March 30, 2000
BITZER, Conrad C. WALROD, Frank C. BAKER, George Franklin Rocky Mountain News, 2/4/1895VICTIMS OF THE ACCIDENT Services Over the Remains Held Yesterday TOUCHING TRIBUTES TO THE DEAD Services Over the Body of Conrad C. Bitzer Conducted by Schiller Lodge of Masons—Frank Walrod Buried by Trinity Lodge, K. O. E. W.—Tribute by Parson Uzzell is the Memory of George F. Baker—Large Attendance of Friends at Each of the Funerals. The final act in the tragedy of last Wednesday night, when the boiler explosion at the West Denver power house of the Denver Tramway company sent three souls into eternity unwarned, was performed yesterday—what all that was mortal of the unfortunates was consigned to the grave. The funeral of Conrad C. Bitzer, the fireman who was killed instantly, and whose body was terribly mangled, was held at Miller’s undertaking establishment, 1714 Curtis street, and it was conducted by Schiller lodge of Masons No. 41, William Knight, pastor. The lodge assembled at Masonic temple at 1:30 and under escort of Oheen City division No. 5, uniformed rank K. of P, commanded by Captain Heinig, and division lodge No. 2, K. of P., of which Bitzer was a member, marched from the temple to where the body lay. Lohman’s band, playing a funeral dirge, headed the cortege. In a handsome casket, ornamented with Masonic emblems in silver, and almost buried in floral offerings, lay the body of the dead fireman. The floral pieces were exquisite in design and were the gifts of the lodges to which the dead man belonged and friends of the family. There were the square and compasses, in roses, smilax and evergreen, from the Masons; the emblem of the Knights of Piths; a beautiful floral pillow, with the legend, “Our Papa” worked in violets upon a ground of white flowers, a wreath from the Tramway Company, and another from Mr. and Mrs. F. Siege. A short service was performed by Rev. H. S. Felix of the Lutheran Church. He spoke feelingly of the sudden taking of Bitzer and added words of comfort and hope to the bereaved family. The body was then conveyed to the hearse by the following pall-bearers from Schiller lodge:--F. F. Evermann, Chris Weismuller, Frank Kaizer, Peter Fredericks, Carl Bruehne and Chris Ruhmann. At the grave in Riverside Cemetery, the impressive funeral ritual of the Masonic fraternity was read and the body committed to the dust with all the Masonic Honors. Funeral of Frank
Walrod. Frank C. Walrod, who lost his life at the same time as Bitzer, was buried from Olivet Congregational Church, West Denver, at 1:30 o’clock in the afternoon. The funeral exercises were held under the auspices of Charity Lodge No. 23 A. O. U. W., and interment was held at Fairmount Cemetery. The little church was filled with friends and sympathizers with the family when the body, which had been prepared for burial at I. N. Rogers’ undertaking parlor reached the church. The funeral services was performed by the Rev. Mr. Upton, after which the A. O. U. W. took charge of the remains and conducted final exercises at the grave. The pallbearers were: W. T. Crean, John S. Coeres, J. P. Etheridge, Wm. R. Gibson, G. J. Stirm and C. L. Smith. W. E. Devore, deputy grand master workman and Don A. Swett, master workman, conducted the ritualistic exercises. Among the floral offerings was a beautiful anchor and shield, the emblem of the A. O. U. W. Funeral of G. F. BakerThe funeral of George Franklin Baker, the aged man who died from the shock of the boiler explosion on Thursday morning last, took place from I. N. Rogers’ undertaking rooms on Champa Street. It was a sorrowful little gathering that assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory of a good man. His daughter and son, with whom he has made his home since his residence in Denver, were bowed down with uncontrollable grief, and as Rev. Thomas Uzzell spoke of the virtues of the deceased and comforted as best he could the sorrowing relatives, a deep solemnity pervaded the room. At the conclusion of the exercises, which were short and simple, the body was conveyed to Riverside Cemetery. Mr. Baker was born in Pompey, N. Y., November 17, 1822 and at the time of his death was in his 73rd year. He was a man of fine attainments and ever ready to lend his aid to any good work. **** LATORIA, Marie Rocky Mountain News June 2, 1895 A YOUTHFUL COUPLE Special
to the News BOULDER,
COLO., June 1.—This morning Marie Latoria, a little girl 14 years of old, was married in
the Catholic Church to a young Italian of Mashall coal camp who is only 18 years old. They expect to make Marshall their home and coal
mining their means of livelihood. FEENEY,
Joe
Rocky Mountain News May 27,1895OLD AND ALONE In a barn in the rear of 1928 California Street Joe Feeney, 68 years old, was yesterday attended by Police Surgeon Jarecki. The old man was suffering from rheumatism, and his surroundings indicated that he led a miserable existence. The barn he occupied was small and cheerless, the occupant paying $1 per month rent for the place. Feeney is alone in the world, he having no friends or relatives. The police surgeon removed him to the county hospital.
