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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03

Sightseeing.
Mr.. and Mrs. u. Il. Mckinney and
Master Owen and Mr.. McKinney's
father, G. B. Mckinney, of Illinois,
who is visiting his son here, returned
last night from a motor trip to Ship
rock and vicinity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03
[ome After MANY Months.

Home After Many Months.
Mrs. John Wingate and daughter
Miss Martha are home from Califor-
MIA after an absence of more than a
year. Their stay was delightful ir
many ways, but of course they are
glad to get home again and then
many friends are extending TO them
cordial welcome.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03

Sheriff Fassbinder to Return Tonight.
Sheriff Fassbinder is scheduled to
return from Del Norte tonight, where
he travelled few days ago after Co.
burn, the collector for the Pinkerton
Detective agency, who is wanted here
on the charge of beating his board
bill. 1t is understood the prisoner
will return with him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03
f. E. BIakely Former Durango

E. e. Blakely, the husband of the
woman who lost her life in Telluride's
flood Monday, was former Durango
resident, having been in the employ
Of A. Hahn, in the capacity of jew
eler He left here about year and
half ago. His marriage occurred
after that date.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03

1gnacio will celebrate Colorado day,
August 1st, with dance in the even
ing. Quite number of Durango tan
goers are planning to attend. Music
will be furnished by Durango musi-
clans.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03
Pioneer Visitors.

Pioneer Visitors.
Curly" Mcbride and wife, pioneer
residents of Durango. arrived last
night from Pendleton, Ore, where
they are engaged in the confectionery
business. They plan to remain in the
Durango country several weeks. The
early days of their stay will be pass
ed in this city, where they own con-
siderable real estate. Later they
will go out to their Pine river ranch,
and occupy their commodious bunga-
low while they enjoy days of hunting
and fishing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03
Trimble Springs Under New

The Messrs. w. G. Bloom. Charles
Holman and John Wetzel of this city
have leased the Trimble Springs ho-
tel and expect to make it one of the
very popular resorts on the west
ern slope. Nature has given Trim
Bile Springs one Of the most pic
turesque settings. The mineral wa
ters are of sufficient Importance to
make the place one of the most famed
in the country. The management ex-
pect to supply the table with all the
good things the market affords and
left nothing undone that will contrib
ute to the comfort of their patrons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03

Mr., and Mrs. E. Brown continued
their travels to Pueblo this morning.
Yesterday they spent a very delight
ful day at Electra lakes, the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. W. N. Porter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03

PARIS, July 31.-Dispatches say
that Germany is mobilizing a tre-
mendous force on the French frontier.
French mobilization has not been or
dered, but the barracks are crowded
with reserves. Business is at stand
still. The war fever is rampant.
BERLIN, July 31.-(Censored)- 1T
has beer semi-officially denied that
German mobilization will be ordered
tomorrow. The messages say se-
rics of explosions were heard from
the Russian side Of the Austro-R Rus
san frontier at Myslowi.z this morn
irg. 1t is reported the Russians dy-
namited big bridge on the Vienna
Warsaw railroad.
The prices Of food imported from
Russia have doubled. Potatoes are not
possible to obtain.
Practically all ships from the Ger
man reserve including the navy lin
efs, which can be converted into war
ships, have been ordered to remain
in port.
| NlSH, Servia, July 3l.-The war
Office today issued statement that
the Austrians failed to force pass
commanding the approach to the
Morava valley. It said the fighting
was desperate and the losses on both
sides were heavy. The office declared
that two Austrians failed to force the
Kovatsch defle after an all day fight
on the banks Of the Drina river.
BERLIN, July 3l.-The Deutschs
Tagesertung, an imperialistic newspa-
per. declared the relations between
Austria and Russia are broken. A
rigid censorship has been established
on messages relating to the move
ment Of troops and warships. Dis
patches in the National Gazette de-
clare that the Austrian minister
Berch, conferred with the Japansss
+. Ambassador. seeking an alliance u
be effective II Japan or Austria en-
! gagged in war with Russia. The ~.
J. por. il not confirmed.
ROME. July s1.--Salonika report,
that three Russian cruisers and tws
torpedo boats are rushing througi
: the Bosphorus to seize Gsrman IN.
: Austrian vessels, IL war Il declared.
=
Il LONDON. July 31.-Pfsnaisr A
quith tonight eonfsrrsd With IN Kin,
= and Afterwards announced y U
It house Of eoaamons H. nsws tAat RI
y sian had ordsred : esneral nsAilisa
/ tion- He said indieatisss wsss ~
q Germany would inunsdfatsly Sesarleo
IT, mohillsatinn. "
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03
Trip to Mesa Verde.

