Excerpts from: CASTLE ROCK RECORD JOURNAL Call #MF 978.886 CAS

Douglas County Public Library – Castle Rock, Colorado

Compiled by Ginny Anderson Suelzle

Reel #1 July 13, 1881 to April 9, 1884

November 2, 1881 –

The following named persons were drawn to serve as Grand and Petit Jurors for the December term of the District Court of Douglas county, commencing Monday, December 8, 1881. Hugh Taylor, Clerk

Grand, W.H. Howerton, Fred Doepke, Marquis Victor, G.M. Reynolds, J. P. Riggs, Philip Crashaw, John Harris, W.E. Carver, F. W. Kroeger, Dan’l Burkart, C. T. Newmarch, Jesse Knowles.

Petit, John Bihlmeyer, Geo. S. McCracken, James R. Starks, Albert E. Day, George Upton, Harrison Bucks, John L. Miller, Samuel L. Griffin, Wm. J. Thompson, Jacob Geiger, John H. Craig, Mathew D. Morehead, Charles Doepke, Philip Rouse, William McDown, J. Alderman, Alex Bird, Thomas S. Harris, Robert Cann, C. Schalermeyer, T. L. Stealey, J. M. Gimmerick Sr., William Garrison, Benjamin Freedendall.

Obituary

DIED – On the morning of Oct. 28^th M. W. Ellis, aged 39 years.

Mr. Ellis was born in Buread county, Illinois, where he resided all his life until 19 months ago. For the last nine years had been a constant sufferer from asthma. In March 1880, he came to Colorado. At that time he was barely able to walk. After coming here his health was very much improved for a time. But for several months past he had been growing worse and a few weeks ago, feeling that the end was near, requested that he might be buried here. He rested well all through the night and in the early morning passed away so quietly that none suspected the change was so near until he was gone.

December 7, 1881 –

Our Boys and Girls

Mrs. Elizabeth Oakes Smith has recently published a letter in the Springfield (Mass.) Republican in which she argues that such cases as that of Jennie Cramer might be prevented by calling a halt and returning to the manners and customs which prevailed in this country when she was young – some fifty years ago. At that time it was recognized as necessary to keep young girls more in the house than now, and it was deemed highly immoral and imprudent to allow them even to sit alone with young men who chanced to visit them, and much more so to go out driving with them unaccompanied by one of their parents. Girls were taught that honorable marriage was the goal of their earthly existence, whereas in these days flirtation merely for flirtation’s sake is the rule rather than the exception, and is not looked upon as specially disgraceful, though its inevitable result is to deaden pure affection and render the hart callous, while it also arouses the passions. Fifty years ago the average American girl was a quiet, modest and retiring maiden, content to live at home in the station of life to which she was called, to be obedient to her parents, and to aid them cheerfully in the management of the household.

December 7, 1881 (Continued)

If she had dreams they were not of escaping from a modest home to find excitement in the whirl of society, but of leaving her parents’ rooftree to become the wife of some

honest, handsome and industrious young man, of whom she was to be the partner in prosperity and the stay and support in adversity. She had her one lover, to whom she gave her whole heart without thought of wishing for ‘other strings to her bow,’ and when

she became a wife she was single-hearted and her mind was not full of vagrant fancies and half regrets for what "might have been." In a word, although she may have been a trifle dull, she was bright and good enough for human nature’s daily food and made an excellent domestic wife and mother. Divorce, which is not now looked upon as specially disgraceful, was then considered wholly shameful and was thought of only with a shudder.

As regards the boys of that golden age of America, they were not the intractable, self-assertive, swaggering beings that their descendants are. They were brought up under rule and strict discipline: when they deserved a flogging they received it roundly where it would do the most good, and then did not go out and hang themselves, as we now

continually read that boys do because they are too proud and sullen to bear the disgrace of the rod. They worked hard and did not early learn to drink and smoke, and what reading they did was wholesome and instructive, or innocently amusing, their books of fiction being "Robinson Crusoe" and "Sanford and Merton." Such trash as "The Boy Detective," "Buffalo Bill," and the whole dime novel sort of literature not being then in existence. In a word, both boys and girls were then reared with greater regard to religion and morality than they now are, and Mrs. Smith insists that a return to the sort of training given to them is absolutely necessary if we are not content to see them go from bad to worse until reformation shall be out of the question.

February 1, 1882 -

M. E. Boone passed through town last week on his way to Denver. He intends locating in the Uncomphagre country in a few weeks

Levi Sleaper, who once live at Castle Rock, but for a few years past has resided at Georgetown, has moved back here to make this his home.

Jacob Schultz, of Frankstown, while on his return from Denver yesterday, stopped in and renewed his subscription for ’82, for which our thanks are extended.

We see by the Silver Plume items in the Georgetown Courier that Rev. J. A. Smith, formerly of Castle Rock, was the recipient of a surprise party and a number of valuable presents last week.

Miss Wreck is teaching a private school at Douglas. The school consists of the quarrymen who are working for Madge, mostly Swedes. She has about twenty pupils and great interest is being manifested by the industrious foreigners.

 February 15, 1882

Notice for Publication

Land Office At Denver Colorado, January 31^st 1882

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

County Judge of Douglas county, at Castle Rock, Colo. On Saturday, March 11^th 1882. viz; Andrew O. Oetzel, Homestead No 3263, for the e hf se qr se qr ne qr of sec 1, and sw qr nw qr sec 6 twp 8 s r 66 west.

He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land. viz: August Metzler, Herman Metzler and Alexander Kain all of Franktown Colo. Louis Dugal, Register Feb 8.

Notice for Publication

Land Office At Denver Colorado, January 31^st 1882

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 County Judge of Douglas county, at Castle Rock, Colo. On Saturday, March 11^th 1882. viz; August Metzler, Homestead No. 32?? For the n hf se qr and n hf sw qr sec 17 twp 8 south of range 65 west.

He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said lad, viz:

Alexander Kain, Charles Lipps and Andrew O. Oetzel, all of FrankstownColo. Louis Dugal, Register Feb 8.

LOCAL

- Hon. Geo Engl was in Denver last week.

- John Bihlmeyer, Frank Hagg and Michael Misner were in town on Friday.

- Born – On Feb. 11, 1882 to A. C. Smith and wife, of West Plum Creek, a son.

- Mr. Burton has completed his contract on the new store. He did a good job, as the work itself will testify.

- Hon. M. D. Moorhead, of Greenland, was in town last week. He called around and renewed his subscription for 1882.

- We learn that Sheriff Clay thinks of moving to Castle Rock soon. Come, we have lots of room for just such citizens as Mr. Clay.

- Mr. E. C. Hatch of Buffalo Creek, was in town a few days last week. He thinks of moving over to this part of the county soon.

-David Meyer, of Lake Gulch, came over on Friday to meet some friends from Denver, whom he took home with him for a few days visit.

May 3, 1882

Born – April 25, to Mr. And Mrs. C. Barker, of West Plum Creek, a daughter.

Mrs. Anderson’s children have the measles.

John Harris’ children are down with the scarlet fever.

July 5, 1882

The procession for the Fourth will start from Castle Rock to the Park at 7:30 a.m. promptly going by way of Harry Jone’s ranche and Mr. Nickson’s. Every one is requested to be on hand promptly and cause no delay.

The German band which plays in the opera at Denver was the guest of Hon. Geo. Engl and other Lake Gulch ranchmen last week. They brought their instruments and favored our citizens with some excellent music.

July 12, 1882

Walt Houser has sold his ranch north of town to Mrs. Martengal, a relative of Mr. Butts, who has charge of the tank engines on this road.

Dan Davison of Monument has the contract for carrying the mail from Monument to a point on the Big Sandy, a distance of about fifty miles.

John Hillburger, one of the enterprising German ranchmen of Lake Gulch, informs us that it was from the JOURNAL he learned to read English. That when he began to take our paper he could not read it at all, but now he can read all the local news and holds his teacher, the JOURNAL, in high estimation.

There was a heavy frost in Lake Gulch last Sunday morning. Mr. Seidensticker informs us there was considerable ice in his troughs. The frost was still heavier near the divide. Venmor’s prediction for this state was true.

E. Bowen and C. Manhart of Sedalia were at the county seat last week presenting the matter of the Sedalia bridge to the county commissioners.

We are sorry to have to announce that O. P. Jackson, of Monument, met with an accident last week which resulted in a broken collar bone. He is getting along reasonably well.

THE FOURTH

A LARGE ASSEMBLAGE OF DOUGLAS COUNTY CITIZENS CELEBRATE AT PERRY PARK "A THORN AMONG ROSES’

As had been previously announced through the columns of the JOURNAL, Douglas county citizens met at not read it at all, but now he can read all the local news and holds his teacher, The JOURNAL, in high estimation.

July 12, 1882 (Continued)

Perry Park to commemorate the anniversary of our nation’s birth. Monument people met with us, and taking into consideration the beauty of the morning and the romantic spot where the ceremonies of the day were to be held, everything bid fair to be a gala to Douglas county.

Early in the morning teams began to pour into the park from every direction. The orator of the day, Mr. Bentley, formerly commissioner of pensions, in Washington, was on the ground early and inspired by the beauty of the natural scenery, was gully equal to the occasion. At 11 o’clock the crowd assembled in the large hall on the ground, and after

the usual preliminaries on such an occasion, listened to an eloquent oration from Mr. Bentley. The speaker is not a passionate declaimer nor one who permits his imagination to carry him away. His speech was rather noted for its logical arrangement and depth of

thought. He spoke but thirty-five minutes, but held the close attention of all. It did not consist of a rehash of the speech of a century, but rather of topics of interest to every thinking man of the day.

Following this came the usual intermission for dinner in which the American people have indulged between the hours of twelve and two, for a hundred years, and still on each return of the occasion thinking a picnic dinner never "tasted so well as it does to-day." Those who took their dinners with them that day hand down the same judgment to those yet to come, while those who obtained their repast on the grounds hand down to posterity a different verdict.

In the afternoon came the toasts which consisted of several short terse speeches which passed off very pleasantly. At a little after 3o’clock the ball began and was continued until near 8 o’clock in the evening, when an intermission of an hour was taken for another nominal "super." The music for the ball was furnished by Mr. Metzler, Judge Farrell, T.S. Harris, W.F. Waller and Mr. Butts. It was first-class and added much to the pleasure of the occasion. Mr. Roach, of Sedalia was floor manager, which always guarantees smoothly running balls, as Phil permits nothing to mar a ball of which he has charge. The day passed of very pleasantly and the exercises were a credit to those who participated.

We have said this much for the general appearance of the day’s doing, with which we believe all will agree, but there are a few little things connected with the day of which the JOURNAL to justify itself must make a few statements. It was through the JOURNAL that the citizens of Douglas county were induced to meet at the Park. It was the general idea of the leading citizens that it was to be in recognition of the efforts of the present

proprioter to open the park as a summer resort. It has been intimated by some that the JOURNAL must have received good pay for advertising the matter and working up the

case which was only intended as it take in. We think it will remove all doubt when we state publicly that so far from receiving one cent for all that the JOURNAL did for that occasion, including several trips to the Park, bulls for advertising and three fourths of the expenses of the speaker and his wife from Denver, we in addition to that paid for every meal we ate at the Park. This ought to remove the unjust charge made against the JOURNAL. For if it is not true our columns are open for a public denial. The dance bore its own expense with the exception of a dollar or two. Inducements were held out by the

July 12, 1882 (Continued)

JOURNAL for the celebration at the Park in good faith. The disappointments which were met in the way of a mock dinner and a worse supper were more to our chagrin than it possibly could have been to any visitor that day. It was not uncommon to hear the older citizens contrasting the reception of yesterday week with that they used to receive at the hands of the gentlemanly Perry boys, when they met there every summer for picnics in

years gone by. It probably is not necessary to say more on this subject at the present, but less could not be said. Douglas county may contain thousands of dummies and numskulls, but when the wind is right, they can tell a hawk from a band-saw

Frightful Accident in Garber Canon

About 9 o’clock a.m. on Wednesday, June 28^th, Mr. James Russell Lansden left E. Bowen’s mill, in Garber canon, with a mule team and a load of over 1000 feet of lumber. Coming down the steep pitch a quarter of a mile from the mill, his brake block slipped

out of its socket, running the wagon onto his spike team of three mules, and mules, lumber and driver went headlong down from the grade to the gulch on the right, breaking

the tongue and reach of the wagon. Mr. Lansden had his foot in the brake rope and being unable to free himself he was thrown under the load and was so badly injured that he died at 9 p.m. the same day, and was buried Thursday at Bear Canon chruchyard. He had four ribs on the left side broken and was internally mashed almost in a jelly. He was, however, conscious and able to talk up to the last moment. It was one of those accidents due to men becoming so familiarized with danger that they grow careless. Mr. Lansden has been hauling lumber the past two years over mountain roads. Your correspondent came down from the Rock to Sedalia with him on the previous Monday. He intended going to Buffalo Creek via Denver, but being told of Bowen’s Mill went there. This was his first trip down from the mill, and to those acquainted with the road it is not surprising that he did not appreciate fully how steep the road really is. The boys at the mill came down in a body and did all that was possible to alleviate his terrible sufferings with the proverbial tenderness of our rough Western boys, but he was past all human aid from the first moment of the smashup. They also chipped in and paid all the funeral expenses. Mr. Lansden was from Missouri, but had been about Colorado Springs the past two years. He leaves a young wife and three prattling babes, (the eldest but eight years old) to mourn his departure. "Tis ever thus. Man knoweth not in what manner of time his hour cometh. In the midst of life we are in death." Veritas.

