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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
Two Former Durango Men Held in
Connection With Telluride Holdup.

News comes from Telluride that
two former Durango men, Peter
Wakelin and Frank Marrs are held
in connection with the Telluride hold
up, where the fremont bar was loot
ed of s7o0 and the night marshal Of
the city wounded in battle with the
robbers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
Funeral of the Late Mrs. Robert

Mitchell.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Rob-
ert Mitchell was held from Ames &
Bradford undertaking parlors this
afternoon. Rev. d. P. Gaines had
charge of the service. The music was
rendered by the Mesdames Gaines and
Bates and Miss Sites. Many old time
friends were in attendance, large
number of neighbors from the Ami
mas valley being among the number.
Beautiful floral offerings were laid
on the casket. The pallbearers were
the Messrs. Fillmore Hand, Henry
Ambold. s. w. Raymond, Ole Lee.
Fred Schrader and Fred Carbis. The
body was inferred in Greenmount.
School People Depart.
The creditable showing this south
west section is making in the insti-
tutions of higher education was evil
denced at the depot this morning by
the fine lot of young people who were
Off for their respective schools to re-
sumo their studies. Among the num-
ber were the Misses Sophia Paul,
Charlotte Hanno, Gertrude Arnold,
Addie Scouton, Lena Bowman and
Lillian Thompson, and the Messrs.
Hubert Wynn, Lester Johnson, For
est Sanders, Emery Tiffany, Arthur
Pulliam of this city, Mrs. Jessie Har-
wood, Miss Anna Wyman and Philip
Brown Of Silverton, and Miss Eileen
Kelley Of Mancos.
Good Fortune Attends the Durango
Film Producing Company.
G. B. Garrison, general manager of
the Durango Film Producing COM
pany, wires Fiscal Agent Davy that
he has had the good fortune to se-
cure Mr.. White, former manager of
the Edison company, for business
manager of the local company. Mr..
White will arrive in Durango about
January IL and Immediately proceed
to Trimble Springs to direct
work upon the studio that T. d. Burns
is to erect for the company. Mr..
White is familiar with conditions In
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04

Man is conceited cuss, and believes
a woman takes an interest in his af-
fairs if she lets him do lot of talk
ing about himself.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
County Treasurer Takes Oath Of

County Treasurer Turner entered
Upon his second term Of office today.
The county commissioners checked
his accounts and found everything
o. X.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
Dinner for Mrs. Rueker.

Dinner for Mrs. Ruckcr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Eldredge ex-
tended their hospitality at dinner for
Mrs. Rucker. The company included
Mr. and Mrs. John Mcneil, Mrs.
Rucker, Mr.. Keith Ruker and the
hosts.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Herr were in
from bayfield, Thursday night to
attend the Pastime dance.
Mr.. w. G. White entertained few
friends informally New Years night.
A Possible Change in Residence.
Mr.. A. G. Arnold has gone to the
Glenwood Springs section to open a
new territory for the company he rep
resents. If he likes the country he
has the privilege Of remaining there
permanently, which means the loss of
one of our excellent families. Mrs.
Arnold will remain in Durango until
he gives the new location a "try-out."
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Dinners at the Savoy.
Mr. and Mrs. William Phelan and
Miss Mercedes gave New Years
dinner last evening. Their guests
we're Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Welk, Miss
Louise Welk and Stanley Welk, Mr.
and Mrs. John Wilmer and Master
Charles and Mr.. Frank Foley.
The Misses McCartey entertained
the Misses Margaret and Mary Kroe-
ger.
Linen Shower.
Tuesday evening after their regu-
lar meeting the members of La Plata
Circle No. 100, Women of Woodcraft,
rendered linen showed to Miss Clara
Hackett, who is soon to join the
ranks of the newlyweds. Many beau
tiful embroidery linens and crocheted
articles were bestowed upon the
young lady, all of which was COM
plete surprise to her. Later dainty
refreshments were served in her hon
or, after which dancing completed an
enjoyable evening.
An Annual Event.
In accordance with custom estab-
lished in their home long ago, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Egan extended their
hospitality to a company of friends
on New Years day. Some of the
participants have had the pleasure
Of being their guests on the first day
Of the year since the initial event.
Yesterday those gathered around the
festal board were Mr.. and Mrs. John
l.. Mcneil, Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Camp,
Mrs. DAILY, Miss Egan, Mr.. X. A.
Gagg, Mr.. A. NJ. Camp and Mr.. and
Mrs. Egan.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
Funeral Of the Little Rist Girl.