Father Callahan, Charles Cummins
and Will Soens are home from Mesa
Verde National park, where they mo-
tored early in the week to view the
prehistoric ruins. From Mancos they
were accompanied by Father Bruner
and Thomas Rickner, the superinten-
dent Of the park. Regardless of the
hard rain storm that they encoun-
tered they found the road in good
condition and met with but little de-
lay. Father Callahan, who has trav-
eled extensively and made an exhaus-
tive study of archaeology, was sur
prised at the magnitude and import
ance of the ruins. On the portion of
the journey between Durango and
Mancos, the Mesdames Schleuter and
Soens were members of the party
They tarried over in Mancos while
the men made the trip to the park.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03
THE WAR SITUATION IN EUROPE

ST. PETERSBURG, July 30.-Dis-
patches from Nish, Servia, say that
the Austrians and Servians are fight
ing at Smederevo, twenty miles south
of Belgrade, and at Kienznicy. The
latter fighting is confined to artillery
duel
Russia today officially notified Ger
many and Austria that the car was
mobilizing fourteen army, corps,
comprising a million, two hundred
thousand men. The troops are mass
ing on the Austrian frontier. The
government explains it does not mean
that war with Germany is inevitable.
1t says that Russia will not inter-
vene il Austria ceases activities and
withdraws from Servia. This is prac-
tically impossible.
LONDON, July 3O.-News agency
dispatches say that Germany issued
an ultimatum giving Russia twenty
four hours to explain the mobiliza-
tiOn of Russian troops on the Aus
trian frontier. The report is not con-
frmed
| VIENNA, July 30.-The Austrians
defeated the Servians at the first bat
tie Of the war at Foca in Bosnia, ac-
cording to dispatches received here
Eight hundred Servians and two hun.
dred Austrians were slain One Ser
Wan division was captured and an.
other retreated in disorder.
BERLIN, July 30..The Lokal An
zeiger, a semi-official newspaper, is
sued an extra edition declaring thn
the German army had been ordered
mobiized. The foreign office denie.
the report and the newspaper at
tempted to recall the extras and fail
led.
People refuse to believe the mob
lization reports false. 1t is general.
thought the orders were issued Sc
cretly.
PARIS, July 3O.-Apparently au
thsnticated dispatches say that Auf
trians last night occupied Belgrade
Before placing pontoons, they shelle
the river at the landing point. RI
ceiving no reply they placed bride
across. Servian sharp shooters fire
scattered shots but retreated befoI
, the Austrian fire. No other resis
ance was offered. The casualties Al
inccnsequential. !. +,
6 LONDON, July S0.-vienna di
d patches say that the Austriaps hr
,, invasion was made through Nor
= river valley. They met the Ssryip
] At Esmendria. The battle was sta
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03
Old Time Residents Return For visi.

Old Time Residents Return For Visit.
Mrs. J. f. Holder and son and her
mother, Mrs. Eunice Zimmerman. who
arrived recently from Pendleton,
Ore, to visit their relatives, the T. A.
Kerr's, passed through Durango to-
day on their way to Allison TO spend
a few days with Mrs. j. S. Turman.
The ladies formerly resided in this
section, but a few years ago cast
their lot in Pendleton, Ore. Mrs.
Holder expects to return to the north
west about the first of September
but Mrs. Zimmerman considers this
section is by far the best to make her
home and will remain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03

ed yesterday and was renewed today
The loss of lives totaled several hun.
dred.
The Austrians also attacked the
Servians at Losnitza, on the western
Servian frontier. The Servians re-
sisted fiercely and the Austrians lost
heavily.
The Southern Austrian column, ex-
pecting Montenegro attack, is be-
lieved to be resting on arms.
VIENNA, July 30-Emperor Franz
Josef arrived from Schil. A great
throng greeted him, cheering him as
they escorted him to Schoenburn cas-
tie. He will probably go to Buda-
pest later.
BERLIN, July 3O.-The foreign Of
flee authorized the United Press to
announce that Germany has taken
decisive steps in st. Petersburg, Paris
and other European capitals, within
the past hour which will determine
the issue of peace"
Tonight Chancellor Bethmann Holl-
veg, Prince Henry, the kaiser's
brother, the minister Of marine, Ad-
miral votirpitz the minister Of war
and Generals Won Falkenhayn and
Count Won Moltke, chief of the gen
eral staff, conferred. They are thu
heads of the German fighting force
1t was denied that mobilization hat
been ordered.
| LONDON, July 31.--The foreigi
office admitted tonight that the cza
ordered general mobilization Of al
armies of European Russia. The com
manders Of the Russian ports on tn
Black and Baltic seas have been or
dered to seize coal and oil.
A strict censorship has been estah
lished in all continental capitals. Eng
land is preparing for eventualitie
and the admiralty is purchasing Goa
The eastern and southern coast pa
trolls have been strengthened and
part Of the troops in Ireland removes
al LONDON, July 31.-Germany wa
: today officially declared in state {
e war. The action does not constitut
. declaration of war against any pov
e Ter, 5st suspends civil authority, NAL
: ing military authority supreme. II
q act Is regarded As preliminary to de
llsration Of war againLt Russia.
Nei German mobilization order HI
+ been tqued. but It is believed u
\ kmpbiliiation il In progress. II Il
4 declarsticn finally comes, the mobi
ne ystion viii probably b complete
T. the Russian and French frontiars.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03

