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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
Sudden Death.

There IL Increased sorrow in the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Hawkins
Tuesday night death removed sis-
ter. e.rs. w. s. Dorm Blaser. and last
night the spirit OF the one bright
beam. the G-year-old daughter, Willie
Catherine Hawkins. took flight to the
realms above.
The little girl was taken down with
scarlet fever Tuesday evening. The
fever developed rapidly and the fever
WAS high yesterday But the sud
den result was not looked for. The
father had provided n nurse to as
sist In taking care OF the child, and
was himaelf quarantined. having a
room at the hotel. At o'clock last
night he was awakened by sum
mons from home. Quickly dressing
he repaired to the house to hnd-his
loved one dead.
Only parents who have lost little
ones, or their only child as In this
instance. can realize the void that
now exists in the happy home of
few days ago. Death Is summons
all must answer sooner or later. but
II Is none the less sad. The entire
community extend heartfelt sympathy
to the bereaved parents In their great
ioss--the joy OF the household.
The remains will be shipped east
for burial.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
Teachers Elected.


The school hoard met last evening
and elected teachers for the ensuing
year az follows:
Il. X. Downa, superintendent.
Mrs. Rose Pniford. Miss E. Ralli
and r, A. Rodeckcr teachers in high
school
A. Rex Moilette stenography, ]. T.
Hicks vocal culture. and Miss Edna
Newman German. were added.
man, were ad ded.
The assignable teachers are T.
y. Brinegar. Mrs. Ida yallcs. Miss
Anna Knight. Miss Bertha Seybnli,
Miss May Lennon, Georgia D. Car
yer. Miss Anna Melville, Miss Nora
Coulson, Miss Elfrida Greenfield, Mrs.
Mae Morgan. Miss Hazel Taylor. Miss
Lena Fickel, Miss Efle NJ. Chadsey,
Mrs. 3. ID. Price. Miss Victoria Pow
ers. and Miss Eva Biggs.
Miss Ella Kavanauyh for Pine ridge
and Mrs. Alice Blanchard for Porter
Miss Anna Ramsey. Miss Bertha
Biggs and Miss Jennie Martinez be-
Ing desirous Of a leave OF absence
were granted same.
Prof. j. ~. Meek at his own request
sewers connection with the Durango
schools for Il year at least. desiring
to take postgraduate course at the
Chicago university
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
New Use for Electricity.

professor recently discovered that
electricity Is stimuiaht for the brain.
we do not wish to dispute the merits
OF this discovery. but are inclined to
think that the only natural stmulant
Tor the brain is sleep. II you are
not able to sleep you are certainly in
bad way. II is usually caused by
the stomach being out OF order the
disturbance being communicated to
the brain. Keep the stomach in good
condition by the use of Hostetter's
Stomach bltters. and you will have
insomnia no longer. 1t Is splendid
medicine for strengthening the nerves
ana will cure dyspepsia. indigestion.
constipation and billousness. AS a
spring tonic 1t has no equal See
that our private revenue stamp COW
ers the neck of the bottle.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
Custom Tailoring.

respectfully introduce myself to
the people of Durango and southwest
ern Colorado, having located here with
Tor Scaloss Bros. q Co., of Baltimore,
Wholesale diapers and great garment
makers. They have the largest and
most complete exclusive tailoring
work rooms in the world. have and
shall carry their choicest line of the
newest patterns and colorings In fine
woolens for mems clothing made to
order at eastern prices. Try me for
your spring suit and be convinced.
w. X. Gibson. $40 Main street, north
OF Colorado state bank.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the part
Dership heretofore existing between
John +. Jarvis and J. l.. Williams. un-
der the firm name OF Jarvis Il VII
llama. has this day been dissolved ny
mutual consent. The business will be
continued by MIR. Williams, who is au-
thorized to collect all accounts due
said firm and VIII also pay all bills
owed.
JOHN +. JARVIS.
j. l.. WILLIAMS
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
I'll. Easy to Feel Good.

Countless thousands have found n
blessing 10 the body In Dr. Kings
New Life pills. which positively cure
constipation. sick headache. dizziness,
jaundioe, malaria, fever ana aguc, and
an iiner and stomach troubles. Pure.
~ vegetable. Never gripe or weak
On. Only 2bc at q. E Tinany's drug
storc.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
House-cleanins Season.

