100 Years Ago: Dr. Richardson had a birthday anniversary dinner at the Strater Hotel and entertained seven guests.
75 years ago: District Attorney James M. Noland of Durango and Sheriff Fred Young of Dolores left for New Orleans to locate and bring back a criminal, William Patrick Lynn, who was guilty of stealing $1,000 of wheat in Dove Creek.
50 Years Ago: There was a hearing on the request of San Juan Liquors to move from 746 Main Ave. to 1650 Main Ave.
25 years ago: Someone reported an elusive pigeon continuing to cause problems at Burns National Bank, 900 Main Ave. Employees reported the bird was “flying over their heads.”
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
