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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11
Grief for the Sheepmen.

Stock Inspector Schumacher went
to San Juan county, New Mexico, to-
day to instruct his deputies there to
collect the five per cent tax imposed
by the state upon those who range
their sheep in Colorado in summer
and New Mexico in winter, paying
each state one-half the taxes. The
grievance committee from the Wool
Growers association will ask for an
injunction restraining the inspector
from collecting the additional tax.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11
Undergoes Severe Operation.

The beautiful little 4-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Carr,
of Mancos, was operated upon today
at Mercy hospital for tumor. 1t was
an extremely difficult and painstak-
ing operation. DR.. Turrell was in
charge, assisted by Drs. Lingenfelter
and Hutchinson. Lefton Davis, the
young son of Mr.. and Mrs. L. C. Da-
Wis, late Saturday underwent sue
cessful operation for appendicitis at
Mercy hospital. He is reported as do
ing nicely.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11
Week End Visitors at Trimble.

John Keener, Pueblo; Mr. Mitchell,
Chas. Handy, Animas Valley; ]. Daw-
son, Denver; Mrs. w. H. Crooke, Sill
verton; Zelma Bendure, Mrs. C. Still
well and husband, Durango; Clyde
Jensen, st. Louis; Mrs. Ida NJ. Ben
son, Kansas City; Miss Murphy, Miss
Mercedes Phelan, Mrs. Chas. Fleck,
Mrs. John Wilmer, Mrs. VIM. Phelan,
Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11
MANY DISORDERS COME FROM
THE LIVER.
Are You Just at Odds With Yourself?
Do You Regulate Living?

Are you sometimes at odds with
yourself and with the world? Do you
wonder what ails you? True you
may be eating regularly and sleep
ing well. Yet something is the mat
ter! Constipation. Headache, Nerv-
ousness and Bilious Spells Indicate a
Sluggish Liver. The tried remedy is
DIR. Kings New Lifs Pills. Only 25c
at your druggist.
Bueklen's Arnica Salye for Skin
Eruptions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11
To Enter Remonstrance.

A dozen or more Ute Indians from
the Navajo Springs agency who have
been in Durango the past several
days seeking legal advice to enter a
remonstrance against the purchase
with their funds of further livestock
there upon their account. They claim
that there is not now sufficient acre
age for the stock at present on hand.
Some lgnacio agency Utes are here
today on a similar errand.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11
Ship Remains to silyerton.

The remains OK Mrs. Nichelotti, a
191year-old young woman who died
yesterday at Ochsner hospital of heart
trouble, after two weeks illness,
were this morning shipped to Silver
ton, her home, for interment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11
Stop the Child's Colds. They Often
Result Seriously.

Colds, Group and Whooping Cough
are children's ailments which need i'm
mediate attention. The after-effects
are often more serious. Don't take
the risk-you don't have to. DR..
Kings New Discovery checks the
Cold, soothes the Cough, allays tho
inflammation, kills the germs and al
lows Nature to do her healing work.
Soc at your druggist. Buy bottle
today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11
Frank WilkersOn Dead.

After a lingering illness, some three
months, Frank w. Wilkerson passed
away at his home early Sunday morn
ing, suffering from cancer of the
stomach, for which he had been op-
Grated upon some six weeks ago. The
deceased was SO years old and leaves
to mourn him his wife, a son, Neal,
and young daughter, Vera. He has
a brother in California. The funeral
services will be held Wednesday at
p. m. at the Southern Methodist
church in North Durango. The de-
ceased was long resident of Animas
City.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11
wire to Washinxton.

This afternoon, for the first time
in Durango's history, the Western
Union telegraph office in this city had
direct wire to Washington, the con-
nection being made with one of the
government buildings. During the
time the connection was held, three
messages were sent over the wire that
totalsd over 40 IN tolls.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11
La Veta Tunnel Reopened.

