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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-14

From Mondays Daily:
Mrs. Monte b. Pickle and children
came down from Silverton this morn
ing and are stopping at the Strater.
Frank W Barnes arrived from Tellu-
ride last evening and is hobuobbing
with Durangoites today.
s. w. Carpenter came over from
Mancos last evening, and is spending
the day In Durango.
Mrs. T. A. Kerr, who is at Mercy
hospital for treatment, is much i'm
proved.
Morton Schutt returned this morn
Sabbath looking after business inter
ests.
F. C. Perkins left for Denver This
morning, where he is called TO argue a
case In the Supreme court. set for to
morrow.
Mrs L. V. Campbell from Animas
valley is suffering from blood poison
ing. and liz being cared for at Mercy
hospital.
Jack j. Mccormick returned Friday
evening after being absent all winter.
putting In the time In New York state.
The family are still east.
-
William Collins OF the Montozuma
valley. passed through the city Saiur.
day afternoon with n bunch of horses
for the lockwood range.
Mr.. Mcintyre. the Mapcos valley
rancher, departed Sunday morning for
Zion City, m. where he viii take
charge OF the brick plant
Murray MacNeil, of the Colorado
Telephone company. arrived from
Denver last evening. and is looking
over the city and plant with Manager
OKcefe.
John NJ. IIeckcr. the Longmont
capitalist. is in the city today looking
blt'i lu'ftfN'H hiii NiNlAihb
Olbcrts. He is registered nj tho Inter
Ocenn.
Wash Patrick reports good progress
In the new fish hatchery location II
is something We must provide and the
quicker the better for this entire
southwest section. We must keep up
our main source of summer pleasure.
Ed Carpenter received telegram
Saturday announcing the death OF his
sister, Mrs. Jennie HoSbnry. OF Manis.
tee. Mich, and is feeling the blow as
he was much attached,
-
MIR and Mrs. William Braiden left
Sunday morning for Canada on an -
tended visit. Mrs. Braiden coming down
from Lighiner creek where she spnt
few days with her parents. Mr. iAd
Mrs Tom Mason.
Miss Edith II. NJ. Young left for pu.
eblo this morning. ns announced Sat
urday. She delivers her address
Wednesday, after which she goes pn
Denver and viii visit the rural schools
OF that section. taking In Greeley II
time permits,
Ed. NJ Brown was mp from his saw
mill To spend the sabbath with hp
family. Mr.. brown has has mill H.
operation and is turning out good
product lie rep "a several families
locaied at the mill The mill IL fpo.
cially handy for farmers south of M.
and especially in San Juan county. n
NJ, and We can assure al that Mr.
Brown viii he found gentleman with
whom II Is a pleasure to do business
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-14

ton of the delicate
womanly organism.
DIR. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription cures
womanly diseases and
the nervousness which
they cause. 1t changes
irregularity to regular
ity. dries the drains
,rI,;,t, u,n,l-ap xuor,eu
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-14
a Nervous Woman

Will often feel compelled to stop the
clock whose ticking seems unbearable to
her In such nervous condition the
system. 1t is useless to attempt the cure
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-14

