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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
p. w. Pittman of Colorado Springs
Purchases the Ford Garage.


Purchases the Ford Garage.
A deal that had been pending for
several days was consummated when
P. w. Pittman, a prominent automo-
bile man from Colorado Springs, pur-
chased the Ford agency garage from
the Houser brothers. The new owner
plans to make the establishment an
exclusive Ford business. He is pre-
pared to give his patrons the best of
service. He starts under favorable
auspices, eight new machines being
on the way and five Of the number are
sold and two others practically so.
Among the new joy riders are TO be
DR.. r. II. Specht of Chama, Joseph
Summers of Durango, f.. M. Hastings
of Pennington and r. H. Bra Me Of
Pennington. E. A. Houser, the for
ner owner Of the establishment, who
has made SO many friends during his
residence in Durango, has not formu-
lated definite plans for the future, but
viii probably locate in the Aztec
Pennington country.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

w. S. Weightman left this morning
for Fort Collins. His daughter, Miss
Catherine, who has been visiting in
Bayfield,, Joined him in Ignacio.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

Judge Palmer and wife were among
the folk who went home today.
Miss Olive Frazier, of Elco, was
u business visitor in Ignacio today.
Alfred Paterson was in from the
ranch early this morning buying fence
wire for his hog pastures.
Mike Brennan is down from Tellu-
ride making the acquaintance Of his
family.
Mrs. Vest Day and little daughter
"Tike" were returning travellers to the
Elco ranch this morning.
Mrs. Fred Burkhard of Pagosa
Springs is in town to have her eyes
treated.
+. l.. Hendick and family, recently
of Genden, were passengers to the
Mcnt a1up,a vallov thia vunruipU
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

+. l.. Hendick and family, recent!
of Genden, were passengers to th'
Montezuma valley this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

Mrs. A. R. Lewis, one OF our high
ly esteemed pioneer women, is out a
little while each day in an invalid's
chair. For three weeks she was con-
fined to her bed with a severe attack
of stomach trouble. She is recuperat-
ing slowly.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17
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Mrs. Annie Murphy, sister of Mrs.
Charles Fleck, is up from Pennington
for few days stay with relatives.
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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

John Hurley is out again after hi
siege at Mercy hospital.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

A reporter says man never leave
his home town to take job. 1t il
always a position.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

Attorney w. A. Palmer and wife,
Aztec folk, are registered at the Stra-
ter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

Shorty" Franklin, the popular rep
resentative of the Peters Paper COM
pany, was an arrival in Durango last
night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

The Quinn cattle, numbering sew
eral hundred head, were driven
through Durango late last evening on
the way to the summer range.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

i. b. Patten, a lumber company
representative, left for points on the
Southern this morning soliciting trade.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

Frank Brown, manager of the Bor-
deleau hardware store, came down
from Silverton this morning, Denver
bound
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

The High school faculty composed
of thirteen teachers had group pic
ture taken at the Pen-Dike studio
day or two ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

Mrs. Downey and children of Tel
luride, were on their way to Farm
ington today to visit her parents, Mr..
and Mrs, Knight.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

Judge Palmer and wife were among
the folk who went home today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

E. A. Ritter, the noted mining en-
gineer, came up from Aztec last night,
where he spent few days looking
after his ranch interests. This morn
ing he departed for Colorado Springs.
Later in the season Mrs. Ritter and
the interesting little one who has
come to make her home with them,
will make trip to Durango and the
Aztss section for an extended stay
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

w. ID. Lee, general manager of the
Rio Grande Southern, was in town
over night on railroad business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

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Capt. Stromberg and wife, officerl
of the local Salvation Army, returned
last night from points on the Red
Apple line, where they conducted Ser
vices.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

The Harve Hammonds are now To-
Gated at 865 Fifth avenue. They re-
sided on the Boulevard for number
of years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

Miss Olive Frazier, of Elco, was
a business visitor in Ignacio today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

