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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13


woods. Thus far the officers have
been successful in capturing the of
tenders.
Bodnar and Pingrcy have finished
their contract for the constructing
of fifty cement crossings in the city
and have moved their equipment to
the postoffice block where they will
build the new gutter.
Arguments in the case of A. w.
Parker VS.. The Big Stick Ditch COM
pany were made before Judge Nc
Cloud in the county court this after
noon. W. A. Reese is the attorney
for the ditch company and James
Pulliam for Mr.. Parker.
E. N. Beach returned from Omaha
last evening where he spent some
time comforting with the owners and
operators of the Copper Hill group
of mines. Ten men are at work
on the properties and prospects are
favorable for the force to be increa s.
ed within few months.
Messrs. T. ]. Crowds and George
Gilmore, operators Of the Lucky Moon
drove down from the La Platas yes
terday and the latter left for Denver
on mining business this morning. De-
velopment work on their properties
is progressing rapidly and smelter
shipments will be resumed at an ear
ly date.
Today Judge McCloud of the pro-
bate court, appointed Mrs. Doloritas
Trujillo Administrative of the estate
of Antonio Trujillo who died in 1911.
Mrs. Trujillo desires to sell a piece
of real estate that the deceased own
ed on Red Mesa, accounts for her
taking out of the administration pa
pers at this late date.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. N. Gringles, the
former under sheriff of Montezuma
county, left on the eastern this morn
ing. Mr.. Gringles had in his charge
an insane patient who will be placed
in the asylum and Mrs. Gringles
some children who are to be placed
in the state home for dependent chill
dren.
The first semi-annual reports in
the estate of Mrs. Catherine B. Ma
honey was filed in the county court
this morning by the executors, Neil
Haffcy and Thomas Clarke, and the
same was approved by Judge Nc
Cloud. The reports shows the COL
lections for the period to be $2,398
and the expenditures $608.
Mrs. T. H. Wigglesworth was down
from the Waterfall ranch today min
istering to the bereaved ones in the
Shields home. The late Mrs. Shields
ana MIS-. Wlgglesworth were friends
for more than a quarter of cen
tury. A decade ago Miss Jessie
Shields became the bride of Jack Wig
ellsworth, the youngest son of the
Wigglesworth family.
County Commissioner and Mrs.
George Isgar and Mrs. d. l.. Sheets
motored to Montezuma county early
yesterday morning and returned late
in the evening. Mrs. Sheets spent
the time between trips at Mancos
with her daughter, Mrs. Walter
Woods. Mr.. and Mrs. IsRar passed
the day in the Cortez vicinity with
the Knights who were friends Of
Mr.. Isgar's in England.
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Four inches of snow was reported
in Silverton this morning.
Mrs. Bell Hutchins was a shopper
from Cedar Hill today.
Mrs. E. N. Beach came down from
La Plata last evening to meet her
husband on his return from Omaha.
j. Woodwork arrived from Trini-
dad last evening on his way to the
Pine river country to visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. t. Henry were in
from Hesperus today, the former de-
livering meat to the local markets.
Mrs. Will McComb braved the cold
weather and went up to Electra Lakes
last night for few days outing.
The county commissioners spent
the morning out in the Sunnyside
district on tour of inspection of the
roads,
Mrs. Sherwood, a well known Sill
verton woman, passed through Du-
range this morning on her way to
Chicago to spend the winter months.
General Agent and Mrs. P. B. Nc
Atee left for Pennington this morn
ing where the latter will interview
prospective shippers.
A good sized shipment of peaches
from the George Allen ranch came up
by parcel post last evening, destin ed
for the Albuquerque markets.
George Avery is down from the La
Platas where he has half dozen men
engaged in development WORT on the
Incas and Unexpected group of mines.
Mrs. Theodore Parker, daughter Of
Mrs. Dick Newell, left for Rico this
morning to remain permanently. Her
husband recently located there.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Lewis will make
their headquarters at the Savoy while
completing their arrangements to
leave for Denver the early part of
the week.
A. NJ. Hubbard, John Brown, T. A.
Hubbard and C. C. Dufur returned
from the eastern markets last even-
ing where they disposed of a num-
ber of cars of sheep, at good profit.
st. Paul's church, Hesperus will
hold fair on Friday and Saturday
evening, October 18th and 18th. Du-
range auto enthusiasts will be well
come.
E. A. Johnston of Santa Fe, and
J. Martinez of Espanola, are among
the sheep buyers in the section con-
ferring with the owners of La Plata
county flocks.
Mrs. E. G. Gierschbach has return
ed to her home in Liberty, N. M,
| after spending some time in Denver
hospital undergoing treatment for
trouble of long standing.
J. II. Hale who is engaged in min
ing in the La Plata section left for
Pendleton, N. NJ, this morning to
look after his ranch interests. Ye
made the trip on horseback.
1t is pay day at the county clerks
office. Mrs. Orme and Miss Weight.
man have warrants ready for al
claims allowed by the commissioners
this month.
4 Earl Taylor and Amos McAffee
Kansas lads who have been employed
in the Mancos country this summer
left for their home in Sedan this
morning to remain during the cole
weather months.
i According to rumor T. Benjosky
who suffered the loss of an arm II
|, the wreck on the d. & r. G., whicl
occurred west of Chama on July Ia
has accepted settlement with tn
company for $4,000.
t Mrs. Rucker, Sr., who passed tn
: summer and early autumn months !
Durango with her son Keith Ruckel
departed for Denver this morning
! The lady will be held in most kind
; remembrance by our people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Miss Eda Anderson, the eighth
grade teacher in the high school, who
underwent an operation for appendi-
citis at Denver hospital the middle
of August, is improving and will be
able to return to Durango to enter
upon her school duties the first of
November. Mrs. Walter Weightman
has had charge of the school room
during Miss Anderson's enforced va
cation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Jacob Schwenk and Bert Speilman
of Mancos who are in the county Jail
charged with forging check with
the name of the formers mother Mrs.
Reid, will be given hearing on Oc-
tober 14th.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

