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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
Tabernacle Meeting.

In the erection of the tabernacle,
Evangelist Pratt and his able assist
ants accomplished what was said to
be the impossible in the material way,
the erection of tabernacle in two
days and now our town folk are won-
dering if he is going to establish a
like record in things spiritual. The
building is very comfortable struc-
ture, fittingly decorated and has a
seating capacity of 1900. 1t is well
lighted, well heated and well venti-
lated. Last night the initial meet
ing was held. A chorus Of about
60 voice. under the direction Of Mr..
and Mrs. Bnson led the music. In
= fitting way Rev. Pratt expressed
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
Receives News of Brothers Death.

f. W. George, an employe in the
culinary department at the Strater
hotel, received the news of the death
of his brother, Fred George, a resi-
dent of north central Kansas. The
deceased was SO years of age.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
On Pleasure Bent.

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Baker and lit
tie daughter Golda were arrivals last
night who passed the day in town.
They lived in Saguache for six
months, coming there from Indiana
for the benefit of Mrs. Bakers
health. She has gained so rapidly
they are preparing to return to the
old home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
Home From Four Months Visit.

Mrs. l.. O'Connell, of Animas City
returned home last night after an alb
sence of four months duration She
spent the time in Albuquerque with
her daughter, Mrs. Fulcher, and in
Arizona points, where two sisters she
had not seen for more than dozen
years reside.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
Home From Brothers Funera,.

Bob" Grimes is home from Cleve-
land, Kan, where he accompanied the
remains of his brother, the late Nick
Grimes. He found the weather in his
old home state something dreadful,
veritabe blizzard being in progress
during his entire stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
Departs for California.

Mickey Breen left for San Diego
his morning, where he will attend the
exposition. He will likely visit in San
francisco before his return. 1.-The
life of the 49's" will interest him
there, as his family was among the
cal trail bsilders of the southwest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
Return Home After Pleasant
Outing.

Mrs. William Butler, Farmington's
postmistress, and Mrs. f. l.. Hill, one
Of the well known women of that sec
lion, were guests at the Savoy last
night on their way home from Trim
bic, where they had very pleasant
outing of nearly a weeks duration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
Bargain Days.

The general sentiment that Bar
gain day in Montrose was so success
full, that those who were at first
skeptical as to the value of the propo-
sition are in favor of making such
days a regular feature. Why not try
the plan in Durango?
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
Plain Drunks.

Two plain drunks formed the grief
of the police court today. One is
doing time in the city bastile because
he does not possess the $40 fine that
stands between himself and liberty.
The other, sheep herder came to
town this morning and indulged too
freely in liquid refreshments. His
punishment will be meted out to him
as soon as he is sober.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
Aged Father Ill

Mrs Albert Bernard went to Flora
Vista this morning, where her father,
Hir. Mccoy, is i'll. His condition gives
his family much concern on account
os his advanced age, his ninetieth
birthday anniversary being only four
months hence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29

NJ. f. Smith, an employe at Ship
rock, and wife returned this morning
to the scene of his duties. He has
been east spending his vacation. She
passed the while with relatives in
Montezuma county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
Serving Sentence in County Jail.

Serving Sentence in County Jail.
Louis Marquee, who accidentally
shot his companion, Ray Martinez,
in the leg Tuesday evening when the
two were horseback riding in the lg-
nacio section, was fined $50 and SEN
fenced to the county Jail for fifteen
days for carrying concealed weapons.
He was brought to Durango last
evening by Undersheriff Will Hall
and placed in the county Jail.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
BOMBARDMENT BY
FLEET is RESUMED

LONDON, March 25.-A dispatch
from Tenedos says the fleet has re-
entered the Dardanelles and is vio-
lently bombarding the forts near Mar
rows. Several forts near Kilid Bahr
replied feebly but soon ceased firing.
Athens reported that two British
destroyers preceded the fleet and
penetrated beyond Kilid Bahr and
confirmed the reports that the forts
had suffered heavily MS the result of
he bombardment a week ago. The
returning destroyers ran gauntlet
at the Salvos forts on both sides.
Both ships escaped without damage.
Mine sweeping continues nightly
despite the forts fire by searchlight.
BERLIN, March 25-It il officially
claimed that the allies success in the
Dardanelles is utterly impossible ON
The present basis. The dcfenses were
strengthened tremendously at the out
break of the war, making them inn
pregnable by concealed inland batter
les. German artillerymen construct
ed and masked the positions where
the guns and operators were placed,
and the allies have failed TO locate
Them.
The allies destroyed only old shore
batteries so far
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29

L. w. Edgeheill, the wool buyer,
arrived from Salt Lake last night and
went down the Red Apple line this
morning, where flockmasters have
commenced shearing sheep.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29

Mrs. John Waters went down to
Pennington today to remain until
Monday with her daughter, Mrs.
Thomas Lotus. Her daughter. Miss
Tllen waters, and daughter law,
Mrs. Roy Waters, made the trip with
her.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
On Routine Business.

