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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1879

United States Land ofiice, Durango
Colorado, November 6, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in com.
pliance with the provisions of the an,
of congress OF June 8, 1878, entitlaJ
An act Tor the sale of timber lards
in the States of California, Oregon
Nevada, and Washington Territory
as extended to all the public laAi
states by act OF August 4. 1Sg9
Fred l.. Hahn, of Durango, county 1r
La Plata, state of Colorado, has thi.
day filed in this Office his sworn sta,e'
ment, No. 1876, for the purchase nj
the S. " OF N. w. "A. the N. E. "A nj
N. w. "a and N. e. u of S. w. 4 of
section No. 5, in township No. 81 N
range No. w, N. NJ. p. NJ, and will
offer roof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its tim.
Der or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim
to said land before the Register and
Receiver of this office, at Durango
Colo, on Saturday. the 18th day Of
January. 1902.
He names as witnesses:
Elmer p. Wilson and William
Reid, of lockwood. La Plata county.
Colo. John Fl. Gribble, OF Durango
La Plata county, Colo, and Joseph Y
Wallace. of Hermosa, La Tk>a coun.
ty, Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
yersely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before said 18th day Of
January, 1902.
F. c. PERKINS. Register.
First pub. Nov. IA.
| Last pub. Jan. 16.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16
S0.I0.BAC sists sGiia SaS 10 SCfTKE Tooasoo Habit
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land VI
fee at Durango Colo, Dec. 10, l9ol'
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final PROOF
in. support of his claim, and that SAID
proof will be made before the Regis
ter and Receiver at Durango, Coio''
on Jan. 25. 1902. viz: Albert Davis
who made homestead entry No. 1900
for lot and S. e. u S. W. Il section
6. and lot / and N E. a N. w. "A
of section 7, township 81 N. of range
s w, N. NJ. P. NJ.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation of said land, viz:
James r. Holden William III. kes'
aler. Gabriel G. Love and John Nary
all of lockwood, Colo.
F. C. PERKINS. Register.
First pub. Dec. ~.
Last pub. Jan. 23.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior. Land Of
fee at Durango, Colo, Dec. Z, 1901
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing named settler has fled notice
of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Reg
lister and Receiver United States
Land Office at Durango, Colo, on
January IS, 1902, viz: Thomas
P. Williams, who made homestead
entry No. 203S for the w. " N. w. a
S. E. Il N. W. u and N. f. u s. w.
u, section 5. township "a N, range
10 w. N. NJ. P. M
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up.
on and cultivation of said Land, VIZ
Joseph Powell, Thomas NJ. Petty
Young ]. Edwards and Joseph A. Cop
pinger, all of Porter Colo.
F. G. PERKINS, Reg yter
First pub. Dec. 12.
Last pub. Jan. 16.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department OF the Interior. Land OF
fee at Durango, Colorado, Decem.
Der 2S, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing named settler has f'ed notice
of his intention to make faal proof in
support Of Ills claim. and that sail
proof will he made before the Reg
ster and receiver at Durango, Colo
rado, on February IA, 1902, viz
Frank Gross, who made homestead
entry No. 1888 for the lot and S. E.
Il S. w. u of section 10, and lot S
OF section IA, and w. 1a N. w. a
of section "a, in township So n. OF
range IL W., N. NJ. P. NJ
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation of said land, viz:
Joseph Curtet, John NJ. Brown,
John Cunningham and Ralph Aspaas,
all of Hesperus, Colorado.
f. C. PERKINS, y egister.
First pub. Jan. 2.
Last pub. Feb. 10.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16
A. M. stevenson. national commit

