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Gilpin observer., 1919-03-27

it. So tightly did the hands OF the
dead man grip the wire 1t was neces-
sary to cut it. A rope was thrown
over the cross-arm on the pole and the
body lowered to the ground. Both
hands We're badly burned and some of
the fingers We're gone. Coroner Ham
Jlik was present, examined the body
and satisfying himself that life was
extinct, moved it to the morgue.
Cessna was tracing the cause of a
short circuit that had blown the fuses
in the First National bank building
when .Sse met his doom. 1t is likely
that the heavy snow ON the wires caus-
ed them to sag and touch, the short
circuit resulting. The fuses in the bank
building went out with loud report,
frightening the occupants of the build
ing. There was lively time in the
telephone office. where the girls des-
cribed the experience as positively
Shocking
Mr.. Cessna was 2S years of age and
leaves wife and four children, the old
est Of whom is five years of age and
the youngest 20 days. His parents also
survive him. He came to Central from
Idaho Springs a little over year ago,
succeeding f. w. Bertagnolli as man.
ager of the Gilpin County Light, Heat
& Power company. Strange to relate.
Mr.. Cessna was electrocuted just four
teen months to the day that Mr.. Ber-
tagnolli met similar fate at the trans
former house of the Evergreen mine.
Mr.. Cessna was an energetic worker
and the company loses. a very compet-
ent and reliable man in his death. The
funeral will be held Friday afternoon at
1:3o from the residence, interment in
City cemetery.
A coroner's inquest will be held in
the district court room this evening to
determine the cause of death and to
place the responsibility should the
Light company be guilty of negligence
in not safeguarding it's employees. There
is much criticism of the joint use of
poles by the Light and Telephone com
panies.
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-27
BLACK HAWK NEWS

Mrs. E. L. Balback left Monday af.
ternoon for Denver.
NJ. Schwartz. of the C. o. Redic M.
company. left Monday afternoon for
Denver.
Geo. E. Fritz and John Stroehle at
tended the stockholders meeting of the
U. p. II. company in Denver yesterday,
James Rudolph came over from En-
pire Monday.
Frank Haines is moving his pool
room and barber shop to Golden.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. O'Briene, of Tor
onto. Canada, visited her brother, John
Yates, last Thursday.
Mrs. Otto Blake left Saturday for
Denver.
Harry Schafer and family moved over
from Nederland Saturday and are iiv-
ing in the Dollahan house.
N. G. Mitchell returned Monday from
months visit in Denver.
VIM. Kirby returned Saturday even
ing from few days visit in Golden.
Geo. S. Hewes went to Idaho Springs
Monday to see about a shipment OF
ore.
Mrs. Calvin Mark and family will
move to Golden next week. The alti-
tude is too high here for her daughter.
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-27
w. o. JENKINS.

Walter a. Funk left last Saturday for
New York city, to visit and consult
with his brother regarding the injury
which is giving him SO much trouble in
his right knee. Mr.. Funk is still COM
he can soon dispense with them. Mrs.
Funk accompanied her husband as far
as Denver. II conditions regarding the
injury are favorable Mr.. Funk will pro-
coed to Colombia. South America, where
he will superintend large mining
property.-Idaho, Springs Strings.
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-27

Rev. Father Mennis leaves next week
has been assigned by Bishop Then He
will probably be succeeded here by his
brother, who is now in New York.
the Catholic church here six or eight
months and during this short time has
made host OF friends both in and
nouncement OF his transfer to Cripple
Creek will be received with keen re-
gret.
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-27

