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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, June 3, 1878.


United States Land Office, Durango
Colo. March 2S, 1901.
Notice Is hereby given that in com.
piiance with the provisions of the
act of congress of June 3, 1878. 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
george W. Thompson of Durango
county of La Plata. state of Colorado
has this day filed in this office his
sworn statement No. 317, for the pur,
chase of the S. Il. a of S. w. a OF
Range No. 10 w. N. NJ p. NJ. and
Will ontr proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its tim.
ber or stone than for agricultural pur.
poses. and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Re.
ceiver OF this office at Durango, Colo.
on Monday, the 10th day of June
1901.
He names as witnesses: Irwin w
McGrew. W. II. Wiggresworth, Doc.
tor A. Thompson. George w. Thomp
son, Jr.. all of Durango, Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad
versely the above described lands ara
requested to file their claims in this
ONCE on or before said 10th day OF
June. 1901. +. c. PERKINS,
Register.
FIRST pub. April 4.
Last pup lilpa Il
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, June 3, 1878.

United States Land Office, Durango
Colo. April II, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that In COM
pliance with the provisions OF the
act or congress of June 3, 1878. enti-
tied An act for the sale OF timber
egon, Nevada. and Washington ter
ritory, as extended to all the public
land states by act OF Aug A., 1892,
John JUDY of Bayfield,. county of Ia
Plata. state OF Colorado. has this day
MED in this office his sworn statement
Y n. H. "A. and N. " N. w. a OF
Section No. 33. in Township No. So
~. Range No. W. N. NJ Z. M,
Will orfer proof to show that, the land
sought is more valuable for its tim
Der or stone than for agricultural pur.
poses. and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Re.
ceiver OF this Office at Durango, Colo
on Monday, the Sth day OF July. 1901
He names as witnesses: Thomas
e. Graden, John Everett, George Black
and Henry Nipp. all of Bayfield,. colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad.
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
oihce on or before said Sth day OF
july, 1901, f. Z. PERKINS,
Register.
FIRST pub. April Is.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, Land Of
tice at Durango Colo. April ,, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing named settler mas 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 May Is, 1901. viz:
William A. O'Brien. who made
Homestead Entry No. lO4S. for the S
12 5. ". a, n. w. "a S. w. "A Sec.
So, and N n. a $. E. Il Sec. 32, Twp.
So N. OF Range 10 w. N. NJ. p. Nj.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation of said land. viz:
Jesse Shields. Joby Shields, Jeff Bar
bee and Charles Jones. all of Duran
go, Colo. f. &. PERKINS,
Register.
First pub. April IL.
Last Dub Nav liz
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
First pub. March 2S.
Last pub. May 80.

Timber Land Act, June 8, 1878.
United States Land Office, Durango.
Colo, March 90, 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 Ter
ritory, as extended to all
the public land states by act of
August 4. 1892, Gust E. Johnson of
Durango, county of La Plata, state of
Colorado, has this day filed in this
office his sworn statement No 81,
for the purchase of the N " S. w.
u, and N. w. a S. E. Il of Sec. No
Is. in Twp. 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 es-
tablish his claim to said land before
the Register and Receiver of this of
flee at Durango. Colo, on Thursday
the 9Th day of June, 1901.
He names as witnesses: John
Skoog, William Johnson. Jeff Barbee.
and Oscar Anderson, 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 9th day
of June, 1901. +. c. PERKINS,
Register.
First pub. March %.
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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, June 8, 1878.
First pub. March 2S.
Last pub. May 30.

United States Land Office, Durango
Colorado, March %, 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,
Kate Samain of Durango, coun-
ty of La Plata. state of Colorado,
has this day filed in this office her
sworn statement No. 800, for the pur-
chase of the S. f. a of the N w.
u, and the E. Y of the S. w. u T.,
and the S. w. a of the S. E. Il of
Sec. No. 2, in Twp. No. 35, Range No.
3 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 her claim to said
land before the Register and Receiv-
er of this Office at Durango, Colo.
on Friday, the 18th day of June. 1901
She names as Witnesses Charles
b. Folsom, William H. C. Folsom,
Charles E. Schwyhart, and George H.
Clark, 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 7tE day of
June, 1901. F. C. PERKINS,
Register,
First pub. March 2S.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, June 8, 1878.

