Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-24

holster. 1t is the contrivance rigged
up by the Armstrong; to unload hay
using a gasoline engine for power.
In the same mail that brought the
patent were letters from manufac-
turers making inquiries about the
price of the patent rights-Bayfield
Blade.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Cash of Up
per Florida, returned from Long
Beach last night where they tarried
during the winter months, migrating
| Colorado way as the weather grew
warmer. It's habit they have of
recent years. They are patrons at
the Savoy but in few days will be
found domiciled for the summer in
their cozy home on Upper Florida.
They report delightful winter, both
deriving the usual benefit from the
change.
| Linus Strom arrived from Helper,
Utah, Saturday night to spend week
with his parents who reside in this
city. A year ago-but since his last
visit-Linus took unto himself wife,
a charming Grand Junction girl, who
is a niece of Mrs. Grant Saunders.
Next to Mrs Strom, Mr.. Strom is
certain the most interesting person
in the world is Miss Hazel Georgia
Strom, who arrived at their home on
April /, and who weighs just eight
and one-half pounds advoirdupois. AS
far as Importance is concerned, the
proud papa assures US the scales are
not equal to telling the story.
Thomas Grimes, aged II, was found
dead in his bed yesterday morning at
the home of his nephew, John Carroll,
at Hesperus. A coroner's inquest was
held and it was found that death was
due to Bright's disease and other af-
f,ictions common to advanced age. He
is survived by one sister, Mrs. Hur-
ley, who resides in Pittsburg, Pa,
and seven nieces and nephews, chill
dren of the late Mrs. Carroll. He
leaves an estate valued at about s2,-
900. Two nieces, the Mesdames Rob-
erts and Petty are in from Hesperus
today making arrangements for the
funeral which will be held tomorrow
Mrs. L. J. Mountz, wife of the
prominent real estate man, was a
guest at the Strater last night on
her way to Mancos to join her hus-
hand. Mr.. Mountz purchased the
Faunce ranch few months since
According to the Mancos Times the
place is the scene of busy prepara.
tions and is undergoing such reno.
vation as it probably never knew be
fore. The new owner has four sets oi
renters each of which has designated
portion of the farm while Mr.. Mount,
has three men employed in addition t.
a foreman, to till every portion O.
the land not rented.
| The Carnival Of the Nations is al
over but the counting and that il
nearly completed-at least the ladie.
are certain that the gross receipts
will be at least $4,000. The affail
was great success from opening t,
finale. From the beginning Thursda!
evening to the close at midnight Sat
r-6ay night, one delight followed an
other in close succession. Saturda,
night, Prof. Carson's minstrels wa
the stage attraction and they mad,
a great hit. The performers wer'
lubbling over with fun and clever wit
Miss Vertie Stultz' beautiful voice wa
heard in several selections while Lit
tie Freda Carson was at her best il
dances and songs. Mr.. Garry and Prof
Carson were showered with bouquet
an honor their clever acts merited
In day or two detailed account O
the finances will be published.
| Mrs. Dan Cameron, nee Mary Price
who is a bride of three months, re
turned on the eastern last night from
visit to her parents in Canon Cit.
and her husbands parents in Denver
This morning she left for La Plat,
City to join her husband who is en-
gagged in mining.
Il Forest Towle, who is engaged il
the government reclamation servic,
in Great Falls, Mont, departed TO
his old home in Boston this mornin,
to spend his annual vacation. He ha
been in Durango since Friday even
ing visiting his uncle, Charles T. How
ard.
| J. H. Empson, the Longmont can
merry operator, and R. e. Richardson
business associate, were patrons a
the Strater Saturday night on thei
return from San Juan county, N. M
where they have been for the purpos
Of familiarizing themselves with gen
eral conditions.
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