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Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
A Very Merry Christmas.

1t was very merry Christmas, in
deed, for most people in all walks of
life in our vicinity. Santa Claus was
more generous than for years. In So
cial circles the celebration was Civ
IN over to the home But the pros
porous folk did not have a monopoly
IN happiness and presents. The poor
were literally remembered. Very
appetizing dinners were sent out by
The Salvation Army The sick, who
have limited supply of the worlds
goods, had their quota of remembrance
IS. Out at the county poor farm, the
inmates had the finest Yuletide sea.
son in the history of the institution
fhe commissioners furnished the tur
Key. Friends, interested in those
those lot is cast there, provided can
iy, nuts, oranges and various other
goodies. The dinner was served OF
table gaily declSed with carnations
n the Christmas colors. Best of al
ocking chairs were furnished whicl
sill give the old people happiness
hruout the year.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

The length to which the customs
officers will go when spurrcd by Sec.
rotary McAdoo into adopting every
possible means to succor our dwind.
ling revenues, is well indicated by a
recent customs ruling of the board OF
general appraisers at New York.
The Linen Thread company of Boston
imported some machines for making
fish nets. Customs officers assessed
duty on them as machines for max
ing embroidery. lace, etc, at 25 per
cent ad valorem. The board couldn't
swallow that and decided the machines
were dutiahle as manufactures of
metal not specifically provided for
dutiab!e at 20 per cent. A reliquida-
ton of the excess duties was ordered,
and the treasury department will have
to pungle.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

since been appointed one of the com
missioners of the District of Colum-
bia. Newspaper men at the capita
say that Wilson has been the least ac-
cessible man who ever occupied the
White house. Business men who
thought they understood their own
troubles and desired to tell the presi-
dent how the government could ease
hurting them, were politely told thai
the president found it more satisfac-
tory to reach his conclusions in the
solitude of his own study, free from
the influences of men who had per-
sonal interest in what they had to
say. The campaign promise of "easy
access at all times to all men" was
all true except the first word, which
got misspelled.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
Gus cuts and bruises.
BUSY DAYS at Postoffice.

The postoffice has been the scene
of much activity for nearly fort
night. The daily receipts for stamps
have ranged from $3.50 to $163. The
number of packages handled was far
in excess of any time in the past.
Saturday, December is, the banner
day, 500 parcels making total OF
80 sacks. were mailed. Twenty per
cent OF these were insured. Bush
ness was conducted with dispatch
Christmas day vehicle was provided
to deliver all packages on hand. The
over Sunday accumulation again
brought the number up to the Christ
mas proportions. An extra assistant
has been added to the force for the
rush period.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

An exchange made the suggestion
to the city council that it inaugurate
certain improvements. Cant stand
tho money" was the reply. The
paper in question then showed up a
dozen or more sinecure positions that
were merely political soft snaps. It's
safe to say that municipal and county
government costs from one-fourth to
of salaries according to the work
performed in other lines of business.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

It's too bad Mr.. Ford spent so much
money on a set of agitators of the
Helen Ring Robinson and Ben Lind
sey stripe. If he left check for
S27O,000 10 defray remaining expens-
es it means the trip will cost him
around half million dollars. Just
think of the suffering this sum would
have relieved in Belgium, Poland and
Serbia to say nothing of The poor of
our own nation. But Mr.. Ford was
vainglorious and wanted to gain a
reputation. And then to be called a
manufacturer Of some kind of peranl-
bulators.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
Auto Accident.

John Real and son Charley are ma.
TENTS at Ochsner's hospital recover.
ing from injuries sustained FRIDAY
afternoon about o'clock when theil
auto plunged over a steep embank.
ment, hurting them on the ice tina,
| covers Fall Creek. The accident oc.
cured about eight miles from town
when Charley, who was driving the
car, tried to avoid striking 4 dog
which was following the wagon he
was passing. AS the front wheels of
the machine hit the animal he rave
a sharp turn, with the result that
the steering gear broke and dashed
The car and occupants to the stream
10 feet below. The injured men were
hurried to Ochsner's hospital for
treatment, Mr.. Real, Sr., in the Good
man ambulance and his son in DIR.
.Ochsner's auto. The former was found
to be suffering with couple of brok-
en- ribs, lacerated scalp and bruis-
es on different parts of his body. the
most serious being on his knees. While
he has considerable pain, and the
shock was severe for person in his
condition Of health, II IL believed his
recovery il assured. The latter has
: badly injured elbow and numsr.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

While John Barleycorn does not
pas away until Friday at midnight
his wake is being so generally cele
brated that law, order and the po-
licemen are having to work over time
When the wheels of justice went
round in Judge Myers court this
morning one gentleman of color wa
fined $40. In addition to drunken,
ess, destroying city property was a
part of his offense. One who was
lodged in the city bastile Saturday
night plead guilty and is out on bond
Two others are in the tolls and will
have their fines assessed against
them this afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
Roukala Fined S. and Costs.

