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Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

Any bitterness displayed by any
American probably won't have any
influence on the results of the Euro
pean war, and it probably would be
wise for some Americans to quit
tearing their shirts and return to their
work
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20
Annual Meeting of


Regardless Of the binding snow
storm last night, at least two-thirds
Of the members of the Christian
Science church attended the annual
meeting held in the church rooms
in the Public library. Much enthu-
siasm was manifested. The progress
during the twelve months has been
very gratifying to the society and
the outlook for the coming year is
brighter than any in its history.
Tentative plans indicate the society
will broaden its work considerably
during the period. -Four new direc-
tors, the Mesdames W. II. Bryant,
and Clyde Larrabee and the Messrs.
j. r. Ball and Dougherty were elect
ed. These with Mrs. David Ramsey
constitute the members of the board.
Mr. William Mcdowell was chosen
First Reader and Mrs Charles
Barker Second Reader
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

Speaking again about flapdoodle,
the Bull Moosers say they are willing
to come back to the q. U. 7. for the
sake OF the nation. They are coming
back because they occupy position
similar to that OF the Federal league.
The II. l.. was flivyer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20
Will PLAY Again,

The Durango High school baske
ball boys will play the Silverton boy
in the local gym. February A, anC
on that occasion they expect to win
In the recent games the scores of tn,
first two teams stood 33 to 80 in ia.
vor of Silverton and the second teams
score was 13 to 10 also in favor o!
the boys in our neighboring town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20
TRAY elers to the Stock show.

The Strater catered to quite a num-
ber of well known people from out
side points Saturday night, who were
bound for the Stock show yesterday
morning. The Silverton folk were Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Goble, August Fast
s. ID. Cunningham and Frank Ross
Cortez was represented by w. F
Mowry, Eliza Mowry, r. II. Smith
Charles r. Smith and E. Kittle and
Dolores by NJ. d. Parsons and R. B
Dunham.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20
To Attend Funeral.

j. w. Brown and son Lloyd, ant
a number Of other old time residents
of the Hesperus section were in town
today TO attend the funeral of the
late John Moigg. The late Mr.. Moiga
had a ranch in the Hesperus neigh
borhood and during the winter months
worked at the mine.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20
Near Anin Accident.

While on their way TO Durango
last night. Judge w. A. Palmer
George F. Burlington, W. Goff Black,
A. M. Hubbard, and II. D. Abrahms
were hurled INTO a deep snow bank
when their auto skidded into a ditch
Rather than attempt to "bucli' snow
the remainder Of the IS miles be-
tween Durango and the point where
the trouble occurred, they walked
about a mile and boarded the train.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

James Frink of Mancos was among
the prominent cattlemen off for the
Stock show this morning. lie spent
the night IN town guest Of the Hotel
Savoy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20
Going to Stock Show.

John Granville and Louis Wyman
of Silverton. James Trimble and wife
John Trimble, Will Byers and NJ. L
Hosea of Dolores were among thl
prominent San Juan basin people reg
istered at the Savoy Saturday night
who left for the Stock show yester
dav morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

Most of the rich men of the country
are for preparedness. Then why don't
they come out and bear the cost :?
If it's for their protection they should
be willing to dig.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20
months.
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New York city is to have ten
million dollar court house, And this
reminds us that the city budget this
year only amounts to the snug sum
Of $235,0O0,000. This is a trifle more
than the budget for running Duran
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

Nof that Montenegro has succumh-
ed poor Albania is the next Gus
toner. If the allies should happen
win there will come a day of rcck.
oning that will cause the Teutonic
allies to sit up and take notice.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

It's amusing to note the difference
of opinion regarding what should be
done in Old Mexico. But the great
majority of people are praying for
a little backbone in future dealing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20
Mercy Hospital Notes.

Ed. Lane left for his home in Pa
gosa Springs this morning. George
Sullivan will return to his home in
Rico in few days. Matt Germaine
and August Ansaline are patients re-
ported to be seriously ill.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20
Funeral of John Moigg.

