Huerfano County, Colorado
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No date – Jury Finds Ward Not Guilty Of Harris Murder – James Ward was acquitted of a charge of murder by the district court jury of less than an hour’s deliberation yesterday evening. The prosecution and defense had both presented their side of the case and all arguments to the jury had been completed by 9:30, and before 10 o’clock word was sent to the court that the jury was ready to report. The verdict returned was “Not guilty”. Ward was charged with the murder of Harry Harris on June 6. Harris was shot, allegedly by Ward, in a shack just off Main street after a party of colored people had spent the evening socially together.

No date Navalesi Studio, Walsenburg, CO.

No newspaper name or date ANNOUNCEMENT Las Lunas Inn is now open for business serving family style meals and short orders.

No newspaper name or date CANARY CAFÉ 123 West 7th Street Walsenburg's Newest and Cleanest Café

No newspaper name or date CHIEFTAIN AND STAR JOURNAL Mrs. N. Watts 206 Pinion phone 567

No newspaper name or date COMMERCIAL PRINTING Huerfano County News 118 East Fifth

No newspaper name or date Ellis Parr was the winner of the cake that was given as door prize Monday night at the Diamond Exchange.

No newspaper name or date FAREWELL PARTY FOR DEPARTING GUESTS A farewell party was given at Marck's Hall last Thursday honoring Mrs. Evan Sanchez and Mrs. Lee Martinez, who are leaving for their home in Chicago after visiting relatives and friends the past month. The evening was spent in games and dancing, and at midnight delicious refreshments were served. Those present were Messrs and Mesdames Ben Archuleta, Zig Crump, T.G. Jaramillo, Ishamiel Gonzales, Roger Martinez, Toby Sandoval, Damacio Vigil Jr., Oras Vallejos, Candelario Medina, the Misses Ruby Garcia, Dora Garcia, Nora Gutierez, Mary Espinosa, Julia Jaramillo, Minnie Martinez, Estelle Trujillo, Rachel Martinez, Rebecca Maes, Evelyn Maes, Benedicta Salazar, Mary Archuleta, Matty Espinosa, Annie Trujillo, Cora Sanchez, Estella Gonzales, Lucinda Sanchez, and Messrs. John Espinosa, Ray D. Aragon, Max Osckle, Dutch Medina, Ben Vallejos, Jack Vallejos, Santos Sanchez, Virgil Maes, Anthony Valdez, Fernando Hurtado, Elfonso Gonzales, Theodor Martinez, Valta

No newspaper name or date FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDANT OF SCHOOLS Amanda Simpson, Republican Candidate Frances Nelson, Democratic Candidate (Pictures of both)

No newspaper name or date GENERAL CONTRACTING Painting, calsomining, Sidewalk Work O.L. Bradford phone 413J, 223 E. Elm

No newspaper name or date Give your old car the pep of a new one by changing to Conoco Bronze Gas. Instant starting, lightening pick up.. The Most Modern Station in the City VALENCIA Service Staion

No newspaper name or date MINES WORKING TODAY Big Four..no; Gordon..yes; Alamo No. 2.. yes; Ravenwood..no; Maitland..no; Calumet No. 1..yes; Pryor..yes; Sunnyside No 1..no; Sunnyside No. 2..no; Toltec..Loading empties; Morning Glory..no; Fruth..no; : Cameron..no;

No newspaper name or date MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER FOR MRS. JAMES CRICHTON Mrs. James Crichton, nee Esther Bivens, was honored at a miscellaneous shower given at the home of her mother, Mrs. Sam Workman, in Walsen. Mrs. D.H. Muir and Mrs. Jack Bortman were hostesses. (Rest torn off).

No newspaper name or date Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spagnola are the proud parents of a baby boy born at their home Sunday morning.

No newspaper name or date PAINTING, PAPER HANGING, CALCIMINING John Trujillo phone 618W

No newspaper name or date REPAIR WORK PIPE FITTING, STOVE CONNECTIONS Art Daugherty 203 W. First, Phone 629W

No newspaper name or date REV. LICIOTTI TO TAKE VACATION. Rev. J.B. Liciotti pastor of St. Mary's Parish, will take a vacation. He stated that he was advised to leave for a few months by his physician, and that he had received permission to take such a step from Bishp Urban J. Vehr. Rev. H. Ernst will be in charge of the Parish during his absence. On oposite side Number 655 Published by John Kmetz

No newspaper name or date SPECIALIZED CAR GREASING Carnes Conoco Station phone 681, 101 Main

No newspaper name or date STANDARD SERVICE STATION Corner Main and Kansas Wm. Metherell, Lessee Unknown date Electric Studio, Walsenburg, Co.

