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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22
INTERESTING LETTER
FROM BROWNSVILLE

A letter has been received by Mr.
Golden Barrett from his two sons on
the border that contains interesting
news.
William Rush Barrett, age 20 and
Lyman G., age 18, his brother, en-
listed some three years ago in Den
yer and belong to cavalry troop C.
For some time the boys with their
company were stationed at Golden.
When the trouble with Mexico became
serious and the militia of the sever
al states were sent to protect the
border the Barrett boys went with
the Colorado troops to the border
where they have been stationed in or
about Brownsville, Texas.
The boys keep their father pretty
well informed as to the life of the
soldiers on the border in general
way. On various occasions they wrote
Of the beautiful weather and the
| flowers in bloom. They do not in
dictate that their life there has been
one of hardship. In fact, they rather
prefer their Brownsville quarters and
life to that at Golden where camp
life became very monotonous.
1t was at Golden that William met
with an accident in which he lost a
finger. 1t was thought by his par
ents that he would be excused from
military service on this account, but
he was not discharged and remained
in the service along with his brother,
They both enlisted in the same COM
pany ard went to the border togeth-
where they have been on patrol du-
ty. na
In their last letter the boys relate
the facts in n general way concern
ing the death of one Of their com
rades, Edward Volovka, who enlisted
at Denver when they did. Recently
one Of the boys of their company de-
serted and number of the boys were
sent out to find the missing soldier.
Two of the missing soldiers broth
ers were detailed for that purpose.
They recognized their brother on the
Mexican side and the patrol crossed
the Rio Grande river on raft. Ow-
ing to the fact that only certain
number could go on the raft it be-
came necessary for one of the boys
to return across the river in some
other way. Ed Volovka volunteered
to cross either on log or by swirn-
ming, giving up his place In the raft
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22
SCANDAL IN SCHOOL
DISCOVERED AT LAMAR
Especial to The Herald)

LAMAR, Colo, Feb. 20. With
the arrest here of six high school
boys, members of the most prominent
families, the authorities believe they
have solved the mystery surrounding
II large burglaries and numerous
minor thefts which have puzzled
them since last November.
The boys who were arrested are in
jail, their parents having refused to
IN bonds for them.
According to the authorities their
Investigations point to an alleged
burglary ring, composed Of number
of high school boys and girls includ-
ed members of the most prominent
families in the Arkansas valley. d. c.
Polhtmus, president of the schoo
board is dead as result of the scan
dial affecting the schools. He was
stricken with apoplexy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22
STARVING NEW YORK CITY
WOMEN RIOT IN STREETS

NEW YORK, Feb. 20. The eli
max of the serious food riots which
have occurred in different parts OF
the city came this morning when 300
scantily clad women stormed the city
hall, CRYING 1--WE want bread" and
demanding to see Mayor Mitchell.
Some of the women said their fam
lilies were starving.
Mrs. Ida Harris, president of the
Mothers Vigilance League, and Ma
rie CAM (Sweet Marie) lead the
women many of whom carried babies.
1--WE want bread, We are starving
the women cried. The police reserves
and plain clothes men, kept them
from entering the city hall. Mrs
Harris and Marie CAM were permit
ted to enter the building. Mayor
Mitchell was not present, but will
meet the women this afternoon.
A serious riot was narrowly avoid
ed later when the police arrested Ma
rie CAM. a woman who is notOri-
Gus agitator. The women attacked
the officers but were driven back and
Sweet Marie" went to Jail.
Women attacked peddlers in the
Williamsburg, Brownsville and Man
haitian sections of the city, upsettine
and burning their carts. The peddlers
fled for their lives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22
THE PINE RIDGE DITCH
COMPANY. NOTICE OF
STOCEunI nHDc, NEC,T
STOCK

The regular annual meeting of the
Stockholders of The Pine Ridge
Ditch Company will be held at the
office of The Porter Fuel Company,
Nos. 206 to 20S Century Building, in
the City of Durango, County of La
Plata and State of Colorado, on Sat
urday. the 10th day of March, A. D.
1917, at the hour of (2) two o'clock
p. NJ, for the purpose of election Of
officers, levying an assessment on
the shares of stock of said Company,
and for such other business that may
come before said meeting.
W. C. WEAVER. Secretary.
W. I. CLIFFORD, President.
Dated at Durango, Colo, this
9Th day of Februory, 1917.
First Publication Feb. 8.
Last Publication. March s.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22
NOTICE OF PAYMENT TO
CONTRACTORS

