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The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-02-02

w, h. Timmons left last evening
for his home in Roby, Texas. He came
here to attend the funeral of his faith
er-in-law, Mr.. A. II. Mitchell.
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-02-02

The Five Hundred club will meet
with MIS-. II. w. Williams at O'Clock
Thursday afternoon. Members r. S.
V. p.
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-02-02
Bachelor Girls Club.

Mrs. Gus w. Pharr will terrain
the Bachelor Girls club at O'Clock
this afternoon.
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-02-02

Jesse Boykin, of Terrell, is now
with the Hudspeth-Spurlock Co. He
is brother of Ealie Boykin of this
city.
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-02-02
Ground Hog Day.

This is Ground Hog Day, and If the
little animal sees his shadow today
there Will b. six weeks more of win.
ter.
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-02-02
A New Clock.

A new clock has replaced the old
standby in the court room and court
viii open and close by it hereafter.
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-02-02

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hewitt
a fine baby boy.
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-02-02
Working at Terrell.

W. II. Dickson is in Terrell where
ne has a contract to do some repairs
at the Asylum.
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-02-02

$. b. Perkins is registered at the
hotol in New York.
The Greenville morning herald. [volume] (Greenville, Tex.) 1890-1956, 1910-02-02
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NEWS IN BRIEF.
Marriage Licenses.
A Baby Boy.

Pink White and Maude Pain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20
CITY COUNCIL
CONTINUED from Page -
stone bridge.

stone bridge.
The report OF City Librarian Mrs.
Fay for the year ending June 80. 1910,
was read and ordered placed on Ale.
The librarian reported that 10.549 per.
sons used the main reading room OF
the library during the year and 1861
the mems reading room Nine thou.
sand eight hundred and twenty-five
books were circulated, 1877 new cards
were issued and 352 were renewed.
Ordinance No. 4ss, relative to ce.
ment concrete cutters was read. con
sidcred and adopted The clerk read
the proof OF publication OF the ordi.
nance.
Ordinance No. 500, fixing the annual
tax levy was read but 1t was agreed
to discuss the appropriation at an in
formal meeting before introducing 1t.
The following communication from
Mayor Goodman. regarding appropria-
tions was read:
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

The rain of the past few days is
worth thousands of dollars to the farm.
ing and stock interests of La Plata
county. The ground was parched from
the long drouth and for winter to come
on without moisture would have been
almost calamity. The rain appears
to have been general throughout this
southwest and other parts of the state.
In few days the weather will no
doubt clear and the farmers will be
In high feather, plowing coming in for
the most consideration. We should all
be thankful for the blessings that come
our way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20


j. A. Clay, manager Of the Durango
Gas & Electric company, returned last
night from Denver where he attended
the big electric show in Denver the
past week; by the Colorado Electric
society.
Mr.. Clay says that 1t was equal II
not superior to the exposition held In
Chicago. and as this is the first at.
tempt of the Colorado society, he con,
siders it very creditable in the ex
treme. It was much larger than he ex
pected. All of the floor space of the
Auditorium was taken up, and part OF
the exhibits had to be taken to the
basement.
One Of the interesting things was
the making of large American flag
on an electric sewing machine. This
was done in four days. The flag is the
largest in the world, its dimensions
being 1875 feet long and 65 feet wide
This was an exhibit of the Westing
house Electric company.
Matt Harrington, who accompanied
Mr. Clay. will probably return tonight
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

The Herald has nothing personally
against George Weaver, but he was
one who urged the extra session farce
1t should be remembered that mem.
bers of the legislature draw 81 per day
besides mileage. This 81 goes on ev-
cry day-Snndays. rain or shine, no
matter whether the assembly meets or
not. hence it's very nice thing for
many. 1t beats working for wages all
hollow But the taxpayers look at 1t in
different light. They have to foot
the bill which is proving costly one.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20
GENUINE BUSINESS MAN FOR
AUDITOR.


