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The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

'.The frost 10 on the pumpkin anc
The fodder In the shock" and lots of il
too. Corn has done remarkably well
on the dry farms considering the very
drySessoa.
Hard Bane has just finished cut.
ting 80 acres of Yellow Dent corn
which he says will yield IS bushels to
the acre shelled.
Mrs. E. o. Todd entertained few
friends at dinner Sunday. Those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. John
-Schaaf, Otis Seelig. Mrs. r. J. Mar
shall, Mrs. Martha Haynes and Misses
Mary and Ruth Schaaf.
Several Yellow Jacket people at
tended the. stereoptican lecture at
Lewis last week.
Samuel Rutherford has moved his
family near Cortez 30 that his son,
Roy, may have the advantage of the
Cortez schools.
M. w. and James Marshall have
gone to Cortez to ply their trade Of
barbaring during the fair.
Mr.. Phippins has started a general
store three miles west of Sandstone.
He also contemplates keeping travellers
who will appreciate such enterprise.
Arthur Hawk is on his claim west of
Sandstone. Thinks he will like it bet
ter than the valley.
New settles are coming in this section
Of country rapidly. Among the many
are Messers Hutchins and Hurley who
have moved here with their families.
DR.. r. S. BANTER and family of Cor
tez, were visiting the "old folks Sat-
urday and Sunday. They expressed
their delight at the crops and wished
they were back again.
G. w. Cordes is having his hands
full teaching crowded school. Forty
five pupils answered to roll call.
Messers Hall and Perry have made
three families happy by striking water
on the following places. Lon Hearth
erington, L. r. Perry and Lee Eggers
The water has all been off the best
quality, being soft as rain water.
Rev. Ainley preached for US Sunday
morning and evening to very good con-
gregations. .#
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

The parsonage back of the Methodist
church, upon which work was begun
Saturday, is completed and Rev. Curtis
and family are now occupying it. Rev.
Curtis arrived in Dolores Thursday of
last week and being unable. to find a
vacant house or rooms for rent, he
went to work on parsonage with the
above results. This il good training in
case he should ever want to go to the
wilds of Africa rs q missionary.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

An old-timers reunion was held
among Dolores people Tuesday when
Elmer Morton, who first came to the
Dolores valley with his father and two
brothers in 1879 and made his home
here for ten years, stopped over in
Dolores to renew old acquaintances.
Mr.. Morton being a young man of am
bition and high Temperament found
things in the wild west little slow
and went from here to Denver where
he was employed as a travelling sales
man until few years ago when he
went into business for himself in Kan
sas City, Mo. Owing to his ability to
mix with all classes and have good
time he is known to sll old timers who
met him with the glad hand during his
stay here the first of the week.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24
The Cross Roads Items.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. McCray, Mrs.
Melvin and children and Miss Jose Riddle
went to McElmo Sunday after water
melons.
Jim Lynch left Tuesday for his camp
on Stoney creek.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Bishop
a girl, September l3.
There have been several bee trees
found In our neighborhood this last
week.
Mechanics G. w. Cordes and D. p.
Short were Cortez visitors Friday.
Jack Bolivick was a Dolores caller
Monday.
Eva Sheppard came home from Do
lores where she is attending High
school, to spend Saturday and Sunday.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Mr.. Menzer of Kansas, who has been
in this section for several days looking
for land, has left for his former home
to dispose of his possessions and will
then return to make his home here,
having purchased ranch south of
town. His family are located on the
J. c. Bergh ranch where they will re-
main for the winter.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Sheriff Grover Britain has been
about the busiest man in this neck of
the woods during the past couple of
weeks, and this doesn't necessarily i'm
ply that our people are an exceptionally
bad lot, either. Last Friday, in
company with County Attorney George
w. Lane. he brought over Mr.. Bill
Stokes from Dove Creek, charged with
selling liquor without license. Upon a
plea of guilty" in the county court,
Judge George E. Hicks fined the
offender SITS and costs. Mr.. Stokes
brother, c. A., will be brought before
the court next week for hearing of
the same charge. Rico Item.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Prof. and Mrs. Muse and the High
school teachers took the Dolores school
display over to the county fair grounds
Tuesday. The pupils of the school are
attending the fair and taking q promi-
nent part in the doings today.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Mira. Idris Thomas and son, George,
returned to their home up the river
"Wednesday. George was brought here
about . month ago, suffering from
typhoid fever, that he might have
medical attention and his mother came
with him to act as nurse. His many
friends will be glad to learn that he
was able to return home.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