The funeral OF the late John Moigg,
u well known resident of the Hes
perus section, was held from st. Co
lumba's church this morning at 8
o'clock. Rev. Father White had
charge of the service. Six nephews
of the deceased acted as pail bear
ers. The burial was at Greenmount.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20
Delayed Trains.

Last nights incoming Southern wa.
delayed an hour by the snow OF
Lizard Head pass. The Eastern en-
countered considerable snow on Cum
bres and spent two and half hour.
making its way thru. On account o
the storm the Silverton passenger i.
run on the day schedule.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM MONDAYS DAILY

Judge J. A. Pulliam returned from
Rico last night where legal matters
to mining business occupied
his attention for few days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

Congress is going to chew the rag
good deal, but probably will get
thru in time to go home and fix the
political fences.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

Colorado is getting along pretty
well without the saloons. A good
many thought the state was going to
the ever lasting bow-wows.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

Italians have cut so little ice in
the big fight that the impression is
out that they are fighting with their
hands instead Of their guns.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

Not drunken man on the streets
of Durango since prohibition went
into effect over two weeks ago. A
pretty good record for town OF near
lv 5000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

"Billy" Soens headed Denver way
this morning on auto business. Ht
expects to spend about week among
the joy riders in the big city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

The war makes some progress. at
any rate; the fuss over who started it
is no longer generally exploited.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

The prediction that the war vii.
last another year will no doubt come
true. May last two or three years
yet. Not as many signs of peace as
the first six months of the strug-
gle which has now been on eighteen
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

Italy has not made much of show
ing IN the war as was generally ex-
pected. This has been the case from
the start with England.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

Everything is beginning to look
up in Durango since the voters decid-
ed to get in the band wagon and build
u new school house.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20
Married Saturday Eyining.

". T. Cowan, so, Of Animas City
and Mrs. Dora Parker, 55. formerly
of CoItez, were married at the home
of the groom's sister, Mrs. Robert
Ogden Saturday evening at 1880.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

So Mr.. Wilson is going to stump
the country for his preparedness
scheme. Don't intend to let Teddy do
all the bolstering.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20
Anxious to Return.

MIR. and Mrs. George Schmitt,
former Durango folk who took up
their abode in Southern California
about three years ago, are among
those who greatly regret they made
the change and are anXiouSly await
ing an opportunity to return.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

Won't be long before February will
De here. And then the backbone o.
winter is broken.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

The Fordites will soon be home and
the delegates will tell their respec-
tive communities about the fizzle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

Mining is what makes the mar
90. And mining conditions are i'm
proving right along.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

John Glanyille, assessor of San
Juan county, departed for Denver yes
terday morning to attend the state
meeting of assessors which convenes
January 20.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

Very few newspapers are compli-
mentary to the administration rela-
tive to the Mexican situation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

This does not look like a shortage
Of water the coming summer in oul
irrigation bitches.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20
Home from Winter Trayels.

c. H. Algert, the we'll known whole
sale and retail, merchant Of Fruitland
N. NJ, Sundayed in Durango on his
I'm route to New York he stopped at
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

The high cost of living continues
to increase. Administration officials
are mum on this subject.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20
Business Visitors.

P. b. Gates, of Dolores and VIM. II.
Tritz, manager OF the Cortez Cloth
ing company. were business visitors
in Durango today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

Teddy and Wilson should double
team for the preparedness campaign
Each is trying to outdo the other.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

The Shafroth bill for soldie
training school in Denver is purel,
political.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

Turkey feels quite elated over driv-
ing the allies out of the Dardanelles
district.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

In other words, the Bull Moose
party has also failed to capture the
Dardanelles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

Litigation oyer the Pulitzer estat.
has been settled. One of the execu.
tors received $4,000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

Stock feeding is becoming quite
an industry in this section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

There is a better feeling in Du-
rango than for some years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20
Splendid Family Takes Departure.


