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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
In the matter of the estate of Alexan.

In the matter OF the estate OF Alexan-
der l.. Harris, deceased
Notice is hereby given, That on
Monday. the 28th day of October, A.
d. 1901. being one Of the regular days
OF the September term of the County
Court of La Plata county. In the state
OF Colorado. Richard McCloud. ad-
ministrator Of said estate. 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 II any there be.
Dated at Durango, La Plata coun-
ty. Colorado, September Is. 1901
RICHARD McCLOUD,
Administrator of the estate Of Alex
ander l.. Harris, deceased.
First pub. Sept. 26.
Last pub. Oct. II.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, June 3, 1878.
United States Land ONCE. Durango

United States Land Office. Durango,
Colorado. August 13. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that In COM
plance 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. Calls
ia Savage. of lockwood. county of
La Plata, state of Colorado, has this
day filed In this office her sworn state
ment No. 474, for the purchase of the
lot 2. the s. w a of N. F.. 4 and
w. " of 8. E. u, Sec. s. in township
No. 81 N, range No. w. N. M. P. M.
and will offer proof to show that the
land sought is more valuable for
its timber OF stone than for agrlcul.
ural purposes. and to establish her
claim to said land before the register
and receiver Of this Office at Duran
go. Colorado. on Thursday, the 31st
day of October 1901.
She names as witnesses; John
H. Hill. of Durango, La Plata county
Colo; Orville B. Hope, of lockwood
La Plata county. Colo; Roy Smart, OF
lockwood. La Plata county, Colo.
Glen W. Smart, of lockwood. La Pla
ia county. 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 31st day OF
October. 1901
F. C. PERKINS, Register,
First pub. Aug. 10.
Last pub Oct. IT
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 8. 1873.

United States Land Office, Durango
Colorado. Sept. 16. 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
JamesW. Fowler. of Bayfield,. county
of La Plata, state of Colorado, has
this day filed In this Office his sworn
statement, No 4S4, for the purchase
OF the N. w. Y N. E. u, F. " N. W
u. N. E. u S. w. 4. Of section No
81. in township No. 35 N. range No
6 w, N. NJ. P. NJ. and will offer proof
to show that the land sought
is more valuable for its tim
ber 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 day OF November, 1901.
He names as witnesses:
John Phillips, of bayfield, 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.
F. c. PERKINS, Register.
First pub. Sept. 19.
Last nuh Nov 81
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10
SUMMONS.

State of Colorado, County of La Plata.
S. In the District Court.
John King. plaintiff. versus Martha
King, defendant
~he 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, IL served within the
State of Colorado or by Publication;
or. il served out of the State of Colo
rado, 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 made and
issue had been joined IN snch com
plaini.
The said action is brought by PLAIN
tiff t. obtain decree of divorce, dis
solving the bonds of matrimOny~4ow
existing between plaintiff and defend
ant. on the ground of wilful derser
ton for a period of sixteen months
last past. as will more fully appear
from complaint in said action 81
which reference is here made and
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. 1g. 1901.
Last Pub. Oct 10. 1901.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10
Notice of Application for U. g
Patent.

