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Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22
SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY VIRTUE OF writ of execu-
tion issued out of the clerks office of
che district court of city and county
Of Denver, and the state OF Colorado.
and to me directed, whereby am
| commanded to make the sum of TIVE
thousand one hundred and twenty.
two and 50-100 dollars, (S2,122.51)
and costs of suit, the amount of
certain judgment recently obtained
against The Copper Hill Mining com
pany in favor of The Stearns-RogH
manufacturing company, out Of -ths,
lands, tenements, goods and chattels
of the said The Copper Hill Mining
Company l have levied on the follow
ing property, to-wit:
The compressor house of the above
named The Copper Hill Mining COM
pany, situated on ground said to be-
long to one Tony Du Pre-, about one
half mile south of the .awn Of La
Plata in La Plata county, Co,orads-
One Ingersoll-Rand Type 10 air COM
pressor plant complete, with air tank
and all accessories, right hund num-
Der 1SOSspp; left hand number
1S086pp. On steam boiler in setting
horse power about 60, with feed pump
and stack; one 1-qt. copper oiler, one
bale cotton waste, five wrenches,
various sizes, one coil 1-2 inch hose
with nozzle; all contained in ths
aforementioned compressor house
One water tank about eight feet In
diameter and twelve feet high, con-
structed of wooden stavss. located
on same ground as compressor house.
The following property Of the said
company at the Copper Hill minGs
said mine said to be the property u
one George Brawner: 27 lengths II.
lb mine rail, Lsyner pusumati1
drill sharpener, five Water Lsynae
air drills.
Therefore, according to said Gem.
mand, shall expose for sale, at pub
lie auction, all the right, title and
interest Of the above named The Coz
per Hill Mining company in and =
the above described property =
Tuesday, the End day of May, 1919,
at 2 o'clock p. m. at the comprsssee
house Of The Copper Hill Mining
company, and at the Copper Hill mine
near the town of La Plata In La
Plata county, Colorado.
Dated at Durango this 18th day a
April, 1915.
The sale above advertised IL here
by continued until June "a, 916.
ARTHUR C. FASSBINDER,
Sheriff Of Ia Plata Csuav.
IsseAaa = ballsasA, attsnAvA
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
AGISIsu,I I,

MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders Of
the Durango Savings and Building
Association will be held at the office
of said Company in the City of Du-
range, La Plata County Colorado, on
the 4th of July, A. D., 1915, at the
hour of eight o'clock in the after
noon of said day for the purpose Of
electing board of directors for the
ensuing corporate year, and for the
transaction of such other business as
may properly come before said meet
ing. The polls will be kept open
from $3.50 till o'clock.
Dated at Durango, Colorado, this
18TH, day Of June, 1915.
Charles f. Herr
]. L. Parsons
W. l. Clifford
B. Glaser
George G. Goodman
D.. r. Mckinney
w. L. Birkhimer
Robert McNicholas, Jr.
Harry Jackson
Directors
First publication June Is, 1916.
Last publication June %, 1915.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22
Funeral of Esther White.

Helen Harrington, Olive Males,
Louise Brennan, Mildred Sanders,
Thelma Sewers and Myrtle Clark
six young girls who had known and
loved Little Esther White were chosen
as casket bearers for her funeral held
from the family home this afternoon
at 2:30. Floral offerings of unusual
beauty covered and banked the casket
A large number of friends attended
the service and quite number ac-
companied the body to Greenmount
where the burial occurred. The funer-
al sermon filled with comfort for the
bereaved family was delivered by Rev
W. N. Courtice, pastor of the Pres
byterian church.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22
City Council Proceedines.

Wy AOuAhNlI AhONECuAhkbs
At the meeting of the city council
last night, the controversy between
Animas City and Durango over water
service rates was practically settled
by an agreement whereby this city
will furnish the Animas service for
50 month. The petition of E. A.
Chubb and Henry Cordes, respective
ly president and manager of the San
Juan creamery, for flat rate of
$500 per month for water, while the
plant is being operated at its presen.
capacity, was granted. Mayor Graden
appointed City Attorney Austin,
Councilman Goodman and City Clerk
Myers members of a committee to
draft a traffic ordinance. A COM
mittee composed of Goodman, Dob
bins and Fire Chief Dietricht was
appointed to consider the purchase
Of light auto truck for the use Of
the water commissioner. Each ap-
pointive officer, who has been in the
city service one year was voted a
fifteen day vacation. A contract
the /. o o. F., covering water serv-
ice for the plot in the cemetery
similar to the contract existing be-
tween the city and the Elks was ac
captad
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

est distance from the equator. at
which the sun appears to stop or
ceases to recede from the equator,
and the time the day and night is of
equal length. The storm popularity
supposed to occur at this time has
thus far been confined to wind.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22
500 Reward

