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Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Denver Republican is getting left on
every turn, Trying TO work with the
speer combination and keep within
the ranks of the Republican party is
hard work
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

An Iowa man who is in The tomb
stone business offers to present love,
ly leather-seated rocking chair TO every
one who buys monument at this
place, This is a good chance 10 get a
tombstone, and something to sit in
while waiting for it to come in handy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Margaret Illington's new husband
is going to spend $4,000 on the pro
duction of the play which she Is bring
ing out 1t is sometimes pretty ex.
pensiye to have wife with the arts.
tie temperament.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

A hospital in New York city re-
ceived SS,OO0OOO in gifts last year and
expects to repeat the experience in
1910 This form of philanthropy viii
be approved on all sides
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Why should it have been considered
necessary to. explain that Theodore
Roosevelt would fight his foes to fin.
ish2 Has he ever been known to re
tire from fight before it was over?
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

When II comes TO labor difficulties
both sides should be willing to meet
and concede everything possible The
Herald is a believer in arbitration and
make it binding.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

not zee their way clear to accept the
offer of the state highway commission
and appropriate an amount sufficient
to secure road through La Plata
county, the $4,000 set aside for this
county Will. we understand, be trans.
ferred to San Juan
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Republicans should be careful in
selection of nominees in both state
ana counties this fail and there will
be no trouble in cleaning out the mis-
hts that erept in through the Bryan
wave and Republican bossism two
years ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Was 1t Shairoth who said the extra
session would not last over Two weeks.
Five weeks already and only two meas
uIes passed-the initiative and refer.
endum and salary.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

The way for Republicans to do is
TO give and take-get together and
each one take part in party proceed
ings- Colorado should have no in
surgents or standpatters-ius Repub-
licans working for the general good of
The party and the people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Just little over two weeks before
the Colorado-New Mexico fair will
open in Durango. Let every one boost
for the big event.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

members of the church aud congrega.
tion and his other friends In Durango
ard vicinity, regret to see Rev. Mr.
Bennett and his family leave, but wish
them the best Of success in their new
location. Rev. W. C. Millikan has been
appointed as Rev. Benefits successor.
Giles Vandegrift Sr. left for Ignacic
this morning on a visit to the Ritter
ranch. Mr.. Vandegrift said he was
going to get some lessons In practical
farming, particularly In the brand OF
weeds lIr Ritter iE raising. NJ 'an-
deerift said that Mr.. Ritter had IN, e
weeds in his OF lizard than he, nut that
hi, own weeds were b'6ge.. and nc
vas going 10 study the situation in
order to see If he could not raise the
biggest weeds and the most as well.
we always did admire enterprise, SO
We wished Mr.. Vandegrift good luck!
We presume that you may call grain
and vegetables, weeds, If you choose
H. Bates of Aztec is spending the
day In the city expecting to return
home on the evening train. Mr.. Bates
is manufacturing cement tiling, ce-
ment blocks and cement bricks which
are giving excellent satisfaction, and
it is possible he may supply Durango
with some of his wares. The Herald
would like TO see home enterprise pat
ronized whenever possible and in such
matters we consider any adjoining
town home when Durango cannot fur
pish the goods.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Denver Republican is not yoicins
The sentiments of the Republican party
throughout the state The paper IS
TOO closely aligned with the water
combine in Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

The Democrats viii have two cir.
cuses running at the same time the
coming week one will be at the state
house and the other at the convention
hall
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Mr. Bryan is reported to be opposed
10 the nomination of Governor Har-
mon of Ohio by the Democrats for
president in 1912. 1t will, however, de.
pend largely upon Warren G. Harding
oil ohio whether Governor Harmon is
nominated for the presidency in 1912
or not.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Senator Guggenheim is not an issue
III this campaign. He has openly
stated that if he concludes to be
candidate for reelection he will ask
'or the submission of his name to a
vote of the party either by primary or
some other equally satisfactory meth.
Cd.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Denver Republican better let up on
the water question in Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Let the Republican party purge it.
self of such corruptionists as Lorimer
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