Funeral of the Little Rist Girl.
The funeral of Theora 'Rist will
be held from the grandparents home
on lower Florida tomorrow. The lit
lie ones father arrived from Cali
fornia Thursday evening. Ray Good
ran goes to Florida in the morning
to direct the funeral.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
To Reside in Oklahoma.

To Reside in Oklahoma.
Mrs. Efiie Stewart, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Schreck of up
per Florida, departed for Mangdom,
Okla, this morning to join her hus-
band, who recently located there. Her
brothers Griffith and Earl Schreck
and sister Mrs. Patrick came to town
to see her off on her journey.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04

The famous petroleum springs of
Greece, described by historian four
centuries before Christ, are to be ex-
plotted by local capitalists after being
regarded merely as curiosities for
more than 1890 years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
Back to School Work.

BACK TO School work.
Mr.. A. E.. Carr, principal Of the
Chama school, and Mrs. Carr, the in
termediate teacher, returned home
today after enjoying the holiday sea-
son with her relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Black, Of
Fifth avenue. entertained few
friends at New Years dinner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
SNAP SHOTS AT
THE WORLDS NEWS

William Armstrong Atkins, who
was Abraham Lincoln's schoolmate,
died recently at Corning, Kan. In Illi-
nois he and Lincoln often made rails
and cut cord wood together. Mr.. At
kins was 80 years old when he died.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04

In parts of the west where trees
are scarce, sage brush is used for
fuel. In Nevada the large main stems
are trimmed by Indians at $500 a
cord and delivered to the user at
about $3.50. Sage brush burns rapid
ly and is rather dirty, but produces
good heat.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04

ter supplied by the seven rivers of.
Damascus.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
W. c. T. U. New Years Reception.

W . =. q. NeW cHr NeceptlOh.
The w. C. T. u. of the Animas val
ley kept open house at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. R. f. Gaines yesterday
and during the hours nearly seventy
five people called, enjoyed the elab-
crate dinner served and the delight
full hospitality dispensed. Vocal and
instrumental music had a part in the
entertainment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04

Departs TO Assume Legislative
Duties.
Senator West departed for Denver
this morning to enter upon his legis-
lative duties.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
Meeting of Animas Valley Ditch
Company Directora.

The directors of the Animas VAL
ley Ditch company met for their an
nual session this afternoon but owing
to some Misunderstanding an ad-
journment had to be taken for six
weeks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
AS 1T WAS TOLD
TO US
From Saturdays Daily

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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04

A log craft containing one million
feet of cedar, said to be the largest
ever floated on the Pacific, recently
made the trip from British Columbia
to Puget sound. 1t was 100 feet long
and 70 feet wide; it stood 10 feet out
of the water and 20 feet under.
Toledo, Ohio, has just finished
building a hah-mile long draw bridge
over the Maumee river at an expendi-
ture of s350,O00 Eleven men are re-
quirsd to look after the bridge.
There are renewed rumors that
Secretary Bryan shortly will resign
from the cabinet. The New York
World gives four reasons why he
probably will get out: He is not get
ting the glory out of his position he
would like; he has accomplished
what he set out to do when he 'en-
tered the cabinet--that is, get his
peace treaties ratified; the work that
he is required to do in the state de-
partment is irksome and not attrac-
tive; by remaining in the cabinet he
is losing rich harvest on the Chau-
tauqua platform, for running out and
in is not as remunerative as lectur-
ing all the time.
Damascus, the Oldest city in the
world with continuous history, is
the political and business center Of
its district. II lies 2,3O0 feet above
sea level in fertile oasis surround
ed by barren mountains and desert.
The wonderful productiveness Of this
oasis IL due to the abundance Of wa
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
Lid On in silverton.

Lid On in Silverton.
The knights of the green cloth will
have to seek other fields for the lid
is on in Silverton, having been placed
there good and tight midnight De-
cember 81. Sheriff Jim Pearson, who
shortly enters upon his second term,
has issued orders that all gambling
must cease and it appears he will
carry it out to the letter. There is
an interesting inside story in. connec-
tion with the enforcement of the law
that will shortly be made public.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
Mercy Hospital Notes.