August 2, 1882

Charley Riggs is stocking up his store for fall trade.

Lake Gulch has an abundant crop of grass on the ranges.

Mr. Langel, who is teaching the Rock Ridge school, was in town Saturday.

Hon. Geo. Engl was in town Saturday and purchased a new reaper and mower combined.

Born – July 25 to Mr. And Mrs. N. S. Grout, a daughter. Mother and child are doing well.

Geo. A. Tiplett has been appointed to take charge of the Madge quarry and has moved to Douglas for that purpose.

August 30, 1882

Lake Gulch

One day during the past week we made it convenient to cross to the head of Lake Gulch and pass down the entire valley to Cherry creek, viewing on route most of the hay ranches and stock farms of that locality. We found harvesting almost done and many of the ranchmen about through their summer work. They have but little now to attend to save their herds of cattle.

Mr. William Nash, an old resident of the gulch, has a very fine crop of barley and hay in the sacks. He had several tons of baled hay left over from last year, which is well stowed away under shelter waiting for a better market. On the south and west of Mr.

Nash’s is the large ranche belonging to Castle Rock’s hotel proprietor, Mr. D. Owens. There are two houses on this ranche and excellent pasture for stock as well as a large field of hay. Mr. Owens has the place rented to Chas. Smith who is milking a number of cows and packing butter for winter market.

The adjoining ranche below this belongs to D. Meyrs, an enterprising German who has his wheat and barley in the stack and most of his hay up. There we saw a second effort which has met our observation in the county, to raise fruit. He has a few apple and pear trees which look very well. Below this is the stock farms of the Doepke brothers and Frank Hagg, where haying is the order of the day from early morn till late of night. Considering that these are dry ranches the crops are good. It was at Mr. Doepke’s that the JOURNAL chronicler met his Waterloo. He received an invitation to dine with Mr. D. and having been acting in the veranda a short time before entering the house one editorial hat was left there. There are three dogs there, too. ** We borrowed a hat of a friend to shade our eyes the rest of our Journey.

Mr Misner and Seidensticker are also well along with their work. The best ranch in this valley is that of the Hon. Geo. Engl, which owing to the number of springs which line the bluffs on either side of the narrow valley make it almost as productive as if it were under a good irrigating ditche. Mr Engl has a very heavy crop of oats, wheat and potatoes this year. He has been on his place nearly twenty years and has everything so well arranged about his premises that he has ceased to worry much ???????

The ranche below Mr. Engel’s, belonging to Mr. Hilburger is also very productive under a ?? crop of Hay.

March 14, 1883

Born - in Castle Rock, on March 11, 1883, to Mr. and Mrs. S.B. Smith, a daughter.

Married – March 10^th 1883 by Judge Hugh Taylor, in Castle Rock, Colo., Mr. James W. Palmer and Alta C. Waller, both of Douglas county. The JOURNAL’s best wishes are extended to the happy pair.

Our friend, S.B. Smith, is the happiest man in town since the advent of a little daughter at their house. He now carries around with him a box of fine cigars, but when the box was ushered into our sanctum, it had the appearance of having recently been struck by thunder and before it was withdrawn, our devil struck it one of his affectionate blows, and Sam backed out the front door holding the box behind him.

March 28, 1883

The lunch room, opposite the depot, is doing a land office business. Mrs. Anderson gives good meals, and should be well patronized.

May 16, 1883

Married – CURTIS—CRAMER—At the residence of the bride’s parents on West Plum creek, by Rev. J.L. Dyer, on the 14^th inst. Mr. Fredrick Curtis and Miss Lydia A. Cramer, both of Douglas county.

The union of this happy couple was attended by only the families of the parties, and was necessarily a quiet affair. Fred is the promising son of Capt. H.H. Curtis, who will start for California this week. He is naturally quiet and a young man of talent and good judgment, good disposition and is a man inclined to win friends wherever he is known. They came to Castle Rock and took the Thunderbolt for Denver, where they will remain for a few days in the enjoyment of the new embark, after which they will return and settle down to house keeping on the old homestead. The ??? certainly wishes the happy pair a long and prosperous journey through the pleasant trials and toils of wedded life.

May 23, 1883

Mr. Griggs, an old settler in this county, died on Saturday from injuries received during the day. While driving some cattle with his horses while attached to a wagon in which he was riding, one of the cattle made a sudden turn and the horses being cattle horses, on seeing the cow turn, made a sudden wheel, which caused the wagon to overturn throwing Mr. Griggs out upon the ground in such a shape as to break his back, and death ensued a few hours later.

N.S. Grout, on Saturday evening, while corraling his cows was thrown from his horse by a quick turn of the animal in attempting to head one of the cattle. He was hurled to the ground with such force that is collar bone was broken. The wound was very painful, but the timely arrival of Dr. Elliott proved a great relief. The broken bone was set to place and the patient is getting along as well as the circumstances of the case will permit.

June 6, 1883

We acknowledge a call from John Hilburger, of Frankstown, on Monday. He reports considerable damage done by the recent frost.

Mrs. Anderson has removed into her own house again. For some time past she has been conducting the lunch counter near the depot.

June 20, 1883

Two young ladies, direct from Germany, arrived here last week. They are relatives of Hon. George Engl.

August 15, 1883

In discussing the question of marriage only as a civil contract, the Republican thus arises to a point of explanation: "There is a growing tendency in America to regard marriage solely as a civil contract. It is a dangerous sentiment. It strikes insidiously at the very foundation of our society. If you destroy the sanctity of the American home, you take

August 15, 1883 (Continued)

away that which, more than any other cause, has made this country prosperous, and its people high-minded and intelligent. What commerce can the holy love which should

exist between man and wife have with civil contracts? Marriage is not a business partnership, to be broken at will. And yet a man must regard it as either of God or of man. If one admits that it is purely a civil contract, must not one also admit that the man and woman who feel that they are bound together by the law only, are, in the sight of God, no better than the man an woman who cohabit with no other covenant than that which they themselves have made without having asked either the clergyman or the magistrate to unite them in matrimony? To regard marriage as a civil institution is an

Atheistic doctrine, and it may well strike terror to the thinking people of America. The Americans are a God loving people. There is less superstition and bigotry in their religions than in those of the people of other nations. They are perhaps too liberal in their views, too easy a prey to the foreign innovations in both society and religion. It would be a fatal day for us if the social customs of Continental Europe should ever gain

the ascendency on the side of the Atlantic. The alarming increase of divorce is an indication that the most sacred of all institutions is in danger. Legal men have furnished

evidence that marriage is more than a civil contract. Legislators should be taught this and petitioned to make their laws accordingly. An eminent authority says on the subject:

"Marriage is a civil status, existing in one man and one woman legally united for life for those civil and social purposes which are based in the distinction of sex. Its source is the law of nature, whence it has flowed into the municipal law of every civilized country and into the general law of nations. And since it can only exist in pairs, and since no persons are compelled to, bat all who are capable are permitted to assume it, marriage may be said to proceed from a civil contract between one man and one woman of the needful physical and civil capacity. While the contract remains executory – that is, an agreement to marry – it differs in no essential particulars from other civil contracts. But when the contract becomes executed in what the law regards as a valid marriage, its nature as a contract is merged in the higher nature of the status. And though the now relation may retain some similitudes to remind us of its origin, the contract does in truth no longer exist, but the parties are governed by the law of husband and wife.

September 5, 1883

One of the most forsaken and debauched creatures whose foul and stinking breath was ever permitted to disturb God'’ pure atmosphere came into town last week and remained the greater part of two days, drinking and carousing around at night. It was a woman, or at least it was thinly clad in that attire which would make a half natural allowance of self-respect, of which it didn’t posses a shadow, teach the people to call it a woman. Ragged and slouchy, drunk and greasy, and in her debauched and fallen condition a hog would

have refused her the courtesy of rubbing against her. Way down, she was so

degradedly low that not a person stooped to inquire her name. This creature had doubtless been shipped out of Denver for the purpose of getting rid of her, but she stopped off at the wrong place when she landed in Castle Rock. While we have few branching out into similar cases yet the last attempted accession was not by any means a god send. The people at home are watching the town symptoms and should there appear a more degraded nature to things in general the JOURNAL does not propose to allow its mouth to be muzzled with silence and thus permit the society and youth of the town to suffer stagnation and grow up with nefarious and corrupted passions. We are

September 5, 1883 (Continued)

not inclined to the opinion that our friends in Denver intended that this old "hag" should

stop short of some point in New Mexico as there is where she held a ticket for. In compliance with pressing invitation from Marshal Brazil and other citizens she fired

herself out of town Thursday morning. We pity the people of the neighborhood in which she locates.

G.D. Hook has grown the largest and mealiest potatoes we have yet seen in Douglas county this year.

September 19, 1883

Woman’s Brains – The Cause of Her Emotional Rather Than Intellectual Nature

The female brain, however, is not only smaller than that of man, but it is different in structure, and this fact involves much more as regards the character of the mental faculties than does the element of size. Thus, accurate measurements show that the anterior portion of the brain comprising the frontal lobes, in which the highest intellectual faculties reside, is much more developed in man than in woman, and this not only as regards its size, but its convolutions also. Taking 100 as representing the entire length of the brain, the frontal development in man will be expressed by the figures 43.9, while in woman it will be indicated by the figures 31.3. Now, the part of the brain which is especially concerned in the evolution of mind is the gray matter constituting the cortex and this is increased or diminished in accordance with the number and complexity of the convolutions. The frontal lobes contain a greater amount of gray cortical matter than any other part of the brain, and they are, as we have seen, larger in man than in woman.

Again, it is only necessary to compare an average male with an average female brain to perceive at once how numerous and striking are the differences existing between them. Not only is the former longer, but its vertical and transverse diameters are greater proportionally than those of the latter, and hence the shape is quite different. Moreover, its convolutions are more intricate, the sulci are deeper, the secondary features (?) more numerous, and there is some reason for believing - the observations on this point are not perhaps sufficiently numerous to warrant the positive assertion - that the gray matter of the corresponding parts of the brain in the two sexes is decidedly thicker in man than it is

in woman. It is quite certain, as the observations of the writer show, that the specific gravity of both the white and the gray substance of the brain is greater in man than it is in woman. It is not necessary, therefore, in order to the advancement of the view to be presented in this connection, that we should insist upon the fact that as a man has more brain than women he must possess more mind. The question we design to submit is not so much

one of quantity as it is of quality. The brain of woman is as we have seen, different from that of man, and difference of structure necessarily involves difference of function. Doubtless it is perfectly adapted to the proper status of woman in the established plan of Nature, and for that very reason it is not suited to the work which is required of man’s brain. It is a brain from which emotion rather than intellect is evolved, and this circumstance, while it constitutes one of the strongest factors among those which are concerned in the preservation and happiness of the human species is at the same time one which thoroughly disqualifies her in whom it is manifested for those smarter duties which must be performed through the exercise of the intellectual faculties. The best wife, the best mother, the best sister would inevitably……………

September 26, 1883

A young lady, relative of David Myers, just from Germany, was in town one day last week having stopped off here to await the arrival of friends from the country. She was accompanied home by Mr. Myers Wednesday evening.

December 12, 1883

BORN – On December 8^th 1883, to George Stewart and wife, of West Plum creek, a rousing 12-pound boy. Mr. Stewart was in town on Saturday all covered with fatherly smiles and making various purchases at the store, and when asked the cause of all this expenditure, he informed us that it was a boy. His countenance was highly expressive of great joy, and considering the immense size and portliness of the new arrival at their house the JOURNAL is glad to extend its heartiest congratulations to the parents as well as to the object of their present joy.

January 2, 1884

August Metzler and wife and the old gentleman, of Frankstown, were over to the Christmas doings.

Judge Taylor was in Greenland on Tuesday and performed the marriage ceremonies of Mr. Joseph Ross and Miss Minnie Gile

February 13, 1884

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION - Land Office at Denver, Colo – January 24, 1884

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 County Judge of Douglas county, at Castle Rock, Colo. On Saturday, March 8, 1884, vix: John Bihlmeyer. Homestead No. 3750 for the sw qr sw qr sec 31 twp8, and n hf nw qr and se qr nw qr sec 6 twp 9, s? 64 w.

He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, vis: Frank Haag, Castle Rock, John Hillburger, Fred Rinker and Charles Herbzog of Frankstown, Colo. Louis Dugal, Register jan 30

Excerpts from: CASTLE ROCK RECORD JOURNAL Call #MF 978.886 CAS

Douglas County Public Library – Castle Rock, Colorado

Compiled by Ginny Anderson Suelzle

Reel #2 April 16, 1884 to September 24, 1890

April 23, 1884

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

Divide Grange Co-operative Association ceases to do business from date having sold its entire interest in Divide Grange store to Jacob Geiger, who will continue the store at the old stand, pay all claims against Divide Grange Co-operative Association, also collect all outstanding accounts.

Jacob Geiger

L. Leppert Spring Valley

John Prock, Directors April 1^st, 1884

May 28, 1884

Miss Ida Miller is teaching the Quick school again.

