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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04

Mr.. T. J. Grier, the efficient superin-
tendent of the Homestake, has appoint
ed Mr.. Richard Blackstone as assistant
superintendent of the Homestake mines.
This will relieve Mr.. Grier of q great
deal Of care as Mr.. B. has long been in
the employ of the company and enjoys
the confidence of all as a reliable and
intelligent business man. Mr.. Black
stone assumed the duties of his position
on the first Of April.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04

Attorneys Grantham and Smith went
down to Hot Springs Sunday evening to
look after some legal matters. They re-
turned home Monday.
d. P. Moore, representing d 81. Paul
boot and shoe establishment, was inter
viewing Custer business men Tuesday.
Mr.. Moore is president of the Willow
Creek Mining company.
F. s. Appelman, of johannesburg, Iowa,
secretary of the Interstate Gold Mining
and Milling company, who spent a few
days here last week looking after the
company's business, returned home Sal
urday evening.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04
For Over Sixty Y ears

An Old and Well-Tried Remedy
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over sixty years by millions OF
mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t soothes
the child. softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie. and is the best
remedy for Diarrhea. Is pleasant to
the taste. Sold by Druggists in every
part of the World. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. It's value is incalculable. BE sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup, and take no other kind.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04

John Conway, formerly Of Hill City
and Keystone, and now engaged in the
saloon at the town of Roubaix, wal shot
by a Finlander last Saturday night. The
Finlanders name is Jacob Quite, who
fired three times at Conway, each shot
taking effect, one in the knee, one in the
hand, and one in the lip. Quite has been
arrested and is confined in Jail in Dead.
wood. The quarrel arose over a few
cents change.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT RAID CITY

LAND OFFICE AT RAPID CITY, s. D., |
March 9th, 1903.
Notice Is hereby given that tile following
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 Register and
Receiver, at Rapid City, b. d., on June 10,
1903, viz:
JOHN WILHELM, Custer, S. D.,
II. Z. No. 1896, for the south half northeast
quarter, northeast quarter southeast quarter,
section 80, and southwest quarter northwest
quarter, section 30, township 2 south, range 4
east; b. H.. NJ:
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
said land, viz:
Henry Mahnke, OF Custer, $. d.; Charles Won.
Custer, s. D.; NJ. X. Carr, Of Custer, s. ID:
GEO. p. BENNETT, Register.
First publication March IA, 1903.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04

Felix Michaud, the old time resident
of Custer, who sold out his horse ranch
last November and started for the Pa
cifc coast, has up to date got no further
than Fort Collins, Colorado. He is stop.
ping there visiting with a brother. He
is waiting for the foods to subside, and
the weather to become a little more set.
tied. He will then proceed to San Fran
cisco, then to Seattle and from there to
Montana, where he has two son and a
daughter. Here he will tarry for a sea-
son and then return to his old love Gus
ter City, whore he has many friends who
will welcome him back
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04
JARVIS made from California grapes
HRnger of Colds and Grip.

The greatest danger from colds and
grip is their resulting in pneumonia,
If reasonable care is used, however, and
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy taken, al
danger will be avoided. Among the
tens of thousands who have used this
remedy for these diseases we have yet
to learn of a single case having resulted
in pneumonia, which shows conclusive
ly that it is a csrtsin preventive of thai
dangerous disease. 1t will cure a cold
or an attack Of the grip in less time than
any other treatment. 1t is pleasant and
safe to take. For sale by all druggists.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04

According to reports from Edgemont
it 10 expected that a large delegation OF
Black Hills people will be in Edgemont
April 25, to greet President Roosevelt,
on his return from a tour of the west
and northwest. That is the only Black
Hills point that he will touch, and he
will probably go through there on the
fly, as he is scheduled for Alliance, Neb
during the afternoon of April rs, which
will put his train through Edgemont
some time during the forenoon. Dele
cations will no doubt be formed at vari-
Gus Black Hills towns for the purpose Of
visiting Edgemont on that day.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04
When In Hot Springs

