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The Newtown bee., 1909-07-16
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The Newtown bee., 1909-07-16

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The Newtown bee., 1909-07-16

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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ON PETL
TION FOR MoRTGAGlNG
OF REAL ESTATE.

State of Colorado. County of La Plata,
ss: In the County Court in Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate of Samuel
j. Hood, Deceased. order to Show
Cause on Petition for Mortgaging of
Real Estate.
This matter coming on 20 be heard
OH this 10th day of February, A. D.
1909, upon the petition filed herein by
Mary J.. Hood, administratrix of said
estate, for the mortgaging of the fol.
lowing described real estate. or a por.
tion thereof, to-wit; NV. q SW. 4
section S2. e. Y S.E. q and S.E. a
NE. Il section 81, township 80 north,
range s west N. NJ. p. NJ, in La
Plata county, Colorado, also water
right in The Florida Farmers Ditch
company, also 5-1S interest In and to
the Harris and Patterson ditch, for the
purpose of paying off and satisfying
certain loan, secured by trust deed
and owing TO the Colorado Springs In.
vestment and Realty company, and
other claims and judgments against
said estate. And it now appearing to
the court from said petition that prop
err and legal grounds exist for the
mortgnging of all of said real estate,
NOW. THEREFORE,, 1t is ordered
by the court that Maude Hood Dunbar,
X. Fuller Hood, c. Elmer Hood, Ger
trude Hood Guerney. Wlnnlfred Hood
Cullen and Daniel G. Cullen, guardian
OF minor heirs of Samuel J. Hood, de
ceased. and all persons who are lega-
tees or deyisees Of said estate, or any
part thereof, or heirs of said decedent
be and appear before said court at the
court room of said court, in the county
OF La Plata, and state aforesaid. on
the 22d day of March, A. D. 1909, at
the hour Of 10 o'clock in the a. m. of
said day. then and there to show cause,
If any there be, why an order should
not be made directing the said Mary
j Hood. Administrative. to mortgage
the whole of said real estate for the
purposes specified in said petition.
1t is further ordered that this order
be published for at least four success.
sive weeks in the Durango Herald,
weekly public newspaper published In
said county.
1t is further ordered that Daniel c.
Cullen of said county of La Plata, be
md he is hereby appointed a guardian
I'd litem for orville Hood. Roy. Hood,
Hood. Nina Hood, Alva Hood
md Reuben Hood, minors, to repre-
ent said minors at said hearing.
By the court:
HENRY ]. HEcHTMAN, |
County Judge.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

Although Durango has been handl.
capped in many ways and capital kept
away, and what we have ourtailed by
the policy of some OF our officials, the
surroundings and resources are such
that we cannot lons remain in the
background. The present population
viii have their eyes opened and with
new blood infused there will be some
thing interesting doing before long,
Let our people get together and pull
together.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

for Durango newspa Der 10 refer to
law and order Your word IS absolute
law in these matters, Or you can make
H. SO. not that It is necessary to invoke
hardships on any one or interfere With
reasonable rights of cosmopolitan
public. So far as tiifllng technieali
ties we all make mistakes and our
daily life lie full of omissions. We
confess that we do many things that
cannot be called consistent; we have
almost grown up in the west and
grown into western ways and customs
and this is true OF many Of our Off
cials as well as possibly a majority
of our people, but there Should at
least be happy medium-a medium
that win protect the young aad old
the one who is not strong enough to
resist temptations that unfit him for
work or caring for those dependant
upon him. Making 1t illegal 10 Kill
one is not for you, Mr.. Sheriff, or Tor
the editor of The Herald, because the
|
conscience and right, but the law Is
for those who would shoot you in the
back or stab you in the dark for a
few paltry dollars II 1t was not for
the fear of being caught and either
hanged or committed to prison for life.
The law against gambling games Is
not TO keep any one from betting
n dollar with his neighbor on horse
race, baseball game, etc, but IS for The
protection of men who cannot resist
the temptation of spending their last
dollar on a roulette wheel. The mid
night and Sunday closing laws are
based on the same princlple-to send
men home who haven't sufficient STAN
ina to go home themselves. This Is
exactly what the closing law is for
Suppose for instance a laboring man
does imbibe a little freely during the
early hours of the night. II he is
compelled to go home at midnight, and
il all resorts are properly closed. home
he must go, then he is in condition tc
resume work the next day, and earn
money to support his family 1t is
when this man stays out all night
spending every dollar, loses his jot
because he is not able to go to work
the neighbors have TO supply food tC
his family, that the public becomes
aroused. We believe laws are for this
class of people, but to be consistent
it must be enforced without distinc
tion.
Now. Mr.. Sheriff, from this on VIC
trust 1t win not be necessary for q
Durango paper TO publish to the world
that our officers are dereliet and that
, Durango is not what it should be when
it comes to great questions in which
he world at large is interested But
let our papers rather say TO people
and homeseekers:
/ Come TO Durango where the laws
affecting general mankind are en-
forced, the rights of every one pro
iected, the moral atmosphere pure aut
the community working in harmon!
for general advancement"
Mr.. Sheriff. The Herald is with yol
on such conditions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