The hills have put on their robes of
many eoaors and what a beautiful sight
they present? Men spend fortunes and
travel thousands of miles to visit the
gr0at at galleries of the world, but no
where do they find such beauty of
celqsing = nature i now presenting to
tie ~ okSM us a. our own hone
town. Look for the beautiful at home
if you would be content and happy.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Mrs. w. E. Van Aauken of Aber-
deem, South Dakota, and Mrs. George
Bopp of Hannibal, Missouri, arrived
in Dolores Monday and were met at
the train by their sister, Mrs. C. H.
Bopp. The sisters will spend month
visiting at the Bopp ranch at Valley
View,
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

J. E. Brown of the Cortez Herald,
returned Monday from Glenwood
Springs where he attended q meeting
of the State Editorial Association. Mr..
Brown says that the only thing that
mared the pleasure of the visit to
Glenwood was the time limit.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Kenneth M. Murray, secretary of
the Colorado-New Mexico Fair, was
in Dolores this week advertising the
fair. The Colorado New Mexico people
are making success of their fairs
because they have a man on the job
who knows how to advertise.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

The cars of the bridge gang Of the Rio
Grande Southern have been on the sid
ing at this place for the past week,
and some new plank have been put in
the platform of the local depot. The
bridges in Lost canon are now receiv-
ing attention.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Word was received here yesterday
that Jess Hallar was shot at his ranch
near Mancos. The shooting occurred
yesterday morning and he had not re-
gained Consciousness at last report. A
quarrel with some of his ranch hands
led to the shooting.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Rev. Harris returned Wednesday
from his appointment in the eastern
part of the state. He will have sale
at once and return to his new field Of
labor
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24
Church Services.
SUMMIT RIDGE.

Sunday school every Sunday after
noon At 2 p. m. DR.. Bell superintend-
ent. Preaching every End and 18th
Sunday afternoon. All are invited to
these services.
YELLOW JACKET
In Fairview school house. Sunday
school every Sunday at 10 q. m. Mr..
Banter superintendent Christian En-
deavor every Sunday evening 1t z
o'clock. Mr.. Seelig. president.
Preaching every LIST and Bird Sunday
both morning snd evening. 10y.
H. W. C. AiNLEx
Minister.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Rev. J. H. Davis, state evangelist
for the Baptist church, will begin Z
series of meetings in Dolores this even
ing. Everybody is cordially invited t.
attend these meetings.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Vincent z St. Clair, matchmaker
and jeweler is located at Brumley's
drug stoss and is prepared to repair
watches, clocks and jewelry at reason
able price, and will guarantee all work
satisfactory. .r
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Vincent E. St. Clair arrived in Dolo.
res from Bayfield, this week and is
located at Brumley's pharmacy. Mr..
St. Clair is jeweler of many years
experience and is prepared to do all
kinds of watch, clock and jewelry
repairing. .-.~-
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

James Morrison returned yesterday
from Kansas City and Denver. He
took . shipment of sheep to Kansas
City and stopped on his return to Dem
yer to place his son. Dwight, in the
Barnes Business college.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Word received from Mrs. J. c.
Bergh, who is in the Ochsner hospital
at Durango, states that she is getting
along fine.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Cleanest beds in Durango 25 and 81
cents a night; Windsor Rooms, owe,
Democrat. Jas. Van Banker, prop.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Scott Seaworth was thrown from the
wagon of the Rust Lumber & Mercan-
tile company Friday evening in front
Of the school building and was pretty
badly shaken up.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

]. J. Harris and family left Sunday
for their home in Denver where Mary
and Johnny will enter school. J. J.
will return to Dolores as soon as the
family are located in their winter
quarters.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Good Wood Sixty cubic feet to the
load; delivered in Dolores for $780,
Pinon or cedar. Also pinon blocks for
heating stoves or fireplace. Will also
deliver fresh buttermilk. Phone C. M.
Forquer, Lebanon.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Colon McBeth Is in Dolores receiv-
ing another bunch Of the K. T. cattle
from Monticello, which he 10 shipping
from the Dolores stock yards.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Dolores is badly in need of a few
houses to rent at the present time.
No doubt there will be a number OF
buildings erected during the next year.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

