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The Elbert County tribune., 1916-03-03

debate was unusually witty and our de-
baters kept the house in good humoted
smiles all the rest of the evening. Mr..
lanes reading, "When Rube Plays,
being excellent, The orchestra, consist
ing Of Mr. and Mrs. Richardson and Mr..
Pottenger are to be specially praised and
thanked. Our next meeting, March 10,
we will have debate on Preparedness
and talk on Consolidation by Prof.
Rote, which promises to be drawing
card, so everybody come.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-03-03

George Garner was a Denver
visitor Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Brown we're
Elizabeth visitors Sunday.
Gensch & B akely sold five head
of heifers to Ed Grin and three
head to Roy Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Mayer mo-
tored to Colorado Springs. Sun
day and Joe says there is some
pleasure in riding over the Lin
coin highway.
Mrs. Anna Holland was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. E. w.
Steward over Sunday, the latter
having recently moved to Denver
from Victor Colo.
Lost, pocket book with valuable
papers and money. Finder keep
money and l will give $500 addi-
tional for its return. Harry
Levass, Ebert, Colo.
Paul Heleeth, Ralph Jones,
Hans Larsen and Josey Janner,
with his hounds, were coyote
hunting Sunday ON the Comanche
and captured two animals.
Joe Schmidt, who has visited
several sections in search of a To-
cation and found nothing to suit
him, will be back in Ebert some
time next week with his family.
We have on hand quantity of
prairie dog poison which was pre-
pared according to a formula fur
nished me by the State Entomolo-
gist. Now is the time to do your
combating. CITY DRUG STORE.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Olmsted
departed Monday morning for
Oneida, Ills., where they expect
to locate. They ord cred the
Tribune to follow them to keep
in touch with events occurring in
this locality.
The rabbit law passed by
the last legislature went into eff
feet March l, and it is unlawful
to kill rabbits or hares, excepting
j ack rabbits, until October l.
Violators can be fined no more
than $25 or ten days in Jail. In
case crops are damaged by rab-
bits, permission can be obtained
from the state game and fish
commissioner by three persons in
any county to kill the rabbits.
We are agents for the well
known Grafonola line of talking
machines made by the Columbia
Graphophone Company and have
on hand machines at from SIT. so
to $100 90.
We have on hand all the latest
records. We solicit -ecord bust
ness from all present owners of
standard make machines.
We offer machines and records
at Denver price and am in posi-
ton to make. easy terms.
We also have on hand record
cabinets to be used with machines
that nave no record fling devices
When in our store ask US to
play your favorite selections.
CITY DRUG STORE.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-03-03
ersona1 and Local
To tile General Public of Ebert
and the Surrounding Country

We will during the early part of April issue Special Booster
Edition of this through which give and
such boost that the outside world will sit and take
notice We have engaged write this
take pictures and visit with the and viii deem
favor will assist him in his search for information We
ask business and the private public help make this
it for advertising and the
copies The the interest of all Coopera
ton only working together
to accomplish any great good.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-03-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Dell Georgia have
moved into the Grebe property.
Eo Clark has purchased a sec
ond hand Ford of Gensch &
Blakely.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-03-03
Public Sale.

The undersigned, who lives about nine
miles east OF Ebert, in the Biiou Valley,
Will sell at public sale on
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-03-03
SCHOOL NOTES
3, o. W. Rorn. Principal
Monthly Summary for Fsbruar

February was the banner, month this
term in all respects. Let us unite in
beating this record.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-03-03

here as Misc Jennie Hooker, had been
absent twenty years and found
many changes in that time.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-03-03
Tuesday, March 2I, at loo p. m.

Three head OF horses, two wagons,
spring wagon, riding pillow with harrow
attachment, walking plow, feed grinder,
grain drill, two horse hay rake, big four
moving machine, Moline lister, three
sets work harness, two sleds, single,
double and thribetrees, riding cultiva-
tor, COW ties, bull chains. COW collars,
jockey sticks, straw forks and set buggy
eveners, new.
TERMs.-sl0o0 and under cash, over
$1,000 credit of six months time will be
given, purchaser giving bankable note
drawings per cent interest from date.
Five per cent discount for cash on sums
over 5000.
In case of storm sale will be held on
Thursday, March %.
HARRISON COLLINS.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
FARMERS SEE POWER PLCWS
TEAR UP 1000 ACRE FIELD

