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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

daughter, Mrs. Harry Turner, and the
latter's two children Of Durango were
among the travellers leaving this
morning for Grand Junction to visit
briefly with their son and brother,
Lee Watson and family, Of that city.
The ladies will proceed to San Diego
to spend several weeks At that and
other Pacific coast points, says the
Telluride Journal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
Fishing and Hunting Licenses
Issued During 1914.

The fees for fishing and hunting
licenses issued during the year 1914
were sufficient to pay all expenses of
the fish and game department and
many million fish were placed in the
streams, La Plata county and sur
rounding country receiving its quota.
That our citizens paid their share to-
wards the support of the department
is evidenced by the fact that 7SO resi-
dent hunting and fishing licenses
and two nonresident hunting IL
censes and 20 nonresident fishing Ii
censes were issued by County Clerk
Orme.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
Home From Denver.

County Superintendent Miss Sala-
bar returned home from Denver a
little earlier than was first reported.
After the teachers association meet
ing she stayed over to visit the city
schools and familiarize herself with
methods in use. During her rounds
of the educational institutions she
had the pleasure of meeting Prof.
A. c. Smith, who had charge of the
mathematic department in the Du-
range high school when she was a
freshman. He is now head of the
chemistry department in the North
Denver high school and meeting with
great success in his work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
Shipping Butter to Denver.

Recently there has been a large
increase in the cream shipments to
the San Juan creamery. Manager
Cordes has not only been able to sup
ply the San Juan basin trade but
during the past week has shipped 800
pounds of butter to Denver. Tonight
he goes to Silverton to solicit market
for the plants produce.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
Large Irrigation Project Nearing

General Robinson, u. S. superin-
tendent of Indian irrigation. arrived
from Albuquerque last night en- route
to Shiprock to give supervision to
the government irrigation project
that will water more than 1000 acres
of land on the reservation. The main
canal is completed and work will com
mence on the lateral systems as soon
as weather conditions permit The
project will be completed in time for
irrigation to commence as soon as 1t
is needed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
Bonds Filed.

Among the bonds filed in the clerks
office was that of Mrs. Olive Orme,
county clerk, for $4,000; M. G. Meek,
justice of the peace for the Kline
precinct, for $1,000, and Col. Draper,
for Durango precinct, $1,000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
On Field Work for the Prison
Association

Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Collett, who
spent three weeks in the Animas val
ley with their daughter, Mrs. Roy
Kerr, passed through Durango this
morning to Alamosa, where they will
spend short time in the interests
of the prison association before con-
tinuing their travels to their head
quarters in Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
Funeral of the Late Mrs.
Margaret Legil.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mar
,garet Legill was held from st. Co
lumba's church this morning. Requiem
high mass was celebrated by the Rev.
Father Callahan. A large number of
family friends were in attendance at
the service. At the grave the Women
of Woodcraft had charge according
to their ritual
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
To Make Overland Trip to the
Albuquerque Section.

MIR. and Mrs. c. J. Carpenter and
family leave tomorrow morning for
an overland trip to the albuquerque
section, where, if conditions are ia
vorable, they will probably locate.
For several months past they have
lived in the Texas creek section. Mrs.
Carpenter is remembered by old time
Durango people as Adrie Lennon,
youngest daughter of Judge C. A..
Lennon. Since her marriage she
has spent most of her time in the
Monte Vista country.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
Guilty Parties Located.

James O'Brien and Perry McCul-
lock, after a rigid examination, con-
fessed they robbed the Placerville
postoffice. They were arrested in
Montrose, where they were spending
the one hundred dollars they secured
when they looted the postoffice, with
such free hand it aroused suspicion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
Installation Of Officer.

The following officers were INSTALL
ed into the Offices to which they were
elected to by Sedgwick post, G. A. R.,
last night by Comrade William p.
Vaile, installing officer: Comrade c..
A. Lennon, post commander; Com
rade J. w. Dobbins, senior vice COM
mander; Comrade W. u. Fl. Wilson,
junior vice commander; Comrade VIM.
p. Vaile, quartermaster; Comrade s.
NJ Biggs, chaplain; Comrade VIM. C.
Davidson, officer of tho day; Com
rade R. B. Whitaker, officer of the
guard; Comrade James N. Livengood,
adjutant; Comrade E. 8. Hubbard,
sergeant major; Comrads s. F. May,
quartermaster sergeant.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
What the Library Means 10
Durango.

The number Of books circulated and
the many persons using the public
reading room are eloquent evidences of
the important part the public library
plays in Durango's public life Dur
ing the month of December 1,010 per-
sons used the reading room and 995
books were circulated.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
The Lid on Tight.

