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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior.
Land Once at Durango. Colo.

Department Of the Interior
Land Ofico at pnrango Colo.
Juno 2. ie0e
Notico is horeby given that the fol.
lowing named settler has nied notire
81 his intention 10 make final proof
In ppori uf hls claim and that said
proof viii be- inadr before the register
AMI receiver st Durango, Colorado. on
August q. 1909 VIZ. George W wor.
den who made Homestead Entry No.
2077 fot the " " \ v Y y Y. y
n p =, NJ Sec 90 snd E y "
: e = Of Sec 20. in tn 80 y. Of
u W. y NJ y "
iic names th. following Witnesses
10 prove his continuous residence
npou aud cultivation Of said innd viz
Harry Patterson Of Columbus Colo.
Johnny Farrell OF Columbus. Colo
wiitir McLin of Columbus. Colo;
John II Williams, Of Durango Colo
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y C. PERKINS. Register
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17

The water problem 10 one In which
tery permanent citizen pf Durango
- .ItaIiy Interested. The special
{ onpii,tee appointed by the city eoun-
I'll to taka mp study oi the situation
can be reached for waite supply. will
have much 20 do to determine on the
best course to pursue. It Is unlike
lF That man persons viii he able to
offer spggeEtons OF value. but doubt.
iezs anything witch VIII help to facili-
late Investigation will be acceptable
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act. june 3, 1879.
ur.tsd States Land once.


Gr.tsd States Land Office.
B-ralgo. Colo. Jule 3. 1902.
Notice is hereby given that In com
piiance with the provisions OF the act
oi congress OF June 3, 1873. entitled
An act for the sale o. timber lands
in the states OF California. Oregon
Nevada and Washington Territory.
AZ extended to all the public land
states by act OF August 1. 1902. Char
La Plata. state of Colorado. has on
.Iuue 6, 1902. filed In this office his
sworn statement No. $40. for the pur-
chase of the f. II N. F.. u n. e. "
s. T.. a Sec. 10 and s. w. 4 N. w.
Y OF Section No. 20. In Township No.
35 ~. 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-
ceiyer 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 ad
versely the abovedescribed lands are
requested to file their claims in thia
Office on or before said 21st day oi
August. 1902.
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First Publication. June I2 1902
Last Publication. Aug. IA
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, June 8, 1878.
United States Land Office,


United States Land Office,
DJrango, 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, 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. 1858. for the pur-
ahase of the S " S w. 4 of Section
No. Is. 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
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
Marr. 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 Iuua 10 1910
Last Publication. Aug. IA.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17
NOTICE FoR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior
Land once at Durango. Colo

department or The Interior,
Land once at Durango. Colo.
June 10. 1909
Notice Us hcrchy given that the fol
lowing named sciilcr has filed notice
OF his inieniion to make Anal proof
in support of his claim. and tha, said
proof viii he made before the register
aud rcrriVor at Durango. Colo. ON Au-
gust ith 1908. viz Peter Riyen-
lurrh NJ Hespcrus Colo who mad.
y \ y = n W "a n E V, Lot ! .
Section II IN. - n u - w n VI
Y "
he names the following witnesses
Ia prove his continuous residence
upon aud cultivation Of said land. viz
Hans Aspaas of Content Colorado;
Robert Banks, Of Content Colorado.
epns Holder. of Hesperus. Colorn
do William Brown. of Hcsperus
Colorado
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Last Publication July al'
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land. Act Of June 3, 1878.
United States Land Office.

United States Land Office.
Durango. Colo, June 9. 1902.
Notice is hereby given 'ha' 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, Chris
toph Zipperian. of Bayfield,. county of
La Plata. state of Colorado. has on
April "a. 1892. filed In this office his
sworn statement No. 555, for the pur-
chase of the n. " S. w. u N. w. u
s. f. 1. aud S. W Y S. f. Y of Sec
ton No. .. in Township No. 30 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 Lutsinger. 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. ~.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17
AoM,n,srsAra,s's NOTICE.

Estai" of James owen deceased
The undersigned having been np.
pointed ndministralils Of iho estate
Of James Owens. lat" of the county
of Ia Plata and state OF Colorado,
decreased. hereby gives notice that he
VIII appear before the county court OF
Ia Plata county. al the court house
la Durango NJ the June term on the
last Monday IN August next AT which
time MI persons having claims against
said csiat. ar. notified and requested
10 attend Tor The purpose OF having
the sam" adjusted. Al persons in
,l.biod ia said estate are requested to
make immediate pRym"n, to the un-
drl signed
Dated this IAN day OF July a n
1909
Els, Pub July "
Last Pub August u
MARY \ OWENS
Adminis,ratfi
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17
MINING APPLICATION NO. 1906.
survey No lsaa