The San Juan Wool Growere' asso-
:iation will pay $100 reward for in
formation leading to arrest and con-
viction of any person or persons IL
legally holding sheep belonging TO
any member of this association
d-20-w and sw. If.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY

NOllCE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY.
The undersigned Judge and Ex-of-
ficio clerk of the county court of the
county Of La Plata in the state of
Colorado, hereby gives notice that in
the Re, einafter estates he has fixed
Monday, the 3rd day of July, A. D.
1916 for the settling and adjusting
of all claims against decedents. On
said date all persons having claims
or demands against said estates are
notified and requested to present the
same to said court for settlement and
adjustment, at the court house in the
city Of Durango, county Of La Plata,
and state Of Colorado.
All persons indebted to said es-
tates are requested to make immedi-
ate payment to the executor and ad-
ministratrix thereof named, to wit:
Estate Of Frank L. Sortais, deceas-
ed. Jennie Sortais, administrative.
Estate of Edwin Southall, deceas-
ed; The Durango Trust Company of
Durango, Colorado, executor.
Witness, Richard McCloud, Judge
and Ex-officio Clerk Of said court,
with the seal thereof hereto affixed,
at his office in said city Of Durango,
this first day Of June A. D. 1915.
RICHARD McCLOUD,
Judge and Ex-officio clerk Of the
County Court.
(SEAL)
First publication June 1, 1915.
LQDt yVbIjooofVn yue =. MA
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22
Fourth of July Celebration

The Shiprock Agency and school
folk will celebrate the Fourth of July
in manner suggestive of the wild
and woody ways of the effete west
Chicken pulling contest, horse races
foot races. bucking and roping will
have a part in the program.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22
New Addition to the Zoo.

Robin Frazier of Elco brought a
baby fox to the Exchange this morn
ing to be added to the animal collec-
ton at the Trout hatchery, which
Thomas Hamor is gathering. Mr.
Frazier ran onto the den Of the
mother fox and when she returned
shot and killed her. He then dug
five little foxes out of the den. The
one brought to town is as cum
ming as its reputation is said to de-
serve.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22
+. o. B.

F. o. b.
Jack Couch has been appointed
solicitor general of Colorado for the
Fraternal Order of Bears, national
organization which provides for sick
benefits of $500 per week end
funeral benefits of $4,000. A physi-
clan for members and their families
is provided free.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

j. Lewis Halls of Mancos visited
the mesa Monday and Tuesday.
Thomas d. Harris and W. F. Slade
started to the hills with their sheep
Monday.
The Slade ditch went out Sunday
morning 1t was repaired Monday
morning."
Ray Miller is building a new house
at Marvel.
VIM. Halls of Mancos spent several
days on the Mesa last week.
County Agriculturist E. D. Smith
and the Deputy Dairy Commissioner
spent Tuesday on the Mesa.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22
Funeral of the Late Joe Jackson

