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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-25

War council meetings where The
chairmen of the different departments
of the city division of the womens
county council of defense get together
and discuss problems and give reports
Of work done during the week will
only be held once every week now on
Wednesdays at 1890 o'clock in the
Chamber of Commerce. Previously
these meetings were held every Mon
day and Friday.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-25

The Home Demonstration club, com
posed Of women living in the south of
the city will hold its weekly meeting
tomorrow in the Community house
kitchen when a lecture and demonStra-
tion in meat substitutes will be given.
Peanuts, as a meat substitute will be
specially emphasized.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-25

womsn's Council of Defense, Maple
R12s.
Red Cross Chapter. Secretary. Ms.
pie 1902
Red Cross, Financial Secretary.
Maple 2B62.
Civilian Rellst. Maple A2O.
stats Red Gross Headquarters, Wal.
nut 1900
Central Red cfoU wofkfoomi.
Walnut 500.
elks Hail Unit OF Red cross. Maple
Registration officer for Red Cross
classes In first aid, home care Of
the sick, and diotetics, Walnut 1900.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-25

Each member Of the Dramatic Art
department Of Sorosis is entitled TO
one invited guest for their special
Browning and Tennyson program to-
morrow afternoon, when they enter
tain all departments OF SoroSis at the
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-25

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who has deferred the purchase her Easter Sueher
tenonaha the advantage selecting these eleventh
lie presentations These mquonaby the modes existence to-
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Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14
MRS. BAKER LECTURES
BEFORE LARGE AUDIENCE

Mrs. Beatrice Forbes Robertson
Hale, who was advertised to deliver
a lecture in the court house Tuesday
afternoon on the conservation of
food. was unable to fill the engage
ment, failing to make train connee-
tons. Mrs. Baker, wife of Prof.
Baker, who was president of the
Boulder university a number of years
came up instead of Mrs. Hale and
the large number who heard her were
not disappointed in not hearing the
speaker who was advertised.
Mrs. Baker has ready flow of
language and being highly educated
gave one of the best talks on the
war that has yet been heard in Cen
trail. Sic did not hold closely to the
subject of food conservation, but i'm
pressed her audience with the neces-
sity of thrift and economy in every
feature of living that the European
allies be supplied with the nee
essities that they may render the
NeAhoSt uiu III WihhiuS tHe WAL lHdI
has engulfed the democratic nations
of the earth. She said that while
the people of America may think
they are sacrificing in the way of
food. clothing and money, they had
not as yet touched the hem of sac
rifice. From her review of the great
world struggle. the war is to last for
years and eight or ten millions of
American soldiers will be needed at
the battle front to finally subdue
the German hordes. She warned her
listeners of the injury of the Ger
man peace propaganda that is being
circulated in this country, and told
them to take no stock in the lies
that are being spread broadcast as
to any graft in the Red Cross and
other organizations that are doing
commendable work.
Mrs. Baker was entertained at a
splendid dinner served in the Teller
House, at which were present num-
Der of the leading citizens of the
, county.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14
BLACK HAWK NEWS

Mrs. Chas. Rundquist returned
from Denver Friday evening.
Charles DAILY came in from Apex
Friday evening and will remain while
repairs are being made to the Ever
green mill
Mrs. M. j. Moyle returned Sunday
evening from Denver.
Mrs. John Rolling went to Denver
Monday evening to see her sister
who is sick.
Dave Bremen came up from Dem
yer Saturday, returning Sunday.
c. o. Reddig arrived Saturday to
make deal for the Rocky Mountain
concentrator. If he is successful he
will install flotation system and
treat the ores from the Bryan tun-
mel. He left last night for Denver.
Jos. Waldhart and mother came up
from Golden Monday ON business.
Amos Kearns was, an arrival Sat-
urday from Denver, Mrs. Kearns ac-
companying him back Sunday. They
will move to Denver shortly.
Paul Miller was in Denver between
trains Sunday.
Mrs. Cana Fulton was in Denver
Sunday.
Mrs. Frank Vaughan came up from
Denver yesterday to attend the fun.
eral of Mrs. Altvater and to visit
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. G.
Grutzmacher.
p. j. RundQuist went to Denver
Saturday.
NJ. Renzen has bought Mrs. Keam's
house and will start tearing it down
tomorrow.
Robert and Donald Taylor are in
from the Evergreen for few days
while new crusher is being INSTALL
ed in the mill.
John McNeal slipped and strained
the ligaments in his leg Tuesday
while acting as chauffeur on a wheel.
barrow at the Iron City mill and will
not be able to tango for time.
Neil Mckay unloaded a 7.ton crush.
err for the Evergreen mill yesterday.
Frank R. Anderson, formerly of
Black Hawk and Miss Sarah Lof-
, stedt, Of Rockford, H.. were married
in Denver Saturday evening, March
9th. The groom is clerk in the
Denver postoffice. They will make
their home at 1901 E. Beth Ave.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14
RICHARD EPLET DIES

