History of Colorado; Volume IV, Part 84

Author: Stone, Wilbur Fiske, 1833-1920, ed
Publication date: 1918
Publisher: Chicago, S. J. Clarke
Number of Pages: 836

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Abner C. Goodhue was reared and educated in Minnesota. In 1870 he was engaged in shipping horses from Illinois, but earlier, from 1865 to 1867 he was in the freighting business and during 1868-69 he contracted on the Union Pacific Railroad. George Rabb was in partnership with him in the horse and cattle business from 1870 to 1895, when he sold out. Mr. Goodhue during this period was also engaged in teaming and freighting. On removing to Colorado he purchased what was known as the Miller Tavern ranch in 1871. He lived thereon until his death, which occurred forty-one years later on the 29th of November, 1912. Year after year he carefully and successfully tilled the soil, con- stantly enhancing the productiveness of his farm, and as time passed on he also ex- tended its boundaries by further purchases. Today the Goodhue interests comprise eight hundred and fifty acres of land and the business has been incorporated under the name of the Goodhue Farms Company. The active work of the fields is being directed and carried on by the sons, who are engaged successfully in general farming and stock raising. In 1873 Abner C. Goodhue, associated with others, built the South Boulder and Rock Creek ditch, which has since been operated and is now known as the Goodhue ditch, Mrs. Goodhue being president of the company that owns this irri- gation plant.

It was in 1887 that Abner C. Goodhue was united in marriage in Boulder county, to Miss Clara Waynick, who was born in Iowa, a daughter of W. D. and Martha (Clark) Waynick, the former a native of South Carolina, while the latter was born in Ken- tucky. In early life they became residents of Iowa and the father died in that state. The mother afterward became a resident of the state of Washington, where she passed away. To Mr. and Mrs. Goodhue were born three children: Hugh, who is

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married and resides upon the ranch; Paul, who is also married and lives on the ranch; and Burt, who makes his home with his mother. The three sons carry on the farm- ing interests of the estate and are meeting with substantial success in their under- takings. Mrs. Goodhue resides upon the ranch and the present large and modern house, standing where for seventy years the old home has stood was built in 1915. Mr. Goodhue was not an office seeker, but an earnest worker in the democratic party, of which he was a member. His success was worthily attained. He began life's career as a poor hoy,-his first earnings being represented by fifty cents which he received for an ox yoke which he had whittled by hand-and prosperity came to him as a reward of incessant industry and honorable dealings. The name of Goodhue has been closely and prominently associated with the development of Boulder county from pioneer times to the present and has ever stood as a synonym for progressiveness in matters of citizenship as well as along agricultural lines.

OTIS C. BOLTON.

Otis C. Bolton, actively and successfully engaged in general farming and stock raising in Boulder county, where his birth occurred on the 7th of August, 1879, is a son of Francis L. and Almira (Strock) Bolton, both of whom are natives of Ohio. They became residents of Colorado in 1887 and are now living in Niwot, this state. Their family numbered three children, but Otis C. is the only one who survives.

Spending his youthful days under the parental roof, Otis C. Bolton, after mastering the branches of learning taught in the public schools, gave his undivided attention to farm work, to which he was reared, having early become familiar with all the duties and labors that occupy the time of the agriculturist. Throughout his life he has followed farming and is now living on a farm of fifty acres. all of which is under the ditch. The careful irrigation and cultivation of his land have made it very pro- ductive and he annually gathers substantial harvests.

In 1897 Mr. Bolton was united in marriage to Miss Eunice Allen, a native of Boulder county and a daughter of Alonzo and Prudy (Parker) Allen, both of whom were born in Ohio. They had a family of two children, one of whom became Mrs. Bolton, who by her marriage has become the mother of three children: Allen D., who was born August 23, 1898; Vera A., who was born November 9, 1900, and is a high school graduate; and Francis A., who was born March 16, 1908.

In his political views Mr. Bolton is a republican. Fraternally he is connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, his membership being in the lodge at Niwot, and he is also identified with the Modern Woodmen of America. His life has been quietly passed and his intelligently directed energy has brought results which are gratifying. He works on diligently year after year, allowing no obstacles or diffi- culties to discourage him or to bar his path, and steadily he has advanced toward the goal of success.

