Compiled
by Ginny Anderson Suelzle
October 1, 1890
Wm. Johnson is rapidly recovering from his sickness.
Slewing, the tailor, has purchased a lot in the High School
addition.
The Owens house has a new proprietor as will be seen by noticing
the ad in another column.
Latest styles direct from New York, at less than Denver prices,
at Miss Woods’ millinery shop.
We learn that Mr. John Hilburger, who bought the Herzog harness
shop, intends converting it into a dwelling.
J.H. Goddard and Editor Barter were the delegates in attendance
at the Democratic State Convention last week.
Messrs. Willis Walker and an uncle from the east, Robert Clark
and J. P. Waldron intend to start in a couple of days for a three week hunt in
the mountains.
Marion Stark, usually known as ‘Shorty', is learning the
blacksmith trade with Geo. Dakan. He is
a good, steady young man and will do well for himself and his employer.
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Came
into my inclosure about March 1st, one bay horse, 14 years old,
weight about 1,000 pounds, height about 15 hands, branded U (over) mJ on left
shoulder. Owner can have the same by
paying expenses. Albert Giem, Sedalia,
Colo.
The Colorado Springs Gazette has the following in regard to the
nomination of Edwin J. Eaton for secretary of state: “There was no trade made
with any delegation or any faction in the convention to secure the nomination of
Mr. Eaton. He stood on his merits as a
candidate and the delegates to the convention were asked to vote for him on
that alone. When it was threatened that
he could not be nominated unless he promised to do certain things, he
absolutely declined to make any pledges whatever. If ever a man was nominated to a public office in this state
unpledged, except to be an honest, efficient officer, Mr. Eaton was that man.”
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For
Rent 1,000 acres of good pasture, plenty of shelter and water. Inquire at this office or of John Harris,
Castle Rock.
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Notice
– WHEREAS, my wife, Lena Schlewing, has left my bed and board without just
cause or provocation, I hereby notify all persons that I will pay no debts of
her contraction after this date. Sept.
24, 1890. Robert R. Schlewing
$10 Reward – For the return to my ranche of 4 head of steers, 2
two years old and 2 one year old last spring.
Said stock are branded___(over) ZZ on left side and left ear square
cropped. Were last seen near Castle
Wood dam. John Harris, Castle Rock,
Colo.
Larkspur Locals
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Prof.
Van Diest has been staying at the Park hotel.
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Mrs.
Burk’s pleasant smile is much missed about town.
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C.H.
Brand and wife are spending a few days on the ranch.
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W.J.
Thompson and W.E. Carver.
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Miss
Mary Rowley still continues to teach the young ideas to shoot.
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The
Perry family left the park on Friday for their home in St. Louis.
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Charlie
Bills came up on Sunday from Denver to visit friends. He is as happy and cheerful as ever.
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Larkspur
is in grief, two more of its fair flowers have gone away. Namely, Misses Lizzie and Mamie Burke. Larkspur’s loss is Castle Rock’s gain.
October 22, 1890
Our old friend A.T. Pooley, will be pleased to have you call on
him at his office, 1015 17th St., Denver, Colo. He handles improved and unimproved real
estate in Denver, and ranches, horses, cattle and sheep in all parts of
Colorado.
MARRIED – At the residence of the bride’s parents October 19,
1890 Eva W. Eggleston and Anson Brackett both residents of the county.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.A. Long of Castle
Rock. The JOURNAL extends
congratulations and also returns thanks for some very find cake prepared for
the occasion.
DIED – October 17, 1890, at the residence of her parents, Mr.
And Mrs. J.D. Wilson, near Larkspur, Colorado, of typhoid fever, Mollie Wilson
aged 15 years. Funeral services were
conducted at Castle Rock Sunday October 19, by Rev. J.A. Long, assisted by W.
I. Whittier. A large company assembled
to pay their last respects to the one who had been taken from among us just as
she was blossoming into beautiful womanhood, and to sympathize with the
bereaved family.
The Republicans of Douglas County have nominated for
Representative in the Legislature Elias M. Ammons. The selection is an admirable one. Mr. Ammons is a young man of ability and attainments. He was some years ago for a time connected
in an editorial capacity with this paper.
He made a fine record and gave promise of good accomplishments in
journalism. But on account of failing
health he left the city and engaged in ranching and stock raising. He has naturally become prominent in the
county in which he made his home. He is
a man of high character and strict integrity.
His county is close, rather inclined, perhaps to be Democratic. But his friends are confident of his
election. If he does win, he will do
good service for his constituents. He
has the brains to be an influence in the Legislature. – Denver Times.
Hunters Return – They Report Plenty of Game – The Walker Waldron Clark hunting party returned from
their trip to Middle Park Monday and report a splendid time and plenty of game,
but hard to get on the account of so much snow. They killed two bears, one of them a huge Silver tip weighing
nearly five hundred pounds, one fine elk, and any quantity of smaller
game. Hay up there is worth four
dollars a ton and plenty of fine hay land still belongs to the government.
West Plum Creek - Mrs.
Annie Jacobs has been visiting her parents recently.
Master Eddie Smith sold two cows lately for fifteen dollars
apiece.
Eddie Giem is attending school at Littleton, Miss Mattie at
Palmer Lake.
November 5, 1890
Jack Upton has recently purchased a full blood Holstein bull of
Mr. Sharp. Mr. Upton believes in good
stock.
Mrs. Henry Duvall and family have moved into a part of Mrs.
Watson’s house to send the children to school.
R.E. Palm probably has more than 150 majority. It looks as though the ‘friends’ of Mr.
Riggs did not stand by him very firmly.
The saloon has changed hands.
Joe Yeager has sold out to Charley Palm. We understand the former is to bid adieu to Castle Rock at once.
Mike Misner is elected road overseer of Lake Gulch
precinct. He finds the road in good
condition generally and it is hoped he will keep up their present standard.
Jack Upton was treating his friends on elk meat Monday. Judging by appearances it must have been
stall fed, or at least have had free access to a cornfield or two.
Archer Lapham, of West Plum creek, went to Denver last Saturday
to attend the university and expects to take up a business course. His many friends will miss him very
much. Success to Archer.
Notice For Publication
Land Office at Denver Colorado., October 25, 1890
Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has
filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Judge of the County Court of Douglas
County at Castle Rock, December 11th, 1890, vis: Charles
Brackett, D.S. No. 28697 for the ne ¼
of Sec. 14, Twp. No. 7S, in R. No. 67. W. of 6 P. m.
He names the following
witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land,
viz: John M. Plaisted, Jesse Hall, John W. Topham, all of Castle Rock, Color.
Albert Vulgamot, of Parker, Colo.
J.A.
McBeth, Register.
November 12, 1890
Mr. Copeland is quite sick at Mrs. Hancock’s
Mrs. Munson is reported very sick but improving.
D.J. Murphy has again taken charge of the Lake Gulch school.
Castle Rock school in all of its departments is in excellent
condition.
Mr. Smith opens school in district No. 5 (Bear Canon) Monday,
November 10.
R. N. Hancock is advised by his physician to spend the winter in
New Mexico.
Miss Anna Scott started to Bergen Park last Saturday to take
charge of the school in district No. 27.
We should have said Allan Dakan instead of Albert Dakan, for
road overseer in Glen Grove precinct.
Dr. Coffman has purchased the ‘company’ part of the Palace drug
store and will hereafter conduct the business alone.
Jas. Brennan, who lives on the head of Garber crock, had a horse
stolen a short time ago. This kind of
work is getting entirely too frequent.
Frank T. Lane of Sussex, England, who has been living on West
Plum creek with Mrs. Lapham for the last year and a half, left for his home
this morning.
Prof. Davis engaged in horse breaking last week and as a result
broke the cart if not the horse, and went around with his arm in a sling for
some time.
W.E. Carver has been appointed by Governor Cooper to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of Commissioner Adams. Mr. Carver is a gentleman of ability and
will no doubt watch the county’s interests.
Fatal Accident – We were pained last evening to learn of the
death of Fred Stevens, of West Plum creek, who was accidentally shot, while
alone in the mountains with a team after a couple of deer that he had
previously killed. He was away so long
that search was made for him and he was found dead. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at the residence at 10:30
and the church at 11.
Fonder
Items
The dance at F. E. Wheeler’s Nov. 8th
was well attended.
Mrs. Alice Bracket has been visiting friends north of Denver.
Mr. Wm. Coleman, of New Mexico, is visiting relatives on Cherry
creek.
Mr. J. Crowfoot was visiting his sister on Cherry creek Monday and
Tuesday.
Miss Anna Scott has gone to Bergen Park, where she has secured a
school for the winter.
Master Luther Brackett claims to own the smallest calf in
Douglas County. When two weeks old it
weighed 49 pounds.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Scott celebrated their silver wedding Nov. 7th. After partaking of an excellent supper the
young folks spent the rest of the night in dancing. Music was furnished by Messrs. Vulgamot & Deidrich.
Frank Ball is reported quite sick.
Mrs. Perry is getting well settled in her new quarters.
Mrs. Charlie Smith, of Lake Gulch, is very sick.
Mrs. W.E. Carver has been quite ill but is recovering.
J.P. Kelly’s new barn is moving along toward completion.
Mr. E. Weaver is making some improvements on his place.
J. T. Baird reports stock looking fine and milk cows doing well.
Mr. Jake Smith moves to his place over toward the mountains
yesterday.
O.S. Ellison spent a few days in Castle Rock recently among old
friends.
Mrs. Mary E. Platt spent
several days in the metropolis visiting friends recently.
Mrs. Crawshaw went down last week to spend a few days with her
brother, near Acequia.
Mrs. Holcomb is still in very poor health. She visited Denver last week for medical
treatment.
Editor Barter gave bail in the sum of $200 to appear before the
grand jury for further investigation of the charges against him.
We are now prepared
to do all kinds of viewing and outside work.
Prompt attention given to orders.
We remain in Castle Rock for one week more. FRAZER & SIMPSON,
Photographers
Born – At Golddale, Colo.,
Dec. 7, to Mr. and Mrs. Gotlieb Schrieber, a son.
Also to Mr. And Mrs. Charles Bradford, Dec. 8, an eight pound
daughter.
Dr. Coffman reports all doing well.
Having accepted the
agency of the New Home Sewing Machine, I would be pleased to have you call at
my store and examine it. For simplicity
and durability it has no equal.
SCHLEWING, The Tailor.
Mr. Abe Howarth informs us
that the oil well at his place is now about 900 feet deep and is sure to be put
down the entire 2,000 feet proposed if oil in paying quantities is not found
sooner.
STOLEN – From my corral on Sunday night, Dec. 14th,
one roan mare, white face, white hind teet, branded LU on left hip. Will pay $5.00 for recovery of mare. Robert
Larson. Rock Ridge, Colo.
November 26, 1890
District Attorney Garrison was in town the fore part of the
week.
M. Geradehand is building an addition to the old News building.
L.A. Tanquary has gone to Pueblo where he has a job as day
operator.
Died – In Denver, November 21 of typhoid, Fred Norton, aged
about 27 years.
Mrs. Anna Whittier has purchased lots in Castle Rock and intends
to erect a house soon.
Will Priddy is taking an outing and W.F. Waller is acting as our
foreman at present.
A coat of paint on Gila Garrison’s house improves the looks of
it greatly.
E.A. Ammons has resigned the position of District clerk on the
account of being elected representative.
Eddie Moore did the Postmaster act while Mrs. Webster made a
trip into the mountains recently.
Died – At Sedalia, Nov. 23, of typhoid pneumonia, Mrs. E. C.
Freeland, aged about 62 years.
Married – At Castle Rock, Nov. 21st, Rev. J.A. Long
officiating, Augustus Blomquist and Mrs. Anna Farnham. The happy couple have gone to Washington,
where they will make their future home.
Also November 25, at the residence of the bride’s parents, and
in the presence of a few friends, by Rev. J. A. Long, Samuel Johnston, of
Greenland and Orie Dakan, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. W.A. Dakan.
The Journal extends congratulations.
Died – Near Sedalia, Colo., Nov. 14th, 1890., Elkanah
P. Camp, aged 72 years and 11 months.
Deceased was born near Rochester, N.Y. in 1808. In 1835 he moved to Mich. He lived there until 1852, when he went to
California, remaining there until 1858 when he returned to Ann Arbor, Mich.,
where he made his home until he came to Colo., in 1887. He has for many years been a member of the
first Baptist Church at Ann Arbor. He
was a consistent devoted Christian. In
his death, his family looses a loving husband and father. His remains were taken to Denver and
interred in River Side Cemetery.
Married – Near Castle Rock, Thanksgiving day, John N. Warner and
Mrs. Clara A. Palmer. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. J.A. Long in the presence of a few friends.
Married – At the residence of J. Mager in Castle Rock, December
2, 1890., W. G. Rinker and Jennie E. Stone both of Franktown Colo.
The ceremony was performed by Philip Crawshaw J.P.
The following teachers received certificates at the recent
examination: Homer Newbery, D. J.
Murphy, Misses Emily Cantril, Effie McDowell, Effie Smith, Lizzie Lowe, Alice
McCay and Anna Scott.
Born – In Denver, Colo., Friday, November 28 to Mr. and Mrs.
C.F. Chase of Happy Canon, a son.
Mother and child doing well.
Charles Heintzelman plead guilty to horse stealing.
Report on treasurer’s books was very favorable and will be given
more fully next week. The case of Jones
against Briscoe occupied part of the day Monday and most of Tuesday. It is a case in which the German National
Bank seized some stock for Mr. Thomas Jones’ debt which is claimed by his wife
and is much complicated. Verdict in
favor of defendants.
Later – A bill has been found against Justice Crawshaw for
changing or destroying official papers, and he has been placed under $750.00
bonds to appear at court from day to day until his case is disposed of.
Mott Crawford was brought into the court room this morning
accompanied by his attorney, Mr. Patterson but refused to plead guilty, as
advised, and will be sent back to Denver.
There will probably not be time this term to try his case.
The case of C. Higbee, charged with the murder of J. P. Laur,
has been called and the work of selecting a jury is progressing at this
writing, 1:30 Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs.
Phillips is well settled in Mr. Garrison’s house.
E. M.
Ammons is preparing for his sojourn in Denver.
Mr.
John Hillburger has moved into the house recently vacated by Mr. Yeager.