Five dollars and costs, a total of
about S25 was the fine assessed
against Matt Roukala in Justice Mad
dox' court this morning. His offense
was creating a disturbance in the
May Day camp Christmas, when ne
drank too freely of the cup that cheers
and started over the place, gun in
nand' on a rabbit hunt he had plan
ned when ne was sober. The inhabi-
lants thought he was crazy and sent
Tor the sheriff. On account of his
good record his fine was light one.
and he was given a reasonable time
70 pay it. In case the money is not
forthcoming he will have to serve it
out in jail.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
On Agricultural Business.

Principal G. F. Enyder of the Fl
Lewis school left this morning for Fl
Collins, where various matters avail
his attention. The greater part o.
his time this week will be occupied
compiling the agricultural school cat
alog for the following year. Mex
Monday he will represent the Sai
Juan basin at the annual session OF
the Farmers congress. He has az
interesting and extensive report tc
make to the organization on aericul.
tural conditions in the southwest.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
Death of Mrs. Jennie Nixon.

Mrs. Jennie Nixon of Rico died at
Mercy hospital this morning about
Z o'clock. She was afflicted with
cancer and the end was not unexpect-
ed. She is survived by her husband
and two children, son and daugh-
ter. Mr.. Nixon arrives from Rico
tonight. Tomorrow morning the
Goodman Undertaking company will
forward the body to the home town
for burial. The family will accom-
pany it.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
improvements for Water System.

The city council has instructed City
Manager Hood to secure estimates on
steel pipe, with view of replacing
the present wooden stave pipe with
rore substantial one. While defin-
lite action has not been taken, the
council expects to replace about L.
600 feet of the old pipe above Res
elvoir Number 2 the coming season
and from year to year rebuild parts
of the line until the whole system
is laid with steel.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

If no comic weekly is a hand, you
might secure copy Of the Congress
sional directory, with which to while
away the long winter evenings. 1t
contains the autobiographies of the
nations lawgivers.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
Anticipating Leap Year.

The approach of 1916 is making
some of our bachelors nervous and
others anxious. Just what Cupid's
Soll will be is uncertain but indica-
lions are that about all the shopworn
articles viii be found in the ranks
of the benedicts before the year 1917
arrives.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
Home Again.

The first of the local auto tourist,
to return from California is d. r
Mckinney, who arrived in time t.
eat Christmas dinner with his family
He sold his car and gave the rail
roads his patronage on the home
ward journey. The trip proved
pleasant, the only mishap being tn,
fire, which damaged the machine dur.
ing his sojourn in Phoenix. His healtl
is greatly improved and he enter.
upon the old routine duties with 8
new zest and vigor.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
Funeral of Samuel Emit.

The funeral of the late Samuel
Ent was held from the Ames &
Bradford Undertaking parlors yester-
day afternoon. Rev. Glazier, pastor
of the Southern Methodist church had
charge of the service. Many friends
were present TO pay their tribute OF
respect to the memory of the de
ceased and offer sympathy to the be
Freaved family.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
Passing of Pioneer.

James F. Robinson, So, pioneer
of Rico is dead. He succumbed to
troubles incident to advanced age. He
and members of his family were
prominently identified with the camT
in its days of prosperity. OF recent
years the children have located else
where. Two sons live in Ell Paso
Texas, and we believe two others in
the northwest. These are expected
for the funeral. The former will
arrive from Ell Paso Wednesday night
and leave for Rico the day following
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
County Court.

To-Day was adjustment day for the
estate of the late Manuel B. Daniels.
No bills were presented II was also
the date for the adjustment of the
E. E. Payson estate. Several bills
were presented but owing to the alb
sence of the administrative the con-
sideration was postponed.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
Christmas Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. White .cele-
brated Christmas in their usual way
extending their hospitality to com
pany at dinner. The festal board was
ladened with wealth of good things
and happiness and good cheer mark
ed the occasion. Those who shared
the pleasures of the affair we're
Frank Rivers, Prof, Worker, Sam
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

Having made the bluff, it remains
to be seen if the Ignacio Chieftain
makes good in publishing names OF
delinquent automobile owners. We are
DESTROYS of knowing who are guilty
OF such ungentlemanly conduct, es-
pecially with newspaper.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
Death of Mrs. Samuel Mood.