Threshing machine owners are get
ting ready to accommodate the ranch
men who failed to get their grain
threshed last fall and had to leave it
in the stack all winter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

w. C. Skinner who is Interested i
properties in the La Platas, came i
from Colorado Springs last night t
spend part Of the summer in the noun
tains.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

Mrs. C. Root returned to Ignacie
this morning after a short stay with
local friends. This is her first triI
to Durango since she became grand
mother.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Reid Coppinger and
children have moved to the Pine Ridge
section for the summer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

Mrs. Frank Hall went out to the
Hall ranch on Florida mesa this morn
ing to take charge of the culinary
while her son Will, who
is bachelor, rushes ranch operations.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

George w. Spencer, who spends the
spring and summer season vibrating
between his Florida mesa ranch and
his mountain home at Electra was a
supply purchaser in Durango today
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

Mrs. NJ. Berard, of San Francisco
made the last stages Of her journey t.
the Pine River valley this morning
to visit her son.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. A. +. Dustin and sol
Barney of Pennington were guests a
the Savoy last night en- route to Cal
ifornia attracted there by the magnet.
that are drawing everybody else tha
way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

John Gamsby, who hibernates a
Teel-awu-ket, the Kirkpatrick estate
during the winter months, is in tow
on his first trip since he emerge,
from his winter quarters.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22
After Dawes Goat

Whist players over in the Second
ward are planning to relieve A. A.
Davidson Of his championship honors.
Davidson has strangle hold on the
grand and nullo game but several
of his envious admirers are under
the impression that he is taking in
too much territory.
Ever since the Hancock Morris
tournament in this city in which the
Davidson Leuuy combination broke
up the hopes of the rivals, Davidson
has guarded his laureIs under lock
and key. With the increasing popu,
larity of the game and the develop
ment of new experts Dave has a
chance of defending his honors but he
says he is ready to meet corners when.
ever they decide the time is ripe for a
killing.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22
Literary Club

The second January meeting of the
Literary Club was held at the home
of Mrs. H. o. Eames on Monday af-
ternoon o. this week. The President
Mrs. Hawk conducted the usual
routine of business The resignation
of Mrs. Paul Frick who is about to
remove from Morris was accepted
with regret. The sum of $14. 90 was
reported raised by the club members
to donate to the Belgian fund.
Mrs. P, E. Miller was the leader
of the lesson for the day which con-
tinued the study of Holland. Mrs.
Grove read paper on 1.-THE Dutch in
America giving a. history Of the early
colonists in America. Mrs. Miller
read a paper prepared by Mrs. Snor-
tum on STORY of Hollands Struggle
for independence. Miss Wilder gave
vivid and interesting review of the
play called 1.-The little Dream" by
the noted novelist and reforEer John
Galsworthy.
The music for the afternoon was
rendered by the victrola, a number
of new and popular records. The
next meeting will be held in two
weeks at the home of Mrs. A. A.
Stone.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22
Suggests a Plan

It has been repeatedly suggested
the past week that since the county
commissioners have decided to provide
adequate shelter for the county poor
soon, and the Lincoln school building
on the east side will be abandoned,
some plan be devised to use this build
ing as poor house. The idea looks
like a good plan to many who are talk
ing about it. Members of the school
board and county commissioners board
have not expressed their opinions.
Before anything can be done the
question would have to come to a
general vote.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22
Mother Dies in Sweden

Mrs. B, Eek received word here last
Monday of the death of her mother at
Maglehult, Sweden. a few days ago.
She had reached the ripe old age of
nlnety-s'x years and had always en-
joyed perfect health. Her death was
due to the breaking up of the vital
forces consequent upon old age and
the end was peaceful.
Mrs. Eek has been resident of this
country for number of years and
has kept up constant correspondence
with relatives and friends in Sweden.
OF late years the letters have beer
telling of the passing of many Of the
old acquaintance and she has aban.
doned all plans for visiting the scenes
of her childhood.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22
Annual Meeting and Lunch

