(The Pagosa Springs Sun February 20, 1925) Mrs. Rosalie Hersch, aged 87 years, a native of Poland and pioneer of Santa Fe, died early Sunday morning in Pagosa Springs at the home of her son, David Hersch, after an illness extending over several month's time. Owing to her continued illness and advance age, she was brought from Santa Fe to this city last March in order to spend her remaining days with her only surviving son, where she was accorded every attention that loving hands could possibly give her "till her spirit wearied of it worn out house, in which it had lived so long, and went to dewll with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the land of promise." A brief funeral service was held Monday afternoon at the Hersch home by Rev. G. S. Hatcher, pastor of the M. E. church and was largely attended by friends of this well-known and prominent family. Tuesday the remains, accompanied by her son and Mr. Max Mickey, were taken to the old home town, Santa Fe, for interment in the family plot. Deceased was born in Poland in October 1837 and at the time of her death, on Feb. 15, had reached the age of 87 years and four months. When a child her parents moved to Hamburg, Germany, where she grew to womanhood. She then emigrated to New York City, where she studied the English language. In the year 1868 she moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico being compelled to trek across the plains from Leavenworth, Kansas over the historic Santa Fe trail. Arriving there she married at once to Mr. Joseph Hersch, already a resident of that city. Santa Fe continued to be her home until last March, when she came to Pagosa Springs to reside with her son David. The family was identified with the progress and growth of that city, and she bore a wide acquaintanceship through out the southwest. She was a frequent visitor to Pagosa Springs many years ago, and was well known by the pioneers of this section. Mr. and Mrs. Hersch were the parents of nine children, three of whom died in childhood and five of whom survive the mother. Her companion preceded her in death twenty three years ago at Santa Fe, and a son, Leo, died in 1920. Besides the son David of Pagosa Springs four daughters mourn the loss of their mother. They are, Miss Hattie Hatcher and Miss Bertha Hersch, former residents of Pagosa Springs and now living at Pasadena, California, Miss Helena Hersch of Santa Fe and Mrs. Beatrice Warner of Oxford, Ohio. Mrs Hersch was a devout religious woman, serving her God according to the teachings of Moses and the Prophets - a woman of unusual ability, both in business and in the world of affairs - and yet withal, a mother beloved. For a year and a half she was an invalid, and yet during that time she was so kind, so thankful and always cheerful. The heartfelt sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun September 25, 19250 . Helena Hersch. Upon their return from Santa Fe Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. David Hersch received a telegram stating that the former' sister, Miss Helena Hersch, had passed away at one o'clock that afternoon in a private sanitarium at Pueblo. Mr. and Mrs. Hersch returned yesterday to Santa Fe where the remains will be taken for burial in the family plot. Deceased was about fifty years of age, and until two years ago when she suffered a complete nervous breakdown, she had resided at Santa Fe. She sacrificed her health and life in the devout care of her invalid mother, who passed away in Pagosa Springs last February. She was one on nine children, four of whom survive her. They are David of this city, Mrs. Beatrice Warner of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Hattie Hatcher and Miss Bertha Hersch of Pasadena. Her love and sacrifice in behalf of her mother has been an inspirations to all who knew her. Her sorrowing relatives and friends find solace in the thought that she has found and eternal rest from earthly cares and ills.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun December 14, 1923) George Hallett. The death of George Hallett at his ranch home, two miles north of Pagosa Springs, at 12:00 o'clock today, will be a great shock to his many friends throughout the county as it is not generally known that he was seriously injured while doing the chores Monday morning. Those who had knowledge of the accident did not realize that his condition was precarious. Monday morning while feeding cattle from a load of hay, the team started suddenly without warning, and Mr. Hallett was thrown from the sled backwards to the ground. He fell heavily on his back and an examination disclosed that two ribs were torn from the breast-bone, causing internal injuries especially to the kidneys, making his condition very serious. He was confined to his bed and on Wednesday he commenced having hemorrhages. Also, an abscess firmed yesterday in his lungs, making his recovery doubtful. He lapsed into unconsciousness and quietly passed away today at the time stated. At his bedside were his devoted wife, his brother Charles, and his nephew, Howard Hallett. Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church in Pagosa springs next Sunday afternoon, Dec 16, at 1:30 p.m. by the pastor J. Q. Vermillion. Interment will follow at Hilltop cemetery. George H. Hallett was born in Lucas county, Ohio on March 5, 1860, and was approaching the age of 64 years. He was the youngest of a family of eleven children and came west in 1884,, locating in Del Norte. Two years later, in 1886, he moved to Pagosa Springs, where he resided intermittently since that time. He Spent six years in the state of Washington and three years ago moved to Toledo Ohio, but again returned here a year ago. He was married at Pagosa Spring on October 3, 1897, to Miss Ora Sewell by County Judge D. L. Egger. Though they were blessed with no children of their own, the reared a nephew of the deceased, Harold Hallett, who is at present in Denver but will arrive here tomorrow evening. Besides his wife and fostor son, he is survived by a brother and sister in Ohio and one brother, Charles Hallett, of Pagosa Springs.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun July 23, 1943) Benjamin Franklin Henderson. Death came to Benjamin Franklin Henderson early Saturday morning, July 17, at the home of Mrs. Hetty Hill, following a short illness. The deceased was born in Iowa on August 20 1858 and was nearly 85 years of age at the time of death. Mr. Henderson was one of ten children and came to Colorado 63 years ago, spending most of this time in northern New Mexico and the Pagosa Springs area, working at his trade of cabinet maker and carpenter until several weeks ago when stricken with a kidney ailment. The deceased also worked as a photographer in the day of the wet and dry plates and had taken many commercial pictures here in the early day for the D & R.G. Railway Company. He is survived by two brothers, Re.v J. W. Henderson, Pomona, Calif., and Charles H. of Pueblo, Colorado, two sisters. Mrs. M. E. Jones and Mrs. Rhoda A. Fleiter of St. Louis, Mo., and a niece Mrs. J. E. Hays, also of St. Louis, Mo. Funeral services by the Ben Lynch Mortuary, were held from the Methodist church in Pagosa Springs Monday afternoon, with the Rev. Paul Holter officiating. Burial was made in Hill Top Cemetery.