Ihls is the time for house.clean-
ins. Those having paper on rooms
which is not broken. smeared with
grease or the color disturbed. can
have It cleaned to look as good as new
Tor less than one'half the cost OF re-
papering, by addressing WIN. Alex
ander, No, 1917 w. I'd ave. North
Durango.
r S.-All work guaranteed
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
Dressm akina parlors.

| have opened dressmaking par.
lars in the Goodman building. form
erly occupied by Mrs. Hollibaugh. op-
posite The Herald office. Have had
sixteen years experience in cutting
and lifting and guarantee satisfaction.
Prices reasonable. VIII also do re.
pair work and cleaning for both la
dies and gentlemen.
MRS. Il. F. BOUNliS.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

Ed. Lazarus Is home after two years
service in the Philippines. and Is re
ceiving glad handshake by many
who have followed his career as out
lined In The Herald at different times
Ed. is well versed concerning the is
land OF Luzon. Mrs. l. Lazarus. who
went TO Denver to meet him. accom-
panied him home.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
Beware Of a Cough.

A cough is not n disease. but a
symptom. Consumption and bron.
chitis, which are the most dangerous
and fatal diseases. have for their first
indication persistent cough. and II
properly treated as soon as this cough
appears are easily cured Chamber
iain's Cough Remedy has proven won.
derfuiiy successful and gained its
wide reputation and extensive sale
by Its success in curing the diseases
which cause coughing. II 1t is not
beneficial 1t will not cost you a cent.
+ or sale by J. l.. Parsons.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

Regular meeting OF the Lady Macca-
bees viii be Tuesday afternoon. in
stead Of evening. A large attend
ance, as In addition to important work
there will be a report OF the state
convention.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
Durango Undertaking Co.. ,so 9Th St.

eral Directors Association. Licensed
embalmers, authorized to ship re-
mains to any part Of the world. Office
open day and night. Telephone No
4Gh. Durango Undertaking Co.. 150
9Th street. T. Il. Peterson. funeral d.
rector.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
Lost.

Between 534 Fourth avenue and
the Peterson place on Junction creek,
telescope containing articles OF sum
mer wearing apparel. Please return
to Herald office. or 1775 w. I'd avenue.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
MGlnvcxls
Hotel for Rent.

Aztec, the county seat OF San Juan
county. presents an elegant opening
for hotel man who understands hi.
business. The undersigned has a
brick hotel building which he will
rent at reasonable figures to right
parties. Write to
FRED BUNKER, Aztec, N. M.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
o.o.r.,lo, whi..l... .s.e,u,.,, pur. liaus,

Thoroughbred and grade Hereford
bulls for sale. All accllmated and in
condition for service. VIII give time
on approved security at low rate Of
interest c. u. MCCONNELL.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
Q. o. Taylor whi....., GOOD, pure, and e,a.

For a stun neck there is nothing bet
ter than free application OF Cham
berlains Pain Balm. 1t quickly re-
lieves the stinness and soreness, ef-
recting complete cure. For sale
by J. l.. Parsons.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

II you want ton or carload OF Port
er or Hesperus coal, notify the Duran
20 Transfer Co. Prompt delivery and
correct weights.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

The summer season is at hand and
the place to secure bottle of beer
and Dutch lunch" Is at the La Pla
Ia i,ottiing works.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

SELLING AGENT-For Porter Coal.
Leave orders at La Plata Market
and Clark's Feed Store. J. s. TuR.
MAN.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
JOHN +. JARVIS.
j. l.. WILLIAMS.
Fine po. Elder Shade Trees.

Four-year old, extra fine. 81; two
year old, 75c; one year old, guaran-
teed, 25c. Leave orders at s. G..
Wallis drug store. or address the un.
dersigned at Trlmble Springs.
CHAS. M'LEAN
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

kisagetcum is absolutely the best
hair tonic. Guaranteed to remove
dandrur and invigorate and prevent
ha1r from falling out. Try it and be
convinced. At Wesley Helms barbers
shop.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

Send your lace curtains to the q.
. ID. laundry for fine work. send
your fine blankets and rugs. Posi-
lively no shrinkage.
YOUNG BROS.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
Wesley Helms for baths.