MIR. and Mrs. Matt Pheney left for
Chama this morning. after spending
the Sabbath in this city. Mr.. and Mrs.
Pheney were married the first of the
week, and after reaching Chama the
couple will settle down, Mr.. Pheney
resuming his run.
a. Hahn left yesterday morning for
Chicago and New York To purchase
goods. 1t Is Mr.. Hahn's intentions 10
select the largest and finest line OF
goods received by him since coming to
Durango, which means something pret-
ty good.
DR. William s. Card. formerly OF
New York, but late OF Denver, where
he hos been practicing for several
years. Is a new arrival. having formed
a partnership with DR.. j. G. Thurman,
the two occupying the same Offices In
the Colorado State bank building. Mr.
Card comes highly recommended.
Mrs s. C. Miller. who has been Wis
liing har nephew, Mr.. Clayton G. Per.
hlIih ann HlN boiHfi l'l Foihf
left for her eastern home this morning
Mrs Miller is the mother of Mr.. Miller
who wns connected with the schools
last winter, but whose health made re-
signing necessary.
Mrs Al. Bernard returned Saturday
evening from Pennington. where she
spent three weeks with her Ron. Art
Mel .nan. who has charge OF the cleo
tric Hight plant Mrs. Bernard Is en-
ihnsiastic over that section and pre-
diets n bright future for FarmingtoD.
She says tha, fruit trees nre loaded
with blossoms. while apricots have
formed
Stnte Game Warden j. NJ. Woodland
arrived Saturday evening. returning to
Pueblo this morning. He came to as
certain the outlook for securing the
proposed new site for FISH hatchery.
Mr.. Woodland says he In anxious to
giye the order for removal Of the build
ings up the river and construction Of
now ones. which viii be done as soon
an the location IL arranged for.
Ranchmnn Flrebaugh drove to the
city this forenoon with his iron gray
pony and single horse road wagon.
The animal was tied in front OF Jnk-
ways, when II became frightened at
some paper. aud breaking loose. start
ed at lively gait around the corner
and up Sth street turning into the al.
ley east of The Herald Office. En-
.counterlng telephone pole the yobi-
Gle was badly wrecked. as well as the
harness. No one hurt
J. V. n. Dorr and A. u, Wilson Of
Deadwood arc spending the day In the
city. They came down from Silycrton
this morning expecting TO make con
neciions for Telluride. Tho gentle
men are engaged In cyanide milling,
and visited San Juan county TO look
over proposition. The visit to San
Miguel IL with the same object In
view. and thence TO Salt Lake City,
AIR Wilson wna IN Durango In 1881, be
ing associated with Thomas Wigglcs-
worth in the building of the Denver
A. Rio Graude road In this section.
This Ia his first visit since that time,
and he naturally finds many changes.
Both gentlemen think we have II prct-
ty nice village.
o
AZ the euchre party given Saturday
by Mrs. l.. S. Barnes, Mrs J NJ. Tur-
ner aud Mrs w. G. Chapman cut for
the first prize, Il fine gold Florentlno
picture frame, and Mrs. Chapman won.
A number of ladies' cut for the second
prize. which was u point .aSe tie ard
Mrs n n Inudaranu .x,n ;-.r tha
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-14


did not realize what he was doing.
From Tuesdays Daily:
Benz. Il. Russell was Silverton
passenger cnroute TO New York this
morning.
Mrs william p. Vale returned last
evening from Denver. where she visit.
ed friends n couple Of weeks.
A. l.. Springer and wife and Dick
Hendricks were in the city over night
from the lower country
Charles Hosea and wife, Mrs J. G..
Brumley and Mrs =. A. Brown of Do
lores. spent the night In town. stop
ping at the Strater.
Charles Bowman came up from
Pennington yesterday enroute to Ar
chuIeta county with his logging out
fit. conslsting Of horses. wagons. etc.
r. L. Steinegor. who has been Wis
iting his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Stcinegcr. and sister, Miss Cloa, the
past ten days. loft this morning for
Chicago.
Charles A. johnson was on yester-
days incoming Denver train-that is
as far as Pagosa Junction. where he
brnnched on for days sojourn at
pagosu Springs.
Mrs, Gus George and baby were ar
rivals from Silyerton this morning to
spend brief season with Mamma
and the rest of the family" Gus viii
have to get his own breakfast Tor
few days.
The Southern was delayed three
hours yesterday by washin from the
mountain side. IT. seems that snow
and ice which held back small body
OF water gave way and the water
washed mud and small boulders down
the mountain side. covering the track.
The T. +. Grace coffee house IN now
nicely located In new quarters on
MAIN hiIttl ne BHllHilt Nd'hltu ny
Madame Mermot and the New Era
store has been painted. papored and
fixed up generally In good shape. The
location Is one OF the most convenient
In the city.
] L. Mcneil came In from Denver
last evening and Is at the First Ma
tlonal bank today. Mr.. Mcneil says
he does not believe there is going 10
be any smctor strike and that as
soon as wrangles are settled among
the various federated unions In Den
rer and other large centers business
viii pick up
Mrs John Morelock is home, arriy-
ing last evening She accompanied
Mr. Morelock TO the eastern markets.
hut on returning Ia Denver decided
to remain couple of weeks and
with her mother, Mrs. H. Blrtholo-
NEW spent q few days visiting friends
In Denver and Pueblo, the latter re-
turning with her daughter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-14

Two additional carpenters yester
day and TWO this morning for the Neg
lected mill will push work. as every
man that can be used to advantage
is employed. as the company is desir-
oys to have 1t completed as early as
possible.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-14

