Pueblo County, Colorado
Colorado Insane Asylum
Personnel
Fails, Alma E
attendant, residence: 725 W 15th 1948, City Directory page 133 State Hospital
Fails, William A
attendant, spouse Alma E residence: 725 W 15th 1948, City Directory page 133 State Hospital
Faircloth, M. H.
nurse, 1921 Directory
Falk, Emil
laborer, 1923 directory
Falkenstein, Lorraine A
nurse aide, residence: 1029 Spruce 1948, City Directory page 134 Woodcroft Hospital
Falkenstein, Martina
nurse aide, residence: 1029 Spruce 1948, City Directory page 134 Woodcroft Hospital
Fallon, James
nurse, 1930 Directory
Fallon, James E.
Roomer gender M race W age 59 marital status S birthplace Wisconsin occupation Attendant source 1930 census
Fancil, Sira
worker race: W sex: F age: 39 marital: M place of birth: Illinois occupation: nurse source: 1910 Woodcroft census
Fanslow, Henry A.
Roomer gender M race W age 33 marital status Wd birthplace South Dakota occupation Attendant source 1930 census
Fanslow, Henry A.
nurse, 1930 Directory
Farley, Kenneth M.
worker race: W sex: M age: 28 marital:S place of birth: Illinois occupation: nurse source: 1920 census
Faul, Anna C.
worker race: W sex: F age: 30 marital:W place of birth: Illinois occupation: housekeeper source: 1920 census
Faul, Anna C.
domestic, 1923 directory
Faul, Anna C.
domestic, 1921 Directory
Faulkner, Fawney
nurse 1914 City Directory
Faulkner, John S.
car boy, 1923 directory
Faunce, Nora I.
Roomer gender F race W age 23 marital status S birthplace Kansas occupation Cook source 1930 census
Fawcett, John D
attendant, spouse Edith L residence: 1101 E 6th 1948, City Directory page 135 State Hospital
Feistel, Joseph
attendant, spouse Antonia residence: 520 W 7th 1948, City Directory page 136 State Hospital
Feit, Stella
nurse, 1921 Directory
Felt, Sarah A.
nurse, 1899 City Directory
Fernandez, Bennie
dietitian helper, residence: 1315 Conley apt 2 1948, City Directory page 136 State Hospital
Fernandez, Bertie
attendant, residence: 901 W 14th 1948, City Directory page 136 State Hospital
Fernandez, Josephine
dietitian helper, residence: 1315 Conley apt 2 1948, City Directory page 136 State Hospital
Fernandez, Jr., Joe M
attendant, residence: 901 W 14th 1948, City Directory page 136 State Hospital
Ferrara, Josephine
switchboard operator, residence: 832 E Abriendo av 1948, City Directory page 136 State Hospital
Ferris, Alice L.
worker race: W sex: F age: 22 marital:S place of birth: Missouri occupation: waitress source: 1920 census
Ferriter, Walter Patrick
Pueblo Chieftain 8-22-1998 – Walter Patrick Pop" Ferriter passed away Aug. 20, 1998. He was born Feb. 27, 1900, to James J. and Nellie Shea Ferriter in Aspen, Colo. He moved to Pueblo at an early age. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy M. Gindel Ferriter, in 1953. He is survived by his son, Robert (Sandi) Ferriter - two daughters, Eileen (Richard) Meserve and Dorothy (Ralph) Hinrichs - as well as 10 grandchildren - three great-grandchildren - nieces and nephews. He is also survived by special friends, Mrs. Vivian McGuire, Mrs. Mary Kattnig and Miss Kathy Kattnig and Mr. and Mrs. Hurchel Edmunds. He was employed as a stationary engineer for Colorado State Hospital, Pueblo Waste Water Treatment Plant and Pueblo Board of Water Works. He also served an apprenticeship as a machinist at CF&I. He was very active with the Boy Scouts of America, helping to form a troop at Sacred Heart Orphanage and at St. Francis Parish. He later became an Assistant Scout Master for Troop 19. He also received the St. George Medal and was elected to the Order of the Arrow for his work in scouting. He was a life member of BPOE No. 90 and a life member of St. Francis Parish. Visitation, noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1998, at the funeral home. Recitation of the rosary, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26. Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27. Both services at St. Francis Xavier Church. Interment to follow, Roselawn Cemetery. Those who wish may make donations to Boy Scouts of America, Sangre de Cristo Hospice or Spinal Cord Society, P.O. Box 69, Minneapolis, Minn. 55440. The family respectfully requests the omission of food.
