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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

mail matter properly addressed and
your houses and places OF business
properly numbered. Every few days
1t is necessary to employ substitute
mail carrier to leliver mail for one
of the carriers who may be compell-
to lay on for some cause or other
OF course he is not acquainted with
the route or the people or where they
live. He must depend upon the street
number to make the delivery, and If
there is no number on the house or
the letter he is up against the real
thing, and delivery is impossible with
him, but the regular carrier who is
| acquainted might make the delivery
correctly. The same thing applies
to the new clerk in the office whose
duty it is to place the letter where 1t
can be delivered.
Few families ever think OF giving
the postoffice a full list of the mem
bers OF their families Friends will
address the wife by her given name.
with no streets address or rural route
number. and the same may be said
with regard to letters addressed to
the children. We have in mind let
ter now in the general delivery ad-
dressed to Master Leonard Smith. We
have made several trials to deliver
the letter but so far have been un-
successful. If 1t had been addressed
in care of the father or to a house
number or rural route, 1t might
nave been an easy matter.
1T is strange that good business
men will organize companies and as
sociations for the transaction OF bust
ness and go so far as to incorporate
them under the state laws, but never
once notify the postal authorities
where such mail is to be delivered or
whom is authorized to receive such
mail. Yet such is the case, and, the
postal authorities are left to surmise
or guess from what they may read in
the papers or learn from private
sources. We could mention hundreds
of such instances.
For the best of reasons the most
Office department has designated the
upper right hand corner as the prop |
er place for the stamp. Canceling ma
chimes have been built which stamp
the date and cancel the stamp at the |
rate of from 400 to 1000 per minute.
in order to do this work quickly.
and 1t is necessary that the stamp
should be placed on the upper right |
hand corner, or the cancelling machine
can not do the work. Yet great |
many people place the stamp on the
left hand corner or on the back of |
the letter, or any old place that they |
can think of.
we have had men and women come
to the general delivery who would
peak their names so indistinctly that
the clerk will misunderstood them
two out of three times. Many times
1t Is necessary to ask them to spell
the name. Then again some names
are peculiar and are spelled out of |
the ordinary ways conveyed by the
sound. Such names should be spelled |
or parties owning them should pre-
sent a printed card In order to avoid |
mistakes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21
Rising from the Grave.

A prominent manufacturer, VIM. A.
Fertwell. Of Lucama. N. c.. relates
most remarkable experience. He says:
After taking less than three bottles
OF Electric Bitters. feel like one ris-
Ing from the grave. My trouble is
Brights Disease. in the Diabetes stage.
fully believe Electric Bitters will
cure me permanently. for It has al
ready stopped the liver and bladder
complications which have troubled me
for years" Guaranteed at G. e. Tif.
fanny. Jr.. druggist Price only 76c.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21
Nsiphbers Got Fooled.

~ was literally coughing myself to
death. and had become too weak to
leave my bed; anil neighbors predicted
that I would never leave 1t alive: but
they got fooled. for thanks be to God.
was induced to try DR.. Kings New DIS
covery. 1t took just four one dollar
bottles to completely cure the cough
and restore me 70 good sound health" "
writes Mrs. Eva Uncapher Of Grover
town. Stark county. Ind. This king OF
cough and cold cures. and healer Of
throat and lungs. u guaranteed By g.
z. Tiffany. Jr., druggist Soc and e1.0o
Trial bottle frsA
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21
George Weaver returned to Aztec
this morning.
GA In the Stomach.

