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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-06-16

cd III the daintiest ana most de4Acious
style. The ladies under whose sponor-
ship the AFFAIR Is given and the wardD
Of the nation for whose benefit It II
given equally appeal for e generous
encouragement.
Misses Eleanor and Marie Belle How
ell will entertain the Twentieth Century
Girls at their home on the National pike
next Friday afternoon.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-06-16
Firemen's

One o. the most pleasant social events
ever given by the iremen was the ban
quet TO their members and families las,
evening al ATMory hall Over t~o
hundred were present and took sup
per. The tables were handsomely dec
GRATED and presented q beautiful appear
ance- The men acted as walters. and
seavei the ladies' and attendants. The
programme rendered was very good and
especially the toasts given BY the diff
ferent ladies. and the description given
Of the way some OF the firemen acted
when they heard the alarm. The pro-
gTsmme Tas - follows:
Car Duty, Wiuhm 6oy; .-Keepins
xj0oa' Mr.. Nhonns3 Pugh. OuI
kndteav Or Vhen II
AlAru Gonxk
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-06-16
I0AIB0lF Will b D0lT
SUBSTANTIAL STRUCTURE

On the Site OF the Old Reservoir,
which VIII BE a Credit to the
City-Win Be a Brick Two Stories
HfwA-Cfty Engineer low working
ON the Plans-Other Institutions
May BE Inspected.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-06-16

Kodaks, all styles, at Nicoll's Art
Store, 1921 Market street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-06-16

nine o'clock p. m. after a most delight
full day.
Mrs. j. T. Waters and daughter, Fran
ces, and Miss Ella Craig left Friday for
Monterey, Va, to visit friends.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-06-16

Kodak Headquarters on Market
street, at the NJCCLL ART STORE.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-06-16

Eastmans' Triumph, the Folding
Pocket Kodak No. 3, on sale at Nicolrs.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-06-16

When it is too hot to bake,
When it Is too late to bake,
When you don't want to bake,
When you want good bread,
Buy Wheeling Bakery Bread.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-06-16

SUPPLIES.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07
America Name for Opportunity.
lChicaeo Trihlne.l

Chicago Tribune.)
There are both encouragement ard
Inspiration fer the young men of the
country in the career OF George b.
Harris. who on Wednesday was elect
ed president OF the Chicago. Burling-
ton & Quincy railroad company. MT.
Harris became railroad man in 1866,
just thirty-five years ago. He had
no particular pull or influence behind
him. ard was content to begin as an
office boy He worked his way up
from the bottom of the payroll to the
top, filling in succession dozen or
more positions of constantly increas-
ing responsibility. Starting at the
age OF II, he finds himself at the age
of So at the head Of railroad sys-
TEN controlling more than 5000 miles
of track. His career is fresh proof,
If one were needed, of the fact that
hard work, ability and concentration
Of effort were never so sure to reap
an adequate reward as they arc at
the present time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07
Notice of Final Settlement.

In the matter of the estate of Carl
ton C. Campbell
Notice is hereby given that on Non
day, the 25th day of March, A. ID.
1901. being one of the regular days
of the March term of the county court
of La Plata county, in the state of
Colorado, l. Robert f. Sloan. admin
istrator of said estatee, will appear
before the judge of said court. pre-
sent my final settlement as such ad-
ministrator, pray the approval of the
same, and will then apply to be dis
charged as such administrator. AT
which time and place any person in
interest may appear and present OBJ
jections to the same If any there be.
Dated at Durango, Colo, February
16, 1901. ROBERT l.. SLOAN,
Administrator of the estate of Carl
ton C. Campbell.
First pub. Feb. 81.
Last pub. March II.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

