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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

A bunch of Arizona & Colorado sur,
veyors We're in town yesterday to get
bench mark, which is fixed point
from which to make their observa.
tions. They took the mark which is
back of the Independent Hardware
company's store and in order to secure
the right elevation for running their
lines were compelled to make the trip
OF eight miles from Pine Ridge whore
they are camped. There are two
bench marks in Durango. one in front
of Kruschke's store and the other as
mentioned above.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

l.. II. Smith and brother. b. Smith,
who have been in Durango for day
or two making arrangements for ship
ping cattle. left for their home at Pa
gosa Springs Sunday morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Mr.. and Mrs. n w Lyman aud
daughter Catherine, and w. S. Me
Farland returned last night from a
visit TO the Montezuma valley. where
Mr. Lyman has ranch property Mr.
Mcfarland accompanied them to look
around Both men are conductors on
the first division of the d. Il X. G
They left for Denver this morning
Mr.. Lyman was formerly on this end
and greeted Roadmaster John Grady
enthusiastically the other day, ON his
arrival. John has surely seen great
many changes on. the road during his
time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

S, w. Raymond is down from the
ranch today, bringing load of farm
produce, poultry, etc, u postion being
left at the cellar door oil the writer
which makes us feel that If spuds, ap-
pies and other vegetables will do il
there viii be no "achlng void during
the winter months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Miss Blanche Allen. daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Allen of Farmington
was injured last Tuesday evening
while out with party of friends TAX.
ing straw ride. The company were
riding in a hay rack and during the
course of the evening the rack turn
ed over and two OF the ladies' of the
party were hurt. Mrs. Hunter. who
was on visit to her father. Mr.. s,
Blake, was hurt slightly. but Miss Al
lens injuries have confined her to
the house for several days. We are
pleased to say that she is now re.
covering from the effects OF the fall
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

J. p. Wright, the Farmington rea
estate man. came in from Antonito
where he attended the land drawing
last week, and continued home Sun
day morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

John Young, who lost the sight of
his eyes in an explosion at the Pre-.
eious Metals mine at Chattanooga.
about a year ago, came down from
Silverton last night with ]. H. Freel
Mr.. Young is selling patent adjusta.
BILE picture frame which is said to
be little beauty. He expects to
leave for Philadelphia in a week or
so. to consult specialist in the hope
that his sight may be restored. Mr.
Young is member of the Silverton
order OF Eagles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

The Herald believes in being right
up-to-date in every particular and to
this end there is nothing going in
fancy stationery and neat type faces
that escape landing in the job rooms
the latest series being wedding text
the prettiest thing in text type we
have ever seen.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Mayor Goodman is very anxious for
the city of Durango to be represented
at the rate convention to be held in
Denver next week Those appointed
by the governor are expected to at
tend but surely there should be more
and If they will make 1t known Mayor
Goodman will give the necessary Gre
dentials.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Judge McFie. E. c. Abbott. F. w
Shearns. District Attorney Alex Read
Miss Bishop, court stenographer, and
Mrs. G. F. McNutt came in from
Santa Fe last night. and vert to Aztec
this morning TO attend district court
which will be in session there this
week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

+. II Taylor. the Mancos sheep man
Il. p, Crawford, the dentist of the
same place. also Interested In sheep
W.S Wentworth OF Cornelia. Ga. and
Ralph Campbell of Falrless. Ga, were
guests of the Savoy last night Messrs
Taylor and Crawford left some time
ago for Kansas city with load of
sheep, and after disposing Of the same,
went to Georgia for a visit. Messrs.
Wentworth and Campbell returned
with them to look around In Morte.
yuma valley. Mr.. Wentworth, who has
the typical southern speech. likes The
west. He said this morning that he
thinks tnat Durango has some OF the
prettiest girls he ever saw. While II
Is true, OF course, we hardly expected
that he would admit 1t. since the
southern beauties have lon s-estab.
lishcd reputation When he is at home
Mr.. Wentworth is banker The
party left for Mancos this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Clifford and chill.
dren were arrivals from Silverton Sum
day. Mrs. Clifford is here to consult
a specialist for ear trouble. She ex.
poets to remain about month. Mr.
Clifford will return to Silverton in n
day or two. They are located at the
Palace.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Mary Willis, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. o. Willis of Pennington, who
is suffering from typhoid fever at Mer-
cy hospital had relapse yesterday
but is improved today. The little girls
condition is not dangerous.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

w. II. Wigglesworth departed on the
eastern this morning for Tucson, Ariz,
where he will make headquarters for
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