Fields, E Lyndon
maintenance department, residence: Fairmount Park Trailer 1948, City Directory page 137 State Hospital
Fields, Elsie A.
domestic, 1919 Directory
Fields, Olie F
maintenance department, residence: Fairmount Park Trailer 1948, City Directory page 137 State Hospital
Fimple, Loren S
dentist, spouse Naomi residence: 1301 Francisco hse 5 1948, City Directory page 138 State Hospital
Fineran, Mildred Mrs
switchboard operator, residence: 608 W Northern av 1948, City Directory page 138 State Hospital
Finley, Eva E.
employee, female, white, age 32, divorced, born Iowa, 1930 Woodcroft census
Firestone, Anna
dietitian helper, spouse widow of Scott E residence: 1608 W 17th 1948, City Directory page 138 State Hospital
Fishback, Sidney
fireman, 1904 City Directory
Fisher, Anna
nurse, 1930 Directory
Fisher, Sadie
Denver Evening Post 12-8-1898 – Stories of Brutal Treatment Sworn to by Witnesses – Extracts From the Testimony Before the Insane Asylum Investigating Committee – Mrs. Sadie Fisher, the supervisoress of the asylum, was the first witness examined at the insane asylum investigation made by the state board of charities and correction. She testified that the patients got very little attention from the doctor. He did not visit the woman's ward more than three times a month. He had not visited her ward but once since he returned from the East, last September. The attendants made no report to anyone concerning the condition of the patients. She said her duties were those of supervisoress, but when she tried to have any order among the attendants she met with insults and abuses. When asked about sick patients, Mrs. Fisher said a patient might be confined in the asylum a year before the doctor would know anything about it. She said bread had been sent the patients that had been eaten by mice and was very hard and three times during the last summer spoiled food had been given the patients. The food was often poorly cooked and there was no variety. Month in and out stew, hash, oatmeal, bread and vegetables were served. Mrs. Fisher said there was absolutely no system about the purchase of supplies. Continuing her examination, the question was asked: Q – How much time do attendants spend in the discharge of their duties? A – Well, I could only give an average. I should think that, say one and one-half hours in the morning, an hour at supper time and long enough to lock up. That would be an average. Q – You know that to be true? A – I do. Q – Where are they during the time they are away from the ward? A – In their room sewing or in the parlor chatting with each other. Q – Who is in the ward looking after the patients? A – No one. Mrs. Fisher said the insane were locked in their rooms immediately after supper, which was served at 5 o'clock, and left alone until the next morning. She said the attendants often left the building and went down town when they were supposed to be on duty. She said straight jackets and wristlets were used by the attendants. Mrs. Fisher said Dr. Thombs paid as little attention as possible to complaints. Once she complained about a patient to the doctor and he answered: “No, by God, thrash her.” She said patients were punished or restrained every day without Dr. Thombs knowing anything about it. Straight jackets were left on patients three days at a time. The attendants used their own methods of restraint without consulting anyone. Mrs. Fisher was asked: “How many deaths have occurred since you have been at the asylum?” A – I should think five. Q – Were the attendants present when the patients were dying or were they simply discovered after they were dead? A – I know of several cases where there was no one present. I am not aware any one was present any time. She said that to two of the patients Dr. Thombs had given medicine a couple of times. The other three he had not been attending. She said Dr. Thombs never saw a corpse after death. Some of the patients died in their rooms during the night. Mrs. Fisher said that no record was kept of the past history of the patients to her knowledge…
Fisher, Sadie
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… Late this evening a warm discussion over a Sunday session was indulged in... Mrs. Sadie Foster, “who kicked up the whole mess,” as a white-aproned nurse, a spectator at the meeting said, testified under oath to matters stronger than those contained in the evidence before the board of charities and corrections.
