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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26
living with his family on Second ave

''ihS Win MS idHily on Second ave
nue..
OF the family, five of the children
are girls, the oldest boy being l2 years
Old The Oldest daughter is employed
IN the dining room of the Palace hotel
Upon the mother and the older chill
dfen the burden of the fainIly's sup
port VIII fall. now that the husband
ard father is gone. But 'as thy day
SO shall thy strength be-" and there
Is One who looketh after the widow
aid fatherless and sustaineth man in
ALI his afflictions. 1t is hard to lose
these dear to us, under the best of
circumstances, but when there are
burdens to be borne for which we are
uhprepared IT seems doubly hard.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26
NOTICE OF PRESENTATION OF Pc
TiTiON TO ORGANIZE AN iR-
RiGATION DISTRICT.
To All Land Owners in the Proposed
1.-THE FLORIDA MESA 1RRlGA-
TION DISTRICT" and to All 9th
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To Ali Land Owners in the Proposed
1.-THE FLORIDA MESA 1RRlGA-
TfON DISTRItI T" and to All 9th
ers Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that
on The 9th day of September 1903,
al the hour of 10 a. m. or as soon
thereafter as the same can be heard,
we, the Undersigned, as a committee
duly authorized, selected and appoint
ed by the petitioners signing the
petition hereinafter referred to
Will present to the Board of County
Commissioners of La Plata County,
Colorado, al the office of said board
at the court house in the city of Du-
range, La Plata county, Colorado, for
the proper consideration and action of
said board as provided by law, Pc
tition for the organization OF The
Florida Mesa Irrigation District at
which time and place all persons in.
tercsted In the organization of said
proposed district or having any lands
included within the boundaries of said
proposed district as the boundaries are
described in the petition and all per.
sons interested In any manner what.
soever may appear before the said
board of county commissioners and
present their objections or grievances
and any and all petitions for exclu-
sion of land from, or inclusion of land
In said proposed district that the same
may be acted upon by the said board.
A copy of the petition for organiza.
ton of said irrigation district is at
tached hereto, published herewith,
hereby referred to and by reference
made part hereof.
The petition aforesaid is made and
to be presented to said board for the
purpose of having said board define
and establish the boundaries OF said
proposed irrigation district in conform.
liy with the statutes in that behalf,
submit the question of the final organi.
cation OF said proposed district to
The vote of the qualified electors of
said proposed district as provided by
law. and do and perform all such other
acts and things as are required by
law.
GEORGE Il. WILLIAMSON,
ANTONIO ID. TRUJILLO,
IIARBERT Il. SPINNING,
Committee for the Petitioners Select.
ed in and by the Aforesaid Petition
Dated August 18th. 1909.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

one really feels ashamed of taking
advantage of the trout as it is no
trick 10 land n hundred or more in
two or three hours, being of the right
size for fine eating to 10 inches. one
day the writer landed 175 of the beau.
ties while Miss Gertrude got tired
after placing IL in the basket, The
trip is made horseback from Osier
horses for the party being provided
by Mr.. Jenkins, Gus jenkins doing the
cmerges from the tunnel at the gorge
the midday hours being spent reading
and communing with nature in shady
hooks. or course one gets tired oil
trout and being in sheep country
one gets the real thing in spring
lamb that surely hiss the right spot
and calls for more. But we must for
get these things and buckle down to
work until the next time when Mr.
Jenkins Will have to put up with us
again because the place fills the bill
In every way. plenty OF saddle horses
for the girls who returned with nut.
brown color from riding trail-less
ranges. and nearby streams always
furnishing plenty of trout even in
rainy weather.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

Mrs o. r. Sflliman and daughter
Ella, left this morning for McCune,
kans., TO visit the formers parents
for month or two. Mr.. Silliman win
join them later
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

r. r. Smith, the Cortez merchant,
was in town last night passing through
to Denver on a business trip. Mr..
Smith went out this morning
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

DR. Dowdey returned yesterday from
a few days visit to his mining prop
erty in Maggie guleh near Eureka
Every one is still busy pounding away.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

X c. Powell, who personally con
Quoted the Chalmers-Detroit, w c.
Ciark's now red devil" hither, some
weeks ago, and has since acted AS
chauffeur, departed for his home AT
Monte Vista this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26
tFrom Tuesdays DAILY,

Mr. and Mrs. B. N. Freeman went
out on the eastern this morning for
few days in Denver. thence to Cripple
Creek.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

