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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

A party consisting of H. NJ
Roesch laub and ]. o. Patter-
son came up from. Denver with
others to investigate the possibil-
tiles of taking a sub lease on
part of the Bellman property that
has been cut by the Argo tunnel.
A lease on the fourteen claims
that constitute the Bellman group
was taken some time ago bv H.
NJ. Kuykendall and w. R. Hough
ton and they have been operating
on them tor some time. The other
parties mentioned are contem-
plating taking a sub lease on
some of the ground held by Messrs
Kuykepdall and Houghton. The
work is being done through the
Argo tunnel from a drift located
between the Gem and Saratoga
mines. Mrs. Kuykendall accom-
panied her husband to Idaho
Springs.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

A trip to the Argo dump and
tunnel will soon convince one that
1t Is the scene OF active mining
industry. Wherev, one turns he
Is convinced that there is a large
amount of work going on all the
time whether YOU look into the
workings of the mill or the larg e
amount of ore that is being
brought out of the mines that
are being wo ked. Super
intendent OF Heiser is a
very busy man but he is equal to
all the dnties incumbent on him
and is a com plete success in man
aging and directing his work.
The mill has capacity OF 12o ton
and II is practically run to it's full
capacity. Between no and lis
toms aie put through the mill
daily.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

There are three sets of leasers
operating on the Treasure Vault.
One is the Machol lease, another
the E Mosher lease. They have
been operatir G for some time past
The latest lease is that in which
"Shor,v" Gustafson, Il. E. Wood
Zeke B ,yd, Carl Peterson and W.
Kirchener are.interested in 90 the
Treasure Vault west. They have
installed an electric hoist for ham
ding the water and have their
workings unwatered so far that
on Wednesday they started their
d.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Tom Richards aud bride ar
rived in the city Saturday night.
Nhen Tom got of tbs train he was
to a cart aud donkey, rehab-
ltated with a clown suit snd then
Hook q ride down Miner street and
up Colorado Street accompanied
by the most heait rendering NIT
sic a. pulledof by Billy Wood ward
blowing the base drum and DR..
Cain fiddling the snare drum.
This duet of drums attracted much
attention as the parade winded
through the streets and Tom took
his medicine ~ pleasantly a. .
boy does when eating tafy. The
newly weds left on Sunday after
noon for Denver where they will
reside.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Hon. T. r. Henahen has had
printed the thirteenth biennial re-
port of the Bureau of Mines for
the years 1913 and 1914. 1t is a
book of about 2zo pages and Is
filed with interesting informa-
ton Ia reference TO the mining
conditions in the state in all ,ts
details. It contains interesting
items of mining from every min.
log comfy In the state, is illus
trated by mining photographs of
buildings. mines, etc, aud devotes
considerable space to the treat
ment for injuries, methods of re
sustication aud FIRST aids: This
part of the, report is worthy Of
special consideration by all who
are in direct connection with
practical mining, while the entire
book Is one that should be in the
hands of those interested In min
ing affairs. Mr.. Henahen has
gotten up this report that Is q
credit to him and a credit to the
state.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

The Redmen had gala time at
their lodge last Wednesday nigh t
They made good Indian out of
Adolph Nelson who was initiated.
After the work was oyer a sump-
tuous repast was served and after
this had been literally patrouiz ed,
the members INDUCED in a very
pleasant social hour.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

The following from Salt Lake
Citv Is published in reference
to Morey Altman and his brother
who will make that city their
home and engage in business there
"The entire stocks of the Un-
ion Clothing store, IS aud 20
East First South Street have been
sold to the Altman Brothers who
are now taking inventory and
will take possession within a few
days The new manage ment will
clear out the stocks at once to
make room for big spring pur-
chases,"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