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
That at a meeting of the Board of
Directors of School District No. 9 in
the county of La Plata AMI state of
Colorado, to be beld in the City Of
Durango on the lst day Sof March,
1917, payment will be made to NJ. j.
kenney, contractor for the construc-
tion Of high school building, and
The j. C. st. John Plumbing and
ieating Co. contractors for the heat
ing and ventilating of said building
in said District, and that claimants
to whom sums are owing for labor
or material may file with the Secre-
tary of said School Board, on or be-
fore said day, their claims as provid-
ed by law, if they see proper.
Dated this 18th day of February,
1917.
r. S. CLEMENTS,
Secretary of School Dist. No. 9.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22
500 AMERICANS ARE
WAITING FOR PASSAGE

LONDON, Feb. 20. - Copenhagen
dispatches estimated that five hun
dred American refugees are in Den
mark and Holland awaiting transpor-
tation homeward.
Many of these refugees are almost
fundless.
There are quite number of Unit
ed States officials at these places.
Consular officials are still in Ger
many making preparations to leave
via Switzerland. Other Americans are
not permitted by the German offic-
ials to leave except they make their
journey by way of Denmark.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22
SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCK
HOLDERS
Boston. Mass, Feb 9,

Boston, Mass, Feb 9, 1917.
Dear SIR
A special meeting of the stock
holders of the Paragon Mining Com
pany will be held at the principal of
flee of the company, the office of
McCloskey & Moody, Attorneys-at-
Law, Durango. Colorado, on the 26th
day of March, 1917, at IL o'clock
noon, for the purpose of ratifying
the action of the Board of Directors
taken at a meeting held by them on
February 9th, 1917. The action of
the Board of Directors, heretofore re-
ferred to, was a vote to recommend
to the stockholders the sale, under
certain conditions, of the. property
and, after debts paid, to divide the
balance of the money received for
such sale among the stockholders pro
rata.
The Directors feel, however, that
such action will not be necessary in
the event of the stockholders sup
lying sufficient funds to carry on
the work.
AS this is matter of importance
to every stockholder, if you do not
intend to be present, please sign en-
closed proxy and return to me at
once.
HARRY F. WRIGHT,
Secretary.
First publication Feb. 10.
Last publication March. %. W&SW.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22

to the deserter. On their return they
witnessed Volovka in his effort to re-
turn and saw him lose control in the
rushing waters and lose his life.
There has been no report of his body
being recovered an dthe Barrett boys
express their deep sorrow because of
the loss of their comrade in connec-
ton with this untimely incident.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22
GERMANY REVIEWS THREAT

BERLIN, Feb. 20. - at must be
repeated again that who ever dares
penetrate the barred zone perishes,"
the official government press bureau
declared today in a statement reply
ing to the British claim that subma-
rine warfare had been failure.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22
Credit Due.

Credit Due.
Durango Council Knights of Co.
lumbus, will hold patriotic celebra-
tion in commemoration of the birth
of The Father of this Country, in
their circle hall tomorrow evening
The speakers of the evening will be
Judge Searcy. Ex-senator Joyce, and
w. A. Reese. The order deserves
credit for this patriotic feature
which was started in the order by
Supreme Master John II. Reddin OF
the Denver Council, whom many will
remember as having visited our city
often in years gone by.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22
INDIANA WOMEN
GIVEN RIGHT TO VOTE

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 90. - With
one dissenting vote, the house this
morning adopted report of the judi
ciary committee recommending the
passage of the Matson suffrage bill.
It had already passed the senate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22
PERSHING EXPECTED
TO SUCCEED FUNSTON

WASHINGTON,- Feb. 20. -Persh-
ing is expected to be given perma-
nent command of the southern de-
partment of the U. S. army, succeed
ing Funston. He automatically pass
ed into temporary command after the
sudden passing of the former com
mander.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22

capped. The flames spread quickly,
but the firemen aroused the guests,
and succeeded in rescuing several
who had been overcome by the dense
smoke. 1t is believed that none have
perished.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22
CHATTEL MORTGAGE SALE.

