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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that there
will be regular annual meeting of
the Stockholders of the San Juan
Creamery Company, to be held at the
office of the said Company in Duran
go, Colo, ON the eleventh (11) day of
May, 1915, at the hour of 1880 o'clock
in the afternoon of said day, for the
purpose Of electing directors of the
said Company for the ensuing year
and transacting such other business
as may properly come before the
stockholders of said company.
A. w. AYRES,
Secretary.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19
VICTIMS ARE
HORRIBLY MANGLED

DETROIT, Mich, April l5-Fifteen
mangled bodies are in the morgue,
three are dying and twenty-three are
seriously wounded as the result of
crash between a street car and
freight at a grade crossing. An ap-
prentice motorman and his instructor
have been arrested. Twelve of the
dead are women and girls. Seven
were so horribly mangled they will
probably never be identified.
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rim Mcclure Appointed Deputy
u. s. Marshal.

The Denver Post says: Marshal
liurris announced the names Of two
new deputy marshals-P. j. Foley, u
leader among the Progressive Demo
Gratis of Denver, and Timothy Nc
Clure, former sheriff of La Plata
county. Thomas Clarke, who has been
a field deputy under Bailey for nine
years, will be retained temporarily.
w. H. Robinson, chief deputy, and
Earl Perry, office clerk, will hold on
under the new marshal.
Mr.. Mcclure returned to Durango
last night after taking his oath Of Of
fee. 1t is understood he will leave
shortly for Denver to make his head
quarters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19
AUsTRIANs DEFEAT RUSSIANS.

VIENNA, April 16.-It is officially
stated THAT the most gigantic battle
in the history Of the world resulted
in complete defeat Of the Russians
in their attempt to cross the Carpa-
thians. Three and one-half million
pen participated for four weeks. The
enemy's losses were appalling. Daily
six hundred trains carried the wound
cd toward Russia.
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Many silos To BE Built This Year.

Our farmers evidently believe that
a silo spells prosperity. as twenty
five in La Plata county have signi-
fed their intention Of building one on
their respective farms this spring
Those who experimental with silo
lust year found it materially reduced
the cost of production, in fact some
claimed the increased profits paid for
the construction in twelve months
They found it also produces \ uni
form food for the entire year, the
ensilage being almost equal in value
to the succulent and palatabie grass
of June, when cows do their best.
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few months ago she was summoned
on like mission, to attend the fu-
neral of her brother, the late Will
liam Mccoy. James Mccoy was 81
years Of age. For some time past he
had been far from well. For many
years he was numbered among
the substantial ranchmen of San Juan
county, and in his death the section
loses q splendid citizen.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19
Meeting of the Directors Of the
Durango Exchange.

The committee appointed to "round
up" delinquent subscribers to the Du-
range Exchange will meet with the
directors at the board of trade rooms
tonight to report their success. While
it be impossible to make a definite
statement of the result of their eff
forts it is estimated that more than
fifty par cent of the outstanding in
dcbtedness has been collected.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19
USE AUTOMOBILES TO
HAUL AWAY LOOT

BUFFALO, N. Y, April 15.-The
police and posse are hunting twenty
masked robbers who held up a New
York Central fast freight near San
born and looted the cars of $4,000
worth of valuable silks and took it
away in ten automobile trucks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19
DARING DAYLIGHT
RAIDS BY GERMANS

LONDON April l6.-In the third
raid in the last forty-eight hours two
German Taubes bombarded Faver-
sham and Sittingbourne this after
noon. British aviators pursued the
chasss seward. Favcrsham's popu-
lace watched The Taubss curiously and
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FLEET ASSISTS ARTILLERY.

BERLIN, April 16.-The British
warships assisted the land forces
when they made heavy artillery at
tack on Nieuport and Ostend yester-
day. The German batteries forced
the warships to retire. The infantry
is clashing in the outskirts of St.
Elio. Fighting has commenced again
at st. Mihiel.
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ASK FOR REPORT ON JAPANESE

WASHINGTON. d. c., April 16.-
The officials today continued to deny
the slightest cause for alarm because
of the reports the Japanese naval
base is being established on Turtle
Island, Lower California. Secretary
Daniels ordered Admiral Howard 70
report the extent of the Japanese op-
erations.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19
WHO Can Beat This Record?

