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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-26
VISIT THE
ORCHARDS
The Only Way Of Getting an
Idea OF the Aztec Fruit
Belt.

To rualixe anything OF the eapoblli'
iirs OF Aztec iE the fruit line. you must
visit the orchards Then you can
see for yourself II Ia impossible 10
do the subject justice In written de
scrip,ioB An orchard lis beautiful
at any time Even In winter, the bare
outline Of the trees. thrown sharp
against the sky. have beauty OF
their own. Spring. the blcssnming
time. with itg snow checked petals,
flushed pink with Joy al the new life
paislng through the old earthn veins.
has been made famous alike in song
with their green vigof. their depth oi
shadow, their delicate traceri.s. their
dainty dancing to the merry breeze.
have likewise been "stolled by many
a nobl pen
But the fall. sacred 10 Ceres and
Bacchun. ls the season of seasous
Then the orchards and garden are
ablase with color. feast for III. eye
and palate, too. for that matter,
Rosy-cheeked apples. golden pears.
velvcty peaches. purple and pale
green grapes. yellow ana crimaon
plnms form scene of plenty thnt
beggars description.
There IL AN orchard OF some II
acres. situated about hnlf mile out
of Aztec that is u pleasure To behold.
Though smaller than somc. It IN won
derfuily productive. That ~ true
OF the ranches around Aztec gencr'
ally. AZ al rule the tracts of land
are smaller but very closely cuitivat'
cd. In the Austin orchard you could
seemingly pick for hours and mako
little impression.
Bert koontz ranks among the pro
Rreanive Aztec farmers, being both
scientific and practical II there In
anything belonging 10 the vegetable
kingdom. that can be induced Ia grow
In Aztec soil that cant be found ON
the Koontz ranch no one knows what
IL is There IN simply magnificent
neid of corn. Al low estimate, the
STALKS average II feet IN height.
while the cara measure I3 inches and
over
Col W H. Williams owns u very
Pitts M N'h hipah'''t Ph'''t
The flowers and foliage at the front
of the house are no luxuriant AS TO be
almost tropical The orchard also
contains every variety of fruit From
the go acres which he has planted In
alfalfa. Col. Williams has harvested
this summer $50 tons
While Mr.. and Mrs. John kooptx
make no attempt TO cultivate fruit
rave for home consumption. fruit OF
the finest quality lis to be found In
their orchard.
While the writer was unable 10 Wis
II the orchard Of Mr.. Fred Bunker
she had the privilege of trying some
of the fruit. The peaches. called the
Champion. were lovely.
Situated AS II liz. In the center OF
San Juan county. Aztec has an advant
age In several why's. Being paral
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-26
SU M M S.

State OF Colorado. County OF La Plata,
ss. In the District Court.
John King, plaintiff. versus Martha
King, defendant
The People of the State of Colorado.
the above To Martha King. the de-
fendant above named. greeting:
You are hereby required to appear
in an action brought against you by
the above named plaintiff in the dis
trict court of La Plata county, State
OF Colorado and answer the complaint
therein within thirty days after the
service hereof. If served within the
State of Colorado or by Publication; !;
or. IL served out OF the State of Colo
RADIO. within fifty days after the ser
vice hereof, exclusive of the day Of
service; or said action may be regu-
larly set for trial the same as though
such appearance had been mahe and
issue had been joined IN such com
plain.
The said action is brought by PLAIN
tiff t. obtain decree of divorce, dis
solving the bonds of matrimony now
existing between plaintiff and defend
ant. on the ground of wilful derser-
tlon for period of sixteen months
last past. as will more fully appear
from complaint in said action to
which reference is here made and a
copy of which is hereto attached.
And you are hereby notified that II
you fail to appear. and to answer the
said complaint as above required, the
said plaintiff will apply to the court
for the relief therein demanded.
Given under my hand and the seal
OF said court. at Durango In said
county. this 3rd day of September, A.
d. 1901.
(SEAL) j. PRICE, Clerk.
First Pub. Sept. 12. 1901.
Last Pub. Oct. 10, 1901.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-26
NOTICE or FINAL SETTLEMENT
First pub, Sept. ~.
Last pub. Nov. 2l.'