The Oneida Stag mill has tenn
porarily suspended work pending
the installing of an electric CON-
pressor and filtere1. They have a
very large tonnage of ore waiting
treatment when the improvements
have been made. They have
scarcely missed what ore they
have been treating while the mill
was in operation although it has
been running tc a large capacity.
They have the ore in abundant
quantities
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Two deaths occurred in the
family of Chris Stangier this
week. One of the deceased was
John Darmel, brother.in-law of
Mrs. Stangier and the other was
August Stangier brc ther of Mr..
Stangier. Mr.. Stangier and
daughter left on the William S
Steamer for Golden and will there
take cars for Byers, Colo. where
bis brother lived and died, He
owned q ranch down there for sew
eral years. He was we'll acquain-
ted 10 ellison Gulch, where he re-
sided several years ago. Mrs.
Stangier . brother-in-law died in
Louisville and Mrs. Ssaugier left
on Thursday to attend the funeral
The sympathy of their friends
will 30 cut to them IN their sad
bereavement.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Elks Ledge, No. SOY. enjo,ed q
very pleasant visit with DR.. Ingalls,
of Boulder, District Deputy of
this order last Tuesday night.
He is making the rounds of in
spection of the lodge, and came
from Central City to Idaho
Springs. He gave the men,
bers a good address and the eve
ming was spent in a very sociable
and instructive manner.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

w. J. Woodward, DR.. w. T.
Cain aud John Meyer left on Tues
day morning for Pueblo Colorado,
to attend the State Associat tion
of Hardware and Implement
Dealers. The annual association
was in session three days. Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday
and our boys report a very ex-
cellent gathering and crowded
with pleasure.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Editor A. G. Dobbins received
a telegram announcing the death
of his brother George L. Dobbins
on Monday At Cripple Greek. He
lett here OF Tuesday to attend
the funeral. The gentleman had
been sick only few hours with
pneumonia, The deceased was
IS years of age aud had been en-
gagged in mining. Editor Dobbins
arrived home on Friday evening.
His brother was buried on Thurs
de..;n the Cripple Creek cemetery,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Oscar Dumont returned from
North Dakota last week and will
remain here. He likes the coun-
try up there, but when it comes
to breathing weather as degrees
below zero, he wants to be ex-
cused, His brother Homer has
also returned from several weeks
in Denver where he has been
working.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Oscar D wis left on Tuesday
for his old home in Missouri where
he will spend some time and in
hopes that he will greatly improve
in that section, as he has not been
we'll for quite time. He thinks
that a good rest from mining where
he can spend considerable time in
the sunshine would prove benef-
cial.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Under the management and di-
rection of Benia min F, Hall, the
New Era Mill has undergone
many changes additions and inn
provements and is now equipped
to do economical treatments of
ores. 1t has Just began operation
since its remodeling and it is the
expectation of the management to
.reat the large bodies of ore that
is available from the mine.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

A beautiful specimine of Peacock
ore can be seen in the win dow OF
the Lamartine and Old Town Office
The sample came from the 13oo
foot level west aud carries values
Of eight oune es of gold, fourteen
of silver and about 8 percent in
copper. Mr.. Kimball has about
ten tons of this grade on hand and
will ship as soon as he gets a full
carload.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Work in the Prize mine of the
Prize company is being pushed
with all possible haste and that
OF making an upraise to the old
workings some 40 feet from
which large quantities of valu-
able ore was taken num-
ber OF years ago. Manager Will.
marth in cleaning out the working
at The tunnel level took out enough
ore in this cleaning to pay for the
! W,Tk.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20
UPPER FALL RIVER NOTES