Mrs. Lawrence Miller left via the
Southern this morning for Los An
geles, Oakland, San Francisco, and
other California towns, on a vacation
to spend the winter at the coast
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

Rob Sloan and J. j. Musser were
returning passengers Saturday night
from the eastern markets, visiting Chi
cago. Philadelphia and New York
With them was Mr., C. E, Alexander
manager OF the dry goods department
They purchased heavily for every de.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

Mrs. NJ. Beck. Jr., of Aztec was in
Durango last night to meet her sister
Miss Lucy Simpson, who arrived on
the eastern from st. Louis. Mo. The
ladies went down on the Red Apple
this morning. They stayed over night
at the Palace.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

chaperoping act. It's six miles over
hills without a sign of trail, to the
stream and then about two miles
down, making ride of about 16 miles
With a 6 o'clock breakfast, a six.
mile ride, fishing two miles of open
stream, then building little fire un.
der shady spruce trees, 1t is easy to
imagine ones appetite about 9 o'clock
and the way trout disappear In a
party of five or six. It's the real
way to enjoy life. A week ago Sunday
the noon day meal was partaken Of at
the Garfield monument where the train
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo, N. Raymond, Miss
Gertrude, Master Hubert and Miss
Catherine Raymond, returned Satur.
day night from Osier where they put
In ten days fishing and tran,ping the
surrounding hills. They report one
OF the most enjoyable outings In TWEEN
ty years. They secured comfortable
quarters with William jenkins, the
s.orekeeper, who has been located
there for thirty-odd years, and with
Kitchen range, cooking utensils and
comfortable bed were thus provided
with every conve~'Nnce. The rains
were so distrib,. as not TO inter.
fere with putting in most OF the time
during the days along streams or some
pleasant nook. Mr.. Raymond found
side-stream near the gorge which pro.
vided plenty of fish, the Los Pinos
being muddy most of the time. Two
trips were made tc the Braxos where
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

Sheriff John Clarke mas been invited
to serve as a member of the body
guard who will escort President Taft
through the San Juan on his trip to
Colorado at the time of the opening
OF he -GuRnison- tunnel.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

Charles Fleck, the genial host of the
Savoy hotel. returned last night after
an absence OF about seven weeks,
which he put in in sight seeing and
having good time generally. Mr.
Fleck left here early in July to at
tend the big contention of the Elks
which was held this year in Los An.
geles, Cal, from July 11th to 18th,
going as special representative of the
Durango lodge No. SOY. B. P. o. E.
AT Grand Junction he joined the rest
OF the Colorado delegation, some 800
in all, who Travelled by special train
To Salt Lake. and thence to their des.
tination. The cars were beautifully
fitted up, the train including diners
and eommissary cars. The Colorado
delegation also took along a 6ne band
After the convention, which was i'm.
mense In very particular, Mr.. Fleck
went by way of San Diego for trip
through Old Mexico. Then returning
he spent few days in San Fran
cisco and took the boat trip to Seattle
The exposition was fine. After visit
III Portland. Mr. Fleck returned to
California, and thence to Salt Lake.
wnere he was the guest of his brother
in-law, Fred Custer, for several days,
before leaving for Durango. Misses
Lizzie and ELLA Fleck, who took in
the Salt Lake excursion are still visit
ing Mr. and Mrs. Custer. They will
return in about a week Mr.. Fleck
said that until he stopped at Salt
Lake on the way back he had not seen
drop of rain, period of over six
weeks.
II. b Black, formerly county super
intendent of schools for Montezuma
county and also principal of the Cor
tez schools, arrived last evening from
Cortez wnere he spent a couple of
months looking after his ranch prop
erty and renewing his acquaintance
with his old friends For some Years
Mr.. Black has been connected with
the city schools of Fort Collins, first
as principal of one of the buildings
and later as assistant superintendent
This year he win be superintendent
OF the Eaton system. They have Just
completed 4 fine $4,000 building. and
already have a $4,000 and $4,000
His Durango friends will be
glad to know of Mr. Blacks success
and steady promotion.
John Walsh died at 11:15 last night |
at his home. lii5 Second avenue, of
,ancer caused by blood poison About |
! year ago Mr.. Walsh had some teeth |
pulled and 1t is thought was poisoned
y some manner, cancer forming in
he jaw. He was about go years of
lge and leaves a wife and seven chill.
'ren, ranging In age from 10 to a
car and half
Mr. Walsh was a native of Ireland
nd was married there, coming to the
lnited States about thirty years ago
lost of the time since was spent In
colorado and Utah. where he worked
or the Union Pacific and Denver &
'io Grande railroads as section fore
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