No. lbi2 Survey No. 1889. Durango Land
District.
u. 8. LAND OFFICE,
Durango, Colo, August "a, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance Of
the act OF congress. approved May TO- 1872,
Katherine Real by Reese McCloskey, her at
torney in fact, whose postofiice is Durango,
Colorado, has made application for a patent
for 1900 linear feet on the Great Eastern lode
bearing gold and silver, the same being 1885
feet east and Is feet west from discovery cut
thereon, with surface ground 800 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 file in the office of the Register Of the
U. s. Land Office, at Durango, Colorado, as
follows viz:
Beginning at cor. No 1 whence U. 3. L. NJ.
No CO.'S bears So ~ W 2457 It an aspen tree
10 in da marked B. 4. 1-1tS29 bears 54e IS
T. 81 II. thence East variation 1872 3 Loo IT..
to cor No. 9, whence spruce tree 20 in. dia.
blazed and marked h. T. 2-14329, bears south 50'
W 9 IT, thence south variation 15o Z 500 It. to
cor No. 5, thence west variation 15o 1900 It.
to cor. No. l, whence fr tree 80 in. dia; blazed
and marked n. T. i-ltS2a, bears 10o W 1871 It
thence north variation lSo 35 E 800 II. to cor.
No. l, the place Of beginning, containing 10 ISL
acres, and forming portion Of the suspended
township 81 N OF range 10 W. N. NJ. principal
ed In vol aS page t69 Of the records Of La Plata
county, Colorado, and the original location In
book 81 at page AS of said records. The con-
fiictiny claims are none. The ad dining claims
ire Bristol lode claims by Joe Ward.
+ G. PERKINS, Register.
First publication Aug. 20.
I asst publication Oct 81.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878.

United States Land Once, Durango,
Colo. Sept. ., 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
vada. and Washington territory" as
extended to all the public land states
by act OF August 4. 1892, Ira A. Black,
OF Bayneld, county OF La Plata. state
OF Colorado, has this day filed in this
otfice his sworn statement, No. 47y,
for the purchase OF the $. Ms. u. Y
and ~ E. a $. h. Y, section 2s. ana
$ w u s. W u OF section No. ~.
In township No. 80 NJ. range No.
W. ~ N. T. NJ, ana will offer proof
to show that the land sought Is more
valuable for It's timber or stone than
for agricultural purposes. and to es-
tablish his claim to said land before
the register and receiver OF this office
at Durango Colo. on Saturday. the
23d day OF November. 1901.
lie names AZ witnesses: w. H. Day.
ot bayfield,, Colo, q. +. Pargin. OF Bay
held. Colo. q. X. Cundirr. OF Bayfield,.
Colo. Frank Arthur. OF bayfield,.
Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above-dsscribed lands are
requested TO file their claims In this
once on or before said 23d day OF
November, 1901.
F, c. PERKINS.
Register
First pub Sept. ~.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10
Notice of Application for U. S. Patent
Mining Application No. 1918,
Mineral Survey No B435
United States Land Office,
Durango, Colo Aug. "a. 1901.

mineral survey no osoo.
United States Land Office, !
Durango, Colo, Aag. "a. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that Joseph S. Sheek,
whose postoffce is Hesperus. La Plata county,
Colorado, has made application for patent
for 1900 linear feet on the Southern Boy beoring
gold and silver, the same being 5 It. 10 SO W
and 1895 Il. 10 SO from discovery ahaft
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. iSo
40 pine tree marked l, bears south 20o
f 81 IT,, thence sss o. IT. to cor. No. 9, whence
u quak ing asp tree u in, dia., bears N ts0 SV z
~ IT., thence south 10 so w $50 It. to west side
center aud l50O II. to SW corner No. 8, whence a
pine tree Is in. diA. marked B 7 ). bears 22o
50 W 1872 IT,, thence N $50 o Z 800 It. to Sc cor.
No. 4, whence the NV cor. OF the Red Cloud
bears 5 2So Is + t9s II n pine tree IL in dia
marked b T I, bears south 20 80 W s7 tt,
thence N 10 3Y L $50 II, to east side center. and
1900 IT. to N corner No. the place of begin
ming, containing 10 IS acres, and forming por-
tion OF the Sc Ia OF sec. 16, twp. 36 n, range II
W of the N principal meridian. Said loca-
tion being recorded In. vol. 81 page 5i7 Of the
records OF La Plata county, Colorado. Adjoin-
ing claimants Z. r. Cooper and Joseph S. Sheek
owners of the Southern Girl lode.
&C PERKINS, Register.
First publication Aug. g.
Last publication Oct. 81.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act of June 8, 1878. q