Fisher, Sadie
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… Former Lady Attendant Heard From Again – Mrs. Sadie Fisher was called. Mrs. Fisher was supervisoress of the female building, and she is a good looking young woman. She wore a chic new bonnet and was tastefully dressed in brown. As in the case of Dr. Thombs, Mrs. Fisher's testimony before the investigating committee of the board of charities and corrections was accepted by the committee, the members taking turns in reading it to the witness. Mrs. Fisher made several minor corrections. She testified substantially, that she came to Pueblo from Clarinda, Iowa, after having worked in asylums at Lincoln and Hastings, Neb. As supervisoress she found a lamentable and surprising state of affairs. She did not pretend to live up to the rules, as her predecessor, Mrs. Martin, told her that it was impossible to try to create order. Miss Carrie Jones had attacked her openly, abusing and insulting her; the patients were unruly, and the attendants left whenever they wished without reporting. She complained continually to Dr. Thombs about the food. It was wormy and of poor quality. Witness made a direct charge that Dr. Thombs had straight jackets and handcuffs applied by the attendants and while much cruelty was practiced, Dr. Thombs never took any steps to remedy it, because he did not care. She also asserted that patients died without its being discovered for several hours. The only exercise given the female patients was to take them for a walk on the lawn. This was done nearly every evening in the summer months. Mrs. Fisher Kept a Diary of Asylum Events – Attorney (Mortimer F.) Taylor at 6 o'clock began a sharp cross-examination of Mrs. Fisher, aimed to destroy the damaging effect of her testimony. The attorney asked, and the witness admitted that she had kept notes of all these occurrences of which she testified. She realized there would come a time when they would be needed. She began making notes last May. “What did you contemplate using them for? Were you preparing for an investigation?” “Yes.” “You made them so you would have something definite when called upon; hadn't you made up your mind to bring up this investigation?” Without a tremor Mrs. Fisher turned to the attorney. “Yes, I was convinced it was my duty.” The witness said that the ones insulting and abusing her were Miss Mock, Miss Carrie Jones, attendants, and Miss Batson, the laundress. It became so unbearable that she told Dr. Thombs if he did not settle it she would go to the board. “Who is Mr. Hoyt of Clarinda, Iowa?” “The superintendent of the asylum there.” “Did you not have the same trouble there that you have had here?” “No, it is not true, and I can prove it.” Witness emphatically denied that she had been asked to resign by Superintendent Hoyt. The first troubles at Pueblo with Miss Jones arose over Miss Jones taking her plants before witness' eyes. Miss Jones never told her that her patients were in the habit of taking things. It was Miss Jones who stole the plants. “Now, don't you know Dr. Thombs is a very busy man?” “I know he gave but little time to the institution.” Witness repeated that the nurses and attendants frequently went away, locking the doors, seeking amusement themselves and leaving the wards alone and unattended. After describing how supplies were dumped in the middle of the halls and carelessly left alone, witness said that Dr. Thombs never talked to her while supervisoress, but her work was always satisfactory. She had time to watch the visits of Dr. Thombs and noted the same. “I could tell more than this,” said Mrs. Fisher. “In the letter you wrote to the board you said, did you not, that Dr. Thombs said to you, 'by God, thrash her!' “Will you please explain the circumstances of this conversation?” Witness said it took place after she had trouble with Miss Jones. A Question Drew Tears From the Witness – “Is it not a fact that Dr. Thombs is a kind man; that he did not mean such a remark seriously, and that he afterwards tried to adjust troubles in the female ward?” Witness had tears in her eyes when she replied that personally she had nothing against Dr. Thombs. She said she thought Dr. Thombs should have discharged either Miss Jones or herself, but she did not feel like resigning as she needed the position. She had resigned some weeks after her letter to the board. During the spring and summer of 1898 witness did not apprise the board of commissioners of the affairs of the asylum. The child was born in her ward and Miss Jones nursed the case. Mrs. Wright (Harriet G. R. Wright, a member of the investigating committee), at this juncture, for the first time, took part in the examination. She asked witness if she made the complaint for personal reasons or from a humanitarian standpoint. “They are personal reasons,” said Mrs. Fisher.