U. Land odice. Durango, Cnlus Jun II ~ g
Nu;ic. l. her-h, given that william n NbO.
Tor hhnself aud cocleimRnt Bslthasnt Kern
and L'nis J, Nathan whose poet office a,arr-.
Tor psteni Tor tho Oro Fino Mil site In cali
f"rniz n lnine Diitrict. La Plata county. Colo
Hesinning at corner So J. whence w : l. NJ
M 1ns hear 71.W T. @i. Il
Themes SMW ~,> : II to cor M
Iheoer i'ttW .s.a n To cor Mas
Thence \ saosn T. sis : n tacor Nns
Th~nce ltr shss II to cor No J. Tn.
place of h-slnning Containing an area Of nv.
scr-. and fprming y nor'ion of suspended
.n"nshipN 81 i0W. ~ the y NP "
ih~ amended locniion cert ihcst- I. recorded in
~. .he hecordsrs office of la Plata county in Bool
c PERKINS, Register
First Publication June 10.
Last Publication August 20.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, June 8, 1873.
UnIted states Land omce.


Durango, Colo. lure 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 A, 1902, Johan-'
ma X. Ludwig. of Bayfield,. county of
La Plata. state of Colorado, has on
May ,, 1902, filed in this office her
sworn statement No. 564. for the pur-
chase of the ~ e. Y of N. w. 4 of
Section No, IS. in Township No. 30 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 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
bayheld. La Plata county, Colorado;
Edward Trusler and Theodore Mutton =
oil 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
once on or before the 10th day of
August. 1902
F. c. PERKINS. Register.
first Publication, June IL. 1902.
Last Publication, Aug. IA.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land. Act June 8, 1878.
United States Land ONCE.

Durango. Colo. Nav IA. 1902.
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
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-
range county of La Plata state OF
Colorado. has on March 26. 1902, filed
in this office her sworn statement No.
545 for the purchase Of the s. Y N.
w. Y N e. u. S. w. v N w. u 8.
r.. 4 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
H. Coppinger. OF Porter, Colo;
Charles Lantz OF Porter. Colo. Frank
Merriield, OF Durango, Colo.
ANY and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to Ale their claims In this
ONCE on or before said 2sth day Of
July. 1902.
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Last Publication. July "a.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, June 8, 1878.
United States Land Office.

United States Land Office.
Durango. Colo. June 9, 1902
Notice is hereby given that in com
rliauce 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"
rs extended to all the public land
states bv act of August 4. 1892, Mar
lila A. Black, of Pargin county of La
Plata. state of Colorado, has on May
:. 1902 filed in this office her sworn
statement No. So. for the purchase
of the S. T. u s w, z Sec 90 and
n. e a N. w. u of Section No. 27.
in Township No 35 N, Range No. G
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 her claim to said land before
the register and receiver of this office
at Durango. Colorado, on Friday. the
18th day of August, 1902.
He names as witnesses Freder-
ick A. Tyckson, of Pargin. Colorado;
Charles Pargin. of Pargin, Colorado;
Frank Arthur, of Pargin. Colorado;
James Marr. 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
+. C. PERKINS, Register.
First Publication. June 12, 1902.
Last Publication. Aug IA
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act. June J. 1873.

United States Land ONCE. Durango
Colo. May ~. 1902
Notice Is 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 :
as extended to sll the public land
states by nc, OF August (. 1892. John
phillips Of bayfield,. county OF La Pla
tn, state Of Colorado. has on March
II 1902, nlod In this once his sworn
statement No 5i9 for the purchase OF
the S. v y Of 6 W. Y. Sec. 10. and
E y n W Y s. w. Y N. w. Y of
section No 30. In township No. s5
North. range No 6 w n MP. NJ.
and viii offer proof to show that the
lands sought Is more valuable for Its
timber OF stone than for agricultural
purposes and to establish his claim
'n said land before the register and
receiver of this once at Durango.
Colo. ON Monday. the ais, day OF July.
1909
lie names as witnesses; John Ev-
er.t. Louis 8 Cole Thomas Sullivan.
Eugene Strawn. all Of Hayneld. Colo
ANY and all persons claiming ad.
vcrsrlv tho abovc-d~scribcd lands arc
requested to nie their claims In this
Once on or before the Goth day Of
Inly 1909
r C PERKINS. Reglster
First Publication, MAY 20
Las, Publication. July ~
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878.
United states Land OHice
pnrnngo coIo. Inly 3. lN02