B. F. Porter was in from his valley
ranch yesterday morning to have some
notices printed stating that he has
peaches Tor sale. Mr.. Porter says he
has fine crop of peaches and weeds.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

. james Mash returned the first Of the
week from Placerville from which
place he shipped cattle with Charles
johnson. Mr.. johnson accompanied
the shipment to Kansas City.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

J. R. Hughes is busy these days cor
responding with Secretary McDaniels
of the navy. concerning some Of his
more important patents.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

EsTRAYED : Tuesday afternoon, the
2lst inst. one red and white Durham
COW with steel toxic on. Finder please
advise by phone or r. F. d. Dolores.
HENRY s. FERRAR,
Valley View. Colo.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Tom Lewis, Forrest Bradfeld, J. C..
Reed and F. L. Bradfield left Wednes-
day morning for Cortez to furnish
music for the fair.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Lost-Blsck pony, 4 years old,
branded crossed T on left thigh and =
on right thigh. Strayed from Mancos
creek on reservation last October.
SIC. 90 if returned to J. P. Belmear.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Wanted Stock to pasture. all kind,
Of feed, and good water. Inquire d
J. S. Roatcap, Dolores. Colorado.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Mrs. w. F. Ordway left Sunday TO
La Junta to visit with . brother VIII
is in poor health.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

The Star force is under obligations
to Sill Kramer for a squash and big
yellow punkin grown on the Kramer
Bros. ranch. We see pumpkin pie
ahead.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Father Drummer of Mancos, con-
Quoted services in the Catholic church
at this place Sunday.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

C. A. Ball, the Durango optician and
jeweler. At the Southern hotel Septem-
Der 18th.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24
Bap.is. Church Sssviees.

Sunday school at 10 o'clock.
Rev. Wood will conduct services both
morning and evening. Special music
ut both services.
Everyone is invited to attend these
services.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Hesperus and Calumet coal. Special
prices in car loads, also in FIVE ton lots
delivered direct from car. Rust
Lumber & Mercantile Co. Vi
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Clyde Crabill returned Monday from
Kansas City. to which place he accom-.
panied . shipment of cattle.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Ao~SsS - S&bNOs ueS848s
Mr.. and Mrs. George Moore drove To
Dolores Saturday on business returning
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Matt Hammond drove
out to Ben Porter's after peaches Sat-
urday.
Mrs. Eta Reiman 10 visiting her
sister, Mrs, Sam johnson. this week.
Ranger Stewart Of Mancos, came
over to Dolores on business Tuesday.
He spent the night at the Emmerson
station.
Will Ogletree and Mr.. Greenwood
drove to the Galloway orchard in
McElmo. Sunday after peaches and
melons returning Monday.
John Clafiin rode to Cortez Tuesday
to attend the fair.
Ward Emmerson came down from
Stony the first of the week for few
days rest.
Sam Johnsons men have finished
harvesting the oats and will cut and
stack the last of the alfalfa this week.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

A number of our people are attend
ing the fair at Cortez this week.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

Charles Rash was Mancos visitor
the first Of the week.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Services will be held in the Catholic
church the third Sunday Of each month.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Remember C. A. Ball the optician
viii Be At the Southern hotel Septem-
Der 18th.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24
Durango Fair Notes.

Al tne durango reir, ocVODer o-f-S,
a half mile cow-horse race will be one
of the features. Entries will be limi-
ted to actual COW horses. Race horses
and Indian horses will be barred. Rid
ers must use stock saddles and winner
will get $72.OO.
The bucking contest at the Fair at
Durango will be q big feature. The
Fair Association will pay SIS for each
horse entered in the bucking contest,
provided the horse entered Twill rag
to the satisfaction Of the judges. No
dead ones go. Prize for the best rider
will be $500 and $50 stock saddle
will be given to the owner Of the most
vicious bucking horse In the contest.
Cheyenne rules will govern the contest.
Special attractions at the fair grounds
and on the streets will keep every one
on the ''qui vive" during the entire
day each day of the fair. No lull be-
tween the races with Captain Hardy
and the Marvellous Gonzales and other
spacialtiss In continuous. operation.
The bose balIt scheduls neiuds1 .
double header on the first day.
farmers Day" This 10 the desig-
nation Of the first day Of the fair. One
dollar will admit your team and wagon,
your wife and yourself and the re-
'mainder Of the family. no matter how
many you have.
Liberal prizes and premiums ara
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Wsnted-Plain sewing. Enquire O
phone Mrs. L. Plumlee.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24
c. "A. Ball win b at the Southern
hotel Saturday, September 18th. Call
and get your eyes tested IL you are in
Commescial Co,,e..,,