Jay b. Noble, secretary of the state
prohibition executive committee, will
deliver popular humorous entertain
ment this evening at the First NJ. f..
church. 1t is not of a prohibition ma,
ture Go and hear him. He is a fine
speaker and you will enjoy it, No adj
mission will be charged but an OF
fering will be taken to defray ex-
penses.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. r. Gaines were in town
today from oxford on the way to their
ranch in the Animas valley. Mrs.
Gaines and Millicent returned a few
days ago after an absence of three
months spent with relatives in Denver,
Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Flor
ence. Mrs. Gaines enjoyed her trip
very much and is much improved in
health.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

News of double wedding, two of
the four being former Durango resi-
dents, namely, Otto Moore and sister
Jurine, comes from California, the
nappy event taking place on August
10, at Fresno.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

Mr. and Mrs. John Melton came
down from Silverton Saturday evening
for brief outing. Mr.. Melton stayed
over Sunday, returning on this morn
ing's train. Mrs, Melton will remain
for week or SO, for the change Of
altitude.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

The train arriving Saturday night
was sure loaded TO the "gunwales," it
being necessary to convert the smok
ing car into ilrst-class coach where
ladies were seated The two coaches
were filed, every seat being occu
pied while the chair car was filled
to Overlooking.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

Sheriff Clarke and Marshal McCart.
ney raided poker room conducted by
Manuel Lopez over the Office saloon
Saturday night about III O'Clock. Nine
arrests were made, seven being en-.
gagged in the national game. Up to
3 this afternoon District Attorney Lane
had not filed informations, but is ex.
pected to do SO before the close of
the day
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26
GEORGE Il. WILLIAMSON,
ANTONIO d. TRUJILLO,
HARBERT II. SPINNING.

Committee for the Petitioners Select
ed in and by the Aforesaid Petition.
Dated August 18th. 1909.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

but best of all was his word painting
In the last he proved the best artist
we have ever had In Durango. The
humorous philosophy of his lecture
met with frequent applause from the
audience. The impersonations were
good, but his word paintings were the
most appreciated, His description of
the horse race at the Minnesota fair
was so realistic 1t seemed almost sac.
religious to give II in church In
mis- picture of the Galveston horror of
1901 the listeners felt terrified with
fear least the waves dash over them
the next moment. But the most sub
lime was his description Of the Grand
Canyon OF the Colorado. He made
the audience feel the awful grandeur
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

E. II. Lunken. one of the owners
OF the Tomahawk and the Lucky Moon
Mining & Milling company, who has
been in the La Platas several days
looking after the property, depar,ed
for Denver Sunday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. C. b. Ament came in
fiom the saw mill at Bayfield, Satur-
day evening to spend Sunday in Du
range before leaving for their home in
Denver. They went o,u on the eastern
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

A. Latson and ]. NJ. Dolan, roth ef
Rocky Ford, returned Sunday evening
from trip through the Montezuma
valley in search of land and depurted
for home this morning. The gentle
men registered at the Palace last
night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

Richard McCloud and nephew, Ray
mond Higgins, of Norwich, Conn, who
has been here visiting for some weeks,
departed for Colorado Springs this
morning, where they will meet Miss
McCloud, Mr.. McClouds sister and
take in the sights around the Springs.
including a trip up Pixies Peak Mr.
McCloud will see his sister and
nephew off for their eastern home be
fore returning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

N. f. Cooke will not be homeless
Marie. will leave Salt Lake where they
are spending the summer with Frank
and family, Sept. A. arriving in Du-
range in time for the young lady to
commence school. which starts on
Sept 9TH this year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

b. J, Holman, county clerk of San
Juan county, Miss Mlnta Holman and
Miss Ella Stark, who have been visit
ing from the east. came down on last
nights train. The ladies went out on
the eastern today, Mr. Holman return.
ing to Sllverton this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

Mrs. f. w Luck and son, Howard,
went out on this mornings train ~
Kansas City, where she win visit
friends for a week or two before
continuing to her former home In
Belmond. Ia. Mr. Luck will join them
later.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

The Herald acknowledges a pleas
ant call this morning from s. F. Reno
secretary of the Colorado State Fair
association, of Pueblo. Mr.. Reno is
making tour of this southwest sec
ton interesting the people in making
fruit and agricultural displays at the
FAIR which viii be held during the
week commencing Sept. goth and last.
ing five days Mr.. Reno left this morn,
ing for Montezuma county, taking in
Cortez. The farmers of the Monte.
2uma valley always make fine displays
at Pueblo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