Durango. Colo. July 3. 1902
Notice is hereby given that In com
plianrr with the provisions of the act
NJ congress Of June 2. 1878, entitled
An act FOR the sale of timber lands
In ih. states of California Oregon.
Heynla and Washington Territory. ''
as etfeudrd to all IA. public land
sfhtes by act Of August 4 1909, Serei.
Ia pnrRin Of Pasosa Springs. county
Of Archule,a. state Of Colorado. has
this hay hlc1 In thiA ONCE her sworn
statcIucnt No lai. Tor The purchase of
he n " = Of ~ W. ., OF section 2s.
IN Township No. 20 n Range No. 8
W n NJ = VI and win ofYcr proof
o show that the land sought IN more
valuable for its timber or stone than
for agricultural purposes. and To as.
tnbllHh her claim 10 said land before
Tho register and receiver of this office
u Dunngo, Colorado on Saturday
the 18Th day of September. 1909.
She names as witnesses. Frank
Arthur. NJ Pargin Colorado Charles
\ Black Of Pargln Colorado. John
Rally Of pargin Colorado: John
Eycrctis. Of nayacld. Colorado.
Any and MI persons claiming nd.
versoly the abovc-dcscribed lands are
requested to Hlo their claims In this
once un or before said 18th day of
september 1902
f C. PERKINS. Register.
First Publication Julv 10
In,t Publication Saui.rrh.v II
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17

The things which contribute to the
common good OF community are
rnmmon property Those which help
only the few are given and enjoyed
through special privileges and do not
belong To the public Let us have
more Of the things for the common
GOOD
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17

Two brick plants. though each has
= large capacity. viii find demand
Tor all the birck they can make at
durango thie season. We are com
PEELED to do some building or put the
dog out o, doors.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17
Tor 5RT;75i.
ria.Lc taae "a = -.e 2, is7}
Ill, etls,.i an DHen

fia.Ec tase p :, -.s :, is7}
Ur-t statea Ian Omro.
raaf1 coio 1une .. loi-.
Notice is hereby givea tha in tug,-
ollance 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 Califoraia oro-oa.
Nevada and Washington ToIforT.''
as extended to all the public land
states b. act OF August 2 1882 Ben
F. Pargin. Of BAYFIELD, county of Ia
Plata. state of Colorado, has on MAY
2s. 1902. filed in this office his swor;i
statement No. 574, for the purcbasc o.
the S. E. Il OF S. e z Section 10. n
u OF n. Z. Y and s. Z. 4 OF n. Il.
y, OF Section No. 80, in Township No
95 y. Range No. West n NJ. p. NJ.
and will~offer proof to show that the
and sought IS more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes. and to establish his claim
10 said land before the register and
eceiver of his Office at Durango Col
orado. on "Wednesday. the goth day of
August 1902.
H. names as Witnesses Silas John
fubv. of bayfield,, Colorado; Charles
Black. OF bayfield, Colorado; Thomas
9. Gra1en. OF Durango, Colorado;
John Everett of Bayfield,. Colorado.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
rerscly the above described lands are
reauested to file their claims in this
lice on or before said goth day OF
August. 1902
F. c. PERKINS. Register.
First Publication, June 12. 1902.
| asi Publication. Aug. IA
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land. Ae, June 3, 1873.
United States Land ONCE.
Durango. Colo, May u. 1902.

United States Land once.
Durango. Colo, May a. 1902.
Notice is hereby given that In com
plinnec 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. Daniel
Myers. Of Columbus. county of La
Plata. state OF Colorado has on April
"A. 1909. nled In this ONCE his sworn
statement No $50. for the purchase
Of the lot and q Y of N w 4 Of
section No 2, and s. r. Y OF N E Y
range No w. N NJ p ". and will
of1er proof to show that the land
sought IL more valuable for its tim
her or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses and to establish his claim to
said land before the register and re-
ceiver ~ this ONCE at Durango. Colo
RADIO on Thursday. the 7th day OF Au-
gust. 1902
He names as witnesses: Frank
wommcr Of Columbus, Colorado;
1ohn SHpp. Of Columbus. Colorado;
BENJAMIN Rcnnett Of Columbus. Colo
orHao; Samuel Parks. Of Columbus,
Colorado.
ANY and all persons claiming ad-
vorsolv any Of the above described
lands are requested To nle their
claims In this once on or before said
7th dnv of August a02
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Last Publication July "a
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17

There are two horses. probably
urays. feeding on the east side Of the
Apimas. abcvc c. B. Joys place.
One Is a brown horse branded with an
ANCHOR on left shoulder The other
is a bay Tho bay is branded - on
the left thigh See Nj JOY FOR
further Information
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17

How about q wool securing plant
for pnralro? VIII more than hall
million pounds Of wool per year
justify such plant, Figure 1, ont
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17

Tracy the bandit. is setting a dan.
scious example for emulation for
many peculiar persons who worship
The successful criminal.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act. June 3. 1879.
United States Land once.
Durango Colo Mnx 1902