Fisher, Sadie
Denver Evening Post 1-24-1899 – Asylum Inquisitors Down to Hard Pan – Pueblo, Jan. 24 – What will probably be the last day of the insane asylum investigation by the legislative committee began this morning with a denunciation by Attorney (Mortimer F.) Taylor, who, in vigorous language, characterized the examination of witnesses as “bullyragging,” and of such an illegal nature that 90 per cent of the testimony taken would be thrown out of an ordinary justice court… Story of the Laundress – Miss Clemmie Batson, the laundress for the female department, followed Mr. Loor. Miss Batson testified that when the nurses went away on vacations they took turns for each other, doing double work. She had relieved Miss Mock. It was an onerous position to take care of a ward of forty-eight patients… Miss Batson was recalled to the stand at that hour and on cross examination by Attorney Taylor testified that she had told Mrs. Sadie Fisher that she would go with her at any time before the board of commissioners, but would tell a story that would make any charges she might bring entirely ineffective. “Mrs. Fisher did not go to the girls in a ladylike manner,” said Miss Batson. “She said, 'You do this and do that; if you don't I'll work the commissioners and have you discharged.' “ Witness said Mrs. Fisher was continually trying to create mischief… Miss Tessie Wasson was called. She was sharply cross-examined by Attorney Taylor, who drew out the fact that she came to Pueblo through the instrumentality of Mrs. Fisher, and kept notes of the visits of Dr. and Mrs. Thombs, to her ward. “I did this,” she explained, “as a matter of interest to my people in the East.” These notes Miss Wasson used at the previous investigation.
Fisher, Sadie
Denver Evening Post 1-25-1899 – Summed Up By Word “Nothing” – Insane Asylum Investigation Devoid of Results – Pueblo, Jan. 25 – After five days' investigation by the joint legislative investigating committee into the affairs of the state insane asylum, the state rested its case last night with the announcement of defeat… Clarence L. Stonaker, secretary of the board of charities and corrections, was placed on the stand… Mrs. Fisher Was Always Ready With Charges – Witness had met Mrs. Fisher while on a visit to the asylum some time before the committee's visit. She had made charges that he could not overlook. Chancellor McDowell, Mr. DeVine and the witness had gone to Mrs. Fisher's private room and had a talk in which she made some serious charges against the management of the asylum. To a question of Attorney Taylor if it was not a fact that before the three men left, Mrs. Fisher had been invited to make specific information on which to bring charges against the management, witness replied affirmatively, qualifying his answer by saying that the members desired the information and had not thought of formulating charges.
Fisher, Sadie
supervisor, 1898 newspaper article
Fitzgerald, Irene Mrs
dietitian helper, residence: 1119 West 1948, City Directory page 139 State Hospital
Fitzpatrick, Lucy M
office, spouse widow of Frank residence: 2201 E Routt 1948, City Directory page 140 State Hospital
Fix, Rose
nurse, 1913 City Directory
Fjelstad, Arlene
Pueblo Indicator 8-16-1941 - State Hospital Feeds 5,000 - Institutions can buy all kinds of kitchen equipment built to order, but it can't get cooks that way. Consequently the Colorado State hospital is starting its second class of apprentice cooks and plans to make it a regular feature, with two classes a year. The hospital feeds 5,000 persons three times a day from nine kitchens. Cooks accustomed to smaller kitchens are lost in mass meal production. The apprentice cooks all receive six months' training and experience before becoming full-fledged cooks. In the new class are Mrs. Mildred Peterson, Mrs. Irene Harris, Miss Lata Schroyer, Mrs. Helen Cermak, Miss Bessie Bellitti, Mrs. Jane Queen, Mrs. Genova Chandler and Mrs. Arlene Fjelstad.
