Teller County CO Archives News.....Birth Announcements Jan - Dec 1899 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/co/cofiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ronald J. Reid rreid21@cox.net April 27, 2008, 8:00 pm Cripple Creek Morning Times 1899 BIRTHS (AND BIRTHDAYS) IN THE MORNING TIMES (Cripple Creek, Teller County, CO.) The following birth notices and birthdays appeared in the Morning Times, Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado during the year of 1899. Some the births may not have occurred in Teller County. The date of publication is shown prior to the item(s). There is no implication that this is all that may have been published in these editions. Jan 19, 1899: Victor: A girl baby was born to the wife of Mr. A.P. Niles yesterday morning. Mother and child are doing nicely. Jan 22, 1899: Milo Is Happy. – Mrs. Milo Hoskins, of 404 E. Eaton, presented her husband with a ten-pound boy. Both mother and son are doing well and the father is receiving the congratulations of friends. Feb 5, 1899: Victor: A baby girl has made happy the home of C.L. Hall. Feb. 11, 1899: A Happy Home. – Mr. and Mrs. Henry Trowbridge are simply delighted with the pretty baby boy that the family physician left at their house yesterday. Dr. Hereford picks beauties. Prouder than a Peacock. – M.B. Burke is prouder than a peacock today. Early yesterday morning his wife presented him with a nine-pound daughter. Feb 12, 1899: A Happy Man. – Mr. G.W. Gill, of the Wonder received a telegram last night contain the information that there had been born to his wife at Montrose, at 5:30 p.m. a son and heir. Feb 21, 1899: William Bowman is happy over the arrival at his home of a boy baby. Mother and child are doing nicely. Mar 2, 1899: Altman. Born – To the wife of A.B. Arnold, a son, yesterday afternoon. Altman. Born – To the wife of Thomas Wheatley, last Saturday, a son. Mar 10, 1899: Altman. Born – To the wife of Martin Keating, a son, last Monday. Mar 14, 1899: Victor: City Editor L.H. Gross, of the Times, was walking in the air yesterday, and all on account of a young lady visitor at the Gross residence. Mother and daughter are doing well and papa is correspondingly happy. Mar 22, 1899: A Birthday. – W.C. Leach is celebrating his seventeenth birthday. He started in promptly at midnight, and he has plenty of company. Mar 24, 1899: Victor: The eighth birthday of Miss Josephine Richmond was made the occasion of a delightful celebration at the family residence on North Second street yesterday. Mar 25, 1899: A Birthday Party. – The seventeenth birthday of Miss Maude Gibson was celebrated most joyfully last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leimberger, 133 W. Pike’s Peak avenue. After song and talk and story the doors of the dining room were thrown open, where a feast that in truth could be called a banquet was spread. The little lady in whose honor the party was given was compelled to respond to a toast. Hardly had she started before the applause began, and when she finished a cheer went up. Miss Gibson has thus early in life made a reputation for herself. Among those present were; Mr. John Forsha, Miss Lillie Forsha, Mr. Richard Runer and Miss D. Winters, Frank V. McDonald and Miss Effie Murphy, Miss Eva Forsha, Mr. J. Shreves, and Miss Emma Winters, Mr. Fred Beeson, Mr. Harry Beeson, Mr. and Mrs. Danford, Mr. and Mrs. Jameson, Mr. and Mrs. Leimberger and Mrs. Gibson. The music was furnished by Mr. Charles Gallant and Mr. Frank Gesford. (additional publication on Mar 26 on page 6 of the edition) Mar 29, 1899: Victor: A son was born to the wife of W.H. Pleasants yesterday morning. Mother and child are doing well. Apr 2, 1899: Simply Smiling. – D.R. McArthur was presented with a 12 pound boy at 6 o’clock last evening. Mr. McArthur is now wearing a smile about as large as the moon when it is in its last quarter. Apr 4, 1899: Altman: Born – To the wife of Robert Smith, a girl, last Saturday. Altman: Born – To the wife of Michael Moore, last Saturday a girl. Weight 9 ˝ pounds. Apr 6, 1899: Victor: Born – To the wife of H.M. Warren, on Tuesday, a son. Mother and infant are progressing nicely. Apr 16, 1899: Goldfield: Mr. and Mrs. Ralston are entertaining a new baby boy, that arrived last Sunday. Independence: Last Monday evening Mrs. A.B. Kinsella was surprised by a party of friends, who gathered to celebrate her thirty-third birthday. Apr 30, 1899: Victor: Tom Donnelly is receiving the congratulations of his friends over the arrival of a nine pound girl. Mother and child are doing well. May 7, 1899: Victor: Little Miss Eva Pruett gave a party yesterday afternoon, the occasion