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Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-06-05

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been so many re-
commandments, etc
all society has had
b opportunities TO dis
piumage and peacock
been o great show
Ions and maldens have
as the rose. Come
h, did you know that
reature Of the dust.
dress for his adoring
6nt at als. We dress
dmiratiou or the envy
can prove It in two
what man admires the
n dress when we have
like toads. for IL we
sturally. we would eth
skirts or fall flat, and
Is the hats that look
ssew-pans. We all know
But we wear them. All,
H. viii be stylish. II
lake herself ridiculous
low. the second way TO
bot dress for masculine
host gorgeously gowned
be found at the after
receptions where no
u and she goes TO and
Iriage II she happens TO
II, then no man gaxes on
Proof, positive i. l
+ BAY at one of the crowd
why on earth will
rs in crowds like this
! to carry them on our
4 Time or have them torn
n we wear trains to
Mad never get to do it.
wear our trains to pray
Where they could have
fing Mexico girls are
heir school work: Miss
Afrom Christian College,
Mss Willie Hook from
II; Miss Lillian Morris
.ort Wash; Miss Kitty
\ washington, Mo. Misses
n from Tulsa Okla. Elem
|ntsyille, Mo, and Fay,
Okla.
I. Davis of Weatherford,
Te visiting her son, Joe
| Hoyt nee villa Whit
has been the
Is Wayne Ringo
ID Street has returned to
Sturgeon after a delight
weeks with Mr., and
Street
J Whitley and two inter
ZEN have gone TO Fulton
Iant visit with her mother
Snldow and Susie.
aod the alumnae banquet
College at Fulton
evening Rev. w. a. Shul
rs also a guest
a former Mexico boy
luch complimentary mo-
singing. He is IN Du
Irs Jesse Barnett Of Van
here Sunday and Monday
family OF Thos. Barnett.
ed the homecoming at
where they used to
RS ago. Mr.. and Mrs. Bar
9th baptised in the creek
# the church in 1865 and
to their VOWS ev-
ar Lee, wife and baby,
Mo, came In this week
.eir vacation with Mrs
s, Mr. and Mrs Barley.
I. Sanford entertained in
r house guests Monday af-
he receiving line was an
sowned and good looking
Included the hostess, Mrs
and Mrs Hough Of Jeffer-
.iss Elizabeth Let's, Mrs
son of Detroit ,Mesdames
lgh and Oliver Garrison,
s. The guests were led
line by Mrs. Chas.
After greetings and the
Of such an occa-
F, A. Morris invited the
the music room where
2 A Barnes, r II Arnold,
orne and Frank vanNess
nors until Mrs. w. II.
ucted the company into
room. Here the most ar
cement greeted the eyes.
dome was entire.
d in a lacery OF maiden
wlstorla. The dining Ia
huge bouquet OF pconies.
sat Miss MRdge Mad
crepe metior and Miss
ler in white lace. Mes
ing, cake coffee, minis ant
'nds were dispensed by
, Durkce. Gladys vanNeN
ifn and Ruth Robertson.
s who assisted were Mes
t and Joe Wilkins. The
decorated everywhere
Of a delicate pink;
the pretty gowns of the
made a most attractive
and alberta Sprou
to a large company o.
afternoon In honor
se-guests. Those in tn
SE=ES=zES
EmREmMzEzm
a duty YOU owe
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-06-05

Carrie and Elberta sproul
|pome to a large company Of
tuesday afternoon In honor
house-guests. Those in the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-06-05

Miss Kate Biggs and the little
daughter of DIR. NJ. 0. Biggs Of Bowl.
ing Green, Mo-, and granddaughter o
Mr.. and Mrs. r. R. Buckner of Mex
leo, are the guests of the Buckners o
South Jefferson Street for a few days
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-06-05

Cards wore issued Thursday an
nouncing the marriage on June IA OF
Major j. H. Whittemore OF the Mo, NJ
A. and Miss Elizabeth Richards Of
81 Charles. Mexico people Will DC
glad to know that Maj. Whittemore
and his charming wife will be in Mex
leo next winter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-06-05

Mrs. Norton Nelson and daughter
Mary Virginia and Mrs. Earl Brown
and daughter Helen, visited Mrs. H
r. Truck in st. Louis this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-06-05

Mrs Jesse Barnett Of Van
here Sunday and Monday
+ family OF Thos. Barnett.
lded the Homecoming at
church where they used to
BARS ago. Mr.. and Mrs. Bar
both baptised in the creek
| of the church in 1866 and
/ faithful to their VOWS ev-
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11
HOW DETROIT BOOSTS DETROIT.