NSw Store.
A new Japanese store is to be open
ed in the building Immediately north
OF the Alexander barber shop. The
fixtures are being installed this week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03

Mrs. W. J. Evans, who recently
disposed Of her property here. leaves
shortly for Seattle to make her home
She has extensive interests on the
coast, and desires to give them per-
sonal attention.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03
Bridal Party on Private Car.

Bridal Party on Private Car.
Mr.. Sidney Anderson and bride, she
who was Miss Marguerite Slatteryi
passed through from Silverton this
morning on their way to Chicago to
visit the groom's sister. They were
passengers on private car BIT.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03
VIII Put on Extra Crew.

superintendent WolfinRer, of the
Rio Grande Southern, announces an
extra freight crew will be placed on
the Southern in day or two, the in
crease in freight shipments warrant
ing the road in doing so. The crew
will work as emergency men, per-
forming duties on either end of the
line, as conditions require.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03
To Arrive Tomorrow Night.

FIR. and Mrs. Charles Goodman
and sister, Miss Katie Goodman, ar
rive from Fort Wayne tomorrow night
to attend the funeral of their broth
er, the late Frank Goodman.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03
District Court Proceedings.

District Court Proceedings.
In the condemnation suits of Kim
sey VS.. Stickler and Morrison VS..
Campion, "a final rule or order was
entered confirming the findings of the
commissioners. Della Wion was grant
cd divorce from James Wion and
awarded the custody of their only
child, little girl about 2 years of
age. In the case Of the Aegis Life
Insurance company VS.. Charles Neher
judgment was entered against the de-
fendant. The affairs Of the Royal
Coal and Coke company were settled
and in day or two the money will
be paid over.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03

City last night, where they attended
the summer session of the state nor
NAL
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03

C. F. Adamson was down from the
Animas valley today supplying the
market with eggs. Next week he will
have fine lot of blackberries for
sale, a variety of fruit our horticul-
turists used to think could not be
grown in this altitude.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03

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Dennis Duncan is over from Man
cos finding market for produce.
-C. E. Roberts, the hide buyer, is in
the city.
Mrs. John johnson was in from Ok
ford today, her first visit for many
months.
Sam Frizell, the Fall Greek ranch
er, was marketer in the city to-
day.
Jack Goulding is up from Flora
Vista on business connected with his
extensive land interests.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Satoris, of up
per Florida, were among the patrons
at he otis-McGirr grocery.
j. A. Baird, of Kline, outfitted with
supplies from the Durango Mercan-
tile company store this morning.
Miss Allagra Scott is home from
Silverton, where she spent few days
with friends.
James Van Banker was bound for
Denver this morning on business
mission.
Mrs. M. j. leighton arrived from
Greeley last night to visit her son,
who resides in this vicinity.
Thomas Crocker of the Animas
valley, was a supply purchaser at
Snyder's today.
Mrs. f. V. Campbell was down
from the valley on shopping expe-
dition today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pearson, of
Florida mesa, gave Durango mer-
fhants their patronage today.
Dewberries, the first grown here.
will be placed on the market by the
Taylor Brothers next week
Ira Kelly and twin sister Eileen of
Mancos are guests at the Strater.
They accompanied Mrs. French Moore
this far on her journey east.
8. ]. Burris, Jr., was an arrival
from Pueblo last night on his way
to the La Platas, where his father
has extensive mining interests.
Miss Julia Pierce, of Ignacio, who
underwent an operation for tonsilitis
early1tths week, has sufficiently re-
covered to return home.
Mrs. Will Norton and little son
came up from Pennington last even
ing and left this morning for their
home in Ignacio.
Grazing on the range in the vicini-
ties of Hesperus, May Day and La
Plata City is reported to be better
this year than for some time.
Mrs. Harry Turner and children, of
Silverton, who spent yesterday in Du-
range, left this morning for Telluride
to visit her mother, Mrs. Watson.
Mrs. w. w. McEwen, Jr., left for
Cedar Hill this afternoon to spend
ten days with her sister-in-law, Mrs.
James McEwen.
j. P. Lowell, the progressive Pine
river ranchman and stock grower,
transacted business in town last
night.
Whitney Newton, Jr., son of Whit
ney Newton, the principal owner OF
the Whitney Lumber company, was
in the city last night on company
business.
]. E. Stevens came in from Utah
last night with the remains of his
father. He was on his way of Farm
ington, where the body will be laid
to rest.
Mrs. William Crenshaw and little
daughter Julia left for Fort Collins
this morning to visit their son and
brother, Cyrus Crenshaw and fam
lily.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03
Monthly Tea.