H. L.
Day yesterday purchased the building in which his drug store is situated.
Mr. B.
Hammar is improving the looks of his place by leveling up his grounds.
Geo.
Dakan has been making some substantial improvements at his home lately.
R. N.
Hancock is now stopping at Walsenburg, in the south part of the state.
W. F.
Waller was on the sick list last week and Vint Crawshaw took his place at the
case.
Miss
Emily Cantril is very much appreciated by the patrons of her school who speak
very highly of her as a teacher.
Will
Chamberlain is still imbued with the spirit of progress, as is shown by the
substantial improvements he is making.
The
Higbee trial was the event of the week and attracted considerable
attention. Several of his friends from
abroad were present.
Samples
of corn were left at this office last week by U. T. Smith of West Plum Creek,
raised on his farm without irrigation, that would be a credit to any
county. It is very fine and may be seen
by calling at the Journal office.
Died –
Near Bear Canon, Dec. 8, Wyman, only son of Mr. And Mrs. H. H. McIntyre, aged
nearly six years. Funeral services at
the Bear Canon Church at 11 o’clock this morning, conducted by Rev. J. A. Long.
Post office inspector
Lawrence and a deputy marshall visited Castle Rock yesterday and asked our
worthy contemporary down the street, to visit Denver on a little matter of
business.
Gentlemen,
for a useful Xmas present buy your wife one of those light running New Home
Sewing Machines. To start the ball a
rolling, I will sell them from now till the 1st of Jan. at a
reduction of ten percent from the listed price. Buy while this offer lasts.
Of SHCLEWING, the Tailor.
District
Court Proceedings –
The
people vs. John Brown, grand larceny; not pros. Entered by District Attorney.
The
people vs. Fred A. Alban, malicious injury to animals; nol. Pros entered by
District Attorney.
The
people vs. Jas. Grady and William Graham, stricken from the docket.
The
people vs Charlton Higbee, murder; trial by jury; verdict “not guilty,” and
defendant discharged.
People
vs. Mott Crawford, murder; Crawford pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter,
and is sentenced to two years in the penitentiary.
People
vs. J. A. Pearce, threats; defendant go give bond in $500 to appear at next
term of court.
People
vs. Charles Heintzelman, grand larceny; Heintzelman pleads guilty and is
sentenced to four years and six months in the penitentiary.
People
vs. Philip Crawshaw, altering records; continued till next term of court. Bond $750.00 to be approved by Clerk
The
grand jury reported true bills of indictment against Charles Heintzelman and
Philip Crawshaw, but there being no witnesses against Joseph Roabe, who was
charged with assaulting a man in the new court house nearly a year ago, “not a
true bill” was returned, and the prisoner was discharged.
The
committee appointed from the grand jury, consisting of John Pollock, Jesse
Knowles and F. M. Kingsley, to examine the county treasurer’s accounts,
reported that they found the same correct and that the books were kept in
praiseworthy style.
The
decree in the Welsh ditch, reported by Referee Hugh Taylor, was signed by the
judge.
It was
ordered that a special term of court be held to commence January 27 for the
trial of all cases now pending or to be instituted before that time, and that a
venire be issued for 20 petit jurors to serve at that term.
During
the week Christian Gottschalk and Paul Kleinert took out their final
naturalization papers.
During
the trial of Higbee two special venires for 24 jurors each were issued.
Nellie Webb, who recently came to Denver from Omaha, took a big
dose of Morphine last Thursday as a means of settling a quarrel with her lover.
West Plum Creek –
The skating is fine.
Miss Lina Lapham spent a few days in Denver last week.
A Giem is working at Palmer Lake.
Master George Penley has been visiting on West creek.
The Misses Pratt, of Castle Rock visited the Misses Dakan.
Eddie Giem has returned from Littleton to spend the holidays.
Mr. Kingsbury, of Denver, has been doing business on West creek
lately.
Messrs. Stoddart and Norris started to attend church at St.
Philip’s last Sunday, but it is thought they attended the “big church” instead.
Mr. Carr Lamb was seen striding along West creek one day last
week.
The spelling school at Glen Grove is quite a source of amusement
to both the old and the young people.
Miss Hatie Smith carried away the honors of the evening, Friday.
Miss Emily A. Brown and Mrs Janvier have added very much to the
looks of their ranch by the erection of a fine two story house, and bank (or
bunk) barn and carriage house.
Mr. Samuel C. Stoops has just completed an addition to his
house.
Mrs. Fanny Laur had a load of potatoes taken from her place to
Denver this week.
Mr. Sherman Barnhill and Miss Alma E. Laur were married at Colo-
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School Report of District No. 2
Nora
Harvey 95
Frantz
Metzler 94
Lacie
Gardner 93
Clara
Rinker 93
Lillie
Gardner 94
Joe
Noftz 93
Louis
Rinker 90
Albert
Noftz 92
Alexis
Kelty 90
Willie
Dietrich 93
Trudie Wolf 94
The school is quite small, having only eleven pupils, but a very
pleasant one.
Emily Cantril Teacher
Lake Gulch Items
A dance and supper were given by Mr. F. A. Doepke and wife,
recently. Those who were present report
having a pleasant time.
It is reported that Simon Ehmann has rented the Dr. Buchtel
ranch.
Mrs. John Hilburger and children were visiting in this
neighborhood last week.
The ice on Castlewood lake is still in excellent condition for
skating.
Mr. Thos. Roracher, of Central City, is here. He will remain a short time to look after
his ranch.
Our school is having a full attendance and progressing smoothly.
A brother of W.E. Alexander has been here for several days,
looking after reservoir interests.
Mr. John Canfield returned from Denver a few days ago.
West Plum Creek
Twelve degrees below zero is the coldest we have had yet.
R. C. Grout Jr. made a trip into the mountains to look after his
cattle. He reports the snow about the
same depth as in the valley.
Charles Giem, U. T. Smith and N. S. Grout have finished getting
their supply of ice.
L. G. Stevens and son are busy cutting and drawing ice to
parties in Castle Rock.
………Friends of (?) Pansy
McInroy will be pained to hear of her sudden death, which occurred at about six
o’clock this morning. Pansy was taken
with diphtheria Sunday, with which disease she died.
Henry Johnson has recently purchased the Frank Ball property
near the lower end of Wilcox street.
A. C. Smith has sold out his entire interest in Douglas county,
or rather traded it for Denver property.
The death of Mr. N. Best at Franktown last Wednesday of
consumption, is a case in which the patient came to this country too late for a
cure.
R. P. Bean has just completed another artesian well. He has a good one this time.
A brother-in-law of J. S. Wilson has been spending a month with
him.
The many friends of Mrs. Wm. Bainbridge will be sorry to hear
that she is dangerously ill at her home in Denver.
Mrs. Nellie Skinner, who has been spending the winter with her
parents, Mr. And Mrs. G. C. Pratt, left for her home near Rifle, a few days
ago.
Dr. Moore attended the session of the Grand Lodge of the
A.O.U.W. at Canon City yesterday, as delegate from the Castle Rock lodge.
A.H. Eggleston has received the appointment in the house of
representatives as one of the assistant clerks.
Mrs. H. L. Day received a telegram yesterday announcing the
death of her brother, Fred. N. Mosher, in Montana.
Mr. John Bihlmeyer of Elizabeth, was in the city Tuesday on
business with the county treasurer. He
also called at the JOURNAL office and left two dollars.
At the recent session of the Grand Lodge A.O.U.W. of Colorado,
New Mexico and Arizona, Dr. T. B. Moore, of Castle Rock, was appointed chairman
of the committee on laws and supervision.
T. P. Maguire of Spring Valley has rented his ranch, and gone to
Grand Junction to look for a location.
Mr. Maguire is one of the oldest settlers of this section of the
country, and an estimable man.
DIED: - In Castle Rock, early Thursday morning, of a
complication of diseases, Jessie Elizabeth Clark, infant daughter of Mr. And
Mrs. Lew Clark. Funeral services were
held at the house on Friday at 2 o’clock p.m. and was attended by a large
number of friends.
E. K. Smith and G. W. Beeten each started one day last week for
Pennsylvania with a carload of horses.
U. T. Smith is receiving numerous orders for seed corn. His yellow dent variety is received with the
greatest favor.
Mr. Gila Garrison’s three children, who were reported on the
sick list are getting along nicely under the care of Dr. Moore.
Isaac Huff is putting in a cattle schute under the Warner road,
which will complete his contract with the county on that road.
Mrs. Thos. P. McGuire and her son started for Grand Junction
yesterday, where they will make their future home. They will try the fruit business.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Stewart wish to sincerely thank their friends
for the sympathy and kindness shown to them and their family during their
recent sad bereavement.
Messrs. Newman and Russell report business in the creamery line
good. They are making about 300 pounds
of butter a week. They are enterprising
young men and deserve success.
The well on third street dug by Priest Bros. Has been completed,
bedrock being struck at a depth of 22 ft. with 412 feet of water. Persons desiring a well dug will do well to
secure the services of these gentlemen.
By a private letter received from Mr. T. P. McGuire, who moved
to Grand Junction a short time ago, we learn that he intends to make that his
future home, he says it is the most
beautiful valley in the world.
The following is the report of the Hill Top school, for the
month ending Feb. 20.
A Role – Gracie
Timson, Freddie Duhig, Oscar Quein, and Charlie Quein.
B Role – James
Monroe, Curtis Monroe, Allie Laur, George Timson.
Those who were 100 in deportment are as
follows: Oscar Quein, Charles Quein,
Jas. Monroe, Curtis Monroe, Freddie Duhig and Gracie Timson. Esther Monroe – Teacher.
Miss Susie Goddard is quite
sick with quinsy.
Two of D. R. Williams’ daughters are quite sick with diphtheria.
Born – At Larkspur, March 3, to Mr. and Mrs. John O'Toole, a
daughter.
Little Bertha Williams, who has been sick for some time, is able
to be out again.
We noticed Mr. A. Soddart of Larkspur, in Castle Rock one day
last week.
Philip Crawshaw, proprietor of the City Hotel, is absent from
town a few days this week.
Mr. H. D. Benton, of Parker, called Saturday and renewed his
subscription to the JOURNAL.
Mr. H. H. Gandy, called at this office Saturday and replenished
the treasury to the extent of $2.
Married – On Feb. 19th, at the residence of the
groom’s sister, Mrs. W. J. Watts, Mr. John F. Miller, of Hill Top, and Miss
Julia Schrieber. Mr. Taylor Green,
officiating.
Only a few relatives and friends were present but the couple
received some very nice presents. After
the ceremony the bridal party departed to the residence of the bride’s parents
where a reception was held for them.
They then went to their home at Hill Top where our best wishes follow
them. – Elbert County Tribune.
Miss Julia Schrieber, daughter of the popular Rock Ridge mail
carrier, was united in marriage to Mr. Miller, a successful farmer living a
little east of that place, a few days ago.
Schlewing, the tailor, has quit business and moved to
Denver. We are sorry to lose him.
Jacob Wolfensburger recently caught an eagle in a trap, which
measured seven feet from tip to tip.
Mrs. Platt, who has been sick at the home of Mrs. Whittier, has
so far recovered as to be able to return home.
Sedalia
Walter Beeman visited Colorado Springs last week.
Mr. E. V. Blunt and wife spent last week at Littleton.
Mr. Vistor has been on the sick list for the past week.
Miss Alice Purcell has gone to Ft. Collins to attend school.
Mrs. J. E. Blunt returned home last week from a five weeks visit
in Denver.
Mr. Wm. Hoffman has accepted a position as foreman at Knotts
mill, Devils Head.
Mr. Roy Darwin, nephew of Mr. Jas. Beeman, has accepted a
position as operator at Littleton.
Miss Maggie Roach of Littleton is spending a few days with Mrs.
Phil Roach at the Weaver House.
Mrs. Burke and family of Sedalia have moved to the mountains to
take charge of the boarding house at Knott’s mill.
Mr. R. N. Craig; present prop’r of the A. C. Smith ranch is
baling some very fine hay raised on the ranch last season.
Miss McGregor late governess at Mrs. Chas. Curtis has accepted a
position at Kansas City and left for that place Saturday, March 14.
Mrs. F. J. Green visited her sister at Littleton a few days last
week.
Mr. Frank Stuart has resigned his position as clerk at Geo
Manharts general store and has returned again to ranching. He has leased the Wm. Woodhouse place and
intends milking from 50 to 60 cows the coming season.
Thomas Linklater has moved on
his claim.
Mrs. J. A. Long has been
sick for some time but is improving.
Mr. Arthur DeStafford, who has a fine farm west of Sedalia, is
erecting a wind mill.
Born – March 18, near Happy Canon, Douglas county, Colorado, to
Mr. and Mrs. Willis Walker, a nine pound boy.
The JOURNAL extends congratulations.
W. G. Coffran intends to rent his place and move to Denver soon
to take charge of a room in a large cotton mill there, at a salary of $1250.00
a year.
Died – At the residence of H. H. McIntyre, near Sedalia, Mrs.
Eliza Smith, aged 70 years. Funeral was
conducted at Bear Canon church on the 20th, Rev J. A. Long
officiating.
District Court – In the case of Harry Jones against the Denver
Republican for libel a change of venue was asked for by the attorney for the
defendant and granted. The case will be
tried in El Paso county.
The injunction suit of Thomas Roracher against John Bihlmeyer,
before Judge Campbell, at Castle Rock last Wednesday resulted in a denial of
the injunction at present. The suit
attracted considerable attention.
Mr. Frank Kerr of Colorado Springs, is spending a few days in
Castle Rock.
Married – At Spring Valley, March 14, by John Calhoun Esq.,
Samuel Brown and Mrs. Jane Carmack.
ROCK RIDGE
Mr. Alex Wires’ health is quite poor.
James Long has rented W. I. Whittier’s place.
J. C. Adams has taken
Mr. Kaempfer’s farm.
Miss Lilly Kaempfer seems to be a success as a teacher.
W. W. Jones will manage the Greer ranch again this year.
Mrs. Platt who has been very sick since her return home is
improving
Married – At the parsonage, in Castle Rock, March 22, by Rev. J.
A. Long, Matthew L. Hunt and Miss Alice Brackett.
Mr. Hunt is one of our successful teachers and Miss Brackett one
of the most popular of our Cherry creek young ladies. The JOURNAL wishes them a long and prosperous wedded life.