No newspaper name or date SURPRISE PARTY FOR MRS. FERRES A surprise party was given last week by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Costello in honor of Mrs. J.C. Ferres, at her home on East Ninth Street. The evening was spent in playing games and in dancing after which refreshments were served at a late hour. Those present were Messrs August Ottati Jr., Rolie Vigil, and Donald Martinez; Misses Lupe, Mattie, and Nieves Espinoza, Virgina Cordova, Annie Quintana, Martha Aragon, Anita Ottati, Amelia Barron and Dollie Romano; Messrs. and Mesdames F.S. Espinoza, Ruben Martinez, Aragon, and Joe Costello.

No newspaper name or date TABLE QUEEN BAKERY INSTALLS NEW BREAD SLICER. Joseph of the Table Queen Bakery announced yesterday that he had installed a new bread slicer. This new slicer, Mr Joseph states, slices his bread just a little thicker, which will make the bread a little more desirable for making toast, especially, as well as for general use.

No newspaper name or date UNDERGOES SURGERY Harold Hahn of La Veta underwent an appendicitis operation at the Lamme hospital this morning.

No newspaper name or date YOUNG COUPLE MARRIED Lloyd Gayhart and Ruby Garcia, well known young couple in Walsenburg, were married Wednesday by Justice of the Peace Luz Gonzales. They will make their home in Walsenburg.

1862 Apr. 22: The County commissioners found taxable properly assessed in Huerfano County to be $88,849.50. The tax was set at eight mills - two for the territory of Colorado, five for the county and one for schools. County Record #1

1862 June Walsenburg: William R. Walker was appointed justice of the peace by the county commissioners.

1866 August Walsenburg: John Berard was elected county sheriff and John H. Brown county clerk and recorder.

1868 October 29: Colorado Daily Chieftain DIED: Near Ft. Union Crossing, Huerfano County on the 22nd, Miss Kittie, daughter of John W. and Hettie Brown, aged 13 years. Colorado Daily Chieftain

1869 June 24: Colonel Schofield of the U.S. Army and Colonel Craig, a rancher of Huerfano honored the Chieftain office with a call on last Saturday. Colorado Daily Chieftain

1869 July 8: Mrs. Ellen McEllegutts, of St. Louis, is suing for a divorce and a return to her original cognomen. If the jury are men of taste, they will unhesitantly grant her petition. McEllegutts!! Whe-e-ew! Colorado Daily Chieftain

1872 June 13: MARRIED: CHAPMAN - SMITH at the residence of Mrs. Miller, on the Muddy, June 9th by Reverend O.P. McMains, Mr. Abel Chapman to Miss Lena Smith. Colorado Daily Chieftain

1872 June 13: MARRIED: WARRANT - SMITH at the residence of Mrs. Miller, on the Muddy, June 9th by Reverend O.P. McMains, Mr. James Warrant to Miss Ida Smith. Colorado Daily Chieftain

1872 July 17: NOT DEAD - Jose Pedro Gonzales, the Mexican who was shot through the lungs by a Texan on the Cucharas a few days back, was not dead at last accounts, as was at first reported. He will probably recover. Much blame attaches to the sheriff who followed the assassin to Trinidad, and although close at his heels, took no steps towards his arrest. Colorado Daily Chieftain

1872 July 24: Taxes will be collected for Huerfano County at the store of Ferd. Meyer and Co., Badito, Wednesday, July 10. Colorado Daily Chieftain

1872 September 24: Mr. A.T. Seabring of Badito is in town. Colorado Daily Chieftain

1872 October 12: MARRIED: HITCHCOCK - BIGLOW on the 12th inst. at the residence of bride's mother, by Reverend O.P. McMain, Mr. David M. Hitchcock to Miss Rilla Biglow, both of Santa Clara, Huerfano Co., Colo. Colorado Daily Chieftain