All young men and women should
consider for . moment the fact that in
commerce one buys and sells what
others produce. There are none too
many producers and production Ia not
in all lines upon the highest plane Of
scientific efficiency. The commercial
course Of the high school or the busi-
ness college may not be practical one.
certainly not II there are too many
bookkeepers. typewriten and stenogra-
piers. Why ahigh scoool with farm
ing patronage should make its first
departure toward the practical by
way Of cuisines" course instead Of
one in agricultural and the related
sciences 10 mystery. An agricultural
town does not need very many clerks.
The community II serves can not have
too large n percentage of up-to-date
farmers and me-mskers.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

II your watch or other jewelry needs
repairing bring it to the Southern hotel
Saturday. September 25th. C. A. Ball
will be there to meet you.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

Methodist Church Notes.
Sunday school at 10 o'clock.
Preaching service at tao p. m.
You and your friends are invited to
attend.
The Dolores star., 1915-09-24

For results advertise in The Star.
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DYERSVI.LLE
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Az St,g ? NJ n j
ss Mr. and Mrs. Herl Gehrig went to
Worthington, Sunday where they
i sepnt the day with relatives, Mrs.
John Sauser and family, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Jaeger. 4, 53es Dill II 4. -,
@ Mrs. Ray Whitney, of Dubuque,
came to Dyersville, Sunday, and
spent the day with relatives. E*
ss William Marold, Of Dubuque, was
a DyersVille visitor over Sunday, "a
z guest of home folks. =. i4$
Mrs. AL Brueckner and son. John,
arrived here Saturday from Winona,
Mimi, where she had been visiting
her mother, Mrs Thill and sisters,
i Misses Wayne and Anna. She was
a guest at the Charles Roth home,
and called on her many friends here
3beforc returning TO her home 81 at
\ Webster City. f ..:s,a. sts x a y
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Kiesel,, of Du-
/. buque, arrived here Sunday afternoon
and remained over until MONDAY.
guests at the D. A. Gehrig nome.
%5>.s Miss %Leonilla, Steger made bust
ness. trip to harley, Saturday after
q noon. VI. H.. s., & :. ~. y.
] Mi. and Mrs j. L, Mahoney were
J in Dubuque, Friday and attended ire
D commencement; exercises at ST. 20
seph's college, where the former $
brurher, BRUCE MahOney, graduated
q Mr.. and Mrs. Bell and family are
guests of Mrs. John Mueller and fam,
Z ily z this week. They arrived last
& week from Minneapolis for the gold
en- wedding celebration of the latter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Arm
Strong, and from ,ere they viii go
to Charles City, which place Il they
will make their future home. :,
Miss Antoinctte STREET left tues
! day morning for Cedar Falls w eve
she will attend the summer school at
Il the State Normal for four weeks. Up
on her return home, she will prepare
for her trip to San Francisco, to WIS.,
1.-THE exposition.
Miss Maylon Richards, of Charter
\ Oak, Iowa, is a guest Of her friends,
4 Misses Lucille and Marie Armstrong,
In this city. She will 60 to New
York and visit her grandfather. MT.
4 Walker and other relatives.
\ D D. A. Gehrig made business trip
+ to Dubuque, Monday morning.
Mrs Jos. Freymann ana MIS-. Gon'
rad hilbert went to- Dubuque Weu-
nesday. Mrs. Freymann returned Tue
same afternoon, but Mrs. Mllpert re,
& NAMED SlCF, d WISH VI ~ '~H -
with relatives.
.3s Miss Ina Gehrrig went to DUBUQUE a. 9
Wednesday, where she spent the
day. e II VIII. =, +,,,nad
] from Ryan, where she spent Re"
DAYS OF last week. 49,
@ Dr.. Hierstein and sister, Helen, anu
Miss Edna Schemmel, autoed 10 Du.
sbuuue, "Wednesday, where they spent
the day with friends. - e
i, Claude Machogan arrived home from
Toledo, Ohio, where he had bcen EN-,
ployed for the past year, and IS IN
poor health. 1t is hoped ne WI
