Semi-weekly herald., 1913-11-13

paper reporter, Is now with the
Western Colorado Power company. At
present he is assisting in the Du-
range office during the absence of
George Koob. Later he will serve the
corporation in another capacity.
Prosperity materialized for the
miners and smelter men in our midst
yesterday, the date the monthly pay
check was delivered The numbers
of rushed clerks noticed late in the
afternoon attested to the liberal por-
tion of the coin the Durango mer-
chants were receiving.
Patsy Hogan has brand new baby
sister who arrived at Mercy hospital
at an early hour this morning. But
Patsy is not alone in rejoicing over
the newcomer. His parents, MIR. and
Mrs. Charles Hogan and auntie,
Miss Florence Ruffe, are equally
proud of her.
Attorney B. b. Russell left for Do
lores this morning on legal business.
Like other Durango attorneys who
have business in outside towns, he is
making haste to give it attention this
week. Commencing next Monday, all
prominent local legal firms will be
busy counting in Durango for weeks
to come.
George Spencer was in from Flor
ida mesa today looking for the re-
pairs for his auto that is OBTAINING
the family from starting on their
motor trip to Phoenix, Ariz., and San
Diego, Cal. They have arranged to
carry complete camp equipment in
the machine. Alfred, the youngest
son of the house of Spencer, is to be
member of the party but he makes
the journey on his motorcycle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Kellener and
their pretty little daughter, Edna
Helen, departed for Silverton, Ore,
this morning where they expect to
remain permanently. They are well
known Germany family who have
made Durango their home for the
past four years. In the matter Of
friends and general prosperity the
town has treated them kindly, but
Mr.. Kellener has been afflicted with
rheumatism and his only hope of rid
ding himself of the trouble is a
change in altitude.
c. M. Heuloth, well known pio-
neer resident of the San Juan, came
down from Rico last night and left
this morning for Florida to spend the
winter. His family have been locat-
ed there for several weeks. The
Heuloths expected to remain perm
anently in the south land but as the
time for departure arrived, they ap-
preciated Colorado as never before
and it is altogether probable they
will not stay away from this section
many months.
S. P. Hall and o. W. Green of
Ludey, Okla, who have been over in
the Dolores section seeking loca-
tion, spent the night in town en- route
to their home in the southwest They
found just what they were looking
for, and the early spring will see
them and their families located in
Montezuma county. Shrewd invest
ors from outside points are awaken
ing. to the fact that Colorado is about
to experience another big land boom,
and this portion of the state is com
ing in for the major portion of the
prosperity.
The county commissioners meet in
adjourned session Saturday to con-
slider bids for the construction of the
Durango-Carbon portion of the state
highway. The board believes the
work should be done for less than
$4,000, certainly not too exceed that
figure. 1t will be remembered that
all bids were rejected the first of the
month as they exceeded that amount
by $4,000 or more. The bidding prom
ises to be keen on this occasion, and
the local bidders numerous.
Messrs. S. W. and G. N. Raymond
and Miss Gertrude Raymond motored
to May Day today. The former was
on business mission, G. N. Raymond
was collecting notes for an article
on the section and Miss Gertrude
made the trip to secure kodak views.
At the May Day mine the party had
dinner and greatly enjoyed the grac-
ious hospitality of those in charge.
Regardless of the roads being a bit
rough after the storm, they made the
homeward journey in an hour and
half.
ENTIpE CAST SWEpT