%
The Woman's club met in regular
session last evening at their rooms in
the Newman block. The evening "
devoted to a review given by Mrs. Il.
o. Price on the book written By
George Martin Madden. Emmy Lou.
Her Heart and Book" Mrs. Price
was at home on this ground, as it is
a story for aid of teachers. and every
one present felt well repaid for the
hour spent in listening to this bright
and sprightly review.
The w. c. T. u institute opened
this morning at the Baptist church.
The morning hours were largely TAX
en- up with routine work, with several
short discourses on the work. This
afternoon the attendance was some
what larger and the papers decidedly
interesting but the lateness OF the
hour will not permit a review There
will be an evening session comnrenc-
ing at 7:45, when Mrs. Adrianna Hun
gerford will dwell on Colorado laws
A general invitation to the public is
extended, especially those Interested
in the temperance cause. Both the
state president and state secretary
are in attendance and are pleasing
speakers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-14

From an authoritative source, says
the Grand Valley Sun, was reported
today that the narrow gauge branch
of the ID. x II. G. will be widened to
the standard as far as Ouray this year
The branch from Delta up the north
fork of the Gunnison will be widened
SO as to do away with the necessity of
transferring freight at Delta. A large
force of men will be employed and
when all is ready the change Will be
made in a few hours.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-14

The limit for taking tax schedules
is the goth day of May this year. and
the assessors office is busy place
these days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-14

AZ the euchre party given Saturday
by Mrs. l.. S, Barnes, Mrs J NJ. Tur-
ner aud Mrs. w G. Chapman cut for
the first prize, Il fine gold Florentlno
picture frame, and Mrs. Chapman won.
A number of ladies' cut for the second
prize. which WAS n point 'aSe tie. ard
Mrs. II. r. Henderson Won. For the
lone hand prize there were two con
testantH. Mrs Eldredge and Mrs. Jes,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-14

George Stidger. Denver attorney.
is spending day in the city. arriving
from Silverton this morning, where
he was called in a case pending in
the district court. He will continue
to Denver in the morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-14

told concerning the richness of the
La Platas and the future in store for
those having desirable claims.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-14

sic Hayden. Mrs. Hayden won. and
received pretty gold candlestick with
a pink taper. The prize for lone
hand with fifteen. was won by Mrs.
Balster. 1t being n silyer-handled desk
blotter. Mrs sheets, Mrs. Higgins
and Mrs. Rider cut for the consolation
prize. and Mrs. Rider won bunch OF
pink and white carnations.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-14

Under Shorin Thompson returned
last evening from Rico. where he went
after RU,iolph Fry. charged with hay-
ing forged Charles f. Hcrr's name to
two checks, one being cashed by Is.
Kern, and the other by the Blain ho-
tel saloon. Fry admits the crime. say
ing that he was drunk at the time and
did not realize what he was doing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-14

A man named Seymour was arrest
ed about II O'Clock last night by Spe-
cial Officer Smith on advices from
Silverton, and is now in the Gala
boose awaiting Silverton officers. 1t
seems Seymour purchased watch on
the installment plan. the property be-
longing to the merchant until paid for.
He failed to make any payments, but
instead disposed of the watch for $35.
The charge Will be obtaining goods
under false pretenses.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-14

A Montrose woman healer takes the
patient. looks him in the eye. makes
him feel a sort of electric shock and
he is cured. Montrose thinks that the
woman Is new sort. She is not.
Since the world began women have
been taking men by the hand. looking
them in the eye. giving them thrills,
and making them forget all their
earthly woos.-Ouray Herald.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-14

From Wednesdays Daily:
William NJ. May of Dolores spent the
night in the city, returning home this
morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-14

Messrs. NARROW and O'lIara are ju-
bilant over showing in their mining
claims in the La Platas. development
work the past few days revealing good
bodies OF high grade ore, repre-
sentative of The Herald was shown
several samples this morning which
Indicate wonderful richness. All goes
TO show that the half has not been
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-14

Charles A. johnson was on yester-
days incoming Denver train-that is
as far as Pagosa Junction. where he
brnnched on for days soiourn at
pagosu Springs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-14

Saturday r. C. Prewitt and the edi-
tor, trustees of the Independent ditch,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-14

Miss Edith II. NJ. Young left for pu
oblo this morning. ns announced SAT
urday She delivers her address
Wednesday, after which she goes u
Denver and will visit the rural school
OF that section, taking In Greeley II
time permits.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-14

The Pyramids are making prepar
lions Tor fine time at the Feast
Osiris" to be held at the Odd Fellow
hall Saturday night. II is to be bt
sociul. and each lady must bring lun1
Tor two Gentlemen can obtain tic
cts at the door or OF members of Il
council.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-14

r. l.. Steinegor. who has been Wis
iting his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Stcineger. and sister, Miss Cloa, the
past ten days. loft this morning for
Chicago.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-11
Rarrie's Only Comment.

