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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-13

ITO w BUTLER, HIS HEIRS AND AS
signs You are hereby notified that have
expended One Hundred dollars $500 in labor
and improvements upon the Lucky Ben" lode
mining claim situated near the town OF War
rens in the warrens Mining District of Idaho
County Idaho. in order to hold said premises
under the provisions Of section 1924 Revised
Statutes of the United States being the amount
required to mold the same for the year ending
bee. 3lst. 1895. That the proportion of said ex-
penditure due by you II. W. Butler is Twenty
Five dollars (s2,). (being one quartcr) lawful
money Of the United States. And II within
ninety (J0) days after the publication of this
notice You fail or refuse TO contribute your pro-
portion of said expenditure as a co-owner your
interenst in said claim will become the prop
erty of the subscriber under said section 1874
w. COMPTON.
Seattle, Wash, Feb is, laos.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-13
A Week at Harpster.

Business good, considering the times.
Charming weather in these parts.
People advocate an early spring.
GARDENERS are making gardens.
Agnes Surridge, baby of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Sur
ridge has been very sick, but Is now recover
ing.
Beede is improving his Riverside property.
J. T. Milhoan is stopping with us a few days
on his way to Dixie to open up his placer mines.
G.. A. Hastings will be with US again in the
near future.
". NJ. Clark will soon return to his ranch
We will miss him very much.
Our blacksmith (Mr. .GriggO set asack OF
CHARCOAL in his shop beside harrow. The frs
tang he knew the coal was on fire and the haf-
row burned up.
There was "a dance in IIarpster March 6, and
81 numbers were sold. The music was unex.
celled being furnished by Prof. Crunk and
Mrs. o'Bannon. Everybody enjoyed them
selves as befitted the occasion until midnight
when royal supper was furnished by the
ladies, after which dancing was resumed until
1 o'clock.
Mr.. Gibson who has been wintering in Kan
iah is with us again.
Miners are preparing for work, some having
already commenced prospecting along the
river.
Frank Farris has returned from Kendrick
where he has been visiting his brother.
Harpster, March TO-
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-13

Seth d. Jones, II. 4. No, 2s7i.
LAND OFFICE AT LEWISTON, IDAHo.I
March 6, 1886 I
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim.
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk of the District Court at Mt. Idaho,
Idaho. on April p 1856. viz
SETH ID. JONES.
for the SCI Sec. IL, Tp 81 N. X. Il. b. NJ
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon.and cultivation
OF said land. viz:
John r. Hartman and Edward A. Chase. OF
Denver, Idaho; william Zumwalt and Joseph
b. Cook, of Grsngeyile. Idaho Co. Idaho.
4l46 b. Y. MORRIS. Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-13

There Is more Catarrh in this section OF the
country than all other diseases put together.
and until the last few years supposed to
be incurable For great many years doctors
pronounced it a local disease. and prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly failing to
cure with local treatment, pronounced II in
durable. Science has proven citarrah to be n
constitutional disease. aud therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure.
manufactured by 4 J. Cheney & Co. Toledo.
Ohio. is .he only constitutional cure on the
market. 1t Is Is taken internally in doses from
10 drops to q teaspconful IL acts directly on
the blood and mucous surface of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any case II
fails to cure. Send for circulars and testi-
monials. Address.
F.J. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, o.
FJep- Sold by Drupcists 75c
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-13

All other goods in proportion.
My goods are equal or better than
any on the market, and may be re-
turned and money refunded if not
as represented. Remember, car
ry good line of general merchan-
disc and sell at lowest prices
], l., Gross.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-13
ALIAS SUMMONS.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SECOND
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF
IDAHO. IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
IDAHO.
EDITH RAIFF. ]. l.. MURPHY
AND CHARLES BEACH.
Plaintiffs.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-13
NOTICE FOR HOMESTEAD PROOF.

Seattle. Wash, Feb. is. laos.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-13
Columbus Nescs.

For cash only and just for a
short time only, with bills of other
,ronIo I will coll
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-13

The choicest wines, liquors and
cigars at Exchange saloon.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
William Locke.

