Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-06
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
The Indian Pete. who had the bul
lei removed from his leg Friday. was
discharged from the hospital this
morning and left on the morning train
for lgnacio
Judge Russell. Stenographer Miss
Messecre and other court officials
Journeyed to Silverton last evening
where district court convened this
morning
Edward Heating. receiver OF the
Denver last night and will rest in the
city today. going out to Cortez to
morrow on business pertaining to the
canal.
Deputy State Engineer. Jaycox, went
up Junction creek yesterday morning
to look over the proposed route for
the Oro Fino road. He was accompan.
led by Blair Burwell, Frank Rivers
and others
Two offenders were up in the police
court bright and early this morning
One was fined $40 for being drunk
and disorderly. while the other got
stuck for $25 for being drunk and dis
turbing the peace.
AS will be observed by an article
from the Denver Post betting is 5 to
4 In favor of Peabody's election with
Roosevelt will carry Colorado, the
odds being 500 to $40.
The two imported stations Of the
bayfield, Horse company. were on ex-
hibition during the fair and were
greatly admired by everybody who
saw them. They are the preitiest
horses ever brought into this country
The fair was certainly a success
in every way. And this is going to
he the case in a financial way and II
is quite likely there will be a comfor-
table nest egg. AT any rate the sign
ers OF the guarantee can consider
themselves lucky when we think oi
last Thursday
Three races were run at the fair
grounds yesterday afternoon One of
five eighths between Gratis and
Presently. in which the latter won
one of a quarter. between Lena and
Presently. also won by the latter
and one of "A quarter between Marie
and Kid. won by Marie. Admission
was charged and "A small crowd was
present.
Mrs. A. Berry has received letter
IRON her brother. Bert Williams. who
has been 10 China, Japan, Australia
and the Hawaiian Islands. having
been absent from Durango over six
months. He is now In San Francisco
and will probably be back in Duran
go before long. He had a fine trip
and great deal of experience and
would not have missed 1t for "a great
deal
Hon. N. C. Miller came in from Den
the most of this week-or in adjacent
counties. Mr.. Miller can be proud OF
his record in the Encouragement S
Office. At any rate the people are. II
is the first time in many administra-
tions the office has been given such
r1nsa and rnraftt1 attnpfinn IN
beneficial results speak more eloquent
than words
Attention is called to the advertise
ment of S. NJ. Biggs 4 Co. in this is
sue. the new firm having succeeded
A. B, Douglas & Co. dealers in furni-
ture. Biggs a. Co. announce their in
tention of continuing the present low
prices few days and in the meantime
several car loads of new furniture
will be headed this way, it being the
intention TO carry a large and com
plete line in every respect, Call and
consult the new firm.
The illustrated lecture depicting
scenes in the life of Jesus Christ. given
at the Baptist church by Rev o. b.
Sarber last night was attended by a
housefull. II was exceedingly interest.
ing, although not so much so as is ex'
pected a little later in the series. fol
the scenes depicted the first night
were those of the birth of Jesus, OF
OF Christmas time. with which we are
all so familiar. Later scenes not sc
well known will be given, Mr.. Sarbei
thinks he has the light under better
control now than he had in his first
lecture. though we have heard no com
plant on that score.
The Evening News, of Platts
mouth. Neb,, gives an estended ac
count of the marriage of Mr.. Hill
Wescott and Miss Clara Street. n
that place last Wednesday The Ger
emony took place In the Methods
church and was witnessed by hos
of friends. all the details being car
ried out on an elaborte plan. Tn,
couple departed on an extended wed
ding trip which includes all the larg,
eastern cities with a month in Massa
chusetts The many Durango friends
of Miss Street extend best wishes an,
truSt that come time in the uaar fIi