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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department Of the Interior. Land Of
fice at Durango, Colorado, October
14th. 1904.
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 Dhrango, Colorado
on Nov. 25, 1904, viz: Gilbert l.. Coon.
who made Homestead entry No 1893,
for the southwSs, h,ilfi Ay section
"a, township rs y. .~..o =. :. st n. P.
p. Nj.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation Of said land. viz {:
John NJ. Brown, of Hesperus. Colo.
Enos Michael. Of Hesperus, Colo. Sam
rel Ent, Hesperus. Colo. James Laird
OF Hermosa, Colo.
F.. c. PERKINS.
Register.
First publication. Oct. 20
Last publication Nov. "a.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20
NOTICE 70 CONTRACTORS.


Sealed proposals will be received
by the Board of Construction of the
la Plata County Road at the office
of the County Clerk of La Plata coun-
ty at Durango Colorado, until seven
o'clock p M Thursday. Nov. 10Th,
FOR the constr ic' ion OF State Wagon
road from Durango to the Neglected
Wine. in accordance with the proyis-
ions of Chapter 63 of the Session laws
If 1903. the new construction on said
road being as follows; from point
IN Junction creek where the present
road leaves Junction creek to the
Neglected Mine by either of two
routes.
Route No. Up Junction creek.
thence to the Neglected mine in ac-
,ordance with the survey now being
made.
Route No. 2.-The Highline route
the survey for which was made in
1908.
The specifications and other inform.
,tion for bidders may be seen at the
iffice of the County Clerk of La Plata
'ounty. and at the office of the State
engineer. Denver, Colo.
The definite information for Route
No. l will be furnished as soon as
tyailable The general requirements
nay he seen at present.
Two proposals on route No. 1, first
rom point on Junction creek where
QUITE No 2 leaves the creek to the
yanide mill. Second from the cyanide
iill to the Neglected mine.
Each proposal must be accompanied
y a certified check for two hundred
nd fifty dollars (s25O.OO) payable to
he order of the Board of Construc-
ION of La Plata County Road. as II
Guarantee that the successful biddei
;iIl enter into contract within FIVE
avs from the awarding of the con
ract.
In case of failure to enter into CON
ract and to give sufficient bonds, this
ertihed check shall be forfeited to
he State of Colorado as liquidated
lamaecs
Bond will be required to the amount
If the contract with two sureties for
he completion of the work
The Board of Construction reserves
he right to reject any or all bids.
Proposals will be marked "Propos-
lis for the La Plata County Road"
md be addressed to the Board of Con-
struction. La Plata County Road, care
II County Clerk, Durango. Colorado.
l.. G. CARPENTER,
State Engineer.
First publication Oct 6.
r.ast publication Nov. 10.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.
Desert Land. Final Proof.

Desert Land, Final Proof.
Department Of the Interior, United
States Land Once, Durango. Colo
RADIO, October g.. 1904.
Notice is hereby given that Alfred
!, Turner. Of Hermosa. Colorado. has
filed notice of intention to make proof
m his desert land claim No SO. for
he northwest quarter of section l3 U.
township, "a north range 8 w. N. NJ
y. NJ. before the Register and Re
reiver At Durango. Colorado. on
Thursday. the 10th day Of November
ls04
He names the following witnesses
TO prove the complete irrigation and
reclamation of said land: Charles T.
Tovrea. Of Durango. Colorado: War
ren A. Fay. Of Durango. Colorado:
RichA.d z. Gaines. Of Durango. Colo
RADIO; Milo p. Hahn, Of bayfield,. Colo
RADIO.
+. c. PERKINS.
Register.
First publication Oct. 9Th.
] I.ast publication. Nov. 10th.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.

