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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Timber Land, Act June 3, 1879.
United States Land Office. Durango,
Colo, May Il, 1906.
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. 1899, John
). Heiton, of Porter. county of La
Plata, State of Colorado, has this dny
iiled in this office his sworn state,
ment No 94G for the purchase Of the
W. " of N w. z and S. Il. a of N.
w. q OF Section 32, and s. E. 4 OF
N. e. Z Of Section 81, in Township
No. S5 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 agricul.
tnral purposes, and to establish his
claim to said land before the Register
and Receiver Of this office al Duran
so. Colo. on Friday. the 10th day OF
August, 1906.
He names as witnesses. Conrad
steckler. Emery Allen, John II. Hunt,
all OF Hesperus, La Plata county.
Colo; and Joseph A. Copplnger. of
Durango. La Plata county, 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 10th day of
August, 1906
f. C. PERKINS, Register.
First publication June 4.
Last publication Aug. 8.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05

| away and there are six little ones
! The sympathy of the community goei
out to Mr.. Nelson and the little one.
in their bereavement
The Durango band played in the
South Side park yesterday. This is
the first concert that has been given
| in the new band stand.
| o.
Mike Moran returned last evening
from trip through southern Califor.
MIA He went to Los Angeles with
geles and reported to be somewhat
improved.
The Farmers Institute was called
to order this morning at the board OF
trade rooms, but owing to a press of
business an adjournment was taken
until the third week in August when
timely notice will be given
George and John Rudy wish to
thank the friends who so kindly as
sisted In the search for their brother
Henry. and at the funeral this morn
ing. They appreciate more than
words can express the many kind
acts of a sympathizing friends.
The remains of Henry Rudy were
brought down, arriving In town Sun
day morning at o'clock. The fun.
eral was held this morning at the
Hood undertaking rooms at 10 O'Clock
Rev. Father Duffy conducting serv-
Ices. Quite number of old friends
followed the remains to the cemetery.
Last evening a white man went In.
to a Chinese restaurant and while
waiting for his supper engaged in the
diversion of breaking up the dishes
The Chinaman put his out once, and
when the man went back in and start
ed the same thing over, the Chinaman
batted him over the head with a stick
that made him be good. Me bleaky
him neck IL want to; no wante
hurtee," said the Chinaman.
T. c. Henry, the irrigation expert.
who passed through Durango yester-
day on his way to Denver, has made
contract with the farmers OF the
Cortez irrigation district which ri
carried out will settle all the irriga
tion troubles with which that place
has been beset for the past few years
The district voted bonds to the
amount of $795,000 and has until the
ist of September. 1906. to take over
the irrigation system of the old water
company. paying therefor s250.00o.
Mr.. Henry gave bond to pay the re-
ceiver OF the company s25O,000 cash
tor the system, and then TO go ahead
and complete the irrigation system
according to the plans and specifica-
tions. receiving pfor payment s740,-
400 of district bonds. Mr. Henry gets
100000 in bonds for making the deal.
the remaining $4,000 going for in
terest.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 9,
HELD AT DURANGO, COLO,
JUNE 30, 1906.

The board met in regular session
at O'Clock d. m. in the High school
building.
Present, John w. Wingate, j. C..
Sanford, F. S. Balster Absent, o. p.
Frary and F. r. Lake.
The minutes of the last meeting
we're read and approved.
A communication was read from
Supt. Elect E. E. Smiley, recommend
ing that the board appoint Mr.. Z. F.
Proffitt as teacher of mathematics in
the High school. On motion, duly
seconded and carried, said recon-
mendation was adopted and Mr.. e. F.
Profit was appointed as such teacher
at salary of $50 per school month.
On motion, duly seconded and car
ried, the secretary was instructed to
draw a warrant on the district treas
urer in favor OF the county treasurer
for $251.11, being the total amount
in hands of said district treasurer
said warrant to be deposited with the
county treasurer for credit OF the dis
trict.
The buildings and grounds commit
tee reported that the labor of looking
after lawns, trees, etc, at the severa
school grounds in the city Is consider
ably more than last year. and recon
mended that Mr.. F. A. Harmon be al
lowed an additional amount OF VI
per month for said work during th'
vacation, making his total salary ~
per month from June lst On motion
duly seconded and carried, said rec
emancipation was approved ant
adopted.
The buildings and grounds commit
tee also reported that the sidewalk a
the Park school had been complete
by Mr.. John A. Strom according I
contract
Il Mr.. Wingate reported that no
4 withstanding that his understandin
+ with Mr.. O'Keefe Of the Telephon
! company was that the telephone
were to remain IN the school bull
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05