The San Juan basin lost an excel
lent family today when Mr.. and Mrs.
L. A. O'Donuell and children depart
ed for Gary, Indiana, where they ex-
pect to make their home. The O'Don-
nells ars neither pioneers or descend
ants g. pioneers, but substantial
young people who commenced their
married life by settling in the west
and doing their part toward making
this section a more desirable place
to live. They cast their lot in the
Oxford section tive years ago, where
Mrs. O'Donnell was an important
factor in the social life of the COM
munity. Mr.. 0'DOnnell directed opera
tlons on extensive land holdings and
helped solve some of the problems
that confront farmers today. His
father is an auto manufacturer and
is very anxious to have his only son
bear a part Of the burden of the
business. Acting in accordance with
his wishes they are making the
change, They still have various in
terests here and some day may re-
turn to develop them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

There is good reason TO feel happy.
All kinds Of business is picking up.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20
Some snow storm.

Durango Exchange is doing bust
ness. Needs no apologies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

thru the streets. Between First and
Second avenue the electric line snap
ped beneath its heavy weight and
for time the circuit was out of COM
mission. Down in the railroad yards
the switch engine stuck in the snow
and had to be shoyeled out. less than
a block from the passenger depot
All trains, except the Silyerton which
was few hol-s late, started out on
regular schedule.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

b. B. Allen, of the First Narf6saal.
bank Of Silyerton, who was here last
night stated that his home town and
its commercial club were going u
put forth every possible effort to get
a zinc smelter established in Duran
go, the new plant TO be a unit Of
the local smelter The first step will
be to get the required amount of
ore guaranteed for operations. 1t
is expected this guarantee can be Sc
cured in Siyerton, Rico and La Plata
camps.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20
L. p. Main and Family Depart.

L. y. Main and Family Depart.
l.. p. Main and his family. consist
ing of his wife, two daughters, and
his wife father and mother left on
the Eastern this morning for their
new home in Missouri, leaving large
circle OF friends regretting their de-
parture, for they will be greatly mis-
sed in many activities in this region.
Mr.. Main came here in the fall of
l9uf to enter into a law partnership
with Il. G.. Perkins who had located
here ii years before. The two had
been college chums in the early Ss's
ana Kept up their friendship after
graduation and the partnership was
the consumnation Of a plan formed
in those early years. MI Main uas
largely interested in ranch propertv
IN tnIs county and in San Juan roun-
", New Mexico, with his brother. NJ
L.: MAN who had active management
Of the New Mexico ranch. The last
year or so Mr.. Main has been troubled
with insomnia, and as he found he
could sleep normally in Missouri, ne
lelt compelled to give up his busi-
ness interests here and make the
change He had an opportunity to
trade ms holdings here for a fine
farm, well improved of 440 acres in
Howell county, Missouri, so he made
the change, and with his family now
go to take nossession, where his
brother will have active management
OF the farm, while Mr.. Main will open
a law office in Willow Springs. not
lar from the farm, on which he and
ms family will reside. Mr.. Main 6as
been succeeded in the firm of Perkins
and Main by Mr.. Lewis Mayne Perk-
ms, his namesake, and second son of
+. Z. Perkins, the new firm being
Perkins and Perkins, and they will
occupy the offices of the late firm
and continue the business. Mavne.
as he is familiarly known here. has
spent almost all Of his life in this
flty' being very small lad when he
,aine here. He was educated in the
Durango schools, and is a graduate
Of our High school He took a liter
ary course in the State university.
and latef completed the law course.
and took the bar examination last
June and was duly admitted to prac-
ice. He had been planning to locate
IN another state, but Mr.. Mains de-
oarture leaves an opening for him
with his father, so he enters at once
INTO the. thick of the fray, The Her
aid wishes the departing friends
health and prosperity in their new
location, and hopes the new firm of
Perkins and Perkins may continue the
successful business of the firm just
dissolved.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY

