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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

George McEwen, the sheep man, de-
parted for his home in the Montezuma
valley this morning, after spending a
few days in town on business. His
father, who accompanied him, returns
tomorrow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

c. 7. Richie, one of the oldest en-
gineers in the d. & R. G. service, died
at his home in La Veta last evening.
The remains will be shipped to Spring
vile, o., for interment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

William Bird was down over night
from the La Platas, where he is en-
gagged in packing ore from the vicinity
of Lewis mountain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

Judge Searcy, District Attorney
Lane and Court Stenogrspher Peters
returned from Rico last night where
court convened yesterday morning. All
cases were continued until the fall
term.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

Mrs. Martin Bates was released
from Mercy hospital this morning,
where she has been confined for three
weeks, following an operation for
trouble of long standing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

7. X. Irwin has joined the knight
of the grip fraternity and was off on
his first trip this morning. Durango
will continue to be his headquarters
as the family are located here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

! The promoters of the proposed zinc
smelter for Red Mountain are gong
ahead with the erection of their plant
regardless of the decline in the price
of spelter
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

Sam Wall has expectations. Mrs.
Wall and the small Walls are to re-
turn from San Diego within the next
ten days where they have been located
since early in August
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15
er-in-law to John and George olbert,

Miss Frances Bell is down from the
ranch shopping, and chatting with her
fsiends-which means she is talking
with nearly every one on the street.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15
EGGS FOR MATCHING.

Pure blood single comb Black Mi
norcas, $500 per 10. 1920 Fourth ave.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

V. j. Kraft, senior member of the
Chas. Engle Mercantile company firm,
returned home Wednesday from so
journ of four months in southern Cal
ifornia where he "loafed around" and
snapped notes and yarns with Tom
Williams, Omar Davis, Charlie Frey
and other old time Rico boys now
located on the coast. "Vet" says he
enjoyed the trip very much and his
appearance gives every evidence of it,
reports the Rico Item.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

''roughy" Briggs is out to the Far
rell ranch on Pine river. lending his
assistance cultivating the soil.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

Reports from the lower level de-
velopments at the Camp Bird are in
creasingly optimistic. Enough ore is
in sight to warrant the prediction
that the mine will operate at least
five years longer.-Ouray Plaindealer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

Walter Woods has accepted the po-
sition Of assistant cashier in the Bau-
er bank at Mancos and will enter upon
his new duties with in few days.
Mrs. Woods came over from Bayfield,
last evening on her way to Mancos
to receive the furniture and get home
ready for occupancy. Mr.. Woods will
follow in day or two.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Terry and chill
dren passed through from Silverton
this morning, Denver bound.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15
EXCHANGE ITEMS
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The Rico Consolidated Mining COM
pany will commence shipping silver
lead-zinc ore Monday. A five-foot
vein of good grade ore has been
opened up for quite distance and
Superintendent Garren informs us
that the property is improving with
every foot of development work.
Rico Item.
Some work is being done at the
South Park property in Silver creek
gulch by Louis Habermann, who is
principal owner. The mine in for
mer years yielded some very rich ore
Rico Item.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

Sunday evening, and very cordial
welcome will be given to all who wish
to hear this interesting exposition of
the famous trial which resulted in the
condemnation of man pronounced
by his judge as mot guilty" Mr..
Miller is the teacher of very large
mems Bible class in the Presbyterian
school at Grand Junction, and his long
exrer tnce as a trial lawyer both in
private practice and AS public off
cial, makes him peculiarly fitted to
pr, stnt this subject. Mr.. Miller's high
reputation as public speaker will
cs;tninly insure him a large audience
of his former fellow-citizens.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15
PURELY PERSONAL
From Tuesdays Daily

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Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Smith are down
from the May Day on short shop
ping expedition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

Miss Mable Johnson, eldest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. William johnson
of Lightner creek, has accepted po-
sition with the d. & r. G. hospital
at Salida. The young lady completed
her training course at the Minnequa
hospital in Pueblo a few weeks ago
and received the highest recommenda-
tions from the institution.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

