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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01
AGAINST PATENT MEDICINES.

Editor The News
Replying to a statement made in
your paper of the gath inst entitled
Physicians are prejudiced against
proprietary medicines" as the sale of
these remedies decrease their income.
I will say that this statement is
gross mistake and not true. AS long
as these proprietary so-called cure-alis
are sold we will never want for prac.
tice, but will be abundantly furnished
with patients suffering from indiges-
ton, liver troubles, nervousness and
all other such diseases which are
caused directly by the promiscuous
use of inferior patent medicines, So
called cure-alls-no cure, no pay-such
as flood the markets and usually fill
the shelves Of our drug stores.
What | say | say for the sake of hu-
manity, and not for gain, for the more
fake patents that are used, the more
money we will gather in. We, as hon
orable physicians, are trying the edu.
cate the laity, not for our gain, but
for the welfare of mankind.
Respectfully,
B. s. HOOD, NJ. D.
Bond, Miss.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01
THEY KULE WEATHER
METEOROLOGICAL SAINTS IN
MANY COUNTRIES.
Legends Of St. Swithin and Other
Good Men Of Ancient Days Who
Supposedly Influenced SUM-
shine and Rain.


In the early summer many nations
| commemorate saints who are popu
| larly supposed to have an influence on
the weather The principal form of
the belief is that whatever the wealth.
er may be on this particular saint
/ day SO 1t will be for the next 40
days. Among English-speaking peo-
pie the day is July l, and the saint
Is st. Swithin, the Philadelphia Rec
ord says. The old rhyme is well
known:
st Swithin's day. if thou dost rain.
For 40 days it will remain.
St Swithins day, if thou be fair.
For 40 days twill rain nae mair
st. Swithin was a native of Win
chester, who lived about the year 800
and finally became bishop of his city.
HIS lie was exemplary and after his
death the miraculous properties of his
tomb became so well known that his
body was installed in gorgeous
shrine in the new cathedral The
ceremony took place on July Is, GIL,
so that this date is really the feast Of
the translation of St. Swithin. For a
while the cathedral was dedicated to
him, but Henry VIII. stripped him of
that honor. He is buried in the choir
OF the present church
There is nothing in St. Swithin's
history that would make him infuen-
t1al with the weather, and the same
statement applies to most of the other
saints who have had such honors
thrust upon them.
In Germany they have a similar be-
lief concerning the seven sleepers of
Ephesus, whose day is July 81; while
In Belgium the honor is given to St.
Godelieve, July 2S In other places
June Is, st. Vitus' day, and July 4,
the translation of st. Martin. are &C.
credited with meteorological infiu.
ence. In the United States many peo-
pie think 1t always rains on July 4,
which is an odd coincidence with
these ancient beliefs, though any con-
nection between them is highly i'm
probable. In France they have two
days which decide the next 40 days
weather-St. Medard's day, June s,
and SITS. Gervais and Protais' day,
June 10. They also have a proverb
similar to ours, which might be trans.
lated:
II 1t rains on the day Of St Medard
For 40 days twill rain right hard;
II on SITS. Gervais and Protais
Twill also rain for 40 days
They tell of st. Medard a quaint 10
gend which is worth repeating. 1t
seems he was driving a cart contain
ing number of people, when rain be-
gan to fall. Every one was wet
through except Medard, who was shell
tered by a great eagle, which came
swooping down from the sky and made
itself self-propelled umbrella.
1t has been suggested in explana-
ton of these beliefs that in the days
before Christianity our Teutonic an.
cestors had some feast, possibly NOV
able, which was believed to affect the
weather. This pagan festival was so
deeply sunken in the minds of the
people that 1t survived the antagon-
ism of the missionaries and preach.
ers and took on Christian appear
ance by becoming connected with
some saint revered in each district,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01
Striking Similarity.