being her fifth birthday. The little folks had an enjoyable time, and refreshments, consisting of ice cream, cake and strawberries, were served. Altman: A baby girl made her appearance at the home of Assayer McGee the fore part of the week and as a result, fine Havana’s are being freely circulated. May 28, 1899: Another very pretty party was the cob-web party given by Miss May Cameron at her home on North First street. About twenty-five school girls and boys were bidden by this young lady to help her celebrate her thirteenth birthday. The esteem in which she is held was well attested by the large number of gifts she received. Ice cream, cake and strawberries were served and all the guests departed wishing their young hostess many happy returns of the day. Those present were: Ethel Wilson, Kathleen O’Brien, Pearl Harper, Delia Lambert, Daniel McCoughlin, John Harper, Pearl Hall, Esther Davenport, Vera Ditto, John O’Brien, Ralph Ditto, Ruth Ravenscroft, Ralph Shreve, Hattie Shreve, Grace Beck, George Reddington, George Clark, James O’Rourke, Morey Jones, Angie and Charity Blanchard, Elmira Aikens and Vera McDonald. Jun 4, 1899: A little son gladdened the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Walker last Tuesday. The young gentleman has already firmly established himself, and will be pleased to see his friends at his home on W. Carr. Jun 4, 1899: And still another party was the one given by little Helen Carr to the real little folks, yesterday afternoon from 1 to 5 o’clock, in honor of her fifth birthday. Many gifts of esteem were given little Helen in remembrance of the day. Candy-pulling was the feature of the afternoon and that was enough to insure a happy time. The house was prettily decorated with potted plants, smilax and cut flowers, and on the table was a large birthday cake, on which were placed five lighted candles. It was great fun for the little folks to try blowing these out all at once. The little folks then did ample justice to the dainty refreshments, which consisted of strawberries, ice cream, cake and candy. The little folks present were : Kate and Johnny Gaveny, Sadie, Jean and Jack Fink, Ella, Flossie and Wesley Rickard, Beaulah McLaughlin, Helen Davenport, Anna Wilson, Monta and Vernon Milner, Nellie Vanetta, Minnie and Blanche Colsher, Leonard Ryan and Willie Grimes. Mrs. Carr was assisted in serving by Mrs. Mills and Mrs. Fink. The little folks invited last week by Josephine Mays to bring their sewing and help her celebrate her eleventh birthday, did so to the number of twelve. They also brought many little gifts of love for their little hostess and wished her many returns of the day. Dainty refreshments of ice cream, strawberries, cake and fruit punch were served. Those present were: Fern and Louise Mitchell, Lisie Brownell, August Greve, Ramony Brady, Hazel Moore, Fay, Freda and Jean Parker, and many others. Jun 6, 1899: A daughter was born to Mrs. J.L. Muelhauson Sunday. All, including the happy father, are doing nicely. Jun 23, 1899: It’s a Girl. – Night Marshal Hoskins received a handsome present from his wife last night in the shape of a pretty baby girl. Mother and child are doing well. A Happy Man. – Charley Covert is rejoicing over the arrival of a baby girl at his home. Of course the cherub is a beauty, but it takes its good looks after its good mother. July 9, 1899: Mr. and Mrs. Larry Maroney are entertaining a young son at their home who arrived last Thursday. July 15, 1899: J.E. Seely, the engineer at the Portland mine, is rejoicing over the news he has received from Salt Lake City. Mr. Seely is the father of a strapping baby boy. July 21, 1899: A Baby Girl. – T.C. McNulty was made happy yesterday by the arrival of a pretty baby girl at his home. July 26, 1899: A Young Visitor. – Yesterday a wee mite of a young lady called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Owen, and will reside there permanently. The father was walking on air yesterday, and the mother is happy, and all of their friends are congratulating them on the arrival of their pretty daughter. Aug 6, 1899: A little son gladdened the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schreiber last Wednesday. Aug 12, 1899: It’s a Boy. – A little boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Swanney in Mound City last evening. Dr. Gaston was in attendance and says that the arrival of the little youngster brought much joy to the household. Everybody was happy. Aug 13, 1899: Master Van Dyne Howbert reached his seventh milestone on Friday and together with a number of his little friends celebrated the occasion in a most enjoyable manner. Sep 1, 1899: Victor: Alderman E.H. Newland