John Scrivener was an outgoing pas
senger on the Southern today. bound
Tor Los Angeles, and San Francisco;
then by boat to Seattle, and after Wis.
lung Spokane, Portland and other
points, VIII return by way of Denver
i'll about thirty days. In all Mr.. Scriy
ener Will travel about 1897 miles
during his absence. Looks as II he'd
rave to keep moving most of the time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

MIR. and Mrs. C. d. Hoyer of Den
Yer have decided to cast their lot
with the good people of the Allison
section, Mrs. Hoyer arriving Satur-
day evening while Mr.. Hoyer landed
was floor manager for the Denver
Dry Goods company many years. They
have a ranch about three-quarters Of
a mile from the town of Allison, ad
Joining their son-in-law. Mr.. Schlacks
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

Mayor George Goodman and wife re.
turned last evening from an eastern
trip during which they took in the
trans-Mississippi congress in Denver
This morning Mr. Goodman left for
cumbres TO prepare body to be ship.
ped east for burial
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

!. Levey. principal of the Cortez
schools, arrived last night from va.
cation trip of about month in Den
yer, Glenwood Springs, and different
Mr.. Leyey will stay over in Durango
to spend a day with his mother, and
leaves in the morning for Cortez to
prepare for the opening of school.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

Mrs. James Harper and son, Jamie.
VINO has been spending the summer
with Mrs, Harper and Mrs. Burwell
departed for her home in st Louis this
morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

Mrs. John Fankhauser. son and
daughter, Ernest and Emma, were out.
going passengers on the Southern
this morning to Los Angeles where
they VIII spend the winter for the
benefit of Mrs. Fankhauser's. health,
the young people entering school
there. We trust the trip may prove
beneficial to all concerned.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-08-26

Judge c. c, Holbrook was an arrly.
al from Alamosa last night on his
way to Silverton, where he will hold
district court in place of Judge Pike
today. The judge left for Silverton
this morning.
The Coconino sun., 1909-07-02
Notice to Creditors.

Estate of William J. Tyson. de. ceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned c. C. Hutchinson, Administrator of the estate of Will liam J. Tyson. deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased. to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers. within ten months after the first publication of this notice, to the said Administrator, at the Arizona Central Bank, in Flagstaff Coconino County. Arizona, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate. Tn said County of Coconino.
 c. c. HUTCHINSON,
 Administrator of the estate of William J. Tyson, deceased.
 Dated Flagstaff. June 10th, 1909.
 June IS to July g.
The Coconino sun., 1909-07-02
In the Probate Court.

Of the County of Coconino, Terri tory of Arizona. In the matter of the estate of John Lyons deceased.
 Notice of hearing petition and re- turn and account of sale of real estate.
 Notice is hereby given that N. G. Layton has filed in this court his return and account of sale of real estate, and petition for con- firmation and that the same will be heard on Tuesday the 18th day of July A. D. 1909, at nine o'clock in the forenoon of said day. at the court room of said court, in Flag staff, County of Coconino, Terri tory of Arizona. and all persons in- terested Tn said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause. if any they have. why the prayer of said petitioner should not be granted.
 Dated June 20, 1909.
 ROBERT ]. KIDD,
 Clerk.
The Coconino sun., 1909-07-02
IMPORTANT COUNCIL MEETING City Dads Order Election to Adopt New Charter-AdditiOna Police for
 Fourth of July Week.
June 17th. 1909.

June lTth, l9O9. Pursuant to the call of the mayor the common council of the Town of Flagstaff met in the Town hall Thursday. June 17th, 1909, at 9 o'clock m. present: Mayor Kel- Ter, Councilmen Clark. Schulz, Brown and Yaeger. Clerk Black. This meeting was called for the purpose of advancing F. s. Clark some money to defray the expenses of the trip to Washintgon. D. c. Upon motion which carried by an unianimous vote it was decided to advance Hon. E. s. Clark the sum of $250. .00 to defray expenses of his trip to Washington as per his letter of June 7th, 1909.
 There being no further business the meeting adjourned until the next regular meeting unless a spe- cial meeting be called sooner than that time.
 Approved, c. A. KELLER,
 Mayor. Attest: c. A. BLACK,
 Clerk
The Coconino sun., 1909-07-02
June 2Sth. 1909.