ST. LOUIS, August L. The first
practical demonstration of tractor
farming ever held in the Mississippi
valley began here today. Thousands
of farmers went Kinlock, in st. Louis
county, where for five days the latest
power-driyen agricultural implements
will be demonstrated on a two thous-
and acre farm.
Under the auspices of the Nation
nj Tractor Farming association, har-
rowing, plowing, seeding, spreading,
pulverizing, threshing and harvesting
will take up the morning sessions.
Each afternoon forty Power-driven
plows will tear up the ground. The
dynamometer tests to draw bar pull
Of the various makes Of plows at
tracted considerable attention as did
the bet-wark exhibit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
OH! MY BACKl
The expression of Many Kidne,
Sufferer in Durango.

A stubborn backache is cause to
suspect kidney trouble. When thu
kidneys are inflamed and swollen
STOPPING brings a sharp twinge in the
small of the back, that almost takes
the breath away. Doan's Kidney Pills
revive sluggish kidneys-relieve ach-
ing backs. Here's Durango proof.
John Palois, ll6 Fourth avenue, Du-
r.ungo, says: "My back panied me
constantly. When | stopped, sharp
twinges darted across my loins and
when l was resting, / had dull
ache there. My kidneys were out of
order and the kidney secretions were
sometimes too frequent in passage and
then again retarded. Doan's Kidney
Pills quickly relieved me and | am
now cured"
Price SOC at all dealers. Don't
simply asko for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Palois had. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
Early Morning Fire.

Fire of unknown origin which
broke out in the Charles Deluche
house in Animas City about 4:15 this
morning threatened to destroy the
Robert Shields home and the Animas
City Hall. AL! efforts to locate the
wrench which opens the hydrant at
the corner of the block where the fire
occurred were unsuccessful, and the
danger of a disastrous blaze appeared
great. As last resort the Animas
people appealed to the Durango fire
department for assistance. The boys
responded to their emergency call,
covered the distance in their new auto
truck in very few minutes and sue
ceeded in extinguishing the flames
before they spread to the adjoining
property or had completely destroy
ed the Deluche house. The furniture
was ruined the interior badly char
red, and the west portion of the roof
burned.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
HE COULD HARDLY WALK

Kidney trouble manifests itself in
many ways. Rheumatism, aches and
pains, soreness and stiffness are COM
mon symptoms. Ambrose Gary, Sui
phur, Okla, writes: 81 was bothered
with kidney trouble ten years and at
times could hardly walk. Three
months ago began taking Foley
Kidney Pills. | got relief from the
first bottle but continued to take
them till l had taken three bottles.
feel like a new man. 1t is Won
derful medicine" No harmful drugs.
S. G.. Wall.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
WHEN VISITING STRANGE
PLACES

Vacations and summer trips bring
disordered digestion on account of
changing drinking water and food. 1t
is well to be prepared with a reliable
cathartic. Salts and castor oil can
not be taken by many because Of re-
sulting in nausea. Foley Cathartic
Tablets are wholesome and thorough
ly cleansing, act surely but gently,
without gripping, pain or nausea. They
relieve sick headache, billousness,
bloating, sour stomach, bad breath or
other conditions caused by clogged
bowels.-S. G.. WALL.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
WILL SLOAN'S LINIMENT
RELIEVE PAINT

Try it and see-one application
will prove more than column Of
claims. James S. Ferguson, Phila.,
Pa. Writes: 81 have had wonderful
relief since l used Sloan's Liniment
on my knees. To think that after all
these years of pain one application
gave me relief. Many thanks for
what your remedy has done for me-"
Don't keep on suffering, apply Sloan's
Liniment where your pain is and
notice how quick you get relief. Pene-
trates without rubbing. Buy it at
any Drug store. 25c.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
MERCY HOSPITAL NOTES

Mother Mary Regina, who has had
charge of the Mercy hospital for the
past two years, left for Denver the
first of the week, where she will serve
as assistant to Mother Superior Of
the Sisters Of Mercy order in the
Colorado Community. Sister Mary
Frances has charge of the hospital
now. Baby Kolz, who underwent an
operation this morning, was the only
new patient today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
OUT OF TOWN VISITORS

