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Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Durango and the people Of the state
of Colorado are about to face great
ly changed conditions--that is ma
jority of the people--thru the passing
of the saloon from our midst The
saloon that is running as we go to
press on this last day Of 1915 will
be out OF commission when we next
go to press in 1916. There are null
tiplicity of opinions regarding the
results, whether they will be benefit
cial or otherwise. We have those
among us who not only feel that it
means business disaster but that
their personal and individual rights
are interferred with. Be this as it
may, it does not alter the fact that
the saloons are to 60 for at least
one year and it is the honest belief
of the writer that they go for ever so
far as Colorado is concerned. The
belief is growing that the selling of
booze does not advance any COM
munity. But this is not temper
ance lesson. 1t is to call attention to
conditions that confront the general
public.
Whether you believe in prohibition
or not, we take it for granted that
every good citizen is for obeying the
law and those who purpose to disobey
the will Of the majority are not the
kind we want to harbor in our midst.
We hear people on every side say that
bootlegging will flourish like a green
bay tree. This will not be the case
unless it is the desire of the people.
1t is well established fact that law
and order prevails only to the extent
of the public pulse. 1t will be the
duty of the officers to see that the
law is obeyed in every respect and the
public should stand back Of and up
hold them in the performance of duty.
That we are likely to have duplicates
of Fabian in Durango is quite pos
tab kept ON the suspected. The
open saloon is preferable TO blind
stills where the rankest kind of spir
its are doled out. Again, it is not
fair to the man who had his money
invested to be made to close and have
individuals with no regard for law
reap the benefit. But We have yet
to learn of any man or woman who
successfully engaged in bootlegging.
Sooner or later they are nabbed and
made to pay more than they took In
and we are at a loss to understand
the motives behind botleggers. The
same energy devoted to any other
line would bring in good returns and
assure peaceful and well regulated
life. While prohibition is on the
statute books Of the state all honor
able people viii be with the Herald
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
CHANGED CONDITIONS

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loc,te IN farms and otbers enoaoe
in stock business A few will oman
amusement narlors while otbers will
take life EASY awaiting suitable on.
nortunities IN bob I'M. No bar tender
should be left in straiphtened cir
cumstances. They are paid ton notch
wages and with fourteen months, no.
tice should have a little store laid
aside where thew have moi arranpeo
to take up some other occupation.
We realize that some people live
right up to their income every month
of the wear no matter what the con-
ditions. and such will find Shedding a
little hard until thew get settled again.
But as a whole we do not look for
any great hardships to follow and we
believe the most ardent saloon man
will agree with us that benefits will
accure to MANY. The onlv wav to do
is to ACCENT the inevitable.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Hard Trip.

Shortly after train time yesterday
afternoon, Miss Minnie Bellenselsay,
an Indian girl employed in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed holland at Man
cos, received message from Ship
rock, telling her of the critical illness
of her father, and that hope for his
recovery had been abandoned. In or
der that the girl might reach his bed
side before the end came, Mr.. and
Mrs. holland sent her to Durango in
sleigh in time to board the Farm
ington passenger this morning. The
trip over the unbroken road proved
very hard one, and made travelling
at snaiPs pace necessary. Near
Hesperus, the vehicle turned over ond
the occupants We're hurled in snow
bank. Other near tip overs occurred
on the way.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03


At the meeting of the board of di-
rectors held at the Durango Exchange
last night to outline plans to secure
the passage of the San Juan Rail
way bill introduced by Representative
Taylor, it was agreed to put forth
every possible effort to secure the in
dividual support of persons in all
walks Of life in this territory and in
terest them in appealing to prominent
persons in other states to use their
Influence with congressman to support
the measure. The cooperation of the
press and the support of commercial
organizations and industrial bodies
all over the west will be sought. The
personnel of the various committees
WHO will labor for the passage of
the bill are: Publicity, E. P. Wilson,
and l. J. Bradford; statement Of coal
tssourcea, B. W. Ritter and W. I, Gift
{,,ydp statsmsnt in regard u the Assss-
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Mrs. E. V. Campbell Here.

Mrs. E. V. Campbell, formerly of
he Animas valley, is here on hur-
ried business trip. After leaving here
a little over year ago, Mr. and Mrs.
Campbell spent a number of months
in Florida. Now they are staying in
Denver, where their son joined them,
after he sold the old home place in
the valley to William Shay. Good
nealth has not been the portion of
either. during the year. Mrs. Camp
bell is suffering with broken arm,
an injury she sustained when she fell
from street car.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Change Held in Abeyanee.