General Manager Clay of the West
ern Colorado Power company is down
from Montrose on business that comes
under his supervision. This is his
last trip to this vicinity before he
and his estimabe wife are off for
California for few weeks to enjoy
the expositions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
Miss Thompson Injured in
NOtOrcycle Accident

Miss Nettie Thompson, bookkeeper
at the Herald, was injured last even
ing when thrown from a motorcycle
she and Guy Jemison were riding.
The accident occurred near the North
Side grocery, when the machine skid
ded and Miss Thompson was thrown
to the ground with terrible force. She
was rendered unconscious and some
time passed before her condition was
normal. Today she is very much bet
ter, although suffering considerable
pain from the bruises she sustained.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
On Department Business.

w. b. Fraser, state game and fish
commissioner is in town inspecting the
Durango fish hatchery and discussing
with Manager Hamor plans for the
coming seasons activities. The game
and fish laws will this year be en-
forced more rigidly than ever before
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29

A. H, Long, of Rosa, transacted
cuisines in Durango today
c. s. Walters, of Ignacio, was off
Tor home this morning.
Mayor Hans Aspaas, of Ignacio,
vas in on business again last night.
S. Surley, Continental Oil man,
is here on business that comes to his
lot.
viii Hall was up from Ignacio. last
night fraternizing with his brother
Elks.
b. l.. Warner, an overalls salesman,
was among the knights of the grip
who left town this morning.
Hugh Jones, Denver man, is stop
ping over in Durango today on his
journey to Silverton.
Mrs. John Breen left for Alamosa
this morning. She will probably make
her home in the Monte Vista section.
l.. B. Furman, of Pennington, con-
struction engineer for the d. & r. G.,
was in town last night, giving his at
tention TO private business.
r. w. Yates left for Independence,
Kan, this morning with the remains
of his brother Willard, who passed
away in Silverton Sunday.
W. A. Finch, of Wertzner, Colo,
was on his way to Blanco this morn
ing, where members of his family re-
side.
Mrs. Clara Rhodes, Of Elco, who
was in town on a shopping expedition
last night, returned home this morn
ing.
w. N. Porter, the King Commits
sion company representative, went
down to the Aztec and Pennington
sections today soliciting business.
w. NJ. Reid, of Bluff, was an ar
rival on the Southern last night en-
route to Omaha and vicinity, his old
home, to stay for awhile.
Walter G. West, superintendent of
the Southern Ute Indian agency, was
in town last night comforting with
Inspector j. II. Fleming.
Last month we had record break
ing snow fall. This week the street
sprinkler is on duty daily. Whether
you are for the wet or the dry, the
weather maker for this region sup
plies the demand.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
,ew photoplayer Be Te Installed
~ About a Month.

~ -F'7FF q T-FVTTFF.
J. o. Taylor, proprietor of the Gem
.heater, who retprned from Denver a
day or two ago, has made arrange
ments to install the new Furlitzer
photoplayer he purchased, in about 80
Gays
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
County Agriculturalist at the Service
OF the Farmers.

County Agriculturalist E. D. Smith
is making Fort Lewis his headquar-
ters, and is at the service of all farm
ers in La Plata and Montezuma coun-
ties. Call him to solve your agri-
cultural problems. He plans to visit
the different parts of his territory
by auto, but many perplexing ques-
tions can be answered by telephone
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
Arrested on the Charge of Passing
n bad" Check.

Sheriff Fassbinder went to Dolores
today after Don McEwen, arrested
there by the sheriff of Montezuma
county on the charge of passing a
bad" check. 1t is reported he is
wanted in Telluride on the same
charge. Peter Jakino is said to be
his victim here
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29

General Robinson and little daugh-
ter Grace returned from Shiprock
last night and made a trip to Navajo
Springs today, where Indian land ir-
rigation business will occupy his at
tention.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29

YIN Of the Late A. X. Lewis Filed.
The will cf the late A. r. Lewis
as brought to the county court to-
dly and filed by Reese McCloskey. 1t
was made two years ago. The entire
tate goes to the widow. j. p. Co.'S
lJn is named as executor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
Potato Growing on Large Scale.

