30 years ago – July 3, 1987
This week commemorates the 125th anniversary of the Weekly Register-Call. It is the oldest continuously published newspaper in Colorado. For over a century, it has served the people and interests of Gilpin County. Originally known at the Tri-Weekly Miner’s Register, the first issue was published in Central City, Colorado Territory, on July 28, 1862. Alfred Thomson, editor and proprietor, stated in the first issue, “The enterprise we have undertaken is, under the most favorable circumstances, an extremely hazardous one.” He mentioned the “enormous expense” of the task he was undertaking, saying that “the cost of every article consumed is more than double the cost in the States – labor is in proportion.” Thomson related, “Unless, therefore, the citizens of this region take hold of the matter heartily and with unanimity, the experiment must prove a failure, and for years to come they must rely solely upon Denver papers for late news. Let it once become apparent that the Miner’s Register is the medium through which the trade of the mountains is secured, and we need not ask anyone to insure us all the patronage we desire. To effect this, it is only necessary that mountain men should interest themselves, at once, in its behalf – not by words alone, but by material aid – by increasing its business of all kinds. Will you do it? Let your acts answer.” The acts and actions of the mountain men have answered Thomson – 125 years later the paper continues to be published in and serve the people of Gilpin County. It is today the only newspaper published in the Little Kingdom of Gilpin.
Letter to the Editor: We, the students of Gilpin County, have a proposal to keep the recreation center open. It was brought to our attention that the rec center will be closed unless Rose is allowed a salary. This seems fair to us since she does have a family to support. We estimate that Rose’s salary for one year would be $8,840. According to last year’s enrollment figures at Gilpin County School, there were 150 junior high and senior high students. If each student could pay $5 to enjoy the center’s activities, we could raise $9,000. This would not only supply the money for Rose’s salary, but also leave money for the center. We need Rose and we need the center. Please send your check for $5 for one month’s membership or $50 for a year’s membership to the Gilpin Community Center in care of Marie Jones and Cindy Thompson. Sincerely, Marie Jones and Cindy Thompson.
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