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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office, Durango, Colo
rado, January 7th, 1903.
a sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this office by Walter NJ.
Brown, contestant, against Homestead
entry No. 2217, made August 1st, 1901
for the southeast quarter Is. T.. NJ
OF the southeast quarter Is. II. ~ of
Section IL, Township 33 N, Range 10
W., N. NJ. p. NJ, by Kate Mclaughlin.
Contestee, In which it is alleged that
said Kate Mclaughlin has never es-
tablished home or residence on said
lands, nor has any heir, administrator,
executor or agent ever established a
residence on said lands or entered
thereon and improved same; said par
ties are hereby notified to appear, re-
spond and offer evidence touching
said allegations at 10 o'clock a. m. on
February 18th, 1908, before the reg
lister and receiver at the United
States land Office in Durango, Colo
RADIO.
The said contestant having, in a
proper affidavit. filed January 7th,
1908. set forth facts which show that
after due diligence personal service
OF this notice cannot be made. 1t is
hereby ordered and directed that such
notice be given by due and proper
publication.
f. c, PERKINS, Register.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02

State OF Colorado. County of La Pla.
ta, IS.
In the County Court.
George Brink, Plaintiff
VS..
j. w. Veitch and Mrs. c. NJ. Veitch,
his wife Defendants.
The People of the State of Colorado,
to J. w. Veitch and Mrs. C. NJ. Veitch,
his wife, the defendants above named,
greeting:
You are hereby required TO appear
in an action brought against you by
the above named plaintiff in the Coun-
ty Court of La Plata county, State Of
Colorado, and answer the complaint
therein within twenty days after the
service hereof. if served within this
county; or, If served out of this coun-
ty. or by publication, within thirty
days after the service hereof. exclu-
sive of the day of service; or juqg-
ment by default will be taken against
you according to the prayer of the
complaint And If copy of the com
plant in the above entitled action be
not served with this summons or II
the service hereof be made out of this
state, then ten days additional to the
time hereinbefore specified for ap-
pearance and answer will be allowed
before the taking Of judgment by de
fault ne aforesaid.
81. a-. lH j. J.. JuELt .9 rre1a
er the sum Of SIX hundred and ufty
three and 36-l00 dollars on account of
goods, wares and merchandise sold
and delivered to said defendants by
plaintiff, as will more fully appear
from the complaint in said action, to
which reference is here made.
And you are hereby notified that II
you fail to appear, and to answer the
said complaint, as above required, the
said plaintiff will take judgment
against you for the sum of six hun
dred and ffty-three and 36-100 dollars
and costs of suit.
Given under my hand and the seal
of said court at Durango, in said
county. this 5th day of January A. ID.
1903.
G. A. PIKE,
County Judge and ex-officio Clerk OF
the County Court.
(Scal OF County Court.)
First Publication, Feb. 5.
Last Publication. Feb. 26.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
SURPRISE PARTY.

On the evening of January 3lst a
very pleasant surprise party was Civ.
en- MISS Amy Compton at her home in
Animas City by her school chums and
friends in honor of and to celebrate
her 18th birthday.
About 1880 O'Clock in the evening
Miss Annie and Miss Annie and a
friend were having a game of cards
when quiet. genteel knock came at
the door When the words Come
in, We're heard by those outside they
came in in single file. with a hip and
hurrah such as company of young
folks that are out to enjoy themselves
can give.
After a merry greeting with her
friends the party settled down to en-
JOY the evening
Games were indulged in until n
quarter past ten, when the company
sat down to refreshments which had
been prepared. consisting of ice
cream, cake, sandwiches, tea and
coffee
After the refreshments the time
was taken up with recitations and
singing, and then Master John Rey-
nolds produced his French harp and
the young people began to dance,
which was kept up until the midnight
hour. when the young folks said good
night to their hostess, all claiming to
have had good time
Those present We're: Annie Comp
ton. Lucy McCulloch, Lille McCul-
loch Lena Gerard, Fairy Gerard. May
Huggins, Alta Huggins. Margaret Sad
Ter, Ada Freed, Nellie Freed, Ruby
Alexander, Edna Smith, Robert Stew
art. Willie Stewart, Dayton Warner.
Iohn Reynolds, Roy Savage, George
Waters. Jasper Compton. Neal Wilker-
son. Robert McCulloch, Milton
Deluche, Willie Hobler. Mrs. Savage.
Mrs. Huber, Mrs. Gerard, Emma
Smith.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department OF the Interior. Land OF
fice at Durango. Colorado. December
27th, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that the fol.
lowing named settler has filed no
tice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before the
register and receiver, U. S. land office,
at Durango. Colorado. on February
7th. 1903, viz: Charles Mason, who
made Homestead Entry No. 1858 for
the lots and 3. s. w. u NE. u. s.
+. 4 ~ W. u Sec. i, Twp. "a N. Rg.
10 w, N. NJ. p. NJ
He names the following witnesses
TO prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land.
VIZ William Johnson, David Lewis.
Lawrence Burns, and Ernest Schwie-
thale, all of Porter, Colorado.
F. C. PERKINS, Register.
First Pub, Jan. /.
Last Pub Feb +
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
Horrors of journalism.
D
(Continued.)