Whereas, on the 18th day of No
vember, A. d. 1916, Walter X. Liven-
good and James X. Livengood, of the
County of La Plata and State of
Colorado, did by their certain chattel
mortgage bearing date on said day,
and duly recorded in the office of the
clerk and recorder of said County on
the 18th day of November A. d. 1915,
in Book lat at page Sc of the records
of said County, mortgage and convey
to James w. Jarvis, the following de-
scribed property, to secure the pay
ment of their certain promissory note
of even date herewith, for the sum
of seven hundred and fifty dollars,
due eight months after date with in
terest at ten per cent per annum
from date until paid, interest payable
at maturity, to-wit:
All the tools, machinery and
equipment of Livengood Bros.
situate in the Jarvis Garage in
the City of Durango.
/ Cisco Engine Lathe. chucks,
bits, betting, pulleys and equip
ment complete.
Barnes No. drill press,
drills, betting and shafting.
/ st. Louis Grinder, betting,
shafting and equipment.
Vulcanizer and equipment;
2 vises and all hand tools used
| in connection Herewith.
l Air Compressor, air tank and
piping.
| Presto Torch.
| All office furniture and fix-
lures; including all the equip
| ment used by said Livengood
Bros. in the auto repair shop of
the Jarvis Garage; except Pres
| tolite welding outfit and one 5
horse power electric motor.
And, whereas, the term of said
mortgage has been duly extended
from time to time to and until the
18th day of February A. d. 1917.
And, whereas, said mortgage pro-
vides that in case of the failure of
payment of said promissory note or
the interest thereon when due, or the
failure in the performance of any of
gagee might take possession of said
goods and chattels and sell the same
at public or private sale; and,
| Whereas, default has been made in
the payment of said principal sum
and the interest thereon, the said
mOrtgagors having paid thereon only
the sum of eighty-seven dollars on
| the 18th day of November A. d. 1916,
and the undersigned mortgagee has
taken possession of said chattel prop.
erty according to the terms of said
mortgage, for the purpose of selling
the same to make the amount due on
said note, with interest, attorneys
fees and costs and expenses of fore
closure.
NOW, THEREFORE, the under.
signed will, on Tuesday the 9th day
of March A. ID. 1917, at the hour OF
ten o'clock in the forenoon, at the
Jarvis Garage, No. 702 Second Ave
nue., in the City of Durango, County
of La Plata and State of Colorado,
sell all of the above described mort
gagged property, or as much thereof
as may be necessary, at public ven-
due, to the highest and best bidder
for cash, for the purpose of paying
the balance due on said note, interest,
attorneys fees, costs and expenses of
said sale.
Dated at Durango, Colorado. Feb
ruary 2l, 1917.
JAMES w. JARVIS,
Mortgage.
By WALTER NJ. FOLEY.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAHL,

LOSALSS AMI IGnSONALo
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY
j. c. Ingersoll was an arrival from
Telluride last evening.
There are always plenty of oppor-
tunities for permanent investments.
A. p. Camp went to Pennington
Ore shipments from Silverton in
dicate there has been no interruption
in activities in the camp.
NJ. W. Anderson went to Farming
ton this morning to solicit business
for the house he represents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Mauzlin of
Hesperus went down the Red Apple
line this morning to visit relatives,
IL is understood an Ignacio man
uses link sausage for spark plug
in his Ford car.
If you delay that visit to the old
home town ten years you arrive
there total stranger
c. f. Rupp was an arrival from
Pennington last night to file on
land.
Thomas Rickner. superintendent of
Mesa Verde, is over for few days
stay.
A Silverton bachelor says while A
oman may not keep secret, she
ind out n good many.
The Jim Kimseys are planning to
move to their Flora Vista ranch
about the first of March.
The Durango schools will hold pa
iriotic exercises tomorrow in keeping
with the day.
Rev. r. S. Chambers was bound for
the lgnacio section this morning to
assist in some meetings.
Art Scribner went 70 Lumberton
this morning on hide buying expe-
dition.
The Mesdames Ellen Mccoy and
Dora Hartman returned to their
home sectieA, 49, NV.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22
SWEDEN DEMANDS
PAY FOR VESSEL

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Feb. 90
Sweden has formally demanded that
Germany make compensation for the
torpedoing of the steamer Varing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22
Fort Lewis School Of Agriculture.

The Fort Lewis School of Agricul-
ture announces its six moths term
begins April .. The members of the
Faculty follow; DR.. Charles A. Lory
president; G. f. Snyder principal;
Maryetta Wilson, instructor in home
economics; Lee Klinefelter, instruc-
tor, shop work and mathematics;
Ernest H. Bader, director of indus
trial work; r. A. McGinty instructor
in horticulture; ]. P Copeland, in
structor in agriculture; Annabel An
derson, English and history.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22
Why is a vote of thanks ?

