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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Mrs. T. D. Bennett and son are
over from Alamosa visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Louie Johnson.
Mrs. Orme issued marriage Ii
cense late Saturday afternoon to
Manuel Maestas and Marta d. Aten-
clio.
February was the date fixed by
the county court today for the final
settlement of the estates of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. George Spinning.
Mrs. McGuigan of Animas City was
taken to Mercy hospital for treatment
yesterday. Her condition is so SER
ious an operation is necessary.
H. Bowra who passed away in Az
tee few days ago was at one time
a missionary to the South Sea is
lands.
Mrs. W. G. Weaver is home from
Dolores, where she visited her friend
of early days, Mrs. George Ditch
field.
The little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. J. Henderson of the Monte
yuma valley died few days ago from
the effects of eating match heads.
The Peake family again call Du-
range home. Last night Mrs. Peake
and the little ones returned from
Ridgway to establish quarters here.
Lafayette Sheek was bound for
Canon City this morning to spend
the winter with his sister, Mrs. Will
son.
j. W. Jarvis was off for Mancos
and Dolores this morning to prescribe
his wares for those afflicted with the
auto bug.
James Livengood left for Delta this
morning after brief visit with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. X. Liven-
good.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Mccormick of
Perins spent the night in town on
| their h0meward journey from Trimble
where they enjoyed brief vacation
Ray Gibson, formerly of Mancos,
mas returned from a trip east and
this morning Joined the force of
workmen at the City mine.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kellenberger
and daughter Miss Erna departed for
Denver this morning, where they will
enjoy round of gaiety for few
weeks.
Louise Welk, the talented daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Welk, departed
for the state capital this morning to
resume her studies at the Denver
university.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Buchanan are
down from the ranch for an extended
stay, possibly until spring. They
have apartments at 1915 West Second
avenue.
Lee Obenoffer returned from Rico
last night where he spent the holi-
day recess with his parents. Today
he joined the throng of high school
students who returned to their duties.
Miss Jessie Potter, who acted as
stenographer at the City hall for
three months, departed for her home
in Michigan yesterday, where she
will remain permanently.
B. w. Nash and family returned
last night from visit to Ridgway.
They journeyed up there to meet
Santa Claus and remained to welcome
the New Year.
Mrs. NJ. c. Smith is in the city on
|hsr return from Aztec where she Wis
tied her father, j. c. Hampton. She
expects to leave for home in Ouray
via the Silverton this evening.
Mrs. Ellery Slick, who underwent
an operation at Mercy hospital sew
eral weeks ago, has recovered. She
returned to her home in Ridgway yes
terday.
E. E. Hatcher came up from La
Boca last night with car Of hogs for
the local market. After disposing Of
his produce he went down the Red
Annie line tn look after holdings.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Mrs. Thomas Tulley, daughter and
sons of David F. Day have been tele-
graphed to come at once. His condi-
ton today remains about the same.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Mrs. r. S. Fox and children were
among the arrivals from Dolores last
night. They are located in Durango
for the winter in order .he junior
members Of the family may have the
advantages offered by our education
al institutions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Miss Lena Fickel, principal of the
Park school, received message from
Kansas this morning which conveyed
the sad news of the death of her
father. Many friends throughout the
section sympathize with the lady in
her hour of darkest sorrow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

B. NJ. Aitkens of Aztec departed
for Colorado Springs on Hammond
ditch business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Ed. Sargent of Chama, went down
Pennington way this morning to give
attention to stock interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Miss Helen Deputy of lockwood
passed through Durango this morn
ing on her way to Pagosa Springs,
where she makes her home with her
-aunt, Mrs. Gaylord, while attending
school.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Postmaster Springer motored in
from Bayfield, today. He found the
roads in good condition for either
sleigh or auto.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Rev. Father Felician of Farming
ton returned from Silverton this
morning where he conducted the New
Years and Sunday services at ST.
Patrick's church, for Rev. Father
Kleinbrecht who is spending the week
in Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Ben Neher, one Of the progressive
ranchmen and stock growers Of the
Ignacio district, spent the night in
town on ranch business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Mayor r. r. Smith of Cortez was
homeward' bound traveller this morn
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

c. A. Frederick, editor of the Cor
tez Journal, is business visitor in
the city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

June Roberts of the Lower Florida
patronized local merchants today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Donald Fairchild, nephew of Rev.
R. S. Fairchild, entered upon his
duties as teacher in charge of the
Hermosa school, today. He is filling
the position made vacant by Mr. Zim-
norman, who resigned in order to ac-
company east his sister, who is in
very poor health.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Vacation days were over for Ami
mas City children this morning. The
same force of teachers are in charge
but the principal is under new
name. Before vacation she was Miss
Lottie Folsom, now she is Mrs. Oscar
Anderson.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