The annual meeting of the Ladies'
Aid Society of the Congregational
church will be held on Wednesday
afternoon of next week, Jan. 27, at
the home of Mrs. A. A. Stone.
The business session is called at
half past two o'clock. All members
are urged to be present. Election of
officers will be held, reports given and
other business transacted. The officers
of the society are the hostesses for the
day. Lunch will be served at half
past four o'clock, to which all ladies
are most cordially invited.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22
Will Talk About Women
Members of Country Life Club
Have Interesting Topic
for Next Meeting

The question whether or not women
should be given the right to vote will
be settled next Friday evening at a
debate by members of the Country
Life Club in the school house in Dis
trict No. 8, about two miles east of
the city. Three young women will
contend for the voting franchise while
three gallant young men will bring
out points in the negative. A literary
program will proceed the debate and
afterwards social is to follow.
The club is an organization of the
young people east of the city and they
hold meetings every other week. So
interesting have these meetings be-
come that large number of folks
from Morris are regular attendants.
Last Friday evening large number
of the girls from the normal depart
ment at the high school went out and
they became so interested that their
horses refused to wait for them. When
the girls were ready to return they
found the team and bus missing. A
search was made and the team was
discovered on it's way to town without
a driver. Another rig was sent for
the girls and it was late hour when
they reached town.
The meeting next Friday evening
will be called at 7:3O o'clock and
those who wish to secure seats at the
school house had better be on hand
early. The following program will
be rendered:
Song by the Club.
observation-disclosures Sauter.
Violin Deut- Schmidt Bros.
Deut-Joyce and Gladys Freeman.
Recitation by Walter Carlson.
Reading-Martba Sundquist.
Vocal soIo-Harold Freeman.
Recitation-Anna Schmidt.
Dialogue-Mem of Club.
Debate: Resolved that women
should be granted the right to vote.
Affirmative: Agnes Reisrud. Mamie
Wilson. Florence Buttell. Negative
Harold Freeman, Harry Sundquist,
Henry Schmidt.
After the program, games will be
played and refreshments will be served.
Everyone come.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22

An item which missed the social
column last week was the farewell
party girven Miss Minnie Williams by
the Misses Josephine and Ange'lne
Zahi at the Zahl home on Friday
night. About thirty of her friends
and classmates attended the party ana
had program of games and parios
amusements. A handsome gold ring
was presented IS a remembrance OF
her friends. Miss Williams has gone
to Glenwood where she will make her
future home.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22
KNIGHTS to Give Ball

The fifth annual ball to be given by
members of the local ludge Knights
of Columbus will be held at the ar
mory on Tuesday evening. Jan. 26.
Invitations are being sent out this
week and those receiving them are
naturally looking forward to the ball
with great deal of interest.
Tickets for the ball will be 81. SO.
including supper.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22

The best basket ball talent in Han
cock will be here tonight to put the
OK sign on the Morris Independents
at the Armory. A large number of
the Hancock rooters will accompany
their team fer basket ball interest
runs high at Hancock and the team
has not been beaten so far this
season.
The Independents have strong
lineup for the game and will de-
fend their chan pionship claims. They
disposed of Chokio last week in an
exciting game. The admission for
tonight's game will be fifteen and
twenty-five cents.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22
Fellowship Dinner.

The Fellowship dinner and annual
meeting of the Congregational church
was held last evening at the Odd
Fellows hall. The dinner was served
by the Ladies Aid Society, and the
business was transacted around the
table. A large number of members
who are deeply interested . in church
work were present. Watzke's or
chestra furnished the: music and there
were several other musical numbers
on the program,
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22
Paulson & Halvorson.
he Cork Leg.

A so called cork leg is really not
made of cork. but principally of wood.
The inventor of the modern artif cial
leg was John Cork. and the limbs he
made, which took the place of the or
binary sticks that had hitherto been
used, soon became famous When any
one speaks of a cork leg he is uncon-
sciously paying tribute to the skill Of
John Cork.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22

S. Stewart returned Sunday from
a weeks trip to Mott and other points
in North Dakota. Mr.. Stewart is in
terested in -four mill at Mott, a
f1ourishing town in the southwestern
part of the state. He found business
out there proceeding at satisfactory
pace The crops were fairly good in
that section last fall and grain is
yielding fine quality of -four.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22
Annonces Card Party

