County Seat - Creede
COUNTY OFFICIALS
Assessor - Theo A Wheeler
Clerk and Recorder - Wm. G Messinger
Judge - Clarence Y Butler
Treasurer - Alfred P Gates
Coroner - Peter W Videll
Sheriff - Wm Orthen
Supt of Schools - Mary N Oates
Surveyor - Wm O Gish
State Representative - J A Biles
State Senator - John McArthur (Monte Vista)
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
A H Wasson, chairman; Norman G Corson, P M Lundy
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE
Clayton Wetherill
Thos Abbey
Fred Fairborn
Mrs John McDermott
DISTRICT COURT, TWELFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Meets third Monday in April, first Monday in October
Judge - Chas C Holbrook, Alamosa
Clerk - Silas Frank
Deputy Clerk - Chas T Elting
Attorney - John I Palmer, Saguache
TOWN OFFICIALS
Mayor - P S Hazlett
Clerk - C E Marvin
Treas - W I Leary
Police Magistrate - J W Grant
Marshal - Nate Russell
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
First Ward - Dennis Brennan, R I Fisher
Second Ward - H E LeZotte, H D McCullough
Third Ward - H D Barnhart, Wm Kennell
SCHOOLS
School Board - H E LeZotte, A M Collins, T A Wheeler, sec
High School - G T Franklin prin, Virgin Whiteman tchr
Grade School - A H Cooke prin, Zona C Dougherty, Arthur Rakness, Mrs Minnie Schroter, Helen Webber tchrs
NEWSPAPER
Creede Candle, Creede, Harry G Baker editor
SECRET SOCIETIES
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - Creede Lodge No. 506 - Harry Van Horn Exalted Ruler, H D Barnhart Sec. Meets every Wednesdayat Elks' Hall
Ancient Free and Accepted Masons - Amethyst Lodge No. 94 - C T Elting Sec. Regular communication first and third Saturdays
Order Eastern Star - Rio Grande Chapter No 35. Meets fourth Saturdayin each month.
Fraternal Aid Assn - Happy Thought Council No. 538. Meets fourth Wednesday of each month.
Fraternal Order Eagles - Amethyst Aerie No. 1012. Harry G Baker Sec. Meets
second and fourth Monday
Independent Order Odd Fellows - Creede Lodge No. 55. W H Warren Sec. Meets every Thursday
Daughters of Rebekkah - Woodfern Lodge No. 62. Mary N Oates Sec. Meets first and third Wednesday
Knights of Pythias - Columbian Lodge No. 87 - Arthur Wever K of R and S. Meets first and third Tuesdays
Pythian Sisters - Pine Mountain Temple No. 58. Mary N Oates Sec. Meets second and fourth Tuesday
Western Federation of Miners - Creede Local No. 20. Wm Symes Pres, Ernest Pearson Sec. Meets every Friday.
Woodmen of the World - Creede Camp NO. 33. W H Warren Clerk. Meets second and fourth Fridays.
Women of Woodcraft - Amethyst Circle No. 48. Mrs Ada Skinner Clerk. Meets first and third Fridays..