A. M. Stevenson, national commit
teeman for Colorado, has returned to
Denver after visit to Washington
and other eastern points. While at
the national capital Mr.. Stevenson
had an interview with President
Roosevelt during which western in
terests were discussed little atten-
ton being given to politics. Mr.
Stevenson says there is too much pol
itics. and that the Republicans OF the
state should drop factionalism and
prepare to wage mighty battle against
the fusion hosts this fall. This Is
good advice. There is plenty of ma
terial in La Plata county to have
several warning factions and The
Herald has had sufficient cause to
rip things up the back, but has refrain
ed from doing SO because we are too
much interested In the success OF the
party and good government for La
Plata county and the state to stir up
open discord. There is Always bound
to be more or less strife over the Of
fees, especially the appointive ones,
and 1t is better to swallow duplicity oc-
casionally than to bring the public
into the scrap and thereby endanger
defeat. II II is just the loaves and
fishes the Republicans are after there
would be little encouragement for the
masses. AS we view it. good and
economical county and state govern
ment is more important than the
question who shall hold public of
flee. II matters not to SO out of ey
cry 100 who fills the offices SO long as
good service is giveD-that is. ii mat
ters not to them in dollars and cents
but 1t does matter to them when taxes
are increased year by year and treas
ury looting is favorite pastime.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1873.

United States Land Office. Durango,
Colorado, December 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, Ne.
yada, and Washington territory" as
extended to all the public land states
by act of August 4, 1892, Lewis S.
Cole, of Bayfield,, county of La Plata,
state of Colorado, has this day filed
in this Office his sworn statement,
No. sos, for the purchase of the S,
w. "A of S. w. q of section 26, and
N. w. Il of N. w. u of section 35
in township No. 80 NJ. 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 purposes, and to es-
tablish his claim to said land before
the Register and Receiver of this Of
flee at Durango Colorado, on Tues
day. the 25th day of February, 1902.
He names as witnesses:
William r. Day, George Auff, John
Juby and Thomas C. Graden, all of
BAYFIELD,, La Plata county. 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 25th day OF
February, 1902
First pub. Dec. 10.
Last pub. Feb. 90
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Estate of Annie L. Bennett, deceased.
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed executor OF the last will and
testament of Annie E. Bennett. late
of the county of La Plata and state
of Colorado, deceased, hereby gives
notice that he will appear before the
county court OF La Plata county, at
the court house in Durango, at the
December term, on the last Monday
in January next, at which time all
persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested to
attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted. All persons indebt-
ed to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment to the un-
dersigned.
Dated 18th Day of December. A.
ID. 1901.
JOHN B. BENNETT,
Executor.
First pub. Dec. 49,
Last pub. Jan. 16.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16
Died This Morning.

c. c. Barton the aged father OF
Mr.. Chas. II, Barton. with the Graden
Mercantile company. and Newt. Bar
ton residing ON the Junction Creek
ranch. died this morning about o
O'Clock. Last Friday the deceased
had paralytic stroke from which he
was recovering and those around him
thought he would recover the use OF
his limbs again, but a sudden change
FOR the worse took place during the
night. death ensuing as above.
Mr.. Barton was in his 18TH year
and has been n resident of the county
the past 10 years. residing with his
son. Newt, on ranch short dis
tanco up Junction Creek. the other
son being as above mentioned
The funeral Will take place from
Hoods undertaking parlors at p
m. tomorrow, and friends are invit-
ed. This arrangement was thought
best owing to scarlet fever being In
the family OF Newt Barton.
While deceased has lived his allot.
cd time. still death is always sad
and the surviving sons have many
sympathizcrs In their sorrow
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1878.

United States Land Office. Durango,
Colorado, December 12, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that In com.
piiance 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,
John Rowe. of Bayfield,, county of
La Plata, state of Colorado, has tha
day filed in this office his sworn state
ment, No 505. for the purchase of the
lots /. : and of section No. 81, In
township No. 35 N, rans- No. 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 Monday, the oath
day of February. 1909.
He names as witnesses:
Robert Sullivan, Luther M. Lyon,
Edward Sullivan and William OAR
nell, all of Bayfield,, 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 oath day Of
February. 1902.
F. c. PERKINS, Register.
First pub. Dec. 10.
Last pub. Feb. 20. *
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