A successful business man should nj
III times occupy the highly responsi-
Die position of state auditor and it
"as happy thought when Hon. Tom
|. Jamison of Las Animas county was
named by the Republicans at Colo.
rado Springs. Mr.. Jamison is not
)ne of your spread-eagle kind of men.
but rather unassuming and strictly
business. He is making a quiet tour
OF this southwest section. arriving in
me city last evening from Alamosa,
being accompanied by T. d. Mitchell,
;treet commissioner of Trinidad. The
Visit is for the purpose of personally
meeting the people and by close asso
citation let them know his aualifica
tons for the place. Today Mr.. Jami.
son is calling on our citizens regard.
less of politics and all are very ia.
vorably impressed.
MIR. Jamison is engaged In the whole,
sale grain and produce business at
trinidad where he has resided SINE
'S9S. Previous to that he conducted
a general store at the town of Stark.
vie, where the disastrous exp,osioa
occurred last week While there he
served as postmaster. 1t is a matter
OF record mat during the strike of
1894 he was the friend of the miners
and having prospered, was able to
carry many of them and keep away
he wolf during the troublesome times,
and the miners of that section are
unanimously for him.
In lodge circles Mr.. .Jamlson is spe-
cially well known. being Knight TEN.
plar Mason, member of the x. P.'s
ard Uniform Rank, and we'll advanced
IN the Odd Fellow and Rebecca lodges.
He also holds membership in the Unit
ed Commercial Travellers association,
the Colorado Grain Dealers associa-
ton. the National Hay Dealers asso-
citation, and the Western Fruit Deal
ers' association. Through the lodge
and business memberships he has be-
come familiar figure in the eastern
part OF the state. giving him a broad
conception of business and especially
well qualified for administering the
affairs of the auditors office. To meet
and converse with him, although of a
quiet and unassuming nature. ean.1
Vinces one of his ability and integrity
and 1t should be pleasure for every
one to aid in his election.
Mr Jamison will remaii, In the city
over night. going to Telluride tomor-
row and then take in the Montrossal
Gunnison section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Barry Sullivan gets to one side
quite often and chuckles out loud. His
manipulation of the late county con
vention whereby Clarke, Coston ct al
were sidetracked and his man Ries.
ter nominated was shrewd move OH
his part Sullivan goes on the theory
that the one who looks after his own
interests gets the plum. or course It
remains with the voters to determine
this. II they want Barry continued
Tor the next three or four years as
county attorney they will elect Mr.
Riester, otherwise they will vote TO,
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

In drafting Senator Taylor as their
candidate for governor, the Patterson
element of the Democrats of Tennes.
see hoist the flag OF distress, remark
the Globe-Democrat. The murder of
ex-senator Carmack split the Democ
racy OF that state. The men charged
with completely In the crime were
Democrats of some prominence. Coy
crnor Patterson pardoned one of them
He pardoned SO many criminals thai
the decent element OF his party
turned against him But the libera
ton in the Carmack case was wha,
started the aggressive movement
against him. The movement becamt
so strong that Patterson was fright
ened into handing back his nomina
tion for third term. And now Tay
lor, former governor, has been in
duced TO take Patterson's place at the
head OF the ticket. Very wisely 70,
himself. Taylor declines to resign from
the senate unless he chances to be
chosen TO the governorship. As the
tide is strongly against the Old Guard
Taylor will probably not be called
upon to give up his senate seat. Ths
Republican candidate. Capt. Zen w
Hooper. Is supported by the independ
ent Democrats. II was the drift ol
the Independents to Hooper which
alarmed Patterson. and impelled him
70 withdraw from the ticket.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

The extra session enrolled an army
OF employees, something like seventy,
when dozen would have been great
plenty. Seventy clerks to look after
the passage of three measures. A mer.
chant would go into bankruptcy follow.
Ing along the same lines and II another
Democratic administration is elected
the taxpayers of the state will have
to ask for receiver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Mrs. Georgia d. Briggs Is highly edu-
Gated and one Of the most success.
full teachers in the Durango schools.
She should receive the support of the
voters. or course she will try ana
get around some during the campaign
but her time is almost completely TAX
en- up with school work which she
refuses to slight even at the request
of campaign managers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Republicans of New York state are
making an aggressive campaign-one
shat is attracting national attention.
The voters are up in arms against
the Tammany combine that is seek
Ing to fasten its fangs on the state
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Harry Pearson is one OF the most
deserving young men ever nominated
for office and we believe the voters
intend electing him. They are op.
posed to third termers and life office
holders.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Robert Nelson will not urge the gov.
ernor to call an extra session of the
legislature at an expense to the tax
payers Of over one hundred thousand
dollars.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

