Semi-weekly herald., 1916-05-04

ed with wealth. OF nutrluVe BrassesJ
the kinds that agricultural experts
claim have food qualities, pound for
pound, equal to bran. A plentiful
supply of good water and perfect
weather conditions contribute their
quota toward making this one of the
best sections for the stockman.
The knight Brothers have just re-
turned from their winter stock range
in New Mexico, to start operations
on the farm. They plan to move their
cattle to the summer range In few
weeks.
In order to provide educational ad-
vantages for all our children, schools
are maintained at three points in the
district. Yesterday school commenc-
ed in the upper school house, with
Mrs. Joe Firebaugh, a teacher who
has had several years successful ex-
,,erience, in charge.
The james Conways have just NOV
ed to their residence on their ranch
that borders both on the Florida and
Sherer creek. The house was erected
| by the J.. w. Buckleys about de-
cade ago, and is one of the most COM
modious country homes in the county.
Irl Davis has recently moved his
family to the house known as the Hill
place, short distance from the
| thomas Cash bungalow.
Road men are busily engaged in
getting our highways in condition to
attract motorists to this scenic sec
ton. Last week Road OVERSEE Davis
and his force made the fill t. the ip-
proaches of the new bridge across The
Florida, in the vicinity of the Cash
place.
ID. n. Place has increased his stock
by the purchase of valuable team Of
colts.
James Conway has Joined the ranks
of the joy riders, with new Ford fol
mis- credentials.
School election yesterday attract
cd only a small sumber of voters
John Hotter was elected president oi
the board to fill the place made va
cant by the death of the late Franl
Sortais. Robert Nelson was elected
SECRETARY for the three-year tearm.
Mr.. and RMS. Clay Thorpe and tn
latter's brother, Henry Akers, wer
over from Bayfield, yesterday look
ng over the timber Mr.. Thorpe owns
Hugh Conway is farming his place
the first time since he acquired tn
property. His place is known to a
old timers as the Pennington ranch, S
designated because Thomas Penning
, ton homesteaded the land and fo
: years lived there and dispensed hos
pitality to many of the hundreds G
: people who travelled that way.
: After few days visit with he
e parents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. f. Plac'
e on the old home ranch, Mrs. A.
: Gillispie and small daughter return
ed to Durango.
d Messrs. George Schreck j. Coz
5 way and Robert Nelson are among I'll
ranchmen who are realizing substai
tial returns from regular cream shil
y ments to the San Juan creamery. The
! are finding that no animal on Il
: farm pays for its keep as well as IL
: dairy COW, and are constantly increa
: ing their herds.
Robert Nelson had the misfortul
e to lose one of his dairy cows Su
d day. The animal broke into the hi
e iield and "dined sumptuously" on ne
alfalfa before it was discovere
Shortly it bloated and death can
: before it was possible to give relic
Mn and Mrs. Thomas Cash a
is occupying their pretty summer hon
l. after their usual winter sojourn
III Southern California.
D Mrs. Louie Waldner has been do,
TX from her home in the northern pa
ic of the valley, visiting with Nj
is Frank Sortais.
al The d. H. Thornton ranch is
Id scene of the usual activities, bo
" Mr.. and Mrs. Thornton and the m
h they employ being busily engaged
Id manufacturing the fine quality
ne butter with which they supply
IL trade.