REP. JENKINS FAVoRs NEW
WoRkMEN's COMPENSATION ACT

Denver. Colo. March "a. 1919.
Mr.. w. j. Stull,
Central City, Colo.
Dear Sir
The new workmen's Compensation
Act passed the House and will no
doubt be signed by the governor. This
is one of the longest bills ever con-
sidered by a Legislature, there being
1853 sections.
The Industrial Committee of which l
est kind of labor on it and believed
that it is big step in advance over
the present statute.
The present law provides for a COM
period of IA days, while the new law
provides for $40 week and waiting
period Of 10 days and hospital expense
was materially increased.
II the metal mining business was not
in such a critical situation the compen-
sation would have been made larger.
The coal operator and merchant are
able to add this on to the consumer but
the gold miner and leaser are up against
an arbitrary and fixed price SO the
Committee felt constrained to adopt $40
a week as a fair compromise.
This seemed to me the only thing to
do as any unwise legislation viii even
tually lead to the determination Of aN
the gold camps in Colorado: in other
words. we must encourage capital to in
vest in our mines or get off the map.
The above statement is briefly my
position OF the aforementioned very i'm
portant measure and l will thank you
If you will publish It.
Yours sincerely.
w. o. JENKINS.
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-27
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

Sunday, March Both:
Glass meeting at 10 o'clock.
Preaching at IL o'clock by DIR. b. T.
Vincent.
Sunday school at 2:46 p. m.
Evening worship at o'clock.
The regular prayer meeting service
has been changed to Wednesday at
1880 p. m.
The sacrament of the Lords Supper
will be administered at the morning
service by Dr. Vincent.
We urge all members and friends to
come and participate in this Holy Sac
rament In memory Of the Christ.
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-27
RED CROSS NOTES

~ graphic put pathetic picture OF the
poverty prevailing in France, Belgium,
Serbia and other recently liberated coun
tries is presented in the report of a
Red Cross commission of fifty members
which has just completed survey of
conditions among the hundreds OF thous-
ands of repatriates. Just mentally vis-
ualize such conditions as these, II there
is any doubt in your mind of the nee
'essity of providing used clothes again:
The men of the family are wearing
cast-off tunics and other military garb.
The women and girls are wearing
trousers in many instances.
Stockings are practically unknown.
limbs, are the only stockings" worn.
Burlap and canvas patches cover the
poor garments of both sexes.
Underclothes are a luxury-almost un-
known.
Leather shoes are novelty.
The unfortunate people live in aban-
doned trenches. dugouts and shell crat-
ers.
The people have not sufficient cloth
ing to protect them while they strive
to rear some semblance of home and
shelter. 7
MANY are wearing the same clothing
a conglomeration of patches-that they
wore when they fled before the Huns
four years ago.
When some member of the family
ventures forth for more fuel to keep all
from freezing in trench, shell-hole or
dugout, he or she must wear garments
:hat other members sacrifice until the
errand is accomplished.
Following are extracts from the re-
port of the commissions:
1t is estimated that the German in
vasion of Belgium and France alone
made wanderers of 1.250,OO0 formerly
happy country people of these countries.
Now that the conflict is over and
the unoccupied territories of Belgium
and France have been liberated, these
refugees are Fastening back to their
former homes in large numbers. They
have no thought of the ruins, the cold
weather or their ,couditjon as regards
sufficient clothing, only the longing to
get back to their homes occupies their
minds.
In passing their ruined villages and
towns they can be seen standing In
the doorway of houses which have for
their roofs nothing but a sheet OF can
vas which says under the weight OF the
snow. Smoke curls up from = hole in
the ground and investigation of its
source discloses family OF four hud-
died about fire in the cellar OF
completely wrecked home. The child
rem wear old blankets and the parents
work and sleep in ragged patchwork
of costumes.
on the food ships of the European Re-
lief Administration. Each food ship
will carry certain amount OF clothing
so that the clothing will be distributed
in the same proportion as the food.
Any clothing which may be given will
be received at the Red Cross Work
moons of this week.
THEODORA r. LAKE.
Chairman
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-27
PEWARDI

Twenty-Five dollars reward is offered
for information that will lead to the ar
rest and conviction OF the PARTED guilty
of cutting and removing loco feet OF
No. copper wire from the power line
leading from York gulch to the Pendel-
ton mine In Russell Guich.
L. STERNBERGER,
Idaho Springs Colo
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-27