After suffering 10 days with abb
scess of the brain, Mrs Samuel Wood,
wife of Durango gardner, died at the
family home in the Cedar Hill vicin-
ity Christmas eve. Mr.. Wood and
his two daughters, Marie and Martha,
were with her when the end came
All had been summoned home by her
illness several days before her death.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
Fined for Thrashing His
Father-in-Law.

ihrashing his father-in-law. f. J..
Briggs, proved rather expensive for
Fred Olsen, who was tried in jus
uee Maddox court this morning.
testimony showed the fight was the
result of family trouble and that Olsen
used potato masher to aid him in
ms part in the battle. The plaintiffs
race as an exhibit, weighed in the
oaiance against the defendant. A fine
OF S25 and costs was assessed
against Olsen. When the money was
not forthcoming Olsen was lodged In
jail TO do time" for tie amount
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

Americans are disposed to flat.er
themselves ON their liberality to SUI
fering humanity, and yet Canada and
even far away Australia, with war
burdens of their own to bear, have
been more liberal with the suffering
Belgians than have Americans, fig
u,ing the donations on per capita
basis.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

We are al trusting for the safe re
turn of Mr.. Ford and his fellow mem.
hers of the peace party. OF course
If the belligerent nations can secure
the services of Helen Ring and Lit.
tie Bonnie to fight their battles will
lip juice, Wen give our permission
for them to remain indefinitely.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
Christmas Setting.

The snow for the Christmas set
ting arrived one day behind the
schedule. In town it was not suffi-
GENTLY heavy to impede auto travel,
but i'll higher ATTITUDES the thoro-
fares are covered in sufficient depth
to make quite good sleighing.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

The fierce American notes probabl,
have few terrors for the central EN-
rires. which are used to chasing tn,
fierce Cossacks and fierce East In
dian warriors by way of morning ex
ercise
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

Reservations are being made at the
hotels in Chicago for the Republican
national convention on June 18th.
Such foresight presages pretty
lively Meeting.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

Ii Villa does come to the United
States to rave of revolutions and such
like around the Chatauqua circuss,
the chances are he won't be wiling
to accept pay in his own paper mon
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

President Wilson now has elgh,
bro,llers-in-law and sisters-in-law ie
please, and that isn't small task
He'll have to be diplomat long al
ter he retires from the presidency.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
New Years Greetings.

Water rent is due" is the sub
stance of the New Years greetings
City Clerk Myers and his assistant
Miss skoog are preparing for about
300 property owners in our town.
Each carries the warning that the
respective properties will go dry I'M
less the proper response is made
within ten days.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
Christmas Hospitality.

As token of his appreciation of
The efforts they had put forth to
make his administration a success,
Manager Hood entertained the heads
of the different city departments at
dinner on Christmas day.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

Remember that Woodrow pays no
income tax on his $4,000 salary.
Ditto all the other nabobs who are in
creasing taxation in every conceivable
way.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
Yuletide Cheer Beyond the


The Christmas tree decorated with
baskets filled with edibles for the
birds, which was placed in the Whit
-ier lawn by Miss Nellie Nelson and
her pupils promises to give cheer to
the feathered tribe for some time to
come. Daily dozens of birds gather
there to partake of the feast pro-
vided.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

Roy Geren, of Dolores, nephew oil
The late Phil Geren. was at the Savoy
last night on his way home from
Stevensville, Texas, where he accom-
panied his uncle's remains. L. G.
Geren, his cousin, made the trip from
the south with him. Both left for
Dolores this morning.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

Ben Lindsey will continue to ne
glect his official duties in Denver as
long as there is notoriety and money
to spend put up by someone else.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
Returns to California.

John McDermott departed this
morning for Reedly, California, after
spending about two months in this
section disposing of the remainder of
his interests here. He has sold his
sheep and land holdings and plans to
spend his declining years in the sec
ton the residents are pleased to des-
tgnate as the Sunny Southland"
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs,
/ Morrison OF Dolores died at the
family home this morning. Mrs. J.
Garcia rassed away in Ignaelc sester-
day evening. A person whose name
we could not learn passed away at
Allison Sunday.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
Successful Trapping.

Willie johnson was in from Light
ner creek today with six coyote
skins to claim bounty from the coun-
ty treasured and later to dispose of
the pelts to the highest bidder. The
skins represent the results of his
winter trapping.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
standard Gauge Estimntes.