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KNIFTON, WilliamObituaryRocky Mountain
News
January 16, 1895
KNIFTON—Tuesday, January
15, 1895 at the family
residence, 2015 Curtis Street. William
Knifton, age 62 years. Funeral from Trinity Memorial Church, Twenty-sixth and Curtis
Streets, Wednesday, at 2 o’clock. Interment Riverside. The deceased was a pioneer in Black Hawk, his family being well “known to all Gilpin County pioneers. He will be remembered by his associates while with the Gregory Mining Company as “Uncle Bill.” He was with the Colorado Central Railroad Company while building through Clear Creek Canyon, and remained with them for some time after completion. During the ‘90’s he was with the Colorado Iron Works and the Henday & Mayer Manufacturing Company, and of late with the Denver City Cable Company since it’s beginning. He leaves a widow and two married sons, George, the eldest, being a well known resident of Denver. Frank, the younger, is at present in Old Mexico and unable to get home. The eldest daughter, Clara, was buried only three months ago, and the youngest daughter, “Sallie” was buried nine years ago, almost immediately after graduating from the Denver High School. Mrs. Knifton has three brothers now living in Denver with their families, Joseph B. Tomlinson, John Tomlinson, and Edward Tomlinson, all Colorado pioneers. ***** GRAVES, Mrs. Lucy Rocky Mountain
News
March 7, 1895
Death of the First Settler in Clear Creek Valley. At Arvada, on Tuesday last Mrs.
Lucy Graves, familiarly known as “Grandma” Graves, passed away in her 70th
year. Mrs. Graves was one of Colorado’s
pioneers. She was the wife of Oliver Graves and thirty-four years ago located
with him upon the banks of Clear Creek, building a log house which is still standing. Their humble dwelling was the first habitation
built in that portion of Clear Creek Valley. Mrs.