A few days ago the manager of
he Wells Fargo Express company is
ued notice that change would
become effective January l, where
by three messengers instead of two
would be placed on the Rio Grande
Southern run, and the territory would
ne extended to Montrose instead of
Telluride the terminus under the
present arrangement. Yesterday a
second notice was given the change
would be held in allegiance for the
present.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Council Doings.

At a special meeting of the city
council held last night bills aggregat-
ing S1,650 were allowed. The coun-
ell refused to accept check for $40
given by the Animas city board for
full payment of water rent it held
gas due the city. The Durango coun-
I'll claims the bill amounts to sos.
At the next session the two coun-
els will meet for the purpose of con-
sidering a flat rate for water used in
Animas City.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Evening Wedding.

The marriage of Bert Lansberry
md Miss Josie Wilson of Breen was
olemnized in this city last evening
1t $50 Rev. W. N. Courtice, pas
or of the Presbyterian church Off
lated. The ceremony was witnessed
~ Myrl Pond and Miss Anna Viii
ion. The contracting parties are well
SHOWN in the community in which
hey reside and have the good wishes
of all their acquaintance.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
In the Social whirl.

Miss Ruth Searcy is to entertain
company of young people tonight.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. A. Gagg will extend
their hospitality at watch night
party. A progressive party COM
mences at the Strater about 7:3O. The
first on the program is the dinner
and visit to the different homes
represented where various festivities
will be featured. The participants
are Mr.. and Mrs. Musser, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. E. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Birk-
himer, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Clark, Mr..
and Mrs. Moody, Miss Marguerite
Jackson and Mr.. Ray Morris. Tomor-
row Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Egan give
New Year dinner. The party will
include a number of friends who
have been their guests at similar
functions for a number of years.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Attending physicians report John
Barleycorn slowly sinking. All hope
has been given up, and knowing ones
say he cannot last moment after
midnight tonight, but there are those
who profess to beliece he will lin
ger along and try in every way to
keep up the struggle. We feel the
first diagnosis is correct.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Thaw has made his appearance
along the Great White Way in New
York and is said to be having good
time. First thing you know he will
become involved over some fluzzie
and then another insanity killing.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Herald win observe New Year.

The Herald will observe New
Years day by giving the employees IA
vacation. Remember no paper will be
issued. If you have announcements
for the Saturday issue hand them in
for publication early tomorrow.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
"Dobe jack Rollins Departs for
Oklahoma.

Sounds prosaic, doesn't it. But
the fete- was not so easy for our well
known pound master. He purchas-
ed his ticket last night and then be-
lighted over the prospective trip that
he celebrated by the liquid route,
used profane language on the streets
and otherwise created disturbance
that landed him in the police court
Justice Myers fined his $40 and came
near sending him to jail, but when
the defendant promised to leave town
for awhile, he let him off. This he
did with the aid of Marshil Smack
who placed him aboard the train.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

About $50 motor cars are leaving
New York every week for Europe.
The value of such vehicles exported
during 1915 was 100000, 000-an in
crease of $50 per cent over 1914
Great is war as builder of Ameri-
can trade.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Thomas Goulding was up from the
Aztec section last night buying ma
terial to remodel his commodious
ranch home. The walls of the struc-
ture are to be covered with cement,
interior changes are to be made and
large fire place is to be built.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Denver Post is greatly worried.
Says Bob Speer is framing up C. deal
to change the city government back
to the mayor system and place him
self in that place. If all the Post
says of the present commissioners is
true, Speer would be vast improve
msnt.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Busy Two Weeks Ahead.

The county commissioners meet
Monday to transact large volume of
business. In addition to the regular
monthly grind, the fiscal years bust
ness is to be completed. Probably the
appointive officers will be named At
this session.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Slide Causes Trouble.

Louie Johnson, the engineer whose
devotion to duty has doubtless pre-
vented many accidents on the Silver
ton branch, last night probably saw
ed the north bound passenger from
being hurled into the Animas river
below, when his engine plunged into
snow slide in the vicinity of Elk
Park, 36 miles north of Durango.
The storm that was raging dimmed
the lights and made it impossible for
the man at the throttle to discern
the heavy bank of snow, 25 feet in
depth, which blocked the tracks. The
engine plunged into the snow for a
distance Of 20 fest bsfars II was Pos
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
New Years Greeting.