Flaherty, Oscar D.
nurse, 1923 directory
Flaherty, Sarah J.
nurse, 1923 directory
Flaten, Joseph
elevator operator, 1913 City Directory
Fleming, Ella S
housekeeper, spouse widow of Otho C residence: 411 W 10th 1948, City Directory page 140 State Hospital
Fleming, Marie L.
nurse, 1923 directory
Fleming, Myrna
attendant, residence: 1025 W 27th 1948, City Directory page 140 State Hospital
Fleming, Park J.
nurse, 1930 Directory
Flick, Anna
worker race: W sex: F age: 37 marital: S place of birth: Pennsylvania occupation: nurse source: 1910 Woodcroft census
Flores, Esther F
attendant, residence: 1528 W 18th 1948, City Directory page 141 State Hospital
Flores, Julia
attendant, residence: 1528 W 18th 1948, City Directory page 141 State Hospital
Flores, Leopold L
attendant, residence: 1528 W 18th 1948, City Directory page 141 State Hospital
Florez, Joseph
Joseph “Bobby” Florez - Pueblo Chieftain - October 10, 2001 - Joseph “Bobby” Florez, 61, passed away Oct. 7, 2001. He retired from the Colorado State Hospital in 1995. He is survived by four children, Beverly (Mike) Lacy of Phoenix, Mark Florez and Virgialee Florez, both of Anchorage, and Vernon (Patricia) Florez of Denver; two brothers, Manuel (Roseanne) Florez of Albuquerque and William (Virginia) Florez of San Diego; five sisters, Lupe (Paul) Vigil, Marie (Joe) Vallejos, Louise (John) Rodriguez and Rita (Fred) Granato, all of Pueblo, and Bonnie Trujillo of Denver; five grandchildren; and numerous relatives. Preceded in death by parents, Manuel and Beatrice Florez, and brother, Tony Florez. Cremation. Funeral services will be held at Roselawn Chapel, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, at 11 a.m. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.
Flory, Frank
asst chief nurse 1914 City Directory
Flory, Lucy
nurse 1914 City Directory
Floyd, Isrial
gender m age 58 occupation cook birthplace Pennyslvania source: 1880 census
Foit, Annie
gender f age 35 occupation domestic birthplace France source: 1880 census
Fones, Evelyn
Pueblo Indicator 10-7-1939 - Graduating Exercises at the State Hospital Wednesday - Graduation of Psychiatric Nurses Was a Great Event at the Institution - Wednesday was graduation day for a class that has been studying care of psychiatric patients at the Colorado State Hospital for the past six months. The graduates received diplomas as psychiatric aides and will be given employment in the institution. The training of psychiatric aides was started two years ago to improve the standards forward attendants at the hospital. Some of the students will continue the three year course in other institutions to become registered nurses. County Judge Hubert Glover delivered the commencement address at the exercises in the hospital chapel. Miss Isabel Reardon, director of nursing, and Dr. J. L. Rosenbloom, assistant superintendent of the hospital, presented diplomas. Rabbi Perry Nussbaum gave the invocation and Rev. Paul Fife expressed the benediction. Dr. F. H. Zimmerman, hospital superintendent, was in charge of the program. The processional was played by the WPA orchestra. Graduates are Robert L. Rittgers, Denver; Evelyn Fones, Fowler; Frank Gallegos, Trinidad; Ralph Gerstenberger, Byars; Ruth Ann Kropf, Denver; Forest Lanning, Bristol; William Love, Longmont; John A. Myers, Salida; Marie Josephine Anderson, Emily Boone, Catharine Danna, George A. Mitchell, Lillian Nielson, William Loren Parks, Quinton Thomas, Victor Williams and June Woods, all of Pueblo.
