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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department uf the interior.
Land once ~ Durango. Colo.
July Nh 1909.
Notice " hereby given that the
following named settler has fled no
tic" of his intention TO make nnal
proof In support of his claim. and
thni ssid proof win be made before
the register and receiver ut Durango.
Colorado. ON August 20 1902. viz (.
ncnneu Bishop. ~ho made Homestead
Entry No 1854 for the y w ;, y W
=. See 10 n " n E a & W y N,
y !. Sec ., TIP 30 n. hs ". y "
T. "
lie names the foliovlng witnesses
to prove hls continuous residence upon
and cultivation ~ Haid land, viz.
John + Graham. OF vsliecI;o Colo. ;
William r Kirkpatrick. OF Durango,
Colo Charles G. Graham, Of Nali"cito.
Colo. Theodore Nulton, of Columbus.
Colo
+ G PERKINS Register.
First Publication. July 10.
las, Publication Angus, -
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24
NOTICE FOR FOR PUBLICATION

Timber Land, Act June 8, 1887.
United States Land Office. Durango
Colorado. July %, 1902.
Notice is herby given that in
compliance 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 Cali
fornia, Oregon, Nevada. and Wash
ington Territory" as extended to all
the public land states by act of Au-
gust 4, 1902, Anna Melville of Durango
county of La Plata, state of Colorado
has this day filed in this office her
sworn statement No. 500. for the pur-
chase of the S. w. a S. w. a Sec. a.
TIP. 81 N. r. 6 w. N. NJ. p. NJ. N. w.
z N. w. a Sec. 3, f. " N. E.A of
Section No. in Township No. SO NJ
Range No. w. N. NJ. P. NJ. and will
oifer- 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 Saturday. the 9th day of Septem-
Der, 1902.
She names as witnesses: George
w Melville. of Columbus, Colorado;
John Root. of Vallecito. Colorado;
Schuyler C. Whitney. of Vallecito.
Colorado; John T. Graham. of Vale
cito. Colorado.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
rpuIInGta1 tn hla THAR alo f,,
this office on or before said 9th day
of September. 1902.
F. C. PERKINS. Register.
First Publication. July "a.
Last Publication. September 25.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,

Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Durango. Colo.
July 81, 1902.
a Notice is hereby given that the foi-
lowing named settler has filed notice
Of his intention to make final PROOF
in support of his claim. and that said
proof viii be made before the Regis
ter and Receiver at Durango, Colo,
on August 30. 1902. viz: Michael
Nary who made Homestead Entry NO.
1856 for the w. y S. f. u Sec. % and
N. w. Y N. E. u Sec. 26 TIP. 3s. N.
of r. 8 w n. NJ. p. M.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land. viz:
John Nary, George Read, William
Kesho and Peter Daum, all of Rock
wood. Colo.
f. C. PERKINS. Register
"First Publication. July "a. 1902.
Last Publication. August %.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,
Timber Land Land Act. June 3. 1878

United States Land once. Durango.
colo June 90 1909
Notice is hereby given that In com
pliance with the provisions OF the act
Of congress Of June 2. 1878. entitled
AN act for the sale OF timber lands
in tho states NJ California. Oregon, Ne
vada and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the public land states
hv act Of August 4. 1892. Veron
Baird of RavHeld county of La Plata,
state or territory Of Colorado. has this
dav filed IN this Office his sworn state
mcnt No 5SS for the purchase Of the
west half y u. y OF Section No. 81.
IN Township No 35 n. Range No. 3
west and will ofer proof TO show that
the land sought ls more valuable for
It's timber or stone than for agricul'
tural purposes and to establish his
claim TO said land before the register
and receiver OF this Office at Durango.
Colorado. on Friday. the 9Th day Of
September, 1909
He names as witnesses: Luther
" Lyons. Of bayfield,. Colo; Robert
Sullivan. Of payfeid Colo; John
Rowe. Of Bavheld. Colo; Evan Hamp-
ton of BAYFIELD, Colo.
Anv and all persons claiming ad'
verselv the above described lands are
requested TO file their claims In this
office on or before said 5th day OF Sep
tcmhcr. 1909.
F. c. PERKINS Register.
First Publication June 26.
Last Publication. September 4
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