L. 3. Furman, construction engin-
aer for the D. & r. G., left for DEN
5er tn corning where he will spend
everai weeks compiling estimates on
he standard gauge survey from
South Fork to Juanita.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

DR.. j. B. Wrightsman returned from
Maneos last night and left for Den
yer, his headquarters, today. He was
called to his own home by the ill
ness of his daughter. Miss Lista, who
was suffering with severe case of
grip.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

The excellent Christmas trade
was very gratifying to our merchants.
The BUSINESS showed substantial
increase over last year and indicated
an inmpoved financial condition in
the entire section.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
Prosperity in San Miguel County.

Prosperity in San Miguel County.
The Telluride Examiner estimates
the output of the San Miguel county
mines in concentrates and gold bull
lion for 1915 at 100000 in round
numbers. The stock shipped out
brought returns of about million
dollars.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

Fred Kroeger and family of the
Animas valley We're guests of his
mother, Mrs. M. Kroeger, Christ
mas.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

Villa should not become entirely
discouraged. He should remember
there is an American Chautauqua
route open for him.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
Serving Sentence.

John Ogden, who was fined $50
IN police court for drunkenness and
disturbance, and Earl Ogden, his
brother, who was fined $40 for tia
first named offense, are serving their
sentences in the city bastile.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

President Wilson's marriage and
Christmas during the same month are
almost too much for some of the
nervous old hens.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
10 Engage in Mining.

Bert Vanendert leaves for the La
Platas in the morning to begin opera
tons on the Grand Island group. Ar
engagements have been made to carry
on the work during the winter months.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

As further evidence that war is h
the army has made a request for one
hundred motorcycles for the signal
corps.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

The prosperity wave in the east is
confined to the munition plants which
are working overtime to keep Eu-
ropean nations supplied with dealt
missels.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

For sale the first day of the year
Several well checkered jays. Liberia
discount for cash.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

1t doesn't seem to take much of a
sleuth to scare up a German con
spiracy in these here United States
lately.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

This office is in receipt of the com.
pliments of the season from Mr.. F.
A. Wadleigh, passenger traffic msn
ager Of the Scenic Line. Vary tasty.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

Rev. Howard Elston, methodist min
lister at Bayfield,, was off for Cortez
this morning where relatives reside.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

England's call for another million
men will take everything but the
n,cnocles.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

II. N. Linebarger, f. r. Thomas
and r. P. Holt were up from Tiffany
last night to give their attention 70
interests.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
Business Visitors.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Campbell, w.
R. Malloy, Henry Cooper and Arch
Bay were among the business visi,
tors from the Pine river valley to,
day.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

Easy of access at all times and to
all men," was the bold headline over
a campaign article written in 1912
by Oliver P. Newman, in behalf of
Woodrow Wilson. Mr.. Newman has
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

The Herald trusts every needy per
son was provided with the NECESSITIES
OF life on Christmas day at least.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Washburn of
Noel, Colorado, We're guests at the
Strater last night en- route to Phoe-
nix, Arizona. They were former resi-
dents of Cortez, where Mr.. Washburn
was engaged in the mercantile bust
ness.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

Robert Maddox returned to his Flo
rida mesa ranch this forenoon. Mrs.
Maddox and the junior member of the
iamily are staying over until to-
morrow To visit her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Green.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

supt. Z. L. Smiley of the Durango
public schools is spending the Holt
DAY RET as in Denver.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
Off for California.

Charlie Cooke left for Los Angeles
his morning to visit his mother, Mrs.
\. f. Cooke, and his sister, Miss
Marie.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

How about it? Is an automobile an
asset or liability? Some business
men consider it double liabiIity.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

Perhaps that long word in the dis
patch about the kaiser's illness mean.
pantoids.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30
Released.

Blu Doolin of May Day, arrested
IN the charge of assaulting Martin
~ieland has been released. His trial
5 set for January 8.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

rived from FL Paso. Texas, last night
on their way TO Rico to attend the
funeral of their father, the late
James Robson, pioneer resident of
the southwest.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

DIR. Grant Morris returned from
Mancos last night where he enjoyed
the holiday season with his old time
friend, Billy Miller.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

May, William Wickline, Capt. David
son, W. e. Milton. Fred Schrader,
Charles johnson and Dan Picconi.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

Mrs. King who was called here from
Pennington by the death of her
brother, the late Samuel Ent, return
ed home this morning.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

Uncle Sam is afraid of something
but doesn't seem able to tell what it
is.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-30

Mrs. Fred Henry and little daugh
Ter returned to Hcsperus this morn
ing after enjoying the hospitality o
The latter's grandmother, Mrs. Mould
Swift during the Yuletide season.