Stop at Hot Springs Hotel and Mime
hahta Bath House. Sixty rooms, steam
heat, rates 81 and 81 per day. Single
bath 80 cents; IL baths 50. Our hotel is
homelike and our baths are OF natural
hot water from the famous Indian
springs, known as the M~innekahta
Springs. Will relieve rheumatism, stom-
ach trouble, bright's disease, dyspepsia,
paralysis, dropsy, catarrh, female dis
eases, skin and blood diseases. Ameri-
can and European plan. Free buss.
Phone 33.
w M. BARR. MANAGER.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04

An exchange remarks that many a
woman parades up the church aisle in a
new and stylish hat and gown followed
by her husband in a thread-bare coat
and last years hat" Yes, and many a
man parades down street with his tank
full of beer and a cigar between his
teeth, headed for the saloon or billiard
hall, whose wife hasn't had a hat or coat
for 'stsen years and who daily works
over the washtub to gain a livelihood
for herself and children. -Sturgis Re-
cord.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04

I carry in stock
Felt Mattresses,
Moss Mattresses,
Cotton Mattresses,
Wool Mattresses, and the
Cheaper Grades of Mattresses,
which l will sell you at prices that com
pete with any eastern Catalogue or Sup
ply house. Give me a chance to figure
with you before purchasing.
Fred Heidepriem.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04
A Cftizen's Meeting.

A meeting of the people of the City Of
Custer will be held at the court house on
Tuesday, the 9TH Of April, to discuss the
Availability of extending the water
mains to accommodate a larger number
of citizens and the best plan of doing
the same. The meeting is an important
one and q full attendance is expected.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04

Clyde Cottrell has resigned his posi-
ton as clerk in the Willis-Dunn Co.
store and left Tuesday evening for Nor
folk, Nebraska, where, we learn, he has
accepted a similar position in the cloth.
ing establishment of j. w. Humphrey.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE At RAPID CITY,

LAND OFFICE At RAPID CITY, S. d., |
February 2lst, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention to
make final proof in support OF his claim, aud
that said proof will be made before Clerk OF the
Circuit Court for Custer county,, at Custer, 5. d.,
on April Z, 1908, viz:
DAVID BENNETT, Custer, =. ID.
Fl. Z. No. 1886, for the west half southeast
quarter, section %, northwest quarter northeast
quarter, northeast quarter northwest quarter,
section q, Township 3 South, Range 8 East, b.
Ii. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
said land, viz:
August Gundlach, Of Custer, =. D.; James
KinZie, OF Custer, 8. D.; Timothy Downen, Of
Custer, s. D.; Louis Force, of Custer, ). ID.
GEO. =. BENNETT, Register.
First publication, February %, 1908.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04

John L Burke took charge OF the land
Office at Rapid a, receiver on April list.
w. s. Warner retires by limitation OF
term, and it is reported that he will re-
move to the state of New Jersey to en-
PACE I'm business.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04
Jarvis "High Ball" al Casters.
Herbine Cures.

Fever and Ague. A dose will usually
stop a chill, a continuance always cures.
Mrs. VIM. NJ. Stroud, Midlothian, Texas
May 81, 1899, writes: "We have used
Herbine in our family for eight years
and found it the best medicine We have
ever used, for la grippe, bilious fever and
malaria. Soc at A. j. Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04

A double wedding occurred IN the 3lst
of March at the home Of H. G. Smith on
Newton's fork, five miles west from Hill
City, II. Earl Smith to Miss Nellie
Beardshear and Eugene A. Book to Miss
Drusilla g. Smith. There were twenty
four guests in attendance at the double
wedding and a very enjoyable time was
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04

Will Monheim who was released from
the pest house this week left last even
ing for Custer where he will visit a short
time with his brother Henry Monheim,
who lives on y ranch in the vicinity OF
Custer.-Lead Tribune.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04

Wednesday was the first of April (all
fools day. and some ofour old boys who
have not lost their love of fun were play
ing some practical jokes on their neigh
bors, but no body got mad. Just fun,
you know, Just fun.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04

The first annual meeting Of the North
western Stock Growers Association will
be held at Belle Fourche, April 9th and
10th. A very interesting program has
been arranged for the entertainment OF
visitors.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04

