Pueblo County, Colorado
Insane Asylum Patients
O'Brien, Richard
Rocky Mountain News 7-25-1888 – The Courts – County Court – Probate – In the matter of Richard O'Brien, adjudged insane and confined in the county jail; it is ordered on the recommendation of the county attorney that the custody of said lunatic be turned over to his father, William O'Brien, to continue until the further order of this court.
O'Brien, Thomas
Record Journal of Douglas County 11-27-1908 – Tommy O'Brine who had been staying at the Metcalf ranch near Sedalia was adjudged insane this week and taken to the Asylum at Pueblo on Thursday.
O'Donnel, Mary Miss
admitted 9-26-1896 from Pueblo, Co - Woodcroft Hospital
O'Donnell, Katherine Mrs
admitted 3-15-1899 from Colo. Springs, Co - Woodcroft Hospital
O'Laughlin, Anabel Mrs
admitted 10-13-1897 from Ft. Collins, Co - Woodcroft Hospital
O'Lone, Pat
Aspen Daily Chronicle 1-3-1890 Hunters recently found in the vicinity of Chico, twenty miles east of this city, an insane man wearing very little clothing, no hat, and half dead from cold and hunger. The man says his name is Pat O'Lone, but can give no further account of himself.
O'Malone, J.
Rocky Mountain News 6-17-1892 – One Man's Evidence – Shallow Pretext of Passing Upon Lunacy Cases – Five lunacy cases were tried yesterday in the county court. Four were convicted and one was discharged. Dr. Eskridge appeared as witness in all the cases heard, and the respondents were held incapable of managing their own affairs on the unsupported testimony of the expert. Mr. J. O'Malone, who came from Greeley last spring, imagined that he was president of Oxford and Harvard colleges. M. Paulson insisted that he was born in Jerusalem. Florentine Pellocond imagined that Sand creek was turned into a huge beer tank, and that he was the sole retailer of the amber liquid. Blanch Harrison, while coming here from Chicago March 22, tried to jump from an express train, and has since exhibited suicidal tendencies. All these were adjudged lunatics, and will be sent to the asylum at Pueblo.
O'Mara, Patrick
Aspen Daily Chronicle 7-4-1888 Pitkins Insane - Sheriff White, who has been on an official voyage down the road, returned this afternoon and reports all of the Pitkin county contingent at Canon City progressing nicely. Without remaining any time, however, at Canon he proceeded to Pueblo, where, through the courtesy of the keeper of the insane asylum, he was permitted to interview those who were contributed to the sombre institution from this locality. Of poor Jack Ormer, Sheriff White says the keeper has abandoned all hopes of ever seeing him restored to his proper mental condition. He has become quite refractory and is slowly wasting away. It is thought that he cannot last more than a few months longer. Patrick O'Mara, the old-timer, is also pronounced beyond recovery, while Albert Waldis is improving.
O'Mara, Patrick
Rocky Mountain Sun 3-17-1888 – Pat O'Mara was this week adjudge insane by Judge Miller of the county court.
O'Mara, Patrick
Aspen Weekly Times 3-17-1888 – Insane – The proceedings in lunacy against Pat O'Mara, the man who stabbed Patsy McLarkey last Saturday morning, were held in the county court before Judge Miller Thursday afternoon, and resulted in a verdict of insanity and the sentencing of the prisoner to confinement in the state asylum at Pueblo. The witnesses were George A. Elisworth, Wm. Walsh, Philip McRae and B. J. Perry. The testimony of Jailor Walsh and Mr. Elisworth was to the effect that O'Mara had acted very queerly while in the jail, as, he could not remember which cell he was to sleep in and claimed that he had not slept any for a long time, sometimes saying for seven weeks, sometimes for three months and sometimes that it was thirteen months since he had slept. Dr. Perry testified that he had examined O'Mara both before and since the stabbing affray. That he had known him for five years and that in comparing his past and present condition he would unhesitatingly say that he was insane. That his insanity was at present of an apparently harmless nature, but that he was liable at any time to become violent and then he would be dangerous both to himself and others, and that he ought to be restrained of his liberty. His victim is in a fair way to recovery, being now able to sit up part of the times.
O'Reilly, Ella
Denver Evening Post 1-22-1899 – Feeling Shows in Asylum Inquiry – Pueblo, Colo., Jan. 21 – The investigation by the joint legislative committee into the affairs of the state insane asylum is now beginning to warm up… Committee Sees How a New Arrival is Handled – The committee during the evening session adjourned for a few minutes to witness the method of reception of a new patient – Mrs. Ella O'Reilly of Glenwood Springs, who was sent here on order of the county court. The woman, disheveled and tearful, told a pitiful story of neglect and desertion. She claimed she became insane by enemies seizing her and shooting cocaine into her through the ankles and arms with a rifle. The committee was impressed by the celerity with which a woman attendant in cool white linen, disappeared with her down a dimly lighted corridor.
O'Rourke, Mr.
Leadville Herald Democrat 10-28-1887 – He Terrorized the Town – An Ex-Inmate of the Lunatic Asylum Takes a Shot at a Boarding House Keeper – Terrorized the Suburb – The inhabitants of the suburb of Oro were thrown into a state of terror by a man who is known by the name of O'Rourke and who had lately been released from the insane asylum at Pueblo, yesterday afternoon. He, after getting very drunk, mounted his horse and rode up to Mrs. Jones' boarding house and fired his pistol at the person of the landlady. The bullet, however, did not take effect, and the drunken reprobate continued to ride up and down the street, firing off his pistol. A telephone was sent to this city announcing the fact, but before the officers could arrive the man had disappeared.
O'Toole, Arb
Ouray Herald 8-5-1910 – Wild Goose Chase – Insane Man Scares Women – Adam Thomas phoned Tuesday from his ranch over on Log Hill mesa about 20 miles north of Ouray to Sheriff McKnight, for him to go over and arrest Arb O'Toole, said to be crazy and terrorizing the erstwhile peaceful mesa homes of the settlers. Accompanied by Marshall Lem Chelders the sheriff reached the scene of the trouble Wednesday forenoon, leaving Ridgway for the mesa at 4:30 in the morning. All day Wednesday the principal topic for conversation at Ridgway was the “crazy man” on Log Hill. It was reported that he was chasing the defenseless women around the mesa with a 30-30 threatening death and devastation to all who came in his path. The men folks were mostly away from home, it was reported, and the women and children were without male defenders and were very much frightened for their lives. The sheriff and the marshal were unable to get sight of their quarry after a diligent search. It was reported that the last seen of O'Toole was Wednesday evening, and that he was hiking west over Horsefly mountain. This report seems to have been true, as information from the mesa yesterday morning gave it that O'Toole was at the sawmill on the west of Horsefly mountain, with a brother, who phoned Sheriff McKnight that Arb would not be given up and that he would be kept at the mill, which is in Montrose county. O'Toole is said to have had an attack of insanity about two weeks ago. He is about 25 years of age, quite tall and large enough to strike terror into most anyone if he raged around as reported, and certainly a very dangerous proposition if armed with a rapid fire Winchester. During his insane spells it is said that he has the idea that someone wants to kill him. Sheriff McKnight returned last night from his search after O'Toole and stated this morning that it was a kind of wild goose chase. The fellow is periodically insane and after returning to mill his brother said that they can and will take care of him over there. The sheriff says, however, that he will have to be taken care of as the authorities here do not want to be chasing out after him every little while, and his condition is such that he may at any time do injury to someone.
O'Toole, Orbel
8-5-1910 Ouray Plaindealer - Sheriff McKnight, accompanied by Marshal Childers, responded on Tuesday night to a message from the Horse Fly country stating that Orbel O'Toole, a young unmarried man, member of a family living on Log Hill Mesa, but who had been employed at a saw mill in Montrose county, had lost his reason, walked form the saw mill to his home, a considerable distance, informed his relatives that his brother was trying to kill him, secured a gun and roamed off into the hills. The sheriff and the marshall had a long and hard ride to the home on Log Hill Mesa. There they found that since the report has been sent out, it has been ascertained that the young man was not armed. However he had badly frightened one ot two families and his capture was very much desired. The search was continued but finally it was learned that the young man had gone back to the saw mill and his reason had returned. It seems that he has frequent spells of mental derangement and at these times causes much excitement. He will probably have to be confind in an asylum. Officer Childers returned Wednesday night and Sheriff McKnight returned last night.
Oakes, George W.
Denver Evening Post 7-20-1896 – Will Assume the Care – J. L. Oakes was given permission in the county court to-day to care for his brother, George W. Oakes, alleged insane.
Oakes, John
patient gender M race W age 40 marital status S birthplace Kansas source 1930 census
Oakley, Chas
patient race W gender M age 53 marital status M birthplace Kansas occupation barber source 1920 Woodcroft hospital census
Oakley, Ethel
patient gender F race W age 33 marital status Wd birthplace Texas source 1930 census
Oakley, Obe
Leadville Herald Democrat 10-25-1887 – Leadville's Lunatics – Sheriff Lamping returned from Pueblo on the morning train, and reports all the Leadville contingent progressing as well as could be expected… Poor, old, harmless Obey, the hump-back, who had so many friends in this city, is still regaling himself and his associates with air castles, in which he fancies himself a modern Croesus. He is fat, but his brain is completely shattered, and no hopes are entertained for him. The remainder of the looney crew are all progressing nicely, some of whom, it is thought will be discharged in a short time. Sheriff Lamping, whose heart naturally sympathises with the woes of others, says that the scenes about the asylum are most touching and pathetic, a large number being lodged there who will perish in its walls.
Oakley, Obe
Leadville Daily and Evening Chronicle 9-22-1886 – Dementia Victims. Oakley, the unfortunate little hunch-back, whose reason was temporarily dethroned, and who, after being adjudged insane, was sent from this county to the asylum for the insane at Pueblo, has returned much improved, and is again visible about the resorts. It has always been maintained by his friends and intimate acquaintances that this was the result of a misfortune by which he was overtaken while in the employ of a railroad and occupying a responsible position in the bridge department several years ago. At that time he was on a falling building and crushed beneath its rafters, never recovered from the spinal injuries. He had accumulated considerable money which disappeared with his extravagance, and he was again thrown on his own resources. Of the asylum he speaks in high terms, saying that under the circumstances he could have demanded no better treatment. And he was among a large group sent from this city. There was Waite, the barber, who had in a fit of derangement and insane frenzy attempted to cut his throat. It was said of Waite that his lunacy had been the result of vaccination, the virus used by the physician having apparently set his body on fire. No sooner had the stuff been injected in his arm than he was prostrated, and the hot burning fever began to prey on him. The disease with which he had been unwittingly inoculated began to manifest itself in sickening eruptions on every portion of the body. He consulted the doctors and finally sought relief in the properties of the mountain springs. From these he derived no benefit however. His mind was racked, and returning to the city he grew desperate. One night in February last he seized a razor and drew it violently across his throat. He was then placed in the county jail and after an inquiry had been made in his case, he was sent to the insane asylum. Oakley says he is yet very violent, and his powerful physique is rapidly crumbling beneath the terrible disease. His days, he believes are numbered. At the time this unfortunate man was there, Jack Duggan was raving in one of the apartments, the warden expressing but little hope for his recovery from the first. The awful hallucinations beneath which he fell continued to grow worse from day to day and men shuddered as they heard him day and night in convulsions. His form is said to have wasted like the sensitive plant before the breath of the deadly sirocco, until he was placed as helpless as an invalid in the hospital department. Having exhausted his powers of resistance the warden for the first time expressed a hope of driving the grim demon from his mind, but death came to his relief and one morning he passed away into the silent realms of eternity. Peterson, the irresponsible slayer of one of the workmen on the Iron Silver mine several years ago is still in the asylum, having grown gradually worse until today little hope is entertained for him. He was never violent but moved about his cell in an aimless manner and talking incoherently on some topic the mortal had little to do with. It is thought his condition was vexed by the mock trial to which he was subjected on being placed in the jail, a jury of jailbirds having found him guilty of murder, and sentenced him to hang by the neck. In his delirium he believes himself convicted by a genuine authority, and demanded of the prisoners an execution at their hands. And he believes today that he is to be hung for the murder of his rival for the woman's affections, the difficulty having originated over the contest for a young woman's adulation. There are a number of others who were sent from Leadville who are still in the asylum, and who will probably end the terrible ordeal there in death.
Oakley, Obe
Leadville Daily and Evening Chronicle 1-5-1888 – The County's Insane. Marshall Phelps, who was recently summoned to Pueblo on an official errand, and at which time Campbell, who was several days ago adjudged insane, was committed to the walls of the grim asylum, accepted an invitation to inspect the institution to which this locality has contributed so many. He describes the experience as one of the most thrilling that has ever marked his voyages through the institutions of the state, while his reference' to the inmates who were dispatched from this city will be read with interest by those who know them. “The first greeting I got from the unfortunate guests of the place,” remarked Mr. Phelps, a shade of pathos appearing on his face, “was from young Robert, who presents a healthy appearance, and who youth makes his prospect for recovery exceedingly encouraging. His insane love for alms, however, still manifests itself, and surveying his visitor for a second he lifted his hands to my shoulders and asked for a nickel. Other than that he makes no demonstration, and his keepers entertain strong hopes that his reason will be eventually restored. At times he enjoys a rational period; I was told, when he expresses a pitiful desire to return to his friends and relatives in Leadville. We were going through the meanderings of the institution, however, when a shrunken, emaciated figure darted before us and grasped my hand with all the fervor of a prodigal returned. Only a feeble, wasted shadow of its former self, I had no difficulty in identifying the figure with its hump-back as that of poor Oakley, better known as Obey, who for years resided in this city. He was as looney as ever, poor fellow, and began to chatter like a magpie, his face all the time beaming with delight at seeing us. You've no idea how he has wasted! His thigh is no bigger than my wrist, and yet he is rarely confined to his bed. In referring to his health he said he had lost his left lung and ear but if I would write to his grandfather-heaven claimed him long ago-he would replace them with a diamond lung and gold ear. Obey very reluctantly permitted us to continue the journey through the building but finally releasing ourselves we were admitted to the women's ward. There we were confronted by the most heartrending spectacle that appeared during the expedition. The keepers were just putting a straight jacket upon a woman-her name I forget-who was sent from Leadville last year. Well sir, it made my heart tremble with pity to see her writhe and twist in her insane frenzy. She is the most violent inmate of the asylum and –heaven help her husband who is living in this city-the keeper informed me that she cannot live longer than a month. We had seen enough of the fierce place at this and retracing our steps sought the reception room in the meantime passing John Peterson, who killed a man on Iron Hill, in '84, and who was adjudged insane. Peterson has but very little to say, is of a shrinking disposition and appears in constant fear of an imaginary enemy. "But it's time to change shifts,” and the marshal darted into the falling snow. It was on just such a night as that which has just passed that Peterson committed the crime for which he is now paying fierce penalty. The winds were howling in mad fury, snow drifts were heaping themselves about the head of the hill and dancing in riotous glee when a bullet from Peterson's six shooter swept along with the blasts, and pierced the heart of a man named O'Brien. They had been rival applicants for the hand of a young girl on the hill, and while one surrendered his suit in the sepulcher, the other disappeared in the grim vaults of despair. Peterson landed in the jail at a time when it was crowded with characters who had “killed their men,” and to lift the monotony of prison life, they determined to subject the assassin to a mock trial for his life. This was administered with hideous effect and predicament in which Peterson had placed himself became more horrible. He was found guilty of murder and shut in a cell by the inmates of the jail, was condemned to “hang by the neck until dead,” in just ten minutes after sentence was pronounced by a prisoner who was himself held for murder. Those proceedings are said to have been carried out with such realistic effect that Peterson thought them genuine. The shock was so severe that he emerged from the cell a maniac and was a few days later so adjudged. There were a number of other cases in the asylum from this locality, the names of who escaped the memory of the marshal.
Oakley, Obe
Rocky Mountain News 10-13-1885 – Obe Oakley a lunatic, was placed in the city jail yesterday for safekeeping. Oakley has been in the insane asylum at Pueblo, and it was supposed he was cured, but his malady has returned.