Potato GrOwIng on Large Scale.
If present plans materialize the
farmers of the Pine river waller will
grow potatoes on large scale.
Through the efforts Of Principal
Snyder of Fort Lewis and County Ag-
riculturalist Smith and several prom
inent ranchmen of the valley, arrange
ments have been made to plant more
than AZ acres of potatoes and it
seems quite probable that enough
more will sign up to make the $50
acres necessary to ship 100 cars to
outside points. The d. & r. G. has
promised very low rate and will aid
in every way possible in making the
growing of the crop success. 1t Is
expected the crop will be shipped to
Texas, where Colorado grown pota-
toes are given preference over any
other.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
RIorING REPORTED IN MEXICO.

HERMOSILLO. March 25.-Fight-
ing, riot and executions have marked
the native Yaqui control. The NUT
ineers have been imprisoned in May
torena palace Runners are visiting
the settlements trying to arouse other
Indians.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. March 25.-
An army transport will take for
cign refugees from Tampico if neces-
sarq, it is stated by the war depart
ment. Fighting is increasing there.
The Villistas are attacking Mata-
moras, and Villa is reported to be in
command.
There has been no information re-
ceived regarding Leonard Worcester,
the American reported to be held
as ransom at Chihuahua.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
Home from the Expositions.

nome from the ExpOsitiOns.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Baker and Mr..
and Mrs. James Pierce of Farmiagton
were guests at the Savoy last night
on their return from California where
they journeyed three weeks ago to
attend the expositions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29

w. C. Chapman Reported Quite Ill.
W. C. Chapman, the hardware mer-
chant, is reported quite III
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
Matt Switzerland Dies

Matt Southerland Dies
Suddenly in Silvcrton.
Matt Switzerland, who was guest
at the A. b. Nelson home night be-
fore last, and who went to Silverton
yesterday morning, died suddenly be-
fore the day was over. He had been
employed at the Thompson ranch on
the Florida mesa.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
". c. Chapman Better Today.

w. c. Chapman who was reported
quite i'll yesterday is very much i'm
proved today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29

A. Barseh OF Chicago gave Aztec
as shis destination this morning.
T. w. Hall, the contractor, is
business visitor in town.
Attorney S. W. Carpenter was over
from Mancos last night on legal busi-
uess.
Gene Mason of the Montezuma val
ley left for points east this morn
ing.
Deputy Sheriff Will Hall was
among those who left town this morn
ing.
John Clarke was between trains
visitor in the Snuuyside section to-
day.
Mrs. B. j. Beckwith of Silverton
was in Durango last night ON her way
east.
VIM. Balfour, of Silverton, black
smith at the Gold King spent the day
in Durango.
NJ. o. Brown, the Archuleta coun-
ty stockman, is transaeting business
in Durango.
II. +. Byers, the Carser-Rice paper
company representative is soliciting
trade in our town.
VIM. Phelan headed Aztec and
Pennington way this morning in the
interests of the firm he represents.
C. ii. Wells, the cracker salesman
who has succeeded Gene Grimes in
this territory is doing the local
trade.
II. N. Linebarger merchant farm
er, banker and real estate man of
Tiffany was guest at the Strater
last night.
1t is said "A Silverton man has sue
ceeded in making his wife believe
that the heat of his cigar turned
his nose red.
Robert Pearson was on his way to
his home in Siverton this morning
after spending a few days with his
wife in Pennington.
Miss Annie Sarah Boek, tourist
isitor from Gainesville, Florida, ar
rived on the Southern last night and
left on the Eastern this morning.
Today concluded the seventh month
Of the school year in Durango and
marked the beginning of the Easter
vacation which continues until a week
from Monday.
Our neighboring town Of Silverton
ranked second in the list of ID. e. r.
G. honor stations for the month of
February. 1t showed an increase in
business Of 112 per cent.
Sheriff Fassbinder left for Antini-
to this morning after f. NJ Mitchell,
former Idaho employe, who left
here yesterday morning leaving an
unpaid board bill and it is alleged
worthless checks in his wake.
Now that the time for Easter brides
is close at hand, confirmed Du-
range bachelor remarks, AT some
weddings the ring ceremony is used
while others are Of the three ring
nature, like other worlds greatest
shows.
|. f. Levy came home from Cortez
last night having made the trip via
Pennington. His ear has been in
Cortez garage since the first
heary SHOWS last winter, when he en-
countercd a blockade as he tried to
motor TO Mancos he had very
little trouble on this trip until he
was about eight miles from town
when he struck a mud hole of such
depth it required the assistance Of a
good strong team to persuade the ma
chine to cross.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
In the County Court.

