Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-14

Mr.. schroeder VIII continue
10 act as chairman.
The Pine river delegation pulled out
,or home this morning after strenu-
1us week in Durango.
Investigations will reveal the fact
that Durango merchants are selling
cheaper than Denver houses. all things
considered.
Adna Lampson left this morning for
Chicago VIII be back in the spring
10 resume mining operations in San
Juan county.
A. NJ Clauson has returned TO his
first loye-Durango-a will look up
a cigar location, manufacturing and
retailing.
Frank Cook was brought down from
the Neglected yesterday afternoon, ar
irving about 3 o'clock. His condition
is much improved and he is rapidly
mending.
Memphis. Tenn. his old home, where
he will visit relatives and friends for
several months, enjoying a vacation
after long years in Durango.
s. w Carpenter came over from
Mancos last evening enroute to Denver
where he has business before the
court of appeals Thursday, arguing a
Ease. He expects to return last OF
he week.
George Hazard will arrive from Den
yer this evening to look after mining
deals in the La Platas. Since leaving
Durango some two months ago Mr..
Hazard has been east and handled
several propositions,
Holidays are over but Mr.. Hahn
continues to do business at the old
stand, having made several out-of-
town sales the past few days running
into the hundreds. A sale is always
IN advertisement.
A. Il, Campbell the well known rep
ment of the Burlington road is spend
ing the day with us. The Burlington .
is making great preparations to han.
die the exposition traffic this year.
John Morlock reports last year the
best in the furniture line for many
years. Farmers especially had money
and have supplied homes with com
forts of life. And Mr.. Morlock sells
at prices that meet with favor
Dr. Folsom and j w. Wingate had
heir heads together yesterday and
here is going TO be something doing
in the building line very shortly. And
Mrs. Ambold will join them in the.
Undertaking Tco valuable locations
to remain unproductive.
Charley Walters of the brewery
force, left this morning for Denver on
business and pleasure. This Is the
first visit to the outside in over fif-
teen years and Charley will have to
keep close watch while doing the
capital. Bet has has a good time.
The commissioners of Montezuma
county could not stand the importuni-
ties of the hungry horde longer and at
heir meeting the other day elected
Democrat to succeed S. w. Carpenter.
1t will be a long time before the coun-
ty will have one to look after the in
terests of the taxpayers as carefully
as Mr.. Carpenter.
Rasmus Hanson was down from the
ranch over night. Mr.. Hanson will
soon become a blasted land monopoly,
having purchased another ranch yes
terday, the Soda Springs property.
When Mr.. Hanson gets through he
will be landed country gentleman
and then well go up and spend weeks
1T time. OF course, Charley will not
think of enjoying all the fine things
alone and when the blue birds nest
chances are some fair lady VIII assist
him in welcoming friends.
The May Day owners changed fore
men the other day. This was not to
the liking of the men, all of whom be-
longed to the union. we understand.
who packed their blankets and quit
The mine yesterday This is the pro-
perly where workmen on the mine re-
ceived handsome Christmas present
from the owners. New men are taking
their places.
Handlers Comedians have made an
enviable reputation in Durango and
when they return to play Looking for
Wife" a crowded house will nm
doubtedly greet them. They will pre-
sent the laughing success Thursday.
Jan. IA
1t Is said when the Clallam was
launched last spring the champagne
bottle was not broken but fell to the
water along side of the vessel Ac-
cording to old sea dogs this omened
disaster inside of year and at first
it was difficult to obtain crew
w. H. Gabbert is now chief Justice
of Colorado supplanting Judge Camp.