M. A. Frink, who was for years
head salesman for the |. Kruschke
store, was business visitor in the
city last night on his way to Farm
ington. Mr.. Frink is the travelling
representative for the Werthermer &
Swarts Shoe company of st. Louis
and is meeting with a gratifying de-
gree of success in his new line of
work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Mrs. E. G. Gierschbach has return
ed to her home in Liberty, N. M,
after spending some time in Denver
hospital undergoing treatment for
trouble of long standing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Arguments in the case of A. w.
Parker VS.. The Big Stick Ditch COM
pany were made before Judge Nc
Cloud in the county court this after
noon. W. A. Reese is the attorney
for the ditch company and James
Pulliam for Mr.. Parker.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Stock Inspector Sam Ethridge went
over to Mancos this morning to place
his o. X. on twenty-one car loads
of cattle to be shipped by Frank
Hepworth to the Kansas City market.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

E. A. Johnston of Santa Fe, and
j. Martinez of Espanola, are among
the sheep buyers in the section con-
ferring with the owners of La Plata
county flocks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Mrs. Rucker, Sr., who passed the
summer and early autumn months in
Durango with her son Keith Rucker,
departed for Denver this morning
The lady will be held in most kindly
remembrance by our people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Arthur Brennan, who was accident
ally shot in the leg couple of months
ago, is able to walk around town with
the aid of crutches, but he still makes
his headquarters at Mercy hospital.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

The coach that was wrecked on the
Silverton branch last night looks de-
cidedly worse for the experience.
Nearly every window on one side was
smashed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

]. E. Maloney of Littleton, engine
er for the state highway commission,
made an official visit to Pagosa this
week in connection with the Elwood
Pass road. Later he was Joined here
by Messrs. Chisholm and Moss, MEM
bers Of the Elwood Pass road COM
mission, and Mr.. Reilly, the commits
sion's engineer, and the whole party
with Commissioner Catchpole, went
up the river yesterday TO inspect the
work done on this end Of the road
It was given out on their return that
work had been stopped on the road
and the rumor is going the roundi
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