Bert Stratton was in from Kline
today on business connected with the
probating of the Joel Preston will.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
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TO US
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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29

Flapdoodle, in many instances, Ia a
funny story about some great per-
son.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
Widow of the Late
n. +. Cook Arrives.

Mrs. N. f. Cooke arrived last night.
She is staying with her old time
friend, Mrs. w. T. Darlington.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
n8peoling indian sshool.

Inspector Fleming of Phoenix, went
ont TO ignacio today to inspect the
Indian school.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29
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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29

W. A. Finch, of Wertzner, Colo,
was on his way to Blanco this morn
ing, where members of his family re-
side.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29

Walter G. West, superintendent of
the Southern Ute Indian agency, was
in town last night comforting with
Inspector j. II. Fleming.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29

Last month we had a record break
ing snow fall. This week the street
sprinkler is on duty daily. Whether
you are for the wet or the dry, the
weather maker for this region sup
plies the demand.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29

Mrs. Clara Rhodes, Of Elco, who
was in town on a shopping expedition
last night, returned home this morn
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29

w. NJ. Reid, of Bluff, was an ar
rival on the Southern last night en-
route to Omaha and vicinity, his old
home, to stay for awhile.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29

r. W. Yates left for Independence,
Kan, this morning with the remains
of his brother Willard, who passed
away in Silverton Sunday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29

W. N. Porter, the King Commits
sion company representative, went
down to the Aztec and Pennington
sections today soliciting business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29

Now that the time for Easter brides
is close at hand, confirmed Du-
range bachelor remarks, AT some
weddings the ring ceremony is used,
while others are Of the three ring
nature, like other worlds greatest
shows.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29

Hugh Jones, Denver man, is stop
ping over in Durango today on his
journey to Silverton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29

Mrs. John Breen left for Alamosa
this morning. She will probably make
her home in the Monte Vista section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29

Sheriff Fassbnder left for Antini.
to this morning after f. NJ Mitchell
former Idaho employe, who lef'
here yesterday morning leaving al
unpaid board bill and it is alleged
Worthless checks in his wake.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29

L. B. Furman, of Pennington, con-
struction engineer for the d. & R. G.,
was in town last night, giving his at
tention TO private business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-29

Our neighboring town of Silvertor
ranked second in the list of d. e. r
G. honor stations for the month OF
February. 1t showed an increase in
business Of 112 per cent.
The Washington times., 1915-02-24

will remain for some time. He Is ac-
compa MED by q. Mahlow.
Miss Valerie Padelford will 70 to
Atlantic City next week to make
lengthy stay.
Miss Lucy p. White. Of virginia, and
Mr. and Mrs. d. r. Lockwood, Of Jer-
sey city, are at the Shoreham.
Capt. J. T. Selecman and family are
the guests OF his brother. George ID.
Selecman, at his residence. 337 street
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Beale r. Howard re-
turned to Warrington this morning
from Atlantic City. where they spent
the last week.
Nicholas yachel Lindsey is expected
to arrive in Washington this evening
or tomorrow to he the guest Of Assist
ant Secretary of Agriculture and Mrs.
Carl Vrooman. Mr.. Lindsey has beer
visiting at the University Of Pennsyl-
vania.
Mrs. Lawrence Benet, of Paris. for
merly Miss Margaret Cox, OF this city.
spoke this morning before a number OF
women In the parish hall of st. Johns
Hospital in Paris. Mr.. Benet Is d.
rector Of the hospital and Mrs. Benet
Ia a volunteer nurse.
Mr.. and Mrs Benet are spending the
week with Alexander I.cgarc.
The Washington times., 1915-02-24
News and Gossip of Washington Society and Social Events

Jones were to have given last night In
honor of the Secretary OF the Interior
and Mrs. Lane has been postponed until
March 0. The secretary is In California.
-
Lieut.. and Mrs. Charles Minnigerode
Maigne will be among the dinner hosts
at the Army and Navy Club tomorrow
night before the weekly dance.
Those entertaining at dinner tonight
at the Chevy Chase Club include Mr..
and Mrs. e. Norval Fortson. DR.. Leland
! f.. Cofer, Mrs. c. NJ. Lockwood, Com
mander and Mrs. Henry A. Wiley. Capt.
Julian l.. Schley and Mr.. and Mrs.
Beale Howard.
A number Of informal parties have been
arranged for the supper dance given this
evening In the ball room Of the New
Willard. Exhibition dancing by Miss
Joan Sawyer. Of New York, win be one
of the many attractive features.
Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Gibson were
hosts al dinner last evening entertaining
q few Of their close friends In honor Of
the sixth anniversary Of their wedding
which was one of the brilliant events OF
the season and took place at the home
Cf Mrs. James Mcmillan, Mrs. Gibson's
gra ndmother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gibson have taken a
cottage at Newport, where they expect
to go for the coming season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles 8. Hamlin will
be among the dinner hosts Of the even.
ing.
The Washington times., 1915-02-24
Dinners and Dances.