Born – Monday morning, March 23, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Stuart, a
fine daughter.
Mrs. Platt has rented her excellent farm to Lew Clark. He took possession the first of April.
The quarry at Douglas has suspended business. The men want their
money is said to be the cause.
Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Hancock are preparing to take a trip south
for the benefit of the health of the former.
Mrs. Mary E. Platt has purchased R. N. Hancock’s house and will
move into town as soon as her health will permit.
Died – At Littleton, March 21, Myrtle B., wife of Will H. Hodges,
aged 23 years.
Bro. Hodges has the sympathy of his large circle of
acquaintances at Castle Rock in the deep bereavement.
Mr. John Hilburger has traded his horses for Denver
property. The horses were shipped from
here Thursday and were billed for Salida.
J. M. Curry has gone to Seattle, and we learn thinks of settling
there. He has disposed of his interest
in the quarry at this place to W. N. Harp.
We learn that our old friend Mr. C. Hedgpeth has taken unto
himself a wife. A Mrs. Weaver from the north
part of the state is to be the partner of his joys and sorrows hereafter. The ceremony took place the 29th
of March.
Died – On Monday, March 30th, of hart disease, Geo.
F. Cummings, of Parker.
Mr. Cummings was an extensive stock dealer and was well known
throughout a large portion of the state.
He will be sincerely mourned by a very large circle of friends.
J. R. Gordon, the rustling proprietor of the Cash Store, has
also recently opened a real estate office in Pueblo. Mr. Gordon and his partner have just purchased a controlling
interest in one piece of real estate which cost them the snug little sum of
$68,000.00.
We understand that County Surveyor Lambert has resigned his
office as he thinks he cannot afford to work at the reduced price fixed by the
county commissioners.
From the Monument Recorder we learn of the marriage of Mr. Will
Laird of Monument, to Miss Emma B. Lyttle of Lees Summit, MO. The event occurred March 31st.
Mrs. P. L. Webster will give a dinner on May 2 at the G.A.R.
hall in Castle Rock to all the
resident veteran soldiers of Douglas county and will esteem it a favor if any
who should fail to receive a special invitation through the mail or otherwise
will accept this announcement as an invitation and come without further notice.
Cherry Creek
Mr. Benton’s place is quite a popular resort.
Mr. and Mrs. Hunt are living in the Brackett stone house.
Al Vulgamot has been breaking horses for some time but has
finished his contract.
The Parker school is doing well. Miss Kinne is working hard to advance the scholars in their
studies.
The funeral of Mr. Geo Cummings was not very largely attended
because the roads were so near impassable.
Wm. Barnes is quite sick at the home of his brother, John Barnes.
L. G. Stevens has had his pension increased to eight dollars a
month.
Mrs. W. F. Waller visited Denver recently to have some dentist
work done.
W. F. Waller has been sick several weeks but is slowly
recovering at present.
Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Hancock expect to bid adieu to Castle Rock
next week.
O. T. Triplett is a fine horseman and keeps his rigs in
excellent shape for a fine turnout.
A. L. Richardson has closed his meat market and rented the
building. This leaves but one meat
market in town.
Married – On Wednesday, April 8th, at the residence
of the bride’s parents near Castle Rock, W. E. Russell and Miss Martha O’Brien,
Rev. J. A. Long officiating.
Several of the friends of the contracting parties were present
to witness the ceremony, and then adjourned to S. B. Smith’s where a sumptuous
supper was served.
Mrs. J. D. Williams is reported on the sick list.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Russell will occupy the Dillon house joining the
Palace Drug store.
Harry Williams has returned to Fort Collins to school after a
short visit to his parents.
Mrs. Frantz Metzler, who is living with her son Mr. A. Metzler
near Franktown is very sick.
The Mott Crawford place was sold at auction Saturday. Patterson took it in for his fee, after
paying the small mortgage that was on it before he got hold of it.
Married – At about 3 o’clock on Saturday, April 18, at the
residence of the groom in Castle Rock, Charles J. Palm and Anna Carlson, both
of this city. Rev. J. A. Long
officiated.
School Notes – Miss Emily Cantril closed her fourth term of
school at Franktown on the 15th instant. She is a faithful energetic worker and during the whole time of
employment, has been unusually successful.
Mr. M. L. Hunt closes his second term at Fonder the 22nd
instant. Mr. Hunt is a good scholar,
and a thorough instructor.
The Intermediate Department of the Castle Rock school closed
last Friday. This department has been
under the management of Miss James of Trinidad, who has made it an unqualified
success, and who leaves for her home with the highest respects and best wishes
of all.
Miss Ella O’Brien commenced school in district No. 13 (Lake
Gulch) the 20th instant.
Rev. F. Byrne has left Littleton and hereafter will reside in
Denver.
A new daughter has been added to the family of Mr. and Mrs.
Herman Metzler. All well.
Pearl Alice Palmer has been legally adopted by Mr. and Mrs.
Warner and her name changed to Pearl Alice Warner.
Miss Minnie Brackett was in town Monday to have a felon
opened. It had caused severe suffering
for several days but the knife gave relief.
The horses belonging to the estate of the late F. C. Graves are
to be sold in Denver May 18 and 19.
Notice the announcement in another column.
Every old soldier should accept the invitation so cordially
extended by Mrs. Webster to attend a dinner at Holcomb and Whitney’s Hall, next
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Hancock, accompanied by Harry Thompson,
started south last Wednesday. They will
be greatly missed in Douglas county by their many friends.
May 6, 1891
Scott Wilson has rented a part of his ranch to Geo. Miller.
District Attorney Garrison paid Castle Rock a visit on business
Monday.
Miss Lottie Conant started last week for Washington. She expects to remain there with her
brother’s family for a while.
Miss Helen Pratt will start tomorrow for New Castle where she
expects to spend the summer in teaching.
Judge Taylor has been making some improvements in the way of
milk house, chicken house, &c.
Mr. Stott has purchased an interest in the Castle Rock meat
market and the firm name will now be Clarke Bros. & Stott.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Sellers, the parents of Mrs. S. B. Smith,
were among those that came from out of the county to attend the horse show.
Mrs. Marshall, a lady living in the north part of the county
died Friday at the advanced age of 76 years.
Mrs. Anna Whittier has moved into the Holcomb house recently
purchased by her.
F. E. Wheeler has sold his farm near Franktown to W. T. Converse
and will move to Arapahoe county soon.
R. C. Grout Jr. with the help of W. Beeman has been looking up
his cattle through the month of April.
Miss Lucy Ratcliff has been visiting in Denver lately.
Mrs. Wm. Dillon is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ratcliff.
Mrs. E. M Penley is visiting her mother Mrs. Lapham.
U. T. Smith has commenced shipping butter to Denver and is
selling now for thirty cents a pound.
Mrs. Annie Jacobs, with her little sister Carrie has returned to
Denver.
Master Robbie Grout has gone to Denver to spend a week or two
with his grandparents.
Miss Lydia Giem is taking music lessons of Mrs. Ashby in Perry
Park.
Mrs. J. Cantril and Mrs. T. Evans visited Sedalia one day last
week.
Richard Ratcliff and Archer Lapham came up from Denver Friday
afternoon.
Saturday was a day long to be remembered by the old soldiers of
Douglas county. Instead of the regular
post meeting which came that day a grand dinner was partaken of by about 40 of
the ‘boys’. Mrs. P. L. Webster had at
her own expense spread a bounteous repast and cordially invited all old
soldiers in the county to come and partake “without money and without
price.” This invitation was also
extended to all the old soldiers present whether living in the county or not
and to all the members of the press present.
The line was formed in front of the JOURNAL office and marched
by Commander Victor to the Hall where the feast was spread, and were introduced
to their hostess by Adjutant Whittier.
She replied by a short but appropriate speech of welcome which put the
boys at their ease and made them feel that they were indeed welcome.
All enjoyed the excellent dinner to which ample justice was done
but there was still enough and to spare and many others came in later and
feasted on the good things supplied so generously by the hostess of the
occasion. After diner the boys felt
that a vote of thanks was due to Mrs. Webster and the ladies who so kindly
assisted her and it was unanimously given in the form of three rousing cheers
and a tiger. Not content with this they
invited the ladies from the room under the pretext of “business” and soon had a
snug sum of money raised to secure a present for Mrs. Webster as an expression
of their gratitude for her kind consideration as shown by the entertainment and
welcome given. The money was entrusted
to Quartermaster Blunt for safe keeping until a committee shall have selected
an appropriate token of their esteem.
Altogether it was a very pleasant occasion and one that will long be
remembered as among the pleasant occasions that occasionally intersperse the
ruggedness of real life.
Below is a partial list of the old soldiers that attended the
dinner given by Mrs. Webster, Saturday, together with the regiment in which
they served, and length of service so far as we have it. In the rush we were unable to get a full
list.
Marquis Victor, company H 5th N.H., served 9 months.
A.G. Webster, comp. K, 73rd Indiana, 3 years.
U.T. Smith, comp H, 6th Me., 3 years and 3 months.
C.L. Richardson, comp. B 2nd Color. Cav., 2 years.
Charles Anderson, comp. F. 30th Iowa, 8 years
J.E. Blunt, comp C. 10th Kansas and 3rd
Indiana, 2 years
Wm. Green, comp H. 45th Ills., 3 years and 3 months.
Andrew Misner, comp. F., 55th Ills., 4 years
F. L. Montgomery, comp. C, 46ths Wis., 9 months.
F. W. Gott, comp. G., 8th Mass., 3 months.
Geo. Varney, ________ _______ 8 months
A. H. Eggleston, comp. L., 2nd Kansas cav., 2 years
and 9 months.
J. F. Gardner, comp. M. 3rd Colo cav., 3 months.
Lawrence Welty, comp. M. 3rd cav., 3 months.
J. M. Tallman comp. C, 3rd Colo cav., 3 months
W. I. Whittier, comp H, 17th Vt., 1 year and 4 months
Jacob Boyer, comp. F., 3rd Mich. 1 year and 3 months
Wm. Nash, comp. L, 1st Colo. Cav. 3 years
Thomas Wagner, comp. A. 5th Wis. 3 years and 3
months.
J. P. Waldron.
R. P. Bean, 23rd Maine
F. E. Wheeler, 1st Minn.
Nickolas Lackey, 7th Kas.
J. R. Cantril, 34th Iowa
L. G. Stevens, 6th Minn
Jesse Knowles, 58th Ind.
J. P. Kelly, 1st Colo.
J. S. Titcomb, 9th Ill. And others.
A. Kaempfer, 26th Wis.
W. G. Howard, comp. C, 1 Nev. Cav.
Geo. Engl, 3rd Colo.
N. S. Grout
G. F. Tyler
John Plaisted.
Gila Garrison’s children have the measles but are doing well.
Married – By Rev. J. A. Long, at the Owens House in Castle Rock,
May 12, Will R. Kendall and Miss Ollie E. Smith.
Divorced – The application of Mrs. Ella Stokes for a divorce
from her husband C. H. Stokes was disposed of in short order by Judge Palm last
week. The original application charged
adultery, abuse and failure to support, but was amended by striking out the
first charge and the divorce was granted on proof of the remaining
charges. Mr. Stokes did not appear in
court to oppose the granting of the divorce.
One thousand dollars alimony was granted Mrs. Stokes with fifteen
dollars a month as interest until paid.
The case had attracted considerable attention previous to the trial but
all was very quiet when it was finally called.
Miss Alice Purcell is home again from Ft. Collins.
Miss Frank Purcell visited Ft. Collins last week.
Cramer and Martz are at present pressing hay for Geo. Ratcliffe.
Miss Blanche McCullough of Colo. City is the guest of her
sister, Mrs. F. J. Green.
Mr. Geo. Morrison and sister-in-law of Canada are guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Geo Diamond. Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Thompson of Ft. Collins are guests of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Purcell
of this place.
Mr. Atwell is improving nicely from injuries received at the
races in Castle Rock, May 2nd.
Mrs. Anna Lewis embarked for Houston, Texas, Thursday last to
join her husband, Mr. Burr. Lewis.
Mrs. W. S. Dunham left Saturday for Minneapolis, Minnesota to
visit relatives and friends for a short time.
Mr. R. Cann shipped two carload of hay to Denver last week.
Mrs. Jno. McDonald visited Denver Monday on business for the
firm.
Mr. Frank Hilyen has left
Chas. Smith’s place and consequently Mr. Smith is doing his own farming.
The many friends of Albert J. Sonsback, formerly of this place,
will be grieved to hear of his death which occurred at his home in Louisville,
Kentucky on May 24th.
Mr. Lewis Rasmussen, well known in Rock Ridge circles has
started for Glenwood Springs where he will try the restorative powers of the
water as a cure for rheumatism. His is
followed by the good wishes of all and with hopes for his speedy recovery.
Died – In Castle Rock, Wednesday, June 3rd, 1891,
after a long illness and much suffering, William Garrison, aged nearly 73
years.
Mr. Garrison was one of the pioneers of Colorado and Douglas
county. He was born in New York state
but started West at an early day, keeping pace with the tide of immigration and
finally crossed the plains to Denver among the early comers and went into the
mercantile business there, but after a few years sold out and moved to Douglas
county and has remained here ever since, a respected and honored citizen. He served the county one term as
commissioner, but for the last few years his health has not permitted him to
take an active part in public matters.
After his health failed he sold his farm, a few miles south of Castle
Rock upon which he had lived for 24 years, and moved into town where he had a
nice home in which to spend his last days.
The funeral was conducted Thursday by Rev. J.A. Long, and was
well attended notwithstanding the rain which kept many away. He leaves here a wife, and sister, Mrs. N.
L. Wright, and a nephew, Mr. Gila Garrison, to mourn their loss. He has also, we believe, children that are
not here.
The funeral of H. L. Day, whose sudden death was recorded last
week was held Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock, Rev. J. L. Brant of Denver being
the officiating clergyman. Undertaker,
Chas. M. Miller was present and assumed the general management. The A. O. U. W. and the P. O. S. of A, both
of which deceased was a member, united in taking charge of the remains. The services being conducted according to
the usual method of the former. The
church was crowded to its utmost capacity and many tears were shed by eyes
unused to weeping. All felt that they
had lost a friend, and all sympathized with the bereaved relatives. The lodges marched to the cemetery and a
large number of others followed with teams, to join in the last sad rites.
