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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24
RAILROAD TALK.
Good Prospects for An Independent
Line Within Year.

Pennington Tlmes-Husuer.
meeting that was well attended
by our citizens convened at the City
hall last Friday night to listen to D..
K. b. Sellers explain the railroad out
look as ii appeared to him after sew
erai months investigation.
He outlined TO the audience the sub
stance of several interviews he had
had with the representatives of the
American Lumber company and the
Mogollon Mining company, all OF
whom were Interested in having n
.ae constructed that will tap our coal
ields.
The American Lumber company al
ready have several miles OF road con-
structed that can be made part of
The through line in case the work was
undertaken.
The advantages of the proposition
lie in the fact that the capital that is
20 be interested in this line is that of
which the Improvement OF its present
Investments will be the prime incen-
live for building and not alone the
dividends that the operation of the
road might bring.
Mr.. Sellers is confident that this Is
he most plausible proposition that
mas ever been before the people of the
valley
All these things show that the time
is at hand for us all 20 put our shoul-
lers to the wheel and help push our
town and valley into wider CONNER
cial life.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24
SHALL THE POOR BE
GLADDENED ON CHRISTMAS

We trust that no little girl nor no
little boy will be overlooked by Santa
Claus this Christmas. Every little
girls heart should be gladdened with
at least doll, and every little boy
should have at least some toy or trim.
Iet. There are in this town 100 chill
dren whose parents are too poor TO
spend nickel on them. MANY #
them need shoes and stockings and
clothing and the Lord only knt ys
where they are going to get them
unless the Salvation Army is able to
provide the things
This is Just what that noble band of
workers is striving to do-to relieve
the distressed and gladden. the hearts
OF the old and young.
The Salvation Army can help only
as they are helped. They have found
twenty families that must be provided
with basket dinners for Christmas
The dinner at the hall has been aban.
doned. as 1t would be impossible to
get all the needy to attend.
Twenty families. and they are the
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24
Mancos.
From the Times.

From the Times
Another construction crew for the
Colorado Telephone company is In
Mancos this week, They will cree a
line into Weber canon. distance oil
between two and one-half or three
miles, for the accommodation of six or
light subscribers, and then string sew
eral wires on poles already erected be
tween here and Thompson's park. The
Telephone company is doing what II
can for the accommodation of the pco-
pie. and its efforts are appreciated.
The Mancos Electric Light company
is positive assurity. Mr.. plnyon,
on behalf of the company. has purch-
ased the eight lots belonging to the
Hoer and Snyder estate. and then
soon viii be erected buildings lor ma
chinery, offices and other require,
ments. Mr.. Pinyon Will remain here
push the work. and by the first of
March next Mancos will be equipped
with modern electric light systeia
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24
Pagosa Springs.

From the Observer.

From the Observer.
II is evident that Messrs, Miller and
Latt explored region where no
white man abd ever been before. or
they would not have found what they
did Mr.. Miller brought TO town a
bundle of seventeen ropes, made out oil
the fiber of soapweed, which must be
thousands of years old. This rope was
found by Miller and Latta under a
ledge of rocks ON the cliii, and some
OF IL is well preserved while portions
that have been exposed 10 the weather
are partially decayed. Each piece OF
rope IL made like the other. and Is
about 10 feet long, one end running
through n loop at the other end, form
ing an opal, the opal Is interviewer
with light net work OF the same ma.
terial. About one hundred people es-
amined the curio at the Observer Office
last Saturday. They nearly all coin
cided with Gean Gross theory that
these particular ropes were used by
the cliff dwellers to ensnare wild
game. Some of the material seems
to show blood stains now. sample
OF the rope in shape OF the snare has
been sent to the Smithonian Institute
at Washington with requst for any
information that might enlighten this
people on the curious find.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24
Telluride.
From the Journal.

From the Journal.
From papers being signed up and
forwarded to Denver, 1t is surmised
that payday for the troops in this
district is being arranged for the
near future. 1t is said the first pay
day will distribute about $4,000 for
wages. supplies, etc.
John Galloway is just back from
marketing $500 boxes of McElmo
canon apples In Chicago He met
Michigan, Washington. and Oregon
fruit in competition and outclassed
them all, his price averaging 10 cents
a box above any of them. Several
fruit commission firms announced
their Intention OF taking the Gallow-
ays entire apple crop at Dolores next
year. and they have the largest orch
ard in the state. The reputation o
McElmo fruit is established and 1,
will sell itself from now on. particu-
larly the Galloway product, which Is
sorted, graded and packed with the
most scrupulous care
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24
STOCKHOLDERS, MEETING.