DURANGO. Colo. Nav "A. 1902
Notice is hereby given that In com
nlinnce with the provisions of the
net NJ congress Of June 3.
1878 entitled an act for the
sale ~ timber lands in the statps OF
California Oregon. Nevada. and
"nshingtor Terrltorv." as extended
10 oil tho nnhlic land states nv act Of
AUGUST 1899 Harry Ellsworth
Smith of pavHeld county of la Plata
@tnio ~ Colorado has on April q. 1902.
"'Nd :" th's on'"e HE sworn statement
Nn Ff' for tho purchase NJ the " r.
" Y E u Soc % " ~ n w "
6 w v Y w " Of Section No 81
\" Township No 25 n RANCE No 2
West y " r NJ and will offer
nroof To show that the land sourht Is
'"oro valuable FOR tie timber or stone
'hnn for AGRICULTURAL purposns and
e" establish his claim to said land he
fnro tho reriater and receiver of this
or'"o at Dnrango Colo m Tuesday.
No Eth 10" ~ August ,a0c
"" namas rs Witnesses A1ev
n'rnnrA ~ pavNcId Colo: r.uther
" = "ous ~ pornn,d Colo. Reuben
Whitaker ~ RavNcld Colo: "
untrA NJ nav6ela Colo
.nv and nil rersons c,niming nd
vnrso,v NV of tho above desrr'hed
'n"de aro rccuastod tn N'e their claims
." 'hls nmcn ~ or before said eth day
~ AUGUST 1a0o
e PERKINS Register.
rf~s, Publication Nav -
set puhlio,,t~, Trt.- ~
r PERKINS Register.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act, June ,, 1873.
nnllcd stnlcn l.nnd omce

United sts,os Land once
Durango. Colo. June 10 1909
Notice Is hereby given that IN com.
nlienc- with the provisions Of the act
of congress of June 7 1873 entitled
AN net Tor the sale NJ timber lands
in the states of California. oregon.
Nevada and Washington Territory" as
extended 20 All the public land states
hy net of August 4 1899 John n
nuoi. of Nnliccllo county of la Plata.
state of Colorado has this day fled In
ihiE once his sworn statement No.
isi FOR the purchase OF the y " y
= W = Of section No rs. In Town.
ship No 20 n Range No 9 W. n VI.
= N aud viii pffcr proof to show
that tn" land sought ~ more valuable
10Y 10 timber nf stone than for hgri
cultural purposes and To establish his
claim 10 said laud before tho register
and toroivcr of this Once at Durango.
Colo an Thurpdey the 2Sth day of
august 1909
he names NJ witnesses pcn-
not nishup Of vnllecito Colo; E u.
rrlsl", Of Columbus Colo John T.
Graham of Columbus. Colo George
" Melville Of Columbus Colorado
Any and all persons claiming adj
NriHciv the above described lands are
requested to nlr their claims In thIs
ofilre ou of before said 2sth day of An.
gust 1909.
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First Publication. June a.
Last Publication August 2i'
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17

The building OF electric lines of
transit into the mountains win be n
feature OF our future progress. let II
he hoped Of the near future
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17

Two hundred Thousand dollars in
vested i'll cottages in Durango viii
cara more money than the same
ainclnt In one block.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17

The gas company is going right on
and before Durango fully realizes that
We are to have such n thing the gas
plant viii be in operation.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17
STATEMENT

of m" condition of the Colorado state
lisah located a' Durango. Colorado.
al the cips. of business iuly fth
4 yDn.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-17

IRE lat siinas ami Minerals has
some interesting papers on faults and
their relation to ore occurrence, by
. lul. Lakes.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-09-13

n NJ n This signature is box genuine
q l&4 Laxative BrOmO. Qunine Tablets
~ ~ /&/TVOS>D~the q
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-09-13
CURTAIN CALLS.

Press Edridge is entertaining Lon
don music hall patrons.
William Morris is to join the "Janice
Meredith cast next season.
Edwin Stevens is to be in the cast of
Iris" in which Virginia Harmed Will
star
Good acting, good lines and good
songs hold ~ Chinese Honeymoon" in
favor.
The striking tableaux of THE De
fender" continue to attract large audi.
enCeS.
Augustus pitou is to provide Chaun-
cey Olcott with new play for next
season.
Margaret Drew, niece of John
Drew, Will be in the cast Of Hearts
Afiame' next season.
Miss Victory Bateman has boon en-.
gagged as leading lady at the Grand
Opera House, Nashville, for next sea.
son.
Frederick Guest has been engaged
for the coming season to play the vii
lain in Phil Hunts production, Down
by the Sea"
Miss Louise Randolph's first starring
tour will open in Chicago. She has ac-
cepted Charles Green's play, Mrs.
Vanett Society Queen"