Forest Lieu Selection No U. s. Land
Office, Durago Colorado, September
%, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that John
II. Patten, whose post office address
is Denver. Colorado, on Sept. %,
1904, made application to select under
the Act of June 4. 1897 go Stats,
so, the following described tract:
The south half of the southeast
quarter of Section 81, township 80
Of the first publication hereof protests
or contests against the selection on the
grounds that the land described. or
fny portion thereof, is more valua
BILE for Its minerals than for agricul-
tnral purposes, will be received and
aotcd tor report to the Commissioner
ii the General Land Office.
+. G. PERKINS.
Register
First publication, Sept. 29.
Last publication, Nov. LIST.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20
NOTICE TO SECURE TAX DEED.
First publication Oct, G.
asst publication Nov. 10.

To whom il may concern:
Notice is hereby given that at sale
of land for delinquent taxes held at
he County Treasurer's office, in the
county of La Plata and state of
Colorado by Sam G. Wall, county
treasurer of said county, on the 18th
lay of November, A. D., 1893, in ac-
rordance with law, the county of La
Plata was the purchaser of the north
west quarter (nwA) of the southwest
quarter (swh) or lot 12of section thir-
ty 1907. township thirty-five (35),
range nine (9). west N. NJ p NJ. in
The county of La Plata and state of
Colorado, for the taxes of the year
1895, said real estate being assessed
to unknown"
The time for redemption from said
ruary. A. D.. 1905.
That the certificate of purchase of
said real estate has heen duly assign
ed to the subscriber and on the 9th
lay of February, A. D, 1905, the sub
scriber will apply to the treasurer of
said county for a tax deed for said
real estate hereinbefore described un-
less the same is sooner redeemed as
provided by law
Dated at Durango. Colorado, this
18th day of October, A. D.. 1904.
C. II. PATTERSON.
Assignee of said certificate OF pur-
chase
First Publication Oct II
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land. Act June 3, 1878.

%
United States Land Office, Durango
Colo. Sept. 13. 1904.
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 sale Of timber lands in
the States Of California. Oregon, Ne
vada and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States
by act Of Aug. I, 1892, Frank P. Hall.
Of Durango. County of La Plata. State
of Colo. has on Aug. "a. 1904, filed
in this ONCE his sworn statement No.
s2S. for the purchase Of the north half
southeast quarter. southwest quarter
northeast quarter section and north
west quarter southwest quarter sec
tion No. I in township No. 36. north
OF range No. 8 W., N. P. NJ. and will
offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber
or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses. and to establish his claim to
said land before the register and re-
ceiver OF the United States Land OF
ace at Durango. Colo. on Friday
the 18th. day OF November, 1904.
He names as witnesses: Perry
Stark, Gus Sickenger, John Hill, and
Daniel Place, all Of Durango. Colo
RADIO.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to Ale their claims in this
Office on or before said 18th day Of No
vember. 1904.
F. c. PERKINS. Register.
First publication Sept. Is.
Last publication Nov II.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1873.

United States Land Office, Dlraugo.
Colo. Aug. %. 1904.
Notice is hereby given that In com.
pliance with the provisions of the act
oil 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, 1892.
Lenora E. Akers of Bayfield,. County
of La Plata. State of Colorado. has
this day filed in this office her sworn
statement No. S2S, for the purchase
OF the S. E. 4 N. w. a of section No.
81, in township No. 35, north Range
NO. 7. 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 her claim to said land
before the Register and Receiver of
this office at Durango, Colo. on Sat.
urday the 29th day of October. 1904.
she names as Witnesses: Victor Coul.
son, of Bayfield,. Colo; Winfield 8
shippey. of Bayfield,. Colo; Alfred Pat
terson, of Bayfield,. Colo: George vii.
liams, of Bayfield,, Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad.
versely the above-described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
ofhce on or before said 29th day of
October. 1904.
F. G. PERKINS. Register.
First pub. Aug. rs.
Last pub. Oct. 27.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Desert Land, Final Proof.