The weather bureau has issued n
snowfall bulletin which indicates that
the snowfall In the state is not even
ly divided. On the northwestern
slope three times the snow has fall
en- As on the southern slopes. II
will be remembered there was good
sleighing at ouray and Telluride on
Christmas day. while at Silverton
there was scarcely enough snow to
settle the dust. Several points In
the state report an average fall OF
snow. Maybe II will be our turn
pretty soon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

The Herald wants Republicans to
give the county good service Let
them remember they are amenable 20
the people and that the voters will
watch thm 1t has been some years
since Republicans held the offices OF
La Plata county and their records
VIII be watched and compared very
carefully. True. the board of com.
missioners is In the hands of the fu.
sion click which has formed a com
bination to continue In its wild ca
reor. This viii only last during
1902, as just as sure as there ia a
God In heaven the voters of this
county will rise up and put a stop to
treasury looting this next November.
Herman Schroeder will be given a
mate TO aid him In the good work
This year he will be powerless TO ac.
complish much. hut as soon as he
gets on to the ropes he can admins
ter positive rcbukes. Bradleyism
must be downed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

The striking OF oil near Grand
junction appears to have caused the
people of that section To cnthuss To
quite an extent. The Herald trusts
their fondest dreams may be real
lied
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

The voters Of New York CITY are
still forninst Tammany. as Was etl.
d~necd few days ago ~ the defeat
y Perry Belmont In n strongly Dem.
ocratic district. Perry's money
could not pull him through
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

Mayor Harrison OF Chicago appears
10 be having one continual round of
pleasure In his attempts TO purify the
city OF Chicago. He tr finding II a
hard job--a good deal like purifying
the Chicago river.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

The retirement Of Croker has the
appearance OF beln. voluntary. bu,
the real facts are that Tsmmany has
tired OF its oid-time chieftain and the
boss" was compelled TO abdicate. and
instead OF being kicked out he retired
gracefully.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

Bryan may strive TO secure the
Democratic nomination two years
hence and there ia II possibility of
him succeeding. ms he IL cxefting cv.
cry EFFORT In this direction. hut there
viii he no danger Of hiS election
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

As yet webster Davis has not sue
ceeded In putting n stop to the war
In South Africa, Talk Ia cheap
when thousands Of miles away from
the fray
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

Senator Hanna says he is satisfied
nnd Senator Foraker says he Ia salts,
fed with result of their night for con,
trol of the Ohio Legislature. Assum.
Ing that both speak the truth there
would seem To be little reason for
any one eisa to complain.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

Roosevelt continues to agrecably
disappoint the people He is run.
ming the exalted ONCE OF president
With honor to himself aad credit to
,hs people.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

ineapacity to handle the great
questions OF state Is what is lack.
Ing with the present state admins.
tration- Let us trust fusionism and
Its methods have been buried fnrey.
er. We know such 10 be the ease
In La Plata county. Bradleyism has
done II efsectually.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

Webster Davis Is trying to force
himself upon the people once more.
He may succeed In certain localities,
but those who know his record are
not overly entbused
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

The relations between EnrIand and
Germany are rather strained. II il
simply u repetition of two stubborn
boys. both Of whom are unwilling 10
rJnerde q point
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

The Del Norte Prospector says II
this snow drouth continues. The
repchcr with prior water right in
the San Luis valley viii be in luck.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

The Colorado Springs Gazette is-
sued Sunshine Edition" Sunday
iast, showing Colorado 10 be verita.
southern cline.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

There arc few Republicans who
are working with the Democratic or
gnn aud fing TO loot the treasury.
Dut they viii fall by the wayside like
No much cban.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

The Denver police are compelled
TO devote half OF their time 10 de
banohing suffrage and controlling the
tough elements for the party IN
power. No wonder the year 1901
passed without any Of the thieves and
thugs OF that city being apprehended
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

I. Kipling desired TO 90 taxed
shout he sure enough adopted the
right policy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