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(Pagosa Springs Colorado, 1899) James H. Hallett, assessor if Archuleta county, and a well known ranchman and stock-raiser, came to this county in 1884 and homesteaded a tract of land two ahd a half miles east of Pagosa Springs. Here he owns a quarter section of land, and is engaged in raising dairy cattle and beef cattle. He is also interested in gold and silver mines at Elwood, where he owns some good prospects. For three years he carried on a mercantile business in Pagosa Springs, but his entire stock of goods and fixtures were destroyed by fire in 1895, entailing a heavy loss upon him. Notwithstanding this and other catastrophes that have befallen him, he has persevered with earnestness, and is counted among the substantial men of the county. Born in Sylvania, Lucas county, Ohio, in 1855, Mr. Hallett received his education in the grammar and high schools of his native town, and near that place engaged in farming until 1880. He then came to Colorado, and spent some time at Del Norte and Summitville, but in 1884 removed to Archuleta county, where he has since made his home. He is frequently referred to as the "father" of Pagosa, for it was through his instrumentality that the town was incorporated and he served as its mayor and trustee for several terms. Politically he is a Republican and enthusiastic supporter of McKinely's was policy and administration. In 1890 he was elected sheriff, which position he filled for two years. He was a member of the first board of County commissioners, and also served as deputy treasurer. In 1897 he was elected to the present office of county assessor. As consul commander, Mr. Hallett stands at the head of the Pagosa Camp No. 412, Woodmen of the World, in which he is actively interested. In 1884 he married Theresa Phillips, daughter of James Phillips, the founder of Del Norte. They had three children, Pearl, Gale H. and William H.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun July 24, 1936) John B. Heilman. Death came to the oldest San Juan pioneer on Thursday morning, at the home of his daughter in Carrizozo, N. M. a week before his 100th birthday. Mr. Hellman was born in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, July 24 1836. At the age of four, his family took their freight outfits, cattle, horses and covered wagons and went into Indiana. When he grew old enough he drove a canal boat on the Wabash and Erie Canal. In 1854 the elder Heilman family again pushed westward, this time settling in Scott County, Iowa. In September, 1861 in Cedar County, Mr. Heilman was married to Miss Phytamia Conway. They remained in Iowa until in 1878, he with his family consisting then of his wife and three sons, Sigel Grant and Ben, and other families outfitted nine wagons and with their oxen, mules 50 head of Durham cattle came to Colorado, stopping first at Erie Colorado. From there, they went to Valmont, in Boulder county, and he with some others of his party made an exploratory trip into the "San Juan Country" as it was then called. They crossed La Veta Pass, and overtook others going into the "Great San Juan" (This country had already become famous for it rich discoveries of ore in both Summitville, and the San Juan.) Our pioneer struck the Rio Grande at near Alamosa, and come on west, in the La Garita country and the Del Norte. He decided to go south into what is now New Mexico, but the followed the old conejos road and settled on Rock Creek, in the San Luis Valley, right in the shadow of the pictured rocks of that section, and there he started the first white settlement in the Rock Creek district. The following year in 1874 they brought their families and Mr. Heilman made that his home continuously until 17 years ago, when he went to live with his son Sigel in Denver, and also spent part of the time in New Mexico. The funeral was held in Monte Vista on Sunday afternoon, the 19th and interment made in the old Rock Creek cemetery, where lie many of the first settlers of the Rio Grande County. His wife preceded him in 1906, and one son, Grant, are buried in the Heilman lot, by his side. He is survived by four sons, Samuel Sigel of Denver, Benjamin C. of Crawford, Grayson P. of Alamosa and John of Summitville, all of Colorado, and two daughters, Mes. Stearns of Carrizozo, N.M. and Mrs. H. C. Adams of El Paso, Texas. The funeral was attended by many of the members of his family, and pioneers from that section who knew and loved the venerable frontiersman, who did so much for the present generation.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun February 4, 1927) Albert Hurt. Albert, five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank N. Hurt of Cotopaxi, Colorado, died at the Salida hospital on January 16, and the remains were taken by his parents to Baldwin, Kansas, for burial, which occurred at 11:45 on the morning of January 19th. His death occurred in a rather peculiar manner; About the first of January the boy fell in the yard of his home, running a weed into his eye. The weed was removed by a physician, but infection set in and the lad was taken to the hospital and the eye removed. However, brain fever developed and the little fellow died in confulsions. A piece of the week, which was found in the eye after removal, had penetrated his brain. Mr. Hurt father of the unfortunate child, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hurt of Dyke. The sympathy of the whole community is extended to the parents and grandparents in the loss of their loved one.