business, the postoffice list was not
mailed until scme time after O'Clock
and in addition all outside mails were
skipped, including the Aztec-h'arming
ton country. and Rio Grande Southern
points. OF course the skipping OF
their outside mail does not cut much
lice, owing to the limited number OF
copies sent out, but we mention the
fact simply to show that in the same
issue The Herald is criticised the
morning blow-hard is gotten out four
hours late. missing home and outside
readers
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Timber Land, Act June 8, 1873.
United States Land Office, Durango,
Colo, Feb 1G. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in com
pliance with the provisions of the act
OF Congress of June 8, 1873. entitled
AN act for the sale of TIMBER lands
in the states of California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory, as
extended to all the public land states
by act of August 4. 1892, Jennie Erick-
son, of Durango, county of La Plata,
state of Colorado, has this day filed
in this Office her sworn statement No.
800, for the purchase of the e. " S. e.
u. Sec. 10, and w. " S. w. u of Sec
ton No. 20, in township No. 80 N.
range No. 8 w. N. NJ. p. NJ, and will
offer proof to show that the land
or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses, and to establish her claim to
said land before the Register and Re
ceiver of this Office at Durango, Colo,
on Monday, the 29th day of April,
1901.
She names as witnesses: Charles
Il. Herr. of Durangor Colo, Charles E.
Bartholomew, of Durango, Colo, Will
son S. Dorm Blaser, of Durango, Colo,
Samuel j. Hood, of Durango, Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
Office on or before said 29th day of
April, 1901.
F. C. PERKINS, Register.
First publication, Feb. 21, 1901.
Last publication, April %. 1901.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07
Notice for Publication.
Department of the Interior, Land Of
flee at Durango, Colorado.
EEpDIrhpN 10 1an1

department of the Interior, Land OF
flee at Durango. Colorado.
FEBRUARY 13. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the
following named settler has filed no.
tice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before the
Register and Receiver of the United
States Land Office at Durango, Colo
RADIO. on Friday, March 20, 1901, viz:
John NJ. Hartley, Homestead Entry
No. 1920, for the S. w. a S. w. a
Sec. 20, and N. Y N. w. u N w. a
of N. E. u Sec. 80. Twp. 35 N. Range
6. w. N. NJ. p. M.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation of said land. viz.
Charles Pargin. Charles A Black,
Frank Arthur. and George Black, all
of Bayfield,. Colorado.
F. c. PERKINS, Register.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, Durango.
Colo, Feb. 5. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act
of Congress of June 8, 1878, entitled
AN act for the sale of timber lands
in the states of California, Oregon, Ne
yada, and Washington Territory" as
extended to all public land states by
act of August 4, 1892, William S. Pick
erill, of Durango county of La Plata,
state of Colorado, has this day filed
in this Office his sworn statement No.
296, for the purchase of the E. " S. w.
4 and w. Y S. e. a of section 20
in township No. 35 N, range No. w.
N. M p. NJ, and will offer proof to
show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than
for agricultural purposes, and to es-
tablish his claim to said land before
the Register and Receiver Of this Of
fee, at Durango, Colo, on Saturday.
the goth day of April, 1901. He names
as witnesses Charles E. Herr. of
Durango, Colo, Charles E. Bartholo-
new, of Durango, Colo, Wilson S.
Dornblaser, of Durango, Colo, Sam
uel j. Hood, of Durango, Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
Office on or before said Goth day of
April, 1901.
F. C. PERKINS,
Register.
First ;,tIh Fob
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Durango. Colorado,
First pub. Feb. IA.
Last pub. April IS.

December 81, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that in com
rliance with the provisions of the act
CT congress of June 3, 1878, entitled
IAN act for the sale of timber lands in
The states of California, Oregon, Ne
vada and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the public land states
by act of August 4, 1892, James N.
Purkapile of Arboles, county of Ar
Chuleta, State of Colorado, has this
day filed in this office his sworn state.
ment No. 2S6, for the purchase of the
n. L. u S, L. a Sec. 20, S. L. "A N.
w. u and n. u S. w. u of section
No. 81, in township No. 35 N, range
No. 10, w. N. NJ. p. NJ, and will offer
proof to SHOW that the land sought is
more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes. and to
establish his claim to said land before
the Register and Receiver of this Of
fee at Durango, Colorado, on Satur-
day, the 9th day of March, 1901,
He names as witnesses: Brown H.
olemew and Charles E. Herr, all Of
Durango, Colorado.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
yersly the above-described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
c1lice on or before said 9th day OF
March, 1901.
F. C. PERKINS, Register.
First pub Jan. 3.
Last pub March Z.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07
NOTICE Foa PUBLICATION.
Durango, Colorado,
Decembar Al IJpO

