Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-22

morning from Sllverton, where she
has been visiting. and returned to her
home in Mancos
Mrs. b. NJ Krumpanitzy of Mancos
was a homebound passenger this
morning, after a short visit with
friends in Durango.
Remember that w. S. Weightman is
well supplied with grapes, pears. ap-
pies. tomatoes, celery, cabbage, etc.
and dead oodles of watermelons and
cantaloupes.
Remember that Senator Bucklin
will address the people of Durango
and La Plata county on the tax
amendment at the fair grounds to-
morrow afternoon at 3 p. m.
The banks have agreed to close
| Wednesday. Thursday and Friday next
week at IL O'Clock in order to prop
erly take In the events of fair week
Customers will govern themselves ac-
cordingly.
Although The Herald is opposed to
the single tax amendment and the peo-
| pie are going to vote 1t down, it is
but right that both sides should be
heard and for this reason those inter
ested are invited to attend the dis
course on the question by Senator
Bucklin at the fair grounds tomorrow
afternoon.
| The new house of G. f. Tiffany.
Jr.. on the corner of Third avenue
and Eighth streets is rising above
its foundations. and is certainly an
encouraging sight in Durango. 1t
would be a real joy to see such resi-
dence buildings rising on all vacant
lots on Second and Third avenues,
showing a prospect thereby of growth
in the citys population.
Hon. John A. Porter departed for
Denver this morning after brief Wis
1t in Telluride. Mr.. Porter has spent
a great deal of the past summer camp
ing out. hunting and fishing, and as
a result his health, is much more
robust and satisfactory than when he
put aside his extensive business cares
a year or so ago, which will be glad
news to his large circle of friends
throughout the San Juan.-Telluride
journal.
The Standard sewing machine is
beautiful piece of furniture. as well
as perfection in make. They are TAX
ing the place of many OF the old
makes of machines and are always up
to requirements. Stubbs Jakway
are Durango agents.
Miss Sadei Talbot OF the Joseph
Newman company which comes to Du-
rango, Monday, September %. Will
this season appear in bright little
monologue entitled Her First Tea. y
1t Is a delicious bit of humor which
capitally portrays the cleverness OF a
Young society matron in eXtricatlng
herself from an unforeseen embarrass-
ing situation. 1t is very pleasing
addition to Miss Talbotts reperoire
of selections.
Mrs. Seybold gave party Thursday
| evening 10 ttltbi dlf ll' bii 'Aih"S "
her daughter. Miss Bertha. II was a
small but very pleasant gathering,
those present being Misses Hessen of
Chicago, who is visiting Miss Seybold,
her cousin. Miss Florence Miller.
Misses Minnie Gogarty. Olive Pendle-
ton and Stella Seybold. Dinner was
served at o'clock and pleasant
evening passed with music and social
games. solos, instrumental. being
rendered by Miss Miller.
Tom Davis is very enthusiastic over
the fine display which he saw at the
Pueblo State fair. The upper part
of the State building is given over
to the ladies' contribution of fancy
articles. the most varied and beautiful
collection he had ever seen. There
are exhibitions of products from all
over the state, making the place look
like a regular worlds fair. Captain
George w. Thatcher. one of the direc-
tors OF the Chicago fair, has fine col
Election of minerals on display. which
are of especial interest to Colorado
people. The horses that are in the
races there are among the handsom-
est ever seen in the state.
"The Adventures OF Love Letter
was again presented at the Opera
house last evening, with full at
tendance despite the rain The act
ing was better than on the previous
night. showing that even excellent
work can be improved upon. Rous-
ing applause from the house closed
each act, and interrupted the scenes
as some especially good part was en-
acted. Algie Mermet, as Anatole'
again did some exceptionally good
work. and people will look forward
to his future appearance on the stage
in other roles. Mrs. Lillian Hart
man Johnson played admirably as
usual, delighting the beholders.
Everybody was pleased, speaking in
highest terms of commentator OF the
fine production. Durango certainly
has home talent which promises
great deal of entertainment Tor the
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