According to reports from Silver
ton, Telluride and Ouray, the recent
prohibition of gambling and Sunday
opening is being observed to the let
ter, and plans are under way to sell
gaming tables to relic hunters,
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
WHEAT REACHES
NEW HIGH FIGURE

CHICAGO, JAM 7.-Rush bay
orders during the last hour today
suited in new high figure for wheat,
May $1.Ss% and July s1.24A. Corn
and oats made similar advances.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
To Spend Winter in California.

Mrs. John Haggart and her inter-
esting small son left this morning
for San Francisco for stay of sew
eral months duration. They will be
near the two eldest sons of the fam
lily, who are students in Stanford uni
versity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
Dance at Redmen Hall.

Considering the short notice of
change of date there was good sized
crowd at Redmen hall last night and
everybody had the very best kind of
a time. The music was excellent, the
floor in good condition and general
spirit of gaiety prevailed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

Mrs. A. j. Buchanan and daughters,
of Oxford, and Mrs. Andrew Nichols,
of lgnacio, were in town little while
today on their way to Elco for a
short visit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
Mercy Hospital Notes.

Word comes from Mercy hospital
today that all patients are doing
we'll. Much pleasure is expressed
over the favorable condition of Thos.
Hughes, age 76, who underwent an
operation yesterday. He is improv-
ing rapidly and it appears his stay
will be very short one.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
Leave of Absence.

City Commissioner Wilson has
been granted short leave of alb
sence, and says he will spend the
time in Denver and vicinity. He
expects to be there when the Good
Roads convention is in session.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
Death of Walter Steward.

Walter Steward, son of Mrs. Lydia
Steward, died in Ouray this morning
at 3:15. The news that he was suf-
fering with pneumonia reached his
mother here Monday and she left on
the Silverton train for his bedside,
reaching her destination some time
Tuesday. She found his condition so
critical that she wired for his broth
er Will and sister, Miss Mamie. They
left here last evening and by travel
ing nearly all night reached him be-
fore the end came. Walter went away
just after Thanksgiving apparently
in the best of health, but few days
illness of the dreaded disease in the
high altitude cost him his life. Wal
ter Steward was born on Lightner
creek 20 years ago. Most Of his life
was spent in the Durango vicinity.
His body will be brought to Durango
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
A Baby Born in London This Morning
In Which We Are All Interested,

A cable from London this morning
announced to Mr.. and Mrs. George
Weaver that they were grandparents
Of a very dainty bit of femininity born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Cyril Bonnard in
that city this morning. The message
said all were well. The little ones
mother was formerly Miss Maude
Weaver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
First Sale of Durango Real Estate

First Sale of Durango Real Estate
This Season.
The first real estate deal of 1915
in our town was consummated today
from B. Glaser's real estate office
when Goulding Houk sold the Stein
property on Sixth avenue to Mrs. c.
l.. Taylor. Consideration $1,450.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
Two More Bonds Filed.

Commissianer-elect E. t. McCart-
ney and Taylor Maddox, elected for
justice of the peace for the second
Term, have filed their bonds. The
former is for $1,000 and the latter
for $1,000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
Back to California.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Lyons made
their stay in Durango short, arriving
here Tuesday evening and leaving for
California this morning. They found
the boys at Richey's conducting things
so much to their satisfaction that it
was not necessary for them to tarry
longer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
Revenue Claims Sold to Tomboy

Company.
Just before going TO press this af-
ternoon, it is learned, upon what ap-
pears excellent authority, that the
Tomboy company, at Telluride, is the
new purchaser of tho Revenue group
of claims, reported in our last iss,
as having been sold to an English
syndicate, At the time Of that writ
ing, it was generally assumed that
the new Revenue deal was with the
British syndicate that was negotiat-
ing for the property last summer, but
this assumption now appears to have
been an eror.-Ouray Plaindealer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
Judgments Entered.

Two judgments were entered in dis
trict court this morning, Groms and
Elerick VS.. Fabian Martinez for
$1,000 and the Thompson Hardware
company VS.. Blaney for a smaller
sum.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
Back to the Newspaper Grind.

r. M. Jackson, editor of the Aztec
Independent, and his very charming
wife returned last night from Grand
Island, Neb., her old home, where
they had delightful stay of nearly
three weeks with relatives and old
time friends. They went down to Az
tee this morning, where Mr.. Jack
son will at once enter upon his news
paper duties.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
District Court.

Argument on the motion for a new
trial in the case of Altman-Taylor
Hardware company VS.. Reese Forest
was heard in district court. 1t will
he remembered the case was decided
in favor of the defense few weeks
age.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

for burial on tomorrow mornings Sill
verton train. The funeral arrange
ments will be made after the family
reaches here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

Z. Stark. Mr.. Gillispie is just recov-
cring from a siege with the grip that
LETT him little the worse for the ex-
perience
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
To Head Montrose Way.