One of the most successful agricultur-
lists of San Juan county is Mr.. VIM
Locke, a well-known and highly-es-
teemed resident of Pennington, who
has been prominently identified with the
interests of Northwestern New Mexico
since 1879. Mr.. Locke is native of In
diana and was educated in the public
schools of his native town.
In 1879 he removed to Pennington, N.
NJ, and purchased the Wright-Leggett
ranch of 100 acres, subsequently adding
to this another 100 by pre- emption. This
place is located about one-half mile
from Pennington, seventy acres of it
being given to fruit in the early days of
Mr.. Lockes ownership, under whom it
became the finest orchard in the county.
This ranch was recently sold to w. N.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

Kite. Last February Mr.. Locke pur-
chased the Baldwin place, containing
forty-four acres within the limits of the
town of Pennington. Upon this tract
his residence stands.
With his extensive landed interests
Mr.. Locke has not neglected his duties
as citizen, taking at all times an active
interest in town, county and territorial
affairs. From the early days of his resi-
dence at Pennington up to the present
time, he has served off and on as justice
of the peace and two years ago he was
the choice of the Democratic party as
representative in the territorial legisla-
ture, and was the candidate for legis-
lative councilman at the recent election.
Xxx
H. c. King.
Mr.. Fl. G. King. the gentleman whose
name stands at the head of this sketch,
is leading citizen of Pennington, and
a candidate on the Republican ticket
for county commissioner. He become
permanently identified with San Juan
county in 1884, and since that time has
taken prominent part in her industrial
development. Mr.. King is native of
Illinois. and first came to New Mexico
two years after the war closed in 1867
At this time owing to the unsettled con-
dition of affairs in the territory, there
was little encouragement for a man to
engage in any line of business, except
ing Indian fighting, and so Mr.. King
went away.
In 1884 he returned and found the
conditions much altered. The railroad
always the forerunner of industrial pro-
gress, had come in the meantime; life
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and property were safe from the moles-
tation of warlike savages, and all indica-
tions pointed to an era of development.
Mr.. King saw what good many settlers
seemed to have overlooked, namely that
the question Of water would become a
serious one as the years rolled by. which
like the riddle of the Sphinx, not to
solve was to perish.
He solved the problem by locating
within about three miles of Pennington,
where the surrounding country has the
benefit of three rivers which converge
near the town-namely the La Plata,
the San Juan and the Animas.
Mr.. Kings farm consists Of 200 acres
of the finest river-bottom land in the
country, we'll adapted to fruit. vege-
tables, alfalfa and all varieties Of grain.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

possible form. With the improved
transportation facilities of which we are
now assured giving us better markets.
this county will experience an era of de-
velopment and prosperity unexcelled in
any part of the west"
At the solicitation Of friends Mr..
Blake accepted the nomination for rep
resentative in the territorial legislature
on the Republican ticket. In common
with other citizeMs of New Mexico who
have the prosperity of the territory at
heart, Mr.. Blake believes that free silver
will triumph and take it's proper place
in our monetary system, sooner or later,
and that this change will rebound not
only to the good and prosperity Of
section of our country, but that the
whole nation will be benefited thereby.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

This firm was established five years
ago, and up to recent date was known
as Williams & Cooper Mr.. A. E. Dus-
tin some time since purcha sed the Will
liams interest, and took that gentleman's
place in the business. Mr. Cooper is
native of Kentucky and has been iden-
titled with the interests Of New Mexico
for period of seven years, five years of
this time having been spent in the mer-
camille business at Pennington.
Mr.. Dustin was born in Kansas, and
for many years was engaged in the cat
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believing as he does that brilliant future
awaits this thriving settlement, the cen.
ter of one of the finest fruit belts in the
west.
Nv
Cooper & Dustin.
Under the above title, G. L. Cooper
and \. E. Dustin conduct one Of the
largest general mercantile establish
ments in San Juan county, which is
located in the territory, town OF Farm
ington, the trade center Of the three
great valleys which form the northwest
ern corner OF the territory. These gen.
tlemen carry a large stock Of everything
comprised under the term general mer-
chandise, and enjoy an extensive trade,
extending to all Of that fertile and we'll
watered region tributary to Pennington.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