hotel registers do not show much o
an increase.
What is the difference between tn,
small boy who peeps under the ten
and the grown person who looks ovei
II from a second-story window? The
small boy does It because he hasn't
the price, and the grown person does
II because they want to save the
price.
The best, the very best cherries.
the writer has tasted this year were
from the orchard OF Edgar Buchanan
at Hermosa. They were very large
and sweet. Mr.. Buchanan's orchard
contains long rows of cherry trees
well loaded with fruit The Buchan-
an place is a pretty home.
w. G. Black returned last evening
from the East. bringing with him a
party interested In the New Eden
ditch near Aztec. The party consists
OF w. s. Walker of St. Louis: r. II.
Boquet of Belleview, ILL.,. and w. S.
Harper of Chicago. Accompanied by
Blair Burwell, they went down to the
scene of operations this morning.
Judge Lindsey will arrive from
Denver this evening and Will be es-
cofted TO the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. C., Chapman where he will
be the guest of one of Durango's most
hospitable families. insuring the dis.
,lnguished gentleman every comfort
and pleasure, as both MIR. and Mrs.
Chapman are splendid entertainers.
Michael Maloney died last night at
Mercy hospital, where he was taken
Yesterday morning. He has been
steadily failing in health the last
iwo years or more. He was about so
years of age. He leaves son, VII.
liam Logan, who is employed at the
city coal mine. and daughter. Mrs.
Or. Logan. The remains are at the
Goodman undertaking rooms.
O.
Attorney j. NJ. Palmer OF Farming
ton came up last evening with his
family and departed this morning for
Denver. where they will spend few
days. after which the family will 20
to Salt Lake City for few weeks
visit. Mr.. Palmer is the Pennington
attorney for the Arizona G. Colorado
road. Land is the all-absorbing topic
down there. and you are continually
meeting people who tell you how they
had chance few years ago to buy
land for S25 an acre that Is now sell
ing for 500 or more
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Timber Land, Act June 8. 1873.
United States Land Office,

United States Land Office,
Durango Colo.
May "a. 1906.
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,
Charles T. Wilson, OF Durango, Coun-
ty of La Plata, State OF Colorado. mas
this day filed In this Office his sworn
statement No. 954. for the purchase
OF the w " S. w. u Sec. 20 and e.
" s. r. u OF Section No. 26 In Town
ship No. 36 N. Range No. 10. w. N.
VI. T. NJ, and will offer proof to show
that the land sought is more valuable
for its timber and stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to estab
lish his claim to said land before the
Register and Receiver of this office al
Durango, Colo. on Wednesday, the
stn day OF August, 1906.
He names as witnesses: Samuel
H.: Thompson of Durango, Colo;
Thomas Smith Of Durango. Colo;
John w. Sites. Of Durango, Colo: VIII
liam s. Pickerill, 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 sth day o.
August. 1906.
F. C. PERKINS. Register.
First publication May 81.
Last publication Aug. 2.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05
NEW NATIONAL BANK
BUILDING FOR FARMINGToN

Times-Hustler.
The plans for the new National
Bank building have been accepted
and the firm is now awaiting the bids
of the contractors to begin the work
of construction. The building will be
modern and by far the handsomest
business building SO far constructed
in the town. The walls will be Of
stone and brick two stories high, with
basement room in which will be In
stalled the furnace. The floors will
be OF tile. The building will be the
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05
MORTON ScHUTT CLOSING
OUT slLVERToN BUSINESS
Silver,on Standard.