five years longer.-Ouray Plaindealer.
The twenty stamps at the Atlas are
running to capacity, and over 100 tons
day are being mined and milled.-
Ouray Plaindealer.
Building operations continue in Ig-
nacio, and from the prospects now
the good work will continue all sum-
mer or indefinitely. Work on C. F.
Werner's residence is being rushed;
the l.. NJ. Waytt building is near
ing completion; Mrs. Freeman has her
bungalow in the north end of town
nearly built Work on the large As
paas store will begin next week. The
contract for the foundation has been
let to H. F. Wilcox and the lots are
being cleared this week.-Ignacio
Chieftain.
This has indeed been busy week
for our worthy and efficient justice
of the peace, c. A. Cameron, and the
number of cases tried in his court
since Sunday would equal the business
of a police judge in some large city.
Sheriff Fassbinder and Deputy Dis
trict Attorney O'Rourke have been
here most of the time, or until We'd
nesday, stirring things up in way,
and by coincidence there were two or
three brawls and fights early in the
week between the Indians and Mexi-
cans and in every case the offenders
were brought to justice and paid fines
ranging from $40 up to two or three
times that amount.--Ignacio Chief
tain.
In our last sissue we told of an ac-
cident at the Liberty Bell wherein E.
F. Thompson and Guido Depiter were
killed and Philip Rovedo was partial
ly covered up by a cave of ground.
Friday morning of this week Rovedo
was struck by a falling rock at the
same mine and his right leg broken
between the angle and knee and he
was brought to the hospital for treat
ment, so its seems that good luck one
time resulted in bad luck another
Telluride Examiner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

Mrs. Frank Goodman returned from
the Arimas valley this morning where
she spent the week end with Mrs
George Raymond at the Raymondale
ranch
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

A party of local mining men have
taken lease and option on the Will
liam J. Bryan group located on Min
eral hill, adjoining the Pro Patria
They are cleaning up the old Revenue
tunnel that penetrates the several
claims preparatory to commencing ac-
tive development work there.-Rico
Item.
Supplies will start up to the Frank
Hough on Engineer mountain in the
morning. With Edward Arps at the
head, new bunch of leasers have
organized and will get out couple
of cars of ore, after which the trail
will have been opened so that a pack
train can get on the ground regular
ly.-Ouray Herald.
Mrs. Marie Egger Legg is taking
a vacation and visiting the principal
cities in California.-Bayfield Blade.
Last Sunday Ross McGirr, G. V.
Cline, j. II. Wood and ]. Bradford
motored over from Durango on trip
of inspection of the extensive McGirr
Archuleta county timber and milling
interests. Something of momentous
import to our local lumber industry
is in the wind-details at present un-
observation-disclosures Springs Sun.
Died, Monday, April 2S, of pneu-
monia and kidney trouble, Mrs. C. A.
Nossaman, wife of C. A. Nossaman,
one of Archuleta county's prominent
lower Piedra ranchmen. Mrs. Nossa-
man came to Archuleta county from
Harvey, Iowa, about two years ago
and under the favorable semi-moun-
famous climatic conditions was SEEM
ingly acquiring perfect health here.
Her death was sudden and unexpect-
ed. A husband and two children sur
vive to mourn the loss of faithful
wife and good mother.-Pagosa
Springs Sun.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

Miss Sylvia Green, daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph w. Green. underwent
an operation for appendicitis at Mercy
hospital this morning. Dr. Hutch
son has charge of the case.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

The twenty stamps at the Atlas are
running to capacity, and over 100 tons
day are being mined and milled.-
Ouray Piaindealer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

Word comes from California that
since locating on the coast Patsy Deg
enhardt sees destiny pointing toward
him in the person of very attrac-
tive widow who has crossed his path.
If the widow likewise recognizes the
marks of destiny, we are told that a
wedding announcement will probably
follow at an early date.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

w. ID. Lee, general superintendent
of the Rio Grande Southern. is going
over this portion of the road in his
new private car, contrivance of his
own manufacture or adoption. The
new machine is rather difficult to
designate by suitable name as it par
takes Of the nature of an auto, pas
senger coach and dray. The body
and motor portion was formerly a
part Of Ford auto, the wheels are
the kind that are used on hand cars
while the back of the two seats are
upholstered with the same artistic ma
terial that decorates the seats of the
ID. & X. G. The gasoline tank and
the different levers for regulating
speed guiding, etc, are exactly like
the original Ford. The machine is
equipped with a complete telegraphone
outfit, repairing kit, and a trunk which
exceeds in size steamer proportions.
The machine is said to have a record
for speed that puts the trains in the
snail class and is especially convent
ent for the superintendent as it is
wholly Independent of train sched-
ules. Today Superintendent Lee and
Foreman Mochisky of the round house
went up to Perins on tour of inspec-
ton. The grades did not interfere
with the rate of speed hence the af-
fair won new honors with its owner
and manufacturer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

After May 10, the Pagosa Springs
park Will be as spic, span and shin.
ing as Z new pin, this being the date
stated in the mayors proclamation
when every man in the vicinity is in
vited to come with teams, wagons
p'ows, harrows, shovels and rakes and
place the park in such condition
tat it would Withstand the inspection
Of New England housewife. The
Wcmcn's Improvement society will aid
lnaf, rally in the work by serving q
free lunch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