United States Land Office. Durango.
Colorado. September 30, 1901
Notice is hereby given that in com.
piance 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
vada, and Washington Territory as
extended to all the public land states
by act OF August 4, 1892. Edgar p.
Biggs. of Durango. county of La Plata,
state of Colorado, has this day filed
in this Office his sworn statement No.
4S9 for the purchase OF the S. w. a
of N. f. u. the S. Y OF N. w. a
and N. w. a of S. w. "a. of sec 9, in
township No. 81 N. range No. w.
NJ NJ p. 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
7th day of December 1901.
He names as witnesses:
Clement c. Eddy, .Jethro c. Sanford,
oaIluei f. I1eTT anu Aipha II. Hot
ley. all of Durango. La Plata county.
Colorado. Any and all persons
claiming adversely the above describ-
ed lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office ON or before said
7th day of December. 1901.
F. C. PERKINS. Register.
First pub. Oct. 3.
Last pub. Dec. 5. .
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878.

United States Land Office, Durango,
Colorado. Sept 80. 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, Ne
vada, and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the public land states
by act OF August 4, 1892, Alpha F. Far
ley. of Durango. county of La Plata,
state of Colorado, has this day filed
in this Office his sworn statement No.
4SS, ior the purchase of the N. " oil
S. w. a and S. w. of s. w. "a, IN
township No. 81 NJ, range No. w.
Il. NJ. p. II. mi will off pro If to sho~
that the land sought is more valuable
for its timber or stone than for agricul-
claim to said land before
the register and receiver of
this Office at Durango. Colorado. on
Saturday. the 7th day of December
1901
He names as witnesses:
Edgar p. Biggs. Jethro C. Sanford.
Samuel f, Herr and John j. Biggs.
all of Durango. La Plata county. 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 7th day OF -
cember 1901. II
F, C. PERKINS, Register.
First pub. Oct. 3,
Last pub Dec. s.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, June 3. 1878.

United States Land Off1ce, 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. " N. f. u of section No.
II. in township No. "a N. range No
3 w. N NJ. P. NJ. and will offer proof
to show that the land sought
is 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 d. Shouli, Wlillam j. WolIe
Samuel S. Bixler and Rosie Bixler. OF
Durango, La Plata county, Colorado
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described laIds
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. 49,
Last pub Nov, 21.'
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10
The Racing Event.

The races proved quite interesting,
In the nrst running race Big Dutch
was favorite and In the last Sir Ken
meth was favorite. There were Ave
entries for the three-eights' OF a mile,
Joe D.. Big Dutch, Nettie II. McElmo
Filley and Barry Slipper, Thd
horses go, away almost In bunch
On the curve McElmo Filley was In
the lead and kept II until coming
down the home stretch when Bis
Dutch took the lead. winning by n
narrow margin. with Joe ID. third,
In the trottinx race with Bertie NJ.
Eagle Eye, Mona c. and Reward s.,
the latter proved to be winner in the
nrst two heats. The latter has a
record Of 2;l6 In Denver last year
and WAS let out just sufficient 10 win.
iime: 2;ssh, 1888.
In the three -eighths OF mile Sir
Kenneth WAS favorite. pools selling
even against the field. The horsos
kept even until the last quarter when
Marvin took the lead but coming
down the stretch Sir Kenneth swung
to the front, winning by length or
two.
In the mile bicycle novice race there
were four entries, Ed. Biggs. ], q.
Holmes, Frank Beers and Clem Goad.
Biggs won, Goad second and Holmes
third.
In the mile free for all, same riders,
Holmes won. Blggs second.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10

There appears to be but one senti-
ment--that we should have complete
change In the court house this coming
January. OF course. we must put up
with Bradley for two years longer,
but by electing Schroeder. the good
work will be started, and another
year the more or less distinguished
"financer" of the North Side will be
retired. And Bradley's financing
abilities are of such character that
taxes have been increased IS per cent
under his regime.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10
IN FULL
SWING
Fair Opens Auspieiously Big
Days Ahead.