Department of the Interior, United
States Land Omce. Durango, Colo
RADIO Sept. 10th, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that w
Morris Conrad. of Bayfield,, Colorado
has filed notice of intention to make
proof on his desert-land claim No. .~'
for the northwest quarter. of north
east quarter and northeast quarter ol
northwest quarter. section lO. town
ship "a. north range Z, w. n NJ. p. NJ.
before the Register and Receiver al
Durango. Colorado. on Tuesday, the
sth day of November, 1904.
He names the following witnesses
to prove the complete irrigation and
reclamation of said land: James A.
Pierce. of Bayfield,, Colorado. Charles
5. Pierce, of Bayfield,. Colorado; John
Ong. OF Bayfield,, Colorado; Neil Camp
bell Of Bayfield,, Colorado
f. C. PERKINS,
Register.
First pub Sept. %.
Last pub. Oct. 81.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department of the Interior. United
States Land Oflce, Durango, Colo
RADIO. September 18th, 1904.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this office by Chas. j.
Hurst, contestant, against Homestead
entry No. 2217 made Aug. l. 1901, for
the southeast quarter OF the south
east quarter of section II. township
33 north, range 10 west n. NJ. p. M,
by Kate Mclaughlin contestee. in
which 1t is alleged that said Kate
Mclaughlin is now deceased and left
surviving her as her sole known heirs,
her brothers Charles Mclaughlin and
Harry Mclaughlin and her sisters
Mrs. Bee Haughton and Mrs. Rose
Cornwell, and that neither said Kate
Mclaughlin nor her said heirs. nor
any administrator or executor of the
estate OF said Kate Mclaughlin for
and on behalf of said heirs. have ever
established any home or residence on
said lands, and said heirs and any one
In their behalf have never cultivated
and improved said lands or any part
thtltOlf ohih ~ 49, ~
abandoned by said heirs and each ol
them. said parties are hereby notified
to appear. respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock
a. m. on Nov II. 1904. before ,A'
Register and Receiver at the United
States Land Office in Durango. Colo
RADIO
The said contestant having, in
proper affidavit. hled September 18Th
1904 set forth facts which show tha
after due diligence personal SERVED
of this notice can not be made, it II
hereby ordered and directed that sucl
notice he given by due and proper pub
lication.
+. c. PERKINS,
Register
First publication Oct. 13.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate of Maggie L. Montgomery. de-
ceased.
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed Administrator of the estate
of Maggie l.. Montgomery, late of the
county of La Plata. and state of Colo
rado, deceased, hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the County
Court of La Plata county. at the Court
House In Durango at the September
term for Probate Business. on the
second Monday. (being the 14th day
OF November 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 indebted
to said Estate are requested to make
Immediate payment to the undersign-
ed
Dated this 10th day of October, A.
ID. 1904.
e c. MONTGOMERY.
AS Administrator.
First publication Oct 10.
Last publication Nov. 3.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

II the farmers of La Plata and
otter counties of the state accept tho
expense figures of the Denver News
and the speakers who take figures
from the News I'D on this account
vote against Peabody. they will be
entitled to little sympathy IL they fni
IL becomes necessary to hava the
work Of the past year to do over again
owing to the success of democracy,
1t is not a matter OF party. but mat
ter of dollars and cents to the people
taxpayers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

Miss Young Will be reelected school
superintendent on the splendid record
In Office the past three years. Sse has
not only shown herself capable and
honest, but she is deserving. Her am
bition is school work and she is not
hampered in any way. being able to
give her whole time and thought to
the advancement of educational in
terests. The great mass of voters will
reward merit and industry in young
lady who has her living to make and
Is doing SO by honest wark.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.