Born – At Parker, Monday, June 1 to Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Parker, a
nine and a half pound son.
Died – In Lake Gulch, Tuesday night June 16, between eleven and
twelve o’clock, after a long and painful illness, Anna Uschold, wife of Mike
Uschold, aged 60 years.
Funeral services were conducted by Father G. H. Kuiner of
Denver, at the Catholic Church in Castle Rock and the remains were followed to
the cemetery by a large circle of sympathizing friends.
J. P. Adams is home again this week.
Hon. G. C. Pratt is assisting the assessor at present.
John Warner is cutting his rye for hay. It looks well.
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Chamberlain have moved into Castle Rock to
make it their future home.
One of Mr. John Hilburger’s children has been quite sick but is
now much better.
Mr. John Kroeger and sister formerly of the county were in
Castle Rock Monday.
Mrs. Gila Garrison has returned from visiting her friends in the
east part of the county.
Hon. P. W. O’Brien has a field of alfalfa south of town that
looks fine except it is a little thin.
Superintendent Hammond does not look so disconsolate since the
return of Mrs. Hammond.
Upton Smith bought a new McCormick mower of Holcomb and Whitney
the other day.
W. W. Jones was in town Monday and bought a new Empire mower and
a rake of J. W. Farrell.
J. N. Randall formerly one of the prominent citizens of this
place spent several days among old friends here recently.
John Harmon has cut his rye for hay and expects to be able to
get another cutting. Some of it stood
five and a half feet high.
Rev. J. A. Long preached his final sermon in Castle Rock last
Sabbath preaching to a very attentive audience. Mr. and Mrs. Long go to their new field of labor this week
followed by the best wishes of a large circle of friends.
Arrested – Several parties in the vicinity of Sugar Creek have
missed cattle from time to time and suspicions of foul play have been indulged
in by some but no arrests have been made until the 14, inst, when Sheriff
Briscoe was summoned and on complaint of Hon. E. M. Ammons he arrested two men
named Sharp and Cronkrite, charged with stealing and killing cattle. Cronkrite was brought before Justice A. F.
Polhamus but waived examination and was put under $300 bonds to appear before
the grand jury. Sharp asked for a
change of venue and was tried before Justice Sep Ackerman who lives at Bergen
Park but was in the Sugar Creek neighborhood at the time of the hearing. After hearing the case Justice Ackerman put
him under $750 bonds to appear for trial at the regular term of court, but
failing to get the required bonds he was committed to jail.
We intended to visit every family in Lake Gulch before this
issue but found it a bigger job than we had anticipated and didn’t get much
more than half way around. We saw
enough however to prove that it is one of the finest valleys in this or any
other county. Everywhere the crops look
splendid and the grass is much better than usual.
Wm. Nash has 18 or 20 acres of as nice rye as we have seen
anywhere. His fine meadow of native
grass is already well advanced. He is
one of the few who have a good supply of old hay left over. Like so many in this valley he has a
substantial stone house beautifully located.
David Meyer is another of the fortunate ones with a splendid
meadow of native grass. His house that
was destroyed by fire a few years ago has been replaced by a substantial stone
one. The crops all look fine and
consist principally of corn and rye – about 15 acres of each.
Thomas Linklater has in corn, rye, potatoes and beans, all of
which prospect well.
Charles Smith has moved on to his new place and put in a crop
consisting mostly of corn.
While visiting in the vicinity of the upper Lake Gulch school
Monday we heard only words of commendation for their teacher Miss Ella O’Brien.
Mr. Geo. Bauer has a large farm and considerable stock. He plants corn as his leading crop as it
makes more stock feed than any thing else he can raise.
Mr. Geo. Engel has one of the finest farms in the county. His crops always look well and this season
is no exception. The cream gatherer
says his excellent arrangement for setting milk is not excelled anywhere in his
travels. The cattle epidemic hit him
hard.
The “Johns” were particularly unfortunate during the late stock
epidemic. Among the heavy losers we
notice the names of John Kinner, John Cantril, John Harris, John McMurdo, John
Warner, John Upton and we don’t know how many other Johns.
On a visit to the farm of Mr. Andrew Misner in Lake Gulch
recently we found the crops on his excellent farm mostly looking well. The rye was particularly fine. He has a variety of crops including corn,
rye, barley, oats, potatoes, other vegetables, and a fine garden. The buildings are of a very substantial
character being made largely of stone.
He has a fine house, stock shed, chicken house, and pig sty all built of
stone. A glance at the homes of the
people of this beautiful valley shows them to be among the most prosperous of
the county.
Mr. John Hilburger’s old home does not look like it did when he
lived there. The fine crops that
usually are seen there at this time of the year are missing now.
The Seidensticker brothers have tried sowing alfalfa on their
pastures without plowing, with some success.
They have one of the largest and best stock ranches in that part of the
county. Rye is one of their leading
crops.
Notice – Parties who contemplate raising fall pigs please bear
in mind that U. T. Smith has just as good a Berkshire Boar as there is in
Douglas County. Customary fee.
Mrs. Geo Manhart and daughter Cora spent a few days in Denver
with friends last week. Johnny Kreutzer
a son of E. D. Kreutzer, cigar maker, Sedalia, met with a painful accident one
day last week while copping wood nearly severing two of his toes. He was taken to Denver immediately, Dr.
Blickendefer performing the amputation.
He is at present doing well.
Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Blunt drove to Denver last week.
Mr. Alexander of Petersburg was the guest of his brother-in-law,
E. V. Blunt, last week.
Mrs. Clay and daughters spent a few days with friends last week
in Sedalia before leaving for Aspen, Colo., their future home.
Mr. W. S. Dunham, our D. & R. G. agent, leaves Wednesday
July 1st for the East where he will join his wife who left some six
weeks ago. They will return about
August 1st.
Mrs. Moses Wakeman and daughter were guests of Mrs. Bryant last
week.
Mr. David Cook is quite busy with saw and hammer putting an
addition to the Weaver House.
G. J. Green is preparing for
a new meat market and residence opposite John McDonald’s general store.
Mountain Lion – A report comes from Golddale to the effect that
Wm. Schreiber had a very narrow escape from being torn in pieces by a mountain
lion a short time ago. Gotleib
Schreiber runs a meat wagon and is assisted by William. Wild animals frequently visit their
slaughter house. On Monday of last
week, William took the gun with but a single cartridge, to see what he could
find and discovered a lion near the slaughter house. He fired and severely wounded the beast which at once came for
him. He succeeded in climbing out of
the reach of the enraged animal but not he had torn his clothes nearly off from
him. We did not learn the extent of his
injuries. The next morning the lion was
followed up and discovered still alive and at once dispatched.
Married – By Rev. B. F. Todd, on July fourth at the residence of
Mrs. Carrie Watson in Castle Rock, William Mooney and Miss Ida Wires, both at
present living at Colorado Springs.
After the ceremony was performed the guests who had been invited
to witness it were entertained with music, Mr. Duvall presiding at the
organ. Then cake and lemonade were
partaken of and the party dispersed.
The united couple returned to the Springs Sunday and expect to make that
their future home. The Journal wishes
them much joy.
Peter Priest is improving rapidly and will soon be all right
again.
Mr. and Mrs. Holcomb entertained friends from Denver the fourth
and fifth.
Reports from R. N. Hancock are to the effect that his health is
not improving.
A. C. Daken has finished his
job for Mr. Portcous and come to Castle Rock again.
Mrs. W. Houser is staying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hammar
for a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Woodhouse are on their way to England to
remain several weeks.
Mrs. F. S. Dart and her brother, from Glenwood Springs are visiting
with the JOURNAL family.
We understand that a sister of Mrs. Conant, from the East, is
spending a few days in Castle Rock.
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Eggleston took the train at Castle Rock the 3rd
for Pueblo to spend the Fourth.
The funeral services of little Katie Hilburger were conducted at
the M.E. Church Thursday by Rev. Todd.
Born – In Castle Rock, Monday, July 6, 1891, to Mr. and Mrs.
John Harris, a daughter. All doing
well.
Mr. B. Hammar arrived at home Friday in response to a telegram
announcing the sickness of Mrs. Hammar.
Mr. Wm. Nash was severely hurt Thursday while attempting to milk
a cow that had recently had a calf. Dr.
Moore was called and thinks he will soon be around again.
Independence Day was appropriately observed by our patriotic
people who displayed the stars and stripes.
Several families spent the day in Perry Park.
Mr. R. C. Grout, Sr. celebrated the day with his daughters.
Mrs. Demeree of Jackson Creek is quite ill.
Some of Mr. Allen Dakans people went to Castle Rock the
afternoon of the Fourth.
Mr. Albert Geim is at present employed with a job of carpenter
work on Mr. Upton Smith’s dairy house.
Miss Lizzie Lone who was the guest of Miss Hattie Smith returned
this week to Denver from where she will start east to spend a few months with
friends in New York.
Mr. Thos. Pedigo, brother of our genial postmaster, has arrived
from Pueblo. He will remain here for
some time.
Joseph Dietrich has commenced working for Chas. Smith.
Quite a large crowd gathered at the residence of Mrs. Hilyen on
the evening of the 20th to bid farewell to her son, Frank, who
expects to return soon to Castle Gate, Utah.
Miss Lilly Kaempfer has just returned from a brief visit to
Denver.
After several postponements our Literary society met again and
the following officers were elected:
President, J. W. Long, Vice President, J. W. Hilyen, Secretary, Miss
Effie Hilyen.
John L. Gray came into town Saturday and was caught on a jury
case before Judge Palm and compelled to make his stay among us longer than he
had anticipated.
Mr. Sam Brown, from Spring Valley, was doing business at the
county seat Saturday. He reports his
part of the county in excellent condition.
Hay never better.
Mrs. McCracken and Mrs. Rosehall, mother and sister of Geo. S.
and J. F. McCracken, have been spending several weeks visiting their relatives
and friends in the county.
B. C. Holbrook, formerly of
this city, but now a resident of Alamosa, is in the field for District Judge of
that district. The JOURNAL wishes him
success in capturing the plum.
Died – Near Franktown, Colo July 23, of brain fever, Henry,
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Gotlieb Schreiber.
The funeral services took place Saturday the 25, on Running creek.
We were not aware until recently that Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Williams near Table Rock had a new son and heir to occupy the new house. He has been in possession about a month.
Mr. and Mrs. M. L. James visited with Castle Rock friends last
week making their headquarters with Mr. and Mrs. Webster, after which they went
to spend a few days with their daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. N. S.
Grout.
Sheriff Briscoe, John Hilburger and P. W. O’Brien started for
the mountains a day or two ago to be absent a week or more in the mines where
Mr. Briscoe has an interest from which he hopes to realize something handsome.
Dr. Moore received a telegram last evening summoning him to
Walsenburg to attend R. N. Hancock who is very ill there.
The relatives of Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Huff who have been visiting
at Castle Rock for some time returned to Denver Sunday.
Died – At Rock Ridge, August 5th, of dropsy and a
complication of other diseases, Rebecca Wires, wife of Alex Wires, aged 54
years and 27 days.
Funeral services were conducted the next day by W. I. Whittier
and the remains laid to rest in the Rock Ridge cemetery. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the
entire community in this great loss.
She was a kind wife and mother and had the friendship and respect of all
who knew her.
Mrs. Stark is very sick this
week.
Jessie Knowles’ sawmill is broken down.
H. L. Smith is very busy
repairing the washed out roads.
Mr. and Mrs. Gray returned home from their mountain trip with 27
pounds of raspberries.
It is reported that Mr. Ralston was half the day with three men
picking up washed out potatoes.
The rain and flood Friday took away two of the Cherry Creek
bridges and damaged several others.
John Calhoun had a great many of his potatoes washed out by the
heavy rain and John Gray lost a considerable hay from the same cause.
Jim Green and family of Greenland were visiting friends in
Spring Valley Saturday and Sunday. He
reports one of the finest potato crops on the Divide.
Born – Near Douglas, Colo., September 19th, to Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Sharp, a daughter. All
well.
Mr. Wm. Green assisted by Uncle Phil Rouse, spent several days
recently improving the roads up Jarre Canon.
Albert Giem entertained several friends at dinner, among whom
were three ladies, at his ‘batchelor’ quarters a few days ago.
Mrs. Agnew has sold her property in Palmer Lake and will moved
to Castle Rock. At present she has
rented rooms at Mrs. Platt’s.
The Wakeman ranch in the north part of the county, has been sold
to Mr. Kountz, who contemplates building a large reservoir and making other
substantial improvements.
Mary A. Voorman was granted a divorce from her husband, Jacob A.
Voorman by Judge Palm last Wednesday on the ground of cruelty and desertion. Both parties live in Denver.
Farmers are busy cutting corn.
School commenced the seventh with Miss Effie McDowell as
teacher. Owing to the busy times the
attendance is small.
Mrs. Cummings spent a few days at the ranch recently.
Quite a crowd of people, among them a number from Rock Ridge,
were entertained at the residence of Mr. Herman Metzler on Friday evening
last. At twelve o’clock the guests were
served to a sumptuous supper when the dancing was resumed and continued until
daylight.
The suit of Smith vs. Smith is attracting considerable attention
hereabouts.
Mr. Bradford who has been living in one of Chas. Smith’s houses
moved into the Cummings house last week.
Mrs. C. Schrieber who has been staying with her daughter in Denver
returned home Sunday.
Mrs. W. Holcomb is spending a few days in Denver.
W. F. Waller has completed a cellar under his house.
Mr. Charles Woodhouse is having his house plastered.
Wm. Loney has returned from the east with a car load of young
mules.
W. F. Waller’s youngest child has been very sick but is now much
improved.
Rev. Todd missed his appointment at Glen Grove Sunday on the
account of ‘physical disability’.
Born – September 16, at the sawmill in Spring Valley, to Mr. and
Mrs. Brown, a daughter.
Miss Sadie Eggleston is having a very serious time with a lame
shoulder, the result of a hurt a long time ago.
J. P. Adams returned to Castle Rock a few days ago, having
disposed of the horses he took east for sale.
The Republican mass convention was called to order at two
o’clock on Wednesday by Chariman Bean.