DIR. Juan Carlos Blanco. representa-
of Uruguay to the Panama Pacific Ex-
position, and who is here also to re-
turn the visit of Senator Elihu Root.
made to Uruguay seven years ago.
while he was Secretary of State, was
the honor guest at the dinner given last
night by the Secretary of State. William
Jennings Bryan. Tho guests included
tho Argentine ambassador, the minister
OF Uruguay. the Bolivian minister. sem
ntor Root Secretary of the Treasury
Congressman Henry y. Flood. Congress-
man Linthcum. Congressman Aincy.
and Congressman Montague. Counselor.
Robert Lansing. w. =. q. Harding. the
Assistant Secretary of state. the First
Assistant Secretary of State. the Third
Assistant Secretary of state. the As
sistant Secretary of War, the Assistant
Secretary of Agriculture, the Assistant
Secretary of the Interior. John Barrett.
Major William Hcimkc. Capt. Powell
and Senior Buero and Scnor Garcia
Marquee, aids to Dr.. Blanco: Hugo de
Pena, 'ruguayan first secretary: Jr-
scph T.. Davies. Ben G. Davis. Robert
+. Rose. William r.. Fleming, Dr. !.
Brown Scott. Or. Charles Henry Butler
Elliott Goodwin. charles c. Smith. and
Richard +. Pcnnover.
s.
Tho Assistant Secretary of Agriculture
and Mrs. Carl Vrooman viii entertain al
dinner tonight in honor of the Attorney
General and Mrs. Thomas Wat,
Gregory.
The Secretary Of the Interior and Mrs
Lane will be the guests of honor at a
dinner which Mr. and Mrs. Vroomar
will give on the evening Of March TO-
4 -
Justice and Mrs. Joseph r. Lamar
will give a dinner on the evening OF
March 6.
The Assistant Secretary Of state and
Mrs. william Philips will entertain a
| dinner next Friday night.
The Councillor of the State Depart
ment and Mrs. Robert Lansing will he
dinner hosts on Monday evening. The
vice President and Mrs. Thomas r
Marshall will be the guests of honor.
Gen. George Barnett. .commandant o
| the Marine Corps. and Mrs. Bennett
! will give dinner tomorrow night IN
| compliment to the Secretary of the
Navy and Mrs. Daniels.
| The Attorney General and Mrs. Thorn.
as w. Gregory will entertain at dinner
Saturday night.
| The dinner which the Assistant Sec.
rotary Of the Interior and Mrs. Andrea:
The Washington times., 1915-02-24
Best Pure Foods

A number of high-grade values fol
Anniversary.
Premier Brand Pure Fruit and Cane
Sugar Jams. guaranteed to contain nc
artificial coloring. in strawberry. rasp.
berry, apricot, blackberry, rcd cherry
peach and pineapple.
Anniversary price, s jairs for 800.
Regularly :5c.
Del Monte Brand Graded Asparagus
an extra tender and well favored
grass which regularly sells at SOC.
Anniversary price, 4 for S1.Oo.
Premier Brand Orange Marmalade
regularly sold at csc.
Anniversary price. 1sc jar.
Savoy Brand Asparagus Tips; a ten.
der. delicious and high grade grass
regular csc value.
Anniversary price, 8 for Sl.OO.
Premier Brand Peanut Butter: mad.
from the choicest peanuts; regular Csc
size.
Anniversary price. 3 for SOC.
Orange Blossom Brand Genuine
Maine Corn: tender grain. free from
mots and silk: regular 16c value.
Anniversary price. &l.:S dozen.
Plain and Stuffed Queen Olives. .ru,
up in the new convenient screw--toI
jar; regular 25c value.
Anniversary price, 3 for 55c.
Strasbough Brand Bright Red To.
matoes: good, heavy pack.
Anniversary price, H1.OO dozen.
Indian River Grapefruit. medium.
Anniversary price. zoe dozen.
Fifth Floor. F Street.