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun July 27, 1945) Mrs. Frieda Hubbard, resident of Bayfield since 1914, passed away at Pueblo, Colorado early Monday morning. Mrs. Hubbard had been in Pueblo for the past two years for medical treatment and passed away suddenly from a heart attack. She was born it Petaluma, California, on April 6 1887. She lived at Pagosa Springs and at Denver before going to Bayfield to make her home. She was a daughter of the late Dr. Belle H. Lacy and the late Carl Heinrichs. She was well known in this community and was noted for her fine musical accomplishments. Her husband was at one time attorney general for Colorado. She was a member of the Bayfield Presbyterian church, and was well known and beloved by all. Mrs. Hubbard is survived by her sister, Mrs. Lena Swick of Bayfield, one nephew, Arthur R. Ackerman of Eureka, California and one Niece, Frances Henderson of Mercedes, California. She is also survived by several cousins. Her parents preceded her in death. Funeral services were held from the Bayfield Presbyterian church, Thursday at 2:00p.m. with the Rev. R. J. Hasstedt officiating. Intgerment was made in the Bayfield Cemetery.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun Jan 25, 1971) Clara Frances (Keane) Hardman. Another of Archuleta County's true pioneers has bee laid to rest with the death of Clara Frances Keane Hardman on January 17, Mrs Hardman had bee ill for several weeks prior to her death. She had been a resident of Pagosa Springs for the past five years and had been a resident of the Upper Piedra for 55 years prior to moving to Pagosa Springs. She was known as a wonderful mother and a fine neighbor. Clara Frances Keane was born June 15, 1897, at Del Norte, Colorado. She spent her childhood at Del Norte and Moffat. She was united in marriage April 2, 1918 with Fred Hardman. Mrs. Hardman was a graduate of the upper Piedra School in its early days. She is survived by her husband; two sons, John of Pagosa Springs, and Richard of Aztec, N.M.; three sisters, Mrs. Viola Weaver, of Moffat, Colorado., Mrs. Mary Grimes of Pagosa Springs, and Ivy Robbins of Farmington, N.M. There are three grandchildren and one great-grandchild who also survive, as do a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hardman was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs Pearl Reed, and a brother, John R. "Jack" Keane. Funeral services were conducted from the community Methodist Church with the Rev. J. C. Wood officiating. Lynch Mortuary was in charge of arrangements and burial was in the local cemetery January __.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun November 5, 1926) Rebecca (Confar) Henry . - extracted - Funeral services were held at the ranch home at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon and were conducted by Ref. G. S. Hatcher, pastor of the M. E. church in Pagosa springs. Notwithstanding that it was election day, the services were largely attended by people from the community, many from Pagosa Springs, Durango, Dlulce, Chama and even Monte Vista. The election polls at Chromo and Edith were closed during the funeral out of respect for the deceased, who had lived in that vicinity all her life. The quartette from Pagosa Springs rendered the hymns and burial took place at the Chromo cemetery. Rebecca Confar was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Confar and was born at Monero, N.M., on the 12th day of February, 1889, and had resided all her live in the Chromo vicinity. In August 1904, she was united in marriage at Chromo to Robert W. Henry, by Justice of the Peace C. W. Lewis, now of Pagosa Springs. They had since made their home at the Henry ranch on the Little Navajo. To this union were born five children, four of whom survive. Edna the second daughter, died at the age of two and a half years about fourteen years ago. Three daughters and one son are living as follows: Mrs. Lois Gribble of Durango, Elton "Bo", Phylis and Lucille, of Chromo. The father of deceased passed away at San Diego in June but her aged mother, Mrs. Susie Confar, is a resident of that city and arrived at Chromo yesterday. She also leaves two sisters and two brothers as follows: Mrs. Dolly Hyler of San Diego, Mrs. Pauline Evitt of San Ysidro, Calif., Fred Confar of Winnepeg, Canada and Arthur Confar of San Diego. The last named was at Durango on business at the time of the accident and was in attendance at the funeral. Everyone knew, loved and respected "Becky" Henry. Her friends were numbered in the hundreds and today all are grieving that she should be called to an untimely and tragic death. An artist by nature, whether in painting or sculpture, fond of all outdoor sports a companion and partner of "Bob" in all his enterprises and activities, her cheery, amiable disposition is going to be greatly missed by all - not only by the immediate family but by the numerous neighbors, and friends as well. It will be of interest to our readers to learn that the past two years she had been inspector in this district for the Livestock Finance Corporation which we mention to show her many and varied accomplishments. The home of Robert Henry has been broken up by the sad affair, and he and his children command the deepest, sincere sympathy of all to their great loss. That the home may be kept intact. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gribble have moved from Durango and will make their future residence at the Chromo ranch. The grief of the sorrowing husband for his wife and pal, and to the children deprived of a devoted mother, we can only add the heartfelt sympathy of the Sun.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun, Feb 7, 1930) William Clark Hyler. Following several days illness from heart trouble and complications, W. C. Hyler, known as "Dad" by all associates, a pioneer of Archuleta county and one of the few remaining veterans of the Civil War, passed away Sunday morning at the Metropolitan hotel. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Baptist church, and were conducted byRev. J. M. Falconer, the pastor, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. Interment followed at Hilltop cemetery. William Clark Hyler was born in Peapack, New Jersey, on August 15, 1845, and died in Pagosa Springs, Colo., on February 2nd 1930. At the time of his death he attained the age of 84 years, 5 months and 18 days. At an early age he entered the Union army, enlisting in Company A, 31st New Jersey Volunteers in which he served throughout the Civil War. Following the close of the war, he removed to Pella, Iowa, where on May 21st 1868 he was united in marriage to Miss Isabelle Nossaman, who preceded him in death, passing away on March 25th, 1887, at Summitville, Colorado, where the family then resided. To this union were born six children, two whom died in infancy. The four surviving are Mrs. Grant Seavy and Welch Hyler of Pagosa Springs, Ben Hyler of Del Norte and Morris Hyler of San Diego, Calif. Other immediate surviving relatives are a brother, Martin Hyler of Peapack, N. J. and five grandchildren. Deceased first came to Summit county, Colorado and later, about 46 years ago, moved with his family to Summitville, where they resided about three years. His next move was to Archuleta County taking up a homestead northeast of Pagosa Springs, the present Waldeck ranch. Upon the sale of his ranch several years ago, he practically retired from active life, except officiating as bailiff of the district court when in session in this county. "Dad" Hyler had been a resident of Archuleta county for the past 43 years, and regardless of intermittent visits to relatives elsewhere, he always considered this his home. He commanded and retained the respect of everyone who knew him, and his demise is regretted throughout the county.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun July 19, 1962) Leslie Elmer Hubbard, 83 a former resident of Pagosa Springs and attorney general of Colorado, collapsed on a Hollywood, California street last Thursday and died on the way to a hospital. Hubbard was born in 1879 in New London, Conn. He was the son of Herbert E. and Mary Bingham Hubbard. He received his law degree from Yale University in 1900 and began law practice a year later in Meriden, Conn. He also practiced law in Pagosa Springs. He married the former Adele Eaton of Bayfield in 1915. He moved to Denver about 1912. He was inheritance tax appraiser for Colorado from 1913 - 1916 and state attorney general from 1917 - 19. Hubbard moved to Los Angeles in 1927.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun Agugust 5, 1921) Birdie Olive (Walker) Harman. It is with sorrow that we chronicle the death at Kansas City on April 27th last, of Mrs. Birdie Harman, wife of Fred C. Harman, from Malaria and spinal trouble of long standing. The end came unexpectedly, while Mr. Harman was in Mississippi, engaged in his work as traveling claim adjuster, though her three sons were present at her bedside. funeral services were held at the home on the afternoon of April 30th and were largely attended by relatives and friends, Rev. Gill of the Westport Avenue Baptist Church preached the sermon and the Hymns sung were "Abide With Me" and Sweeter As the Years Go By," the latter of which was written by the sister of Mrs. Harman, Mrs. Morris of Ohio. Interment took place in Forest Hill Cemetery a beautiful tract in the south part of the city. Birdie Olive Walker was born at Malta, Ohio on December 27th, 1874, and was 46 years of age at the time of her death. At the age of seven years she was converted to the Methodist faith. In 1900 at Malta, she was married to Fred C. Harman. to this union were born three sons, Fred, Hugh and Walker. For many years the family resided in Pagosa Springs, taking up their residence in Kansas City about seven years ago. Mrs. Harman leaves a host of friends in Archuleta county, who will regret her untimely demise. An accomplished musician, a splendid neighbor, loyal wife and devoted mother, her Christian life was replete with altruism and unselfishness. Her epitaph is perhaps best expressed by her sorrowing husband, who in a personal letter regarding her interment, say as follows "And there my Birdie is sleeping, 'neath the shadows of a glorious evergreen pine, the tree of all that she loved best, and with her all my heart lies buried there. With her, the only ray of light that ever crossed my life vanished and for me the fairest of flowers perished. Blessed be the sacred memory of her sweet, unselfish life. She could not carry an ill thought of ___(cut off___.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun December 8, 1933) William Harrison Hurt, one of the most substantial and respected residents of the Dyke section, passed away late Tuesday afternoon at his ranch home following several weeks serious illness from diabetes. While his immediate family was advised of his condition, the general public was not prepared for the shock of the announcement of his death. The remains were brought to Pagosa Springs Wednesday morning and funeral services were held at the M. E. Community church at 9:00 o'clock by Ref. S. M. Jarrett, resident pastor, in the presence of a large concourse of neighbors, friends and relatives. Pallbearers were; Tom Flaugh, Fred Catchpole, Philip Johnson, W. W. Mullins, A. L. Decker and H. E. Selby following the local services the remains were take to Tribune, Kansas, the old family home, for burial, and were accompanied by the sorrowful widow, his sons and other relatives. William Harrison Hurt was born on Nov. 18, 1866, in Pike county, Indiana and at the time of his death on December 5, 1933, had attained the age of 67 years and 16 days. At the age of 4 years he moved with his parents to southeastern Kansas. He later moved to western Kansas, where he maintained his home until his removal to Archuleta county in 1918, when he became a resident of the Dyke vicinity, having purchased the Samuel Sullenberger ranch where he and his family had since made their home. On December 24, 1892,he was married to Miss Abbie Cowan, and to this union thirteen children were born, three of whom died in infancy and one son, Roy Hurt, having passed away in Prescot, Arizona, in 1921, He is survived by his widow and