The regular annual meeting OF the
stockholders OF the COLORADO State
bank of Durango will be held at the
office of said bank, in the city of Du-
range. Colo, on Monday, January A,
1904. at 10 o'clock a. m, for the pur-
pose of elecling directors for the en-
suing year, and the transaction OF bus.
mess properly coming before said
meeting,
f. II. REINHOLD,
Assistant Cashier.
Durango. Colo. Dec. 19, 1903.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24
Coughing Spell Caused Death.

Harry Duckwell, aged 25 years,
cholted to death early yesterday morn
ing at his home. IN the presence of his
wife and child. He contracted
slight cold a few days ago and paid
but little attention to it. Yesterday he
was seized with fit of coughing
which continued for some time. His
wife sent for physician but before
he could arrive. another coughing
spell came on and Duckwell died from
suffocation. st. Louis Globe-Demo-
crat. Dec. l. 1901. Ballard's Hore-
hound Syrup would have saved him.
25c. SOC and S100. Sold by ]. L. Par
sons.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24
Fight will be Bitter.

Those who will persist in closing
their ears against the continual rec
ommendation of DIR. Kings new dis
covery for consumption, will have a
long and bitter fight with their troub-
termination. Read what t. X. Beal.
OF Beal. Miss, has to say: Last fall
my wife had every symptom OF con-
sumption. She took DR.. Kings New
Discovery after everything else had
and four bottles entirely cured her"
Guaranteed by G. E. Tiffany, Druggist.
Price so cents and sl.O0. Trial bot
ties free.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24
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ATT &c.
From the Index.

From the Index.
Mrs. Emeline Dillon died from
pneumonia at her home In this city
the l4th inst. Deceased was rs years
OF age and had been a member OF the
NJ. Il. Church South for more than
half a century.
w. r. Pratt and family who left AZ.
tee In October, seeking new loca-
ton, returned the first of the week.
They went as far south as Stafford, N.
NJ, but found nothing to equal San
Juan county, and have returned to re-
main among us.
At the December meeting of the
Territorial board OF health 1t was de-
cided 10 divide the county oi San Juan
into two districts with nea4th officers
In each. DR. Condit OF Aztec, in the
upper district and DR.. McEwen Of
Pennington, In the lower,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

Mrs. Maggie Sharp. Grand Pocahon-
tas Tor Colorado, paid the local lodge
OF Pocahontas a visit Saturday night.
About 10 members of the order at
tended the meeting, after which re
ception and banquet were held in the
lodge room. Mrs. Sharp expressed
herself well pleased with the excel
lent work done by the order She
was accompanied on her trip by Mrs.
Sopp of Denver. Mrs. Sopp's visit
was in no way an official one, although
she is member of the order. The
Two ladies' were entertained by var
lous members OF the Pocahontas dur
Ing their stay, and both departed on
the Eastern this morning delighted
with their visit to Durango. Mrs.
Sharp will visit two or three towns
on her way TO her home at Empire,
whore she will spend Christmas and
New Years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

To improve the appetite and
strengthen the digestion, try few
loNes - Chamberlain Stomach and
liver Tablets. MIR. j. H. Seitz, of De
uoit, A.icR., says, They restored my
appetite when impaired. relieved me
of a bloated feeling and caused a
pleasant and satisfactory movement
of the bowels" There are people in
this community who need just such a
medicine. For sale by all druggists
Every box warranted.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24
Cortez.
From the Journal.

From the Journal.
Within the next two years ten thons-
and acres OF farm land In the San
Luis valley. now desert will be &C.
cupied by farmers from the northern
part of Colorado. so says c. A. Lyman
OF the Conejos County Land and In
vestment company.
improvements in Montezlma valley
will come, because this is The greatest
and best agricultural ard stock rails
ing district in the state. aud there is
no reason why 1t should 80 backward
or stand at present conditions instead
OF pushing rapidly to the front. And
We look for Cortez and ~ hey to pros
per In the future more than II has ever
before
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24
BANK NOTICE..