DETROIT, Mich, Sept. S.--Fifty
blocks in the heart Of the city's busi-
ness district today were given over to
a display of "Made-In- Detroit Pro-
ducts" 1t was strictly show for
the "home folks" but other cities
might well have had representatives
here to see how Detroit is boosting
Detroit. The exposition Is being
handled entirely by the wholesalers
and manufacturers bureau Of the De-
troit Board Of Commerce and will
continue throughout the week. Prac-
tically every merchant in the down.
town district donated fifty per cent
or more Of his window space for the
display of the city's manufactures.
For the housing of Detroit's motor
car exhibits two big structures were
erected In Grand Circus park.
All vehicle traffic except that Of
street cars, on practically al streets
in the exposition district, was sus-
pended today and will continue thru
out the remainder Of the week. The
committee Of the Board Of Commerce
in charge today announced that the
chief purpose Of the exposition is to
direct attention to the fact that De-
troit Stands first in the manufact-
ure of stoves, adding machines, warn
ishes, freight car, motor car and
part, mems working clothes, drugs,
aluminium castings and lubricants and
that 1t has great and varied pro-
duction Of other materials.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11
SAN FRANCISCO PLANS
A BIG CELEBRATION

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. "a big
celebration in San Francisco on Sop
tsmber 26, when the intervening wall
in the Panama canal viii b destroy
ed and the waters from the Pacific
and Atlantic meet, was arranged for
here today when the chamber Of COM
msrcs announced its plans. Ths be-
ginning of tho local demonstration
will be timed To coincide with the re-
moval Of the dixie in the big ditch.
Secretary Of the Navy Daniels has
been asked to have as many warships
in the harbor as possible. Promin-
ent speakers will tell Of what the
canal mean to San Francisco and
California and special lessons will be
given in the schools on what the
opening of the canal will mean to the
present generation and to posterity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11
Do You Fear Consumption

No matter how chronic your cough
or how severe your throat or lung
ailment is, DR.. Kings New Discovery
will surely help you; it may save your
life. Stillman Green, of Malichite,
Col. writes: "Two doctors said had
consumption and sould not live two
years. l used DR.. Kings New Dis
covery and am alive and we'll" Your
money refunded if it fails to benefit
you. The best home remedy for
coughs, colds, throat and lung troub-
les. Price SOC, and $1.00. Guaranteed
by all druggists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11
STRENGTHEN WEAK KIDNEYS

Don't suffer longer with weak kid
neys. You can get prompt relief by
taking Electric Bitters, that wonder
full remedy praised by women every
where. Start with a bottle today,
you will soon feel like new woman
with ambition to work, without fear
Of pain. Mr.. John Dowling Of San
Francisco, writes:-- Gratitude for
the wonderful effect Of Electric Bit
tiers prompts me to write. It cured
my wife when all else failed" Good
for the liver as well. Nothing bsttsr
for indigention or biliousness. Price,
SOC and $1.00, at all druggists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

Allow the stew to boil down 90 that the
LIQUID does not cover the meat or chicken.
Add half cup of cold water to stop its boil
ing and drop the dough in large spoonfuls on
top OF the meat or chicken. Cover and let
boil again for Is minutes.
Made with X c Baking Powder and
steamed in this way, dumplings arc as light
as biscuits and arc delicious with thickened
gravy.
Thisrecipe is adapted from one for Chicken
Pot Pie in "The Cooks Book" by Janet
Mckenzie Hill, editor Of the Boston Cook
ing School Magazine. The book contains
30 excellent recipes for things that are good
to cat and that help reduce the cost Of living.
''I'hc Cooks Book" sent /ree for the
colored certificate packed in every ascent
can of x c Baking Powder. Send to Jaques
Mfg. Co., Chicago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11
YOUNG MARRIED COUPLE
DROWNED WHEN BOAT SINKS

: DENVER, Sept. 8.-Ths bodies of
Harry Smith and bride of four days,
drowned in City Park lake last night
when . boat capsized are uncover
ed. G. Rosenbaum, Smiths friend,
who dived repeatedly in ali effort to
save the couple, IL guarded in hos
pital temporarily insane.
The Smiths were married last Tues
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

al and is now at the home of her sis
ter, Mrs. Guy Smith. She hopes to
return from Denver in time to enter
upon her school duties the first of
October.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

Between mile posts 451 and A52,
last nights Red Apple train encount-
cred mud of sufficient depth to cause
delay of one hours duration. The
heavy rain which fell later in the
evening increased the depth of soil on
the track. A force of men were dis
patched at once to clear the way for
today's traffic.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11
Safest Laxative for Women.