Silver,on Standard.
Invoice is being taken of the NJ. l..
Schutt stock, the probable purchaser
being G. Hennings. formerly manager
OF the Benson block and nephew of
Mrs. Helen Benson. August Fast is
acting as broker in the transaction.
Mr.. Schutt will also give up his ten
ancy of the home on Reese street on
July 20 and the entire premises will
be occupied by the Iowa club. There
will be general regret should Mr.
Schutt sever his business relation.
here, as ne has always enjoyed tht
distinction of being one of Silverton'l
foremost citizens.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05

In support of his claim, and that said
proof viii be made before the RegfD-
ter and Receiver at Duranso. Ccla.
on July IA, 1906. via; E1mes NJ ~
son, who made Homestead Entry No.
222G for the s. " N. e. \, N. u ..
r. y Section 80, Township ~ N.
Range 6 w, N. M. P. n.
He names the following witnssdes
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land. viz:
julius E. Mason. Josiah Hinkson,
Charles F. Pargin and Albert Wsbbsr.
all of Bayfield,, Colo.
F. c. PEREINS, Register.
First publication June Z.
Last publication July IL.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

iimber Land, Act June 3, 1oIo.
Notice is hereby given that IN com
pllnnce with the provisions OF the act
of Congress OF June 8, 1873, entitled
An act Tor the sale OF timber lsnds
In the States OF California, Oregon.
Nevada, and Washington Territory"
as extended to all the Public Land
states by act Of August 4. l802,
George NJ. Spencer. OF Durango. coun-
ty of La Plata. State Of Colorado. has
this day filed In this once mis- sworn
statement No. 974. for the purchass
Of the s. W. u OF s. q, Y Of sectioa
No. 8. In Township No. IS, ~, RAnes
No. w. N. NJ. p. NJ. and will oGsr
proof to show that the land sousht
Ia more valuable for Its timber a
stone than for agricultural purposes
and to establish his claim to said
land before the Register and Rscsiv
er at Durango. on Thursday, The Gu
day OF September. 1906.
He names az Witnesses: Janea
Martin, Samuel n Baisden. Pssry 4
Stark, and Daniel q. Place, ali oe Du
range. Colo.
/ Any and all persons claimiAg -
versely the above described lanAo IN
requested to flle their clains u ~
ONCE on or before said etA ~ q
September. 1906.
r. @. PuRKnsg. ksgistsf.
First publication Juns n.
Last publication ~. -.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05
TELLURIDE PREACHERS HANDY
Telluride Journal.

Telluride Journal.
Telluride ministers, it seems, do
not confine their labors exclusively
to sermonizing. DR.. G. w. Belsey OF
the Congregational church is acting
county clerk in Fred Van Atlas alb
sence; Rev. w. c. Cronk, OF the NJ
E. church. has been putting in ever
time this week planning the floors and
cleaning his house OF worship; Faith
er j. G. Gallagher has been painting
the roof of st. Patrick's church this
week. In frontier parishes many are
the requisites of the cloth besides
oratorical ability.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05
CONDUCTOR LOWE AND
WEE IN A RUNAWAY

Alamosa ndependent-Journal.
While out driving Wednesday aft
ernoon Conductor Lowe and wife,
while turning a corner, were thrown
from the buggy. Mr.. Lowe received
a broken rib and a few other bruises.
Mrs. Lowe was only slightly injured
Conductor Lowe evidently thinks that
a swift horse is as dangerous as a
slow train.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05
RELIABLE ASSAYS

Gold, as cents Gold and Silver, 81.
Lead, 75c. Gold, Silver Copper, s1.5o.
Samples by mall receive prompt at.
tention.
Placer Gold. Retorts and Rich
Ores Bought. Send for Free Mailing
Envelopes and Price List. Ogden
Assay Co., 1886 Court Place. Denver.
Colo.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05
AZTEC WILL HAVE
A NEW PAPER

Aztec Index.
George D. Sutton has installed a
new printing plant in the building
adjoining Judge Pendelton's corner
and the Aztec Democrat will appear
in the near future. The paper will
be edited by G. F. Ellis and George
Burrows will have charge of the me-
chanical department The paper
will be Democratic in politics. but a
booster for Aztec-the best town in
San Juan county.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05
LITTLE CHILDREN MEET
A CINNAMON BEAR
Mancos Tribune.

Mancos Tribune.
Tuesday evening of last week two
of Fred Taylor's little children, Ruth,
aged four and Lillion, aged seven,
were sent to neighbor one-half mile
distance on an errand and on their
return through the brush they had
the thrilling experience of meeting a
huge cinnamon bear. The animal
stopped at about 10 feet of the chill
dren, shifted the air few times. and
bounded off through the brush, while
the children went home somewhat
frightened but unharmed, to tell the
story of the adventure.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05
BLANKETS ARE GOING UP.
Pennington Enterprise.

