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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31
Public 10 Aroused

The public is aroused to a knowl.
edge OF the curative merits of that
great medical tonic. Electric Bitters
for sick stomach liver and kidneys.
Mary H. Walters of SAG ST. Clair
Ave. Columbus, o.. writes: For
several months was given up to die.
had fever and ague, my nerves were
wrecked; could not sleep. and my
stomach was SO weak from useless
doctors drugs that l could not eat.
Soon after beginning to take Elec-
trio Bitters | obtained relief and in
q short time | was entirely cured"
Guaranteed at g. e. Tiffany, Jr.'s
drug store: price, 50c.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, Durango
Colo, July 10, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that in com
pllance with the provisions of the ACT
of Congress of June 3, 1878, entitled
An act for the sale of timber lands
in the States of California. Oregon
Nevada and Washington Territory
as extended TO all the Public Land
States by act of August 4, 1892, Harry
l.. Dixon, of Durango. county of La
Plata. State of Colorado. has this day
filed in this office his sworn statement
No. S42. for the purchase of the n. E
"A of N E. 4 section 81, and E. "
S. E. q. and S. F.. a of N. z. 4 OF
section No. 80 in township No. ~
north. range No. 10 w. n. NJ. p NJ
and will offer proof to snow that the
land sought is mote valuable for lis
timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim
TO said land before the Register and
Receiver al Durango, Colo. on Satur
day. the 18th day of September, 1905.
He names as witnesses: James n
Otis, of Durango, Colo; Joseph A.
Coppinger, of Porter, Colo; Anna
Powell. Of Porter, Colo; Joseph Pow
ell. of Porter. Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in tnis
office on or before said 16tn day Of
September, 1905.
F. C. PERKINS. Register.
First publication, July 13.
Last publication. Sept. IA.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION


United States Land Office, Durango,
Colo, August 10, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act
of Congress of June 3, 1878, entitled
An act for the sale of timber lands
in the States of California, Oregon.
Nevada. and Washington Territory, +"
as extended to all the Public Land
States by act of August A. 1892, John
w. Olinger, of Porter, county of La
Plata, State of Colorado has this day
filed in this office his sworn statement
No. S52. for the purchase of the N. F..
"A of Section No. 2S in Township No.
30 n, Range No. II 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 United States
Land Office at Durango, Colo, on Fri
day, the goth day of October, 1905.
He names as witnesses: George w.
Shields of Hesperus. Colo: Henry
Hunt of Hesperus, Colo; Nettie v
Coppenger of Durango, Colo; Joseph
A. Coppenger of Porter, 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 goth day OF
October, 1905.
F. c. PERKINS. Register.
First publication, Aug. II.
Last publication, Oct 10.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department Of the Interior. United
tates Land Office. Durango. Colo
rado, August 7, 1905.
A sufficient contest affidavit. having
been filed In this office by LLOYD j..
Greer Of Kline, La Plata county. Colo.
contestant against Homestead entry
No. 1903. made March 19. 1900. for
the south " OF northwest u of sec
ton s, township 80 north, range IL
west, N. NJ. p. NJ, by John Kendall OF
Durango. Colorado contestee, In which
II is alleged that saDl entryman has
wholly abandoned said tract. and
changed his residence tnerefrom for
more than six months since making
said entry, and next prior to the date
herein; that he never built house
upon said land and never established
residence upon said land; that he has
made no improvements upon said
land: that the said tract is not settled
upon and cultivated by the said en-
tryman as required by law; (and that
said alleged absence from the said
land is not due to his employment In
the army, navy or marine corps oi
the United States as private soldier
officer, seaman or marine. during the
war with Spain, or during any other
war In which the United States may
be engaged. and this the said con
| testant Is ready to prove at sucf
| time and place as may he named by
the register and receiver for hear
ing in said case; and therefore asks
to be allowed to prove said allegations
and that said homestead entry No
| 1903 may he declared cancelled anC
forfeited to the United States, he. the
said contestant, paying the expense:
Of such hearing.
| Said parties are hereby notified tt
appear, respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 o'clocl
a. m. OIL September &c, 1905. befor'
the register and receiver at the Unite'
States land office in Durango, Colo
RADIO. the said contestant having, in
proper affidavit, filed August Z, 1905
set forth facts which show that afte
due diligence personal service OF thi
notice can not he made, it is hereb
ordered and directed that such motto
Ibo uiva.- ~, p..r-- r-.Aii-~
ton
F. C. PERKINS. Register.
First publication Aug. "a. 1905.
Last publication Sept 81, 1905.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, Land Of
fee at Durango, Colo, August 2,
1905
Notice ia hereby given that the foi-
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make fnal proof
in support of his claim, and that SAID
proof will be made before the Regis
ter and Receiver at U. S. Land VI
fee. Durango. Colo. Sept. Is. 1s0o
viz: James H. Hollar, who made
Homestead Entry No. 1874, for the h
u of N w. 4 of section 81. town
ship "a north of range W. N. NJ. Z
NJ.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land, viz
Fl. d. Brindle, George w. Rnoades
Don C. Coulson and Frank d. Nor
dyke. all of Bayfield,, Colorado.
F. c. PERKINS, Register.
First publication, Aug. 10.
Last publication, Sept IA.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,