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the First National
Bank of Durango. Colorado, for the
election of directors for the ensuing
year, or any other business that may
come before said meeting. will be held
at the office of said bank. Tuesday,
January IL. 1904, between the hours OF
lo O'Clock A. NJ. and 4 o'clock P. NJ.
WIN. p. VALE, Cashier.
Durango, Colo, Dec. Il, 1903.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24
A Friuhtened Horse

running like mad down the street,
dumping the occupants out. or a hum
dred other accidents,are every day oc-
currences. IT behooves everybody to
have reliable salve handy. and there
Is none as good as Bucklen's Arnica
save. Burns. cuts, sores. eczema
and piles disappear quickly under it's
soothing effect. 25 cents at C. E. Tiff
fany's drug store.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24
FOR A BAD COLD.

If you have a bad cold you need
good reliable medicine like Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy to loosen and re-
lieve it, and to allay the irritation
and inflammation of the throat and
lungs. For sale by all druggists.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

Harry Scbrader Is to the front with
one of the handsomest holiday dis
plays in the city, The candy supply
is sufficient for Wholesale business and
this is what Harry has to contend with
during the holiday rush.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24
CURED PARALYSIS.

w. S. Baily. p. o. True, Texas,
writes: My wife had been suffering
five years with paralysis in her arm,
when was persuaded to use Billiards.
Snow Liniment, which cured her all
right. | have also used 1t for old
sores, frostbites, and skin eruptions.
1t does the work" 25c. soc, S1.00.
Sold by ]. l.. Parsons.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

signatures of every testimonial among the>SY Y.
thousands which they are constantly pub IN
fishing aestng the superior curative properties of their
several medicines, and thus proving genuneness and
reliability of all the multitude of testimonials volunteered
by grateful people.
Worlds Dspensary Medical Association Buffalo, n T.
VI" Is with the pleasure thai add NV testimony to
list of sufferers who helped the same as
have been, writes Mrs VIM P Young OF Trenton Ontario
Last January took bad spell and
and nights suffering pains in head and laws and
Kinds OF medicine from the doctor time Could not
20 my housework at all, and stomach troubled
NOT eat anything without having uneasy feeling day
thought would give your medicine a trial Dr.
than for years Can do all the work in family but
before using your medicines could work and
could not be left alone had been the last
SIX years truly believe that IL poor would
give Dr Pieces medicines fair
many invalids" ~ ~ ~ N
Our little boy three and years of age had been
delicate since birth" writes Mrs J. Shotwell of East
Soudsburg Pa, Box I5S About eighteen months ago an
aosces formed i'll the groin which lanced and il con-
unued to discharge for eight months an oper
OF friends we began giving child DR. Perces Golden
Medical Discovery The discharge stopped had
taken two bottles He has taken eight his health
now is good" "
For about nine years suffered with ulcers on nv ankle
and instep which times
could not sleep night day" writes Mrs T. Seton Of
Yatesboro Pa "A friend advised to tYy DR. Pierce's
medicines which did and found great relief Had only
taken one bottle when could do hard work and
could lie down and night without pain The ulcers
about twelve Took fifteen bottles Golden Medical
discovery and can recommend your dcne any similar
sufferer send you sincere thanks, and blessings Dr.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

A glass or two of water taken half
an hour before breakfast will usually
keep the bowels regular. Harsh ca
thartics should be avoided. When
purgative is needed, take Chamber
Iains Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They are mild and gentle in their ac.
ton. For sale by all druggists.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

his assay was all of that character of
ore which the mine contained"
The weathervane fellows are quot
ing Col. Demming and Gen. Frank Hall
one moment and the next finds them
telling what little Johnny Assayer.
who took s25 course in chemistry.
knows about the proposition.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24
1t,ed Mothers.

It's hard work 10 take care of children md
TO cook sweep, wash sew and mend besides.
Tired mothers should take Hoods Sarsnpa,
rila-it refreshes the blood. improves the ap-
petite, assures restful sleep.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24
Farminqton.