acre. The section is also we'll adapted
to fruit raising, the product from this
fruit having flavor unsurpassed in the
world. Mr.. Dale is a native of Hamp.
shire, England, and came to the United
States in 1866, locating first in Kansas
He subsequently removed to New Mexico
in 1882, since which time he has been
closely identified with the section in
which he now makes his home. Mr..
Dale's face is pretty we'll known to
travellers. He keeps open house the
year round, and while in no sense a
tavern, strangers are always made well
come beneath his roof. and many there
are who are exceedingly glad to accept
his hospitility.
Mr. Dale is a pioneer in the section
where he resides. Hehas great faith in
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

tie business in various sections of the
territory. He owns fine farm on the
La Plata and has the most implicit
faith in the future of San Juan county,
which he declares offers opportunities
for the home seeker, not surpassed in
any section of the west.
~
]. A. Laughlin.
Mr.. j, A. Laughlin, is solid citizen
and is one of the leading merchants
of San Juan county, and is we'll known
throughout northwestern New Mexico,
in which section he has enjoyed an ex.
tensive and profitable patronage since he
opened his present business in the
furnishing town of Pennington six
years ago. Here he operates one of the
largest general merchandise establish
ments in the county, and by fair dealing
and those methods of strict probity
which characterize the reliable business
house everywhere, he has succeeded in
building up an extensive trade.
Mr.. Laughlin is a native of Dayton,
Ohio, and came to New Mexico nine
years ago, where for three years he fol-
lowed farming, acquiring in the mean
time extensive landed interests, which
he still retains.
He now owns some of the finest fruit
and agricultural lands in the territory,
located IN such position that an mex
haustible supply Of water is at hand, as
surfing crops through seasons OF drought,
when they utterly fail in some other
sections OF New Mexico.
Mr.. Laughlin will dispose of part of
this land to the immigrant or homeseeker
at terms to suit the purchaser. and in
this connection will be glad to furnish
more specific information by letter to
the non resident.
Mr.. Laughlin, in addition to his other
interests in Pennington, operates hotel
and livery stable and secures the greater
portion of travel and patronage passing
through Pennington.
With extensive business interests Mr..
Laughlin has never shirked his duties
as citizen, and upon several occasions
he has responded to the call of his fel-
low citizens for duty in the affairs OF the
town, in which every good citizen ought
to be interested.
Mr.. Blaine once said that the most
unfortunate and dangerous tendency of
our present system of politics was the
inclination Of the responsible land holder
and business man to evade official posi-
tions in town and county government,
thus putting the municipal machinery
into the hands Of professional office
seekers.
Mr.. Laughlin has served as constable,
justice Of the peace. and for several
terms as member of the board Of su-
pervisors. In these positions he has al
ways proved himself citizen Of infiu-
ence and worth, ever watchful for the
best interests Of the thriving town,
which he is content to make his home.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

their native state. They are found every
where throughout the west, though in
no other section does the above heavy
percentage apply, and it is a question
frequently discussed, as to the reason
why so many men from this state should
have found homes in New Mexico, to the
exclusion Of other sections, seemingly
equally favored by nature as place Of
residence. But the fact remains that
this territory, from whatever cause is
much favored by Missourians, and as a
result another fact is apparent namely,
that the development here for the past
twenty years is in large measure due
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