Richard Eplett, one of Gilpin coun-
TVS pioneers, died Tuesday noon at
his residence in Central City. Age
50 years, 10 months and ~ days.
Mr.. Eplett was born in England
in 1S48 and came to America and
to Pennsylvania when a youth. He
was married to May Jane CHM 40
years ago and came to GilIin county,
where he followed mining at Russell
Gulch. Two years ago he removed
to this city and lived with his daugh-
tiers. He was one of those rare spec.
linens Of manhood that lived to a
ripe old age without mourning the en-
nifty of any of his fellow men. He
leaves to mourn his departure Wild
ow, one son, VIM. Eplett of Denver,
and two daughters, Miss Mabel Ep-
lett and Mrs. James Cody of this
city.
The funeral will be held from the
late residence Saturday, March 16,
at 1880 p. M, and the remains will
be buried in Russell Gulch cemetery.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14
ORGANIZE GAME AND FISH CLUB

Twenty disciples of Isaac Walton
gathered at the Observer office Mon.
day evening and effected an organi-
cation to be known as the Gilpin
County Game and Fish club. r. A.
Bass was elected president, Cliff.
Hughes, secretary; d. S. Davis, treas.
urer. committee of three was
named to draft bylaws. A committee
consisting of W. o. Jenkins, Neil Nc.
kany and w. j. Stull was also APP
pointed to communicate with govern
ment and state officials and procure
fish for south Boulder, Mammoth
creek and the lakes of the county.
Tie dues of the club were placed
at s1.0O year and it is likely that
the membership will reach 200. The
next meeting will be held on Monday
evening, April LIST, and all who are
interested in fishing and hunting
are invited to be present and be-
come members of the club.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14
SAMPLER TO CLOSE

The w. ]. Chamberlain Ore Co.,
will close their samplers at George
town and Breckenridge on the LIST of
April, and at Black Hawk, March
18th. Decrease in business is given
as the reason for this course. The
closing of the sampler in Black Hawk
will not inconvenience. the mine OPP
orators as the heavy shippers have
been sending their ore direct to the
smelter in Denver. AS to the shipper
Of two or three tons, several of these
will have to ship together, to get
the carload freight rate. There is
talk of other ore buyers entering the
field when the Chamberlain COM
pany closes.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14
TRUE STORY OF THE
SINKING OF THE fUScANlA

Captain Coffin of FIT. Collins, a
cousin of Mrs. Fred S. Caldwell, was
in the transport fleet with the i'll
fated Tuscania and has written an
interesting letter home, and in con-
nection with that of Irving Cobb. a
war correspondent for the Saturday
Evening Post who was fellow pas
senger, will lay before the Observer
readers an eyewitness statement of
that February night when nearly 200
American soldiers were consigned to
watery CRANES.
AT 1880 in the morning we left an
American port and one hour after
ward were ordered to put on our
cork life preserver and cork collar
that we wore at all times, except
when eating and sleeping, and then
they were always at hand. The first
few days were uneventful, except the
usual sea sickness, but as we near
ed the danger zone things became
more interesting. 1t was crisp
February morn we neared the coast
of the British empire, where we
sighted our first submarine that we
evaded by speed
when rounding the northern coast
of Ireland, our captain, a jolly sea
dog, who had sailed the route for
many years, was almost constantly
on the bridge and caught sight of a
torpedo as it sped through the water
aimed directly at our ship. The
captain at once swung the ship and
the torpedo grazed the steel plate on
our stern and CHANGING struck the
bow of the Tuscania that was just
behind us and to our right.
Our orders were to darken the
ship at night, but when the torpedo
struck the ship lighted and we could
see great activity on her deck. Pre-
vious orders had been given that in
case a transport was hit by tor
pedo, the other ships should get out
of danger as soon as possible and
leave the destroyers to look after the
damaged ship and crew, and as we
saw the life boats lowered the En-
glish crew sang, God Save the
King" ard our soldiers sang, am
erica" AS the lights showed that
the ship was sinking sidewise, our
boys jumped into the water singing
Where Do We Go from Here, Boys
Where Do We Go from Here"
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14
SCHOOL NOTES
(Luella Richards)

