Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-30

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men partaking of the hospitality of
Mine Host Fleck at the Savoy last
night.
The Silverton Miner this week de-
votes nearly column to mining ac-
tivities in that camp. Prospects for a
prosperous year are exceedingly ia
vcrable.
Mrs. w. Fl. C. Folsom, Miss Lila
and Rev. William Folsom left for Flo
ra Vista this morning to attend the
Free Methodist camp meeting They
expect to remain during the entire Pc
riod, about fortnight.
]. D. Adams was as happy as a
small boy with new toy last night
His new auto, a Hupmobile, arrived
The machine was unloaded at once as
the gentleman did the joy riding act
until late hour.
Miss Rolena Tickle, principal of the
Park school, left for Aztec this morn
ing to look after her interests in that
vicinity. In addition to being sue
cessful teacher, the lady is an agri-
culturist.
o. j. Oblinger of Kline made final
proof en- his homestead entry today
A. l. Bsrr and E. f. Talbot acted as
witnesses. His place is one of the
productive tracts for which that Sec
ten is famed.
Tom Christy and his beautiful wife
and the other members of the Christy
Minstrel company left over the South
err this morning where they will be
booked for entertainments along the
line.
Miss Bernice Barton left for Elco
this morning for short visit with
friends. The young lady won warm
place in the hearts of the residents
of the Sunnyside and Elco vicinities
during her connection with the school
down there.
Miss Frances Bell is down from
lockwood for couple of days stay
with friends. Since the Electra col
ony has taken up its summer quarters
at the lake Miss Frances has found
too much pleasure there, to direct her
travels Durango way.
County Surveyor Wilhoite Of San
Juan returned from Wyoming last
night whence he journcyed a couple of
weeks ago on a business mission. He
was off for Aztec this morning where
he is interested in professional way
in a number of enterprises.
State Fish Commissioner Wash Pat
rick arrived last night to supervise
| the exchange of some rainbow trout
in the Durango hatchery with the
| Grand mesa hatchery. 1t has been
| found that if the fish are allowed to
remain in the same hatchery too long
without introducing new strain, the
offsprings loose in vitality.
The Telluride Journal reports that
advice has been received from Mr.
and Mrs. f. b. Adams to the effect
that MIR. Adams is now up and about
and that they will leave Cleveland in
4 short time, going to Duluth by boat
and thence to Denver and Boulder, ar
irving in their home town about
July /.
Commissioner A. l.. Barr was in
from Kline today to make final proof
on his homestead entry. Mr.. Barr
reports that crops as whole look
promising in his section regardless Of
the dry weather. The grain crop may
be a little short if the drought con-
| tinues.
Banker Rex Schultz was an over
night visitor from Ignacio. His new
Ford auto was among those in the
Wednesday nights shipment. AS soon
as he gets it tanned and acclimated
he will make the overland journey
home.
Mrs. Charles Cram, who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Keil, at
the Hesperus forestry station, return
ed to Durango last evening and left
for her ranch home on Florida mesa
this morning. She was accompanied
by Miss Nettie McNicholas who will
enjoy her hospitality for few days
Mrs. Eta Reiman Of Pine river, who
underwent an operation at Mercy hos
pital short time ago, has recovered
sufficiently TO be released from the
institution today. She will pass a
few days at the home Of her brother
N. w Hammond, before continuing to
her ranch.