A governor with the courage OF
his convictions is something colorafo
il sorciy In need OF.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

Now that German has been elected
senator. he will probably resume his
friendly relations with sugar
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

The Republican party could Wish
for nothing better than the nomins-
ton Of German for president by the
Democrats. He would be dead easy
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

Undoubtedly one David bennett
Hill has heard Of the forced retire
mcnt of one "Boss" Croker. And II
Ia safe to add that no tears were shed
al wolfnrf Hoost.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

there IL no rottenness In this kind of
work.
o. 8. Gaibreath returned last even
Ing from Denver and other state
points.
The Ladies' Aid society OF the LIST
VI. r. church will give a concert at
the church Friday evening. January
2t. Additional particulars later.
There was a big crowd at the dia-
mond ring drawing at Zeller's last
evening. No. 1856 drew the prize,
and Oscar isackson was the lucky
boy.
Quite good many people have
called at the treasurer's office to set
tie taxes for 1901. Treasurer Pat.
terson 'esircs The Herald to state
that owing to tax rolls not being
made out. the assessor is unable
30 carry out corporation assessments
until the state board OF equalization
itpoftf EhtttI hDH VIII
notify property owners by card or
through the papers when the office
viii be In shape to receive money.
General Manager Herbert and par.
ty returned from Siivcrton shortly af
ter the noon hour today and will put
in until this afternoon inspecting
the Durango yards and requirements.
Seen by representative OF The Her
aid. Mr.. Herbert said there was moth
ing Of interest to give out concerning
the Silvefton branch except that ev-
erything looked prosperous He
stated n number Of improvements.
such as spurs to connect with certain
mines and yard Improvement would
be inaugurated. The party viii try
and make Mancos this evening. in
order to cover the rest OF the Rio
Grande Southern tomorrow
La Plata county In on warrcnt
basis again, II being necessary to
register warrants today And this In
the face OF the fact that taxes to the
amount OF si15.i3I.36 were collected
III tDunty uuTlHk iBVls
Two years ago Treasurer Wall turn
ed over to Mr.. Balster something
like 100000 with most OF the bills
paid. Last year taxes were increas-
ed and 35 per cent more money col
lected than the previous year. and
siill we are compelled to go on a
warrant basis. Is II any wonder the
people are kicking over treasury
footing. We again say that unless
something is done to check extraya-
gance the county OF La Plata will
soon be bankrupt.
She's working. The Illegal bill
or rathmer warrant. allowed the Dem
ocrat was cashed yesterday and this
morning those who followed In the
wake found no money and their war
rants were registered. This not
withstanding the fact that the com
missIoners transferred several thou
sand dollars from other funds at the
commencement of their session
transfers that should not have been
made as money was taken Stom the
funds that may cause defaultingN on
interest unless taxes are paid In
shortly. The amount paid the Dem
ocra' in excess OF what should have
been had the law been followed
was about 800. This cut big hole
In the Ordinary revenue fund.
Stubbs a Jakway have established
plumbing Department. and have
secured the services OF frst-cIass
man TO look after same. Mr.. j, E.
Jackson. Mr.. jackson is an expert
at the business and will be pleased
to figure with all needing anything in
the plumbing line,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16
STATEN EMIT

or the condition of the Smelter
City Bank. located at Durango. Colo
RADIO, at the close of business Janu-
ary 6. 1902:
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

Col. Dempsey left on the morning
train for Trinidad. WIN be absent
week or two.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

Any one desiring to sell two fresh
milch cows can find purchasers by
addressing Joseph RobIllard. Silver
ton. Colo.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

Thomas NJ. Trippc came down from
silvcrton this morning en- route TO
Denver
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

And now it is said the kaiser will
Lot be represented at the coronation
at least in erson. How sad
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

There is a possibility that what we
lack In snow this winter will be
made up In rains the coming sum
mer,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

The commissioners are induiging
In the regular grind today.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

From Wednesdays Daily.
J. l.. Mcneil pulled out for Denver
this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

