Semi-weekly herald., 1912-01-11

and fence rail repairs. His big broth I
er Roy presented him with fine auto |
for Christmas present. The genial
postmaster was delighted accordingly
and his big heart overflowed with
gratitude. However, after he had en-
countered numerous telephone poles,
fences and buildings with his new ac-
quisition to the detriment Of both,
his frame Of mind increased and his
surplus gratitude dwindled to the
point where he was sore because
repair fund had not been included with
the gift. Such appreciation is worthy
of a bachelor.
Mrs. Sam Wittow left for Silverton
this morning after delightful stay
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Rachofsky.
T. P. Henehan, state commissioner
of mines, passed through to Silver
ton today. He is enthusiastic about
the future of that camp.
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All Denver and Rio Grande railway
branches are open. The first through
train on the Southern, since Oct. 4,
left the depot on the old schedule of
9.35 this morning. Only those who
have had an active part in the work
of opening the road appreciate the
difficulties that have confronted the
management
Walter Wagner came in from San
ia Fe last night, where he transacted
business last week. He left for the
San Juan county seat via the initial
tri-weekly train this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Jones of New
York arrived in the city last night and
will make their headquarters at the
Strater for the next two weeks. Mr.
Jones is here in the interest of the
American Smelling and Refining com
pany, with which he is prominently
connected. 1t is rumored that his
presence here means the smeltsr will
resume operations at an early date.
W. C. Pochen, proprietor of the San
Juan lumber yard at Silverton, re-
turned from Denver last night, con.
tinuing his journey home today.
Thomas Kelley, superintendent of
the May Day and vice president of
the Burns National bank, is in the
city on his way to Denver on busi-
ness trip.
| Miss Bartlett, who is member Of
the faculty at Wolfe hall in Der 'er.
left this morning to resume he- du-
ties after fortnight's vacation pass
ed most pleasantly with her cousins
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Clarke.
Mrs. Ida Goodrich and daughter
Miss Baysinger of Parkview, N. M,
were bound for Dolores today to visit
the formers son, who is a prosperous
ranchman in the territory adjacent
to that town.
Henry C. Bollinger, dealer in mines
and miners supplies, is business Wis
itor from the La Platas.
Mrs. Howard Grammar of Silverton
was guest at the Strater last night
en- route to Denver for fortnight's g
stay.
w. E. Gorden, prominent cattle
man of Bluff City, who has been at
tending to business here for several
days, left for home this morning. He
reports great activity at the Bluff oil
fields. Nine drilling plants are in
operation and two strikes of import
ance have been made in the past two
weeks.
John T. Graham, who has been q
resident of the Sunny San Juan since
the waning '70s, left for California
this morning to spend the remainder
of the winter with the Kirkpatricks.
En- route he will do the seeing Dem
yer stunt for ten days. OF course all
of the attractions of California could
not make Mr.. Graham forego the
pleasures of the annual pilgrimage to
Tela -wu-ket.
T. j. Crowds, general superintend-
ent of the Lucky Moon, Tomahawk
and Comstock mining properties, is
down from the La Platas. Mr.. Crow
dis displayed specimen of ore from
his district that would make Midas
green eyed with envy. 1t weighs
eleven ounces and is valued at sSS.
A few eloquent evidences of this ma
ture from the La Platas and we will
all agree that by way of comparison
the mineral resources of Cripple Creek
section were never beyond the Happy
Hooligan class.
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