Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-03

east where they spent two months |
relatives in Michigan and
Ohio. Mrs. Hutchinsons mother ac-
them.
Mrs. Eliza Perkins and Mrs. Sylvia |
Miller, her sister, who has been here
for an extended visit, departed on the
Eastern this morning. Mrs. Miller is
on her wsy to her home in Connecti-
cut while Mrs. Perkins destination is
Denver, where she hopes to derive
benefit from the change.
W. H. Skidmore, who is putting
the furnishing touches on the con-
tract work in the Silverton portion of
the state highway, passed through
Durango this morning enroute to Az
tee to attend court. He plans to re-
turn to Silverton tonight and COM
pete his duties up there tomorrow.
Miss Lilly Cotton, member of the
class of 'l2, returned to San Juan
county this morning after spending
few days in town, undergoing the
tortures chat seat in the dentists
chair always provides. Miss Cotton
is teaching at Bloomfield this year,
and resumes her school duties again
Monday.
Mayne Perkins, son of F. C. Per-
kins, is one of the national guards
on duty in the coal fields. Mayne
is student at the state university at
Boulder. A company was organized
and many of the young men of the
school Joined, Mayne among the num-
ber. When the call came, the fact
they were students of course did not
excuse them from responding.
Several Durango people went out
to Florida mesa yesterday after
noon to attend the sale at the George
Spencer ranch. Mr.. and Mrs. Spen-
Ger and sons are planning to leave
shortly for extended motor TRIP,
their destination and length Of stay is
uncertain, but they will probably fol-
low the trail California way, to pass
the winter months.
Word has just been received of the
death of Charles McLoyd at his late
residence on Gaylord street, Denver,
Colo. Mr.. McLoyd was mining man
who was well and favorably known in
and about Silverton in the 80. He
managed the Charter Oak mine at
Red Mountain in the prosperous days
of that camp and later spent several
years in Durango.--Silverto Miner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Pearson and
children arrived from Delta last night
en- route to the Pennington country
where they will locate. Their house.
hold furniture, ranch machinery and
stock were in a car that was a part
of the Southern train. The contents
was transferred here and attached To
the Pennington this morning.
The juvenile and near-juvenile folk
will celebrate Halloween tonight. 1t
is hoped the older people will enter
into the spirit Of the occasion with
the kindly good temper becoming
their years, and allow the young folk,
their full measure of fun. However
when the spirit of pleasure exceeds
the legitimate bounds and wanton de-
struction of property follows, any one
is justified in calling the police.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Graham left via
Ouray Tuesday for Tacoma, Wash,
where Sam goes to accept a position
40 oSo'SIoHt supeIHtcuueHI III tn6
smelter at that point. Everyone
wishes Sam the fullest measure of
good luck and success, says the Sill
verton Miner. Mr.. Graham is well
known in Durango where he resided
for a number of years. Those who
have the pleasure of his acquaint-
ance have only the best wishes for
his success.
Miss Marie Matley, niece Of the
Misses Catherine and Agnes Sullivan,
begins term of school at Red Mesa
Monday. Miss Matley arrived recent
ly from Philipsburg, Pa. She holds
certificate in force in her home
state, which has been endorsed by
the county superintendent Of this
county. All teachers holding certi-