Teller County CO Archives News.....Death Notices Jan - Mar 1, 1896 ************************************************ 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 July 2, 2008, 9:29 pm Cripple Creek (Morning Times) 1896 DEATHS IN THE MORNING TIMES (Cripple Creek, Teller County, CO.) The following death notices appeared in the Morning Times, Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado during the months of January 1 to March 1, 1896. There are only 19 issues available on-line for review. Some the deaths did not occur 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 2, 1896: William Williams, who has been employed as timberman on the Strong mine for a year past, while at work in the shaft yesterday morning lost his foothold on a ladder and fell fifty feet, striking on his head. When picked up it was found his neck was broken and that he was dead. Williams was about 40 years of age, and leaves two daughters and two brothers, who live in Glenwood Springs. The latter have been notified of the death and when they are heard from arrangements will be made for the funeral. Jan 3, 1896: William Ferguson who was shot and wounded New Years eve in a saloon fight in Victor, is in a dying condition. It was thought that he would pull through all right, but yesterday he became worse and he is now thought to be dying. A consultation of physicians was held yesterday and it was decided that the wounded man would have to be moved to Colorado Springs in order that his life may be saved. He was taken down last night. The funeral of George Smith, one of the victims of the shooting, will occur here today at 4 o’clock from the lodge room of the B.P.O.E. Thomas Pascoe another victim will be buried today at Victor under the auspices of Transfer Union No. 1. Attention. – All members of Cripple Creek Lodge No. 316 B.P.O.E. and visiting brothers are requested to attend a meeting of the lodge to be held in the lodge room on Friday, January 3, at 12:30 p.m., for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to our departed Brother, Geo. E. Smith. Brothers will appear in full uniform. J.Knox Burton, E. Ruler Louis Reif, Secretary. Jan 7, 1896: Yampa, Col., Jan. 6 – Jack Allen was found dead last night in the snow one-half mile from home. He had been to Yampa postoffice for mail and was last seen tramping home on snowshoes. It is thought he had a sudden attack of heart failure. When found he was frozen stiff. Jan 8, 1896: Hennesy, Oklah., Jan 7. – While washing today Mrs. D.O. Nelson’s clothing caught fire, and before the flames could be extinguished she was fatally burned. Her husband, in attempting to rescue her also sustained painful injuries. Cripple Creek Lodge No. 316 B.P.O.E., resolutions: Whereas, it has pleased the Allwise and Supreme Grand Ruler of the Universe to call from our midst our Brother Geo. E. Smith, therefore be it Resolved, That the Lodge extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved brothers and sisters and friends of our deceased brother in this their hour of sorrow, and that each feel the sadness of the affliction, and be it further Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of our lodge, a copy sent to the bereaved brothers and sisters and a copy to the Cripple Creek Times and Victor Record for publication. Lousi Reif, E.M. Turner, James Doyle Committee. Jan 14, 1896: The wife and relatives of William Corbin, who was buried Sunday express their sincere thanks to the friends and acquaintances and the management of the Seven Hills company for the many kindnesses shown during the hour of bereavement. Mrs. George Smith of Victor desires to thank the members of the B.P.O.E., Federation of Labor and the musicians who generously gave their time and attention at the funeral services of her husband. Anna Lee Disaster: the rescuing shifts on the Anna Lee are now working to recover the bodies of James Harnan, Michael McQuirk and Pat Mee. The latter is supposed to have been in the cage with the five already recovered, and the supposition now is that Harnan and McQuirk must have been on the second level at the time of the accident. With this end in view some of the workers are still digging away around the cage in the hope of finding Mee’s body there while others are running an upraise to connect with the second level, in the hope of finding Harnan and McQuirk at that place. The bodies of Thomas Sheldon, W.E. Loane and Joseph Dinsmore were shipped to Denver Sunday for burial, and that of Patrick Malloy’s went to Leadville. The Victor Miner’s union escorted the remains to the depot on both occasions and turned out full 500 strong, and for Sheldon the Masonic fraternity was also in attendance. The remains of Frank McQuirk, as soon as found will be buried at Cripple Creek. The funeral of James Hancock will take place at Victor on Thursday. The Miners’ union has charge of the funeral arrangements. (Further descriptions of the cave-in and rescue efforts are contained in the full article on page 1 of this edition.) Denver, Jan. 13. – The remains of three of the Ann Lee Victims arrived here today. The funeral of J.E. Dinsmore took place from McGovern’s undertaking rooms at 1:30 p.m. that of W.E. Loane at 2 o’clock and of Thomas H. Sheldon at 3 o’clock from Rogers’ undertaking rooms. All were buried at Fairmont. Jan 15, 1896: H.O. Corbin of Central, Iowa was here to attend the funeral of his brother William who met his death by accident on the Winzi-Tinsy last week. Jan 21, 1896: James Morgan, a miner, died of pneumonia at Victor Saturday. His body was shipped to his old home in Quincy, Ill., yesterday, and