United States Land Office, Durango
Colorado, March %. 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,
ty of La Plata. state of Colorado.
has this day filed in this office his
sworn statement No. 80, for the pur
chase of the N. " of the S. W. Il
OF Sec. 1, and the e. u of S. E. a
of Sec. No. 2. in Twp. No. 80, Range
No. 8 w. N. NJ. p. NJ, and will offer
proof to show that the land sought
stone than for agricultural purposes,
and to establish his claim to said
land before the Register and Receiv-
er of this office at Durango, Colo,
on Friday, the 7th day of June. 1901.
He names as witnesses: John
Baisden, Charles B. Folsom, George
II. Clark, and Charles E. Schwyhart,
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before said 18th day of
June, 1901. f. C. PERKINS,
Register,
First pub. March 2S.
Last Dub Nav 20
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1878.
United States Land Office, Durango
First pub. April IL.
Last pub. May l6.

Timber Land, Act June g. 1873.
United States Land Office, Durango.
Colo, Feb. 16. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act
OF Congress of June 5, 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, Jennie Erick-
son, of Durango, county of La Plata,
state of Colorado, has this day filed
in this Office her sworn statement No.
300, for the purchase of the E. u s. T..
a. Sec. 10, and w. u S. w. a of Sec
ton No. 20. in township No. 35 n.
range No. 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 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 Goth day of April,
1901.
She names as witnesses: Charles
f. Herr, of Durango, 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 Goth day of
April, 1901.
f. C. PERKINS, Register.
First publication, Feb. 81, 1901.
Last publication, April 20, 1901.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timoer Land Act. June 3. 1872
First pub. March 2S.
Last pub. May 80.

Timber Land Act, June 8, 1878.
United States Land Office, Durango.
Colo, Feb. IL, 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 Wash
ington territory" as extended to all
the public land states by act of Aug.
4, 1892, Edward Williams OF Hermosa,
county of La Plata, state of Colorado.
has this day filed in this office his
sworn statement No. 2S9. for the pur.
chase OF the S. w. u n. f. a, n. W.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
Notice for Publication.

department OF the Interior, Land Of
fice at Durango. Colo. April ID.
1901.
Notice is hereby given that the fcI-
lowing named settler has filed Loticc
OF his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim. and that said
PROOF will be made before the Regie.
ter and Receiver at Durango, Cole,
on Monday. June 3, 1901. viz:
Henry j. Nelson. who made Home
setad entry No. 1925. for the y. E. u
N. w. u, s. VI N. E. u, and N T.
= 5. Il. Y. Sec. 1S. Twp. 35. N. of
Range .. w. N, M. p. M.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz.
John X. Cundif. John w. Moss and
Charles Black OF bayfield,, Colo, and
Samuel . Snooks of Piedra. Colo
r. &. PERKINS. Register
First pub. April Is.
Last pub. May 20.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, Durango,
Colo, Feb. 3. 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, Ne
vada, 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 L. " S. w.
4 and w. V S. e. 4 of section 20
in township No. 50 N, range No. s 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 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, sol, He names
as witnesses: Charles Il. Herr of
Durango. Colo, Charles +. 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 pub. Feb. IA.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
Administrators Notice.
r'1rst pub. April 4.
Last pub. June d.

Estate OF Ira kulcher, deceased.
The undersigned, having been ap.
pointed administrator OF the estate
OF Ira f'uicher late of the county OF La
Plata and state u Colorado, deceas.
ed. hereby gives notice that he will
appear before the county court of La
flata county, at the court house in
Durango. at the March term for pro-
bate business. on the last Monday.
tDeing the 18th day. OF April next.
at which time all persons having
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

claims against said estate are noti-
he'd and requested to attend for the
purpose Of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the Undersigned.
Dated this I'd day of April. A. u.
1901. JOHN M'DERMOTT,
AS Administrator.
First pub. April 4.
Last pub. April %.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

&. T.. Allen returned last evening
IRON .cnver, where he went some
DAYS ago TO meet his wife. who hps
lately returned from three months
visit In Seattle, Wash. Mrs, Allen
says she enjoyed her trip very much
but was glad to be al home once more.
For business people there are very
good openings, but few opportunities
Tor persons working for u salary. Mr..
anu Mrs Alien spent a few DAYS in
Denver and Colorado Springs c. ".
says the weather was anything but
pleasant
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
His Taking Ways.