Miss Mary Stevens has returned home to spend the summer.

Miss Mary Howerton is teaching at Sedalia.

Mrs. S. Morrison was married a few days ago to a Mr. Francheo.

Robert Grout, the noted bachelor killed another mountain lion with his pistol, it measured seven feet.

June 4, 1884

A gentleman claiming kinship to the Doepke boys and who arrived here last week, showed us two very beautiful gold nuggets, of perhaps a half ounce each in weight, which, he said, he found in a stream on the divide a short distance south of here. Being, he claimed, unfamiliar with the lay of the country he was unable to definitely "locate the location." We ad hour opinion of the significant sparkle in ‘is hoff heya, ‘owever, and we would hadvise the farmers to himprove beach shining beuer.

July 23, 1884

Married – July 22d, 1884, at the residence of the bride’s father at Acequia, Colo., Judge Hugh Taylor officiating, Mr. John Pollock and Miss Jessie, daughter of A. S. Babcock. John and his bride went up to their home at Spring Valley yesterday evening and will settle down to active housekeeping. When they arrived here John received a valuable express package, for which he paid quite liberally, the ?? all taking cigars for their interest in the arrangements. The JOURNAL joins his many friends in wishing them a long and properous married life.

The Swedes of this place and vicinity had an enjoyable picnic in the beautiful grove on Peter Anderson’s place west of town, on Sunday last. Swings, rustic houses and tables

contributed largely to the enjoyment and convenience of the crowd. Fifty or sixty persons participated in the amusements of the day. The necessary refreshments were served and the grounds were cleared of the monotony of underbrush. The floral decorations of the magnificent pavilion were artistic in the extreme, which presented convincing evidences of the lavish expenditure of taste on the part of the committee on arrangement. The day was pleasant and well spent and the picnicers returned in the evening feeling the better of their day’s enjoyment.

September 3, 1884

FARM FLASHES - A Pleasant Visit to the Farm of David Meyer

The writer, while in the country last Sunday, took occasion to call at the ranch of David Meyer, which is beautifully situated in the midst of the fertile country known as Lake Gulch. We here found everything comfortable. Like the ambitious German that he is, Mr. Meyer turns his attention to the raising of fine horses and cattle. There are a great many who are engaged in the same business, but we have a pride in mentioning these after an examination. We are not a farmer, but we believe that we are able to distinguish the difference between a properly kept farm and one which is otherwise conducted. Unlike in this respect to others we passed on the way, Mr. Meyer has got his fences all in good repair; corralls, barns, sheds, roads and watering places are all made convenient and easy of access. The same can be said of Messrs. Smith and Nash. Mr. Meyer has not finished his harvest yet, owing to the enormous crops with which he has to deal, and the scarcity of hands. He has one of the best hay ranches that we have ever visited, over which it is a pleasure to stroll. The stock is all big and healthy, and in another year or so the raising of horses of the broncho race will be an experiment of the past. American stock finds a hearty welcome in the ambitious desires of the Germans of our land. The cows are large, noble-looking animals, but being no "crack cowyer," we are more competent to judge on the quantity than the quality of the bovine genus of animals, in which respect Mr. Meyer, it seems, has struck the key note to success.

When we look about and see the fine farms and fragrant meadows which surround us, our utter abhorence of the insignificant word "ranch," (if such a word exists) comes boldly to the front, and crowds it out of our vocabulary to give expression to the significant "farm" of modern reasoning. The cultivation, for instance, of these lands, is a strong reasoning against the application of the former term. Mr. Meyer’s large stacks of rye and barley are awaiting the click of the threshing machine and his potatoes, cabbage, and

garden vegetables show a pride for cultivation. He has fine apple trees, which are thriving well in the second year’s growth and which will certainly prosper and determine the adaptability of the soil for this line of husbandry.

To say the least, we were surprised to find this gentleman so comfortably provided for in the way of home necessities, conveniences and luxuries, and the most palatable dinner prepared by Mrs. Meyer of which ye editor partook with untiring vim and a hearty relish, was a rare country treat, indeed.

Space forbids further comment upon the pleasantries of country life and rustication in Lake Gulch.

Miss Edna Monroe of Cherry Creek, was married on the 25^th of August to a gentleman from Kansas, whose name we were unable to learn.

October 1, 1884

Local

- U.T. Smith of West creek, made a flying trip to Denver last Thursday.

October 29, 1884

Local

· Every Smoker should try "Little Joker."

· The politicians are busy looking after their fences in the mountains this week.

· A pleasant party is reported to have taken place at the residence of David Meyer at Lake Gulch on Sunday last.

· Died – At Bear Canon, October 27, 1884, of typhoid fever, Mrs. Lillie, the charming wife of David Rouse, at the young age of 17 years and five months. She leaves a fond husband and a bright little girl of 11 months to mourn her departure. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wriston of Castle Rock.

November 5, 1884

Local

- Married – At the residence of Fred Bachman, Denver, Colo., on October 24^th, by Rev. I. H. Beardsley, Julius A Hooker of Middle Kiowa, Colo., and Miss Ollie R. Rex, of Centerville, Iowa.

- We are glad to note the fish industry of Hon. George Engl. He brought home with him on Friday, from Denver, a dozen fine, large German carp, for which he has built a large reservoir on his farm in Lake Gulch into which he put these fish, and will go into the fish culture on quite an extensive scale. In a short time he will stock another reservoir on his place with mountain trout. George has been posting himself on fish hatching necessities and is convinced of his ability to succeed in their culture. The people of the county will hail with pleasure the announcement of his success in this line.

· W.I. Whittier closed his school at the Pratt school house on the 1^st with a nice dinner and sociable.

November 19, 1884

GRAND BALL – To Be Given At Castle Rock on November 27^th

A grand Thanksgiving ball is to be held in the Court House at Castle Rock on Thursday evening, November 27^th. The ball will be under the management of Jose P. Adams, John Bean and C.C. Brazil. Five of the best musicians in the county will be in attendance, and a first-class caller will be present for the occasion. It is of little use to speak of the management of these gentlemen. Their names appearing in this connection is sufficient to guarantee the best time of the season. As the expense of furnishing music and supper is not a small item a good turn-out is requested. Don’t fail to come. If our neighboring towns do us justice by a good representation, Castle Rock will no doubt return the compliment in the future. The expenses of dancing and supper will be, 50 cents for each number and $1.00 per couple for supper, which will be served at Farrell’s. Messrs. Brazil and Bean will act as floor managers, and Mr. Adams will have charge of the finances.

Ladies approve of your smoking "Little Joker."

Local

· Mrs. David Meyer, of Lake Gulch, is visiting friends in Denver this week.

· The Douglas County Cricket Club got "larrupped" again by the Denver Thistles, at Sedalia, On Saturday. Oh, well, our boys got sufficient start on them to aggregate a handsome majority, on a count of scores.

· On the 12^th of November a daughter was born to Charles E. Smith and wife, of Lake Gulch. Charley was in town Monday, happy as a lark.

· Hallowe’n came around in too close proximity to the Presidential election to receive the usual attention. No one noticed its hallowed presence and it passed off without even sympathy from the undisturbed cabbage head.

· Miss Jennie Atchison has returned to Castle Rock, and has been employed to teach in the primary department of the school here during the balance of the term. She has proved an efficient instructor and has won the confidence of the Board and patrons of the school in the past and there is no doubt that her present engagement will be fulfilled with satisfaction to all concerned.

January 7, 1885

The petition circulated in town last week asking for subscriptions for the support of Mrs. Vantilburg and her family of little ones, whose father perished in the cold last week from drunkenness, leaving them in destitute circumstances, was very readily and properly signed by a sympathizing and liberal people. The amount so raised was $24.50. The same petition should reach the attention of the Sedalia saloonists, whose attention had probably never been called to the fact that the deceased was forbidden by town ordinance the right of purchasing liquor in Castle Rock.

Perhaps one of the most pleasant events that has transpired in Lake Gulch for some time occurred at the residence of Geo. Engl one day last week and was the occasion of the happy union of Mr. John Schweiger, of Happy Canon, and Miss Anna Scheider, a niece of Mr. Engl, by Hugh Taylor, County Judge. A large crowd was present to witness the marriage, and a pleasant evening’s enjoyment in the shape of dancing and social games followed the ceremonies. About 40 persons were present and the dancing was continued to a late hour. The happy couple have the best wishes of their many friends in the county.

A pleasant call is acknowledged from Sam Altman, of Larkspur, on Monday. After attending to business with the Commissioners he came in and requested his name placed upon our list. He says he has closed his mill at Larkspur until spring opens.

Last week Coroner Johnson was again called to hold an inquest on the body of Lester Bronson, who died very suddenly at the residence of Levi Wright in the northern part of the county. The deceased was an old man of perhaps sixty years of age. He had made his headquarters at Mr. Wright’s for several years, but had been absent for some months. When he returned home last week he took passage from Denver in a tight, warm car. On arriving at the place where he left the cars he was obliged to walk some distance in the severe cold, and when arriving at Mr. Wright’s house he complained of being afflicted in a manner never before experience, and in a short time he breathed his last. The sudden demise of Mr. Bronson had a startling effect upon the inmate of the house, and the coroner was sent for. When the coroner arrived the body had been carefully interred near Mr. Wright’s house. The first thing that struck Mr. Wright and others persent was death by small pox, hence the hasty interment. Dr. Johnson, coroner, says it is his belief that the conviction of Mr. Wright was correct and that the best means for preventing the spread of the contagion was employed by immediate burial. As the matter stands Mr. Wright is the only person who has been exposed to the disease, and every precaution will be taken to ascertain in time whether it has fastened its grasp upon him so that further spread of the disease is not probable.

February 4, 1885

Mrs. Anderson, of Douglas, who a short time ago, received severe injuries from falling, is now able to be about and was in town one day last week.

Mrs. William Garrison struck it rich last week. She held a ticket in the Louisiana State Lottery drawing and proved to be a lucky number which draws her two hundred dollars. The ticket was sent for collection and the money will be returned by express soon. While Mrs. Garrison has been so lucky yet there is a great probability that she was the first to invest to the drawing from this neighborhood, consequently the liberal return to her is more than likely a bait for future victims. We would not advise the reader to risk a copper cent with a hole in it with the outfit. If you do you are mighty alfiredly certain to regret it.

Mrs. D. R. Hall has been very ill for several days.

The JOURNAL most heartily congratulates Mr. And Mrs. L. M. Larson, of Douglas, upon the arrival at their house of a charming daughter, on February 2d, 1885.

We are glad to learn from H. M. Clay that Levi Wright has not had the small-pox, as reported. His statement to this effect has been corroborated by a number of citizens in the northern part of the county.

April 15, 1885

The Douglas stone quarry has opened again with several men at work, and the foreman, Louie Larson, wants to hire more hands. The outlook is quite favorable for the stone business.

We are not disposed to boast, but we must say that we feel highly complimented by the remarks that have been made by some of the best men of the county in regard to the last few issues of the JOURNAL.

Mrs. Anderson is cooking for L.M. Larson, of Douglas

We noticed J.R. Cantril and wife, Sam Altman and wife, and Walt. M. Priest at Mrs. Evans’ entertainment last Wednesday night.

April 29, 1885

George Engl returned from Denver on Saturday. He said the streets were almost impassable, owing to the heavy snow.

May 6, 1885

Gold Dale Nuggets – May 2

Gold Dale (Valley of Gold) was surely, rightly named, judging from the amount of gold that is found within its bounds.

Our highly esteemed friend, John Ferris, proprietor of the above-named placer mines, is again with us, after having spent several months with his family in southern Ohio. The gold works here will soon be started up, when we will see the sparkling gold shining in every direction, as of old.

Local

· Mrs. David Hall, who has been in Denver for the past few months for the benefit of her health, returned home last Wednesday feeling greatly improved by her visit.

· David Meyer, of Lake Gulch, has been making some more profitable improvements about his ranch this spring. Mrs. Meyer is cultivating a rich garden spot west of the house.

· Fred Doepke, of Lake Gulch, is making a test planting of barley this spring. A portion of his crop he is putting in with the cultivator, and a portion will be sown. We hope to get a report from the result of the experiment.

May 13, 1885

Local

· A dance is announced for Thursday (to-morrow) night. Good music will be furnished by John Herren and Mr. Metzler, of Frankstown. A good time is expected and all are cordially invited.

May 20, 1885

Local

· Married – On Monday, May 18, 1885, by G.A. Triplett, J.P., in the Owens House parlors, Castle Rock, Mr. William W. Jones, of Rock Ridge, and Miss Anna Metzler, of Frankstown, both of Douglas county, Colorado.

· A vigilance committee should be organized at once for the protection of our citizens against the intrusions of professional dead beats and tramps. Posters should be put up at each end of town stating clearly and emphatically that their room is more acceptable to the people than their presence.

· We are glad to note the enterprise of our friends in Lake Gulch this season, in fencing and preparing so much land for cultivation. The last on the list is Julius Seidensticker, who has been fencing a large piece of about 400 acres, including the Sellars ranch. He has put up a good substantial fence and provided for irrigating all the bottom land. This land to receive the care that he will give it will prove to be some of the best land for haying and farming purposes in the county.

May 27, 1885

Local

· Mrs. Meyer went with friends to Denver yesterday.