i.nnd once At Durango Colo.
July T. 1909,
Natir. IL hereby given that the fol
lowing named settler has filed notice
Of his intention to make anal proof
in support ~ his claim, 10y commut'
inr snmo io cash entry. and that said
pr.of viii bo made before the register
aud tecciyei of IN" United States
land ONCE At Durango Colorado on
Angus, 10 1909. viz Elmer Wilson.
nnrl wood la piatn county Colo
iiomcsioRd application No s02J. for
the " " of \ v y Sec .. the \. ~
y. Of y Is I. See s. and y w. a n
W. .. See y, Township "a North.
ilanr. \ West y N y NJ
iIc names the following witnesses Ia
prove his continuous residcnc" upon
aud cultivation OF said land. viz. b
lohu y. TraVrrs. oryai u Hope. Jonas
= craig and Martin l.emandcr, OF
lockwood la Plata county Colorado.
y G PERKINS Register.
First Publication. July Ia.
Last Publication August "a
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, June 8, 1873.
United States Land Office,

lflJel states Lana ollCe,
Durango. Colo. Jure 9, 1902.
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, 1902, Johan-
ma X. Ludwig. of Bayfield, county of
La Plata state of Colorado. has on
May 8. 1902. filed in this office her
sworn statement No 564. for the pur-
chase of the n. f. 4 OF N. w. u of
Section No. is, in Township No. 80 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 purpos-
es and to establish her claim to said
land before the register and receiver
of this office at Durango. Colorado.
on or before said 10th day of
August, 1902
She names as witnesses: Frank
Wommer and Elizabeth Wommer. of
bayfield,. La Plata county. Colorado;
Edward Trusler and Theodore Mutton,
OF Columbus, La Plata county. Colo.
RADIO.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above-described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
Office on or before the 10th day of
August 1902.
F. c. PERKINS. Register
First Publication. June H. 1902.
Last Publication. Aug IA.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act OF June 3, 1873.
United States Land Office.

united states Lana olnce.
Durango Colo. June 9. 1902.
Notice Is hereby given 'hat IN com
pliauce 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, Chris
toph Zipperian. OF Bayfield,, county of
La Plata, state of Colorado, has on
April "A. 1899. flied In this office his
sworn statement No. 555. for the pur-
chase of the n II S w. u N. w. a
S. T. u aud s W u S. f. Y of Sec
ton No 9 in Township No. 80 N,
Range No. I 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 re-
ceiver of this Office at Durango. Colo,
on Wednesday the 18th day OF August,
1902,
He names AS witnesses: Theodore
NJ. Mutton and s. NJ. Parks. OF Colum-
bus. Colo. Mat Iutsinger, OF Bay
field Colo. and Leonard A. Zipperian.
OF Durango. Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
vcrsely the above-described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
Office on or before said 18th day OF
August. 1902.
F. C. PERKINS. Register.
First Publication. June 12, 1902.
Last Publication. Aug. IA.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, June ,. 1878.

United States Land once. Durango.
Colo, May ~ 1909
Notice Ia hereby given that In com
pliance with the provisions OF the act
Of congress OF June T. 1878. entitled
AN act for the sale OF timber lands
In the states OF California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory.
s extended to all the public land
states by act OF Angus, 4, 1892. John
Phillips Of bayfield,. county Of la Pla-
tn. state Of Colorado. has on March
n. 1909. nled In this once his sworn
sta,omcn, No sac. for the purchase OF
the s E y OF s w Y. Sec. 10. and
E y n W. u s. w y N w Y OF
Section No. 10. In township No 10
North. range No. 6 w n NJ p NJ.
and will oror proof to show that tho
lands sought Is moro valuable for It's
timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes. and to establish his claim
To said land before the register and
receiver Of this of,ice at Durango.
Colo. on Monday. the 3ls, day OF July.
1909
He names as witnesses John Ev.
rrct. Louis s Cole. Thomas Sullivan.
Eugene Strawn all OF bayfield,. Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad
versely the above-describcd lands arc
rc1ucet-d to nlc their claims In this
once on or before the Goth day Of
lnly, 1909
y C. PERKINS Register
First Publication Nav 20
Last Publication. July -
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24
MINING APPLICATION NO. 1905
Sur,r, No ,s-a