Ia the matter of the estate of hlexan
der l.. Harris. deceased.
Notice is hereby given, That on
Monday. the 2sth day Of October. A
u. 1901. being one of the regular days
pf the September term of the County
Court OF La Plata county, in the state
Of Colorado. Richard McClUid. nd
mInistrator OF said estate. will appear
before the Judge Of said Court, pre-
sent my final settlement Az such ad
ministrator. pray the approval OF the
same, and win then apply to be dis
charged ns such administrator. A,
which time and place any person In
interest may appear and present oh
jcctions to the same II any there be.
Dated at Durango. la Plata coun'
ty. Colorado. September 26. 1901
RICHARD McCLouD.
Administrator of the, estate OF Alex
ander l.. Harris. deceased.
First pub, Sept 90.
Last pub. Oct II.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-26
NOTICE ron PUBLICATION.
Timber Land. Ae. Jun. 3, 1873.

United States Land off'ce. Durango.
Colorado. Sept. 10, 1901
Notice is hereby given that In com
piiance with the provisions OF the act
Of congress Of June 3, 1878. entitled
An act for the sale OF timber lands
In the states OF California, Oregon.
Nevada. and Washington territory.
ms extended to all the public land
states by act OF August 4. 1892.
JamesW Fowler. OF bayfield,. county
of La Plata. state Of Colorado. has
This day filed In this office his sworn
statement. No. 4st. for the purchase
OF the ". W. u N. E. u u. II N. w.
u. y E. y s. w. h of section No.
~. In township No. ~ N. range No.
to show that the land sought
Is more valuable for It's tim.
Der or stone than for agri
cultural purposes. and TO establish his
claim to said land before the rigis
ter and receiver OF this Office at Du'
range. Colorado, on Wednesday. the
9Th dny OF November 1901.
He names AZ witnesses.
John Phillips. of BayDeld Colo, Os
car Morrison. OF Bayfield, Colo. John
E. Williams. of Bayfield,. Colo. Henry
Nipp, OF Bayfield,, 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 9th day OF
November. 1901.
r. G. PERKINS, Register,
First pub. Sept. is
Last pub. Nov 21'
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-26
Notice of Application for U. g
Patent.

No. 1872 Survey No. 1899. Durango Land
District.
u. s. LAND OFFICE,
Durango, Colo, August q, 1901,
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of
the act OF congress. approved May 10, 1872,
katherine c Real by Reese McCloskey, her at
torney in fact, whose postofflce is Durango,
Colorado, has made application for patent
bearing gold and silver, the same being 1855
feet east and IL feet west from discovery cut
thereon, with surface ground 200 feet in width.
situate in California Mining District La Plata
county, state OF Colorado, and described by the
official plat, herewith posted, and by the field
notes on Ale in the office of the Register OF the
U. s. Land Office, at Durango, Colorado, as
follows, viz:
Beginning at cor No whence u s. L. NJ.
10 in dia. marked b. 4. l-l4329, bears 54s rs
Z 81 # thence East variation l3' 35, 1900 II.
to cor, No .. whence spruce tree 20 in, dia.
blazed and marked B. 7. 2-li329 bears south 5Uo
W . #. thence south variation 15o 800 II. to
cor. No. s. thence west variation 15o 800 IT..
to cor. No 1, whence fir tree 30 in. dia blazed
and marked b. 7. i-1iS29, bears l0o w 1871 1t
thence north variation 1872 So f 800 #. to cor.
No. 1, the place OF beginning, containing 10. .33l
acres, and forming portion Of the suspended
township 81 n of range 10 w. y. NJ. principal
meridian. said amended location being record.
ed In vol. S3 page l69 Of the records OF La Plata
county, Colorado, and the original location In
book 81 ut page AIS OF said records. The con
fiicting claims are none. The ad dining claims
are Bristol lode claims by Joe Ward.
F. G. PERKISs, Register.
First publication Aug. %.
asst publication Oct 81
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, June 3, 1878.

United States Land Office. Durango.
Colo. Sept IA. 1901.
Notice Is hereby given that In com
pliance with the provisions of the act
OF congress Of June 3 1878. 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,
Jerome b. Petrie, OF Durango, county
of La Plata. state of Colorado. has
this day filed in this Office his sworn
statement. No. 4S3. for the purchase
of the W. X N. f. u of section No.
II. In township No. "a N. range No.
8 w. N. NJ. p. NJ. and will offer proof
IL more valuable for its tim
ber or stone than for agri-
ultural purposes, and to establish his
claim to said land before the register
and receiver Of this office at Durango
Colorado. on Saturday. the 23d day of
November, 1901.
He names as Witnesses:
Wise b. Shoull. William j. Wolfe.
Samuel s. Bixler, and Rosie Bixler, of
Durango. La Plata county, 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 23d day
of November. 1901.
F. c. PERKINS. Register.
First pub. Sept. 10.
Last pub Nov. 2l.'
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-26