Belching and that sense of fullness
so often experienced after eating is
caused by the formation OF gas. The
stomach fails to perform its functions
and the food ferments. Chamberiain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets will cor
rect the disorder. They aid digestion
and strengthen and invigorate the
stomach and bowels. For sale by all
druggists.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21
Common Colds are the Cause Of Many
Serious Disease.

oefiouo OtBedSco.
Physicians who have gained q ma
tional reputation as analysts of the
cause Of various diseases. claim that
II catching cold could be avoided a
long list Of dangerous ailments would
never be heard OF. Every one knows
that pneumonia and consumption origi-
nate from a cold, and chronic catarrh.
bronchitis, and all throat and lung
trouble are aggravated and rendered
more serious by each fresh attack. Do
not risk your life or take chances
when you have a cold. Chamberlain
Cough Remedy will cure 1t before these
diseases develop. This remedy con.
tains no opium. morphine or other
harmful drug and has thirty years
of reputation back of 1t, gained by Its
cures under every condition For sale
by all druggists.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21
Hunting for Trouble.

I've lived in California % ysars, 81
am still hunting for trouble In ~
way OF burns. sores. wounds, hofla.
cuts. sprains, or . case Of piles tha9
Bucklen's Arnica Salvs wont quickly
cure" writes Charles Walter Of Allie
shany. Sierra Co. No use hunting. Mr..
Walters: 1t cures every case. Guar.
anteed at q. r. Tiffany. Jr.. druggist.
s5c.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21
State Chemists Report

The Minnesota Dairy and Food Com
missions analysis shows that Kenne-
dy's Laxative Honey and Tar and Bees
Laxative Honey and Tar contained
opiates and croton oil. Opiates are
poisons and croton oil 10 . violent
poisonous purEativs. Refuse to 40
cept any but Foleys' Honey and Tar
In a yellow package. Foley's Honey
and Tar contains no opiates or dan
gerous drugs and ID the best cough
and cold cara O. u Tiffany. Jr.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21
ltchIno piles.

II you are acquainted with anyone
who is troubled with this distressing
ailment you can do him no greater
favor than to tell him to try Cham
berlains' Salve. 1t gives instant re-
lief. Price 25c per box. Sold by all
druggists.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21
The editor Of the Memphis, Tenn,

The editor Of the Memphis. Tenn.
Times" writes: "In my opinion
Foley's Honey and Tar IL the best
remedy for coughs. colds and lung
trouble. and to my own personal
knowledge Foley's Honey and Tar has
accomplished many permanent cures
that have been little short OF marvel
lous." Refuse any but the genuine
in the yellow package. @. a Tiffany.
Jr.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21
Lame Back

This ailment is usually caused by
rheumatism OF the muscles and may
be cured by applying Chamberlains
Pain Balm two or three times day
and rubbing the parts vigorously at
each application. If this does not
afford relief. bind on piece OF fan
mel slightly dampened with Pain Balm.
and quick relief Is almost sure to
follow. For sale by all druggists.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21
A Valuable Lesson.

six years ago learned a valuable
lesson" writes John Pleasant, of Mag.
nolia, Ind. II then began taking DR..
Kings New Life Pills. and the longer
take them the better I find them"
They please everybody. Guaranteed
at @. K Tiffany. Jr.. druggist. 1sc.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21
This May lntsrest You.

No one 10 immune from kidney trou-
BILE, 10 just remember that Foley's Kid
ney Cure will stop the Irregularities
and cure any case OF kidney and blad-
der trouble that IL not beyond the
reach OF medicine. G. e. Tiffany, ia.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Only three more days before the an
nuai ball of the Woodmen of the
World at Red Men hall. Present In
dications point to a record breaking
crowd.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