June 10, 1885

Castle Rock in 1900 – We are all ready to philosophize about the destructive concussions of air castles and to advise the young to try the wheel of fortune (a wheel that is governed by anything but chance) while the measured tick of the clock tolls the knoll of parting moments; but what veteran of time, however much he has learned to cherish the present, does not, at times climb the hill of mediation and cast his eyes toward the rose-tinted clouds of the sunset?

June 10, 1885

The anticipated scenes of sunset glory has assisted many a pilgrim on the desert march of life. We boast of industry, but who toils without the stimulus of reward to nerve him? Suppose you, that Columbus, as he pushed westward under threatening skies, hurried to him doom by treacherous winds, and awed by the melancholy gaze of his companions, appealed not to visions of verdant lands and royal honors to dismiss his own gloomy apprehensions? So in all great enterprises, inspiration is gained from expectations of the future.

Barely a score of years ago keen visions saw is a little village on the Platte the possibilities of a great city. Instruments were then made that have brought the poor and unknown of half a generation ago to the honors of wealth and the first ranks of society. As the till spires of the grand buildings of the Queen City shoot their ghostly forms up in

the glare of electric towers, or reflect the brightest sunlight of the earth, who but would say, The glory far exceeds the fondest dreams of the past.

We have gone with the flights of Joseph Cook’s imagination a few years into the mystic future, to look upon one hundred millions of people under the sway of our government; we know what awaits a city that is granted every advantage to remain always the Queen of cities between Chicago and San Francisco. What shall we call reasonable visions for the new century’s dawn upon the scene of our highest interest – our own town, lying a little nearer heaven and but thirty-three miles from the city, where must center the priceless treasures of the Rockies?

Fifteen years will change the second figure in the date at the head of letters and bills. How many shall write the former? And what shall be the nature of the latter? What buildings will then adorn the lots now grazed by cattle? What faith will the church bell, swinging in the great tower, announce? Or shall three bells touch sweetly the first, third and fifth tones of the scale, bringing to our patriotic settlers blessed recollections of chimes on Thames? What school buildings will then be the pride of our citizens? How many merchants will at that time wait upon the necessities of those who watch over the pastures of this county? The writer ventures no predition in answer to these questions, but, in the light of the historic developments of many other towns with fewer advantages than ours, has penned these questions with a view to carrying over the thoughts of those who consult the possibilities of the future before laying their life plans. These questions, with greather or less force come to the writer as one who expects, if the usual years of life are meted out, with some of the readers of this article to witness the development of this place after the present century has closed its record.

People desiring a home where the advantages of a great city may be _______ without mingling its disadvantages, may bring this town up to the most extravagant hopes of its citizens. But sure it is, that if this is realized we must keep pace with the march of time; as necessities are created, we must meet them; when a greater population makes calls we must answer; when the home-seeker’s knock is heard we must open the door to all the benefits to be secured in competing towns.

As we labor to raise the moral standard of the people, and as we lay the foundations of municipal rule, let me do it as if living in the Castle Rock of 1900. ABE.

Local

· Mr. Grout has been around taking the census of the county west of the railroad. He has finished his work south of this place.

June 17, 1885

Card from Iowa, Eddyville, June 13, 18885

Mr. Waller,

Dear Sir – Enclosed find money order for $3.00 which you can put down in your jeans and give me credit for that amount on your subscription list.

Yours in haste but with a lively recollection of yourself and the Castle Rockers in general.

Wesley Donegan.

(The following ad was placed upside down in the paper – evidently to call attention to it)

Three or four good dairy cows, with or without calves.

U.T. Smith

West Plum Creek

June 17, 1885 (Continued)

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION – Land Office at Denver, Colo. – June 11, 1885

To Geo. Dietrich and whom it may concern:

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 County Judge of Douglas County at Castle Rock, Colo. on July 25, 1885 vis: Casper Engl, D.S. No. 16682 for the w hf no qr and se qr nw qr and ne qr sw qr sec. 31 Tp. 8, s r 65 w.

He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, vis: John Bihlmeyer, John Hillburger, George Engl, Frankstown, Colo. And Frank Hagg, Castle Rock, Colo.

Louis Dugal, Register.

July 15, 1885

Spring Valley Scraps

We are having a fine shower of rain, just enough to cause the crops to grow finely.

T.P. Hall, of Table Rock, was over on business.

The Flood on Friday

Friday was an exciting day for the citizens of this place, and probably for numerous others who were unfortunately lodged in the place for several hours to await the abate of the water fall. One of the most terrific hail and rain storms that has been known here for twenty years occurred in the afternoon of that day, and lasted for nearly two hours. The oldest inhabitants are unable to relate a similar instance by which so much damage was done and from which such a flood of water passed through the streets of our town. During the forenoon heavy black clouds were hanging threateningly over the vicinity of

Larkspur, a few miles south, and they were seen passing around us both east and west. A little later on in the day a heavy storm could be seen pouring from the clouds as they passed around to the north. The storm which passed east showed a more rapid velicity than that which passed west, which caused perhaps a rupture at a point northwest of this place. As the noon express train arrived here nearly half past twelve, the storm

came in all its fury. It rained, it hailed, it poured, till, the storm became so intense that it was impossible to see a distance of more than fifty yards. Families on one side of the street could hardly discern what was occurring at their neighbors' on the other side, and things about the premises were left to take care of themselves. Hailstones were precipitated thick and fast upon the defenseless and unprepared citizens, but fortunately for the people the hailstones were not large enough to accomplish greater damage than to strip the trees of their rich foliage and to play havoc generally with the gardens and growing crops.

The people who came in on the train we rushing about town in search of something to eat but was unable to find accommodations at the hotels, but the accommodating and obliging dispositions of Judge Farrell and lady in this direction prompted them to prepare meals for those applying so long as they remained in the town. This showed a spirit of public interest which is highly deserving of praise by those of our town who were in sympathy with the hungry travelers who were compelled to remain here until the various washouts of the line could be patched and who would have willingly paid six bits for meals. Mr. and Mrs. Farrell, we say, merit the well wishes of the town for what they did do and for their efforts to do more. We heard curses toward the town till the atmosphere was thick with oaths for possesing such hotels. And after finding a place where a meal could be obtained many would say to inquiring friends: "Hell, yes, we’ve been over to this or that hotel, but you can get a good meal down at an old lawyer’s, down where you see yon sign." And all such remarks as these. There were several newspaper men among the visitors and though we could mention the inconveniences of hotel life in this place to their satisfaction,. Yet we fear that our excuses would not be listened to. One of them is that either of our hotels can be bought cheap for cash. But say the least, such a condition of affairs is an embarrassing recommendation for a town that is striving so hard to be something the estimation of the people as Castle Rock is today and has been for the last few years. Fifty dollars could have been very readily realized in the two or three hours our state friends were delayed here.

The great flow of water was such as to wash every moveable object away and the entire north end of town was under from one to two feet of water and floating hail and debirs. The hill sides east of the rail road track were the scene of a raging river. On the flats on that side of the road the water was, in some places, four feet deep, and this, too, in

places where in ordinary storms the water runs off smoothly. The west side of the big rock presented a scene seldom witnessed in more stormy countries. The three foot cut below the stock yards, with a fall of seventeen feet to the mile, was not sufficiently large to carry off the water. It floated smoothly over the cut and carried huge timbers over it.

Among the damages done is the washout on the rail road north of town, which, owing to a good job in putting in the clvert, the banks were not washed away to any great extent. Going south from this point another wash was made under the track at the south end of the switch and still another south of the bridge. The quarry branch was washed in many

places, the worst of which is about 200 yards from the mine track. More or less damage was done the road all along the line between Denver and Pueblo.

The large stone house belonging to Mr. Hammar, was almost ruined by the flood of water. There is a cellar under the entire building and nine feet deep. The water washed

a trench about twenty feet long by three (can’t decipher this part) side of the wall, and the water flowed in under the cellar wall, filling the cellar to the top, doing a large amount of damage to supplies and things which were in the cellar. The south wall of the house cracked slightly and it is hoped that no further damage will result.

The house in which Mrs. Wright lives experienced a similar damage. The water poured in on the east side and filled the cellar ruining everything there was in it. The well was also washed in.

The chicken crop belonging to Mr. Hancock was floated out over the railroad and scattered about the town.

Mrs. Anderson lost all her young chickens and suffered other damages.

Considerable damage was done to all the gardens in the lower end of town, and numerous other damages are reported.

August 5, 1885

Notice for Publication

July 23, 1885

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 County Judge of Douglas county at Castle Rock, Colo, on September 5, 2885, viz:John Keppel, Homestead No. 3952, for the s hf se qr sec 11 and nw qr nw qr sec 13, and ne qr ne qr sec 14, twp 8 south range 69 west.

He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, vis:

Henry Hassen, Philip Rouse, Rob’t Stombough and H. McIntyre, all of Sedalia, Colo.

July 15 Louis Dugal, Register

Notice for Publication

July 23, 1885

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 County Judge of Douglas county at Castle Rock, Colo, on September 5, 2885, viz: Robert C. Grout, Jr. Homestead No.4327 for the s hf se qr sec 22, and n hf ne qr sec 27, twp 9 s r 69 west.

He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz:

Augustus Watson, Sedalia, Louis Fritz, Upton T. Smith, and Robert Green, of Castle Rock, Colorado.

J29. Louis Dugal, Register

Notice for Publication

July 23, 1885

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 County Judge of Douglas county at Castle Rock, Colo, on September 5, 2885, viz: Michael Misner, Homestead No. 3781, for the sw qr sw qr, sec 22 and w hf nw qr and nw qr sw qr sec 27 twp 8 s r 65 w.

August 5, 1885 (Continued)

He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz:

John Hilburger, of Frankstown, David Meyer, Charles Sellner and Andrew Misner, of Castle Rock.

July 8 Louis Dugal, Register

September 2, 1885

· In the contested homestead case of Lapham vs. Smith, the evidence in which was taken before Judge Taylor some few weeks since, the Register of the Land Office at Denver has intimated to Attorney Dillon of Castle Rock, that the decision of that office in in favor of Lapham. The contestant, U.T. Smith, is allowed thirty days in which to appeal the case to Washington. At the trial before Judge Taylor, Smith's case was conducted by Att'y Witter, of Denver and Lapham's by Attorney Dillon, of this place.

September 9, 1885

Local -

· While mowing hay last week, Sheriff Anderson mowed the leg off of Mr. Pooley's dog.

October 28, 1885

Local -

Married – On October 21^st 1885, Mr. W. E. Convrse, of Franktown, to Miss Ida Kracaw, of Elbert, Colorado.

· John Hilburger, of Lake Gulch, has been getting material and time for repairs and plastering his house. He expects this winter to catch him in comfortable quarters.

· November 18, 1885

The Chinese agitators at Tacoma, Oregon, are likely to get into trouble. They have bit off more than they can chew handily.

Roll of Honor - The following named persons have paid up their subscription to the JOURNAL since the last issue, for which we return thanks. If any one finds their account not properly credited, they will do us a kindness by advising us at once.

Names Amt. Mo. Yr.

Ben Schutz 2.00 Jun 26 86

Andy Messner 1.00 May 12 86

Sam'l Johnston 2.00 Apr. 1 86

David Meyer 2.00 Jany 1 87

Local -

Mrs. D. R. Hall returned Sunday morning, from a brief visit in Denver.

November 25, 1885

Notice for Publication

Land Office at Denver Colo., November 19, 1885

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 county Judge of Douglas County at Castle Rock on December 31, 1885, viz: John H. Hall, D.S. No. 17815, for the se qr se qr sec 6, and e hf se qr sec 7, and nw qr nw qr sec 8 twp 7 s r 66 west.

He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, vix:

Frederick Dahlmger and James Anson of Denver and Samuel M. Dyer and Jesse F. Hall of Castle Rock, Colo. Louis Dugal, Register

Locals -

Some photographers took in the town last week and succeeded in capturing the image of several of our town people and set the camera on some of the principal dwellings of the town.

December 9, 1885

A Miraculous Escape

As the Leadville express train was passing Sedalia last Thursday night it came near causing another trip for the Coroner to that town. Just as the train was pulling out from the station and before it had got under full headway, the engineer discovered in the darkness the figure of a man lying with his head on the end of a tie, with his body off the track. The engineer had but about twelve feet in which to check the train, and he did not get it stopped before the corner of the cowcatcher struck the man fair in the forehead, putting him square on his feet, but with the exception of a slight cut on the forehead he escaped further injury. The sudden stop of the train caused the conductor, train men and passengers to rush out to see what was going wrong. The victim still stood erect when the crowd got off the train, and he was deathly white and as motionless as a statue, when the conductor asked what was the matter. He was informed by the victimized indivudual that -- "By G_d, that d__d train stuck me a h__l of a lick" etc.

Conductor Smith informed the inebriate that had his train been a broad gauge and had run over him in that manner it probably would have killed him, and pulled for the train to start on. One inch further and man's head would have been severed from his drunken body.

More temperance is required for such men as this one whose life was saved only by a miraculous ___ of fortune.

 December 9, 1885 (Continued)

Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Denver, Colo, November 19, 1885

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 county judge of Douglas County at Castle Rock, on December 31, 1885, viz: Abijah Johnson, Homestead No. 5466, for the sw qr nw qr and nw qr sw qr sec 1, and a hf ne nr sec 2 twp 8 s r 67 west.