Continued
All at once the information editor
fired this at him:
why is a literary man who has
not succeeded in life"
Because he can still try 1t on Puck
and Judge" interrupted the exchange
editor. "Chestnut-if 1t doesn't go
then. Why is an impressario at his
bath"
Like an Indiana novel? Grau
stark. What's the difference between
a straight line"
Ones fig paste and the others pig
faced. | could do that sort of thing
all day. Why is Bob Burke"
He isn't. He was What is the
difference between cross-eyed cat
in back garret and brindle bull
chasing a dog across cabbage
patch?'
ITO Be Continued)
Subacribe for The Herald
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land Act June 8, 1873.
It. z, PERhINS, Register
First Pub, Jan. s.
Last Pub, March ~.

United States Land Office, Durango,
Colorado, November 22nd, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act
Of congress of June 3, 1873, entitled
An act for the sale of timber lands
In the states of California. Oregon,
Nevada. and Washington Territory,
as extended to all the public land
states by act of August 4. 1892. Mar
saret II. Sullivan, of Bayfield,, coun-
ty OF La Plata, state of Colorado, has
this day filed In this office her sworn
statement No. 635. for the purchase of
the N. ~ s. w. u and s. w. Y of N.
w. a of Section No. 10, in Township
No. 35 N, Range No. West, New
Mexico Principal Meridian, and will
oner proof to show that the land
sought Is more valuable for its timber
or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses, and to establish her claim to
said land before the register and ro-
ceiver of this Office at Durango. Colo
RADIO. ON Saturday. the 7th day Of
February. 1903.
She names as witnesses: Lou Cole.
OF Bayfield,, Colo; Albert Bernard. of
bayfield,. Colorado; John Everetts. of
Bayield, Colorado; Eugene Strawn.
of Bayfield,. Colorado.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
yersely the above-described lands are
requested to file their claims In this
once on or before said 7th day OF
February. 1903.
F. c. PERKINS. Register.
First Pub, Nov. 27, 1902.
Last Pub, Jan. 20. 1902
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
Our Porto Rico Trade Growing.

Trade between the United States
and Porto Rico is growing remarka-
bly,. We now take over one-half of
their exports and supply four-fifth of
their imports. This Is a remarkable
showing in so short time since that
island was under Spanish rule. The
record of cures back of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters is the best evidence
of the value and merit it contains. 1t
therefore appeals to you personally,
especially If you are sufferer from
loss of appetite, nausea, heartburn.
indigestion. dyspepsia, sleeplessness
or malaria, fever and ague and want
to be made well again. 1t Will
strengthen and tone up the entire sys-
TEN and purify the blood. Don't fail
to try bottle today, 1t has never
been known to fail and can therefore
be relied on in your case For sale
by all druggists.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1873.
United States Land Office. Durango