Abbey Thos miner
Abbott Mrs E P
Adams Smick miner
Adams Wm miner
Adler Mrs Sarah barber
Akin Eugene miner (Cora E)
Akin Guy D miner
Allen A R miner (Mrs A R)
Allen Fred miner
Allen Mabel
Allen Ollie
Anders Fred W miner (Clara)
Anderson Chas painter
Anderson Jas miner
Antlers Park C T Elting propr
Archer Glenn H miner
Armentrout Mrs E A
Armstrong T A miner (May)
Atherton "Boston" miner
Atwood Robt propr Bemetallic Exchange
Bachelor Lease Frank & Boyle proprs
Bagley John miner
BAKER HARRY G Editor Creede Candle
Ball Oscar miner (Mary)
Bamforth Willis E barber E F Edwards
Barber L J sheepherder
Barker Fred lab
Barnes Michael fireman
Barnett C B miner
Barnett W T miner (Emma M)
Barnhart Eldred T miner
Barnhart Herbert D timberman (Margaret E)
Barnhart Mrs Margaret E clk HOrd & Todd
Barron Lewis painter
Bartell Fred C tmstr
Bauer Phil miner
BEAUMONT BAR A G Neal Propr Tel Emerald 411
BEAUMONT CAFE Arthur G Neal Propr
Bechmann Agnes
BECHMANN OTTO C Mgr Weisse Chapman Drug Co (Lucy G)
Beers Edw miner
Beeson C F miner
Beeson L O miner
Behm Edw clk
Bell Jas H miner
Bell Julius mill foreman Creede Mines Co
B P O E NO. 506 Harry Van Horn Exalted Ruler H D Barnhart sec Tel Emerald 71
Benjamin Mrs Emily
Bennett E L rancher
Bennett John miner
Bennett Wm minr
Benny Wm miner (Mrs F G)
Berry Chas miner (Mrs C)
Bessey Chas blksmith
Best Walter T miner
Biles John A phys (Tenna M)
Bimetallic Exchange Robt ATwood propr
Birdsey Mrs Amanda
Birdsey Fred bartndr Tennessee Club (Lizzie)
Birdsey Mrs Mary
Black Harry trammer
Black John millman
Blackmore H G miner
Blake F G prospector
Blake Harry F miner
Blanck Frank miner
Boyd W A miner (Lulu)
Boyle Walter (Frank & Boyle) res Denver
Bradbury G G trammer
Brennan Dennis miner (Martha)
Brennan J H lab (Hilda)
Brewington Harry miner (Eva)
Broade Mrs Elizabeth
Brobeil Thos trammer
Brockman Fred miner
Brooks Robt trammer
Brown Mrs Lou (c)
Bruns Lue E shift bos Creede Triune
Bucher Geo J assayer Creede Mines Co
BUCKMASTER GEO W Harness and Shoe Repairing Shop First Door South of
Zang's Hotel (Minnie E)
Burke Geo E miner (Mrs G E)
Burnaugh Chesley H salesman (Mrs C H)
Burns Had millman
Burns Jos millman
Burns Wm miner
Burroughs E C lab
Butler Clarence Y county judge
Byrne W J miner (Mrs W J)
Canavan Jos miner
CANTWELL EDWIN R General Merchandise TEl Amethyst 631 (Nellie M)
Cappell Robt miner
Captive Inca Mining Co W G Boyle mgr
Carl Frank miner
Cassady Chas I driver HOrd & Todd
Catholic Church
Cave S V vet surg Ellsworth Klaner Cons Co
Chance Del Monte Leasing Co A M Collins mgr
Chapman Emma
Clark Bert F miner (Mrs B F)
Clayton J C miner timberman (Mrs J C)
Clayton Mabelle milliner
Cleary Mrs Nettie
Cleary Wm J bartndr
C M S Mines Co H C Rowley mgr
Coffman C N millwright (Alice)
Cohen Thos (c) porter Elks' Club
Collis Albert M mgr Creede Mines Co (Mary Streams)
Collins A M & Co livery A M Collins mgr
Collins Frank miner