There is not much enthusiasm
shown in the Democratic press OF the
state. Many sheets are secretly. II
not openly, fighting shafroth. They
have no use for his four-flushing
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Senator Stephen Is making friends
all over the state. The laboring men
look upon him as their friend and the
general people can trust him to do the
right thing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Election is only few days off. 1t
Is time that those politicians who are
going to make run for office. were
getting out and llmbering for the race
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Have you purchased ticket to the
Boosters Banquet yet?
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20
LOCAL NEWS.
From Mondays Daily.

J. d. Adams of the Local Security
company returned last evening from a
business trip to Colorado Springs and
Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Mrs. A. C. Likes left for her home
in Des Moines, Ia, today after pleas.
ant visit of some five weeks. with her
brother, W. H. Skidmore, and family,
OF this city. This was Mrs. Likes
first trip to the mountains, and she
found it very interesting, since SO en-
tirely different from her home sur
roundings. She thinks the general eli
mate in this part of Colorado is fine
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Miss sylvia Scott was a returning
passenger to her school at Florida
station. this morning, after a couple
o; days at home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Mr. and Mrs. j. W. Pearman OF Man.
cos are guests OF the Palace today
They came in from home last night
Mr. Pearman is here on sheep bust
ness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

The members OF the library board
were present and at the request OF the
council Mrs. B. W. Ritter spoke brief
ly OF the library needs and the results
accomplished and how in order to
maintain its present degree of effici-
ency It WAS necessary to have at least
$500 extra appropriated for their work
Messrs. McCloud and Sloan also EN-.
phas!zed this necessity. Mayor Pro
TEN Smith said that he felt the II.
brary board should be given this ap-
preparation.
The council extended a vote of
thanks to Messrs. Jamison and Mitch
eli for the information they had given.
Council adjourned to meet at the
next regular meeting Nov. !.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

II. N. Linebarger, the well known
resident of Tiffany. was Durango
visitor last night, returning home thli
morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

W. A. Bartlett, editor and proprietor
of The Herald, returned this morning
from business trip to Silverton. Mr.
Bartlett says he had very success.
full and pleasant trip. There is con.
siderable snow on the high peaks and
the weather has been bad for the past
few days This morning it had clear.
ed and the snow in Silverton was fast
melting.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Dllverton Is already beginning tt
get ready for busy spring.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20
From Tuesdays Daily.

Stock Inspector Sam Ethridge was a
passenger to Cortez this morning to
sell some estrays whose owners have
not been located.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Kight left for
Pueblo today, to be with Mrs. Mason,
who went to Pueblo several days ago,
during Mr.. Mason's trial.
Harry w. Fox, editor Of the Colo.
rado Industrial Review, published at
Pueblo. Sundayed in Durango. meeting
many of the men who toll.
Mrs. ]. J. Harris and children pass.
ed through from Trimble this morning
where they spent few days for the
outing. to their home in Dolores.
W. H. H. Schaefer was a returning
passenger on the Red Apple train this
morning from a brief visit with his
family at Aztec. Mr.. Schaefer said 1t
was not raining down below this morn.
Ing, the storm extending about as far
as La Posta.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

l.. w. Smith was a returning pas
senger to his home in Pagosa Springs
this morning, after a couple of days
in town
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Barney Haughey departed for Den.
yer this morning on business trip
OF about week. Mr.. Haughey is no
longer associated with the Durango
Democrat, but expects to devote his
time exclusively to his paper. the
Farmers Voice, which he hopes to
make weekly paper. instead of bi.
monthly as at present.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Don't forget to tell us What Du-
range Needs"
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Superintendent c. F. Werner of liz.
nacio and United States District At.
torney II. Ward 1t Tor their respec.
tive homes this morning. They we're
here to give evidence for the Indians
in the Animas ditch adjudication of
their water rights, which was heard
before referee o. s. Galbreath yes.
terday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Everything points to busy fal
and winter season in Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

