Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-01

teiTitofy cOnN1nces Mr. McAtee this
will be banner year with the agri-
culturists, horticulturists and stock
growers.
Mrs. John u. Knuteson, of Aztec,
left for Silver City this morning to
take course in domestic science at
the summer school. The trip Is in
part health seeking one. Mr..
knuteson accompanied her to Du-
range to see her safely eff on her
journey.
1t is reported deal has just been
consummated, whereby George Isgar
becomes the owner of the three Spar
20 houses in North Durango. The
places are located on Alamo and West
Park avenues and are among the most
desirable residence properties in that
part of town.
f. f. Young, the noted newspaper
and commercial man who recently re-
turned from Chicago, is delighted
with the evidences of improved con-
ditions ne finds in the San Juan ba-
sin, and he predicts that six months
hence our people will be enjoying the
most prosperous seaso.. j. the coun-
try's experience.
The teachers of San Juan county,
New Mexico, must be noted for their
professional spirit This morning 81
out of the 43 teachers employed in
the county were bound either for Sill
yer City or Las Vegas to spend two
months attending summer school. Su-
perintendent of Schools Swinney chap
eroned the party
Mr.. and Mrs. james b. Heffernan
j and son Jimmy and Mrs. Heffernan's
mother, Mrs. Grace C. Keegan. who
have been here the past month on
business and pleasure, depart for
their home at Colorado Springs to-
morrow morning. Mr.. Heffernan is
superintendent of the Portland Reduc-
ton works there.
j. X. Casey, who is employed at a
mill in the Dulce section, was brought
to Mercy hospital last night suffering
with badly lacerated hand, the re-
suit of getting II caught in the cir
cular saw. The physician in attend.
ance found it necessary to amputate
the fore finger of the injured mem.
Der.
C. f. Woods family tree continues
to grow at a rate that would meet
with the approval of Roosevelt. The
latest addition to the family was q
baby girl, who was born to his daugh.
| ter, Mrs. j. c. Miller. this morning
at IL o'clock. DR.. Lingenfelter wal
in attendance. All concerned are do
ing fine. Two new grandchildren il
six weeks is some record.
| The local W. c. I. u. held its reg
ular monthly meeting in the librar,
on Wednesday afternoon. Under the
leadership of Mrs. F. c. Perkins ar
interesting program was rendered
The speakers, while giving much
credit 20 the work already accom-.
| plished by the w. C. T. U. all over
the world, offered some very gooc
| suggestions to the workers here. All
present enjoyed and appreciated a
piano solo by Mrs. Hord.
Mail Clerk Mitchell, who has beer
on the Durango-Alamosa run for the
past two years, with headquarters in
this city, has exchanged places with
Mail Clerk A. f. Marsh, whose head.
quarters are in La Junta. Monday
Mr.. Mitchell leaves for the scene Of
his new duties. Mrs. Mitchell, nee
Mamie Todd, and the little boy, ac-
company him as far as Pueblo, their
destination being Denver to visit rel.
| atives for few weeks before settling
in their new home. Mr.. and Mrs
Marsh resided in Durango about fif-
teen years ago, and liked the town
so much they are delighted with the
prospects Of making it home again.
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The Indian mission, located here
is making splendid progress under the