Peter McFarlane attended the meet
Ing OF the stockholders OF the u. p. II.
Mining & Milling company in Denver
yesterday. The meeting authorized tho
directors to take what steps they DEEM
ed advisable to dispose OF the property.
A gentleman was present who represent
cd English capitalists who desire to
buy the mines and mill.
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-27
AS ever,
NEWT.
FIFTY A SURE. GO

The Observer has It from one OF the
men who hns taken n leading part in
the Fifty transaction that the PROPOSE
tion has so shaped itself that active
work will be started next month.
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-27
WHERE TO BUY GROCERIES

The Hawley Mdse. Co.. can supply
your wants from q complete stock Of
fancy and staple groceries. The
freshest Of vegetables and fruits In
the market. Hay and grain In any
quantity.
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-27

Lafe Rapin came home Saturday from
Newark. N. j.. to have a visit with
his relatives and friends. He will To-
cate in Denver.-Oak Creek Times.
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-27
CHARLES CHAPLIN

The six-reel program at the opera
house Saturday. March 2sth will in
clude Charlie Chaplin In "a Dogs Life
in three reels. Ford weekly and two
other pictures.
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-27

OF course religion IL a great thing.
would rather see five pay days in q
month than see five Sundays In a
month.
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-27

Don't fail to set your watches and
clocks ahead an hour at O'Clock this
coming Sunday morning or you will
wake up and find yourself behind time
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-27

The trouble with the man who is
old noise for the crack OF the whip.
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-27

You never have to hire u detective to
help you find trouble.
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-27

The bigger the night. the bigger the
head.
Gilpin observer., 1919-03-27

CUSTOMERS, WE
BELIEVE GREATER PERCENTAGE OF THAN ANY
ALREADY
DONE So a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-20
RABBITS

j. II. STEPHENS wants to sell does and 1 buck, Sanora goats; does one~ fourth Sanora, buck one-half; cheap at $100. Write him at 619 18th s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-20
'ARTICLEs FOR SALE
L. BUTTON & co. 216 N. 22d ST.
 PHONE MAIN 9347.

c. $. army repaired russet leather shoes, worth $6 per pair; our special price, $2.95 pair, or S30 dozen pairs, F. o. B.. Greenville, g. c.
 U $. army commercial comforts, % to the bale: $35 bale. or s1.75 each: used but serviceable; as they come from the government; filler best inter. U. s. army web waist belts; new, 20c each; parcel post, Sc.
 U, S army wool blankets; slightly dam aged; clean and sanitary; these are regulation wool army blankets; spe- cial s495 each; be sure to order at once; selling fast; number limited. Our terms: The government requires us to pay cash in advance; so do we; your money back if not satisfied; ; write for our bargain price list: army goods of all kinds Bradley Bonded Warehouse Co, Greenville, S. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-20

FOR SALE-Crimson clover recleaned seed at s1O per bushel f. o. b. ears here Southern Nursery Company Winchester, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-20
(Main\ | 4900 /

FOR SALE-5-room modern bungalow. furnace heated. e17 sith st., S.: $275o; terms. Call Mr. Ramsey. N. 174 at e319 Ave. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-20

FOR SALE-7- passenger Willis Knight ..6," 1918 model; perfect mechanical condition; bssrgasS for cuic-. sale; can be seen at Central Auto Storage Co.,, 16s1 Third ave. N. Main 647. Ask for R. l.. Sudduth.
 USED CARS-An attractive line al at tractive prices always It will pay you to call here before you buy. Bunch Morrow Motor Car Co. Roamer and Stanley Steamer Distributors. ze-2-S' Fifth ave, N. Main 951--
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-20

OyERLAND-This is splendid bargain for some one. Runs good,
 has 5 brand new tires This is just the car to take you back and forth to work. We will sell for cash or terms. Consolidated Mo- tor Co.,, 23M 1st ave. Phone 43l5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-20