"What do you think of that for a
march," proudly asked the ambitious
young composer, after executing the
composition on a piano.
at forcibly reminds me of the one
Sherman made to the sea-" snorted
the music publisher.
Eff" stammered the would-be
Sousa, lin what way?"
Its both long and tiresome." cru
ely replied the publisher.-Los Ange-
les Herald Sunday Magazine.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01

" you were any bet
teri"
oh, yes, vast"
L dare you to tell me of what you
were thinking when you went up that
alsle!' she said. 81 warrant that you
were just as frivolous as t.
IF l thought you'd hear me through
Ia tell you" he said earnestly.
you've never given me a chance to
say what I've wanted to say on a GER
tain subject, you know"
She started to reply, but thought
better of it, so he went on.
When a mans in love with a Ger.
tain girl he's very likely to think of
her at a wedding" he said. There
rore, the natural thing was for me to
wish | were the bridegroom myself"
Il didn't know you cared so much
for Marion"
AS much as what?"
Wanting to be the bridegroom, you
Know. I'm sorry you take it so hard"
You know very well what / meant
You're just plaguing me-"
Oh, no, I'm not. wouldn't for the
world"
Yes, you would, You take delight
In making me n;.-crable."
"If you're gong to talk like that
we'd better 60 where the other guests
are"
I'm not going back yet" he said,
masterfully. 'If you go back alone it
Will look queer, so you'd better be
good and listen"
Il may have to stay, but I don't
have to listen"
You can't help yourself. AS I was
saying, If man thinks the world and
all of girl he naturally has her in
mind when he's going up the aisle at
another's wedding, determined
some time ago to make you give me
an answer tonight, for you've played
with me for weeks and I'm not going
to stand it any longer"
How fierce."
You've known long time that |
was in love with you and"
I'D like to know how | was SUP.
word to Inc about it,"
Il don't know how you knew" he
said, vaguely. But vow did Girls al.
ways do. Besides, | was here often
enough to give you hint"
"Other people have been here, too"
"Oh, know that only too well. That
COMPOUNDED Tucker"
He's friend of mine, remember"
That's just the reason have no
love for him. But that's neither here
nor there. What l say is that | must
have an answer from you at once"
I'm books such declaration is fol.
lowed by the announcement that the
hero is on the point of leaving for
India or the Philippines
I'm not" he said gloomily I'm
not even going to have any vacation
worth mentioning, while you are go
ing away to be the beauty of several
summer resorts and have all the fell
lows devoted to you"
Just like the funny page in the pa
per? Surely you don't begrudge me
so much joy"
Not in the least if you'll give a
few minutes thought to me once in
while. You see l. Well, hang it,!
can't let you go without knowing
whether you care Tor me or not. What
do you think about IT, anyhow"
She gave him a quick look. Il don't
think" she said softly Il know"
After a time she insisted that they
must Join the others.
Tell me first" she said, lust what
you were thinking when you went up
the aisle?"
Il was wondering he confessed
sneepishly, why my left shoe
squeaked while my right didn't. Chs
cago Daily News.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01
SOCIAL and Personal
o III HOMES IS

