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THE GILPIN OBSERVER. VOLUME XXIV. BLACK HAWK NEWS Mr. and Mrs. George Fritz spent Christmas in Denver, where their son, Vivian, is ill. Charles Oates, of Blsbee,Arlz.,who had been visiting his mother the past two or three weeks, left yesterday for Lead, S. D. From Lead he will re turn to Blsbee. Will Quiller and family wore up from Denver to enjoy Christmas with Kichard Stevens. Thomas Kendricks and wife, of Denver, spent Christmas with the Dunstone family. J. V. Thompson, who took his wife to Denver last week, where she was to have undergone an operation, came up Tuesday evening to arrange some business matters, returning the fol lowing morning. Mr. Thompson said the operation was deferred last week on account of the condition of Mrs. Thompson, but will bo performed to day (Thursday.) - Charles Ehrlich and family, of Gol den, spent Christmas with the Mitch ell and Rohllng families. Mrs. Homer Lymann, of Denver, is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Maugban. Matt Andres and wife, who recently sold their farm in Texas', are here visiting the Waldhart family. They will remain in Black Hawk about a month. Harry Feehan was up from Denver to spend Christmas with the family. Harry is working in Denver, paper hanging and painting. Alex. Anderson and wife were among the many from here who spent Christmas in Denver. Frank Jones Bpent Christmas in Idaho Springs with his brother. Mrs. E. T. Jones was in attendance at the Gray funeral in Golden. John Kurtz returned Monday from a short sojourn in the Capital city. Wm. Moyle left Sunday afternoon for the valley. Mrs. Robt. Irwin loft this week for Denver. Mr. and Mrs. John Eatwoll were passengers on Tuesday morning’s out going train. • Mrs. Ed. Rule, Jr., was an arrival last week from Phlppsburg, Colo.,to spend the holidays with her parents. Curtis Rundquist was up from Den ver over Christmas to spend the time with his parents. Paul Miller was an arrival from Garfield, Utah, to spend Christmas with his parents and friends. The dance of the Blue Ribbon club, held on Christmas eve, proved a sig nal success in every particular. The attendance was very large. Prizes wero offered and those were awarded by drawings. Mrs. Homer Lymann, of Denver, won 1st, and Miss Moletta Hanson 2nd. Joe Waldhart, Jr., came over from Victor to demonstrate to the family that he still enjoyed mother's cook ing. John Loss and sisters, the former of Victor and the latter of Denver, were visitors Christmas. Mr. Loss since leaving these parts for Victor has been very successful in mining and has accumulated a handsome stake. Miss Amelia Gabardl, who is at tending the university at Boulder, Is here to spend the holidays with her father. The six weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Butterfield died at the Gilpin House Saturday. The parents are recent arrivals from Ogden, Utah, and had been in the county but two days when the unfortunate occurence happened. Notwithstanding the fact that they are strangers, the sym pathy of the community is extended in their sad bereavement. John Windle, a well known resi dent of Black Hawk, who was taken to Mercy hospital In Denver six weeks ago, suffering with Bright's disease, succumbed to that malady Monday. He was 86 years of age and came to Black Hawk in 1860. A wife and one daughter survive. The fun eral was held In Denver this after noon. Arrangements are about completed for the big Woodmen rabbit hunt to bo held Sunday. The boys have de termined to base the points as fol lows, and not decide particularly upon tho numbor of rabbits that either side kills: Cottontails, 10 points; snow-shoes, 15 points; JackB, 25 points. Monday evening the lodge will give a big supper to the mem bers and their families, at which the rabbits will be the principal meat. The BUpper is to be held regardless of the success the hunters meet with In bagging rabbit. Should they not be successful In getting rabbits, chicken will be substituted. Mrs. Arthur J. Gray died In Golden Saturday of pneumonia, after a very DEATH OF PERRY A. KLIEN. The usual happiness and gaiety which attend the Christmas season was marred Monday, when the la mentable news of the death of Perry A. Klien was received. Death occur red in San Diego, Cal., in the even ing of December 25th. Mr. Klien had left here three weeks ago for California, where he had in tended spending the winter for the benefit of his health. He had a cold when he left here and this is sup posed to have aggravated his heart trouble, ultimately resulting in his death. On the 20th inst., he wrote a let ter to W. C. Fullerton of this city. This letter was mailed on the day it was written,but no doulbt due to the press of holiday business which the postal department has had to con tend with the past week, effecting the