NJ. w. Bloodgood of the Animas
valley returned last night from "a
trip east. His travels extended as
far as Pittsburg.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

| M. w. Bloodgood of the Animas
valley returned last night from a
trip east. His travels extended as
far as Pittsburg.
Golden Barrett of the Burns Ma
tional bank departed for Chama and
ITierra Amarillo ON a business mis-
sion this morning.
d. e. Place OF the Upper Florida
was among the few out of town foil;
who braved the storm to make trip
10 Durango today.
C. C. Mumma, manager of the
Pennington branch of the Durango
Planning Mill & Lumber company. was
business visitor in Durango last
night.
Julis Lorig of Colorado Springs
was among the commercial men who
arrived on last nights Southern.
While in Telluride he visited with his
brother who has charge of a clothing
establishment there.
Mrs. W. NJ. Warner departed this
morning for her home in Monte Vista
after spending two months in Du-
range, with her daughter. Mrs. l.. c.
philips and family. During her STAY
the Junior member of the Phillips
household took up his abode there.
George Yamasaka, foreman of the
extra section crew on this division.
outfitted from Graden's with sun
plies for his camp this morning. The
crew was bound for points on the
Silverton branch, where they will
probably be busy for several davs
Keeping the track free from slides.
In letters to local friends, Duran
go men in the Oatman camp lay spec
lal stress on the fact that it is not
a place for poor folks to prospect.
Some of the richest companies in the
United States are operating there
with profit, but it required an abund-
ance of coin to uncover the high grade
ore.
Durango awoke this morning to
find that nearly foot of new snow
had fallen during the night. This
in addition to the heavy blanket that
mad covered the section for several
days, blockaded the street cars for
hours. making walking very diff |
cult feat and created no end NJ |
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20
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d. e. Place OF the Upper Florida
was among the few out of town folk
who braved the storm to make a trip
10 Durango today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

Golden Barrett of the Burns Ma
tional bank departed for Chama and
TERRA Amarillo on business mis-
sion this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

Frank Wood Of Aztec was among
tho east bound passengers today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20
~usn<-E1

G. G. Mumma, manager Of the
tarmington branch of the Durango
Flaming Mill d Lumber company, was
business visitor in Durango last
night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

The D. & R. G. is guarding the live
of travellers on the Silverton brancf
oy refusing to run passenger train
at night when a snow storm is il
progress. The old train schedule is
observed as often as weather condi
tions permit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

Louie Wyman of Silverton, state
superintendent Of highway construc
ton work, arrived in Denver this
morning to attend the Good Roads
meeting.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

The Herald always for latest news.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

Charles Griffith returned to the
Florida mesa this morning aftei
spending Sunday in town. Cattle
business that demands attention or
the ranch makes it impossible for hin
to attend the Stock show in Denvei
this wear.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

Mrs. Clara Cook and her daugh-
ter, Miss Harriet. Illinois ladies who
are visiting the formers brother, &
T. Vandegrift and family, plan tc
remain here until spring.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20
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Julis Lorig of Colorado Springs
was among the commercial men who
arrived on last nights Southern.
While in Telluride he visited with his
brother who has charge of a clothing
establishment there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Perle Gates Of the
Montezuma valley were guests at tbs
Strater last! night. Mrs. Gates de
parted for Denver this morning t,
attend the Stock show and visit hel
daughter, Mrs. Bruce Ammons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

Mrs. E. L. Palmer, wife Of the Her
mosa forest ranger who passed away
a few weeks ago. has decided tc
make her home in Del Norte, where
she took her husbands remains fol
burial.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

After spending several days al
home nursing her mother, Mrs. Jean
cite Scovill, Mrs. Grace Bishop, prl-
mary teacher at Animas resumed her
school duties this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-20

LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM MONDAYS DAILY
Judge J. A. Pulliam returned from
Rico last night where legal matters
pretaining to mining business occupied
his attention for few days.
"BiIly" Soens headed Denver way
this morning on auto business. he
expects to spend about a week among
the joy riders in the big city.
lanes Frink of Mancos was among
the prominent cattlemen off for the
Stock show this morning. He spent
the night IN town a guest of the Hotel
Savoy.
John Glanville, assessor of San
Juan county, departed for Denver yes
terday morning to attend the state
meeting of assessors which convenes
January 20.
Louie Wyman of Slverton, state
superintendent Of highway construc-
ton work, arrived in Denver this
morning to attend the Good Roads
meeting.
Mrs. Clara Cook and her daugh-
ter, Miss Harriet. Illinois ladies wht
are visiting the formers brother, &
T. Vandegrift and family, plan tc
remain here until spring.
After spending several days a,
home nursing her mother, Mrs. Jean
cite Scovill, Mrs. Grace Bishop. prl
mary teacher at Animas resumed hel
school duties this morning.
Mrs E. l.. Palmer, wife of the Her
mosa forest ranger who passed ava,
few weeks ago. has decided tt
make her home in Del Norte, wher,
she took her husbands remains fot
burial.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perle Gates of tn
Montezuma valley were guests at tn
Strater last night. Mrs. Gates de
parted for Denver this morning t.
attend the Stock show and visit he
daughter, Mrs. Bruce Ammons.
Charles Griffith returned to tn
Florida mesa this morning afte
spending Sunday in town. Cattl
business that demands attention %
the ranch makes it impossible for hir
to attend the Stock show in Denve
this year.
The d. G. R. G. is guarding the live
of travellers on the Silverton branc
| oy refusing to run passenger train
at night when snow storm is i
progress. The old train schedule
observed as often as weather condi
tions permit.
Going TO Stock Show.
John Glanville and Louis Wymar
of Silverton. James Trimble and wifi,
John Trimble, Will Byers and NJ. |
| Hosea of Dolores were among tn
prominent San Juan basin people reg
istered at the Savoy Saturday nigh
who left for the Stock show yestei
dav morning.
Delayed Trains.
Last nights incoming Southern wa
delayed an hour by the snow o
Lizard Head pass. The Eastern Ell
countered considerable snow on Cum
bres and spent two and half hour
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-08-18
The Sunday School Lesson

possess it. however much else he may
have. Paul begins to describe it. 1t is
here that this chapter reaches its great
est heights. as the apostle sweeps into
his ptrSuni1ication. Love Su1frreth
long" This was one thing those law
invoking Christians of Corinth had
been unable to do. Apparently it is
not much easier today. is kind"
Some people have such Il crrlsty sur
face that they can hardly do Il good
deed in Il maEncr that will not brighten
its recipient. The world is badly in
need of common Kindness. Love on
vieth not" How did those Jealous
Corinthians like that: Yet there have
been Womc who have stayed away
from church in the twentieth century
because of the hats ON other peoples
heads. "Nnuntrth no itself" To
va,nt means. of course, to boast. 1t is
as bad to sock to mako others jealous
as it is tn give way to the green eyed
Monster. "tS not puffrd up" some
people manage to get a lot of inward
conccit because of their W virtues.
one of the parties in the Eorinthian
church had been largely composed of
people of his type. "DorS not behave
itself ~mSccmly," Is evc rude. It is
astonishing how thoUghtlcS>ly rude
some people can be without realizing
the damage they are causing. "Srrketh
not its own-itS own honor. as not
provnked'-cnhittcrcd. Can Paul have
had amy experience with Il long smol-
drring church row: "Takcth not ac-
rnun of evil.' What Il picture. How
many people there are who 90 through
life With Il chip on both shoulders and
when n is knocked off. in whatever
manner. instantly enter the 90 in
their mental ledger for future settle
mcnt. "Reioirrth not in unrightconS-
ness" What Il blow that statement
WAS to the Corinthian yosSip>. The
apostle had no SYMPATHY for tn" people
who 60 through life Smacking their
lips over the tales of the downfall of
others. "ltcioircth With the TRUTH"
When truth triumplnS. This is the first
positive aspect of love. but others fol
LOW HOW III u'l'h SH''t'SSlpll. I'titltlll
all things" Without breaking under
the load that it is sometimes called
upon to bear. "Hrlirvcth all things
This does no mean that love is cred
ulous. but that it is determined to put
the best possible Interpretation on
words and circumstances. How much
trouble would he avoided by the sim.
pie observance of this one -rulc'
'IIopeth all things" When belief is
no longer possible still love hopes
Again the example of the mother anG
I the erring child comes to mind. "En
uureth all things" Love never gives
up. Loves patience is never eX
hausted.