Collins Jas miner (Mary)
Collins Opera House A M Collins mgr
Collins Shrive B mill supt Creede Mines Co (Hallie)
Comfort Chas miner
Commodore Mining Co Harry Van Horn supt
Comstock Arthur L miner (Mrs A L)
Comstock Mrs Mary
Comstock M John miner
Congregational Church Rev J B Mather pastor
Connors Ben miner
Conwell Edw A office mgr Ellsworth-Klaner Cons Co (Dot)
Cook A B prin Public School
Cook Ben F miner
Cooper Jos A miner (Cynthia)
Cooper Riley miner
Corbin Harry I clk D & R G R R
Corsair Leasing Co Silas Frank mgr
CORSON NORMAN G Mining Engineer Assayer and Chemist with Wheeler &
Wheeler (Hazel D)
CORSON & GISH (Norman G Corson W O Gish) Mining Engineers
Cranmer Frank miner
Cranmer Jas E miner (Mrs J E)
Cranmer Jos D miner (Mrs J D)
CREEDE CANDLE, Creede Candle Pub Co Publishers Harry G Baker Editor and
Mgr Tel Emerald 31
CREEDE CANDLE PUBLISHING CO Harry G Baker Mgr Tel Emerald 31
CREEDE FURNITURE & UNDERTAKING CO W H Warren Mgr Tel Amethyst 591
Creede Lumber Co A W Derrick mgr
Creede Mines Co A M Collins mgr
Creede Triune Mines Co W F DeCamp gen supt
Cressap Ed chf eng Creede Triune Minew Co (Mrs E)
Creswell Leonard J bartndr Beaumont bar
Crockett David miner
Crooks John miner
Cumley Chester tmstr
Cummings Ab J tmstr (Mrs A J)
Cummings Harry miner
Cummigs Robt W miner (Mrs R W)
Cunningham Thos J watchman (Mary E)
Dabney E J cattleman (Rose)
Dabney John G foreman McArthur Bros (Ruth)
Daniel Clarence (c) porter Tenessee Club
Daugherty Mrs H C
Daugherty Zona C tchr Public School
Davey Thos miner
Davidson Bud miner
Davis Chas H
Davis Clyde miner
Davis Gerta miner
Dean A C miner
DeCamp Wm F gen supt Creede Triune Mines Co
Decker Wm miner
Del Monte Leasing Co A M Collins mgr
DENVER & RIO GRANDE R R A H Wasson Agt Tel Emerald 131
Derrick Albert W mgr Creede Lumber Co (Delphine)
Dolte F miner
Dooley Andy miner (Delia)
DUNCAN W C Insurance Bonds Notary Public Legal Work attended to Tel
Amethyst 441 (Mary L)
DUNCAN & CO W C Duncan Mgr Jewelry and Sporting Goods Tel Emerald 441
Dunlavy Anthony miner (Mrs A)
Dwyer Martin M mgr Wooster Tunnel Co (Mrs E A)
Eades A B miner (Anna)
Eades Chas P miner
Eastmond John miner
Eaves Joel T mgr M & H Eaves
EAVES M & H J T Eaves Manager Cigars Confectionery News Stand Soda Fountain
Eckles John miner
Edens Thos P painter
Edwards Arthur W cook Gem Restaurant
Edwards Edw F barber pool (Mrs E F)
ELKS' CLUB H D Barnhart Sec Tel Emerald 71
Ellsworth A C gen mgr Ellsworth-Klaner Cons Co
Ellsworth-Klaner Construction Co E A Conwell office mgr
Elmore Jas rancher
Elting Chas T (Tabor Produce Co) (Clara)
Elting Mrs Mary T
Emmett R W (Gem Restaurant)
Englund Carl miner
Episcopal Church
Equity Mining & Investment Co A V Tabor pres C T Elting sec and treas
Erickson Annie B
Evana C L miner
Evans Reed tmstr (Mrs R)
Ewry Chas E (C E Ewry Merc Co) (Mary L)
Ewry C E Mercantile Co (C E Ewry) grocers