entire system, did not reach here un til last night. In this letter Mr. Klien said he had been in San Diego then two weeks, but had not had an en joyable time so far. “The cold I had when I left Central,” wrote Mr. Klien, “is still hanging onto me; coughing nearly all night long, losing a good deal of sleep, so you see that is not very pleasant. Although I am improving now.” Mr. Klien was 74 years of age and had been a resident of the county since 1859. He was a native of Penn sylvania, but before locating in Gilpin county was a resident of St. Louis. For years during his residence in Gilpin county, deceased was a mill man and managed several plants. For a number of years he was manager of the old Kansas mill. Two years ago his health commenced to fail him and he went to California, and was great ly benefited by the change of alti tude. He could not resist the long ing, though, to return to friends and favored haunts in Gilpin county, and when here last declined rapidly. Deceased was single, and has a brother and sister and several nieces. He was of a quiet but most agree able nature and acquaintances rapidly developed into constant friends. He was better posted on the history of the county, perhaps, than any other citizen living here. He possessed a good, clear memory and whenever in formation was wanted on any occur rence in the early days of the camp, he was always qualified to talk know ingly and give accurate details. His death is a loss, and a profound one to the community that has esteemed him so long. The lamentations of friends over Ills demise is general. A telegram was received this morn ing by W. C. Fullerton from San Diego, stating that the remains had been shipped this morning at 2 o’clock. The exact time of the arri val of the remains is not known, but it is expected that they will reach Denver no later than Sunday even ing. The time fo the funeral has not been set, but the remains will be taken in charge by E. L. Harris, and the funeral will bo held from his parlors at 1544 Lincoln Avo. Deceased was a member of the Masons and Knight Templars and these societies will have charge of the funeral. OUR NEW YEAR’S GREETING. A Well Established Firm Wishes You the Compliments of the Season. Harvey & McCallister, located in the central portion of tho business section of the town, extend their greetings to the people of the coun ty. Wo pride oursolves that we keep the neatest and cleanest meat mar ket to be found in those parts, and always have in stock the choicest of beef, pork, mutton, etc. Tho very best of oysters and fish are carried in season. Courteous treatment is ac corded all, our highest aim being to satisfy those who favor us with their business. Again wishing you prosper ity and health during 1911, we remain Gratefully yours, Harvey & McCallister. brief illness. The family removed from hero to Golden less than a month ago and when the sad news of the death of Mrs. Gray reached friends in Black Hawk it was hardly belleveable. Deceased leaves a hus band and three children. The funeral waß held yesterday. She was a mem ber of Black Hawk circle of Women of Woodcraft and It was under tho auspices of tho Woodcraft that tho funeral was held. Among tho membors of the local circle who were In at tendance wore: Mrs. Mart Miller,Mrs. John and Thomas Beatty, Mrs. Sop hia Sanderson, Mrs. D. W. Taylor, Mrs. H. Hartman, Mrs. John Markey. The Rev Benjamin Eltelgoorgo will preach at the M. E. chiuroh Sunday morning, January Ist, 1911. At tho evening service the Rev. J. F. Sin clair, of Denver, will preach. AJI are cordially lnvltod. CENTRAL CITY, GILPIN COUNTY, COLORADO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1910. MINING OUTLOOK GOOD IN GILPIN COUNTY The past year has not been mark ed by any extraordinary achievement in mining in this district. A number of good things predicted the first of the year failed of realization because of reasons known to the principals. On the other hand a number of very good things have been sprung not j anticipated. Altogether this section, fairly held its own. Probably the most notable event • of importance was the completion of the Newhouse tunnel. Now that it has ended its course much is expect ed. Not to benefit by such an under- i taking would prove a waste of energy! and money. Its promoters must have had large ideas at its inception. J Whether these have as yet been real ized may be anticipating their hopes, j Really it is too soon to expect much' from the tunnel. Few connections have been made, compared with what' will eventually take place during the j coming year. Much had been hoped from the com pletion of the tunnel. Proving a suc cess by its helpfulness the whole dis trict should be more active than j formerly. It cannot have been discour aging to its inceptors. It was car- J ried on with reasonable