JOSEPH R. CRUSE.

Joseph R. Cruse, successfully devoting his time and energies to farming and stock raising in Jefferson county, was born in Missouri on the 16th of October, 1866, a son of Wesley and Betty (Raine) Cruse. The father was born in Indiana and in early life removed to Missouri, where he met and married Miss Betty Raine, a native of Kentucky. In 1885 they became residents of Colorado and are now living at Mor- rison, this state. They became the parents of six children and the family circle still remains unbroken by the hand of death.

Joseph R. Cruse was reared and educated in Missouri, enjoying the benefits of the public schools until he had passed through consecutive grades and become a high school pupil. He accompanied his parents to Colorado in 1885, when a youth of nine- teen years, and at that time started out in life on his own account. He was for a' number of years engaged in the lumber business at Leadville and subsequently turned his attention to farming, in which he has since continued. He devotes his time to the development of the fields and the production of the crops best adapted to soil and climate and he is also successfully conducting a dairy and is a member of the Milk Producers Association. His life has been characterized by unfaltering energy and

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determination, which qualities have enabled him to overcome obstacles and difficul- ties in his path and work his way steadily upward to success.

In 1890 Mr. Cruse was married to Miss Lucy Kemp, a native of Nebraska and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Kemp, who have passed away. Mr. and Mrs. Cruse became the parents of six children: Charles, now deceased; Jesse, who is married and follows farming; Bryan, who is also married and devotes his attention to farm- ing; Albert, a bank teller in The Merchants Bank of Denver; and Richard and Lucy, who have passed away.

Mr. Cruse is a well known representative of Odd Fellows Lodge, No. 13, at Golden, in which he has filled all of the chairs. He loyally adheres to the teachings of the order and enjoys the highest respect of his brethren in the fraternity. In politics he is a democrat and for two years has been filling the office of county commissioner. He was also water commissioner under Governor Ammons for two years and for a considerable period has served as a member of the school board, the cause of educa- tion finding in him a stalwart champion. He has proven a progressive business man, a loyal citizen, a capable official and a faithful friend-qualities which in every land and clime awaken confidence, regard and respect.

JONAS WASHBURN.

Jonas Washburn is now living retired in Aurora, Adams county. but his has been a most active, busy and useful life. He has at different periods been prominently identified with merchandizing, railroading, mining, contracting, farming, stock raising and dairying, and the methods he has employed in the attainment of his success well entitle him to the respect which is uniformly accorded him. He was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, May 17, 1845, a son of Nicholas and Mariah (Smith) Washburn, who were natives of the state of New York. The father removed to Pennsylvania in 1815 and there engaged in the lumber business and also in merchandising. Both he and his wife were for many years residents of Pennsylvania, continuing in that state until called to their final rest. Four sons were born to them, of whom three are living.

Jonas Washburn spent his youthful days in the state of his nativity and is indebted to its public school system for the educational advantages he received. At length he determined to try his fortune in the west and in February, 1879, arrived iu Colorado. He first located in Golden where he sought and obtained employment, with the old wholesale grocery house of Chatman & Company, as salesman, both in the store and on the outside as traveling representative, 'in which latter capacity, he traveled on horseback to the surrounding mining camps, including Blackhawk, Idaho Springs and Central City. In December of 1879, he came to Denver and there entered the employ of the Union Pacific Railway Company, in the freight department. Later, he joined the operating forces of the Denver & Rio Grande Railway Company, and was placed in charge of the supply department. The road being then under construction, his work was of a most important and exacting character. and a part of the duties performed by him was the forwarding to the front, of six thousand five hundred men, whose labors went towards the building of this important artery of commerce.

In December, 1880, he became associated with Brick Pomeroy in the mining husi- ness, and pursued this line of activity in Central City, Idaho Springs, and other points throughout the state.