Forest Lieu Selection No. ..... U.
S. Land Office, Durango. Colorado.
October II. 1904.
Notice is hereby given that Aztec
Land and Cattle Company. Limited,
whose postofiice address is New
York City. N. Y, on October II. 1904,
made application to select under the
Act of June 4, 1897, $50 Stats, 36),
'he following described tract:
The northeast quarter of northwest
quarter and lot l or northwest quar-
ter of northwest quarter OF section 7.
township "a north range 10 west N. NJ
p. NJ
Within the next thirty days after
he date of the first publication here
of protests or contests against the
selection on the ground that the land
described or any portion thereof, is
more valuable for its minerals than
Tor agricultural purposes. will be re
ceived and noted for report to the
Commissioner of the General Land
Office.
f. c. PERKINS,
Register.
First publication Oct. 13
Last publication Nov. "a.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20
First publication Oct. 13.
Last publication Nov. 81
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior. Land OF
flee at Durango. Colorado, Oct. 6,
1904
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. Colo
RADIO, on November 10. 1904; viz; Josa
Trusler. who made Homestead Entry
No. 22S3, for the southeast quarter
northwest quarter. northeast quarter
southwest quarter, north half south
east quarter of section "a, township
&c north range west n NJ. p NJ
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation of said land. viz:
w. T, Kirkpatrick. of Durango Colo
RADIO S. C. Whitney, of Vallecito
Colorado; John Root. of Vallecito.
Colorado; C. C. Graham, of Vallecito.
Colorado
F. C. PERKINS.
Register.
First publication Oct. 18th.
Last publication Nov. 18th.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

The people should send man to
represent them in the Legislature who
is capable of doing something to ad-
vance the interests of the county In
which he resides, In selecting a can
didate for the legislature the Repub-
licans made no mistake in DR.. w. w.
McEwen. He is above reproach in
every day walks OF life, He is studious
and energetic. AS representative he
Will put in every moment for the bet
terment of this section and the enact
ment of beneficial laws for the state.
If you cannot vote the entire Republi-
can ticket do not overlook the doctor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

ern Federation Iawlessness is cun-
cerned. there is no diniculty In show
ing that this expense was made ueces-
sary by the failure of Governor Pea
body's immediate predecessors to
compel respect for the law and the
rights Of men. This expenditure was
used to suppress the legacy Of law
lessness which the present admins
tration inherited from the Orman'
Thomas administrations.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

II is foregone conclusion that
Charley Johnson is going to be elect
ed state senator. The voters are going
TO see to 1t that they have a man this
time with courage of his convictions
one who will at all times revote his
time and energies to the betterment
of his constituents.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

The Patterson newspapers are hav-
ing great deal to say about the al
state administration. This Issue is
likely to develop into boomerang.
says the Telluride Journal, for the
present administration has paid of
nearly 100000 of debts handed down
to 1t by its immediate predecessors,
and 1t has conducted every depart
ment with much greater economy
than was done by any OF the late ad-
ministrations. So far as the military
expense for the suppression OF West
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

Eddy is the first clerk to turn over
surplus to the county. 1t will amount
to over s2.10O. VIII the voters turn
down a clerk who thus serves the peo-
pie? If they do, then we say to the
clerk that follows go in and make all
you can out of the Office and let the
taxpayers fiddle.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

Judge Parker proposes to take away
the pensions of the Civil War veter-
ans. but promises to restore them
through Democratic congress. His
promise may be all right. but his en-
dorsers do not have a good record for
prompt payment of the Nations obli-
cations to the men who saved the
Union
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

II is difhcult to understand how the
first voter should have any hesitancy
In choosing between the uncertain
ties OF the Democracy and the sure
and patriotic leadership Of the Repub
lican party.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

n the people want the county judg-
ship in good hands they will continue
the Hon. Chas. A. Pike. Six years and
not q word Of complaint from htigants
or those having charge of estates.
Every decision has been fair and up
right AA
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

1t is surprising that the Democrats
are not pushing Adlai Stevenson more
TO the front as spellbinder. He has
a record for surrounding both sides of
a question. now strong Democratic
need
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

The Denver News is tho discredite1
organ of Democracy. Tom Patterson
vas hlssed by tho delegates TO the
state convention. Now ii the far.0ers
are going TO take perverted figures
published and sown broadcast over
the state by the News. then there =
a set OF gnllible ranchmer in our
midst
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

There is little question but that a
deal was made with Judge Overs. At
any rate 1t seems to be foregone
conclusion that Overs will be selected
by Mr. Adams as member of the su
preme court should he be elected
How will this suit the people?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

