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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Pennington is to have a half hoI-
day each and every week during the
coming three months. The merchants
of the town have signed up and
agreed to close their doors on each
Thursday from the hours of 2 to 5.
Ball games and other sports and
amusements will occupy the afternoon
for those who wish to attend.-Farm-
ington Enterprise.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Frank Gillispie of this city and Mr.
and Mrs. Dan Place of Upper Florida
have a mutual granddaughter who ar.
rived at the home ef Mir. and Mrs
Andrew Gillispie, via DIR. Turrell's
stork, at II O'Clock this morning. The
wee b.t of femniuity hss ten pounds
advoirdupois to her credit, and has
beer christened Helen Marie. All con
cerned are doing fine except the grand
mother on the distaff side, who is moi
able to easily adjust herself to the
new non,rs
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

The output of the Pine river cream
cry is increasing each week. Churn-
ings are made three times week and
run as high as 300 pounds to the
churning. Forty customers now de-
liver cream. The starting of the Du-
range creamery will affect our cream
cry but little, if any, as the cream
produced on Pine river will be manu-
factured into butter here, says the
Bayfield, Blade.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

cred with dipping. Many have dip
ped twice or three times and some as
many as four times. 1t is their aim
to get back to the condition few
years ago when scab among sheep was
unknown.-Mancos Times Tribune.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Mrs. Dave Ireland and children of
Mancos were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Logan last night on their way
to Elmira, Mo-, to spend couple of
months with the formers mother,
Mre. Ireland has always found Colo
RADIO climate deficient in warmth so
she looks forward with much pleas
ure to a visit in the old home with
the thermometer 9S in the shade. We
are anxious to publish her impressions
when she returns.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Mrs. William Clark left for Denver
this morning after several weeks
sojourn in the section. On her way
she will spend one day at the Ok
ford ranch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

DR.. and Mrs. Fleisher of Denver
who have been out on their ranch in
the bayfield, section for few days
spent the night at the Savoy, on their
way to the Mancos district on pro-
fessional business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Sarah Libby of West Brooke, Me-,
and Elizabeth Peek of Oregon, ILL.,,
were tourist guests in the city last
night. They arrived over the South
ern and departed over the eastern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Leslie Hubbard, the brilliant young
attorney, who calls Pagosa Springs
home, has been appointed state inher-
itance tax appraiser at salary of
$1,000 per year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Hood and Ames were busy all day
yesterday moving the patients at the
Ochsner hospital to the new quarters
ctthef of Fifth avenue and Eighth
street = the old Schutt house.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Tom Mullen Of Ignacio returned
from the Pacific coast last night where
he has been on brief vacation. The
suggestion in the Ignacio Chieftain
that his route lay by way of the
hymenal altar seems to have been an
error, at least the party of the second
part was not portion of his return
baggage.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Miss Edna Ptolemy, who has been
visiting her uncle and aunt, Major and
Mrs. D. l.. Sheets, for several days,
left for Silverton Saturday evening
to visit her uncle and cousins who re-
side there
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

The boy who was arrested for TAX
ing $240 from Barney Edelman's safe
was brought before Judge McCloud
yesterday and plead guilty. Mr.. Ed
Gilman and the boys mother interceded
in his behalf and after due consid-
GRAFTON the judge sentehced the lad
to term in the state reformatory
at Buena Vista. Sentence was sus-
pended on good behavior. The boy is
to report to the court once month
and the amount of money stolen is to
be repaid in twenty-four irstallments
of $40 each.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Ernest Beach, superintendent of the
Copper Hill properties, was down last
evening to meet E. l.. Dodder, presi-
dent of the company who arrived from
Omaha on the eastern. Both gentle
men departed for the mine this morn
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

make heavy purchase of machinery
to be used in carrying on the work
At the mine
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

On account of the dry weather that
has been the portion of this section
for several weeks, feed on the lower
ranges is poor and both cattle and
sheep owners are finding it to their
advantage to get their stock higher
up where the range is fine.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Clark spent the
week end at Hermosa, the house
guests of MIR. and Mrs. Fillmore Hand
and Mrs. Evans.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Rev. Father Callahan departed for
Denver this morning for two weeks
stay. During his first weeks So
journ in the state capital he will have
a part in several important cere-
monies. The second week will be
spent in retreat, in which all priests
in the diocese will enter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Mrs. Roy Gervaise, nee Jennie Mar
tinez and her very attractive children
arrived from Telluride last night en-
route to Pagosa Springs to spend the
summer with the formers mother and
sister. During their between trains
wait in Durango they were the house
quests of Mrs. s. M. Biggs. Three
years have elapsed since Mrs. Ger
vais' last visit, but her circle Of
friends have waned not at all. and
every one Of the number will be pleas
ed to know that on her way home she
will make them the long promised
Writ. Illness in the family prevent
ed her doing so the first week in June.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12
ment today. An operation may be
necessary to alleviate her suffering.