Oates, John
patient gender M race W age 58 marital status S birthplace Ohio source 1930 census
Oats, John
Rocky Mountain News 6-17-1896 – Adjudged Insane – Central City, Colo., June 16 – John Oats of Nevadaville, who has been working in the mines of this county for many years, was brought down to this city Saturday last and confined in a building adjoining the jail, which was built by the county exclusively for insane people, until they can be received at the insane asylum at Pueblo. Oats has grown rapidly worse each day, has broken up everything in his room and torn all the clothing from his person, raving from morning until night. To-day, in the county court, he was adjudged insane and will be taken to Pueblo to-morrow. Fifteen years ago Oats was an inmate of an asylum in England and a few months ago was in Denver receiving treatment for what may be called miners' consumption. He has several married children in Nevadaville.
Oats, John
Rocky Mountain News 6-18-1896 – Going to Pueblo – John Oats, an insane man from Gilpin county, was lodged temporarily in the city jail last night, en route to Pueblo in the custody of Sheriff J. H. Nichols.
Oats, John
Central City Daily Register-Call 12-2-1879 – Deputy Sheriff McFarlane yesterday telegraphed the head of the state insane asylum at Pueblo, requesting admittance for John Oates, a lunatic, and received a reply that the asylum was full, and that no more patients could be received.
Oats, John
Central City Daily Register-Call 12-12-1879 – Narrow Escape – The lunatic Oats, now confined in the Gilpin county jail, is liable to cause trouble. About 9 o'clock last night parties passing the jail building became suddenly aware that an unusual smoke was issuing from some place. They informed officer Gardner, who proceeded to the jail and found that Oats had set fire to his blankets. In a short time the jail building and the unfortunate man would have been enveloped in flames. Had the fire gained any headway or a night such as last night was, the destruction to property would have been uncalculable.
Oats, John
Central City Daily Register-Call 12-12-1879 – More Room Wanted – More room is needed at the lunatic asylum at Pueblo. In our county jail is a lunatic named Oats, who is a worthy patient, yet for want of accommodations at the state asylum, the unfortunate sufferer is compelled to lie in the common jail; and what a jail! On this subject the Times says: “Pauline Keehn, the woman who was recently declared insane by a jury in the county court, is now confined in the county hospital awaiting transportation to an asylum. The state asylum at Pueblo is crowded with patients, and there is no prospect of a diminution in their number. General Brown will endeavor to make room for her, but it is not improbable that the effort will be futile. As soon as possible an addition to the asylum will be built, capable of accommodating ten or a dozen more patients, but this addition will be filled in a short time. The commissioners of this county are desirous of sending all their patients to Pueblo, and after undergoing all the expense of transporting their wards from Jacksonville, do not relish the idea of being obliged to send other patients to the same resort. Colorado needs a much larger asylum than that at Pueblo.”
Oats, John
Central City Weekly Register-Call 12-19-1879 – The board of county commissioners were in session to-day. Among other business transacted was that of sending the man John Oates, a lunatic, to the insane asylum at Jacksonville, Illinois. It was generally understood up to the hour of going to press that Deputy Sheriff McFarlane would leave for the asylum with Oates under his charge on the afternoon train.
Oats, John
Central City Daily Register-Call 12-1-1879 – Sad Case of Insanity – John Oates, an Englishman, who resides in Nevadaville, and whose occupation is that of a miner, having lately been employed in that capacity in the California mine, was brought to this city last night and confined in the county jail. This morning, before Judge Collier, he was put on trial and adjudged insane by a competent jury. From the testimony elicited before the court, it seems that he has twice before, while residing in England, shown evidences of insanity, probably, superinduced by a fracture of the skull, caused by a fall. He was committed to the county jail, awaiting his removal to the asylum at Pueblo. He has a wife and two children living in Nevadaville, the mother now lying at the point of death with typhoid fever.
Oats, John
Central City Daily Register-Call 12-3-1879 – Died – In Nevadaville, December 2, 1879, Mary, wife of John Oates, aged 36 years. Deceased was the wife of John Oates, the man adjudged insane but a couple of days ago, and whose insanity was brought about by her dangerous illness. She leaves two little girls, aged respectively 1 ½ and 5 years. May He Who “doeth all things well” soon restore the father's failing reason, that he may be able to provide for the darling little ones. Funeral from family residence to-morrow (Thursday) at 12 o'clock m. Friends of the family invited.
Oats, William
patient gender M race W age 61 marital status S birthplace England source 1930 census
Oats, William
patient race: W sex: M age: 50 marital:S place of birth: England occupation: ward helper source: 1920 census
Oats, William
Colorado Transcript 11-17-1921 – Local Paragraphs – Wm. Oats, who escaped from the state insane asylum at Pueblo several days previous, was captured at Lakeside by Sheriff G. C. Kerr Saturday. Officers from the asylum came after him Sunday. Oats was sent to the institution from Central City eleven years ago.
Ober, Fred L.
patient race W gender M age 34 marital status S place of birth Missouri occupation miner source 1910 census
Oberman, George
patient race W gender M age 45 marital status S place of birth Austria occupation laborer source 1910 census
Oberman, George
patient race: W sex: M age: 55 marital:S place of birth: Austria occupation: farm helper source: 1920 census
Oberman, George
admitted 6-13-1899 from Pueblo, Co - Woodcroft Hospital
Oberman, Louis
patient race W gender M month born . year born . age . marital status . place of birth . occupation . source : 1900 census
Oberman, Louis
patient race W gender M age . marital status . place of birth . occupation . source 1910 census
Oberman, Louis
Denver Evening Post 7-7-1896 – Love Crazed Him – A Newton German Loses His Heart and His Mind – Louis Overman, an alleged insane person, was brought from Newton, Colo., this morning and sent to the county hospital by Judge Steele in the county court. Overman is a German 24 years old, and is madly infatuated with a 19-year-old girl of Newton, named Mary Bomberger. She bestowed the greater share of her smiles on a rival and Overman secured a gun and a knife and tried to kill the successful suitor. The young man left town in fear of his life. Since that time Overman has been jealous of every male resident in that section of the country and threatened to exterminate them all.
Oberman, Louis
Denver Evening Post 7-8-1896 – Declared Him Insane – Louis Oberman of Newton, Colo., was found insane by a jury in the county court late yesterday afternoon. He will be taken to the Pueblo asylum.
Oberman, Louis
Rocky Mountain News 7-8-1896 – Crazed By Love – Louis Oberman Becomes Insane Over a Servant Girl – Judge Steele called a jury yesterday to examine into the sanity of Louis Oberman, a farm laborer from Newton, Colo., who was brought to Denver by Constable Henry Niebrugge of Idalia. The alleged cause of Oberman's mania is said to be his failure to impress his manly form upon the heart of one Mary Wamsberger, a servant on the Cook ranch where Oberman is also employed. Oberman loved the girl and told all the neighbors so, but Mary, obdurate, refused to listen to his advances, most of which appeared to have been made by proxy or public proclamation. Will Benson, another resident of Newton, was attentive to Mary, and Oberman, failing to win her heart, began to accuse Benson of trying to get her away. Benson married another girl, but still Oberman laid at his door the ruin of his affections. On July 4, Oberman, armed with a revolver, walked to Idalia, ten miles away, and called on Constable Niebrugge for a search warrant for Mary, saying he had got to marry her right away that day or die. Mary had come to celebrate the day in Denver and Oberman charged Benson with taking her away and threatened to first kill Benson and then himself. He was detained and yesterday brought to Denver. He was adjudged insane and committed to an asylum.
Oberman, Louis
Denver Evening Post 7-8-1896 – Was Not Insane – The jury failed to agree in the trial of Louis Oberman, alleged insane, in the county court yesterday afternoon.
Oberman, Louis
Denver Evening Post 8-7-1896 – Eight Insane Cases – Judge Steele's Docket for the Day – Louis Oberman Tells How He Was Restored to Life – Spectators in the county court this morning witnessed a most pathetic scene. Eight insane cases were on the docket for trial and among them was the case of Rose Woandfluh, a girl scarcely 21 years of age. She was brought into court accompanied by a sister and gave no indication whatever of insanity. She was neatly attired and there was nothing that would lead a stranger to regard her differently from any other woman in the room. The sister, however, could not refrain from giving away to her emotions. She wept violently and that seemed to greatly disturb the girl that is alleged to be insane. She begged her sister not to cry and told her that there was nothing in the world to cry for and that everything would come out right. The physicians stated that the girl had no especial mania but was totally irresponsible. She would get up in the night and wander around and on several occasions insisted on standing under the fountain at the hospital. She also tore up her clothing. Louis Sherman (Oberman) was found insane by a jury after a trial of two hours. Sherman is the man from the eastern end of the county who went insane over his love for a girl named Mary Bamberger. He was tried once before and acquitted. Had he not gone on the witness stand in his own behalf to-day he would have probably been again let go free. He, however, told the jury that he had died and remained dead three days when the voice of his dead mother and the voice of the girl he loved spoke to him and told him to get under his bed and lie with his head to the east and his feet to the north and he would come back to life. He followed the instructions and was saved.
Oberman, Louis
Rocky Mountain News 8-8-1896 – Court Calendar – County Court – Judge Steele: People vs. Louis Oberman, alleged insane; ordered committed to county hospital and thence to asylum.
Oberman, Louis
Rocky Mountain News 8-8-1896 – Séance With the Insane – County Court Occupied With the Examination of Men and Women With Wheels – About a dozen feeble minded inmates of the county hospital were taken to the county court yesterday for trial as to their sanity… The first case was that of Louis Oberman, who was once tried for insanity and acquitted. He was placed in the county hospital about two months ago. Last spring Oberman was employed on a ranch in the eastern part of the state, where he fell in love with a girl named Brandenberg. He fell so deeply in love that he lost his reason. Since he has been confined at the hospital he has kept up an almost continual harangue regarding the girl and claimed that she was with him all the time. On the stand Oberman spoke in a rational manner and his chances for acquittal appeared good until he informed the jury that about a year ago he died. He brought about his death, he said, by stuffing his mouth, ears and nose with clay, after the fashion of Indian jugglers. He remained dead, he said, for three days, and at the expiration of this time the spirit of his deceased mother resurrected him. The jury found him insane.
Oberman, Louis
Rocky Mountain News 7-9-1896 – Civil Briefs – Louis Oberman of Newton, who was under examination before Judge Steele Tuesday for insanity, is still in the county hospital, the jury having at a late hour Tuesday night agreed to disagree. No date has been set for a rehearing.
Oberman, Louis
Rocky Mountain News 7-9-1896 – Civil Briefs – Louis Oberman of Newton, who was under examination before Judge Steele Tuesday for insanity, is still in the county hospital, the jury having at a late hour Tuesday night agreed to disagree. No date has been set for a rehearing.
Obermann, Martin
Carbonate Chronicle 5-16-1910 – Comet Makes Him Daffy – Pueblo, May 11. – Martin Obermann, a laborer, was arrested early this morning for engaging in prayer to Halley's comet, in a voice that could be heard for several blocks. He was placed in the insane ward.
Oberosler, Joe
patient gender M race W age 39 marital status S birthplace Colorado source 1930 census
Oberssler, Joe
patient race: W sex: M age: 28 marital:S place of birth: Colorado occupation: engine room helper source: 1920 census
Oberst, Joe
patient gender M race W age 72 marital status M birthplace Italy source 1930 census
Oberst, Joe
patient race: W sex: M age: 61 marital:M place of birth: Austria occupation: none source: 1920 census
Oberst, Joe
admitted 3-2-1914 from Ouray, Co - Woodcroft Hospital
Oberto, Peter
Telluride Journal 10-7-1909 Last evening at the court house before Judge Brown and a jury a lunacy proceeding was held inquiring into the sanity of Peter Oberto. The man was found insane and will be committed to the state asylum for the insane at Pueblo.
Oberto, Peter
patient race W gender M age 31 marital status S place of birth Italy occupation miner source 1910 census
Oberto, Peter
Telluride Daily Journal 10-1-1909 – Last evening at the court house before Judge Brown and a jury a lunacy proceeding was held inquiring into the sanity of Peter Oberto. The man was found insane and will be committed to the state asylum for the insane at Pueblo.
Oblock, Edward
patient gender M race W age 26 marital status S birthplace Colorado source 1930 census
O'Brien, Alice
patient race: W sex: F age: 44 marital:S place of birth: Iowa occupation: none source: 1920 census
O'Brien, Annie
Leadville Daily and Evening Chronicle 11-10-1891 - A Sad Case - Mrs. Annie O'Brien, of California Gulch, Goes Insane Last Thursday - Yesterday parties came down from California gulch and made complaint to Sheriff Ryan that a Mrs. Annie O'Brien, living near the Moyer mine, was crazy, and asked that a warrant be issued. The necessary papers were furnished. Deputy Sheriffs Horrigan and Higgins went to the house and brought the unfortunate woman to the county jail. Her insanity is confined to no especial subject, but she is insane on everything, and at times becomes very violent. She has been in this state since last Thursday, but her husband and friends, hoping that she would recover, made no complaint until yesterday, when her condition became so violent she had to be locked up to prevent her from injuring herself and those who came near her. Her malady has been coming on for the past three or four months, as, during that time, she has complained of dizziness and pains in her head, and thought she was losing her mind. She is the mother of five young children, who are deprived of her care. Her neighbors have been exceedingly kind to her, and one of them came to jail and remained with her last evening.
O'Brien, John
patient race: W sex: M age: 80 marital:S place of birth: Ireland occupation: none source: 1920 census
O'Brien, Joseph
Daily Journal 5-23-1916 JOS. O'brien Adjudged Insane By Commission – To Be Sent To Pueblo - Joseph O'Brien, the man taken into custody by Sheriff Hoffman May 8, because he was believed to be demented and who has since been confined to the county jail, has been adjudged insane and will shortly be sent to the Woodcroft Hospital at Pueblo where he will be cared for. O'Brien a week ago was given a hearing before a commission of local doctors appointed by due process of law. This commission after holding the hearing made returns adjudging him insane. He then had a limited amount of time in which to file an appeal from the decision of the commission, but failing to do so and his relatives failing to do so for him he will be committed to the State Insane Asylum at Pueblo. Because that institution is overcrowded at present, he will be sent to the Woodcroft Hospital for the care of the insane. In all probability O'Brien will be taken to Pueblo within the next few days.
O'Brien, Joseph
Telluride Daily Journal 5-25-1916 – To Asylum – Sheriff Hoffman started out this morning for Pueblo, having in charge Joseph O'Brien who was recently adjudged insane by a commission of local doctors. O'Brien will be committed to the asylum in Pueblo until he recovers. He is a powerful man and has been causing the sheriff considerable trouble the past few days. As a result he was well manacled this morning when placed aboard the train.
O'Brien, Joseph
Telluride Daily Journal 6-5-1916 – Sheriff Returns – Sheriff Edward Hoffman, who left here some time ago for Pueblo, having in charge Jos. O'Brien who had been adjudged insane, returned home Sunday night. After leaving his man at the Woodcroft Hospital in Pueblo the sheriff visited for a short time in Denver and other nearby points.
O'Brien, Joseph
Telluride Daily Journal 8-12-1921 – Sheriff George G. Wagner Friday morning deputized Grover Brittain and Roy Weston for the purpose of taking Joe O'Brien to a Pueblo institution for treatment. O'Brien is the man who recently became deranged in the Ophir district and was taken into custody. Following an examination by local doctors the man was pronounced insane and ordered committed to the state asylum. This is his second trip to the institution, having been sent there several years ago for similar treatment.
