2:12-
IS.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

Oscar williams has new machine
for clipping the long and shaggy hair
from horses. 1t requires two men to
do the work, one to run the clippers
and a motorman to furnish the power.
The motor is OF the armstrong" type
and the power is furnished by hot air
from the motorman. We witnessed It's
operation and pronounce IL success,
providing the power holds out.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

The Richardson mine In Russell Gulch
leased by the Bull Moose Mining Co.. Is
making a record for itself. Fifty cars
OF ore were concentrated by the Iron
City mill last week and fifty more were
The smelling ore from this mine goes
to the Chamberlain sampler. About 30
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

Four militant suffragettes paraded the
streets Halloween In masculine attire.
The quartette wore masks. lending at
tractiveness to their otherwise homely
facial features. Under pain OF death.
the Observer will refrain from mention
Ing any names.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

1t is generally reported that there are
some cases known in this city of So
called current tapping stealing from
electric lighting wires. This is seri-
Gus offense under the state laws, and
some inquiry has been made as to its
provisions. The law of 1909 makes it
a misdemeanor. punishable by a fine of
not less than fifty dollars. nor more
prisonment in the county jail for
period of not less than thirty days, nor
more than ninety days. The law makes
this penalty apply to any person who
connects or changes any wire, cord,
socket, motor other contrivance, with
any wire supplying electricity to any
house, store or building. without the
knowledge or consent of the company
owning the wire so tapped; IL also ap
plies to any obtaining of electricity by
having it pass around the meter provid-
ed for registering it. or to any one who
obstructs the operation of a meter Proof
Of the existence OF such wire. connec-
ton injury to the meter is prima
facie evidence of the guilt of the per-
son in possession of the premises.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

OF local and Denver parties. have taken
over the Argo property in Russell gulch:
Work was started Tuesday. The shaft
will be sunk 100 feet. The mine has
been idle for the past three years. At
one time the Argo was. considered
water hole. but is now free OF water.
II has been good producer.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

We are just in receipt of a shipment
OF Hills Brothers famous coffee, one
Of the best brands in the world. Try
It. The Hawley Mdse. Co.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06
EAsNwAsH DAYS

The Happy Day" washer, shown at
the C. o. Richards Furniture CO., is
certainly back saver. runs so easy.
Gets the dirt out with amazing rapidi-
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

Do you want the agency for one OF
the best old established fire insurance
companies? Address General Agent. Bo,
46, Denver. At
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

The Juniors OF the High School wish
to say to the Seniors that they are en-
tlreiy welcome to the refuse OF the
rich mans table.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

Jas. Cody has dissolved partnership
with his brother. Tom, In the coal busi-
ness. Dame Rumor has II that he Is
about to form a new partnership. with
a militant for life partner.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06
MINING ITEMS
OF INTEREST.
URANIUM ORES IN THE
NoTHERN PART OF COUNTY

In former issues of this paper, we
have called attention to the mines of
the northern part of the county and
their capabilities. II properly developed,
of producing great quantities of gold
and tungsten. 1t Is with pleasure to
ourselves and credit to the county. that
we are enabled to inform our many read
blende in many OF the mines near Apex:
We have 1t on good authority that
the prospects there in early days. The
black rock then encountered. after a
careful analysis for gold. with disap-
pointing results) was thrown over the
dumps and the claims abandoned.
The Gilpin county mineral exhibit held
in Denver last August. attracted thous-
account of its radium ores. Among the
ones who visited the exhibit were some
that owned mines In our county. and
the ore, came to the conclusion that the
black rock in the mines that they. had
abandoned years ago. was Identical. "A
few specimens were secured, and COM
parison made, which proved to be the
same.
was fonud in several mines. From the
quantity OF pitchblende found upon the
the mines cleaned out, greater
quantity of this ore Will be exposed
than was ever heretofore found in the
county.
The~ Observer has for "a long time en-
deavored to convince its readers that
this county is one of the richest counties
ores abounding in our mines in It's
northern portion, the eyes OF the world
will shortly be turned to this county
fy the ever increasing demand.
With six known radium mines In the
southern portion OF the county and an
truly We may say that Gilpins future
never was so bright as at present.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

VIM. Grenfell was brought In from tn,
London mine yesterday. He was sicl
but is feeling better today.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

The Tuesday Reading Club will meet
on the 11th inst. with Mrs. Frank Ber-
tagnoli.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

The East and West Notaway mines
are making regular shipments of a high
grade smelling ore directly to the smell
| ter at Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

Edward Morris. president Of the Morris
Packing Co., OF Chicago, died in that
city Nov. Sd. Mr.. Morris had been In
falling health for the past year. and
visited California In hopes OF gaining re-
lief. His estate Is valued at $50. .00O, 900.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06
ST. PAuL's EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Sunday. Nov; 9Th S,en Ey,ensong :.ra and ser. ser.
Appreciation of Christianity"
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

Last Saturday evening. the Arcade sa-
quarters in the Granite building. with
a dance and general housewarming. The
place Ia very neat and will no doubt,
prove attractive to those with idle time.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

Leo Miller. whom we reported last
week as very low with appendicitis. f.
still living and hopes are entertained
for his recovery.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

VIII Carbiss is the happy dad OF
nine pound baby boy. which arrived Hal
lowe'en. DIR. Ashbaugh reports all par
ties concerned doing nicely.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

Do you want the agency for one of
the best old established fire insurance
companies? Address General Agent, Box
46, Denver. At.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

Phone your order to the Black Hawk
Coal 4 Feed Co. for hard or soft coal.
nay. nay. grain and mine timsers. or Leave
Ing Co., phone Red 20.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

Mrs; Samuel Thomas is lying III witt
typhoid fever
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

The twelfth and last series of the
moving pictures, what Happened to
Mary" Will be shown at the opera
house on Saturday evening. next. Nov.
sth.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

Florida oranges and Kansas Fresh
Eggs at the Hawley Mdse Company.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

Do YOU want the agency for one OF
the best old established fire Insurance
companies? Address General Agent, Box
46, Denver. It.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

FOR RENT.-Five room house, fur
nished, modern. Apply to A. Rapin.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

The annual report Of the c. & s.
railway shows a net increase OF $475.10s.
ov..r the v..ar 1872 avery department or
the service showing an increase.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

Furnished room for rent. Apply at
this office.
Gilpin observer., 1913-11-06

One car OF the finest red Western
Slope Potatoes just received by The
Hawley Mdse. Co.