From the Times-Hustler,
I. w. Daniels, president of the Firs,
National bank. this week received
letter from A. G, Rose of Paonia. Colo
RADIO. who last year put in a large fruit
evaporator at that place. He desires
10 put in an evaporator In this valley
and says that the or NJ Paonia has
been a success and he desires to get
. good field for another. His machin-
cry is of the latest pattern and his
plant at Paonia has large capacity.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

Mrs. j. u. Schutt and Helen re-
turned this morning from Silverton
where they visited Mrs. Morton Schutt
several days, Miss May viii remain
at Silyerton until after Christmas.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

We're in good shape the farmers would
bring their wheat to Durango and then
our merchants would be benefited In
other ways. We call attention of the
commissioners TO this matter. trusting
they Will look into it.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

The holiday school recess starts In
Thursday morning. This gives sever
al teachers an opportunity of leaving
the day before Christmas tor outside
points. Several will go to Denver.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

What would be nicer to give a man
Tor Christmas than one of those ele-
CANT pipes. cigar holders. moistening
noSes or box OF cigars at J. L. Will
liams' cigar store?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24
What Supports The Heart !?

OF digestion and nutrition. 1t purifes the blood ei-
mating from 1t the substances which corrupt and poison it.
Even this alone would take the strain the overaxed
heart. But Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery also
acts directly upon the heart itself 1t strengthens the
hearts action. It contains of the be and most
efficient heart toncs known medical practice and as
natural consequence the of rGoden Medical Discov-
cry" has resulted in many notable of the heart
when it has become involved in disease 1t removes
the predsposing of heart trouble and makes the
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

Mike Moran is now quartered at the
Oxford where he will be pleased to
meet friends and patrons OF the
house. Mike Is one OF the old timers
and has host OF acquaintances
throughout this southwest section.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

they will spend the holidays They
will be with us again about the 9TH
of January.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

j. l.. Williams will tell wives the
kind of cigars their hubbys smoke. A
box will fill the bill more acceptably
than anything else.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

weak heart strong.
5000 forfeit will
be cheerfully paid,
in lawful money
of t h e United
St a t e S, by tn e
proprietors of DIR.
Pierce's Golden
Medical Discov-
cry, if they cannot
show the original
statements an Il
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

Mrs. p NJ. Davis of Cherry Creek.
was caller at The Herald office Sat
urday afternoon. She stated the
farmers of Thompson park were haul
ing their wheat to Pennington on ac-
count of the bad conditions of the road
to Durango. She said If the road
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

There will be a grand ball at the
Bartholomew sawmill Christmas night
to which everybody Is cordially inyit-
ed, In addition TO dancing there will
be Xmas feast worth going miles to
encounter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

FREE. The Common Sense Medical .4dpisey, loos
large pages in paper ooe,s is sent FREE on receipt of
f'sentyone oneaeM stamps to pay expense of mailing
ONLY. ddd,sss Dr. x. v Pierce, Buffalo, NJ y
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

The Salvation Army will see that
Ill donations for the poor are proper
y disposed of The workers in the
Army are in touch with the worthy
loor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

soimed like old times at the post
off last evening. And about every
1no n town was on hand to get mail.
Anxious for the Christmas presents ar
rlving.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

Mr., and Mrs C. c. Wilder left on
he morning train for Denver where
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

Oh md useless d. & Il. G. box cars
10 the number OF $50 have been torn
Up and burned. The trucks and
wheels will be used on new cars.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

The Salvation Army has found 20
families who must be supplied with
Christmas dinner, and 100 poor chill
dren who must have clothes and some
little dolls, toys and trinkets to glad
den their hearts. If you have any
thing to help the good work along
drop line to Ensign Pitt, p. o. box
1852. and he will call for IT, Good
clean clothing will come in handy
As the time is so short, it is desired
that all clothing offered will be al
ready repaired.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

Ed. Lazarus returned Saturday even
ing from a trip to Creede. Del Norte,
Alamosa and Monte Vista. He reports
n good business in all those towns.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

from Mondays Daily:
Mr. Ealons assistant general man
iger of tae American Smelling com
pany. left ior Denver this morning af-
ler severnl days in this city.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

Our morning paper announces the
payment of the last linotype note.
thereby furnishing cause for rejoicing
Christmas day. Now. II our friends
the enemy will just engage In a-first-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

District court convened this morning
and took recess till 2 O'Clock this
afternoon. when the arguments for q
motion for a new trial in the county
commissioners against j c. Bradley
were commenced. The motion was
overruled and judgment for the
amount, $3.50. ordered.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