O'Brien, Kate
patient race W gender F month born . year born 1841 age 59 marital status M place of birth . occupation housekeeper source : 1900 census
O'Brien, Kate M.
patient race W gender F age 67 marital status M place of birth Ireland source 1910 census
O'Brien, Mary
patient race W gender F month born . year born 1842 age 58 marital status W place of birth Ireland occupation housekeeper source : 1900 census
O'Brien, Mary
patient race W gender F age 60 marital status W place of birth Ireland occupation housekeeper source 1910 census
O'Brien, Mary
O'Brien, Mary died 1/14/1911 buried 1-18-1911 Roselawn Notes: age 64y, born in Ireland, widow, cost $10.00 paid by Pueblo County, Dr. A.P. Busey McCarthy Funeral home
O'Brien, Mary J.
patient race: W sex: F age: 26 marital:S place of birth: Colorado occupation: ward help source: 1920 census
O'Brien, Thomas
patient race: W sex: M age: 20 marital: S place of birth: Iowanone source: 1910 Woodcroft census
Obsensky, B.
patient gender M race W age 34 marital status S birthplace Austria source 1930 census
O'Burquin, Shirley
patient race W gender M age 38 marital status S place of birth . occupation laborer source 1910 census
Ochs, Chris
patient race W gender M month born October year born 1856 age 43 marital status S place of birth Germany occupation miner source : 1900 census
Ochs, Chris
patient race W gender M age 53 marital status S place of birth Germany occupation miner source 1910 census
Ochs, Chris
patient race: W sex: M age: 63 marital:S place of birth: Germany occupation: ward helper source: 1920 census
Ocks, Chris
patient gender M race W age 74 marital status S birthplace Germany source 1930 census
Oda, Y.
patient gender M race Jp age 58 marital status M birthplace Japan source 1930 census
Oda, Y.
patient race: Jp sex: M age: 47 marital:M place of birth: Japan occupation: none source: 1920 census
Oder, Robert
patient race: W sex: M age: 24 marital:S place of birth: Colorado occupation: farm helper source: 1920 census
Odervalt, Rudolph
Telluride Daily Journal 9-30-1921 – Man Believed Insane Jailed In Montrose – Montrose. – Rudolph Odervalt walked into the Free Rest Room in Main street and laid on a sofa. At closing time, he refused to move out. He was taken in custody and is being held awaiting a hearing by the lunacy commission. – Montrose Enterprise.
O'Donnel, Catherine
patient race W gender F month born . year born 1859 age 41 marital status M place of birth Ireland occupation housekeeper source : 1900 census
O'Donnell, Catherine
patient race W gender F age 50 marital status M place of birth Ireland occupation housekeeper source 1910 census
O'Donnell, Catherine
patient gender F race W age 71 marital status M birthplace Ireland source 1930 census
O'Donnell, Catherine
patient race: W sex: F age: 60 marital:M place of birth: Ireland occupation: none source: 1920 census
O'Donnell, Grace
patient gender F race W age 27 marital status S birthplace New York source 1930 census
O'Donnell, Harold
patient gender M race W age 46 marital status S birthplace Iowa source 1930 census
O'Donnell, Harold
patient race: W sex: M age: 36 marital:S place of birth: Missouri occupation: none source: 1920 census
O'Donnell, Hilda
patient gender F race W age 60 marital status Wd birthplace Sweden source 1930 census
O'Donnell, Mary
patient gender F race W age 62 marital status M birthplace Ireland source 1930 census
O'Donnell, Mary
patient race: W sex: F age: 51 marital:M place of birth: Ireland occupation: none source: 1920 census
O'Dwyer, Lulu
patient gender F race W age 48 marital status M birthplace Colorado source 1930 census
Oest, Joe
Fort Collins Weekly Courier 11-5-1902 – Joe Oest, who was brought over from Loveland last Friday, charged with insanity, has been adjudged insane by a jury in Judge Mills' court. The demented man was taken to the asylum at Pueblo by his physician, Dr. W. B. Sutherland of Loveland.
Oest, Joe
Fort Collins Weekly Courier 5-6-1903 – Joe Oest, who was committed to the Woodcroft hospital for the feeble minded some time since, was ordered by the court to be transferred to the custody of Leonard Beckwith of Loveland.
Officer, Harley
patient race: W sex: M age: 21 marital:S place of birth: Oklahoma occupation: none source: 1920 census
Ogda, Brigida
patient gender F race Mex age 34 marital status Wd birthplace New Mexico source 1930 census
Ogden, Charles B.
patient gender M race W age 51 marital status D birthplace Missouri source 1930 census
Ogden, William N
admitted 2-15-1901 from Boulder, Co - Woodcroft Hospital
Ogden, William N.
Ogden, William N. age 60y died 4-10-1901 shipped to Border, Co via Pal Express Co., informant brother W.B. Ogden of Border, Co., Dr. Work cost $100.00
Ogg, Zenna
Pueblo Indicator 3-19-1932 - Notice of Adjustment Day - Estate of Zenna Ogg, Insane Person, No. 5528. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified to present them for adjustment to the County Court of Pueblo County, Colorado, on Monday, the 11th day of April, A. D. 1932. Signed, Joe R. Botleman, Conservator of said Estate. First Publication, March 12, 1932; Last Publication, April 9, 1932.
Ogle, Emma M
admitted 6-2-1901 from Colo. Springs, Co - Woodcroft Hospital
Ogle, Emma M.
Colorado Springs Death Register, April 1896 – July 1907 – Emma M. Ogle, died on October 11, 1901, age 57 years, 5 months, and 3 days, married, housewife, born in Alabama, died of Senile Debility, died at St. Francis Hospital, Colorado Springs, Colorado, reported by Hubert S. Becker, buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Lot E. ½ 41, Block H.
Ogle, Henry
admitted 7-3-1900 from Pueblo, Co - Woodcroft Hospital
Ogoole, L.
patient, white, female, age 44, widow, Ireland, 1885 census
O'Halleron, Lela
patient gender F race W age 64 marital status M birthplace Illinois source 1930 census
O'Hara, James
pupil race: W sex: M age: 11 marital: S place of birth: Colorado source: 1910 Woodcroft census
O'Harra, Elizabeth
patient race: W sex: F age: 60 marital:M place of birth: Michigan occupation: none source: 1920 census
O'Heara, Elizabeth
patient gender F race W age 70 marital status M birthplace Michigan source 1930 census
Ohmertz, ?
Leadville Daily and Evening Chronicle 7-12-1893 – Evidently Insane. The man Ohmertz, whose disappearance was mentioned in The Herald Democrat of the 8th instant, has turned up in this city. He was scantly clad, and minus his hat, coat and shoes. Seeking Sheriff Crymble he asked to be taken into custody, asserting that he was hopelessly insane, and that after leaving his partners last Wednesday, he was tempted to drown himself by jumping into the Arkansas River, but after he had thrown in his coat and shoes, preparing for the attempt, a spirit appeared warning him to desist. He then took to the mountains, where he remained several days without food. He has been given temporary quarters in the county jail.
Ohmertz, Mr.
Buena Vista Herald 7-15-1893 An old man by the name of Ohmertz is in the county jail and will probably be sent to the insane asylum. He is the father of Miss Millie Ohmertz, who at one time was a prominent figure in the transactions of our district court.
O'Holleran, Jesse M.
patient gender M race W age 34 marital status S birthplace Iowa source 1930 census
O'Keane, Kate
patient gender F race W age 71 marital status Wd birthplace Ireland source 1930 census
O'Keefe, Nellie
O'Keefe, Nellie age 20y 2m 7d, resident of Lyons, NY, died 8-1-1900, shipped 8-2-1900 to Lyons, NY accompanied by sister Mrs. Katherine O'Keefe, Dr. Hatzfult, casket & box $125.00 embalming $50.00 service telegrams $1.55
Okeson, Harry L.
patient gender M race W age 47 marital status S birthplace Minnesota source 1930 census
Olander, Edward
patient race: W sex: M age: 26 marital:S place of birth: Colorado occupation: ward helper source: 1920 census
Olander, Edward
Colorado Springs Gazette 3-20-1918 - Nellie Turner and Edward Olander were taken to Pueblo yesterday by Sheriff John Weir, where they will be confined in the state insane asylum.
Olando, Paul
patient gender M race W age 60 marital status S birthplace Italy source 1930 census
O'Laughlin, Anabel
patient race W gender F month born . year born 1857 age 43 marital status M place of birth Connecticut occupation housekeeper source : 1900 census
O'Laughlin, Marie
patient gender F race W age 42 marital status S birthplace Pennsylvania source 1930 census
O'Laughnessy, Patrick
patient race W gender M month born . year born 1864 age 36 marital status S place of birth Ireland occupation laborer source : 1900 census
Oldham, James
Oak Creek Times 2-14-1920 – James Oldham, who several years ago was convicted of killing Clifford Fulton at Elkhead, north of Hayden, was adjudged insane at the state penitentiary by a lunacy commission.
Oldham, James
Carbonate Chronicle 2-2-1920 – Insane Men Prisoners – Governor Shoup's Lunacy Commission Finds 26 Inmates of Canon Crazy – Ten of Them Serving Terms for Murder – Denver, Jan. 31. – Twenty-six inmates of the Colorado penitentiary were today declared insane in a report submitted to Governor Shoup by a special lunacy commission recently appointed by him. All but ten of the inmates adjudged insane are serving terms for murder. Among the twenty-eight adjudged insane are James Bulger, Denver soldier of fortune, who on the night of May 6, 1914, killed L. F. Nicodemus, then one of the proprietors of a local hotel, and Oren Slinde, a youth of 20 years, who slew his father and a hired man in a double murder on a farm seventeen miles northwest of Boulder on September 11, 1919. Besides Bulger and Slinde, those convicted of murder who were adjudged insane are: Robert Buchanan, Frank Cantania, John Deitz, Felix Belfino, Lauro Garcia, Robert Hunt, M. Milobar, George Novac, Arthur Norman, James Oldham, J. C. Stewart, Louis Seeley, Al Scott and P. C. Talbot. The others and the crimes for which they were sentenced are: B. A. Comstock, burglary; R. C. Davis, assault to kill; S. H. Shrader, burglary and larceny; G. Schneider, assault to rob; John East, burglary and larceny; J. Smelkert, obstruction of railroad property; Rose Chali, statutory offense; S. Gonzales, indecent liberties; and J. C. Messing, statutory offense. Forty-three inmates were examined by the commission. A competent medical determination of the mental condition of persons committed to the state prison whose sanity appeared doubtful was asked some weeks ago by Warden Thomas J. Tynan. The commission appointed consisted of Dr. Edward Delehanty of Denver; Dr. Howell T. Pershing, of Denver, and Dr. C. W. Thompson, of Pueblo. Governor Shoup recently wrote to all district attorneys in Colorado requesting that great care be exercised in determining whether persons convicted of high crimes were mentally sound. The persons adjudged insane will be at once removed to the state hospital for the insane, according to the authorities.
Oldham, James
Steamboat Pilot 7-30-1913 – Oldham Insanity Trial Settled By Compromise – The insanity trial of James Oldham came to a sudden termination yesterday when the people, represented by Attorney F. R. Carpenter, moved for a dismissal of the case. This was accordingly done by Judge Morning. Behind this action is quite a story, for it was not, as it might appear, an abandonment of the grounds on which the case was brought. On the other hand it was very apparent that Oldham is not right mentally but dismissal was made as the best means out of a bad situation. There is no question that many of the best people of the Hayden valley are in fear of their life. Edwin K. Park of Denver represented Oldham in the trial and F. R. Carpenter represented the people. A jury was empaneled consisting of W. A. McKinlay, J. H. Burroughs, Chester Terry, H. E. Burgess, A. Christiansen, and A. N. Barnum. Only two witnesses were examined Wednesday. One of these was Dr. Dodge, who testified that Oldham was suffering from paranoia and that he considered him dangerous. Dr. LaZel, a noted alienist of Denver, was brought here by the county and made an examination of Oldham. He did not get to testify, but he was free in stating to those interested that his testimony would be that Oldham is insane and that at any time his brooding over his fancied wrongs might lead him to be dangerous. One of the factors entering into the compromise is that the state insane asylum is overcrowded and that any patient sent there who is not violent is dismissed in sixty or ninety days in order to make room for others in a worse condition. The residents of Hayden who have taken action in this matter desire only the peace and safety of the community and they raised $1,000 for Mr. Oldham, in consideration of which he agrees to dispose of his property and leave the country within twenty days. It is understood he intends going to his old home in Missouri and enter a sanitarium. It is the testimony of everyone that Oldham is generous and good hearted. The form of derangement is such that he imagines a conspiracy against him, that all his neighbors are combined to do him injury, and as a result he is constantly in trouble and litigation, having spent much of his property in fighting imagined enemies. It is the fear that he would become dangerous (obtained and in addition it makes a dangerous that the action was started – words must be out of order somehow). By the compromise the same result is better feeling in the community, for Oldham has his friends who do not want to see him sent to the asylum.
Oldham, James
Steamboat Pilot 5-27-1914 – The Oldham Case – Prisoner Said to Be Getting Rapidly Worse Mentally – Judge E. L. Carver returned to Denver Friday after spending several days in Steamboat and Hayden preparing the defense of James Oldham, in jail charged with the murder of Clifford Fulton and the wounding of Charles Fulton and Samuel Lighthizer. It was made plainly evident that the only defense of Oldham will be insanity and it seems there will be little trouble in getting plenty of evidence along that line. Physicians and experts have repeatedly testified that Oldham was insane, although a jury could never be found to agree with them. Oldham stoutly maintains that he is not insane and enters strenuous objections to the line of defense, maintaining that he was justified in the killing by reason of being “persecuted” through many years. He expresses not the slightest regret at the shooting. It is said that Oldham will endeavor to secure his witnesses at the expense of the state, claiming to be absolutely without money. He some time ago transferred his ranch to his brother in Missouri. It is heavily encumbered and the equity is small, if there is any equity. Jail officials say that Oldham is rapidly failing mentally and that it would not be surprising if he should be a raving maniac before his trial is called in the district court.
Oldham, James
Steamboat Pilot 6-24-1914 – Wheels of Justice Will Cease Grinding Tonight – Oldham Case, the Last on the Criminal Docket, Will Be Re-Tried at the September Term of the District Court As Result of Disagreement of Jury – The June term of the district court in all probability will come to an end this evening after nearly four weeks of steady grind. The criminal business was completed for the term Saturday evening, although many cases were put over until the September term. The jury in the James W. Oldham case was discharged Saturday evening after being out nearly thirty hours. They reported to the court that there was no possibility of agreement. They were empaneled Tuesday, thus giving five days to the consideration of the case. The defense was insanity and Dr. Sibbald, an alienist of Denver, and Dr. H. C. Dodge of Steamboat Springs, gave as their opinion that the defendant was insane and not responsible for his acts. Dr. Enochs of Hayden and many of the close associates of Oldham believed the same. Judge Clover of Denver handled the case in an able manner, making an effective appeal to the jury. District Attorney Gentry, who was assisted in the prosecution by F. R. Carpenter, handled his side of the case in his usual able manner. It is understood that the jury stood eight for first degree murder and four for insanity. Upon motion of the defendant the case was continued until the September term or court, when it will again come up for trial…
Oldham, James
Steamboat Pilot 9-30-1914 – Oldham Found Guilty of Murder in First Degree – Jury, After Nineteen Hours' Deliberation, Returns Verdict Which Knocks Out Insanity Contention – Balloting for 12 Hours Stood 11 to 1 for Conviction – Guilty of murder in the first degree with the penalty fixed at a life term in the penitentiary at hard labor was the verdict rendered in the James W. Oldham case Sunday evening, after the jury had been out eighteen hours. The case took five days to present. The defense was insanity and Dr. Lazell, a noted alienist from Denver, came to testify as to the unsound mind of the prisoner. He also made the same report in August when Oldham was tried for insanity. Dr. Dodge was the other expert witness testifying as to his belief in the insanity of Oldham. Dr. Enochs of Hayden and many neighbors testified to their belief that Oldham was sane. The jury practically was agreed at all times that Oldham was sane, their only difficulty being to arrive at the degree of guilt. Judge A. M. Gooding, counsel for the defendant, immediately gave notice of a motion for a new trial and was given five days in which to prepare it. This is done as a matter of form and will be overruled. It is possible, however, that the case will be taken to the supreme court. A brother of Oldham, living in Missouri, has been putting up for the employment of counsel and expert witnesses, but as Oldham himself is without means the state paid for his witnesses. Oldham long has been believed to be insane. Three times he has been tried for insanity. Twice he was acquitted and once the matter was compromised upon the promise of Oldham to leave the county, he being paid $1,000 to do so. He took the money, went to Moffat county for a few days, and returned. Last May at a school meeting on Elkhead he killed Clifford Fulton and wounded Charles Fulton and S. D. Lighthizer…
Oldham, James
Steamboat Pilot 2-3-1915 – Hayden Man Buys Jim Oldham Ranch – Property Entered By Man Under Life Sentence For Murder, Acquired By I. Boloton For Feeding Purposes – James W. Oldham, incarcerated in the Routt county jail pending his appeal to the supreme court for a reversal of the verdict which would send him to the penitentiary for life for the murder of Clifford W. Fulton, has disposed of his Elkhead ranch to Isadore Boloton, a ranchman of the Hayden valley. The deal recently was made by Frank Oldham of Missouri, a brother of the convicted man, who held a second mortgage on the property for about $3,000, money advanced in a large measure to pay for the litigation in which James Oldham has been mixed. There is a first mortgage of $3,000 and accumulated interest increases this about $500 more. Frank Oldham got enough out of the place to pay the first mortgage and very nearly make himself even on the money advanced. The Oldham ranch is a good one and cuts several hundred tons of hay. James Oldham entered the place from the government and developed it. It was trouble about the water rights on the place that occasioned the first difficulties he had with his neighbors and this later developed into an insane idea that everybody was trying to get the best of him and compel him to leave the country, culminating in the tragedy of last spring. Boloton will make use of the ranch to feed the good bunch of cattle he is acquiring.
