Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-12-10

pected In tonight and 1t is probable
they will leave at once for Rocky
Ford to close up details.
From Thursdays Daily.
Hon. T. c. Graden departed this
morning for Kansas City on business.
After he is through there he will re-
turn to Denver and be on hand when
the legislature opens.
One thing every progressive citizen
of this section is striving for 10 that
the farms will advance in value here
as they have in all sections of the
state where sugar beets are grown.
Mrs. Zimmerman, mother of Mrs.
T. A. Kerr and Mrs. Holder. departed
this morning for visit with her son,
Wilbur Zimmerman, in Oregon. She
was accompanied by her grandson.
Roy Kerr.
Henry Southard of Cedar Hill and
Miss May Blackman OF Cortez were
married last night by Rev. Grace.
The young couple left this morning
Tor Cedar Hill. where they will make
their home.
II. H. Johnson. agent of the Jicar-
lila Apaches at Dulce, came up last
night on brief business trip, re-
turning this morning. He says they
have about as much mud down that
way as at Durango.
There are few still among us who
ought to have been here with the Az
tees thousand years ago. But then
mistakes will happen. Just being
here is satisfactory to them. So 1t
was to the ancient race.
How much will you make Mr..
Ranchman. by Durango losing the SUI
gar factory, should such be the case?
The knocker is looking out for your
interest" Now how much money
would 1t be In your pocket?
A. B. Mcclure of Aztec returned
last night from trip to Santa Fe
whre he went on court business two
weeks ago. Mr.. Mcclure was in a
hurry to get home. having to locate a
number of parties on land.
r. G. Humphrey. electrician for the
lockwood Power plant. returned last
night from Colorado Springs. where
he and his wife went to spend
Thanksgiving. She did not return
with him, but remained to have her
visit out
A fair-sized audience greeted FL
dredge at Red Mems hall last night.
Mr. Eldredge fulfilled all promises
made about him and those who heard
him were indeed well pleased. He left
this morning for Silverton, where he
has an engagement for tonight.
The Albany leads them all in every
respect. Its central location is one
advantage. Being thoroughly modern
10 another. Having the most efficient
service is another. Moderate rates is
another. When in Denver write your
name on the Albany register.
Mr.. Ranchman, has the knocker
ever done anything to increase the
value of your land or widen the mar.
ket for your produce? Have you
ever made any money listening to the
knocker? Has anyone you know
made anything by listening to him?
Why are the Grand Junction, the
Delta and Montrose sections getting
ahead of the Durango section? Why
Is II the valleys over there are set.
tling up faster. the towns are build
ing more houses. the ranch values are
so much higher? Has 1t ever oc-
Cured to you that the knocker might
have something to do with 1t?
w. 8. Hankey. who has been rum
head OF Lghtner creek, owned by him
and Charles Fleck. is spending cou-
pie OF weeks In town, being under the
weather Mr.. Hankey has tunnel
23b feet to run. when good vein
should be cut. 1t is believed a
smaller one will be run through
which may prove good. Mr.. Hankey
intends working all winter and most
Of next summer on the property and
hopes to show up good milling prop
osition.
Thsrs are those in Durango who are