The case of Parker VS.. The Big
Stuck Ditch company for money
claimed to be due for labor perform
ed, occupied the attention of the
county court today. A jury will de-
termine the merits of the contention.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Pat Cummins is home from Mesa
Verda National park, where he en-
joyed three-days' rain storm with
nothing but a tent to protect him
from the elements while they were
doing their worst. The bedding was
well soaked and the eats so satur-
ated with moisture that they could
only be aptly designated as liquid
refreshments. 1t is unnecessary to
comment upon the frame of mind of
the camper.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Mrs. Harry Pearson, Sr., and Mrs.
Will Pearson were in from the Bay
field section today delivering dairy
products at Snyder's grocery and pur-
chasing supplies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

The butter manufactured at the
San Juan creamery this week will
again reach the 1000 pound mark
This means midnight sessions for
the operators of the plant.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Will Musser of Lightner Creek was
the mighty nimrod who made it pos
sible for Graden's patrons to be serv-
ed with bear meat this week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Mrs. James Clarke, nee Mary Nor
gan, left for her home in La Veta
this morning, after visiting with rel
atives and looking after business in
terests in the section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

According to rumor T. Benjosky,
who suffered the loss of an arm in
the wreck on the d. & R. G., which
occurred west of Chama on July 13
has accepted a settlement with the
company for $4,000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

st. Paul's church, Hesperus will
hold fair on Friday and Saturday
evening, October 18th and 18th. Du-
range auto enthusiasts will be well
come.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

A. NJ. Hubbard, John Brown, T. A.
Hubbard and C. C. Dufur returned
from the eastern markets last even
ing where they disposed of num-
ber of cars of sheep, at good profit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

A plain" drunk, who was still not
many degrees removed from the ogle-
eyed state of intoxication, was a part
of the grist at the police court this
morning. Five dollars and cost was
the fine imposed by his honor, Judge
Wilson.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

The Graden Mercantile company OF
Durango is doing this section an inn
mense service in establishing a pack
ing plant to handle the pork output
of the San Juan basin. The country
tributary to Durango offers ideal
conditions to the hog raiser and no.
where in the west can better hogs be
raised and at less cost than in the
foot hills, where summer feed is
plentiful and fattening feed, such al
barley and peas, is a sure crop. Chol
era and other hog diseases are un
known here and with a packing
house demand for all the pork thai
can be grown the individual farmer
will find it to his interest to go large
into the hog business.-Pagos;
Springs New Era.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

J. II. Hale who is engaged in min
ing in the La Plata section left for
Pendleton, N. NJ, this morning to
look after his ranch interests. He
made the trip on horseback.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

E. N. Beach returned from Omaha
last evening where he spent some
time comforting with the owners and
operators of the Copper Hill group
of mines. Ten men are at work
on the properties and prospects are
favorable for the force to be increa s.
ed within few months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

The first semi-annual reports in
the estate of Mrs. Catherine B. Ma
honey was filed in the county court
this morning by the executors, Neil
Haffcy and Thomas Clarke, and the
same was approved by Judge Nc
Cloud. The reports shows the col
lections for the period to be $2,39S
and the expenditures $608.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Mrs. Joe Garrett, who was called
to Kansas City by the sudden death
of her mother, reached her destin-
alton in safety.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Earl Taylor and Amos McAffee,
Kansas lads who have been employed
in the Mancos country this summer,
left for their home in Sedan this
morning to remain during the cold
weather months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Lewis will make
their headquarters at the Savoy while
completing their arrangements to
leave for Denver the early part of
the week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Frank Vanderwide, brother of Joe
Vanderwide, formerly Of Hesperus, is
very ill with pneumonia at Mercy
hospital.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

One Young man was fined So and
costs in the police court today for
using violent language on Main ave-
nue. last evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Mrs. Antoine Wilmer was among
the Pine river shoppers who gave
Durango merchants liberal patronage
today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Kirkpatrick
reached Denver this morning en- route
to Clayton, Ills, where they will, by
their presence, add cheer to the life
OF Mr.. Kirkpatrick, Sr. The first of
the year will see them established in
their winter quarters in southern
California, dispencing hospitality to
their wide circle of friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