and wife are the parents of a new boy which arrived yesterday morning. Mrs. Newland is doing nicely and the arrival has the Democratic war cry down pat. Sep 6, 1899: A Baby Girl. – A 10-pound baby girl brightened the home of Mr. Thomas Balley yesterday. Sep 7, 1899: Born. – To the wife of William Goodnight, a daughter. Sep 24, 1899: Victor: Little Miss Ruth Emons entertained a few of her friends on her eight birthday last Friday from 4 o’clock to 6. Games dear to childhood were played after which the little hostess’ mother served cream, cake, fruit and candy. Those present were” Ethel Carlson; Hazel Hall, Vieva O’Haver, Lucila Hall, Lucy Riley, Anna Robinson, Annie Tracy, Ione and Sadie McConaghy, Hazel Parsell and Elizabeth Crawford. Oct 1, 1899: Victor: A little daughter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie D. Arthur last week, since which time both mother and child have been in a precarious condition. They were both reported as improving slightly yesterday. This will be welcome news to their host of friends. Oct 15, 1899: Victor: Little Johnny Pascoe celebrated his ninth birthday Friday by inviting in a few of his little friends to spend the evening. Children’s games were indulged in up till 10 o’clock, when light refreshments were served, and the little ones repaired to their homes after wishing Johnny many happy returns of the day. The children were Helen Davenport, Edith Chisholm, Blanche and Nellie West, Elsie Steven, Helen and Clara Friend, Elva Cunningham, Caddie Decordova, Charlie and Harry Warren, Willie Reardon, Willie Acers, Wander Corbin, Ellsworth Longfellow, guy Decordova and Son Loveless. Oct 25, 1899: Elkton: Born, to Mr. And Mrs. Shavel, on Friday morning, a girl. Also, to Mr. and Mrs. David Hawkins, on Saturday, a boy. Nov 2, 1899: Arrived In Town Last Night – A lusty baby boy, weight 11 pounds, arrived at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shell last night. Nov 5, 1899: A Birthday Surprise – A surprise party was tendered Miss Jennie Soper last evening in honor of her sixteenth birthday. A merry party of young folks gathered at her home at 261 Masonic avenue and took the young lady very much unaware. Elkton: Born, on Tuesday morning, October 31, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cocke, a son, Mother and child are doing well. Nov 16, 1899: Is A Happy Dad – J.E. Voorhees of the Fremont Electric Light company is the father of a healthy baby girl, weight 10 pounds. The little blessing arrived Tuesday morning. both mother and child are doing well. Nov 25, 1899: There are Two of Them. – The home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Swood was lightened yesterday by the arrival of two little girls. Mother and twins are doing well. Nov 26, 1899: The young school friends of Harry Warden, in response to invitation from his mother, gave him a surprise party last night. The occasion being his 13th birthday. The young people spent a very merry evening with games and conversation. Goldfield: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sherman are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine girl baby at their home last Monday. Dec 3, 1899: And still the younger people have their pleasure which was proven by the crowd which gathered to help Miss Ruby Pascoe celebrate her eleventh birthday last Friday evening. Dancing and games, of all kinds, furnished them abundant amusement and not until a late hour for such young people could they tear themselves away. Miss Ruby is a general favorite and everyone heartily wished her many returns of the happy day. The little one invited were; Helen Davenport, Elsie Stephens, Elva Cunningham, Edith Chisholm, Blanche and Nellie West, Helen and Clara Friend, Anna McLeod, Evandie Corbin, Artie Chisholm, Robert and Stell Emerson, Bock Obrechon, Harry Warren, Ellsworth Longfellow, Ed Morgan, Willie Reardon and Donald McLeod. The refreshments consisted of fruits, candy, nuts and popcorn. Dec 10, 1899: A Pretty Function. – A very pretty function and one that will be long remembered by the little folks of the district was the birthday party of Master Chas. M. McKenzie, which occurred at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie at Mound City last Tuesday evening. The fete marked the twelfth miles stone on Master Charlie’s earthly pilgrimage, a fact which was significantly indicated by the twelve wax candles in colors white, green and pink which burned upon the handsome birthday cake. The parlor of the McKenzie residence was most tastefully and effectively decorated in crepe paper of some delicate tint, these decorations being artistically reinforced by a judicious