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home. The Herald joins in extending
best wishes.
| DR.. McEwen cannot compete with
Fatty Felix" for sprintlng honors be-
cause Felix made the train the other
day while DIR. McEwen reached the
depot platform all out Of breath yes
terday morning In time to catch A
glimpse of the rear coach as 1t passed
the water tank. 1t developed later
that the doctor was well pleased that
he did not make connection as the
parties intended going to Allison to
look over land propositions backed
out owing to the stormy day and the
doctor would have been alone in the
mud. The doctor might have made
the train but he wanted to get an
axe handle SO he could take a fall
out of few trees on his ranch and
this took up time and although he
made double quick time between his
Office and the depot he lost out. Fe-
lix still holds the record.
William Wolf celebrated his list
birthday which occurred Thursday. St
Valentines day, Saturday night, the
event being put OF two days in order
to accommodate those attending.
There were something like fifty spe-
ciai and old time friends invited and
they began dropping in about $3.50 and
kept coming for an hour. When all
had arrived delegation stepped out
side and carried handsome $50 chair,
one of the finest to be found at John
Morelock's, into the room. Chas. L.
Mcconnell made the presentation
speech and the recipient actually cried
for joy over the token of affection OF
his fellow men. The gift was a com
plete surprise to the old gentleman
Mr.. Wolf had provided bountiful re-
freshments, plenty of liquids, and the
following three or four hours spent
in enjoying genuine German hospital |
ity.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Foley's Honey and Tar cures the
most obstinate coughs and expels the
cold from the system as II IL mildly
laxative. 1t Is guaranteed. The genu-
Inc is In the yellow package. @. E
Tiffany. Jr.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Mrs. George isgar was among those
who put in tiresome night at Flor
ida station. returning from Pagosa
Springs where she accompanied her
sister couple of weeks ago.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Mrs. Henry Bolinger. who has been
spending most of the winter in Du-
range, went to La Plata City this
morning to put In a few days with
her husband.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

It's a real pleasure to pick up an
alleged up-to-date daily newspaper
and be compelled to spend half an
hour hunting up few local items
sandwiched in between patent medi-
cine ads.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

]. b. Ross of the Ross Mining e.
Milling Co. OF Silverton, came down
last evening. leaving this morning for
Denver. Mr.. Ross reports everything
running smooth so far as his prop
critics are concerned.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

IL. N. Wheeler, forest supervisor. re-
ports good progress In the efforts TO
have telephone systems established
throughout the forest reserves. Tele-
phones will prove a great convenience
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

1t was reported yesterday the pas
senger leaving Durango was behind
the train stalled near Florida, but this
was wrong as the freight getting In
trouble left Durango after the pas
senger
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

The ladies' OF the Presbyterian
church will give a reception in honor
iof Rev. and Mrs. Ferguson Friday
evening. February %, at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Perkins. All
members of the congregation and
friends are most cordially invited.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Council meets In regular session to-
night. Ordinance fixing salaries and
appropriations for the year will be in
troduced. Interested taxpayers are In
vited to attend.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Bob Lowe was conductor on the in
coming passenger that was held up all
night at Florida. And he was not In
very bad humor this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Mrs. Joe Clark, after spending three
days visiting her sister and friends.
packing up, etc, departed this morn
ing to join her husband at Greeley
who viii continue his vacation two or
three months. We trust he will find
complete health
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21
THE POST SERVICE.
A Few Ideas Which VIII Assist Off
cials In Practical Work Of Office,

The following article from the Grand
Junction News from the pen of Editor
Postmaster Price applies equally we'll
to Durango and other towns:
TOO much stress can not be laid
ppoa The importance Of having your
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21
La Grippe and Pneumonia

Foleys Honey and Tar cures la
grippe. coughs and prevents pneu.
monia. Refuse any but the genuine
In the yellow package. g. E. Tiffany,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

sheet does not like Colorado's gov
ernor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