The stork called at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Laverene C. Phillips
iast night and left New Years greet
ings in the person of fine baby boy.
Dr.. Robbins was in attendance. This
is the first child to grace the home.
Mother and babe are doing well, and
The proud father has favorable pros
poets of surviving the joy that is
MS portion.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Another auto accident in Denver.
A boy this time. But for a wonder
it was not the fault Of the driver.
The boy was using the auto to pull
his sled up the hill ard when it slew
to one side n machine coming from
the opposite direction did the work.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

In his opening message to the pres
ent congress, President Wilson said
not one word about economy not
one word in condemnation of extrava-
gance. The Baltimore platform must
have turned over in the grave in
which the authors buried it.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Home from Denver.

Game Warden Cummins and Sher-
if Pearson of San Juan county re-
turned from Denver last night where
the district attorneys, game wardens
and sheriffs of the state met to dis
cuss the Interpretation of the new
prohibition law and matters pretain-
ing to its enforcement.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

States for 1915 was lightly more than
10000 as compared with 100000
for 1918. In the meantime many
thousands of laborers have gone to
Europe to take part in the war. Thus
has our unemployment problem been
helped and the Democrats claim
credit for it.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Carter Houk departed for Ridg-
way this morning after spending the
greater part of his Christmas vaca-
ton with his brother and sister, Mr..
and Mrs. Goulding Houk.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Marriage License Granted.

A license to wed was issued to
Alfred ]. Owen and Miss Helen Egg
ger today. The bride elect is a
daughter of Editor. Egger of the Bay
field Blade. Her husband to be is
one of the well known young men of
the Pine River valley.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Called Here by Accident.

Leo Real, who went to Denver to
spend his vacation, had his stay cut
short by a telegram conveying the
news that his father and brother,
John and Charles Real were serious
y injured in an auto accident.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

1t is proposed to have national
pay-up week the last of February.
Why not STRAIT the deal next week,
the first week of the New Year.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Mrs. Wilbur Worthing of Cedar
Hill was guest at the Strater last
night on her way home from two
months visit with her daughter, who
resides in Pagosa Springs.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Miss Jessie Knowles. an Archu-
leta county teacher, was off for home
this morning after passing a part OF
her vacation with her cousin, Miss
.Abbie McNicholas.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

The dance given by MIR: James Mil
Ter and Edison Mason on the 9th
was not so largely attended but those
who were present had jolly time.
The music was furnished by a three
piece orchestra.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Very appropriately, one of the first
acts of the new Democratic congress
was the passage of an urgent def
cheney appropriation.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Mrs. ]. A. Taylor left for Aztec
this morning to spend the remain
der of the winter with her sister,
Mrs. Mcdonald. Mr.. Taylor accom-
panied her but returns to Durango to-
night.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Now for united pull for Duran
go and the San Juan basin.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

The Christmas entertainment Civ
en- by the school and Sunday school
was quite well attended. Everyone
had an enjoyable time and lots of
candy.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Here is wishing Woodrow lont
years of honeymooning.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

No comfortable loafing places for
the man about town tomorrow.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
World Progressing.

WOrlu Progressing.
The verdict for the Christmas Civ
ing of 1915 seems to be; less junk
and more thought and taste in the an
nual exchange of gifts.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Tonight midnight is the fatal
hour for Mr.. Booze.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY

| rAOM tRlDA . OAlLI
l.. NJ. Lyons represented the Dry
creek vicinity in town today.
W. f. Graves gave Durango mer-
chants liberal patronage today.
C. w. Krause of the Florida trans
acted ranch business here today.
Sturgeon Kelley was in from the
Falfa neighborhood for supplies.
Charles B. Self loaded out with
supplies from Otis McGirr's today
Mrs. C. Schafferhoff marketed
dairy products here this morning.
Mrs. Byron Morland was in from
the Falfa section shopping today.
E. E. Hatcher of La Boca transact
ed business in Durango last night.
N. E. Stevens of Telluride was
traveller Alamosa bound this morn
ing.
A. C. Wigglesworth of Waterfall
ranch purchased supplies in our town
today.
C. L. Hampton of the Lower Flo
rida transacted business in Durango
today.
L. C. Rist was in from the Grit
fifth section this afternoon ona mar
keting expedition.
S. E. Tate, Montezuma county
rancher, gave Kansas City as his des-
tination this morning.
Mrs. S. M. Patterson was in from
the Florida mesa this afternoon on
a shopping expedition.
Miss Dolores Mccormick was off
for Dolores this. morning to visit with
friends for few days.
George Holland of Allison was
among the travellers who gave home
as their destination today.
Ed Pedwell was among the Flo
iida mesa ranchmen purchasing ranch
supplies in Durango today.
R. C. Montgomery was down from
The ranger station at lockwood out
fitting with camp supplies.
Albert Thomas of Pendleton was
a business visitor who gave the Sa
voy his patronage last night.
N. G. Humphies of Dolores left fol
Pagosa Junction this morning where
interests demand his attention.
Mrs. Jacob Abee was among thu
Pine river valley residents who gave
Graden's patronage this forenoon.
ogle Monteith was in from the
Florida mesa this forenoon supply
ing the trade with dairy products.
James Conway, Jr., was among the
Florida mesa residents who anticipat-
ed the New Year in his purchases
today.
Frank Wride, one of the Florida
mesa's progressive farmers, was il
from the ranch today on bushes!
mission. ~
| Harry Dixon is scheduled to re
turn from Denver tonight where h
hns, he. s..
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Miss Vadis Paxton of Durango
spent Monday afternoon and evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. Miller. Miss Pax
ton was a member of the orchestra
for the dance.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Mrs. Charles Walters and her in
teresting trio of little folk, returned
to Ignacio this morning after spend
ing the holidays with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. t. E. Peterson of Junction
creek.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