soon regain his former health anu De
able to return to his work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luois Gerken an
nounce the birth OF baby daush-
to born last Thursday.
Miss Cecil Knippel, of DUBUQUE,
J was a guest of her friends. Misses
Stockemier at their home here last
Thursday.
Mr.. Charles Westermeyer, OF Du-
buaue, was visiting his home 1olKs
over Sunday here
u Mrs. Win Chwalawent to Chicago
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the st. Francis Academy and High
school will take place in st. Francis
Hall on Wednesday evening. On
Thursday evening the alumni ban
quet will be held for graduates Of
the Academy -
The very sad news Of the death Of
Mr.. Henry Roth of Ackley reached
here yesterday and caused deep sor-
row among a host of friends. Mr..
Roth was a brother of Charles P.
Roth of this city and about eight
years ago was employed in the Roth
drug store in Dyersville and during
the time he lived here he made many
acquaintance. Deceased is son Of
Mrs. Peter Roth of New Vienna. For
some months he has been a sufferer
of Bright's> Disease and death came
as a relief although it claimed its
victim so early in life. He leaves
to mourn him a wife and daughter,
eight years of age and a mother,
Mrs. Peter Roth.
In st. Francis church in this city
on last Wednesday occurred the
marriage Of Miss Callista Banning of
',ms Guy and Mr.. Robert Virtue OF
Galena, Ill. The ceremony was per-
formed at six o'clock in the morning
by Rev. Father Dunkel in the pres
ence of a few relatives and friends
of the contracting parties. The at
tendants were Misses Meta Banning
and Mr.. Carl Engler. Following the
church ceremony the bridal party re-
tired to the home of the brides
mother and partook of a sumptuous
wedding breakfast after which the
newly weds departed on a short hon
eymoon trip after which they will
reside in Davenport. The bride Is
a daughter of Mrs. Charles Banning
and has always resided in this city.
The groom is a son Of Mrs. c. Vir-
tue Of Galena and for the past few
months he has been employed by
the Great Western as operator. -.
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one just closed has been a success
and we are looking forward to great
err things. We are a happy people
and q healthy people as we'll. y The
few not enjoying perfect health are
taking the laugh cure" prescribed
by DR.. d. v. Bush. do you belong
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Tuition and
son, Arlo, Of Greeley, were among
our Sunday callers. s-, .. ...
Mrs. r. S. Davidson has been on
the sick list during the week, but
is improving now. ~
Ralph Kocher was a BristoW visit.
or during part of the week. j. His
mother; accompanied him upon his
return and will spend some time Wis.
iting at the L. A. Kocher home.
j Mrs. John Moser and Miss Ina
Schrunk, of Gutenberg. were guests
Of their sister, Mrs. D. B. Eliedge,
while attending chautauQua here. A
company of young folks enjoyed q
dance at the Flynn home Tuesday
evening. -z = II. +.
L. H. Smith was over from Edge
wood to spend Sunday at home.
H. H. Evers is able to be out after
a weeks illness. He was threatened
with pneumonia. r. e
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Hyde were
summoned to Gutenberg one day
last week by the critical illness Of
their daughter, Miss Minnie. She
was taken i'll while with friends
there. An operation being deemed
necessary, her parents accompanied
her to the hospital at Dubuque. All
hope for favorable outcome, and
that the VOunp 1adv nav no restored
to perfect health. i
Prof. Allen Felter, who has taught
at Volga the past year, is here for
visit at the home of his brother,
Rev. o.. j.. Felter. Mrs. Felter and
Miss Maude are guests there also,
thus making family reunion.
Representatives of Colony, Rebe:
kah lodge attended initiation serv.
ices at Osterdock, Tuesday evening,
the Colesburg staff putting on the
work. es5' z. : ~ e.
Mrs. Goddard, of McGregor, is a
guest Of Colesburg friends. ,r,..