Fagan Stuart clk Wilfred M Moses
FAGAN WM S Cigars and Tobacco Men's Furnishings Made to Measure Clothing
Daily Newspapers Tel Emerald 741 (Sadie S)
Fairborn Fred carp
Fairchild Arthur E tmstr (Mrs A E)
Fairchild Byron tmstr A M Collins & Co
Farragher J J miner
Farrar Chas M mgr McArthur Bros (Mrs C M)
Farrow Mrs Mary F
Fear Martin miner
Ferguson A M dentist
Ferguson Wm bartndr Tennessee Club
Feudner Guy A electr Creede Triune Mines Co
Fewell Lambert rancher (Kathleen)
Finnegan Leo miner
Fisher R I miner (Mrs R I)
Fitzgerald H miner
Fitzgerald J H miner
Fleming Jas clk Goodrow-Webber Merc Co
Fleming John J miner
Fleming Michael J miner (Mary)
Flick Francis M miner (Vertie)
Folk Tony miner
Frank Silas min opr
Frank & Boyle (Silas Frank Walter Boyle) mgrs Chance Dump Lease
Fowler S M miner
Franklin G T prin HIgh School
Fryar Saml miner
Fulton Al miner
Fults Geo shift boss Creede Triune (Mrs Geo)
Fults Homer miner
Funk S M carp
Gabel Chas miner
Galligher WM D blksmith
Garnier C D rancher (Annie)
Garrison Gila section foreman D & R G R R (Mrs S A)
Garzer Jos M miner
Gates Alfred F mgr C E Ewry Merc Co county treasurer (Alice M)
Gem Restaurant (Jas Jenkins R W Emmett)
George Matt miner
Gilbert Bros (Clyde and Fred) contrs
Gilbert Clyde (Gilbert Bros)
Gilbert Fred (Gilbert Bros)
Gish Wm O (Corson & Gish) (Mrs W O)
Globe Express Co A H Wasson agt
Goodrow J Douglass (Goodrow-Webber Mercantile Co (Josephine)
Goodrow-Webber Mercantile Co (J D Goodrow C A Webber) grocers
Grabeel Ray miner
Grace Edw stockman (Mrs)
Grace Wm miner
Grandis Joe miner
Grant Elsie H rancher
Grant J W carp
GRANTHAM MERCANTILE CO
Gray Ralph bartndr Beaumont Bar (Ethel)
Green E A miner
Green W M miner (Martha A)
Greenzweigh Alpheus H meatctr C E Ewry Merc Co (Mayme)
Greffer Frank H miner (ary C)
Grier Al lab
Groggins Robt lab
Gursley Chas miner
Gursley John miner
Hagerman Jas cook
Hamilton Chas miner (Mrs C)
Hammond J L millman
Hansen Chris miner
Hansen John blksmith (Sara)
Hansen Julius blksmith (Mrs)
Hanson Cha miner (Betty)
Happy Paul lab
Harper John miner
Harper Reginald miner
Harris Thos miner
Harvey Conn A millman (Mrs C A)
Haskell Al miner
Haskin H J miner
Hfazlett Phil S barber (Emma)
Hegner G J blksmith
Heider John miner
Heinz Chas (Mrs I. F)
Heinz Oral R civ eng
Henry J H lab (Mrs J H)
Herkert C F cook (Mrs A M)
Hermit Lakes Fish Hatchery
Hicks Wm H miner (Mildred)
Hill Thos miner
Hilton O A miner
Hilton Wlter M miner
Holman M miner
Holt Lottie
Hord Clarence C (Hord & Todd)
HORD & TODD (C C Hord E B Todd) General Merchandise Tel Emerald 211
Horne Geo W (c) prospector
Horne Wm (c) lab
Hosselkus B C propr Lost Lake Fish Hatchery (Alice)
Hosselkus C C lab
HOTEL ROCKLANDS Mrs Helen Wolfe propr Tel Amethyst 71
Hotel Stansfield Mrs Teresa Stansfield propr
Houston Ray rancher (Mrs)
Howard Jas I archt (Ella L)
Howell Ella M
Howell Thos Y phys
Howell W H miner
Huckaby Edwin waiter Hotel Stansfield
