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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

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Mrs. Evans Hampton of the Lower
Florida is in Walsenburg with h,
aged mother who is critically i'll.
Attorney S. w. Carpenter was over
from Mancos last night on legal
business.
Mrs. Fl. Thompson arrived from
Fort Garland last night on her way
to Aztec to visit her son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank burnett and
daughter Helen of Cedar Hill were
among the shoppers noted on the
street today.
T. j. Crowds and George Gil
more represented the La Plata dis
trict in Durango last night.
Miss Callie holland is scheduled to
arrive from Mancos tonight to join
the house party Mrs. Ella Mcclellan
is giving.
Mr.. and Mrs. George l.. Larch of
st. Paul came up from Pennington
last evening where they passed a
brief period with relatives.
E. A. Emery of Grand Junction re-
turned from Pennington last night
where he spent few days on insur-
ance business.
Durango ladies in large numbers
went to the Kruschke millinery open
ing to view and admire the hats and
stayed to purchase.
The county commissioners are still
listening to the complaints of tax
payers. Next Tuesday is the day
they have set to adjust taxes.
ID. Il. Cover, son of l.. J. Cover
of Pennington, left for Wisconsin
this morning where he will take a
course at the agricultural college.
Mrs. w. T. Dufur, wife of the
sheriff of San Juan county, came
up last evening to meet her father
who arrived on the eastern.
Mr.. Loveland, the |. C. S. repre-
sentative, left for Creede, Alamosa
and Monte Vista this morning on a
business soliciting expedition.
Conductor James McHolland is
back on the Silverton passenger run.
His vacation was somewhat shorter
than originally reported.
District Attorney George Lane was
bound for Mancos today on legal bus
mess. His bright little daughter,
Fern, accompanied him.
Mrs. Walter Palmer and Mrs. Mat
tie Van Horn of Vinton, Iowa, spent
the night in town on their way to
Aztec to visit their sister, Mrs. Car
Isle.
Mrs. ]. A. Gibbs and little son went
out to Oxford today to visit their
relatives, the Kerns'. The farm pre-
sents wealth of possibilities to the
town reared lad.
Mrs. William Roessler returned to
her home in Mancos this morning.
Her husband is rapidly recovering
from the operation he underwent last
week
b. r. Waugh, one of the leasers of
the property and equipment of the
Doyle Consolidated Mining company.
transacted business in town last
night.
The finance committee for the
Colorado-New Mexico Fair associa-
ton, will collect pledges Monday. The
committee will greatly appreciate the
courtesy if the subscribers have their
money ready whey they call.
F. c. Gilbert, manager of the Du-
range smelter, returned from Silver
ton this morning where he transact
ed company business and incidental
ly heard prospectors' versions of the
new developments in the camp.
John Kellenberger returned from
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Victor Freedlund of Castella trans
acted business in town today.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. Henry were
down from Hesperus today on a
shopping expedition.
Mrs. Michaels of Hesperus gave
the grocery department at Gardens
liberal patronage today.
Charlie Jones was down from Deep
creek today patronizing local mer-
chants.
Mrs. William Johnson was in from
Lightner creek yesterday afternoon
on ranch business.
A rest room on Main avenue, is one
of the things the motor club is ar
ranging for visiting motorists during
fair week.
Alva Short, one of the progressive
ranchmen of the CASTELAR, section,
was among the supply purchasers at
the Jackson Hardware company to-
day.
A. F. Harris, the Dolores merchant
and banker, returned from Denver
last evening. His destination was
Dolores to give his business inter-
ests personal attention.
Sam Ethridge went down to Largo
Canon today to inspect a bunch of
cattle that are said to belong to Colo
RADIO stock men, but have wandered
away from their own range.
Mrs. Charles Handy of the Animas
valley, was brought by ambulance to
the Ochsner hospital late yesterday
afternoon. She is suffering with
heart trouble and pleurisy.
Mrs. William Roessler is over
from Mancos visiting with her hus-
band who is at Ochsner's recovering
from an operation for trouble of long
standing.
City Commissioner Redman leaves
for Denver Sunday morning where he
is to represent the Durango lodge of
Masons at the session of the grand
lodge.
A sensational elopement is said to
have occurred in Pagosa Springs this
week. The young lady in the case is
a member of prominent physician's
family.
". &. Peak, stock buyer from
Salina, KanS., came over from Mont
ezuma county last night on his way
to points east with a car load of
stock.
Miss Marguerite Jackson returned
from Silverton this morning where
she enjoyed delightful outing. She
made the trip from Telluride to Sill
yerton nm hnrsehack
Mrs. Arthur Sever and child left
for her home at Flora Vista this
morning after pleasant stay with
her sister-in-law, Mrs. Ed. Turner in
North Durango.
Joseph Green, the plumber, went
over to Mancos this morning to in
stall plumbing fixtures and heating
plant in the Ed holland residence.
One assistant accompanied him to-
day and another follows tomorrow.
Mrs. Thomas Kelley, wife of Supt.
Kelley of the May Day, was Wal
senburg bound passenger this morn
ing. Mr.. Kelley came down from
the mine to see her safely on her
journey.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Kirkpatrick
and Mr.. and Mrs. R. H. Sloan and
Miss Helen were the members of an
auto party that motored to Farming
ton today to enjoy the interesting at
fractions the fair has to offer.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. M. Hampton and
their interesting little daughter are
visitors in town on their way to the
Florida where the formers parents
reside. Mr.. Hampton is assistant
cashier of the Citizens bank of Aztec.
Thnrnoc paIIord 10 ~, 70 tho Eartxy
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. Henry were
down from Hesperus today on a
shopping expedition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank burnett and
daughter Helen of Cedar Hill were
among the shoppers noted on the
street today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Pocahontas, the attraction present
ed under the auspices of the band at
Red Men hail last night, amused and
entertained good sized audience.
Those who had the good fortune to
witness the performance are anxious
the company reproduce it at date
not for distance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Harry Rachofsky Of the firm Of
vRachofsky Brothers, left for Farm
iington today to attend the big fair in
progress and also to acquaint the
people of that section with the bar
gains his store has to offer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