Graves was a member of the Methodist Church and through all her life was known for her
good deeds and consistent Christian life. ***** deSPOTY, Norman, deSPAIN, Carman, RYAN, Annie & WALLACE,
Julia Denver Post March 16, 1895 THE POLICE COURT A Number of Market Street Inmates Arraigned. Judge
Webber had a short docket this morning. Carman
de Spain and Norman de Spoty, two inmates of 2132 Market Street, were before his honor on
a charge of soliciting and being inmates. The
women were arrested by Officers Holland and Lindquist, who were passing, dressed in
citizen’s clothes. The officers were solicited and
placed the women under arrest. His honor fined them $10 and
costs on each charge. Annie Ryan and Julia Wallace,
who robbed H. Parson of Lafayette, Ind., of $115, and refused to return the money after
promising Chief Goulding they would, were arrested last evening by order of the chief on
the charge of running a disorderly house. Their attorney this morning
asked for a continuance until Wednesday which the court granted. Judge Webber announced that he
would not make his appointments until the latter part of next week. *****
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MAGUIRE, Mrs. P. J. Rocky Mountain News, 2/4/1895 MOTHER’S SAD DEATHA sad death occurred in Highlands Friday night. Mrs. P. J. Maguire, who lived on Fifth between Scott and Murdock Street, died of pneumonia after having given birth to a boy and a girl a week before. The family lived in a tent and during confinement Mrs. Maguire contracted the disease which caused her death. Her husband is a painter and has six children left to care for. The funeral occurred this afternoon. BOAL, George J. Rocky Mountain News, 5/24/1895 GEORGE J. BOAL’S ESTATEThe Widow Appointed Administratrix with Bond of
$100,000. The will of George J. Boal, the deceased lawyer, was filed for probate in the county court yesterday and the hearing set for July 1, and an order to take the testimony of the witnesses to the instrument at Hastings, Neb, being entered. The widow, Mrs. M. A. B. Boal was appointed administratrix to collect and her bond was fixed at $100,000. The will is dated July 4, 1887 and is witnessed by L. M. Selby and Louis H. Jackson. It bequeaths his entire estate to his wife and two sons, Theodore D. and Montgomery, share and share alike, but all to be under the control of Mrs. Boal until Montgomery, the younger, reaches his majority, unless when Theodore reaches his majority she shall choose to give him his share or a part of it. Mrs. Boal is named as executrix without bonds. **** McCormick, J. B. Richards, Judge Norman P. Rocky Mountain News, 5/26/1895 Death of J. B. McCormick and Judge Norman P. Richards in Pueblo. Special to The News. PUEBLO, Colo., May 26—Two of the
old residents of Pueblo County died early this morning within three hours, John B.
McCormick and Judge Norman P. Richards.
Mr. McCormick was born in Baltimore in 1823, enlisted in the Seventh Iowa infantry
in 1861, and was mustered out at the close of the war as a major. In 1867 he came to Pueblo County and had lived
here ever since, occupying the same house in East Pueblo for twenty-two years. He served as alderman, and was at one time acting
mayor. He became an Odd Fellow in 1844 and
held the highest positions in the Colorado order. A
year ago, the fiftieth anniversary of his initiation was celebrated at Denver. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon under
the auspices of the Odd Fellows and the G. A. R. Stomach
troubles and a combination of diseases caused his death after an illness of three months. He leaves a widow and seven children. Ex-Judge Norman P. Richards of the county court was born in Maine in 1820, and his boyhood was spent on the sea. He studied law and came to Colorado in 1860, locating at Denver, where he lived for ten years, engaging in the practice of his profession. He was county judge here from 1875-1879. Neuralgia of the stomach caused his death after a brief illness. He leaves a widow and one son, A. E. Richards. Judge Richards was a Knight Templar and a thirty-second degree Mason, and that order will take charge of his funeral tomorrow afternoon. **** CASLER, Eli Eliher Rocky Mountain News, 2/3/1895Special to The News ELI ELIBER CASLER DEAD CENTRAL CITY,--Colo., Feb 2—Eli Eliber Casler, one of the oldest mill men of this county, died last night at his residence in Black Hawk, after a short illness of pneumonia. He had been engaged in stamp milling since 1863, the date of his arrival here. He first located in Nevadaville, working for the late Truman Whitcomb. He leaves a wife, son and daughter. His funeral will occur Monday afternoon from the Presbyterian Church in Black Hawk. He was a native of New York State, and was 60 years of age. **** HORTON,
Joseph T. Rocky
Mountain News May 26, 1895CAUGHT IN A SLIDE Joseph T. Horton, a Widely Known Miner, Killed in an Old Mine in Mexico. Joseph T. Horton, a miner widely
known in Colorado, was killed on the 15th inst. in a mine located in the state
of Durango, Mex. He was engaged in the
exploration of some abandoned workings, when an immense mass of loose rocks, timbers and
dry dirt came down on him and buried him many feet. The
accident was discovered almost immediately and heroic efforts were made for Horton’s
rescue. This was almost accomplished, when a
second terrific slide of the same material occurred.
