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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

department OF the interior, United
States Land Office, Durango, Colo
RADIO, August lG, 1906.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this Office by JOSEPH
Powell. of Porter, La Plata county
Colorado, contestant against Home
stead entry No. 1902, made October
@ 1893. for tne northwest quarter OF
hection 30, township 35 north, range
~ west, n. NJ. p. NJ. by Jess B. Stev
cnson of Durango La Plata county
Colorado, contestee, in which II is
alleged that said entryman has Who'll
~ abandoned said tract, and changed
his residence therefrom for more than
siN months from making said entry
and next prior to the date herein /;
that said entryman has not maintain
Cd residence ON said land for more
than tnree years prior to this date {:
said land for the past three years.
and that there is now no improve.
ments on said land land that said
alleged absence from the said land
was not due TO his employment in the
Army, Navy. or Marine Corps of the
United States as private soldier, OF.
iicer, seaman or marine, during the
war with Spain, or during any other
war In which the United States may
he engaged).
Said parties are hereby notified
to appear. respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 o'clock
n, m, on Sept. 2S, 1905, before the
Register and Receiver at the United
States Land Office in Durango, Colo.
rado.
The said contestant having, In a
proper affidavit. filed August l6, 1905.
set forth facts which show that after
due diligence personal service of this
notice can not be made. II is hereby
ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publica-
ton.
F. C. PERKINS, Register.
First publication Aug. a., 1905.
Last publication, Sept, Al. 1905.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, Durango
Colorado, September 6. 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.
rs extended to all the Public Land
States by act of August 4, 1892, John
Carroll of Porter, county of La Plata,
state of Colorado, has this day filed
in this office mis- sworn statement No.
S56 for the purchase of the W. II of
Sc. !. and lots 3, 4. and of Sec
.tion %. in Township No. 90 N, Range
No. 10 w. n. NJ. p. NJ, and will offer
proof to show the 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 the United
States land office AT Durango. Colo
rado. on Friday, the 18th day of No
yember, 1905.
He names as witnesses: David Lew
Is, Thomas Rolling. William Roberts
and George Donald, all of Porter, La
Plata county, Colorado.
Any and all persons claiming ai-
versely the above-described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before said 18th day of
1905.
F. c. PERKINS. Register.
First publication Sept. IA, 1905.
Last publication Nov. 16, 1905.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-21
The Herald for ,os work.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land Of
fce at Durango. Colorado, August
26. 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the foi'
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make nnal proof
in support OF his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the register
and receiver of the United States land
office at Durango. Colo, on October
10. 1905, viz: James Clark. homestead
entry No. 1868, for the Sc. u OF SW
!. Sec. u, Twp. "a N, r W., N. NJ
p. Nj.
He names the following Witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation of said land. We
Henry A. Shanks. Of Durango, Colo
william H. Craig. of Durango, Colo.
Daniel Hancock. of Durango, Colo
william A. Trurmble, OF Durango
Colo.
+. c. PERKINS, Register.
First publication Aug. 81, 1906
Last publication Oct. s. 1905.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-21
COST SALE AT THE FAIR.

The entire stock of the Fair store
will he placed on sale Thursday. Sept.
u, at cost price and will he closed
out as rapidly as possible. All classes
of goods handled by the concern are
included in the sale. the object being
to close ont the business. Mr.. Geo
A. Slough has engaged with the old
reliable Travellers Insurance Co, of
Hartford, Conn. and will be required
to assume the duties of his position
M an curly date. He will have charge
of t,y business of his company in fir-
teen counties of western Colorado
where ne and the Traveller are both
well known. This is bona fide cost
sale and outside storekeepers as well
AS local buyers will be given the op
portunity of buying all classes oi
goods at wholesale prices until the
stock is closed out Fixtures are of
fered for sale.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, Durango,
Colorado, September 6, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that in com
pliance with the provisions of the act
ef Congress of June 3. 1878, entitled
IAN act for the sale of timber lands
in the states of California, Oregon,
Nevada. and Washington Territory,
States by act of August 4, 1892, Mary
Petty, of Porter, county of La Plata
state of Colorado, has this day filed
in this office her sworn statement No
s55. for the purchase of the NE. u OF
NV. a, the NV 4 of NE. u and
lot of Section 27, and Sc. u of SW
a of Section %. in Township No. 35
N. Range No. 10 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 pur-
poses, and to establish his claim tn
said land before the register and re-
ceiver of the United States land Office
at Durango, Colorado, on Friday, the
18th day of November, 1905.
She names as witnesses: Thomas
Goulding, Thomas Mason Sr., Joseph
Powell and Nathan Dickinson. all OF
Porter, La Plata county, Colorado.
Any and all persons claiming ad
yersely the above-described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before said 18th day OF
November. 1905.
F. c. PERKINS, Register.
First publication Sept. IA, 1905.
Last publication Nov. 16. 1905.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

