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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

Department Commander Reed OF
the &. A. r., and vile departed Tor
Telluride this morning, where the for
mer will pay the post at that point
an official visit. Both the commander
and the lady expressed Themselves as
delighted with out section OF the
country and the people who did SO
much to make their sojourn here a
delightful one.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07
ALLIES DROP BOMB
ON KRUPP FACTORY

THE HAGUE. Dec. s.-1t is rumor-
ed that hostile aviator dropped
bombs in the Krupp factory yestsr-
day and damaged cannon she'd The
nationality Of the aviator Ia unknown,
but he make his escape. The occur
renee has caused much excitement
in Berlin.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07
NiacAIpine Trial Delayed.

The MacAlpine assault case, set for
trial in the justice court at 10 O'Clock
this morning, was delayed until 3
O'Clock this afternoon, awaiting the
arrival of AL Campbell, of lockwood,
who was subpoenaed yesterday but
failed to materialize and had to be
brought to town by an attachment,
Sheriff Fassbinker making hurry
up trip by auto to lockwood after
him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07
WOLF OF WALL STREET"
GETS TWO YEARS IN PEN

NEW YORK, Dec. 3.-David La
mar, the wolf Of Wall street." was
this morning convicted for imper-
sonating a federal officer and was
sentenced to the Atlanta federal peni-
tentiary for two years. He will ap-
peal his case to the supreme court.
The jury was out only two hours.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07
Outing in Pennington

Mrs. Ed Rossiter and daughter,
Miss Dorothy, are in Pennington for
an indefinite stay. The change was
made for the benefit of the girls
health which has not been the best
OF late.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07
Pueblo Chieftain's Change in

Management.
The Chieftain Printing company,
which has been the owner of the Pu-
eblo Chieftain since 1908, has resum-
ed the control and operation of the
daily and weekly Chieftain, is the
announcement made in the issue of
December l. Walter L. Wilder takes
charge as editor and manager. Alva
Swain, for many years in charge of
the Denver office, continues in that
office, with the additional duties as
associate editor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07


]. C. Smith, of Pennington, was in
town last night on a business mis-
sion.
Senator John Joyce, editor of the
Silverton Standard, transacted busi-
ness in Durango today.
Mrs. A. J. Buchanan and babes re-
turned to Oxford this morning, Mr..
Buchanan remaining over for the day.
Ben Epperson, the Rico transfer
man, was among the business visitors
in Durango last night.
W. F. Moore returned from the Az
tee vicinity last night and was off
for Arizona this morning.
General Passenger Agent Drury of
the Burlington, made trip to Sill
verton last night and returned this
morning.
Mrs. Harry Turner and little son
returned from the Silverton camp this
morning, where they spent the
Thanksgiving season with Mr.. Tur-
ner. The little daughter of the
household returned Monday SO she
would not miss q day Of school.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07
Came to the San Juan Basin to
Claim His Bride.

d. l.. Richey, government en-
ploye, arrived from Washington, d..
c., last evening en- route to La Plata,
N NJ, where his fianeee, Miss Sang
ster, who returned from the national
capital about a month ago, is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Thomas. The
young couple are to be married on
Wednesday, December 0, and expect
to leave at once for Washington.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07
The Yule Tide Season.

A wonderful array of artistic
Christmas decorations have trans
formed the interior of the Graden
Mercantile company into a veritable
yule tide bower. The abundance of
articles that are suitable gifts make
1t a mecca for Christmas shoppers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

W. d. Lee, superintendent of the
Rio Grande Southern, was guest at
the strater last night. Railroad duties
occasioned his presence here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

Mrs. Ed Ptolemy returned to her
home in Mancos today after few
days visit with relatives IN Duran
go and Silverton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07
Man Found Dead.