n. ~ and Robt. Harper have ia
Fksn a contract on the Aurora
mine in Alice camp and commenced
work this week. The Aurora is
owned by the Continental NJ. Nj.
& P. Co.
Jno. Kami ky Of Alice camp,
was a visitor in the city Sunday
and Monday. John cannot stay
away from that blessed baby more
than a week.
Mr.. D. w. Goff and wife of
TT. Collins are visitors in the city
and are taking the baths for the
benefit of Mrs. Golf $ health Mr.
Gof is one of the prominent busI-
ress men of FIT. Collins.
Peter Sweeney reports fine re-
suits from his Fall River property.
Pete" has owned this property
for some years and has pinned h s
faith to It and from the present
outlook he will be rewarded fer
his faith.
Segalson and Anderso leasing
on the Standard mine, have fine
showing. The streak is somewhat
mixed yet, but every indication Is
that they are just on the edge of a
big pocket of ore and that there is
good ore in that district can moi
be disputed.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Charles l.. Jaynes returned last
Saturday evening from a "trip to
Topeka, Kans.. Oklahoma City,
Okla, and other points. He lett
here last Fall in hopes that a low.
er climate would relieve him from
the hard attack of rheumatism
from which he was an intense
sufferer. HE has improved con.
siderably but he hopes that be
has now got a good start tina,
will result in a pei manent relief
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Last Tuesday night the mem
bers of the Eastern Star enter
tanned at the Masonic ball q large
number of friends and relatives.
1t was a Valentine social and q
fine banquet was served aud many
novelties in the way of entertain
ment was INDUCED in. 1t was a
brilliant and happy occasion.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Work on the Golden Edge is
being prosecuted by Joseph Ruth
and fourteen men whom he has
engaged. While the output has
not been as large as it was, yet
the owner thinks it will be a
right as soon as some more work
IS done. Taking it all in all, he
is well satisfied with the condi-
tions aud outlook.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Don't forget the sixteenth an
nual ball of the Redmen that will
be held on the 22nd, Washington s
birth day. This is for charitable
purposes not only for the mem
bers and their families but for all
who are the objects of charity.
1t is q verv worthy cause and
should be well patronizei'
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

While prospecting in the 600
level of the Lamar,ine, Mr.. KIM
ball and one of the miners gouged
into the wall and as a result they
got samples of silver that averaged
792 ounces per ton. The
streak is about six inches in width
1t has been years since any work
was done here and this fine streak
has been waiting for some one to
come along and develop it aud
this Mr.. Kimball will do. There
is lots Of virgin ground where he
will work.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

At the dance in the op era house
last SATURDAY. evening, the prizes
for the best dancers were awarded
to Olleen Leach and John Cha ppel
On account of the Redmen's dance
IN Monday evening, there will be
no dance at the opera house to-
night.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Mrs Israel Benson, mother Of
Mrs. P J. Finleon left on Thurs-
sdav for her home in ,ulder,
Colorado. She has been visiting
here with her daughter and fami-
ly since before Christmas and
thoroughly enjoving her visit.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

The Engiaeers' lease in the
the Pozo.Gilpin is showing up in
fine shape. There are seven en-
gineers interested in this lease.
They have caused a shaft to be
sunk about 100 feet below the Ar
go tunnel level and are now drift
ing from it. They have about
ten inches Of ore that has given
assays OF $40 ounces in gold and
one from which the parties in
terested expect to make a fine
showing and large shipments.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Ben Owen has been doing con-
siderable prospecting Of late with
idea of getting some ground that
looks as if it would be pro6ta bic
BY development. He has three
different blocks of ground that he
is considering.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

The Galligans are operating on
the I4th level in the Gem and are
shipping large quantities. OF ore.
In the same level is the Schmidt
lease and which is also turning
out a good tonnage.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Ed. Quigley was up the first of
the week looking over the progress
t at l. being made in his several
leaserS on the Lake
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

The Gunnell is wo king its large
force constantly. 1t has had as
many as As to 50 men working in
this property and is carrying on a
vigorous campain of work and
development.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Mrs. X. f. Wood left on Thurs
day morning where she will visi,
with her mother and also con suit
with the physician as to her con-
dition since she underwent her op-
eration.e
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Mrs, Siebert Rudman came up
from Cripple Creek last Wednes-
dav night and is spending several
DAYS with the home folks.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Mr. Edw. Schoellkopf visited
with his wife in Denver last Mon
day and Tuesday. He informs us
that Mrs. Schoellkopf is much
better but still under the care of a
physician.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

The Ladies Aid Society of the
Swedish Lutheran Church will
give a home cooke ed food sale next
to Deis' S book store next Saturday
Feb, 27. All are invited to at
tend.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

The Won Tilborg lease is keep.
ing up 10 its excellen standing
and which is very gratifying to
the paru.s interested in it,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Richard Gartrell was taken to
St. Lukes hospital where he was
operated on Monday for diseased
liver and kidneys At last reports
he was getting along nicely.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