The Ladies' Aid society OF the LIST
VI. r. church will give a concert at
the church Friday evening. January
"a. Additional particulars later.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

o. 8. Gaibreath returned last even
Ing from Denver and other state
points.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

John Keiienberger is home for a
few days. arriving from Pagosa
Springs last night. John Says the
hot water strike means much for Pa
gosa.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

Tho county commissioners. or rath
cr Mt Bradley turned the printing
bills over 10 County Attorney Nor.
gan TO ''ny mp. No doubt the great
dictator was consulted, and after
much stress Mt economy, reduced the
bill TO some extent. one publication OF
the tax list being Topped on. the
charge for call for bids being slight
ly reduced and slight cut In the of.
hcisl Hist OF nominations. In order
10 ge, around the rank steals certain
items are referred ca ms ordered by
the board of commissioners. BY the
board ia undoubtedly meant j. c
Bradley, as Mccullough was not a
member nj the time and Stuokman
did not order the same. but ns Mr..
bradley has been the board the past
year or two, the designation of the
board In this instance may be tech.
nically correct. The bill allowed IS
MS follows
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16
sse7s2
Total

Tho commissioners have no more
right TO order the extra insertion OF
Official list OF nominations In the
weekly paper than the man In the
moon. This duty devolyes upon the
clerk of the county. Neither have
the commissioners right to order
an Insertion OF the daily tar list at
an expense OF sas. Mr.. Bradley WAC
not satisfied in paying excessive bills
but according to records went be.
yond the limit, the only instance In
the state OF Colorado. oh, no.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16
Resources.

Total ....,. - ......,. $l45, ,59O.26
l, C. f. Mcconnell, president of the
above named bank. do solemnly swear
TO. the best of my knowledge and be
lief. that the above is full, true and
complete statement of the affairs of
said bank at the close of business
on Monday. January G. A. d. 1902
C. E. MCCONNELL, President
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of January, 1902.
WILLIAM S. PICKERILL,
tSEAL) Notary Public.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

Home cooking and home comforts
at THE ROCHESTER,.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

George Hemphiil. receiver OF the
Minnie Gulch company. arrived from
silverton this morning and n he gets
through with business will return on
The afternoon train.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

there is NO rottenness in this kind of
work.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

There was big crowd at the dia,
mond ring drawing at Zelier's las,
evening. No. 1856 drew the prize
and Oscar isackson was the lucky
boy
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

Mr.. and Mrs McCollleicr departed
this morning for New York state
Their route. however. is long one.
They stop tonight at Alamosa, then
go 10 Santa Fc and thence 10 Call.
fornin. where some time viii be spent.
thence by Southern Pacific to New
Orleans. aud probably by water to
New York As night operator Mr..
Nccoiliatcr has made many friends
who are sorry he concluded to leave
Durango Mrs Mecoilister Is on.
ly sister OF Assessor ]. s. u. Hop
kins. and while residing on the North
Side made many pleasant acquaint-
anccs. The best wishes OF the Her.
aid 20 with them.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

Stubbs Jakway have established
plumbing Department. and have
secured the services OF first-cIass
man TO look after same. Mr.. j. Il.
Jackson. Mr. Jackson is an expert
at the business and will be pleased
to figure with all needing anything In
the plumbing line.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

Thomas Mahon is assisting Frank
Lechber prove up today. having
come mp from San Juan county. N.
n. yesterday. where he is feeding
his cattle this winter. Mr.. Lech-
ner's land ia located near lockwood.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-01-16

This Charity Ball last evening was
a decided social az well ns financial
success vepdomo hail was crowded
during the early hours and with hand.
some women tastily gowned and gal
liant cavaliers tb. evening proved
one of enjoyment Those in charge
made IT q point to see that nil pres.
eDt enjoyed the occasion. The mu-
sic was good ana the floor smooth as
glass Owing TO a large number
of tickets being purchased by ones
moi attending. the net proceeds will
not be Rnown until those selling
tickets compare notes.