M. Archuleta from Rico, d. G.
X. G. s. employe, entered yesterday
suffering with severe case of ton
silitis. The Mesdames A. E. Haff-
ner, Furhmann and Wesley Rolands
were released from the hospital yes
terday. Irene O'Connell leaves this
afternoon. Mrs. r. NJ. Mckay has
recovered sufficiently to sit up a lit
tie which every day. F. w. Odger,
Of Chama, who sustained broken
leg few days ago, is doing as well
as could be expected.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04
KLINE AND FORT LEWIS
MESA NOTES

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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04

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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04

There was very enjoyable dance
at the residence of Thomas d. Har-
ris' Tuesday night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04

Lincoln Gillespie went to Farm
ington Monday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04

All of the men of the mesa who
are working at the Cherry Greek saw
mill were home Christmas.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04

w. F. Craft and son Howard have
purchased bunch of cattle of At
torney L. E. Smith.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04

W. F. Craft has accepted a posi-
tion for the winter with the Graden
Mercantile company.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-04

E. C. Philips took load of pro-
duce to Durango Wednesday.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-02-11
Quiet Home Wedding.

What was strictly family affair
took place in this city Tuesday noon,
Feb. 9, at the home Of Mr. and Mrs.
James Brewer. 1t was the uniting in
marriage of their daughter, Agnes ~,
Brewer, to Mr. John K. Gold OF i'ari
bault. MINI. Rev. w. ]. G. Aon.
officiated.
The bride is an intelligent and es-
teemed young lady. After graduating
from our high school she attended the
Milwaukee Normal and has since
served as librarian of the Superior
high school, position she held up to
the ringing of the wedding bells.
The groom is stranger to the Tri-
bune and this community, but our con-
fidence in the keen judgment Of the
bride assures us that he must be
young man Of merit
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-02-11
Catholic Knights Banquet.

The Catholic Knights of this city held
their annual banquet at st. Mary's hall
on Wednesday evening of last week.
The ladies of the congregation served a
delicious menu, which was a tribute to
their skill and worthy Of special men
ton. Beautiful natural flowers in pro-
fusion ornamentcd the table. The
guests, numbering about one hundred,
were delightfully."- entertained, during the
repast, by Thomas orchestra.
After the banquet, toasts and re-
sponses were given, j. J. Fielder, state
director of the order, acting as toast
master Responses were made by Rev.
~ Weyer, Rev. A Aumbaum, Phi. D.,
of Dodgeville, E. c. Fielder and j. w.
Horn. The toasts and words Of good
cheer added zest and pleasure to the
occasion. The evening closed with var
ious social arnusements in which the
guests participated enthusiastically anc
the genial spirit Of good fellowship
made this banquet grand social success
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-02-11
Old Fashioned Camp Fire.

The George II. Legate Post and Wom-
ans Relief Corps will give an cd fash
ioned Camp Fire at the X. I. Hall,
this (Thursday) evening.
Entertainment will consist Of adj
dresses BY Department Commander
Cook and others, interspersed with
music nd singing. Supper viii be
served al i've clock.
This is the first camp FIRE held IN the
city in a number Of years and the "Old
Boys" lovk forward 70 it with pleasant
anticipation.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend. Supper and entertainment: adults
25 cents; children Is cents
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-02-11
Public School Notes.


Lantern slides on the methods of
polarization were shown last Wednes-
day evening for the benefit Of the Bot
any class. Miss Springer read the
lecture.
The honors have been awarded in
the Senior class to IaVon Jncka and
Dora White, who will act as valedic-
torian and salutatorian.
The Misses Nettie Prideaux, Gene
We've Penhallegon, Eulalia Richards,
Dorothy Jonce and Stansnore Vivian
visited classes recently.
Miss Knight was absent from school
on Monday morning on account Of III
ness.
| Mr.. Gotham was called away on Satur-
day 20 attend his fathers funeral and
was away from school on Monday.
Mr.. Henning was not at school
Monday owing 70 the fact that there
was a train wreck between PlatteviIle
and Caamne.
There has been law passed in this
state which requires, that those desir-
ing to teach, have one year profession
al training before writing for a teach
er's certificate. Previously only six
weeks training was necessary. AS
this law goes into effect July the FIRST,
nineteen fifteen, those graduating this
spring would not be able to take the
short course before that time. For
the benefit of those people the Platte
vile Normal school has arranged 20
give the course this winter instead of
next summer.
Considering the number of our gradu-
ates who desire to teach, Minera, Point
should offer a Teachers Training
course as part of it's high school
training. Immediately upon tho pas
sage of the law authorizing these
courses in the high schools, other
schools entered their applications.
When Mineral Point applied year
ago last fall, the appropriation was
exhausted and We could not be recog-
nized. This is an Injustice to the stu
dents. While it is strongly advised
that every student continues in high
school until graduation and take full
years professional course, IL necessary
this withdrawal permissal IL granted
for the benefit Of those who cannot do
this. Those who attend will continue
one Of their studies while at PlatteyiIle
besides the regular worI. Of the course,
and when they return win complete
the other required subjects and in that
way be enabled to receive full credit.
Those who have withdrawn from the
Senior class in order TO attend are,
Veronica Ketter, Geneyieye Meuer,
Olive Wedloek, Marie Schaumberg,
Annie Golliner and Mable Davis
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-02-11
CHRISTENING OF NEW
MUNICIPAL THEATRE
BY Staging of "The Misleading Lady" a
Clever Comedy. Cure for Blues
Troupe Fairly Well Balanced.
OPERA HOUSE A GEM
The Seven Hundred and Twenty-Five
Sests Taken Readily at Good Price.
fpocH IN MINERAL POINT LIFE