nine children - five daughters and four sons - as follows: Mrs. Ruth R. Noble or Kansas, Mrs Lena Snow of Farmington, N, M., Mrs. Clarence Chapman of Dyke, Mrs. Margaret Gardner of Lake Creek, Oregon and Miss Harriett Hurt of Bayfield; Frank N. Hurt and Levi Hurt of Del Norte, Colo., Claude Hurt of Dyke and Oliver Hurt of Pagosa Springs. In addition to the immediate survivors named, he leaves four brothers and one sister, as follows: Wes Hurt of Tribune, Kansas, Asbury Hurt of Towner, Colo., Ed Hurt Of Tribune, Kansas, Oscar Hurt of Pittsburg, Kansas, and Miss E. W. Hurt of Pittsburg Kansas and Miss E. W. Hurt of Peyton, Colorado. For a great number of years he had been a member of the Baptist church and had also joined the Odd Fellows lodge in Kansas, though he never affiliated with the local IOOF lodge. Deceased was one of the most prominent and most respected ranchmen of Archuleta county. During his fifteen years residence in Archuleta county, he had identified himself with every progressive move inaugurated in the section. He was one of the few remaining substantial and conservative citizens of the old school and his departure leaves a vacancy that none can fill. Our Sympathy joined with that of countless friends of the family goes out to the bereaved on in their hour of sorrow.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun May 10, 1962) James S. Hatcher, one of Archuleta County's early settlers, passed away April 23 in Atadena, Calif., where he had made his home since 1921. Mr. Hatcher was born Sept. 28, 1864, in Logan County, Iowa, and came to Colorado as a young man. He and Hattie Hersch were united in Marriage June 27, 1891. To this union were born nine children, seven of whom survive. They are: Mrs. Elsie Jaeger of Colorado Springs; Otto of Stockton, Cal.; Jimmie L. of South Pasadena, Calif.; Seigel of Camarillo, Calif.; Charles of Flintridge, Henrietta Faluche of Los Angels; and Cecil of Altadena. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchilren. Jim Hatcher was associated with the Citizens Bank and Hatcher Brothers Company Store which later became the Hersch Mercantile Co. He was also interested in the sheep industry before going to California.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun February 17, 1966) Oscar S. Hatcher, former resident of the county, passed away at the Veterans Hospital in Sawtelle, California January 31st. He was born in Pagosa Springs January 18, 1898. He was just past 67 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Hatcher was well known to the old time residents of the area. His wife, Erna Mae, Survives as does a son John R. Inderrieden and two sisters, Mrs. Lenora Catchpole of Durango, and Mrs. Delta McCormick, of Phoenix, Arizona. Funeral services were held at Glendale, California.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun, January 1926) Abbie Hurt. A vigorous pioneer spirit fount its rest when Mrs. Abbie Hurt passed away at 8:10 Thursday morning at her ranch home near Dyke She was born narar Independence, Kandas, on July 25, 1870, being 72 years old at the time of death. She had suffered a stroke of paralysis January 3, caused from overexertion, and never recovered. She and her husband Harrison Hurt, came here with a wagon train in the early days, first locating near Silverton, and Ouray, and came on to Archuleta County in 1918. They purchased the M. Sullenberger ranch near Dyke where Mrs. Hurt had since lived. Ten children were born to Mrs. Hurt, only one of who, Roy is deceased. Surviving are Mrs. Levi Noble, Perry Kansas, Oliver, Pagosa Springs, Mrs. A. M. Chapman, Bayfield, Claude of the home address, Levi Hurt and Mrs. Lena Snow, Palisade, Colo., Mrs. Harriet Olbert, Mancos, Colorado, Mrs. Ben Garner, Lake Creek, Oregon and F. N. Hurt of Center, Colo. All of the children were with their mother at her death. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Paul Holter from the Methodist Church in Pagosa Springs either Friday or Saturday. Interment will be made by the side of her husband at Tribune, Kansas.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun February 22, 1979) Belle M. Hays, a long time resident of Allison Area, and well known throughout this area passed away February 19 in Durango. She was born May 3, 1906 in Farmington, N.M. and had lived in the Allison area since 1922. She was united in marriage to John Hays in Cortez in September of 1922. Survivors include her husband John, and son Billy, both of the family home, and a sister Mrs. Phoebe Culp of Mancos, In addition there are many neighbor and friends who will mourn her passing for she was beloved by the entire community. Mrs. Hays drove a school bus for the Ignacio district for many years and was a favorite with young people. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 24 at the Allison Grange Hall, with the Rev. Jackie D. Matlock officiating. The family has requested that any contributions be to the Allison Community Church.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun September 22, 1960) Jessie Hayden. Funeral services were held in California on Tuesday for Jessie (Mrs. Harry) Hayden, who died of heart failure Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Hayden was 73 years of age and was well known here and in California. She held the office of county treasurer in Archuleta county for several years and also taught school here. She had taught in the Huntington Beach High School in California for the past 23 years. She received her doctor's degree four years ago. In 1957 she was named as "Citizen of the Year" in that community by the American Legion. She had helped many persons earn their citizenship papers over the years. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and of the Eastern Star. The Jessie Hayden Elementary School in Midway City Calif., has been named after her. Surviving are her husband Harry, and one sister, Annabelle Knowles.