Nearly every woman needs good
laxative. DR.. Kings New Life Pills
are good because they are prompt,
safe, and do not cause pain. Mrs. M.
C. Dunlap of Leadville, Tenn, says:
"Dr. Kings New Life Pills helped her
troubles greatly" Get a box today.
Price, 25c. Recommended by all drug
gists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11
JEROME DEMANDS
IMMEDIATE HEARING

CoATICooK, Sept. s.]erome
arrived at noon from Montreal ana
requested an immediate trial instead
Of postponing to September IL. He
will be tried at o'clock this after
noon. He expects a quick discharge,
asserting playing poker isn't an Of
Tense under the Canadian laws.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

u u u = y = u u = = = = q = = !,
Mrs. Edgar Buchanan is down from
the ranch on a shopping expedition
Harry Ayres of Upper Florida is q
marketer in town today.
c. A. Cameron, proprietor of the
Commercial hotel, at Ignacio, is trans-
acting business in town today.
Miss Ella Rodgers is home from
Silverton where she visited with diff
ferent members of the family.
Mrs. Fred Egan returned from
Denver last evening where she journ-
eyed early in August to visit her
mother.
Mrs. H. L. Dixon went down to
Pennington today where she will en-
joy the hospitality Of Mrs. Taylor for
time.
The first big ahipment OF cattle
from the Dolores section - JGreduled
for September 18th. McB.t'i is the
shipper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Darby were
among the Lower Florida folk noted
among the throng Of purchasers to-
day.
Last nights Southern train wa,
delayed something over an hour by
the acts Of Jupiter Pluvious along II.
line
William Melugin, one Of the pros.
porous ranchmen Of the Thompson'a
park vicinity. made an overland trip
to Durango yesterday evening. Tha
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11
ELEANOR WILSON RIDES

r1N nv OF FIN U1N I n
WINDSOR, Vt, Sept. 8.-Presi-
dent Wilson's daughter, Eleanor, ar
rived from q week end spent in New
York. She was forced to ride in m
upper berth last night. Boarding .
train she found the lowers gone. The
conductor requested men holding low
On to exchangs with Eleanor but all
rsfussd. '
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

elements favored him and he reach
ed town before the heavy rainfall
made the roads of his section we'll
nigh impossible.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

Harley Hubbard leaves next Sun
day for Chama to meet his wife and
son instead of yesterday rs origin
ally reported.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

Mrs. F. c. Sheldon of GAINESVILLE,
N. Y, and Mrs. C. M. Guild and sons
of Runert, VT, were tourist guests
who registered at the Strater last
evening. Telluride was Their destin-
alton today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

Mrs. Dan Place and her daughter,
Mrs. Andrew Gillispie, are moving
into the Enter house on wes. Seven.
teenth street today. Mr., and Mrs..
Gillispie will make their pc, manent
home in Durango while Mrs. Place
will divide her time between her town
residence and her Upper Florid,
home, Riverside ranch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

Conductor Charles Knight is the
man in charge of the Silverton pas
senger during the absence of Con-
ductor McHolland.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

Prof. Werker sails for the United
States September 10, on board the
lmperator, the largest ocean liner
afloat today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11
DON'T LET BABY SUFFER WITH
ECZEMA AND SKIN ERUPTIONS

Babies need perfect skin-covering
Skin eruptions cause them not only
intense suffering, but hinder their
growth. DIR. HOBSON'S ECZEMA
OINTMENT can be relied on for re-
lief and permanent cure Of suffering
babies whose skin eruptions have
made their life miserable. "Our baby
was afflicted with breaking out of
the skin all over the face and scalp.
Doctors and skin specialists failed to
help. We tried DR.. Hobson's Ecze-
ma Ointment and were overjoyed to
see baby completely cured before one
box was used" writes Mrs. Strubler,
Dubuque, Iowa. All druggists, or by
mail, SOC.
PFEIFFER CHEMICAL COMPANY
st. Louis, Mo. Philadelphia. Pa.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

October 4th is the last day of grace
given delinquent tax payers by Coun-
ty Treasurer Turner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

Miss Smack Of Durango and Mrs.
Slusher of Monte Vista spent sew
eral days here the first of the week,
says the Alamosa Independent
Journal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

The heavy rainfalls that visited
near town vicinities last evening
amounted to only light showers out
at Ignacio.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

