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Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16
ROMAN HOMES IN ENGLAND
Researches Of Antiquarians Have
Brought to Light Many Things
Of Historical Interest.

A side road leads to the left from
the Fosse Way of ancient memory,
and winds along valley beside the
early wanderings of the COlne, in the
English Cotswold country. writer In
the Christian Science Monitor says.
The car, chugglng Its way up the
road comes to rest Mt last beneath the
trees which crowd around the Roman
villa, Mt ChedwOrth, and patchwork
carpet of sun and shadow invites to
idle lettering in the warmth of spring
day. But suddenly one is ushered into
the twilight Of the Roman occupation.
to gaze on fragments of mosaic floor
Ing and scattered pillars and bricks
and stones, all that remains Of the
prosperous home of some rich Roman
who settled here in the dawn of Eng
lish history.
The beautiful coloring and design
of the mosaic floors are not more
striking than the followed bricks, and
furnaces which tell of wonderful heat
ing arrangements, of greater efficiency
than that of which most modern Eng
lish homes can boast.
Here, beside the villa. laundries and
baths would appear to have been
small smelling establishment. which
must have once made the place little
hive of industry amid the wild sur
rOundings of Britain.
All this lay undiscovered through
the centuries till men came and un.
earthed II from the dust and debris
and fallen leaves of well-nigh two
thousand years.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16
PRACTICALLY ON CASH BASIS
listie Real Credit Business 10 Done
by Foreign Firm Operating
In China.

When a foreign firm opens up in
China one of its first cares is to select
a compradore. writes "Americus" in
usually wealthy merchant of the
town with considerable property. He
becomes. not an employee. but a kind
of assocints Of the foreign business
man. and while keeping up in many
cases his own independent commercial
ventures, he establishes an office con-
nection with the FIRMS offices. where
he acts as intermediary for all trans
actions with Chinese customers. No
Chinese order Is booked without his
approval. for he takes the place of our
"credit man" and knows who can be
trusted and to what extent. But he
differs from the credit man In that
he. in return for commission on the
transaction. assumes full responsibility
for 1t and pays up himself If the
customer defaults. Being a man of
property he can do this. and to make
assurance doubly sure. the foreigner
usually requires him to deposit secur-
ity in the form Of title deeds to land
or even cash in some cases. When the
goods are finally delivered 1t is not
usual to give long credits. In one of the
principal parts of China payments are
usually made at once through what
are called native bank orders, l. e.,
checks dated five or ten days ahead
and certified by some Chinese bank.
In other words very little real credit
business is done, according to our idea
of that term, and 1t Is consequently
not surprising that there are so few
losses.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16
Treasurer's Notice on Request for
Tax Deed.

To every person in actual possession
or occupancy of the hereinafter d les.
crted land, lot or premises, and
to the person in whose name the
same was taxed or specially assess
ed, and to all persons having an
interest or title of record in or to
the same.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That
on the 11th day of December A.eD.
1916, the following described
property, situate in the County of
Gilpin and State of Colorado, to-
wit: Good Luck lode mining claim,
Survey No. 1896, in Lake mining
district; Shafthouse and Machin-
cry on Survey No. 1896, in Lake
mining district; Prize Baby lode
mining claim, Survey No. 14316,
in Russell mining district; and
Hamburg lode mining claim, Sur
vey No. l4317, in Russell mining
district, was sold for the taxes for
the year 1915 and purchased by
James M. Seright.
That the said James M. Seright
has duly assigned the certificates
of purchase issued on account of
such purchase to The Boston-G Gill
pin Gold Mining Company, who
hath made request upon the Treas
urer of said County for a deed.
That the said premises were
taxed for said year 1915 in the
name of George Kellogg, Trustee.
That the time of redemption of
said real estate from such tax sale
will expire on the 18th day of Jan
uary A. d. 1920, and unless re-
deemed on or before said day
deed will be issued therefor.
Dated this 22nd day of Septem-
ber A. d. 1919.
(Seal) HENRY P. ALTVATER,
Treasurer of the said County of
Gilpin.
1st pub. Sept. 25; last, Oct. 9, 10.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16
Friendship.