Day and night, for forty-eight hours, the work of excavating went on before the
lifeless body of Horton was reached.
Perhaps no miner in the state of Colorado was more widely known or more universally
respected than Joe Horton. He was a native of
Nova Scotia, and came from Boston to Colorado in the early ‘70’s. He engaged in mining first at Georgetown. With the beginning of the Leadville excitement he
went there and for a number of years acted as foreman of underground work on the Brecce
Iron mine and others. He was afterward prominently connected with mine
leases and development work at Robinson, Aspen, Fulford
and other camps. Last fall A. W. Geist,
manager of the Velardena Mining company at the town of the same name, in the state of
Durango, Mex., secured his services in a trusted position in the mines of that company. He was a man who made friends everywhere and all
over Colorado men who knew him will regret his death. **** The streets of BlackHawk slow to a near stand still as the gold runs dry. ALLEN,
Mrs. Elizabeth C. Denver
Post March 9, 1895
SHE COURTED DEATH While Temporarily Insane, Mrs. Allen Kills Herself AN OLD DENVER RESIDENT The Aged Lady Brooded Over the Loss of Securities Which She expected to Leave Her Children Until Her Mind Became Unbalanced-She Took Forty Grains of Morphine With Fatal Results. Mrs. Elizabeth C. Allen, one of
the early pioneers of Denver, committed suicide on Thursday afternoon by taking 40 grains
of morphine at her home, 3939 Market Street. The pioneer lady was 56 years of
age and became insane over her business troubles because of the alleged misappropriation
of $32,000 of her money by attorneys. Mrs. Allen owned the two lots
upon which the Mining Exchange is erected. Two
years ago she disposed of this property for a consideration of $50,000. Just $32,000 of this amount was
invested by Merritt & Grommon upon a mortgage on property at the corner of Fifteenth
Street and Court Place. Part of the balance
was invested in real estate, and the remainder was deposited in the First National Bank. After Merritt & Grommon made
the investment for her she was anxious to place her securities in shape for her only
daughter, Mrs. Hettie Drummond, who was the first white child born in Denver. With that intention it is
alleged she called upon her attorneys and gave them into their possession with her blank
endorsement. It is further alleged that the
attorneys filled in the endorsement and negotiated a loan of $20,000 upon Mrs. Allan’s
securities. Two years ago, hearing of her
attorneys’ actions, she endeavored to obtain their return, but was not successful. Wednesday, previous to taking
her life, she remained up throughout the night in a condition bordering upon insanity over
her troubles. Her daughter, who resides with
her, tried to pacify her but met with very little success.
On Thursday morning she retired and dozed off for a few hours but on awakening her
condition of the previous evening continued. Mrs. Drummond wanted to send for
the family physician but her mother would not permit her.
All day long she remained in a state of despondency. A little after 3 o’clock Mrs.