Fabian Martinez was in from Ig,
nacio today on business mission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

Carl Poverty and family of Clovis,
NJ M, spent the night in town on
their return from Flora Vista, Farm
lngton section, where they enjoyed
their annual visit with the senior
Peverlys.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

and B. K. Kempter, mining engineer
of Denver have secured u lease on
the entire property and equipment of
the Doyle Consolidated Mining COM
psny The lease is for a period of
four years with an option for an ad-
ditional two years. Some Of the fore
most mining men in the southwes,
have been employed to operate the
mine.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

MORAN TO FIGHT JOHNSON.
NEW YORK, Sept. s.--Frank Mo-
ran accepted articles today to fight
Jack Johnson in Paris in December,
the exact date being undecided.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

County Superintendent Miss Sala-
bar is visiting schools in the Bayfield,
and Ignacio district. The elements
always do their worst when this
young lady starts out on a tour of
inspection of schools at any distance
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

DR.. Forman, the eloquent minister
who filled the pulpit at the Presby-
terian church during the past month,
departed for Macon, Missouri this
morning in company with his esti-
mable wife. The Doctor is one of the
most interesting speakers in the
church today. Durango would have
indeed been fortunate city could
the family have been induced to re-
main here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

Ralph Meyers is the latest addi-
ton to the ranks of fatherhood in
our town. His credential was fine
baby boy who arrived at the Ochs-
ner hospital shortly after 3 o'clock
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

Nineteen pupils are enrolled in the
Porter school this year and two more
have signified their intentions of reg
istering next week. Miss Mercedes
Phelan, is the excellent teacher IN
charge
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

Prof. and Mrs. C. A. Utterback are
domiciled in the George Lewis house
on the Boulevard for the winter. Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis leave for California
at an early date to spend the cold
weather months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

While engaged in conversation with
group Of congenial spirits on Main
street few evenings since, Mike
Hurley, the genial engineer on the
Pennington branch, was approached
by stranger who slapped him fam
iliarly on the back and said: "Did
you get in all right tonight" EYES,"
responded Mr.. Hurley. "Wel,' said
the stranger, "did you get in al. right
last night?" Again the railroader
answered, II did," When he inquiry
dated back to the second evening
previous, Mr.. Hurley's pleasant o,s-
position started to take flight ard he
assured the qusstioner VIA consid-
cradle emphasis, that he brought his
train back all eight way night.
"Trainl" said the surpriss I'd stranger.
Il was mistaken in the mao. though.
you were engaged in delivering but
ter milk"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

A plain drunk was the latest toll
in Judge Wilson's court. Ten dollars
and cost was the combined price of
admission and release.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

Mrs. W. S. Bayles left for her
home in Pueblo this morning after
three weeks visit with her old
time friends, Mrs. Wallace Wilson
and Miss Bess Dickerson. A camp
ing trip was among the pleasing fea-
lures of the entertainment the Du-
range ladies accorded their guest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

Mrs. Guy Dickinson, she who was
Miss Helen Dixon, writes that she
and Prof. Dickinson are now in West
Moreland, Kans., where the latter is
superintendent of the city schools. On
account of shortage of houses it
will be impossible for them to be set
tied in their own home until October
first
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

The county commissioners are en-,
gagged in examining tax schedules.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

Guy Moody, who is connected with
large harvesting machinery estab-
lishment, is business visitor in
town. Mr.. Moody formerly resided
in Alamosa where he was especially
prominent in musical circles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

G. W. Collins, o. F. Cook and G..
b. Gilbert of Lanham, Md, were ar
rivals from the east last night who
were bound for Pennington today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

District Attorney Lane was Silver
ton bound last evening on legal bus
inesss.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