The arst day OF our fair has come
and gone and another day dawned.
Yesterday. In spite OF the facs that
there was necessarily a grea: deal of
routine work to be accomplished.
passd CT very satisfactorily.
While The attendance was not BIZ
any mears as isrge ms we shall sec
during these succeeding days. the
srand sttrd was fhiriy well ,llnd dui-
ing the afternoon while there was n
good or,wd In different parts Of tho
grounds.
or courre. we are not jmplnininp
abou, the weather, still. II tbs sontIc
man vLc runs the department has no
objectl"ps We should like IL just 2
tribe warmer. Still, n It is anv trou.
BILE. we can get along.
The programme which Consisted Of
races. discussed fully In another
place, went OF very smoothly. There
WAS no jockeying. consequently the
different numbers we're disposed Of
promptly.
All OF the rcfreshment sands are
In shape and DID u fair buaipens yea.
to-day. The Woman's Club has its
headquarters In large tert and
serves Refreshments daily Back Of
the large tent serving the purpose OF
tinins room Ia n smaller o1s witch
IL utilized as a kitchen.
The stands where candy, popcorn
and soft drinks may be obtained also
received \ fair patronage.
All day long exhibits were being
brought at the Woman's building, so
that the ladies on the committees
were kept hard at work til sundoyp
arranging the displays.
The nccdlework department ~ es.
pecially attractive this year. both by
reason OF the quality OF the work ss
well as the quantity.
In the art department the exhibit
Is not no very large. but select There
IL n splendid collection of photographs
and y nice display OF kodak pictures.
The Hyde Exploration company. OF
Farmington. have u large display Of
blankets and Indian goods.
Az for the pantry department, itH
exhibits are splendid. and most taH'e.
fully arranged.
In the agricultural department there
has Also been some delay caused by
the recent rain storm which delayed
some Of our New Mexico friends. max
ing them = trine late In arriving.
However. there is still plenty OF time.
Already there II, while not com.
pletc. q 1ne display. q. w. Spcn.
cor. Of the Lower Florida. while not
showing u large collection, has some
nne specimens.
b. u, koontx. Of Aztec. has very
large display. both OF fruit and vege.
tables VI the finest kind.
T. A. Kerr OF the Animas valley,
has = nrstrste exhibit. the fruit be.
ing especially notable. both for its
quality aud arrangement.
A. X Springer's Siiverton and Du.
range friends will be pleased to soc
the excellent results OF his short res
idcnce In the Aztec section. These
especially In the apples and prunes
are results to be proud Of
Irwin Mead. from the valley, has
some nne plates Of fruit. which speak
well for the Animas section in a her
ticultural line.
Charles Pearson, of the Lower Flor.
Ida, has m excellent display OF grains
and produce.
Joe Day. OF Hermoss. has on exhi-
bition some Of his famous spuds. It
wouldn't ssem like n fair without
some Of Joe's potatoes.
George Allen will have his display
In shape today. and 1, will be well
worth seeing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10

The candidates will be circulating
about the next few days. but most
peaple are here for enjoyment and not
to discuss the political situation. even
II they are tired OF fusionism and n
bankrupt state and county treasury.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10

At the present rate of reduction the
public debt OF the United States viii
soon be below the 81 .000. 900. 900 mark
again. The decrease In September
was $4.S2b, ,l0l.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10

Cuba is deeply interested in tariff
rates with 2the United States. There
is but one way to get ON the ground
floor commercially and that is to ask
for ANIMATION.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10

II is clear from the last statement
given out by President McKinley's
physicians that none OF them knew
any more about the case than the 9th
ers
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10

Cuba expects to be an Independent
state by next May. II troubles then
should multiply upon its hands the
growth OF annexation sentiment will
be rapid.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10