December 81. 1900.
Notice is hereby given that in com
rliance with the provisions of tile act
o. congress of June 3, 1878, entitled
AN act for the sale of timber lands IN
the states of California, Oregon, Ne
yada and Washington Territory" as
extended 20 all the public land states
by act of August 4, 1892, Wilson s.
Dornblasei of Durango, County of La
Plata. State of Colorado, has this day
filed in this office his sworn statemcn.
No. 2S5, for the purchase of the N. "
n. e. u S. Il. Y N. f. ", Sec. 20 and
s. w. u N w. n of Section No. 81, in
township No. 35 NJ, range No. 10 w.
N. NJ. =. NJ, and will offer proof to
show that the land sought is more val
liable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes. and to estab-
lish his claim to said land before the
Register and Receiver of this office at
Durango, Colorado, on Saturday, the
sth day of March, 1901.
He names as witnesses: Brown Fl.
Osborn, Hal Keene, Charles f. Barth-
olmcw and Charles e Herr, all of Du-
rango, Colorado.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above-described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
Office on or before said 9th day of
March, 1901.
F. C. PERKINS, Register.
First pub. Jan. 3.
Last pub. March Z.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Durango, Colo.

Land ONCE at Durango, Colo,
January 80. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-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 Regis
ter and Receiver of the United States
land Office at Durango, Colorado, on
Saturday. March l6, 1901, viz: AL.
pheus p. Cresswell who made H. L.
No. 1902 for the S. E. u S. w. u
S. w. a S. f.. u, Sec. 13, and N. E.
4 N. w. a N. w. 4 N. f. u, Sec. "a.
Up. SO. N. X. w. N M. p. M.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up.
on and cultivation of said land, viz:
Theodore NJ. Mutton, Samuel M.
Parks and Warren l.. Mullen, OF Col
umbus, Colo, and Ira Huber, of Bay
field, Colo.
F. c. Perkins, Register.
First publication, Feb. 7, 1901.
Last publication, March IA, 1901.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07
The Devil Takes Care of His own

The Democrat emlts a plaintive
howl this morning because The Her
aid WAS not issued on time last even
ing, Readers know the difficulties
under which this paper labored. at
the same time they were given the
paper and 500 copies went out on the
morning mails to out of town sub
scrihofs
Now let us note how the devil uses
his own minions occasionally. The
Democrat had power for its linotype
and presses last night, but IT dilly-
dallied along all night and 1t was I
O'Clock this morning before the paper
went to press and 1t was not deliver
ed around town in time for subscrih-
ers to read before starting their days
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

H. Il. Vipyard arrived from Silverton
Saturday TO take charge Of the wheel
business OF Stubbs & .Iakway. He will
for Durango and Silycrton, and will di.
vide his time between the two points.
He will also be prepared to doctor" a
bike at any time. Bob thoroughly un-
derstnnds the requirements OF the trade.
He has alrend, opened shop in the new
store room, Newman block. where he will
be pleased to talk wheel To you.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

Tho Herald is ,riilo warm under tho
collar Accidents are liable to happen
and incony"nicnre one occasionally. but
in the present case nothing Of the kind
has occurred Tho facts ARE simply that
the power plant shut down at nine
o'clock this morning to mako some re
pairs and left US stranded. Twelve We
were promised power. then at one and
again at halt past two. Thus you have
our prcdicament. Lynotypc machine
and presses idle. air filled with brim-
stone, etc. and you have the situation
and accounts for lack Of local and tclo
graph news.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07
Sup't. Downs returned FROM Chicag,
Sunday evening.

This morning three OF the men who
have been engaged in Illicit distilling
near Aztec wore arrested at Che Duran.
20 corral on 9th street Revenue officers
had Iust been TO Aztec, but the parties.
had skipped, and the officers returned
here. Al 1915 this morning U. s. Mar
shal Hall and Marshal Wicklne came
upon the moonshiners. Three OF them
threw up their hands on command but
the fourth ran. Marshal Hall fred three
shots, Intentionally wide OF the mark
but they served to accelerate the fugi
tises speed. who only hit the high points
in the landscape and disappeared in the
south part of town. The officers are
searching for him and think they will
Ind him. The three men captured were
copiiucd in the city jail. Their names
are John c. Olyey. Ulysses S. Cobb and
Sydnc, Fulton. They we're arraigncd
before u. =, Commissioner Pingrey this
afternoon. The question Of jurisdiction
AROSE aud the bearing was postponed un.
I'll this evening or tomorrow, pending
telegraphic Instructions from Denver.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07
Notice for Publication.
Department of the Interior, Land
Office at Durango, Colo.