Drummond left her mother to call upon a neighbor to send for a physician. Her visit was only a few minutes and when she
returned she found her mother lying across the bed. On seeing her daughter enter the
room she said to her: “Hettie, I am tired of life, and God knows I have had grief
enough. My dear child I have taken a fatal
dose." A
sixty-grain morphine bottle on a chair three fourths empty told her daughter the story and
she at once sent for a physician. Dr. Jaeger remanded promptly and
labored with the woman until 7:30 o’clock in the evening, when she died. Mrs. Allen was an old and
respected resident of the city and a member of the Pioneer’s Association. She crossed the plains with an ox team in 1849. The deceased leaves an estate
valued at $75,000. The coroner has taken charge of the case. ***** |
VITAL
STATISTICS SHORT
Rocky Mountain News, 5/24/1895 Nothing in the Law Compelling the Distribution of Blanks by County Clerks Henry Sewall, Secretary of the State Board of Health, has addressed a letter to Attorney General Carr complaining that the collection of vital statistics, with the exception of the records of the Denver Health Office, has been almost totally neglected in the state. He has distributed to the various county clerks, he says, blanks for transcribing the records of vital statistics with direction that they should distribute them among local boards of health in their respective counties. In most cases, however, the clerks failed to distribute the blanks and local boards often failed, when supplied with them to make returns. Mr. Sewall asked for the law as to whether the state board could compel county clerks to distribute the blanks, if the services of district attorney’s could be demanded in prosecuting delinquent clerks, and if delinquent boards of health could be proceeded against. General Carr finds that the law is defective in that county clerks are only by implication required to distribute the blanks and that no penalty is provided for the neglect or refusal. Prosecutions would probably fail. Neither is there any provision providing a penalty for failure of local boards to report. There are ample provisions for the enforcement of sanitary provisions, but in the collection of vital statistics the law seems absolutely ineffective. **** AYLWEST,
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Denver Post April 4, 1895 THE TICK-TACK Placed on Mrs. Steinbach’s
Window It Causes Neighbors To Quarrel. Annie Steinbach lives next door to Mr.
and Mrs. Tom Aylwest at Twenty-sixth and Page Streets.
They used to be on friendly terms and chat pleasantly together over the back fence. They don’t chat now. Their friendly relations were severed in the early
part of last month and since that time several “spats” have occurred between them. Last Saturday night the trouble reached a climax
when Annie went to Mrs. Aylwest’s house and used loud profane and violent language. Mrs. Aylwest retaliated by telling Annie that
unless she left the house she would kill her with a broomstick. “It was this way,” said
Annie in Justice Howze’s court this morning. “Mrs.
Aylwest haunted my house and fixed it so I could not sleep at night.” She put a “tick-tack” on my window and it
would go tick-tack, tick-tack all the night and I could not sleep a wink.” “What is a tick-tack?” asked
Justice Howze. “A tick-tack is a nail on a long piece of string which they let flop
against the window,” explained Annie. “I
know it was them,” she continued “for I caught hold of the string and traced it to
their house and then I gave them a tongue-lashing and she said she would kill me with a
broomstick.” Mrs. Aylwest denied that she or
her husband had placed the tick-tack in operation but said a man had jumped over into
their yard and had thrown a stone at the house. The
court took the matter under advisement until tomorrow morning. ***** HARVEY, Clifford GRIBBLE, Emily A.
& John Denver Post March 19, 1895 Emily A. Gribble and John Gribble
petitioned the county court for permission to adopt a child 5 years old, whose parents are
supposed to be dead, and whose
name is Clifford Harvey. The child was until
six months ago an inmate of the Cincinnati home for orphans. ***** WORTH, Maggie Denver Post March 16, 1895 JUST A LARK An Actress Wanders Into a Dangerous Locality Maggie Worth, leading lady of the Curtis
Street Theater temporary stock company, wandered from the wing of her husband last evening
and was arrested at Eighteenth and Market Streets on the charge of drunkenness. Maggie’s husband found his
better half associating with certain society to which he took offense. Maggie refused to return to the
peace and quiet of the family fireside and the deserted husband appealed to Officers Poole
and Burnett. She was taken to police
headquarters in the patrol wagon and remained in duress all night. This morning her husband failed to appear in
the police court to prosecute his wife and Judge Webber discharged her. ***** CHRIST,
Frailey Rocky Mountain News May 29, 1895 DEATH OF A PIONEER
STOCKMAN
Frailey Christ, one of the pioneers of Arapahoe County died at St. Anthony’s
Hospital Monday afternoon. The deceased was a
cattleman, having for the past twenty-five years followed cattle-raising and farming in
Colorado. At the time of his death he was 64
years old. He was born in Pottsville, Pa.,
and came to this state just twenty-five years ago. He
was a bachelor and he leaves one sister and one brother. **** |