Timber Land, Act June 8, 1873. :.
United States Land Office. Durango.
Colo. January 26. 1903.
Notice is hereby given that in com
pliance with the provisions of the act
of congress OF June 3, 1873, entitled
"An act for the sale of timber lands
in the states of California, Oregon,
Nevada, and Washington Territory"
as extended to all the public land
states by act of August A, 1892, Leon
ard Zipperian, of Durango, county of
La Plata, state of Colorado, has this
day filed In this Office his sworn
statement No. 647. for the purchase
of the w. " of N. f. u N. e. u OF
N. Il. u of Section No 2, in Town
ship No. 35 N, Range No. 7 w. N. NJ.
p. NJ, and s. w. u, S. L. u of Sec
tion 35, Township SO N, r. 7 w. N.
NJ. p NJ, and Will offer proof to show
that the land sought is more valua-
BILE for it's timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to estab-
lish his claim to said land before the
Register and Receiver of this Office
at Durango. Colo. on Saturday, the
4th day of April. 1903.
He names as witnesses: Henry
Ludwig, of Bayfield,. Colo; G. b. Trus-
sler. Of Columbus. Colo; S. NJ. Parks
of Columbus. Colo. Louis Lissner OF
Durango. Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad.
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims In this
office on or before said 4th day OF
April. 1903.
&c. PERKINS. Register.
First Publication, Jan. 20.
Last Publication, April 2.'
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1873.
=, U Hf1fsTNI4No, HeBlBLef
First Pub, Nov. 27. 1902.
Last Pub, Jan. 20, 1903.s


United States Land office, Durango.
Colorado. Dec. 4. 1902
Notice Is hereby given that in COM
piiance with the provisions of the act
or congress of June 8, 1878. entitled
An act for the sale OF timber lands
IN the states of California, Oregon.
Nevada, and Washington Territory"
as extended to all the public land
states by act of August 4, 1892. James
w. Love, of Pargn, county of La pla.
ta' state OF Colorado. has this day fled
In this Office his sworn statement No.
oSs' Tor the purchase OF the w. n g.
w. a and 8. T.. Y s. w. u Of Section
NO 20 In Township No. 35 N, Range
NO W.. N. NJ p. NJ, and will offer
PROOF to show that the land sought in
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 once
AT durango, Colorado. on Friday, the
10th day of February, 1903.
lie names as witnesses: Lewis q.
Cole, OF Bayfield,. Charles A. Black
OF Pargin. Jesse Hammond. of Par.
gin; Hamilton Attebery. of Durango.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
Verseiy the above-described land are
requested to file their claims In this
once on or before said goth day OF
February, 1903
F. c. PERKINS, Register.
First Publication. Dec. IL. 1904
Last Publication. Feb. II j.,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
NOTICE FOR PusLlcAr,oN.
Timber Land, Act Jun. .. ,s7a.

| '1e' Is"o, %cS June :, 1873.
United States Land Office, Durango.
Colorado. Dec. "a. 1902.
Notice is hereby given that In COM
pliance with the provisions of the act
or 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. Henry
t. Henderson, of Durango. county Of
La Plata, state OF Colorado. has this
day hled in this Office his sworn state
ment No. 6i2. for the purchase of the
b1a N. e. a of Sec. "a, and E. " 8.
r. q OF Section No. 10, In Township
NO 3s, Range No. 0. N. NJ. p. NJ, and
VIII offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for Its timber
or stone than for agricultural purpos-
es, and to establish his claim to said
iahd before the register and receiver
oil this office at Durango, Colo, on
Friday, the 9th day of March, 1903.
he names as Witnesses: E. L. Sey-
bold OF Durango, Colorado; A. L.
Fierce, of lockwood. Colorado; Peter
Daum. of lockwood, Colorado; John
cellars, of lockwood. 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 9Th day of
March. 1908
F. c. PERKINS, Register.
First Publication, Jan. /.
Last Publication, March S.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June q. 1879.

lumber Land, Act June 8, 1873.
United States Land Office, Durango
Colorado, January 8, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that In
compliance with the provisions of the
act OF congress of June 3. 1878, enti-
tied An act for the sale of timber
lands in the States of California. Ore
gon. Nevada, and Washington Terri
tory" as extended to all the public
land states by act OF August 4, 1902,
George Newell, of Durango, county of
La Plata. state of Colorado, has this
day filed in this office his sworn state
ment, No. GA, for the purchase of the
5. 10. u of N. w. Il. N e. Il OF S. w.
"A of Section No. 32. in Township No.
81 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
purposes, and to establish his claim
to said land before the register and
receiver OF this office at Durango,
Colo, on Saturday. the Nth day of
March, 1903.
He names as witnesses: George w.
Melville, of Bayfield,, Colo; Lisle
Wainwright of Durango, Colo; John
NJ Root, of Vallecito. Colo: Schuyler
c. Whitney, of Vallecito. Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims In this
office on or before said 14th day Of
March, 1908.
f. C, PERKINS. Register.
First Pub, Jan. s.
Last Pub, March IL.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02