You must make your own friends.
Some men are born with a natural
disposition to be friendly. Other men
with equal brains are born with natures
that do not easily make friends. The
one man needs to be careful that he
does not make too many friends and
the other needs to cultivate the art of
making friends. Both men may make
shipwreck Of life by allowing the
natural bent Of their lives to dominate
them. Some folks may say man
should make his friends among those
he is able to help. That may be al
truisti6 but as rule fellow wants
friends who will help themselves. The
tendency is to make friends Of those
whose life appeals to us without re-
gard to profit. But the wise man will
take stock Of the friends he makes and
cultivate those who help him to be
better man. He needs the incentives
good men are able to arouse with
in him. ITO make friends you must
show yourself friendly"
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

AS far back as the first winter of
the war; the Red Cross sent to Serbia
a sanitary commission that effective
ly checked the scourge Of typhus, but
after the United States entered the
conflict, the Red Cross was able, In
August, 1917, to send n full commits
sion that carried on extensive relief
operations among the suffering ref
ugees Of the tortured nation. Hospi-
tails were established, the refugees fed,
clothed and given medical attention,
the army supplied with much needed
dental treatment, farm machinery, and
seeds provided to help the Serbs re-
deem their land to productivity, and,
not least, measures undertaken for the
succor of the children. The terrible
condition into which these helpless vic
tins of the war had fallen is well
portrayed by this photograph of a
little Serbian girl wearing the rags
and expression of hopeless dismay
that were oil she possessed when the
Red Cross came.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16
Army and Navy Union.

The history Of the Army and Navy
Onion dates from March 1, 1888, when
veterans Of the United States army
obtained articles Of incorporation for
an organization to be known as the
Regular Army Of the Union OF the
United States Of America. According
to a circular sent out by the union. 1t
"aims to defend and elevate the ma
terial standing Of the officers and en-
listed men, encourages and abets legis.
lation In their behalf. as well as for
those veterans who have returned to
civil life; It tnkes care OF Its sick,
buries Its dead and extends helping
hand. pecuniary and otherwise, as may
be necessary" and generally strives to
promote patriotism and faithfulness.
Men who possess an honorable dis
charge from the United States service,
with regular or volunteer army, navy
or marine corps, whether service was
before, during or since any war ut
home or abroad, are eligible to admls.
sion to its ranks.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16
Treasurer's Notice on Request for
Tax Deed.

To every person in actual possessio on
or occupancy of the hereinafter des-
crbed land, lot or premises. and
to the person in whose name the
same was taxed or specially assess
ed, and to all persons having an in
terest or title of record in or to
the same.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that
on the 11th day of December A. d.
1916, the following described
property, situate in the County of
Gilpin and State of Colorado, to-
wit: Jasper Mountain lode min
ing claim, Survey No. 11716, in
Lake mining district; Shafthouse
and Whim on Survey No. 11716, in
Lake mining district; and West
Fisk lode mining claim, City Title
from Black Hawk, was sold for
the taxes for the year 1915 and
purchased by James M. Seright.
That the said James M. Seright
has duly assigned the certificates
of purchase issued on account of
such purchase to The Jasper Gold
Mining Company, who hath made
request upon the Treasurer of
said County for a deed.
That the said premises were
taxed for said year 1915 in the
name of West Fisk Gold Mining
Co.
That the time of redemption of
said real estate from such tax sale
will expire on the 18th day Of Jan
uary A. d. 1920, and unless re-
deemed on or before said day a
deed will be issued therefor.
Dated this 22nd day of Septem-
ber A. d. 1919.
(Seal) HENRY P. ALTVATER,
Treasurer of the said County Of Gill
pin.
1st pub. Sept. 25; last, Oct. 9, 10.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16
MEDICINE TIME.

Snow, you are sure you won't forget
to give the lad his medicine every two
hours?" asked Doctor Slash.
"NOt likely" returned Gap Johnson
Of Rumpus Ridge. Ark. Half an hour
before it's time he'll be setting up in
bed hollering and cussing that he'll be
dod-blasted to tunkett If he'll take n
blinkity-blanked drop of any everlast-
ingly-jammed medicine left by any
dad-dOnged old fool of dod-durned
doctor, and no blankity-blinked dad of
his'n had better try to make him take
1t, neither"
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16
TOO NARROWING.

Mrs. Jagsby has for years had q
curiosity to see the inside OF Mr. .'ags-
by's favorite saloon. where ne used to
purchase most Of his packages
"Quite natural"
"Yes. and II was gratitied the other
day. Mrs. Jagsby dropped In with TWO
or three other ladies' and had Ice
cream soda"
~ don't suppose she could induce
MIR. Jagsby TO go alung?"
mo. He was afraid he might brenf
down."
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16
II Didn't Work.