The year 1918 is past and gone and
it gives us pleasure to record that
for Rico and Dolores county it was
one of steady progress in industrial
and social advancement, giving the
people who have made this section of
our great commonwealth the field of
their endeavor an abundant measure
Of prosperity and good cheer. More
than that, there is splendid awak-
ening, a growing realization and a
broader comprehension of the grand
opportunities that are before US, is
the optimistic comment made by the
editor Of the Rico Item.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Mrs. Annette Aspaas, of Breen,
left for Ignacio this morning to visit
her son Hans Aspaas and family
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Nine location certificates were filed
in the county clerks office today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Mrs. Mary Hood was in from Lower
Florida today on business mission
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Henry Ludwig and II. W. Akers
have mutual grandson who arrived
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Akers last Monday. The newcomers S
mother was formerly Miss liza Aksrs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

fit eye glasses as few can do and
cure all diseases Of the eyes. The
largest stock in the southwet.-Dr.
Dowdey. THE UNIVERSITY GRAD
UATE.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Mrs. T. D. Bennett and son are
over from Alamosa visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Louie Johnson.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

A. A. Rowe returned to his rail-
road duties over on La vsta Pass
this morning after spending the holi-
days with bis family cut At Kline.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Health Officer HOBBY has met with
excellent success in controlling scar
let fever. Only two cases have de-
veloped during the winter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Robin Frasier of Cedar Hill made
an overland trip to Durango yester-
day His daughter Miss Zina, who is
a senior in the local high school, ac-
companied him, after having pleas
ant days of rest in the company of
the home folk.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Judge C. A. Cameron WAS up from
Ignaeio last night on court business
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Charles Kiel and family have
moved out to the forest rangers
station at Hesperus for the winter
months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Attorney Mowry and family re-
turned to their home in Cortsz to-
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Charles Flack of Ignacio transact
ed business in town today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Mrs. Orme issued marriage Ii
cense late Saturday afternoon to
Manuel Maestas and Marta d. Aten-
clio.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

w. A. Majors and 0. X. Howell OF
Dolores, who spent some time at Pa
gosa Springs, was among the travel
ers who gave home AS their dsstin-
alton this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

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: June Roberts of the Lower Florida
e patronized local merchants today.
1 Nine location certificates were filed
4 in the county clerks office today III
Judge C. A. Cameron WAS up from I
r Ignacio last night on court business.
a Charles Griffith was a supply pur- I
. chaser from the Florida mesa today. {
i, G. o. Harrison, the Cortez banker, /
, is transacting business in town.
Gus Silver was y returning pas 7
senger to Flora Vista this morning
; Postmaster James Baughren of +.
I Griffith was among the marketsrs in
town today.
D. E. Place was down from Upper
Florida today, purchasing ranch sup
plies.
G. E. Throne of Wallace Gulch de-
livered ranch produce to the Fulton
market today.
Charles Griffith was in from Flor
ida mesa today on a purchasing ex-
pedition.
A. A. Lee was among the Florida
mesa farmers patronizing local msr-
chants today.
Harry Lawson was in from Texas
creek today with load of wheat for
the Graden Mercantile company.
Mrs. Samuel Thompson was down
from the Animas valley today on a
shopping expedition.
j. Thompson formerly of the Flor
ida mesa, was supply purchaser
from Perins today,
Hearing in the water adjucation O
cases was continued in the district c
court this morning.
John Robin of Long Ho How loaded
out with supplies from Graden's to-
day.
Joe Stainsr, Jimmie Jones and Fred d
Hall represented the Kline section in
Durango today.
Allison Kroeger, the civil engineer, G
was bound for Dix this morning on
professional business.
Attorney Mowry and family re-
turned to their home in Cortsz to-
day. =
Mrs. Annette Aspaas, of Breen,
left for Ignacio this morning to visit i
her son Hans Aspaas and family.
B. NJ. Aitkens of Aztec departed
for Colorado Springs on Hammond $
ditch business.
| l.. NJ. Salazar. clerk at the Emmet v
Writ trading post at Dulce, is bus
mess visitor in the city.
Fred Dusenberg, who is engaged in II
mining in the Lightner creek section, {
is in town purchasing supplies. t
Dugald McRee, a frequent visitor 8
in our town, was up from Aztec last n
night.
Charles Thompson, the Silverton a
dairyman, was bound for his Florida n
mesa ranch this morning.
Ed. Sargent of Chama, went down n
Pennington way this morning to give o
attention to stock interests.
Mayor r. r. Smith of Cortez was +
homeward bound traveller this morn n
ing. h
Mrs. Thomas Tulley, daughter and e
sons of David F. Day have been tele- Ii
graphed to come at once. His condi-
tion today remains about the same.
Postmaster Springer motored in
from Bayfield, today. He found the h
roads in good condition for either s
sleigh or auto.
The building Immediately south Of t
Graden's is being remodeled and as
soon as completed will be the new
quarters for the Pen Dixie studio. IL
Health Officer HOBBY has met with r
excellent success in controlling scar I
let fever. Only two cases have de-
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Miss Eva Edwards, teacher Of
modern languages in the local high
scheol, returned frem Boulder last
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Young Durango returned to school
duties this morning after thirteen
days Of fun and frolic. The memor-
les Of this vacation will be among the
most delightful the youth Of our town
have ever cherished. Parents, ele-
ments and general conditions combin-
cd to make the days Of freedom from
book work some Of the happiest Of
their career. But the pleasures that
have been the portion Of the children
have not been more numerous than
those shared BY the teachers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Levi Carter was in from Florida
mesa yesterday to attend services.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