He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of, said land, viz:

Rob’t N. Hancock, Sam’l B. Smith, Marcus L. James and John G. Baldwin, all of Castle Rock, Colo.

Nov 25

Louis Dugal, Register

December 16, 1885

Local - The R.S. Hall Company of Sedalia, announces that there will be a Christmas Tree at the Rustic Samaritan Hall on Christmas Eve, December 24, followed by a dance and supper. All are cordially invited to be present. Those who wish to place presents on the Tree for their friends will have an opportunity to do so. Good music will be on hand.

December 23, 1885

Christmas - Giving

Hapless is the lot of man who, in this Christmas time, has no gift to give or no gift to receive. Melancholy must claim him for her own and life to him must be a condition of utter and unrelieved cheerlessness. Now, when Christmas fires are kindled on countless hearths, when all mankind is given over to merry-making and well-wishing, when Kris Kringle usurps all other rule, he who has no home is indeed a woful wight; and he who has a home and yet provides no Christmas tree is a wretch for whose neglect there is no extenuation.

It sometimes goes hard with those who cling to the notion that Christmas Day should be an occasion of quiet, devout, contemplative religious ceremonials, that the popular observance is marked by feasting, hilarity, good humor, and the giving of gifts. Such

persons are not your true philosophers. Christ himself declared that his followers would be known by the fruits of their devotion. And generosity is most assuredly a Christian grace. Because there may appear a very long stretch of sequences between the Adoration of the Magi and Mr. Picwick's frolic under the mistletoe, they are sequences, nevertheless; for, while the solemn ceremony of the one was a recognition by indirection - in the one case there was kneeling in the presence of the Christ-child; in the other, a

December 23, 1885 (Continued)

manifestation of that temper of kindliness which is the sweetest illustration of the Christian spirit.

The interchange of tokens of affectionate regard on Christmas Day is quite in accord with the injunction to love our neighbors as ourselves. The fundamental principle of the Christian religion is exemplified in the gift. All the forms of the day's celebrations are protestations against selfishness. Christ constantly insisted upon self-denial, self-restraint and self-subordination. One's duty to others is variously enjoined in the scriptures. Therefore the Christmas gift comprises the essence of the religion He taught - a religion which, instilling charity into the hearts of men, was to make all men happier through the efforts of each individual to make his fellow happier. The modern method of commemorating the Advent is entirely fitting, even though we give ourselves over to the Good Genius of the Christmas-tree, with only incidental regard to the bells that "knoll to church." The most important observance is that beneath the branches of the gift-bearing

evergreen, where all hearts grow young in the atmosphere of good-cheer and loving kindness. It is there that each one sees the happy results of his own beneficence and finds his full reward in the consciousness of the pervading gladness. Such is the blessedness of practical Christianity; such the beautiful outcome of a religion intended to solace, to ameliorate and compensate - a religion of a Master who finds His most grateful worship in the kindly acts of His children "one to another."

Here, in America, the sprites and elves and genii of ancient lore have not thrived in the popular fancy. Even such superstitions as the Puritans brought over were forgotten or ignored by their children. The occupation of the New World kept their minds too busy with the duties at hand to allow them to ponder upon the supernatural. The American with each succeeding generation grew more practical-minded and the Christmas fairies slipped into oblivion along with the faith in the divine right of Kings. Kris Kringle survived because he was a convenient appropriation and because, perhaps, he was such an extravagant old fellow whose largess was quite in harmony with the somewhat prodigal American disposition. But he alone has survived. He alone has any sort of actuality to the American child. Cinderella and Queen Titania and all the rest of them are read of and enjoyed, but without much faith in their existence. They are contemplated rather as charming creatures of admitted unreality. But St. Nicholas is still expected and eyes are shut to his mythical nature, despite base burners and registers and furnaces. Force a child to a confession of belief or unbelief in his reality, the decision would probably be in the negative; but the delusion is fondly cherished, notwithstanding. He is, as remarked, such a delightful convenience. He invests the Christmas tree with just enough mystery to give exquisiteness to the pleasure of its unveiling - and long may he live to defy the image-breaking spirit of the age! He is the embodiment of good cheer; the genial instrument of impartial benevolence. He does not object if all his gifts bear the signet of father or mother, uncle or aunt, neighbor or friend. He is quite above such incongruities. The sentiment of mutual good will remains. Such is his mission; such was the mission of the angels who sang to the Shepherds of Judea.

The Cradle of Bethlehem - A Christmas Thought

There is something ___________? significant and _________ in a picture which the Christmastide makes prominent - that of our faith beginning in the cradle of a helpless child. The manger of Bethlehem is the symbol of a universal faith. Before that symbol

December 23, 1885 (Continued)

we feel that Christianity should never become a vigorous theology, dividing men into hostile camps; never be surrounded by pomp and the conditions of selfish, worldly power. Because it came to the world even as the purest blessing and the deepest joy come to the household - as a new-born babe! Is not the common Christmas picture significant? What is it gives to the word "Home" its solemn and lovely meaning? What draws to a common center all the discordant elements of the household and changes them to harmony? What gives dignity to love, deeper meaning to labor, and brings all hearts into a generous rivalry of sweet and disinterested love? The presence of the first-born in the home. Then married affection reveals the diviness of its life. Then wife and husband begin to know the beauty and mystery of self-sacrifice. The love that comes with the tiny nestling is the first faint shadow and suggestion of the kind of love which God has for His human children.

This rambles on and on more. I wanted to copy it because I felt it would give me a feel for how Christmas was celebrated in 1885 Douglas County. But I think this editor just likes to ramble. Perhaps the "LOCALS" below will give a flavor or their celebrations.

December 30, 1885

· The handsome cigar stand hung on the Christmas Tree by Charley Palm, addressed to the editor of this paper, is elegant, ornamental and serviceable, and it give us great pleasure to acknowledge the gift and tender our thanks to the donor, with the hope that we may some day be able to get even with him.

· The Christmas Tree was a grand success. The Court House was packed with people, all of whom received many valuable presents. The Tree and interior of the building were decorated in the most tasty and elaborate manner, and the commitees deserve praise for their patience and good work.

· The JOURNAL is late this week because we think we have as much right to take Christmas as anybody. The lack of reading matter is one feature of this issue, which shows the enterprise and prosperity of those who occupy the space. We would print a double sheet each week if the business houses of the county would force us to it, by advertising, and do it willingly.

January 20, 1886

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Land Office at Denver Colorado - January 9, 1886

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 County Judge of Douglas County at Castle Rock, Colo., on February 20, 1886, vis: David Meyer, D.S. No. 17624, for the n hf sw qr and sw qr sw qr sec. 21, and se qr se qr sec. 20, twp 9 s r 66 w.

He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz: Charles E. Smith, William Nash, Andrew Misner and Julius Seidensticker, all of Castle Rock, Colo.

Jan 13 Louis Dugal, Register.

January 27, 1886

Locals -

- Adjutant S. M. Dyer and Commander, U.T. Smith, of the J.G. Blunt Post, G.A.R., of Castle Rock, regaled in full uniform, took the train Monday evening to be present at the seventh annual encampment of the G.A.R., which met at Pueblo on Monday evening and continues till to-night. The boys presented quite a soldier-like appearance in the new and becoming suits.

Hiram Ellis came over from Frankstown last Thursday all covered with ruffles and smiles about his serene countenance. He said it was a boy weighing seventeen and a half pounds, assuming that a mistake of ten pounds occurred in the market report from Idaho Springs, where the event occurred on Monday, January 18, 1886. He accuses the authorities of Idaho Springs of being extremely negligent in their duties in permitting the little urchin’s advent into the incorperate limits in a denude condition, and says such liberties extended by those authorities is flagrant with mal-administration of justice and is fruitful of accusations of class discrimination in favor of the rich and healthy. The cigars, however, were gratefully received by the boys about town. Mr. Ellis in enjoying comparative good health under the circumstances and is preparing to give his first heir a grand reception on his return in the early spring to his ‘paternal pap.’

February 10, 1886

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Land Office at Denver Colorado - January 29, 1886

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 County Judge of Douglas County at Castle Rock, Colo., on March 13, 1886, vis: Herman D. Metzler D.S. Ne 16, 218 for the w __ ne qu, and n __ se qr sec 18 twp Se, r 65 w, 6 p.m.

He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz: Jacob Schutz, Alexander Kain, John R. Campbell of Frankstown and Goddlieb Schreiber of Rock Ridge.

Feb 8 Louis Dugal, Register.

LOCAL -

· Born, Feb. 9^th to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rowley, of Parker, a daughter.

· Born to Mr. and Mrs. Gila Garrison, of Frankstown, one day last week, a daughter.

· Dave Hall went to Denver Sunday, to begin work this week on a bridge under way of construction there.

· The dance in Anderson Hall, last Saturday night, was fairly attended and quite a pleasant affair on short notice.

· Born, to Mr. and Mrs. George Manhart, of Sedalia, on Monday of last week, a daughter.

(If our friends continue to be so slow in giving us notice of these little events, some of their babies may grow to be old maids before even the young men in the county find it out.)

· The question for debate in the literary society, next Friday night, is "Resolved that the invention of machinery is detrimental to the interests of society," or words to that effect, and the boys are preparing to make a heavy fight on each side, and it promises to be an interesting discussion.

February 24, 1886

Locals -

· The whooping cough is prevalent among the children in the neighborhood of Cherry Creek.

· The Journal office had a very pleasant call on Saturday from David Meyer and wife, Andy Missner, Wm. Nash and Charley Smith of Lake Gulch.

· The dance in Anderson Hall last Friday night was well attended and a success in every way. The attendance was far beyond what was expected by any one, and the Hall was entirely too small to accommodate the large crowd. Thirty-three numbers were sold, besides the many spectators present.

· Mrs. Owens displayed a great deal of genuine good taste in her arrangement of the elegant supper, in connection with the dance, in which sixty-six persons participated in couples, and many others.

· It would be well to mention here, to avoid criticism in the future, that in the management of these pleasant affairs, those having the dance in control, should make it a point to secure one man, or two men, as floor managers, then adhere strictly to the general rule as 'too many cooks always spoil the broth' and if possible, to secure more musle than has been the custom in the past, as it is too much for Mr. Brazil, although an excellent musician himself, to render such music the whole night long as will be generally accepted by visitors as a first-class orchestra. For our home dances this will do, but for visitors we should try and treat them to more of it.

Following are the names of those invited and were present from other places:

Carr Lamb and Miss Hattie Quick, of Glen Grove.

Elmer Blunt and Miss Virgie Manhart, of Sedalia

Arthur Noble, or Greenland, and Miss Lucy Miller, of Glen Grove.

Frank Green and Miss Mary Lowell, of Sedalia.

T.E. McKarthey and Miss Clara Manhart of Sedalia.

W.A. Greenstreet, J. M. Thompson and John W??tars, of Denver.

February 24, 1886 (Continued)

C.H. Black and C. S. Tallman, of Parker.

Billie Sanford and Will Chamberlin, of Larkspur.

April 21, 1886

Notice For Publlication

Land Office at Denver Colorado., April 3, 1886

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 County Judge of Douglas county at Castle Rock, Colo. On May 22d, 1886. Vis: John Hilburger, Additional Homestead No. 6226 for the sw qr ne qr sec 26, and se qr ne qr sec 27 twp 8 s r 66 west.

He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: Frank Haag and Andrew Kaiser, of Castle Rock, and John Bihlmeyer and John Herron on Franktown.

Louis Dugal, Register.

May 12, 1886

Local -

· David Meyer has had 22 spring calves added to his herd in the last few weeks. He has met with exceedingly good luck this season.

· Wm. Nash is one of the prosperous farmers of Lake Gulch. He is one of the few men in the county who have fed through the winter, met with no loss in stock, and has grain and hay left. Economy in feeding in the early winter is his strong hold. His cattle are looking exceedingly well.

June 2, 1886

Local -

· Sister Katy, of the Queen Bee, was doing the city Thursday and talking very sweet to the boys who could be induced to accept the pleasure found in her sheet.

· The suggestion by a correspondent to have the execution of Green, the negro assassin of Joseph Whitnah, made a public hanging, with an admission fee to go to the support of Mrs. Whitnah, is unusual and probably will not be approved by the authorities, but the proposition deserves some thought. Green certainly deprived Mrs. Whitnah of her husband's support, simply to secure his cash box. Then while Green lives, and dies, he should be made to furnish the support she has been deprived of, if it necessitates a public exhibition of his execution. Money will not restore the loss of her husband to her, but it is the next best thing to do. In this event, Barnum would be nowhere, and somebody ought to move that the rules be suspended and that Green be hanged by acclamation, at fifty cents admission.

 June 9, 1886

Local -

· Married - On June 3d, by Judge Hugh Taylor, Mr. George Engl and Miss Louise Roracher, both of Douglas county. Mr. Engl and wife have the best wishes of the JOURNAL.

Married – George Stowmbough and Miss Hattie E. Frary, on June 4^th, by Rev. Matthews, at Castle Rock, Colo. George will ?? his bride, seek a new home in Arkansas in a short time. May they live long and prosper.

September 22, 1886

Married – On Saturday, September 11, 1886, at the residence of the groom’s parents, at Curlew, Iowa, by Rev. J. B. Hansen, Mr. Wm. C. Sanford and Miss Lottie Anderson, of Castle Rock, Colorato.