affairs for a number of years. AS many
of our people as possible should make
an effort to be present. 1t will un'
doubtedly be worth while.
F. w. Rector, wire chief OF the
Colorado Telephone company, left for
Denver this morning. Mr.. Rector has
been transferred and is succeeded by
Mr.. Weaver who came here few days
ago from Longmont. Mrs. Rector is
in Colorado Springs visiting relatives,
and will join her husband as soon as
he knows his new location.
The friends of Mrs. Jim Johnson OF
FarminEton will be pleased to know
that she is much better. Mrs John
sons condition the past week was so
serious as to be alarming.
Rev Father Louis r. Hagus passed
through this morning from Silyerton
to Denver, to attend the funeral OF his
dkcu MI Cohh soccHS VI 'iiH
city. who is half-sister of Mrs. Hagus
leaves in the morning for Denver to
be present at the funeral.
The Mission circle was graciously
entertained this week by Mrs. Clayton
Perkins. A program of unusual inter
est was presented in thoroughly con
vincing manner that brought out clear
| ly two facts, the sad and almost
helpless condition of women and chill
dren in oriental lands and the brave
and successful work our Christian
women are doing among them. Crate
full indeed was every member to know
she was helping to support by ever so
little such work as that of DIR. Mary
Eddy, the only woman physician in
all Arabia, who for fifteen years has
SO bravely fought disease and sin in
her mission of letting in light to blind
eyes and binder hearts The piano
solos by Miss Hunt and Madam Per
kins were heartily appreciated and an
other profitable hour was added to the
brief history of the circle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Mrs. p. A. Koltz, daughter, Miss
Marie, and niece, Miss Anna Cisseli,
went out over the Southern this morn
ing. bound for Santa Rosa. Cal They
are making the change on account OF
Miss Marie's health, and in case they
find conditions favorable, viii locate
in California permanently, Friends
OF the family in this county are sorry
to see them leave. but trust that the
change will prove beneficial as well as
profitable.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Herald correspondent is sending I'm
some interesting letters from San Juan
county New Mexico.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Well, isn't it about time for some
body to be showing moving pictures of
those forest fires?
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

harrington fair opens one week
from Tuesday. Make up your mind
to attend.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Pueblo Chieftain's editorial page I.
the best in many years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Miller, who
have been spending the summer in
Pennington, returned to their home in
this city this morning
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

The title Of Lillian Russelrs new
play 10 In Search Of Sinner" Has
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Miss Myrtle Hill left this morning
for Greeley to enter the state normal.
She viii specialize in primary work.
J, X Whitaker Of Aztec is a guest
of the Palace on brief business trip
lie expects to return on this evenings
train.
A. b. Ross was an arrival this morn
ing from Pennington, to spend a cou.
pie of days in the metropolis of the
southwest.
Rev NJ. Z. Flheld, superintendent
OF schools for San Juan county, New
Mesieo, passed through last night from
the east, to his home in Aztec.
District Attorney Alex Read passed
through from Aztec this morning to
his home in Tierra Amarillo. Attorney
Read was returning from an official
trip to San Juan county
A. u. MeDavld, secretary-treasurer
of the Valley View Mining company,
came in from Pueblo last night on a
visit to the Idaho group of claims,
which tho company owns and operates
IN the La Platas.
MIR. and Mrs, E. H. Lunken came
down from the La Platas yesterday
whore they visited the formers mining
Interests, the Lucky Four group. This
morning they departed for Denver and
Chicago.
Mrs. NJ Thompson was an arrival
from Manoos last evening and oontin.
ued today to Kansas city, on vaca.
ton trip of about month Mrs
Thompson was the guest of Mrs. j. A.
copplnger over night
| Clarence Dickerson came up from
Aztec this morning to spend couple
of days with his sisters, Mrs. Wallace
Wilson and Miss Bessie Dickerson
before leaving for Antonito, where he
win make his home with Mrs. j. c.
Dalton, and attend school.
| %
Mr. and Mrs Ernest Laxton went
out over the Southern this morning
bound for California. where they win
spend the winter at the coast and
may decide to remain permanently.
Mr. and Mrs Laxton have made their
home in Durango since last March.
| w. A. Perry, who has forsaken his
customary haunts this past summer
and followed the simple life on his
Cedar Hill ranch. came in on the Red
Apple train this morning for brief
stay. Mr.. Perry thinks there is no
place like the country.
Mrs Hugh Cato passed through from
silyerton this morning to her home In
Cortez, after visit of some FIVE weeks
with her mother, Mrs. ]. b. Patter.
son The two little folks accompanied
tLeir mother, the two elder children
remaining for a longer visit with their
grandmother.
Miss Edna Copnor was an outgoing
passenger on the eastern this morn.
ing bound for Bayfield,. where she will
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