George Selleck leaves for Boulder
tomorrow to attend commencement ex-
ercises at two different institutions.
Daughters in both classes accounts for
his interest
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

H. c. Lefurgey of Dolores and R.
r. Smith and G. o. Harrison of Cortez
were members of the Montezuma
county delegation in town last night
who were interested in autos. Mr.
Smith has possessed a machine for
some time but the other just Joined
the ranks of those who have ordered
cars.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

That some snow is still to be found
in the mountains is attested by the
fact that in the neighborhood of fif-
teen thousand sheep were stranded by
snowdrifts this side of Lizard Head
divide last week and at last report
had not effected passage.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

J. r. Crabtree, living on Coal creek
northeast of town, last Sunday killed
two of the bruin breed, both whop-
pers, and last Tuesday massacred a
third. These monster pestiferous
brutes this year seem to be in alarm
ingly increased numbers in the heav-
lily wooded hills adjacent to Pagosa
Springs.-Pagosa Springs New Era.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

rors from Silverton yesterday. MANY
Years ago the Koehler family called
Durango home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

The register of the normal institute
at Fort Lewis shows an enrolment
of fifty-four for the first day. OF
this number five are from San Juan
county, sixteen from Montezuma and
the remainder from La Plata. 1t Is
anticipated that the enrolment will
show large increase before the end
of the week. Class organization and
general arrangements occupied the at
tention Of the instructors the prin-
cipal part Of the day. This morn
ing the real work was entered upon
with enthusiasm. The course offered
is not only interesting to teachers,
but also to housewives and mothers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

1t is reported that John Melton and
|. J. Bradford will ship their autos
to Silverton and open garage there
providing present plans materialize.
Mr.. Melton has recently purchased a
Ford car and Mr.. Bradford owns a
Chalmers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Mrs. Rucker arrived from the east
Saturday evening to spend the sum-
mer with her son, Keith Rucker. They
will occupy the Newman residence on
the Boulevard.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

DR.. Calkins was over from Cortez
last evening to assist in driving over
the installment of Ford autos which
residents of his section have pur-
chased
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Rev. Mr.. Vermillion seems to be
scoring one over Rev. Father Cal
lanan as the marrying parson of the
southwest Judgment is based on the
record of the past week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

George Edwards, familiarly known
as "Bud" left for Denver this morn
ing to visit his aunt, Mrs. Herman
Berndt, the wife of former Du-
range mayor. He expects to be gone
about two months. Bud" is splen-
did boy who deserves the cream of
good things on this planet.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Mrs. Frank Reiman of Pine river
was taken to Mercy hospital for treat
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Mrs. E. R. Wasson and son arrived
from points in New Mexico southeast
of Durango last night and left this
morning for their headquarters at Az
" r. G. in the capacity of agent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

The sheep men are having great
deal Of trouble with their dipping
this spring, but, withal, they are do
lag thorough job of it and strong
effort is being made to stamp out
the scab among the sheep this year
60 that they will no longer be both
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Miss Mary Bryant, one of Duran
go's most popular school ma'ams, de-
parted for Denver this morning on
her summer vacation. Inclination will
dictate the length Of her stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