Harry Baker, who has been here
on Western Colorado Power company
business for the past ten days, leaves
Cor home in the morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

Germain is employed and where Mrs.
Germain held responsible position
before her marriage.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
Wedding Postponed.

Wedding Postponed.
The wedding scheduled to occur in
our town last night has been post
poned indefinitely on account of the
tender age of the contracting par
ties.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

Silas Smith is still nursing very
sore thumb. Some two weeks ago he
had the misfortune to amputate a
portion of the end while doing some
carpenter work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
Proving Il Great Convenience

Proving Great Convenience
To the Ladies'.
Anheier's is proving a very popu-
lar spot, especially with the ladies.
1t is the incest sort Of place to take
your friends to have cup of tea or
coffee, or an oyster stew or lunch.
Picture show patrons, tired shoppers
and country folk alike find it fills a
long felt want.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

Durango may be little dull, but
when we hear of the conditions of
other places, especially on the Pacific
coast, we all feel we have occasion
to be thankful that our lot is cast
here.
]. NJ. Hayden, one of the pioneer
engineers in these parts, is now on
the Chama-Durango run, in place of
Engineer Redington. 1t is understood
the latter will buck snow on Cumbres
this winter
Miss Avis Heflin, daughter of Coun-
ty Treasurer Hefiin of San Juan
county, came up from Aztec last
night, where she spent the holidays
with her parents. This morning she
was off for the Allison vicinity, where
she is engaged in teaching. Her
school is just over the New Mexico
side of the line.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

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Mrs. F. NJ. Douglas, of Mancos, waA
a guest at the Strater last night.
Speaking of resolutions, lots Of folk
like to make them for the fun OF
breaking them.
F. e. Hatcher, of La Boca, was
here over night giving attention to
his various interests.
Fred Mayne, of the 1gnacio vicin-
ity, vas among the homeward bound
travellers this morning.
T. w. Hall, the Pennington con-
tractor, is transacting business in Du.
range.
Miss Chole Darrow and sister, of
Rosa, were over night visitors in our
town.
The building formerly occupied by
the Home cafe is undergoing much
needed repairs.
A Durango dentist is said to have
made set of false teeth so natural
they ache.
Mrs. II. r. McElhaney was an ar
rival from Silverton this morning who
registered at the Savoy.
Thomas Hensley, of the Montezuma
valley, left this morning for Pueblo,
where he expects to spend the re-
mainder of the winter.
Anything that can possibly be used
as a sled is utilized by residents of
,h7 Durango country in these days
of fine sleighing.
III. G. Taylor, d. & R. G. bridge
and building superintendent for this
division, gave his attention to depart
ment duties here last night.
The Knights of Pythias held in
stallation of officers last week. Henry
Redman is now head of the local Or
der.
C. F. Werner was the last of the
Ignacio delegation called here on
court business, except those unavoid-
ably detained, to return home
Howard Sullivan and wife, of the
Sunset Lumber company, tarried over
night in town on business and pleas
ure.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Taylor and her
sister, Mrs. Mouse, of Rock Island,
H., were between trains visitors in
Aztec today, where they had dinner
with relatives.
Memory is about as defective in
Durango as in other parts of the uni
verse Except debts that are owing
them, and woman who goes wrong,
neonle forgot with considerah hla alarri-
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
Newlyweds Return.

w. C. Germain and bride were
guests at the Savoy last night on
their return from the east, where
they were wed and where they spent
the early days of their honeymoon
with relatives. This morning they
went down to Shiprock, where Mr..
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

Relief Corps Install Officers.
The recently elected officers Of
Sedgwick post and corps were In
stalled in their respective Offices
Thursday evening Of this week. Many
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

According to the Ouray Herald, w.
d, Lee, general superintendent of the
Rib Grande Southern, has been de-
tained in Denver by illness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
On Way Home.

On Way Home.
Mrs. l.. S. Lively and son left Green
River, Wyo., today on their way to
Durango. They are due to reach here
Sunday evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

j. W. Cummings, of Delta, and ].
A. Wilkin, of Leadville, were among
The passengers bound for the Aztec
Pennington section this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

G. l.. Butler was on his way to AL
buuerque this morning to resume his
studies at the State university. He
spent his vacation in Pennington with
his parents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

1t was four below zero at the de-
pot this morning at s o'clock.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

Miss Bessie Chittenden left for
home this morning after n brief visit
with her sister, Miss May, the assist
ant in the district clerks office.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
Fivc Cents Proves 1t.