The Herald is In receipt Of an In
teresting letter from c. c. Wright
from Nevada which will appear in to
morrow's issue.
N. F. Cooke has sold his hide busi-
r -ness to VIM. Wolf II there is any
person in the land who knows the
hide business from a to 1t is Mr..
Wolf.
Alex Waller, who has sold his meat
and grocery business. will take rest
Tor a few months. He has become
largely interested in real estate in
the business and residence sections
OF Durango which requires consider
able attention.
The outgoing eastern passenger
was delayed several hours today
caused by some freight cars being de-
rallied near Florida station. No one
hurt. First reports were to the eff
feet that the passenger train was
wrecked but fortunately this proved
false.
Blunt" Monteith was wearing
smile this morning that could be
ses2 for block. And why not, when
he'was as happy as happy could be
over the safe arrival of daughter
during the night And what a bounc- |
ing girl it is. Mother is doing nicely, |
too, and the glad news has been wired |
to Grandpa and Grandma Montieth in
California.
Alex Waller has sold his grocery |
store and meat market to Messrs. j. |
+. Welk and w. j. Evans who took
possession this morning The pur-
chasers are from Ft Scott, Kas. Mr.. |
Evans visited Durango last October
when the deal to buy Mr.. Wahler's
business was made. Mr.. Evans was in
the wholesale meat business before
coming to Durango and with years of
experience is perfectly familiar with
the business. The families of the two
men will arrive in Durango in the
near future to make their home in
this city. Mr.. Waller has built up an
enviable trade and The Herald has
no doubt that Messrs. Welk and Evans
will continue to hold and increase the
business.
A few years ago many used any
kinds Of old stationery that was of
fered. Times and conditions have
changed. The business man who now
uses cheap grade of paper with old
style type is regarded as back num-
her. The Herald has set the pace in
Durango for fine papers and latest
type faces and along with first-class
printers We are able to lead all COM
to prove this invite a careful inspec-
ton. Realizing the demand for high
grade paper The Herald has laid in
stock Of bonds and linens that can
not be excelled in the state. In tho
past we have prided ourselves on car
yfsg fine papers but the present sup
ply is equal to any in the land and
a visit will convince the most skepti-
cal. To keep pace with this class of
goods careful selection of new type
has Just been received and We can
satisfy the most fastidious. Not alone
in bond and linen papers does The
Herald excel but in fancy stationery,
such as wedding stock and announce
ments, something never before carried
in this city. We want you to call and
see us and be convinced that we are
really ahead Of the times. but we
consider there is nothing too good for
our patrons Of many years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

The Oxford restaurant has been
opened by s. J. Davidson and will
serve regular meals and also short
order,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

]. G. Ulrich OF Denver was a pas
senger on the Southern train for Cor
tez this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Most OF the merchants have signed
an agreement to close at 6 o'clock
nights instead OF $3.50. All the others
should follow suit. Closing at $3.50
means getting home about 1880 for
many with late and irregular meals
Six o'clock is the universal closing
time In all OF the larger cities and
Durango should conform TO the same
rules.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

]. o. Campbell came down from Sil.
verton this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Get In line for the Woodmen dance
az Red Men hall Friday night.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Dave Heindell. mining operator Of
Silverton is spending few days in
Durango.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

w. d. Cole and wife came down
from Silverton last evening to visit
Durango friends.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

N. F. Cooke has sold his hide bust
'-ness to VIM. Wolf. If there is any
person in the land who knows the
hide business from to it is Mr..
Wolf.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

| to make Durango their permanent
home. The Herald joins in extending
best wishes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

The eastern train did not arrive un-
til $40 this morning. being held at
Florida station all night waiting for
the freight cars to be placed on the
rails and track repaired. There were
four cars off the track and being
heavily loaded with coal sunk into the
mud and were hard to get back In
place. 1t proved a long night to the
passengers, most of whom were
strangers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Mr.. and Mrs. d. Preston Bell came
down from Silverton this morning and
will visit with Durango friends a few
days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

The Herald is In receipt Of an In
teresting letter from C. c. Wright
from Nevada which will appear in to-
morrow's issue.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Mrs. ]. T. Brewer left Sunday morn
ing for Kansas City where she will
visit friends and relatives for several
weeks.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

An Ohio bachelor has inherited $20,-
100000 on condition that he will get
married at his earliest convenience.
marrying for money It is possible some
of our sweet girls might consent to
try to learn to love" in the future.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Alex Waller, who has sold his meat
and grocery business, will take rest
Tor few months. He has become
largely Interested in real estate in
the business and residence sections
OF Durango which requires consider
able attention.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