Monday morning Mrs. Carroll gave
Hem" 1t was delivered especially to
, the Seniors in hopes that they might
learn lessons from such simple sub
jects as the peaceful life of loving
old hen, and that they might soon
learn to follow the straight and mar
row path. Altho this speech was Civ.
en- for the benefit Of the Senior class
the other classes listend with great
interest, and at the close, loud was
their applause.
The High School Glee club, under
the direction of Miss Rule, is prepar-
Ing musical numbers, to be rendered
at the Teachers convention which
will be held here Saturday, March 16.
The teachers from idaho Springs will
meet with the home teachers, in the
High school building in morning and
afternoon sessions. The programme
of the day will consist OF the bus
mess meeting, musical numbers, vo-
cal and instrumental, and addresses.
This teachers convention is an an
nual affair.
Monday morning Mr.. Wolfe distrib-
uted cards and folios from the gov
eminent, throughout the schools.
These cards are to be signed by the
parents, returned to Mr.. Wolfe, and
then sent to the agricultural depart
ment at Washington. This campaign
launched throughout the country, is
to encourage the chicken raising in
dustry. Poultry products are very
much in demand, and will be more
so in the future as our food-shipping
industry increases. 1t has been
shown that Colorado uses $4,000 900
worth. Of poultry products, and only
raises 100000 worth, thus using
81 100000 worth raised by other
states. Colorado is only one of many
states in this respect.
1t is the hope of the government
that every person or family, that pos
sibly can, will raise chickens this
summer, and thus aid In overcoming
the egg deficiency. Be patriot and
do your share in this work.
1t seems good to see James Rick.
ards jolly face in school once more.
The Seniors are thinking seriously
of going into the dyeing mot dying)
business.
The scholars were excused from
their lessons Tuesday afternoon. in
order that they right attend the lee
ture given by Mrs. Baker at the cour
house. Lessons were resumed at ga
o'clock.
Miss Sadie Taylor visited the
school Tuesday afternoon.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14
DEATH OF MRS. II. p. ALTvATER

Ella Jean Altvater, wife of County
Treasurer Henry P. Altvater, who
had been i'll the past seven weeks,
died Sunday evening after every
thing possible had been done to save
her. : Heart trouble was the cause of
death. Services were held yesterday
afternoon at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. Parenteau, parents
of the deceased. The body was TAX
en- to Denver this morning and bur-
led in Paramount cemetery.
The Parenteau home was crowded
yesterday afternoon at the services
by the many friends who had learned
to love and admire Mrs. Altvater
during the % years of her life, spent
in Gilpin county since birth. The
floral pieces were many, and beau
tiful. Messrs. Seymour, Fritz and
Hamllik and Misses Anger and Schef-
fler sang and Rev. Geo. S. Parker
offered the prayer and eulogy, say
ing in part:
Mrs. Altvater was known as a
very beautiful character, whose life
had been very shielded, and possibly
on that account was of specially
sweet disposition. She always spoke
in good terms of her friends and
never anything else in their absence.
She never criticised anyone and
never wanted to. hear of calamities,
disasters or sorrows. Her language
and thought were always Of the beau
tiful in nature and art. Fond of
children and with a lovable disposi-
ton that attracted them, her home
was the gathering place for the little
friends she delighted in entertain
ing"
Mr.. Parker spoke Of the value of
her life to her friends and especial
ly her loved ones, who feel keenly
the loss of SO pure and sweet a
character.
An extra coach was attached to the
train that conveyed the remains to
Denver, for the accommodation of
the many friends who wanted to at
tend the final services at the grave.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14
IN RUSSELL GUlCH

Game Warden Harris left Wednes-
day for Denver and from there will
go to some part of the state on Off
cial business.
: Frank Vivian left this morning for
Arvada to ranch.
c. A. Wagner and son have been
fixing up patching quarters to accom-
modate them until after the quaran-
tine is lifted.
School may open Monday.
]. l.. Davis went to Denver this
morning.
R. I. Hughes went to Denver yes
terday to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Threewit.
A smoke stack is being raised on
the For Far.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14
N. E. CHURCH