The outof-town guests were Mr.
and Mrs. Peter Anderson. Misses Dors
and Bertha Anderson, Messrs. George
Cook of Richton, and r. c. Oliver. O
Hickman.
En- Route to Mobile.
| Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Gordon. al
Brookhaven, are the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs r. Abney, for few DAYS. er
| route to Mobile.
Mrs. Chas. Spears, who has been
spending the summer with her moth
err, Mrs. Barnes, in Lumberton, arrived
this morning and is the guest of her
brother-in-law and sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. Barnes, on Laurel avenue.
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Mr.. Henry Mckenzie left this morn
ing for Patterson, La, to join Mrs.
Mckenzie, who is the guest of her
aunt, Mrs. Muggah. Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Kenzie will return home Tuesday.
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Miss Frank Selser and Mr.. Brewer,
of Jackson, are spending the day in
the city the guests of Mrs. I. NJ. Sci.
ser on West Fourth street.
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The Harmon Grove No. rs of the
Woodmen of the World will not
meet Friday night as planned. Here
after the meetings will be held at
1880 the second and fourth Friday of
each month at the hall
Mrs. 7. E. Hill, of Kansas City, is
spending the day with Mr.. and Mrs.
N. NJ. Collins en- route from New Or
leans, where she has been spending n
few days, to her home in Missouri.
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Mr.. and Mrs. George Autry, who
have been with the Misses Lee, on
Elizabeth avenue, are now pleasantly
located with Mr.. and Mrs. w. R.
Cochran, on Court street.
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George Robertson, of Laurel. is in
the city having come to attend York
and Adams at the Auditorium last
evening, and the Prosperity celebra-
ton today.
Mr.. Christian Olsen arrived this
morning and is the guest of his broth
er-in-law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
X. McInnis, on New Orleans street.
Mrs. ]. H. Reed, on Court street, has
as her guest Mrs. C. p Rawls and
son, Glenn, and her neice. little Jessie
Darling, of Poplarville.
Mrs. J. r. Cubley and son, j. t.,
of Stonewall, are the guests of Mrs. G.
Hannah, on Buschmann street.
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Miss Lillian Campbell, of Heidelberg
is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. R. J.,
Campbell, on Laurel street.
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Charlie Carter, of Collins, is the
guest of his parents, Captain and Mrs.
J. P. Carter, on Court street.
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Alva Lokey, of Talladega, Ala, is
visiting his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. S.
G. Lokey.
Miss May T. Haney has as her
guest her cousin, Miss Ida Rowan, of
Laurel.
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Misses Lunie and Bessie Moody, of
Ellisville, are spending the day in
the city.
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His Motto.

your policy has been one of con-
sistent opposition to the administers
tioG"
Yes" answered the agitator. MY
n otto is, BE sur the other fellow is
wrong and then 60 ahead"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01
The State of Mississippi,
Forrest County.
B. S. HOOD, NJ. d.
Bond, Miss

To Mrs. Florence Moffett.
An attachment at the suit of ] !.
Lea ct al. against your estate for The
sum of two thousand dollars, return
able before the Circuit Court of For
rest County at Hatiesburg, Mississippi.
has been executed and is now pend
ing in said court; and unless you ap-
pear before said court on the fourth
Monday of October. A. d. 1909, and
plead to said action judgment will be
entered and the estate attached will
be sold. -. -.-i'
This September 30th, 1909. y :
T. ]. NIXON,
Clerk Circuit Court, Forrest County.
Miss. oct 1-S fri
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01

We. the undersigned, are pleased
to certify that our respective sons
after being taught during the summer
months by Mr.. R. Van Bergen, have
entered the Freshmen Glass of the
University of Mississippi, and to rec
ommend Mr.. Van Bergen as an able,
conscientious and successful teach
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01

fun, but I'm tired
enough to rest
now. S u m m G r
weddings are so
trying"
"She was a very
prett y bride,
wasn't she?'' said
the best man.
George is in
luck"
"She a W a Y s
was the prett1eSt
girl in our crowd"
said the maid of
honor.
That's a mat
ter of personal
opinion" he said
slowly. Were you
frightened when
you walked up the
aisle?"
"a little, but l
was so busy won
dering whether
Marlon's trai n
would catch on
something that |
didn't realize that
l was starting up
the aisle until /
was there
"lf that isn't
like a woman"
he cried. ITO
think of a dress
while taking part
in such a solemn
thing as a wed.
ding"
Il don't believe
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01
Depth of Meanness.

It's a suspicious woman who will go
through her husbands pockets at
night to see If he mailed the letter
she gave him that morning-Des
Moines Register and Leader.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01
Mrs. p. A. Carriers Dinner.