Man Found Dead.
Deputy Coroner Hobby and Under
taker Ames went out to the Breen
section this afternoon in response to
a telephone message that a man had
been found dead in cabin near the
Price ranch. 1t was impossible to as
certain the name of the deceased or
anything in connection with the case
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

carload of ore will be shipped to the
smelter. The returns bid fair to make
the most optimistic old time miner
gasp with astonishment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Ptolemy, OF
Silverton, were passengers down the
Red Apple line this morning Mrs
Ptolemy is on notwithstanding quest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

Mrs. Elmer Felisher and daughter,
Miss Helen, were among the Florida
mesa folk who patronized Durango
merchants today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

A. w. Leaning has returned from
Fort Lewis, where he did some paint
ing in the state agricultural schooi
buildings.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

Jack McNamara has sufficiently re-
covered from his recent illness to re-
turn to his duties as night clerk at
The Strater hotel.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

Mrs. Val Hayes and babe, OF Ar
boles, returned home this morning at
ter visiting the formers brother,
Clarence Hiner and family and her
old time friend, Mrs. Adrianson.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07
More Business for the D. & r. C.

fUTe bubIHesB IUr tHt u. q X. U.
Stock Inspector Ethridge went over
to Pagosa Springs this morning to
give his attention to the fifteen car
load cattle shipment NJ. o. Brown
is scheduled to make tomorrow. Yes
terday Mr.. Ethridge inspected the
shipment made by Gordon Swartz and
Melenik to Colorado Springs, Denver
and Fort Collins. There were four
teen cars in the lot, one car of horses
for the buyers who were instructed
not to make any more purchases, and
thirteen cars Of cattle, most Of which
go to the Gordon Swartz and Melenik
feed yards at Fort Collins.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07
To Undergo Operation.

H. A. Kelley. of Lebanon, departed
this morning for Memphis, Tenn,
where he will undergo an operation
for some trouble which resulted from
a broken leg, an injury he sustained
several months ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

w. w. MacAlpine and son, the
lockwood sawmill men, came 10 town
this morning on business Connected
with the suit i'll which they are to ap-
pear as defendants in the justice court
tomorrow. 1t is rumored they will
plead guilty to the charge made
against them, but will claim that
their acts were justified.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07
Administrator Appointed.

The county court today appointed
the Durango Trust company admins
TRAITOR of the estate of the late Chris
tian Anderson, in accordance with
petition filed by Frank Anderson, hus-
band of the deceased.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

Francis d. Pastorius is here from
Colorado Springs giving his attention
to his extensive holdings in these
parts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

w. b. Parsons, of Lebanon, left for
Trinidad this morning with four cars
of fine apples grown in his section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07
District Court Proceedings.

The case of the Aultman Machinery
company VS.. Reece Forrest is being
tried in the district court today. A
jury of six will decide the merits of
the case.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07
Meeting of the Old Guards.

Invitations have been sent out by
the Durango Woodmen of the World
for a meeting and banquet for the
"Old Guards" to be held at Woodmen
hall, Friday evening, December 4. Of
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

Ii. d. Abrams, one of Aztsc's pro-
gressive citizens, is in town on mar
keting expedition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07
Christmas Vacation in Durango

The beginning Of Christmas joys
for Durango school children is Tues
day, December 22, the date the public
schools close for the vacation. Mon
day, January 4th, is the tine set for
them to return to their studies again.
During the vacation number of the
city teachers will attend the annual
meeting Of the State Teachers asso-
ciation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07
Death of Former Durango

Death of a Former Durango
Teacher.
Mrs. Rosepha Pulford, principal of
the high school, has received the sad
news Of the death of Mrs. Ava Hunt
singer-Thompson, which occurred in
Oregon last week The deceased
taught in Hay gulch, lockwood and
later in the Durango schools. She
was a most estimable woman, held in
highest regard by all who knew her.
She is survived by two children,
son, Myron, who is about 12 years of
age, and little daughter 18 months
old.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07
BoER LEADER CAUGHT.

CAPETOWN, Dec. 3.-General
Dewet, captured yesterday near
Waterbury with 81 followers. was
today put in prison with other
leaders Of the B0eE revolt. Prob
ably he will be court martialed
and shot. An automobile con-
tinGent. under Colonel Conrad
Brits, overlook the rebels. who
surrendered without . shot.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07
Resting Well.