Some of the ladies of Assumption
church are arranging for card party
to be given at Linne's hall Friday
evening, Jan. 80. Play will COM
mence at eight O'Clock and suitable
prizes will be awarded A cordial in
vitation is extended to everyone to
come. Coffee and sandwiches will be
served.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22
Last Wish of a Poet.

wish to lie on the north SIDE OF
the churchyard about the middle Of
sha ground, where the morning and
evening sun can linger the longest on
my grave. | wish to have a rough,
unheWn stone, something in the form
Of milestone, so that the playing boys
may not break it in their needless pas
times, with nothing more on it than
this inscription: Here rest the hopes
and ashes Of John Clare" | desire
that no date be inscribed thereon, as
wish it to live or die with my poems
and other writings, which, if they have
me.It, with posterity IT will. and II
they have not it is not worth preserv-
ing.-John Glare, 1864.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22
Notice to Bottle Holders

All persons who are not regular
patrons of the Stevens County Cream
cry having creamery milk bottles in
their possession are kindly requested
to return them or notify US so that we
can call for them. We are anxious
to recover all bottles as quickly as
possible.
adv. Paulson & Halvorson.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22

If you want good candy and haven't
got the money, we will take diamonds
Morris Handy Kitchen. adv.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22

Mrs. Hovend, whose home is near
the N P. depot. is confined to her
bed with a serious attack of pneu-
monia.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22

Jay Berkin is able to be about again
after having been laid up for a
short time with an ulcer on the instep.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22
Additional Local News
Movements of People You are
Acquainted With, and Few
Other Matters

Clara Brasky. IF Little Falls, is
the new chief cook at the Home
Restaurant.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22

Miss Nora Grimm went to Mime
apolis Tuesday where she will spend 9
few days with friends.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22

Mrs. S. Nj. Arvig and son left
yesterday for Ortonville where they
will spend few days.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22

Mrs. George Manner went to St.
Paul Sunday where she is attending
the wedding of her sister.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Buntje vel
coined a new baby daughter at their
home last Sunday. Mother and child
are doing nicely.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22

Miss Ortman was obliged to close
her school in the country east of the
city this week because of illness.
Conditions today indicate her rapid
recovery.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22
Easily Fixed.

Il Lady-The set of teeth Won made fo'
me is too big
Dentist That's easily r" nedfnd. mad
am Get into the chair. ia! IN <trnt h
your mouth little biz; nt.Hgn Iier
aid
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22

Attorney Mangan has been spend.
ing several days this week in Mime
apolis.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22

County Attorney Cherry and Law
renee Zahl were at Hancock Tuesday
where Mr.. Cherry appeared as prose
cutting attorney in justice court against
Bruce Tyler, pioneer of Pope coun
ty who was charged with Furnishing
liquor to his friends without first hav-
ing taken out license. Tyler is 81
years of age and ought to know bet,
ter. He was found guilty and was
assessed fine of $50 which the cour,
RENTED excepting the costs and S.
pending Tyler's future good behavior.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22

morse ana Gar.
Driving horse, eh? The horse is
a back number" $50 will that car be
in another year."-Judge.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22

Prof. E. M. Lehnerts, of the rrGen-
eral Extension Division of the "a uni
versity of Minnesota, a lecturer on the
resources of Minnesota, will deliver
an illustrated lecture at the armory
on Wednesday evening, February 10th
under the auspices Of the knights of
Columbus. His subject will be "'The
Making of Minnesota, dealing with
the progress that is being made by our
great state in all the different lines of
industry. The lecture is illustrated
with 100 views taken in different Sec
tions of the state, many of them from
our immediate territory and should be
of particular interest to our local peo-
pie.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22

Clifford Lee, the auto man, Was
down on all tours all afternoon We'd
pesday oiiing the floors and otherwise
preparing one of the office rooms at
the garage which is to be taken by
Chas. Miller, the barber. Miller
spent several days in Minneapolis this
week where he purchased new barber
shop fixtures. He expects 10 be ready
for business at his new location about
Feb. l. >'s@%@@
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22