We learn with regret that d. F..
Day, of the Democrat, is in serious
condition, suffering much pain. The
sympathy of this office is extended
in the hour of sickness and we trust
Mr.. Day will soon be on the road to
recovery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

A. A. Lee was among the Florida
mesa farmers patronizing local msr-
chants today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

February 9 was the date fixed by
the county court today for the final
settlement of the estates of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. George Spinning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Charles Griffith was in from Flor
ida mesa today on a purchasing ex-
pedition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Sheriff Fassbindsr went up to the
Bulldozer mine today to serve some
papers. Snow shoes were q part Of
his travelling equipment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

T. D. Burns passed through from
TERRA Amarillo last night en- route to
Trimble Springs where he will make
his headquarters while looking after
his various business interests in this
vicinity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

The county commissioners are still
considering December bills. They ex-
pect to finish up all of last years
business today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Harry Lawson was in from Texas
creek today with load of wheat for
the Graden Mercantile company.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

HAVE THE BEST; 1T
COSTS NO MORE
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Allison Kroeger, the civil engineer
was bound for Dix this morning on
professional business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Mrs. Samuel Thompson was down
from the Animas valley today on
shopping expedition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

c. s. Anderson, member of the
local office force of the Western
Colorado Power company, returned
this morning from months visit to
his old haunts in Boston. The last
stages of his homeward journey was
made via Silverton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Hearing in the water adjucation
cases was continued in the district
court this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

D. E. Place was down from Upper
Florida today, purchasing ranch sup
plies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

j. Thompson formerly of the Flor
iGa mesa, was supply purchaser
from Perins today,
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

The meetings at the Salvation
Army hsll, conducted by Rev. ant
Mrs. II. 0. Vernon are increasing il
power, attendance and interest. One
soul has professed conversion. These
meetings will continue for two week.
or more. All are invited to attend
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Joe Stainer, Jimmie Jones and Fred
Hall represented the Kline section in
Durango today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

John Robin of Long Ho How loaded
out with supplies from Gradens to-
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

G. E. Throne of Wallace Gulch de-
livered ranch produce to the Fulton
market today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Gen. H. f. Robinson, United States
superintendent of Indian irrigation
arrived from the east last night and
departed this morning for Shiprock
where department duties require his
attention.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

The funeral of the late A. L. Pierce
was held from the Episcopal church
yesterday. The Elks and Woodmen
of the World attended in body No
members of the immediate family
were present. Mr.. Pierce passed away
in Moscow. Idaho and the remains
were sent here for interment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

w. W. Day returned to Aztec this
morning after spending few days
in town looking after business in
terests. He is making preparations
to move his family to the Salt River
valley, in Arizona, where he passed
number Of months, and found relief
from his physical affliction--asthma
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Frederick Mentzel, guardian for
Alice l.. Dupraw, made final settle
ment of the estate of his ward in the
county court today. According TO the
report the young lady receives $652.31
after all bills are paid.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

j. W. Jarvis was off for Mxncos
and Dolores this morning to prescribe
his wares for those afflicted with the
auto bug.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Charles Griffith was a supply pur-
chaser from the Florida mesa today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

James Livengood left for Delta this
morning after brief visit with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. X. Liven.
good.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Mrs. Charles Foreman Of Cortex is
tarrying over at the Strater today,
en- route home. She spent the holi-
day season with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Bay at bayfield,.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

San Juan county's mineral output
for the year 1913 totaled $2,250, 900
The values were divided as follows
Gold, 100000; silver, 100000; lead
$550,O0O; copper, $250,000; zinc
$150,000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