United States Land Office, Durango,
Colo, June %, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that Alfred
Patterson of bayfield,. Colo. has filed
notice of intention to make proof on
his desert land claim No. 1888. for the
w. n N. E. u and E. " N. W. "
section 15U township "a north, range
Is w. N. NJ. P. M. before the Register
and Receiver at Durango, Colo, on
Friday the 22d day of September,
1905.
He names the following witnesses
TO prove the complete irrigation and
reclamation of said land: Gustav
A. Stuckman, of Durango, Colo; Milo
P. Hahn, of Durango. Colo; Amos
Zimmerman, of Grommet, Colo; II.
d. Brindle, of Bayfield,, Colo.
F. c. PERKINS. Register.
First publication. Aug. II.
Last publication, Sept. 21.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, Durango
Colo, August 25, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that in com
pliance with the provisions of the act
OF Congress Of June 3. 1878, entitled
An act for the sale of timber lands
in the states of California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory,
as extended to all the public land
states by act OF August 4. 1902,
George Pawling OF Bayfield,, county OF
La Plata, state of Colorado. has this
day filed in this office his sworn state
ment No. S53, for the purchase of the
northeast quarter of section No. 81,
in township No. 35 n. range No. Z 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 estab
lish his claim to said land before reg
lister and receiver al Durango, Colo,
on Monday. the 9Th day OF November,
1906 He names as witnesses. Henry
Schutz. OF Bayfield,. Colo; John Nc
MILAN. of Bayfield,, Colo; w. b. Brit
ton. of Bayfleld. Colo. Mirt Bartholo-
new. Of Bayfield,. Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely to the above-described lands
are requested to file their claims In
this office on or before said 9th day of
November, 1905.
F. C. PERKINS, Register.
First publication Aug. 81. 1905.
Last publication Nov. 2. 1905.
The HAf0H 1oT }oS Vol
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior. Land OF
flee at Durango. Colo. August IL
1905.
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,
on September 22. 1905 viz: Cromwell
X. Allen, of Ignacio, Colorado. for the
S. W. Y of section 4 in township 3,
north of range west. N. NJ. P. NJ.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land. viz
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate Of Albert Godfrey. deceased.
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate OF
Albert Godfrey, late of the county OF
La Plata and state of Colorado. de-
ceased, 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 last mon
day (being the 25tn day. OF Septem-
Der next. at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend Tor
the purpose of having the same ad'
justed. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make imme
diate payment to the undersigned.
Dated this 22nd day OF August, A
d. 1905. A. f. HOOD,
As Administrator.
First publication Aug. "a.
Last publication Sept, IA.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior. United
States Land Office, Durango, Colo,
July 20. 1905.
Notice is hereby given that Joseph
Sackman OF Durango, Colo, has filed
notice OF Intention to make proof on
his desert land claim No. Ill, for the
n ~ S. L. x and S. "a N. E. " OF
section 26, township "a north, range
l2 w. N. NJ. P. NJ. before the Regis
ter and Receiver at Durango, Colo,
on Monday the Atm day Of September,
1905.
He names the following witnesses
to prove the complete irrigation and
reclamation of said land: Thomas d.
Harris' William F. Slade. Harry Egel-
son and George slade. all of Kline.
Colo.
f. c. PERKINS. Register.
First publication, July 27.
Last publication. Aug. 81.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31
COMING TO DURANGO.

