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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, June 3. 1878.
First pub. March 2S.
Last pub. May 80.

United States Land Office, Durango,
Colorado, March 90, 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,
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. 300, for the pur-
chase Of the S. E. u of the N. w.
a. and the e. " of the S. w. u,
and the s. w. u of the S. e. "A of
Sec. No. 2. in Twp. No. So, Range No.
9 w. N. NJ. p. NJ, and will offer
proof to show that the land sought
is more valuable for it's timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes,
and to establish her claim to said
land before the Register and Receiy-
er of ths office at Durango, Colo,
on Friday, the 7th day of June. 1901.
She names as witnesses: Charles
b. Folsom, William II. c. Folsom,
Charles e. Schwyhart, and George II.
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 7tk day of
June, 1901. F. c. PERKINS,
Register,
First pub. March 2S.
Last nI1h May 90
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
CONTEST NOTICE..

Department OF the Interior. United
states Land Oince. Durango Colo.
t'eb. II. 1901.
\ sufficient contest affidavit having
been MED in this oliice by Joseph Vie
lang Durango, Colo. contestant,
against Homestead entry No l42e
made september 3. 1898. for the N.
Il, a OF Section 20. Twp. 90 n, Range
No. ". y. NJ. p NJ, Lewis Evans.
contes,ee. IN which 1t is alleged that
said Lewis Evans has wholly aban-
doned said tract, and changed his res
idencc theretrom for more than six
months since making said entry. and
next prior to the date herein; that
said tract is not settled upon, culti-
waited and resided upon by said party
as required by law; and that the said
Evans before said abandonment sold
ms improvements upon said land and
that the same have been hauled on
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
Administrator to Collect Notice.

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
rado. deceased. hereby gives notice
that he will 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 oi
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. y.
1901.
FRANK GALLOTTI.
Administrator to Collect.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Timber Land, Act June 3, 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 8, 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 u. " S. E.
a, Sec. 10, and w. u S.W. a of Sec
tion 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 it's 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 29th day of April.
1901.
She names as witnesses; Charles
E. 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 29th day OF
April, 1901.
F. c. PERKINS, Register.
First publication, Feb. 81, 1901.
Last publication, April 25, 1901.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
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
oil Congress of June 3, 1878, entitled
An act for the sale of timber lands
In the states of California, Oregon, Ne
Nada. 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. u S. w.
a and w. u S. f. a of section 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 purposes, and to es-
tablish his claim to said land before
the Register and Receiver of this of
fce, 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 2Oth day of
April 1901.
F. C. PERKINS.
Register.
First pub Feb IA
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
Notice of Final Settlement.

In the matter of the estate of Levi
r. Durant, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that on Mon
day, the Sth day of April, A. u. 1891,
being one of the regular days of tho
March term of the County Court Df
La Plata county, in the state OF Colo.
rado. |, John w. Moss. executor OF sail
estate. will appear before the Judge
of said court, present my final settle
ment as such executor, pray the ap-
proval of the same, and Will then
apply to be discharged as such exccu-
tor. At which time and place any
person in interest may appear and
present objections to the same If any
there be.
Dated at Durango, Colorado, March
10, 1901. JOHN w. MOSS,
Executor of the estate of Levi r. Du-
rant, deceased.
The above hearing is continued un-
til the 18th day of April, 1901.
JOHN w. MOSS.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
Notice of Final Settlement
First pub. March 81
Last pub. May 90.

In the matter of the estate of Clio.
vanni A. Teppa, deceased
Notice is hereby given that on Mon
day the 18th day of April, 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 Colo
rado. |, Frank Gallotti administrator
of said estate, will appear before the
Judge of said Court, present my final
settlement as such administrator pray
the approval of the same, and will
then apply to be discharged as such
administrator. At which time and
place any person in interest may ap-
pear and present objections to the
same if any there be.
Dated at Durango, Colorado, March
16. 1901.
FRANK ,GALLOTTI.
Administrator of the estate of Giovan-
nj A. Teppa, deceased.
First pub. March 81.
Last pub April II.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
First pub. March 2S.
Last pub. May 80.