Department OF the Interior, Land
Office at Durango, Colo.
FEBRUARY 2. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing 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 Regis
ter and Receiver at Durango, Colo.
on March l6, 1901. viz:
James N. Purkapile, who made
Homestead Entry No. 1854, for the
w. " S. E. 4 OF Sec. s, Twp. 32 N.
of Range 5, w. N. NJ. P. NJ.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up.
on and cultivation of said land, viz:
Ferdinand F. Stollsteimer and
Edward P. Montgomery. of Durango.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

Abncr jackson came up from San Juan
county yesterday. On route to Silyerton,
having spent tn. last two months in the
lower country. He returns to resume
work ON his mining property.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

Colo; Anastacio s. Candelaria and ].
Randolph Scott of Arboles, Colo;
Colo.
F. C. PERKINS. Register.
First publication Feb. Z, 1901.
Last publication March IA, 1901.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

With this explanation The Herald
trugts the public WIN be satisfied, aud
also fervently hopes and prays that
no such apology viii ever be necesga-
ry again.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07
From Mondays Daily.

The train from Silverton yesterday
morning was delayed two hours, caused
by the locomotive jumping the track
when two miles out Of Silverton, the re
suit Of broken rail. The train was
running slow aDd'nope Of the cars left
tho track.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

years ago had not dollar, now have
ranch cattle, horses, hogs and in
many instances surplus cash. There
are new enterprises of various kinds
being talked OF that are not yet ready
to be made public. but they are COM
Journal.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

sumner" viii he put in condition
for the spring races at Durango. .
Wm. Bopp killed am enormous noun
tain lion last week that measured a
little over eight feet. Curg
Williams Is fitting five head of horses
for the spring races at Durango sill.
W. rDIek. Gratis. Bllly White and
two fillies. Ducks are nlriy-
ing daily and In all probability shoot.
ing will be good IN few days.
Bob Mitchell came In from Durango
last Saturday and LEFT for Blum CITY
Sunday morning. Bob went there
10 look after the interests OF com
peany that intend developing the oil
aelds near Blum City, that were To-
Gated by Billy Thompson few years
ago. Bob is u good man for the trip
n he knows every foot OF the coun-
try and Is fully competent--Cortez
Journal.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07
irGMs or INTEREST
FROM EXCHANGES

A telephone system Is the latest i'm.
provement talked OF for Pasosa. Mr.
u. n. Caldwell Of pagoan Junction Is
willing to put In the line II he ran
get ton or fifteen Subscribers to start
with. While this would be big
Improvement Ions distance line
would be- more desirable. II the line
IL put In the central station viii be
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07
o. +. Boyle went TO Mancos today.

The Herald dc-ire,, to inform the mcr
chants of Durango that they are being
worked" again, The Democrat people
are out canyassing for advertisements
tor "thc official race program" for the
May races. The gall Of that outfit is in
deed superb, considering that the board
has not met nor granted tho work, This
,g official.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

J.. g. Jakway left for Chicago and st.
Louis today. where he will make pur-
cbases for tho Durango. Telluride and
Silscrton houses of Stubbs a. Jawny. lie
will bc absent two or three weeks.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

Superintendent Peters OF the light
and power company took the Sunday
morning train for Denver. It's a
good thing he was absent yesterday.
There was music In the air.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

Members OF the Masonic fraternity
In Aztec and vicinity are looking for.
ward to the organization OF a lodge
OF their order In Aztec AZ an early
day. Tho fraternity IL well repre-.
sontcd here az present aud strong
lodge win be Instituted Correspond.
ence with the high officials is heing
carried ON and 4, is expected the nee
essary papers for the institution win
be forthcoming within few weeks.
Aztec Index.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