We are able to sleigh ride a little
here, but are in hopes sleighing will
be good by New Years.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Death of Mexican Baby.

Joseph Romero, infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. Adolph, Romero, died at
the family home yesterday. 1t was
buried from the Ames & Bradford
Undertaking parlors today.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Released from Asylum.
William A. Schiller, who was sent
to the asylum from this section four
years ago, has been released
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Goodbye 1915.
Happy New Year.

Resolved to start the New Year
without a crouch.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Frederick and Dewey Fredlund are
home spending the holidays with their
mother.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

l.. M. Lyons represented the Dry
creek vicinity in town today.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

G. E. Bentley of Pennington
spent the night here on his return
from California where he attended
the expositions and passed several
weeks on the coast covering various
points of interests.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
week

week
Miss Jessie Knowles. an Archu-
leta county teacher, was off for home
this morning after passing part OF
her vacation with her cousin, Miss
IAbbie McNicholas.
Mrs. Wilbur Worthing of Cedar
Hill was guest at the Strater last
night on her way home from two
months visit with her daughter, who
resides in Pagosa Springs.
Carter Houk departed for Ridg-
way this morning after spending the
greater part of his Christmas vaca-
ton with his brother and sister, Mr..
and Mrs. Goulding Houk.
Mrs. ]. A. Taylor left for Aztec
this morning to spend the remain
der of the winter with her sister,
Mrs. Mcdonald. Mr.. Taylor accom-
panied her but returns to Durango to-
night
Mrs. Charles Walters and her IN
teresting trio of little folk, returned
to Ignacio this morning after spend
ing the mondays with her parents ME-
and MIS-. i. Il. fetersoh OIL 'uhc'io'i
creek.
w. Il. Deheiey Oh rarihiis'o"
spent the night mere on MS return
the expositlohs ana Passeo several
weeks on the coast covering various
poihts OIL lnterests.
II. =. WILCOX b. q d. super,''.ehu-
ent OIL the H. u. D., re'ulneo ifoi'i
Christmas with MS 1amlly. ne con
tinued MS travels TO hidgway' dis
headquarters THIS morning.
Kew. Howard Eistoh' pastor Oh inc
Methodist churches at bay1ieid ana
| lgnaclo' was on MS way nome 'his
morning AFTER passing the early par'
OF the holidays IN the Montezuma val
ley, whefe ne mas reiatiVes.
I
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Miss Josephine Hendricks of River
side, N. NJ, is spending a few days
here, she is a guest of Zipporah Ma
son.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Bob Buchanan headed Dolores way
today, where he is engaged in bust
ness. The pleasure Of partsking Of
nothsyss cooking has been his fss Z
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

The grip is making its rounds here.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

H. C. Wilcox, B. & B. superintend-
ent OF the r. G. s., returned from
Pueblo last night where he spent
Christmas with his family. He con-
tinued his travels to Ridgway, his
headquarters, this morning.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Mrs. Giles Vandegrift, Jr., and lit
tie daughter, Catherine May left for
the Tiffany ranch this morning
after passing the festive season with
The babes grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Giles Vandegrift, Sr.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

W. F. Graves gave Durango mer-
chants liberal patronage today.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Miss Huchin, a school ma'am en-
ployed in the Cedar Hill section, was
among the passengers homeward
bound this morning. Shopping and
dental troubles occupied her atten-
ton during her sojourn in our town.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Rev. Howard Elston, pastor Of the
Methodist churches at Bayfield, and
Ignacio, was on his way home this
morning after passing the early part
Of the holidays in the Montezuma val
ley, where he has relatives.