dispatch; and, now that the big piece of work, is completed, the public is waiting j for the next move from those who capitalized it. What form of benefit it will take is not of common know ledge. One important result is the in fluence it will have on a famous prop erty long idle, but already revived through the tunnel’s connection. Ref erence is made to the Gunnel prop erty. Should this property be worked as extensively as in the past, it will lend great influence to business. But this may be the least of the good METHODIST CHURCH NOTES. The Messenger Boys met Thursday night with Russell McCallister. A good Holiday time was had. Refresh ments were served by Mrs. McCal lister. The Christmas festivities of the! church were very satisfactory. On Saturday afternoon the Primary de partment had their exercises. The children gave a short program in the class meeting room. After that they were treated to Ice cream, cake, candy and oranges. It was a delight ful sight to see eigthy-five children from four to twelve years old, seated at the four tables w'hich had been decorated by the workers in that de partment. This department of the Sunday school is wide awake and do ing most excellent work. The Intermediate and Senior de partment met on Monday night and had a very enjoyable time socially. Refreshments were served to all the pupils of the department. The menu was oysters, coffee, and the regular candy treat. The Sacred concert on Sunday eve ning was enjoyed by a large congre gation. The entire program was splen didly rendered. The music was of a high character and appropriate. The choruses were taken from the best composers. The special numbers were REAL CONDITION OF THE MINING INDUSTRY Much has been written concerning the falling off in mining. After all has been said, those really engaged may have a different story to tell. The dividends paid are a true cri terion of the results. Judged from knowledge of the situation these must amount fully up to last year, if they do not exceed the amount paid to the stockholders of tho larger op erated mines. The individual or les sees must be reckoned In the gen eral result. These with minor returns would swell the total to respectable figures for the year. Mining men have as much faith in tho future as formerly. Those engag ed will admit that they cannot com plain; in fact, many of them arc Jubi lant over the returns. They will say that It there has been a falling oft In mining It has not nffected them. Tho conditions, if anything, are bet ter than formerly. Only tho lrrespon siblos have been eliminated, and tho really legitimate are moro than hold ing their own. He would argue that loss money is lost to Investors from questionable enterprises. These have called a halt, reasoning that It was waste of money to further keep a company going that hoped of the tunnel. A harmonious understanding with all, it should work out tremendous possibilities for the whole district, . remembering it was designed for that I very purpose. It has already accom | piished much and much is looked 1 tor with time. | Next to the tunnel, the Low$ in ' terests are probably the most ex tensive in importance. Much money ! is spending to place these in a po sition which should, the coming year, return extensive earning3. The mines are probably in better shape to get ! results than any in the district,while | the mill part of the enterprise will ! soon be in a position to show the j result of the judgment of the man agement. I The district may contain bigger {things than the above mentioned. It is not doubted such is the case.Large as arc these undertalngs, it is here ! asserted old Gilpin has still a great | number of agreeable surprises in store, not for those who wait, but for those willing to seek for them. Not to have the hope that greater treasuies remain is to show the white feather. The stick-to-it mine [owner must win, provided there is I any kind of a showing. The nations ! of the world must have gold. Gilpin ! county has always been known as a ' gold section. Millions have been tak- j en from the mines, and the chances I are that more remains than has been gathered. Believing that means there will be greater incentive than ever. Any considerable depth has not been attained. But where any extensive work has been accomplish ed abundance of ore with a variety ot minerals has been uncovered. There is hope in that. Not to believe In the future of Gilpin, is to lose faith in mining. well executed. It wall the verdict of the people that it was the best that 'ever been given. | • The Women’s Home Missionary so most fln Wodnqsijay afternoon with Mrs. Holmes. This society is raising fifty dollars for the new Bethel hospital at Colorado Springs. There will be regular services next Sunday. The pastor will preach both morning and evening. In the evening a New Year’s