1t remains to be seen to what ex-
tent the direct primary measure Is to
be butchered by the Speer ring. That
the Speerites are against any meas.
ure that will give the people an in
ming is a sure thing. and apparently
the corporations are in complete con
troll of the legislature. although some
sop viii be distributed around to keep
the faithful in line.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

A large number of grocery store
cabinets are busy discussing the prob.
abilities of war between this country
and Japan. We are glad to be able
to report that majority OF them be
lieve trouble can be averted ii the
American 7 ople viii remain perfect.
ly cool for six weeks 1t may be said
in this connection that the ground-hos
has done what he could to help
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11
A QUEER LAW.
Durango, Colo. Feb. Q, l9O!

Durango, Colo, Feb. 8, 1903.
Editor:
Isn't It queer law that compells
The publication of rebate of So by
he commissioners where there has
been an erroneous assessment and per.
mits the board to cancel the tax en-.
tire and make no reference to 1t. For
instance, in the case of Barry Sulli-
van. Had the board rebated even a
scent piece from his assessment of
1900 the fact would have to be pub
lished, but the board cancels the en-
tire tax and that ends it and the pub
lie not informed. Surely there are
some mighty queer laws on our stat.
ute books. TAXPAYER.
The above needs no comment. II
Is too palpably true.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

One of our consuls il China reports
that "In 1907 not one American yes.
sci entered the Whangpoo under sail.
Yet there are many who remember
seeing a hundred and more sailing
ships flying the flag riding at anchor
in the river at one time"
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

The saloon men of Durango should
have attended the Baptist church Sun.
day evening and listened to the ser
mon delivered by Rev. Mr.. scruggs.
They were not roasted, but rather facts
given without bias.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

Georgia's new state capitol has been
built for less than the people appro-
priated for the purpose. There are
certain builders In Pennsylvania who
viii find It difficult to believe that
Georgia is entitled to statehood.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

The New Jersey state board of
health has just acquired new mem
Der named Chew, Possible he will
be detailed to investigate the hash
foundries.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

A Massachusetts bridegroom who
appeared at the church four hours late
blamed 1t all on his alarm clock. What
do you think OF bridegroom whose
nerves are so steady that he can sleep
on his wedding morn?
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

The people are pretty well satisfied
to accept any statement ayen out by
President Taft on the Panama canal
Mr.. Taft does not desire any boomer.
ang later on and anything he gives
out will be based on the best obtain
able Information.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

The Standard Oil company's unwill
ingness to be barred from Mis-
souri, indicates that there must De
big profits in the oil business down
there, notwithstanding the oft-repeat-
ed statement that the great trust sells
it's product at very close. not TO say
an almost ruinous, margin.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

Every item published under tele-
graph date is received by wire by
The Herald. This accounts for the su.
periority Of The Herald's news col
umns. When you read telegraphlc
news in this paper it Is not from a
week to two weeks old.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