E. o. Booram had one eve that
gave wool clip this spring that
weighed 10 pounds. This wool was
WORT 26 cents per pound, making the
yield from one eve worth $4.94. This
certainly looks like there was money
in me sheep business, especially when
this eve will raise lamb that will
be worth 81 or $5 in the fall. Who
can beat the fleece in weight this
year Times Hustler.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19
Back to the Simple Life.

Martin Bates, formerly with the
Graden Mercantile company, left for
the Spring Greek section this morn
ing, where he will have charge Of the
Louis Lechner ranch for the season.
That section of the country was his
stamping grounds in his boyhood
days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19

Colorado City has petitions in circu-
lation for recall of their city COM
misisoners. These recalls are the
peoples only weapons for protection.
II is unfortunate that those in au-
thorily do not get closer to the tax
oaying public and learn what is said
about them. Willful disregard of the
peoples rights.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19
Mud Slide on the Southern.

A mud slide at Franklin Junction
on the Southern delayed traffic on
that road for several hours. The
freight train, in charge of Conductor
Forest White, first discovered the
trouble. The passenger was held here
nearly three hours waiting for the
obstruction to be removed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19
In the District Court.

In the slander case of Mrs. Emma
Fogelson VS.. Barney Edleman, the
jury at 1890 last night brought in 4
verdict for the plaintiff for $500 and
costs. The amount asked was $1,000.
Today judgment was entered for T.
j. Robertson VS.. L. A. Suffer and
William Glassner for $393.30 and
costs, Judgment was also entered in
favor of the EmersonB Brantingham
Implement company VS.. ]. j. Payne
for $902.55.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19
Sewing Week at Graden's.

Those who do their own sewing
have something worth while in store
sewing week at Graden's. 1t is in
realty economy for all who ply the
needles and every article used for
sll,ng and summer sewing is reduc-
ed to prices that make catalogue
house buying a great extravaganza.
The sale begins Monday morning and
lasts until Saturday night, but of
course the earliest patrons will get
the choicest bargains.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19
Visiting Relatives.

Mrs. Ellen Rowland and Miss Mar
garct came down from SilvertOn tn
visit their relatives, the Dave Lewis
on Lightner creew. Tommie Lewis
recently returned to run on the rail-
road in this section and spent few
days with the home folk at the ranch
before going to work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19

Mrs, +. A, Chubh, wife Of our coun-
ty assessor, was taken 10 local hos
p'tal today Tor treatment, She is re-
ported to be qu.te sick woman.
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TEN PER CENT WAGE
INCREASE is GRANTED

CALUMET, Mich, April 15.-The
Calumet and Hecla Mining company
Today announced ten per cent in
crease in wages for the 10000 EN-
ployes in mills, smelters and threS
subsidiaries.
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JUST THE OPPORTUNITY you

have been looking for to buy piano
or Singer sewing machine, cot
springs and mattress or a dress box.
Inquire 720 Fifth avenue or phone
Plata PAP. 4-15-tf.
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GERMANY INVESTIGATES
SINKING OF STEAMER

BERLIN, April 16.-The govern
ment has begun an investigation of
the charge that a German submarine
sank the Dutch steamer Katwyk.
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Called to Aztec TO Attend Funeral
OF Her Brother,

Mrs. Albert Bernard was called to
Aztec today to attend the funeral Of
her brother, the late James Mccoy,
who passed away at his home on the
La Plata night before last. Only .
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Released From lhe hospital.

NJ. A. IruJillo, n prominent ranch
man Of the La lara section, was re-
leased from oehsner's hospital this
morning, where he spent four weeks
undergoing treatment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19
Good Interest.

Last fall Frank Taylor Of Lake
view, had a big crop of apples on a
two-acre orchard which he failed 60
have a market for. He bought 10
Shoats for $40 and turned them IN
his orchard for about 60 days. He
Id the porkers at the end Of that
time for 500. How is that for an
Investment of $40 for sixty days p
Cortez Herald.
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on For An Extended Visit.

Mrs. S. c. Dunham departed for
breckenridge this morning, where
she plans TO spend three months with
relatives. Her niece, who has been
her guest here, accompanied her.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19

MOUNTAIN PASTURE-New fence,
for horses and cattle, sl00 per mo,
or s4.00 for season 1915. w. II, C.
Folsom, Jr.
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Home From the Legislature.