us of mountain cedars, A large party of Master Charlie’s juvenile friends were present to enjoy his hospitality and offer congratulations and the birthday favors that poured in upon the popular young host of the evening would have turned the head of a boy less thoroughly balanced. Among the little folks present were: Helen DeaBrisay, Jessie Rogers, Maggie Jack, Mary Eigle, Julia Westluke, Leione Hendman, Abbie Hendman, Herman Irwin, Tom Jack, Frank Eigle, Albert McKenzie, Edman Cady, Willie Gray, Robert Noble, Willie Noble, Edmon Hendman, Joe Jack, Lester DeaBrisay, George DeaBrisay and Charlie McKenzie. Victor: Miss Tracey Lloyd requests the pleasure of your presence at a party from 7:30 to 10:30 Thursday, December 7th 1899. Fifteenth birthday. The above invitation issued last week brought together about Twenty-five of the young people and a most delightful evening was spent. Music and games and Chinese puzzles were the amusements of the evening and Miss Tracey was voted a fine entertainer. Very delicious refreshments were served by the young hostess’ mother assisted by Misses Edyth and Cara Lloyd. The favored young people were the Misses Alice Wilder, Nellie Clark, Minnie Wilson, Esther Davenport, Mae S..sser, Dolly Deveral, Gertrude West, Sadie Ferry, Josephine Pascoe, Maude Charles, Nellie Fink, Pearl Hall, Ellie Crossen, Hatie Co……, and Messrs. Harlie Wilson, Frank Cline, Ora ……, Arthur Pascoe, Douglas and Alva Perry, Jacob Weinberger, Andrew Hennessy, Dick Stewart and John Ferry. Victor: Little Marie Ryan invited a few of her school friends in to help her celebrate her tenth birthday last Thursday. The usual childish games were played and all enjoyed themselves. Those invited were Bessie and Nina Miller, Sadie and Jean Fink, Helen Davenport, Edith Chisholm, Lizzie Clausen, Lizzie Fraeger and Clara and Edith Lloyd. Dec 12, 1899: Born. – To Mr. and Mrs. John Houlihan, on December 9, a 10-pound boy, 110 West Masonic. Dec 17, 1899: Victor: Little Miss Edna Neumann invited about sixteen of her little friends to her home last Saturday afternoon to help her celebrate her ninth birthday. All kinds of games were indulged in, also dancing. The birthday cake upon which were nine lighted candles, was the center of the attraction at the time of serving delicious refreshments. The little girls and boys present were: Jean Parker, Dale Latimer, Katie Williams, Lizzie Mahoney, Lucille McAvoy, Gertrude, Frances and Lucille Gerry, Dale Pruett, Harry Clem, Palmer Pattison, Frank Sullivan, Charlie Eby, Willie Mitchel, and Willie Brownell. Victor: Another party on the same afternoon was at the home of little Miss Edith Chisholm; about twenty-five of her young friends gathered to make memorable her tenth birthday. Two very handsome gifts which this little lady received were a solid gold chain bracelet and a beautiful grape ring of our Cripple Creek gold. Dancing was the chief amusement of the afternoon and then viands of various kinds and which delight all children were ……by the mother. Those in attendance were the Misses Clara Friend, Ruby Pascoe, Elsie Stephens, Helen Davenport, Marie Ryan, Margie Flannigan, Blache West, Helen Friend, Maggie O’Brien, Lillian Wilder, Angie Bassett, Bre… Floyd and Messrs. Willie Reardon, Ellsworth Longfellow, John Pascoe, Rock Obuchon, Evander Corbin Alden Bumstead, St… Emerson, Murray Cunningham and Arthur Chisholm. Dec 22, 1899: Proud Father. – Joseph Segil was one of the happiest men in town last night. A ten-pound baby girl came to his house about 7 o’clock and she is so cute and good that Mr. Segil declares she must always remain with him. Dec 24, 1899: Victor: Little Miss Dale Latimer had a birthday on the 18th of this month and invited in several of her little girl friends to help her enjoy it. All kinds of games dear to children were played and then refreshments were brought in, and the famous birthday cake was not lacking, which afforded great amusement to the children while trying to blow out the nine candles. Many pretty presents were received by the little miss and it was a day long to be remembered by the following little girls who were present; Lucile McAvoy, Edna Newman, Dorothy Davison, Esther Short, Glennie Ripley, Lisle Brownell and Phoebe Bodfish and Hazel Moore. Dec 30, 1899: Dal’s Baby. – No man in the camp has been more favored by Santa Claus than D.C. Weyand, the popular city clerk of Cripple Creek. Friday evening there arrived at his house a 10-pound girl. Mother and child are doing well and “Dal” is as happy as a school boy. The Times extends to the trio its best wishes for a most prosperous New Year. 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