Miss Lena Brindle returned last
evening from Denver, where she spent
her vacation attending the carnival
and visiting friends.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10

wayside. But maybe he is waiting
for good company-the Elks
The streets were alive with people
until late hour last evening.
John Howe came down from Sill
verton this morning to attend the fair.
+. W. Clipple, passenger agent for
the Burlington. went out to Alamosa
today.
Club. Telluride. is with us for good
time.
Mr.. Humphrey, OF Pagosa, and July
Gyp are In evidence at the race
course.
f. b. Thomas, the Telluride teIe-
phone manager, is with us for fair
week.
Lee Leslie WAS among the arrivals
from Silverton this morning to take
In the fair.
Indians are nocking to the city at
a lively rate. Tomorrow Ia when
they shine.
Miss Lydia Gibbs arrived from Sill
yerton this morning to spend few
days vacation at the fair.
Another delegation Of about sew
en,y.iive arrived from Silverton this
morning, In addition TO quite n mum
ber last evening.
Charles Rittmaster. OF the Arm OF
| Rittmastcr a. Conner. Telluride. and
cousin to Harry Rachofsky Ia In town
taking Ia the fair.
Herman Hanno left on this morn
ing's Eastern for BufYalo, where he
win take In the exposition and visit
other eastern points.
A large stock of fine imported hats
has now arrived at Graden's. Hats for
children were also among the new
| arrivals. CSll and see them.
Mrs W. r. Kinney and little daugh-
ter and Mrs. Grifiiths passed through
| from Silverton this morning on their
| way to Pagosa for Ii rest and change.
II. NJ. Wilson. nephew OF George
Taliman. is one OF the Telluride Wis.
itors taking In the fair. Mr.. Wilson
reports u large delegation Of Elks will
| arrive tomorrow, and then Rome viii
howl.
II liz "a pleasure To have visitors
speak no kindly of the fair manner
In which they are treated by Durango
people. and that when they want to
purchase something they are not held
| up.
E. =. Montgomery. Of this city. has
leased the Old Cottage Home hotel.
| IN Second avenue. Mru. Montgomery
| T. familiar with wants of those whp
ave at hotels. am VIII make n hor,.
| .of all who ta,or them with II cal.
Newspaper men visiting the city
| are Invited to make The Herald head
quarters, Come In and put you feet
| ON the exchange table and swap lies.
II We are too busy 10 accommodate
you. Wen turn you over to the devil.
George Kennedy, mining engineer
| Tor the Iowa Mining 4 Milling Co.
| spent yesterday In Durango. depart.
ing this morning for Boston and New
York City. Quite n delegation of the
fair sex accompanied Mr.. Kennedy TO
| the train to see him on
When W. j. Patterson takes the
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10

When w. j. Patterson takes the
oath OF Office as treasurer of La Plata
county there will be no favori,es play.
cd. and those who have escaped pay.
ing taxes charged mp on the treas
urer's books win have to dig up Mr.,
Patterson viii not favor politicians
over poor men. like Balster. No
wonder the people are crying for n
change. and every taxpayer is to be
congratulated upon having man like
Mr.. Patterson nominated, for he is
strictly business and plays no favor
ties when II comes TO public affairs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10

Crowds are fiocking to the fair
grounds this afternoon. But tomor
row and next day win draw the peo
Pile.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10
From Wednesdays Daily
The fair phone ID No. 62.

A. r. Nolan is over from Maneos.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10

Mrs, Robert Pearson, OF Silverton,
and her sister. Miss iiilda Caring
ton arrived on this mornings train
from the busy city above. Miss Car
rington has been spending the sum
mer In Silyerton. and on Friday
morning Will leave for her home In
Colorado Springs. The ladies are the
guests of Mrs Egan.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10

=. r. Lamb, the Cortez druggist, is
with u. ~
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10

We've been looking for Curry, Of
the Telluride Journal. but thus far
II looks us though he had fallen by the