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun April 18, 1955) Mrs. Glaydys (Catchpole) Hatcher, passed away at her home, 1727 La Sanda Place, South Pasadena, Cal., the evening of March 18, 1956, after a long and serious illness. Funeral Services were held March 22. Mrs. Hatcher was born July 28, 1898, in Sterling, Nebraska. She came to Pagosa Springs in 1909 where she spent her years of school and after graduation attended the University of Colorado for a year. In 1917 she was married to J. L. Hatcher and the couple moved to California where they resided for 34 years. Two sons, David and Lionel; two daughters, Betty and Carol and families are living in California. There are ten grandchildren. Mrs. Hatcher is also survived by her mother, Mrs. Mable Catchpole; her sister, Mrs. Thelma C. Friedman; three brothers, Myron M. Catchpole of Los Angeles and Jay and Harvey Catchpole of Pagosa Springs. Many other relatives and hosts of friends remain to pay tribute to the exemplification of a life of love and service.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun January, 1942) Mrs. Mary Hatcher passed away in a Seattle, Wash., hospital on Friday, Jan. 12th. Thus bringing to its earthly close, a lifetime of generous service to her fellow man. She had not been ill, but actively, happily busy, as was her wont, when she was stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage, from which she never regained consciousness. She was 72 years old at the time of death. Mrs. Hatcher was born near Van Buren, Tex., Sept. 26, 1872 and wen 2 years old, moved with her parents, near Springfield, Mo. In 1893 she married Geo. Sigel Hatcher, who preceded her in death 3 years ago. To this union were born 4 children, Mrs. Mabel Harris, George and Eugene Hatcher, all of Seattle, Wash., and James R. Hatcher of Springfield, Colo. She and her family came to Pagosa Springs in 1900, and her host of friends here knew her as an active church and Sunday School worker and a very capable practical nurse. She was also a licensed undertaker, and with her husband, served this community in that capacity for many years. After her husband's death, she moved to Seattle, where she had since made her home near her children. She answered the urgent call for practical nursing care during the war emergency, and with her flowers, her garden and her new home near her son Eugene, her days were full. Mrs. Hatcher was an exceptionally energetic person, one whose own work and interests were continually sacrificed for the needs of others, and Pagosans who knew her, will not forget the vibrant warmth of her kindliness and sincere interest. A sister, Mrs. David Hersch, and 9 grand children also survive her. Funeral services were held at 3:00 o'clock Monday afternoon in Seattle and interment was made at that place.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun July 21, 1925) Ole Hanson. Death called one of the oldest mining men and prospectors in this part of the state on Thursday July 16th when Ole Hanson answered the summons. The end came after many illnesses and months of suffering. Ole Hanson was born in Stockholm, Sweden, September 8th, 1860, being 65 years old at the time of his death. He came to America while a very young man and became interested in mines and mining property. His name is known to most of the mining towns in this part of the country as he worked at Creede, Silverton, Cripple Creek. He was interested in mining in the old town of Summitville for the past few years and made his home there off and on until ill health overtook him more than eighteen months ago. Since coming to Del Norte He has made his home at the Hillary restaurant where he found loyal friends and helping hands to care for him during the many times he was confined to his bed. Ole Hanson leaves to mourn his departure only one known living relative who lives in Chicago, John Ella Hanson, a brother older than the deceases. Due to old age and failing health he was unable to come west to attend the funeral. Interment was made in the Del Norte cemetery - Del Norte Prospector.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun June 7, 1973) Carl T. Hayden. A well known retired area rancher, Carl T. Hayden, was found dead at his home at 1810 Chaco Ave., shortly afternoon Friday, he was 81. Death was attributed to natural causes. Hayden retired from ranching in the Pagosa Springs Colorado area in 1968 and moved to Farmington for his health. Born at Flora Vista N. M., Feb 5, 1892, Hayden moved to Colorado with his family arount the turn of the century. During World War I he served with the Supply Co. of the 341st Field Artillery. He belonged to the WWI Veterans, the Veterans of Foreigh Wars Animas Barracks 1355 of Durango, Colorado and the Nickerson-Mullins Post 108 of Pagosa Springs American Legion. He also was a member of the Colorado Cattlemen's Assn. The body will lie in state at Basin Mortuary until Tuesday morning when it will be taken to Pagosa Springs for services at 2 p.m. in the Community Methodist Church with Ref. J. C. Wood officiating. Burial will be in the Hill Top Cemetery at Pagosa Springs. Survivors include a son, Laurence C. Hayden Of Boise, Idaho; a daughter, Dorothy Mullins of Farmington; three grandchildren, Denny Mullins, Karen and Gayle Hayden and three great grandchildren; A sister Mary Kilgore of Santa Ana, Calif., also survives. Mrs Hayden died in September 1971. He was a member of the Methodist Church since 1907 - Farmington Times.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun January 13, 1939) Mrs. Charles Harris, passed away last Saturday night, January 7, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Zeke Marquez in this city, at the age of 73 years. She and Mr. Harris had been married 49 years lacking a few hours, January 8 being the anniversary of their marriage. She leaves besides the husband, five sons, Ed, Fred, Marcelino, Charles Jr., and Lloyd. Three daughters, Mrs. Zeke Marquez and Mrs. Frank Gallegos, both of Pagosa Springs and Mrs. Ted Hughes of Kansas City, Mo.A Rosary Service was held at the Catholic church in Trujillo Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock and interment was made according to her wishes in a private cemetery at her home on the Montezuma Ranch. Mrs. Harris was a good wife, a good mother and a good Neighbor, and she gave generously of herself to her home and family, living an untiring lifetime of devotion.