The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-08-30
NeWsy Notes From the
GEORGETOWN District

The many friends of Sam Nash
are pleased to learn of his improve
ment since his removal to Denver.
Mrs. j. NJ. Copeland and daugh-
ter Edna were in Denver this week
with view to moving there a
little later.
George Crump left this week for
his home in Lake Mills. Michigan.
after months recreation in
Georgetown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Banks, with
Mrs. Allen, removed to Denver
Wednesday, where they intend to
make their future home.
Misses Louise Calvin and Mil
dred Thompson returned to their
homes in Denver, after an enjoy
able visit with Miss Haeseler
Professor M. Collins has return
ed from his home in Canon City
to act again as superintendent of
our schools, which open next Tues
day.
Lawrence Criley and his bride
have returned from their honey
moon spent in Estes Park, and
they received the customary greet
ings of their numerous friends.
Mrs. Marshall of Silver Plume
has rented the Cogshall home and
moved in during the week. This
was done to give her children bet
ter school advantages.
Mrs. Patterson, after pleasant
visit with her sister, has returned
to her home in Kingston, N. Y.
She was accompanied as far as St,
Louis by Mrs. McFarlane.
Our school board has not yet
succeeded in getting the full quota
of teachers. 1t is hoped that by
next Tuesday, when the fall term
opens. a full corps of teachers will
be ready to begin work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bloch have re-
ceived word from their son Mocks,
who has enlisted in the engineer
ing service, that he arrived safely
in England, and that he is very
much pleased with his work.
Deputy County Treasurer F. A.
Maxwell reports having CO llected
30 far this year nearly 80 per cent
of the taxes. This is very cred
table showing for war times, and,
in a pleasing manner, reflects the
prosperous condition of the county.
Henry Holcombe has received
word.from his son Will that he is
in camp in Virginia, and expects
to go over seas at a moments
notice.
Hugo Lendecke, who has been
attending the university at Boul-
der with view to service in the
engineering corps, was here the
fore part of the week for short
visit to his parents, before leaving
for active service.
At the conclusion of the fire.
mems convention Saturday, the
following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: president, X.
Ransom of Edgewater; vice-presi-
dent, W. S. Walton; secretary,
Julius Pearce: treasurer, Ray
Chamberlin.
As the time draws near for the
primary election, there is much
speculation as to who will be the
democratic nominees for sheriff and
commissioner. The rivalry is so great
between them that the successful
ones have defeat staring them in
the face at the November election.
Charles Heckmen Of Empire was
here the first part of the week on
mining business. He says there
is much inquiry Tor good mining
property, as parties are now ready
to do development work in antici-
patton of the boom which is bound
to come after the kaiser is whipped.
Major John A. Martin, who has
been designated as a candidate for
Congress to be voted for in the
primaries, in company with E. l..
Regennitter has been making the
rounds. getting acquainted. 1t
is now conceded that the race be-
tween him and Keating, present
incumbent. is going to be close
with the chances in favor of Martin.
The following pioneers attended
the picnic at Idaho Springs Tues
day: Mr.. and Mrs. L A. Hafer,
MI. and Mrs. Oscar Wing, Mr..
and Mrs. A. E Straub, Mr.. and
Mrs. Pat Devany, T s. Old. John
Bowen, August Horstmann and j..
A. Noone. All pronounced it the