The Shakespeare club will meet
with Mrs. Klmball on Tuesday
evening, Feb. 20.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

| Mr. and Mrs. Charles l.. Lamb
have just returned from ten
! days "Trip to Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

The Seatou Mountain is en-
plo wing about half dozen miners
and the work i being promo ed
by Superintendent Pavne. The
work is going on actively.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Olson, Anderson. Lindall and
Eek berg are having about 100
tons of mill dir from their Sun
and Moon lease run at the New
ton mill
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

M. and Mrs Antoine Eek berg
went to Denver on Thursday
morning to consult with a special :
ist in refe, ence to Mrs. Eek b erg's
physical condition.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20
Hot Springs Arrivals

Denver guests registered at the
hot Springs Hotel:
A. F. McLain, Ro, Fitzell, c.
H. Austin, o. A. Aldridge, Mrs.
Robt. Pitkin and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. A. 7. Fitzell, f. A.
Pierce, +. NJ. Cochrane, John c.
Skinner and wife, William Nc
Henry, l.. +. Bradshaw, all of
Denver, John 4. Watkins of Gree
ley, Colo, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Lee Moore. Louisville, Colo, DR..
&. O. Geise and wife, Colorado
Springs, G. w. Turner and wife,
St. Paul, MINI, and w. NJ. Err
rington, Goodland, Kansas.
Mr.. Matt Mesch, who came to
Idaho suffering fir ON an obstinate
case of rheumatim left for home
on Tuesday, fully recovered aud
enthusiastic over the Radium
baths. Mr.. Mesch was for years
connected with the Daniels and
Fischer Co. and IS now connected
with Sullivan and Hoffer Cafe
Denver.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Turner of
St. Paul, MINI. is at the hotel.
taking the baths.
Mrs. A. 7. Fitzell. OF Denver
is at the hotel visiting her son
Roy, who is taking the baths.
DR.. Geise, accompanied by Mrs.
Geise, is registered at the Hot
Springs. DIR. Geise is a promi-
nent physician of Colorado Springs
Mr.. A. F. McLain, Inspector
for the Mountain States T. & T.
Co.. was in town last week regis
cred at the Hot Springs hotel.
| OuCSlS Il IOu 1LlSCWuSIG
W.: NJ. Errington. of Goodland
Kansas, arrived at the Hot Springs
Tuesday. Mr.. Erring,on is suf-
ferer from rheumatism and will
seek relief in the healing waters
of Idaho.
The work of excavation for
the new private tunnels is about
completed except the concreting
aoout the pools. Mr.. Hoban who
is in charge is very we'll pleased
with results obtained, having
struck a good flow Of water. These
caves which penetrate 10 to II
feet into the mountpin, will be
equipped with private shower,
massage and dressing rooms, aud
will have every accessory for the
csmfort of the bather who desires
special attention in his bath. Two
of these baths will be ready in the
next few days and the construc
ton of several others will be COM
menced at once.
Business at the Hot Springs ho-
tel is booming with every room
full and reservation coming in aud
it won't be long until the annex
and cottages are brought into
requistion again.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Extra 3-reel picture at the opera
house Tuesday night featuring
King Baggott in Human Hearts,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Mrs. Howard Evans came ny
from Denver on Wednesday even =
ing and has been the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. L, Plummer.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

An alarm of Ere about 1890 this
morning called out the FIRE boys
in a hurry as they always get in
big hustle when such alar ms are
given. 1t happened to oe aspon-
taneous fire just east of the Slraub
barn and was quickly put out.
In rushing to asst, Harold
Wescott lost double watch chain
that he values very highly as II
was a present to him. Anyone
finding the chain will please favor
him by leaving it at Roberts
BIOS. Store.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Mrs. N. Weinberger and Mrs.
Samuely went to Denver on We'd
nesday to spend the day.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Superintendrn, J. B. Shepard
has got the workings of the Quito
mine uuwatered and is now driv-
ing a cross cut from the fourth
level where he expects to intersect
the large vein of ore aud from
which he expects to make some
large shipments.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Mr.. Robert Sayre was in the
city on Wednesday looking over
the conditions of the Lake mine
that has developed into one of
the largest producers in the camp
and has within the last few months
yielded many thousands for the
lease, S, notably the Mosher lease.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

