Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-28

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Kansas. came in today for
an extended visit with Mrs. Miller's
sisters, Mrs Valiant and Mrs. Seybold.
Miss Florence may remain here during
the winter if she is pleased with the
place
When you see several Democrats
congregated on the street corners and
in starways. they are not discussing
the newspaper situation, but who is
going to control the primaries. The
fight is going to be warm. The regu-
lar line Democracy that was true to
the ticket last fall is against allowing
the bolters to have anything to do
with naming the delegates to the state
convention.
As welcome as the rain was. it is
good to see the sun shining again, and
the mud drying up 1t was the best
rain that Durango has had for long
while, there being enough of it to soak
into the ground and moisten it for
some depth below the surface. 1t
was badly needed to redeem in some
measure. the drought record for this
year, and save the crops that had not
already succumbed to the dryness.
The Hon. Charles d. Hayt formerly
judge of this judicial district and later
chief justice of the state of Colorado.
arrived in the city from Denver last
evening, having spent the Sabbath at
Pagosa Springs. 1t has been five
years since the Judge visited Durango
and he notes many substantial i'm
provements. A great many friends
are glad to shake his hand once again.
rhe Judge remains until tomorrow,
when he continues his journey around
the circle.
Prof. Nicholson of Jamaica, who has
been staying in Mancos for some time,
left this morning for Denver and Mich
igan. where he expects to continue his
professional duties as teacher of in
strumental music. While in Mancos
he started a brass band, which is now
doing well. and beginning to give
street concerts. Prof Nicholson likes
the southwest and says he may be
back this way.
John c. Koch. father of Mr.. Koch of
Telluride, arrived from Telluride
yesterday. and is stopping at
the Strater He IS accompanied by a
party OF men connected with the mines
around Telluride. and their families.
They are Charles Buchner and wife
Arthur Buchner, Willie and Elizabeth
Koch Thecla Decemling and Charles
l.. Borst OF Milwaukee. George Buch-
ner and wife of Fond du Lac, Wis,
and w. w. Strong of Kenosahas~Wis.
They are all stockholders in Tellm-
ride mines on their way home af-
ter visiting the district.
Dolores county declared for Stevens.
1t is quite likely that the Western
Slope will be unit for the Ouray
man and with factional differences be-
tween Orman and Stmson. will carry
off the nomination.
Fruit growers should bear in mind
that the cold storage plant of William
Wolf q Co. is now in shape for bust
ness and those desiring to store fruit
Will he accommodated at very low
prices For fun information call at
the plant
Orville Galbreath, son of the "Old
Man. passed through to Silyerton
last evening from South Fork Mr.
has worked himself up to a
fine position with the Denver & Rio
Grande, that of tie inspector for the
entire system.
Mrs Gillis was a passenger on the
Southern this morning bound for Man
COS for a few days outing. Mrs. Gil
lis. after long stay in Durango, will
leave next Tuesday for her old home
near Boston. Mass. She is anxious
to see old scenes and old friends again,
but says that she may want to get
back TO Colorado after while,
Mrs f. c. Condit and daughter. FL
sic. who have been spending the sea
son in their summer home among the
Eureka mountains. were among the
through passengers this morning for
their home in Denver. When asked
how they liked this part of the coun-
try. Mrs. Condit replied that this was
her third summer here, and she was
very much pleased with the place. Her
husband is manager of the Sioux Min
ing company.
S. w. Raymond returned last even
ing from pagosa Springs. where sew
cral additional Heralds will be read
hereafter Mr.. Raymond stopped at
the Patrick. where he found the table
excellent. The hotel has been crowd
ed ali summer by outside people. The
town of Pagosa is on the improve and