A phone message from Mercy hospi
tai at 3 this afternoon conveys the
pleasing Information that T. E. Peter
son underwent the operation for ap
pendicltis this morning very nicely
and is resting well this afternoon. DR.
Haggart, assisted by Drs Lackey and
Hutchinson, performed the operation
Tile many friends of the Peterson
family viii be pleased to have this
good report
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Miss Nellie Coyne of La Plata. N,
NJ. left this morning for Aztec where
she will visit friends, before return.
ing home. Miss Coyne, who was one
of San Juan county's efficient teach,
She was the guest of the Misses
Clarke of this city for about ten days
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Alexander Nesbitt, sheriff of Denver
county, and II. A. Petit and F. j. Dal
zell. returned from Rico last night,
or business that involved II trip
through some of the mines. Mr. Mes
bitt would not say whether he was
after criminal or looking over some
mining property. The gentlemen de-
parted for Denver this morning
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

quite large number of Southern
Pacific railroad surveyors We're in the
CITY Sunday and Monday, First time
they have had an opportunity of en-
ioying city life for some time. They
were all in need OF supplies and our
merchants supplied their wants.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Mrs. P A Carson and baby depart
ed This morning for Pueblo to visit
her mother, Mrs. A NJ. Clark, until
after the holidays. Mr.. Carson will
ioi his family in Pueblo In time to
81 end Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Car
son make their hcme at the Savoy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

The remains of Walker f. Brett
who died at Ochsner hospital at $3.50
Saturday morning from appendicitis,
were shipped to Aztec for burial to-
day. Tho young man, who was 20
years of age, son of George T. Brett
OF Aztec. was brought to Durango
a little over a week ago. and was
operated on last Tuesday. The case
seems to have been hopeless from
the first. His relatives were summon.
ed, his parents, brother and an uncle
from Folsom, n. NJ, accompanying the
body. Mr.. and Mrs. Shippy and daugh-
ter. and Mrs. Akers of bayfield, saw
them off on their sad journey. Inter
ment will take place at Aztec
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Alex Mcleod and Robert Lee ar.
rived last night from Rico, where they
have been building round house for
the Rio Grande Southern. The gen.
tlemen departed for Denver this morn
ing
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Thomas II. Kelley. manager of The
May Day and the Almont Gold Mining
and Milling company, operating at
Dunton. returned from trip TO Den.
yer last night, and went out on the
Southern this morning. bound for the
May Day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

j. B. Lee of Cortez came in last
night and went down to Cedar Hill
today where he has ranch interests.
}. NJ. Selak of Cortez. George Il. Gre
bles OF Mancos and w. s. Stevenson
of Mancos accompanied Mr.. Lee To
Cedar Hill this morning. The entire
party We're guests of the Palace. over
night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

S. S. Bellesfeld, formerly linotype
operator for John Higgins, was in the
city last night, arriving from Pueblo
Mr.. Bellesfield served his country as
representative in the Sixteenth Gen
eral assembly, and is now an employe
of the state. He went out on the
Southern this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Roy Goodman, deputy city engineer,
went TO Falfa today. to lay out some
town lots Plans are on foot TO or
ganize a town site. A postoffice and
general store. warehouse, and other
buildings will soon follow How the
county is growing,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Captain Charles F.. Burton, shuper-
intendent of the Grand Junction In
dian school, came in on the Red Apple
train last night on his way from Ship
rock and Pueblo Bonita. Captain Bur
ton departed for Grand Junction this
morning. over the Southern. Durango
people will remember he was in Du-
range with Saul Halyve, the Marathon
runner. during the athletic meet
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