Democrats claim they have La Pla-
ia county farmers in their inside
pocket. They go on the theory that
farmers are gullible and they are
quoting Tom Patterson fignres. which
are swallowed with 1T sugar coating.
according to on Democratic friends.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

The fact that every vote In Congress
against pension legislation has been
cast by Democrat completely dis
counts Judge Parker's promise of
liberal treatment by his party OF the
men whose claim on the gratitude and
bounty of the Nation can never be
adequately paid.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

Eastern Democrats are censurng
Col. Bryan for not supporting the
Parker ticket more enthusiastically.
Mr. Bryan is giving the Parker ticket
about the same kind of support he re-
ceived from the Eastern Democrats
four and eight years ago.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

Glen Eddy is too busy attending to
the duties OF the clerks office to get
out and see the voters. or very many
OF them, but his friends will see to 1t
that he is on the ticket they vote Just
the same.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

Democrats are clamoring for econ
omy Their record, when in power,
was one Of extravaganza in the issue
of bonds to save the Nations credit,
in times Of profound peace.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

The West is singing the song of
good crops. good market and good
wages. 1t is unnecessary to say that
the Democrats are not expecting any
thing from the West
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

Mr., Hopkins has become thoroughly
acquainted with the work Of the asses
sor's office and is able to make an
equitable assessment It requires a few
years In this Office to do the work with
fairness to every taxpayer and Mr..
Hopkins should be reelected by all
means
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

Four years ago the Democrtic
party had the courage of its mistaken
convictions. This year the party ad
mits its former errors but has failed
10 offer any tangible declaration Of in
tentions.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

A vote for Charley Johnson means
a vote for legislation that will benefit
the farmer and what benefits the far
mer will benent every resident OF the
southwest
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

Milt Smith might Just as well have
made 1t 10000 or 1000 majority for
Adams. With the way the Democratic
managers are manipulating figures a
few ciphers is immaterial.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

The record of the Democratic party
on pension matters is the best prom
ise OF how veterans and their families
would fare under Democratic rule.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

Republicans offer sound theories
and honest performance against the
Democratic indefinite promise TO avoid
a repetition OF past errors.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

w. ]. Thompson is the man who will
uphold law and order. He is known
quantity and will be elected TO pre-
serve the peace OF the county.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

Under Republican rule the Nation
has become the granary and workshop
of the world. Wise men do not want
n change.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

Frank Whitelaw will make a stand
of in the Democratic county Of San
Juan and the remaining four counties
will give him neat majority
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

Those who have bought mining
stock after reading the promoters
prospectus know about what value to
place ON Democratic promises.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

Democracy's chances might have
been better II the candidates letter
had been sent to the Dead Letter or
flce.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

The Democratic platform is really
never anything more than bill of ex-
ception against Republican achieve
ments.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

Democrats are discovering that 1t is
practically impossible to form coali-
tion between the Popcrats and the Plu-
tOcrats.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

w. ]. Patterson has served the coun-
ty well and faithfully and we do not
apprehend the voters are going to
turn him down at this time
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

No appeal to the people has ever
been permanently successful when
based upon preversion and misrepre-
sentation.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

Judge Overs is said to be slated for
appointment to the supreme bench
in case Adams is elected Who said
there was not deal?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

Judge Parker puts 1t, In effect. that
the Democrats might have done lot
of things II the Republicans had not
done them first.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

Secretary OF State James Cowie
will be reelected. His administration
is the best the state has ever enjoyed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

La Plata county will honor her N
C. Miller. The vote for him Will show
that merit is appreciated
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

The Republicans have selected n
good list OF precinct ofilcers-al1 wor'
thy OF support.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

The interests Of every taxpayer in
the county demand the election of
Messrs. Logan and Charlton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

Democratic discomfort Is danger
ous disease, but II is not contagious
among prosperous and contented peo-
pie.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

Howard Charlton is recognized as
fine material for county commissioner.
He should receive a big majority.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-10-20

kansas has $1O0.000,000 n the
bank" says n dispatch. Democrats are
making no claims In Kansas this year.