Open the door, let in the air,
The winds are sweet, the flowers are
fair,
JOY is abroad in the world for me,
Since taking Rocky Mountain Tea. A.
j. Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04

At a meeting Of the Order Of Woodmen
at their hall on Wednesday evening, Mr..
Thos. Delicate was elected to represent
the lodge at the state convention at
Sioux Falls and Mr.. Eugene Rogers az
alternate.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04

Mr.. Seth Bullock, superintendent Of
the Black Hills Forest Reserve, has re-
turned from his trip to Washington, d.
g., and visited Custer in the line of his
business about the middle of the week.
Seth went on business, but while
there thought he would advertise the
Black Hills a little and besides, he says,
81 wanted to see what kind ofhorses the
President afforded his guests, and you
bet with the one he gave me / bad no
trouble in keeping up with the process
sion." Roosevelt is a good Judge OF
horse flesh, and keeps as good ones as the
country can produce.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04
Clean up.

The snow has gone and the days are
warm, now is the time to clean up your
yards and alleys, and save the trouble of
a personal notice.
JOHN MCFADDEN,
CITY Marshal,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04

Mr.. F.. j. V. Rutkowski arrived home
from Rapid City Sunday evening. MIR.
Rutkowski has been confined to his
room for nearly three months with in
f1ammatory rheumatism, during which
time be has been unable to attend to
his duties at the land Office. Mr.. r. has
been afflicted with periodical spells Of
this painful malady, but this is the most
severe attack he has experienced, and it
is sincerely hoped that the softer airs Of
spring will Don mitigate the complaint,
and lead to a complete recovery.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04
LOOK HERE.

M~etcalf, the Drayman has 375 cords Of
16 inch dry wood for sale, at $l.65 per
cord delivered. Also Sheridan coal ct
$3.50 per ton.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04
Postomce Hours.

once open from go a. n. to 2: 80 p. m.
Sundays-One hour after arrival OF mall.
Mail going north closes at 4:04 p. m. south
7:2S D. IN. Baskerville, z: 80 a. IN. on Iuesday anu
Saturday. Otis, 1:15 p. m. on Tuesday ana sat
Ird6y.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04

The board of trustees at their last meet
ing, March 2sth granted to r. NJ: Full
Ter and Fred Beardshear a SO year fran
chise to erect and maintain an electric
lighting, power and heating plant, tele-
graph and telephone system. The ordi-
nance grants one year in which to COM
mence operation and six months in
which 10 complete the same after opera.
tons has commenced. We do not un-
derstand that this is An exclusive fran
chise, and If it is not, We do not think
that it is Objectionable, but an exclusive
monopolistlc Franchise for 80 long a
time, we think would be very unwise.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04

Call and look over our line Of gloves
and mittens, they are the finest and
largest line in the city.
L. y. GARLocK.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04

The Carrie Stanley dramatic company
gave three entertainments in Custer on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Of this
week. Owing to the inclemency Of the
weather, the attendance was not what it
otherwise should have been. The per-
Torrance however was excellent and
gave perfect satisfaction. It is seldom
that we see a travelling troop where
each individual member is good and all
we'll up in their parts which can be said
of this troop ven to the dog. The play
of ten nights in a bar room is intensely
interesting, and being a strong temper
ance play it has a reformatory tendancy
and should be we'll patronized. The
New York comedians are immense in
their roles, and whether on or off the
stage they are all nice people. We hope
they will come again in the fall when
we have shipped our cattle and market
cd our grain. When our mines are run
ming in full blast, and the harvest moon
hangs brightly in the sky.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04

METHODIST EPIsCOPAL.-Every Lords day;
Preaching IL a. m. and 1870 p. IN. olass
meeting ~ 10. Sunday School 10 a. m. Junior
League 3 D. m. Epworth League $3.50 p. m.
PRAYER meeting Thursday 1880 p. m.
come. Won will be welcome. "Come thou with
us and we win do the good For. the Lord
Hath spoken good concerning Israel" Faith
REV. w. r. JEFFREY, JR., Pastor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04