Oldham, James
Yampa Leader 8-8-1913 – Hayden citizens who were prosecuting insane charges against James Oldham, a prominent Routt county rancher, Tuesday afternoon appeared before the county court at Steamboat and asked for a dismissal of the case. A compromise was reached, whereby forty business men and ranchers of Hayden bought the ranch of Oldham on the understanding that he was to leave the country. They paid $1,000 in gold into court to bind the bargain. Oldham is an old resident of this county but for many years has had trouble with his neighbors.
Oldham, James
Routt County Sentinel 12-8-1911 – Number of Cases – Mrs. Wren Gets Divorce in a Jiffy – Fulton Loser $1500 – “Smithy” Wins – County court was in session the latter part of last week and the fore part of this week and transacted considerable business… Next came the case where James Oldham sued Charles L. Fulton of Elkhead for damages for saying that he was insane and asking the Court to investigate it. It was a jury trial and after much wrangling and a trial of several days the jury thought that Mr. Oldham had been injured in the amount of $1500 and that Fulton should pay the bill…
Oldham, James
Routt County Republican 9-3-1909 – Hahn's Peak – James W. Oldham was tried last Saturday on the charge of insanity. Wells B. McClelland represented the people and W. B. Wiley was guardian ad litem. About 21 witnesses testified. Charles L. Fulton was the complainant and Dr. H. C. Dodge was examiner in lunacy. After a short deliberation the jury brought in a verdict of acquittal.
Oldham, James
Routt County Republican 1-23-1920 – Governor Shoup has appointed a lunacy commission to investigate the sanity of 44 convicts of the state penitentiary among the members are James Oldham of Routt county and John Jones and Ray Davis of Moffat county.
Oldham, James
Routt County Republican 2-27-1920 – Oldham To Be Kept in Penitentiary – The petition sent to Governor Shoup requesting that strict surveillance be kept over James Oldham was presented to the Governor last week and the following reply was received by F. R. Carpenter this week: “The Governor desires to say that the Lunacy Commission appointed by him to examine Oldham and other inmates of the penitentiary recommended that he be left in that institution for safe-keeping, as one too dangerous to be removed to any less secure quarters. For that reason the Governor desires to give you assurance that he has no plans for the removal of Oldham or any other prisoner whose condition is such as to make their escape a menace to the state.” Yours Very Truly, J. E. Moorehead, Secretary to the Gov.
Oldham, James
Steamboat Pilot 1-21-1920 – Will Investigate Sanity – Special Lunacy Commission Named to Examine Convicts – Governor Shoup has at the request of Warden Tom Tynan of the state penitentiary appointed a lunacy commission to investigate the sanity of 44 convicts. Among the prisoners who will be investigated are James Oldham who was sent to the penitentiary from Routt county in 1916. He is serving a term of 35 to 50 years for murder. John Jones who was sent from Moffat county to the penitentiary for murder in 1916 will also be investigated. Ray C. Davis sentenced from Moffat county in 1919 for assault to kill is on the list of probable insane.
Oldham, James W.
Steamboat Pilot 6-7-1916 – Jim Oldham Granted New Trial By Supreme Court – Murderer of Clifford Fulton on May 4, 1914, Will Be Given Another Chance to Prove Insanity – One Jury Disagreed and Next Time Was Found Guilty – On Monday the supreme court reversed the decision by which James W. Oldham was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Clifford Fulton at the Elkhead school house on May 4, 1914, and remanded the case back to Routt county for retrial. In all probability this will come up at the term of the district court soon to convene and considerably lengthen the session. The reversal was had on the ground of an instruction given by the court regarding “delusions.” Oldham was tried at the June term, 1914. He was defended by Judge E. L. Clover of Denver and the trial resulted in a disagreement of the jury. At the September term following he again was placed on trial, his attorneys being A. M. Gooding and E. H. Park. The jury returned a verdict of guilty and Oldham was sentenced to life imprisonment in the penitentiary. An appeal was taken to the supreme court and action has just been taken thereon. It is not sure what the next action will be. The former trial cost considerable money, funds being furnished by a brother of Oldham in Missouri. Expert witnesses from Denver were employed to prove the defendant insane. Oldham always has been queer, and for years has been at war with his neighbors. Twice he was tried in the county court for insanity and found to be in his right mind. A third time charges were brought against him and the case settled by giving Oldham $1,000 and his promise to leave the country, which he did not carry out in good faith, as he left for a few weeks and then came back. Neighbors were afraid of him. He always was starting litigation and imagined there was a league formed against him. All of this trouble culminated on May 4, 1914, at the Elkhead school house, where a school election was being held. Oldham had made a demand upon certain of his neighbors in regard to buying him out, demanding quite a large sum of money. The offer was rejected. He went to the school meeting and sat in the back part of the hall, taking no part in the proceedings. As the men were leaving he asked one of them what they were going to do in regard to his offer, and was informed that nothing could be done. He pulled a gun and began firing, and after emptying one gun pulled another, but the cartridges jammed and he was overpowered. Clifford Fulton was killed and Charles Fulton and Samuel Lighthizer wounded. Oldham had lived on Elkhead for seventeen years and had a good ranch, but became financially involved through his mania for litigation.
Oldham, James W.
Steamboat Pilot 7-5-1916 – Oldham Stolidly Faces Third Trial for Murder – For the sixth time within a few years James W. Oldham today is facing a Routt county jury. Three times his effort was to convince the jury that he was not insane, when lunacy charges were brought against him in the county court, and this is the third time that he, or at least his attorneys, have labored just as earnestly to convince a jury that he is insane and should escape the penalty of the law for the murder of Clifford Fulton at the Elkhead school house on May 2, 1914. The trial in June, 1914, resulted in a disagreement of the jury. In September, 1914, the jury found him guilty of murder in the first degree and fixed the penalty at imprisonment for life. This was reversed by the supreme court and a jury now is being selected for the third trial. Oldham sits stolid and indifferent, taking little interest in the matter as his attorney, Edwin H. Parks, of Denver conducts the defense. It is almost needless to ask jurors if they have heard of the case for in one way and another it has occupied the attention of Routt county courts for five years. There are only about twenty-nine jurymen on the regular panel, so undoubtedly a special venire will have to be issued before the Oldham jury is secured… Edwin H. Parks for James W. Oldham made a motion for a continuance of the trial on account of the inability to secure Drs. Dodge and Lazell, alienists at the former trial, both of these doctors being in the United States service. It is supposed that this motion is a technical one to allow the testimony given at a former trial to be read to the jury and that the case will proceed to trial.
Oldham, James W.
Steamboat Pilot 9-24-1919 – He Wants a Pardon – Everybody in the state penitentiary wants a pardon now days, so it is not surprising that Jim Oldham has made application. He was sent up for fifty years, which means life, for an insane rampage in which he killed one neighbor and wounded others near his home on Elkhead. He was insane for years before this act, but it was impossible to send him to the asylum, although numerous trials were held. It is pretty safe to say that Oldham will not be released.
Oldham, James W.
Steamboat Pilot 2-4-1920 – Oldham Insane Say Specialists For The State – Committee Named By Governor Rule Against Sanity of 26 Men in State Penitentiary, Majority of Whom Are Serving Life Sentences – James W. Oldham of Elkhead, sentenced to life imprisonment in the penitentiary for murder, is among 26 inmates of the state penitentiary declared insane in a report submitted Saturday to Governor Oliver H. Shoup by a special lunacy commission recently appointed by him. Sixteen of the inmates adjudged insane are serving terms for murder. Forty-three inmates in all were examined by the commission. A competent medical determination of the mental condition of persons committed to the state prison whose sanity appeared doubtful was asked some weeks ago by Warden Thomas J. Tynan. The appointment of a commission for the purpose, comprising Drs. Edward Delehanty and Howell T. Pershing of Denver, and Dr. C. W. Thompson of Pueblo, followed: The committee in its report to the governor makes no recommendation as to the advisability of committing the insane prisoners to the state insane hospital at Pueblo. This is a matter, it was said, which will have to be decided by Warden Tynan and the governor. When it comes down to real facts nearly everybody in Routt county has believed for years that Jim Oldham is insane. Three times he was placed on trial for his sanity and each time the jury turned him loose. Under the method then in vogue the matter was left to a jury. They did not think him so insane as to be dangerous. But early in May, 1914, he went on a sudden rampage while attending a school meeting at the Elkhead school house, killed Clifford Fulton and wounded Sam Lighthizer. On his trial in the district court his defense was insanity. The jury evidently was not in the mood to take chances in again allowing Oldham his liberty, found him guilty of first degree murder and he was sentenced to life imprisonment. The case was carried to the supreme court, reversed and was again tried, with the same result, first degree murder and life-imprisonment. He began serving his sentence in 1916. In admitting that Oldham is insane, a fact now confirmed by three of the leading specialists in the state, he is nevertheless a very dangerous man and should not be confined in an ordinary insane hospital where escape is comparatively easy. He should be kept in the state penitentiary until the state builds a hospital for the criminally insane, where inmates would be guarded as closely as they now are in the penitentiary.
Oldham, James W.
Routt County Sentinel 5-8-1914 – Oldham Shot His Neighbors – Tries to Force Neighbors to Buy Him Out – Clifford Fulton Was Killed – The people of this part of the state were shocked and much aroused last Monday upon learning of the murderous acts of James W. Oldham, a prominent figure who has for several years kept things stirred up in the Elkhead country north of Hayden. Oldham has a splendid ranch in that vicinity and he could have been a creditable ranchman and citizen had it not been for his disposition. He seems to be quite strong in his likes and dislikes and has a revengeful, “I'll get even with you” nature. His neighbors had noticed this and on account of his actions and apparent threats they thought him insane and became fearful lest he would murder some of them before they were aware. Charley Fulton, whose ranch joins Oldhams on the east, brought a suit against Oldham about eight years ago, charging insanity. A jury declared him of sound mind and then he brought suit against Fulton for damages and a jury awarded him $1,500. He continued his dangerously inclined actions and a second lunacy charge was brought against him and again he was declared sane. Again he continued his annoying tactics and about a year ago a bunch of prominent Hayden citizens brought the third charge of insanity against him, but after the trial had started a compromise was made and Oldham agreed to leave the country if the plaintiffs would pay him $1,000. The money was paid and Oldham left the county for a few days. He returned and became more outspoken in his threats and his trouble making. In the meantime his ranch has been much incumbered from continued litigation. About a week ago Oldham told Sam Lighthizer that he would take $9,500 for his ranch, implements and stock and that he would give the neighbors until Saturday night to buy him out. Lighthizer told him he would talk it over with the neighbors and see what could be done. Monday afternoon the neighbors met at the school house for the annual school election. Oldham was there but took no part in the meeting, standing around the door waiting to learn the outcome of his proposition to Lighthizer. Oldham had not received word by Saturday and he had armed himself with two automatic revolvers and his fiend-like disposition and went to the school house prepared for trouble. As the men came out, he asked Lighthizer what had been done, then said, “It's up to you people to do something.” Lighthizer said that he didn't think it could be arranged, and asked another neighbor standing at his side, who also said that he didn't think anything could be done. Oldham pulled a gun and began shooting. Clifford Fulton was shot in the stomach. Then Charley Fulton was lit in the leg. Three shots were fired at Lighthizer and he was hit in the hand. At the risk of their lives some unarmed men grappled with this fiend and beat him into submission. They took a rope and hogtied him, and sent a hurryup call to Hayden for a doctor and a deputy sheriff. Deputy Sheriff Emory Clark and Dr. Enochs soon arrived. Clifford Fulton was in a dying condition but told Dr. Enochs about the murder. He said to his brother Charley, “I'm glad it was me instead of you.” He was a splendid young man, was about 30 years old and unmarried. The other men were not dangerously hurt. Emory Clark took Oldham to Hayden and Sheriff Chivington brought him to Steamboat Springs on a railroad motor car, arriving here Monday evening, and he was placed in jail to await trial. At the inquest held over the body of Clifford Fulton at Hayden on Tuesday the verdict was to the effect that he had come to his death at the hands of James Oldham, who did the act premeditatedly and with felonious intent.
Oldham, James W.
Routt County Sentinel 6-19-1914 – Oldham Murder Trial Attracts Large Crowd – Charged With Killing One Man and Wounding Two Others – Another Court Week – The trial of James W. Oldham, who shot and killed Clifford Fulton and wounded two other men during the progress of the school election in the Elkhead district on May 4, has been in progress in the District court this week, and it has proven one of the hardest fought legal battles ever held in this county. A large number of witnesses have been called by both the prosecution and the defense, the entire contention being over the question of whether Oldham was responsible for his act or not. Many of the jurors on the regular panel had been excused, and a special venire of 20 men was summoned, most of whom were from Yampa and vicinity this being the portion of the county farthest removed from the neighborhood of the killing. The following were the jurors selected to try the case: W. I. Orr, G. W. Hoffman, Charles Fay, H. C. Hunick, W. W. Carle, A. C. Bower and C. J. Scribner of Yampa; John Main and C. E. Auter of Sidney; J. W. Diton of Twentymile, and C. F. Hill and G. C. Merrill of Steamboat. District Attorney Gentry introduced testimony to prove that Oldham had long been a man of a vicious nature, that he had made repeated threats to kill various individuals, and that he went to the school election with the determination of killing Clifford Fulton and several others. The defense replied primarily upon the fact that three times in the last six years Oldham had been brought before the County court charged with insanity. On two of these occasions, in April, 1908, and in August, 1909, he was discharged by a jury, and the last time, in July of last year, the case was dismissed upon Oldham entering into a contract that he would leave the county forever upon being paid $1000. The fund was made up by various citizens who were afraid of him and he accepted it and went as far as Craig; but returned in a few days, and has since that time been a source of constant fear to the people of Elkhead and Hayden neighborhoods. Judge E. L. Clover of Denver, who is conducting the defense, sought to prove that at the time of the several cases, and at the time of the killing, Oldham was insane, but the district attorney made an equal effort to show that Oldham was at all times responsible for his acts, not withstanding this alleged mental deficiencies. Friday morning, 10 a.m. The argument of counsel, in the Oldham case, will not be completed before noon today, when the case will go (to) the jury. It is predicted that he will be found guilty of murder. Oldham was not placed on the witness stand to prove that he is insane, as alleged in his defense. The Oldham case closes the criminal matters to be tried at this term…
Oldham, James W.
Routt County Sentinel 6-26-1914 – District Court Ends Session – Long Docket Comes to End Sooner Than Was Expected – What had threatened to be the longest session of the District court ever held in Routt county, ended Wednesday after having lasted less than four weeks… The criminal business was brought to a close Saturday night, when it was decided that the necessary new trial of James W. Oldham for the murder of Clifford Fulton at the Elkhead school election should not be held until the September term. The jury which had heard the trial was given the case at noon Friday, but the next morning reported that it was improbable that a verdict could be reached. Judge Shumate then gave the jurors an additional instruction, by agreement of counsel on both sides, to the effect that if the jury believed that Oldham was insane a verdict to that effect might be returned, and that in such case the defendant would be committed to the insane asylum without further proceedings. This did not seem to assist the jury in reaching an agreement, and at 5 o'clock a failure was again reported and the jurors were discharged. It is understood that the balloting varied from 8 for murder in the first degree against 4 for insanity, to 8 for insanity and 4 for murder. As Oldham's defense was by order of the court conducted at the cost of the county, this unfortunate case will now cause another heavy expense upon the county, by reason of its being tried a second time. Oldham was ordered held without bail…
Oldham, James W.