Monthly Tea.
st. Marks Guild will hold its
monthly tea Friday afternoon, July
3lst, at the home of Mrs. f. II. Bur
dick. A very excellent program in
charge of the Mesdames Tyler and
Burdick will be rendered. Among the
interesting features viii be a vocal
solo by Miss Zaidee Hill and piano
solo by Miss Grace Main. Both these
talented young ladies have beer
studying music and it is their first
public appearance since their return
from their respective conservatories
The Indian girls, in native costume
will sing Navajo songs and demon
strate the dances of their tribe, which
are to them sacred ceremonies. II
is the object Of those in charge te
give pleasure to the greatest number
of people possible, hence an invita-
tion is extended to all Durango ladie,
who can do SO to attend.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03

Dennis Duncan is over from Man
cos finding market for produce.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03

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Mr. and Mrs. Ed McCaw supplied
customers with dairy produce today
Charlie Hodgman was in from his
lumber camp today buying groceries.
Mrs. Elmer F,eisher was in from
Florida mesa today on shopping ex-
pedition.
Clarence Ritter, of the Florida, out
fitted with supplies from local stores
today.
Ogle Monteith, of Flora mesa, de-
iivered butter to the Graden grocery
department today.
II. C. Henry delivered beef at the
Durango Mercantile company store
today.
John link was down from the Ami
mas valley today supplying the trade
with fruit
|. N. Shaffer, of the Animas val
icy, was a supply purchaser in town
today.
Joe Weilang, of Florida mesa, was
among the purchasers in Durango to-
day
Jack Goulding left for his Flora
Vista ranch this afternoon after
transacting business in town.
Father Felician, of Pennington, re-
turned last night from Monero and
left this afternoon for Blanco,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. j. Gleaves, of
Kirk, Colo, departed for Dolores this
morning.
Leon Wilson came in from Denver
last night to accept a position in
local hotel
Attorney A. Rex Mollette left for
Rico this morning to look after tax
matters.
-
George Avery and son came down
from the Incas ranch last night. The
latter returned home this morning.
l.. d. Fauteaux, of the Mountain
States Telephone company, is in town
on department business.
Miss Eileen Kelley and brother Ira
returned to their home in Mancos to-
day.
George Allen, the well known fruit
grower, arrived from Pennington
last night on hurried business trip.
Mrs. R. P. Holt, of Tiffany, is par
taking of the hospitality dispensed
at the Hotel Savoy while shopping in
town.
c. E. Hampton, the prosperous
ranchman and stock grower, was a
business visitor from lower Florida
today
Judge Searcy returned from Silver
ton this morning, where he has spent
nearly week looking after inter-
ests.
]. w. Hopper, travelling engineer
for the four division Of the Denver q
Rio Grande, is giving his attention to
! railroad work in these parts.
Mrs. ]. d. Dunning and children,
] Of Dolores, spent the night in town
on their return from Minnesota, where
they visited her mother.
Ira and John De Young, of Keo-
kuk, Iowa, were bound for the Monte
yuma valley this morning seeking a
location.
Mrs. Steve Rodgers, Of Silverton
was down from her Electra lake camp
last night, the guest of her sister
in-law, Miss Ella Rodgers.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. ]. Shook arrives
from Pasadena last night on thei
way to Rico, where the former will
enter upon his old time duties, prin
cipal of the schools.
j. l.. Morgan and son G. l.. Nor
gan, of Canon City, arrived on las
nights Eastern on their way to Man
| cos to visit members of the Pric'
family.
! Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. kennedy an
little daughter are stopping Mt tn
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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03