w. A. Hunter, the Pennington mer
chant, came in on the Red Apple train
this morning to spend the day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Mrs. r. s. Clements and daughter
Catherine came in last evening from
Denver, from vacation trip of about
ten days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Mrs. Gertrude Meyer and FIVE chill.
dren We're guests of the Palace last
night, passing through from their home
in Rico, to Wilkesbarre, Pa, where
the family will make their home in
future. Mrs. Meyer has been resi-,
dent of Rico for seventeen years. and
was very sorry to leave, but eircum-
stances seemed to demand change.
Mrs. Meyers small son Willie was
especially opposed to leaving home
the main reason being that he could
not take his burro. Joe. an elder
son, is still in Rico and viii probably
follow to Wilkesbarre, later The fam
lily left for their new home this morn.
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. C. W Mcintyre depart.
ed for Denver this morning, Alr Nc.
Intyre has been the linotype operator
on the Democrat the past fourteen
months. Having waited until Tues
day evening to have matters adjusted
at the Democrat office he made ar
rangements to leave and yesterday
gave up his house and with everything
packed concluded not TO remain al.
though the union contract had been
signed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

she looked in any of the restaurants
along the Great White Wsy2
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

San Juan county has asked for an
appropriation of s2.250 In addition to
the $4,000 that has already been ap
propriated by the state. AS total Of
$4,000 has already been set aside foe
the road between silverton and
Creede. If the request is granted, San
Juan county will then have sum
amounting TO $3.50 for their part OF
the state highway. Since the county
commissioners OF La Plata county did
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

District Attorney Alex Read passed
through from Aztec this morning to
his home in Tierra Amarillo, Attorney
Read was returning from an official
trip to San Juan county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

have charge of the primary depart
ment of the schools. Miss Connor
taught at Cascade this summer, and
came down from lockwood a couple
of days ago on her way to Bayfield,.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Miss Josie Hood was a passenger
TO Pagosa Springs this morning. on 6
vacation trip of a few days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12
LOCAL NRWa
tFsom Tharsday's paily.l

c. e. Herr departed this morning on
. business trip TO Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Mrs. X. McMaster passed through
from Aztec this morning to Pagosa
Springs to spend week With her
brother, ]. C. Fritz.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Rev. NJ. Z. Flheld, superintendent
OF schools for San Juan county, New
MeSieo, passed through last night from
the east to his home in Aztec.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

c. l.. Algert, the Fruitland merchant
passed through this morning to Den
yer on a business trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

C. B. Sheek, A. Outlet and Jesse
Elaller came in from Denver last night
where they took in the races at over
land park. Mr.. Haller returned soon
er than he had intended on account OF
the illness of his partner, Mr. Cox,
who was injured In thrashing ma
chine accident few days ago. near
Cortez. In order to save time. the
gentlemen left in an auto last night,
for Mancos, going on to cortez from
there with team.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Miss Emma Garrish passed through
from her home in Pennington this
morning to Bayfield,, where she will
teach the fourth, fifth and sixth grades.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12
(From Saturdays Daily)