W t1clI 6AOl tlOIl6s
Mr.. M. Fields, the pres
emit treasurer of San Juan
county, belongs to the
contingent above men
toned, and in the matter
Of enterprise, energy, abil-
ity and sterling worth as
a citizen. he is no excep-
ton to the rule which ap-
plies to the great body Of
emigrants from the state,
where the same qualities
win, as in other places.
He resides at Aztec, the
county seat, with which
fourishing town he has
been identified since 1888.
For the past five years ne
has been engaged in the
general merchandise bus
mess, and during this
time he has succeeded in
building up an extensive
trade, and also what is
more to be desired, he
has established a repu-
tation for honesty, and
strict probity in all the
affairs of life, Of which
any man may we'll be
proud. His election to
his present responsible
position took place two
years ago, since which
time he has discharged
the duties of his Office,
with that degree Of fidel.
ity and attention to de-
tail, which characterizes
the efficient officer. Mr..
Fields is a recognized
leader in the business
and social life of the town.
in the affairs of which he
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the development of San Juan county,
which he says, is the finest fruit locality
to be found anywhere in the west.
Xxx
NJ Fields.
More than two-thirds of the hardy
sturdy and progressive pioneers who
have made New Mexico what it is today,
hail from Missouri. The leaders in the
different branches of industrial and COM
mercial development today, if counted
up, will be found to claim Missouri as
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

Seventy acres of this tract are under
splendid state of cultivation, twenty
acrestof which are n.fruit. His farm is
pleasantly located on the banks Of the
San Juan, but the surrounding acres
are watered by the other two rivers as
we'll, thus forever eliminating the posi-,
biities of failure of crops from draught.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-24
Bryant Kills Himself.

Ft. Scott, kas Dec 21.-George
B. Bryant, who last night shot his
young wife and her father, W. B.
Reno, because she refused to live
with him, is believed to have com
mitted suicide in the thick timber
to which he fed, southeast of thus
city. Sheriff Wheeler and party in
which were Bryant's father and two
brothers, went out today on his
trail, but returned without him.
Persons living near the timber claim
to have heard a pistol shot there
after he had disappeared Mrs.
Bryant and Mr. Reno are still alive,
but the bullets are still in their
bodies, and their recovery is doubt
full
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-24
Train Held I'D.

e EBirming ham, Ala, Dec. 1S-Ex-
press No 35 on the Southern Rail-
way from Birmingham to Greenville.
Miss, was stopped last night near
Berry, Is miles west of here Que
masked man boarded the express Car
aud one the engine and ordered the
eogiueer and fireman to take the
train to trestle. The engineer and
fireman and Express Messenger Buf-
tingt ton We're forced to break open
the local safe and small amount
was taken. The through safe was
not opened:
Blood hounds from the Coalburg
Penltentlary were taken to the scene
on special train.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-24
Gold Fever in Oklahoma

Guthrie, Ok, Dec. pa MINING
company has been organized at Mar.
low, with s5oo.oO0 capital. The
gold fever has run high siuce relia.
bic reports have reached here of
rich findings at the head o. Otter
creek. on the north side Of Wichita
mountains, and there is talk of an
organized rush of several thousand
men to capture the rich gold dis.
coveries. NARROW is the nearest
railread point to the mountains. he
ing only two hours drive to the
nearest mines, fourteen miles north.
west of Fort Sill.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-24
Tram Dispatcher Suicides

Parsons, kas Dec % Edward
Fl. Hunsacker. chief train dispatcher
OF the IL. & & T., with Office in this
city, committed suicide at bis horne
here at noon by shooting himself.
Dependency the cause He was
highly respected and leaves a wife
and two children. He was 4c wears
of age.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-24
Gone to Her Reward.

The funeral of Mrs. j. Nj Sher
wood, whose death occurred the
10th INST, took place at the ONO
street NJ. E church Friday, where
the many friends of the deceased
gathered to pay their final respects
to their departed friend and Chris
tlan co-worker. The services were
conducted by the Rev Dr. Jones,
pastor of the church At the con
cluslon OF the sermon the body was
borne to Oak Hill cemetery and de
posted in the tomb, there to await
the morning when the trumpet shall
be sounded aud the body raised to
put on immortality.
The deceased was the wife of J.
NJ. Sherwood, Of this city, and her
sickness was Of short duration, last
ing about two weeks. Death being
caused from combination of diseases.
The deceased was born in Livings
ton county, New York state, May is
1884. Was united in marriage to j.
al. Sherwood, at DanviIle, New York
state, Dec. IL, 1850 They came
to Butler twenty years ago. A hus-
band and three children are left to
mourn her loss.
Mrs. Sherwood was q number of
the Ohio street NJ E church, and
none who knew her doubt for one
moment her sincere faith in christ
ianlty, and in her death the church
has lost a true and willing worker,
and the community a shining light
OF all that goes to make up q
noble and pure christian. friend to
the poor, kind neighbor aud good
citizen.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-24
fass Ayers Sa'sapa.iIIa fer the Complexion
Special Conmis sioners Sale Of Real
Estate.