Attractive visitor you had Just
now"
"Yes." said the impressionable busi.
ness man. "She's u book agent and
the best-lOOking person who has been
about these premises in many a day."
whats she selling?"
"A life of Cleopatra. thought l
might lead up to suggesting little
dinner for two by saying | liked the
modern 'vamps' much better. but she
merely fixed me with a cold stare. took
my order for copy of Cleopatra and
swept out"
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16
Home Wreckers.

Home Wreckers.
"Ah. window full of homo
wreckers."
what do you mean?"
II was referring to that imposing
display Of gas stoves"
"Still. don't understand"
'They are home wreckers for brides
brought up on jazz"
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16
Notice of Chattel Mortgage Sale

Whereas, D. H. Yoho, of Gilpin
County, Colorado, did by his GER
tain Chattel Mortgage dated April
9Th, 1919, and recorded in book
157 at page 552 of the County
Records in the office of the County
Clerk and Recorder of Gilpin
County, Colorado, mortgage to C.
H. Bowlds of the City and County
of Denver, State of Colorado, the
Goods and .Chattels hereinafter
described, to secure the payment
OF one certain promissory note
dated April 9Th, 1919, made by the
said d. H. Yoho, for the sum of
seven hundred .and fifty (75O)
dollars, payable to the order of C.
H. Bowlds, six (6) months after
the date of said note, with inter-
est at eight per centum per an
mum, which said note has been
duly assigned to The Bankers
Mortgage Company, of Denver,
Colorado, who is the holder of
said note, and
Whereas it is provided in said
Mortgage that if default is made
in the payment of the said sum of
money so secured, that the holder
OF said indebtedness may by him
self or his agent, take immediate
and full possession of the said
goods and chattels, ande proceed
to sell the same or any part there
of, at public or private sale, at
such time or times, on such terms
for such price or prices, and in
such manner and to such person
or persons, as the holder of said
notice may see fit.
Now therefore default having
been made in the payment of the
said note and the whole of the
said note and all the interest
thereon being unpaid, and the
holder of said note having elected
to sell said goods and chattels at
public sale for cash in hand, Now
therefore, notice is hereby given,
that the undersigned the agent of
the said holder of said note, and
for said holder, at it's request,
will on Tuesday the 2sth day of
October A. d. 1919, beginning at
ten o'clock in the forenoon of said
day, and continuing from day to
day until the said Goods and
Chattels shall all be sold, offer
for sale and sell at public auction,
at the store room known as the
Klais Book Store in the Harris
Block, west side of Main Street,
Central City, Colorado, all the fol-
lowing described goods and chat
tells, to-wit:
= 100 pairs of assorted brands of
standard shoes; pairs of Tennis
Rubbers; a pairs of Ladies
Rubbers; 1S Mems Caps, Silk,
Cotton and Wool; l Stetson
Hat; 3 Mems Felt Hats; 10
Straw Hats, Men and Boys; 10
Mems Khaki Hats; p Gross Shoe
Strings; Mackinaw Coats; l
Sweater Coat; IL Union Suits,
mixed silk and cotton Ia Elk Head
Shirts; 5 Silk Shirts; 5 Negligee
Shirts; ID Prs. Ladies Overshoes;
Z Bolts Wide Lace; IL Bolts Mar
row Lace; Doz. Ladies Handker-
chiefs; 32 Boxes Underwear; 10
Prs. Levi Strauss Khaki Pants; 8
Pr. Blue Overalls; 25 Bottles As
sorted Drugs, Cough Syrup, Cas-
toria, Herpicide, etc.; IL Prs. In
fants' Stockings; l Oil Stove; "a
Silk and Cotton Negligee Shirts;
One Lot Notions; 212 Bolts Cloth
Lining.
RUSSELL A. BASS,
Sheriff of Gilpin County.
1st pub. Oct. 16; last Oct. %, 10.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16
Fair warnjno.

Edward. six-yearold urchin. nccI
dentaly cut his shoe with his knife
and his father proceeded to scoId him
at great length for his careIessness.
The little fellow listened patiently for
time. then, looking at his father.
said:
Papa. II you don't stop talking so
much about II you'll get me mad. too"
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

The Observer is equipped to do
any kind of printing with expert
skill, from a label to a prospec-
tus. Give us a trial if you don't
believe that we are past masters
in the typographical art.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16
Bait.

isn't that wrap a little large for
you?" asked the husband.
"Yes." said the wife. "The cook Is
preparing to leave, and I'm getting
clothes near enough to her size to keep
her interested In lingering"
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16
A Look Ahead.