We knew when Lottie left here two weeks ago what the object of the young lady’s sudden departure meant. But it is perfectly proper that she sought the ‘apple of her eye’. Mrs. Cleveland went from Buffalo in Washington to join her future happiness and this act is only ??? ??? ???. The many friends of Lotie here will regret that she is to no more fill the vacancy her new life has caused in the social circle, and still they praise her courage in execution of her determination, and all join with the JOURNAL in wishing Mr. And Mrs. Sanford an unclouded and properous life.

October 13, 1886

Local -

· Geo. Stewart has moved his family to town for the purpose of schooling his children.

· John Schweiger and family are visiting the family of Geo. Engl and other friends, in Lake Gulch, this week.

· Married – At Sedalia, October 7, 1886, Mr. Frank Cooper, of Castle Rock, and Miss Mary A. Kingsbury, of Sedalia.

· Prices have been reduced at the Owens House to 25 cents per meal for Douglas county people. Beds, from 25 to 50 cents. The Owens House can furnish better accommodations than any house in town.

· A good time is reported at the residence of Chris Manhart, on West creek on the occasion of the union of Mr. Frank Cooper, our clever operator, and Miss Mary Kingsbury, by Rev. H.L. Beardsley who officiated.

· L.M. Anderson came in from Douglas yesterday after the doctor to come and see Louis Larson who is very sick.

October 20, 1886

Local -

· Mr. John Schweiger and family who were visiting friends in the neighborhood of lake Gulch recently, desires the JOURNAL to extend to the families of George Engl, Julius Seidensticker, Mr. Bauer, John Bihlmeyer, John Hilburger and Hugo John their many thanks and high appreciations of the hospitalities and many courtesies received during their pleasant visit. Mr. Schweiger speaks very flatteringly of the pleasant way in which these men live in their quiet country homes, and says they are marching along to future success and great wealth.

October 27, 1886

A Shocking Affair

Probably the most shocking spectacle ever presented to the people of Granit, and one which can never be forgotten by those who witnessed it was the beheading of Clarence, the son of Captain Joshua Budd, the Rio Grande agent at that station. For some time past the young man who is the last of seven blessings bestowed upon the grief-stricken couple, has been employed in the office assisting his venerable sire. His ready willingness to aid all of the attaches had made him very popular and his vacation from an eastern school, which he was attending, always found him in the height of spirits and good humor. Yesterday he was assisting the brakeman Iin switching some cars on a side track and in attempting to swing himself across the track was caught in the wheels and decapitated - his head rolling some ten feet or more away from the track, while his body was literally reduced to mince-meat. A shriek from the spectators brought a heartrending wail from the father, who had that moment stepped from the station door, to find his son, from whom he had separated but a moment, cut in fragments. The bystanders grasped a door that was lying on the platform, upon which the remaining flesh and bone was laid and removed to the office that a few moments before had rung with the merry langhture(sp?) of the unfortunate young man. The captain in the absence of his wife was left to bear the terrible burden alone, save that sympathy which went forth from the community, every member of which bowed in tears before the awful calamity. Mr. Harry H. Thompkins who witnessed the awful affair, says it was the most sickening spectacle he had ever viewed, and furnished the reporter with the foregoing particulars. Mayor George Cook of this city, served under Captain Budd during the war, and was deeply affected by the awful news. He says that a few years ago the family sustained another terrible shock in the loss of a charming and accomplished daughter, who was snatched from beauteous womanhood by a rattlesnake bite. The little town of Granite is now in unfathomable gloom, while all who know the family in this city join in tendering them heartfelt sympathy. - Herald Democrat.

A Destructive Fire

Last Friday afternoon a destructive fire visited the ranch of David Meyer, in Lake Gulch, and swept away his dwelling house and the household goods. Everything went with the flames and left the family destitute of clothing, excepting what they were wearing at the time.

 October 27, 1886(Continued)

At about 4 o'clock a smoke was discovered by Chas. Smith, a near neighbor, emerging from the side and roof of the house. Mr. Smith at once hastened to give the alarm, and on reaching the house found Miss Engle and the little girl in the cellar churning and knew nothing about the fire until informed. Mr. and Mrs. Meyer were at the time visiting the family of John Anderson, below Castle Rock, and had no knowledge of the destruction of their property until they reached home on Saturday morning and found their home in ashes. There can be no cause assigned for the origin of the fire, and all efforts failed to extinguish it. All the books and papers in the house were destroyed, only a trunk being saved. The fire broke out in the northwest corner of the kitchen.

The house and household goods were insured in the Iowa State Company for $1,000. Loss over $1,200.

If the wind had been to the south Mr. Meyer would have lost his barn and sheds, hay, grain, etc., and parties worked Saturday and Sunday nights to prevent the fire catching in the hay. Mr. Meyer has the sympathy of all his acquaintances. By the kindness of Mr. Nash they will occupy rooms in his house until they can rebuild. The DesMoines Co. can now regain the standing it has lost in the county by paying Mr. Meyer promptly.

November 24, 1886

The results of the November 20, 1886 election were given in this edition. Elected to be 'Road Overseers Districts from one to ten,' respectively, Chas. Herzog, Lou Bowman, Wm. Green, Alex McDonald, Jas. Wilson, J. M. Nimerick, Chas. Woodhouse, August Metzler, Frank Hagg, S. L. Griffin.

December 1, 1886

Local -

· Married - At Colorado Springs, Tuesday, November 23d, George S. Simey and Miss Jane Paddison, both of Larkspur.

· Charles Smith and David Meyer, were in town on business Saturday.

December 29, 1886

Personal

David Meyer and wife spent part of last week in Denver.

Greenland

A fine 12 pound daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Milliner, on December 20^th.

Locals -

John Bihlmeyer made us a pleasant call last week. We appreciate such substantial visits as Mr. Bihlmeyer's.

J.F. Hall came in to pay his taxes Saturday.

January 5, 1887 (Continued)

U.T. Smith attended the meeting of the G.A.R. Saturday.

Geo Engl, Andrew Kaiser, Thos Jones and Chas. Ellis were in Denver last week.

G.A.R. Meeting

Castle Rock, January 1, 1887.

J.G. Blunt Post No. 65, Department of Colorado, G.A.R. met at 1 p.m. being a stated meeting of the post.

The following comrades were installed officers of the Post for the ensuing year by Comrade S.M. Dyer, specially appointed mustering officer, viz: P.O. Upton T. Smith; S.V.C. John E. Blunt; J.V.C.

Marquis Victor; O.D. A.G. Webster; O.G.A. H

Eggleston; Chap., H.L. Beardsley; Q.M. C.L. Richardson. The post Surgeon and Adjutant will be installed at next regular meeting which will be on first Saturday following the full moon, at 7:30 o'clock p.m.

Comrades Beardsley, Webster and Blunt, were appointed a committee to prepare resolutions upon the death of our late Comrade General John A. Logan and reported as follows:

WHEREAS, It has pleased the Supreme Commander of the universe to call from our ranks, our beloved Comrade John A. Logan to the illustrious host of our Nation's defenders, on the peaceful shores of eternity, be it

Resolved, That it is with unutterable sorrow we learn of his sudden and unexpected death and it is with profoundest grief that we bow in humble submission to this final order of Providence, removing from our midst him when we recognized and delighted to honor in life as the personification of honor, integrity, gallantry and loyalty to his country and her flag. And we mourn his loss to us a irreparable in that he was our pride and joy as our greatest volunteer commander, our true and constant friend, both in war and in peace, amidst the scenes of strife and carnage, and in the council of the Nation.

Resolved, That the officers and members of J.G. Blunt Post No. 65, G.A.R. extend their heartfelt sympathies to Mrs. Logan and her family in their sad bereavement and inexpressible grief.

Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of this Post and a copy of the same be presented to Mrs. Logan, and that they be furnished The Castle Rock Journal for publication. A.G. Webster

H.L. Beardsley

J.E. Blunt S.M. Dyer, Adj't.

January 26, 1887

School in Lake Gulch is doing good work under the instruction of Charles S. Kingsbury; but one pupil being tardy in six weeks.

January 26, 1887 (Continued)

George Engl of Franktown, was a visitor to Castle Rock one day last week.

U.T. Smith, Bear canyon, was in Saturday, and took an active part in the affairs of the creamery.

February 2, 1887

DIED - At her home in Lake Gulch on Saturday, January 29, 1887, Katie, wife of Julius Seidensticker, in the 24^th year of her age. Deceased had been unwell for some time, but her sickness was not considered dangerous, and her death was a surprise to the many friends of the family at this place. She leaves one child, a boy, to the tender mercies of the world. The bereaved husband has the sympathy of all. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Father Byrne. Members of the A.O.U.W. took an active part in the ceremonies, Julius being a member of that order.

David Meyer, of Lake gulch, was in town Monday.

DIED - At 3 p.m., January 22, 1887, Oscar D. Pratt, Aged 15 years, 8 months.

March 2, 1887

Death of Joseph Lambert, From Denver News

After a prolonged illness of some four months, another Colorado pioneer and resident of Denver quietly passed away at high noon Sunday. His illness gave warning of its fatal nature from its first inception, and the long hours endured by him of patient watching for the note of its ending gave constant evidence of his unfaltering faith, that death was but a birth to a most glorious and unending life - an eternity of extended usefulness and joy.

"His sun went down while it was yet day;

It went not down behind a cloud,

But melted into the pure light of Heaven."

Mr. Lambert leaves a wife, who, with his only son, have been his tireless watchers, ministering to his every want - for his illness has confined him to a chair - to recline was impossible. He was a native of the state of Maine, a Quaker by birth - a disciple of William Penn. He was a man of iron will and determination, of great force of character, exalted sense of right, a man of sterling integrity, unflinching in the discharge of every trust and duty from which no influence could swerve him. So long as he conceived it to be right, he was as immovable as rock.

The funeral services were held under the direction of Denver Lodge No. 6, A.F. and A.M. Commandery No. l Knights Templar, acting as an escort, from his late residence No. 1254 State street, at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon.

FONDER

O. Brackett and W. E. Day started ninety head of beef steers for the Denver market on Friday last.

 March 2, 1887 (Continued)

Old Uncle Stone has caught 22 wolves thus far this winter with three traps and says he shall continue his war on the pests, bounty or no bounty.

Miss Jennie Stone has bought six more cows the past week, making her now eighteen in all.

March 16, 1887

David Meyer, of Lake Gulch, received a car load of lumber from Denver Saturday, for his new home. John Hilburger, Charles Smith, Andrew Kaiser, C.S. Kingsbury, Andy Misner, Frank Hagg, and William Nash came in with their teams and each took a load of lumber out to Mr. Meyer's ranch.

March 23, 1887

Pencil Points -

- Born - To Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson, of Douglas, Wednesday, March 16, a son.

Notice For Publlication

Land Office at Denver Colorado., March 18, 1887

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 County Judge of Douglas county at Castle Rock, Colo. On May 9, 1887, Vis: Jesse F. Hall, D.S. No. 17420, for the nw qr nw qr sec 18, tp 7 s, r 66 w, and n hf ne qr and sw qr ne qr sec 13, tp 7 s, r 67 w.

He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: Matthias Larum, William Barnes, Alexander Scott, John H. Hall, all of Castle Rock, Colo.

Mar23 F.J. Morr, Register.

March 30, 1887

Pencil Points -

George Engl went into Denver last Thursday.

Born - To Andrew Misner and wife, on Monday, March 21, 1887, a daughter.

C. Schriber is rebuilding his house and making quite a good one of it. He expects to occupy it as soon as he has it completed. F. Rinker is doing the carpenter work.

Death of Mrs. Cantril - Clara Quick Cantril, daughter of Benjamin and Mary E. Quick, was born August 11^th, 1856 in Johnston county, Mo and was married in Douglas county, Colo., to John R. Cantril, May 1^st, 1872, and died March 25, 1887.

March 30, 1887(continued)

She went to bed Thursday evening feeling as well as usual and slept naturally till about 8 o'clock in the morning when she awoke suffering great pain from inflamation of the womb, and from that time till she died at 1 o'clock p.m. she suffered most intensly. Mr. Cantril 's loss is irreparable for she was in every way a helpmate to him. Her two

daughters whose ages are respectively thirteen and eight years, are just at that period in life when a mother's kindly counsels and help can not well be supplied by any other

hand. They have lost their mother, what can be more sad? The father, mother and sister of the departed one are in deepest mourning, her father especially, whose life seemed to be blended with hers, like Jacob of old, can not be comforted. The entire neighborhood was in attendance at the funeral services, which were conducted at her late home at 2 o'clock p.m. Saturday.

The funeral sermon was preached at 11 o'clock Sunday, at the school house, to a full house of sympathizing friends, by Rev. B.F. Todd, from James 4^th, 14. Let us hope that their loss is her eternal gain.

April 6, 1887

Ad for Castle Rock Hotel indicates C. Anderson was the proprietor.

April 27, 1887

Pencil Points -

L. M. Larson, of Douglas, was presented last Wednesday with a bouncing boy. Mother and son both doing well.

Tramps broke into Walt Priest's house twice Wednesday night and took all the bread and cake that Mrs. Priest had baked, also a jar of buttermilk.

A little son of August Metzler came near killing himself last Saturday by drinking some iodine which happened to be within his reach. Loss of strength of the poison was all that saved the little fellow.