department of the Interior. Land OF
fee at Durango, Colo. August II
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 viii be made before the Regis
ter and Receiver at Durango. Colo.
on September %. 1905. viz: Cromwell
Il. Allen, OF Ignacio, Colorado, for the
S. w. 4 nj section In township 3
north OF range west. N. NJ. p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses
10 prove his continuous residence
npon and cultivation of said land. viz
Victor Manzanares. of Ignacio, Colo.
Antonio j. Rodriguez, of Ignacio
Colo. Carl Hyatt, OF Ignacio, Colo
Thomas Nolan. OF Ignacio, Colo.
F. C. PERKINS, Register.
First publication, Aug. II.
Last publication, Sept 81.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department Of the Interior,
United States Land ONCE, Durango
Colo, June rs, 1906.
Notice is hereby given that Alfred
Patterson of bayfield,. Colo, has AleA
notice of intention to make proof on
his desert land claim No. 1873. for the
w. " N. e. a and Il. VI N. w. Y
section 15U township "a north. range
S w, N. NJ. p. NJ. before the Register
and Receiver at Durango. Colo, on
Friday, the 22d day of September
1905.
He names the following witnesses
10 prove the complete irrigation and
reclamation of said land: Gustav
\. Stuckman. of Durango. Colo: Milo
=. Hahn, of Durango, Colo. Amos
Zimmerman. of Grommet, Colo; II
%. Brindle. of bayfield,. Colo.
F. C. PERKINS, Register.
First publication. Aug II.
Last publication Sept. 21.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

"" WV
United States Land Office, Durango
Colo, August Is, 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, 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 K.
4 of Section No. % In Township No.
20 N, Range No. II W.. n. NJ. p. NJ,
and will oner 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., 1905-09-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United tSates Land Office, Durango,
Colo, August 15. 1905,
Notice is hereby given tnat in com.
piance 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,
"a 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
his day filed in this office her sworn
statement No. S51, for the purchase
of the S. E. 4 of Section No. 2S in
Township No, IS N, range No. IL w,
n. NJ. p. NJ, and will offer proof to
show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than
lor agricultural purposes, and to es-
tablish her claim to said land before
the United States Land Office at Du-
lango, 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'
yersely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before said 10th day of
October, 1905.
F. C. PERKINS. Register.
First publication, Aug II.
Last publication. Oct 10.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, Durango.
Colorado August 80, 1906.
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 sextended to all the public land
states by act of August 4, 1892, Floyd
NJ. Goodykoontz. Of Mancos. county
of Montezuma, state of Colorado, mas
this day filed in this office his sworn
statement for the purchase OF the
southeast a of Section No 81. in
Township No. 35 N, Range No. IL w.
N. NJ. p. NJ, and will offer proof to
show that the land sought is more
valuable 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 the United
states land office at Durango, Colo
rado, on Saturday, the 4tb day OF No
vember. 1905.
He names as witnesses; Henry
Hunt and Arch Allen of Hesperus
La Plata county, Colorado; Grant CHE
ford OF Durango, La Plata county, Col
orado: Wallace Olinger of Porter, La
Plata county. Colorado.
Any and all persons claiming ad
versely the above-described lands are
requested to file their claims In THY
office on or before said 4th day ot
November, 1905.
F. C. PERKINS. Register.
First publication Aug. 81, 1905.
Last publication Nov. 2, 1905.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, Durango
Colo. August %, 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,
rs extended TO all the public land
slates 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. S5S, for the purchase of the
northeast quarter OF section No. 81,
in township No 80 n. range No. 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 at Durango, Colo,
on Monday. the 9Th day of November,
1905. He names as witnesses: Henry
Schultz. OF Bayneld. Colo: John Me-
MILAN. Of bayfield,, Colo; w B. Brit
ton, of bayfield,, Colo: Mirt Bartholo-
new. Of Bayfield,. Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely to the above-described lands
are requested to fle their claims in
this ofnce on or before said 9Th day of
1905.
F. C. PERKINS, Register.
First publication Aug. 81. 1908.
Last publication Nov. 2. 1905.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-21
CONTEST NOTICE.
o

Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office, Durango. COLO
RADIO. September 1S, 1905.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this office by Henry
Slade. Kline, La Plata county, Colo
RADIO. contestant, against Desert Lana
Entry No. "a. made July l5. 1901.
for the east half of the SW. !.
of section 25, township "a NJ,
range IL W.. n. NJ. p. NJ, by Sarah
f. Sullivan, contestee. Durango, La
Plata county, Colorado. In which II Is
alleged:
That more than the period Of four
years has expired since the date OF
said Desert Land Entry No. "a, and
no proof has been made OF the recia-
nation and cultivation Of the land EN-
braced in said Desert Land Entry,
and payment has not been made 10
the receiver Of the United States land
office of Durango Colorado, OF the
sum of one dollar per acre for said
land.
That she did not at the expiration
of the third year after the date OF
said entry. or at any other time. hle
in said United States land office
map or plan showing the character
and extent of the improvements made
upon the land in said entry.
That she has not cultivated one
eighth of the land embraced In said
entry.
shf haS M rnnHnrtah
during any one season upon all the
land embraced in said entry, or any
portion of same, and the said land
has not been irrigated and reclaimed
from its desert condition to such an
extent that it will now produce an ag-
ricultural crop or a paying crop OF
hay.
That no ditch or bitches are on
either legal subdivision OF the land of
said entry. and no ditch or bitches are
used in irrigating the land of said
entry.
That no water has been distributed
through and by means OF any ditch
or bitches over all the land in eacn
legal subdivision. or any portion there
proper reclamation thereof since the
date of said entry.
That no agricultural crop OF any
kind has been raised on any part OF
the land in said entry as the result
of irrigation.
That she has not expended in the
necessary irrigation. reclamation and
rttlt tiNa ,s IL
by means Of main canals and branch
bitches, and In permanent improve
ments upon the said land, and in the
purchase OF water rights for the irri-
cation of the same in the aggregate
extent OF three dollars per acre.
That the land embraced in said en-.
try has not been effectually irrigated
at any time from the date OF said en-
try to the present time.
That the whole tract and each legal
of said entry has not been
actually irrigated from the date of
said entry to the present time.
Said parties are hereby notified to
appear. respond and offer evidence
said allegation at IL O'Clock
a. m. on October %. 1905, before the
register and receiver at the United
States land office in Durango, Colo
RADIO.
The said contestant having, In a
proper affidavit, filed September 1s.
1905, set forth facts which show that
after due diligence personal service
of this notice can not be made, It is
hereby ordered and directed that such
notice be given by due and proper
F. c. PERKINS, Register.
First publication Sept. 21, 1905.
Last publication October 26. 1905.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-21

We have constant Inquiries for
arms in all parts OF La Plata and
san Juan counties. and If you want /
ell, list your property witr ua and
we will find a purchaser. Commis'
sion charges reasonable. No sale, nc
charge. Call and Sc us when in town
pr drop us line.
II you have valuable papers that
are subject to fire, 1t will pay you to
examine our steel safety deposit
boxes when you are in town again.
THE LOCAL SECURITY CO..
W. $. Pickerill, Sec'y
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-21
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.


Estate OF James A. Templeton, De
ceased
The Undersigned. having been ap
pointed administrator of the estate OF
James A. Templeton, late of the coun
ty of La Plata and state Of Colorado
deceased. hereby gives notice that Mt
will appear before the county conr'
of La Plata county. at the court house
in Durango at the September term
for probate hnSiness. on the last MON
day (being the goth day. of October
next, at which time all persons nav
ing claims against said estate are no
tilted and requested to attend for the
purpose Of having the same adjusted
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment 10 the undersigned.
Dated this Goth day of August. A. ID
1905.
GEORGE II. CHARLTON,
As Administrator,
First publication Aug. 81.
Jaot nuhlication Sent 21
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-21
rIMBrR SALE NOTICE ON $, HooL


All the necessary preliminary stepe having
been taken according to the requirements OF the
,cts OF Assembly In such made and prosid-
ed, and the report Of the Appraiser ha wing here.
tofore been made advising the disposition Of
the trees over ten inches in diameter to the
highest bidder, according to the Act OF General
Assembly Of 1901, Therefore, Take Notice
That on the 25,h day OF September 1888 at
O'Clock .. m at the Office Of the state Board of
Land Commissioners, Capitol Building: Denver,
olorado. the troes on tho following described
School lands will be offered to the highest bid.
der, for cash no bid, however, will be received
for less price, nor a less estimated quantity
than set out in this advertisement
sec. 10, Town, IS North Range West
Ncres Part of Appraised Minimum Total
Section Quantity Price per NJ. Min
h. y. of Price
~ N.wL 2o'0o s2.t0 $4,000
All bids rendered must include tho expenses
Of this sale. The State reserves the right to re.
jsct any and all bids. -
Register
First Publication Aug. "a, 1905
Last Publication Sept 81, 1905.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-21
NOTICE OF FINAL settlement.
In the matter OF the estate OF Adelpnia

In the matter OF the estate OF Aueiphio
F. White, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that on Mon
day. the 18th day of October, A. d.
1905, being one of the regular days
OF the September term Of the county
court of La Plata county, in the state
of Colorado, |. Bessie Kaylor, admin
istratrix of said estate. will appear
before the judge Of said court, present
my final settlement as such admins
tratrix, pray the approval of the same,
and will then apply to be discharged
as such Administrative AT which
time and place any person In interest
MAJ appear and present objection to
the same If any there be.
Dated at Durango. Colorado, Sep
tember l2, 1905.
BESSIE KAYLoR,
Administrative OF the Estate OF Adet-
phia F. White, Deceased.
First publication Sept IA, 1900.
Last publication Oct. 5, 1905
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-21