 Pursuant to law, ordinance and resolution the mayor and common council of the town ofIFlagstaff met in the town hall Monday June 18th. 1909. at 2 o'clock p. m.
 Present: Mayor Keller. council men Clark, Powers. Schulz. Brown and Yaeger, Clerk Black.
 The minutes of June lst, 3rd and l7th were read and approved.
 Mr. E. s. Gosney and David Babbitt appeared before the council in regard to the Sewer Company placing meters at their main flush ing tanks, the matter was taken un- der advisement by the council.
 The claim of F. w. Perkins in the sum of $60.0O. for legal services rendered was presented and ordered paid, the clerk was instructed to pay S40.00 of the same out of the water fund and $20.00 out of the general fund. The clerk was in- structed to draw a warrant in the sum of $2325. .0O in favor of the Arizona Central Bank to pay the semi annual bond interest due July 18th, 1909.
 The legal committe reported that they had taken the matter up with the Railroad Company in regard to getting the right of way for the proposed new cut of the River de Flag.
 The committee appointed to have a street grade established on Leroux Street reported that they had em- ployed J. A. Lamport to take the necessary levels at the center of the street and submitted profile of same also established curb grades for acceptance and approval. upon motion which duly carried the same were duly accepted and ap- proved by the council.
 The Street Supervisor was in- structed to haul sufficient gravel on Aspen Avenue to cover the rocks.
 The maps and grades established by w. H. Power, City Engineer in the year 1899, on certain streets of the town. bill for which was al- lowed Nov. 18th. 1899, were de- clared by a full vote of the council to be the official grades of said streets as per maps on file under that date in the town office.
 The town marshal was instructed to appoint three men as deputy town marshals to act from Satur- day night July 3rd, until Tuesday night July 9th, at salary of $3.00 per day.
 Upon motion which duly carried the clerk was instructed to adver- tise for bids for the printing apd publishing of the town for the com ing year, said bids to be filed with the town clerk on or before July 26th, 1909 at 2 o'clock D. m.
 Upon motion which carried by an unanimous vote of the council the following notice of election was accepted by the council and ordered spread upon the minutes and poperly published in both pa pers.
 See notice else where in this is- sue.
 Upon motion which duly carried the following gentlemen were ap- pointed to act as election officers at the special election to be held July 27th. 1909:
 s. B. GilIiland and C. J Milf. gan judges: J. P. Wilson and c. | J. Walters clerks. John Marshall. marshal; Daniel Wallace inspector.
 The Street Supervisor was in- structed to repair the sidewalk | leading to the grand stand.
 The following claims were read
The Coconino sun., 1909-07-02
scnool OF HE MAINLY

This school Is conducted In connection with the Catholic Church of Flagsta1 by the Sisters Of Boretto under the supervision Of the Pastor Of the Parish, Sister Sylvia Superior In charge The curriculum af studies comprises all the branches that pertain 10 complete Grammar Course Music both vocal and Instrumental Is aught by the Sisters
The Coconino sun., 1909-07-02
pREsBYTfRIAN CHURCH

Sabbath School s:45 n m. Morning Worship il;OO a. ID. Christian Endeayor 1:l5 p. m Evening Worship s:00 D. m Mid week prayer meeting, Wednesday evening al BOO o'clock.
The Coconino sun., 1909-07-02
CtiuRcn OF Inf NATIvITy

Rev. Cypren Vabre, Pastor From the hrsl Sunday of May till the first Suntay Of October Masses on Sunday are celebrated at 20 and 70 o'clock a. m. Rosary and Benediction Of the Blessed Sacrament al 730 p. n.
 During the other months Masses are et and l0SO a. m. and the afterooOn services nre at D. m
The Coconino sun., 1909-07-02
BANK STATEMENT

Report Of the condition of the Arizona Cen Lral Bank at Flagstaff, in the Territory Of Ari- zona. at the close of business June % 1909
 RESOURCES
The Coconino sun., 1909-07-02
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Services each Sunday as follows; 10 q. m. sunday School II a. m. Public MoT- ship. 2 p. m. Junior League. 7:i5 D. m Ep- worth League. s D. m, ESening worship cordial lnyitati6u t0 worship with us Strangers always welcome
 GEORGE \. BATY \. ;. SupL.
 CLYDE F METCAI.F. Pastor
The Coconino sun., 1909-07-02
CHURCH DIRECTORY

ADVENTIST CHURCH
 Sabbath school Service at ? p. m. Bible Study at g. Prayer meeting Thursday evening 7:30 Bible study Sunday evening at o'clock All are welcome to attend these services