Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
from Tuesdays Daily.
Chas. Hoslsinson has resigned his
position with the Famous.

rfOHt iuSSoaye Daily.
Chas. HosDt1nson has resigned his
position with the Famous.
Indications for good weather for the
remainder OF the week are good.
W. B. Kirby came over from Mancos
last evening. returning this morning.
Judges In the broalsword contest
are Senator Copp, DR.. Thomas Price
and W. II. Moore
District Attorney Anglim returned
last night from professional visit I,
points In Montezuma county.
The Herald Is about the bnsies.
place In the city with dozens os par.
rons desiring job work and advertis-
ing matter for fair week.
]. F. Spickard landed in Denver
this morning for a one days sojourn
II he can crowd business requiring
attention into twelve hours.
J. II. Moreland came down from Eu-
reka Saturday morning. Sunday af-
ternoon he returned. accompanied by
Mrs. Moreland and Stanley. who Will
spend week at Eureka
The engagement of Mr.. C. C. Per.
kins and Miss Zadle lockwood has
been made public taking place early
In June. the month OF roses. In ad-
vance hundreds of friends will hasten
to extend best wishes.
The color Of the water indicates
that the Animas is on a rampage
again. High water will wash down
| all the slush In day or two and then
the waterway will be cleaner when
the semi-food subsidies.
The bible readings at the NJ. r.
church continue growing in interest,
Tomorrow afternoon, evening. and
Thursday afternoon will conclude the
series under Mr.. Welch. Bible stu
dents should Improve the oppor.unl-
ty.
The banks will close at IL O'Clock
Wednesday. Thursday, Friday and
Saturday. four days---or during the
races. Those wanting bank accom-
mOdations or having business with
the institutions win govern them
selves accordingly.
The concert at the Methodist church
this evening should be well attended.
The program Is good one and the
proceeds will go towards the new car
pet Turn out and help n good cause
and at the same time pass an enjoy
able evening.
Assessor 4. O, Price may be found
In his Office daily. ready and anxious
to receive schedules ms soon as possi-
| bic. Since there IL n S25 fine for
receiving schedule improperly sworn
the latter will not be received unless
sworn to In the proper manner
There is girl at Mr.. and Mrs H..
j. Nathans-a new arrival, and there
is much JOY. Now brothers have n
sister and they are happy as well as
the parents. 1t will be remembered
that Mr.. Nathan inserted an ''ad' in
The Herald the other day: WANTED.
a girl" 1t pays to advertise In this
paper.
The smoker to be held by the mem
bers of the Allied Trades on the even
ing OF Decoration day at Union hall
will evidently be a nice affair-for
the men. (Like the Elks. no ladies'
ADMITTEDLY There will be tug OF
war. nailpicking contest, boxing
match. vocal and instrumental
music. and some other features they
refuse to describe. Mean. isn't 1t?
Two events of field day sports were
postponed owing to lateness OF the
hour. The foot and half event took
place yesterday and was won by Wal
ter Mcclure. This morning the po-
tato race took place and first prize
captured by Elwood Limprecht. sack
OF flour given by Brachvogel & Co..
while Willie Hanson came In second.
securing the second prize given by
s. w. Mcclure.
You can't AFFORD to miss the "pi-
rates OF Penzance" Thursday and FRI
day evenings. 1t is one of the ,ntest
and funniest OF comic operas. More
than that 1t has been most carefully
staged. No expense has been spared
to put 1t on the boards In the finest
style. The voices have been care
fully trained, while the best talent in
the city will take part. There Is an
orchestra of five pieces. Go. and tell
your friends to do the same.
The eastern train is over ten hours
late today. caused by high water In
the vicinity OF Huerfano. where brid-
ges have gone out and other damage
done. Passengers arriving last even
ing report the Ptedra, San Juan. Pine
and Florida very high. II the warm
spell continues we may have similar