Among the out Of town folk visit
ing and shopping in Durango today
we're: Mr.. and Mrs. john Pearson and
laughter, Miss Mary, Florida Mesa;
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Fielding, Kline;
Mrs. Belle Riddle, Deep Creek; r. +.
Graham, Rosing; Mrs. G. E. McCart-
ney, Falfa; Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Pedwell,
Griffith; L. H. Randle, Hermosa; C.
j. Roberts and II. l.. Beason, Animas
valley.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
YOUR BOWELS SHOULD
MOVE ONCE A DAY

A free easy movement OF the
bowels ev,ry day is sign Of good
health. DR.. Kings New Life Fillr
will give you a gentle laxative eff
feet without gripping and free your
system of blood poisons, purify your
blood, overcome constipation and havo
an excellent tonic ef.e.t IN the en-
tire system. Makes you feel like liv-
ing. Only 25c. at druggists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

The body of Mrs. Harvey Bennett,
who was killed January 5, in fierce
snowslide in Salemhoffer gulch was
found Wednesday by Undertaken r.
f. Mcleod and party after many hard
days work. Mr. Mcleod credits the
finding of the body to hris dogs con
stant digging directly above where it
was found. Charles Anise, Billy To-
nalli and Ernest Shaw rendered val
uable assistance in bringing the body
to the morgue. Her father, J. C.
Blossom, and sister Mrs. VIM. Rhode
of Pueblo have been notified says the
Silverton Standard.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
CONSTRUCTION WORK ON
DURANGO O-SILVERTON ROAD

George Logan and George West,
Jr., expect their road construction
outfit over from Pagosa Springs to-
night. II it arrives according to
schedule tomorrow they will begin
building the three miles of the Duran
go-Silverton highway included in the
contract awarded them by the com
missioners of La Plata county. Ac-
cording to contract they will receive
Sc, 400 for the work. They will en-
ploy 30 men and use eight teams
They expect to complete the job in
about six weeks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
REV. AND MRS YATES LEAVE

Rev. John Yates, who recently re-
signed as rector of st. Marks church,
Mrs. Yates and the five children de-
parted for the east this morning. Rev.
Mr.. Yates goes direct to Portland,
their new location. Mrs. Yates and
the children will stop in Jewett, New
York, up in the Catskills for a visit
with her parents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
Trial Set for August 9.

This morning District Attorney
Laned filed information in the Juve-
nile court against three lads who con-
fessed they were guilty of stealing
the money from the cash drower Of
the Buick garage as well as commit
ing other thefts around town. Their
trial was set for August 0.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
Low Rate On Ore.

At the request of the mining op-
orators in the Needleton district, the
d. & r. G. has published a rate of
$l.OO per ton from. Needleton to Sill
verton, on ore under $500 gross val
ue. This will enable the Silver Lake
Custom Mill to handle all ores suit
able for milling, which heretofore
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
Depart For Denver,

After Today visit with their
mother and grandmother, Mrs. John
Harmon, Mrs. Sherman Bell and her
daughters left this morning on their
way to Denver. En- route they will
stop one day in Alamosa the guest of
Mrs. Conway.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
have not been marketed, owing to lack
of local milling facilities.
Inspection Tour.

E. s. Johnson, inspector for the
Public Utilities commission, arrived
on last nights Southern and left on
this mornings Eastern. The special
object of his visit was to determine if
the railroads are running trains ac-
cording to schedule and if not force
them to do so, thereby giving just
as good service in far away places as
in the large commercial centers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
RAPID RECOVERY

VIM. Feigel is recovering rapidly
from his recent illness and expects to
leave for Silverton tonight to enter
the mining game again. Since he
left the hospital he spent couple
of weeks in Pennington recuperating.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
Home From Silverton.

Mrs. Charles Singleton and daugh-
ter Louise returned from Silverton
this morning, where they spent three
weeks with Mr.. Singleton, who is en-
gagged in mining in the camp. They
plan to remain in Durango until Sat
urday when they leave for Crozier
where Mrs. Singleton is connected
with the Indian school.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

Two car loads of ore were received
in the local smelter last week from
the Silver Ledge mine which is be-
ing operated under lease by Mrs. Bon
vida. 1t is understood this mine Is
again considered one of the steady
shippers of the Silverton camp.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
Homeward Bound.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. C. Perkins and
children are homeward bound and ex-
pect to reach here Saturday. During
their extended motor trip they have
covered more than $500 miles. A
couple of days ago they left Denver
or their way to Leadville.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
Mud Slide On Southern.