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C. l.. Algert, the Fruitland merchant,
passed through this morning to Den
yer on business trip.
Miss Josie Hood was a passenger
TO Pagosa Springs this morning, on a
vacation trip of few days.
w. A. Hunter, the Pennington mer-
chant, came in on the Red Apple train
this morning to spend the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Miller, who
have been spending the summer in
Pennington, returned to their home in
this city this morning.
Mrs. r. s. Clements and daughter
Catherine came in last evening from
Denver, from a vacation trip of about
ten days.
Miss Emma Garrish passed through
from her home in Pennington this
morning to Bayfield,, where she will
teach the fourth, fifth and sixth grades.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Curry returned
this morning from a visit with the
latter's father at Pennington Mr..
Curry is in the forest service.
Clarence Dickerson left for Antonito
this morning to attend school He
stayed over in town for a brief visit
with his sisters, Mrs. Wallace Wilson
and Miss Bessie Dickerson, on his
way from Aztec
Mrs. w. B. Vaughan and Miss Ha-
eel Toupaine are visiting their sister,
Mrs. w. p. Reeder, Mrs. Vaughan
was employed in the telephone office
before her marriage and has many
friends in Durango
t. l.. Lotus was an arrival on the
Red Apple train this morning from
dIulustoH, W make some arrange
ments for a re-survey of the Illinois
ditch, in case the same is necessary.
Miss Mabelle Valiant left on the
eastern this morning for Bayfield,, via
Isnacio. Miss Valiant has accepted
the position of assistant principal OF
the Bayfield, schools this year. The
school term begins Monday.
Mrs. w. n. Rutherford and daughter
Margaret passed through from Aztec
this morning where they visited H.
Fl. Reynolds and family for several
weeks. Mrs. Rutherford is Mr.. Rey-
nold's sister. The ladies spent the
early part Of the summer In Missouri,
and visited Aztec on their way back
to their home in Stockton, Cal.
II. s. Baker Of Shiprock says that
w. A. Carson has largely underesti.
mated the number of Indians to be in
attendance at the fair at the agency
this year. At least ten thousand will
be present. There are about 10000
Indians on the reservation, and large
percentage will be In attendance. It
will doubtless be one Of the largest
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

VIII Stewart OF silverton was a
through passenger to Denver this
morning
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

A. b. Ross was an arrival this morn
ing from Pennington, TO spend a cou
pie of days in the metropolis of the
southwest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

r. II. Van Deusen. state appraiser
for the inheritance tax. was in town
over night. on his way from Eureka,
where he appraised the Terry estate,
comprising the Sunnyside mine and
other property in San Juan county.
Mr.. Van Deusen left for Denver this
morning
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Miss Edna Copnor was an outgoing
passenger on the eastern this morn.
ing bound for Bayfield,. where she will
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs r. II. Knowles and
the latter's mother. Mrs. Agnes T. Bar
rows, were outgoing passengers on the
eastern this morning. Mr. Knowles
was on his way to Chicago on busi-
In Denver on the way. Mrs. Barrows
was returning TO her home in Haver.
hill. Mass. after pleasant visit in
Durango OF about four months. Mrs.
far as Denver. The ladies will visit
friends in Colorado Springs for few
days. Mrs. Barrows has made mum.
ber OF friends during her stay in this
city, who are sorry to see her CO.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

A. Il. MeDavid, secretary-treasurer
of the Valley View Mining company,
came in from Pueblo last night on a
visit to the Idaho group of claims,
which the company owns and operates
IN the La Platas.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Curry returned
this morning from visit with the
latter's father at Pennington. Mr.
Curry is in the forest service.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

The commissioners are still in ses-
sion as a board of equalization, and
VIII probably be busy all day tomorrow
examining tax schedules AS there are
about $500 of these, It takes some
time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12
tFrom Fridays Daily.)

Miss Myrtle Hill left this morning
for Greeley to enter the state normal.
She viii specialize in primary work.
J, X. Whitaker of Aztec is a guest
Of the Palace on brief business trip.
lie expects to return on this evenings
train.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Thos. II. Tulley, who has been here
visiting his family, and also attending
TO certain matters pertaining to state
roads, left for Pagosa Springs this
morning. Archuleta county made an
appropriation for state highway
some time ago, and commenced work
on the road two weeks ago. From the
Springs. Mr.. ,Tulley goes on to Den
yer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Mr. and Mrs. E. II. Lunken came
down from the La Platas yesterday
whore they visited the formers mining
Interests, the Lucky Four group. This
morning they departed for Denver and
Chicago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