Fred Griffith, who suffered brol-
en- leg yesterday when he fell from
ladder at the ranch, is in local
hospital and is reported to be rest
ing well today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

| tioh thls morning 10 partake OF the
hospitality of friends for time.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. V. Moreland. Of
the Florida mesa, gave their patron
age to the grocery department at Gra-
denis today.
| S. G. Parker was among the Flor
ida mesa ranchmen who gave the
otis-McGirr Mercantile company lib
eral patronage today.
Mrs. Ole Lee motored down from
Hermosa this morning and did con-
siderable trading at the Snyder gro
Gerry.
We note that Miss Bertha Black
burn Of this city, and Kendall Gilbert,
of Denver, were granted license in
the groom's home city Tuesday.
Prof. Manning, principal Of the Sill
verton schools, passed through Du-
range this morning en- route to Dem
yer.
Walter Wood was a between trains
visitor from Mancos last night, spend
ing the time with Mrs. Woods par
ents, Major and Mrs. d. l.. Sheets.
| Price Walters returned to Aztec
this morning after parting with a
portion Of his troubles in the dem
lists chair.
G. j. Heber, an assayer from Mon
tana who is visiting relatives in the
Allison district, was guest at the
Savoy last night who came ito get
acquainted with Durango"
| Mrs. Charles Keil and Master Peter
came in from Hesperus last evening
On their way to Florida mesa, where
they will visit while with her par
ents.
'iAo. iiSu Aieiiy duu Ddby AliCe
went up to their Hesperus home this
| morning after a visit with the lit
tie ones grandmother, Mrs. Maude
Swift.
A. II. Masters, of Flora Vista, re-
turned from New York last evening,
where he was called several weeks
ago by the critical illness Of rel
ative.
E. X. Hill, who has been q member
of the surveying crew working over
in the Navajo Springs vicinity, was
in town last night on his way to his
winter quarters in Pennington.
j. w. Carman, Of Colorado Springs,
was an arrival in the city last night
whose destination was Riverside and
whose mission it was to trade prop
erty in his home citv for ranch in
the northern New Mexico section.
'NOA6C bht mail
who spends great deal of his time
vibrating between Denver and the La
Platas, came in from the state capi-
tai last night and headed for the
mountains this a. m.
The following are the officers-elect
of the /. o. o. +. lodge: Thomas Mason
reelected commandant; Alex Milne,
lieutenant; Frank Frech, ensign; Cy-
rus Graden, reelected accountant; ia
cob G. Wilson, reelected clerk.
The Rio Grande's honor stations,
showing increase in business during
| the past one TO three months, includes
the following southern Colorado
towns: Silyerton, Ignacio, Garland,
La Veta, La lara and Aztec, Farm
ington and Chama, N. NJ.
Mr.. Harry Pearson and Mrs. An
tone Wilmer were marketers from the
Pine River valley. They are moving
into their new commodious ranch
home, an cight-room cement block
house that was completed short time
ago.
The Eagles lodge has elected
the following officers for the ensuing
term: ]. w. Gedney, Jr., president;
Charles Godfrey, vice president; Lee
Hamor, chaplain; Charles Meuser
secretary, reelected; William Gill, Jr.,
treasurer, reelected; DR.. A. w. Rob
bins, physician, reelected; Joe KAN
lex, inner guard; Thomas Jimmsr-
field. outer guard; trustees, John W.
Turner, George M. De Luehs, Martin
lverce.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07
RUSSIAN GENERAL FIRED.

PETROGRAD, Dec. S.-Ths failure
Of the Russians 70 envelop the Ger
mans At Dodz temporarily put them
in serious condition, necessitating
the reforming of the lines. General
Rennekampfs failure TO arrive on
time enabled the Germans 70 escape
the Russian trap. General Renne-
kampf has been relieved Of his com
mand.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

Senator George West shipped TWEEN
ty-nine carloads of cattle from the
Pagosa Springs stock yards yester-
day. The destination is X. C.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07
Election of Officers.

