Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-18

then south, being absent about three
months.
The ,nometers around town varied
below, the one at the postofIice regis
terine en-, while at the depot IA was
indicated. AT any rate it was cold
enough.
There was a lively scrimmage this
morning. between Agent McAtee's
| black beauty and Asa Poor's white
spaniel. Both showed grit and were
10th to give up the tussle. just
parting greeting.
The farmer who has not sufficient
feed fo' his cattle should market same
at once It will be better to secure
reasonable price for beef at this,
time than to wind up in the spring
with dead carcasses littering the
range.
T. c. Graden came in on last even
ings train, having taken a spin
around the state, visiting the Steam
boat Springs section. Mr. Graden re
ports nothing exciting in the districts
visited but that everything is moving
along nicely.
DR.. Lee and wife departed this
morning for Denver. Mrs. Lee is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harris, who
were located in Durango during the
summer months, DR.. Lee spending
several months in the vicinity of
Pennington in search of health. They
Will probably remain in the capital
city.
James II. McCracken, accompanied
by his wife, came in from Denver
last evening and departed for Cor
tez this morning to look after some
business Mr. McCracken Is now To-
Gated In Denver. where he Is engag-
ed In saddle livery business. He ex-
poets to return to Denver the last of
the week
Charles A. Johnson and P. G. Ellis
left for Cortez this morning, where
they appear as counsel in case be.
fore the county court between Gil
lette Bros. and Adam Wooley. 1t
seems that about ten years ago the
first named obtained judgment
against Wooley and since that time
Wooley has been declared bankrupt
and efforts are now being made to
collect the debt from Mr.. Wooley s
son. Mrs. Hart accompanied them to
take down the evidence in shorthand.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Hafling left this
morning for st. Louis. Mr.. Hafling
has recently sold two-thirds of his
beautiful Animas valley ranch, and on
account of falling health of his wife
seeks a lower altitude, at least for a
time. Mfr. Hafiing has been one of La
Plata countys solid farmers and a
good man for any community and We
tnast he will be one of us in tbs
course OF year or two-that health
will be the lot of both his wife and
himself OF course The Herald
which has been his companion for the
last fifteen years. will follow and
keep him posted.
Mr. and Mrs. Lund will occupy the
Donnolley cottage on Second avenue
when Mrs. Donnelley departs for Den
yer the latter part of the week
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along nicely, Mrs. Rider being better
than for a couple of weeks, and Mrs
Turner is able to be up and around.
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Glen Russell says coyotes are toe
plentiful in the Pine river section fol
1 rabbits and wild turkeys, that section
at one time being quite a center fol
the latter
Tom Sthroyer the genial barber al
Wesley Helms, is laid up with &
severe case of pleurisy of the heart
Friends will find him at his home ii
the Hanno residence near the bridge
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While thinking OF some Christmas
present to send to eastern friends
about the best thing would be The
Daily Herald for one year. Or tn,
Semi Weekly Herald would be appre
clated
Mrs John +. Bell who is dowr
from lockwood, says ii is much
warmer at the lime quarry than II
Durango. that place being sheltered
and always warmer in winter anC
cooler in summer.
The German Mannerchor perfected
irs organization Sunday under Prof
Werker at Red Mems hall. Numer
GUS German songs were ind1lged in
and II you happen to be serenaded
some night do not be surprised.
In the district court yesterday
Judge Russell overruled the motion
OF McQlade. convicted OF stealing ore
from the Neglected mine, and sen
fenced him to not less than fourteen
months and not more than eighteen
months in the penitentiary. He viii
probably be taken to Canon tomorrow
Myrtle Hood continues to lingei
Ion