N. s. Ballantine, the cattle man, re.
turned on the Southern last evening
from the Montezuma valley. where he
shipped his cattle and departed for
Denver this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

The three bridges on the Florida
which were damaged by the flood are
being fixed up. This will be pleasing
news to persons depending on their
use. A new bridge Is being put in al
Columbus, and hose at the Allen
school house and at the old Baisden
place, are in course of repair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

County Superintendent Mrs Rose
pha Pulford left for Elco this morn
ing to visit the school. Mr.. McRea
is the teacher
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Carl w. Gage of Knowles, Vittum &
Gage, came up yesterday from Glen.
Colorado where his company is inter.
ested in the Prewitt pastures. Mr..
Gage reports that the company has
Just finished seeding one hundred
acres 10 winter wheat and with the
assistance of N. C. Conger. are busy
plowing seven hundred acres. They
expect TO have good-sized ranch in
operation before long.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

From Tuesdays Daily.
Z. E. Quirk is busy boy these days
landing big orders and many of
them for trees to be delivered the com,
ing spring.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

A party of eight were at the Stra
ter last night on their way from Den
ver to San Juan county. New Mexico
on ditch business. Beside c. w. Thur
niger of Pennington. there were e
E. Bernard, ]. l.. Slusher. Chas. w
Bone, John Olsen. j. NJ. Jones, all OF
Denver and shrive Collins and J. NJ
Gish of Creede.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

DR. Martin assisted the stork at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. NJ. Scott
Sunday night. Fine boy All doing
nicely
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Mrs. NJ. Pheney and children, the
family OF the conductor on the east.
ern, running between Durango and
Alamosa, are spending few days al
the Savoy, Mr. and Mrs. Pheney make
their home at Alamosn.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Beginning Nov I1th. the Denver &
Rio Grande viii resume through train
service 10 silverlon on their regular
schedule. The combination freight and
passenger train will leave at 1925 each
morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

DR.. Glenn f. Andrews of st Paul,
John l.. Mcneil and A. p Camp were
passengers this morning on the Red
Apple line, going down with T. L..
i.cftus 10 look around in San Juan
90 nty. Dtcnes and ranches will oe,
ory share OF their attention. How
the gentlemen will spend the other
fraction OF their time is a mystery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

There is an Arizona & Colorado sur
veyors' camp at the Goulding ranch at
Pine Ridge now, about miles from
town. The engineers are surveying a
road over the La Platas. r. T. Myers
the engineer in charge, came in from
camp this morning and was in town
today on business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

A. K Irwin, one of the gentlemen
Interested in the establishment Of n
new bank in Durango, is now the
proud father of little son, who ar
rived Saturday. He is a fine. healthy
baby, Weighing eight pounds, and also
has the distinction of being the first
born of the family. DR.. Turrell's stork
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

]. C. Roberts of Denver and l.. l.,
Roberts of Idaho Springs returned last
night from a trip through the Monte
yuma valley. This morning the gen
tlemen departed for Denver. Messrs
Roberts are old friends OF District
Attorney George Lane.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

The fire department Is going ahead
with the arrangements for their ball
to be given at Red Men hall Thanks
giving eve. The boys always do things
up in shape and you cant afford 10
miss 1t. Buy ticket and take it in
You will enjoy it, that's sure.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Six thousand boxes OF apples from
ten acres isn't bad. is 1t? That is
what Mr. Wood of Pennington has
gathered this year For these he real.
lied from $1.75 to $225 per box, max
ing net profit of over $4,000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Be sure and read proceedings OF
the board of trade, Looks good to
man up tree.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