Grant County Is. d. Review.
The Review is in receipt of letter
from Thomas s. Parsons who is spend
ing the summer at his old home at
Durand, WIS. Prof Parsons will be
kindly remembered by the readers of
the Review several years ago when
he taught school in the Mason school
house in Alban township and wrote
from that neighborhood under the nom
de plume of Sven Alexon," For the
past two or three years he ilas been
teaching at Watertown and has been
principal of the high school. Prof
Parsons states that he will leave the
last of the month for Durango. Colo.
where he has engaged to teacn the
sicence department of the high school
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31
chamberIaIn's Cough Remedy thu
Very Best

81 have been using Chamberlaln's S
Cough Remedy and want to say 1t is
the best cough medicine | have ever
taken" says Geo. l.. Chubb. a mer-
chant of Harlan. Mich. There Is no
question about its being the best. as
1t will cure cough or cold In less
time than any other treatment. II
should always be kept In the house
ready for instant use. for cold can
be cured in much less time when
promptly treated. For sale by all
druggists.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31
F. C. PERKINS. Register.
First publication Aug. "a. 1905.
Last publication Sept. 81, 1905.
TIMBER SALE NOTICE ON SCHOOL

LA
All the necessary preliminary steps having
bsen taken according to the requirements OF the
Acts Of Assembly in such case made and proyid'
I'd, and tho report OF the Appraiser having here.
toforo been made advising the disposition of
the trees over ten inches in diameter to the high
est bidder, according to the Act OF General As
ssmbly Of 1901 Therefore, Take Notice.
That on the 98th day OF September. l;S1, at
land Commissionsrs, Capitol Building, Denver,
Colorado, the trees on the following described
School lands will be offered to the highest bid
dor, for cash no bid however, will he received
for less price, nor less estimated dnsntit,
than set out In this advertisement
Sec VI. Town ~ North, Ranges West
Acres Part Of Appraised Minimum Total
Section Quantity Price per NJ. Min
$40 All of $1,000 Sl5o ss2j u
All bids rendered must include the expenses
OF this sale. The State reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids. ....>,u,-
Register
First Publication Aug. "a. 1905
Last Publication Sept. 81, 1905,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

To the Stockholders OF the Animas
Canal, Reservoir, Water, Power and
Investment Company.
You. and each OF you, are hereby
notified that the annual meeting of the
stockholders of said company will be
held at the office of the company, In
the city OF Durango, county of La
Plata and state of Colorado, on the
18th day of September, 1906, at 10
O'Clock a. M, for the transaction OF
such business as shall come legally
or properly before the meeting. includ,
ing the election OF nine directors for
the ensuing year.
Dated this August IA, 1905.
HENRY JAMESON,
President
Attest: PIERvAL GRAY. Secretary.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31

Armistice has been arranged be-
tween Durango and Animas City,
pending the conduct OF the cows in the
latter city in the future. Animas is
averse to paying any money into the
Golfers of Durango until the Two cities
are consolidated, and last spring Du-
range did not manifest very cordial
disposition to consolidate. The cows
nave always come TO Brookside to feed
and they do not feel like abrogating
rights acquired by time honored GUS
tom. Some of the more prominent
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

department Of the Interior, Land or
flee at Durango, Colorado, August
"a. 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing named settler has fled notice
or his Intention to make final 'broot
in support OF his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the rekis.
ter and receiver Of the United States
land office at Durango. Colorado. on
October .. 1905. viz, Thompson Nidif.
fer. homestead entry No. 1898, for the
w. " NV 4 section 20, sw. Y sW.
q section 20, and Sc. Y Sc z sec.
10. twp. 36 N. r. W.. w. N. p. NJ
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation OF said land, VIZ:
August f. Miller. of Durango. Colo. !;
John T. Pennington, Of Durango,
Coio'' Perry A. Stark. Of Durango.
Colo John A. Gallagher, Of bayfield,,
Colo.
F. c. PERKINS. Register.
First publication Aug. 81. 1905.
Last publication Oct. s. 1905.
The Herald ~ ~ 1osA il
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31