, Services for next Sunday:
10 a. m. Classmeeting, VIM. Aug
er, leader.
IL a. m. Public worship. Sermon:
-'Life's Aim-Perfection."
PAS p. m. Sunday School, C. o.
Richards, Supt Miss Hazel Strtbley
s. S. pianist.
Z p. m. Sermon, "An Unseeing
Beggar."
Miss Grace Rule, church organist
Everybody cordially invited to at
teEd these services.
GEORGE S. PARKER, Minister.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14

John Mckay has received a letter
from his son, somewhere in France,
stating that he is well and getting
fat on canned horse flesh and hard
tack. He also states that the towns
there are SO different from those In
the U. S. The streets are narrow
and the sidewalks only four feet
wide. Still he thinks the French
people, especially the girls, are very
nice.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14

Gilpin county is required to furnish
3 $40 per cent of her gross quota Of
drafted men in the call just made
for 1923 selectives from Colorado.
This will mean fraction of or like
ly one man. Bruce Williams is the
next in line to do battle, and take It
from us he is ready and willing to
go. The draft is made for five days
following March 20. Next month a
big draft will be made to make up
Gilpin county's quota Of the 500, 900
men the government has called.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14
RED CROSS NOTES

The Executive committee of the
GilIin County Chapter held their reg
ular monthly meeting on Tuesday
evening of this week. The import.
ant business of the meeting was the
appointing of committee to handle
the Home Service department of the
American Red Cross. This commit.
tee as appointed is composed of Mrs.
Melita Seymour, secretary, Mrs. R..
G. johnson, Miss Hazel Tabb, j. M.
Seright, Joseph Floyd and DIR. C. NJ.
Froid.
Few people have clear under
standing of this Home Service de-
partment, which is under the direc-
ton of Miss Gertrude Vale, in charge
of this work in the mountain divis-
ion. 1t is boon to every soldier
and his family. Through this de-
partment a soldier no matter where
he is who is lonely or worried about
his wife or any other member of his
family. PERHAPS having heard that
they were ill. and not receiving fur
ther details, imagines all sorts of cal.
antilles, may get direct and almost
immediate news of them. There is
camp director at each cantonment
and the Home Service department
maintains close touch with him at
all times, so that news for the fam
lilies or for the soldiers may be gain
ed promptly and officially.
The following notice which is post
ed in each cantonment has proved a
lffe-saving station to many poor
worried soldier lad: "Are you an
xious about the home folks? Wife
lonely, inexperienced or worried? ?
Young brother or ulster need advice?
Rent due? Insurance due? Sickness
Family need protection or assistance
in any respect? The Red Cross Field
Director at your camp will look after
it. Tell him or your captain about
it,"
Three things are strong features
Of the Home Service department:
Information, Personal Service and Fl.
nancial Relief.
The Bureau of Communication has
as its special duty the finding of
missing men who through illness OF
injury have been unable to keep thei
, families posted as to how they are
This bureau is now to be officially
notified Of all entrances, dismissals
to and from military hospitals, of all
casualties, and will be in a position
to give valuable information to sol.
diers' families.
The Home Service department is
tremendous democratic movement
by our country-for rich and poor
alike-to see that her people suffer
as little as possible because of the
war. 1t aims to hold families togeth,
err and keep the family life as sweet
and the ties as strong as possible
during the separation caused by war.
Is 1t any wonder Lord Kitchener said
in his last talk before sailing out to
his doom, 1.-The Red Cross increases
the efficiency of any army rs per
cent"
Then let us HELP to increase the
efficiency of our army and those of
our allies by helping the Red Cross.
THEODORE r. LAKE, Chairman.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14

Recalling events that happened IL
years ago, the Idaho Springs Sift-
ings says DR.. A. Ashbaugh of Cen
trail City had received the last pay
ment from the Yankee Consolidated
NJ. M. Co., which had purchased
his Lombard mine for s65, 900 and
stock in the company, bringing the
deal to about $4,000, and Potter &
Lightbourne had sold the Gold Dirt
burg company for 500. 900. This was
a result of building the Moffat road.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14

Peter Leidinger is circulating a re.
tition for bill for the relief of the
adult blind, which will be submitted
to the voters at the fall election.
The petition Mr.. Leidinger circulated
few weeks ago was incorrectly
worded and those asked to sign
again will understand the necessity
It is meritorious measure and
should be readily supported.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14