1t is pay day at the county clerks
office. Mrs. Orme and Miss Weight
man have warrants ready for all
claims allowed by the commissioners
this month.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

City Attorney Moody is home from
Pueblo and the state capital where
he was called on legal business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Harry Ware, the genial represen-
tative for the Morey people, made his
Harrington trip with chaperon
this morning. Mrs. Ware did the hon
ors, her first journey down to that
section for many months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

The change of location by Fabian
Martinez seems to have been an un-
timely notice. He was among those
present in our town today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

first conceiving the idea of canal
and being the first to transmit the
thought to the world after having or
ganized an expedition which crossed
afoot to the Pacific over what is now
known among the multitude of canal
lines that have been proposed as the
Caledonian route. A survey was un-
dertaken but the report WAS made
that the scheme was impracticable. In
1867 Philip II sent engineers to sur
vey the Nicaragua route, but their
report likewise was unfavorable
Spain in 1914, feeling the need Of
restoring her waning prestige in Gen.
trail America, entered upon construct.
ion by decree. Before any actual
work could be started, however, ths
Central and South American colon.
les obtained their independence. Eng
land took hand in the proposition ID
the latter part of the eighteenth cen
tury and early in the nineteenth
when she had Lord Nelson and Baror
Won Humboldt make surveys Of var
ious routes. President Bolivar Of tn,
Republic Of New Granada in 1922
gave franchise for = canal at Pan
anna to Baron Thierry, a Frenchman
and then commissioned J. A. Lloyd, [
British engineer to survey the 18th
mus for either road or canal.
The year 1895 really marks the On
trance Of Uncle Sam into TIE hister,
Of the canal. 1t was in that year tha
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

The county treasurer's force are
engaged in making out the delinquent
tax list. 1t will require about a week
to get it ready for the publishers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Seward Merry is travelling over
Nebraska selling his cure for colds
and catarrh.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

A snow storm was raging in the La
Platas this afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Messrs. T. j. Crowds and George
Gilmore, operators of the Lucky Moon
drove down from the La Platas yes
terday and the latter left for Denver
on mining business this morning. De-
velopment work on their properties
is progressing rapidly and smelter
shipments will be resumed at an ear
ly date.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-13

Mrs. Theodore Parker, daughter Of
Mrs. Dick Newell, left for Rico this
morning to remain permanently. Her
husband recently located there.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-14
STOCKHOLDERS TAKE
TROUBLES To COURT
ldaho-Oregon Light & Power
Company Appears to Be
in Tangle.
Special to The Tribune.


BOISE. Idaho, Nov. 12.-Ths v,- =.
tween the majority and ,ninorItv s,oc1-
holders OF the Idaho Oregon LiRh, o.
Power company In which the former .eet
to foreclose and the latter want n ro-
ceiVer LOT the property, has been tenn
porarily, at least. halted, as Judge F,rank
g. Dietrich OF the federal court for tho
Idaho Jurisdiction has issued an order
appointing w. J. Ferris OF Lacrosse
WIS., TO make an inventory of the hold
ings OF that company for the benefit OF
the court and the stockholders His Sc
lecuon has been agreed upon by both the
committees directing the affairs Of the
majority and minority stockholders Fer
ris has accepted and will soon be here
to take up his duties
Junction to Issue directed against bofh
the Idaho-Oregon Light & Power com
pany and the Idaho Railway company Of
hcials, restraining them from changing
or modifying present conditions Of either
company relative to each other or rnodl-
flying OF changing contracts or otherwise
changing existing business affairs. The
Idaho-Oregon officials are also en1oineS
from contracting or diverting any Of its
revenue except THAT actually required for
operating expenses and from contra citing
for light and power from the Idaho Rail-
way company except for what may be
absolutely necessary beyond its own ca
pacity.
Both companies are required to make
reports from time to time to the court
The orders are not to interfere with sale
OF the property. but the court reserves
the right to c6nfirm any sale that may
be made. In the event that the court
eventually permits the property Of the
Idaho Oregon to go to sale. and should
the Idaho Railway company be the pur-
chaser, bondholders of tho Idaho Oregon
are TO be given the option OF accepting
railway bonds OF cash in payment for
their bonds in the company sold at fore
closure. This arrangement is said to be
satisfactory to both sides
That the majority and minority stock
holders were unable TO reach a settle
ment Of their difficulties out OF court
although the committees in charge OF
the affairs of both made every effort TO
do so. is now certainty and all such
negotiations have been called on. Both
sides seem to be willing TO take their
chances with the court. The minority
stockholders do not appear TO be so In
sistent for a receiver for the Idaho Ore
gon property although they are taking
every precautIon to protect their rights
and the court is determined this shall
be done as to both sides. The ma jority
stockholders are still confident OF the
foreclosure.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-14
TO ASSIST COMMISSION.
Provo Commercial Club VIII Help City In
Matter Of improvements.
Special to The Tribune.