Fong, King
worker race Ch gender M month born . year born 1870 age 30 marital status M place of birth China occupation laundryman source : 1900 census
Fong, Sing
worker race Ch gender M month born . year born 1864 age 35 marital status M place of birth China occupation laundryman source : 1900 census
Ford, Robert E.
worker race W gender M age 22 marital status S place of birth Colorado occupation druggist source 1910 census
Fortier, Josephine M.
superintendent, 1921 Directory
Fortier, Josephine M.
worker race: W sex: F age: 37 marital:S place of birth: Wisconsin occupation: chief nurse source: 1920 census
Foster, Bertha A.
Roomer gender F race W age 24 marital status S birthplace Kansas occupation Attendant source 1930 census
Foster, Jessie E.
nurse, Woodcroft, 1913 City Directory
Fouch, Margaret A
housekeeper, residence: 1925 1/2 Berkley 1948, City Directory page 143 State Hospital
Fowler, Lenora
cook, 1930 Directory
Fox, Bernita A.
Roomer gender F race W age 22 marital status S birthplace Kansas occupation Stenographer source 1930 census
Fox, Cleve
nurse, 1923 directory
Fox, Cleve
nurse, Woodcroft Hospital, 1921 Directory
Fox, Edith
domestic, Woodcroft Hospital, 1921 Directory
Fox, Lillian
dietitian helper, residence: State Hospital 1948, City Directory page 143 State Hospital
Fox, Mattie
Denver Evening Post 1-24-1899 – Asylum Inquisitors Down to Hard Pan – Pueblo, Jan. 24 – What will probably be the last day of the insane asylum investigation by the legislative committee began this morning with a denunciation by Attorney (Mortimer F.) Taylor, who, in vigorous language, characterized the examination of witnesses as “bullyragging,” and of such an illegal nature that 90 per cent of the testimony taken would be thrown out of an ordinary justice court… Mattie Fox Heard – Miss Mattie Fox, the night watch of the female department, was the next witness. She testified that the woman's building contains seventy-five rooms and is sheltering 160 patients. She knew of the birth of the child. Mrs. Martin, the supervisoress, apprised her of the fact, but neither Dr. nor Mrs. Thombs requested her to keep silent in regard to it. To a question of Attorney General Campbell witness replied she could clear the building in “an hour or so” of every inmate. “We might give you an opportunity to try it tomorrow,” said Mr. Campbell. On cross-examination witness said she had been employed at Clarinda, Iowa, where she had, in a convalescent ward, from thirty-five to forty patients to look after. She had had one vacation in three years while in Pueblo. Her salary was $30 a month.
Fox, Mollie
seamstress, 1898 City Directory
Fox, Victoria
waiter, 1919 Directory
Fox, William
worker race W gender M age 39 marital status M place of birth Texas occupation engineer source 1910 census
Fox, William
asst. eng., 1913 City Directory
Fox, William
employe, 1919 Directory
Fox, William C.
asst engr 1914 City Directory
Frank, Mary Phyllis
Mary Phyllis Urioste Frank - Pueblo Chieftain - February 22, 2003 - Mary Phyllis Urioste Frank, 87, born Sept. 21, 1915, in Villanueva, N.M., passed away Feb. 20, 2003, at Life Care Center of Pueblo. Preceded in death by her parents, Jose Inez Urioste and Casiana Baca Urioste; infant daughter; former spouse, Florentino Perez; and husband, Phillip Frank; siblings, Annie Urioste, Jose Dario Urioste, Dolores Martinez, Frances Allen, Emilio Urioste and Marcus Urioste. Survived by sons, Frank Perez and Charles Perez; daughter, Margaret Perez Abeyta; daughters-in-law, Lorene Perez and Joan Perez; brother, Anthony Urioste; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. She leaves special memories for each of her 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren, including Joann Vallejo, Gayle Perez, Greg Perez, Andrea Perez, Patrick Perez, Frank Perez, Diana Perez and Patricia Romine. Each and every child was special to her and she spoke of them often and always took interest in their lives and activities. In her younger years, Mary loved music, loved to dance and taught herself to play the harmonica. She worked for many years in the dietary department at the Colorado State Hospital. She had a special knack for turning the simplest meal into something special and delicious. Mary will be fondly remembered by her family and friends for her quick wit, her outspokenness and her unique sense of humor. The family would especially like to thank the staff at Life Care Center and Dr. Roger Mann for his caring and special attention to Mary. Rosary service, 7 p.m. today at the George McCarthy Historic Chapel. Graveside service, Monday at Roselawn Cemetery.