What has become of the old-fash-
ioned patriot who boasted that he
voted as he shot?
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22

WANTED-Every farmer to have
letter heads and envelopes printed
by the Herald job office, giving
the name of the farm, where it is
located, what the owner keeps on
hand to sell and other information
that will assist the farmer to sell his
stuff. 2-S-tf
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22
Train Situation.

Hopes for thru Eastern train
were entertained until mid-afternoon
when announcement was made that
the stub would return from Chama,
arriving here two hours and half
late. However good progress is being
made in opening the road over the
range. The rotary east bound left
Cumbres at 2:30. Passenger service
will be restored on the Silverton
branch tonight.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22
Receives News of Fathers Death.

Mrs. Edward G. Rosseter received
message from Canton, Illinois
last nigh. conveying the sad news OF
the death of her father, A. l.. Roth,
age 75. The end was not unexpected
as the deceased had been in failing
health. for the past two years. On ac-
count of the blockade, Mrs. Rosseter
decided not to attempt the trip east
to attend the funeral. During recent
years she has made frequent visits to
her old home, her last one having
been made during the summer
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22

Buy your canned Peaches and To-
nlatoes direct from home cannery at
Wholesale prices. Write for prices.
HOPKINS BROS, Palisade, Colo.
2-22-5-t W&SW.+
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22
MANY NARROWLY ESCAPE
DEATH IN HOTEL BLAZE

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 90 : Fire
broke out Ia The Hartford hotel here
this morning and forty narrowly e.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22
Services Continue.

Services Continue.
The revival services in progress at
the building the Free Methodists are
temporarily occupying on Main ave-
nue. will continue thru the week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22
Ash Wednesday.

Today is Ash Wednesday,, the first
day of Lent Indications are the
lenten period will be generally OBJ
served this year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22

A man in our town believes that
Bryan is about to start new party
with wrist watch or rabbit foot as
a party emblem.
dent of the Rico Wellington, is max
ing the Strater his headquarters
while looking after mining business.
Mr., and Mrs. Charles Mullen re-
turned to Fort Lewis this morning,
where Mr.. Mullen directs farm ope-
ratons on the Fort Lewis reserve.
Miss Ellen Scarborough of Trini-
dad solicitor for couple Of Eastern
publications, went to Hesperus this
morning.
Mrs. NJ. l.. Blanchett and little
granddaughter returned to the Aztec
section today, after visiting with her
sister, Mrs. James Brady and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Smith, the
newly weds run the rice gauntlet at
the depot this morning, and boarded
the Southern for their home in Mon
tezuma county.
After being annuled for three
nights, thru train service is to be re-
stored on the Silverton branch to-
night, it was reported at the depot
this morning.
Mrs. A. r. Lewis is very poorly
and has been confined to her bed the
greater part of the time since Christ
mas.
Mrs. Fred C. Joep, the interesting
woman that has charge of the public
camp at Mesa Verde, is over having
some dental work done.
j. A. Clay, general manager of the
Western Colorado Power Company, is
over from Montrose on company bus
mess.
Mrs. Ed Briggs and daughter of
Bayfield, were among the travellers
this morning, who gave home as
their destination.
Mrs. Ella Mcclellan returned to
Pagosa Junction today. She was ac-
companied by her small nephew
"Billy" Dieckman. n
Fl. T. Abrams returned to Aztec
todoay after transacting business in
connection with his banking and real
estate interests.
]. Plummer of Denver was among
the travellers delayed here yesterday
by lack of train service. He was on
his way home from Silverton.
One New York paper printed a
dispatch stating that if war with
Germany should occur, 10000 Nava-
jo Indians in the southwest would
serve as Soldiers for our country
Charles Morast, express messenger
on the Southern, is confined to his
home suffering with sprained ankle
an injury he sustained Saturday.
Jim" Merry is in charge of his run.
Mrs. Wallace Wilson has perfected
her plans to locate in Boulder where
her sister Miss Bess Dickerson took
up her abode few months ago. She
will leave Durango the last of next
week.
P. H. Head of Pennington, who
went land seeking over in Montezu-
ma county few days ago, was off
for home this morning. He encoun-
tered too much snow to accomplish
his mission.
The l.. s. Livelys will occupy their
North Durango home after March 1.
Mrs Lively and Richard will arrive
in Durango in few days. En- route
here from Southern California, they
stopped at Green River Wyoming to
visit Mrs. Lively's sister.
Thomas Hamor is spending his
time down in the Riverside section
familiarizing himself with the simple
life that comes so highly recommend
ed. This morning he was bound for
the ranch, after staying in town just
long enough to provide himself with
supplies for the larder.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22
Marriage License.

l. A license to wed was today grant
ed to Gan Grisenti and Eliza Barnett,
both Of Silverton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22
Officers Have Clue.

