Yuma County, Colorado Photographs

Yuma County Pioneer Photographs:

George E. and Ida B. Owen, Wray
He might be the George E. Owen in 1880 Rhode Island, age 17. Almond P. is a fur dealier, married to Wealthy, both e7. Mary A. is 15, Nettie 13, and Minnie 10.

George was born December 15, 1862 in Westerly, Rhode Island.

In 1900 Yuma County, George is farming, born December 1862 in Rhode island, married eleven years to Ida B. born July 1858 in Ohio.a

In 1901 George proved up on 40 acres in section 31, 2N 43W - about a mile north of Wray.

1903 Wray
May 1903 " C. D. Picket and George Owens are both hauling stone for new houses."

May 4, 1906 "The infant child of Mr. Galveston Leiman, living seven miles north of town, died last Saturday and was buried Sunday. Mr. Leiman was unable to be present at the burial of the little one, having had twenty-two carloads of cattle to inspect. Mr. George Owen and Mr. Houch, brother members of Mr. Leiman in the Woodmen, with their wives, attended to the interment of the child."



May 1906 Wray "Shortly after 8 o'clock Saturday afternoon, when the streets were crowded with farmers and the merchants were busy waiting on customers, the cry of fire started everybody on the run towards the Christiansen barn from which great volumes of fire and smoke were issuing. Before anything could be done the whole building was a mass of flames. In a few moments the fire communicated to Dick Lombard's house, occupied by George Owen and wife, and fanned by a fierce southeast wind, threatened the whole north end of town. Everybody directed their efforts toward saving the surrounding buildings, and every bucket, tub, jar and can in the neighborhood was utilized in throwing water on the Pickett building to check the progress of the flames. O. D. Pickett who had a mare in the barn at the time, rushed in and cut it loose and got it out safely. He then went back and cut some of the other horses loose, but the heat became so intense that he had to make his escape, after having his right hand badly burned. Three horses belonging to Hans Christiansen were rescued, two of which were badly scorched on ther backs and one slightly on the forehead. Twelve horses and mules were burned, owned by the following parties: John Tippon, team of mules; Ernest Akey, team of horses; M. J. Wells, one mule and one horse; Hans Christiansen, three horses; A. R. Speicher, one horse; Bert Ragan, team of horses. Three buggies and three sets of harness were also consumed. By the heroic efforts of our citizens, and the fact that the creek was close by, the fire was confined to the two buildings, and in about an hour's time, it burned itself out.
A burning ember flew through an open window into the Shields hotel and set fire to a bed, but the mattress and bedclothes were promptly thrown through the window into the street. The shingles on the roof of the hotel also caught fire but the blaze was speedily extinguished. Mr. Christiansen estimates his loss at $2,000 with no insurance. Mr. and Mrs. Owens lost nearly all of their household goods, which were uninsured, Mr. Lombard carried no insurance on his building. The efforts of our citizens no doubt saved a vast amount of property.
The origin of the fire is not definitely known, as there was no around the barn at the time but Dick Lombard, who was cleaning up in front. His attention was first attracted by the horses snorting and stamping around. On rushing in he discovared the hay on fire. He shouted fire and proceeded to cut the horses loose, but was unable to got in and out, as the animals had become frantic. The supposition is that someone came in after a horse and dropped a lighted cigar or a match among the hay. A load of oats and hay had been put in the barn about a half hour previous to the fire."

May 25, 1906 "Mr. and Mrs. George Owen are now occupy rooms in the Pickett block."

June 1906 "Mrs. George Owen is visiting this week with Mrs. Joseph Keenan west of town."

April 1909 Fort Scott, Kansas "Dr. Geo. Owen and Ida B. Owen, scientific masseurs are prepared to handle your case in a scientific manner. Seven years experience in the treatment of chronic disease. Physicians' prescription work solicited. Open from 8:00 a. m. to 8:00 p. m. every day. Consultation free. Phone 1200"

May 1909 "A clipping taken from a Fort Scott, Kansas Daily Republican informs us that Dr. and Mrs. George Owens are connected with a mineral well bath house and swimming pool of that city. Dr. Owen is practicing osteopathy also."

In 1910 Fort Scott, George E. Owen is 47, born in Rhode Island, married (his second) 19 years to Ida B., 54 born in Ohio - her first marriage. Both are masseurs.

May 1914 "Dr. George Owen, a former resident of Wray, was in town several days the past week renewing acquaintances. Dr. and Mrs. Owen have been located in Fort Scott, Kan., for several years and report that they have been enjoying good health and a lucrative practice in their profession."

They're still there in 1915 and 1920 census lists.

December 1922 Fort Scott "Raymond Moore, aged 54 years, of 1002 State street, passed away at Mercy hospital at 10:20 a. m. Christmas day. where he had been for the past 10 days. Mr. Moore had been afflicted with pernicious anaemia and for several years his health had been impaired. Many years ago Mr. Moore suffered a sunstroke, while employed taking up the old street car tracks. He was never as strong again. For five years Mr. Moore was janitor of the high school building. He was liked by all who came in contact with him in social and business life. Dr. George Owen, who has known Mr. Moore for years, both being members of the Wray, Colo., lodge of the Pacific Woodman of the World, paid a tribute to Mr. Moore today, saying he was one of the men whose staunch friendship, could be depended on. Mr. Moore was a native of McDonough county, Illinois, and was born October 21st, 1868. He is survived by his wife. A brother of Mrs. Moore, Julius Stutheit of Burlington, Colo., will arrive tomorrow afternoon. The funeral time has not been set. The burial will be made in Evergreen cemetery."

In 1930 Clay County, Florida, George 67 and his wife 70 are both in the Moose Haven home for teh ageed in Orange Park.

In 1935 Clay County, Florida, Goerge 72 and his wife 75 are listed as being born in Kansas.

George E. Owen 1864-1938 is buried in Clay County, Florida # 158350137 ""Listed with a Mrs George (Ida) Owen on 1930 census at Moosehaven. She was 3 years older. She may have re-married or left Moosehaven before her death. Son of Almon Paul & Elizabeth Williams Owen."

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