1872: Four wagons loaded with wool belonging to Ferd. Meyer and Co., Badito, passed through town yesterday going to the end of the track. Colorado Daily Chieftain

1873 April 5: We are informed that the mules stolen from the government at Badito on the 31st inst., were taken by Robbert W. Easter, late of the 14th Infantry and now of the 8th Cavalry. Mr. Sunday was in charge of the team, but Easter took the mules and Sundays' revolver while the later was asleep. Sunday is entirely innocent. The mules have been recovered but the thief is still at large. Colorado Daily Chieftain

1873 November 29: Captain Hardin and Mat Riddlebarger of Badito are visiting this city. Colorado Daily Chieftain

1874 March 17:The contract for carrying the mails from Butte Valley to Santa Fe, via Fort Garland, has again been awarded to Mr. A.T. Seabring of Badito. Colorado Daily Chieftain

Colorado Daily Chieftain 8-27-1874 There are rumors of a Beecher-Tilton affair in the Huerfano Canon, with the difference that pistols, instead of statements, were the weapons used.

Colorado Daily Chieftain 10-20-1875 A stabbing affray, we are informed, took place on the Goldsmith ranch, last Saturday night, during which, Pedro Martine, better known as "Mexican Pete", a well known bootblack, was severely stabbed by Antonio Baca, who lives on the St. Charles, near the Archuleta plaza. It appears that Baca and another man were fighting, the former had knocked the latter down and was about to stab him, when Martine asked him to desist. Baca immediately turned on Martine and stabbed him twice in the face, once above and once below the left eye, making severe but not necessarily dangerous wounds. Baca was not arrested.

1875 October La Veta: The first snow (on La Veta Pass) fell Sept. 20, according to the keeper at the Abeyta Pass Toll Gate.

1875 November 25: Marriage Notices from The Southern Christian Advocate, 1867-1878 page 214 By Rev. A. H. Quillian, in Walsenburg, Huerfano county, Colorado, Robert A. Quillian, Esq., to Miss Isabella Campbell. By Rev. W. A. Rice, November 28th, 1875, Dr. J. P. Holmes, of Macon, Ga., to Miss Ella S. Merritt, of Marianna, Fla.

1875 November La Veta: At the toll gate on Abeyta Pass can be found the best of accommodations for man and beast, with a good pilgrim house and lots of wood and water free.

1876 September La Veta: Great excitement prevails here at the present over some discoveries of gold quartz on the Spanish Peaks, assaying $103 to the ton.

1876 November La Veta: Twenty-three retail licenses were sold to businesses operating in town on the first day they were available.

1877 March La Veta: The town election will be the first Monday in April at J. McConnell's store. The election judges will be Andrew Francisco, John Shanks and W.A. Moore.

1877 March La Veta: Town Board laid over the ordinance presented concerning the prohibition of dance houses.

1877 April La Veta: There were 124 votes cast in the town election and J.M. Francisco, W.A. Moore, J.R. Brink, M.W. Brown and E.H. Belcher were declared elected as trustees. Col. Francisco was again elected chairman.

1877 May La Veta: Election judges Andrew Francisco, John Shanks, W.A. Moore, J.C. Adams, Frank Field and John Kemp were each paid $2.50 for their services.

1877 May La Veta: J.N. Baker was hired as town constable after a balloting which W. H. Harpham, the only other petitioner, lost.

1877 May La Veta: John C. Soward resigned as town clerk and recorder and J. N. Baker was appointed town constable.

1877 June La Veta: Members of the Town Board gathered three times this week but were unable to hold a meeting due to the lack of a quorum.

1878 January La Veta: Miss Potts was paid $3 by the town for housing the sick.

8-1-1878 Colorado Weekly Chieftain Information wanted of Major Wm. M. Downing by his sister, Mrs. Pettys, of Appleton City, St. Clair County, Missouri. Major Downing was last heard of by his relatives as running a freight train from El Moro, Colorado. Any information received by his widowed sister, Mrs. Pettys, who is in needy circumstances.

8-1-1878 Colorado Weekly Chieftain Deputy Sheriff Ed. Powell Tuesday arrested George Overturf, a well known resident of the Huerfano, who was indicted by the grand jury at the last session of court for the crime of cattle stealing. Mr. Overturf was admitted to bail in the sum of $300.

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