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun August 22, 1974) Joseph B. Hersch. Archuleta County lost one of its leading citizens when Joseph B. Hersch passed away Sunday at the Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona. Mr. Hersch's death followed a severe heart attack. Joseph B. Hersch was born at Pagosa Springs, Colo., on January 15, 1903. Archuleta County had always been his home although he was away at times in school and on business matters. The past few years he had been residing for part of the time in Albuquerque or Arizona. Joe grew up in this community, attended local schools and was a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis Mo. At the time of his death he was president of the Citizens Bank of Pagosa Springs. Prior to becoming associated with the bank Mr. Hersch had been in various business activities and in ranching and livestock business. He was associated in these with his father, David Hersch, a pioneer of Archuleta County. He had also been active in the Hersch Mercantile Co. and other Hersch enterprises. Hoe Hersch was a civic leader and actively participated in and helped many local civic organizations. He had served on the Town Board, School Board, ad c Commissioner, was a member of the draft board for many years, and was a member of the Mounted Rangers. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason and a Shriner. He participated in various community prospects and was well and favorably known in banking circles throughout Colorado. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; sons David Wiley, John Joe, and Richard Elliott; a sister Mrs. Marguerite Wiley: eight grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and James Eakes, whom he had raised. His passing will also be mourned by a horde of friends and old time companions throughout the area. Memorial Services for Joe Hersch will be held at 2 p.m. this Friday (August 23) at the Methodist Community Church. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers contributions be made either to the Heart Fund, or to the Methodist Church. These contributions may be left at the Citizens Bank or at Jackish Drug.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun September 1900) Rola Thomas Harn. At 6:30 o'clock a.m. Thursday September 6, "the spirit of Thomas Harn returned to the God who gave it." Scarce a sadder duty devolves on one than to record such a death as this. It has just been a week since the deceased was accidentally shot, but, oh; the suffering that can be crowded into one week. Through it all he was patient, and bore his afflictions bravely. Rola Thomas Harn, aged 23 years, 11 months and 3 days was the only son of John D. and Susan Harn. He was born in Richland county, Wis. October 2, 1877. The deceased has been has been in this part of the country for three years, having come January 24, 1898. Devoted parents and Myrtle, an only sister, are left to mourn their sad loss. His death has been a sad blow to the entire community, to be taken suddenly while just in the prime of budding manhood. The funeral services will take place at the M. E. Church at 2 P. M. today Rev. Siegel Hatcher officiating. The remains will be placed temporarily in the Pagosa Springs cemetery in a fine metallic casket to be moved in the near future back to the home of his boyhood. The relatives and friends have our most sincere sympathy.

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(Pagosa Springs August 1_, 1890) Mary Estella Holt, daughter of Mrs. Emma C. Holt, died Wednesday evening at 9 o'clock, August 13, 1890. She was born at Del Norte, Colorado on January 22, 1875 and was therefore a little more than 15 and ½ years old at the time of her death. This is the second time the bereaved family is called upon to mourn the loss of one of its members, the father and husband having been called away on May 2nd of the present year. Estella was a dutiful child and highly respected by her acquaintances. The bereaved mother and sisters have the deepest sympathies of the whole community. Funeral from the family residence at 5 o'clock this afternoon (Thursday).

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( Pagosa Springs May 8, 1890) William P. Holt. Again it becomes our painful duty to record a death in our midst, and this time an old soldier and highly respected citizen. William P, Holt was born in St. Louis Missouri, on August 18, 1839 and died at Pagosa Springs on May 2 1890 at the age of 50 years, 8 months and 14 days. He served three years in the Union army and was lieutenant of the "Forty-fifty Missouri Volunteers," from December 16, 1864, to March 8, 1865. He was a member of a Denver G. A. R. post, Mr. Holt was taken suddenly ill on Monday, April 28, and his condition became momentarily more critical until Friday morning when death relieved him of his sufferings. The cause of death is pronounced by the attending physician as invagination. In the death of Mr. Holt the wife was bereft of a dutiful husband, the children of a loving father, and Pagosa Springs lost a highly respected and enterprising citizen. His wife Emma C. and three daughters, Estella, Elvira, and Edna survive him. The funeral from the family residence on Saturday was attended by a large number of sympathetic friends. The remains were laid to rest in the Pagosa Springs cemetery. The grief stricken wife and children whose home has been made so desolate, have the sympathy of the people of this community.