Timber Land Act, June 3, 1873.
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. 1873, 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 299. for the pur-
chase of the S. W. Y N. E. Il. N. W.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Ira tulcher. deceased.
The undersigned. having been ap
pointed administrator of the estate
OF Ira f'uicher, late OF the county of La
Plata and state OF Colorado. deceas
ed. hereby gives notice that he will
appear before the county court of La
tiata county, at the court house In
Durango, at the March term for pro
bate business. on the last Monday.
tpeing the 18th day. of April next.
at which time all persons having
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

A man Al sharon. Pa, dreamed on
sunday nigh, that he was killed Ia a
railroad wreck. and on Monday he
dropped dead OF spoplesy. And yet
there are those who believe there IL
no signiiiranc IA dreams. Then ni
ii,lshnrs man sick with pneumonia
heard spirit rappings on the wall
nj the head OF his bed. accepted them
ne a death summons, gave up ali hope
OF recovery and expired within "
hours. Surely truth is stranger than
notion.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

claims against said estate are noti-
ned 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. d.
1901. JOHN M'DERMOTT,
AS Administrator.
FIRST pub. April 4.
Last pub. April 25.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

lhr report of the military board OF
inquiry that recently investigated al
West Point has recently been made
pubic, II declares that the state
ment that Cadet iiooxs death was
cnnhed by haxing is untrue. although
at the time OF his attendance ni the
academy "haxing was prevalent there
10 n depiorabie extent Al the
Time oi the investigation there were
'hoss who denied that there WAS any
hssing at the Point. but this report
scorns 10 establish the fact that there
~as and the Investigations. -congrcs,
sionai aud miiitary--havc been pro
auctive of much good
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

Arbor day VIII soon be here. and
then ~ the time To plant trees. No
one can deny the beauty and useful
ness OF these denizens OF the forest.
As some one has said. lie who plants
a tree benefits the race. II you mean
to Join In the good work this year.
consult W. E. Milton. He has hne
line OF young trees ready for setting
ont ms well as everything else in the
way OF plants and seeds. which pro.
gressiye nursery'g gardener should car
ry.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

The Herald has never defended
home merchants from unjust attacks
because the attacks injured the said
merchants with home people. because
such has not been the case Duran
goitcs know full well the unimus OF
the attacks. but outsiders do not, and
II the iNing statements were allowed
to pass unnotlccd they naturally would
place more OF less reliance upon them
and here N where the injury comes in
unless they are reruted The Herald
has made all this clear before to
those living IN Durango. that liz. that
II has been clear case of hlackmail
We trust We viii not feel called upon
again to come to the defense of any
individual. but as long as the morn
INK management continues as at pres
ent. there Is absolutely no assurance
OF repentance and u change OF heart.
Twenty years have proven the charac-
ter OF the blackguhrd too well when
citizens become inccnsed to pitch
that he considers dangerous. he takes
10 cover and by fulsome slobberins
otis the troubled waters--until the
next victim appears, and he is as Ger.
tain 10 appear as day and night Du.
range Is inboring under false i'm.
preston ON the outside. where the
story has gone abroad that II costs
from 40 to 90 per cent more to live
here than II does elsewhere in the
state. and although the falsity of the
statement has often been shown and
the eNii effects counteraotcd to large
extent. We all know that bull In
china shop can do more damage I'm an
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

MIR Hciner OF ouray. who was mix
"a up IN the eioping episode Mt that
place. upon being bronght back by
the shotin endcayored TO effect u rec
one'lIation with his wife. but wifcy
was not of torsiying nature and
refused.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

Arrested for burglary at o'clock
III the morning, and before 3 o'clock
IA the afternoon OF the same day tried
convicted ana sentenced to three Year,
IN The pen. is the cxpcrienc of Phil.
ndelphia crook
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, June 3, 1873.
FIRST pub. April 4.
Last pub. April 25.