Silyerton people Jared pretty well
in the recent Uintah land drawing.
Billy Coles name came out No. 800,
George Hemphill's No. 1888, and Hor-
ace Barnes 1929. This last number is
a partnership affair between Mr..
Barnes and Col b. b. Calvin. George
Boss went out to the Uintah country
early in the season and also drew a
number somewhere up in the thous-
ands. Messrs. Cole and Hemphill
- cr---s~a4Vv tvstI NdtIJH W look
after interests and make selection
of their claim. These gentlemen will
no doubt become possessors of valua.
BILE tracts of land, as 1t is said any
number under 1000 is considered we'll
worth looking after.-Silverton Stand.
ard
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31
TIMBER SALE NOTICE ON SCHOOL


All tho necessary prsl iminary steps having
been taken according to the requirements OF the
Acts OF Assembly in such sase made and provid-
cd, and the report of the Appraiser having here.
tofore been made advising the disposition OF
the trees over ten inches In diameter TO the
highest bidder, according to the Act OF t'eneral
Assembly Of 1901, Therefore, Take Notice.
That on tho a5th day Of september, la.j, at
o'clock .. M, at the Office Of the State Board of
Land Commissioners, Capitol Building; Denver,
Colorado the trees ou the following described
School lands will be offered to the highest bid.
der, for cash no bid, however, will be received
for a less price, nor a leAs estimated quantity
than set ont In this advertisement.
FEC. le. Town. IS North, Range Wee.
section Quantity Price per NJ. Min
EN- Of Pnce
80 n. WI 10000 500 $1,000
All bids tendered must include the expenses
Of this sale The State reserves the right to re-
'''' my tsisn.dG MARK G. WOOD UFF,
First Publication Aug. "a, 1905
Last Publication Sept. Il. 1905.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

United tSates Land ONCE, Durango,
Colo, August l5, 1905.
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
Nevada and Washington Territory,
as extended to all the Public Land
States by act of August 4, 1892, Net
tie V. Coppenger of Durango, county
OF La Plata, State of Colorado, has
this day filed in this Office her sworn
statement No S51, for the purchase
of the S. f. 4 of Section No. 2s in
Township No. 35 N, range No. II W.,
n. NJ. p NJ, and will offer proof TO
show that the land sought is more
valuable for Its timber or stone than
for agricultural purposes, and to es-
| tablish her claim to said land before
the United States Land Office at Du-
| range, Colo, on Friday, the goth day
of October, 1905.
| She names as witnesses: George
w Shields OF Hesperus, Colo; Henry
Hunt of Hesperus, Colo; John w
| Olinger of Porter. Colo. Joseph A.
Coppenger of Porter. 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 Goth day OF
October, 1905
| F. C. PERKINS. Register.
First publication, Aug. II.
Last publication, Oct. 19.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31
FARMS WANTED.

We have constant inquiries Tor
farms in all parts Of la Plata ana
San Juan counties. and II you want u
sell. list your property witt us and
we will nnd purchaser. Commls
sion charges reasonable. No sale, no
.cnarge. Call and Sc us when In town
or drop US a line.
II you have valuable papers tha'
are subject to lire, 1t will pay you to
examine our steel safety deposit
boxes when you are in town again.
THE LOCAL SECURITY CO..
w. s. Pickerill, Sec'y
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31
CURES scIATicA.

Rev. W. l.. Riley. l.. l.. D.. Cuba
New York, writes: After 15 days
of excruciating pain from sciatie
rheumatism. under various treat
ments, | was induced to try Ballard's
Snow .Lniment; the first application
giving my first relief and the second
entire relief. can give it unquali
fed recommendation 25c. soc. 81
Sold by ]. l.. Parsons
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31

people OF Durango feel very kindly to-
ward the smaller sister city and will
use their best Offices TO avoid future
difficulties over COWS. Inquiry devel-
ops that the rumor that Durango
would turn all her cows loose
on Animas City was without official
warrant or sanction. and on the con-
trary our cows will be kept on their
own range when they are not feeding
on Durango lawns.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31
RHEUM MATlSM

When pains or irritation exist on
any part OF the body. the application
OF Billiards. Snow Liniment gives
prompt relief. E. w. Sullivan. Prop.
Sullivan House. El Reno. o. T..
writes. June 6, 1902: Il take pleas
ure in recommending Ballard's Snow
Linlment to all who are alctsd with
rheumatism. 1t Ii the only remedy
have found that gives immediate re-
lief" 25s. 6Oc, 800. Sold by J. l..
Parsons.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31
FOR SALE.