8. W. Raymond left this morning for
a wecks sojourn in San Juan county,
New Mexico. where The Herald is in
high favor. being read by large ma.
jority OF the people OF the county.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

Evary day causes things to look
brighter for Cortez and the valley.
Outsiders are getting Interested and
this interest is going to greatly i'm
prove the country. Every town and
every country has had its day when
II looked MS though there was no fur
ther use In trying to 20 ahead and
that the country would prove TO be
failure. Cortez and the Montezu-
MN valley have experienced those
days For several years after the
boom II looked Ms though the ooun-
try would not so ahead to any ex-
tont that the farmers owuld exc out
mere existence and the valley would
stand still, The past few years have
made great change in Affairs and
,ne next few will make a much great
err The tide has turned. There is
not rancher in the valley who has
not prospered during the past few
years. some of whom are getting in
dependent Some, who four or five
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

Charles Herr went out to Pine Ridge
this morning to note progress on saw
mill removal.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

Il. a. Clover. book Keeper for Stubbs
d Jakwny at Graden's, went east this
morning on business and pleasure.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

! Jack Parsons Is convalescing. but
not cured. You can't shake Off the
erippe'as easily as you can catch IT.
or as II catches you.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

DIR. Breen returned to Fort Lewis
this morning after spending the night
In Durango.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

The snow Is rapidly disappenring
from the hills and The streets about
town and Ii IL nearly 5arc on the
south and west sides. An early sea
son Is predicted by the wea,herwise
Rico News sun.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

Charles r. Meuser returned to Pa
gosa Junction this morning after WIS.,
ting couple of days with the family
in North Durango.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

W. s. PIckerill went over to Man
cos this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

Frank w Broad left for the east
Sunday. He may 90 as far as Wash
ington and witness the inauguration
of President McKinlcy.--Chama Tri-
bune.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

J. d. Conley and wife Of Georgetown
arrived in Durango last evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

About one-third OF the saloons clos
ed Sunday IN accordance with the no
tice served by the w. c, 7. U.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

not come to this city it's gloomy
outlook.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

When outside papers quote Du.
range shes. to prove that trade should
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

From Tuesdays Daily.
This is not II healthy locality for
home made booze.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

II has been a long time since The
Herald was SO completely hoodooed
AS II was yesterday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

Miss Pearl Pendleton. who has been
III for the past week, has recovered.
Mumps
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

&c. osmun, special insurance agent,
is doing Durango.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

II will be hard to suppress the poll
ueians in the course OF a week or ter
daye.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

II. Rarhofsky left for Chicago and New
York today on his spring purchasing
trip. He goes prepared to buy a large
stock, believing the present ia going to
he good year.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

G. Il. Allen has received word from
Mrs. Allen, now In Seattle that The
weather there is simply delightful.
The grass is green as in summer, and
all the vines and shrubs In full leaf.
II has been very mild and warm,
with little rain. The rainy season is
said to be nearly over.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

DR.. Rosenthal of Pennington. who
has been absent three months taking
special course In surgery, accompa-
MED by his wife returned from Den
yer Sunday evening and proceeded TO
Pennington today. The doctors trip
evidently agreed with him as he gain
ed twenty pounds in weight.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

The Fair has just received mum.
bcr of Browns carbon and platino
prints They are copies OF famous
paintings and cost iiyc cents each.
Some OF the carbon copies. done in
sepia, look like etchings.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

The delay in getting out the paper
yesterday developed one thing-that
the people OF Durango miss The Her
aid, ms between and 9 o'clock there
were sos persons by actual count. so
the "dcyil' said, who either called In
person or inquired by telephone the
reason why Il did not get my paper.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

Have you noticed itg There is a
fine new sidewalk. Just built. on the
south side of the North Durango
bridge, in front of the ruins of. the
steam laundry. Pedestrians travel
lug between North and South Durango
will be happy now. They noed not
fear mud. snow, dust or any Of the
elements. Whatever the weather.
there's a resting place for the soles
of their feot-"there's sidewalk all
the way"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-07

II. g. Lay, Telluride civil engineer,
spent the night in Durango, on route to
Pennington.