MERCHANDISE
MACHINERY Y

FOR SALE BARGAINS IN GOOD MACHINERY One Gl15 plAner and matchef. One 30-inch Fay & Egan band saw. l4x24 and l6x36 Corlis; 10x12 and 1Sx1s engines
 50 60 and 30 H. P. boilers. 20 and 70 H. P. vertical boilers. 61Axi2 double drum hoisting engine and boiler.
 Sx1O. 1ox15, 12x15 dbl drum mine hoists. 25-inch driN press. New alternating motors, to 50 H. P. and a lot of other machinery. CHAS J. GFOHEGAN MACHINERY co. i5 S. 20th Street Birmingham, Ala.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1919-07-18
Lost SIS aud a Diamond Ring

Sunday, July 18th; one of our WIS.,
itors used the comfort station at Cedar
avenue and while washing her hands
left her handbag containing $S5,a
lavaliere and a diamond ring hang ing
on the basin. She went out on the
walk and a few moments later dis
covered her loss; returning she found
that the bag was gone. VIII the
woman in black who found this bag
kindly return it at once to the
Bureau of Information and receive a
liberal reward. 1t is the intention Of
the owner of this property to institute
a thorough search until the property is
found. So it will be well for the
person who knows the whereabouts of
the property to communicate with the
present possessor.
w. COURTRIGHT SMITH.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1919-07-18
Fishing Pier For North Wildwood

One of the most Notwithstanding
of anglers ever held on the beach con-
vened at the Beecher-K Kay board walk
real estate Office on Wednesday eve
ming to prepare plans for the erection
of a new fishing pier at the foot of 23d
street. The gathering. comprised of
cottagers from the Wildwood and
North Wild wood section, in a practical
way set about the organization of a
club to be known as the North Wild
wood Fishing club, and elected the fol-
lowing officers:
President, John F. Kieffer; Vice
President. James A. Kenney; Record
ing Secretary, Joseph F. Kieffer; Finan-
cial Secretary, John Sweeney; Treas
urer, Charles W. Karst; Trustees, Jos.
F. Kieffer, Joseph F. Kenney, John
II. Beecher.
Following the election of officers suf-
ficient money was raised at once by
popular subscriptions to defray the
cost of erecting a pier. 1t was decided
to erect a structure 800 feet in length
and ten feet wide from 23d street, ex-
tending out iuto deep water. At the
end of the pier is to be a t, with a
frontage of 40 feet and a depth of %
feet. A committee, comprising VIM.
A. Mcguire, John F. Kieffer, James
Kenney, John Beecher and City Treas
urer Robert ]. Kay, was appointed to
procure plans and estimates for the
pier. The initiation fee was fixed at
$40 and annual dues S., and any per-
son not a member of the club shall
have the privilege of fishing from the
pier for a payment of fifty cents. The
club has "a members to start with.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1919-07-18
Married I'm AngIesea

On Monday evening, July 14th, at
eight O'Clock, Mr.. Forrest Flagg Owen
and Miss Ruth Mayo, of North Wild
wood, were Joined in the holy bonds of
mstrimony IN the Anglesea Baptist
church by the Pastor, Rev. A. MacAl-
lister. Mr.. Owen has recently returned
from overseas, where he served with
the S39th Engineers, U. s. army. The
happy couple will reside in North
Wildwood.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1919-07-18
Piano and Harmony
Instruction

MISS ALICE J. HENDEE
Graduate of
Philadelphia Musical Academy
Pupil of Camille w. Zeckwer
STUDIOS:
255 w. Pine Ave, Wildwood, N. J.
Bell Phone 345-W; keystone Phone 65R
Philadelphia Musical Academy,
1917 Spruce St, beginning with Fall term.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1919-07-18
The Seven wonders OF the World