w. b. Tebbets arrived on the South.
ern last night from trip TO Telluride
where he visited his mining interests
Mr.. Tebbetts departed for Denver on
the eastern this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Franklin and
daughters left for their home in Ophir
today, Mrs. Franklin and the children
have been visiting their relatives here
for some weeks. Mr.. Franklin came
in to meet them Saturday evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Mr.. and Mrs. William Pieper, daugh-
ter, and son drove in from Riverside
yesterday. This morning Mrs. Pieper
Miss Pieper and the boy left for Kan
sas City to visit friends until the holl
days. Mr.. Pieper and Mr.. Barnes
Mrs. Pieper's brother who accompa.
MED them to Durango, returned home
this morning. Mr. Barnes lives in
Pennington.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Miss Anna Wakelin departed for
Pueblo Sunday morning. where she
VIII be in the Pueblo office of the
Colorado National Life Assurance com.
pany and will remain there until
spring. when she Will probably leave
for Denver. Miss Wakelin has been
very popular in Durango society and
will be greatly missed
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

C. w. Thuringer returned from San
Juan county last night with five of
the party who left Durango the other
day to look over ditch propositions in
the lower country. The gentlemen
drove out to Florida and Pine river to
day. The rest of the party return
from Aztec tonight.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

W. r. Mitchell oi Silverton and Rob
ert Glatzell of Howardsville were In
the city last night, passing through
from Silverton to Denver They went
out on the eastern this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Bishop Benjamin Brewster came
down from Silyerton yesterday after
noon and preached a splendid sermon
at the vesper service of the Episcopal
church. He left for Pagosa Springs
this morning on a parochial visit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Mrs. A. c. Thomas was a passenger
to Aztec this morning to attend dis
trict court as witness. MIR. Thomas
left for Aztec several days ago. MIR.
and Mrs. Thomas are parties in law,
suit which comes up in court this
week
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Mrs. Harry Kilt, n former resident
of Silverton. and Miss Blanche Shiss-
ler came in from Denver Saturday
evening and departed for Silverton
Sunday morning. Her old-time friends
will be pleased to meet Mrs. Kit
again.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Ira B. Gale came in from Trinidad
last evening. and is staying at the
Strater for a few days. Mr. Gale is
in the lumber business and is here
to attend to certain matters pertain
ing to the same.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

John English came in from Denver
Saturday evening and was guest OF
the Palace over night and departed for
Pennington Sunday morning. No, he
is not related TO Landlord John Eng.
lish of the Palace hotel. at least they
have not discovered 1t. If any exists.
How would you like another fellow
to have your name? John English of
Durango says he can prove an alibi
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Manager c. T. Hopkins of the Colo
RADIO Telephone company went 10 Pa.
gosa Springs this morning. If the deal
should go through and the company
puts in a telephone system, Pagosa
will have made one more step for
ward. A good telephone system means
a great deal to town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Miss Stella Arndt departed for Den.
yer today, to visit friends, going on
later to Joplin. Mo, where she will
visit her mother. Miss Arndt expects
to make an extended visit
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Mrs. Paul Backinger was return
ing passenger to Hermosa this morn
ing after few days visit with her
sister Mrs. Harry Fry.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Harley Moore resumed his duties as
operator at the depot this morning
Those of us who have business at the
depot are pleased to see him back at
his old post.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

j. j. Clark, general manager of the
kittimac Mining company, was an ar.
rival from Denver last night, with X.
Atkins, who was on his way to visit
the mine MIessrs. Clark and Atkins
went to Silverton today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Miss Pauline Van Slyck departed for
her home in Silverton this morning
after pleasant visit with Mrs. A. l.
Davis for the past two weeks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Mrs, NJ. E, Shelhamer left for Ig-
nacio this morning ON her way to Bay.
field. Her son is i'll here and Mrs
Shelhamer had been In Durango for a
few days with him. He is trifle
better today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

J. P. Atterberry of Aztec came in
from the Florida yesterday where he
bought n load of hogs which he ship.
ped to Denver today. Mr.. Atieberry
went out with them this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Attorney F. C. Perkins returned las
night from Aztec where he attended
district court, his case being continue,
till next week. Mr.. Perkins left fo
Denver this morning to look afte
certain business matters as well a.
to meet Mrs. Perkins. who reache.
Denver on Friday after five weeks
visit with her sister In Peoria, Ill. Mr.
and Mrs. Perkins will leave for Du
rango Friday night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-11

