Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-12
Santa Claus seems to have unload

ing to Peter Fassbinder were found
dead under tree, killed by lightning.
The horses were in the vicinity Of
the Orc Fino district when they were
last seen alive and it was supposed
they had been stolen.
Mrs. C. A. Day, wife of the editor
of the Pagosa Springs New Era, was
a quest at the Savoy last night en-
route to her home. She has been WIS.,
iting in Denver and returned via the
Southern to spend few days with
her parents, the Ritters in Dolores.
Mrs Day is sister of Mrs John
Pear son jr.
Miss A. Sagrilla was guest at
the McNeeley house last night on her
return from Pagosa Springs where
she accompanied her mother who was
seriously afflicted with rheumatism
and remained with her until her con-
dition showed decided Improvement.
This morning the young lady depart
ed for her home in Dolores.
w. N. Grant of Trinidad is max
ing the Palace his headquarters while
transacting business in the city.
Mr.. Skidmore of the firm of Lotus
and Skidmore, contractors on the Nor
wood waterworks system, came down
Tuesday to receive the first payment
of s1,700 for the work that has been
finished. This payment is for the
construction of the storage reservoir
Norwood Post.
If we were asked to give the geo.
graphy of Dollville we should cer-
tainly say Graden's windows. There
are dolls of every size, color, nation
ality and degree of beauty. Any little
girl would rejoice in doll family of
Roosevelt size if the lot were chosen
from this array.
Nathan's windows are surely a
source of inspiration for Christmas
shoppers. They are artstically deco
rated with wealth of things that
appeal to "he" members of the family.
The things displayed range in price
iIpni thooG thdt ilt liiC
pocketbook to those that have un-
limited coin.
Mrs. Julia Welles, president of the
state library association, died in Den
yer Saturday. Mrs. Welles had many
personal friends in this city who were
shocked to learn of her sudden death.
The creation of the state travelling
library and its success was due to this
lady's indefatigable efforts, so many
persons here who did not share her
friendship profited by her good works.
The case of Charles w. Figel VS..
Fabian Martinez, administrator Of the
estate of Mrs. Fabian Martinez came
up for hearing in the district court
this morning. The attorneys for the
plaintiff discovered the property they
hoped to recover was in the hands of
Hans Asyaas so upon their request
the case was continue until next term
of court in order that they might make
other arrangements.
If there is needy person in Du-
range who is not provided with d
bounteous Christmas dinner it will
not be the fault of the Salvation army
They are putting forth every effort
to provide for all who are in want
What assistance are you going tc
give them in their work? The din
ners they will prepare will be sem
I nj in, ha Oh at nd fp ptat ,f
ficient food for the family for which
they are intended.
w. A. Navinger, manager of tn,
Automatic Printing company, left thi
morning for Pueblo, where he will
enter Works hospital for treatment
John Melton accompanied him. Mr.
Navinger is suffering with nervous
prostration and his friends hope th'
course of treatment at the institution
will entirely relieve his suffering
George Hutt will have charge of tn,
Automatic company business until Mr.
Navinger is able to be on duty again
The young men who are member
of Rev. Mr.. Vermillion's Sunda!
school class met last night and formed
an organization which will be know
as the Durango regulars. The OBJ
ject of the organization is to pro
mote general sociability as well as t.
increase the efficiency of church work
The officers are: President, Vernon
Skeels; vice president, Myron Bates
secretary, Don Green; treasurer
Francis Dobbins.
Mayor Todd of Grand Junction ha
evolved new and unique plan O.
justice which he is dispensing at th'
police station. He allows certain pris
oners confined for drunkenness to pa.
their fine on the installment plan
For example a young mas who wa!
fined SIS for plain drunk" was al
lowed to pay SIS down and the res. OF
the amount on weekly installment'
of SO. A bit of paternal advice wa.
thrown in by the mayor.
The five city commissioners oi
Grand Junction have Tilted Milad,
Nicotine. They have signed con
tract which binds them to refrair
from wooing the goddess until after
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