sermon will be preach ed. A cordial invitation is given to these and all other services of the church. Begin the new year in the right way and go to church. It wdll be easy for you when you get started. The Observer extends to its pat rons and the citizens of the county its well wishes for a happy, healthful uhd prosperous New Year. We hope that the commencement of 1911 will find all in peace and contentment, ready to welcome an approaching period, which we feel pleasure in con templating, will be fraught with a re vival of Commercial prosperity and general profit-making. Let us be thankful for that which we have en joyed during this year—and hope ful that the best is to come. The choir singing at the Catholic church Christmas was most beautiful. The services were well attended. never paid a dividend after thousands had been lost on worthless proper-1 ties. Tho people were too extensive-! ly exploited. The day of rockoning! having been such as to reveal a con- j dltlon far from satisfying; henco money ceased to come In to continue development. Those of worth bene fit by the condition as tho returns will show tho operated dividend pay-' era remaining the samo in number and cash paid as earnings larger than contributions toward keeping allvo only a hope of gain. No; mining has not fallen off; rath er. a lot of money no longer comes into tho mining field to be lost In poor properties. The big concerns a-o making as much as ever; probably do ing better than last year. The mining industry has simply set tied to a business situation. All the non-produccrs, or many of them, hav- j Ing been closed down duo to a lack of faith In the results. It Is that which has caused the seeming slump. | While It has cut off tho capital to, develop unproductive properties. It helps those actively engaged and pro ducing. These lend oncouragement to! their owners, and next year, will pee! many engaged In mining who never Invested boforo. BAILEY-SAYRES NUPTIALS. Miss Nellie Taylor Bailey, of Den ver, was married at 2 o’clock on the afternoon of December twenty-fifth, to Mr. Ralph L. Sayres, of Fort Collins. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride’s parents in Den ver. The bride wore a white gown of extreme simplicity. Miss MJrlan E. Hildrebrande was the chosen maid of honor, and Mr. Ed. E. Harker act ed as best man. The Rev. Benjamin Eitolgeorge, of the M. E. church of Black Hawk, performed the cere mony. Mrs. Sayres is an attractive and charming young woman. She was born in Black Hawk and has spent pract ically her life in that city, where she made countless friends. Four years ago she moved to Denver with her mother, where she filled the position of stenographer and bookkeeper for the Colorado Plumbing & Supply com pany. Mr. Ralph L. Sayres is a promising young business man, employed by the Anderson Mercantile company of Fort Collins. Previous to a successful year in Fort Collins he resided in Denver. After the wedding ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Sayres boarded the four o’clock train for Fort Collins, their future home. PHILIPPS MERCANTILE CO. Thank the People for Past Patronage And Wish Them Well. The Philipps Mercantile company wish their many patrons and friends a very happy New Year and renewed prosperity. It is needless to state that in catering to the wants of our patrons that we shall continue to strive to please them by furnishing the best and freshest to be had in the line of groceries. We carry a large stock of both domestic and im ported goods ‘and are in a position to satisfy the tastes of the most fas tidious. A heavy supply of hay and feed of all kinds is always carried. Again wishing you unbounded suc cess and prosperity, we remain, Respectfully, Philipps Merc. Company. Joseph said to be the first photographer to come to Colorado, and who in the early seventies con ducted a studio in Central, died in Denver last week, following a stroke of paralysis. Collier was a native of Scotland and was a great friend of the late David Henderson. He was 74 years of age. Six years ago Collier retired from business. Just last month he and his wife celebrated their golden wedding in Denver. The funeral was held Monday of this week. THANKFUL FOR FAVORS In the Past With a Happy New Year’s Greeting. Many thanks are returned to all of the citizens of this city and vicin ity for past favors. By courteous treatment to all, and supplying them with the purest of wines, liquors and other good cheer, it has been possi ble for me to enjoy a splendid trade, not only during the past year but since embarking in business In Cen tral City, and I hope to meet all my friends — the public—frequently In 1911. I trust that all will be blessod with good health and meet with suc cess and happiness In their business and social pursuits. Very respectfully yours, Ignatz