United States Land Office. Durango
Colorado, March 90. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance 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,
Nevada, and Washington Territory"
as extended to all the public land
states by Act of August 4, 1892.
Elias ID. Samain. of Durango, coun-
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. Y of the S. w. u
OF Sec. l, and the E. u of S. E. u
of Sec. No. 2, in Twp. No. 35. Range
No. 8 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 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
Fl. 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 7th day of
June. 1901. F. C. PERKINS,
Register,
First pub. March 2S.
Last Dub Nav an
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

sunday seems 10 have been n debt
rnising day for the churches In Den
veT fiity'fyo thousand dollars woro
raised by the Central Presbyterian
rnnreh IA the morning. and s.0eo was
raised hy IN. members OF ST Mark 4
church for The same purpose.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

Assessor Il, q. Price is waiting on
blank schedules from the state audi
tor who Is making out new form
TO comply with the recently enacted
revenue BIZ, In former years Col.
Price has started ont about April 10.
leaving schedules and ascertaining in
formation concerning assessable prop
erty.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

it viii be a great relief Ia the rcad
ing pubic when the Chinese affair
"a wound up. II drsgs along TO the
netrimeDi OF peace and all interests
OF those concerned.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

Arpor day viii soon be here. ard
IL shonid be- remembered that trees
improve ones property both In value
and appearance.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

uoYernor Urman " recently report
ell appointments are confirmed. has
raised n hornets nest among La PIn
iR county Democrats.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

Now n Bryan. Towne and few 9th
ers will follow Aggic's policy much
viii be forgiven, because we are for
giving people.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

instead OF talking about your neigh
bor, suppose You put In Your lime
booming the section In which you re
side. Try IT,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

Golden huie' Jones again believes
he rs about the right size for governor
oi ohio. Many others have enjoyed
similar dclussons.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

I'he Florence OIL district is expert.
encing great boom. Colorado VIII
be- profitable iieid in the near fu.
lure.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

ing thorough oycrhauiing-pa painting.
papering. etc by using this room
tor undertaking parlors II will give
more and needed room for the paint
and wall paper business OF Hood a.
FRITZ. which is a growing proposition.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

The Denver Republican push" do
not appear worried over Senator Pat
tersous libel suit.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

we have been patiently waiting for
Brynns comment on the result OF the
st. Louis election.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

II you desire n good Jersey miich
cow. call on address a. w. Haf,ing
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

There Is a suspicion that Mrs. Bar.
ton has the Hcariet fever r. o. Is
Keeping house,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

row afternoon with Mrs. Richard Nc.
tiona.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

Frank Eidredre returned last even.
ing from Siiscrton, village he re
ports booming.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

Frank Eidredge liz fitlng up the
room recently vacated by Dr. Dowdey
FOR private office
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

The San Jun association OF the 7.
o. q. r. viii observe the SD anniyer.
sary OF the order In this city the 26th
OF this month. Last year the asso.
citation met ut Mancos and was Mt
tended by large delegation from Du.
range. At that meeting Silverton
was selected as the next gathering
point This plan was expected to
be followed until about two weeks
ago, when the SiIycrton lodge inform.
ed Durango. next In line for the honor,
that owing to the scattered member
ship Of their lodge at this time OF the
year that II wns not practical to meet
there, There was nothing else for
,he Durango lodge to do but take hold
OF the matter, although the time was
united to do II full justice. AT the
same time the members nave been
active and committees have been ap.
pointed and are at work, The meet
ing here on the goth. II active exer.
ton goes for anything. viii no doubt
Da one OF the heat held in tho south.
west by any order There viii be
delegations from Sliverton. MpDcDs.
Rico and other points in the district.
Aztec and Pennington would also
have attended ms lodges had the mem.
pcrs known that the meeting was to
he heid here. but as IL is. they have
made arrangements to observe the
occasion at Pennington 1t Is cx-
pectcd that at least $50 visitors viii
he here Tor couple OF days. The
present program is to give free On,
tcrtninmcDt at the court house on the
evening OF the 25th, TO which an in
vitation VIII be extended to the pub
lie. The next day viii he followed
by lodge work. nnd II the day is fine.
probably parade. About o'clock
IN the afternoon the lodge will tender
banquet To the visiting members
which promises to be spread uf un.
usual excellence. The Durango lodge
Of Odd Fellows never goes NJ any
thing halthear,ediy. and we trust that
iinc weather win favor them. In which
event the meeting Is bound 10 be n
success
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
Wash. Patrick WAS down from the
hatchery this morning.