Be sure to keep Saturday eve,
Feb. II, open, so as to hear
Master Ralph Hansell at the Pres.
byterian church. Ralph has inn
proved wonderfully since he lived
here and now executes more ar
duous and more wonderful feats
than before. The boy is certainly
wonder and all will be glad to
hear him again. Ralph will soon
be beyond our reach to hear for
such a small entrance fee. We
want the children all to hear him
so make the price Ioc for children
and 25c for adults. The enter.
talnment will be worth that but
in IN addition we will serve lunch
Watch next weeks papers for
more definite program.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-20

For ometime John McColl has
been engaged in putting a mill in
shape for operating a mine in the
Pine creek district in Gilpin coun-
ty. Whenever the weather would
permit he has driven between
Idaho Springs and Pine district to
superintendent the work of
getting the mill ready for
operation. He has made this trip
in many snow storms and cold
winds. The mill has been made
ready for operation and its initial
trial was made last week. AS soon
as the weather in that section is
settled he will go over to the dis
trict to start the mill permanently.
With a mill in first class condi-
ton and with plenty of ore to
which the mill is adapted it IS ex-
pected that McColl will make a
grand success of his operations as
he is thoroughly conversant
with mining and in addition is
Il hustler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22
ARBITRATION Is
CONSIDERED FOR
NEW YORK STATE

Schnectady, N. r, Oct. PA state
ment by William w. Wemple, commits
sioner of public safety, that the Metal
Trades Alliance. the central organiza-
ton of the 1900 employees Of the Gen.
eral Electric Co.. who are on strike for
an eight-hour day. had decided to ask
that tine matter be arbitrated, was the
principal development in the strike
situation today. After the alliance had
denied that any action had been taken,
Mr.. Wemple explained that through
police channels he had learned that
the organization had decided to ask
the city officials to name a board Of
arbitration. Mayor Schoolcraft said:
Something Is OIL don't exactly
known what 1t is-looking toward ar
bitration."
The press committee Of the Alliance
stated that some announcement might
be forthcoming later in the day. No
bffer of arbitration has been received
by the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22
BULGARIANS
STRIKE CUT
OFF ;SALONIKI

Paris. Oct q. AIS A. M.-The Ath-
ems correspondent Of the Havas Agen-
cy sends the following dispatch under
date of Wednesday,:
A great battle is going on on the
heights of Vlassona and Kotchana.
The Bulgarian object seems to be to
march on Monastir SO as to cut cop-
munications with Saloniki. In the Ne
gotin region two Bulgarian attacks
have been repulsed.
The newspapers state that after
the occupation of Istip and Kotchana
by the Bulgarians the Serbians fell
back on Cskup. The population Of
CskTp has left. Communications be-
tween Nish and Uskup are cut.
The ministers Of the Quadruple En-
tente have left Nish from Krajevo. The
Bulgarian army is advancing rapidly
on Kunanovo and Uskup, according
to information from Bulgarian
source.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-22
REPORT BULGAR
TROOPS FAIL TO
TAKE VRANYA

Athens. Oct. 20. via Paris Oct. Il.
sos A. Ma dispatch received by the
Russian legation announces that the
Bulgarian troops have not taken Vran-
va, as has been reported They are
said. to have been held up by the for
'midable defenoes Of v1asina- However.
they have succeeded in occupying the
railroad north Of the town. The great
battle continues, it 10 stated. and re-
mains indecisive- French troops guard
ing the communication are said to have
left Gievgali in the direction Of Vranya-
The Serbian legation denies that the
Buigarians have occupied Za1ecar. It In
stated that the two forts which the
Bulgarians claim to have taken are
ancient works for temporary s4ortia-
cations which were erected In 1878 and
which the Serbians did not conaider It
worth while to defend. the defences of
zajecar having been moved to thserear.