The April number of Carr's Monthly
magazine is at hand. 1t is designated
"The Cattlemen's Number" and contains
IS pages Of interesting matter. The
frontespiece is adorned with a grand
round up scene from the broad plains OF
the west, and there is an excellent pic
ture of Theodore Roosevelt and Mr.. C.
K. Howard, both Of which have been
successful cattle men ofths west. There
are some good stories by able contribu-
tors teeming with interest, an occasional
poem by the Editor and an excellent ar
ticle entitled the evolution of the cattle
range by Maj. Roy l.. Sharpe. Alto
gether it is q very entertaining magazine
and we'll worth the money it costs.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04
Churches.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. services: Sun,
day 10 a. m. Sunday School; II a. IN: preaching
services; 1870 p. m. Y. p. s. O. 8 2: IN.
preaching service. Thursday 1880 p. IN. fray
er meeting.
Come and worship.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04

d. w. WEBSTER, I. w. DELICATE.
Vice President. Cashier.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04

Pursst, safest, best-Jaryis Brandy.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-04

w. n. BARR, Manager.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-23
NARROW ESCAPE.
Young Man Revoives Around = Shaft
- Clothing Gives Way and Re-
leases Him.

Special correspondence Of The Optic:
ELIZABETHTOWN, N. NJ, May q.
Yesterday, May Goth, Hugh White
man, d young man working on the
Dredge of the Ora Dredge company,
had a narrow escape from death. He
was aloft oiIing the shaft below the
pilot house, when his pants leg was
caught by a set-screw on the collar OF
the shaft. He was carried around the
| shaft three times, when he caught
hold Of a brace. his clothing being
torn off him, and he was liberated
from his dangerous position. He was
terribly bruised about the head, his
Sims skinned, but no bones broken.
he was insensible wnen found. He
haIloed for help, but his voice was
drowned by the noise, but was found
soon after his accident. II his cloth
ing had not given away he would sure
II have been killed. He was taken
home, Where he was taken care of and
all done that could possibly be done
for him. and he Is now ais comfortable
as could be expected under the cir
cumstances.
Respectfully,
J. L. BOOTH.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-23
Homestead Entry No. 4535.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior.
Land Office at CLAYTON. N. M

Dcpdi hIHtut VI tuc lAtNirol.
Land Office at Clayton, N. NJ.
April 10, 1903.
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 Robt. l.. nj.
Ross, United States Court Commits
sioner at Las Vegas, N. NJ, on June
81, 1903, viz:
IGNACIO ID. LUCERO
Chavez. N. NJ, for the WIZ NV Ia
SIC IA NV II. Sec. SO, NE II, NE IL,
Sec. so. T. 10 N. r. 90 L.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
ON and cultivation Of said land. viz:
Manuel Sena. Of Las Vegas, n. NJ,
Conception D%omingnez. Of Chavez. \.
NJ. Simon Garcia Y M%ontoya of Cha.
vcz. n. NJ, Cleofes Romero, Of Las
Vegas. N. NJ.
EDWARD w. FOX.
i65-s0t Register.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-23
Too Great a Risk.

In almost every n~eighborhood some
one has DIED from an attack OF collie OF
cholera morbus, often before medicine
could be procured or a physician sum
moned. A reliable remedy for these
diseases should be kept at hand. The
risk is too great for anyone to take
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and Di
arrhoea Remedy has undoubtedly say
ed the lives Of more people and re
lieved more pain and suffering thar
any other medicine in use. II can al
ways be depended upon. For sale b,
all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-23
For Those Who Live on Farms,

DR.. Bergin, Pana, Ills, writes: Il
have used Billiards. Snow Liniment:
always recommend 1t to my friends, as
! am confident there Is no better made
1t is a dandy for burns" Those who
live on farms are especially liable to
many accidental cuts, burns and bruis
es. which heal rapidly when Billiards.
Snow Liniment Is applied. 1t should
always be kept in the house for cases
OF emergency. Csc, zoe and $1.00 al
X. D. Goodalls and Winters Drue
Company.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-23
Homestead Entry No. 4a40)
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,