Routt County Sentinel 9-25-1914 – Fulton Case Now on Trial – Elkhead Murder Case First Taken up by District Court – The regular September term of the District Court opened at the court house Monday, with one of the largest dockets ever set for trial in Routt county… The greatest interest centers in the trial of James W. Oldham for the murder of Clifford Fulton at the school election in the Elkhead district on May 4. Oldham had long had trouble with his neighbors, he believing that most of them, especially the Fulton brothers, were conspiring against him. He became so violent in his threats that twice he was arrested and tried for insanity, but each time the jury was not convinced that he was insane, and he was discharged. Fulton's attitude toward his neighbors became more and more threatening and a third time he was arrested on a charge of insanity, but before this last case was tried, a contract was made between Oldham and a number of citizens in the Elkhead and the Hayden neighborhoods whereby they paid him $1000 upon his agreeing to leave the county and remain away permanently. He took the money, went to Craig, and after a few days returned to his home. Last spring he demanded that his neighbors buy him out for a large sum of money, and at the school election he demanded of one of them what they were going to do about the matter. When told that his proposition could not be accepted, Fulton (should be Oldham) drew a gun and began firing, killing Cliff Fulton, and wounding Hal Lighthizer and Charles Fulton. Oldham was tried at the June term of court, where his defense was insanity. The jury disagreed. At the present trial now in progress the same theory is advanced by the defense, which is being conducted by A. M. Gooding. The regular panel of jurors was exhausted, and a special venire of 15 was needed before a jury was secured. The following are the men trying the case: Charles B. Gibbs, E. H. McClure, Elmer King, Walter Chapman, Herod Fulton, Charles Bird, Elof Nelson, A. H. Crosby, Herbert Lufkin, Frank McClelland, H. B. Gee, R. F. Lindberg. The prosecution concluded its case yesterday afternoon, and it is expected that the case will come to a close by tomorrow night.
Oldham, James W.
Routt County Sentinel 10-2-1914 – Convictions in Five Cases – Oldham is Found Guilty of Murder in the First Degree – Verdicts finding five different defendants guilty have been returned by the juries in the District court this week, and none who have been tried have thus far been acquitted… The trial of James W. Oldham for the murder of Clifford Fulton at the Elkhead school election in May, resulted in a verdict finding him guilty of murder in the first degree and fixing the penalty at life imprisonment. The case was bitterly fought, the defense endeavoring in every possible way to prove that Oldham was insane, but the jury at no time agreed with this theory. The case was given to the jury Saturday evening but it was Sunday afternoon before they were able to agree upon the degree of guilt…
Oldham, James W.
Routt County Sentinel 2-5-1915 – Isadore Boloton of Hayden has purchased the James Oldham ranch on Dry fork, 10 miles north of Hayden. As Oldham exhausted all of his means in his trial for murder, the deal was made with his brother, Frank.
Oldham, James W.
Routt County Sentinel 6-9-1916 – Oldham to Have a New Trial – Supreme Court Reverses the District Court of Routt County in Famous Case – Among the decisions handed down by the Supreme court Monday was one in the case of James W. Oldham, who in September, 1914, was convicted of murder for having killed Clifford Fulton at the school election in the Elkhead district on May 4 of that year. The conviction here was at his second trial for the crime, the jury at the first trial having disagreed. The case is now remanded for another trial, the District court being reversed. The defense presented in behalf of Oldham was that he was so insane as not to be responsible for his act, which was considered one of cold blood. The court allowed evidence by numerous witnesses who had not qualified as lunacy experts to be introduced, designed to show the degree of Oldham's insanity, and in the instructions to the jury held that he should be convicted of murder if he was not so insane as to be incapable of knowing right from wrong. While the text of the opinion, which was written by Justice Bailey and dissented to by Justice Garrigues, has not yet been received here, it is presumed that the case may have been reversed upon these grounds. Oldham had long been involved in litigation with his neighbors, and had twice been tried for insanity, but had each time been discharged. His demands upon other residents of the Elkhead community had been so unreasonable that he had been generally considered deranged, and many were in great fear that they might meet bodily harm through his acts. The tragedy at the school house came a few days after he had made a proposition that the neighbors should buy him out at what was considered a preposterous price, and Fulton met his death when Oldham began firing at the school election after having been informed that his proposal had been rejected. Two other men, Charles Fulton and Samuel Lighthizer, were also shot and dangerously wounded, but recovered. As the June term opens on June 19, it is hardly thought possible that the new trial can be held at that time, as there is a large array of witnesses to be summoned. In that case, Oldham after being brought back from the state penitentiary, where he is now confined, will have to be held in the county jail until the term of court next January. It is estimated that the expense to the county as a result of the new trial will amount to at least $5,000.
Oldham, James W.
Routt County Sentinel 7-7-1916 – Oldham Trial Is Being Rushed – Slayer of Cliff Fulton Again Faces Jury – District Court Will Soon Adjourn – Rapid progress has been made this week in the District court toward disposing of the cases to be tried at this term, and it now seems possible that an adjournment may be taken by the end of next week, unless the Jake Augster murder trial and other new cases which have recently come up should be brought to trial at this time, which is considered improbable. The third trial of James W. Oldham for the killing of Clifford Fulton at the Elkhead school election two years ago is now in progress, but is attracting very much less attention than at either of the other times that it was before the court. At Oldham's first trial the jury disagreed, and at the second he was convicted of murder in the first degree, but the Supreme court recently sent the case back for retrial on account of what were held to be errors in the instructions delivered to the jury by Judge Shumate. The Oldham case came up Wednesday on a motion by Attorneys Edwin H. Parks of Denver and A. A. Mann of Steamboat, who represent the defense, that a continuance be granted until the next term, on account of the absence of two witnesses, without whom they stated that their client could not safely go to trial. These witnesses were Dr. E. W. Lazell, an insanity expert of Denver, and Dr. H. C. Dodge of Steamboat Springs, who is now on military duty. Judge Shumate overruled the motion and held that the case should be taken up for trial at once. Less trouble was experienced than had been expected in the securing of a jury, both the prosecution and the defense appearing to have abandoned all desire to delay the trial by dilatory tactics. As a result the jury box was filled Wednesday evening, when the following jurors were sworn for the trial: Charles Welch of Steamboat, C. W. VanCleave of Trull, O. W. Hooker of Hayden, Den Bradley of Williams fork, G. A. Lockhart of Moon Hill, David Malloy and T. N. Jones of Deer park, L. Officer of Sidney, Wm. F. Landon of Yampa, J. L. Hoyt of Oak Creek, and R. T. Charbonell, and E. J. Bulkley of Toponas. The taking of the testimony of the prosecution proceeded rapidly yesterday and District Attorney Delaney, who is being assisted by Attorney F. R. Carpenter of Hayden, closed his case about 4 o'clock. The defense immediately started with its witnesses, its theory being that Fulton was so insane at the time (of) the killing that he was not morally responsible, and several witnesses for that side were introducted before evening. On both sides the testimony is much the same as at the previous trials. It is expected that the case will reach the jury by tonight…
Oldham, James W.
Routt County Sentinel 2-6-1920 – Oldham Declared Insane – The special lunacy commission recently appointed by Governor Shoup to determine the alleged insanity of 43 convicts in the state penitentiary on Saturday rendered its report, declaring 26 of the prisoners to be insane. Of these, James W. Oldham of Routt county and 15 others are serving sentences for murder. Oldham was convicted five years ago of the killing of Clifford Fulton at the school election in the Elk Head district in May, 1914.
Oldham, James W.
Routt County Sentinel 3-5-1920 – When a lunacy commission recently reported that James W. Oldham of Hayden, in the penitentiary for murder, was insane, a protest was sent to Governor Shoup against Oldham being transferred to the asylum, as it was feared that he would escape and return to Hayden to kill others of his old neighbors. Attorney F. R. Carpenter last week received a letter from Governor Shoup giving assurance that Oldham would be held at Canon City, as the commission had reported him to be a dangerous character.
Oldham, James W.
Routt County Republican 6-19-1914 – The Oldham Case – This case was called Tuesday morning. A jury was selected by 2:30 p.m. The jurymen are Chas. Fay, C. H. Hunick, C. E. Auter, C. F. Hill, John Main, W. I. Orr, George C. Merrill, J. W. Diton, A. C. Bower, C. J. Scribner, G. W. Hoffman and W. W. Carle. These men are from Yampa or south of Steamboat and know very little about Oldham or his alleged insanity. Judge Clover of the defense asked every juryman if he would acquit a man of a crime if the actor was insane, or if there was even a doubt of his sanity. A refusal to answer “yes” meant being left off the jury. There are about two dozen witnesses – about as many for one side as for the other. All who have been connected in former cases have been summoned, mostly by the defense with the idea of proving Oldham's insanity. The experts in the case are Sibbald of Denver and Dodge and Willett of Steamboat and Enochs of Hayden. The latter is the one who testifies of Oldham's sanity. Latest 6 p.m. Thurs. All evidence in; Carpenter has made his argument, Clover for defense talks this morning to be followed by Attorney Gentry closing the argument for the prosecution and the case. It may be decided by the jury today.
Oldham, James W.
Routt County Republican 6-19-1914 – Local News – Deputy Sheriff Emory Clark was subpoenaing a lot of witnesses on the Oldham case the last of the week. All the men who made complaint against Oldham on any previous case are summoned to appear. It will no doubt be the attempt of the defense in the case, which was called for Tuesday, to prove that Oldham is insane and thus let the man off on an insanity conviction.
Oldham, James W.
Routt County Republican 2-6-1920 – Here and There – Interesting Items Gathered From Various Sources So That The Readers of the Republican May Know – The lunacy commission which has investigated a number of prisoners in the state penitentiary found 26 insane among them being James Oldham of Elkhead, Routt county. It is stated that these insane men will be sent to the state asylum. As so many inmates escape from the state asylum it seems probable some of these men may escape. At least a dozen people in Routt county would feel that their lives were in danger should Oldham escape.
Oldham, James W.
Steamboat Pilot 4-22-1908 – J. W. Oldham Arrested – From what appears to be the result of a neighborhood quarrel, Jim Oldham of Elkhead was taken to Hahns Peak on Monday morning to appear before the county court on a lunacy charge. Oldham is badly bruised up, his eyes blackened and has many scars on his face. Deputy Sheriff Cawlfield brought him to Steamboat, where he was met by Deputy Sheriff Hank Campbell and taken on to the Peak. According to Oldham's story to the Pilot there has been neighborhood trouble over scrub stallions on the range. He objected to his neighbors, Charley and Cliff Fulton, who he alleges had such a stallion, and in the row that followed one or both of them beat him up pretty badly and then, it is presumed, brought the lunacy charge against him. At the trial yesterday in the county court Mr. Oldham was discharged.
Oldham, James W.
Yampa Leader 4-25-1908 – Around the County – James W. Oldham, a ranchman on Dry fork of Elkhead, about 15 miles north of Hayden, was discharged Monday in the County court, where he was tried on a charge of lunacy preferred by his neighbors, Charles and Cliff Fulton, with whom he had been having trouble over scrub stallions running on the range.
Oldham, James W.
Steamboat Pilot 5-6-1914 – Jim Oldham Makes Deadly Assault Upon Neighbors – Ranchman Three Times Tried for Insanity Goes on Rampage at School Election and Without Warning Kills Cliff Fulton and Seriously Wounds Two Others – A shocking and terrible murder occurred Monday at the Elkhead school house, north of Hayden, and as had been predicted for years, James Oldham, three times tried on a charge of insanity, killed one of his neighbors, Clifford Fulton, and seriously although not dangerously wounded two other neighbors, Charles Fulton and Samuel Lighthizer. It came as a culmination of long-standing trouble and constant bickering – trouble over insanity trials, water rights, judgments, etc. Oldham opened fire without warning with an automatic pistol and had another in his pocket which he tried to secure when he had exhausted the first one. His victims were not given a chance for their lives. His murderous instinct seems suddenly to have flared up and he shot to kill. Outraged neighbors gathered at the school election overpowered Oldham and bound him with ropes, using him very roughly, there being a dozen scalp wounds on his head and his face is swelled, one eye being closed, showing a severe beating. It is said to have taken three men to take the pistol from his hand. There was imminent danger of a lynching for a time, but Deputy Sheriff Emery Clark went from Hayden to the school house and brought him back to that point, where Sheriff Chivington met him with a railroad motor car and brought the prisoner to Steamboat, landing him in jail about 10 o'clock Monday evening. For years a large majority of the population of the county has believed James Oldham mentally unbalanced and dangerous. His neighbors were in constant fear of their lives. Oldham was of that class of paranoacs who believe that everybody “has it in” for him. That was his constant theme, all that he could talk about. He believed he was harassed and oppressed and frequently made threats against his neighbors. Charles Fulton brought the first charges of lunacy against Oldham about eight years ago. A jury found Oldham sane, and the latter brought suit against Fulton for damages, a jury awarding him $1,500. A few years ago another lunacy charge was filed against Oldham and again a jury declared him sane. Last year a large number of Hayden people again brought the charge and when the trial had progressed for a ways a compromise was effected, those bringing the charges going into a signed agreement to withdraw the charges and give Oldham $1,000 in cash if he would leave the county for good. It always has been a matter of doubt why the case was compromised. An alienist, one of the most prominent in the state, was brought in by the county, and it is understood was ready to testify that Oldham was dangerously insane. Those bringing charges said they did not desire to be in the position of persecutors, but were willing to give Oldham the money if he would leave the country. They were among the most prominent and substantial men of the Hayden vicinity. The contract was signed and the money paid. Oldham at once proclaimed it a victory for himself. He said the money was paid because the case had failed and those bringing the charges were making a settlement to avoid damage suits. Oldham signed the agreement to leave the county, received the money and then immediately violated the agreement in spirit, but not in letter. He left the county for a few days and returned, uttering additional threats of making trouble and always hinting at terrible things that would happen. That this has been on his mind more than ever this winter is the testimony of those who have been near him. A few days ago a Hayden man was there for some horses that had been wintered on the ranch and Oldham sent one of his own horses down to the valley by the party, telling him that he was going to be in trouble and that he might as well take the horse away. A week ago Oldham made a proposition to Samuel Lighthizer and his other neighbors that they should buy him out. He said he had decided it was impossible for him to live there and he would give them until Saturday night to pay him $9,500 for his ranch, implements and stock. Lighthizer said he would talk it over with his neighbors and see what could be done. Nothing came of this. Monday afternoon the neighbors gathered at the school house for the annual school election. Oldham went but took no part in the proceedings, standing around the door waiting to have a word with those to whom he had made the proposition to buy him out. Not having received word by Saturday he had armed himself with two automatic revolvers and gone to the school house prepared for trouble. As the men came out of the school house Oldham accosted Lighthizer and asked him what had been done in regard to the proposition, saying: “It's up to you people to do something.” Lighthizer told Oldham that he (Lighthizer) could do nothing personally and he doubted if it could be arranged. He referred it to one of the other neighbors standing at his side and the latter confirmed the statement that nothing could be done. Immediately Oldham pulled his gun and began firing. Clifford Fulton was the first one hit, the bullet striking him in the stomach. Charles Fulton was struck in the leg. Three bullets were fired at Lighthizer and he was struck in the hand. At imminent risk of their lives unarmed men overpowered Oldham after a struggle. They must have kicked him and beaten him in their excitement and rage, for he bears abundant evidence of it. He was bound with ropes and the authorities notified by telephone and a hurry call put in for a doctor. Deputy Sheriff Emery Clark and Dr. Enochs went at once to the scene. Clifford Fulton was in a dying condition and made an ante-mortem statement to the physician. The other men are not dangerously hurt. Upon being brought to the Steamboat jail Dr. Kernaghan was called to dress Oldham's wounds, which are numerous, although not deep. Oldham maintains that it was a free-for-all fight. In jail he protests that he has been put to trouble enough and talks as if he considers it very unfair that he should have to undergo another trial. He expresses no regret for his murderous actions. He is endeavoring to obtain the services of Judge E. L. Clover of Denver in his defense. Oldham has lived on Elkhead about fifteen years. He has a good ranch, cutting nearly 200 tons of hay, although it is badly incumbered as its owner has spent much money in legal battles. Clifford Fulton was about 30 years of age and unmarried. Coroner Bashor and Deputy District Attorney Monson went to Hayden yesterday morning for the inquest.