One-half a chrysanthemum plucked
at Wallsend. Northumberland is pure
white, the other half being of a hello
trope shade
An order from South Africa for
$4,000 eight-horse plows has been re.
ceived by plow manufacturer in the
United States.
At Plinetz, near Dresden, is the
largest camelia in Europe 1t is $50
years old, about so feet high and has
$4,000 blossoms each season.
The water power available on the
Pacific slope for producing electrical
energy is equivalent to the combus.
ton of 300, 900 100000 tons of coal n
year
Official inquiries show that 5000
medals, 52s engravngs and III de.
signs and paintings have been stolen
from the museum at Bassano, near
Venice.
Posted on December 81, 1896, to an
address a Gibraltar a letter has only
just -a.H i.1ur.-. 30 the aanu "a
England through the dead letter of
fee.
To rid themselves of the compsti-
tion of the cheap products of prison
labor, Austrian manufacturers want
their government to transport CON
victs beyond the sea
Medicine as a profession for women
is constantly growing in popularity In
London. Women now holding medi-
cal degrees in Great Britain now mum
Der more than 500
After being hooked in the river
Eden. large salmon was "played"
Tor five hours by three men who re.
iieved each other. Eventually the
line broke and the fish escaped.
Missouri is now credited with the
largest corn yield, estimated this year
at 315,000,000 bushels. Iowa Is Il
close second, with 300 900 900 bushels.
and Kansas and Nebraska follow.
AS it was apparently suffering from
Indigestion, bullock was slaughter
ed near Spalding, England, when its
illness was found to have been caused
by tennis ball which 1t had swallow
ed.
Six pounds weight of spent bullets,
three pieces of steel, nail, hairpin,
some glass and small stones were
found In the stomach of u horse which
died suddenly at Ferntree GullW Vic
toria.
Eight per cent of the population of
this country is still illiterate In Ger
many only l per cent of illiterates ex.
lists, and in Bavaria, Wurtemburg and
Scandinavia. there are no totally I'M
educated people.
The English language is to be sys.
tematically taught in Mexican schools,
English being deemed as necessary
as Spanish for commercial life. More
Mexican children than ever before are
being sent to the United States for
education.
A citizen of Farmoutiers, France,
has left legacy to provide prizes of
25 francs year to the two most po.
lite scholars--a boy and a girl-in the
schools of that town. The winners
are to be elected by ballot of their
school fellows.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
SALVATION ARMY.

Brigadier and Mrs. Pebbles of Dem
yer Will visit Durango February 7th
Sth and 9th. Saturday. Sunday and
Monday next.
The brigadier will speak at the
Baptist church next Sunday morning
on the subject of Power. or Soul
Winning Service"
He will also speak at the NJ. E.
church Sunday night Subject an
nounced later.
There will be three large meetings
In Grand Army hail. led by Brigadier
Pebbles and wife.
Everybody cordially invited.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02

From Tuesdays Daily:
How is your coal supply? is a
question you seldom hear in Durango
The Blain hotel folks have troubles
Of their own this morning. Water
pipes frozen up and bursted.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Keller left foi
Denver this morning, to be absen,
about a week
A. ]. Taylor of the New Era store
is having hard time with a threat
ened attack of pneumonia.
o. S. Crenshaw. president of the
Bauer Mercantile company. went up
to Mancos this morning.
w. A. Yearin. l.. Epstein and w. O.
Elliott of Denver, are among the lat.
est arrivals at the Strater.
A. l.. Hawley, state boiler inspector
was at the Strater last night and went
out to Denver this morning.
O.
A. l.. Fellows, United States hydro
grapher, returned to Denver today,
after short visit to Durango friends.
The heavy fall of snow means a
prosperous year for the ranch and
stockman and every other business
in the southwest
w. r. Callicotte, general agent for
the National Mutual Fire Insurance
company of Denver, is in the city do
ing business.
Mrs. S. B. Sawyer left for Los An
geles this morning in response to a
telegram stating that her husband is
seriously i'll at that point.
The snow storm is over for today,
and the sun shines brightly sleighing
and shedding are fine, and all who en-
joy winter sports are happy.
Harry Jackson is turning out spc-
cial orders for heavy and light wag-
ons. He keeps large force of men
at work the year around, and his wag-
ons are used far and near.
Silverton. it is true. is having a
hard streak of luck just now but the
clouds will pass away soon, and when
the spring-time comes there will be
new life and new work injected into
the arteries of the camp, and the stur-
dy sons of toll and the plucky business
men will forget their losses and their
troubles, and proceed to rebuild the
shattered walls and indulge in new
hopes and dreams of newly acquired
wealth. You can't keep good camp
down.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
(&5h8]e
LeM Strauss Coos
CoPPer-riveted
OVeHa1lS
Amenities Of the Local Room.