PURELY PERSONAL 3:
4 From Mondays Daily q
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The county commissioners are en-
gagged in examining tax schedules.
District Attorney Lane was Silver
ton bound last evening on legal bus,
inesss.
A large number of town people
partook of the turkey dinner served
at the Savoy last evening.
Mrs. Ada J. Jessup of Ute noun
tain taried over night int own. She
was bound for Alamosa.
Rolla Brotherd of Dolores came
back from Omaha last night where
he sold few car loads of sheep.
Mates Jaramillo, a railroad en-
ploye, was taken to Mercy hospital
for treatment yesterday.
Mike Permiline, an employee of one
of the mines, was admitted to Mercy
hospital yesterday.
DR.. Newland of Bayfield, has been
appointed administrator of the es-
tate of his wife the late Mrs. Edna
Newland.
Mrs. Dan Meyers of Pine river,
entered Mercy hospital today for
ocular treatment.
Mrs. A. w. Robbins and children
are home from the Vallecito where
they enjoyed an extended outing.
DR.. Dowdy's dental parlors have
just been papered and painted in
blue and white, and very attractive
appearance they present.
Miss Minnie Gogarty was off for
Pagosa Springs this morning on
Mountain States Telephone company
business.
Johnnie Bell and daughter, Miss |
Frances, spent the time between |
trains today patronising Durango
merchants.
George Woods, the Mancos drug
gists, returned from Denver last |
night where he travelled early in the
week to purchase goods for the fall
and winter trade.
Mayme Perkins, one of the talent
ed sons of Attorney F. C. Perkins,
left for Boulder this morning to re-
sumo his studies at the state univer-
sity, this being his junior year.
Mrs. F. II. Abbott, wife of the as
sistant United States agent of In
dian affairs, boarded the Red Apple
line this morning for Pennington on
her way to Shiprock where she will
inspect one of the most famous In
dian schools of the country. She was
accompanied by her two interesting
children.
Do You Fear Consumption
No matter how chronic your cough
or how severe your throat or lung
ailment is, DR.. Kings New Discovery
will surely help you; it may save your
life. Stillman Green, of Malichite,
Col. writes: "Two doctors said had
consumption and sould not live two
years. l used DR.. Kings New Dis
covery and am alive and we'll" Your
money refunded if il fails to benefit
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

Conductor and Mrs. James McHol-
land and the formers sister, Mrs. S.
5. Sloan, departed via the Silverton
last night for two weeks vacation
trip. Mr.. McHolland and Mrs. Sloan
are to spend the time with relatives
in Montrose. Mrs. McHolland visits
for a week with Aspen friends. On
her return she will attend the annual
meeting of the grand chapter Of
Eastern Star of Colorado, which con-
venes in Grand Junction September
16.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

Rev. G. w. Yoder and wife of
Bayfield, will move to Durango at an
early date. Rev. Yoder will have
charge of the local Free Methodist
church and also the church at Red
Mesa.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

H. 7. Henderson is out to Ignacio
today on Carey land business. Sub
stantial develoymenst in this pro-
ject are assured within the next sixty
days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

Gen. H. F. Robinson, United States
superintendent Of Indian irrigation,
and w. B. Hill, assistant chief en-
gineer of the department work, went
down to Shiprock this morning on a
tour Of inspection of the irrigation
work underway At that point.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Henry of Hes
perus delivered produce to the local
markets today and also gave the mer-
chants liberal patronage.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

Sunday, the Shiprock teachers who
are passing their annual vacation at
Hotel Savoy, entertained at dinner
the eight Shiprock pupils who are en-
ployed in the city. The affair was a
genuine treat to the dusky maidsns.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

While inspecting the range in that
immense tract of land known as the
Hermosa section, several days ago,
Forester Ralph Shaw had the misfor-
tune to lose his valueable gold watch.
Those familiar with the country know
that hunting for needle in a hay
stack would be an easy task COM
pared to the one of searching for a
watch up there. Mr.. Shaw gave up
all hopes of ever recovering his prop
erty, but rare good fortune favored
him. The latter part of the week the
Goulding Brothers pack train was
coming down the trail, when sudden
ly one of the animals refused to fol-
low the straight and narrow path any
longer and ian up over the hill. The
driver started to head it off. Several
yards up the mountain side a bright
object in thick bunch of grass ar
rested his attention. Much to his as
tonishment he discovered i. was Mr..
Shaw's lost watch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

1t is reported the incoming Red
Apple train from Pennington this
afternoon was delayed by a mud
slide.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

Supt. Hamor of the Durango fish
hatchery, returned from the Ground
Hog plateau and lower Dolores sec
tions Saturday evening where he
placed $4,000 small frys in the
streams.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

Giles Vandegrift sr. returned from
Tiffany last night where he spent a
few days looking after ranch develop
ments. He found the Junior Vande-
grifts in charge qualifying for the
most progressive class of twentieth
century agriculturists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

The Pagosa Springs Sun reports
that Mrs. Joe Prewitt and daugh-
ter formerly of bayfield,, will reside
in South Pagosa. Mr.. Prewitt is
in charge of the commissary at the
Pagosa Springs Lumber company's
plant.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

Miss Eda Anderson hAs sufficient
ly recovered from her rsaspt opssa-
tion to b released from ths hospit-
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-11

A large number of town people
partook of the turkey dinner served
at the Savoy last evening.