The friends of Mrs. jim Johnson OF
FarminEton will be pleased to know
that she Is much better. Mrs. John
sons condition the past week was so
serious as to be alarming.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

q sister nearly So years of age. and
another, the baby OF the family. viii
reach her s0th milestone next month
Judge Houx. as our readers may re-
member. passed his SD birthday last
July.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Mrs. Jewell and son passed through
this morning with the remains of the
Lloyd, late manager of the Hamlet
mine and mill. who died suddenly in
Silverton, Tuesday evening. Mrs. Jew.
ell will meet Mr.. Lloyd's daughter,
Josephine, in Denver, and they will
all go on TO Pennsylvania together.
where the remains will be inferred.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Mrs. J. d. Thomas was an arrival
on the Red Apple train this morning
from Aztec and passed through to Pa
gosa Springs this morning for weeks
outing. and to try the water of the
big spring
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Mrs Hugh Cato passed through from
Silverton this morning to her home In
Cortez, after visit of some FIVE weeks
with her mother, Mrs. ]. b. Patter.
son The two little folks accompanied
tLeir mother, the two elder children
remaining for a longer visit with their
grandmother.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Judge b. +. Houx mas Just received
word OF the death OF his first cousin,
Oliver Houx, which occurred recently
in Marshall, Mo-. at the age OF 81. Mr..
H0ux had been resident of Marshall
since 1871 and was much-respected
ana beloved citizen. The Houx fam
ily seem to be all long-lived. Judge
Houx' father had five brothers, and
ave OF the six boys lived to be al
most 70 yssrs of ~. The Judge has
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

II. T. Henderson, who returned yes
terday from business trip to Farm
ington, says there is great change
in the town the past year Mr. Hen.
derson said he had not been in Farm.
ington for some time. so that the diff
ference in the size of the town and
the number OF people as well as build
ing was very noticeable. We are all
glad of It. That's what we need in
this section. steady growth and de-
velopment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Jack Joyce, son OF Editor John T.
Joyce Of the siiyerton standard, came
down from silverton thia morning TO
spend the day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Bert Dalton and v. P. Wells. friends
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Dickerson and
family, returned yesterday from trip
to Pennington, Fruitland and different
over for day in Durango The gen
tlemen were looking over land ami
were much impressed with the condi-
tions and future of San Juan county
They left this morning for their home
at Antonito.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Clarence Dickerson left for Antonito
this morning to attend school. He
stayed over in town for brief visit
with his sisters, Mrs. Wallace Wilson
and Miss Bessie Dickerson, on his
way from Aztec.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

A whole regiment OF ''Kilties" in
rich Highland regimental costumes,
English officers and soldiers, baepip,
ers, short fat country boy five feet
high and just as wide, and a lean
long, lanky lad seven feet four inches
tall, make a giant production that
will please everyone Last time to-
night at the Theatorium; also Rex
Beech's story with Bridges Burned 4"
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Miss Bertha Little passed through
today en- route for Albuquerque where
she expects to spend n year In rest
and recreation. Miss Little has resign.
ed her position as superintendent Of
the Presbyterian mission at Liberty,
N M, and is succeeded by Miss Jes.
sic Rogers of New York city Miss
Rogers assumed her duties Sept. /.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Mrs A. Thompson was an arrival
from Manoos last evening and contin.
ued today to Kansas City, on vaca.
ton trip of about month. Mrs
Thompson was the guest of Mrs. j. A.
copplnger over night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Miss Elizabeth Real returned yes
terday from silyerton. where she at
tended the Labor day celebration. Shc
had splendid time. and said that sill
verton people are certainly fine enter
tainers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

Rev. R. H. Newton, pastor of the
Christian church, has resigned his po-
sition to accept call from a church in
Illinois. The resignation takes effect
week from Sunday. Rev. Mr.. Newton
and his family leaving for their new
home Sept. 20 or 20. His church and
congregation as well as other Durango
friends will regret his departure.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

George Logan left yesterday on a
trip around the circle visiting Mont,
rose. Grand Junction, Leadville. Sa-
Ida, and thence to the San Luis val
ley. Mr. Logan left on business con.
nected with the blacksmith coal which
the Royal Coal & Coke company ship
from their mine.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

The co my commissioners have
as board OF equalization to hear com
paints in regard to taxes on assess
able property in the county. The
board adjourned this afternoon. the
commissioners meeting in regular
monthly session tomorrow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

w. A. Carson, who is staying at the
Savoy for day or two, says that the
Pennington fair this year will be the
biggest ever. The town is in splen-
did condition and the people are all
alive. The exhibits and events of the
fair this year will be better than ever
and more of them. The celebration at
Shiprock. this year, will be unusually
dians will be in attendance
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-12

affairs for number of years. AS many
of our people as possible should make
an effort to be present. 1t will un'
doubtedly be worth while.