The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-09
LARGELY LOCAL.


J. d. Finley has been under the
weather this week.
Judge Granville Pendleton left for Du-
range Wednesday morning.
Col. W. H. Williams received a large
stock Of dry goods this week.
A number Of the boys came in from
the mountains in time to vote.
Mrs. j.. G. Dodson left Yesterday for a
visit with friends on the La Plata.
Ed Smack and Martin Frank have re.
turned from Pagosa for the winter.
Born, to the wife Of James Mccoy, Of
Flora Vista, Wednesday, Nov.7, a boy.
R. H. McJunkin and R. &. Prewitt
we're in town Mosday from Pennington.
Elder Dotson will hold religious SER
vices at the church in Aztec Sunday
night.
Frank Baker continues very i'll with
rheumatism. His friends hope for his
speedy recovery.
Sam Walton arrived Wednesday from
Silverton and will spend the winter 10
San Juan county.
Burr Milleson brought his cattle down
from lockwood last week, but returned
to Colorado to vote.
Jake hobbs and William Hughes, Of
La Plata, we're in town to get late tips
on election this week.
The Pagesa Springs News says:
MRS. j. o. Walker and her son Elmer
returned from Aztec Tuesday"
J.. T. Fay is in Durango to receive an
invoice Of musical instruments which
be will place on sale in the valley.
REX Brand" canned meats are the
best. For sale by all 6rst-class grocers
in San Juan county and Durango, Colo.
There will be a shooting match for
turkeys in Aztec, Wednesday, Novem
Der 18th. A. M. Hubbard lie arranging
it.
w. S. Dslton's new business house 10
Aztec is rapidly approaching completion.
II is two stories high and a credit to the
county.
The school entertainment at Normal
hall next Friday evening should be we'll
patronizsd, as the object for which it is
given is a worthy one.
The largest and best stock Of shoes
in Durango will be found at s. L
Moench's. When in the city call at the
Rio Grande Shoe Store.
W.R. Shaver, who is construc ting
the big ditch iume for VIM. Locke, near
Cedar Hill. was in Aztec Tuesday. on
route to Pennington.
At the Nathan Shoe and Clothing
company's in Durango you will find
those clothing bargains you are looking
for. Correct in price and quality.
Mrs. s. A. Koeger has given up her
lease on the Jarvis hotel, and with her
mother, Mrs. Starr. has gone to Farm
ington to reside. Mrs. Starr owns a
farm near that town.
J. E. Mcclure, Of Pagoos Springs, has
been in the county for several days max
ing arrangements for the feeding Of cat
tie near Aztec this winter.
Geo. H. Brewer, general missionary Of
the Baptist chursh for New Mexico, now
conducting services in Aztec, will preach
at Flora Vista on Saturday at 2 p. m.
and al Aztec. Saturday at IL a. IN; al
Cedar Hill at z p.m.
Levi Steinbaugn will have an auction
sale OF household effects at his place
nsar Flora Vista, Saturday morning.
November II. Some desirable articles
Of household furniture will be offered
for sale.
Luz Munoz, one Of the heaviest sheep
owners OF the San Juan cou ntry, re-
turned last week from Chama, where be
had his sheep on the summer range.
Mr.. Munoz greatly contributed by his
work and influence towards the success
Of the fusion ticket 10 the san Juan
river precincts Tuesday.
H. s. Groves, editor Of the Ranch aud
Range, a Denver publication, is in tho
county arranging for an illustrated
write-up OF the resources Of this sec.
ton. He is abundantly qualified by OK
perience and ability to give the county
a review which will be Of value 20 it, and
we trust our citizens will assist him in
the matter.
The dance at Knickerbockef hall on
election night was one OF the best at
tended OF the season. The hall was
filed to its utmost capacity with tho
merry dancers, and the best Of order aud
arrangement was maintained. Good
music was furnished and a fine supper
was served at the popular hostelry Of
Mrs Knickerbooker and al participant
speak in high praise Of the dance
and supper.
Work ON the parsonage for the Pres-
5ytsFian church 10 Aztec has been
and II is evident the building
be oue which will reflect credit on
The town. II is 10 DO Of frame, two sto.
'ieo high. and will be- finished IN the
nost modern style. The members Of
he church aud Others who assisted 10
'rocuring the funds for the purpose are
deserving Of an praise for their energy