Meyer. District court convenes Tuesday of next week, when cases to be tried at this term will be set. The jury will not be called until the following week. The convening of this sosslon of court 1b anxiously awaited by the ctttzenB of the county, owing to tho trial of the suits of H. A. Hicks against W. J. Stull for $60,000.00. Saturday In Golden a motion will bo argued before Judge McCall to strike out about all of allegations In the defendant’s amended answor. GREETINGS FOR 1911. Hoping the New Year Will bs One of Unusual Prosperity. Many thanks are tendered for the favors extended me during the past forty-two years I have been in bus iness in this city. 1 have always on | deavored to satisfy my patrons by carrying a well selected lino of high grade cigars, tobaccos and smokers’ I supplies. My liquors are of the very best and are bottled expressly for medicinal purposes or family use. I Trusting that past patronage will be continued In the future and again extending you a Happy New Year, I remain, Yours thankfully, I E. Goldman. Cut prices on fancy China at An derson's Furniture store. NUMBER 39. NEVADAVILLE NOTES Elmer Rule was up from Golden to spend Christmas with his sister, Mrs. James H. Nicholas. He returned to the valley Tuesday. Miss Bessie Clark is spending the holidays with her parents. Al. Lawry as an arrival Saturday to visit his mother and friends. Mrs. Andrew Eddy and children, of Cripple Creek, 'and Miss Bertha Tre zise, of Denver, arrived Saturday to spend Christmas with the Trezise family. John McCoard and Miss Pauline Curnow went to Idaho Springs Sat urday to visit Miss Curnow’s sister. From Idaho Springs they went to Denver for a visit. Master Charles Maddern was an ar rival from Golden Saturday on a vis it to his sister, Mrs. Wm. Bolitho. A. M. Crist went to Denver Satur day to spend his vacation with his family. Robert Miller, while walking Sun day, sprained his ankle and will be laid up for some time. His ankle la badly swollen as a result of the mis hap. The exercises of the Sunday school held in the M. E. church Christmas night, were ell attended. J. C. Richards went to Denver Sun day and enjoyed Christmas with his mother. Wm. Rowe and family left for Gol den Saturday to visit until Monday with Mrs. Rowe’s mother. Oscar Bolitho was slightly Injured at the Old Town mine Friday, which necessitated his laying off for two days. Miss Selick, of Boulder, who had been visiting the J. J. Clark family* left this morning for Denver. Will Wells and son, Sam, spent Christmas with the family, returning last evening. Henry Trezise, Sr., who has been ill for some time* with pneumonia, shows improvement. Nick Wearne had a very narrow es cape from death Tuesday. He was working in the shaft of the Califor nia mine, when a ladder upon which he was standing gave way and he fell a distance of 43 feet, to the 600-foot level. He struck on the ladder land ing with such weight that two boards were broken, but fortunately he did, not go through into the shaft below or the accident would have resulted fatally. No bones were broken but a deep cut on the scalp was sustained and the shoulder was wrenched. NEW YEAR’S GREETING. And An Expression of Appreciation For Patronage Received. As the oldest dry goods and cloth ing establishment in Gilpin county, having been in business here upwards of forty-one years, we again extend to our many, many patrons our last ing thanks and appreciation for the purchases you have made at our store. Throughout 1911, and doubt less for many years to follow, we will continue to carry the finest line of ladies' and misses’ dress goods, millinery of the latest designs and most seasonable character. Our large stock of men’s and boys’ clothing and furnishings, shoes, etc., is complete and up-to-date. In all the different departments of our large concern will be found goods of the very best quality. Again tendering you thanks, we ask you for a continuance of for mer favors, and wishing you abund ant prosperity and the best of health, we remain, Yours gratefully. The New York Store Merc. Co. ADVERTISED LIST. The following letters remain In tha postoffice at Central City uncalled for. When inquiring for mall you will confer a favor on the postmaster by saying "advertised:” Continental Mines, P. & R. Co. Fraser, Mrs. W. Hamilton, Miss Cordoo Johnson, Miss Hilda (Forolgn) Morgan, C. R. (3) Telch, P. Womact, Pearl Waring, J. Duncan, Esq. Smith. Mr. M. D. William Morrissey, brother of Mrs. W. J. Stull, died In Spokano, Wash., Monday morning of pneumonia. The body will be shipped to Longmont, Colo., to be burled beside the re mains of tho fathor and mothor. Frank Gorman, of Nederland, who was charged with having burglarised the promises of Hal Sayre, above Rolllnsvllle, was dismissed by Justice McCullough Tuesday, thp complalnt lant tailing to appear.