Oldham, John
patient gender M race W age 63 marital status Wd birthplace Ohio source 1930 census
Olds, Eliza
patient race W gender F age 47 marital status S birthplace Ohio source 1920 Woodcroft hospital census
O'Leary, Charles
patient gender M race W age 69 marital status M birthplace Missouri source 1930 census
O'Leary, Philip
patient gender M race W age 44 marital status S birthplace Missouri source 1930 census
O'Leary, Philip
patient race: W sex: M age: 32 marital:S place of birth: Pennsylvania occupation: none source: 1920 census
Oleson, Nelson
patient race W gender M month born . year born 1847 age 53 marital status S place of birth Sweden occupation laborer source : 1900 census
Oleson, Nelson
patient race W gender M age 61 marital status S place of birth Sweden occupation laborer source 1910 census
Oleson, Nelson
Rocky Mountain News 4-28-1888 – The Courts – County Court – Probate – In re lunacy of Nelson Oleson; same order (trial; verdict of lunacy; judgment remanding defendant to custody of jail until further order of court; guardian ad litem allowed $15).
Oleson, Nelson
Rocky Mountain News 5-24-1888 – Made The Night Hideous – Lunatics Hold a Night Session at the County Jail – Attempted Suicide – For a considerable portion of last night there was music in the air at the county jail. To the nocturnal wanderer in the region of the bastile it appeared as if Sheriff Weber's large family had taken leave of their senses and were devoting their superhuman efforts to making the night hideous. On inquiring into the matter Jailors Hutchinson and Rafferty discovered that the noise, which, by the way, has not been by any means unusual in the jail recently, emenated from the cells occupied by Ben Robbins, the assistant district attorney, and Julius Villard… “The past eight days,” said one of the guards to a News reporter, “have been about the worst we have ever experienced here. We had four lunatics in our charge and they have been holding high revelry, so much so that it has kept us busy to preserve anything like order in the jail. Ben Robbins, especially, has been very troublesome and two other cranks named Brooks and Olsen have given us reliable testimony of their lung powers at frequent intervals.” Jail Notes – Ben Robbins was this morning taken to Pueblo by Sheriff Weber, where he will be placed in the state insane asylum.
Olider, Sophia
patient race: W sex: F age: 70 marital: M place of birth: England none source: 1910 Woodcroft census
Olinger, John W
Aspen Tribune 5-13-1901 – Olinger – Undertaker Who Lost His Mind During Train Robbery, Dies in Pueblo – Denver. May 13. - J. W. Olinger, of Denver, the undertaker who lost his mind after a train robbery and was sent to a sanitarium in Pueblo, is dead. The case has attracted considerable attention. Mr. Olinger was quite weak both physically and mentally and was being sent east for his health. The train on which he was traveling was held up by robbers and all the passengers were relieved of their valuables. One of the passengers resisted and Olinger witnessed the fight and the cold blooded murder of the man who did not wish to give up his money. He did not become insane at once but his mind gave way under the horror in a week.
Olinger, John W
admitted 3-19-1901 from None Given - Woodcroft Hospital
Oliva, Augustine
San Juan Prospector 6-27-1885 – Augustine Oliva was adjudged insane in the county court at Conejos last Wednesday. She will be sent to the asylum at Pueblo. - - Alamosa Independent.
Olivas, Andres
Rocky Mountain News 8-22-1889 – Pueblo Paragraphs – Sheriff Burns and W. W. C. Hunn arrived to-day, having in charge Leslie Marsh, Andres Olivas and M. S. Kelly, confirmed lunatics. They were placed in the insane asylum.
Oliver, Mrs G. B.
patient gender F race W age 55 marital status M birthplace Illinois source 1930 census
Oliver, Nettie
patient gender F race W age 39 marital status M birthplace Missouri source 1930 census
Oliver, Nettie
patient race: W sex: F age: 29 marital:M place of birth: Colorado occupation: kitchen help source: 1920 census
Oliver, Rebecca
Fort Collins Courier 11-5-1921 – Rebecca Oliver, an inmate at the county hospital, was judged insane by a commission in the county court Friday and ordered taken to Pueblo to the state insane asylum.
Oliver, Sophia H.
Oliver, Sophia H. born 1830 England, resident of Erie, Co., married, wife of Rev. John Oliver, died 11-17-1901, shipped to Erie via Adams Express Co., Dr. Hubert Work cost $133.70
Oliver, William M.
Rocky Mountain News 10-26-1897 – W. M. Oliver Adjudged Insane – Wild Threats and Resistance to Officers Leads to His Trial – Breckenridge, Colo., Oct. 25 – Yesterday afternoon a man giving his name as W. M. Oliver was arrested for threatening to kill John L. Pursey, and lodged in jail by Under Sheriff Conrad. It appears that for some time Oliver had been working in the upper Blue river district cutting or hauling wood and working with George McGeorge. On Saturday he told Pursey that he had killed over 200 men, and that he would kill him before he returned from town. When arrested he was driving George McGeorge's team, had his Winchester across his lap and was trying to dispose of a load of second-hand lumber. He incidentally remarked that McGeorge was in hell. That he had killed him and put him in the Platte. His actions and resistance to the officers led to his trial for insanity to-day before Judge Thomas and a jury. The jury found Oliver to be of unsound mind and dangerous to be at large, and the court sentenced him to the insane asylum at Pueblo. Parties are looking for McGeorge, as there is a possibility that he has been murdered and robbed by the crazy man. It is believed that McGeorge is in Denver, where he went to see the carnival. If, however, he returned before yesterday, he may have fallen a victim to an insane man's vengeance.
Oliver, William M.
Rocky Mountain News 10-27-1897 – Murdered His Employer – Suspicion of Summit County Officers Concerning a Lunatic – Under Sheriff M. E. Conrad of Summit county reached police headquarters last night with William M. Oliver, better known as “Billy” Oliver, in custody. It is suspected that Oliver, who is well known in Denver, has murder on his hands, and efforts are now being made to locate the supposed victim, George McGeorge, a well-to-do mining man and rancher, who was Oliver's employer. Since October 1 McGeorge has not appeared on his property, and when visitors called a few days ago they found Oliver in possession. The employe was partly out of his head and he constantly carried a rifle which belonged to McGeorge around with him. Last Saturday he started out to kill John L. Pursey, a well known resident of Breckenridge and Pursey notified Under Sheriff Conrad. The officer met Oliver driving a load of wood towards Breckenridge and hailed him. The officer offered to buy the load. Across Oliver's lap lay the trusty rifle. “Where's McGeorge now?” asked Conrad. “I haven't seen him for some time.” “Oh, he's in hell,” answered Oliver. As the team entered Breckenridge Conrad hailed the town marshal, I. King. He had no sooner spoken before Oliver raised the rifle to his shoulder, aimed it at Conrad and pulled the trigger. The cartridge did not explode and a desperate hand-to-hand fight followed between the insane man and the officers. He was finally chained and dragged to jail. Under Sheriff Conrad fears that McGeorge has met with foul play at the hands of his crazy employe. McGeorge attended the carnival in this city, and it is supposed that he returned to his mine, only to be shot down in cold blood by Oliver. The missing man owns a ranch in Elbert county and has property in other parts of the state. The authorities of Summit county have sent telegrams to every point where it was believed that McGeorge could be reached, but up to yesterday they had not heard a word concerning his whereabouts. No search has been made of the house occupied by the two men since the arrest of Oliver, but the authorities have determined to do everything in their power to clear up the mystery. The insane prisoner has a Denver record. He made a murderous assault upon William Ball, a colored barber, at Sixteenth and Stout streets, two years ago. A woman named Belmont, who was living with Oliver at that time, told him that Ball and another negro named George Washington had assaulted her. With a heavy cane Oliver struck Ball a number of blows over the head, almost killing him. For this offense he served a county jail sentence. The Belmont woman has been singing for a living lately in a Market street saloon. Oliver was formerly a partner of “Plunk” Salter and Al Green. Oliver is now a dangerous lunatic. He will be taken to the train this morning heavily shackled.
Oliver, William M.
Denver Evening Post 10-27-1897 – A Dangerous Man – William Oliver is Suspected of Murder, But Convicted of Insanity – William Oliver, known as “Billie,” is locked up in the city jail, in transit to the insane asylum at Pueblo. Under Sheriff M. E. Conrad arrived in the city last night with Oliver, who was adjudged insane by the county court of Summit county last week. According to the under sheriff, Oliver tried to kill two men at Breckenridge last week, and is suspected of being responsible for the disappearance of George McGregor, who had a ranch near Breckenridge. McGregor has not been (seen) since October 1, and since that time Oliver has been in possession of the McGregor ranch. The men were friends, and Conrad says that some citizens of the county have no hesitancy in saying that Oliver killed McGregor and threw his body into the river that runs near the place. The body of McGregor has not been found, although a thorough search for it has not yet been made. Last week Oliver attempted to shoot John L. Pursey with the rifle that was owned by McGregor. He also made an attempt to shoot several other people before he was arrested. He has been acting very strangely for the past three months, and it took the jury but a short time to bring in a verdict that he is insane. For a long time Oliver lived in Denver, and has a bad reputation. He was a partner of Al Green and was frequently seen in the company of Plunk Salter. He was one of the men arrested for holding up and robbing the Oriole gambling house, but none of them were ever convicted, as the money taken was given back. He has been arrested on numerous occasions for highway robbery, but was never convicted. He has been convicted of vagrancy many times and served sentences of from 30 to 90 days in jail for this offense. He is addicted to the morphine habit and eats the drug as though it was bread. About three months ago Oliver went to Summit county and worked as a teamster up until the time of his arrest last week. He is a physical wreck, and there is very little doubt of his being hopelessly insane, although some people of Breckenridge say he is only feigning insanity in order to clear himself of murder if McGregor's body is found. A searching party has been organized and is now searching for McGregor.
Olmstead, Hannah
Olmstead, Hannah age 65y, resident of Burlington, Co., no death date given, shipped 12-11-1912 to Sac City, Iowa accompanied by son George Olmstead of Burlington, Co., via rail, Dr. A.P. Busey cost $110.00
Olmstead, June B.
patient gender F race W age 53 marital status M birthplace Missouri source 1930 census
Olsen, August
patient race M gender W month born Unk year born 1858 age 42 marital status S place of birth unk occupation unk source 1900 census Woodcroft asylum
Olsen, August
admitted 4-26-1900 from Denver, Co - Woodcroft Hospital
Olsen, Matilda
patient gender F race W age 56 marital status S birthplace Sweden source 1930 census
Olsen, Matilda
patient race: W sex: F age: 45 marital:S place of birth: Sweden occupation: ward helper source: 1920 census
Olson, ?
Telluride Daily Journal 6-29-1896 – Sheriff Downtain and Special Deputy R. A. Mooney, who left here Friday with the insane man Olson, landed him safely in the asylum at Pueblo and returned home on last evening's train.
Olson, Charles E.
patient gender M race W age 70 marital status S birthplace Sweden source 1930 census
Olson, Hannah
patient race W gender F month born . year born 1854 age 46 marital status M place of birth Norway occupation housekeeper source : 1900 census
Olson, Hannah
patient race W gender F age 55 marital status M place of birth Norway occupation housekeeper source 1910 census
Olson, Johanna
Denver Evening Post 9-26-1896 – Denver's Insane in Dismal Quarters – Arapahoe county, through negligence of its officials, pays thousands of dollars annually to the state insane asylum for the care of its insane and the people never receive the benefit of the money expended. By the manner in which the state authorities permit the state asylum to be conducted they are responsible to the people of Arapahoe county for taking their thousands and giving them but slight benefits in return. Superintendent Thoms of the Pueblo asylum says Arapahoe county is entitled to but 33 per cent of the patients in the institution, and that its allowance is already present within the walls. The county commissioners of Arapahoe county know that the people whom they represent contribute 46 per cent of the support of the state asylum, yet they crowd their insane into small, badly-lighted cells in the basement of the county hospital instead of exerting sufficient endeavors to force the state asylum to receive patients for whom the institution has been paid. The hospital is now sheltering twenty-five insane patients when it should be sheltering none. There are no facilities and what means are at the disposal of the superintendent and medical staff are inadequate to cope with the constantly increasing number of lunatics. The hospital authorities are struggling nobly but it is a severe tax upon them and the county. It is a shame of many appealing voices (?) that the insane of the county are so poorly taken care of and that a dangerous lunatic should be made to suffer irritation beyond measure because of a lack of better quarters… During the present year the county hospital has been relieved by the state asylum of but twenty-five of its charges who had been forced upon it by a lack of room at the state asylum, where they are firmly denied admission. At one time not many weeks ago there were nine persons tried in the county court on the charge of insanity, and all adjudged insane. They were at once taken to the county hospital for temporary detention. There are now at the hospital twenty-five persons who are adjudged insane, but who have not been sent to the state asylum. The county must support these people, regardless of their 46 per cent of the support of the state asylum… Patients Taken From the Hospital – Superintendent Clark of the institution, would have had five more patients under his care had it not been for the kindness of friends and relatives of several patients who suffered from milder forms of insanity. These five patients were committed to the hospital in the regular manner but were taken away from the hospital by friends because of the poor accommodation. They are Johanna Olson, Jennie Le Fevre, Louisa Olson, Willie Wade and Rosa Wandfluh. About ten days ago they were released, friends calling for them at different times. These patients can be again taken in by the hospital without the formality of commitment. Mr. Clark is careful to keep, and has done so for years, a record of the cost of each patient during his incarceration between the time he is adjudged insane by a court and committed in regular form to the state asylum. The county commissioners make no effort to collect this money and it is constantly being sunk into this bottomless legislative hole…
Olson, Johannah
Denver Evening Post 8-7-1896 – Eight Insane Cases – Judge Steele's Docket for the Day – Spectators in the county court this morning witnessed a most pathetic scene. Eight insane cases were on the docket for trial… The other cases will be tried this afternoon, nearly all of them are insane over religion. They are Gusta Shauly, Theresa Miller, Hannah Olson, O. R. Thompson, Alice Farrell, Samuel Haesslip and Kate Godfrey.
Olson, Johannah
Rocky Mountain News 8-9-1896 – Mad At Housecleaning – Mrs. Oleson's Husband Could Not Stand the Racket – There were three more insanity cases before Judge Steele yesterday, in two of which the patients were ordered committed to the state asylum and the other was found to be sane. Hannah Oleson of 928 California street developed a passion for cleaning up her house and everybody in it. After her husband had testified to this and sundry other acts which he claimed showed her to be unbalanced mentally, a motion was made to dismiss the complaint. Judge Steele overruled the motion and the jury found Mrs. Oleson to be insane. She was ordered committed to the state asylum.