Sbon after Mr.. J. NJ Barrie leaped
into fame the Editors of three journals
for$ssswhich he had done a good deal of
wofk determined to give a dinner in
hi& honor. Mr., Barrie accepted the
inv Ration, and in due course the three
kn6hts of the pen and scissors and
:.thef distinguished guest sat down to-
getfer, the hosts, knowing their con-
trib 31tor only by his work, in full an.
of a "feast of reason and :,
floJ of soul" However, hors d'ouyrea
soul and fish Were consumed wfthfa,t
a i BIRD from Mr.. Barrie, or; at least
viii nothing beyond nonconmittal
.gru It's, and it wasnat "a espite ftt4ntic
bfd IT'S. to lure him into conversation
unit he rose. to put on his coat that
he bade the=first and last remark thai
he Uttered during thu evening. THIS
COZ, ecating contribution was Ii .ths
h,,a5 dest Do1ie: : eWeel, this is ia;
first time I've ever had dir, er With
three editors. LONDON Mail.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-11
No Need for Hastfness.

Rev. R. A. Elwood, of Wilmington,
Del, has an originality Of manner that
enables him to score many a telling
point in the pulpit. Mr.. Elwood, it will
aforementioned, was accused of having
melted the popular rage that culmi-
mated in the lynching of the negro,
Albert White, but this charge the
young man denies vehemently.
Regarding his originality, one of his
Pensioners said the other day, says
the Detroit News-Tribune, that on a
certain Sunday he was. reading from
the Bible, and paused when he came to
the verse, Il said in my haste, all men
are liars"
Mr.. Elwood looked at his congrega-
ton with an odd smile, and repeated
the verse: Il said in my haste, all
men are liars,' then he shook his head
and in low sad voice he murmured:
$50 you said it in your haste, did
YOU, David? Well, old friend, if you
were living now you might well say
it at your leisure
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-11
A DeeD.Laid Scheme.

First Roomer-Say, are you in love
with our ,landlady's daughter?- :. !.
Second Roomer--Indeed, I'm not ,
'"Then why do you sit in the parlor
every night and keep her playing on
that piano?"
.tHists5sDon stA'ss as, ssask w6t 81 Ri FL
hopes she'll break H.'-N:Y:.Weekly: =
:>-s <: No Change. ~:'-: = = ::
= s:..She-refused him =eight tines before
finally saying 'xes!::s. IT,. - -:o='7
*'Why did she change her mind?"
ttShe didn't. She was merely learn
ing if he would change his.''-Puck.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-11
Trying 1t.

"A scientist has discovered that a
certain kind of music kills mosquitoes, -
volunteered the man from the city,
slapping two as he spoke.
THAT 500" replied the summer board
er, lodging fresh swarm, then Farm
er. Cornshucks must have heard Of it.
He encourages his daughter to sing to
us every evening after supper "-Cincin-
natl Commercial Tribune.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-11
ShFewd Barber.

THAT barber seems to be doing q
rushing business
Eyes, he has invented a hair tonic
that smells exactly like gasoline"
"But-er-1 don't see the point"
ut tickles the vanity, of his patrons,
They go around smelling of gasoline,
and this gives the impression that they
own automobiles - Philadelphia
Press.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-11

>: ''.IUncle William, papa said a nice
thing about you Yesterday :,
! Did he, Alice? That was clever OF
him: What did he :say?" +:
Mamma said it was a pity you were
so fat, but papa said it: was blessing
in disguise, because you were spared the
unhappiness of seeing how: poorly your
trousers always fitted. "-Chicago Trib-
une
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-11
Matrimonial ComDromise.

Softleigh (tenderly)-Darling, I
have made up my mind to ask you to
become my wife. l know l am I'M
worthy of you, but.
-Alice-Say no more, Harold. I am
yours. You may be unworthy of me,
but -.
softleigh-But what, dearest?
Alice-Half a loaf is better than no
bread:-Tit-Bits.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-11
HUSTLE.

