Teller County CO Archives News.....Family Connections Jan - Mar 1900 ************************************************ 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 4, 2008, 8:56 pm Morning Times (Cripple Creek, CO.) 1900 FAMILY CONNECTIONS IN THE MORNING TIMES (Cripple Creek, Teller County, CO.) The following family connections appeared in the Morning Times, Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado during the year of 1900, January to March. The date of publication is shown prior to the item(s). Some are include simply as clues to residence. There is no implication that this is all that may have been published in these editions. Jan 7, 1900: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moulton of Denver have moved to Cripple Creek, where they will in the future reside. Mrs. Franklin, who has been the guest of her mother, Mrs. Beman, has returned to her home in Denver. Mrs. Tollman has returned from a holiday visit to her parents in Central City. Mrs. O.D. Jones, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Fredrica Miller have returned from Colorado Springs where they have been since September 1. Mrs. Laura Arkins is visiting her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Arkins. Dr. and Mrs. Clarence Hubert Woods are pleasantly located at No. 100 West Bennett avenue, Cripple Creek, at the residence of Mrs. M.C. Watson, the aunt of Mrs. Woods, where they would be happy to receive their friends. Jan 9, 1900: Paying the Camp a Visit. – Miss Mattie Ford, of Lincoln, Neb., a sister of W.S. Ford, of Cripple Creek, is visiting her brother and the family of D.C. Grey on Golden avenue. she will remain until spring. Will Stop Right Here. – W.A. McKibben, wife and son of Freeport, Ill., arrived in the city Saturday. Some two months ago Mr. McKibben visited the camp and became so much impressed with the business possibilities that he returns with the intention of residing permanently. Jan 13, 1900: Colonel Charles Draeseke is making his first visit to Cripple Creek. He is not an expert miner but he is delighted with our mountain scenery and is enjoying himself with the short atmosphere. While in the city he will be the guest of his brother, Fred Draeseke. Jan 14, 1900: VISITING IN TEXAS. – J.S. Wright, of Cripple Creek, Colo., a former citizen of this place, having been away fourteen years, father of Miss Minnie Logan and Walter Wright, is spending a few days in the city. Mr. Wright is interested in some mining operations at Cripple Creek. He called on the Messenger yesterday and presented us with a copy of the Eight Annual review of that city by the Morning Times, which is beautifully illustrated, and with a splendid write up of the business interests of Cripple Creek. The foregoing was clipped form the Decatur, Texas, Messenger, in which town Mr. Wright is at present visiting. Mrs. Chas. Wilcox, mother of Mrs. Chas. Ruble, arrived from Rhode Island last week and will make her home again in Cripple Creek. Mr. and Mrs. W.A. McKibbon of Freeport, Ill, arrived in the city last week and have decided to locate here. Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Palmer of Canon City are among the new residents in the camp. They have taken one of the new Whipp houses on Prospect, where they will be pleased to see their friends. Upon Tuesday evening Mrs. Earle Pollock entertained at a charming little dinner in honor of her husband’s birthday. Covers were laid for six. Mrs. Pollock has but recently come to town. She formerly was a Miss Hewitt of Denver. A decided blonde and altogether a beautiful type of woman. she was becomingly dressed in a red princess gown, with trimmings of black satin and white lace. Mrs. J.W. Gadie leaves this week to visit her parents in Kansas, while Mr. Gaddie goes to their new home at Grand Junction. Colonel Charles Draeseke is the guest of his brother Mr. Fred Draeseke. Jan 20, 1900: County Court: In the divorce case of Della Bloodgood vs. Frank Bloodgood, service and summons were ordered by publication. Cases filed: Ethel N. Rook vs. Charles E. Rook, divorce; Jan 21, 1900: Mrs. Fred Berbower expects her sister, Mrs. Stone, as a guest soon. A cunning little invitation which was received and read with a great deal of pleasure by all the little folks who were so fortunate as to receive them was sent last week by Dorothea Carman to her friends: “On Saturday afternoon At half-past two, Our home in East Eaton Will be open to you. “Tis my day, and mamma Wants you to come And has promised to assist And help make the fun. “Till half-after four is the time: Come if you can – I shall be delighted to have you – Dorothea Ruth Carman Games were played and then there was dancing and, best of all, the refreshments, which were the daintiest and best. The hours passed all too quickly, and when the little folks departed it was with the wish that Miss Dorothea would have another party very soon. Those present were: Edith Jiles, Ruth Alden, Ruth Craigue, Freddie Raine, Mildred Danford, Marjorie Shockey, Florence Sammons, Gwendolen