By authority OF decree in partition made I,v
the circuit court OF Bates county, Missouri. in
the case of Adah Fitch, ct al. VS.. Louisa Jane
Danielson, ct nj. l will sell at private sale. at
the best price 10 be obtained therefor, the fol-
lowing described real estate situated in Bates
county. Missouri, to-wit:
Ihe east half of lots number one III and two
i2 of the northeast quarter Of section four "a in
township forty 40 range thirty-three f2s): also
the south half of the southeast quarter of sa..-
non thIrty-three tS3 in township forsy-one an
OF range thirty-three tssl: also the east half of
lots number one ID and two tal of the northwest
quarter of section four ~ and the west half Of
tots number one I'D and two ~ of the northeast
quarter of section four 81 in township forty f4aj
range thirty three tSSg
Inc terms Of sale will be cash. and said sale
VIII De made subject to the approval of the cir
cult court 242 acres of the above described
ian0 Is situated in Homer township. and eighty
ares a., ad1oalnins II in West Point township.
The whole 81 acres will be sold in body p-
II viii be divided Into smaller tracts 10 sr1It
purchaser.
John G.. HAYES.
s-At special tsaFiIIIIi sSsorsa-
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-24

ID. w. Drumnond has the largest
and most varied line of Moauette-
Smyrna, japanese and Fur rnos
Chenille, Damask and Negus Table
Covers and Curtains, ever shown at
one time in Butler. An entire new
line OF latest designs in Carpets. also
new and dainty specialties in picture
frames, etc. Beautiful. useful and an
propriate Christmas presents. 3t
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-24
Notice of Final Settlement

Notice IS hereby given to all ere edItors
and all Others interested in the estate at
Chas E Series, deceased, that I, " pS--
Nser. administrator OF said estate. in.
tend TO make final settlement therer'. ..
tie next term OF the Bates county ~ro-
o.'te court, in Bates county, state of
Missouri, 10 be EeId at Butler. or ,fe
10th day OF February, 1907.
W SEVER. Administrator
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-24

help her little bit at the right time, he
may eat what he likes and as much as he
likes. DR.. Pierce S Pleasant Pellets are for
people who are troubled with indigestion.
Particularly for those in whom it nanifests
itself in the form of constipation. The
Pellets" " are quick and easy in their ac
ton. They are in perfect harmony with
Nature. They effect a permanent cure.
You need take them regularly only little
while. After that, use them occasionally
when you need tlem-when you have eaten
something that disagrees with you. They
may be taken just as freely as you would
take water or any other necessity of life.
Once used they are always in favor.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-24

Window glass. roofing and build.
ing papers, picture frames. carpets.
shades. wallpaper, paints. etc. at
d. ". Drummonds. 4tf
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-24
The Modern Mother

has found that her little ones mi
proved more by the pleasant 6g1
OF Figs, when in need OF the hl1'
effect of u gentle remedy than by1
other, and that it is more accepe
to them. Children enjoy il =
benefits them. The true rem
Syrup of Figs, is manufacture
the California Fig Syrup Comp
only.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-24
Grand and Petit Jurors

The following named gentlemen
were drawn by the county court
to act as jurors for the February
term Of circuit court.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-24

Christmas and holiday goods and
books for winter and general read
ing, OF standard merit and worth.
are offered at unusually low prices
IN all bindings and WAYS, at Drug
and Book store of DR. e. Pyle, east
side square, Butler $40. Also a
large assortment of Family and OK
iofa 1eachef Bibles. 2t.