The best is none too good for our
patrons. City Barber Shop under Col.
orado St1te bank.
NEER 4 RUDERSDORF,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

The only occuiist aid dentist who
Is graduate of university or
school .aat requires qualification.
VIII meet any cut under the sun.
DIR. DOWDEY.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
Eastern train 80 minutes l.,e

Max Brachvogel is in receipt of
telegram announcing the safe arrival
OF the wife and babies In Oregon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

VIM. Ful!aser has sold his town
property and intends leaving Duran
30 In the near future. Mr.. Fullager
has not yet decided as to his new loca.
tion.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

Talking don't go. but for the best
shave and hair cut the City Barber
Shop is the leader. Under Colorado
State bank.
NEER & RUDERSDORF.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

Telephone your order to George Oh
bert for dozen bottles OF beer. He
bottles Coor's Golden product. It's
fine
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

The coor beer is not surpassed
anywhere. You can always get 1t at
Ulberts
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
Another.

Slx'room frame house and two lots
on boulevard In splendid residence
section. Price $4,000 on easy pay
nienta. Campbell and lockwood.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

Buy your hose of Chapman. He
guarantees every foot of It, Prices
lowest.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
A. r. HOOD, uNoERTAKER.

], 6. :urman, expressman, gives
1000 pounds of Hesperus coal for
ton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
For Sale.

Singer sewing machine. new. A
q bargain. Apply Herald ONCE.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

Get my prices on lawn mowers and
grass-catchers before purchasing.
w. c. CHAPMAN.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

Stone Filters at s1.15.
Call or drop line to AL Eleventh
ST. M. II. COPELAND.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

The City Barber shop, under Colo
rado State bank, runs three chairs.
You don't have to wait.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
The l.,s,. and as.,.

For Hrst-clrss shave or up to date
hair cut call at Wesley Helms barber
shop.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

For comfort ana convenience take
your baths at Tom Davis new rooms.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

Franco German rheumatic rings
nll sizes at |. Zellcrs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

Shaving and hair cutting by only
workmen. T. e. Day
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
A Cut.

A Cut.
Folsom Is the only man. A full set
OF teeth. IS. guaranteed. Extracting
free. Gold nllings so cents and up.
Crown and bridge teeth 81.
w IL. FOLSOM.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

Seventy per cent on on glass.
HOOD a. FRITZ.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

N. Tierney. scaveuger. Mail ORD r,
promptly attended to NJ reasonable
prices.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

Ing or housework. Address b. Her
ala Office.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

business IL prosperous with Hood &
FRITZ since they make no charge FOR
border.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

GO TO CUNHA'S FOR BEST
BATHS AND BEST WORK.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
For Sale.

Eight,room house, fine location.
Enquire at this office.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
CALL AND SEE
|. TELLER,
The JeweIcr.

is now ready for business, In Tie
Colorado State Bank Building, with a
complete stock Of Watches, Diamonds,
Jewelry, Clocks, silver Novelties, Etc,
at prices to meet all composition.
o. 4 r. q. Watch inspector.
First-class watch work done on
short notice and guaranteed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
Wanted.

Wanted.
Team to log by contract. Apply tc
Graden Mercantile Co.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

Seed Potatoes for Sale.
The best to be had. Alex Waller,
I'd avenue.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

Best eaths In the City
Al Wesier Helms.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

DO YOU CARRY INSURANCE.
" not, call on Campbell & Rock
wood for both fire and life. Best agen-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

Everybody reads The Herald.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

O. o. Taylor Whistles, .r. guaranteed pure.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

Families served with Coorg beer
Telephone No. II.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

.. o. Taylor vh.h.s.. n.r IA. .s.s.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

LIFE INSURANCE.
Life ins. Policies bought for cash
FRANK ELDREDGE.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

When In Pennington have your
team fed nj Aliens Grand livery sta
BILE, west end OF town. Timothy and
oats always on hand. Fine livery.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29

All girls wanting work cnll at the
davenport Employment agency. next
door to Democrat office.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-29
A. F. HOOD, UNDERTAKEN.