The christening Of Mineral Points
new municipal theatre took place Tues
day evening Of this week, Feb. 9. II
was an event much anticipated in adj
vance because of the magnificance CT
the bGilding and the heralded excellence
of the play Nearly week ahead all
seats total of TBS were taken.
TIE weather was favorable and every
thing went off smoothly.
The troupe secured for the occasion
presented the clever comedy entitled
The Misleading Lady. 1t proved a
fairly we'll balanced company. The
most finished characterization of the
cast and the most popular with the
audience was William Lawrence, who
acted as "Boney" the Numbering
lunatic, obsessed with the idea that he
is Napoleon. f. b. Hersome, as Jack
Craigen, was indeed clever. Eileen
O'Naliey, who assumed the leading
laly character, proved fairly good but
lacked the vim to be classed as an
ideal mate to the two gentlemen
named. Other members had little to do,
yet did that little acceptably.
What could be said in favor of the
new opera house, to be known as the
Municipal Theatre" would require
more space and ability than at our
command. 1t is a gem, thing OF
beauty, constructed and equipped in
the most modern manner. Parties OF
discerment not residing here, but who
move about great deal, occasionally
visiting large and pretentious cities,
are liEN~ai with praise and readily as
sure CIR people that there is no opera
house more attractive, more correctly
arrang ed or better equipped anywhere.
OF course there are those with greater
seating capacity, but our new structure
is regarded as amply large for all
present or prospective requirements.
Special praise is due the managing
committee for the smoothness with
which the event was conducted.
Mr. Donahue, who erected the build
ing by contract, has left prominent
mark 10 his credit.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-02-11
Good, skilIful Life Cut Short.

Joseph i. Spang, whose passing oc-
cured last Saturday afternoon, Feb. 6,
was native of our neighboring city,
DodgeviIe, being born there Jan. 20,
1859. In 1879 he was united in mar
riage 10 Miss Amelia Mitchell of Min
eral Point. A few years afterward the
family moved to Cobb and resided in
tina. village for twenty two years In
June, 1905, they came to this city and
since then this place has been their
home. Two sons were born TO this
union Allen T., now of Livingston, and
DR.. G. w. Spang Of Clintonville, Wis.
Mr.. Spang, though a resident of Min
eral Point for only ten years, was widely
known and held in the highest esteem
by ali. He excelled in his chosen life
work as a machinist, and his services
were in constant demand because of
his exceptional ability. His industry
was equal to his skill, and the code by
which his life has ever governed was
Of a lofty type and noticeable TO all
with whom he came in contact.
Mr.. Spang was fond and true bus
band and father, a good neighbor, az
Interchangeable friend and fair minded,
progressive citizen. He cared little for
the social amenities of his day, but de-
voted himself unintermittedly to his
family and his business.
The interruption that came to ar.
spang's good and skiIlful life by sud
del attack Of illness. with its accom-
pany Undesirable pair, can scarcely be
accounted for. II is one Of the mys-
teries that connects itself with human
life. Vain were all the efforts Of
science and the ministries Of affection
to overcome the fell destroyer of life.
The funeral, held Tuesday afternoon
and conducted By Rev. w. J. G. Bond,
was attended by a large concourse Of
sorrow laden friends.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-02-11
Aged Resident Passes Away.

