Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-04

few days visit with the little daugh-
.crs who make their headquarters in
Arimas City while attending school
here.
The funeral of the late James L.
Morton was held from the residence
of his daughter, Mrs. ]. L. Brewer,
this afternoon. Rev. ]. A. DAILY Of
the Presbyterian church, officiated at
the services. The remains were laid
to rest in Greenmount
John Hampton and H. s. Priestly
of Telluride went to Pennington this
morning with Buckley Wells polo
ponies that arrived over the South
ern last evening. The animals will
be kept in training down there dur
ing the winter months.
David Hutchins of the Elco sect
ion, returned from Twin Falls, Idaho,
last night where he journeyed few
weeks ago hunting better location.
Like the majority of others who seek
elsewhere to improve their financial
condition, he returned assured this
section offers inducements that 9TH
e.s tsve not.
Next Sunday evening at 8 o'clock
at Redmen hall the members of Du-
range lodge B. P. o. E., will hold
their annual memorial exercises. The
members of all Durango churches, the
fraternal orders and the general pub
lie are invited to attend the service.
A fitting program has been arrang-
ed by the committee, every number
being in accord with the feeling on
that day, the time set aside for pro-
nouncing the eulogy of the departed
members.
The opportunity to purchase Nath-
ans high grade clothing at one
fourth the original price ends the
night of December "a. Between now
and that date the Mckinney Clothing
company are offering the entire stock
at prices never before made on the
sundown side of the Rockies. Indeed
they are small enough to make the
catalogue houses turn green with
envy. The assortment is still good
but it behooves the prospective pur-
chaser to do his shopping early, as
at the prices Offered the stock will
find ready buyers.
Yesterday John Wilmer received a
message from Phil Taylor announc-
ing the death of George Morley in
Seattle. Deceased was the father of
Mrs. w. A. O'Brien and the first Mrs.
Harry Schrader. In the 90s he was
familiar figure in Durango, having
made his home with his daughters
here. Twelve years ago when he was
20 years of age, he left for the north
west to make his fortune. He reach
ed Seattle, stranger in q strange
land, with less than $50 in his pos
session. With this small sum he en-
barked on a business career and at
the time of his death left an estate
valued at $4,000.
Coroner Hood returned from the
La Platas last night with the re-
mains of L. Cox who was found dead
in the trail that leads to the Lucky
Moon mine. The man had been down
to La Plata city for supplies and it is
supposed he succumed to heart fail
ure as he was making his way back
to the camp. The body was found
face downward in a snow bank.
Charles johnson, who underwent an
operation for appendicitis at Mercy
hospital yesterday, is reported as do
ing fairly well today, his condition
being AS good as could be expected
considering the seriousness Q. the
operation.
The hearing in the case of P. G.
Ellis VS.. the estate of B. F. Flanders,
deceased, for contract made between
the plaintiff and with Mr.. Flanders
in the collection of note for $400,
occupied portion of the time of the
county court yesterday. Flanders
died in Maine about six months ago,
leaving will which was probated in
that state. AS he had property in
Lila Plata county, an administrator of
the will annexed was appointed to
care for the interests here. The Du-
range Trust company served in that
capacity. In the hearing George
Moody appeared for the Trust COM
psny and p. G. Ellis for himself. A
judgment was rendered in favor Of
Attorney Ellis for the amount claim
ed, but to be paid conditionally on
the collection of the Judgment
Major Jas. Mclaughlin Of the in
tsrior department st washinston rel
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