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(The Pagosa Springs Weekly Times, August 29, 1901) Joseph Hersch, one of the oldest residents of Santa Fe and a pioneer of this territory, passed away peacefully yesterday morning at 5 o'clock of old age, having been ailing for some time. He was 86 years of age, was a pioneer of the days in Santa Fe that followed immediately upon the occupation of the territory by the United States. Mr. Hersch was born in Poland, but at age 13 removed to Prussia, and in 1837 came to the United States, residing until 1847 in New York state. In that year he came to Santa Fe and established himself in business. Of the vicissitudes of those early days Mr. Hersch could have related enough to fill a volume. He made and lost fortunes in the turning of a hand and was at one time considered the wealthiest resident of the territory. But, misfortunes came. One fire cost him $60,000 and another $40,000. Unsuccessful business ventures reduced his wealth considerably. During the civil war he was an army contractor. He raised a company of volunteers, cavalry, and equipped it entirely at his expense. He suffered considerably from Indian depredations, his freight trains making frequent trips to all parts of the territory. Mr. Hersch built and operated the first steam flouring mill west of the Mississippi, and also erected a distillery at Santa Fe, showing that he was a man of enterprise. There was a time during his business career in New Mexico when he sold flour for $25 a hundred-weight and received prices in proportion for other commodities, Mr. Hersch was one of the first members of Paradise lodge of Odd Fellows in this city and in his prime took an interest in all public movements. His integrity was never questioned, his word being always considered as good as his bond. He was beloved by many and in the days of his prosperity his charity and good heartedness were proverbial. He is survived by his wife, nee Rosalie Hershberg, to whom he was married in 1868, and the following children: Beatrice and Bertha who are at home, Leo Hersch of this city, Mrs Hattie Hatcher and Helena Hersch of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, and David Hersch of the same place, who however, has been in Santa Fe the past week. Three children and one grandchild preceded him to the grave. Five grandchildren are living. No definite funeral arrangements have yet been made, but the funeral will probably take place Wednesday forenoon - Santa Fe New Mixical, Aug. 26.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun February 2, 1917) Mrs. Ada (Dowell) Turner Horn was born near Chromo, Archuleta county, August 15, 1890, whe departed this life January 25, 1917 in San Diego, California, being 26 years 5 months and 10 days at the time of death. The remains were brought back from San Diego by Mr. Horn, arriving here Tuesday evening. It was her request that she be interred in Hilltop beside her father. The funeral services wer held at the Methodist church yesterday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. Siegel Hatcher. She was united in marriage to Benjamin F. Turner of Pittsburg, Pa., of July 9, 1911, at Pagosa Springs. A sudden gloom was cast over this marriage when the husband, Mr. Turner, and father J. C. Dowell met a tragic death by drowning during the flood of Oct 5, 1911, on the Dowell ranch. She went with the remaining members of the family to San Diego, Calif., the same year and had since resided there. On March 6, 1916 she was wedded to Mr. Harry Horn of that city. Those who survive are the husband, her mother, Mrs. W. R. Dowell of San Diego, three brothers, Lloyd of Pagosa Springs and Lester and Maynard of San Diego. Also an uncle, John C. Dowell and two aunts, Miss Gertrude Dowell and Mrs. Gordon Grimes of Pagosa, are left to mourn her, besides numerous other relatives. Ada Dowell, grew to womanhood in Archuleta county, practically all her life having been spent in Pagosa Springs up to the time of her departure for California. She was graduated from our local high school with the class of 1911. Early in life she was identified with the Methodist church. Gifted with a soprano voice of rare excellence, she was for years active in choir service and other church work. She figured prominently in the social life of Pagosa also and her sudden departure will be greatly mourned by her many friends as well as the grief stricken relatives.

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun January 6, 1939) Mrs. Carrie (Dyke) Holliday. Mrs. Tom Holliday passed away last Friday morning, December 30the at Mercy Hospital in Durango at the age of 54 years, 7 months and 11 days. Born Carrie Dyke at Dyke, Colo., May 19, 1884 she was united in marriage to Thomas Holliday June 20, 1906 at Dyke. Two children, George and Ruth were born to this union, both of whom preceded their mother in death. Mrs. Holliday spent all of her life in Archuleta County until the family moved into their new home near Bayfield four years ago. Surviving are her husband, one brother, John Dyke of Climax, Colo., who was present at the last rites. and numerous more distant relatives. Mrs. Holliday was a devoted wife and mother who made her home and family he first consideration. While of a retiring disposition she was always ready to help those whose need came to her attention. Believing in God and His teachings, she lived them daily and the world has been made better for her having lived. G. S. Hatcher conducted the services at the Community Methodist church in Pagosa Springs Monday afternoon of this week at 2:00 o'clock, whie Rev. F. C. Sager preside at the last rites at the grave. Pall bearers were: Ernest Burster of Dyke, R. M. Farrow of Piedra, Chas. Johnson, Philip Johnson, John Lattin and W. E. Clark of the local address. A quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Sabbot, Mrs. F. C. Sager and Mr. Herbert Loucks with Mrs. Marguerite Wiley, accompanist gave their services at the church.

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