Semi-weekly herald., 1911-01-02

C. L. Starkey of the Grand valley,
who has been visiting old time friends
in Durango the past fortnight, return
ed to the place he now calls home
this morning
John Heard OF Bunker Hill, Knus.,
was an incoming passenger from the
east last night, his destination being
Pennington where he has recently
purchased fruit farm
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The Misses Emma and Hilda Peter
son and Mary Sites accompanied Miss
Gertrude and Catherine Raymond to
Pinehurst ranch last night. This
morning Miss Anna Hooker Joined the
merry company
Mrs. Jennie Wakelin and daughter,
Mrs. Emma George, who are now To-
Gated in Denver, came In last night
or a business trip. They will make
the Strater their headquarters during
There Ia u rumor that the death of
DR.. George " Copp occurred In Ne
vada recently, DIR. Copp was state
senator from this district some ten
years ago. He has host OF friends
here who trust the rumor Is without
foundation.
George Knapp Griffin and Grady
Westbrook of Pennington are enjoy
ing the gracious hospitality OF mine
host Fleck. When the momentous
words of the marriage ceremony are
being said Mr.. Griffin has always prov
ell an alibi for the date.
E. C. Lightner was between trains
visitor from Ignacio. Mr.. Lightner
has recently disposed Of his interests
In the Burns1Hall Mercantile com,
pany to T. A. Goodnight. He is un-
decided as to his future work. Mrs.
Lightner is spending the holidays with
friends in Pueblo.
Charles e. Scarborough, George r.
Simmons and George r. Simmons Jr.,
prominent legal lights OF Denver, were
arrivals from the Montezuma valley
last night where they enjoyed ye old
fashioned Christmas. This morning
they continued their journey home
ward.
]. NJ. Chartrand, a former well
known resident Of this city, who has
made his headquarters in Denver the
past three years. was an arrival on
last nights eastern to accept a po-
sition with the Henderson Engineer
ing company. Mr.. Chartrand reports
his wife and children enjoying their
usual good health. A new baby has
home.
Andy Harris OF Dolores journeyed
east this morning for his winter va
cation. His destination is where in
c'ination leads. Charley Stilwell, the
genial proprietor OF the Strater hotel
is very much distressed because he
fears that Mr.. Harris can never be
made to see the error of single blessed
ness. Talk about the pot calling the
kettle black! Charley Stilwell ex-
pounding matrimony.
John O'Rourke, graduate OF the
Durango high school, and now junior
at the Boulder university, passed
through from Silverton this morning.
John is manager of the University
Glee club and is out making engage
ments Unfortunately he failed to
book Alamosa so Durango will not
have the pleasure OF hearing these
splendid entertainers.
Graden's will close Monday at 10
o'clock.
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Graden's will close Monday at 10
o'clock.
Miss Edna Connor, the primary
teacher at bayfield,, returns from Man
cos tonight, where she spent the holi
day vacation with Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Carr.
Attorney A. Rex Mollette went over
to Dolores this morning on legal bust
ness.
Jesse Hooker 10 homo from Dem
yer with q good New Years resolu-
tion to remain home.
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Nearly all business houses are pre-
pairing to observe Monday - . legal
! holiday and will accordingly closs