The Miner Bank and Trust com
pany, OF Steamboat Springs, of which
E.. w. Davis, formerly of Central,
was cashier, was ordered to close
Its doors by representative Of the
state hank commissioner, Monday.
Insufficient money on hand with
which to conduct business. is given
as the reason for closing the bank.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14

NJ. Renzen, OF the Renzen Wreck.
ing company. Golden, was in Cen
trail this week. A week ago he
placed a small ad in the Observer,
stating that his company was in the
market for the purchase of houses
barns, etc, and has already bought
ten houses and buildings. II you
have anything to sell, let the people
know through the columns of the OBJ
server.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14

The papers this week reported the
death Of Donald McCrea, who was
killed in action in France. He was
born in Gilpin county and his par
ents are now living in Los Angeles.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14
NOTICE

The Clear Creek-Gilpin Counties
Educational association will meet at
the Central City High school, Satur-
day, March 16, 1918. Everyone is
cordially invited to attend these
meetings. EDITH WILLIAMS,
County Superintendent OF Schools.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14

The wind storm of Friday night
blew down several poles for the tel
erhone and electric light company in
the vicinity of the Mellor ranch also
several at Apex. Che or two aban-
doned shaft houses on Quartz hill
were blown down.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14

Jenkins and Hammond on the For
Far mine in Russell Gulch, have the
Eachinery nearly in place and will
commence breaking ground next
week. There are large bodies Of
medium grade ore exposed in this
mine.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14
WANTED BUILDINGS, HOUSES

The NJ. Renzen Wrecking Co., will
purchase old buildings. houses, barrs.
fixtures, ETC., paying cash for same.
Address, Golden, Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14

There are several mines here that
will be operated by home pools
shortly, of which mention will be
made later When local capital in
vest in our mines. foreign capital will
soon be available.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14

Douglas Fairbanks in the wild
and Wooley" will be the picture at
the opera house Saturday, March 16,
and Mary Pickford in "a Romance
of the Redwoods" will be shown Sun,
day, March II.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14

When young man attempts to
tone down his gait to correspond
with his lady friends pace 1t is a
sure sign that Dan Cupid is working
a double shift in his heart.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14
NOTICE TO TEACHERS

The regular teachers examinations
will be held at the Court house, Cen
trail City, March 81, % and %.
EDITH WILLIAMS,
County Supt. Of Schools.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14
TEACHERS WILL MEET
HERE SATURDAY

The annual meeting of the Clear
Creek Gilpin Counties Educational
association will be held at the High
school in Central City, Saturday,
March 10th. Everyone interested is
cordially invited to attend. The fol-
lowing entertaining and instructive
program has been arranged:
GA. M.
Song, "Star Spangled Banner"
Invocation Rev. George S. Parker
Address of Welcome .......
............................. Mrs. Edith Williams
Piano Solo-Prelude in c Sharp Minor
Miss Grace Rule
Business Session
Vocational Training Chas. A. Diggs
Discussions. Misses Hopkins, Collie
and Mrs. Seymour
School Gardens .....Mrs Floyd
"Winds of March, ..................
......................Hi High School Glee Club
Discipline in the Schools w. T. Davis
Discussions General
Eighth Grade Arithmetic. E. M. Collins
Vocal Solo ...................... Chas. A. Dggs
Prizes and Incentives ....................
............................. Mrs. Cana Fulton
Writing Miss Rosana Thomas
Question Box
loo P. M.
Piano Solo Mrs. Caldwell
Address, reorganization of Teachers"
..............M Miss Sallie Hill, of Denver
"To Thee o Country" ..........................
........................Hig High School Glee Club
Mrs. Ida Kruse McFarlane, of the
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14

Just arrived, spring and summer
samples of cloths. Prices surprising
ly reasonable under present condi-
lions. r. G. GRIFFITH.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14

Next Tuesday afternoon, March 10,
Mrs. Grutzmacher will serve 10-cent
tea for the Ladies Guild.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14

June Elvidge will be- featured II
1.-THE Tenth Case" a World picture
at the opera house, March Goth.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14
FOR RENT

One furnished and one unfurnished
house. Inquire of NJ. Ross millinery
store.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14

Miss B. Mawrence, of Chicago, is
here making arrar gements for a Rid
path lyceum course next winter.
Gilpin observer., 1918-03-14

obssrver-the family papAr-s2.o0.