Last Sunday morning at O'Clock,
Agnes, beloved wife Of Peter Fischer,
Of this city, passed from this life, at
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Lawrence Stude Mrs Fischer was i'll
only few days and death came as a
crushing blow to her loved ones, who
gave her the teuderest care, but to no
avail.
Mrs. Fischer was born in Germany,
November %, 1889, and came to Amer
lea when eight years Of age. She was
married to Peter Fischer December n,
1859, in st. Paul's church in this city.
To this union were born two daughters.
Mrs. Henry Louie Of Milwaukee and
Mrs. Lawrence Stude Of this city.
Mrs Fischer was lady Of much nat
ural refinement, devoted wife and
mother, a consistent Christian and was
ever ready to extend helping hand.
Funeral services were held Wednes-
day morning at Sc. Mary's church, al
10 o'clock, the pastor, Rev. N. Weyer,
officiating, interment in ST. Mary
cemetery. The married ladies' sodahty,
Of which deceased was q member, at
tended the services in body.
Besides her husband and two daugh
ters. two sisters, Mrs. NJ Wagner anC
Mrs. Mary Holtz, OF this city, nineteeT
grandchildren and four great grandehil
dren mourn her loss and have the sin
cere sympathy Of many friends 10 thei
4 herao yeraauf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-02-11
Don't Do il Again.

In view Of the fact that certain mis-
creants are setting poison in this city,
they are urged for their own welfare
to read carefully the following:
Section 4445 Of the revised statutes
Of this state provides a penalty Of inn
prisonment in the county jail for
period Of not lees three months, or by
imprisonment in the state prision for a
period Of two years IN case any animal
is killed by the placing Of such poison,
and the mere placing Of the same is
punished by being placed IN the county
jail not more than six months, or BY a
fine not exceeding 500, or by both
such fine and imprisonment in the
discretion Of the court.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-02-11
The Local Field.


--Correll & Martin for clothing
Smoke Red Trunk cigars.
Mont Kane spent Monday in Oar
lington.
Henry Staber went to Shullsburg
Monday.
j. H. Day of Darlington was here
over Sunday.
r. G. White went to st. Paul on
business Sunday.
Will McManus was a Darlington
caller here Sunday.
For sale an organ and cook stove.
Inquire of Mrs. Laura Padon.
Mrs. E. C. Fielder and Miss Mar
tina Cummings spent Thursday in Madi-
son.
Misses Amy White and Mary
Weidenfeller returned to Madison Sun
day.
Mrs. Wallace Martin and son Bruce
spent last week with Dodgeville rela-
tiyes
Miss Eulalia Richards was home
from Madison a few days Of the past
week
Mrs. f. McManus Of Darlington
visited her sister, Mrs Richard viii
Hams, here last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. 0. L. Weber Of
Madison spent the week end here Will
their niece Miss Henkel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Martin at
tended the hardware mems convention
in Milwaukee last week.
Miss Anna Hannisch returned t,
Cedar Rapids on Friday after visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. win Bracken.
Miss Blanche Wearing is her'
from Milwaukee visiting her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Wearing.
Mrs. Ann Hooking Smith of Oar
hngton combined business with plea
sure here Sunday and Monday.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-02-11
Library to Have Special Exhibit.

A large collection Of beautiful Turner
prints has been loaned to the public
library and will be displayed Saturday
afternoon and evening. Many of the
pictures show the most beautiful places
and buildings in Europe. This is a
safe and inexpensive way to see them.
Do not fail to avail yourself Of the
opportunity. And if you have already
been there, come and enjoy the
memories they will awaken. FEB. IL. }
A table will be arranged especially
for the benefit Of the ladies, showing
some pictures Of the spring styles al
they were fifty years ago, and as they
will be in the near future.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-02-11
Mas Meeting fol. Women.

All the women of Mineral Point, who
are interested in the betteruent Of our
city, are invited to meet IN the assem-
bly, room of the high school on Tuesday
evening, February l6. at 7:30, for the
organization Of q civic club. The meet
ing viii be in charge of Mrs. John Ayl-
ward, president Of the woman's club Of
Madison, whose successful work along
this line is so well known throughout
cur state. Representatives from The
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-02-11
EVERY DAY is BARGAIN DAY"
w. J.PENHALLEGONsCO.

Children and grandchildren to the num-
Der Of twenty-five rendered her a sump-
tuous supper at her home in honor Of
the day.
Mrs. Jaeka enjoys good health and is
still interested in the progress Of this
world, a mother of whom her children
can justly be proud,