Rivers (member Of the Daily Bread
staff)-"That was a bum story you
had this morning"
Brooks with spiriO-"Bum? By
George, that doesn't half describe IT.!
More than dozen fellows have asked
me il you didn't write IT,"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
WOMEN OF WooDcRAFT
ENTERTAIN AGAIN

The second entertainment by the
ladies' of La Plata Circle Saturday
night, brought out a large audience to
enjoy very pleasing program. The
opening address by ]. c. Sanford was
followed by the regular program, as
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02

Subscribe for The Herald.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02
SUM M ONS.

State of Colorado. County of La Pla.
ia. SIS.
In the County Court.
George Brink, Plaintiff,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-02

HNV 7 UD'' JHII. T.
Last Pub, Feb. S.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-11-19

agatha" said her mother, IL don't
like to hear daughter Of mine tell
even conventional lie. You know you
can't bear Aunt Becky, and yet when
she came the other day you said
'Auntie, how glad am TO see your"
"That wasn't lie, mamma" answer
edsAgatha. THAT was an exclama-
tion."-Chicago Tribune.
The Angel Child.
Martha" gnid her mamma, II trust
that while you wero ut your Aunt
Martha's you said nothing to offend
her."
"Oh, no, mamma" declared the ange
child. IL was careful TO say things
which would make her know that you
and papa liked her for herself alone"
THAT was proper"
why, when she asked mo II yor
folks had named me Martha so that she
would leave US her money when She
dies | told her that papa and you had
talked about that and that papa said
we mustn't think OF such a thing"
"And what did she sayf asked nam
ma eagerly.
Nothing She just laughed and said
I was a good girl and I'd better run
along home when told her what papa
said about her going TO have pocket
made I'm her shroud."-Chicago Trib
une.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-11-19
To ne HeaIthy BE Practical.

Theoretically, every adult person or
any intelligence wishes to be strong
and healthy. Practically, majority or
them wish nothing of the sort. Ihey
would like to be well enough, but are
not willing to pay the price, though IT
really costs nothing. When man gets
out of health he usually wants TO get
something to patch him up" 80 that
he can continue the foolish things
which have caused his bad condition;
hence the almost universal resort to
drug treatment instead of the natural
means of restoring and maintaining
health and strength. IL man Is really
desirous of being naturally sound ana
healthy he will try to study out the
means of becoming SO. These means
are all included In the seven founda-
ton principles of practical hygiene
namely, exercise, rest air, light, food.
drink and bathing.-Cooking Club.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-11-19
The Erudite Prisoner.

"The charge ag'in ye," the police JUS
tice said, "is burglary. What have ye
got to sayT
"As to that" replied the prisoner, a
seedy looking man who appeared to
have seen better days, 'tf by the term
of burglary you mean the offense
which, according to English law ana
practice for centuries, has been clearly
defined as house breaking by night
the charge is palpably ridiculous The
policeman alleges that be detected me
in the act of breaking into house yes
terday afternoon in broad daylight. H.
on the other hand, the term Is made TO
cover the same offense when committed
by day, which, believe, Is your absurd
American understanding OF the word
I'm legal sense, shall have TO concede
the correctness OF the charge, your bon
or, reservlng. however, the right TO re-
gard with a species of contempt the
crude Jurisprudence of this country"
"Take I'm back to lis CELL" gasped
the police justice, IAN let i'm sober
up"-Chicago Tribune.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-11-19

When Nine. Melba first tasted the
sweets of fashionable life Boston
woman OF fashion captured her for a
dinner. The Boston woman loaded her
guest with attentions, and after the
dinner she said to Melba, You VIII
give us a little song tonight, dear Nine.
MeIbaT But the songstress refused.
The Boston woman pleaded and SAID
petulantly: Il am quite sure my guests
will be disappointed. Really you are
quite unkind" This infuriated the
high spirited singer, and she answered;
"AIy terms as a dinner entertainer are
$1,000. You may see my manager II
you want me to sing for your guests
Then Melba got her wraps and wen'
away in frenzy Of anger.