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
buster ought to make highly sue
ccssiui politician. He has such TAX
Ing ways.
why isn't he candidate for the
city councilY'
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
Sorrow.

Il have heard of millionaires who
consider 1t misfortune to die rich"
Yes, and the worst OF it is that
they can't get any sympathy
Washington Star
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

all the peace officers throughout the
state would be notified and required
to do their part toward enforcing the
law.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

In the afternoon OF Wednesday.
April "a. the Pueblo lodge of Elks viii
initiate large number of the most
prominent citizens OF that city, GOV.
James Is. Orman heading the list ne
limitations In the afternoon will be
followed 10y a social session az the
Grand hotel In the evening at which
GOV orman viii be the guest of hon
or The Pueblo lodge Ia making ex.
tensive preparations to observe the
occasion. and each lodge In tue state
has been Invited to send representa-.
We to be the guest OF Pueblo lodge
on that occasion.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Considerable excitement Is being
manifested over the oil discoveries In
tn. Pennington region. Yesterday
County Clerk Weaver sent thirty pla.
Ger location blanks to George Mills
OF Mnnoos- since one certificate GOV
crs 1860 acres there Ia good deal
OF land being located.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
Administrator to Collect Notice.
First pub. March 81.
Last pub. May %.

ADMINISTRATOR TO SOllcCt NOtlCe.
Estate of $. King Chung, deceased.
The Undersigned, having been ap-
pointed administrator to collect of the
estate of s. King Chung. late of the
county OF La Plata, and state of Colo
RADIO, deceased. hereby gives notice
that he viii appear before the county
court of La Plata county. at the court
house In Durango, at the March term
on. the last Monday in May next, at
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and
requested to attend for the purpose of
having the same adjusted. All per.
sons indebted to said estate are re-
requested to make immediate. pay
ment to the undersigned
Dated this 10th day of April. A. ID.
1901. n
FRANK GALLOTTI.
Administrator to Collect
First publication April IL. 1901.
Last publication May 2, 1901.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Mr Graves, the appraiser for uo
state land board, who has been at
tending To the duties of his Office in
this neighborhood. left ON this morn
ings train for Denver. While TINS
was Mr. Graves nrst trip to Durango.
he expressed himself as very favor
ahly impressed with our town. Among
other things he spoke OF the new law
which those planning camping parties
for the summer viii do well to take
note OF. Anyone desiring to camp In
any place outside OF the county in
which they reside must take out n II.
cense for that purpose. the said II.
censc to cost SO cents. 1t will save
time To procure license before start
ing. otherwise IL will have TO be taken
out at the county seat OF the county
where the camp is located. and may
thus cause some Inconvenience In oh
timing IL. Mr., Graves stated that
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Judge Russell. District Attorney An.
slim, ~. W hitter and other officials
returned yesterday afternoon from
cortez. where court convened Mon.
day. There was but little business
requiring attention. criminal cases go.
ing over. aud no civil matters rcquir'
INK jury, There was one default
in a criminal case, but this was unin.
tcntionai on the part OF defendant.
who Is probably not aware that a
change in time OF holding court was
made by the Legislature
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

kcv. Ferguson. beginning with next
sunday. VIII preach q series OF three
sermons on the topics Profanity.
Suicide. ana "LynchinE Tho ser
mons viii all be delivered In the even.
ing. These are topics of general in.
tcrcst and undoubtedly there VIII be
n large congregation present to hear
what Mr.. Ferguson has TO say.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

frank burgess has severed his con
nection with the Local Security com
psDy. and this afternoon goes to Sill
ycrton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Mr.. Waters reports the race track
In i,ne shape. Horsemcn at present
on the grounds pronounce 1t one Of the
best and fastest In the state,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Those back from Cortez report a
gentle breeze prevailing In that sec
tion Tuesday. Durango. therefore.
did not have trust on the article.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

The party disrupter" is getting In
his work again. Must have return.
ed with fresh load of troubles.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

The banynn tree Of India IL one OF
the most wonderful trees that grow.
II sends downward from lis branches
grow TO enormous size. In time the
great tree covers nearly AN acre OF
ground. and great caravans take shcl.
ter under Its foliage from the heat OF
the sun.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Preparations for the Odd Fellows
anniversary continue uninterrupted
About I5V visitors are expected.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
For Sale.

