Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-06-16

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ternoon was delightfully."- spent by the
children in ra-.-s ald amusements,
1fter which refreshments were served.
and Miss Josephine's beautiful birth
day cake 6uly admired and praised.
The little girl received great many
lovely presents, among them being a
table croquet set. two fans. perfume.
handkero hiefs. ribbons, tent. and
many other things. useful and orna-
mental
The land officers went ont today to
examine the land in Joe Schwiethale's
homestead. A contest regarding this
homestead has been going on for some
time. it being claimed by some that II
is more valuable for coal than for ag-
ricultural purposes. Five of the wit
nesses claim that there is a vein OF
coal three feet thick on the land.
while FIVE or six others say there is
only 30 inches of blossom coal, which
is not worth anything. Special Agent
Hendershot and other attorneys have
gone out toiay to examine the place
and see for themselves the condition
of things.
Little Edna Ruth Rose finally gave
up her life yesterday afternoon at .
o'clock. Edna was 8 years old last
January and her health had been ap-
parently good up to three or four
months ago when her heart began to
trouble her and since that time she
has steadily grown weaker until she
passed away Every effort was made
by human hands to spare her life, but
she had to go to her long home. In
he hours of sorrow of the parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Rose, their many
| friends will be with them. The fun
| eral will take place Sunday afternoon
| at o'clock from the residence in
North Durango. Rev. w. II. Ferguson
off iiciating.
Five or six girls were standi.R on
the sidewalk down town few days
ago. when an ice wagon came along.
| The girls Immediately asked for
vide No sooner had thev scrambled
| IN. when the driver started his horses
| over pile OF rocks and gravel which
had been used in repairing the road
| The heavy waeon iolted over I"e
rough heap. while the girls, scream
| ing and holding to the sides, under
| went one of the worst shakings they
had ever received. For a while 1t
looked as though their teeth would
1rop ont and they would fall apart
| generally.
| A case of divorce is filed in the
-ountv court by Anna NJ Godfrey (for-
merly Bethman,) against George God
frey. the charge being cruelty. The
couple were married in Silverton Jan
nary 18th. 1902. and lived together
| about two months. during which time,
| according to Mrs Godfrey's testimony.
her husband treated her with con-
stant and severe cruelty. and at last
nut her out of doors. and threatened
% kill her. The wife wants absolute
| livorce. the privilege of taking back
her maiden name, and an alimony of
not less than $4,000 The trial will
take place as soon as they can get
service on Godfrey at Ouray.
Arapahoe county presents to the
people of the state through the Den
yer News sorry spectacle of the ac-
| tons of the board of commissioners of
that county whereby Smith Brooks
Printing company were paid 100000
over and above their contract price
| for stationery furnished the county.
The actions of the members of the
| old hoard of commissioners of La
Plata sink into insignificance. Why
board of commissioners represent
ing the people will enrich corporations
or individuals is beyond our compre-
hension The statutes regulate the
actions of county commissioners and
when they go beyond that point they
should be held accountable to the peo-
pie