R. E. Ralm [GLS1]was elected secretary of the convention. The following delegates were elected to the
state convention at Glenwood Springs:
A. S. Babcock, Willis Walker, E. M. Ammons, W. I. Whittier, Wm. T.
Lambert and R. P. Bean. The convention
authorized those delegates who attend the state convention to cast the ballot
for those who are absent in case some are unable to attend. F. H. Allison, R. E. Palm, J. P. Riggs, G.
A. Triplett, J. S. Wilson and W. H. Davis were elected to attend the district
convention at Colorado Springs, and they were instructed to work for the
nomination of W. H. Davis for district attorney.
Geo D. Perry sold a load of fin potatoes at Castle rock last
week.
Old Mr. Grout, father of N. S. Grout is reported in very poor
health.
T. J. O’Leary is again attending to his regular duties after the
forced vacation caused by illness.
Three feet and four inches is the size of the sunflower head
left here by David McMurdo last week.
Cramer’s steam thresher is rapidly knocking out the grain for
the farmers. He is now in the vicinity
of Greenland.
Dr. Coffman has bid Castle rock a final adieu and will settle in
Denver where he can build up a business more congenial to his taste.
Mrs. Moore and Geo. and Percy Moore, have gone to Kentucky on a
visit to friends there. They expect to
be away a month or two.
The sale of land advertised for taxes took place at the treasurers
office Thursday. W. T. Lambert took in
the greater part of it.
Geo. Newman, late of the firm of Newman & Russell left
Castle Rock for Philadelphia last week.
He went by way of Washington where he will spend some time.
Mr. Wm. Green left at the JOURNAL office Monday some beautiful
bunches of apples grown on his farm near Sedalia. Drop in and see what Douglas County can do in fruit raising.
Born – At Acequia, Colo., October 2nd to Mr. and Mrs.
A. J. Bannon a son.
Mrs. Cronkhite, formerly of this county but now living in
Denver, is reported quite sick.
The Clark-King hunting party returned Monday with two large elk
and a lot of experience.
Born – Near Platte Canon, Colo., on the night of Oct. 4th
to Mr. and Mrs. Tony Helmer, a daughter.
Judging by the looks of Mr. Willis Bryant’s stacks he had an
unusually abundant harvest this season.
Clark Bros. Have retired from the firm of Clark Bros &
Stott; C. L. Richardson having bought their interest.
Mr. Oscar Eden, manager of the Harp & Obrien quarries
reports the stone business picking up.
There is a good demand for the stone at present and shipments are on the
increase.
The fifty-eighth birthday of Rev. Todd was the occasion of a
very pleasant gathering at the parsonage last evening. About 75 were present and between $25 and
$30 were presented to him as a token of their esteem.
Born – On the 7th to Mrs. Tom Evans, a daughter.
Mrs. Lansberry took a business trip to Denver Friday.
I. C. Evans has returned from
his business rip in Denver.
H. B. Marsh will accompany Mr. and Mrs. Allam to Kansas.
Mr. and Mrs. Allam and twins will start for Kansas in a short
time.
The store in our flourishing little town has again changed
hands. Mrs. Lansberry and Miss Simmons
are the proprietors.
Mr. O’Toole, section forman on the D. & R. G. R. R. has
given up his job and moved his family to Colorado Springs where they will
remain for the winter.
The young ladies of this place whose faces are so often wreathed
I smiles have since Monday worn a clouded contenance caused by the departure of
Alex Stoddart, one of Larkspur’s most popular young men. He leaves many friends who wish him good
success. Mr. Stoddart will spend his
winter in New Orleans where we all feel sure he will make numberless friends.
D. A. Lowell is grouting his
barber shop.
W. Bryant has been on the list of feeble ones for the past few
days.
Mrs. Dave Cook has moved back on their ranch near Acequia for a
short time.
N. Lackey is building an addition to his residence for the
accomodation of the public.
Mrs. Frank Eggleston and her daughter, Miss Nora Schriber are
visiting friends here.
We regret to learn that Mrs. Lampham moves to Denver in a short
time to reside there in the future.
Mr. Chess, our principal of schools at Sedalia, has moved his
family here and occupies rooms at H. M. Clay’s residence.
Dr. Maxwell is not really satisfied with his sourthern trip and
reports to the effect that he may possibly return and settle in Douglas county
yet.
Frank Ball came near having a severe accident yesterday near
Devils Head, his rough lock broke on his wagon and bruised his horses somewhat
and disfigured his wagon.
Died – A little five year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Manhart
died of diphtheria and was buried at the Bear Canon cemetery Wednesday, October
14th, Rev. B. F. Todd officiating at the funeral.
Arrested – Thomas Lawton and Alfred Russell, two young fellows
from the Divide have been arrested at Colorado Springs for the murder of John
Heming the street car driver who was killed in that city, a few weeks ago, and
Clem T. Peterson another young ranchman has been arrested as an accessory to
the fact of the killing and of aiding in the escape of the murderers. Russell has confessed.
Born – In Lake Gulch, October 8, to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Linklater, a daughter.
The estate of the late James Parmer has been settled and Mrs.
Warner, the administratrix, discharged.
Henry Duvall has a colt sired by Pacha that tipped the beam at
552 pounds on the day it was four months and ten days old.
Miss Ammons has been compelled to close her school on the
account of severe illness. She is at
the home of Mrs. Bean and that lady is kindly caring for her.
Mr. D. I. Cramer says the yield of rye in the couty the present
season is larger per acre than ever before since he has threshed in the
county. Nearly everybody has a good
crop.
Died – At Sedalia, Colorado, October 13th of
diphtheria, Willie Manhart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Manhart aged four
years. Funeral services Wednesday,
October 14th at St. Philips church, Rev. B. F. Todd officiating.
Bruce Coffman has gone to his old home in Kansas for a few weeks
visit. On his return he expects to
locate in Denver.
Quite a large company gathered at the residence of Mr. Harry
Jones Monday evening and enjoyed a pleasant social time.
Al. Aulsbrook made a trip to Central City recently partly to
visit his brother and partly on business relating to his mining interests
there.
John S. Titcomb, assistant state engineer, will have charge of
the county’s interest in the construction of the new mountain road. The appointment is a good one.
West Creek school commenced last week with Miss Anna Scott as
teacher. This is Miss Scott’s second
term in this district which speaks well for her as a teacher.
Missing – W. G. Howard, whose home is near Greenland, has been
missing since November 3rd.
Judge Webster left him at the union depot at Denver about four o’clock
on the evening of that day and he has not been seen by any of his friends
since. It was his intention to go to
Montezuma, where he is engaged in mining, on the Midland, but whether he
started or not it is impossible to learn.
He went to Denver with a carload of ore and as he had some money with
him it is feared he has met with foul play.
The greater part of the proceeds of the ore sold was deposited in the
bank where it still remains.
John Bihlmeyer is one of the favored farmers of the favored Lake
Gulch valley. He has probably 200 tons
of hay in stack besides a fine lot of grain which is not yet threshed. Mr. Bihlmeyer does not believe in selling
hay but prefers feeding it thinking it more profitable besides being better for
the farm. He has a very pleasant home
and fine farm. We noticed a fishpond
which is stocked with carp, from which the family is supplied with all the fish
they want to use which is quite a saving beside being a great convenience.
Knocked Down – Miss Ada Abney, a young lady living in the Anderson [GLS2]house which stands near the east side of the
Rio Grande track, was severely hurt last Thursday afternoon by being hit by a
freight train as she was attempting to cross the track. One rib is broken and she is otherwise
severely bruised but is doing well under the treatment of Dr. Moore She is unable to remember how it happened
but as there are three tracks at the place where she was crossing it is
probable that she supposed that she had crossed the one the train was on until
it was too late to save herself. This
theory seems the more probable because she made no effort to hurry across but
walked very leisurely according to the reports of those who saw her.
Card of Thanks – We take this means of expressing our sincere
thanks to our kind friends for their assistance and sympathy during the recent
sickness and burial of our little daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. James Beeman.
Notice – Castle Rock, Colo., Nov. 17, 1891
WHEREAS: My wife, Ada L. Eden has left my bed and board without
just cause or provocation, I hereby notify all persons not to trust her on my
account as I shall pay no debts of her contraction after this date. Oscar Eden
Died – Of consumption, Saturday, November 7, at Moberly, Mo.,
Norburn B. Coats, aged 37 years.
Deceased came to this country for his health several years ago
and settled near Acequia, where he has lived the greater part of the time
since. The sympathy of the JOURNAL is
extended to the surviving friends.
Man Killed – Dennis Kelly, a section man on the Larkspur section
of the Santa Fe, was killed by a north bound freight train while unloading coal
at Greenland Monday evening a little before dark. He was warned by the foreman as well as by the whistle to get off
from the track but made no effort to do so.
He was brought to Castle Rock and Dr. Moore sent for but was dead when
the doctor arrived. An investigation
showed a severe scalp wound and one leg crushed. The remains were put in charge of the coroner but it was not
thought necessary to hold an inquest.
The burial took place yesterday.
According to the report of those who saw the accident no blame can be
attached to the railroad.
J. F. Wieters expects to
spend Christmas with friends in New York, and we believe he intends to remain
through the winter. He will be missed
in Castle Rock.
Miss Cantrill was sick and unable to attend her school last
week. Miss Susie Goddard occupied her
place in the school room satisfactorily during her absence.
Preston Day and family have moved onto the ranch recently
purchased from Mrs. Phillips, and Mrs. P. now occupies the house which she took
of Mr. Day in part payment for the farm.
W. G. Howard has turned up in Forrest City California. This was not a case of being got away with
for the boodle, but of getting away with the boodle, , as Judge Webster can
testify.
Mr. S. S. Woodbury, near Parker, is the happy father of a new
daughter. We did not learn the date of
her arrival.
John Hilburger jr., who has been sojourning at Poncha Springs
for several months, returned to Castle Rock a few days ago.
The wedding ceremony of Charles Bills and Miss Alice Upton last
Wednesday was performed by Rev. B. F. Todd.
Quite a large company were gathered to witness the ceremony; and many
fine presents were bestowed upon the happy couple, among them a fine organ by
the brides parents. A splendid repast
was served which was partaken of with zest by the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Bills take up their abode in
Denver, the present home of the groom.
Born – Near Castle Rock, December 12, to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Anderson, a daughter.
In Indiana, November 30, to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Cheeley a nine
pound boy.
In Castle Rock on the morning of December 15, to Mr. and Mrs. L.
M. Larsen, a son.
At Acequia, December 6, to Mr. and Mrs. T. O’Brien, a son.
December 23, 1891
Jake Smith has traded his ranch near Larkspur to Arthur Wolf for
a pair of mules.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Doepke have both been sick but at last
reports were better.
Mr. O. S. Ellison has been devoting some of his spare time to
putting a fresh coat of paint on his house.
N. S. Grout was in town one day last week accompanied by his
father who is able to be about again after a long and painful illness.
Wm. Dillon has rented the clerk’s room in the old court house
for an office for the ensuing year. It
will be repaired and put in shape by the county.
Died – In Castle Rock, Colorado, December 22nd of
pneumonia, John H. Craig, aged 68 years.
Deceased was born in Washington county Pa. But emigrated to
Nebraska at an early day. He came to
Colorado in 1859 and settled near where Denver now stands, but soon left there
and came to Douglas county, where he has ever since resided. He was one of the founders of the town of
Castle Rock, and has been elected its mayor for many successive terms, which
office he held at the time of his death.
He is well known throughout the county, having held several offices of
trust to which he was called by the votes of the people. There is no man who would be so universally
missed by all the people of Castle Rock, as Mayor Craig.
Funeral services will be conducted at the church tomorrow at 3
o’clock p.m. by Rev. B. F. Todd.
Chris Schrieber still carries the mail but fails to draw his pay
for the same.
Henry Duvall’s family has concluded not to move to Castle rock
tis winter.
The Hilyen boys raised one of the best crops on Philip Smith’s
place this year that was ever raised there.
Mrs. Platt has sold her cows to Mr. Williams. Lew Clark who is on Mrs. P’s place talks of
vacating soon.
W. W. Jones is feeding over a hundred head of stock this winter,
mostly beef steers. They are doing
finely.
G. W. Beeten and E. K. Smith shipped some horses east last
week. Mr. Smith went with them to see
to the selling.
G. C. Pratt takes his defeat very philosophically and goes about
his farm work s though there never had been an election.
Charlie Grant has gone east with the avowed purpose of getting a
wife. He has rented Mr. Griffin’s place
and don’t like to “batch.”
Mr. Alex Wires has nearly regained his usual health. He is living alone now except that one of
Mr. Johnson’s boys boards with him and goes to school.
Born – Near Franktown, Colo., Thursday, December 24th,
to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Converse, a son.
Died – Near Castle Rock, Friday morning, December 25th
of diphtheria, Earnest Day, son of Mr. and Mrs. Preston Day, aged nine years.
Funeral services were held at the house, Saturday, at 2 o’clock p.m. Rev. B. F. Todd officiating.
The sympathy of the JOURNAL is extended to the bereaved parents
in this their great affliction that changed the anticipated joys of Christmas
morning.
Geo. Demcree and wife in charge of R. G. Curtis’ place while he
is away in California.
K. A. Giem and sister, Lydia,
have been in Denver a few days visiting their sister, Mrs. Jacobs.
The family Christmas trees at N. S. Grout’s and U. T. Smith’s
were enjoyed very much by the young people.
W. A. Daken went to Sedalia Thursday to meet his children who
were coming to spend the holidays at home.
Mrs. N.S. Grout received a substantial Christmas present from
her friends in Denver in the shape of a barrel of Baldwin apples.
Hiram Elis and L. F. Noftz
had a misunderstanding the other day.
Dr. Moore reports Mr. Noftz doing well but says he will be a long time
in getting about again.
Mrs.
Kracaw of Bellevue is visiting at Wm. Convers’.
A very
pleasant social at Frank Gardner’s on last Friday evening.
A social dinner at Wm.
Convers’ on Sunday, proved a very pleasant affair.
“Constable
Wilson is busy now, the result of his labors will be reported anon.”
Miss
Minnie Melville has returned home from Bellevue where she has been staying for
some time.
A bad
affray occurred at the Franktown saloon last Friday night between Hiram Ellis
and Leo Noftz in which the latter was so severely injured that Dr. Moore was
called to attend him.