I : Land ot,r- Durango Colo. Jun ~ igts
Noi,ec Il h-tcn, given that william " White
Tor himsslf and roclRimant Raithasof Kern
and Louis Nathan whose post -n',c- addr--.
it Durango. toiorado, has inside spplica tinu
for tsnirnt for tho oro fino Mill site la Gait
iorn,s hinins District, La Plata county, Colo
beginning at corner So I, whence I : I. NJ
No ens tesfs f1sW X @i2 n
Thence Sisf w Si> = n to cor No
Thence : ieit " ss.s n To- cor No
Thence y shee0 sSs 90. torar <o
Thence y itt 2asaf u toror y" rhr
place of beginning Containing an ARA of hvc
acre. aud forming por,iou IT suspended
township ~ \ of n 10 w of the y r "
The amended location cert ihrat. i~recor,i-d i,
u. Recorder office ~ Ia Plata county In Rrol
~ st page sW
Y c. PERKINS, Register
First Publication June 10.
Last Publication August IS
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24

The Fort Collins Courier IL rieht Ia
ibc point In The following Colorado
nepnblirann rannct afford 10 load their
platform down this year with glitter
ing Eeneraiities The document should
say wha, II means In good, strong
plain English and mean what II says.
Thir ~ no time tn trim" with bonn
haHi eagle niebts ZAP doodle or catch
phrases Make 4, short Ia the point,
and nll I, fall of nourishins inca, II
should he ihotourhls Republican and
w plain that II cannot he miKnndcr
stood M mIscoDs;rai.d, The people
nre drcsdfuily tired of meaningless
platforms
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24

Arspahoo county commissioners ar"
MOI greatly Disturbed over The re'ein'
tions made In the printing steals "
suits were Instituted against them
and their bondsmsD. the same as IN
Ia Plata county they Nigh, b" isrrcd
loose The idea Of Smith Brooks re-
ceiyinr $50 .ooo In excess OF legal
charges aud some one not standing In
with tn. deal
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24
NOTICE FOR pusL,cArIoN.
DEPARTMENT OF the interior.
Land Office a. Durango. Colo.
-. . tuOD

DsT TlrtiHent vi tn' .ieSi'''' +.
Land Office a. Durango Colo.
Jaly 81 1902.
Nn,ice Is hereby given that the fol-
owing named settler has filed notice
of her intention to make Anal proof In
s,,pport of her claim. and that said
roof will be made before the register
and receiver at Durango. COLO. on
Nug. 80. 1902. viz: Mary F. Fulcher.
yho made Homestead Entry Nc. 2oss
or the s. w. Y 8. E. Y Sec. 20, and
ot ? OF Sec. 20 in Up. Sc N. OF X. II
N N. P. NJ.
she names the following witnesses
% prove her continuous residence
anon and cultivation of said land. viz;
John McDermott N. A. Heather,
rharles Heather and James Fogle, all
If Hesperns, Colo.
F. C. PERKINS. Register.
First publication. July "a.
Last Publication, August IS.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, June 8, 1878.

United States Land ONCE,
Durango. Colo, June 8, 1902.
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, 1902, Char
ley F. Pargin. of Bayfield,, county of
Ia Plata. state of Colorado. has on
June 6. 1902. flied in this office his
sworn statement No. $40, for the pur-
chase OF the f " n. Il. 4 N. T.. "
s. L. u Sec. 10 and S. w. u N. w.
a of Section No. 20. in Township No.
30 NJ Range No. 6. w, n. NJ. p. NJ.
and will offer proof to show that the
land sought is more valuable for its
'imber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim to
said land before the register and re-
ceiver OF this office at Durango, Colo.
on Thursday. the 2lst day of August,
1902.
He names as witnesses: Silas ].
Judy. of Bayfield,. Colo; John Bailey
of Pargin, Colo: Charles A. Black, OF
Pargin. Colo; William X. Day. of
Pargin. Colo.
Any and all persons claiming adj
versely the above-described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before said 21st day OF
August. 1902.
f. C. PERKINS. Register.
First Publication. June ~. 1902.
Last Publication. Aug. IA.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department OF the Interior.