Last Sunday was a great day in the
Presbyterian church. In the morn
ing the Communion was observed and
nine new members received into
membership, making 20 since last
Easter. AT night, DR.. King preached
on the "Beatitudes" to a very large
congregation. Next Sunday morning
his subject will be "How to Level the
M ountains.n At night the subject will
be 1.-THE Seven Wonders Of the Ancient
World, of the Modern World and of
the Spiritual World"
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1919-07-18

have a full line of mahogany, oak
and chestnut caskets in stock, ready to
give patrons service at the shortest no.
tice. B. c. Ingersoll, funeral director,
1909 Pacific avenue. If
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1919-07-18

Building Association funds to loan
on first mortgage in amounts to suit.
Robert j. Kay secretary, Wildwood.
N.J.-adv.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-20
UBBoCK-BRIDGEPORT OIL
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Bridgeport Index.

Bridgeport Index.
II G.. Leonard and l. NJ. Kendall,
representing the Bridgeport OIL q
Gas Co went TO Fort Worth Mon
dav. and together with w. O. Ro-
minger & Co, entered into a contract
with j. f. Chase. duly authorized
agent for the Lubbock Bridgeport OIL
development Co. by which the last
named company agrees to drill well
to a depth Of $500 feet on the Ro-
minger ranch, about six miles west Of
Bridgeport. actual drilling to begin
not later than April /.
The entrance Of the new company
into this field has increased the con
fidence Of our home people that the
oil here at our door and all that Is re-
lquired is the money to develop !
I The Lubbock Bridgeport Oil Devel-
opment Co. is in the developing busi-
ness and they have picked the choic-
lest location in Texas for their devel-
Iopment work The company oblgat
les itself to drlll $500 feet and is con
fident an inexhaustible supply Of OIL
will be found before that depth Is
reached.
This doubles the present chance of
a gusher. as the Bridgeport Oil a Gas
Co is now making splendid progress
with its well. being down some 500
feet. and the new well, TO be drilled
mile or two west. will prove the To-
cation Of the best oil bearing sand.
The new venture has stimulated
the leasing business in the neirhbor-
hood Of these two wells, and on Mon
day $50 per acre was paid for a lease
on the John Detlhoff place. The rem
tai price on land two and three miles
from these two locations is advancing
almost daily
Bridgeport Oh and Gas Co. stock
is now selling IT three for one and
the company has no stock for sale
all available stock now being in the
hands Of individuals. and the demand
for il increasing to rapidly that hold
ers are sure they have the best thing
on the market. The large holdings OF
this company in this territory is a
guaranty that its stock is now and
will continue to be gilt-edge in
vestment.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-20
NEWS or THE WEEK
FROM CENTER COMMUNITY

The windstorm took the top Of Mr..
George Burns barn off last Wednes-
day.
Mrs A. W. Jones is on the sick list
this week.
The young people OF this vicinity
enjoyed a party at the A. j. Fuchs
horne last Friday night. They all re-
port a real nice time. Miss Gertrude
Fuhcs spent the weekend with her
uncle and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. Fritz
Fuchs.
r. II. Haney and family visited
relatives west Of Alternately Sunday
Mr.. Holley's baby has been very i'll
the past few weeks, but is consider
ably better at us writing.
Mr.. and M. George Burns enter
tanned the toung folks last Saturday
night with--mwic and forty-two.
There was ynjll crowd but every
one greatly Enjoyed the evening.
Mr.. Eddie>of Bledsoe, has been
breaking sod in this vicinity the past
few weeks.
Edgar Abney and family spent
Sunday afternoon with friends of
Badger Lake.
Misses Katie and Louise Sanford
visited s' Alternately Sunday
We gladly welcomed three new pu
pills into our school last Monday morn
ing, Vera and Raymond Dunlap ant
! Rodolf Conway.
Miss Thea Goebel spent Monday
night in the Edgar Abney home.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-20