EIecIiOn OF UfIIcers.
The ladies of the Maccabees elect
ed the following officers Wednesday
evening to serve during the coming
year: Alice NJ. Anheier, commander;
Martha Fassbinder, lieutenant COM
mander; Minnie De Luche, sergeant;
Anna Trainor, lady at arms; Lenora
Gallaher, record keeper; Maude Swift,
auditor; Bertha Jemison official
prompter; Ethel Porter. musician;
Chloe German, past commander;
Laura Miles, sentinel; Mamie Casad,
picket.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

Montreal has adoptsd reseautioa
voting the sum Il ~, 100 for ~ NJ
lief of ths families Of The unen0Is1
this wintsr. Ths eity - ellsa
votsd $4,000 70 ~ YaAristfS 4 Z
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07
New Residents,

G. A. Greenwood and wife spent the
night here en- route to the Dolores
section, where they will reside. They
were former residents of Nebraska.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Weigandt,
prosperous ranchers of the Tiffany
vicinity, were among the homeward
bound travellers this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07
On Business Mission.

Leslie Hubbard, Colorado's efficient
tax appraiser, is down from Denver
on business that comes in his de-
partment. During the last ten days
Of November, Mr.. Hubbard's collec-
tions enriched the state treasury
sl,656.l3, which represented the in
come from eleven estates, the largest
amount being $2,429.9S, from the es-
tate Of John D. Best, Denver busi-
ness man, who died in Maine recently.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07
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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

e. J. Hayes, Of the Animas valley,
transacted business in Durango to-
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

c. G. Pinkney, government man
who makes his headquarters on the
Navajo reservation, is in town on
business and pleasure.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

A. H. Long, one Of the live wires
of the Rosa section, looked after in
terests here last evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

Mrs. C. Wiederander, of Estancia,
N. NJ, was off for home this MORN
ing after short stay with Farming
ton friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

"Bob" Sullivan was up from the
Sunset Lumber company today on
sawmil business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

Banker Smith, of Silverton, was
Denver bound traveller this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

Mrs. r. C. Salabar and little daugh-
ter were in from Ignacio today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Gaines were down
from the valley this morning buying
supplies for the ranch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

Mrs. j. d. Baker was among the
Animas valley folk in town today do
ing Christmas shopping early.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07
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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

Miss Eva Strong, resident of the
Hermosa ncighborhood, shopped In
Durango today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

Mr.. Miller, Sr, of the Kline district,
was patron of the Durango Mer-
camille company this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

Sam Frizzel was down from Fall
creek today on hurried business
trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07
AS 1T WAS TOLD
10 US
From Fridays Daily
Big Cattle Shipment.

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Mrs. C. F. Werner is up from Ig-
nacio on a shopping expedition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

Clyde Rogers and Glenn Parker
headed Mancos way this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

Albert Miller and family, Of Rico.
were travellers to the Pennington sec
ton this morning to partake Of the
hospitality of friends for time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

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Mrs. C. F. Werner is up from Ig-
nacio on a shopping expedition.
Clyde Rogers and Glenn Parker
headed Mancos way this morning.
Banker Smith, of Silverton, was
Denver bound traveller this morning.
Mrs. r. C. Salabar and little daugh-
ter were in from Ignacio today.
Mrs. J. d. Baker was among the
Animas valley folk in town today do
ing Christmas shopping early.
"Bob" Sullivan was up from the
Sunset Lumber company today on
sawmill business.
Mr.. Miller, Sr., of the Kline district,
was patron of the Durango Mer-
camille company this morning.
Sam Frizzell was down from Fab
creek today on a hurried business
trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Gaines were down
from the valley this morning buying
supplies for the ranch.
Miss Eva Strong, resident of the
Hermosa neighborhood, shopped In
Durango today.
L. j. Hayes, OF the Animas valley,
transacted business in Durango to-
day.
A. H. Long, one Of the live wires
of the Rosa section, looked after in
terests here last evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

A. II. Masters, Of Flora Vista, re-
turned from New York last evening,
where he was called several weeks
ago by the critical illness Of a rel
ative.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