1t is promised that ships will pass
through the Panama canal within six
years. Nobody would now be sur.
prised II the date should be moved
nearer by continued improvement in
methods OF construction.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

The Herald does not like to see
any one in trouble. We believe in
honesty between man and man, and
when differences exist for men to get
together as men, and effect an AMIGA
BILE settlement.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

The Democrat is considerably wor-
ried over the headwaters of some of
our streams. Do not get excited. The
interests of our farmers will be fully
protected.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

In the Pacific entrance TO the Pan.
anna canal the dredges have secured
a depth of 35 feet. and mail steamer
has Just traversed this stretch for the
first time. The canal is bustling with
progress all along the line.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

Durango should cast aside strife and
her people get together on measures
that Will advance the interests of this
entire southwest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

The Denver & rio Grande is having
its share of troubles on the fourth
division this winter. And If this snow
Keeps up 1t will be necessary to stake
the ties and rails down when the
springs thaw sets in.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

Engineers estimate that 100000
horsepower could be developed from
water power in this country that would
save 225.000,000 tons of coal annually.
The man behind the house furnace
may at least indulge in dreams OF
happier era.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

Three more weeks of Teddy. Then
Foraker will be able to say Amen
The American people will always have
strong leaning towards the siren.
uous president Just the same.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

Jack Binns. the wireless telegraph
hero. has declined an offer to go into
vaudeville. We are convinced that the
heroism of Binns was not in the least
exaggerated.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

Absolute quiet is the only sure cure
for the statesman who is afflicted with
the foot-and-moutb disease. Particu.
larly If he puts his foot in it very
often.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11
tFrom Wednesday, pnllri

Mr.. and Mrs. L. f. D w were IN
town from Elco yesterday on sbon.
ping trip They returnoa ID morn.
ing. Mr. and Mrs. Drew e to Dp.
range about four ponths go from
Aingman' Ariz. They ex. to re.
main at Elco all winter.
O.
heN Father Liclotti was passenger
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

The Herald respectfully asks the
editor OF the Democrat If the sheriff
warned the party running saloon in
La Plata county year or two without
license that the joint had to close?
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

there" SAYS the Nebraska State Jour.
nal. Not always. Some me get that
notion after they have been compli
mented on one or two s-'er-dinner
speeches.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

Make 1t so Durango papers can tell
the world that we have the most de-
sirable city In the state in which to
build up home and rear family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

Taft thinks the Gatun dam is all
right. He will. therefore, Immediately
lose the respect of the persons who
have been endeavorIng to work up
Panama scandal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

Paderewsh. while performing IN
New York. split the nail on one of his
fingers. The dispatch does not say
what happened to the piano.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

II the Chicago man who tore UP his
money isn't sent to the insane asylum,
the Judge who turns him free ought
to have his thinkery examined.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

Let Durango have a cleanup in city
affairs at the spring election. The
Democrats have proved an expensive
proposition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

If President Roosevelt gets any old
fashioned comic valentines 1t will prob
ably not be difficult for him to guess
who sent them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

and among them The Herald, extend
congratulations and wish lpem "a gen
erous supply of this worlds sooda'
health, and above all, happiness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

At a primary In Pittsburg the total
vote was 63.S5S. of which the Demo
Gratis cast 1850. divided among five
candidates.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

Shafroth in riding two horses will
find the feat difficult one before
the end of the course is readhed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

There is no country as inviting as
this southwest section. Come and see
for yourselves.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

1t is up to Governor Haskell OF Okla
homa to sue the federal grand jury
for libel.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

Let the farmers attend as many
sessions as possible of the farmers
intitute. 1t will pay them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

After man has been in congress
= few years he thinks he belongs
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11
Durango voters are going TO declare
for a new deal this spring. It's surely
time.