A Generous Offer. Cut out this
ad, enclose with cents to Foley &
CO., Chicago, ILL.,, writing your name
and address plainly, and receive a
free trial package containing Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound, for
coughs, colds and Group; Foley Kid
ney Pills, for kidney and bladder
complaints, backache, pains in joints,
rheumatism; and Foley Cathartic
Tablets, wholesome and thoroughly
cleansing cathartic-try all three for
5 ceitg, the cost of mailing. Sold
by S. G. Wall, J. L. Parsons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

The state health boards o. X. of
Durango's water supply and New
Years resolutions materialized about
the same time. As yet there has been
no appreciabie increase in the water
consumption.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
Murder at Ignacio.

Murder at IgnaciO.
Another chapter in Ignacio's his
tory was written in blood last night
when Reneal Espinosa, a Mexican,
about "a years of age, was shot in
the back when he was returning from
the section house where he dined with
friends. His body was found just
outside the city limits between the
pool hall and depot with terrible
wound in his skull and his brains
dashed over his face. The end came
just moment after he was discover
ed. Various theories are advanced
for the crime, but they seemed to
be based on guess rather than authen-
tic information. Several residents Of
the village heard the shots fired, but
at the time no one made an effort to
determine their source. Sheriff Fass-
binder and Deputy Coroner Hobby
are out there investigating the case.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Gillispie and
little Helen are in from the Florida
visiting their grandma other. Mrs. NJ.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
AS 1T WAS TOLD
TO US
From Fridays Daily

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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

Byron Eddy is down to Aztec as
sisting in the county assessors of
flee.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

Mrs. X. McMaster, of Aztec, was a
guest at the Savoy last night en-
route to Pennsylvania, where her sis.
ter is seriously ILL.,
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

Mrs. John Ong returned to her
home in lgnacio this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
The Governors Predictions for the
San Juan Basin.

The Governors Predictions for the
San Juag Basin.
In his comprehensive message, Gov
ernor Ammons embraces the oppor-
tunity to make very optimistic pre-
dictions regarding San Juan basins
future. The governor il, a conserva-
tive business men, who carefully in
vestigated our resources during his
stay here last fall. He stated at
that time that this wan one of the
greatest future agricultural sections
Of the west, and now hc repeats the
assertion and adds that at no far dis
tant day this section will be capable
Of supporting million people. Ev-
cry one Of our readers has friends
who are going to visit this part Of
the country next summer, either COM
ing or going to the expositions, and
there is no better way Of awakening
them to our possibilities than to mail
them copy Of thin paper contain
ing the message.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
Secures Position in the Legislature.

Secures Position in the Legislature.
A telegram from Denver last night
conveyed the news to Miss Helen Gal
loway that position as stenogra-
pher in the Legislature awaited her.
She leaves Sunday morning to enter
upon her duties. During her absence,
Mrs. A. Schiller will take charge Of
her work in the Smith & Austin law
office.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

General Manager ]. A. Clay, of the
Western Colorado Power company, ar
rived from Silverton this morning on
his usual business mission. He is reg
istered at the Savoy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

II. Foster, of Mancos, who has been
over in the La Veta country seeking a
location, was on his way home this
orning, where he will probably stay
With the good thing he has.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

Memory is about as defective in
Durango as in other parts of the uni
verse. Except debts that are owing
them, and woman who goes wrong
people forget with considerable alacri-
ty
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
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From Fridays Daily

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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
AS 1T WAS TOLD
TO US
From Thursdays Daily

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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

Mrs. Glaser, Sr., who has been with
Mrs. Fuhrmann in the Animas val
ley, passed through to her Farming
ton home today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11
To Return to The Pacific Northwest.

To Return to the Pacific Northwest.
John Baisden, Sr, who has been
on the upper Florida for nearly two
years, came to town laDt night to
leave for Seattle early next week.
He is just recovering from severe
attack Of pneumonia and his son,
John, WHO was called hero during his
illness, made him promise to come
there during the cold weather. The
young man preceded him home sew
eral days ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

An unmarried ladies' club of our
town has decided that a woman who
marries crouch should demand a
hero medal instead of wedding
ring.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

Mrs. ID. S. Thomas and son cam,
over from Pagosa last night and lef
this morning for Mancos.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

Sheridd Todd, of Montezuma coun-
ty, was on his way home this morn
ing from Ridge, where he placed
a youth in the institution for feeble
minded.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

Some of our Durango high school
boys claim it is careful student that
proves the greatest hardship to the
rest of the class.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

California Bound
Mrs. Myra Watson, Of tAis city. and
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-11

Will Drummond was among those
who added to the d. & R. G. pros
perity this morning by leaving for
Denver.