William Ritter of Dolores shipped
five car loads of sheep to eastern
markets today. The train left the
local yards shortly afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Mrs. Michaels OF Hesperus gave
the grocery department at Gardens
liberal patronage today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Victor Freedlund of Castella trans
acted business in town today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Superintendent McGraw was bound
for Alamosa this morning in his re-
christened private car, BIT"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

A big roller, run by steam, Is be-
ing used on Main avenue today to
"iron" out the new gravel paving. II
weather conditions are favorable the
commissioners will extend the paving
10 Eighth street before the beginning
It We winter months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Miss Alice Cox departed for Nucla,
town in the western part of Mont
rose county, this morning, where her
sister, Mrs. Walker, resides. The
greater part of her time in the past
year had been spent there. Her visit
with the home folk dates from July
first.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

b. X. Waugh, one of the leasers Of
the property and equipment of tn,
Doyle Consolidated Mining company
transacted business in town las
night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

A rest room on Main avenue, is one
of the things the motor club is ar
ranging for visiting motorists during
fair week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

The finance committee for the
Colorado-New Mexico Fair associa-
ton, will collect pledges Monday. The
committee will greatly appreciate the
courtesy if the subscribers have their
money ready whey they call.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Today Judge McCloud heard mo-
tion to suppress two depositions in
the case of Thomas Reynolds W. Ed
ward Hitler and Mary F. Hilton. The
dispositions were taken in Oklahoma.
The court ruled that one should BE-
sent to the officer who took it for
correction and he ruled that the 9TH
er deposition be suppressed. Attor-
ney L. P. Main for the plaintiff made
a motion for re-hearing on the dep
osition that was suppressed. asking
that it be sent back to the officer for
correction. The motion was granted
and the time set for the hearing was
next Wednesday, September II. Geo.
W. Moody was attorney for the de-
PENDANTS.
Mounted Policeman Gus Hunter
has returned from trip to Sando-
val, Bernalillo and Torrance coun-
ties, where in company with d. Rob-
inson, deputy sheriff of Torrance
county, he was successful in recoy-
ering Is head of stolen horses, which
were identified by their owners,
while 2s additional head are confin-
ed at Estancia awaiting identified
tion by their owners. The horses
We're recovered from w. r. Phillips,
of Texas and were found at Ante
lope Springs. Mr.. Phillips, however,
had a bill of sale for them, showing
that he had paid s194 for the is
mead. He was travelling overland
back to Texas, and had bought them
as an investment he declares. The
horses belonging to several native
farmers and ranchers in the neigh.
oorhood of La Jara, Sandoval coun-
ty. The authorities are on the trail
OF the man who sold the horses to
Phillips, and his detention is looked
for today.-Santa Fe New Mexican.
According to the Aztec Democrat
Mr.. Phillips purchase d the horses
from Paul Rowe who gave him a
bill of sale.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Charlie Jones was down from Deep
creek today patronizing local mer-
chants.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