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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31
g MAru~
This signature is on every box of the genuine
/ Laxative Bronco uinine Tablets
the remedy that cures . cold in one day
Woodland.

Mr.. Leist, Of Columbus, Ohio, was in
town Monday shaking hands with old
friends.
Dick Baker and family left last week
for Ridgeway to make their future home.
Hardy Lentz sold two fine dogs to Bill
Blair, of Lineville, Thursday.
The assessor is now abroad in this
township.
Smith Warren, of Humeston, was in
town Saturday.
Cleo Brvson and Maggie Mullins visit
ed Will Grogan Saturday and Sunday.
The young folks enjoyed dance at
Harry Flemming's Saturday night.
Mrs. Petty, of Wayne county, is visit
ing with her daughter, Mrs. Jno, Adair.
w. A. Leddel, of Mt Olive, visited al
w. II. Wilson's Saturday and Sunday
| Mrs. Abe Jordan's parents, of Line.
| vile, are visiting her.
Joe Adair is moving Dick Klarn's
house this week. *
Chas King, of High Point, wasin hayl
Wednesday.
Harry Femming was working in the
blacksmith shop Monday.
Dick Lockwood sold his farm Monday
to Mr.. Jones, of near High Point.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31
Morgan

Mr.. Switzer and daughters Of Davis
City, gave an entertainment at Union
Saturday night and organized a singing
School.
Rev. Snivley of Lamont. is conducting
a SERVES of meetings at the Smallwood
school house.
Mrs. M. l.. Dale and Miss Nellie were
visitors at Mrs. A. j. Marbles Thursday.
Miss Lulu Newcomer, has been sick
the past week but is improving.
Harve Walters had brush cutting
Thursday.
Mrs. D. e. Galpin, of Ravanah, Mo-, is
visiting her many friends here.
Rev. Trotter is conducting protractetl
meeting at Wesley Chapel.
Mrs. Marble and son, Orval, visited at
G. Blakesley's, Sunday.
Miss Spargur, Of Pleasauton, visited
at c. Crosfs Sunday.
Mr.. Phillipsis visiting at Jack HALF $.
Mrs. G. ii. Biakesley is sick with lung
fever also Emma and Lou Robinson
Otto Woods and sister, Bertha, OF
Weldon, are visiting here.
Miss Eta Campbell dismissed school
one day last week on account OF
sickness.
Miss Nellie Dale is quite sick at this
writing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31
A Most Liberal Offer.

All our farmer readers should take adj
vantage of this unprecedented clubbing
offer we this year make, which includes
with THE REPORTER, The Iowa Home
stead, its special Farmers Institute
Editions and the Poultry Farmer These
three publications are the best of their
class and should be in every farm home.
To them we add, for local, county and
general news, our own paper, and make
the price of the four one year only 81 20,
Never before was so much superior read
ing matter offered for SO small an
amount of money. The three papers
named, which we club with our own, are
we'll known throughout the west and
commend themselves to the readers
favorable attention upon mere mention.
The Iowa Homestead is the great agri-
cultural and live stock paper of the west;
The fonnl Farmer is the most practi-
cal poultry taper for the farmer, while
The Special Farmers Institute Editions
are the mott practical publications for
the PROMOTION of good forming ever pub
lished. Jake advantage of this great
6nter, as ~ will hold good for a short
time Frry1 Samples of these papers may
be examine( by calling at this office.
o. E. Hull,
Publisher Leon REPoRTER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31