The burning and consequent cave
in of the La Veta tunnel on the d.
& r. g., situated between La Veta and
Alamosa, some weeks ago, causing
all sorts of delays in transportation
and passenger service, necessitating
a delay in train service to this sec
ton of from two to five hours, will be
again open for service next Friday,
the 18th, and we will all be thankful
therefor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Frizzel are down
from Fall creek in almost constant
attendance at the bedside of their lit
tie 2-year-old daughter, who is at
ochsner's undergoing treatment for
pneumonia.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11
Per Chance to Dream.

But, it is "rumored" you know
sub rosa-that young Mr.. Brsce Am
mons, son Of the ex-governor, who
together arrived here last night and
is today in the city, is the fair little
lad that some eight months ago Great
ed social sensation in Denver and
other social centers by eloping witt.
the then Miss Margaret Gates, the
charming daughter of Representative
Perl B. Gates, of Montezuma county.
Mr.. Ammons, Jr., it is said, is down
here at present, or Thursday, to go
over to Dolores and get his wife She
has been teaching there continuously
since the elopement.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Reid, for some
time residents of Lewis mountain but
of late included among the Denver
folk, are welcoming to their home a
little daughter, who was born Janu-
ary 80.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11
Endorse C. E. Herr for

Endorse c. L. Herr for
Reappointmen..
At meeting Of the Motor Cub
held in the city hall last night, n
committee composed of |. J. Brad
ford, A. r. Mollette and ]. c. San
ford was appointed to draft resolu-
tions endorsing C. f. Herr for reap
pointment as a member of the state
highway commission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11
Herbert Wing Funeral.

Herbert Wing Funeral.
Yesterday afternoon from the
Methodist church, Rev. Fairchild Of
ficiating, occurred the funeral SER
vices over the body of the late Her.
bert Wing. The deceased was a Iowa
BILE lad as was evidenced by the large
attendance at the services and the
cortege to Greenmount cemetery,
where the remains were inferred. The
services were impressive and touch
ing and loving friends embowered the
casket with choice flowers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

Well Received.
Rev. Father John B. White, the
new pastor of st. Columba's Catholic
church, yesterday preached his initial
sermon to local parishioners and was
well received. A fine speaker, an af-
fable endearing Christian gentleman
whom we are pleased to have with
us.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11
Children's Coughs-Children' Colds
Both Are Serious.

When one Of your little ones shows
symptoms OF an approaching Cold,
give it DIR. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey at
once. 1t acts quickly, and prevents
the Cold growing worse. Very heal
ing-soothes the Lungs, loosens the
mucous, Strengthens the system It's
guaranteed. Only 25c at your drug
gist. Buy bottle today.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for Sores.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

I John f. Bell and daughter, Miss
Frances, are visiting in the city to-
day.
Baltzar McGraw departed this
morning for st. Louis on short
business trip.
Sam Sloan, of the Graden Mercan-
tile company, is back from Philadel-
phia, where he had been taking treat
ment for throat trouble.
Mrs. II. II. Stubbs, of Mancos, who
has been here upon legal affairs the
past week, departed for her home
yesterday.
General Agent P. B. McAtee, accom-
panied by his wife, of the Grande, left
for Telluride this morning on official
business.
Charles E. Herr is back from Den
yer, where he, as member, attended
a meeting of the state highway COM
mission.
Tommy Mullin and Mike Shannon,
Ignacio business visitors who had
been in the city few days, departed
for home today.
Charley Heather, the noted sheep
man who had been in the city the past
several days, left for his home on the
La Plata this morning, via Aztec.
John Accord after an absence in the
Cave Basin section and attending to
his ranch interests in the Ignacio sec
ton, is in town on business.
The sudden change of the local
temperature in the past two days has
caused much of the ice and snow to
rapidly disappear.
Mrs. E. r. Lamb, of May Day, has
departed for California to join her
husband, who preceded her there some
weeks ago, where they will now re-
side.
Fred Kolz, wife and family depart
ed California-wa this morning to
attend the San Diego exhibition and
the Panama-Pacific exposition at San
Francisco.
The departure of the Eastern was
delayed this morning owing to a de-
fective valve on the engine The train
for Pennington preceded it several
minutes.
Frank H. Will is treating his
friends to some Golden Pippin apples
today that he planted in his fathers
home place in Animas City in 1882
Animas City coasting kids were as
founded yesterday while one of them
going "belly-buster" overturned when
he received the most natural voiced
ha! ha! laughter coming from up
big pine tree. Charley Perry was sun
ming his parrot and it flew away.
1t required four kids and an auto to
capture it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11
Successful Meeting.