c. w. Blake, a traffic agent for
the Missouri Pacific, is busy down
here looking after the interests of
his road. With the beginning of
stock shipments, this section looms
up big to the agents of middle-west
and eastern roads.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Miss Matte Sullivan left for her
home in South Pasadena. Calf. this
morning after a fortnight's visit with
her relatives, the Giers' and Thom.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

I. j. Crowds and George Gil
more represented the La Plata dis
trict in Durango last night.
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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Mrs. William Johnson was in from
Lightner creek yesterday afternoon
on ranch business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Alva Short, one of the progressive
ranchmen of the CASTELAR, section,
was among the supply purchasers at
the Jackson Hardware company to-
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

John Kellenberger returned from
shiprock last night and was off for
points over the southern this morn
ing. He is timing his travels so that
ne will be in Durango for tho big
fair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Mrs. William Roessler returned to
her home in Mancos this morning
Her husband is rapidly recovering
from the operation he underwent last
week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Mrs. C. L. Bison and daughter.
Miss Ethel, were arrivals from Iowa
last night en- route to Aztec to visit
there. They were met here by the
formers father and sister, W. s.
Wattles and Mrs. Nettie Thomas and
friend, Mrs. Otto Thomas. The
party will make their headquarters
at the Strater for q day or two while
viewing interesting portions Of the
country surrounding Durango. This
morning they motored to Trimbis for
few hours stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Miss Callie holland is scheduled to
arrive from Mancos tonight to join
the house party Mrs. Ella Mcclellan
is giving.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Miss Marguerite Jackson returned
from Silverton this morning where
she enjoyed delightful outing. She
made the trip from Telluride to Sill
verton on horseback.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Mrs. H. Patterson, Sr., and Mrs.
Harry Patterson came down from
Silverton this morning on their way
to Pagosa Springs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Mrs. Arthur Sever and child left
for her home at Flora Vista this
morning after pleasant stay with
her sister-in-law, Mrs. Ed. Turner in
North Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

f. c. Gilbert, manager of the Du
range smelter, returned from Silver
ton this morning where he transact
ed company business and incidental
ly heard prospectors' versions of tn,
new developments in the camp.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Speaking of mining conditions the
Siiverton Miner says: Considerable
activity is found in the Needle noun
tains this summer, among others W.
q. otton is doing considerable work.
He has opened up good vein car
rying native silver and is very much
encouraged by tie showing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