iol to the other villages. II has gpien-
did opportunities MS trade center
three mail routes passing through the
town
A. Ia other towns of southwestern
Colorado and the adjoining counties
OF New Mexico. considerable build.
ing is going on New people are
coming In 80 that the demand for
houses exceeds the supply
Last Saturday "A new brick hotel
was opened. where visitors To Aztec
viii hereafter be able TO obtain the
best Of accommodations Aa some
bciAtad travellers can testify. this has
moi always been true In the past
j. n Whitlock. the new manager Of
he hotel, has put in entirely new fur
nliure and has lifted up the rooms
very handsomely MI aud Mrs.
Whitlock have had years Of expert
cnce IN the hotel business. and viii
give their patrons good service. Be
obtain all cooked meals nicely served.
a law passed during the last
lature provides for the erection of a
new court hous. nt Aztec. from the
proceeds of the grounds and buildings
of the experimental station. which is
already being advertised The now
court house viii be a brick building.
The normal college. which opened
last year. and IL now closed Tor the
Summer vacation. will reopen In y
few weckA Prof G. ~ Grommett is
In charge The college is not for
teachers oniy--it ls higher ins,ltu.
lion of learning In which normal
methods are pursued
Aa before stated. the school system
of Aztec. M well as the Pheasant win
Ter climate. offcra an inducemcni to
residents OF mountain towns TO locate
ther" during the winter season,
The discovery Of oil In San luar
county has turned the attention OF n
great many peopl. to that section
The Aztec oil and Development com.
pany. Ia which n great many of Du'
range people are largely Interested.
seems to be In the lead They al.
ready have thcir 9500Ioot drill on
hc ground. while some OF the other
machinery is on the road In all.
some five companies are Interested In
that section,
There Is certainly the best OF indi
ations for the development OF an cx
ionaiyo industry IN The recent sur
yey made by Prof iInyaon, the expert,
the general average was found 10 be
higher than either the Beaumont
fields or those Ia California
Some prospecting for coal Inns late.
~ been done. with excellent results.
although not to any great depth.
The general prospects Of Aztec and
vicinity ar. very bright Prices Of
real estate have advanced 40 per cent
10 80 per cent this past year Az.
however. they were formerly very low.
prices are atill small
The different enterprises set ON foot
have invited people with more or less
money TO examine into the possibii-
tiles of Aztec and its vicinity Their
Investigations have proved satisfac-
tory In every instance. and has result
cd further In the location and invest
menl of the difrercnt parties concern.
ed
The future prosperity OF Aztec
seems assured Next time you have
an opportunity TO visit her, go down
and see for yourself
BLuEBELL
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-26

United States Land Once. Durango,
Colo, July 27 1901.
Notice Ii hereby given that in com
piiance with the provisions OF the
act or congress OF June 3. 1873. enti.
tied An act for the sale OF timber
lands In the states of California, Or
egon, Nevada, and Washington ter
ritory." as extended to all the public
land states by act of Aug 4, 1892
Forest X. Hampton, of Durango
county OF la Plata. state OF Colorado.
has this day filed In this Office her
sworn statement No. 454. for the pur.
chase of the s. w. u of n. w. 4
OF section No, IA. in township No 50
N. range No. s w. N. NJ. p. NJ, and
Will orrer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for Its tim
Der or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses. and to establish her claim to
said land before the Register and Re-
ceiver OF this ONCE at Durango. Colo.
on Saturday. the 5th day Of OCTOBER.
'eO1.
She names as witnesses: Elbert
Miller. Luther NJ. Lyons Samuel j.
Hood and Homer Self. all o. Durango,
Colo.
Any and alt persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims In this
ONCE on or before said 9Th day Of
October, 1901.
f. Z. PERKINS. Register.
First publication, Aug. i, 1901.
Last publication. Oct. 8, 1901.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Timber Land, Act June 3, 1873.
United States Land Once. Durango.
colo. September 20, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in com
pIiance with the provisions OF the act
OF Congress of June 3. 1873. entitled
AN act for the sale OF timber lands
in the states of California. Oregon. Ne
yada, and Washington Territory as
extended TO all the public land states
by act of August 4. 1892, Edwin II.
Oliver. OF Bayfield,. County OF La Plata
state Of Colorado, has this day filed
In this Office his sworn statement, No
1876, for the purchase OF the N. " of
y. f. u OF section No. 8. in township
No. "a N. range No. 6 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 Office at Durango. Col
orado. on Thursday, the 9Th day of
December. 1901.
He names as Witnesses; George
Ruffe. william X. Day. Walter G. Par
ker and John Judy. all OF Bayfield,. La
Plata county, Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
yerseiy the above-describcd lands are
requested to file their claims in this Of.
nee on or before said 5th day of De
cember. 1901.
f. C, PERKINS, Register
First pub Sept 90
Last pub. Oct. 81
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-26