runcraI Ut THE f42te JUe S2tkBUn
The funeral Of the late Joe Jack.
son will be held from the Episcopal
church Friday afternoon at o'clock
The deceased was q member Of four
local orders; Masons, Elks, Redmen
and Woodmen. The Elks, Redmen
and Woodmen will act a. escorts and
the Masons conduct the services at
the grave.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Carter returned from
the Animas Valley this morning,
where they have been spending few
weeks on the Jenkins ranch.
Frank Tit returned TO Aztec to-
day, after Visiting his son, who is
a patient in Ochsner's hospital re-
covering from q critical operation.
Mrs. A. B. Sharp, who has been
a resident of Boise, Idaho for more
than year, arrived last night on her
way to her old home in Silverton.
J. w. Hopper, travelling engineer
for the Fourth division of the D. &
R. G. is making the Savoy his head
quarters while looking after depart
n,ent business here.
Frank Pheney, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Matt Pheney, was bound for Pagosa
Springs this morning to spend week
with his uncle, Frank Edminston, on
the ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. l.. Gillispie and
Mr.. and Mrs. R. II. Gillispie were
among the Kline residents who pat
ronized Durango stores this after
noon.
William lnnis, deputy state mine
inspector, is home again after quite
an extended trip looking after de-
partment business.
George Mccartney, a student at
Sacred Heart College in Denver, ar
rived last night to spend his vaca-
ton with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
p. T. Mccartney.
Mrs. A. W. Heath and
children came down from Electra last
night on their way to Delta, where
they will visit awhile before going
to Arizona to locate.
Mrs. Fred Balcom and daughter
Betty departed for Denver this morn
ing to join Mr.. Balcom. The family
will make the return trip in their
new auto.
Mrs. C. Keith of bayfield, visited
with her sister Mrs. Albert Bernard
Yesterday. Today she left for Flora
Vista to spend few days with her
father.
The Exchange free employment de-
lpartment has calls for ranch hands
and woman cook. Those wanting
to hire help and those seeking work
should call at the Exchange rooms.
DR.. NJ. d. Taylor, one Of the lead
ing business men of Aztec, it at
Trimble Springs for the week. He
says San Juan county, N. NJ, will
probably be carried by Hughes and
Fairbanks this fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robin Frazier of Elco
transacted business in town today,
and also visited with their new grand
daughter, the little daughter Of the
Louis Fink family.
Fred B. Townsend Of Aztec was
down from Trimble today TO give the
local stores "the once over" Mr..
Townsend is one of the prominent
merchants of his home town and has
many friends in Durango.
Marriage License.
The latest marriage license rep:rt.
ed here was issued to Minor R;cord
Ellis and Mary Valentine Wolf. both
of Durango. -...-.
Road Report
| According to the Mountain States
Telephone and Telegraph report, the
FarmingtonD Durango highway is in
bad condition after leaving Aliens
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

A. B. Slade is on the way to the
hills with his sheep.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Sometimes rolling stone bumps
into q gold mine, which q Of more
Importance than moss.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Frank Tit returned to Aztec TO-
day, after Waiting his son, who Is
a patient in Ochsner's hospital re-
covering from q critical operation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

LOCAL AND f6kAk
PROM WfDNl466AY's DAILY
A few Durango flower growers
have sweet ysss IN bloom.
Burr Sutton wss up from the Posta
ranch today on = purchasing trip.
MRS Myrtle Hume left for Aztec
today to visit her parents.
Mrs. Frank Lsvan is out to Bay
field for short stay.
w. F. Arstingstall Of the Lower
Animas was among the patrons OF
the grocery department at Graden's
Mrs. X. Hallett and Frank Hallett
are business visitors from Mancos.
]. Rothlessberg was among the
Kline residents transacting business
here today.
C. N. Carrier of the Fort Lewis
mesa patronized local mercantile es-
Establishments this forenoon.
c. Vigil of Posta left for his store
this afternoon with load of mercn-
endise.
George Shield was in from Hes
peius this afternoon on a business
mission.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hiett of the
Kline section were marketers here
this afternoon.
Mrs. b. f. Steele of Red Mesa
traded with local stores this after
noon.
Mrs. N. E. Godfrey, an employe in
the government Indian school at
Dulce, left for Dolores this morning.
w. A. Price arrived from Arobles
last night on his way to the Animas
valley to visit the Burnetts.
Dick Hendricks of Cedar Hill was
returning passenger from Silverton
this morning.
Mrs. l.. Currant returned to Aztec
this morning, after brief visit with
local relatives.
Mrs. Barney Edelmsn is home from
Silverton where she visited friends
for a few days.
l.. l.. Phillips of Liberty, N. NJ
gave Wyoming as his destination
this morning.
Mrs. Rena Bradley of Santa Fe
is spending few days in town, a
guest at the Palace.
Miss Helene Searcy went to Man
cos today to visit Carrie Brown, the
daughter of the Bert Brown household
Miss Stella Reece and Miss Olga
Swanson lie tffor Pennington this
morning to enjoy few days outing.
Mrs. E. X. Chase and daughter
Betty departed for Denver this morn
ing for months visit with relatives
B. j. Haxwell Of Slverton passed
through Durango this morning or
his way to Denver.
Golden Barrett's son, Bob" de-
parted for Denver this morning, after
spending the winter with his father
Mrs. Charles Keil of May Day has
gone to the Florida mesa to visi,
her mother, Mrs. Charles Cram.
Joe Grobecker of Ignacio wa.
amo:.s the patrons of the McNeely
house last night.
w. o. Cowan of the Florida was
among the out of town folk patron
izing Otis, McGirr's this afternoon.
Wayne and C. Nj. McDaniels o
the Riverside section transacted bust
ness be,e this morning.
What chance will You have at tn,
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Carter returned from
the Animas Valley this morning,
where they have been spending few
weeks on the Jenkins ranch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22
Planning Fine Stock Ranch