was accompanied to the depot by the Miners union. All members of Cripple Creek Miners’ Union No. 50 are requested to meet at their hall at 1 o’clock sharp tomorrow afternoon, to attend the funeral of their brother, James Hancock. Train leaves for Victor at 1:15. Morris Cline, aged about 23 years, was taken suddenly ill at the Colorado Liquor house last night and taken to his room on Bennett avenue in an unconscious condition. Dr. Chambers was summoned and found Cline suffering greatly from pneumonia, and little hopes are entertained for his recovery. The body of Frank McQuirk one of the eight men killed in the Anna Lee mine, was found Saturday. It was in such a bad state of decomposition that it was only identified by the clothing. It will be buried Wednesday at Cripple Creek under the auspices of the Altman Miners Union. The funeral train will leave Victor at 9:30 in the morning. The search for the other bodies still continues and it is thought they will be found in a few days. Jan 22, 1896: J.W. Brooks, a carpenter, who came here from Creede a few weeks ago, died early this morning after a short illness, from pneumonia. His funeral will occur tomorrow afternoon at 1 o’clock under the auspices of the Carpenter’s Union. Deceased was about 45 years of age and leaves a wife and stepson to mourn his loss. Jan 25, 1896: The funeral of James Lovett, familiarly known as “Piccolo Jimmy,” will occur this morning at 8 o’clock from Fairley Bros. undertaking establishment. The funeral is under the auspices of his friends who have contributed a good sized purse so he may have proper and respectful burial. Jan 26, 1896: Harry Lafferty, aged about 22 years, was killed in a runaway accident at 6:30 o’clock last evening. The accident occurred at Warren avenue and Third street. Young Lafferty was employed by Jay Cherry & Co., who conducts a grain and feed store at Third and Warren. AS Lafferty mounted the wagon to return to the store after delivering some goods the horses dashed off without his order. The front wheels struck a large rock, which threw the wagon to one side and Lafferty fell violently to the ground, striking on his head and face, which rendered him unconscious. He was picked up by Allen Hoch and several others and carried to the store for which he worked. He bled profusely from the mouth and a large wound just above the forehead. Dr. Hereford was called but could do nothing to stop the flow of blood and Lafferty slowly bled to death. The body was taken to Fairley Bros. undertaking establishment, where it now lies awaiting instructions from relatives. And examination showed that he had ruptured a blood vessel near the heart. Harry Lafferty was a nephew of W.S. Lafferty, secretary of the Board of Park Commissioners of Denver. He came here about three months ago and went to work for the firm in whose employ he was when killed. He was a trustworthy, faithful young man, had no bad habits and was well liked by all with whom he came in contact. At 5 o’clock yesterday morning the body of Thomas Harnan was taken from the Anna Lee. He was the last of eight unfortunate men to meet their cruel fate by the cave-in on January 4. AS soon as the body was taken out it was removed to the undertakers at Victor and prepared for burial. It will be shipped Madison, Wis., tonight accompanied by relatives. Feb 6, 1896: The funeral of Henry Maybe, whose death was announced yesterday, will take place this afternoon from the Methodist church. The remains will be interred at Mt. Pisgah. Friends are invited to attend. Feb 7, 1896: The funeral of the late Henry Maybe, who died Tuesday, took place yesterday from Hallett & Bakers undertaking parlor on Bennett avenue. It was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives. Interment was made at Mount Pisgah. Gus Carlson, an employee of the Clough & Anderson, the railroad contractors, died yesterday morning at the Sisters’ hospital of pneumonia. The deceased was about 40 years old and a native of Sweden. So fare as is known he had no family. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made. The body is at Hallet & Bakers. Feb 8, 1896: Miss Mary Mahoney, of Hartland, Wis., died at the Pikes’ Peak hospital on Thursday from pneumonia, after an illness of ten days. The remains were shipped to her old home yesterday afternoon, where the interment will take place. E.O. Maxfield was shot and instantly killed at 4:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon by Charles Holland, at Victor. Holland was immediately arrested by eyewitnesses and is now in jail in Cripple Creek. The killing occurred in the bar-room of the Victor hotel, and was witnessed by half a dozen men. The trouble originated over a mining claim. According to the men who witnessed the killing, Maxfield was standing in the bar-room near the stove. He was in conversation with another man. Holland entered the saloon by a rear door, walked up behind Maxfield, pushed the man away, placed a 38-caliber revolver to Maxfield’s back and fired two shots. The injured man threw up his hands reeled and staggered into the hotel office and fell dead on the floor………….Shortly after Maxfield expired the body was taken to Brennan & Splian’s undertaking parlors, where it now lies. Upon examination it was found that both bullets had entered the back, one on either side of the spinal column, near its base. Neither of them had come out and one is supposed to have lodged in the liver. The physicians say that either one would have proved fatal. Holland claims that he owned a claim on Beacon hill which Maxfield had jumped. He said that Maxfield had warned