E. X. Hill, who has been q member
Of the surveying crew working over
in the Navajo Springs vicinity, was
in town last night on his way to his
winter quarters in Pennington.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

Mrs. Fred Henry and baby Alice
went up to their Hesperus home this
morning after a visit with the lit
tie ones grandmother, Mrs. Maude
Swift.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. B. V. Moreland, Of
the Florida mesa, gave their patron
age to the grocery department at Gra-
denis today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

Mrs. Charles Keil and Master Peter
came in from Hesperus last evening
On their way to Florida mesa, where
they will visit a while with her par
ents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

The Eagles lodge has elected
the following officers for the ensuing
term: j. w. Gedney, Jr., president;
Charles Godfrey, vice president; Lee
Hamor, chaplain; Charles Meuser
secretary, reelected; William Gill, Jr.,
treasurer, reelected; DR.. A. w. Rob
bins, physician, reelected; Joe KAN
ick, inner guard; Thomas Jimmsr-
field. outer guard; trustees, John W.
Turner, George M. De Luchs, Martin
VERGE.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

G. j. Heber, an assayer from Mon
tana who is visiting relatives in the
Allison district, was a guest at the
Savoy last night who came ito get
acquainted with Durango"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07
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From Thursdays Daily

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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-07

]. w. Carman, of Colorado Springs,
was an arrival in the city last night
whose destination was Riverside and
whose mission it was to trade prop
erty in his home citv for ranch in
the northern New Mexico section.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-15


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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-15
Photo by Van Oeyen.

with, and is expected to have his team
Up in the race from the start. Perhaps
the greatest combination ever formed
to cover second base and shortstop, is
found in the ranks of the Braevs.
Johnny Evers, sometimes known as
THE Crab" and again as THE Key
stone King" formerly manager of the
Cubs, was secured recently by the Bos-
ton club, which paid him a $4,000
bonus to sign, besides paying him $10,-
600 year for four years. He is today
the most talked of player in either
league
Playing at short is the Rabbit,
Walter Meanwhile. His work last sea-
son was marvellous and in 1914 he Is
expected to be the star of shortstopS.
His belt line catches" are something
that set the fans on edge. His speed
will prove just what Evers has needed
around second sack.
Manager Stallings brings twenty
five in his party, and announces that
Bradley Hogg will pitch in Mondays
game.
Travelling with the Braves are five
newspaper correspondents, represent
irg the four morning papers and three
evening issues. They are James {.
OLeary, Boston Globs; A. H, c. Mitch
ell, Boston American; Fred ]. Hoey,
Boston Herald-Traveler; ]. W. Moran.
Jr., Boston Journal, and Eddie Nc
Crath, Boston Post.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-15
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA
EXPLOITS ADVANTAGES
AMERIGUs AND SUMTER

Thousands of travellers will have the
advantages of Americas pointed out to
them when they scan the current time
table of the Central Of Georgia rail-
road. This issue of the time table con-
tains full page ad of Americas that
forth the advantages of the city as d
location for homes and manufacturing
industries.
This advertisement of the city is the
only ad appearing in the issue and is
i.'cluded in every copy Of the schedule
that will be printed this quarter. When
i; is understood that the Central of
Georgia prints and distributes thous-
ands of copies of this time table it will
be readily understood that the city will
get hundreds of dollars worth of ad-
yertisement out of the advertisement
The Central of Georgia believes that
the surest way to bring prosperity to
itself is to exploit the advantages of
the country through which it's lines
run. With this in view the officials
who plan the schedules invariably Sc
lect the most promising city and coun-
V to advertise and then cut loose. Am
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-03-15

opener. The Scout manager is a
strong believer in keeping such things
dark until just before the game.
The game will be called at $3.50
o'clock
The following telegram from the
secretary of the Boston club was re-
ceived by the Times Recorder last
night:
The Boston National league club,
headed by Manager Geo. E. Slatlings,
will play two games in Americas on
Monday and Tuesday of this week. TIL ;
club was one of the sensations of or
ganized baseball last season, going
from last place in the standing to
fifth.
This season Manager Stallings has a
fine aggregation of players to work