Land Office at Santa Fe, N. NJ, Aprils 1908.
Notice is hereby given that the folio wing
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
Robt. L. nj Ross, u. s. oourt commissions r
at Las Vegas, N. NJ. on June 9. 1903. viz:
FranciscoBac for the Lot l Sec. S. Lot !,
Sec. 8 and the Ek NEA. Sec. Z. 7. 13N., X. IS 4
N, Nj p. M.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upo and cuitiva-
tion Of, said land, viz: Luiz Montoya, Of
Chapelle. N. M; Jose Dario Apodaca, of Cha
pelle, N. Nj; Crecenciano Sandoval. Of Cha
pelle, N. NJ; Victor Solano. Of Chapelle. N,
NJ. MANUEL X. OTERO,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-23
World Wide Reputation.
J. Il. BOOTH.

Whites Cream Vermifuge has
achieved a world wide reputation as
being the best of all worm destroyers,
and for its tonic influence on weak
and nnthrifty children, as 1t neutraliz-
es the acidity or sourness Of the stom.
ach, improves their digestion and as
similation Of food, strengthens their
nervous system and restores them to
health, yigor and elasticity OF spirits
natural to childhood. Csc at X. d,
Goodall's and Winters Drug company
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-23
Not Z Minute 70 Lose

II you are wet and feel chilled to the
bone. after a tramp through a storm.
Get into dry clothes at once and warm
your insides with a teaspoonful Of
Perry Davis Painkiller. In hot water.
with a little sugar. Thus you will
avoid a cold. and, possibly, a long sick.
ness. The precaution is worth while,
There is but one Painkiller, Perry
Davis.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-23
Every Mother Knows

how hard 1t is to keep the children
covered up at night. They will kick
the quilts off and take cold. Do not
give them medicines containing OPT
UNI. Aliens Lung Bsalm, free from
narcotic drugs, lis never more use
full then when It rids the children OF
cold and saves the mother anxiety
1t makes a friend Of everyone who
uses IL.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-23
Momestead Entry No 7479)
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

DEPARTMENT or MI INTERIOR,
Land Office ut Santa Fe, N. MI
April z, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice Of his in
tention to make final proof in support OF his
claim, and that said proof will be made be-
Las Vegas, New Mexico. on June II. 1903, viz;
MARCELINo MONToYA.
for the NV Ia of sec. %. r. 10 NJ. X. i6 r.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
fion OF said land. viz:
Cashmere %Trambley. ~ Chpaelle. N. NJ; DO
mingo Hays, OF Las Vegas, y NJ; Tranquil
no pachcco. OF Chapcile. N Nj. Cruz Iru-
Jill o. OF Chapeile, n.
MANUEL Il. OTERo,
ijs.3ot Register.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-23
Homestead tintry NJ. 1861
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
lArMENr or rnE INTrnIon,

DEPARTMENT on n INTERIOR,
Land Oflce at santa lie. N. NJ, [
March a. 1907.
Notice IS hereby giveu ia 1 The following
named scffl,f has fled notice Of hts intention
% make iinal proof IN support OF his claim
and that said proof Will be made before L.. ;.
Court Commissioner h l.. Nj. Ross at Las We
gas. n. NJ. on June 30. 1913 viz;
HfG1NI0 CASTILLO,
for the south i-2. southeast "a, section 30.
north -, northeast ] !. section 81, township
Ii, north range - east.
lie names the following witnesses 20 prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
tion Of said land. viz:
Margarine Gonzales, Francisco Urtado, 10
reno Gonzales, Domingo Fresques. all OF Ca
bra, n, NJ.
f5s GOT Register.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-23

Ditch May Be Built: The directors
Of the Albuquerque low line ditch com
pany are considering proposition
from the Shut Improvement company
OF Pueblo. Colo, for the completion Of
the work. The ditch was started sev-
eral years ago. a dam was constructed
In the Rio Grande. near San Felipe
and the purpose was Il build a canal
that would bring under irrigation
thousands Of acres Of fallow land,
Mossbacks carried the matter into
court and a large part OF the money in
tended to build the big ditch was spent
In litigation. The supreme court OF
the u. s. recently decided that tina
directors hadn't a shadow of right
Now it seems likely the ditch may be
built In spite Of the fact that a con
siderable amount Of money has been
wasted.