The pretty home of DR.. and Mrs. p.
A. Carter, on Bay street, was the
scene of a merry dinner party Mon
day evening, when Mrs. Carter enter
tanned at a 6 o'clock dinner in honor
of DR.. Carriers birthday.
The table was lovely with its cut
glass and silverware. The center
piece being a silver waiter with grapes
in the middle of the waiter was a cut
glass vase filled with roses.
Covers were laid for fourier and an
elaborate dinner was served.
After the dinner the party were
guests at a theater party to see
"York and Adams"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01
For HEADAcHE-4Ic>' CApUDiNE.

Whether from Colds Heat. Stomach
or Nervous Troubles Capudine will
relieve You. us nqTi-pleasaut 10
take-acts Immediately. Try it, l0c.
CSC and soc at drug stores.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01
October.

banner month of all the year.
month of cool and balmy airs.
4 Or the fields that glow ablaze
with the goldenrod each bears
October!
"oh'h Oh ripened fruits and grain
Or the brilliant flowers of all
vi the queen chrysanthemum.
hesal bloom that rules them all
October.
month OF natures gorgeous bues
When the woods with beauty blaze
every color rainbow-hued.
Pouring glory on thy days.
October,
MONTH OF warm and sunny hours.
free from summers burning heat,
But with genial atmospheres.
With a crisp aroma sweet.
October,
Month of beauty. month of calm
Free from cold or heats excess.
In languorous loveliness,
October.
Month of all months in the year,
queen of its maturity,
Splendor glowing in thy heart,
Notes From the High School Senior
Class
All the world sings hail to thee,
October,
baltimore American.
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The senior class of the Hattiesbure
High School met in session Tuesday
afternoon with twenty-eight members.
Miss Morton presided and the follow
ing officers were elected Chas
Mullens, president; Jessie Hurlbert,
vice president; Clara Caperton, Sec
rotary and treasurer; Ruth Perry, re.
porter.
The president then took charge and
though unprepared, his election being
unexpected to him, he delivered an
inaugural address quite BETTING a
member of the senior class
He said, "he would do all he could
to make this class the zenith of
senior classes"
1t was decided by the class that
they should decorate the senior corner
with class colors, penants, pictures,
pot flowers and new shades.
The work has already begun and it
adds a great deal to the green wall of
the hall.
There was no other business so
the class adjourned.
RUTH PERRY,
Reporter
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01
G. L. HAWKINS,
JNO. A. MCLEOD,
C.. u. STEVENS.

Hattiesburg, Miss. Oct. 2, 1909.
Our sons are now under Mr.. Van
Bergen's tuition; we cordially en-
dorse the above.
d. E. SULLIVAN,
LET E. A. ANDERSON.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01
" " "

Mrs. w. H. Murfee has returned
from few days visit in New Orleans.
where she was the guest of Mrs. Hy-
att LeMoine.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01
In heInterests of
Truth

I'm glad it's over" sighed the maid
OF honor. "Of course it's been lots of
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01

Mr.. and Mrs. f. B. Washington, OF
Gulfport, are guests at Hotel Hatties
burg.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01

Visiting Old Home.

Mrs. Floyd Hughie is spending few
days at her old home, Jackson, Miss.
as the guest of Mrs. Hollingsworth.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-01

st. Swithn's day. if thou dost rain,
For 40 days it will remain.
ST. Swithin's day. If thou be fair.
For 40 days twill rain nae mair.
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-08-13

