Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-12

his money he is liable to wear his
summer clothes all winter.
Mrs. J. w. Turner was operated on
at Mercy hospital, by DR.. Lackey. She
stood the ordeal well and is doing
nicely this afternoon.
Mrs. Camp and Miss Porter were
joined at Mancos by Miss Cowie, visit
ing Mrs. Matt Krumpanitzky, the
three leaving this morning for the cliff
ruins in one of Kelley's outfits, which
means they will be well provided for.
John Reiner, a native of Tyrol,
about As years of age, died at Mercy
hospital last night. The remains are
at the Durango undertaking establish
ment, but no arrangements have yet
been made for the funeral. He had
no relatives in this part of the coun-
try.
The board of county commissioners
is still in session. sitting as a board
OF equalization. Next week will be
devoted to listening to the protests
o: those whose values have been in
creased by the board and also to the
protests of those who have kick on
the assessors figures.
Contractor Anderson has about com
pleted the work of putting in the ten
crosswalks for the city. and in add
tion he has put down several cement
sidewalks on First avenue. When the
work is all completed and the debris
cleared away the streets appearance
will be very much improved.
The Kempton Komedy Kompany
will appear at the Red Men hall on
the 18th, one performance only. They
will show the full week following at
Pennington during the fair. The
Kemptons are favorites in Durango
and always give value received. The
company will play in Durango fair
week.
The Telluride ball club informed
Manager Kuebler by phone last even
ing that it would be over fair week
| This means an interesting tournament
as Siverton is bound to be here and
| Pagosa Springs will probably come
over with the pick of the San Luis
valley clubs. The more the merrier.
As per advertisement in another
part of this paper, A. F. Hood an
| nounces his undertaking business TO
| sale. Mr.. Hood has been with us a
long time, built up good business
and The Herald is sorry to Learn OF
his intention Of disposing of his Du-
| range personal interests but III healt,.
| of Mrs. Hood makes it necessary to
seek a lower altitude for time al
least.
| w. S. Weightman this morning re
ceived twenty-five boxes of as fine
Elberto peaches from Geo. A. Tinker
ranch at Cedar Hill as one would
| want to see. Mr.. Tinker is about the
only fruit grower with Elbertos this
season and it goes to show that the
district around Cedar Hill is highly
favored.
The catching of a nine and a hall
pound trout by Neil Campbell above
Bayfield, the other day has given us
the fish fever" Now that the camp
ing season is over and people must
settle down to work the streams are
clearing and some big fellows are
coming to the front.
Joe Newman and his company Go
charming entertainers can always
count on filling a house in Durango
and last night was no exception tt
the rule. And Joe Newman is i'm
proving. This is accounted for from
the fact that he comes around with
new program. For several years he
gave us the same old song and dance
but now he regales the people witt
something new and entertaining
Come again, Joe, and Durango viii
greet you with a full house.
(From Wednesdays Daily)
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