The outgoing eastern passenger
was delayed several hours today
caused by some freight cars being de-
rallied near Florida station. No one
hurt. First reports were to the eff
feet that the passenger train was
wrecked but fortunately this proved
false.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Saturday afternoon A. l.. Nathan
purchased the residence property be-
tween w. C. Chapman and l.. G. Jak-
way on the boulevard, also fifteen feet
OF the Jakway lots, the latter owning
seyenty-five feet fronting on Third av-
enue. The small residence is at pres
ent occupied by Geo. w. Lane whose
lease holds until June. when Mr.. Ma
than will tear down and build a mod
ern brick residence. This indicates
Mr.. Nathan has faith in Durango and
Ia a sure enough permanent fixture, all
of which is pleasing news.
o.
Rev. Mr.. Grace at Z o'clock last
| evening pronounced the words that
united Edgar-L. Thompson and Mrs.
| Ava Huntzinger In holy wedlock, the
ceremony taking place at the home
Of the bride in the south portion OF
Durango. The groom is a well known
mining operator and well liked by his
many friends. while the bride has been
one of Durango's popular teachers
since last fall teaching the previous
year in the district outside Of the city
The couple will go to Pueblo to put
In few weeks. possibly months, In 9
lower altitude for the benefit Of Mrs
Thompsoa's health. when they return
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

There were a large number of
friends at the depot yesterday morning
to say goodby to Mr.. and Mrs. Chap
man.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-21

Mrs. F. S. Balster is considerably
better today, having conquered the
grip which laid her up most of last
week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-14
TRIED TO DRIVE OUT DEVIL.
Filipino Witch Doctor May Have
Caused Death Of Girl.

A Filipino girl, Is years Of age, was
beaten and tortured until her life is
now in danger in an attempt to COM
pei devil to leave her body" The
operation was performed by one Esco-
lasticos Ramos, the husband of her
mother, and Tuburio Mables, witch
doctor. The girl has been subject to
commissions and these. according to
the doctor, were caused by a devil
who had taken abode In her body.
At his suggestion 1t was decided to
ill-treat the girl until the devil should
become uncomfortable and leave her.
Taking the girl into a side room they
knocked her down and commenced to
beat her with fists. AS the devil did
not seem to leave 1t was decided that
the girl was not suffering enough pain.
Securing large stingaree whip they
beat her with this and also used il to
scrape the skin from her face. arms
and body. The girl is now at her
home In serious condition, while the
two men are in custody.-Manila
American.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-14
BLESSED BLINDNESS
By JUDITH SPENCER
(Copyright.)

which time Gordon had not been TO
see her and had made no sign.
She could not bring herself to
write to him, to have even letter or
mere friendly inquiry read aloud to
him by that man Brown. She was too
proud to write for news of him to
Jack. And It 80 CHANGED that during
all that time she saw no one of whom
she could inquire.
At last one night, when she was
sitting quite alone, he came. She
looked up, flushing at his approach,
and his changed face startled her.
You have been ILL.," she cried.
mot III In body" he answered
gloomily, but III in mind. They've
rendered their verdict-perpetua
darkness-and I'm OF again to the
west. tried to 60 without seeing
you--but am coward! have come
now to say good-by."
There was a conflict Of wild emo
lions in Mary Agnew's breast For
moment she could not speak. He had
come to say good-by!
II said couldn't go without seeing
you." he repeated, "and I've come to
ask blind mans last favor-before
go, may pass my hand over your
face?"
What If I say MOP" There was
something strained and unnatural in
her tone.
Don't refuse me! You don't know
what that would meant" he cried.
Can you realize that all this time
you have been but beautiful unseen
spirit to me-a heavenly voice?
thought I should see you some day
with my eyes and forced myself to
wait-but that Is not to be-and you
won't refuse to let me carry away
your true image into the night Of my
exile?"
Il am not beautiful" she said. Il
have told you that before. And IL in
spite of that you have deceived your
self-why need you undeceive your
self now? And why need You go into