There will be no scarcity Of water
In the San Juan section the coming
summer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

]. T Slattery. who has been in Du-
range several days. left for Ala,nosa
this morning. Mr.. slattery is general
inspector OF the air brake department
OF the Denver & Rio Grande system
and is now on an inspection, trip
When the automatic system was pm.
In about Two years ago, MIR. slauery
superintended the work He makes
Denver his headquarters. Mr. slat-
tery said he was not related to lack
slattery Of silyerton, the baseball en-
thusiast. Some time ago when in Sill
verton he called on the latter, but
they were unable TO discover even a
trace of relationship.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11
(From Tnesday,s pnny.l

Too bad a big storm came along
at the same time as the farmers in
stitute. But we have to take life as
it comes.
Mrs. o'Brien was a passenger TO
Riverside today on visit to Mrs. Ed
Hendricks. She expects to remain
several weeks.
The Woodmen of the World last
evening appointed the necessary com.
mittees to take charge Of the annual
ball given on Washingtons birthday.
jeff Keith. who has been In town for
few days on business. departed for
his sheep camp near Ignaeio this tlorn.
ing. Mr.. Keith makes his home in
Pagosa Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. s. Blatchford start.
ed this morning for San Diego. Cal.
TO spend the winter on account of Mr..
Blatchford's health. They stayed over
yesterday in town on their way from
Cortez.
Miss Madge Trninor, who has re.
Gently completed term Of school al
Cedar Hill. as teacher, departed for
Gallup, N. NJ. this morning. The young
lady stayed over yesterday on accouns
of the blockade.
Mrs. Lena Alderman, who has been
in town several days for eye treat
ment, departed for her home at Bay.
field this morning on the eastern.
While in town Mrs, Ackerman was
the guest of Mrs. Peter Peterson.
Mrs. Pearl Brown left for Pagosa
Springs today for visit of several
weeks to her former home. Mrs
Brown is at present permanently 10 |
Gated in Pennington, but stayed ovor
In Durango for few days on her way
10 Pagosa.
James G. Wallace and son, George,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

and the family feel much encouraged
over the improvement in his condi-
ton. We wonder II the new grand
sons arrival hasn't something do witt
his grandpa's feeling better. Feb. ?.
little son came to the home of Dr.
and Mrs. Al Wigglcsworth, in Fort
Defiance, Ari2 Grandpa and Grand
ma are much elated over the happy
event, and the former began to i'm.
prove as soon as the good news came.
At o'clock this morning. at the
residence Of Mr.. and Mrs David John
son. $50 Fifth avenue. Mr.. Herman
E. Johnson of Victor, and Miss Edna
Winens of SiIverton, were united in
the holy bonds of matrimony.
1t was simple but very pretty wed
ding, the ceremony being performed
by the Rev. Thomas II. scruggs, IN
the presence OF the immediate rele.
tives OF the contracting pair.
The bride looked lovely in a beautl.
ful costume of Alice blue, trimmed
with white lace. Her travelling dress
was a golden-brown Panama, tailor
made, with hat to match.
After congratulations, The party sat
down to an elegant wedding break
fast. AT 9;15, Mr. and Mrs. Herman
johnson boarded the train for Cripple
Creek where they will set up their
family sltars in a cozy little home. Mr
johnson is engaged In operating some
mining claims he has leased in Vic
tor and Cripple Creek.
Both the contracting parties are VOL
known in this part of the state. Mr.
Johnson came to Duranog about sew
enteen years ago, and has manr
friends in this city and In sIlverton
where he was located before going to
The Cripple Creek district, His bride
came to silvernn about five years ago |
from Rollin, Wyo.. meeting her nus
band for the first time in the capifsl
OF San Juan county
We are sure that Mr.. and Mrs |
johnson viii be successful in their bus,
mess undertakings, for Mr johnson
possesses the character and disposi.
tion we find in our best citizens, and
what is good for the commonwealth is
equally so for the individual. AS for
his bride. silverton friends tell
she has all the qualities of the success
Iul home maker-than which there is
no higher compliment, for the crown.
Ing glory of womanhood is included
In the making OF home.
Their friends In this community,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

jeff Keith, who has been in town for
few days on business. departed for
his sheep camp near Ignacio this torn.
ing. Mr. Keith makes his home in
Pagosa Springs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

Mrs. o'Brien was passenger to
Riverside today, on visit to Mrs Ed
Hendricks. She expects to remain
several weeks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