him several times that if he (Holland) did not keep off it Maxfield would kill him. Eye-witnesses to the killing state that it was the most cowardly, cold-blooded murder that has ever been committed in the state………..Maxfield, the victim, came to Victor from Utah about three months ago and has been working for the Portland Mining company in the capacity of a miner since that time. He is said to have been a quiet, unassuming man, never to have had any trouble since he came into the camp, and was well liked by all with whom he came into contact. He was 38 years old and, as far as known, had no family. Charles Holland, who will have to answer for the murder, came from Nevada about a year and a half ago. He had no regular occupation and gained a livelihood by doing anything he can get to do. He is said to be a nephew of the notorious Pat Holland, who terrorized Nevada and California in early days………..(The article contains more information about the shooting, subduing of assailant by the bartender, etc on page 1 of this edition.) Notice is hereby given that neither Fairley Brs. & Co. Oscar Lampman or any one doing business through them have the right or privilege of using the Mount Pisgah cemetery or any part of it except the Potter’s Field, for burial purposes, and no sales of lots made by the aforesaid parties or their agents will be countenanced or confirmed by us. Simmons & Bowle. Feb 15, 1896: William Baldwin, a miner, aged 40 years, who came here from Buena Vista some time ago, died Thursday night from pneumonia. The funeral occurred yesterday afternoon from Hallett & Baker’s undertaking establishment. The deceased leaves a wife to mourn his loss. Feb 16, 1896: Golden, Feb. 15. – P.F. Brown was killed, his wife badly injured, and his two children narrowly escaped death this morning. The whole family was out driving, when the horses became frightened at a passing freight train and ran away. Brown was thrown out, and striking on the back of his head broke his neck. Mrs. Brown was also thrown out of the wagon and badly injured. The two children stayed in the wagon until the horses were stopped, and were not hurt. J.B. Cole, a prominent miner and prospector, well known here and throughout the district, died last evening from pneumonia at Victor, after a brief illness. The funeral ceremonies will take place from Hallett & Baker’s, Victor, Monday at 10 a.m. C.C. Herrington, a carpenter, about 23 years of age, died Friday of rheumatism of the heart. His remains are at Hallett & Baker’s undertaking establishment. Feb 21, 1896: Colorado Springs, Feb. 20. – Both exchanges today postponed calls to attend the funeral of the late A.A. McGovney. The courts adjourned also and the street cars were draped in mourning. The funeral services were held at 510 North Nevada street and were largely attended by friends of the deceased. The floral tributes were many and beautiful, the Rapid Transit company contributing a piece, “Gates Ajar.” Rev. James G. Gregg said a high tribute to the memory of the deceased and at the grave the body was laid to rest with the offering of a short prayer. Mr. and Mrs. Reams of Anaconda have been exceedingly unfortunate this week in that the cold hand of death has been laid upon two of their children. On the 17th their son, W.E, aged 5 years, succumbed to an attack of scarlet fever, and yesterday the daughter, Eva, aged 2 years was taken away by the same fatal disease. The funeral of Carl E. Evans, the 2 year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Evans of Anaconda, occurred yesterday. Scarlet fever was the cause of death. Mrs. Josephine McGuirk has filed suit for $5,000 damages against the Portland Gold Mining company. Her husband was one of the victims in the Anna Lee disaster. Feb 29, 1896: The remains of J.N. Gregory who suicided Wednesday were shipped to San Francisco for burial last night. The coroner came up from Colorado Springs yesterday and after viewing the remains decided that an inquest was not necessary. The physician who attended Gregory gave a certificate that death was caused by cerebral congestion. Charles Jamison who was shot by A.J. Bailey Wednesday night is dying at the Sisters hospital. His condition from the time of the shooting until yesterday noon remained the same, but about 1 o’clock he began to fail rapidly. He sank gradually all day and at a late hour this morning was just alive. All hopes for his recovery have been abandoned and the physicians state that his death is only a matter of short time. Mrs. Bailey, who was the cause of the trouble, the wife of the man who did the shooting was a caller at the hospital yesterday and spent an hour and a half at the injured man’s bedside and ignored her husband who is still in jail. Bailey expressed himself as being extremely sorry for what he has done. Mar 1, 1896: Jamison is Dead. – Charles Jamison died last night at 10:30 o’clock at the Sisters hospital from a wound inflicted by A.J. Bailey Wednesday night. Jamison has been steadily failing since Friday and all day yesterday was only kept alive by stimulants and hypodermic injections. He died without making a statement and was unconscious for several hours before death carried him into the presence of his maker. Mrs. Bailey who was the indirect cause of his death called at the hospital to see Jamison and was very much disappointed in not finding his condition much better. The coroner has been notified and will hold an inquest. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/co/teller/newspapers/deathnot29gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/cofiles/ File size: 17.3 Kb