A mud slide over in the vicinity Of
Ophir delayed last nights incoming
Southern passenger nearly six hours.
After it was cleared away the train
succeeded in making up some time,
arriving here only five hours behind
the regular schedule.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

After spending a week in Silver
ton with j. II. Slattery, King Gillette,
inventor of the Gillette saftey razor,
and Mrs. Gillette left for California
in company with their host, with
whom Mr.. Gillette is heavily interest
ed in mining.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
Child Injured.

Mrs. W. W. Dunlap came over from
Dolores last night with her little son
who was suffering with lacerated
eyeball, an injury he sustained when
ne was struck in the eye with stick.
The lad was placed in charge of a
local specialist for treatment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
Expresses Appreciation.

Robert Shields of Animas City
wishes to thank the members of the
Durango fire department for saving
his home. Had the department not
responded to his appeal for assistance
this morning his home and contents
would have been destroyed by the
flames.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
Receives Degree.

Mrs. Rosepha Pulford, principal of
the high school, who has been do
ing special work in the Denver uni
versity, received her degree few
days ago. The last of the week she
left for Whitewater, Wisconsin to
spend the remainder of her vacation
with her mother.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

Thomas C. Graden is home from the
Upper Pine river where he enjoyed
the delightful hospitality dispensed
at the Kirkpatrick summer quarters.
Heavy rains in that vicinity made
travelling difficult and he was some
what longer than usual on his home
ward journey.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
Return From Country Club.

Return From Country Club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Morris are home
from the Country Club on the Vale
cito, where the first part of their
honeymoon was spent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

w. II. Norton is among the motor
lists planning a trip over Wolf creek
Pass highway at an early date. He
made his last overland trip across the
divide on horse back. back in the days
when even COW trails were rare in the
hills.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

The Jack McCormicks have force
of worlemen decorating the interior of
the residence they recently purchas-
ed in North Durango. They will oc-
cupy the house rs soon as the work
is completed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

The Bailey-Pnkstaff auto party,
which left Aztec about 10 days ago,
was scheduled to reach Los Angeles
yesterday. .
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
Inspection Trip.

IHsPeCEIOII TIP.
General Agent p. B. McAtee of the
ID. e. r. G. returned last night from
Alamosa where he accompanied Pres
ident Nudge, Passenge Traffic man
ager Wadleigh and Traffic Manager
Hughes on an inspection trip over the
Creede branch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

Frank Slattery of Silverton was a
thru passenger to Denver this morn
ing on legal and mining business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

Ore shipments from the Red
Mountain district this season indicate
greater activity in that section than
for any time during the past decade.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

Miss Josephine Mancher of Pueblo
was bound for the Ignacio section to-
day with a view of joining the ranks
of the homesteaders.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

w. A. Bay of the Pine river valley
put up about eighty tons of hay, al
falfa and timothy mixed, from twen-
ty-two acres of land.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

E. Horen of Chama, brother-in-law
of the late I. d. Burns, was down
from Trimble today where he and
John Burns, brother of the late Mr..
Burns, are having a few days outing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
Gold King Running.

According to the Silverton Stan
dard the famous old Gold King mine
is once more in full swing and daily
sending out its car loads of rich con-
centrates from its mill at Gladstone.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

Mrs. j. p. Soalingny, Poncha City,
Oklahoma, was bound for Pendleton,
N. NJ, this morning to visit her sis
ter, Mrs, Robert Dale. She made the
trip to Hesperus by rail and thence
overland to her destination.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

Alva Keith and family of Bayfield,
are planning motor trip to Texas
as soon as the Wolf Creek pass is
in good condition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

George Schmidt, formerly Globe
Express agent here, has charge of
the Pacific Express office at Artesia,
California.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
viii Visit in Nebraska.

Miss Josephine Hahn departed for
Nebraska this morning where she
plans to spend couple of months
or more with relatives in Omaha, FIRE.
mont and other parts of the state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

Mrs. Bessie w. Lines of Gunnison
was bound for the Animas valley this
morning to visit with relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
Mesa Verde Bound.

Mesa Verde Bound.
DR.. Robb and party arrived from
Silverton tonight for trip to Mesa
Verde National park. They are ship
ping their car to Durango and will
cover the distance by auto from here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

II. l.. Beason of the Animas valley
was among the patrons at Otis, Me-
Girr's today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

Miss Maude Brindle arrived from
Erie Pennsylvania to visit her sister
Mrs. Fred Balloon, one day ahead of
her original schedule.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
Suffers Injured Hand.