One young Jersey fresh mich COW
lO-tw e. w. .HAFLING.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Have you moved yeti It is n goo,
plan TO move every spring. then yol
won't have to clean house.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

johnny Farrell says the prospects
IN MS section for crops this year are
very tattering. as the ground is well
soaked.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

II Is reported that the chief mo
tured on his evident desire TO disrupt
the Democratic party In this part of
the state.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

A. L. Fellows. photographer for the
government. spent the night In Duran
20. tie is planning for river gauges
and looking mp reservoir sites, He
went east this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

The sultan is said to look with ex-
treme disfavor upon the proposal to
establish a. department store in Con.
stantinople. There are 800 wives IN
the sultan MS barem. and 1t is no won
der he Is nervous about the project.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18
From Wednesdays Daily.

sawmiiI men are in demand. II
you desire work in this line. call on
Il. r.. sloan.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

1he Lady Maocabees are sparing
no crrort to make their masquerade.
which takes place This coming Friday,
a success. From present Indications
there viii be n large attendance and
you wont want To miss the run Al
the Vendome. Don't forget Friday
evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

No Republicans are asking any Ia
vors at the hands OF Democratic ofii
ciais. All they ask is that the affairs
OF city and county be conducted eco
nomically and In the interests OF the
people aG u whole.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

A l. kiohey. who some time ago
bought the house occupied by Chas.
snyder. VIII move into II upon the re-
turn or Mira. itichay. who IN at pres
ent In the east Mr.. Snyder has
rented the Schiller house. corner of Sd
avenue ana 10th street.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

First pub. Feb. "A.
Last pub, April is.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-18

Preparations for the Odd Fellows
anniversary continue uninterrupted
About I5V visitors are expected.
For Sale.
One young Jersey fresh mich COW.
1otw q. w. .HAFLING.
FRANK Burgess has severed his con
nection with the Local Security com
vcrton.
Mr, Waters reports the race track
In fine shape Horsemcn at present
on the grounds pronounce II one OF the
bes, and fastest In the state,
Those back from Cortez report
gentle breeze prevailing In that sec
ton Tuesday. Durango. therefore.
did not have trust on the article.
II Is reported that the "chlef mo
Eui WAS called to Denver to be lee
tured on his evident desire TO disrupt
the Democratic party In this part OF
the state.
A. Il. Fellows. photographer for the
government spent the night IN Duran
go. tie is planning for river gauges
and looking mp reservoir sites, He
went east this morning.
No Republicans are asking any Ia
vors at the hands OF Democratic ofii
ciais. All they ask is that the affairs
OF city and county be conducted eco
nomically and In the interests OF the
people as u whole.
A l. Richey. who some time ago
bought the house occupied by Chas.
snyder. VIII move into II upon the re-
turn or MIRA. itlchay who in at pres
ent In the east Mr.. Snyder hns
rented the Schiller house. corner of Sd
avenue ana 10th street.
1he Lady Maccabces are sparing
no crrort to make their masquerade.
"a success From present Indications
there viii be n large attendance and
you wont want To miss the run. Al
the Nendome. Don't forget Friday
evening
The banynn tree Of India IL one or
the mos, wonderful trees that grow.
II sends downward from It's branches
shoots that take root and themselves
grow to enormous size. In time the
great tree covers nearly AN acre OF
ground. and great caravans take shcl'
ter under Its foliage from the heat OF
the sun.
Considerable excitement is being
manifested over the oil discoveries In
tn. Pennington region. Yesterday
County Clerk Weaver sent thirty pla.
Ger location blanks to George Mills
OF Mnnoos. since one certificate coy.
crs 1860 acres. there Ia good deal
OF land being located.
kcy. Ferguson. beginning with next
sunday. win preach q series OF three
sermons on the topics Profanity
Suicide. ana "LynchinE Tho ser
mons win all be delivered In the even
ing These are. topics of general in.
tcrcst and undoubtedly there viii be
large congregation present to hear
what Mr. Ferguson has to say.
Judge Russell, District Attorney An
slim, H. W, kitter aud other officials
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