successful Meeting.
More than two hundred and fifty
people were in attendance at the ag-
ricultural meeting held at Bayfield,
yesterday, where Governor Ammons,
Prof. Olin, Prof. Morton and Prof.
Snyder delivered addresses.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11
Another Wedding Scheduled.

The marriage of Mr.. Fred Thomas
and Miss Pauline Morgan will be SOL
emnized in Durango Monday, Febru-
AIRY 15.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11
To Meet New Niece.

Miss Mable Skoog left for Kansas
City this morning to make acquaint-
ance of her new niece, the little lady
who registered at the home Of DR.. and
Mrs. Andrew Skoog, three months
ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11
HOmeward Bound.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Goulding and
sons and Mr.. Abe Goulding left this
morning for Flora Vista. They were
here to attend the funeral of the late
Herbert Wing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

Fred Balcom was off for Aztec and
Pennington this morning to supply
the trade with his wares.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

To Spend Year in Pennington.
Mrs. Sophia Foster has leased hei
Thursday she goes to Pennington,
where she plans to spend the time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11
Funeral Notice.

Funeral Notice.
The funeral of the late Frank Will
kerson will be held from the South
ern Methodist church tomorrow aft
ernoon at 2 o'clock.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

C. o. McMillen, who has been do
ing Denver for a number of weeks,
under the chaperonage of his daugh-
ter, returned to Durango last night
and will tarry here while before go
ing to Silverton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

On the Sick List.
Mrs. Dick Newell went out to Hes
perus today to accompany Mrs. La
Colnbe to Durango for medical aid.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

J. S. Wilhoites, county surveyor of
San Juan county, New Mexico, re-
turned last night from Santa Fe, N.
NJ, where he had been on both coun-
ty and state business. He departed
for Aztec this morning.
Mrs. t. l.. Lotus, of Pennington,
and her young children, who have
been here upon visit to her moth
er, Mrs. John w. Waters, of Animas
City, the past ten days, departed for
home this morning.
Mrs. d. Duff, formerly of Farming
ton, whose husband was drowned in
the Animas river below there while in
swimming some years ago, arrived
from Gallup, N. NJ, last night, where
she is a nurse, leaving for Farming
ton this morning upon visit to old
friends.
Mrs. w. S. Pickerell, who has been
suffering from heart trouble for some
time, departed yesterday for Los
Angeles, where she will join her sis
tor. Mrs. Ralph Meyers, who is now
soiourning there. Mrs. Pickerell will
probably take advantage of lower
climate for perhaps a year. She is
accompanied by Miss Christina Schir-
mer, a capable nurse.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

H. c. Linebarger left for his Tif-
fany home this morning. This was
his first trip to Durango since he re-
turned from Iowa, where he was call
ed by the illness and death Of his
father.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11
Work Progressing FavorabIy.

