"Scotty" Holmes, well known resident of Arriola neighborhood, spent a most uncomfortable night and came near losing his life as the result of an automobile accident Tuesday evening. Mr. Holmes left town about eleven o'clock Tuesday night, driving west and at a point about a quarter of a mile this side of the steel bridge his car left the road and plunged over the embankment, overturning and pinning Mr. Holmes to the ground. The unfortunate man lay under the car all night and until about ten o'clock Wednesday morning before his plight was discovered. Many passing motorists failed to hear his calls for help and the wrecked machine was not visible from the road. Mr. Holmes is not suffering from anything more than a harrowing experience, the Star is informed.
Jim Odom, son of Mrs. Chas. Dill, was up from Farmington with his family Sunday visiting relatives and friends. Jim has recently acquired the Ford agency at Farmington and seems to be making quite a success of the enterprise.
Miss Jeneve Cowdery, who has been employed here in connection with local relief work as county case supervisor, left last week for Springfield, Colo., where she has been assigned to similar duties. Her position here is being filled by Wm. E. Ratekin. Miss Cowdery made many friend during her stay in Dolores.
Permission to reorganize under the new section 77-B of the federal bankruptcy laws is asked by the New Mexico Lumber Manufacturing company of McPhee, Colo., in a petition approved by Federal District Judge J. Foster Symes Wednesday, says the Denver Post. The company's petition states that it is attempting to work out a plan whereby it can remain in operation. Its assets are listed as totaling $436,650. Frank McLaughlin, federal referee in bankruptcy, was appointed special master, E. Tyler Smith of Denver, trustee, and a hearing was set for May 15.
Mrs. A. C. Elliott, of Cahone, Colo., was a caller at the Star office Tuesday morning and stated that on her way to Dolores she had picked up a ladies hand bag and the owner may have same by calling at her home at Cahone and describing property.
Several resident of Las Animas county, near Kim, were here the latter part of last week looking for land to rent or purchase. The dust storms are the real thing they say and they are getting out. In the party were Hugh brown, Roy Cameron, Cameron Connaly, Blackwell and sons, Jordan and Simmons. They were particularly pleased with the appearance of the country around Ackmen.
Dick Mahan, editor of the Mancos Times Tribune, was over from the Red Arrow town Monday afternoon attending to business affairs.
Dr. H. C. Lefurgey has a crew of men at work putting stucco on the front of his building. Jake Swenk is in charge of the operations and Johny Brumley is the chief mixer.
The region around Dolores was blanketed with a nice layer of snow Wednesday morning, but it soon disappeared as the sun came out. We just need a little more of the moisture.
The road up the river and over Lizard Head pass is reported as being in fair condition and several cars have made the trip within the past few days. The worst to be contended with are a few rough spots motorists say.
Mrs. Edithe Trimble is taking a vacation. She will spend a week in Durango. Calvin drove her over in his car Wednesday.
Mrs. Robert Dunham slipped and fell this week, hurting herself quite badly.
Mrs. Minerva Belmear went to Cortez Wednesday on business.
Roy Akin came up from the sheep camp Wednesday on business.
Roy Akin came up from the sheep camp Wednesday, returning the next day.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Shields were judges at the elimination contest at the Lakeview school Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. T. J. Bradshaw came in on the bus Saturday evening for a visit at the home of her son, Fred Bradshaw and wife.