W. G. Peak, stock buyer from
Salina, Kans., came over from Mont
ezuma county last night on his way
to points east with car load of
stock.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Mrs. j. A. Gibbs and little son went
out to Oxford today to visit theil
relatives, the Kerns'. The farm pre-
sents wealth of possibilities to the
town reared lad.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Mrs. Abbott, the wife Of the as
sistant United States agent of In
dian affairs at Washington, left Ship
rock yesterday for Gallup. She is
making the trip across country via
n Fort Defiance. r
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Mrs. James Morrison departed for
her home in Cortez this morning
after a pleasant visit with her rela-
tives, the Peter Carstairs. Mrs.
Morrison is very enthusiastic over
the Durango fair and hopes to be
among those present.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs, E. M. Hampton and
their interesting little daughter are
visitors in town on their way to the
Florida where the formers parents
reside. Mr.. Hampton is assistant
cashier of the Citizens bank of Aztec
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. M. J. Norton, Illi-
nois people who passed the summer
months at the lockwood forest sta
ton with their relatives, the Guy
Teffts, departed for Phoenix, Ariz.,
this morning. The length of their
stay there viii be dictated by in
clination.
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Rev. Mr.. Fairchild, the NJ. E. pas
tor, who is to succeed Rev. Mr.. Ver-
million as pastor of the Durango
church, is expected in the city this
evening. The new minister is not a
stranger to the section as he was
formerly stationed at Cortez.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Rev. and Mrs. J. @. Vermillion de-
parted for Pagosa Springs this
morning where they will take years
rest from active church work and
devote their time to ranch duties.
In her quiet, unassuming way, Mrs.
Vermillion has been a wonderful in.
fluence for good in Durango. Rev.
Mr.. Vermillion is a good mixer, !"
who has reached all sorts, classes
and conditions Of people during his
pastorate here. His life Is q splendid
examplification Of his belief in the
brotherhood Of man. Durango peo-
pie have naught but the kindiiest
feeling for them wherever they cast
their lot.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Mrs. Walter Palmer and Mrs. Mat
tie Van Horn of Vinton, Iowa, spent
the night in town on their way to
Aztec to visit their sister, Mrs. Car
Isle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Sam Ethridge went down to Largo
Canon today to inspect bunch of
cattle that are said to belong to Colo
RADIO stock men, but have wandered
away from their own range.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

A sensational elopement is said to
have occurred in Pagosa Springs this
week. The young lady in the case is
a member of prominent physicians
family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

City Commissioner Redman leaves
for Denver Sunday morning where he
is to represent the Durango lodge of
Masons at the session of the grand
lodge.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. George l.. Larch of
st. Paul came up from Pennington
last evening where they passed a
brief period with relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

A. F. Harris, the Dolores merchant
and banker, returned from Denver
last evening. His destination was
Dolores to give his business inter-
ests personal attention.
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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Joseph Green, the plumber, went
over to Mancos this morning to in
stall plumbing fixtures and heating
plant in the Ed holland residence.
One assistant accompanied him to-
day and another follows tomorrow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Thomas Ballard is up to the Forty
Mile reservoir releasing the water
Bob" Dale is assisting him. Men,
bers of the water department make
this trip semi-annually, in the spring
to lower the gates and confine the
water and in the fall to release it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. George Raymond,
Miss Gertrude Raymond and Miss
Mary Sites motored to Pennington
this afternoon to enpoy the various
attractions the fair has to offer.
Later they go to Shiprock and on
their return stop at Aztec and other
progressive communities en- route.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Mrs. William Roessler is over
from Mancos visiting with her hus-
band who is at Ochsner's recovering
from an operation for trouble of long
standing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. kirkpatrick
and Mr.. and Mrs. R. H. Sloan and
Miss Helen were the members of an
auto party that motored to Farming
ton today to enjoy the interesting at
fractions the fair has to offer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

e. A. Emery of Grand Junction re-
turned from Pennington last night
where he spent few days on insur-
ance business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

The Southern train had deluge
Of prosperity this morning. Travel
ers were numerous and baggage so
heavy that freight car had to be
utilized for trunks in addition to the
} regular baggage car.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Mrs. Charles Handy of the Animas
valley, was brought by ambulance to
the Ochsner hospital late yesterday
afternoon. She is suffering with
heart trouble and pleurisy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Nearly all the towns of western
Colorado and Northern New Mexico
as well as few east of the Cont
mental divide will be billed with post
ers advertising the Colorado-New
Mexico fair which is to be held in
this city September 23-24-25-26.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

