The storm of rain and finally snow which has fallen over this section during the past few days is of benefit beyond estimation to the farmers and stockmen. The storm was general over this entire region and there was a good fall of moisture on the lower winter ranges as well as in the higher hill country. Water was getting mighty scarce everywhere and feed scarcer near where there was water with the result that cattle and sheep owners were beginning to wonder what would happen to them next. Mountain passes are still open with about eight inches of new snow reported on Wolf Creek pass.

The delegation which attended the highway meetings in Denver last week returned with the report that the road east of Dolores will be constructed on the location of the old survey, according to promises made to them by highway officials, including Vail and Maloney

All cattle will be tested for T. B. free of charge. The value of this work will be immense in clearing T. B. from all cattle and especially from dairy herds. Just think of the safe guard from a health standpoint to have our children drinking milk from T. B. tested cows and which have been found to be free of tuberculosis.

H. R. Rowe this week completed a deal for the purchase of the A. A. Rust property on Central Ave., including both the Greystone building and the former Rust residence. We are not advised as to what Mr. Rowe will do with the garage and rooming house, but it is known that he intends to live in the big residence. These are among the most desirable pieces of property in Dolores.

A Colonial tea will be held at the Washington school building, Friday from 2 to 3:30 o'clock. This tea is sponsored by the teachers and pupils of the Washington school and is for the benefit of the band. All patrons and friends are cordially invited.

H. C. Schroeder, one of the basin's best known pioneers, shot and killed himself in a Durango rooming house last Sunday. Ill health is believed to have been the motive. He came to the southwest in the early 70s and had a large part in the development of the San Juan basin. He brought the first threshing machine across the range and established one of the first flour mills in the section of the country.

John Scott, old time Dolores cow puncher, died recently in Denver according to advice received by the Star. Scott had recently made his home at Norwood and late suffered with stomach trouble. He was taken to Denver for treatment and there passed away. He was at one time a partner in the cow business with Chas. Campbell, and he was a brother of Leonard Scott of the LaPlata section.

Mrs. Maria Giorgetta left last Monday for an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. Mabel Fox, and family, at Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Scott Sagrillo and wife have moved into one of the Giorgetta houses on Fifth Street, across from the Taylor warehouse.

Paule and Wm. McCormick were in Durango Thursday evening to attend a meeting of Texaco dealers.

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ross and Mrs. E. J. Calhoon were Durango visitors last Friday

Arthur Brumley was down from camp several days last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Manuel arrived in Dolores Saturday to visit the weekend with relatives and friends. They left for their home Avon, Colorado Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Walker have a new eight-pound baby girl, born Sunday at the home of Mrs. Chas. Duncan in Dolores.