1t is interesting to note that tn.
fire losses in our town for the passed
ten months totaled only $1,s97.22
This certainly reflects credit on those
in charge of the city AZ well as on
the fire department.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Saturday nights Durango bound
Southern train reached its destin-
alton many hours late, due to delays
caused by the deep snow between
Vance Junction and Lizard head.
Flangers and go-devils piled between
the two points, otherwise the road
would have been blocked.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Mrs. McGuigan of Animas City was
taken to Mercy hospital for treatment
yesterday. Her condition is so ser
ious an operation is necessary.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Some small slides travelled down
the hill side into Animas canon Sat
urday afternoon. Assistant Super
intendent Pheney anticipated their
coming and was on hand with snow
plow and go devils and succeeded in
getting the railroad opened before the
arrival Of the passenger train.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Mccormick of
Perins spent the night in town on
their homeward journey from Trimble
where they enjoyed brief vacation
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

G. o. Harrison, the Cortez banker,
is transacting business in town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Miss Mary Carnahan came up from
Durango New Years day TO visit for
a short time with friends, before re-
turning to Colorado Springs to re-
sumo her school duties, says the Rice
Itsm.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Sleighs instead of wagons continue
to find favor with the drivers on the
streets of Durango. Fine sleighnr
for three consecutive weeks is lux.
ury in our town that has been great
ly appreciated.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

IL. Taylor, superintendent of build
ing and bridges on the fourth divis-
ion of the D. and X. g., was over
from Alamosa last night on tour of
inspection.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Postmaster James Baughren of
Griffith was among the marketsrs in
town today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe Allen arrived
from Silyerton this morning and will
make their home here, Mr.. Allen
having accepted position with the
Wetter Market. Mrs. Allen was form
erly Miss Gwendolyn Houk, young
lady well known in Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. John Kellenberger
and daughter Miss Erna departed for
Denver this morning, where they will
enjoy round of gaiety for few
weeks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

At the regular semi-monthly meet.
ing Of the city council this afternoon
the prayers Of the petitions Of J. O
Taylor for theater license and Hoot
and ATes and Goodman undertaking
parlors for undertakers' license was
granted. The petition Of James 0
Driscoll for plumber licenses was re
jected. Warrants were ordered
drawn for the redemption Of two sew
er bonds which total in value $b0s.si5
The matter Of determining an equit
able rate for water used by the Grad
en packing plant was left with Com
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Ray Gibson, formerly of Mancos,
mas returned from trip east and
this morning Joined the force of
workmen at the City mine.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Gus Silver was returning pas
senger to Flora Vista this morning
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Lafayette Sheek was bound for
Canon City this morning to spend
the winter with his sister, Mrs. Will
son.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Fred Davey, manager of the Bull
dozer, departed for the mine this
morning. Mrs. Davey remains in
town for few days longer, guest
ut the Hotel Savoy
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Louise Welk, the talented daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. ]. Welk, departed
for the state capital this morning to
resume her studies at the Denver
university.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Mrs. ]. McGuigan, who underwent
AN operation for appendicitis al
Mercy hospital this morning, is rest
ing well this afternoon, and has fav-
orabls prospects for speedy re
covsry.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Michael Perino of the Florida mesa
will give a series of dances at his
residence during the winter months
Friday nights. Good floor, good
music and lunch served to those who
desire it. Good time assured.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

The little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. ]. Henderson of the Monte
yuma valley died few days ago from
the effects of eating match heads.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

The Peake family again call Du-
range home. Last night Mrs. Peake
and the little ones returned from
Ridgway to establish quarters here
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Buchanan are
down from the ranch for an extended
stay, possibly until spring. They
have apartments at 1915 West Second
avenue.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

Joe Rhoades, who is in this sec
ton on business connected with the
estate of the late Mrs. Margaret
Rhoades, came up from the Aztec vi
cinity last night where he visited
with members of the Rhoades family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

H.. Bowra who passed away in Az
tee a few days ago was at one time
missionary to the South Sea is
lands.
The Cape weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1914, 1914-05-01
GENE" SULLIVAN
BURIED WEDNESDAY
Remains Arrived from Cairo
Tuesday Night Taken to
Undertaking ParlOrs.
CATHOLIC SERVICES
Buried at the Old Cemetery in
This City-St. Louis and Cairo
Relatives Were Present.

Eugene Sullivan, the young man
who was so suddenly hurled into
eternity as victim of railroad
accident in Cairo Monday night,
was buried in the old cemetery in
this city;Wcdnesday morning at about
9 o'clock. His remains arrived from
Cairo, on the Steamer Cape Girar-
dcau, at about $3.50 Tuesday night,
and were conveyed to the Hoch
Undertaking parlors where they were
prepared for burial. On Wednesday
morning the body was taken to the
Sullivan home on ;. Lorimier street,
and from there to the Catholic church
where funeral services were conducted
by Father Murtaugh.
Miss Julia Sullivan of st. Louis
a sister and Mcssrs. Harry and Albert
Lind of Cairo, ncphcws of the de-
ceased, were present for the funeral
which was attended by many friends
of the bcrcavcd family.