"Can you really tell anything about
the future?'
"Oh. yes" said the fortune-teller
II know. for instance. that my land
lord amt going to get his rent next
MONTH"
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16
A Dizzy FeeIlnu.

"Hnse you ever taken tail spin In
an airplnne?"
mo. but I've been called upon un.
expectedly to make speech and I
guess the sensation is about the same"
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16
Doubtful.

First Traveller - Well, good-hy-
Please to have met you and made
your acquaintance. Hope we shalt
meet again soon and cement this
pleasant friendship.
Second Traveler-So long. old chap
and II ever you come within few
miles OF m, home sincerely hope You
will stop there.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

It is hard to believe that any great
amount Of the profiteerlng is done on
the farm In view Of the hard matter
It Is to get a man on to one.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

While the cost Of living is too high.
still the man who waits for II to get
back to where It was before the war
Is wasting his time.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16
Both In Fact.

First Relative-The idea Of old
Uncle Peter devising all his money for
the erection of mausoleum over his
remains. It's just willful waste.
Second Relative-Huh! call It
wasteful will.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

One sighs for return of the good
old days when ones trade" was So
lIcited as favor instead of being re-
celved with superior sniffs-
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

One psychological effect of the war
is the growing aversion of the Amer
lean people to being walked upon by
then selves or by others.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

Civilization is In a stnte OF ferment
prior to settling down to new base.
hut at present the substance seems to
have fur in excess of the legal 'kick."
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16
Limit Of Safety.

doesn't seem to be any limit to
charge"
"Yes. sir. there's q limit. For in
stance, II I charge you too much for
cleaning your straw hat. you'll get 4
new lid"
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

One Of the irritations Of high prices
10 that nobody knows when his turn
will come to be blamed for most Of the
difficulty.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

Capital and labor each needs to
learn that the other is not necessarily
wrong headed and stubborn and that
reasonableness always pays.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

In union there is strength. Disc,rd
over reducing the high cost of living
is the opportunity of the profiteers.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

According to Paris correspondent,
the French are money mad. whereas
in this country most people seem to
be price mad.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

another year. dealers say. And in the
meantime cold winter is approa ching
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

Until humanity has figured up the
various terrific costs Of the war. his
tory will obligingly refrain from re-
peating itself.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

] The high cost of living is sturdy
chap. 1t knocked the League of Ma
tions Off the front pages In the first
round.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

If the government will point out who
are the profiteers public sentiment will
10 the rest.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

In some places they are indicting
food pirate.~and jailIng profiteers. Let
the good work go on.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

Striped clothing may be abolished at
the penitentiaries but It is still on
view with our haberdashing youth.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

One way to reduce the cost of living
IS to store up coal In summer and ice
In winter.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

When a striking actor walks out
we suppose It reminds him Of the time
he had to run.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

! Nothing could demonstrate more
convinclngly than the price Of bread
that American -four is used mostly in
making dough.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

At least one may speculate as to
whether 5 cent fares and 5 cent cigars
will ever come back.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

Whenever the old, reliable law oi
supply and demand grows weary Of
hiding out 1t will be welcomed home
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

Solomon had all his wives under a
much cheaper cost of living. Solo,
mon was wise.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16
Freedom's Atmosphere,

Don't your wife object to your run
ming around with your men friends?"
mot my married men friends" re
piled Mr.. Dubwaite. but she draws
the line on bachelors"
"Why soT'
"She snys whenever 60 out with
a party Of bachelors I always return
home greatly depressed"
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

Austria is afraid of its peace debt
but not half so nervous as some Of its
creditors probably are.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

It may be too much to hope that the
poets a!eo will organize and go on
,trike.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

Refreshing as a soaking rain after a
prolonged drOuth is the sight OF a
girl who is wearing her own eyebrows
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

Between the ravages Of the corn-bor
ers and the corn eaters. the crop prom
ises to be not nul,bin too large.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

Uneasy lies the head that wears the
crown of food king.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

1t seems that 1t takes as long to
-atify treaty of peace as to conduct
war.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

II is no credit to have profiteerlng
charged to you.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

lamb nowadays without spending a
good deal of money for 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

BY boarding is meant. we suppose,
meat that is all dressed and NO place
20 60.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

Peace costs the devoted lives Of men.
as well as war.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

But the last word will always be
With the ultimate consumer.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

John C. Jenkins came up from
Denver this week on business.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

"why did you advertise that rant
play Of yours rs bowling successf"
"It was one when we tried II In tn
dog towns"
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

Shall the world be ruled by the
High-Eiinded or the high-handed?
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

Perhaps every man has his price. but
not every man Gun pay It.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16
1t is never too late to Hooverize.