Jim Brown was among the specta.
tors at the court house last night to
hear the closing speech for the prose-
cution in the Zipperian case. by Dis
trict Attorney Pulliam, and when he
came out on the dark stone steps he
missed one and fell on his head, pro-
ducing results similar to those a fel-
low would get stopping freight
train
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-21
STATE WAGON ROAD

State Engineer Once,
Denver, Colorado
Sealed Proposals will be received here unit!
moan September 10Th, 1895 for the building anc
reconstructing Of the wagon road from the
mouth Of Flagler Forks along Junction Greek
anon towards Durango. ,.a
Certi6ed che~k aud bond required. Specihea,
tions. instructions to bidders and blank iofm o.
contract can be seen at the office OF the touhy
CLERK Of La Plata County and at this office
r. W. JAiCOA
state Engineer
First publication Sept. I.
Last publication Sept IS.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-21
TIMBER SALE \ !TICE ON SCHOOL

l.. ANijN
An tn. p.ce.ssIy preliminary steps having
been taken according ~ the requirements oi "a.
Nets OF Assembly in such case made and provid-
ed and the report of the Appraiser having here.
tolore been made advising the disposition oil
The trees ten inches in diameter TO the high'
rst bidder according to the Act OF General A.
sembly OF 1901 Therefore, Take Notice,
That on the 18th day OF septeInber lSS at
O'clock D IN, at the office Of the State Board OF
aud Commissioners, Capitol Building, Denver,
Colorado. the trees on 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 less estimated quantity
than set out in this advertisement
sec 81. Town 3- North, kanges West
,cres Part Of Appraised Minimum Total
section Quantity Price per NJ. Min
$40 Aliof 5y0,'oo sl.50 ss25 Z"
All bids tender.d must include the expenses
OF this sale. The State reserves the right t" re-
lcct any and all hids. ,,,,n,r.u
Register
First Publication Aug. "a, 1905
Last Publication Sept. 81. 1905.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-21

johnson, the murderer OF John II.
Fox of Trinidad, has been hanged.
His crime grew out Of quarrel over
who should 10 after defaulting city
official OF Trinidad. II sensible sys'
tenn OF state examination of city and
county officials had been In effect the
dsfaulter would either have been pre-
vented from stealing by fear of dis
cevery by the examiner. or his pecu.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-21
made from selected materials
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ations would have been uncovered
before they amounted 10 anything.
The fraternal orders in this coun.
try now have membership of s.27S,
900. as against 100000 ten years ago
The most OF the increase has been In
the Insurance orders.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-21

Why should a newspaper receive
subsidy more tnan grocery or dry
goods establishment? A newspaper
should receive patronage according to
merit and should stand on Its own
legs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-21
WANT ED

RUBBER WEED ROOTS. ! WILL
PAY ONE AND oNE-HALF CENTS
PER POUND FOR ANY QUANTITY
OF RUBBER WEED ROOTS DELiV-
Erred IN DURANGO, COLO.
JOS. B. HENSlEY,
STRATrR HOTEL.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-09-21

The broad gauge train to Aztec this
morning took out about thirty peo-
Pile. some OF them Eagles who failed
to find room in the many rigs that
went out last night, leaving from mid
night till daylight.
The farmers and stockgrowers are
getting ready to perform their part
at the fair which will open on the 27th
of this month. Stalls for stock are
being ordered nearly every day. An
Aztec sheep grower Will show bunch
Of high grade sheep. Andy Chitwood.
j. w. Morgan, Jack Turner Phil Oh
bert, A. l.. Pace and Chas. Griffith
have ordered stalls for horses and cat
tie. Broncho busters are showing up
from all sections to contest for the
magnificent Flynn saddle. There Will
be three strings of horses, If not
more, in the relay race.
Charles II. Lantz has good idea.
He says ne challenges any other
thresher feeder In La Plata county to
contest making a wager of $50 a
side. and when the reporter suggest
ed that 1t take place at the fair
grounds during the fair he said all
right Now, If the farmers will lend
little interest and bring enough oats
in for the contest We can show all
| the hayseeds good time. He can
| take the tnreshed grain home or sell
| II while he Is here and the Indians
can have the straw to feed their pom
les. Such n contest will attract any
| body who ever worked around a
| threshing machine, and If they can
| win Charlie Lantz's bet OF fifty they
may be able to win some more on the
side. The farmers will play this a.
fast AS blue grass man will play
q race. It is up to the fair manage
mept.