Another
wedding at A. H. Eggleston’s on Sunday the 14th. Mr. Benjamin Hudson and Miss Alice Eggleston
were hurled into the abyss of matrimony; the ceremony being performed by Rev.
G. H. Smith of Denver.
Judge
Palm has appointed Hugh Taylor as guardian for Wm. Johnston, in the place of
Mayor Craig, deceased.
Mr. Charles Ecker was up last week after the stock of his
brother, Dan, who was recently committed to jail on a charge of murdering Fred
Alban.
W. F. Waller raffled off a rifle Saturday. “Ted” Vaughan took it in. This manner of “raising the wind” is getting
to be all the go in Castle Rock.
Eighteen tons of beets to the acre is what Wm. Nash has raised
on his farm in upper Lake Gulch. With a
market for these beets what can farmers raise that will bring them in more
clear money.
Married – At the residence of the brides parents on Cherry
Creek, at 11 o’clock A.. Sunday, February 14, Rev. G. H. Smith of Denver
officiating. Benjamin J. Hudson and
Miss Alice M. Eggleston.
The wedding was a quiet affair, only a few of the near relatives
of the contracting parties being present.
The ceremony was short, and after its completion all joined in doing
justice to the sumptuous repast that awaited them. Of this dinner it is only necessary to say that it was fully
equal to its predecessors for which the Eggleston homestead is justly
famous. The best wishes of the JOURNAL
for the prosperity and happiness of the two that were made one are hereby
extended.
Mrs. E. V. Blunt is visiting Littleton.
Wm. Hoffman spent Sunday with friends at this place.
H. Dunham of Denver, was the guest of his brother, W. S. Dunham,
agent at Sedalia Sunday last.
Mrs. Burke and Mrs. Arthur White visited Denver Monday, also
Geo. Diamond and Jas. Perry.
W. W. Porteous drove through town Friday last a fine bunch of
horses which he sold to Denver parties.
A brother of Dan Ecker, from Denver is at present in the
mountains looking after the interests of Dan’s ranch and stock.
Paul Hensler returned Sunday last from the southern part of the
state. He intends proving up on his land
near Sedalia and return in a few days.
E. I. Cramer and assistants
moved the old school house last week on lots belongs to M. Victor. The latter will remodel the same for
tenantable purposes in the near future.
Friday last Sheriff Benton and ex-sheriff Briscoe disposed of
the goods of E. Beutel at public auction at the residence of John House. The goods consisted of liquors, cigars,
tobacco, etc.
Quite a commotion was caused yesterday at about two o’clock, on
Wilcox street in front of the court house by a couple being married in a
buggy. The novelty of the thing
attracted considerable of a crowd of onlookers. The knot was tied by Hugh Taylor, J.P., and the happy couple were
John Jackson and Mrs. Laura Quein, both claiming to hail from near
Franktown. As soon as they were made
one they drove rapidly toward home and we trust toward a home of continual
happiness.
The Ecker Case – Judge Campbell was in Castle Rock Monday and
heard the argument of counsel on the question of admitting Dan Ecker to bail on
the testimony produced before the justice at the preliminary hearing as near as
the same could be summed up by the opposing attorneys, the same not having been
reduced to writing at the time. He refused
to reverse the decision of Justice Taylor on this agreement as to the evidence
then given but said he would hear the evidence himself if Ecker’s counsel
desired it. Either this will be done or
the case as argued Monday will be taken to the supreme court. In the meantime Mr. Ecker is taken back to
jail to await the slow process of law.
L. C. Fritz is building a
house at the mouth of the canon near Mr. Allen Dakan’s.
Edwin Smith and his mother were visitors at the Industrial Fair
when in Denver last week.
Mrs. Mary Meyers has gone to Denver enroute for Nebraska. She has been spending the last few weeks
with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Giem.
Uncle Wm. Cary, and old settler of this country, has been
visiting among old neighbors for the past week. He is quite feeble, being nearly seventy-nine years of age.
N.S. Grout and family spent last Saturday at U.T. Smith’s in
honor of the elder Mr. Grout’s seventy-seventh birthday. All the grandchildren were present except
Miss Margie who is visiting in Denver.
Mr. Grout was very kindly remembered by his friends on West Creek.
Married – At the residence of the brides’ parents in Castle
Rock, Wednesday afternoon, March 16, by Rev. B. F. Todd, James Bronnard, of
Ainsworth, Kootenay, British Columbia, and Miss Salina Woodhouse, of Castle
Rock.
Mr. Bronnard will start for his far-away home with his new wife
in a few days.
Died – At the residence of his daughter, Mrs. M.E. Blake, near
Larkspur on Sunday, March 20 of dropsy, Wm. T. Hensley, aged 83 years.
The burial will take place today at the Castle Rock
cemetery. Deceased arrived here but a
few days ago hoping to be benefited by the change, but if not, desiring to be
buried at this place.
A. H. Eggleston has resigned
the office of justice of the peace. The
emoluments of the office do not correspond with the labor so he withdraws.
Geo. Dakan has sold his interest in the mine owned by the Castle
Rock Mining Company, to Benj. Quick. We
understand the price paid is $300.
The trial of Dr. Coffman, formerly of Castle Rock, who was
arrested in Denver recently on a charge of attempted blackmail, resulted in the
acquittal of the doctor.
Mrs. Webster entertained several of her friends Wednesday
evening. On looking around it was
discovered that all present were old soldiers and their wives. Mrs. W. has one weakness and that is her
favoritism for the “boys in blue.” All
present enjoyed the bounteous repast as well as the informal social chat that
it aforded. Those present were Mr. and
Mrs. Plaisted, Mr. and Mrs. Goddard, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and Mr. and Mrs.
Whittier.
Rev. Calkins went to the Springs last week and returned with his
wife Friday. As Mrs. C. is an invalid
they will board for the present. They
are now located at Mrs. Plaisted’s.
Mr. Evans, the Larkspur agent, wheeled the truck too near the
train Friday evening, resulting in smashing his artificial leg and otherwise
injuring him. He is now at Denver for
repairs.
M. W. Wells, well known in
this county was elected as one of the councilmen of the town of Highlands at
the recent election. Mr. Wells has many
friends here that congratulate him on his success.
Following are the members of J. G. Blunt Post No. 65 that are
entitled to vote in the Department Encampment to be held at Boulder next
week: J. E. Blunt, U. T. Smith, M.
Victor, A. G. Webster, A. H. Eggleston and W. I. Whittier. As many as possible should attend.
A. C. Miksch, well known in
this county died at Denver last week.
Several of our Douglas county people attended the funeral as he was
highly respected by his long list of acquaintances. The remains were interred at Riverside Cemetery.
Died – Mr. Amos C. Miksch, an old and much esteemed citizen of
Cherry Valley, died on the 12th inst., at his home near Brighton,
and was buried at Riverside cemetery, Denver, on the 15th, Rev.
Collins, formerly of this circuit, officiating.
A number of friends went from this part of the valley to attend
the funeral.
Mr. Miksch has had a somewhat varied career. He was brought up in Central Ohio, but came
to Colorado in an early day. He
belonged to the Colo. 1st Cav. And did much active service during
the war, in conflict both with the Indians and confederates. He settled in Cherry Valley a number of
years ago, but five years ago went with his family overland to Oregon,
returning to old place on Cherry Creek, in the same way last fall. About six weeks ago he moved with his family
to the place near Brighton. He was very
poorly on his return from Oregon, but had improved somewhat during the
winter. He leaves a wife and eight
children to mourn his loss. The family
have many sympathizing friends in this vicinity; not only among the old
settlers, but among the young folks who have formed or renewed acquaintance
with them since their return.
I. J. Noe of the greenland Breeing Farm recently purchased at
the horse sale in Denver a fine pair of Norman mares which cost him $450. The pair weight 8400 pounds. They should be brought to the horse show May
7th.
Mr. Alex Scott made our eyes bung out the other day by
exhibiting at this office nearly five ounces of gold which he washed from the
sand near his house. What is the use of
going to Cripple Creek when we have the pure stuff here at our doors.
Wm. Sharp’s team made things lively for a short time yesterday
by starting off on their own account, they started from in front of the meat
market and came to a halt near Holcomb & Whitney’s store by running the
wagon against a tree. The wagon was
badly dilapidated but no other serious injury done.
Ben Schutz is having a house repaired and has been to Denver
twice lately. This, with other hints we
receive, leads us to think that some minister or justice may be called upon
soon.
Miss Knight’s school closed on Friday the 22 and a good
entertainment was given on Saturday night.
The house was so full that the people’s feet stuck out of the
windows. A state tree was voted upon
and decided almost unanimously in favor of the Silver Spruce.
Born – At Douglas, Thursday night, April 21, to Mr. and Mrs.
Mathias Weibel, a son.
Born – Saturday, April 9, to Mr. and Mrs. Z. Hartsell, an eight
pound boy. All are well.
Maud Agnew is quite sick with
scarlet rash.
Bert Moorhead is stopping in Castle Rock again.
J. Frederickson left the county for Denver Monday.
W. B. Riggs was doing business at the county seat Monday.
Dr. Maxwell expects to build a residence in Castle Rock soon.
Born - To Mr. and Mrs. Charles Herb, yesterday afternoon, a son.
F. Weaver of Sedalia, was
doing business at the county seat Monday.
We noticed Johnny Herren boarding the train for the Queen city
Monday.
Miss Minnie Agnew has gone to Palmer Lake for the season we
understand.
Mrs. Sellars, of Colorado Springs, visited with her daughter,
Mrs. S. B. Smith last week.J. P. Riggs is at Eastonville considerable of the
time lately buying up the surplus potatoes of the farmers in that
vicinity. Mr. Riggs is also taking in a
good many potatoes at his home stand at Greenland.
Charley Palm is connecting with the water pipes for the purpose
of supplying his house and yard with water from them. Mr. Palm is going to have one of the prettiest places in town
when his improvements are completed.
Commissioner Bean will set out 500 more fruit trees this
season. Mr. Bean has already made a
success of fruit raising in Douglas county and has the honor of marketing the
first apples ever sent to market from the county.
W. E. Russell and John O’Brien have gone to Rocky Ford to take
charge of the ranch recently purchased by P. W. O’Brien and John
Hilburger. We understand Mrs. Russell
will remain with her parents awhile before joining her husband.
The Kelly Brothers have sold one mine in Cripple Creek for
$50,000 given them $12,500 each and have anothr left equally as good as the one
sold. The JOURNAL congratulates them on
their success. We are always
particularly glad to hear of the success of our Douglas county people.
Editor Hodges has quit the Douglas County News on short notice
and will go into the newspaper business at Montrose. We understand the company is negotiating with Mr. Benedict to
come here.
Stolen – Mr. Izette Stuart had two work horses stolen last
Saturday night. Sheriff Benton and
othrs are making every effort to recover the horses and capture the thief, but
up to the present writing they have not succeeded in their efforts although a
liberal reward is offered.
Richard
Ratcliff hauled several loads of hay to Castle Rock last week.
Chas.
Herb the stonemason was working at U. T. Smith’s a few days last week.
R. C.
Grout Sr. walked to his daughter’s place, a distance of three miles, last week.
Mrs. F.
M. Kingsley will go to Denver on Thursday to meet her mother, Mrs. Delaney from
Minnesota.
Died –
At Mr. R. G. Curtis’ place on the 24 inst., Nell, aged 21 years, the faithful
mare owned by Mr. Curtis.
Martin
Welton was married in Denver last Tuesday evening.
Edgar
Kracaw has returned from Idaho. He says
Cherry Valley is good enough for white folks.
Mr.
Spalte and a part of his family including Mrs. Wilson’s mother visited at Scott
Wilson’s last Sunday.
Ben
Schutz has been so anxious to have a house repaired immediately, that it is
feared “sumthin’ bad is to happen”
The little social gathering at Mr. Converse’s on Saturday night,
as a farewell to Mr. Murphy, was a pleasant affair.
Mr. William Converse has been having the road graded in front of
his house. Henceforth it will be known
by either appellation, “Converse Avenue” or “The Horsemen’s Drive.”
The Franktown school closed suddenly last Friday. The teacher, D. I. Murphy, was called to a
position in the railroad mail service.
He started on Monday for his “run” which is from Salida to Silverton on
the Rio Grande Southern. Mr. Murphy is
an estimable young man and many friends join in wishing him success.
N. S. Grout brought his father into town Monday to consult the
doctor.
G. A. Monroe and family are
on their way to their new Nebraska home via overland route.
Mr. Stott has sold out his interest in the meat market to Mr.
Richardson who is continuing the business alone.
Miss Hattie Smith accompanied by her father, U.T. Smith, was in
Castle Rock yesterday consulting the doctor about a sore hand.
Mr. Evans, one of the present managers of the creamery here, was
summoned by telegraph to visit the bedside of his brother who is very sick.
Mr. and Mrs. Benedict, the new editors and managers of the
Douglas County News, moved into town Monday and have settled down to business.
John O’Brien and Ed Russell report that they arrived at their
destination near Rocky Ford all right and have settled down to farming in
earnest.
W.E. Alexander is planting
48,000 fruit trees on the land owned by the company which he represents near
the north line of this county. He has
65 men at work setting them out at present.
It will be the largest number of trees ever put out by one man or
company in the state.
Mr. and Mrs. D. P. visited at Judge Farrell’s a couple of days
recently. Their little two and a half
years old son died at Colorado Springs Wednesday night of last week. The friends of the bereaved parents at
Castle Rock extend heartfelt sympathy in this their deep sorrow.
Robert M. Bovard, of Kansas, and Miss Anna Foster, adopted
daughter of Jacob Geiger, of Spring Valley, secured the county clerk’s legal
permission to be united in marriage, over a week ago, and have doubtless
performed the final act before this time.
Since writing the above we have received the following.
Married: - At the residence of Jacob Geiger of Spring
Valley, in the presence of a few invited friends, Miss Anna Foster to Robert M.
Bovard, of Kansas. Officiating officer,
John Calhoun, J.P.
After the ceremony the bride was the recipient of a number of
useful presents, and then all sat down to a sumptuous dinner to which they did
ample justice. They started for their
home in Kansas next morning.
Born – Near Castle Rock, Saturday, May 6, to Mr.
and Mrs. M. S. Richey, a daughter.
Tuesday May 10, to Mr. and Mrs. Swan Peterson, a son.