PROVO, Nov. l3-At the meeting Of
the Commercial club last evening. 1t was
decided to cooperate with the city COM
mission In extensive street paving and
other street improvements, To this end
a call will be Issued for a mass meeting
of citizens, to be held at an early date,
Ito consider the advisabilty Of calling an
election to vote on a bond issue to de-
fray the expenses Of paving street inter
sections In the business district where
street paving Is to be done; to pay for
street crossings to connect existing CO.
ment sidewalks, and to pay for mac
adam surface on all tho streets Of the
city.
The mucadam surface has already been
applied to a few streets and Is great
Improvement. The cost is small, only
about $50 for the distance Of block
Among the speakers at the club meet
ing were President Preston G. Peterson,
n r. Irvine, Jr, ]. G. Carpenter. w. II.
Ray, c. Il. Loose and w. L, Biersach,
All favored the proposed improvements
and the motion for the call OF q mass
meeting was unanimously carried.
a communication was read from +. A.
Wadlelgh, passenger traffic agent or the
d. &s K. G., Offering to distribute, through
the publicity department OF the company,
printed matter descriptive of the sections
through which the road passes. He
pointed out the benefits to be secured by
having such informa ton given out In the
east before the colonist excursions or 1914
begins, The club VIII take advantage OF
this publicity offer.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-14
Novel Entertainment.

special to The Tribune.
BRIGHAM CITY. Nov. 13.-The Sean
dinavians of Brigham City and vicinity
s%n,ttterIa,nment %,tt pa to be presented here on
Snvember 20 by two distinguished actors
from Copenhagen. John meTsknd Sdr ahs inc
nnfcrtoinment are In the hands OF local
nandinaviars who are endeayoring 10
n rouse interest in the event The anoiT
Will be staged In the opera mousse; ana
hanouet in honor OF Mr.. Herskind and
Miss Luud after tho performance,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-14
TOMORROW LAST CHANCE TO GET ALL
BACK PICTURES FREE WITH CATALOGUE
For Only the First Thirty-Five Pictures Are
Free With This List of Book Titles

l. Tomorrow Picture Game picture
No. 35 will be published,
9. And in each catalogue are certifi-
Gates redeemable for pictures ono to
thirty-hve, inclusive.
In other words, if you get catalogue
by tomorrow, and redeem the free cor
tiicates, you will be supplied with ALL
the pictures right up to date If you
wait until after the publication of pic
ture No, 80 you will still be able to get
the first thirty-6ve pictures free with
the catalogue, but AFTER NO So HAS
APPEARED THE FIRST THIRTY
FIVE PICTURES, of course, WILL NO
LONGER CONSTITUTE ALL THE
BACK PICTURESl
See that, don t you7 II you should
wait until picture No, 80 is pub bSshed,
for instance, and buy catalogue, you
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Gates just rs you can today, But the
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FIVE pictures constitute ALL the back
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