Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-14

Mrs. J. M. Rhoades, Of Eleo, un-
derwent an operation for appendicitis
at Mercy hospital this morning. She
stood the ordeal well, and gives ia
vorable indications for an early re-
covery.
r. 7. Hillstrom, manager OF the
Aztec branch Of the Durango Plan
ing Mill and Lumber company busi-
ness, was in town last night to re-
ceive another degree in the mysteries
Of the Masonic order.
]. Lafayette Sheek returned last
night from trip to tho Southern
Boy mine, where he spent = few days
on tour Of inspection. He found
plenty of evidences Of winter up in
the vicinity of the property.
Mrs. ]. F. Clarke came down from
Silverton last night on her way to
Denver, where her children are at
tending school. She will remain NM
til the end of the term, bringing
them home with her on her return.
Prof. C. Utterback leaves for Boul-
der with the following local athletes,
who will participate in the state inter-
scolastic track meet: Waugh Hag-
fart, Francis Dobbins, Forest Sand
ers, Vernon Sanders, John Ware, Will
liam Pheney and Wallace Mollettc.
District court. was in session few
minutes this morning. An application
to modify an order given in water
controversy was to have been heard
but before the case came to a hear
ing the attorneys made temporary
settlement.
On his return home last night
Sheriff Bassbinder brought with him
Antonio Montoya, one of three Mon.
toya brothers, charged with assault
with intent to kill. The trouble that
led to his arrest, it will be remem-
bered, occurred down in the La Posts
section about three weeks ago.
One million and a quarter dollars
added to our state indebtedness by
the special session of the Legislature
and prospective special election tc
vote on ordinances that are uncalleG
for at this time which will cost
twelve hundred dollars is matter
which brings home to taxpayers where
are we drifting.
Clarence Newton, formerly with the
Herald, arrived from Leadville last
night on his way to Cedar Hill tc
spend few weeks at his fathers
ranch. He has had siege in the
hospital and while somewhat improv-
ed felt that he needed some of moth.
er's cooking to insure the complete
restoration of his health.
Picnics are the order of the day
with the school folk Yesterday Miss
Gillmors pupils had an out of dool
dinner at Brookside park. To-day
Miss Pixies pupils are enjoying 9
similar treat. Each day this weel
the South side park has been th'
scene of similar festivities, and lik,
events are scheduled for Thursda,
and Friday. The participants ther,
are Park school folk.
A. Swanbrough, the famous aut,
racer who is member Of the Over
land sales force, departed this morn
ing for Montrose on his way to Den
yer. He expects to return to thi
section about six weeks hence, max
ing the trip by auto. During hi
six days visit in the San Juan basil
lie made a motor trip Of nearly 60
miles, covering about all the smalle
towns south and west Of Durango.
Joseph Meredith, pioneer Of tn
southwest who has loads Of friend
among the old-timers, is down fror
his home town of Rico, where h
serves his fellow citizens in the %
pacity of mayor, The special objec
of his visit is to attend meetin
of the San Juan congress. Will
here he will also look after some mir
ing business and incidentally atten
the races,
Frank Young, Denver Il Ri
Grande brakeman, and Miss Loi
Brady, youngest daughter Of Mr.. an
Mrs. James Brady, were married .
the home Of the brides parents las
evening at o'clock. Rev. r. {
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