Hanged – Thomas Lawton, the Colorado Springs
murderer was hanged at the penitentiary at 10:19 o’clock P.M. Friday last. Only a few invited witnesses were present at
the execution. Among them was Sheriff
Benton of this county who represents that the job was done with “neatness and
dispatch” notwithstanding the fact that the Denver papers tell of his begging
and even fighting for his life. Lawton
maintained his plea of innocence to the last.
DEEMING, the wife murderer,
was hanged at Melbourne, Monday morning.
Justice is cheated this time so far as this world is concerned, because
he cannot be hanged three times.
The
trial of Charles Hudspeth on the charge of murder commenced at Colorado Springs
yesterday. It is hoped that he will
get, this time, what he failed to get on a former trial in this county on the
same charge, viz. Justice.
The
many friends of J. P. Waldron will be pleased to know that he is doing well at
the livery business at Monument now. He
is kept busy much of the time driving prospectors about the mountains.
Mr. and
Mrs. Ira Johnson of Washington and Mrs. George Shannon and daughter of
California arrived here Saturday morning as guests of Mrs. W. J. Thompson. Mrs. Thompson is a sister of the two ladies.
Commissioner
Williams has started his cheese factory again.
He expects much more milk this season than ever before and as he has the
same cheese maker, the excellent reputation of his cheese will be fully
sustained.
Messrs.
Knowles and Calhoun have sold their mill and are selling their lumber as fast
as can be expected at so dull a time.
John F. Miller, the purchaser of the mill moved it to the Fish and
Forbes lumber and has about completing cutting that.
Our
citizens are taking water from the water works as fast as they can well do
so. Among those who have already made
the connection are Geo. Dakan, Charley Herb, Charley Palm, M. M Noyes and John
Hilburger. With more to follow.
The
Castle Rock school board held a meeting Monday and elected J. H. Matthews as
principal of the school for the ensuing year and Mrs. Matthews as teacher of
the primary department, with a united salary of $180 a month. No election of intermediate teacher was
made.
It will
surprise many of our readers to learn that E. A. Palm our general merchandise
man on the corner of Wilcox and Fourth street has sold his store and will
retire from active business for a while.
A. F. Neal from Missouri, who has been staying for a while in Pueblo is
the purchaser and will take possession in about ten days.
Gasoline Carriage The
Scientific American has an article this week describing a new invention in the
carriage line. The propelling power is
gasoline and it passes over an ordinary road 15 miles an hour with safety, at a
cost of one cent a mile. The original
cost of the carriage is not given. Mr.
Olds, the inventor, has this to say of the advantages of the vehicle: It never kicks or bites, never tires out on
long runs, and during hot weather he can ride fast enough to make a breeze
without sweating the horse. It does not
require care in the stable, and only eats while it is on the road.\
At
Greenland, Colo., May 1st, to Mr. and Mrs. Sam’l Johnston, a son.
Friend Johnston kept the new
arrival so quiet that we are rather late in making the announcement and
offering congratulations.
Wedding Bells – A very pretty wedding was celebrated
Saturday evening at the residence of Mr. I. J. Noe, Greenland. The contracting parties being Mr. Carr Lamb
and Miss Anna Noe.
The
bride was beautifully dressed in white silk with lace trimmings, bridal veil of
tulle and white rose buds. Mr. Lamb was
dressed with his usual neatness, and looked his best. Miss Ada Mackay, of Littleton, was maid of honor and Mr. Bert
Morehead, of Denver, best man.
After
the ceremony the guests were invited to partake of an elaborate
entertainment. There was a handsome
display of wedding gifts, many of them being quite expensive.
Mr. and Mrs. Lamb left on the
late train for a short trip, showers of rice and the good wishes of their
friends following them.
Died – At Spring Valley, Wednesday, May 25, Laura, infant daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Gandy, aged 10 months.
Funeral services were conducted at the Spring Valley school house by
Rev. Calkins of Castle Rock.
Thomas
Hall has returned from California. He
prefers Colorado.
N. S. Grout was busy last Friday and Saturday
putting up the frame of a large hay barn for U. T. Smith.
Mrs. L.
G. Stevens was able to spend a few hours at Mrs. U. T. Smith’s on
Saturday. She is still very weak and
lame.
Two new
windmills arrived in the neighborhood last week for the ranches of Chas. Giem
and U. T. Smith. F. M. Kingsley will be
employed to put them up.
Died – May 27, L. D. Bean, at the home of his brother. R. P. Bean,
near Acequia, Colorado.
Deceased
was 53 years of age. He came to
Colorado from Maine 22 years ago, for his health, being a great sufferer from
asthma, and for a time was greatly benefited by this climate, but for over
three years has been confined to the house the most of the time. He has been very poorly all winter, but his
friends hoped he would improve when warm weather came. The spring proved to be cold and stormy and
he gradually grew worse. He was very
sick for three weeks before he died but bore his suffering with cheerful and
christian resignation, and had a smile and pleasant word for every one. He was a Free Mason and was buried by the
lodge at Littleton in the Masonic Cemetery at that place. He leaves a mother 85 years of age and two
brothers, R. P. Bean and R. W. Bean, in this county besides two brothers and
two sisters in the East, with their families and a host of other friends to
mourn his loss.
Although
whiskey is a contraband article in Alaska, yet about 70,000 gallons of it are
smuggled into that territory each year.
It is sold for $2 a pint and the most of it is purchased by
Indians. In attempting to arrest two of
the smugglers recently Missionary Charles H. Edwards was murdered, and shortly
afterward Dr. Connett, another missionary was tarred and feathered for
endeavoring to collect evidence against the murderers. Thirty saloons are running openly in Juneau
and the authorities are helpless.
- Colorado Chieftain
Mrs. Morris started to join
her husband at Parkdale, Colo., Tuesday.
Mr. Morris is in the employ of the D.&R.G. at that place.
Peter
Anderson was considerably hurt Friday evening by the team running away while on
the way to town from Mr. Fofe’s quarry.
Willis
Bryant lost a horse a few days ago in an unusual manner. The horse stepped upon a stick, causing one
end to fly up and stick into him and kill him.
The
post office at Larkspur is liable to be discontinued. It is reported that the postmaster has left town and left the
office with Mr. Evans who does not wish to attend to it.
It is reported that Upton
Smith will not have to buy any coal during the next year. The flood washed down and deposited on his
land, drift wood enough to last him as fuel for that length of time.
James
Hobbs of Table Rock, the veteran stock dealer, recently purchased several head
of cattle of Will Kennedy of Monument.
The new
creamery at Elizabeth is now running ‘full blast.’ It will prove a great benefit to Elizabeth and the dairymen of
that vicinity.
Mrs.
Lockey, wife of Frank Lockey, is seriously ill. The loss of her mother, Mrs. Stewart, who was buried yesterday,
was a serious blow to her.
Mr.
Wallace Holcomb has moved his family into his new house. The completed house is a fine building. Mr. Conant will occupy the house vacated by
Mr. Holcomb.
F. H.
Allison has given his mineral spring the name of Ponce de Leon Chalybeate
Springs. He has his new cottage nearly
completed and is taking steps to let the world know that he has a good thing
and is willing to share with others.
J.
D. Steves, of Hill Top was a pleasant
caller at THE JOURNAL office Monday.
Mr. Steves reports crops looking well in his vicinity. He has several varieties of corn, potatoes and
small grains that he is experimenting with and will probably show specimens of
at the fair in the fall.
Fred
Doepke’s horse ran away while in Castle Rock the other day. The children were here with it but the
halter became untied and the horse started off on his own hook. After going a couple of blocks the cart was
left behind. No serious damage was
done.
Wm. Jones lost a fine steer,
by lightening recently.
Miss
May Hilyen spent a couple of days at Uniontown last week.
Mrs.
Kaempfer and her daughter Minnie have just returned from a visit to the Queen
city.
Miss
Florence Alf has returned to Denver after spending a couple of weeks at the
Jack Rabbit Ranch.
Gottlibe
Schreiber is selling meat as usual. He
had a runaway the other day which damaged his wagon considerably.
Some of
the folks from the Ridge were pleasantly entertained at the home of Mr.
Bihlmeyer in Lake Gulch on Sunday last.
Geo.
Dietrich visits this neighborhood twice each week gathering cream for the
Elizabeth creamery. Farmers who are not
selling their cream take their milk to the cheese factory.
Wm.
Lambert spent Sunday with his family.
Miss
Mary Burke spent last week in Castle Rock.
Miss
Anna Manhart from Denver is visiting friends in this vicinity.
Dave
Campbell and family of Denver, spent a few days last week at the Lewis ranch.
Mrs.
Geo. Thompson of Texas creek will spend a few weeks here visiting her parents.
Miss
Kate Purcell and Miss Annie Reynolds were the guests of the formers parents
Sunday.
A
social hop at Brenn’s hall Wednesday evening, August 3, 1892. All are invited. Tickets 25 cents.
Mr. and
Mrs. Goodrich, late of the Coffran ranch, took possession of Mr. Bates ranch on
Jarre creek.
DIED – On West Plum creek, Sunday evening July 31st., of
dilation of the heart, Mrs. Marion Stewart, wife of Izette Stewart, aged about
45 years.
Funeral
services were conducted Tuesday at 10 o’clock A.M. and were attended by a very
large company of sympathizing friends.
Mrs.
Stewart had been in poor health for several months but had been confined to her
bed but two or three days. Her death
will be deeply mourned by many warm friends.
BORN – Near Castle Rock, Colo. July 26, to Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson,
a girl.
John Herran has labored under
considerable disadvantage in doing his farm work lately on the account of his
horses getting hurt.
E.
Weaver is quite sick as the result of injuries received by being jammed in a
stall by a horse, and being thrown from his buggy recently.
Geo.
Triplett went to Denver Thursday to meet a sister from the east. She accompanied him home and will remain in
Castle Rock for a time.
Rev.
Mr. Clarke, the Episcopal minister at Littleton, will conduct a service at
Sedalia next Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock.
All are cordially invited to attend.
H. L Barter, former editor of
the Douglas County News, is now associated with W. F. Phelps in the management
of the Western News, published at Colorado Springs.
Wm.
Dillon returned to Castle Rock Friday after an extended visit to Europe. It is pleasant to have him among us
again. Mr. Dillon is looking well and
reports a pleasant visit.
Judge
Webster has a house full of company.
Among them is a sister of the Judge who will spend some time at Castle
Rock visiting her brother and enjoying Colorado air and scenery.
W. W.
Jones was at the county seat on business Saturday and took out a load of
coal. Quite a number of our farmers are
using coal for fuel, in what used to be the wooded parts of the county.
Mrs. H.
L. Day and son Harley left Castle Rock Monday.
She will visit Denver and then take a trip to her old home in
Maine. Mrs. Day’s many friends here
hope she will soon return to Castle Rock.
A
daughter of Mrs. C. Doepke, with her children, were among those who took
advantage of the cheap rates to visit Colorado friends. The lady met with a severe accident while on
the way out to her mother’s.
C. A. Jennings, formerly an
occupant of the JOURNAL building but now editor of the Democrat at Salem,
Indiana, was a visitor at Castle Rock last week. We are sorry that we were not in when he called at this office.
I. P. Van Wormer succeeded in
finding one or two men in Denver that would condescend to go out to the farm
and work a little. Most of the fellows
that are loafing around that city seem to be looking for a soft job with big
pay and won’t do genuine work at any price.
Dr. G.
F. Burzett of Iowa, was a pleasant caller at the JOURNAL office a couple of
days ago. He has been looking over the
country for a few weeks and is so well pleased with what he has seen that he
ordered the JOURNAL sent east to do missionary work among his friends.
Mrs.
Fred Doepke is expecting her father out from Illinois in a few days to make her
a visit. He is 80 years of age.
Chris Schrieber and Gotleib
Schreiber have finished putting up the hay on the Greer ranch. The yield is good.
Charlie
Doepke is selling cream to the Elizabeth creamery. The Castle Rock boys ought to corral Lake Gulch cream.
J. P.
Riggs’ mill, which was being run by O.C. Jamison, was destroyed by fire Sunday,
August 21st. No insurance.
Mr. and
Mrs. James Woods move to Greely this week.
Mr. Woods will attend the Normal school at that place. They will be greatly missed in Castle Rock.
Mrs. J.
L. Tallman was stung near one eye by a bee, last Friday, and on Saturday
morning both eyes were so badly swelled that she could not open either of them.
Mrs.
Hancock has closed her school at Sugar Creek and returned to Castle Rock. She has given excellent satisfaction as a
teacher.
The
Castle Rock Mining Company has struck it good, at least an assay had a few days
ago given over $60 a ton in gold with a four feet vein, and that only 30 feet
from the surface.
Mott
Crawford arrived in Castle Rock Sunday evening, having served out his term at
Canon City and been discharged. He is
looking in as good health as could be expected of a man nearly 67 (?) years of
age.
A. J. Mitchell has completed
the sale of his farm at Fonder and moved to Denver. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell are the kind of people that Douglas county
can ill afford to lose. They have many
friends in the county that will regret to hear of their removal from our midst.
Mr. and
Mrs. J. S. Parker were in Castle Rock Saturday accompanied by a brother and
niece of Mr. Parker who have been spending a few weeks at the Parker
homestead. They will return to their
home in Carlisle, Illinois, with a warm spot in their hearts for this part of
Colorado.
K. W. Hilyen spent the week
at Hardscrabble.
Jas.
Cozad passed through here recently on his way to Cripple Creek.
J. C.
Adams had a runaway last week which resulted in a broken cart and a few painful
scratches.
B. Schrieber has been putting
up the hay in the Greer meadows.
Miss
Jessie Duvall has been quite ill.
Quite a
number from Lake Gulch and elsewhere met at the home of A. Hagspiel last
Saturday for a general good time.
Miss
Knight visited Denver the fore part of the week and in consequence our school
was dismissed until Wednesday.
Mrs.
Chas. Doepke opened her doors to a number of friends on Saturday evening last
as a greeting to her son and daughter who are here from the East. The evening was spent in dancing and
conversation. All the Ridgers voted it
a success.
BORN – On the 16 of August, to Mr. and Mrs. C. Hutchins, a girl.
Mr. and
Mrs. A. H. Eggleston were at the rock Saturday to meet the sister of the
latter, Mrs. Goldman. (Sp?)