Boynton, Cecil Lampman, Dorothy Hereford, June Kennedy, Earl Alden and Lawrence Lee. Miss Callie Chatfield has visited so often in the camp that an introduction to her is unnecessary. Her friends are many and they will be pleased to know of her being the guest of her sister, Mrs. Josiah Small. Jan 23, 1900: Miss Pearl Kelly, stenographer of the Teller County Abstract company, has been called to her home at Bloomington, Neb., by news of the serious illness of her father. Jan 26, 1900: Mrs. W.H.H. Dunn, of Lincoln, Neb., is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. N.L. Pollard of 135 West street. Jan 28, 1900: Mrs. A.A. McClurg is entertaining her sister, Mrs. A.J. Jamison of Chicago. Mrs. N.J. Pollard is entertaining her mother, Mrs. W.H. Dunn of Lincoln, Neb. Mrs. J.W. Brewster gave a beautifully appointed dinner in honor of her daughter, Mrs. Bittinger, last Wednesday evening. The table was prettily dressed and the excellent menu included all the delicacies of the season. Seated about the table were: Mr. and Mrs. Laban Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Pfeiffer, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Sammons, Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Montgomery of Colorado Springs, Mrs. Hunter of Denver and Colonel Montgomery and Jos. Brewster. Miss Etta Swift of Red Wing, Minnesota, is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. C.L. Cooper. Mr. T.P. Airheart left on Thursday for a short visit to his son in Oklahoma. Jan 31, 1900: Too Much Booze. – In the county court yesterday Jennie Coleman was granted a divorce form her husband, Joseph W. coleman on the ground of habitual drunkenness. Feb 3, 1900: Wants his Child. – The county court yesterday granted a writ of habeas corpus directing H.M. Crane of Victor to present in court at 9:30 a.m. next Tuesday the body of Carl Andrew Kopp, aged five years, and show cause why the boy should not be given into custody of his father, Philip Kopp, at whose request the writ was issued. (Second publication on Feb. 7) Feb 4, 1900: Wants her Boy. – Mrs. John Eckler writes to the chief of police of this city from Eskridge, Kan., inquiring if her son, John Eckles is known in the camp. John has been away from home for seven years and his mother is sorry to say that he is “easily influenced by the company he is with.” If he or any of his acquaintances read this they should notify the anxious mother of his whereabouts. Mrs. Bittinger returned last week to her home in Omaha after a delightful visit with her mother, Mrs. J.W. Brewster. Mrs. Laban Edward Smith and little daughter Adeline left on Monday for the south. They will be away probably for six months. Mrs. R.H. Seeds of Abilene, Kan., a brother of Judge W.P. Seeds, is visiting his brother here. Mr. Joe Vint left on Friday for Portland, Ore. from whence he goes to Cape Nome. In the spring he will be followed by his brother, Mr. Wm. Vint. Mrs. Robert Tilney’s niece, Mrs. Ward, has returned to her home in Colorado Springs after a pleasant two weeks visit with her aunt. Miss Carrie Waldron entertained a number of her friends at her home, 507 Bison, on Friday evening, the occasion being her 17th birthday. (list of guests is included in article) Victor: Mrs. R.J. Morris of Denver is paying her son, Mr. Frank Briggs, a visit. Feb. 10, 1990: Divorces. – Two divorces were granted by the county court yesterday. The cases were: Sarah B. Thiriot vs. Alfred D. Thiriot and Martha C. Dolan vs J.W. Dolan. Desertion was the grounds in both cases. Williford’s Relatives. – It has been learned that Edward Everett Williford, the man killed by his wife Thursday night, had a sister and perhaps other relatives who reside in St. Louis. Efforts are being made to communicate with them. Feb 11, 1900: Mr. Chas. J. Smith, of St. Louis, the brother of Mrs. G.S. Hoag, is in Cripple Creek, where he expects to permanently locate. Mrs. Smith will visit with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Hoag, in Denver, before joining her husband. G.B. Ritter arrived home yesterday afternoon from a vacation of three weeks in Pennsylvania, his boyhood home. Mr. Coby Schurezer, one of Pueblo’s popular conductors on the D.&R.G., is spending the holidays with his parents on Cripple Creek Heights. Feb 15, 1900: Divorce. – The county court yesterday granted Samuel A. Trabet a divorce from his wife, Leulla Tarbet, on the ground of desertion. Feb 16, 1900: Divorce. – Jennie C. Florida has filed suit for divorce against John E. Florida, in the county court. Non-support is alleged as cause for the action. Feb 17, 1900: Nora McCoy vs. Herbert A. McCoy, suit for divorce on the grounds of extreme cruelty, desertion and non-support, plaintiff asking care and custody of minor children. Feb 18, 1900: Broken Arm. – The 6-year-old daughter of T.E. Sisson, residing at 306 Colorado avenue, last evening stumbled and fell on the floor with such force that her arm was broken. Dr. Pennock reduced the fracture. Miss Maggie Shideler, of Colorado Springs, is visiting her