ehge, Wnlch expels worms, regulate:
the bowels, tones up the system, ant
makes children well and happy. Kick
apoo Worm Killer is guaranteed. Al
druggists, or by mail. Price 25c. Kick
apoo Indian Medicine Co., Philadelphia
ard St. Louis.
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F. c. Gilbert journeyed east this
morning on smelter business.
Dallas Hampton of the Florida was
business visitor in town today.
Tom Smith is up to Electra work.
ing on the bungalow he and Dave
johnson are erecting there.
N. T. Barton left for Elco this morn.
ing to do some repair work on Joe
Smiths ranch buildings.
AS yet the dog pound is without
occupants. There are prospects for
an early change in the report.
Electra lakes resort was treated to
rain yesterday which amounted to a
veritable down pour.
County Commissioner George Isgar
is improving his North Durango prop
critics by having cement walk laid
along those which front Main avenue.
Mrs. Nellie Miles departed for Flo
ra Vista this morning where she
spends much of her time with her
brother, Mr.. Gearhart.
Richard McCon.b and Wallace Mol
lette are having the time of their
life fishing at rlattra lakes. Mrs.
McConib is keeping camp for them.
George Moody, Rowe Pingrey and
viii McComb were among the return
ing campers from Electra this morn
ing.
DR.. S. T. Egeness, the well known
Ophir physician, who has made fire.
quent trips to Durango within the
past year, has decided to locate in
Mancos.
w. NJ. and Porter Smith came in
from Rosa last night. They are max
ing preparations to locate on cat
tie ranch out in the Arboles district.
R. Tuloeya, who gives his geog-
raphy as Venezuela, spent the night
at the Palace on his way to Mancos
on business mission.
The Misses Nellie Clouch and
Blanche Schurtz of Pennington were
patrons of the Strater Saturday night
who were bound for Denver yesterday
morning.
Rev. Mr.. Vermillion seems to be
scoring one over Rev. Father Cal
lanan as the marrying parson of the
southwest. Judgment is based on the
record of the past week.
DR.. Calkins was over from Cortez
last evening to assist in driving over
the installment of Ford autos which
residents of his section have pur-
chased
Misc Caroline Habermann, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Haber-
mann Of this city, has received the
degree of Phi. d. at the Boulder uni
versity.-Rico Item.
Mrs. Rucker arrived from the east
Saturday evening to spend the sum-
mer with her son, Keith Rucker. They
will occupy the Newman residence on
the Boulevard.
B. N. Atkins arrived from Colo
RADIO Springs last night to give per-
sonal attention to San Juan basin ir-
rigation projects in which he is in
terested.
Miss Bertha Biggs departed for
Greeley this morning to attend the
State Teachers college. En- route she
will visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Homer
Biggs at Chama. She is due to re-
turn to Durango early in August.
Mrs. Harold Parshall left for home
this morning after brief visit with
her husbands parents, Postmaster
and Mrs. Parshall. The Parshali
Bros. have recently moved their drug
store to Rico.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

o. F. Boyle has been appointed ad-
ministrator of the estate Of the late
G. Ashton Carter, who passed away
in Philadelphia May 4. This is the
fifth time that Mr.. Boyle has beer
called upon to serve the Carter fam
lily in like capacity. The present g..
tate has Durango property which
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Misc Caroline Habermann, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Haber-
mann Of this city, has received the
degree of Phi. d. at the Boulder uni
vers;ty.-Rico Item.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Swan Peterson, an aged resident
Of the Kline district, was taken to
Mercy hospital for treatment last
evening. His illness was the result Of
an accident he met with on his way
to Durango, when his wagon was up
set and he was thrown out and three
of his ribs were fractured. On &C.
count of important court business de-
manding his attention, he neglected to
have his injuries given the necessary
medical aid and it is feared that the
delay may cost him his life. This
afternoon he is reported very low.
Later-Mr. ePterson passed away at
$3.50 this afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Commissioner and Mrs. A. E. Reese
Sundayed at Trimble with their
daughter, Mrs. Charles Hafling, who
Is up there taking the baths to rid
herself of rheumatism.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Herald w....as ars Rssss dsssss
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

to look after business connected with
the settlement of the estate.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. f. Trumble came
down from Ophir last evening, where
Mr.. Trumble is superintendent of a
mine. They were on their way to
Sunnyside to look after their ranch
interests.
Mrs. Mat Pheney and the children
are home from few weeks visit with
relatives in Pagosa Springs, Alamosa
and Walsenburg. They are tempo
rarily domiciled at the old headquar-
ters, the Savoy.
Ernest Beach, superintendent of the
Copper Hill properties, was down last
evening to meet E. l.. Dodder, presi-
dent of the company who arrived from
Omaha on the eastern. Both gentle
men departed for the mine this morn
ing.
1t is reported that John Melton and
| |. ]. Bradford will ship their autos
to Silverton and open garage there
providing present plans materialize.
Mr.. Melton has recently purchased a
Ford car and Mr.. Bradford owns a
| Chalmers.
Montoya, charged with attempting
to kill Manuel Mestaz, was given a
hearing in the county court yesterday.
He plead not guilty and was placed
under $500 bond. The case is to be
tried at the convenience of the dis
trict attorney.
Bert Brown returned from Monte
yuma creek, Utah, last night where
he journeyed overland two weeks ago
to receive some cattle for his COM
pany. He found the country exceed
ingly dry and the mercury in the ther-
mometer too high for comfort.
Thomas Goulding, who has been out
to his Pine Ridge sheep camp the
past twenty days, while the lambing
season was in progress, came in last
evening bound for Flora Vista where
his extensive fruit and agricultural
interests are located.
George Edwards, familiarly known
as "Bud." left for Denver this morn
| ing to visit his aunt, Mrs. Herman
| Berndt, the wife of former Du-
range mayor. He expects to be gone
about two months. Bud is splen-
did boy who deserves the cream of
good things on this planet.
State Humane Officer f. G. McCon-
nell is making one of his regular
trips through this portion of the state.
With the reparture Of Fred De Laney,
Durango is left without humane off
Ger. Doubtless Mr.. Mcconnell will
appoint successor to Mr.. De Laney
during his sojurn in this section.
Wesley Baker will ship carload of
lumber to the Idaho mine tomorrow
which will be used in constructing a
boarding house of which Mrs. Martha
Metzker is to be proprietress. Mr..
Baker is also to have charge of the
construction work on the forest sta
ton building between the Idaho mine
and Hesperus.
! Mrs. Ruth Parr, county superin-
tendent of Archuleta county, was the
guest of Miss Golda Vermillion last
night. The lady was on her way to
Fort Lewis to attend the normal in
stitute. Friday evening Mrs. Parr will
return to Durango and spend the Sat
urday recess with her old time friends
Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Adams.
o. F. Boyle has been appointed ad-
ministrator of the estate Of the late
G. Ashton Carter, who passed away
in Philadelphia May 4. This is the
fifth time that Mr.. Boyle has beer
called upon to serve the Carter fam
! lily in like capacity. The present es.
J tate has Durango property which
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