Walker Towle returned last week
from several days visit with rela-
tives and friends at Peoria and Gales
burg. Iii. Although that section of
the country is settled by rich old
pioneers and there is plenty of money
there, business was rather slow fol.
lowing the holidays. Mr.. Towle says
he had pleasant time but is glad to
be back in Morris. On his way home
he stopped at Minneapolis where he
placed orders with the wholesalers.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22

County Attorney Cherry will attend
a meeting of the county attorneys of
the state which takes place at the St.
Paul Hotel in the city of st. Paul to-
morrow. Mr.. Cherry left yesterday.
j. w. Healey. of Minneapolis, has
been spending few days in Morris
this week. He came up to attend the
bank meeting last week but remained
to make few of his friends happy
with an insurance policy.
c. A. Glover took a car of fine
cattle to the South St. Paul stock
markets the first of the week and re-
turned Wednesday with reports of
good business. He secured top prices
for the stock and the buyers were
anxious for more of MIR. Glover 8
offerings. ~. ra@d s7
Mr.. and Mrs. M. J. Ryhn enter
tanned about forty friends at their
home Wednesday evening at a card
party in honor of their guests, Mr..
and Mrs. I. X. Lund, who are here
from Bisbee. N. ID. A good time
prevailed and luncheon was served
at twelve o'clock.
The stockholders Of the Alberta
bank held their annual meeting this
week and all the old officers were
reelected. A substantial dividend was
declared and the years business was
satisfactory all around. 1t was decid-
ed to secure more funds for the bene.
fit of farmers who wish to go into
stock raising and who may need fin.
anciaI assistance.
O. F. Tewksbury left the tirst OF
the week for his old home in Vermont
after an absence in the west for over
twenty-five years. His old friends in
Vermont did not expect his coming
and his appearance at this time will
be an agreeable surprise. MIR. Tewks.
bury plans to remain till he has
visited all the old scenes and shook
the hand of all the old friends.
Leo Rudnicki, Joe Sauter and two
of the jones girls had exciting ex
perience Wednesday afternoon. The,
started for the Jones farm after schoo
with team of horses. A short dis
lance from town one of the horse
slipped and fell and afterwards be
J came unmsnageable. The buggy wa
smashed but the children leaped t
safety.
S. Stewart returned Sunday fror
a weeks trip to Mott and other point
: in North Dakota. Mr.. Stewart is in
terested in -four mill at Mott,
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22

McCanney & Hanlon began business
Monday in their new location in the
Spooner brick block. They have in
stalled new fixtures in rich golden
oak finish with mahogany top bar.
The new place is we'll lighted and
gives larger floor space, and is more
convenient in every particular.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22

Mrs. E. E. WEittemore. of AneEa,
is the guest of her parents. Mr., and
Mrs. D. G. Linsley, and will remain
for couple of weeks.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22

County Attorney Cherry will attend
a meeting of the county attorneys OF
the state which takes place at the St.
Paul Hotel in the city of st. Paul to,
morrow. Mr.. Cherry left yesterday.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22

J. W. Healey. of Minneapolis, has
been spending few days in Morris
this week. He came up to attend the
bank meeting last week but remained
to make a few of his friends happy
with an insurance policy.
Morris tribune., 1915-01-22


Mrs. D. G. Linsley, and will remain
for a couple of weeks.
Mrs. Ginnow. of Alberta, who has
been looking after some of DR..
Caine's patients. is confined to her
bed with illness this week.
Miss Agnes McEachran and Miss
Margaret Meagher. of Saltwater,
cousins of Mrs. F. A. Mullen, arrived
here Wednesday and are visiting at
the Mullen home. '"4''
A large class of candidates will be
initiated into the mysteries of the A.
o. U. W. next Wednesday evening
when some of the grand lodge officers
will be here from st. Paul.
Miss Pearl Voss returned Wednes-
day from two weeks visit with
friends at Faribault, Waseca and
Winona. Pleasant weather prevailed
and Miss Voss had a delightful time
on her trip.