A mining deed was recorded today
transferring from w. b. Jenkins to
stirl Thompson third interest in the
Red Rose in California mining dis
trlct, for $25.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-24

Mrs f. Il. Mcclure and family start
this morning for Durango, whore they
expect to make their future home,
The McClures are one of the first and
most prominent families in southern
Kansas. and we are sorry to have
them leave, But host of friends here
wish them a world of success where.
ever they may go,-lIoward (Kan.)
Courant.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-03-05

A Reality.
W, J. BLANrON,

II has been a cherished ambition
OF the citizens Of Taylor county for
manv years ~ have a railroad, At
last they have seen the fulIll menl
OF the lsany promises and road
completed to Perry.
On Lass saturday afternoon every
thing was in readiness and the camy
and all other arrangements were
moved up TO the epd Of what is
known AS the gr~te---within one
half mile DE- Me court house. There
were tWvnty.nine loaded freight
cars. all load 81 with freight Tor
Perry and other places That gel
freight here. The amount Of bus
mes. done here can now he reaIM d,
and Tie Inconvenience Of the old.
time "freight wagon" is only to BIZ
rendered,
Property b"s dwnrl ~ value;
in a shor. Wilde or merchants have
multiplied rh,ir business ~ three.
and We have ample banking tacih-
Ties. Win al THESE Incentives IL
husinass Iavl.r will sn,.t, lao "a, .ha
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-03-05
PhiTIips-conWay.

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Il,
Phillips at Greenvile was the scene
OF a pretty ceremony yesterday, the
occasion being the wedding of their
daughter, Miss Winnie, and DIR. J.
j. Conway, Of Madison. The parlor
OF the home was prettilv decorated
and many OF the friends OF the pep.
ular contracting parties were present
at ] ] O'Clock when the solemn mar.
rage ceremony Of the Baptist church
was spoken by Rev. A. J. lteamy Of
this city, Immediately after con,
CALCULATIONS w.re spoken the bridal
party with their friends were invited
to partske of q magnificent collation.
spread by the parents Of the bride in
honor Of the occasion. MIR. Ell Has.
81 u acted in capacity of best mau
while Miss Picnic Scott was the
charming maid Of honor.
DIR and Mrs. Conway arrived H.
che city by the afternoon train and
have taken up their abode in the tss-
ty cottage recently purchased by the
doctor.
The New Enterprise extends warm
vst congratulations and hest wishes
for the future health, wealth and
h,ppiness, Of DR.. and Mrs. Con way
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-03-05
DEMOCRATIC
VOTERS
Will To morrow Might Nom
mate Municipal Ticket.
LIST or OFFICES FOB FILED
Together With Names Of Candidates
who Aspire to Serve the Town 40
Public Servants the Coming Year.

Tomorrow night the fun will wax
fast ana furious at the court house,
where In response tu the call OF the
mayor, the democratic voters ~ the
town OF Madison will asst mble 10
place In nomination t0wu officers for
another year. From present indica-
tons each office e. he filled will be
contested for by two ar moe cqudi-
dates, and the friends # the ar,irq-
ants. win the candidates III, mselves,
Fare now hard at work looking for
votes. Promises are being made,
com binations FORMED and other
things peculiar to the g,ca' political
game are In full blast The candi.
dates for the various Offices are ae
followe, and one has only o look
down the list OF names and select
the candidates Of his choice:
For Mayor; J. Is. CASTOR, mer-
chant; Rev. G. W. Walker, preach
or and wheelwright, and Columbus
u. Smith, editor.
For Marshal; w. A. Dale, pres
ent incumbent, aud r. II. Shackel-.
ford, express sgeut,
For Tax Assessor: A. J.. Vann,
present incumbent aud merchant.
and +, W. Rice, printer.
For Clerk and Treasurer; Walter
Bunting, present incumbent, mers-
chant, and Randall Rowe, lawyer
FOR councilman: l.. A. FraIeIgh
aud w. h, Davis, present incum-
bents, John w. Williams and X. J.
Self, both Of the latter being car
penters and contractors.
Here you have the Iist, voters.
and it is up to you to say which OF
these gentlemen shall serve yo1 dur
ing the coming year. BE on hand
promptly at 8 O'Clock tomorrow
night, and east your ballots for the
hest Rru and the best interest OK the
town.