Land once Mt Durango. Colorado.
July 10. 1902
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing named settler has 6led notice
Of his intention to make Anal proof in
support Of his claim. and that said
poof will he made before the Register
and Receiver y. s. land ONCE. at Du-
range. Colo. on August %. 1909. VIZ
William II Kcsior. who made Home.
stead Entry No l1ei for the S. E u
s E =, of Sec. 20. E " N. H. y and
n. E 4 s. E y OF Sec 35, Tp. 3s N.
n .. W y 81 r. NJ
He names the following Witnesses
10 prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation Of said land. viz
Michael Mary Gabriel q. Love. Al Ia.
vie and james W Bowlcn. all Of Rock
wood. Colorado
r. c. PERKINS Register
.First Pub. July II
last Pub, Aug. q.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24

Republicans need not worry about
s,itsble candidates There is plenty
OF material and the delegates In state
convention will see to II that no slate
goes through and that men capable
and honest are selected for the var'-
otis places.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24

John w. Gates gives II out cold that
he viii control the Colorado Fne' 4
Iron company hereafter Gates ap
pesrs to be getting his fms In on pay
ing deals Of late and there is no tell.
inr what he is up to.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24

President Mitchell Is proving him
self 10 be Ieyeiheaded man. II is a
good thing that the coal miners have
such a thing at the head OF their or
ranizationr at this time. AZ false
move VIII prove costly--to the min
ers NJ well as the country generally.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24

Bryan Is in the land Of the enemy.
He believes In going to headquarters
and az he has thrown down the
gauntlet IL going to fight the reorgan'
izers oa their own dung-hill. so TO
sneak
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24

The water shortage IL being felt all
over the state bin Denver is likely TO
be the biggest sufferer unless rain
falls brfor" lonr 10 supply the reHef-
voirs Furnishing water for domestic
purposes yic'or IN without water and
II getting iis supply from the sourc"
that supplies Colorado springs This
has been n irving year aii around In
way of water supply
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24

The burlington has covered the dis
iaoo. between Denver and Chicago In
eighteen hours aud Hnytwo minutes.
with eighteen hTirs To New YORK
from Chicago means only ~ from
Denver tn the coast II used TO take
six months 80 make the trip,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24

II one depends on the Denver News
for political information. especially
what Is going on In Republican circles
just put Il down AZ being entirely op-
posIte to what ir printed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1873.
United States Land ONCE
Durango. Colo. MAY "A. 1902

Durango. Colo. May IA, 1902
Notice is hereby given that In com
pliance with the provisions Of the
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. Ella NJ. Nelson. OF Du-
rango, county of La Plata. state of
Colorado. has on March 26. 1902, filed
in this office her sworn statement No.
5+5. for the purchase of the s. " N.
w. Y N. f, y. s. w. u N W. u s.
f. u OF Section No. 20. In Township
No. 35 N, Range No. 10 w N. NJ. P.
NJ. and will offer proof to show that
the land sought is more valuable for
its timber or stone than for agri-
cultural purposes, and to establish his
claim to said land before the register
and receiver OF this ONCE at Durango,
Colo. on Monday, the 2sth day of
July.
He names as witnesses; Thomas
Shurvinton. Of Porter, Colo: Joseph
II. Coppinger. OF Porter, Colo:
Charles Lantz. OF Porter. Colo; Frank
Merrifield OF Durango. Colo.
ANY and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims In this
ofIice on or before said 2sth day OF
July. 1902.
First Publication May %
Last Publication. July "a.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24
NOTICE or PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act. june }. 1879.
United states Land once.

United states Land once.
Durango. Colo. June iG. 1909.
Notice is hereby given tina, In com.
plisnce with the provisions Of the act
of congress of June ,. 1875 entitled
AN 80, for the sale Of timber lands
In the states OF California oregon.
Nevada aud Washington Territory" as
extended to all the public land states
hy not ~ August I 1892. John y
Root. of Nallocito county Of La Plata.
state Of Colorado has this day fled In
this once his sworn statement No,
hs3 FOR the pnrchas. Of the \, ". "a
: W. u oi section No rs, in Town
ship No a6 n. Range No W. \. NJ.
y n and will oirof proof Ia show
that the land soneht IN more valuable
for It's timber or stone than for asri-
cultural purposes. aud 10 establish his
ciaim To said land before the register
aud receiver of this once Mt Durango,
Colo. on Thursday ,h" esth day NJ
August, is0s
lie names AZ witnesses Hen
ne, Bishop. Of vallcci,o Colo "A.
Trusler. of Columbus. Colo; John r.
Graham OF Columbus Colo George
w Melville ~ Columbus, Colorado.
Any aud all persons claiming ad'
vrrsoly the above described lands are
requested Ia Ole their claims In this
Once on or before said 2Sth day Of Au'
gust 1909
= e. PERKINS Register.
First Publication June ~.
Last Publication August 2i'
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, =, 8, ;.
United State ! nd N~"e.