The pipes that the water depart
ment has been thawing on Main ave-
rue are working satisfactorily.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

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Jess Haller is over from the Monte
yuma valley on business mission.
Mrs. Louie johnson and daughter,
Miss Lucy, departed for Denver this
morning for fortnight's stay.
M. b. Baca returned from San Juan
county last night and left for Santa
Fe this morning.
I. d. Burns, Jr, of Chama, is a
guest at the Strater while transact
ing business in this city.
w. o. Crandall is up from Flora
Vista visiting his brother, whose wife
is here from Rico, a patient in To-
cal hospital.
The remains of the late Mrs. James
Nicolloti, who died at Ochsner's hos
pital Sunday, were sent to Silverton
for burial yesterday.
Miss Ruby Alexander, of Animas
City, departed this morning for Cali
fornia, where her uncle, Will Alexan-
der and family reside.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Walters, who
has been visiting her parents in Ig-
nacio, spent the night in town on their
way to their home in Cortez.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. E. Smith, of the
Shiprock Indian school, left for points
east this morning to spend their va
cation.
Monroe Fields, an Aztec capitalist,
is here on business connected with
his banking interests.
G. b. Fleuchers, of Port O'Connor,
Tex, was an arrival from the east
last night whose destination was the
Aztec vicinity, where he expects to
locate.
Now comes Durango crouch of
masculine persuasion who holds that
women's clubs that meet in the after
noon are doing some good. They are
making good cooks out Of the men.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Salabar return
ed to Ignacio this morning. Mrs.
Salabar was just released from a To-
cal hospital, where she underwent an
operation.
o. T. Weeden, a Denver man who
has been land hunting in the Monte
yuma valley, left for home this
morning. He expects to return to the
valley shortly and engage in tilling
the soil.
H. C. Linebarger left for his Tiff
fany home this morning. This was
his first trip to Durango since he re-
turned from Iowa, where he was call
ed by the illness and death Of his
father.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

c. B. Fleuchers, of Port O'Connor
Tex, was an arrival from the cas-
last night whose destination was tn,
Aztec vicinity, where he expects t.
locate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

Monroe Fields, an Aztec capitalist
is here on business connected with
his banking interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

Studying Music in Boulder.
Miss Hazel Hart of this city is a
student in the Boulder conservatory
of music.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

The first installment Of Easter bon
nets arrived in town yesterday, the
time the weather turned considerably
warmer. 1t was the millinery. not the
poet who said, ''In the spring a wom-
ans fancy lightly turns to thoughts
of hats"
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. E. Smith, of the
Shiprock Indian school, left for points
east this morning to spend their va
cation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

o. 7. Weeden, Denver man who
has been land hunting in the Monte
yuma valley, left for home this
morning. He expects to return to the
valley shortly and engage in tilling
the soil.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

Now comes Durango crouch OF
masculine persuasion who holds that
women's clubs that meet in the after
noon are doing some good. They are
making good cooks out of the men.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Salabar return
ed to Ignncio this morning. Mrs.
Salabar was just released from To-
cal hospital, where she underwent an
operation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

Jim Clifford, Silverton merchant,
is business visitor in the city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

Economy is to be the watchword
of the Telluride city officials the COM
ing year. One of the ways of re-
trenching will be the reduction of sal
aries and another the combination of
offices. The cuts and combinations
agreed upon are as follows:
Mayor, SIS instead of S25 per
month.
Aldermen, $40 instead of SIS.
Attorney $25 instead of $50.
Health officer, $25 instead of $50
Clerk, $75 instead of $100.
Treasurer, $50, without the addi-
tional SIS office rent.
Combine the Offices of water COM
missioner and street supervisor and
place the salary at $125.
Combine the offices of jailer and
city marshal and place the salary at
S125 per month.
Place the salary of the driver OF
the city team at SO per day straight,
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Walters, who
has been visiting her parents in Ig-
nacio, spent the night in town on their
way to their home in Cortez.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11
AS 1T WAS TOLD
TO US
From Tuesdays Daily

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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

c. B. Smith and wife, of May Day,
are guests at the Savoy today, leav-
ing tomorrow for Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11
In District Court.