What's the use of viewing matters
In pessimistic mood?
If your doll is stuffed with sawdust,
Turn it into breakfast food.
Brooklyn Life,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-11

"Y1s, DEAR" was the, confident reply.
"lve. $always had supreme faith in
you!ss :: - :" * .s-.
And then he Said he'd better-be going:
for h was ten minutes late anyhow
Atlanta Constitution.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-11

'The ragged edge of what?"
'The ragged edge of my collar" he
replied, and the way he WINGED when
he tried to move his head showed her
that he spoke truly. So, being a wise
woman, she changed laundries.-Chi-
cago Post.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-11

Her Devoutest Hone.

A professor was explaining to the
top class at the girls high school the
theory according to which the human:
frame Is completely renewed every seven
years. and addressing one of his pupils
he said: -
will r;;7ssss;a;;Ms.1k3Esk,ssSEik]f9f7sy
s.. Il devoutly hope that may be SO" said
beg beg ss3@34sfktStlf: "'Yf'3 H las|'PF '0"n
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- ;lfI!

,< Ell some young men," said Uncle Eben,
o9 was as industrious addin' up fggers in
policy slips, l reckons dec be savin' money"
Washington Star.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-11
Her Trim.

.ssShe took little trip, but 1t
= Was not for rest or air.
She didn't think of taking it
:, She tripped upon the stair.
As-Cincinnati COMMERCIAL Tribune.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-11
MIGHTY MEAN TRICK.
On, Wy e 1[~,s<'. p.*..,..
gar wit put Raising q
r. Rmily disturbance.

4Fe| &rlettefel4em his pocket, glanced
at 1t and hastily put it back; and there was
something in the way he did it that attracted
MS Wlte's attention. He meant that It
should, says the Chicago Post.
wonder" she said to herself, "what's
IN n that letter? He certainly was nightly
pocket. !" ~
later he changed his coat for his smok-
& S9sf a SsR sae @att tAs.eest .soaxeaisnas
The temptation was too great to be ~
sisted, and when he was out Of the room shs
nyiy a6stfzcsed the letter from hie poctet. ;.
ae,3arhrd mfantthatshe should do.
Mfr CURIOSITY vas tatis6ed. It wa1fhe bill
tofhfr latst g4wnl with com9e9k ap e.,
traVagance written Across it. She WAITED
to answer them, but che could not with dut
sbetrayiag,Mhst1hs.had done ssha be wasang}y.
bit She dared not show it, When he t..
turned s1e had to- sit, there and SMILE as
pleasantly as shehad Before BY left the room.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-11

If you want creamery prices do as tho
ereameries do, use June Tint Butter Color.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-11
s; &: s. ;;||i !; II

boxes L was all right. I am as we'll as ever,
SAd heaane,t ts Dodd!s: I'd dnsSPills too
Il have, gKm the<Qthg~ three, boxes to
some friends, q 4inee who had found out
what it WIS. tha adttured.m me So satisfac-
teerily and quickly and they All speak highly
No one disputes this unanimous verdict.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-11

Distinguished Amateur-Now Their,
boy, run away-there's nothing for you
to see here.
Boy-You're right, maister-I don't
think there; is.-=Ally Sloper. - :, ::
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-11

Finally, I saw Doan's Kidney Pills ad-
vertised and got box. After few
doses told my husband that I was
feeling much better ana that the pills
were doing me good. When I finished
that box I felt like a. different woman
l didn't stop at that, though. I con-
tinued the treatment until l had taken
five boxes. There was no recurrence
until week ago, when began to feel
miserable again. bought another
box and three. days. Treatment restored
me to health. Doan's~ Kidney ills act
very effectively, very promptly, relieve
the aching pains and all other. annoy
ing difficulties. I have recommended
them TO many people and viii do so
when opportunities present them
,sslses:" ..,& 49,: = - a',.' .z:'
~ A Free Trial of this great kidney
medicine which cured ::,Mrs,. Bruazel
will be mailed to any. part Of the United
States on application. Address Foster,
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, For sale.
by all druggists, price so cents per box.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-11

The Fate of the Flirt.
She watched the gauants come and go.
She f1irted SO with every beau,
Now, when she'd have one come and stay.
They merely come-and so. : .: -,
philadelphia Post.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-09-11

Human rakes scrape very little together.
Chicago Daily News