District Attorney George Lane wa,
bound for Mancos today on legal bus
mess His bright little daughter
Fern, accompanied him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Joe Wilmer, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Antoine Wilmer of Bayfield,, is ON his
way to Manhattan, Kans. where he
enters the agricultural college, this
being his second year. He is taking
course in veterinary science. En-
route he is visiting a few days with
an uncle who resides in Waitfield.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Conductor James McHolland is
back on the Silverton passenger run.
His vacation was somewhat shorter
than originally reported.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Fabian Martinez is again in the
limelight. According to rumor sec
ret service men armed with kodaks
have been on his trail for some time
and they were perfectly successful
in securing the evidence they sought.
A hearing is being conducted out at
lgnacio this afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Mr.. Loveland, the l. C. S. repre-
sentative, left for Creede, Alamosa
and Monte Vista this morning on a
business soliciting expedition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Mrs. Thomas Kelley, wife of Supt.
Kelley of the May Day, was Wal
senburg bound passenger this morn
ing. Mr.. Kelley came down from
the mine to see her safely on her
journey.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Durango ladies in large numbers
went to the Kruschke millinery open
ing to view and admire the hats and
stayed to purchase.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Mcdowell and Hutchinson, pro-
gressive young business men from
Rapid City, S. D., who recently
bought the stock and fixtures of the
North Side grocery store expect to
open their establishment for busi-
ness next week. The prospects for
their having liberal patronage are ex-
cellent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Mrs. w. T. Dufur, wife of the
sheriff of San Juan county, came
up last evening to meet her father
who arrived on the eastern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Mrs. Mary Finn and daughter Miss
Lena, went down to Farmincton this
morning to enjoy the closing day of
the fair and also familiarize item
selves with general conditions in that
vicinity, the fruit crop being of
special interest to them. While men
view the orchard products from a
commercial standpoint only, women
appreciate the value from the view
point of the larder.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Ruhmland are
enjoying life to the utmost on their
Colorado to California travels. They
have covered various points Of in
terest en- route. Their stay in Salt
Lake proved especially delightful.
When last heard from their destina-
tion was Reno. According to the
present program their next stop will
be San Francisco.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-15

The county commissioners are still
listening to the complaints of tax
payers. Next Tuesday is the day
they have set to adjust taxes.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-04-04
Thousands Rush to Safety.

Cleveland, Ohio.-Washouts are re-
ported everywhere, and all interurban
and railroad traffic is at stand
still.
The Cuyahoga river is badly swollen.
In Muskingum county a boy was
drowned while attempting to ford the
stream in a buggy.
Police Captain MCGOWAN was
drowned at Findlay while trying to
rescue marooned families in the low
lying districts. Two feet of water is
reported in several Findlay districts.
At Cincinnati, Valentine Boet, %
years old, was drowned in the Miami
and Erie canal.
The Scioto river at Columbus If far
above the flood stage, and is rising
rapidly. Scores of factories are closed.
More than 500 residents were forced
to abandon their homes at Akron. Sew
eral parts of the city are under water.
Seven hundred families were driven
from their homes at Mount Vernon
when the Koskosing river broke
through the dixie.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1913-04-04
OHIO HEADWATERs RAGING.
All Small Streams Out Of Their Banks
and Grave Danger Seen.


Plttsburg, Pa.-With a continued
neaVy rainfall in Northern and West
ern pennsylvania, the flood situation
- growing serious and heavy property
damage has already resulted. Oil City.
BRADFORD, Warren, Titusville, Green
vile, Newcastle, Sharon and the low
lands of this city and vicinity are
Da.tnng with flood water.
:. Many points are without electric
Isnt' water, transportation lines and
gas. A score of bridges throughout
the state were swept away.
Inc situation at Oil City, Pa, is
grave. The dam at Spartansburg has
let go, sending great wall of water
toward Oil City. The Allegheny River
at Oll City has reached 16 feet and is
rising a foot an hour. Oil Creek is
OUT OF it's banks, and a large portion
OF the city is under water.
All small streams around Bradford
are out of their banks. Sections of
the city are under water and hundreds
OF families homeless.
AT Greenville, Pa, more than 500
persons are homeless.
AT Sharon, Pa, the town is under
water and dozen or more bridges are
wrecked. The loss of the United States
steel Corporation at Farrell, a suburb,
is estimated at 100000. A report
reached Sharon that a wreck train
and a crew on the Lake Erie road
went down with a bridge near Mead
vile, Pa.