In the California mining district, Ia
Plata county, the valuable lode claim
named the Fredericton. This claim
is situated In Burnt Timber gulch,
and is believed to contain at least
thousand feet of very rich vein. For
particulars, address Mrs. J. B. Har
don, 164s Massachusetts, Ave, Cam
bridge, Mass.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31

A mothers love starts man or woman
on the right path The right remedy II
the right time fits a mother for the ordeal,
Motherhood is often looked forward 10
with feelings of great dread by most WON
en-, AT such a time when she IL nervous.
dyspeptic, irritable and in need of uterine
tonic-somcthing which will calm the nery.
Gus system through the special organs, and
strength builder, she viii find DR. Pierce :
Favorite Prescription just what is needed.
Here is a medicine that has stood the test
OF third of century with approval, in
that time 1t has sold more largely than any
other remedy put up specially for woman .
weaknesses. II is guaranteed by the pro.
prietors not to contain particle of alcohol
which could only do harm to sensitive
system.
The Worlds Dispenssry Medical As,ocis.
ton, of Buffalo, N. Y, proprietors of Or,
picrce's Favorite Prescription, offer $500
reward for women who cannot be cured Of
i-eucorrhea, Female Weakness, Proiapsus,
OF railing Of Womb. All they ask is fair
sh1 reasonable trial Of their means of cure.
Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con.
supstion. hilousness and headache.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31

Victor Manzanares, OF Ignacio. Colo.
Antonio ]. Rodriguez. OF lgnacio
Colo; Carl Hyatt. OF Ignacio. Colo.'
Thomas Nolan. OF Ignacio, Colo.
F. C. PERKINS, Register.
First publication, Aug. ~.
Last publication, Sept. Il.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31

There is no difficulty in examinin =!
state bank after II has busted. Nc
timesis lost in examining public of.
hce after II is known that the public
has been plundered. What is the use
OF waiting for those things to happen
Why not examine them often and keep
1t up?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31

The G. A. II. remnant may not be
as active as during the sixties, still
the boys" If we are to Judge the
whole by the Durango contingent, are
a live set and the gathering In Den.
yer the coming week is going to be
n bright spot for many in their de.
clining years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31

The gong on the fire engine attracts
lots of attention, but II don't put out
tine fire. The sensational newspaper
makes the noise. but the conservative
paper wields the influence and does
the real work for the community.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31

The government is wisely forcing
the railways to put on air brakes
Now the next thing to do t. to force
our frenzied financiers to do the same
thing. Why isn't publicity and ra
tional regulation for corporations 4
good thing?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31

II has been many years since Colo
rado has enjoyed such long period
OF industrial peace. 1t is going on"
two years since we nave had labor
strike of any Importance. for which
blessing thanks are mostly due to
the &. o. p.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31

With competing broad gauge rail
roads connecting Durango with Den
yer as well as the rich territory to
the south of us, we are surely going
to grow and become thriving city
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31

The Colorado New Mexico fair will
open In Durango four weeks from to
morrow During the next four weeks
let every man, woman and child do
his or her part to make the fair a
genuine success.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31
WANTE Ed

RUBBER WEED ROOTS. l WILL
PAY ONE AND oNE-HALF CENTS
PER POUND FOR ANY QUANTITY
OF RUBBER WEED ROOTS DELiv-
Erred IN DURANGO. COLO.
JOS. q. HENsLEY,
SrRATFR HOTEL.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31

| is the duty OF every citizen. and
especially every Republican. to do ey.
erything that lays in his power to
honor and entertain the old soldiers
who followed Lincoln in the dark DAYS
OF secession. and who will visit the
state several thousand strong next
week.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31

Either the insurance departments OF
the various states must supervise the
insurance companies or the insurance
companies will supervise the iusur
ance departments.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-08-31

The San Juan section is doing very
nicely, thank you. More men are ct
work with less wind -jamming and az
itation than in the history of the
Southwest.