Home From the Legislature.
Senator and Mrs. H. E. Curran Of
Silverton, were guests at the Strater
last night en- route home from Dem
yer, where Senator Curran ably rep
resented his district in the legisla-
ture.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19
Mrs. Eugene Andrews extended her
hospitality TO the members of the
Kensington Wednesday afternoon.

Russian historay and literature
have been the interesting subjects
that have occupied the attention Of
the Clio club members this year. Mon
day evening the club completed its
literary labors for the season with an
interesting program in charge of Mrs.
Jennie Geryais. In May the annual
business meeting will be held, when
the election Of officers will occur and
the program for next year will be
arranged Mrs. Ritter is general di-
rector of the club work. The asso-
ciate members are the Mesdames Fit
ton and DugRau and the active mem
bers are the Mesdames Gervais and
Fry and the Misses McCloud, Biggs,
buchanan, Pike, o'Rourke, Hahn, Nell
lie Pearson and Hanno.
Mrs +. C. Perkins, mother of Mr..
.C c. Perkins, has recently changed
her headquarters from Long Beach TO
Santa Barbara.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19

FOR RENT--P. G. Ellis ranches on
Ft. Lewis mesa for 1915. See Rock
wood & Perkins, Durango, Colo.
W-11-12-tf
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The Weather.

The Weather.
There is plenty to be said on the
subject, but, thank goodness, there is
not lot of tourist visitors in town
so we have to make an apology. All
the old time people know it is un-
usual to have nearly week when the
sun almost refuses to shine. In addi-
ton to the downpours, last night We
had snow storm by way Of variety.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19

PARIS, April ia Taube drop
ped seven bombs on Calais and civ
ilian was slightly injured. The French
bombed the German headquarters at
Mezieres and military building at
0stend.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19

BERLIN, April 16.-The French
bombed Freiburg, killing two men and
four children and injuring two men
and eight children.
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Bnsy station.

7FFF'''E's
On Thursday and Friday G9,Oo0
pounds OF wool were shipped from the
Aztec station. Next week the ship
ent promises to be even heavier.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19

AMSTERDAM, April 15.-lt is re-
ported that German torpedo boats
seized four Dutch trawlers and towed
them to an unknown port.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19

LONDON, April 15.-The steamer
Ptarmigan was torpedoed in the
North sea and eleven lives were lost.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19

LONDON, April 15.-The British
casualties from the beginning of the
war until April II total 139,347.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19
AS IT WAS TOLD
TO US
From Saturdays Daily
Taken to Local Hospital.

Il " "a n uaHaa an IL IL u
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19

PARIS, April l5-The French gain
ed nearly a mile in sharp fighting
southwest of Colmar in upper Alsaee.
rhe French heavy artillery wrecked
the trenches at Orvillers. There is
furious fighting in lie Pretre forests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19

ing, the occasion being MIR. Kauff-
mans birthday anniversary and was
a surprise TO him. Those who par
ticipa,ed in the merry entertainment
were Mr. and Mrs. Frank EIdredge,
Mir. and Mrs. E. W. Shaw and Mr..
and Mrs. c. c. Perkins.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19
Delightful Day in the Animas

N"ieN.
Mir. aud Mrs. j Oliver Brison, Mr..
and Mrs, D. P, Gaines, Mrs. Frank
Goodman. Mrs. George McCorkle and
Evangelist Pratt, the members of the
party who motored to the Pinehurst
reneh Monday, whore they partook of
the hospitality of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
n. Raymond, had a most delightful
euy. On tine way they stopped at
TrimbIe and after dinner at Pinehurst
they motored to Baker's Bridge. The
trip was an especial treat to Mr.. and
Mrs Brison and Rev. Pratt, who rare
~ take time for a whole day of pleas
ure. They consider the Animas val
ley wonderful country both from
AN agricultural and scenic standpoint.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19