Olson, Louisa
Denver Evening Post 9-26-1896 – Denver's Insane in Dismal Quarters – Arapahoe county, through negligence of its officials, pays thousands of dollars annually to the state insane asylum for the care of its insane and the people never receive the benefit of the money expended. By the manner in which the state authorities permit the state asylum to be conducted they are responsible to the people of Arapahoe county for taking their thousands and giving them but slight benefits in return. Superintendent Thoms of the Pueblo asylum says Arapahoe county is entitled to but 33 per cent of the patients in the institution, and that its allowance is already present within the walls. The county commissioners of Arapahoe county know that the people whom they represent contribute 46 per cent of the support of the state asylum, yet they crowd their insane into small, badly-lighted cells in the basement of the county hospital instead of exerting sufficient endeavors to force the state asylum to receive patients for whom the institution has been paid. The hospital is now sheltering twenty-five insane patients when it should be sheltering none. There are no facilities and what means are at the disposal of the superintendent and medical staff are inadequate to cope with the constantly increasing number of lunatics. The hospital authorities are struggling nobly but it is a severe tax upon them and the county. It is a shame of many appealing voices (?) that the insane of the county are so poorly taken care of and that a dangerous lunatic should be made to suffer irritation beyond measure because of a lack of better quarters… During the present year the county hospital has been relieved by the state asylum of but twenty-five of its charges who had been forced upon it by a lack of room at the state asylum, where they are firmly denied admission. At one time not many weeks ago there were nine persons tried in the county court on the charge of insanity, and all adjudged insane. They were at once taken to the county hospital for temporary detention. There are now at the hospital twenty-five persons who are adjudged insane, but who have not been sent to the state asylum. The county must support these people, regardless of their 46 per cent of the support of the state asylum… Patients Taken From the Hospital – Superintendent Clark of the institution, would have had five more patients under his care had it not been for the kindness of friends and relatives of several patients who suffered from milder forms of insanity. These five patients were committed to the hospital in the regular manner but were taken away from the hospital by friends because of the poor accommodation. They are Johanna Olson, Jennie Le Fevre, Louisa Olson, Willie Wade and Rosa Wandfluh. About ten days ago they were released, friends calling for them at different times. These patients can be again taken in by the hospital without the formality of commitment. Mr. Clark is careful to keep, and has done so for years, a record of the cost of each patient during his incarceration between the time he is adjudged insane by a court and committed in regular form to the state asylum. The county commissioners make no effort to collect this money and it is constantly being sunk into this bottomless legislative hole…
Olson, Martin
patient race W gender M age 27 marital status . place of birth Colorado occupation laborer source 1910 census
Olson, Matilda
patient race W gender F age 35 marital status S place of birth Sweden occupation domestic source 1910 census
Olson, Mrs M.
patient gender F race W age 33 marital status M birthplace Tennessee source 1930 census
Olwa, Carmen
patient gender F race Mex age 28 marital status M birthplace Mexico source 1930 census
Omeara, Mary
patient race: W sex: F age: 56 marital: M place of birth: Irelandnone source: 1910 Woodcroft census
Omo, Mary E.
patient race: W sex: F age: 61 marital: M place of birth: United Statesnone source: 1910 Woodcroft census
O'Neal, James
patient race: W sex: M age: 49 marital: S place of birth: Irelandnone source: 1910 Woodcroft census
O'Neil, Beulah
patient gender F race W age 26 marital status M birthplace Missouri source 1930 census
O'Neil, Henry C.
Rocky Mountain News 1-4-1883 – The Courts – Probate Court – People vs. Henry O'Neil; inquisition to discover insanity. Trial, and verdict of insanity returned by jury. Order of commitment to the insane asylum.
O'Neil, Henry C.
Rocky Mountain News 1-22-1883 - Doom of the Daft - To Be Placed in Dungeons Unfit for Dogs - No Suitable Place Provided for the Penniless Insane - One of the most important matters which will come up before the present legislature, and which will meet the hearty support of the authorities of every county in the state, is the bill to provide for an appropriation to enlarge and complete the insane asylum at Pueblo. In its present state of incompletion the asylum will barely accommodate fifty persons, and these uncomfortably. The result of this is that the state authorities are constantly refusing to accept from counties dozens of insane persons, pleading lack of accommodations in the asylum as their excuse, and the unfortunate beings are thrown into jails, out-houses, cellars or any other disagreeable place where they can be kept with the least trouble or danger. The Arapahoe commissioners daily receive letters of appeal from the commissioners of other counties, which are not so well provided with accommodations for insane as this county, requesting them to shelter insane men and women in order that they might be given proper medical care. These letters have to be thrown aside as the commissioners of this county have more insane people on their hands than they can properly care for. There are now in the county hospital five demented inmates, who cause no end of trouble, and in order that they may not interfere with the conduct of the hospital, are treated very much in the same manner as dangerous criminals. A News reporter visited the hospital yesterday, accompanied by Mr. J. A. Shreve, chairman of the board of commissioners. The hospital buildings are two in number and are located on a little knoll just west of Broadway and on the south side of Cherry creek. Both of the buildings are good looking and substantial in appearance. Under the direction of Dr. Kelley, the resident physician, the reporter made a complete tour of the hospital. Every ward was found to be filled with men in various stages of sickness, and suffering with all kinds of diseases. In one ward in the second building are the patients suffering from acute diseases, such as pneumonia, heart disease and rheumatism. In this ward the most suffering is visible. In other wards are men suffering from broken limbs, accidents, chronic diseases, and in a ward by themselves are convalescent patients. In this way 110 men, women and children are crowded together to share the cup of misery. Among the patients who are suffering from blindness is Captain Jack Travis, who was once famous as the champion pistol shot of the country. Very little remains of this once famous man, and as he drags his bent and aged form across the ward, in which he sits continually, the observer can not help but pity him. Jack like all men who have been famous, is a character in his own way. His characteristics are excessive talking and excessive melancholy. It happened yesterday that he was attacked with a fit of melancholy and he was not in a communicative mood, but from his attendants it was learned that he tells big stories of the duels in which he acted as principal and second. In another ward there is a man named Nels Streeter, who is just recovering from the effects of a railway accident. This man had a most remarkable operation performed upon him - nothing more or less than removing two inches of the upper bone in the left arm. He now has complete use of his arm and can move his fingers just the same as if the bone had never been removed. In the same ward is a laborer named Joseph Brias suffering with frozen hands and feet. The reporter went from these scenes of misery to the basement of the institution. This is made decently comfortable by the heat from the boilers. The front portion is divided off into cells or apartments and are completely devoid of furniture of any kind. They are cold and cheerless in appearance and must be revolting to the inmates. In the first of these cells Henry O'Neil is confined. O'Neil has to be locked up constantly, and has to be kept away from beds or anything which can be destroyed. The other day he tore an iron bedstead to pieces, and during the operation cut off the front part of his nose. The wound, though a serious one, was dressed by Dr. Kelley, and is now healing up. In another cell the reporter saw an object lying on the floor curled up in a blanket and not moving. This was Ida Stroetger. She was stark naked, having torn off her clothes, and she was exposed to the cold and chill of her cell. This poor thing's condition is deplorable in the extreme. There is another insane patient in the basement named Johnson. The latter occupies a small couch and rarely ever gets up from it. An upper story room is occupied by Mr. Godfrey, who was recently adjudged insane. And there is still another, Agnes Mears. Dr. Kelley says that the quarters provided for these poor people are not fit to be occupied by dogs, but on account of the crowded wards nothing better can be done for them. They are practically cut off from seeing the rays of the sun or anything else that is cheerful and aids in the recovery of the insane. Instead of assisting in their recovery their stay in the county hospital only makes that more improbable.
O'Neil, Henry C.
Rocky Mountain News 1-4-1883 - Declared Insane - The County Officers Wrangle Over the Care of a Crazy Man - In the County court yesterday afternoon a lunatic named Henry O'Niel was on trial before a jury of six men to inquire into his mental condition. O'Niel is about 40 years of age, is tall and possessed of excellent physique, and has a very intelligent looking face. He was formerly a laborer on the Denver and South Park railway, and while at Buena Vista suddenly became insane. The railway company shipped O'Niel to Denver and he was taken to the county hospital some four weeks ago. At first he was very quiet and his hobby was religion. He would kneel for hours before an improvised altar and pray silently, and when he had concluded would quietly return to his cell and go to sleep. Recently, however, symptoms of approaching violence have increased so alarmingly that the officers of the county hospital objected to keeping him, and Mr. Shreve had the case taken to the county court yesterday afternoon for a formal trial. Just before he was removed from the hospital O'Niel succeeded in breaking a large number of windows and some furniture. While in the court-room yesterday he occupied a chair alongside Dr. Kelley, and for most of the time was oblivious to everything which was going on around him. Two or three times he crossed the room and knelt down on the witness stand and began to offer up prayer, and when he had concluded would return quietly to his seat at the side of the doctor. Then he would amuse himself by placing his hat on the physician's head and alternating the actions by placing it upon his own head. Suddenly _____ amusement would become very _______ us and he would jump to his feet ______ opt to get out of the door, but was ______ ice in the act by Deputy Linion. _____ returned a verdict of insanity, and ______ a question who would take care _____ until such time as he could be conveyed to the asylum at Pueblo. Dr. Kelley didn't want him at the hospital; neither did the board of county commissioners. Sheriff Spangler refused to receive him into the jail as there are about 100 prisoners confined there. He claims that in case there is a lunatic among them they have all kinds of chances to plot and execute schemes by which they can gain their liberty. Sheriff Spangler proposed to take care of the man, and offered to send a guard to the hospital with him. The board accepted this proposal. O'Niel will be removed to Pueblo to-day. Note: Part of this article was torn off, so some words are missing.
O'Neil, Henry C.
Rocky Mountain News 1-9-1883 - Henry C. O'Neil's Case - The county commissioner yesterday discharged the guard who had been watching over Henry O'Neil, the insane man confined in the county hospital. O'Neil has again fallen into a state of passiveness quite remarkable and spends nearly all his time on his knees praying and reading religious tracts. His constant kneeling has had a very bad effect upon his knees, which are sore and extremely painful. An order is daily expected from Judge Harrington to confine him in the state asylum for the insane.
O'Neil, John J.
admitted 5-9-1900 from Leadville, Co - Woodcroft Hospital
O'Neil, John J.
patient race: W sex: M month of birth: Unk year of birth: 1860 age: 40 marital: M place of birth: unksource: 1900 Woodcroft census
O'Neil, John J.
Eagle County Blade 5-24-1900 – Found Insane – About a month ago John O'Neill, a well known farmer near Wolcott, was taken into custody by the sheriff, charged with insanity on a warrant sworn out by E. J. Lyons. Mr. O'Neill's offense at that time seemed to be more in the nature of making threats against Mr. Lyons and erratic conduct which indicated that the threats might be carried out. When arraigned before the County court relatives of Mr. O'Neill were present and promised to take charge of him and see that he remained away from the neighborhood in which he lived. On payment of costs the accused was released. On last Friday Sheriff Fleck received a telegram from Wolcott to come after John O'Neill again. Hence Mr. O'Neill was again arrested and brought to Red Cliff. It seems that relatives had taken him to Denver and later to Leadville since his former arrest. That last week they were unable longer to keep him from returning to Wolcott without using force. Consequently a sister accompanied him home last Thursday evening and before the next evening Mr. O'Neill's actions were such that his relatives became alarmed for their own safety. On Monday the case was tried before the County court, several witnesses testifying that the accused was an unsafe man to be at large. The jury brought in a verdict of guilty and Tuesday night the patient was conveyed to Pueblo where he will receive treatment at Dr. Work's private hospital. The patient is not violent when kept away from his home neighborhood, and it is hoped proper treatment will soon restore his to health.
O'Neil, Michael
patient race W gender M age 54 marital status S place of birth Ireland occupation laborer source 1910 census
O'Neil, Michael
patient race W gender M month born . year born 1854 age 46 marital status S place of birth Ireland occupation laborer source : 1900 census
O'Neill, Agnes
patient gender F race W age 53 marital status M birthplace Ireland source 1930 census
Opiol, Mary
admitted 4-8-1915 from Huerfano, Co - Woodcroft Hospital
Orai, Charles B.
gender m age 25 occupation servant birthplace MIssouri source: 1880 census
Orchard, Harry
Fairplay Flume 3-3-1911 – Claims He is Harry Orchard. Silas Brace, a miner, was taken to the insane asylum at Pueblo, Saturday by Sheriff Packer and Under-sheriff Frank Loomis. The unfortunate man was not violent, but was suffering from an aggravated case of melancholia, and at times he says he is Harry Orchard. Brace was in Cripple Creek at the time of the bloody Peabody war. He was roughly handled, being badly beat up when deported. During his short stay at the county hospital, he refused to eat, saying he had committed an unpardonable crime, and that he did not deserve the food. Very little is known of Brace, as he had only been in Alma a few months, coming there from Leadville.
Orcutt, Jacob
San Juan Prospector 8-28-1915 – Adjudged Insane – Another inmate of the Soldiers' and Sailors' home at Monte Vista, Jacob Orcutt, was adjudged insane in County court Thursday afternoon of this week, and committed to the insane asylum at Pueblo. Sheriff J. Frank Goad departed the same evening with the unfortunate man for Pueblo. Orcutt is a civil war veteran of advanced years, and of late had become violent, making it very difficult for the authorities of the Home to handle him. During the course of a year, there are usually several cases of lunacy from this institution, and this affliction seems to be more prevalent among the old soldiers than of other classes of people.
Orcutt, Jacob
admitted 8-27-1915 from Rio Grande, Co - Woodcroft Hospital
O'Reilly, Ella
patient race W gender F month born . year born 1855 age 45 marital status M place of birth Ohio occupation washwoman source : 1900 census
O'Reilly, Ellen
Glenwood Post 1-28-1899 – Preferred Locals – On last Saturday, Mrs. Ellen O'Reilly, who was adjudged insane was taken to the Pueblo asylum. Mrs. Burch, who was recently adjudged insane by the county court, was taken to the Pueblo asylum on Tuesday by Sheriff Adams.
O'Reilly, Ellen
Glenwood Post 11-16-1901 – Darrow's Economy – Looms Up in the Higher Courts as Penny Wise and Pound Foolish – There was a time when C. W. Darrow held the office of county attorney… F. W. Adams, as sheriff, had in his care Ella O'Reilly, an insane person, who, because of lack of room in the state insane asylum, was kept by the sheriff in the county jail, and for such care the sheriff submitted his claim against the county…
O'Reilly, Margaret
patient gender F race W age 52 marital status M birthplace Ireland source 1930 census
Orlando, John
patient race W gender M age 45 marital status S place of birth Germany occupation laborer source 1910 census
Orlanello, Samuel J.
patient gender M race W age 33 marital status M birthplace Italy source 1930 census
Ormer, Jack
Aspen Daily Chronicle 7-4-1888 Pitkins Insane Sheriff White, who has been on an official voyage down the road, returned this afternoon and reports all of the Pitkin county contingent at Canon City progressing nicely. Without remaining any time, however, at Canon he proceeded to Pueblo, where, through the courtesy of the keeper of the insane asylum, he was permitted to interview those who were contributed to the sombre institution from this locality. Of poor Jack Ormer, Sheriff White says the keeper has abandoned all hopes of ever seeing him restored to his proper mental condition. He has become quite refractory and is slowly wasting away. It is thought that he cannot last more than a few months longer. Patrick O'Mara, the old-timer, is also pronounced beyond recovery, while Albert Waldis is improving.
Ormer, Jack
Aspen Daily Chronicle 12-20-1888 A Sad Death – A large circle of friends will be sincerely grieved to learn that John Orner, who was adjudged insane and taken to the asylum at Pueblo February 1st died recently in that institution. Mr. Orner was a man possessing many good traits, a warm hearted, generous and withal a much esteemed gentleman. At the time of his death he was a trifle over 36 years of age. The sad news of the gentleman's death was learned from Mr. Taylor B. Brownlee, an old friend of the deceased.
Orr, C. A.
patient race: W sex: M age: 70 marital:W place of birth: Canada occupation: none source: 1920 census
Orr, Lawrence
Denver Evening Post 9-26-1896 – Denver's Insane in Dismal Quarters – Arapahoe county, through negligence of its officials, pays thousands of dollars annually to the state insane asylum for the care of its insane and the people never receive the benefit of the money expended. By the manner in which the state authorities permit the state asylum to be conducted they are responsible to the people of Arapahoe county for taking their thousands and giving them but slight benefits in return. Superintendent Thoms of the Pueblo asylum says Arapahoe county is entitled to but 33 per cent of the patients in the institution, and that its allowance is already present within the walls. The county commissioners of Arapahoe county know that the people whom they represent contribute 46 per cent of the support of the state asylum, yet they crowd their insane into small, badly-lighted cells in the basement of the county hospital instead of exerting sufficient endeavors to force the state asylum to receive patients for whom the institution has been paid. The hospital is now sheltering twenty-five insane patients when it should be sheltering none. There are no facilities and what means are at the disposal of the superintendent and medical staff are inadequate to cope with the constantly increasing number of lunatics. The hospital authorities are struggling nobly but it is a severe tax upon them and the county. It is a shame of many appealing voices (?) that the insane of the county are so poorly taken care of and that a dangerous lunatic should be made to suffer irritation beyond measure because of a lack of better quarters… As (William) Courtney ceased (talking) Lawrence Orr, who imagines a man is in pursuit of him with murder in his heart, and who was arrested on a journey from San Francisco to Hot Springs, Ark., set up a dismal wail of anguish in an adjoining cell. He was answered by others, in various keys. A colored girl on the lawn paused and listened as the weird chorus grew, led by the tenor of Courtney in “My Bonnie Blue Eyes.” It caused a shudder of horror and disgust… During the present year the county hospital has been relieved by the state asylum of but twenty-five of its charges who had been forced upon it by a lack of room at the state asylum, where they are firmly denied admission. At one time not many weeks ago there were nine persons tried in the county court on the charge of insanity, and all adjudged insane. They were at once taken to the county hospital for temporary detention. There are now at the hospital twenty-five persons who are adjudged insane, but who have not been sent to the state asylum. The county must support these people, regardless of their 46 per cent of the support of the state asylum. The patients at present in the county hospital are: Lawrence Orr… There is a man at the county hospital at present, one of the patients whose name appears in the list given in this article, who was taken from the train at Pueblo. The officials here cannot account for his presence in Denver, as his ticket read from San Francisco to Kansas City via Pueblo. Yet the man landed here in a condition that did not warrant the police in permitting him to roam the streets and sent to the hospital. The man may have friends who will care for him, and the county is, of course, expected to temporarily provide for such patients. But it proves that the insane can be cast upon Arapahoe county and even the insane in such a condition that they may be incurable…
Orr, Lawrence
Rocky Mountain News 10-15-1896 – Civil Court Briefs – Lawrence Orr, who has been confined in the county hospital charged with insanity, was ordered discharged yesterday by Judge Steele, no evidence being produced that he is dangerously insane.