An antiprotiteering league might
help a little.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16
Too Dangerous.

IAN aviator cannot brag OF his
family"
"Why not?"
Because In his case there Is little
cause for boasting Of descent"
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

Colossal Finance.
Though figures higher still may e
I'll take no heed of the amount
billion Is not much. know,
But it's as high as l can count
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

The biggest and most important
union Is the United States.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

Why can't working and saving lie
done by the same individual?
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

ObIloIno.
II told Jack l would like to see him
try to kiss me-"
"What did he do?"
"Well. Jack always tries to do what
like"
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

Sugar hoarders are. perhaps, think
Ing some sweetly solemn thoughts.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16
Putting on Side.

Putting on Side.
Diner-How is II that the terrspiR
IN your bill Of fare is always struck
out?
Candid Walter-That's Just n fancy
touch. sir. We never had terrapiH
In the joint.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16
swept OUT
OF COURSE,

OF COURSE.
This article says that We should
give our shoes q day of occa sion
ally"
ITO rest their weary soles, chr"
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

Gillette, Enders, Everybody's
and Gem razor blades at Barker's.
Watch and clock repairing.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

NO WORK FOR HER.
$50 you've discharged the cook ?"
Eyes. 1t seemed silly to retain her
when can't get food enough In the
house to keep her busy"
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16
PerversIty.

PerversIty.
Perhaps their money pleasure brings
To those who hoard.
But there's Joy In doing things
One can't afford.
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

Bill Goat-There's a nice dress
shirt. and my doctor has forbidden
q starch diet!
Gilpin observer., 1919-10-16

RUSSELL A. BASS,
Sheriff of Gilpin County.
1st pub. Oct. 16; last Oct. %, 10.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-12
Tabloid Sketch Of the
Man Whose Birthday
We CeIebate Today

Tho life of Abraham Lincoln, sin
tccnth President Of the United STATES
is so largely bound up with the lie
Of our nation that only O brief sum-
mary can be given In this biographical
sketch. He was born in Hardin county.
Kentucky, on February II, 1903. ana
in 1876 tho family removed to Indiana
Having had about one years school
ing in the aggregate. Lincoln went to
New Orleans as hired hand on a tlat-
boat when he was l9 years OF age. he
made himself SO useful 10 his en-
poycr that tho latter gave him charGe
Of :; store and mill at New salem. III.
Lincoln commanded company IN the
Black Hawk war after which nc was
appointed postmaster at Salem: He
then began to study law. was admitted
to practice in 1886, and began his ca
recr as lawyer in. Springfield, Ill.
He rose rapidly IN his profession. be-
came IL leader Of the Whig party IN
his state. and was popular, though
homely, speaker at political meetings.
Hc was elected to Congress in 164I,
and was there distinguished for his
outspokcn anti-slavcry. Views. In 1880
he WAS candidate for the United States
Senate, but his opponent. stephen a.
Douglas, won the prize from the legis-
laturc. although Lincoln received 1000
more votes Of the people. =
In 1850 and again in 1854 Lincoln
wus elected President OF the United
States as Republican. Ordinanpes o,
secession and the opening of the Ciyl
War. followed his first election. DE
conducted the affairs Of the nation
with great wisdom through the foui
years Of the terrible conflict. Wnen
Lees surrender ended the war Lincoln
was busy with his plans for 'reconstruc-
tion. but on April u. 1865. before ne
could do anything towards utilizing his
wisdom in the work Of reorganization
he was shot In his box ut Fords Thea
ire. Washington. by John Wilkes
Booth. dissipated and fanatical actor.
The bullet entered his brain and he
never rcEained consciousness, dying
the next morning. Amid the tears OF
the nation he had so faithfully served
his remains were taken to Springfield
H.. where a noble monument marks
his final resting place.