In March, 1887, he turned his attention to agricultural pursuits. He purchased a ranch of three hundred and twenty acres, eleven miles from Denver, and under his careful management, it ultimately hecame one of the best improved places in the state. He was largely instrumental in obtaining the establishment of a railroad station, and shipping point there, by contributing liberally towards the expense of installing the tracks for switching, and other facilities. The station was first named "Washburn," but is now known as Hazeltine. During his residence upon this ranch, he engaged in the dairy business, specializing in high grade Jersey stock, and he has been instru- mental, in no small degree, in improving the standard of stock in general, and Jerseys in particular, throughout Colorado and the west. Disposing of this property, which had in the meantime been brought to a high state of improvement, he purchased another, and established a dairy, at Montclair, and conducted the same successfully during the following years.

In 1900, he removed to Aurora, locating upon the property where he now resides. He organized the Washburn Jersey Dairy Company, which soon acquired distinction as one of the leading dairy companies of Denver and its environs. The company con-

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tinued in business until 1916, during which time, Mr. Washburn was its president and general manager. In addition to the dairying feature, the company engaged ex- tensively in the stock business, raising highly bred Jersey cattle as well as large numbers of beef stock. The company also became noted for the finely bred horses, raised on its ranch, as well as for general agricultural and irrigation work, which it conducted extensively. The various lines of enterprise, largely reflected the initiative and far-sightedness of Mr. Washburn, who was responsible for their introduction and development. His intelligently directed efforts and unfaltering enterprise brought to him a measure of success that now enables him to live retired, enjoying rest and comfort as the fruit of his former toil.

In 1868 Mr. Washburn was married to Miss Harriett Frink, a native of New York city and daughter of Orin and Edith (Smith) Frink. Mr. and Mrs. Washburn occupy an attractive home in the town and still own eighty acres of fine farm land. They are consistent members of the Presbyterian church and their religious faith has guided them in all of the relations of life. While they have had no children born to them, they have reared and educated four boys, each of whom is now married, and all have homes of their own. Fraternally Mr. Washburn is connected with the Masons. having become a member of the craft, in his home town of Scranton. His political allegiance is given to the democratic party, and his fellow townsmen, appreciative of his worth and ability, have called him to public office. He has served on the city board and for three terms was mayor of Aurora, giving to the city a businesslike and progressive administration in which he brought about needed reforms and improvements. He has always stood for public progress in civic affairs and has supported many measures for the welfare and benefit of community and country.

WINTHROP EUGENE BLANCHARD, M. D.

Dr. Winthrop Eugene Blanchard may without invidious distinction be termed one of the foremost surgeons of Colorado, his ability bringing him what is probably. the largest practice in surgery in the city of Denver, where he makes his home. The laudable ambition to make his life's work of worth to the world has prompted his steady progress, bringing him to the high position which he now occupies in professional circles. Colorado is proud to number him among her native sons. He was born in Pitkin, October 27, 1887, a son of Winthrop Blanchard, a native of France by right of the fact that he was born on a French sailing vessel, the Winthrop, of which his father was master. Winthrop Blanchard was reared and educated in France and came to America in 1878, taking up his abode in Colorado. He was a railroad engineer and was employed on the Pacific & Gulf Railroad and also on the Union Pacific to the time of his death, which was occasioned by a railroad wreck in 1890, when he was thirty- nine years of age. He was well liked among railroad employes and officials and he took a very active and helpful part in the formation of better labor conditions and at the time of his death was president of the Colorado State Engineers' Union. He was buried in Como, Colorado, where the Union Pacific Railroad Company erected to his memory a handsome monument in the form of an engine, indicative of the fact that he died heroically in the discharge of his duties. Some years before he had wedded Mary Meyers, a native of Oldenburg, Germany, who came to America when a young girl of seventeen years. In company with friends whom she met aboard the vessel, she made her way direct to Colorado and after a short residence in this state met and married Mr. Blanchard, becoming his wife in 1886. She is still living, making her home with her son in Denver, and to her Dr. Blanchard attributes much of his success in life. She became the mother of two children, the younger son being Alfred Blanchard, a medical officer in the regular army, who spent over thirteen months in the foreign service during the war. He is a graduate pharmacist, having completed a course of study and successfully passed the examination before the state board of pharmacy.