Mrs. t. II. Wigglesworth went up
TO her ranch In the Animas valley this
morning, after visit with Mrs. ". II
Wigglesworth and children.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-20

w r. Buxton, the representative
elect from Burke county lives at Gil
rard He was born In that town in
1854, of distinguished old family whose
ancestors had come pver to this coun-
try from old England back in the early
colonial days. His mother was a
daughter of Robert ]. Dixon, one of the
largest Shareholders in Burke county.
Representative Buxton has been en-
gagged in the mercantile business in Gil
rard for the past twenty years. He
has also extensive farming interests and
is in the sawmill business. He also owns
q machine shop in Girard. He was pres
ident of the Girard Cotton Oil Co., and
is vice president of the Bank of Girard.
He is secretary and general manager Of
the Girard Telephone Co. Further, he
is member of the board of education
of his county. He was delegate from
Burke county to the gubernatorial con-
vention in 1907 He is a Royal Arch
Mason, Knight of Pythias, and Odd Fell
low; and is a steward in the Methodist
church of Girard, He married Miss
Florence NJ. Haesler in 1889, and is the
father of five children.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-20
POSTOFFICE CASES ARE
ABANDONED BY u. s.

WASHINGTON, April 17.-United States
District Attorney Baker today abandon
ed six cases growing out of the sweeping
postoffice department investigation of 1903,
when many officials were charged with
conspiracy in connection with the award
ing of contracts for supplies for the de-
partment.
Among the cases dismissed because of
lack of evidence are the indictments
against August w Machen, who was gen.
eral superintendent of the free delivery
service; Thomas W. McGregor, who was
one of his assistants; Maurice Runkle,
charged with conspiracy in connection
with the contracts of mail bags, and in
dictments of Machen. George B. Hunting
ton and Isaac S. McKiehan, involving
contracts for package boxes.
The indictments charging bribery of
government officials, which were return
ed against McKiehan, George H. Hunt
ington, John T. Kupper and William c.
Long, also were nolle pressed. There are
still pending eight cases growing out Of
the postal investigation, which Mr. Baker
has not yet acted upon.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-20

Alvin V. Sellers the Bailey attorney,
is coming to the 1909 general assembly
as senator from the Third district
wayne, Pierce, Appling and jeff Davis
counties.
Senator-elect Sellers was born in APP
ping county in September, 1882, attend
ing the county schools until he was IA
years old. lie studied biography, and
becoming proficient followed that occu-
patton for year. From the operation
of telegraph key he resigned to further
pursue his schooling. He attended the
Georgia Normal college and the Bust
ness institute at Abbeville, for three
yca airs, graduating in Mthe scientific
courses. he was chosen alumnal orator
by the graduates of that institution, and
delivered the alumnal address in 1904.
From that schooling he passed to Mer-
Ger, receiving his diploma from the law
school of that university in 1904. He
was at once admitted to the bar and
located at Baxley, where he has since
been engaged in the practice Of his pro-
fession.
In the primary that nominated Sena-
tor-eIect Sellers he was opposed by two
strong citizens of the county. That was
his first entrance upon politics. He en-
gagged in several joint debates with his
opponents His platform was in advoca-
ton of the placing Of solicitors general
upon salaries, of a service pension bill,
o. the abolition of the convict lease sys-
tenn and the guaranty by the state OF
bank deposits.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-20
mo CUTTA DE STRING
AND L0SA DE MONK"

LOUISVILLE, KY, April 17.-Rather
than "cutta de string and losa de monk"
John Konsona, organ grinder, chose a
cold cell in the Central police station last
nighI11 lpref9fence to a snug one in the
couhtxfjAil, for in the jail he might not
take With him the companion of his mel
odies and from that Simian John swore he
would never be parted.
= Bonsbna was arrested for throwing the
-sffonkSy at 9/crowd of boys who had been
tormenting/ him, the beast clawing the
coat sleeve of one lad. The ape cursed
in choicest "Bandar," the policeman who
eEested him and his master.
"Leastways. it sounded like cursin' to
me- - said the policeman.