A. G. Shaw, one Of the oldest citizens
of Garden Grove, died at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. Il. b. Sans, in this
place, on Wednesday, January %, at 4
a. M, after very short sickness, and
the funeral was held from the home on
Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev.
/. N. Woodward. Mr.. Shaw was born
in Calhoun, ILL.,, December l6, 1923,
where he came to Garden Grove and
with the exception Of two or three years,
he has been resident of Garden Grove
ever since. He has been a prominent
factor in the business life of the town,
part Of the time being engaged in the
mercantile business and later in the
hotel business. In 1859 MIR. Shaw was
married to Miss Fidelia Fitch and to
them three children we're born Grant L.,
Chas. M. and Mrs. Lois Sans. Mr.. Shaw
has been in declining health for a year
or more, but had been confined to the
house only short time before his death.
He was universally esteemed by Garden
Grove people and his funeral was at
| tended by a large number of old neigh
bors and friends.
Rev. Woodward reports so much sick
ness at Leroy that he has abandoned
his revival meetings at that place until
| part of them, at least, recover.
Rev. Allen Judd will preach at the
Episcopal church next Sunday morning
and evening.
Mrs. q. D. Mallette has been quite
seriously sick for week past, but is
now recovering.
! j. r. White made business trip to
I Osceola Monday.
S. M. Ruble made trip to Allerton
Tuesday to look after some building OPP.
erations.
Miss Barlow, of Armour, S. D., is here
this week visiting her grandmother,
Mrs. Adeline Stearns and other relatives
/ j. d. Brown, of Leon, had business in
Garden Grove Saturday.
A. g. Bunney went to Akron, Mo.
Friday to close up land trade in which
he is interested.
Aida Silvers sold his farm last week te
j. E. Vail and j. r. White, and we I'M
derstand that he expects to go into the
implement business at Weldon.
! Albert Northrup has traded his store
at High Point to Mr.. Baxter for IN
acres of land in Ringgold county.
4 John Parsons has bought farm O.
175 acres four miles southeast of Leo1
and expects to move down there ane
occupy it.
| A dancing school is being conducted
here this week and all the young people
who are anxious to improve their step
are attending.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31
Hickory Grove.

Many farms in the neighborhood have
changed hands the past year.
Ed Springer has gone to Oklahoma
with view of locating.
William Smith and son Frank have
located in Oklahoma.
Mr.. Coffin and family have moved in.
to the house on the Ike Fisher farm.
j. +. Adams and family, of Wester.
vile, have moved to the farm recently
purchased from Mrs. Springer.
A spelling school and geography con-
test was held at the school house Tues
day evening of last week. Frank and
Lyman Bates were the lucky contes-
tantS.
George Bates, president Of the board,
visited the school Friday afternoon. The
school appreciated the visit and would
like to have others call.
A. l.. Wagner, Of Daleyville, Ohio,
visited the family of his nephew, j. T..
Cummins the latter part of last week.
He is we'll pleased with Decatur county
and may decide to locate here some.
time in the near future.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31
THE CHURCHES.

Rev. Charles Reeder returned Monday
from conducting series of meetings MT s
Maple Grove, north of Decatur City.
Rev. s. Samson, Of Van Vert, was
in Leon Saturday. lie preached Sun
day at Scratch Eye, southeast Of Leon.
AT the Christian church next Lords
day the pastor will preach as follows:
Morning. Young Mans Vision
Evening; What Think Ye Of Christi
The Ladies Aid Society Of the Presby.
terrain church will give their MONTH
tea in the basement of the church on
Tuesday evening Feb. 9th from s. so to
Z o'clock. Supper Lii cents.
Evangelist Billy Sunday closed a four
weeks revival at Seymour on Jan. Goth.
During the meeting 3S2 persons were,
converted and Mr.. Sunday was present
ed with a purse of $552.l7 for his labors.
Rev. 4. b. Heaton of lndianola, soc
cupied the pulpit at the M. Il. church
last Sunday morning and evening de-
slivering two excellent sermons which
We're thoroughly enioyed.by the con-
gregations.
Covenant meeting at Palestine church.
SATURDAY E6D.ZLn at q O'CLOCK. All menu
Sbers are requested to be present at that
time as there is business OF Importance
to come before you. Regular services on
Sunday following. Allare INVITED.
r. g. BENTON.
A small audience heard James Clement
Ambrose deliver his lecture on "The
Fool in Politics. at the NJ. Il. church
last Thursday evening Mr.. Ambrose
is we'll educated and deep thinker, Z
but failed to make very good i'm
preston with his audience as a lecturer,
his lecture not coming near up to ex.
pectations.
The second quarterly meeting of thu
NJ. Il. Church will be held on Sunday
next, February Srd The Presiding
Elder, Rev. w. B. Thompson, will
preach in the morning at IL. In the
evening the pastor, Rev.J oseph Stephen
will preach at 7:3O. Subject ssThe
Greatest Christian Grace The bust
ness session will be held on Saturday
even ing at the parsonage.