MIR. and Mrs. Ole Lee observed their
tenth married anniversary Thursday
by entertaining company of neigh
bors and friends ut dinner at the
Ifimble Springs hotel The meal was
announced for II O'Clock and it was
shortly after when the invited guests
surrounded the banquet table set
leugthwise OF the spacious dining
room. The menu was one of the fin
est the hotel is famous for, Mr. and
Mrs. Shea again demonstrating they
know how TO cater to the public in
way Of entertainments. After the
meal the company repaired to the sit
ting room, where music, singing and
conversation prevailed until late in
the afternoon. Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
proved themselves hospitable enter
tainers, The gentlemen were proyid-
cd with cigars while the ladies were
treated with choice confections. 1t
was ten years ago MIR. and Mrs. Lee
were united in wedloek and the honey
moon was spent Ut the Springs hotel
which made the dinner more appro-
pirate. The guests partaking of their
hospitality were; Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
krooger, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Kroeger,
MIR. and Mrs. Henry Ambold, Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Kerr, Mrs. T. A. Kerr, MIR.
and Mrs. Lyman Mead, Mr. and Mrs.
Fillmore Hand, MIR. and Hrs. Geo. N.
Raymond, Mir. Mitchell, MIR. and Mrs.
shay, Miss Eva Strohm, three chill
dren, making a company of twenty
four.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19
LITTLE CHANGE IN
WAR SITUATION

BERLIN, April 15.-The French at
lacked only isolated portions of the
country around st. Mihiel the last day
or so. They were beaten off near
Marcheville and in lie Pretre. The
situation in the east is not changed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19

DIR. and Mrs. e. A. Schlabach ex-
pect to leave for Pittsburg. Pa, In
the morning to spend few weeks
with his mother, who has been in
poor health of late. Mrs. Schlabacn,
Sr., is one of the most delightful wo-
men it has been the lot of Durango
folk to entertain and those who have
the pleasure of her acquaintance anx-
iousiy wait more favorable news Of
her condition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19

u II IL tt tt HHaaa HHas II u
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Mrs. George W. Haskell, nee IL
Pearl Ferguson, is down from Silver
ton visiting her sister, Mrs. James
Jarvis.
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Mrs. Milton Kaufman entertained
! company at bridge Monday even
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19

Mr. aud Mrs. George Lewis return
cd this week from their annual pill
r,iniage to California.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-19

Mrs. A. r Camp was the hostess Of
the Monday Bridge club this week. In
addition 70 the members. the guests
weic the Mesdames wingate and Ty-
Ter,
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The Woman's Missionary Society of Central Methodist church met Tues.
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ed the Sixth grade, Miss McDonald's room The pupils prize to Ruth Bu- mensteil, who alone sold $10 worth of tickets. Ruth is member of the sixth grade. Another prize was awarded Mrs Fletcher, the lady sell ing the most tickets.
 Plans were made for the next meet, ing, May 2S. which is the last of the season, to be an open evening session when the members will have as taer guests the other school associations, board members and friends.
 A certificate of merit was received from the state board at Little Rock in reoo ognition of second honors awarded Ramble in the state contest held last month
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The Jones s. |. A.

The Jones S. l. A. held an interest. ing netting on last Monday afternoon. In the absence of the able president. Mrs w. II Watson, Mrs Jack Hudgins presided in her usual gracious man. her
 Much business of importance was attended to and reports from the var ious committees heard Misses Lamb and Connolly reported eighty-one dol. lars made from the picture show part Of which had to be paid to Mir Mutt for the use of the Central theatre but there will be plenty to pay for the flag pole
 4 program will be arranged and the handsome new flag Oating above the Jones school before the close of the year.
 Misses Lamb and Jones and the pa. pils Of the third grade sold the most tickets thereby winning the silk flag offered by Mr. C. Orth Misses Evans and Lemley came next Little Edith Ntt'A"i iA 'i lIN iVtl tU Gt que oOlU Ilbl e tickets than any child in the building All uf the teachers and their pupils deserve much credit for the work done in getting the flag pole
 It was decided 10 take the offer made by McCall's Magazine to get two hundred and eighty-fiye subscrib. CTS thereby winning one hundred dol lars for the $. l. A.
 The child getting the most subscrib- CTS will be given a three dollar cash prize. the second two dollars and the third one dollar The subscriptions win be sent in to Mrs. Creasun, sec'y Of the $. l. A. before the last of Sep tsmber.
 The meeting opened with the fol- lowing:
 Misses Cunning and Brgss-2nd Grade Program, May 10.
 Piano Solo ....-......... Ruth Sims Reading ......... Charles Parker, Jr. Selection from "iiawatha". .......... ....................... Eva Burgess
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of the popular young men travelling for educational supply houses.
  Miss Barbara SchmelzeI of Norfolk, Nebraska, is visiting her brother, George r. Schmelzel
 