May 4, 1887

Pencil Points

David Meyer has his new stone house about completed.

Herman Metzler, was made the happy father of a bright little daughter on the 20^th of April.

May 11, 1887

Pencil Points -

Miss Sadie Eggleston, of Fonder, is staying with Mrs. Ball.

May 11, 1887 (continued)

William Barnes and Mathias Larrum were witnesses for Jesse F. Hall Monday before Judge Webster, on his pre-emption claim.

Married - At the residence of Joseph Kroll, in Happy Canon, on the 7^th instant, Alois Kroll and Miss Mary Engler (may be Eagler), Judge Webster officiating.

J.M. Curry was up Sunday to get an extra force of men to work at the Douglas quarry. He employed L.M. Larson to take charge of the new crew. Louis commenced work this morning.

May 25, 1887

Prohibition Mass Convention. Glen Grove, May 27, 1887

We the undersigned hereby ask the friends of the cause of Prohibition, regardless of previous party connections, to meet us in mass convention at the Court House in Castle Rock at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 4, 1887; to take steps to form a County Central Committee and a committee of workers in each precinct with a view to the election of a straight forward ticket of men with temperance principles at the coming fall election, and such other matters as may be brought before the convention. The ladies are cordially invited to be present: Benj. Quick,

Upton T. Smith,

Cornelius Hedgpeth,

Thos. P. MCGuire,

Jno. Hipp, A.W. Brazee, Mary Telford and J. Warner Mills will be present to speak.

June 15, 1887

U.T. Smith, R.G. Curtis, H.H. McIntyre, Chas. Glem, W.A. Daken, Joe O'Neal, Chris Manhart, Ratcliff and Dillon, Charles Curtis, Andy Misner, William Bainbridge, John Harris and Geo. Engl have taken cans prepartory to milking for the creamery.

Warrants were sworn out by Elizabeth Misner before justice Triplett Monday against William and Julius Seidensticker for assaulting Andrew and Elizabeth Misner. We have no particulars of the case.

W.T. Lambert and Arthur White were at Castle Rock last Wednesday.

W.B. Than, a step-son of Charles Doepke, was taken down Tuesday evening with scarlet fever.

Mrs. Andrew Anderson is slowly recovering from her very low condition since the birth of her baby about two weeks ago.

June 22, 1887

The Jury Could Not Agree - The absorbing theme Monday was the trial, before Justice Triplett in the case of the people vs. Julius Seidensticker, in which Andy Misner was the prosecuting witness.

It seems that these two persons have had some unpleasantness for some time and a week ago last Sunday they met at or near John Bihlmeyers and immediately came to blows and both got pretty badly bruised up. The case was given to the jury about six o'clock in the evening and they remained in the jury room till after daylight Tuesday morning but failed to agree.

Since the above was ?et up the friends of Mr. Misner and Mr. Seidensticker got them to compromise their difficulties and each pay half the costs. This was the wise thing to do, and it would have been better if they had done this before going to trial. It is much easier to stir up unpleasant feeling in a neighborhood than it is to ally it after it is once started.

Died - Last Wednesday morning, Ida M., wife of Andrew Anderson, of Douglas. Mrs. Anderson was slowly recovering from her sickness after the birth of her babe when she was taken with pneumonia from which she suddenly died on the 15^th last. She leaves a husband and three little boys to mourn the sad loss of a devoted wife and mother.

October 26, 1887

Died - David R. Williams, son of Morgan D. and Allie Williams, Oct. 12, 87, of typhoid fever. Aged 25 years, 9 months and 1 day. At Williamsburg, Colo.

Died - Oct. 16^th, 1887, Mrs. A. L. Rhyne, wife of Allen Rhyne, and daughter of Cornelius and Mary E. Hedgpeth. Aged 21 years, 1 month and 21 days.

She's gone to the home of the blest,

Where she'll evermore find rest.

We nevermore shall see her face

So full of trustfulness and grace,

Until we meet her in our home,

The home of the blest no more to roam.

On earth she is no more,

But in Heaven on wings of love to soar,

She has gone to the far away land,

To walk with Jesus, hand in hand.

She'll live with Jesus evermore;

Let's try to meet her on that shore.

She's gone to our Heavenly home,

There to wait for us to come.

Sister Carrie

October 26, 1887 (Continued)

Pencil Points -

The following are the Petit Jurers chosen for the next session of the Disrict Court. Viz:

F.V. Locke, C. L. Richardsen,

Geo. Engl, Jonathan House,

E. R. Parsons, Wm. Reynolds,

M.S. Ritchey, Alex McDonald

Bob Slocum, Charles Higbee,

John L. Miller, Phil Roach,

Herman Metzler, J. F. Letner,

J. F. Hall, F. A. Monroe,

Abe Howarth, I. J. Noe,

John Plaisted, William Nash,

John Walte, Charles Smith,

W. H. Lithgrew and Carr Lamb.

Married - Stokes - Hammar - At the residence of the brides parents Wednesday evening Oct. 19. Charles H. Stokes and Miss Ella Hammar, both of Castle Rock. The wedding was a very quiet one only the parents of the bride being present. The happy couple went at once to the home provided by the groom. Mr. Stokes is a young Englishman who came to the county four years ago and by his temperate and industrious habits has won the confidence of not only the young lady of his choice but of all who know him. Miss Hammar is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Hammar. She is highly respected by all that know her. We predict for them a birght and happy future.

The Prohibition Ticket

Sheriff H.M. Clay

Treasurer C.T. Newmarch

County Clerk and Recorder U.T. Smith

Surveyor William Boegel

Coroner C. Hedgepeth

Superintendent of Schools W.I. Whittier

Assessor Tho's P. McGuire

Commissioner A. H. Eggleston

Democratic Ticket

Clerk and Recorder Harry Jones

Sheriff Geo. C. Briscoe

Treasurer J. H. Craig

Superintendent of Schools V. O. Penley

Assessor Edward Martin

Commissioner Geo S. McCracken

Coroner Dr. T. B. Moore

October 26, 1887 (Continued)

The Republican Ticket

Sheriff Adam Eckle

Treasurer Geo A. Triplett

Clerk and Recorder H. L. Day

Supt. Of Schools P. H. Hammond

Assessor S. M. Dyer

Surveyor W. T. Lambert

Commissioner F. L. Montgomery

Coroner R. P. Conant

(NOTE: - See November 9, 1887 for results. Not copied into this document.)

November 2, 1887

Born - To the wife of Henry Duvall, Oct. 25, a daughter.

Deaths - On Wednesday evening Oct. 26^th, the sad news of the death of Miss Marie G. Tourtillette was announced on our streets, and a pall of sadness settled over the homes of our citizens. While her death was not unlooked for, yet she was considered by her attendants to have passed the greatest danger, and the event of her death fell upon her friends with unspeakable force.

Miss Tourtillotte was the daughter of Franklin and Mary E. Tourtillotte, a native of Maine, and aged 21 years 7 months.

Deceased graduated from Maine Central Institute in 1885, and came to Colorado in the spring of 1886, settling in Douglas county, where she had since remained, being engaged as teacher in our public schools. She was an excellent teacher and of much experience for one so young, having taught her first school in her native state when but 14 years of age.

She was a member of the Free Baptist church of her native village and an earnest worker in the cause of Christianity, living her religion daily. Never tiring of doing good, she thought of others rather than self. "To crown His head or grace His name, no gift too rare she thought".

During her brief sojourn in this county Miss Tourtillette won many warm friends, and was much respected by all who knew her. Her loss is deeply mourned.

November 9, 1887

R. P. Conant has sold his ranch to Walter Sharp, a friend of C.H. Ellis' and has bought the Sellars house which he expects to occupy soon.

PARKER

Gus and Herman Metzler were in Denver with potatoes last Wednesday.

November 16, 1887

Roll of Honor

A Roll -- Alice Adams, May Baldwin, Lydia Wolfe, Aggie Pratt, Willie Alexander, Myrta Owens, Harley Day, and Harper McInroy.

B Roll -- Albert Dakan, John Knowles, Helen Pratt, Elmer Anderson, Irving Owens, Chas Ellison, Boe Pratt, Bertha Triplett and Bertha Knowles.

C Roll -- Edith Dakan, Esther Monroe, J. Monroe, Anna Misner, Lucy Ratcliff, Maggie Johnstone, Harry Hammar, Willie Monroe, Willie Hammar, Harry Perry, Nellie Dakan and Ida Dakan

Administrators Sale - Notice is Hereby Given, That on Monday the 28^th day of November next, between the hours of 10 o'clock in the forenoon and 5 o'clock in the afternoon of said day, at the late residence Frank Hagg deceased, the personal property of said decendent consisting of ten head of horses, more or less, and other articles, will be sold at Private Sale, in accordance with an order of the County Court of Douglas County,

Terms of Sale - All sums under twenty dollars, cash in hand. All sums over twenty dollars the purchasers note drawing 10 per cent interest with approved security will be taken on six months time. John Hilburger, Administrator. October 31, 1887

Notice For Publlication

Land Office at Denver Colorado., December 3, 1887

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 Clerk of the District Court at Castle Rock, January 16, 1888, vis: William B. Chamberlain, D.S. No. 17444, for the s hf no qr and nw qr se qr, sec 19, tp No. 9 ? in r No. 66. W of 6 p.M.

He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: John O'Brien of Larkspur, Pleasant W. O. O'Brien, Jacob Musser and Geo. C. Briscoe, of Castle Rock.

39-6t F.J. Mott, Register.

Notice For Publlication

Land Office at Denver Colorado., March 18, 1887

Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of her intention to make final proof in support of her claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court at Castle Rock, Colo. on January 16, 1888, vis: Ellen O'Brien, D.S. No. 21280, for the s hf se qr and sw qr se qr sec 80, and se qr se qr sec 81 tp No. 8 s in r No. 66 w of 6 p.m.

She names the following witnesses to prove her continuous residence …………..

 December 7, 1887

LYNCHING A FIEND

The Way They Treat Those Who Assault Women in Alamosa - special to the Denver Republican

Alamosa, Colo., Dec. 1 - At one o

Clock on Wednesday morning a man named Edmond O'Brien was lynched at the cattle yard west of Alamosa, for making a criminal assault upon the person of a young lady living in this city. The assault occurred on Tuesday morning about 3 o'clock, and was a most horrible affair. O'Brien, who was a dirty, thieving vagabond, picked the lock of the door leading into the lady's bedroom, and when first discovered was endeavoring to light a lamp.

The young lady thought he was a burglar and kept perfectly quiet, thinking he would get what he wanted and leave. Instead of doing this he advanced to her bedside and boldly informed her that he intended to remain with her all night. The lady implored him to leave her and not attempt to carry out his horrible purpose. He told her that under one condition he would let her off, and that was to give him $50. This she could not do, as she only had a few dollars in her room.

Then commenced a desperate struggle which lasted for nearly an hour. The brute finally became exhausted and lay down beside his victim and fell fast asleep. Then the girl escaped and made her way in her night-clothes and bare feet to the residence of Rev. Amos Bannister. She was in a bad condition, her body being covered with wounds and bruises. She named her assailant and fully described him. O'Brien was arrested early on Tuesday morning and was confined in the jail. Intense excitement prevailed throughout the town and considerable talk of lynching was indulged in.

On Wednesday morning at 1 o'clock twenty-five armed and masked men went to the jail and breaking the lock, took O'Brien out. He begged for mercy at first but seeing that it was useless remained silent. Before reaching the place where he was to bid farewell to this world he acknowledged his guilt, but said he had been drunk or he would never have done it. He met his death from all your correspondent can learn, without apparent fear, and died from strangulation in ten minutes.

Never was anything done in Alamosa that has caused as much satisfaction as the event of yesterday morning.

Alamosa is thoroughly alarmed and proposes driving all the evil characters out of the city. Determined men are banded together for this purpose and if any one is found walking the crooked path he will get notice to leave the town inside of twelve hours.

O'Brien was a thoroughly bad character and the country at large is the gainer by his stretching rope. He confessed to having planned to burn the armory building and also to set fire to the house of Captain Mix. This he was to do out of revenge, he having a short time before been arrested for stealing state blankets. O'Brien was buried in a two-foot hole, yesterday afternoon, a few feet from the spot where he was hanged.

January 4, 1888

Sedalia

John House has the contract for the site of the Santa Fe depot, and has a force of men now engaged at work.

Sedalia needs a church, another good blacksmith shop, a good hotel, a barber shop, a drug store and not saloons.

Miss Annie Jarre of whom we spoke last week as slowly improving, again took worse and her life is despaired of. Dr. Bragdon states that her recovery is doubtful.

James Beeman is busy at work filling the ice houses around town. The ice is about twenty inches thick, as clear as crystal, and his patrons were never better satisfied than now.

January 18, 1888

There was trouble brewing yesterday in the Chapin family, who reside at No. 1140 Larimer street. The little differences between Mr. and Mrs. Chapin are said to have originated by the husband commanding his wife to cease visiting the skating rink. Mrs. Chapin is young and decidedly pretty and skating is especially delightful to her. She, therefore, accepted her husband's order very unwillingly. She also prefers other charges against her husband - alleging that he has recently been drinking heavily and that he has frequently treated her cruelly. It was while in this unhappy condition that Mr. and Mrs. Chapin met yesterday in their grocery store. She had a revolver and it unexpectedly went off. The cause of its discharge is a subject that the couple cannot agree upon. So positive was he that she delibertely fired at him that he caused her arrest. To Chief of Police Brady she persistently denied any wicked intent, but declared that the weapon was discharged accidentally. Mrs. Chapin was held on the charge of having attempted a deadly assault, but was later released on bail. - Republican.