Tom Henahan, state inspector of
mines, or more properly speaking
mine commissioner, recently visited
the Platoro section. He believes that
eventually the section will prove one
of the greatest in the United States.
However, he advises that people delay
going in camp until June, as the
snow is too deep there now for any
material progress in mining to be
made.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

During their four months sojourn
in southern California, Mr.. and Mrs
A. r. Lewis met Mr.. and Mrs. w. j
Godfrey, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Schmitt, Mr.. and Mrs. Billy" Wilson
Sam Burnsides, John Monteith, Dan
Samain, "Pink" Jackson, Luke Hun
ter, Charlie Meyers, X. II. McFadden
Arthur Clark, Joe Brewer, Patsy Deg
enhardt, Frank Provost, Mr.. Chal-
mers and Mr.. Hutchinson, former Du-
rangoites who are now located on the
coast. All were well and prosperous
and seemingly highly pleased with the
home of their adoption.
c. A. Lewis of Denver, who is gen
eral manager of the Ten Brock prop
critics, is in town on his way to the
La Platas to complete arrangements
for q season of unprecedented activity
at the mines. The other members of
the company are getting out thei.
prospecting togs and mining imple-
monts and are anxiously waiting tine
message to come to the mountains
where they are sure Dame Nature has
scattered bonanzas for them. Ger
tainly the Ten Brock people have se-
lected an excellent locality to find
that which they are seeking.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

Harvey Wallace left for his home in
Montezuma. county this morning after
brief visit with the johnson family,
his wife's relatives. Mrs. Wallace re-
mains for an extended stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

Our former fellow townsman, Hon.
N. c. Miller, now Of Grand Junction,
expects to be in Durango the latter
part Of the week, and he has con-
sented to give his lecture on 1.-THE
Trial of Jesus from Lawyers Stand
point which he gave TO \ large and
apprecistive audience recently In
Grand Junction. The lecture will be
given in the Presbyterian church next
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

As far as the family have beer
advised there have been no new de.
velopments in the Harry Pearson case
If the body has been found they
have not as yet been notified, SO the
supposition is the search is still con-
tinued
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

Miss Lena Ricketts,, one of Farm
ington's popular teachers, spent the
week end in town, the house guest OF
Mrs. Margaret Steward and Miss Yer
tie Stultz. Miss Ricketts, is sister
of Orval Ricketts,, the talented young
editor of the Pennington Enterprise
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

William Mellugin, one of the pros
porous ranchmen Of the Thompson
park section, transacted business in
town today. Mr.. Mellugin is BROTH
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

1t is reported that Mrs. Roy Ger
vais of Telluride, nee Jennie Martinez
of Durango, is on the invalid list as
the result of an injury of the knee
which she sustained few days ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

Little Helen Freedlund returned to
her home at CASTELAR, this morning
after spending the week end in town
with her particular friend, Helen Bu-
chanan, and learning from her hostess
all the joys that accompany the hon
ors of being auntie.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

H. A. Keplinger, Mrs. u. L. KEEP
linger of Rico and Joe Mcclure and
Mrs. Thomas Murphy Of Mancos, re-
specify husband, sister-in-law, father
and sister of Mrs. H. A. Keplinger ar
rived in the city last night to be near
the latter who is at Ochsner hospital
very critically i'll. When she was
brought to the institution, suffering
with blood poison several weeks ago
little hope was held out for her re-
covery. Regardless Of all that medi-
cal skill could do she Is not gain
ing, and it is feared that she never
will. The family have with them the
small baby whose birth has cost the
mother so much.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

Mrs. M. A. Moore went up to Sill
verton Saturday evening to care for
her sister, Mrs. D. Preston Bell, who
sustained painful injuries when she
fell on the sidewalk.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