In District Court.
There is being heard in the dis
trict court this afternoon on appeal
from the county court the matter Of
the settlement of the estate of the
late John NJ. King VS.. j. C. Schalles.
Those present, interested or witness,
are Rex. NJ. Schultz, ]. B. Gelwick,
Hans Aspaas, Pat Foley, George
Graves, Mrs. Alice s. King and J.. c..
Schalles and wife. All from the Ig-
nacio-Spring Creek section. Court
will reconvene Wednesday.
Boosts Local Enterprise.
M. NJ. Kravetz, of the United Film
service that is shown in the Electric
movie" house, and who has been
here upon business appertaining to
his company, departed for Denver, his
headquarters, this morning. After
having attended to his affairs he was
invited to look over the contracts of
the Durango Film Producing COM
pany, a local enterprise, and unhesi-
tatingly pronounced it to be of the
soundest business character of prin-
ciple. That rarely an enterprise Of
that sort (film producing) ever failed
and when II did it was because of the
cheap, bum character Of the pictures
produced, not that the business is a
going and good one. "Produce the
pictures Of quality and the public will
buy"
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

Belated Christmas story: Two spin
sters lived alone. AS they were pre-
pairing to retire on Christmas eve one
said: 81 suppose long pair of stock
ings will hold all you want" NO"
replied the other, "but pair of socks
would"
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11
AS 1T WAS TOLD
TO US
From Mondays Daily
Well Received.

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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11
PURELY PERSONAL
From Tuesdays Daily

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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

John F. Bell and daughter, Mis-:
Frances, are visiting in the city to-
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

Miss Ruby Alexander, of Animas
City, departed this morning for Cali
fornia, where her uncle, Will Alexan-
der and family reside.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

A party of sheepmen from Park
View and Arboles, went down to Az
tee this morning on business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

Baltzar McGraw departed thi.
morning for st. Louis on short
business trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

Frank H. Will is treating his
friends to some Golden Pippin apples
today that he planted in his fathers
home place in Animas City in 1882
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

The departure of the Eastern was
delayed this morning owing to de-
fective valve on the engine. The train
for Pennington preceded it several
minutes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

The remains of the late Mrs. James
Nicolloti, who died at Ochsner's hos
pital Sunday, were sent to Silverton
for burial yesterday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

Fred Kolz, wife and family depart.
ed California-wa this morning to
attend the San Diego exhibition and
the Panama-Paciic exposition at Sar
Francisco.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

Sam Sloan, of the Graden Mercan
tile company, is back from Philadel
phia, where he had been taking treat
ment for throat trouble.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

Mrs. E. r. Lamb, of May Day, has
departed for California to join her
husband, who preceded her there some
weeks ago, where they will now re.
side.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

The sudden change of the loca
temperature in the past two days ha:
caused much of the ice and snow to
rapidly disappear.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

Jess Haller is over from the Monte
yuma valley on business mission.
Mrs. Louie johnson and daughter,
Miss Lucy, departed for Denver this
morning for a fortnights stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-11

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Bisbee daily review., 1915-05-16

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 "No," hc saId gruGy "They found it, and it's theirs by sea law. Anyway [ ain't going to send my man down when there's danger. as there always is with two men working under water at cross purposes.
 "But theyll get thc chest" cried Ruth
 "W0It and see, said the lmpcrturba- ble diver
 HaIf uu hour mter John turned to Ruth and Mid msoubly Well they have got it That ends this excursiOu "is that your chest. missyT' demand ed tue capiuiu
 "Ycs yes my fathers"
 "WclI' he s1id slowly. there's noth- .u- to hinder us going over and seeing what it books like. is thereT ar sig ualcd his engineer and put his helm over
 As they ranged alongside Che other launch WiikersOu raised his face 10 Dou's Nratbfu gaze and smiled ln- sdnctivcly John put his hand uu bis gun. A rough touch on his shoulder rcc1 Ird him
 "Ihis ain any piratcal cruise" tie skipper remarked mcaniugly "Tmt man was hucd the samu as me and we mint got uo igut win each Utuer.' "Of course" borr agreed Willingly. Them hr made hap tor the dccb of the other uoat intent on regaining the chest single handed
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