The Tammnny organ must prepare
itself for n big dose of crow q week
from Saturday And then Republic
ans must be careful not to he snar.
red by It's support Remember the
fate of our late district attorney
whose cause was espoused. II made
Judge Russell hundreds OF votes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-26

The Herald makes the assertion that
taxes VIII be higher the coming year
than the past--that Is. more money
will have to he collected to keep the
ball rolling In the first place. the
state rake-ofY viii be double, and the
county deficiencies will also have to
be made up.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-26

Frank Wride was president OF the
Smeltermen's union when 1t passed
resolutions to the effect that the ed
itor OF the morning paper was true
friend OF the laborIng man. Mr..
Wridc IL now finding out how deceiv-
ing IN the serpent in the grass
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-26
Notice of Application for U. S. Patent
Mining Application No 1918.
Mineral Survey No. 1886.

Application NO.
Mineral Survey No. 6i35.
Upiled States Land Office. I
Durango, Colo. Aug. q, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that Joseph 5. Sheek,
whose postofiics is Hesperus, La Plata county
Colorado. has made application for II patent
for 1900 linear feet on the Southern Boy beoring
gold and silver, the same being IT. $ 10 80 "
thereon, with surface ground 800 feet in width
respectively situate In California Mining Dis
trict, La Plata county, state of Colorado, and
described in the plat and field notes on file in
this office, as follows, viz:
Beginning at corner No. the corner
whence Hesperus Peak bears N 90 cow var. l3o
40 pine tree marked T L. bears south 20
It., thence S' o. II. to cor. No. 2, whence
a quaking asp tree IL in. dia., bears N iso 80 F.
u It,, thence south 10 80 w $50 It. to west side
center aud 1900 IT. to SW corner No. 3, whence
pine tree IS in. dia marked Is 4 j. bears S 222o
30 W 1872 IT,, thence $50 o. E 800 #. 10 Sc cor.
No. I, whence the NV cor of the Red Cloud
bears ) 23o u Il 1895 II. a pine tree IL in dia
marked b 4 4, bears south 2io 30 W S7 #,
thence N - 59 40 #. to east side center, and
1900 II. To + corner No. I the place of begin
ming, containing 10 ~ acres, and forming a por.
tion OF the Sc ~ of sec. i6, twp, 36 N, range II
W of the " II principal meridian Said loca-
tion being recorded in. vol. 81 page 5l7 Of the
records OF La Plata county, Colorado. Adjoin.
ing claimants T.. r. Cooper and Joseph 5. Sheek
owners Of the Southern Girl lode.
&c PERKINs Register.
First publication Aug. ~
Last publication Oct 81.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-26

The entire San Juan country is ta
the front this year Mines turning
out well with prospects for continu-
ance for years to come.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-26

II you want returns on money in
vested. advertise In The Herald.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-26

Make up you minds to come to our
fair. It's going to be a daisy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Timber Land Act. June 3, 1873
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-26

First pub. Sept s.
Last pub. Sept. 20.
Arizona republican., 1901-03-15
CURRENT LITERATURE.

It is computed that at the end of the nineteenth century the whole number of newspapers, magazines, and other periodical publications in the United States was 20,S06, having a combined circulation each issue of nearly 52,- GOO. 900 copies. Legs than 600 of the 20, ,SO6, however, are credited with about S5 per cent of the entire circulation. 2,l63 dailies issue nearly 10,0O0,000 cop- ies day; the tri-weekly papers are gradually disappearing, and the semi weeklies now number only 434. There are A,734 weeklies. more than twice as many as there were thirty years ago, and these have a circulation of 19,000,000 There are PTS semi -month- lies with a circulation of 20,000000. Of quarterlies there are 179, issuing about 500,O00 copies; also two semi-quarter- lies and sixty-seven bi-monthlies. Less than twenty-five daflies and less than thirty weeklies and not far from fifty monthlies have over 100000 circulation. Exchange.
Arizona republican., 1901-03-15
MERRY DUTCH.