trician, left Tuesday night to
accept a position in Denver.
Genuine peach brandy, for
medicinal, family or tishermen's
use. Guaranteed. At Club Saloon.
F. Nj. Mortensen of Sanford was
among the excursionists bound for
Salt Lake City Saturday night.
Miss May Downey of Sanford
was among the excursionists leav-
ing for Salt Lake City last Friday.
For Sale Cheap.-Two three
quarter iron beds with springs and
mattresses. Enquire Grand Hotel.
Helms g. Ellibee, painters of
houses, signs and carriages. Old
furniture repainted and uphol-
stored.
Machine oils that wear the long
est are the cheapest-that's the
kind Ellis sells. Give them a
trial.
Helms d Ellibee, the paint men.
Associated with Scandalous Chas.
Frescoing, granting, decorating and
paper hanging.
DIR. Howard, veterinary surgeon
of Monte Vista will be in La Jara
the fourth Wednesday of every
month or phone Monte 40.
Geo. Oliver, Sam'l Wilson and
Ell. w. Tripp went to Los Pinas
on Tuesday mornings train for
three or four days fishing.
Ladies long, silk gloves, worth
10 cts. for 60 cts. Ladies long,
silk Isle gloves, worth ST. for
75c. Leroy Wilson.
j. d. Westbrook and family
drove over to Monte Vista the first
of the week to visit relatives, re-
turning Wednesday.
Dove season opens Aug. 20 and
they say there are scads of 'em. 1t
is also open season on snipe,
plover, curlew, etc. Limit 20 birds.
A. P. Mortensen visited his
home in Sanford, Sunday, return
ing in the evening to his duties in
the Spriestersbach store at Ala
mosa.
The report of the drainage
engineers will appear in later
issue of this paper as soon as we
can have map made showing the
boundaries of the district.
The Kipp boys, after tinkering
their auto for few days, left in
the machine Tuesday morning in
tending to run it through to Gar
den City, Kan, where the owner
resides.
Jasper Ortiz, the leading mer-
chant of Los Pinas, was here yester-
day on his motorcycle in search of
a good milch COW. Nothing but
the best suits Jasper and he knows
where to come for it,
Margaret, the little daughter of
Mrs. 1. R. Taylor, is quite sick and
Mr.. Taylor was summoned the fore
part of the week from their home
at Avondale. Mrs. Taylor is sis
ter of the Weist boys.
The Chronicle is busy these days
but will find time to turn out that
job of printing that you have been
thinking about. 1t pays to patron
ize the busy man because there is
a reason why he's busy.
T. B. Madril is now assistant to
Station Agent Hatfield. When his
days work is over at s O'Clock, Mr..
Hatfield goes home and when the
train is late, Madril remains to
keep the station open until it
comes.
We have the only underground
gasoline tank in town and also
filter every gallon we sell through
an automatic filter, which removes
every drop of water and insures
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-08-13

last night to her home in Sanford
from visit with relatives at Monti-
cello, Utah.
When you insure against fire,
remember Kavalec represent about
10 of the largest, safest, and best
companies in existance. See him.
The Sewing Circle were hand
somely entertained yesterday by
Mrs. B. l.. VanVechten. The next
meeting, Aug. &c, will be with Mrs.
W. A. Braiden.
The best insurance companies
are always the cheapest. Kavalec
represents about l5 of the largest,
safest, and best companies in ex-
istance. See him.
The San Luis Valley Mercantile
Co. is new venture in the Who'll e.
sale produce business at Alamosa
f. 5. Davis, the manager, was here
last Friday getting acquainted.
Miss Grace Rouch, recently from
Kansas, was here Wednesday from
Alamosa organizing a class on the
piano and organ. She intends to
visit La Jara every Friday and
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Akers left
Sunday evening for their home in
Denver. r. j. Kavalec and Mr..
Akers, who spent last week fishing
on the Conejos, experienced little
too much rain for comfort.
HI. O. Ellis, John and Frank
McCunniff, returned Monday from
two weeks fishing on the La Jara.
They report small fish plentiful
but big ones scarce and believe a
closed season or two would be a
good thing on the La Jara.
] A long granger that followed
Shemwell home found a 40 that
lest tuck his eye. And he had
to get hum quick on account of
harvest but he lowed he'd see them
mountains yon side of Alamusso
in the day time if he had ter walk" ;"
E. A. Nelson was home the
first of the week but returned We'd
nesday to teachers institute at Del
Norte which opened Aug 2, with
73 teachers in attendance. Conejos
county is represented by twenty
earnest teachers. Instructors are
efficient both from the stand point
of scholarship and from that of
ability in presenting their work.
Henry johnson and his three
partners from Alamosa are making
good progress with the cement
walks. They are to receive %
cents per square foot for street
crossings and Is cents for walks.
Mr.. johnson claims they will not
make very much money on the
contract but that does not prevent
them from doing first-class, work
man like job and that so far COM
pleted looks very nice.
Hon. d. E. Newcomb, president
of the San Juan Pioneers Associa-
ton, met with the business mon of
Alamosa last Friday night. The
dates of the Alamosa fair were set
for Sept. 10, 16 and II and the
meeting Of the pioneers will be
held there on the first two days of
the fair. The business mems meet
ing was well attended and the
citizens of Alamosa promise to
take hold with whoop and hurrah
that fortells one of the best cele-
brations the valley has ever seen.
p. M. Sanches of Alamosa with
his wife and children, had a bad
runaway Sunday on his way to La
Jara. The horse took fright at an
umbrella, kicked the buoy to pieces
and struck out across the country
in binding rain. All were thrown
out and more or less hurt except
a sturdy little four-year-old who
clunu to the bottom of the buppy
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-08-13
] EVENTS OF THE WEEK /