Frankland, Inez
nurse Woodcroft Hospital, 1919 Directory
Franklin, Opal E Mrs
employee, residence: 627 1/2 W 16th 1948, City Directory page 144 State Hospital
Frear, Mary
worker race: W sex: F age: 18 marital:S place of birth: Kansas occupation: nurse source: 1920 census
Freeman, J. R.
nurse, 1923 directory
Freeman, Laura M Mrs
employee, residence: 1529 W 16th 1948, City Directory page 145 State Hospital
Freeman, Myra
nurse, 1923 directory
Freeze, Althea C.
nurse, 1930 Directory
Freeze, F. L.
nurse, 1923 directory
Freeze, F. L.
nurse, 1930 Directory
Frick, Bernadette
nurse, 1921 Directory
Friend, Lettie
attendant, spouse widow of Edward residence: 613 S Union av 1948, City Directory page 145 Woodcroft Hospital
Fry, Ruby M
attendant, residence: State Hospital 1948, City Directory page 146 State Hospital
Frye, Lola
nurse, 1930 Directory
Fuel, Maggie A.
worker race: W sex: F age: 24 marital:S place of birth: Kentucky occupation: nurse source: 1920 census
Fugany, Joseph
gender m age 38 occupation carpenter birthplace Missouri source: 1880 census
Fugany, Minnie
gender m age 4 occupation at home birthplace Colorado source: 1880 census
Fujii, Kiso
worker race Jp gender M age 30 marital status S place of birth Japan occupation cook source 1910 census
Fulton, George
cook, 1919 Directory
Fulton, Stella E.
cook, 1919 Directory
Funk, Mary E.
worker race: W sex: F age: 24 marital:S place of birth: North Carolina occupation: nurse source: 1920 census
Fuqua, Alma
nurse, Woodcroft Hospital, 1930 Directory
Furman, B. L.
Denver Evening Post 1-21-1899 – In Session Till Midnight – Pueblo, Jan. 21 – Until nearly midnight the joint legislative investigating committee wrestled with ledgers, journals, vouchers and receipt books… The day opened almost sensationally. Before Dr. J. T. Eskridge left the stand he admitted that the insane asylum commissioners had discharged a former steward, Dr. B. L. Furman, because of lying and a suspicion that he was stealing. “Dr. Thombs is an honest man,” he said, “but he has been the victim of a systematic deception from his employes.”
Furman, B. L.
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… Former Asylum Druggist Tells of Lax Methods – At 9:10 o'clock, J. W. Mesters, a former druggist, was placed on the stand. He testified he had entered the employ of the asylum March 15, 1892, and afterwards served as attendant and then as druggist. He had seen some books of rules prepared for the guidance of attendants and other employes, but had never been given one by Dr. Thombs. While attendant, he took the men of his ward out for very little exercise. He saw the laxity of other attendants and followed their example. When he left his ward, he departed without asking anybody's permission. Sometimes he would ask another attendant to look after it for him while he was absent. One day he went on an excursion, securing permission from Dr. Thombs over the telephone. No complaint was ever made of his efficiency as an attendant. Dr. Thombs formerly had office hours in the city. Witness said this was so during his year's service as attendant. It was the superintendent's custom to leave the asylum in the morning and return in the evening. “I was not regarded as a good druggist or even a good nurse,” said the witness. The witness gave harmless medicines, such as salts, pills and cathartics. He never made an examination of a patient; even failed to feel the pulse or take the temperature. He kept a list of names of the men in his ward on writing paper. The witness said he left the asylum for the sake of harmony, Supervisor Burrows of the men's department, and Dr. (B. L.) Furman, the druggist, having taken his duties from him. Witness never fully understood what his duties were, as he was never informed.
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