Planning Fine Stock Ranch
R. W. Bergin, who for 27 years
has been in the employ of the Pana-
ma Railroad Co., but who has now
located on his ranch near Bloomfield,
N. NJ, was in the city today. Mr..
Bergin expects to make a stock ranch
that will be a credit to himself and
show that this Basin offers gilt edged
chances in this line for other wide
awake people. The Basin needs more
men Of this stamp. who have con-
structive ideas and the means and
inclination to carry them out.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Our local beeman has been ap.
pointed Nee Instructor from this part
of the county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22
Elderly Woman Makes Long

Journey
Mrs. Mary A. Pierce, age 80, arrives
from Pasadena tonight for an ex-
tended visit with her son Adna Pierce
of North Durango. The elderly lady
has made the long Journey alone.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22
Precautions Against Fire Necessary

Precautions Against Fire Necessary.
Extraordinary precaution against
fire is more essential now than
Tor many years, owing to the lack
of spring rains. A few serious fires
have occurred in the states and there
is great danger of others. The Ma
ti' nal forest department is making
Tpn' al effort 20 prevent fires, and
- cAtinguisn those that occur before
trey reach sia' ming proportions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Golden Barrett's son, Bob de-
parted for Denver this morning, after
spending the winter with his father.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22
Road Report

Road Report
According to the Mountain States
Telephone and Telegraph report, the
Farmington-Durango highway is in
bad condition after leaving Aliens
district 5 miles north of Pennington.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Mrs. Charles Keil of May Day has
gone to the Florida mesa to visit
her mother, Mrs. Charles Cram.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22
Soltiee.

Today the summer soltics occurred,
the point In the eclipse 1t ~ Orset-
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

w. o. Cowan of the Florida was
among the out of town folk patron
izing Otis, McGirr's this afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Joe Grobecker of Ignacio was
smo:.g the patrons of the McNeely
house last night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22
KLINE AND FORT LEWIS
MESA NOTES

\ II n II II u u u II n u y n \
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Mrs. A. B. Sharp, who has been
resident of Boise, Idaho for more
than year, arrived last night on her
way to her old home in Silverton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Much Of the sympathy II misplaced
. good deal Of II going TO those who
srs really esHt'sa y . MN ~
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Wayne and C. Nj. McDaniels of
the Riverside section transacted busi-
ness bete this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

What chance will You have at the
dollar that goes out of the San Juan
Basin?
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

j. Rothlessberg was among the
Kline residents transacting business
here today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22
LOCAL AND S6tA
PROM w1DNEBbAY's DAILY

A few Durango flower grower
have sweet ysss IN bloom.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

J. W. Hopper, travelling engineer
for the Fourth division of the D. &
r. G. is making the Savoy his head
quarters while looking after depart
n,ent business here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22
Marriage License.

Marriage License.
The latest marriage license rep:rt-
ed here was issued to Minor Ricord
Ellis and Mary Valentine Wolf. both
of Durango. ..----.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

B. j. Haxwell of Silverton passed
through Durango this morning on
his way to Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Burr Sutton wss up from the Posta
ranch today on = purchasing trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

C. N. Carrier of the Fort Lewis
mesa patronized local mercantile es-
Establishments this forenoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Mrs. Frank Lsvan is out to Bay
field for a short stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Miss Stella Reece and Miss Olga
Swanson lie tffor Harrington this
morning to enjoy a few days outing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Mrs. E. X. Chase and daughter
Betty departed for Denver this morn
ing for months visit with relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Mrs. C. Keith of Bayfield, visited
with her sister Mrs. Albert Bernard
yesterday. Today she left for Flora
Vista to spend few days with her
father.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Fred B. Townsend Of Aztec was
down from Trimble today to give the
local stores "the once over" Mr..
Townsend is one of the prominent
merchants of his home town and has
many friends in Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