idot uiShI.
l. J. Richardson is home from a
visit to Salida.
J. 81. Shemwell is home from an
eastern visit.
Mrs. Ben Richardson visited in
Antonito yesterday.
Miss Estella Woodward is visit
ing an aunt in Durango.
DIR. Howard, veterinary surgeon,
La Jara, Wednesday, Aug. 25.
Fresh bread, fruits, vegetables,
meats, always at Il. G. divers.
La Jara schools will open Mon
day, Aug. 30, week earlier than
usual.
Mrs. Ii. l.. Servis and son, Fred,
of Denver, are visiting Mrs. l.. Erl
Bigelow.
Ready mixed paints, oils,
brushes, etc, Murphy-Newcomb
Hardware Co.
Leroy Wilson, our leading
merchant, visited Alamosa last
Friday night.
Presiding Elder Lee held ser
vices at the Methodist church last
Monday night.
Sharpless Cream Separators, the
best in the world at Murphy-New-
comb Hardware Co.
L. d. Eskridge went down to
Denver town last Saturday night
but returned yesterday.
Don't forget to get one of those
Safety Deposit boxes Just received
by the La Jara State Bank.
Neil Richardson is now regularly
employed in the repair department
of the railroad water service.
FOR SALE-Nearly new Deer
ing moving machine for sale
cheap. Enquire at this Office.
Del Smith and sister, Miss Rene,
returned home Wednesday from
lengthy visit at Kingsdown, Kan.
Another lot of Steel Safety
Deposit Boxes just received at the
bank. Price 50 year. Get one now.
Mrs. Welcome johnson left for
the east Wednesday night, having
been summoned by the illness of a
relative.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Guymon and
little. son left for Salt Lake City
last Friday night to attend the
National encampment.
j. r. Bosworth and wife, who
own land in this vicinity, left for
their home in Garden City, Kan,
after weeks visit here.
The Alamosa base ball club is
touring the state this week. Sun
day and Monday they were at
Trinidad and lost both games, 3 to
l and 8 to 1.
E. A. Bower of Garden City
was here Wednesday visiting his
brother, James, and attending to
the rental of his hay land north of
town.
Mrs. j. T. Norton of Newell,
Iowa, left Thursday for home
after a weeks :stay here during
which the valley gained her high
esteem.
Chas. Hayt, Jr., son of Judge
Hayt of Denver, came in from
Eastdale yesterday. He is here on
business connected with the Town
company.
J. w. Finney has contracted for
the building of another $1,000
residence for rental purposes. 1t
will be located in the new addition
south of town.
Work at the Terrace reservoir is
at present restricted to washing
with the hydraulic giants but the
superintendent expects to put on
another big force soon.