II. A. Reed left the first Of the
week, for Columbus, Kansas, where
he will visit with parents, for sonre
time The regular relief agent for
the American Express Company, c.
j. Purdon, Of Dublin. is here attend
ing to the company's interest while
Mr.. Reed is away. Mr. Purdon has
recently received his discharge from
service in the army, or rather the
Coas Artillery, having been in serv-
ice in that branch about eleven
months He stated that most Of the
time he was on the Pacific Coast and
the Hawaiian Island.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-20
SOCIETY NOTES
"~................+....s

The Friday Needle Club met last
week with Mrs. c. II Barber and
Mrs T. S. Dysart, at Mrs. BARRIERS
home. The business session was o
cal pleasure rs they each decided =
remember Mrs. westlake on Monday
the 18th with birthday card show.
err. Mrs. wcstlnke has been mem
her of the club so long and they all
love Mother Westlake. At the close
Of the meeting a salad course was
served to Mesdames Simpson, Pryor
Quinn, Smith. Mitchell. Bryan Den
man and Twitty. Their next meeting
will be with Mrs. Jolt Smith and Mrs
Lester Quinn.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-20

Ensign John Halsey. u S. n. Wis
tied his sister. Miss Mile Halsey Mon
day He left Tuesday for Quanah,
where he has accepted a position with
"a drug company.
Mrs. S. y. Lotion visited Satur-
day and Sunday with her son, Charles
Mrs. Lotion goes from here to Corpus
Christi for the benefit of her health
Miss Margaret Huff went to Stan
ton last week to put her neice, Julia
Morrison in school there, and Miss
Huff returned Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Temple Ellis, j. W
Gillon. Hugh Henry. Misses Mary and
Addah Bellsh and Gyp Bellah drov,
to Tahoka Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Robinson Jr, and
little daughters left Monday for
Wichita Falls, after few days stay
| here with relatives
Mrs + l. Brown and children, Au.
drey and Harold, left Monday for Fl
Worth, where they will visit until
May.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. X. Barrier and
Miss lima Sawyer. of Brownfield
spent Sunday in Lubbock.
Mrs. o. 4. Sears has been spend
ing the past week in town visiting
Mrs. X. NJ. McCollum.
Mr. Roy Graves has accepted a pc.
sition in an Oil producing Compan,
In Electra, Texas.
Miss Lila Gibson who is attending
normal at Canyon, spent Sunday Al
home.
Mr. y. r Ramsey from sIaton. wal
a guest of Mrs. A. n Ellis Friday.
Judge W. y. Sehsnek spent Mon
day and Tuesday with his family.
Miss Flora Green u ln LovsIl, n
A.. visiting relatives
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-20

j. A. Russell. Of the Fairbanks
Morse Engine Company, was here the
first Of the week, to make a test on
the engine recently installed for the
local light and power company, which
was purchased from his company and
reports made after test, shows that
the new engine will be success.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-20

The Auction Bridge Club met at
Mrs. NJ. f. Merril'sin south Lubbock
There were eight ladies present, all
Of whom were pfmbers The crowd
is indebted to Mesdames Clark Smith
and Roscoe Wilson for the use Of
their ears in taking them to and from
Mrs Mcrrili's Angel food, baked
apples, whipped cream and tea were
served.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-20

l.. J. Mathis was here this week
from Lorenzo, In the interest Of a
company handling feed stuffs, and
stated that there was a great lot
feed on the market now for sale,
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-20

Miss Ida Lou Ellis entertained her
friends Friday evening at the home
of her sister. Mrs. Raymond George
Victrola music and games were the
pleasures of the evening. Punch
was served. Mr.. and Mrs. George
are splendid entertainers and Miss
Ellis's crowd always look forward to
her parties.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-02-20

Milton Goode passed through here
Wednesday enroute to his ranch in
ferry county Mr.. Goode has recent
~ shipped some sheep to pasture
near Abilene, and has been there nj
tending to them, he reports that
weeds are beginning to grow in that
country, and stock is doing well