The Exchange free employment de-
partment has calls for ranch hands
and woman cook. Those wanting
to hire help and those seeking work
should call at the Exchange rooms.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Frank Pheney, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Matt Pheney, was bound for Pagosa
Springs this morning to spend week
with his uncle, Frank Edminston, on
the ranch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Miss Helene Searcy went to Man
cos today to visit Carrie Brown. the
daughter of the Bert Brown household
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Robin Frazier of Elco
transacted business in town today
and also visited with their new grand
daughter, the little daughter Of the
Louis Fink family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Mrs. X. Hallett and Frank Hallett
are business visitors from Mancos.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

w. F. Arstngstall of the Lower
Animas was among the patrons of
the grocery department at Graden's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Miss Fast, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. August Fast, was an arrival
from Silverton this morning for a
visit with Miss Ruth Searcy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Mrs. Myrtle Hume left for Aztec
today to visit her parents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

DR.. NJ. d. Taylor, one Of the lead
ing business men of Aztec, it at
Trimble Springs for the week. He
says San Juan county, N. NJ, will
probably be carried by Hughes and
Fairbanks this fall.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. F. l.. Gillispie and
Mr.. and Mrs. R. II. Gillispie were
among the Kline residents who pat
ronized Durango stores this after
noon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

C. Vigil of Posta left for his store
this afternoon with load of mercn-
andise.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Mrs. A. W. Heath ant
children came down from Electra las
night on their way to Delta, wher'
they will visit awhile before goinf
to Arizona to locate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Mrs. Fred Balcom and daughter
Betty departed for Denver this morn
ing to join Mr.. Balcom. The family
will make the return trip in. their
new auto.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Mrs. Rena Bradley of Santa Fe
is spending a few days in town, a
guest at the Palace.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

George Shield was in from Hes
perus this afternoon on a business
mission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

L. L. Phillips of Liberty, N. M.
gave Wyoming as his destination
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Mrs. b. f. Steele of Red Mesa
traded with local stores this after
noon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

William lnnis, deputy state mine
inspector, is home again after quite
an extended trip looking after de-
partment business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

George Mccartney, a student al
Sacred Heart College in Denver, ar
rived last night to spend his vaca-
tion with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
p. t. Mccartney.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hiett of the
Kline section were marketers here
this afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

W. A. Price arrived from Arobes
last night on his way to the Animas
valley to visit the Burnetts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Dick Hendricks of Cedar Hill was
returning passenger from Silverton
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Mrs. Don Melvin and babe left
for visit with Aztec friends this
morning, after spending few days
here, the guests of the formers sis--
ter-in-law, Mrs. viii Wigglesworth.
On his return from Pueblo last
night, Henry Caldwell was accompsn-
led by his daughter Miss Evelyn, 4
talented pianist and composer. After
psssing = day o. tive here, Miss Cad
well leaves for Dsseses 10 visit her
unclss, ISvh and wuiian Drumlsy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Mrs. N. E. Godfrey, an employe in
the government Indian school at
Dulce, left for Dolores this morning
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Mrs. l.. Currant returned to Aztec
this morning, after brief visit with
local relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-22

Mrs. Barney Edelmsn is home from
Silverton where she visited friends
for a few days.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-06-17

Mrs. j. S. Herring, president OF
the Woman's Auxiliary of st. Paul's
Episcopal church, was honored by the
AUXILIARY Monday afternoon when
they met in regular session with Mrs.
Marcus Bright on Main street. Mrs.
Herring celebrated her twentieth
wedding anniversary Sunday, and
Monday the auxiliary members con-
|plimented her in the manner men
toned Mrs. Dixon made the pre-
Isentation speech, and gave to Mrs.
Herring dozen and half beautiful
china plates. Fruit salad, sand
witches, olives and orange ice were
served.
Mrs Tom Dixon presented the
china to the honor guest in the fol-
lowing rhyme:
There comes time in every ones
life,
But especially to the housewife,
When her household goods she wants
to renew
With things pretty and attractive -
view.
And the home OF our president here,
To each OF US is very dear,
SO in her dining room we want TO
place
A bit of china with very good grace
IRON st. Pauls Episcopal Auxiliary,
| will say,
For Mrs. Herring on her twentieth
wedding day.