Dr. Blanchard of this review pursued his education in the public and high schools of South Park, Denver, and in the East Denver high school, from which he was grad- uated with the class of 1907. He then obtained employment at mechanical drafting with a view to taking up the work as a life profession. At the age of seventeen, however, he entered the employ of the Colorado Southern Railway Company and was connected with various branches of mechanical work. Later he pursued a two and a half years' course of study in the old Gross Medical College and was graduated from the University of Colorado in 1907 on the completion of a medical course. Follow-

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ing his graduation he was made house surgeon at the Denver City & County Hospital and continued to act in that capacity for two years. He then entered upon the private practice of his profession, in which he has since been continuously engaged, giving his time largely to surgical work. He is a member of the surgical staff of St. Anthony's Hospital of Denver. He has pursued post graduate work in the Cook County Hospital of Chicago and in the Surgical Congress of Chicago and every year since his gradua- tion has given some time to post graduate study along surgical lines. He is a member and the secretary of the Twentieth Century Medical Society, is a member of the Denver City and County Medical Society, the Colorado State Medical Society and the American Medical Association.

On the 29th of November, 1916, Dr. Blanchard was married in St. Mark's Episcopal church in Denver by the late Rev. Dr. John H. Houghton to Miss Ramona Blair, a daughter of Dr. Robert and Susan (Atkinson) Blair. Fraternally he is connected with Albert Pike Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Denver Chapter, No. 2, Colorado Commandery No. 25, and El Jebel Temple of the Mystic Shrine; also with the Benevolent Protec- tive Order of Elks, with the Alpha Kappa medical fraternity and with Sigma Gamma Delta, a Greek letter fraternity. In politics he maintains an independent course, nor has he ever sought or desired office. Although not a member, he gives his sup- port to the churches, and his aid and influence are always on the side of progress, reform and advancement. He started out upon his business career when a youth of sixteen and through his own efforts and the assistance of his good mother he has reached his present enviable position as one of the eminent surgeons of the west. He is yet a young man and what he has already accomplished indicates that his future career will be well worth the watching. He is actuated by the highest ideals and, judged by the standard of not the good that comes to us but the good that comes to the world through us is the measure of our success, Dr. Blanchard is a most suc- cessful man.

ANNA E., JUCHEM.

Anna E. Juchem is the owner of valuable farm property in the vicinity of Arvada and has spent her entire life in that locality. In fact she was born on the old Juchem ranch at Arvada, a daughter of John and Anna Elizabeth Juchem. In her girlhood days she attended the public schools of Arvada and she is now concentrating her efforts and attention upon the development of her farming interests. She has a considerable tract of land, which is carefully cultivated and is improved with all of the accessories and conveniences of a model farm of the twentieth century.

That Miss Juchem is making a comprehensive, accurate and scientific study of farming is indicative through her connection with the local Grange, known as Clear Creek Valley Grange, No. 4, also with the State Grange and the National Grange. Her political endorsement is given to the republican party. She is well known as a rep- resentative of one of the pioneer families of Arvada who have been closely associated from the early days with the agricultural development of this section of the state. She claims that she is the only person of her age in Colorado who has spent her entire life on the place on which she was born, not having been away from the ranch more than one month at a time, and not more than six months altogether.

ROBERT HAWKEY.

Among the substantial and valuable American citizens whom Canada has furnished to this country was Robert Hawkey, deceased, who for many years successfully fol- lowed agricultural pursuits in Colorado, to which state he came in 1864, homesteading upon land south of Parker in Arapahoe county. There he established himself and as the years passed and his means increased he added to his holdings until he became one of the most substantial ranchers of his county, for at the time of his demise he owned one thousand acres.

Robert Hawkey was born October 18, 1844, and was reared under the parental roof, receiving his early education in the Dominion. There he became connected with farm work and early became familiar with those labors which make up the farm curriculum, at the same time gaining a knowledge of methods which he applied later and which proved of value to him in the cultivation of his land in Colorado. When

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a youth of nineteen years he came to this state, which remained his home until death claimed him.