Charles Wright, switchman en-
ployed in the local railroad yards,
suffered badly mangled thumb yes
terday afternoon, an injury he sus-
tained when he was coupling cars and
accidentally caught his left hand.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
Old Timer ILL.

Old Timer Ill.
Jim" Trimble of Dolores, well
known stock man, is quite poorly at
the family home, following a slight
stroke of paralysis.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

Walter Fielding and r. l.. Gillispie
were among the Kline residents out
fitting with supplies from Graden's
today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
Marriage License Issued.

Mrs. Orme issued a marriage
license today to David Smyth of New
York and Miss Millicent White of
Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
Fined.

Ernest Wieland was fined $40 in
police court this morning for conduct
ing an auto livery without license,
in violation of ordinance ATS.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

Mrs. C. A. Cooper returned from
Silverton this morning where she has
been visiting her daughter Mrs. N. A.
Ballou, who arrived from Denver by
auto about two weeks ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

James Laughren motored in from
Falfa today on land, stock and mer-
camille business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

Fred Mayne was an early morning
motorist from the Ignacio section.
Sam Johnson transacted business
in Hesperus yesterday. returning last
evening.
G. NJ. Bales was an arrival from
Mancos last night who was off for
Denver this morning
Mr.. and Mrs. James Kimsey spent
the day in Aztec on business connect
ed with their land holdings.
William Bylne of Trinidad left for
home today after an unsuccessful land
seeking expedition in these parts.
ignacio where she visited Mrs. Paul
Ritter and Witnessed the st. lghaclus
~ celebration.
w. G. Weaver of the Porter Fuel
company spent yesterday in Hesperus
looking after business that falls to
his lot.
Judge W. N. Searcy has been in
Silverton few days recently to over
see work on his mining claims on
Cement creek.
Miss Edith Frazier has recovered
from her recent siege with typhoid
and left for her home in the Elco
vicinity this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ware and son
John departed this morning for an
auto tour of Mesa Verde Park. They
expect to return the last of the week.
Miss Mae Chittenden, deputy dis
tIict clerk, is on duty again, after
her annual vacation. She spent a
part of her rest period IN Forming
ton with her parents.
Mrs. Sophia Kroeger and daughter
Miss Margaret Kroeger departed for
Debeque and Sadalia, Colorado this
morning for a months visit with rel
atives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM MONDAYS DAILY

r. S. S. Fox of Dolores Sundayed
in Durango with his family.
E. w. Henry was over from Cortez
last night on a hurried business trip.
A force of painters are decorating
the interior of the D.. &. r. G. depot.
"Bill" Mason was an arrival from
the Fall creek section this morning,
where he is engaged in mining.
Mr.. and Mrs. John IL. Smith and
son of Cortez were among the motor
lists homeward bound this morning.
Mrs. John Robinson was an arrival
on last nights Southern on her way
to Cedar Hill.
Mrs. Robert Norris was down from
lockwood today on shopping ex-
pedition.
Andy Miller and son Reginald An
drew were over night visitors from
Dolores.
w. II. Norton, the Ignacio garage
man, left for Montezuma valley with
q party this forenoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03
What
=. r.
Graham
of Durango
has to say about
cream separators
this week.
of Durango

N1OU will find the De Laval b
the easiest and most satisfac-
Il tory to use and keep in good
running order.
There is nothing about the oper.
alton. cleaning. adjustment or care
of amodern DeLaval whichrequires
expert knowledge or special tools.
There are no parts which require
frequent adjustment in order TO
maintain good running or to con-
form to varying conditions in the
every day use of cream separator.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

G. NJ. Bales was an arrival from
Mancos last night who was off fol
Denver this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. James Kimsey spent
the day in Aztec on business connect
ed with their land holdings.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

w. II. Norton, the Ignacio garage
man, left for Montezuma valley with
q party this forenoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

r. S. S. Fox of Dolores Sundayed
in Durango with his family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

William Bylne of Trinidad left for
home today after an unsuccessful land
seeking expedition in these parts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

Mrs. Sophia Kroeger and daughter
Miss Margaret Kroeger departed for
Debeque and Sadalia, Colorado this
morning for months visit with rel
atives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-08-03

Miss Nellie McCloud is honie from
ignacio where she visited Mrs. Paul
Ritter and Witnessed the st. lgLaclus
ly celebration.