brother, Mr. W.H. Shideler, at 112 East Eaton avenue. Miss Katherine Curtis, of Denver, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. George Clark, of Anaconda. Victor: Miss Briggs entertained a number of her friends Wednesday evening at her aunt’s home, Mrs. Cunningham. Feb 21, 1900: J.I. Brown, the assayer, has returned from an extended visit to his old home at Buligee, Alabama. Feb 22, 1900: Suit for Divorce. – Elizabeth F. Stoeckel brings suit for divorce in the district court from her husband, Thomas Stoeckel. Judge Richmond and F.A. Benedict are the attorneys. Divorce. – In the county court yesterday Mrs. Milvina Matkin was granted a divorce from H.P. Matkin on the ground of extreme cruelty. The plaintiff is given custody of the minor children and is allowed as alimony lot 7, block 33, Goldfield, certain household goods and $1,000 in cash payable in three, six, nine and twelve months. Feb 24, 1900: Divorce. – Martin Steller has brought suit in the county court against Mary Steller for divorce on the grounds of desertion and extreme cruelty. Feb 25, 1900: Divorce Suit. – T.L. Hay of Altman brings suit against Lucile Hay whom he married in Fremont county in 1895. He charges infidelity. Divorce. – Two suits for divorce were files in county court yesterday. They were: Margaret M. Corbett vs. Thomas C. Corbett, and Josephine Morris vs. Schuyler C. Morris. Non-support is the grounds alleged in each case, neither asks for alimony and there are no children as the issue of either marriage. Mrs. Corbett asks that her maiden name, Margaret M. Doran, be restored to her. Birthday Anniversary – Friday afternoon Master Lawrence Weinberg, of 105 East Eaton avenue, celebrated his third year anniversary by entertaining a number of his little friends. The afternoon was very pleasantly enjoyed by the little ones, after which Master Lawrence ushered his little friends into the dining room where delicious refreshments awaited them. Each of his little guests received a souvenir in remembrance of their little host’s birthday. Mrs. George A. smith, of Denver is visiting her sister, Mrs. J.J. Clark. Feb 27, 1900: New Citizen. – Simon George Brauer who renounces allegiance to Kaiser Wilhelm, was yesterday granted his first citizen papers by the county court. Feb 28, 1900: Cruelty. – Charles C. Bauer asks the county court to grant him a divorce from his wife, Lulu Bauer, on the ground of extreme cruelty. Mar 4, 1900: Victor: Mrs. Chas. Cooper is home again after a week’s pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. George Bathey of Florence. Mar 6, 1900: W.M. Jenkins left last evening for Denver where he was called by the death of his father. Wolcott Divorced: Senator’s Wife Granted Divorce For Desertion. Denver, March 5. – Before Judge Allen, of the district court, Mrs. Frances M. Wolcott was today granted absolute divorce from Senator Wolcott on the ground of desertion. Mrs. Wolcott was the wife of a former law partner of ex-President Cleveland. It was last fall that the social world of the east was first startled by the news that Mrs. Wolcott would apply for a divorce. It was common talk around Washington and Cleveland that the senator would marry Mrs. Maud of Cleveland, who only recently married Dan Hanna, son of Mark Hanna. Mar 7, 1900: Divorce. – William Christen has filed in the county court suit for divorce from Flo M. Christen, on the ground of desertion. Mar 9, 1900: A.L. Holgate, of Manston, Wis., is in the city on a visit to his sister, Mrs. Jennie R. Stocking of 125 East Carr avenue. Mar 11, 1900: Mrs. Mary L. Cafferty, mother of Mrs. S. Archibold, has returned after a four months visit in Chicago and other eastern cities. Mrs. Henry Clark and her sister, Miss Skinner, will leave the last of this week for St. Joseph, Mo. Mrs. Clark will visit in different parts of the east for several months. Miss Skinner is to be married on the 22nd of March to Mrs. S??? dder of Springfield, Mo., where she will reside. Miss Skinner has been in Cripple Creek for the last seven months and has a host of friends, all of whom feel very sorry that her marriage will take her away from here. Mrs. Frank Small was called to her home in Monmouth, Ill., on account of the serious illness of her mother. Mar 13, 1900: Adopted. – Lizzie O. Roberts and Nicholas Roberts, minor children aged 9 and 3 years respectively, have been legally adopted by Mr. and Mrs. George P. Estelle. Divorce. – Abigail Henderson brings suit in the county court for a divorce from John Spear Henderson on the grounds of desertion and non-support. Reasonable alimony is asked and the court grant a temporary injunction restraining the defendant from disposing of his property during the pendency of the suit. Mar 15, 1900: District Court. – Decrees of divorce were granted yesterday in the cases of Sarah M. Wilson vs. Daniel Wilson and Evelyn De Shong vs. John De Shong. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/co/teller/newspapers/familyco12gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/cofiles/ File size: 15.3 Kb