On October 18, 1866, Mr. Hawkey was united in marriage to Rosella Jaworski, a daughter of Thomas V. and Cecelia (Shaw) Jaworski, who were among the pioneers of Chicago, Illinois, to which place they removed in 1832, five years before the city was incorporated. Of the children born to Mr. and Mrs. Hawkey four are now living. Richard T., who was reared upon the home ranch, resides there with his mother, now managing the property for her, and is married to Maud Monroe. Daisy B. married William F. Rowley, who passed away in 1912. They had become the parents of three children. Retta B. Rowley married Harvey Kime, a native of Oregon, by whom she has one child, Franklin, and they are now living on her mother's ranch just east of Parker. Vera H. Rowley married George Seibert, who enlisted in the United States navy and is now stationed at Newport, Rhode Island. Robert Rowley, a mechanic, is serving with the United States army in France. Correna J. Hawkey married George Mckinney and they now reside on a ranch in Elbert county, this state, with their two daughters, Rosella and Adela. Cecelia S. Hawkey married Elmer Jewell and they have a son, Velt.

While Mr. Hawkey was not active in political life he was ever ready to give of his time and means in order to promote public measures of value to his community and through his agricultural labors contributed toward development and upbuilding. He was considered one of the most reliable and trustworthy citizens of Douglas county and enjoyed the respect of all who knew him. Mr. Hawkey was an honored member of the Grange, in which organization he had many friends. His death was the occa- sion of deep sorrow not only to his immediate family but to those who lost in him a personal friend whom they highly esteemed. His widow now resides upon the home ranch seven miles north of Parker, in Arapahoe county, and many are those who honor in her one of the pioneer women of the state. For fifty-five years she has been a resident of Colorado and here her children. grandchildren and great-grandchildren are growing up, surrounding her with that loving care which is her due, and repaying her in that way for the loving kindness which she has bestowed upon them.

BASIL B. CREIGHTON, M. D.

Dr. Basil B. Creighton is well known professionally and as a druggist to health- seekers, visitors and business circles in the Pike's Peak region. He was born in Cin- cinnati, Ohio, in 1864, a son of Peter Creighton, whose birth occurred in the north of Ireland in 1813. The latter came to the United States in early manhood and located in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he wedded Miss Mary Woods, a native of Armagh Ireland. They lived industrious lives, rearing a large family. Peter Creighton passed away in 1879, while his wife was called to her final rest in 1895.

Basil B. Creighton was reared and educated in his native city. Following his graduation from Hughes high school and a few years of business experience principally with the Cincinnati Southern Railway he prepared for his life calling as a student in the Medical College of Ohio, from which institution he was graduated with honors in 1892. After competitive examination he became interne in the Good Samaritan Hospi- tal at Cincinnati and in 1893 came to Manitou, Colorado. After practicing through- out the season at the famous summer resort he removed to Cripple Creek, at that time an exciting pioneer gold camp. He soon received appointment as city physician and as surgeon to the railroads then being built into camp. His public spirit was evinced in the aid extended to the Sisters of Mercy in the establishment of their hospital. After two years spent in practice, he returned to Manitou, where he assisted in the establishment of Montcalm Sanitarium. His appointment as city physician followed and his services have been accorded such general satisfaction that he has retained this important position many years.

On the 17th of April, 1899, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dr. Creighton was united in marriage to Miss Maud E. Rees, by whom he has four children: Basil Rees, Alice Bernice, Mary Forest and Edwina. Naturally an optimist, his aid and influence have ever been given on the side of progress and improvement. He was one of the organ- izers and has been for many years a director of the Hot Iron Club, a commercial organization of Manitou, and has always been active in promoting her commercial in- terests. In addition, for many years by voice and pen, he has championed the cause of Manitou as the leading health resort in the west. His brochure, entitled "Manitou Springs and the Springs of Manitou," written to advance the health interests of this

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History of Colorado; Volume IV, Part 84

Author: Stone, Wilbur Fiske, 1833-1920, ed Publication date: 1918 Publisher: Chicago, S. J. Clarke Number of Pages: 836

Author: Stone, Wilbur Fiske, 1833-1920, ed
Publication date: 1918
Publisher: Chicago, S. J. Clarke
Number of Pages: 836