Semi-weekly herald., 1914-01-08

I George Sponsel returned to his
home in Thompson's park this morn
ing. after giving local business At
J tcntiop for several days.
Mrs. II. A. Allen, mother Of Mrs
Paul Garbansti. passed through from
Silverton this morning on her way
to points east
| r. c. Lockwood, assistant superin-
tendent Of the Silverton branch OF
the Western Colorado Power COM
pany, is in town on department bus
iness.
w. A. Majors and o. 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
Mrs. Charles Foreman Of Cortez 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,.
Sleighs instead of wagons continue
to find favor with the drivers on the
| streets of Durango. Fine sleighing
for three consecutive weeks is lux.
ury in our town that has been great
ly appreciated.
II. 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.
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.
Mrs. ]. McGuigan, who underwent
AN operation for appendicitis AT
Mercy hospital this morning, is rest
ing well this afternoon, and has fav.
orabls prospects for speedy re
covsry.
Michael perino of the Florida mesa
will give 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.
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.
1t is interesting to note that the
fire losses in our town for the passed
ten months totalcd only 81 ,sD7.2 20.
This certainly reflects credit on those
in charge Of the city az well as on
the fire department.
Gen. H. +. Robinson, United States
superintendent Of Indian irrigation,
arrived from the east last night and
departed this morning for Shiprock
fbat dana 4 ant 1,,t IL.
attention.
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.
The meetings at the Salvation
Army hall, conducted by Rev. and
Mrs. II. 0. Vernon are increasing in
power, attendance and interest. One
soul has professed conversion. These
meetings will continue for two weeks
or more. All are invited to attend.
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.
G. Lyndall Butler, son of Editor
Butler of the Pennington Times
Hustler, spent the night in town on
his way to Albuquerque to resume his
studies at the University of New
Mexico. His mother who accompan-
led him to Durango last evening re
turned to Pennington this morning.
District Deputy Grand Master
George Robertson and suite OF grand
lodge officers last night installed the
recently elected officers Of the Du-
range lodge No. AZ, |. o. o. F., as fol
lows: Noble grand, w. b. Cummings;