 Miss F Ella Wright will make a talk at the OdkiaWn scho on Peace Day May IS
 
 Miss Mildred Cotton will leave this week for Denver where she will be joined by her mother and sister.
 # City Attorney Leo Mclaughlin left during the week for Knoxville, Iowa, on legal business. He is representing the Fenton family in the will contest.
 # II. F Meggiuson the enterprising manager of Duties department store is eXpectetd home today from Chatta- no ga, where he has been on business.
 # Mrs. Richard Bartlett is expected during June for q visit to her par ents, Mir. and Mrs. George r. Shop-
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herd, and to attend te Cecil-Shepherd nuptials. Her sister, Miss Lucille Shepherd is to be married to Mr. Bert Cecil, who is one of the well known young men Of the city, being one 5r the employees of the city electric plant.
 #
 Mr. Charles GosIee. manager of the New Era tft lasl evening for Harl- son, Art to attend the meeting Of the Arkansas Press Association.
 #
 Miss Estelle Kirkland who is visit. ing her aunt Mrs. W. n McLaurm, in Rolling Fork, Miss, is expected home some time in Juuo
 MT. and Mrs. James E. McCmrcrtv son James and daughter Alice, left yesterday for their home in Chicago after a visit to Mir. and Mrs. J. j.. Collins.
 *
 Mr. and Mrs. George Schnech have returned from a week spent at the famous Lake Chicot in southeast Arkansas Of the fishing at that ia. nous lake Mr. schnecll said many
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things yesterday not wholly con cured in by his hearers.
 
 MT. and Mrs J. A. stalcup have gone to Lake Village on a fishing trip. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Stallcup of Sikes. ton, Mo-, will join them there.
 * Mrs. W. W. Gentry plans to leave very soon for Washington, D. C. to join Mr. Gentry for visit to the capl- tal and other points where business calls him.
 $ A party of motorists from Little Rock now at the Moody hotel for few days includes: Mrs. William Beck( Mrs. J. B. Aschew and Miss Elise Bowman.
  MT. and Mrs. John Riggs left last evening for Harrison, Ark, to attend the meeting of the Arkansas Press As- socation, conyening there the next three days.
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day afternoon with Mrs W. s. Sor- rells. The regular business session was preceded by a bible study con. ducted by Mrs. Benjamin Gold, the theme Friendship was emphasized in an excellent article by Mrs. Gold, and the story of Dvid and Jonathan told by Mrs L. W. Sm.th in her own pleasing way.
 Mrs C. Travis Drenuan presided over the business sessi n at which all officers and the deaconess made their monthly reports
 The topic for the afternoon, Our Church" was brought out in the fol- lowing program arranged by Mrs L.. E. Wyatt
 History Introduction of the Church. Mrs. l.. E. Wyatt
 Discipline Mrs. l.. W. Smith.
 General Rules. Mrs. $. w. c. Smith.
 Articles of Faith, Mrs. F. M Will Hams.
 A round table on Why I Am a Methodist proved a most interesting feature of this very attractive as well E instructive program.
 
 A pleasing surprise was given to Mrs N. J. simon, mother of Mrs w. T. Creed 703 Sixth street, Friday af ternOon, when a number of her friends came in, saying they remembered it was her G7th birthday and wished to manifest their appreciation of the event by making her a call, and bear ing her little present. This birth day party consisted of Mesdames: Fletcher Gibbons, Thornton, Ermey Wilson, Jeffers, Sturdivant, Cliark, Hinlle, Martin, Vines, Witt. Harris, Creed and Hale. An interesting pro- gram was rendered in whicd Miss Jimmie Norman Miss Ethel Loyd, Miss Modine Witt and Miss Mary Creed took part. Refreshments were served. after which a picture of the group was taken
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RamhIe S. 1. A. Meets.

The Ramble s. |. A ae,I a very e,.- thusiastic meeting Friday oltarn cu at 2:30. Se5era] new memLCrs were present and joined. Money was tu-n- ed in from tae recent sale 1f picture show tickets for the S l. A. benefit show. Prizes mad been offered to the pupil and room selling the most tick cts. The prize to the room was award