Ortage, Julia
patient race: W sex: F age: 16 marital: S place of birth: Coloradonone source: 1910 Woodcroft census
Ortega, Joseph E. Maria
Rocky Mountain News 12-17-1889 – Antonito Items – Antonito, Colo., Dec. 16 – Joseph E. Maria Ortega was adjudged insane in the county court to-day.
Ortega, Juanita P.
patient gender F race Mex age 45 marital status M birthplace New Mexico source 1930 census
Ortego, Celia
patient race: W sex: F age: 34 marital:M place of birth: Mexico occupation: none source: 1920 census
Ortis, Onesimo
patient gender M race Mex age 46 marital status Wd birthplace Mexico source 1930 census
Ortliff, Charles
Aspen Democrat 2-1-1905 Husband of Denver Woman Insane Again - Trinidad, Jan. 31 - Charles Ortliff was adjudged insane by a jury in the county court this afternoon. He will be taken to the asylum at Pueblo tomorrow. This will be the second time the unfortunate man has been adjudged insane. Las June Ortliff was committed to the asylum, but was discharged in August. Since that time he has been living with his mother at Sopris. Early this morning he again went suddenly insane, and startled the residents of Sopris by running through the streets in his night clothes and yelling at the top of his voice. He was captured by some of the citizens of the camp, who held him until the arrival of the sheriff. He has a wife living in Denver, who, he says is afraid to live with him.
Ortloff, Charles
patient race W gender M age 41 marital status M place of birth Iowa occupation machinist source 1910 census
Ortner, Sarah
patient, white, female, age 30, married, Missouri, 1885 census
Ortner, Sarah E.
patient gender f age 30 occupation housekeeper birthplace Missouri source: 1880 census
Ortner, Sarah E.
patient race W gender F month born . year born 1849 age 51 marital status M place of birth Missouri occupation housekeeper source : 1900 census
Ortner, Sarah E.
patient race W gender F age 60 marital status M place of birth Missouri source 1910 census
Osborn, Claud W.
patient gender M race W age 46 marital status M birthplace Indiana source 1930 census
Osborn, Frances
patient race: W sex: F age: 60 marital:W place of birth: Iowa occupation: none source: 1920 census
Osborn, Ida
patient gender F race W age 55 marital status D birthplace Delaware source 1930 census
Osborn, Ida M
admitted 6-2-1915 from Boulder, Co - Woodcroft Hospital
Osborn, Otto L.
patient gender M race W age 52 marital status M birthplace Colorado source 1930 census
Osborne, Harriet
Rocky Mountain News 7-29-1895 – Determined on Suicide – Repeated Attempts of an Insane Man to End His Life – Glenwood Springs, Colo., July 28 – … This is the fourth case of insanity that has been brought before the county court this year. One of them, Charles Miller, is now confined in the jail at Pueblo, and two others, Mrs. Harriet Osborne and Mrs. Olivia Hyde, are cared for an a private asylum at the same city at an expense of $4 per day to the county, all because the state asylum is so overcrowded that no more can be admitted.
Osborne, Otto L.
Fort Collins Courier 12-24-1920 – Otto L. Osborne, 43, of Loveland was adjudged insane by the county court Thursday and ordered taken to the insane hospital at Pueblo. Dr. R. W. Morrison and Dr. T. C. Taylor were the examining doctors.
Osgood, Joseph
patient gender M race W age 57 marital status S birthplace Canada - Eng source 1930 census
O'Shaughnessy, Patrick
Carbonate Chronicle 7-20-1914 – Aged Miner Adjudged Insane – Obsessed by the belief that he was the keeper of secret passages to immense mineral deposits, Patsy Shaughnessy, an aged and decrepit miner of the Leadville district, was brought into County Judge Allen's court yesterday afternoon for examination regarding his sanity, and was adjudged insane. Shaughnessy, who is over sixty years old, has been failing in health and mentality for a number of months. When the county officials deemed it advisable to pass upon his sanity, City Marshal McEachern went in search of him yesterday, finding him finally in a vacant cabin in East Eleventh street. When the marshal addressed the feeble old miner, Shaughnessy confided to him that he was in the cabin to guard a shaft under the floor which led to immense veins of ore. This same delusion has obsessed Shaughnessy for many months. Frequently of late he had made the same confidence to other friends in stopping them on the street or in their places of business to pass the time of day. Dr. B. F. Griffith, county physician, and Dr. H. A. Calkins were called as medical examiners yesterday at the hearing. Marshal McEachern, Justice of Peace Stephen Connors, Constable M. C. Dwyer, and William Horrigan were subpoenaed at witnesses. Each of them had known the aged miner for years, and had frequently been the confidants for his insane obsessions. The jury sitting at the hearing was composed of Julius Mahake, Stephen Connors, William Horrigan, M. J. Kilkenny, E. W. Reeme, and Sol Hecht. Shaughnessy's examination was the second in the county court within the week, Christopher C. Stockton having been adjudged insane Tuesday. It is not yet known what arrangement can be made to care for the two wards. Communication with the authorities at the state insane asylum at Pueblo disclosed, Tuesday, that the institution is filled to a crowded condition, and is unable to receive more patients. It is probable the two aged men will be kept temporarily at the county hospital.
O'Shaughnessy, Patrick
patient race W gender M age 45 marital status S place of birth Ireland occupation laborer source 1910 census
O'Shaughnessy, Patrick
patient gender M race W age 65 marital status S birthplace Ireland source 1930 census
O'Shaughnessy, Patrick
patient race: W sex: M age: 55 marital:S place of birth: Ireland occupation: none source: 1920 census
O'Shaughnessy, Thomas
patient race: W sex: M age: . marital:. place of birth: Colorado occupation: none source: 1920 census
Osman, Howard
patient gender M race W age 41 marital status S birthplace Kansas source 1930 census
Ostemiller, Mollie
patient gender F race W age 41 marital status M birthplace Russia source 1930 census
Osterman, Mary
pupil race: W sex: F age: 9 marital: S place of birth: Colorado source: 1910 Woodcroft census
O'Toole, Arb
patient gender M race W age 51 marital status S birthplace Colorado source 1930 census
O'Toole, Arb
patient race: W sex: M age: 40 marital:. place of birth: Colorado occupation: none source: 1920 census
O'Toole, Thomas R.
patient gender M race W age 29 marital status S birthplace Colorado source 1930 census
Ott, Charles
patient race W gender M age 36 marital status S place of birth Ohio source 1910 census
Ott, Charles
patient gender M race W age 56 marital status S birthplace Ohio source 1930 census
Ott, Charles
patient race: W sex: M age: 46 marital:S place of birth: Ohio occupation: kitchen helper source: 1920 census
Ottenger, Ida R.
patient gender F race W age 71 marital status M birthplace Sweden source 1930 census
Ottenger, Ida R.
patient race: W sex: F age: 66 marital:M place of birth: Sweden occupation: none source: 1920 census
Ottinger, Ida R.
patient race W gender F month born . year born 1853 age 47 marital status M place of birth Sweden occupation housekeeper source : 1900 census
Ottinger, Ida R.
patient race W gender M age 56 marital status M place of birth Sweden source 1910 census
Otto, Emma S.
patient race W gender F age 60 marital status W birthplace Ohio source 1920 Woodcroft hospital census
Otto, John
Durango Wage Earner 2-6-1908 – The little town of Fruita, ten miles west of Grand Junction, was thrown into a fever of excitement Saturday afternoon by the arrest of John Otto, aged 30, believed to be insane, while he was attempting to purchase a large quantity of dynamite with which he declared it to be his intention to blow up Gov. Henry A. Buchtel, to prevent his speaking before the high school board and faculty Saturday night. The address was given as planned and the meeting was well attended.
Otto, John
Eagle County Blade 11-19-1903 – Insane Man Visits Governor's Office – Denver, Nov. 15. – Insane, evidently, from the study of labor problems, John Otto yesterday afternoon sought the office of Governor James H. Peabody, armed with a miner's candlestick more than a foot in length and ground to a razor edge. This visit followed a long series of letters with which Otto has besieged the governor since October 12th. So incoherent were the letters, that the Pinkertons were given charge of the case and had been shadowing the man for weeks. His latest letter to the governor, received Friday, gave rise to suspicions that he would try to see the governor and possibly attempt to do him personal injury, hence arrangements were made for his reception and arrest. The letter said that he would visit the state house at 3 o'clock yesterday. Governor Peabody was not in town, having gone to attend the football game at Golden, but in his chair sat Deputy Sheriff Leonard DeLue, with Under Sheriff Felix O'Neill and Assistant Superintendent E. E. Prettyman of the Pinkerton agency near at hand. According to arrangement, Otto was admitted to the governor's private office with a letter for the governor. As he extended the letter to “Governor” DeLue that official snapped a pair of handcuffs upon his wrists and he was a prisoner. A search revealed the dangerous-looking candlestick but no other weapon. The man confessed that he had served time for making a similar visit to Governor George Pardeo of California at the state house in Sacramento a little more than a year ago. He said he was detained seven months ago in a hospital at Eureka. From his incoherent words and strange actions it is believed that he is mentally unbalanced on the question of labor problems.
Outcalt, Sim Mrs.
Longmont Ledger 5-6-1910 – Insane Woman and Gun – Gunnison. – A woman claiming to be Mrs. Sim Outcalt and believed to be crazy, on Monday shot Dan Jordan in the back. She was arrested. Jordan will recover.
Oviatt, Lillian T
admitted 7-21-1914 from Boulder, Co - Woodcroft Hospital
Owen, George F Mrs
admitted 12-14-1896 from Colo. Spings, Co - Woodcroft Hospital
Owen, Ida M.
patient gender F race W age 60 marital status M birthplace United States source 1930 census
Owen, Ida M.
patient race: W sex: F age: 50 marital:M place of birth: United States occupation: none source: 1920 census
Owen, John E.
Rocky Mountain News 6-19-1890 – Temporarily Insane – Yuma, Colo., June 18 – Mr. John E. Owen, an old resident of Yuma county, was adjudged temporarily insane yesterday and a custodian ad litem appointed to take charge of his affairs. Mr. Owen has been living alone in a poor, dark hovel and his neighbors say he was too close to even provide himself with sufficient food. His filthy surroundings and lack of food temporarily dethroned his reason. He is a man of considerable property and only his closeness accounts for his state of mind, as he would have been all right had he not starved himself.
Owen, Mary L.
patient race: W sex: F age: 51 marital: W place of birth: Massachusettsnone source: 1910 Woodcroft census
Owen, T. D.
patient race: W sex: M age: 30 marital:D place of birth: Indiana occupation: none source: 1920 census
Owens, Bessie
patient race: W sex: F age: 34 marital: W place of birth: Illinoisnone source: 1910 Woodcroft census
Owens, Bessie D.
patient gender F race W age 55 marital status Wd birthplace Illinois source 1930 census
Owens, Bessie D.
patient race: W sex: F age: 45 marital:W place of birth: Illinois occupation: ward helper source: 1920 census
Owens, Charles
Owens, Charles age 28y, resident of Trinidad, died 6-27-1901, shipped 6-27-1901 to Trinidad accompanied by E.J. Sipe, informant, Dr. Burton Collier cost $20.00
Owens, Charles
admitted 9-23-1900 from Las Animas, Co - Woodcroft Hospital
Owens, W. T.
Wet Mountain Tribune 4-10-1909 – W. T. Owens, for some time past a county charge was on Wednesday tried in the county court for insanity and adjudged insane.
Owsley, H. C.
patient race W gender M age 63 marital status M place of birth Ohio occupation laborer source 1910 census
Owsley, H. C.
Rocky Mountain News 2-7-1888 – County Court – Probate – Estate People vs. H. C. Ownsley; lunacy; N. Rie appointed guardian ad litem; case set for February 10.
Owsley, H. C.
Rocky Mountain News 2-11-1888 – Two Cases of Lunacy – H. C. Owsley and Mrs. Seiple were examined in the County court yesterday morning for lunacy. It was shown that the former was a good deal of a crank. He was in the habit of wandering about the streets denouncing Jay Gould, the bankers of the city, and other fortunate people. On the witness stand he said he might have been at times sick and excited at not having more. He declined to answer questions as to his business, age and place of birth, holding that those things were immaterial to the question of lunacy. A case of lunacy could not be made against him. Mrs. Seiple came here about a year ago from Lincoln, Neb. She has been in the hospital several weeks. She appeared to be feeble minded rather than insane.
Owsley, H. C.
patient race W gender M month born . year born 1845 age 55 marital status M place of birth Ohio occupation laborer source : 1900 census
Oxford, Rial
Eagle County Times 9-20-1902 – Took French Leave. The trial of Rial Oxford of Avon, for insanity, which was in progress before Judge Tague in the county court last Saturday as we went to press, resulted in the jury finding the prisoner insane and the judge turning him over to the sheriff to be taken to the asylum at Pueblo. Pending the trip to Pueblo which was to be made Sunday morning, Oxford was occupying a room at the Quartzite hotel. When Sheriff Farnum called for his man at the appointed hour Sunday morning he found the bird had flew de coop and was nowhere to be found. The prisoner, who had all along appeared entirely willing and even anxious to be taken to the asylum, admitting himself that he was at times mentally irresponsible, had apparently been merely shamming a perfectly contented mien to avert suspicion or had undergone a lightning change of mind and had decided to escape. This he accomplished by means of a window in the room leading onto a stairway. Diligent search has since been kept up by the sheriff's office but up to this morning no trace of him or clue to his retreat had been discovered.
Oxford, Rial
Eagle Valley Blade 9-25-1902 – Didn't Wait For Sheriff. As chronicled last week, Rial Oxford, convicted of insanity in the County court on September 13, escaped from Sheriff Farnum that night. Oxford could not be located in the county, and the sheriff's office sent out letters to officers at various places to be on the watch for him. Among these Sheriff Farnum wrote the superintendent of the insane asylum at Pueblo stating the case and suggesting that Oxford might show up at that institution. It is evident from the superintendent's letter in reply that he was somewhat amused at the sheriff's suggestion, but did not say what his real thoughts evidently were. Nevertheless, on Tuesday Sheriff Farnum received a telegram from Pueblo that Rial Oxford had arrived and was in the custody of Sheriff Beaman of that county. Hence on yesterday the Eagle county sheriff went down and duly turned the man over to the asylum authorities.
Oxford, Rial
Eagle County Blade 9-11-1902 – A lunacy complaint was made in the County court yesterday by John L. Howard against Rial Oxford. Oxford has been acting strangely for some time, and his conduct such that his neighbors at Avon deem him mentally unbalanced. The hearing will probably be held on Saturday.
Oye, Lena
patient gender F race W age 44 marital status M birthplace Nebraska source 1930 census
Oye, Lena
patient race: W sex: F age: 34 marital:M place of birth: Nebraska occupation: kitchen help source: 1920 census
Ozburn, Mrs.
New Castle News 10-19-1895 – Mrs. Ozburn of Parachute, who is under treatment at the Pueblo insane asylum, is reported as regaining her reason. This is good news for the lady's many friends in the lower end of the county.
Ozello, James
patient race W gender M month born . year born 1867 age 33 marital status S place of birth Italy occupation miner source : 1900 census
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