Hudomet F miner
Humphreys A C millman
Humphreys Grover C asst sec and treas Creede Mines Co
Hurless Thos miner (Mrs T)
Imel Willis
Jackson Elsie waitress Zang Hotel
Jeep Chas miner
Jeep John miner
Jenkins Mrs Edith
Jenkins Jas (Gem Restaurant)
Jennings E miner
Johnson Aaron miner
Johnson Fred M bartndr Emetallic Exchange (Mrs F M)
Johnson Ross A miner (Mrs O C)
Johnstone Peter miner
Jolly John miner
Jones L F lab
Jones Jake J miner
Jordan Francis miner
Kambik Martin S miner
Kanzler Chas millman
Kelley A miner
Kelly Ed millman
Kendall Walter C clk P M Lundy
Kennedy Jas miner
Kennedy WM H eng Crede Mines Co (Mrs W H)
Kennell W S carp (Eliza)
King R W phys Ellsworth-Klaner Cons Co
Klein Geo H miner
Knolls John miner
Knowles S A supt Ellsworth-Klaner Cons Co
Krach Jacob miner (Mrs)
Kradovick F miner
Kramer Chas J miner
Krasavac Lawrence miner
Krauss Ed miner
Lafont Don C forest ranger (Myrtle)
Lahr Caleb J miner
Lahr Mrs Cornelia fur rms
Lane C L tmstr (Mrs C L)
Layton Ben lab
Leary Wallace I cashr Tomkins Bros BAnkers (Mrs W I)
Leclair Arthur L driver Goodrow-Webber Merc Co
LeDuc A G miner
Lee Chas miner (Mrs C)
Lee C Lester miner
Lee Reese L forest ranger
Lees C H millman (Mrs C H)
Lees John F cabtmkr justice of peace
LeFevre Michael J miner (Mrs M J)
Leonard Arthur M miner (Pearl)
Lesor Louis miner
Lewis David miner
Lewis Wm S feed (Bessie E)
Lewis W C miner (Mrs W C)
LeZette Herbert E mine supt Creede Mines Co (Mrs H E)
Light Rufus S mining opr
Lillie John H tmstr (Martha)
Long Jas M prin North Creede School (Maud M)
Lost Lake Trout Hatchery B C Hosselkus propr
Lucette Richard J miner (Alice)
Lucha Chas miner
Lucha Geo miner (Mrs G)
Lucha Mrs Mary M
Lundy Patrick M grocer (Annie M)
Lusty H A miner
Lutz Christ F meatctr Goodrow-Webber Merc Co (Mrs C F)
Lyons Hanford miner (Maggie)
McArthur Bros constrs
McBreen Geo W saloon (Bridget)
McBride Dexter A miner
McCall Wilbert rancher (Nellie I)
McCloughan Jas B miner
McCloskey Richard miner
McCoig John miner
McCough Harry C miner (Maggie)
McColm Edw B clk C E Ewry Merc Co
McCormick Harry miner (Mrs H)
McCulloch D Harry blksmith (Mrs D H)
McCulloch Sam tmstr
McDonald H C fireman Creede Triune Mines Co
McGillivray Dan miner
MKibbin Saml (McKibbin & Officer) phys (Bertha B)
McKibbin & Officer (Saml McKibbin C E Officer) grocers
McLean A E foreman Ellsworth-Klaner Cons Co
McPhee Angus bartndr Midway Club
McRae Neil miner
McRae Roderick miner
Mahoney Jonn miner
Major Finley A miner (Mabel G)
Malone Clara compositor Creede Candle
Malone Michael C eng watchman D & R G R R (Eva D)
Malone WM miner
Marshall Garrett miner (Mrs G)'
Marshall Ira millman
Martin E A miner
Martin Jesse W miner (Mary)
Martin Lee miner
Marvin Chas E transfer (Fannie C)
Mather Rev J B pastor Congregational Church (Leona H)
Matson Chas miner
Mattern Adam miner
Mavis Henry millman
Messinger Wm G county clerk