Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-02

,orts that, with the exception Of one
month, the tax collections In the coun-
.ry and surrounding towns have been
letter this year than last.
A marked increase In business has
the Globe Express CON-
pany in increasing the local force to
'our men. The extra man, James
Merry. went on duty this morning.
Mrs. Lillian Fitton arrived from
pagosa Springs last night to remain
permanently. Her mother, Mrs. Mar
tinez, and sister, Mrs. Roy Gervais,
will join her In few weeks to make
this the family home.
The Walter Ambolds have new
addition to the suffragette ranks
"She" arrived via the stork route this
at 2:45 and she weighs eight
pounds. All concerned are doing fine,
including the little lady herself.
w. s. Pickerell, grand master of
the grand lodge of Masons of the
Colorado domain, returned from Den
yer last night, where he had charge
Of the funeral service of the late Mr..
past grand master of the
order.
Mr.. Earl Pond and Miss Anna
Frame of the Breen section, were
at the M. E. parsonage last
evening, Rev. r. s. Fairchild officiat-
ng. The contracting parties are high.
y respected young people and many
good wishes are extended for their
happiness.
The case of people. of Durango VS.
R. Master, charged with keeping q
house is being heard in
county court today. The defendants
ate is in the hands of a jury COM
,osed of George Skoog, Vic Coulson,
Nike Conroy, Pat Sheridan, Arthur
snodgrass and Albert Bierschbach.
Lawrence Stevenson, formerly night
operator at the Western Union tele-
,raph office, left this morning foi
Santa Fe to report for duty on the
santa Fe. His new location is un-
ertain, but it will probably be Las
Vegas. Mr. Stevenson Is succeeded
'ere by T. f. Colbert.
Mrs. VIM. Phelan, who was called
'ast couple of weeks ago by the
ritical illness Of her aged mother.
writes that the sick woman's condi.
ion has shown marked improvement
he past few days and the attending
physician believes she is out of dan
,er.
Miss Elsie Stevens this morning
vent out to bayfield, to spend the
Fourth with her parents. She was ac-
by Masters Jack, "Bill'
md Charley Clay, three of the prom
sing sons Of Mr. and Mrs. ]. A. Clay,
Who are planning to celebrate the ma
.ional holiday in most hilarious
way
President Tucker of the ffamblett
nine, was en- route to his home in
Colorado Springs this morning after
A trip of inspection of the proper
les. He was accompanied by E. A.
Ritter, general superintendent of the
mine. The latter will make a short
stay on his Aztec ranch before con-
tinuing his journey home.
Miss Jessie Downie, Of Perth, Aus
tralia, the talented musician, who came
to Durango in early May to visit he,
sister, Mrs. A. ]. Robin and family
departed this morning on her way tc
New York, where she will sail
for England. She expects to remain
in Europe two years before continu-
ing her travels to her home in Aus
tralia.
The company operating the Copper
Hill mine under bond and lease made
the first payment, 100000, on the
property today. At present thirty
five men are employed at the mine
and it is understood the number is to
be increased. Recent developments
justify the prediction that this will
be one Of the greatest mines the
western slope has had.
Wool growers and buyers in Colo
rado and adjoining states Will receive
approximately 100000 from the rail
roads which charged them excessive
rates on wool sent to eastern markets
The refund was recently ordered by
the interstate commerce commission
The order is the outcome of a suit
filed by the wool shippers several
years ago.
Judge Charles Holbrook, of Ala.