Officers Have Clue.
The mystery that has surrounded
the robbery of the Japanese store,
which occurred two or three weeks
ago, bids fair to be solved before the
day 10 over.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22

Miss Nell Mccarthy spent the day
at -Elco inspecting the school In
charge of Miss Sue Brewer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22

If dogs could be taught to carry
rifles for defense in time of war, Du-
range could equip an army of several
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22

The Telluride Journal defines plu
tocrats az those who indulge in tn
extravagant pastime Of eating spud
and eggs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22

Pebple are taking strolls to North
Durango just for the pleasure of
walking over the new addition to the
Main avenue bridge
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22

Thomas Hamor is spending hi.
time down in the Riverside section
familiarizing himself with the simple
life that comes so highly recommend.
ed. This morning he was bound for
the ranch, after staying in town just
long enough to provide himself with
supplies for the larder
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22

]. Plummer of Denver was among
the travellers delayed here yesterday
by lack of train service. He was on
his way home from Silverton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22

One New York paper printed a
dispatch stating that if war with
Germany should occur, 10000 Nava.
10 Indians in the southwest would
serve as Soldiers for our country.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22

NJ. W. Anderson went to Farming
ton this morning to solicit business
for the house he represents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22

P. II. Head of Pennington, wht
went land seeking over in Montezu
ma county few days ago, was of
for home this morning. He encoun
tered too much snow to accomplish
his mission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22

Art Scribner went TO Lumberton
this morning on hide buying expe-
dition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-22

Ore shipments from Silverton in
dicate there has been no interruption
in activities in the camp.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-28
Annie Nav Some Burnt

Miss Annie May Petersby is wearing
her nose in sling as the result of a
axident which happened to her while
trying to curl her front hair last Sunday
morning with a poker which she het up
in the stove and wrapped her bangs
around and was standing in front of a
looking glass waiting until the hair
around the poker would get some curl
to it. when her mother hollered up from
down stairs desiring to know where
Annie Nav had went and left the soap
after she had washed her face
This startled Annie Nav so that she
let go of the poker which was turrib1e
hot and it hung down from her hair
and against her nose burning large
red spot on the end of same. which Is
not only uncomfortable but also looks
bad. Annie Nav hollered fire and almost
scar, the family to deth Miss Petersby
did not go to church
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-28
urrible Bizzy

Jest as we go to press Hen Smiley in
forms US that his old cat went and give
birth to nine kittens last Sunday morn
ing out in the woodshed. where he
found her later This is awful big
batch of kittens Four or kittens would
seem TO be enough at litter. but is
simply tremenius. Hen says he never
seen that old cat as bizzy as she has
been with them kittens since they was
horned She will carry them in her
mouth from one place TO another and
being as they are so numerous. as YOU
7 hit say. it takes her good while.
And about the time she gets them all
carried to one place. she goes and makes
up her mind that she wishes TO take
them soHer's else and she goes and
packs them off again.
This takes up about all her spare
time and she is losing flesh under the
strain. Hen says he wishes she would
get a place to keep them kittens that
would be salts factory TO her purtv soor
as it makes him nervous TO see her lug
eine them from one place to another all
the time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-28
Calf Lost

Hiram Woodruff had a COW to come
in fresh on him last wk and now the
blamed COW has went and hid her calf
ava Hiram cant find it anywheres
and he is accordingly good cal SWEET
up over the occurrence The COW is
turned loose in a large tract of tim
bered land and where she is is mys-
teryto Hold although the COW has come
to the barn once or twict and Hold has
tried to foller her back TO her calf but
she is too smart for him Hold saws If is
awful calamity to have a fresh COW
and then nave a calf concealed somers
to take all her ! TX from her Anyone
happening to come acrost this calf kind
ly let Hiram know of its whereabouts
ar,'7s'-e finder will be literally thanked