There
was an “addition” to the family of Pat Seals, section forman at Larkspur,
Sunday night. All well.
Mrs.
Plaisted and sister, Mrs. Crandall, and Fred, spent a few days at Colorado
Springs and Manitou recently.
Miss
Susie Goddard returned home last Friday evening after closing a very successful
term of school on East Cherry Creek.
Found A Dead Man – Last Friday evening while out hunting
rabbits about a mile east of town, Mr. Thos. Vaughan, Harry Robertson and Percy
Moore were somewhat surprised to find the remains of what was once a man, who,
from all appearances, had been dead for several months. Between his knees was found a revolver or
large caliber and in his pockets was discovered a silver watch, a white silk
handkerchief, a pair of spectacles and a map of Creede. Coroner Hackett was notified and at once
went to the spot and brought the body to town.
After a thorough examination it was decided that the man came to his
death by a gunshot wound at his own hand.
A gentleman arrived from Denver Saturday and identified the remains as
those of W. W. Parks, formerly of Denver.
The
body was shipped to Denver where it was taken in charge by the G.A.R. of which
order the deceased was a member.
Mr.
Parks came to Castle Rock on or about June 11th and stopped at the
City hotel, where he stayed over night and part of the following day after
which he payed his bill and departed nothing being heard of him until the
discovery last Friday.
Geo
Varney was cutting corn for U. T. Smith last week.
Mr. and
Mrs. Giem went to the Queen city one day last week.
Miss
Alice Griffin is teaching school at the Lone tree school house.
Mr.
McMurdo of Hill Top, was in this vicinity buying cattle recently.
A large
herd of cattle passed through this neighborhood lately stopping at Mr. Giem’s
over night.
Mr.
Ratcliff’s hired men struck for higher wages the other day. They were paid and discharged at once.
Howard
Ball came up from Denver on his Safety one day last week to visit his friends
at Willow Farm.
Miss.
M. E. Perry and sister, of Perry Park, were calling at Willow Farm last
week. They expect to leave for St.
Louis the 26th.
The
early risers of West Creek were out with their flags to cheer the soldiers as
they were returning to Ft. Logan Sunday Morning.
Miss
Hattie Smith received quite a valuable present from her grandfather lately, it
being a fine telescope of his own make with tripod and complete arrangements
for mounting.
The News says Cole Briscoe
didn’t eat crow but took his family and assisted Hon. P. W. O’Brien to eat a
fine people’s party turkey.
A. J.
Mitchell, formerly a resident of Douglas county, but now living in Denver was
shaking hands with friends here
Saturday.
The Cummings farm at Rock
Ridge is undergoing radical repairs under the management of the new proprietor,
Mr. A. W. Colburn.
Capt.
Tyler from the extreme west part of the county and L. Welty from the east part,
both “proved up” before Judge Palm Friday.
Mrs.
Judge Price of Denver, mother of Mrs. Benedict, spent Thanksgiving with her
daughter as did also Miss Grace Price and Mrs. W. E. Ayer.
W.
Colburn the new proprietor of the Cummings farm has stocked his place with
Holstein cows and expects to rent it to the Hilyen Bros. They will milk for the cheese factory.
David
Meyers is selling some grain at “The Rock”.
Charlie
Doepke hauled a load fo grain into town Wednesday.
A. C. Dakan was severely hurt
at the Jamieson mill a few days ago.
Mr. and
Mrs. Warner entertained Preston Day and family Thanksgiving.
Mr. and
Mrs. J. D. Williams entertained Rev. Todd and family Thanksgiving.
Mr.
Cramer’s thrasher is still knocking out the grain for the farmers on the
Divide.
James
Roth had his hand severely injured a few days ago by a horse stepping on it.
B. E. Hutchinson is gathering
cream in the Rock Ridge neighborhood for the Castle Rock creamery.
The
sermon preached by Rev. Calkins at the church Thanksgiving was more than
usually interesting.
Paton
Wilson visited the Springs recently and purchased a complete outfit of new
furniture for his new house.
John
Pollock, of Spring Valley, thinks fully one third of the potatoes on the Divide
are frozen in the ground.
Rev.
Todd spent Thanksgiving at Castle Rock and then took his family with him to his
new work at Saguache.
Ed
Martin moved to Denver Monday. Mr.
Martin goes there to take charge of a saloon for Charley Palm.
Alexander
Martin, a bridge carpenter employed by the Santa Fe, fell from a bridge, a
distance of about 30 feet, and struck on his back, injuring him so severely
that he cannot live.
Married – At the residence of the bride’s parents, at 11 o’clock a.m.
Thanksgiving day, Rev. H. R. Calkins officiating, Judge Robert E. Palm of
Castle Rock and Miss Anna Misner of Lake Gulch.
The
ceremony took place in the presence of quite a large company of the friends of
the contracting parties. E. A. Palm, brother of the groom and Miss Lizzie
Burke were “best Man” and bridesmaid.
After
the usual congratulations the company partook of a splendid dinner and
dispersed feeling that it had been good for them to be there.
The
newly wedded couple will commence housekeeping at once in Castle Rock, in the
house recently vacated by Mrs. Day on Wilcox Street between Fifth and Sixth
streets. The JOURNAL joins heartily in
congratulations and earnestly wishes Mr. and Mrs. Palm unalloyed pleasure in
their married life, and many returns of the anniversary of this most important
but joyous event of their lives.
Quite a gathering of the
children took place at the residence of Mr. John Hilburger in honor of the
fourth birthday of little Mary Hilburger.
Born- Near Franktown, Colorado, November 30 to Mr. and Mrs. Herman
Metzler, a ten pound girl. All doing
well.
Died- Near Perry Park, November 16, of paralysis, J. H. Pickett. Burial services November 18 aat the Glen
Grove cemetery. Deceased was about 65
years of age.
Died - Sunday, November 27, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. D. J.
Tintle.
Mrs.
Peter Anderson, of this town, received a telegram from Franceville, Colo.,
yesterday morning announcing the death of her husband, Peter Anderson, but
giving no particulars of the accident.
From a special to the Denver News we get the following regarding the sad
affair:
COLORADO
SPRINGS, Colo., Dec. 12 – A Swede named Peter Anderson was killed on the
Denver, Texas & Ft. Worth road this afternoon. The deceased had been working with a section gang, who were
riding on a flat car. A caboose was
being switched onto a train, and the men started for it. In running to catch the caboose Anderson
stumbled and fell across the track directly in front of the car. The car ran over his left arm. Several ribs were broken also, besides he
was injured internally. He was put on
the train bound for this city but died before medical assistance could be
obtained. The coroner will hold an
inquest tomorrow afternoon. Anderson
was about 45 years of age, and had been living at Castle Rock, Colo., where his
wife resides.
The
following pupils belonging to the Castle Rock school are entitled to be on the
Roll of Honor having averaged in their studies 80 percent and being perfect in
deportment and industry.
Edith
Low, Don Carver, Cora Crawshaw, Nora O’Brien, Dena Thompson, Myrtle Hughes,
Alvilda Conant, Dollie Smith, Bertha Triplett, Nora Smith, Bessie Benedict,
Frances Warner, Pearl Warner, Stella Waller, Louise Carver, Lulu Garrison,
Jennie Anderson, Edith Waller, Clarence Owens, Mark Harris.
Mrs.
Hammond is receiving a visit from her father who lives at Denver.
J. E.
Campbell, the genial Rio Grande agent at Palmer Lake cdropped in on us a little
while yesterday.
Born- At Castle Rock, December 1st, to Mr. and Mrs. L. R.
Foster, a son.
The
Castle Rock school literary will hold its first session Friday evening next,
beginning at 8 o’clock. The Castle Rock
band will furnish music.
Program
1. Song By
School
“We Come Again”
2.
Reading, Selected Jennie
Owens
3.
Railroad Car Scene
4. How
He Saved St. Michaels Elmer
Anderson
5. Red
Hair Bertha
Triplett
6. Well
Spent Nora
Smith
7. Jack
Frost Primary
Pupils
8. I
Vant to Fly Lillian
Conant
9.
Debate, Resolved: That the World’s Fair should be kept open on Sunday.
Affirmative, Miss May Baldwin
Miss Cora Crawshaw
Hon. William Dillon
Negative, Miss Alvilda Conant
Mrs. Edit Low
Hon. W. H. Davis.
Mr.
Julius Seidensticker recently purchased a new pleasure wagon of J. W.
Farrell. It is a good one.
Mark
Wells, son of L. W. Wells, formerly of this county, was recently very seriously
injured by an accident.
John
Clark has bought the Castle Rock dray and will hereafter be pleased to serve
the public in that line.
We are
sorry to record the death of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sharp,
near Castle Rock, which occurred Sunday.
District
Attorney Cochran was married a short time ago, in Kansas, to a niece of the
late Ex-District Attorney, B. F. Garrison.
Mr. C.
Hedgpeth and family have bid adieu to the Divide and gone to the north part of
the state, the former home of Mrs. Hedgpeth.
Jesse
Knowles of Spring Valley, has been very sick with pneumonia but is recovering
under the efficient treatment of Dr. Maxwell.
E. K.
Smith, formerly of this county, is reported doing well in his new home at Ft.
Lupton. He has a branch store
established at a small town a few miles from Ft. Lupton.
Miss
Wilkins, Santa Fe night operator at this place, has gone to Kansas. We understand there is a man in the case and
they twain will be, or have been made one.
We do not know her new name, but as Miss Wilkins she has made many
friends here who will be sorry to hear of her departure.
Several
of the pupils who are atending the normal school at Greeley from this county
are at home during the vacttion. Among
those whom we have noticed at home are Miss Susie Goddard, the Misses Williams,
Miss Bryant and Miss Anna Scott. Miss
Parker has been quite sick and may not be able to enjoy Christmas with her
ffriendsin Douglas County.
New Teachers – County Superintendent Bowman today issued eleven certificates
to that number of ladies and gentlemen who passed the examination for teachers
recently held. One of the successful
applicants was Miss Leta E. Cutler.
Miss Cutler is probably the youngest person to whom a certificate has
ever been given, being only fourteen years of age. She passed the examination creditably and was entitled to the
diploma. Miss Cutler’s youth may bar
her awhile from teaching, but she is to be congratulated on her early mental
attainments. She is the daughter of E.
K. Cutler of this city. – Pueblo Star
The
young lady referred to in the above is the niece of Mrs. Anna V. Whittier of
this city.
Mr.
Walter Sharp who has been very sick is reported better.
A
divorce was granted by Judge Palm Saturday to Mrs. Howard of Larkspur from her
husband W. G. Howard.
Through
a mistake the name of Agnes Pratt was omitted from the roll of honor last
month. It should have appeared there
and we gladly make a note of that fact.
Killed – John Kelley, formerly section foreman on the Santa Fe at this
place, was killed at Edgerton, Colo., Christmas. The particulars of the accident are not at hand further than that
he was hit by a train. Deceased was at
one time a member of the A.O.U.W. lodge here but was suspended for neglecting
to pay his dues.
Mrs. John Burke visited
Denver this week.
John
Upton is painting his house near Larkspur.
J. S.
Myers is hauling corn to Castle Rock and selling at Gordon’s Cash Store.
Hon. J.
F. Gardner and son Fred are to engage in the mercantile business at Cripple
Creek.
Mrs.
Baldwin of Liberal, Mo., is visiting with her sister, Mrs. M. F. Gillern, of
this city.
Jesse
Knowles is improving slowly. It is
hoped he soon will be able to be about again.
John
Geiger of Spring Valley, was at the county seat doing business with the
commissioners this week.
Dillon
& Webster have moved their office to the house on Fourth street near Mr.
Dakan’s blacksmith shop.
Mr. Wm.
Dillon has moved his extensive law library to Denver and hereafter will only be
in Castle Rock Saturdays.
Mr.
Phelps of Denver came up to Castle Rock Saturday to spend a few days with his
daughter Mrs. P. H. Hammond.
Geo.
Manhart, Sedalia’s leading merchant was among those who were doing business at
the county seat the fore part of the week.
Mr. C.
Schrieber of Rock Ridge, was at the Rock yesterday to meet Mrs. Schrieber who
came up from Denver where she has been spending a few days.
Among
the Douglas county ladies who visited the Queen city Saturday we noticed Mrs.
David Meyers, Mrs. W. F. Waller, and Mrs. Wolfensberger.
The
band held their regular quarterly election Monday evening and the result was as
follows: President, Will Priddy; Leader, Owen Benton; Musical Director, Jack
Vaughan.
Mr.
Jesse Hall says his stock is doing well.
A portion of them he is feeding and the balance are taking care of
themselves at present though he did feed all while the snow was deep.
John
Harris is at Sedalia building the ice house for the new separator to be erected
at that place. We understand that Mr.
E. Weaver will also require his services in making some substantial
improvements.
Report
says that D. J. Murphy, postal clerk on the Rio Grande, and Miss Garnder of
Franktown were married in Denver last evening.
The fact that they were in Castle Rock yesterday and that Mr. Murphy had
special business with the county clerk, indicates that the report is true.
The
dance Friday evening drew several of the young people from abroad, among them
we noticed Miss Alice Adams, Miss Mary Adams, Miss Lillie Kolb, Miss Bessie
Root, Miss Ethel VanWormer, Bert Moorhead and Vint Crawshaw. Most of the above formerly lived in the
county and stopped a day or two to visit old friends.
A
goodly number gathered at the residence of Fred Doepke in Lake Gulch last
Friday evening and celebrated the coming of the new year by a social
dance. So well did they enjoy
themselves that it was 4 o’clock before they commenced to think of going
home. Judge Palm and lady of Castle
Rock were among those in attendance.
Capt.
John S. Titcomb, our county surveyor, has been president of the Denver Society
of Civil engineers during 1892, and has now just been elected secretary and
treasurer of the American Society of Irrigation Engineers. The latter organization has been effected
only a little more than one year, but has already a membership of some 125,
representing 13 states and territories, the District of Columbia and the countries
of Mexico, Guatemala and Chili. The
Irrigation Engineers held a largely attended and most successful meeting in
Denver last week.
Mrs. J. D. Williams is quite
sick.
L. M. Anderson visited Pueblo
on business Friday.
Ed Moore spent New Year’s day
with his parents.
County Clerk Jones’ family
are all getting better again.
A. A. Palm returned from his
hurried trip East last Monday.