It Is quite a mistake to imagine that
 the Dutch take their pleasure stolidly
 The stout gentleman who smokes a pipe and only replies "Ja" when asked
 questions and shows no emotion under any circumstances is a stage inven- ton. and Is not the genuine Holland ar
 ticle at all. When the Dutch go merry making they do so with a thoroughness that only Spaniards can emulate. In Sivelle during the fair week, when the weather is pleasantly warm and the sky Is clear, the peasants and the girls from the cigar factory dance all night long under the trees of the wide boulevards, but the Dutch at The Hague care nothing for cold weather and danced in the streets through the nights before the royal wedding until the dawn was in the sky, and were ready to cheer and dance again by 10 in the morning. The broad built men and Gikes are passionately attached to their rosy little queen, and they are, as is natural, just a little jealous of the young German soldier who has won her heart. The young queen will have to make her consort cavalry colonel or general before he makes a second inspection of the royal stables, for his visit to them in the uniform of an admiral seems to have tickled the Dutch sense of humor fnmensely.-EX- change
Arizona republican., 1901-03-15

kins. My second process brings us Q the fruit proper. After it is stripped of its skin 1t is given a certain treatment, incluI!a. high pressure under steam rollers. which remove all the sa cha rine matter in the shape Of . deli :ilus syrup. which I am satisfi ed is destined to become one of the favorite confe, ,- tionS of the day, especially among chil- d.en. Well iced it will take the place of soda water. and, slightly warmed. or mulled. it will be a great drink for the winter. I will draw this product off into my banana skin kegs and quarter barrels and am ready immediately fog the market. The third process relates to the meat of the banana. after the moisture and saccharine matter is completely extracted. The result Is a beautiful white, thoroughly dessicated mass. which may be readily reduced to fine flour capable of indefinite pres eravtion at any temperature. It tastes something like oatmeal and makes de- licious bread and cakes. This flour will pack in my fifty pound fibre fir kins and thus entirely dispose of my raw material. There will be no by product. Everything will be used up as completely as a pig in a Chicago pork packery.
Arizona republican., 1901-03-15
RACED WITH A VANDERBILT.
Edna Wallace Hopper's Lively Brush
 With Young Reginald

One of the most exciting races ever witnessed in Central Park was the live ly brush between Edna Wallace Hop- per and Reginald Vanderbilt along the east drive.
 The gorgeous hackney cart of the little actress has a white body and very high red wheels. It was drawn by the spirited bay mare Lady Holy rood.
 The moment young Vanderbilt pass the red-wheeled cart of the actress he wheeled suddenly round and then be- gan a race that excited even the most cold-blooded spectator
 On the straight stretch down toward the Museum of Arts, Reginalds bay mare spurted ahead, but the actress was not to be vanquished so easily, and she sent her big mare forward with a lash of the whip.
 But here the speed was checked by blue-coated mounted policeman, who
Arizona republican., 1901-03-15

to the highest bidder. During the cold winter months, when outdoor flower culture is a natural imp3ssfbllity, does this self-elected florist plant large, promising looking bulbs in rich. loamy soil About 150 pots are nearly ready to sprout, and the exact date of the sale is as yet unknown, but it will surely soon take place, as already many of the yellow blossoms are knocking for admission irJo the world. Even in her days of recreation does Mrs. Deland give a gcodly share of her time to flower culture. The flower em- lowered cottage at Kennebunkport, Me, where Mrs. Deland spends her summers, is an ideal retreat. The house is surrounded by a blaze Of color; peoples, coreopsis. and many other flowers are massed in effective colors and picturesque arrangement.
Arizona republican., 1901-03-15
FLOATING MONTE CARLO.

A syndicate has been formed for a floating Monte Carlo to be moored off the English coast somewhere just be- yond the three-mile limit. Negotia- tions are pending for an obsolete At lanthc liner. which would be turned into q miniature casino at q total cost, in- cluding the first outlay for the hulk. of G50.O00. The idea is to provide haunt for gamblers within easy reach of Lon don, but beyond the reach of the bet ting laws of the realm; and, of course. capital for running the tables would have to be provided to the additional tune of some hundred thousand pounds. It Is understood that the Brighton coast is thought of.-Exchange.