About 7;15 Sunday morning Mr.. Os.
car c. Andrianson and Miss Josephine
Hughes, both of this city, were united
in marriage at the home of the brides
parents, 1850 West Third avenue Rev.
W. S. Crozier, pastor of the Presby-
terian church. performed the cere-
mony. Only the immediate families
OF the bride and groom were present.
After congratulations the company sat
down to dainty wedding breakfast
after which Mr.. and Mrs. Adrianson
left via the Southern for Grand juno
tion where the former has accepted
a position. Both young people have
grown up in Durango and their many
friends in this city wish them hap
ness and success in their new life
together,
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20
voy during his stay in town.

H. j. Atwell. the special agent for
the interior department of the goyei n
ment, who is working in connection
with the Durango land office, returned
last evening from business Trip to
Dolores.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Mrs. Harry Brown came down on
the morning train from Silverton to
attend the installation ceremonies of
La Plata chapter of the Order of the
Eastern Star, which take place in the
Masonic lodge rooms in the Century
building this evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

w. T. Dufur, sheriff of Fan Juan
county, New Mexico. passed through
from Aztec this morning, with Mrs
Narcellino Of Jewett, who was recent
ly adjudged insane Sheriff Dufur was
bound for the territorial insane asy
ium at Las Vegas.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Editor John T. Joyce of the Silver
ton Standard, spent Sunday in Du,
range, and left for Lumberton this
morning, returning in few days to
PagOsa Springs to put in few days
before continuing home. Mr.. Joyce is
candidate for state senator for the
counties of Hinsdale, Archulets, San
Juan and Ouray. on the Democratic
ticket. and will doubtless look to his
political fences. as well as attend to
other matters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

lem A. Scouton was a passenger
to Denver this morning to attend the
meeting Of the 32d degree Masons
which will be in session on Thursday
and Friday OF this week. Mr.. Scoutor
expects to return in about a week
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Miss Ella Outlet was an arrival OF
the Southern last evening from Cor
tez on visit to Mrs. H. l.. Dixon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

1t is well to have change in office
every few years. The well governed
counties are those where the vote is
close and where rotation in office Is
cares more for the general welfare o.
the people than for the success of thi:
or that political party when it comes
to local affairs, and under this rule
the Republican ticket should be elect
ed
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

The outcome of the first of the Sc
ries OF championship games between
Philadelphia and Chicago rather put a
crimp in the hackers of the Cubs who
we're offering odds.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Miss Ella Fleck returned on the
Red Apple train this morning from q
visit of about ten days with Mrs. +
T. Hickman at Flora Vista.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20
From Wednesdays Daily.

County Superintendent Mrs. Rose
pha Pulford went to Florida station
this morning to visit the school.
Miss Ella Outlet was an arrival or
the Southern last evening from Cor
tez on visit to Mrs. H. l.. Dixon.
IL. w. Smith was a returning pas
senger to his home in Pagosa Springs
this morning, after a couple of days
in town.
Ii. N. Linebarger, the well known
resident of Tiffany, was Durango
visitor last night, returning home thli
morning.
Miss Ella Fleck returned on the
Red Apple train this morning from q
visit of about ten days with Mrs. i
T. Hickman at Flora Vista.
Superintendent w. ID. Lee CT the
Rio Grande Southern returned 20 Ridg
way this morning, after a few DAYS H.
town on business with different local
officials of the road.
William Booker. an engineer on the
SiiVerton Northern passed through to
day from Silverton to Denver. Mr.
Booker is making a trip TO consult a
specialist about his eyes.
VIVIAN Lewey returned yesterday
from Pennington where he has beer
employed ON the survey of the Illinois
ditch and departed for his home in
Cortez this morning.
Superintendent s. H. Barnes of the
Fourth division of the d. & X. G..
and Assistant Superintendent f. w
Deuel., came in last night from Ala.
mosa on brief inspection trip. They
went east this morning.
L. C. Updyke of the firm of Pen.
nington & Updyke. the new photo.
graphic firm now permanently located
in Durango and soon to open up for
business. went to Mancos this morn.
ing. Mr.. Updyke expects to return
about the end of the week.
T. d. Mitchell. street supervisor for
the city of Trinidad, and T. ]. Jamison.
candidate on the Republican ticket for
state auditor, who were in the city for
a couple OF days, getting acquainted
with some OF our citizens. left for
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