Mrs. John johnson was in from Ok
ford today, her first visit for many
months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03

Goes To Hospital.
Willard Girard of this city was
this afternoon taken to Mercy hospi-
tai for treatment. He is suffering
with what seems to be typhoid fever.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03

Elmer Hays was down from the
Anlmas valley today. He found a
ready market for red raspberries at
the Otis-McGirr Mercantile company
store, which makes speciality Of
Animas grown fruits.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03

Myron Bates returned on yesterdays
southern from Mancos, where he de-
livered Ford to Bert Brown at Man
cos. The Brown family had been Wis
iting relatives in Durango and made
the trip home in the machine, with
Mr.. Bates as chauffeur.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03

&c. E. Roberts, the hide buyer, is in
the city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03

City last night, where they attended
the summer session of the state nor
NAL.
Mrs. Harry Pearson was in from
Bayfield, today on a combined bust
ness and pleasure trip. She was ac-
companied by her nieces, who recent
ly arrived from Kansas, for an ex-
tended stay.
Mrs. j. A. SERVER, who has been
visiting her brother out on Pinon
mesa, is in Durango for short stay.
En- route to her home in Denver she
plans to spend few days in Ignacio.
the guest of Mrs. Hans Aspaas.
1gnacio will celebrate Colorado day,
August 1st, with dance in the even
ing. Quite number of Durango tan
gOers are planning to attend Music
will be furnished by Durango musi-
clans.
C. F. Adamson was down from the
Animas valley today supplying the
market with eggs. Next week he will
have fine lot of blackberries for
sale, variety of fruit our horticul-
turists used to think could not be
grown in this altitude.
Myron Bates returned on yesterdays
southern from Mancos, where he de-
livered a Ford to Bert Brown at Man
cos. The Brown family had been Wis
iting relatives in Durango and made
the trip home in the machine, with
Mr.. Bates as chauffeur.
Ernest Beach, manager of the Cop
per Hill, spent the night in town en-
route to points east. On his return
home Monday he will be accompanied
by Mrs. Beach, who has been in Mer-
cy hospital for several days recover
ing from an operation.
Jacob Goeglein, of Fort Wayne,
Ind, who has been here since last
Friday visiting members of his fam
lily, left via the Southern for home
this morning. He plans to stop over
in Telluride for few days to visit
his son AL.
E. Brown and wife, of Pueblo, were
returning travellers from Montezuma
county last night, where they have
real estate interests. Mr.. Brown is a
conductor on the Missouri Pacific on
his vacation. They stayed over in
town today to make a trip to Electra
lakes with W. N. Porter and wife.
G. R. Cobb, the National Biscuit
representative, came in on
the Southern last night from three
weeks trip through his territory. To-
he leaves for Silverton, where
his wife and son have been the past
month for her health. Mrs. Cobb has
net derived the benefit she hoped for
b. the change of altitude and ex-
pc is to return to Durango Sunday
M rning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03
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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03

j. A. Baird, of Kline, outfitted with
supplies from the Durango Mercan-
tile company store this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03

the Otis-McGirr Mercantile company
store, which makes speciality Of
Animas grown fruits.
l.. E. Mohler, who is superintend-
ent of the Mancos schools during the
time they are in session, but who
devotes his vacations to his garage
business, was over last night with a
motor party from his home town.
X. NJ. Moore and Miss Myrtle Craig
of Mancos, were passengers on the
Red Apple line this afternoon. 1t is
supposed the trip indicates that Az
tees matrimonial market has scored
another victory over Durango.
F. w. Wilson came over from Ala
most last night, conductor on the pas
senger, this being his first trip in
this direction for many months. He
has been running part of the time
between Alamosa and La Veta with
occasional trips down the Santa Fe
branch.
Juan c. Chavez, one of the pro-
prietors Of the Santa Fe saloon, who
has been confined in the county bas-
tile for several Gays because of his
failure to pay fine of $3.50 imposed
for gambling, has been released. 1t
was found he was without means.
His attorney argued he could not be
Imprisoned for debt, and he was Civ
en- his freedom.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03
AS 1T WAS TOLD
TO US
From Thursdays Daily

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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Satoris, of up
per Florida, were among the patrons
at he Otis-McGirr grocery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-03
A Trip to the La PIatas.

A representative of The Herald
made a combined business and pleas
ure trip to Hesperus, May Day and
La Plata City the first Of the week,
returning home last evening. A
heavy rain storm was the only un-
pleasant feature attendat upon the