Aug. Metzler was in town last Tuesday, and was before the County Commissioners with his last bill for road work as road overseer. "Gus" has made a good officer, which his work of late shows.

Sedalia - Miss Anna Jarre, whose serious illness I mentioned last week, is slowly recovering, and it is hoped she will soon be entirely well.

January 25, 1888

Herman Metzler, wife and sister, Mrs. W. W. Jones, of Rock Ridge, passed through town Saturday morning, facing the breeze, when the weather indications were from 24 to 28 degrees below zero. They were going to Denver to see their mother, who, I am glad to say, was better at last accounts. She went to Denver to spend the holidays, and was taken sick with pneumonia. Her children surely love her, that they venture out such weather. They returned Sunday - leaving her so much improved that she expects to get home the present week.

January 25, 1888 (Continued)

The Metzler Brothers say the saw mill at Golddale will soon begin making lumber, and that those intending to get lumber from there would do well to send in their orders to them or. H. M. Binkley, Frankstown.

February 1, 1888

Frankstown Fragments -

Mrs. Metzler returned from Denver much improved in health.

August and Herman Metzler and Anton Blum were at the county seat last week, transacting business.

Andy Oetzel, of Denver, formerly of Douglas county, came up last week and is now assisting the Metzler boys in getting out logs for their mill at Golddale.

February 29, 1888

We understand that Mr. C.A. Jarre, living west of Sedalia is confined to his bed with a severe spell of sickness and that he is not expected to live. His trouble from the report, is the swelling of a blood vessel in the region of the heart. The physicians look for the bursting of this at any moment. If it does death will immediately come. This trouble has been affecting Mr. Jarre for several months and at one time he was thought to be wholly out of danger. His 12 year old daughter, who had an attack of sciatic rheumatism but a short time ago, has nearly recovered.

At Frankstown - John Bihlmeyer drove a bunch of good beef cattle to Denver last week.

At Sedalia - A little girl found its way to the home of Burt Edwards, one fine day last week. It weighted nine pounds. Burt seems well pleased with the find.

Lake Gulch Locals - Mr. Bilmeyer has gone to Denver this week with a lot of fat steers which he sold to Mr. Fisher.

Mr. George Engle returned from Denver the first of the week where he was under the doctors' care. His health is so much improved that he can work for a short time each day.

The school at Lake Gulch now numbers eighteen scholars with an average of sixteen daily. It will continue five weeks longer.

March 21, 1888

At Lake Gulch

Mr. & Mrs. Fred Doepke were made happy on March 4^th by the arrival of a fine boy.

Mr. John Schweiger and family and Joseph Schweiger enjoyed themselves March 10 and 11 at John Bihlmeyer's.

 March 21, 1888 (Continued)

The people of Lake Gulch have been afflicted lately with severe colds which seem to be contagious.

John Bihlmeyer has been hauling potatoes to Elbert for the past week.

March 28, 1888

City and County News

Died - On the 19^th inst. Of scarlet fever, Edward son of Christian and Caroline Schrieber aged 2 years 5 months and 5 days and was buried on the 21^st.

April 4, 1888

City and County News

An eight pound girl arrived at the home of A. Metzler last Sunday.

July 18, 1888

Castle Rock Happenings

Mr. John Hilburger, of Frankstown, called at our office Thursday.

Mr. George Engl was in town Thursday and Saturday attending to land cases.

October 13, 1888

The Catholic church is now enclosed so that it is proof against the weather.

A niece of George Engl living with her uncle in Lake Gulch is quite sick with typhoid fever.

N.S. Grout left a fine sample of corn at this office. It is of the Dent variety and raised without irrigation.

From Parker

Edith Parker, teacher of Golddale school, made her parents a pleasant visit on Saturday last.

December 12, 1888

Born - In Lake Gulch, on the first inst., to the wife of John Hilburger, a son. Mother and child doing well.

 January 23, 1889

Notice For Publlication

Land Office at Denver, Colorado January 18, 1889

Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of her intention to make final proof in support of her claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court at Castle Rock on March 2, 1889. vis: Mary Ann Metzler, for the e hf n w qr section 18 and the sw qr s e qr and s e qr s w qr section 7, township S s, in range 65, w of 6 p.m.

She names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: George Engle, Jacob Schutz, Alex Kain, John R. Campbell, all of Franktown, Colo.

J28f27 F.J. Mott, Register

DIED

Mr. Alanson E. Pratt, fell into eternal sleep at 11 o'clock p.m. Saturday at his residence No. 223 East Seventh street.

Deceased was the father of our well-known townsman, Capt. Harry A. Pratt, with whom he has made his home for the past eight years. He was the son of Henry and Charity MacWartor Pratt, was born in Goshen, orange county, N.Y. Jan. 24, 1809, and therefore lacks just twelve days of his 80^th birthday but his vigourous health and unimpaired mental faculities did not indicate such advanced age.

Since the last of October his familiar figure, with firm, quick step, and beautiful snowy hair and beard has been seen less and less frequently on our streets, and for over two months his final illness confined him at home, during which time he has been pleased to receive many kind friends and always comforted by the tender, faithful ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Wilkins.

Two sons and a daughter, besides relatives and friends in Elmira and Warwick, N.Y. are left to mourn his loss.

The remains will be interred beside those of his wife at Bloomfield, Iowa where his daughter Mrs. F. W. Eichelberger resides - Sedalia (Mo.) Bazoo

The above deceased was the father of Hon. G. C. Pratt, so well and favorably known to most of our readers. Mr. Pratt has our sympathy in his bereavement.

Jan 20, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hilburger.

At Monument, Jan 11, Mrs. Morretta Bonnett, wife of Dr.. W. M. Bonnett, aged 37 years.

At Elizabeth, Jan 15, of acute inflamation of the stomach, Madgie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cort.

 February 20, 1889

The Literary Society

An Interesting Program for Friday Evening.

The Castle Rock Literary Society will meet Friday evening, February 22, beginning at 7:30 o'clock.

The Program

Quartette - "Among the Lillies," Mrs. Musser, Mrs. Hancock, Dr. Moore and Rev. Long. Recitation - "The Memory of Washington," Albert Dakan. Recitation - "Unpublished Page from Life of Washington," Percy Morre. Recitation - "The Old Liberty Bell," Eva McDowell. Song - "Better late Than never," Mary Adams. Dialogue - "The Rehearsal," Ben Harris, Lillian Conant, Dena Thompson, Jennie Anderson, Nora O'Brien, Horace Matthews and Elmer Anderson. Reading - "The American War," Alice Adams. Dialogue - "Selling a Sewing Machine," Mrs. Tucker, Effa McDowell; Mrs. Puffer, Martha O'Brien; Mr. Oilytongue, agent for the Time Saver machine, Clauda Trembley; Mr. Sellum, agent for the Chain Lightning Stitcher, Columbus Wolf; Mr. Doum, agent for the Hurry Up, Frank Harris; Mr. Talkemdown, agent for the Screw and Twist, Vincent Crawshaw. Song - "Lady Workers," Myrta Owens, Jennie Owens, Eva O'Brien, Cora Crawshaw, Clara Whittier, Lillie Conant, Onta Owens and Alice Phillips. Recitation - "The Tomb of Washington", Clarence Whittier. Quartette - "The Grave of Washington", Effie McDowell, Helen Pratt, Dr. Moore and Will Chamberlain. Debate - Resolved that Washington's reputation for greatness is due more to circumstances than to his innate ability. Affirmative, W. I. Whittier; negative, William Dillon. Song - Temperance boy and girls, Alla Connant.

March 6, 1889

The viewers of the road leading to Lake Gulch have made their report, and recommended that the road be changed and laid near the railroad track. Phillip Smith was not present when the final view was made and Geo. Ratcliff was appointed in his place, so the viewers were D.R. Williams, George Montgomery and George Ratcliff. They have studied every side of this difficult question and considered every argument for and against the change and we believe have decided wisely. They are all men of good judgement, and all have a financial interest in the county matters and after giving the subject close attention for nearly a week ought to be competent to say what is best for all concerned. Their report should be accepted as the best possible solution of the problem and it is to be hoped that the commissioners will so look at the matter.

Born - To the wife of Mr. Hall, Agent at Palmer Lake, a son.

July 10, 1989

Married - On July 6, 1889, in Denver, Mr. Moritz Gerardeband of Castle Rock and Miss Castiena Rietel, of Arapahoe county, Colo.

Click, click, click, click, that is what one hears in the court house square ten hours every day as the rocks are being shaped for the building.

July 10, 1989 (Continued)

Newt Grout says the mercury was two hundred in the shade at his place last Friday. He knew it because he had two thermometers and each stood at exactly one hundred.

Mrs. A. H. Eggleston is home from Pueblo where she has been spending a few weeks with her sister…..

Mrs. Metzler and her daughter-in-law Mrs. Aug. Metzler, witnessed the fireworks in the Queen city.

July 31, 1889

Born - To Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Linklater, of Lake Gulch, July 18^th a son.

Lake Gulch Cleanings

Dr. Buchtell of Denver, visited his ranch last Saturday, July 20^th.

We appreciate it very much this hot weather, to have a friend come along and inform us that is a warm day.

The friends of Mrs. A. Misner will be pleased to learn that she is now rapidly recovering from her recent illness.

Seeing that others do, we must bewail our losses from the recent flood. Fences were washed away, and crops destroyed, to say nothing of two bridges being carried away.

Mr. Geo Engle and Mr. John Hillburger, two of our prosperous farmers are now making hay.

The building of the reservoir has been postponed for a few months.

Maud Clark, of Kiowa visited Josie Doepke last week.

One of Dr. Buchtelol's horses became fastened in the wire fence last week, and was found dead next morning by a passer by.

January 15, 1890

The Census - Colorado will have two census supervisors. These supervisors will be charged with the duty of seeing that the census is thoroughly and accurately taken, that the count of people is exact, and that the other information is full and precise. Their first duty will be to select several score of enumerators. The work of appointing them, with the attendant responsibility and annoyance will be well worth the $500 which they are to receive. A bill has been introduced into Congress raising their compensation to one thousand dollars. It should become a law.

February 12, 1890

Report of monthly review of pupils in the Senior Department of the Castle Rock Public Schools for the month ending January 31^st.

Charley Philips 80 Charley Waldron 77

Olin Wolf 90 Harper McInroy 88

Columbus Wolf 100 Alice Philips 88

Winifred Abbott 95 Cora Crawshaw 95

Ontio Owens 87 Leila Goddard 65

Allie Conant 84 Harry Thompson 95

Vincent Crawshaw 90 Frank Harris 85

Mary Adams 90 Lucy Ratcliff 84

Pansy McInroy 75 Lottie Conant 91

Effie McDowell 90 Eva McDowell 90

Lizzie Wolf 90 Eddie Moore 100

Nellie Williams 90 *Clarence Whittier 100

*Mabel Abbott 100 *Susie Goddard 100

Quite a number were prevented from attending the review on account of sickness.

Parents are earnestly invited to visit the school and give us their encouragement.

*Examined in philosophy only.

Intermediate Department

Effie Baldwin 98 Dena Thompson 98

Jennie Owens 99 Myrta Owens 99

Mary Woodhouse 99 Nora O'Brien 96

Aggie Pratt 96 Ella Hancock 98

Bertha Triplett 97 Lillian Conant 98

Norman Abbott 96 Irving Owens 96

Chas. Ellison 88 Luther Van Tilburg 91

Chas. Lofe 90 Abbott Waldron 97

Albert Woodhouse 95 Oscar Carlson 97

Ben Harris 96 Herbert Harris 96

Percy Moore 97 Elmer Anderson 94

Frank McInroy 92

Alice Adams, Teacher.

August 6, 1890

Born - Near Franktown, Sunday, July 27, to Mr. and Mrs. August Metzler, a son. All doing well.

The funeral services of Alfred Oleson, last Thursday, were conducted by the Rev. J.A. Long and were well attended.

August 6, 1890 (Continued)

The latest scheme for water for the town is a reservoir just above town to cover about 40 acres. The council are to wrestle with the problem tonight.

"It is a better court house than we have in the city of Boston." Is what H. M. Burr, who lives in that city, said after he had carefully looked through our new courthouse.

Died - At the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. L. Miller, on Sunday, August 3, Mrs. Maria Steven aged 85 years and four months.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Long, Monday, August 4, and a large number of friends accompanied the remains to the last resting place. There was a profusion of beautiful fresh flowers upon the casket as love's last offering to the aged one who had been transferred to a more congenial clime.

Fatal Accident - Just as the Tribune goes to press it is informed that Dave Tindel who lives on Cherry creek 8 miles west of Elbert ran over his little five year old son with a wagon load of posts, breaking his neck. While loading the wagon he told the little one to go off and lie down in the shade and it seems he crawled under the wagon, laying down in front of the hind wheel. When Mr. Tindel stared the team it resulted in the heart rendering accident. Mr. Tindel is well known on the Divide. - Elbert County Tribune.

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