Timber Land Act, 8, }.
United State nd C~"e.
Durango. Colo iE 9. 1872.
Notice is hereby give th-t l.. 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. 1902, Fred
erick A. Tyckson. of Pargin. county of
La Plata, state of Colorado, has on
May >. 1902, filed in this office his
sworn statement No. 563. for the pur-
chase of the S. y S w. 4 of Section
No | 3. in Township No, 35 N. Range
No C 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. Colorado, on Friday, the
18th day of August, 1902.
She names as witnesses: Freder-
A. Black. of Pargin, Colorado; Charles
Pargin, of Pargin, Colorado; Frank
Arthur, of .Pargin, Colorado; James
Mari, of Pargin. 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 18th day of
August. 1902.
f. c.. PERKINS Register
First Publication. June ~. 1902.
Last Publication. Aug. IA.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24

onr people win have an opportunity
OF listening to Eugene V. Debs Sun
day and should improve It, Those
who do not coincide with his views
VIII find him an entering ialker.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber tana. Ae. June 3, 1878.
United States Land ONCE,
Dmrangn. Coin MAY Ia. 1902

tulIeI Sthtes Lana cH'e'
Durango. Colo, May IA. 1902.
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
Myers. Of Columbus county OF La
Plata. state of Colorado has on April
H. 1902 filed In this office his sworn
statement No $50. for the purchase
OF the lot 2 and 8 Y OF N. W Y OF
section No. 2. and 8 e Y of N. r. u
of section 2 in township No 36 NJ.
range No. w. N NJ p NJ. and will
offer proof TO show that the land
sought is more valuable for It's tim
ber or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses. and to establish his claim to
said land before the register and re-
cciver Of f1Iis ONCE at Durango. Colo
RADIO on Thursday. the 7th day Of Au-
gust. 1902.
He names as witnesses: Frank
Wommer of Columbus Colorado:
iohr Sapp of Columbus Colorado: /:
BENJAMIN Renneti OF Columbus, Colo
orndo. Samuel Parks. of Columbus,
Colorado.
ANY and all persons claiming ad-
vcrselv any Of the above described
lands are requested to ale their
olnims IN this ONCE on or before said
7th dav Of August. 1902
F C. PERKINS Register.
First Publication Nav %
Last Publication July "a
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24
What q grand old time Bryan aud
the reorganixers will have the next
two years,

The Bucklln bill should cause every
farmer In the state to vote straight
Republican ticket. and we are conn-
dent nine.tenths of them will do 80
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24

The May Yohs- Strong episode Is the
only natural result OF such alliances.
Al the same time II furnishes plenty
OF good material for sensational pa
pers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24

Denver miikmen have Increased the
price of milk.--or reduced the number
NJ quarts to fourteen for one dollar
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act. June 3. 1878.
United States Land Once.

Timber Land, Act, June 3, 1873.
United States Land Once.
Durango. Colo, June 2s. 1902.
Notice " hereby given that in com.
nliance with the provisions of the act
of congress OF June 2, 1873. entitled
AN act for the sale of timber lands
in the states OF California. Oregon
Nevada and Washington Territory. g"
aH extended to all the public land
states nv act of August I 1902. Cyrus
q Graden. Of Durango. county OF La
Plata state Of Colorado has this dny
nled Ia this office his sworn statement
No bps for the purchase Of the North
= of tn. n ~ y OF Section No. q. In
Township No a. Range No g. West
aud the East y of s E. y of Section
81 IN Township No 20. Range No 6
west n NJ T. NJ and will ofrer proof
Ia show that the land sought is more
valuable 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 Mt
dav of September. 1902
llc names az witnesses; Charles
pargen, Of bayfield,. Colo. Thomas
Humphreys, of bayfield,, Colo; John
Judy of Iayhcld Colo. Albert Bor-
uard. of Durango. Colo
Any and all persons claiming nd
vcrsely the above described lands are
requested 10 Ale their claims In this
once on or before said 9Th day of
September. 1902
+ G PERKINS. Register.
First Publication. July 3
Last Publication. September 4.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-24

IL IL estimated that there viii be a
loss OF t2.000.000 or more TO corn
planters along the mississippi river,