Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-21

Frank Rhodys' companion In drunk
enness and disorderly conduct was ar
rested and put up $40 for his appear
ance at court this morning. Failing
to appear. he has forfeited the $40
which is the usual fine for such of
fense.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Newman have
rented their house on the Boulevard
for two years to ]. L. Rachofsky, and
will fit up rooms in the Newman
block, where they will reside during
the winter, taking their meals at the
Strater hotel. Miss Lena will return
to school at Boulder this fall
Two horses and n mule fattened
themselves on w. G Whites law last
night and walked off this morn
ing leaving the lawn looking
like corral Many of the Durango
| citizens would be pleased to have
some one ride around and look after
| this stray stock.
Glenn English is up from Farming
| ton today, just to see and be seen. he
says. He reports that the San Juan
river has plenty of water in 1t now.
and that for two days after the rains
it was unfordable. That is fortunate
for the people down that way. and es-
pecially for the Navajos on the res
ervation below.
| Fnnrfanu LITTLE uft.lS la
this afternoon at the home of Miss
Margaret Parsons in honor of Miss
Helen Stagleman of Denver. The din
ing room is beautifully decorated with
pink. principally flowers in profusion
and the parlor with yellow. making
a very pretty effect. AS we go to
press the girls are enjoying themselves
with all the zest of young people.
Madame Mermet's trip to the east
which she takes this month will re.
suit in a large stock of new fall styles
in millinery and dress goods, from
which Durango people may choose
their fall and winter costumes Mad
ame's long experience and excellent
taste will serve her in choosing the
latest and best styles that the eastern
markets have to offer
Madame Mermet will leave for Sill
verton Saturday evening and remain
there until Tuesday night. She viii
carry with her large assortment OF
walking hats for the early fall ant
will take orders while there for dress
making and tailor gowns. Madame
leaves for the east the latter part o
this month. and as soon as she re
turns. will make large opening II
Silverton.
Miss Margaret Parsons, the drug
gists little daughter, gives party a
her home on the Boulevard this after
noon in honor of Helen Stiglemen. wh,
has been spending her vacation with
j. l.. Williams. The two little girl
have been intimate friends all sum
mer, and now that the time is draw
ing near for Miss Helen to leave TO
her home and school in Denver. Mis-
Margaret has conceived the prett.
idea of having the young people o
her circle meet her friend.
The pupils who intend to enter tn
High school this coming year, are re
quested to call next week and see tn
superintendent with regard to tn
studies they wish to pursue. He viii
be In his office at the High schoc
on Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday an
Friday of next week, from to |
o'clock in the morning for the purpos
OF meeting these pupils. As tn
High school course is elective. 1t /
necessary to know beforehand wha
studies are to be taken so that a
rangements can be made about tn
classes. books, etc. for the ensuin
year.
A message was received on the Of
of August that the machinery for tn
new oil we'll which has been starte
fifteen feet from the old place. ha
left Florence, but since then It ha
! mot been heard from. Telegram
have been sent to various places froi
both ends. but as yet the tools hay
I, not been placed. They are probabl
sidetracked on the road somewher
and will arrive in q fau doy, ,.,h =.