State Humane Officer f. G. McCon-
nell is making one of his regular
trips through this portion of the state.
With the reparture of Fred De Laney,
Durango is left without humane off
Ger. Doubtless Mr.. Mcconnell will
appoint a successor to Mr.. De Laney
during his sojurn in this section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Wesley Baker will ship carload Of
lumber to the Idaho mine tomorrow
which will be used in constructing a
boarding house of which Mrs. Martha
Metzker is to be proprietress. Mr..
Baker is also to have charge of the
construction work on the forest sta
tion building between the Idaho mine
and Hesperus.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

One hundred and four cars of con-
centrates were shipped from the Tel
luride station during the month OF
May. That is large amount for one
month, but will be augmented later
in the season by additional shipments
from the Cimarron and other proper
ties just starting up.-Telluride Ex-
aminer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Tom Smith is up to Electra work.
ing on the bungalow he and Dave
johnson are erecting there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

B. N. Atkins arrived from Colo
RADIO Springs last night to give per-
sonal attention to San Juan basin ir-
rigation projects in which he is in
terested.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Thomas Goulding, who has been out
to his Pine Ridge sheep camp the
past twenty days, while the lambing
season was in progress, came in last
evening bound for Flora Vista where
his extensive fruit and agricultural
interests are located.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Mrs. Ruth Parr, county superin-
tendent of Archuleta county, was the
guest of Miss Golda Vermillion last
night. The lady was on her way to
Fort Lewis to attend the normal in
stitute. Friday evening Mrs. Parr will
return to Durango and spend the Sat
urday recess with her old time friends
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ID. Adams.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Dallas Hampton of the Florida was
a business visitor in town today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Charles A. Chase, consulting engi-
neer for the Liberty Bell mine, was a
patron Of the Strater last night who
was off for the east this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

The Misses Nellie Clouch and
Blanche Schurtz of Pennington were
patrons of the Strater Saturday night
who were bound for Denver yesterday
morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

N. 7. Barton left for Elco this MORN
ing to do some repair work on Joe
Smiths ranch buildings.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Electra lakes resort was treated to
rain yesterday which amounted to a
veritable down pour.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

The Sunday school of the First M
L. church observed Children's day yes
terday with fitting exercises. The lit
tie ones were wonderfully clever in
their different parts in the program.
A large and appreciative congrega-
tior witnessed the exercises.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

A quiet wedding took place in Pue-
bio Thursday afternoon of last week
May 20. Only relatives were present
The parties were Miss Gertrude Spar
CUR Of this city and Charles T. Leas
Tho bride was brought up in this city
from childhood and has many friend;
here. The groom halls from Den
yer where he has lived for many
years. They will reside in Denver
Fowler Tribune. The bride is daugh.
ter of Mrs. Iva Hussey of this city
She resided in Durango one year with
her mother and had many friends
among the younger set.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Bert Brown returned from Monte
yuma creek, Utah, last night where
he journeyed overland two weeks ago
to receive some cattle for his com
pany. He found the country exceed
ingly dry and the mercury in the ther-
mometer too high for comfort.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

R. Tuloeya, who gives his geog-
raphy as Venezuela, spent the night
at the Palace on his way to Mancos
on a business mission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

W. M. and Porter Smith came in
from Rosa last night. They are max
ing preparations to locate on cat
tie ranch out in the Arboles district.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

AS yet the dog pound is without
occupants. There are prospects for
an early change in the report.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

Montoya, charged with attempting
to kill Manuel Mestaz, was given a
hearing in the county court yesterday.
He plead not guilty and was placed
under $500 bond. The case is to be
tried at the convenience of the dis
trict attorney.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12

F. c. Gilbert journeyed east this
morning on smelter business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-12
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