Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

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The Italian population was out in
force this morning to bid adieu to Mr..
and Mrs. J. Baudino, who were on
their way to sunny Italy to visit their
relatives in the old home. The mes
sages they carried to loved ones in
the far away country amounted al
most to excess baggage
Mrs. Fred Nelson and little daugh-
ter Norraine, are planning to leave
for Kansas some time this week to
join Mr.. Nelson and visit with his
parents and sister for a couple of
months, or more. As soon as the
mercury begins to climb, they prom
Use to hasten Colorado way.
There was an exodus of city dwell
ler agriculturalists this morning to
give few days attention to their
respective ranch interests. DIR. w. w.
McEwen was bound for Allison; Isaac
Cherry, Florida mesa; Attorney L. P.
Main, Cedar Hill, and j. w. Sites,
Oxford.
j. A. Stavely,. the Ford auto sales
man, was over from Cortez last night
and left for points south this morn
ing, where Dame Rumor--we mean
Mr.. Rumor-says he will be an
important party at an important cere-
mony. We suppose our informant
meant sort of cant afford con-
tract"
c. H. Algert, the Fruitland mer-
chant-prince, returned last night from
Carthage, Mo-, where he was called a
couple of weeks ago on a business
mission. Mr.. Algert is certainly
something of globe trotter. Since
1914 was ushered in he has covered
10000 miles on business and pleasure
bent.
Manager F. c. Gilbert of the smell
ter, and Mrs. Gilbert and little Cliff
ton departed for Denver this morning.
Business of Importance requires the
formers presence in the state CAPT.
tai. The other members of the fam
| lily are on pleasure trip and will
probably remain fortnight or
longer
Reed and Mott are on the way from
Montezuma county with six race
horses that are to be placed in train
ing Immediately for the spring meet
The seven horses that have been
stabbed on the grounds and in con-
stant training for several weeks are
exhibiting some track work that
speaks most promisingly for the
event scheduled for May ID, 15 and
l1s.
F. L. Rippey, minister who turn
ed travelling man, addressed his for
mer church people, the Southern
Methodists, yesterday morning and
evening. In his pulpit to road move
he has not lost his enthusiasm for his
former work nor his eloquence as q
public speaker. Those who listened
to his sermons enjoyed a real treat.
In the morning he was assisted by J.
Brown, the retired railroad engineer,
who looks after the spiritual welfare
of the D. & R. G. employees.
In the district court today the jury
summoned to appear was excused un-
til Thursday, March 26. The cases
against Herman Haffner charging
him with larceny, were dismissed
The case In which Quintana is charg-
ed with murder, is continued for the
term, likewise the Peter Thompson
horse stealing case. An order was is
sued discontinuing Louie Birkner's
peace bonds. In the case of McClos-
key and Moody VS.. Hart, judgment
was rendered for the plaintiff
The series Of special meetings, pre-
viously announced, began at the Bap-
tist church Sunday night. A good
crowd attended the first service, and
much interest is being manifested by
the Christian people Of both the Bap-
tist church and the community. Rev
D. P. Gaines, pastor Of the church
will preach again tonight. The sub.
ject will be "The Test of Character =
DR.. F. B. Palmer, Of Denver, will ar.
rive Tuesday and will preach Tuesday
and the following nights. A cordial
Invitation il extended everybody te
spend their evenings this week a,
these meetings. There will be some.
thing for all. The services will b<
about an hour in length. The CO.
Operation Of Christian people Of every
communion and Of all who are inter.
ested in . better Durango, 10 invited