Don Eddy is here from Albuquerque
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C.
C. Eddy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Terry and chill
dren passed through from Silverton
this morning, Denver bound
"Toughy" Briggs is out to the Far
rell ranch on Pine river, lending his
assistance cultivating the soil.
I. X. Irwin has joined the knight
of the grip fraternity and was off on
his first trip this morning. Durango
will continue to be his headquarters
as the family are located here.
c. 7. Richie, one of the oldest en-
gineers in the ID. & R. G. service, died
at his home in La Veta last evening.
The remains will be shipped to Spring
vile, o., for interment.
George McEwen, the sheep man, de-
parted for his home in the Montezuma
valley this morning, after spending a
few days in town on business. His
father, who accompanied him, returns
tomorrow.
Judge Searcy, District Attorney
Lane and Court Stenographer Peters
returned from Rico last night where
court convened yesterday morning. All
cases were continued until the fall
term.
Mr.. Dray, the new manager of the
Lucky Moon, has been joined by his
family. They arrived from Denver
last evening and are visiting with
their old time friends, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Snyder.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Hampton will
set up their household gods in Aztec,
the furniture having been shipped.
down there today. Tomorrow Mr.. and
Mrs. Hampton and that little bundle
of femininity, known as Ida Ruth
Hampton, follow. Mr.. Hampton holds
a responsible position with the Citi-
zens' bank.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Coppinger were
happily surprised last night to have
their daughter, Miss Gladys, return
from Berkeley, Cal, one day earlier
than she was scheduled to arrive. The
young lady has just completed her
freshman year at Leland Stanford uni
versity. To her parents the time of
her absence has been ages.
Walter Woods has accepted the po-
sition Of assistant cashier in the Bau-
er bank at Mancos and will enter upon
his new duties with in a few days.
Mrs. Woods came over from Bayfield,
last evening on her way to Mancos
to receive the furniture and get home
ready for occupancy. Mr.. Woods will
follow in day or two.
Tom Henahan, state inspector of
mines, or more properly speaking
mine commissioner, recently visited
the Platoro section. He believes that
eventually the section will prove one
of the greatest in the United States.
However, he advises that people delay
going in camp until June, as the
snow is too deep there now for any
material progress in mining to be
made.
NJ. NJ Walker sustained severe
bruises today as the result Of trying
to drive an unbroken horse down Main
avenue. The team became unman-
ageable and tore down Main at ter
rible pace. They turned at the Gra-
den corner and in the vicinity of the
railroad track the driver was thrown
out and badly bruised, but his injuries
are not of serious nature.
C. W. Houser was an arrival from
San Diego, Cal, last night to look
after business interests in this section.
1t will be remembered the family
made the trip to the coast last fall by
auto. The otherwise pleasant journey
was greatly marred by the accident
which befell one Of the children en-
route. The family are pleased with
their present location but whether
they remain there depends upon the
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

Wesley Parshall returned to Do
lores this morning after few days
stay with the home folk.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

While in Rico few days ago Law
renee Clapp, manager of the Silver
Lake, made an examination OF the
Santa Cruz properties. AS a result
Of the examination some new mining
activities promise to develop.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

NJ. NJ. Walker sustained sewers
bruises today as the result of trying
to drive an unbroken horse down Mair
avenue. The team became unman-
ageable and tore down Main at ter
rible pace. They turned at the Ora
den corner and in the vicinity of the
railroad track the driver was thrown
out and badly bruised, but his injuries
are not of serious nature.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

The Telluride Examiner states that
apples are selling for SO per ton in
Fruita.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

The Civic club will hold its regular
monthly meeting at the public library
tomorrow afternoon at 3 O'Clock. All
members are urged to be present.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Nichols arrived
Saturday night from Dalhart Texas.
Mr.. Nichols is the expert creamery
operator who has been engaged to
take charge of the btuter making at
Durango's new plant.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

Mrs. Marie Egger Legg is taking
a vacation and visiting the principal
cities in California.-Bayfeld Blade.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

C. W. Houser was an arrival from
San Diego, Cal, last night to lool
after business interests in this section
1t will be remembered the family
made the trip to the coast last fall By
auto. The otherwise pleasant journe,
was greatly marred by the acciden
which befell one Of the children er
route. The family are pleased with
their present location but whether
they remain there depends upon tn,
disposal Mr.. Houser is able to max,
Of holdings in the San Juan basin.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-15

The large number Of persons who
observed Mothers day in Durango by
wearing the chcosen emblem, made
the tribute very impressive. Elder
ly people whose mothers have passed
on years ago, joined in the tribute.
Even many little tots were noted
wearing the white carnation-to them
it was my mammals day"-all with
one thought to honor motherhood.
The state herald., 1913-01-10

We wish to call your attention to the
fact that most infectious diseases such
as whooping cough, diphtheria and scar
let fever are contracted when the child
has cold. Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy will quickly cure cold and greatly
lessen the danger of contracting these
diseases. This remedy is famous for
its cures of colds. 1t contains no opium
or other narcotic and may be given to
a child with implicit confidence. Sold
by Big Brick drug store.
The state herald., 1913-01-10
Drives off a Terror.


The chief cxccutioner Of death In the
winter and spring months Is pneumonia
Its advance agents nrc colds and grip.
In any attack by one Of these maladiss
no time should be lost In taking the best
medicine obtainablc TO drive Il OF.
Countless thousands have found this to
be DR.. Kings New Discovery. my
husband believes II has kept him from
having pneumonia thrco or four times"
writes Mrs. George W. Place, Rawson.
VILE. VI. ''and for coughs, colds and
Group We have never found Ia equal. y
Guaranteed for NIL bronchial affections.
Price zoe and 81. Trial bottle free at
Big Brick drug store.
The state herald., 1913-01-10
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