County Superintendent Mrs. Rose
pha Pulford went to Florida station
this morning to visit the school
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Mrs. F. C. Trujillo, who was shot
last Thursday night by Ramone Mar
tinez, is still very sick woman, al,
though there is hope of her recovery.
She was very i'll last night and this
morning, but she is a trifle better late
this afternoon. Her temperature is
still very high.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Billy Young has just received word
from his brother John, formerly em
ployed on the Durango papers, that
the latter recently escaped death in
an auto accident. John is now in Chi.
cago and few days ago was out joy
riding with three others, when the ma.
chine collided with street car and
John was the only one left alive. Out.
side of being bruised and shaken up
considerably he was unhurt.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

1t was reported that Ramone Mar
tinez, the would-be slayer of Mrs. Tru.
jillo. was arrested last night near La
Posta, but this is not the case and
officers have no news to give this aft
ernoon. Sheriff Clarke has issued
handbills offering a reward OF 800 for
his capture
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

The total precipitation from Friday
until noon today was LAG inches. This
IS as unusual as it is gratifying. 1t
Is seldom that We have so much mois-
ture this early in the season 1t has
soaked into the ground and will be OF
great benefit to the farmers. and if 1t
helps them 1t helps us all. The rest
of the race are very dependent on
the man who raises the things we
have to eat.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Miss Lucille Kettels was an arrival
from Cortez last evening on her way
20 Denver, wnere she tas q position
With the Denver Dry Goods company.
Miss Kettells was the guest of Miss
Ethel Hood of this city over night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Mrs. w. A. Bay OF Bayfield, is in
the city for medical treatment. Mrs.
Bay came in several days ago, and is
feeling much better already. We trust
that she will continue to improve un.
til fully restored to health.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Mrs. Kimball came down from Sill
verton this morning to see her mother
Mrs. L. 4. Hendrickson of Farming.
ton, off for San Diego. Cal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Osborn and
v. NJ. Jones are guests of the Palace.
arriving alst night from La Junta
They are here looking for land. and
are said to have relatives in the Ami
mas valley.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

c. II. Wood came up from his Ce.
dar Hill ranch this morning with a car
of apples which he sold to the Grs-
den Mercantile company at the rate
of $1.50 per box. The apples consisted
of Genitens, Winesaps and Willow
Twigs, all fine keepers and first class.
Mr.. Wood is very well pleased with
his summers work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Harry Waters, the Mancos sheep
man, was guest of the Palace last
night on his way from Kansas City
where he took consignment of sheen
about two weeks ago. Mr.. Waters said,
he found the market good He re-
ceived $3.50 per 100 pounds for his
lambs. He continued to his home in
Mancos this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Dr. H. C. Lefurgey was in town
Saturday night on his way to Pueblo
for which place he left yesterday
DIR. Lefurgey was subpoenaed as a
witness in the Mason-vanderweide
case which is one in Pueblo this week
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs f. c. Perkins went out
this morning to Pueblo and Denver
Mr.. Perkins VIII attend the sessions
OF the Presbytery and the synod as a
delegate elder from the Presbyterian
church of this city. Mrs. Perkins is a
delegate from the Woman's societies
OF the church to the Synodical Mis-
sionary society, which is held in con
nection with the meeting of the synod
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. A E. Arlington, who
put in the summer months on their
ranch in the Montezuma valley, are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. n.
winter in La Plata county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-10-20

Deluged with torment of white hot
steel while working in the bottom OF
a twenty-foot pit with no chance for
escape. Frank Peterline and Andrew
Pendejek were fatally burned. and 10.
seph Zeyoc sustained injuries and
burns which make his recovery doubt
ful in the open hearth department Of
the Minnequa steel plant at Pueblo.
All three of the men were burned so
badly that recognition was almost i'm
possible and had it not been for the
brass number checks they carried their
identity would not have been learned
for some time.