Mrs. A, r. Mersbon VIII entertain
the Round Dozen club this evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

*. ". Carpenter came over from
Mancos las, evening and returned this
morning, after attending 10 some legal
business
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

yesterday afternoon the funeral ser.
vices OF The t-year-oid child OF Mi nnd
arr' Al Turner OF the Upper AMI.
mas, were held at the hom. OF Mr..
Ion Fay. large number OF friends
were present. burial took place at
Animna city
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Eyorard Roscoe are
rejoicing over the arrival OF an s
pound giri, which put In an appear.
ipoe yesterday about noon. All par.
ties concerned are doing nicely.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
For Sale.

one young Jersey fresh mich COW
i0tw q. W. HAFLlNG.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

A. =, Hood has leased the room re-
Gently vacated by the Wage Garner
and is hitting II up for his undcrtak-
Ing business. The place is undergo
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

Ihis evening a, 30. az the horne
If tho pridea parents IN the Animas
sniIey. Miss Anna siecth nnd AIR. La.
thef seif wili be united In the bonds
bi mntrimony Rcy Howard win pef
iorm the ceremony. A large number
u invited guests VIII be present.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

And now let us ali stand back and
see far hight In the Denver sauab'
bic.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

II the weather clerk had continued
no snow storm that set In about d 30
mis- morning Tor twelve hours. there
would b. ut least two feet OF snow on
the ground. MY. hut 1, did come
Town IN chunks and for time Il
'oosed ss though past records were
going 20 be smashed
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

Mr and Ars Abe Roberts who have
been visiting 4 " Bowman. left this
morning FOR Telluride, where they
wiz stop over few days before re
turning to Montrose
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

Neii Camp returned TO Colorado
Springs this morning. having arrived
Friday to spend Easter with his par
puts
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

Many OF the merchants have called
and examined our stock OF news and
Job stationery. They know full well
who does the business Of the town.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

r N. Morcil, who leased his Mancos
hotel the other day. Ieft this morning
Tor TERRA AmafiiIa. where he sc-
cepts position with 7 u Burns
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

The Herald publiAhes tho news up
TO date just perusc our telegraph
columns aud be consinccd-if yon hap.
pen to he a morning subscriber.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

subscriber, who takes great N,
crest In base ban matters. should
send In hia name. not for publication.
an II 10 rule never TO publish arti
ics OF any character. no matter how
nefi,orions. unless accompanied b,
the writer's name
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

Durango people have shown tbei'
preference for the sparkling Animns
No have the animals. They choose
!, TOR burial place.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

wna T. Naile left this morning foi
pueblo where he goes to Rttcnd IA,
q. A. h Grand encampment for Colo
RADIO and wyoming. Ne expected te
be- Joined st lgnaoio by T. c. Gradcu
the other Delegates from the. loCa
oranch are 5 NJ Biggs and W +
hlrkpauick. AIR BigEs went oui
SUNDAY morning, going to Denver q
meet Mrs hisgs who viii aecompan,
him home the last OF the week. M
hirkpeirick win attend. providing he
leaves lliinois In time
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

Item one dead horse. one dead
hurto. one dead hog. noating in the
clear pure waters OF the Animas.
Alas. poor pigsic, he was not allow,
ed TO rest IN his watery grave by the
Ice house Marshal wicklinc hauled
him out nnsummarily this morning.
The two other qnadrupcds are lodged
wa, out In the stream. AS II flows by
the keid ranch, and cannot be reach.
ed. save by means OF boat and net
tng. Don't worry. the animals are
ali right while the river fiows mer.
rhy on. Aren't you glad you voted
against the bondsy
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

Jack Jarvis took the morning train
Tor Denver. who're he viii put In one
la, and thon so direct 10 Phoenix.
ARA The Herald trusts that Mi.
Jarvis Win mud the health of which he
ih IN search. ns u is a priceless boon
to everyone. II Phoenix proves an
acceptable climate Mr. Jarvis VIII
probnbiy go into business thero. ihr
best wishes OF u host OF friends gu
with him
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

A., McAicr returned from Silver
ton THIS morning. accompanied by
aessrs Thomas Douglass and BRADY
;, Thompson OF St Louis. who visit.
nd the Gold hing mine. The latter
gentlemen were much pleased with
what they saw They VIII remain
IA Durango until tomorrow morning.
whom they depart over the Southern.