Too bad big storm came along
at the same time as the farmers in
stitute. But We have to take life as
II comes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

The Woodmen of the World last
evening appointed the necessary com.
mittees to take charge OF the annual
ball given on Washington's birthday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

Mrs. j. A. Weston and daughter, OIL
line, of suyerton are staying at the
Palace. The formers son, R. w Wes-
ton, was brought to Durango about
two weeks ago suffering from frozen
feet, and taken to oohsner hospital,
where one foot was amputated. AS
Mr.. Weston is getting along fine, the
ladies win return TO Silreuon as soon
as the road is open
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

Al noon today Mrs. P stopped at
the office for her husband They were
going TO the hotel for lunch, in order
to save time. She was enlarglng at
length about the course. and said she
meant to do her own washing after
this. Everything is SO much easier
with all these new wrinkles" she add
'o. ..vo,, ;, ..,, ~
had chance, THAT means no more
helping wash dishes for me, for |
couldn't deprive you of such pleas,
ure."
Why, Jshn," she replied" a pleas
ure Isn't a pleasure unless it's shared
Besides, it's so nice to do 1t Miss
hauseh's way that / know shan't bs
able to keep you from doing the dishes
'f evenings. Why you'll Just beg to
10 them!"
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

James G. Wallace and son, George.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

came in from Aztec last night This
morning they left for cl nm. Tnsy
are trying to get through to Trint
dad, on a vacation trip. The gentle
men registered at the Palace last
night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

Prof. Ernest Feichtinger is now in
charge of Red Men hall and will fur
nish the Durango public first-class en-.
tertainments, nothing being permitted
10 appear that is not high grade. II
is Prof. Feichtinger's intention to con
duct a frst-class hall, which his Du
range patrons viii appreciate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

W. A Carson, the wellknown Farm.
ington Pioneer business man, was an
arrival from the san Juan last night
Mr.. Carson is on his way 10 Denver
and concluded to stay over today ia
Durango on account OF the blockade.
He says he'd rather put in the time
here than in Chama. MIR. Carson Is
registered at the Strater. He is Just
as enthusiastic over Pennington as
ever. 1t is the only place, and it's
going TO be the greatest ever when
ihe railroad from the south gets in.
That, OF course, Is only a matter of
Time he added, "and don't you for.
get it, that time is coming sooner
than many people think" We are
glad OF it, Speed the day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

The farmers and the farmeresses
are very much in evidence this week
strictly speaking the domestic sci
encea' are not many CT them. directly
interested in farm life. Brt v 10 would
not want to be farm e. if she
could cook and hous 'ep IKE Miss
Rausch?
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

The inspectors OF the election Of
the Durango board Of trade for 1908
directors reported at the directors
meeting last evening the following as
the result Of the election; A T.. Ma.
than, Edgar Buchanan. GA 5,li-
well Sam W. Henderson, George w.
Moody Frank Goodman, W, c, Liesen.
berg, David Johnson and John r. BAH
The election of officers by these direc
tors will be held next Monday evening
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

John Kellenberger left for Farming
ton foday. Said he was going where
the streets are dusty, and the flowers
in bloom; where the snow knows
enough to stay up above, and the iclele
is curiosity. To que e. A NJ. Ed.
wards, "that's where it's sunlight or
it's moonlight all the tine!"
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

The Durango friends of Mrs. Lena
Carr. wh1 vas a resident of this city
some years ago. VIII be sorry to learn
laf her health is very poor, Mrs.
Finch Of Silver ton received a lertet
nom ber during the holidays which
ated that Mrs. Carr eX XDected to start
Tor Denver about the FIST of the year,
where an operation would be perform.
ed. The letter was written from Bill
ings, Mont
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

E Il. Bennett, who has charge Of
the farmers end of the short couzAI
an S. S. (spud specialisO. Mr.. Ben.
nett has been talking about this i'm
portant vegetable for two days and a
half, and hasn't told all he knows
about 1t, either. Just for the sake Of
variety he switched off or cabbage
this afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-02-11

rev Father Liolotti was a passenger