Pennington Enterprise.
The Navajo Indians are bringing In
immense quantities OF blankets
Prices are high. too, considering the
season, and chances are that during
the fall and winter months-the usual
season of great demand for the In
dian product--prices will go soaring
skyward. Those who wish TO specu-
late will do well by buying now.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05

ings during vacations, Mr.. O'Keefe
had afterward received Instructions
from his company to the contrary,
and that the telephones had all been
| removed from the school buildings of
the district
The following bills were read, and
on motion, duly seconded and car
ried, the same were allowed and war
rants ordered drawn in payment:
w. c. Liesenberg, salary May
l1th TO June 11th ...... 325 90
F. A. Harmon, salary for June 1000
Durango Light q Power Co,
lights for June ........ 4.O2
Stubbs & Jakway. supplies. 49,. 927
w. c. Chapman, supplies .... 1.1OI
Wood Morgan, coal and
drayage -................. 7.52
r. Y. Fuel. hauling away ashes
and rubbish ............ 1850
John A. Strom, building side
walk. Park school .... 1880
A. ]. Anderson, labor on lawns. $3.50
John Bloom. labor on lawns. 49,. 2.5OI
On motion. duly seconded and car
ried, the board purchased from The |
Scientific American one set OF The |
Americana (encyclopoedia) In I6 vol |
umes for the sum of 500 delivered in |
Durango, including case and also in- |
cluding one years subscription to the |
Scientific American.
On motion, duly seconded and car
ried, the board adjourned subject to |
call of the presient.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05

Colorado has never bad state ad.
ministration with a better record for
economy and efficiency than the pres
ent one.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department OF the Interior. Land OF
nee at Durango. Colo, May 81. 1906.
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing named settler has filed notice
Of his intention to make nnal proof
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05

Colorado has s7.o5e foreign born
citizens qualified to vote and $500
aliens. or the former number but
1854 are illiterate.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05

No stat. in the Union has been bet
Ter served in the lower house of con-
gress than has Colorado by Brooks,
Bonynge and Hogg.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05

same size as the First National build.
ing OF Durango and very similar in
construction.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05
From Tuesdays Daily.


Hon. Adair Wilson went out to Bay.
field this morning. He will deliver
the Grafton of the day at that place
tomorrow.
H., T. Henry, the hotel man of Az
tec, came up to see the fun and try
living at someone else's hotel awhile.
He is stopping at the Edelman.
d. G.. Miller and two sons returned
last evening from the May Day mine
and departed this morning for Den
outing.
Miss Bernie Keelor will spend the
Fourth in Durango, coming down
rom Silverton this morning She Is
The guest OF Miss Marguerite Jack
son.
Gen. Hollister of Denver was an ar
rival last night. He was met at the
depot by r. C. Graden and the two
drove out to the Kirkpatrick ranch on
Pine river,
Charles l.. Walton came down
from Silverton this morning to spend
the Fourth Charley used to be a
printer but is now an honest miner
and smelterman.
Col. Price packed his grip and went
out to Mancos this morning to spend
| 4 few days on the ranch. The col
onel prefers the quiet OF his ranch
TO the noise OF firecrackers,
George c. Coddington of Bayfield,
lies at the Ochsner hospital very low
with Brights disease. His brother
| A. w, of Mancos, is with him. giving
him all the attention possible.
| II would not look suspicious, undei
| ordinary circumstances TO see a sur
veyor taking a keg out with him, bu
on the Fourth of July 1t is different
Mr.. Burwell had one going out ihi
morning.
About 30 Silvertonians arrived from
SilvertoE this morning. More dow
tonight. Durango will probably re
turn the compliment by sending up
delegation in the morning--or a
least Thursday.
Metz Rodgers returned last ever
ing from Pagosa Springs, where h
has been the past few weeks tryin
!, to get rid of the rheumatism, bu
!, without success. He did not improv
any and had to be helped into ca
: riage..
81 George Mclean. OF the clothing d
partment OF the Graden Mercantil
company returned last evening froi
, visit to Ouray. Silyerton and LAX
/ City. George formerly lived in LAX
: City and goes over to the old staml
] ing ground once year.
/ -
I All incoming trains last evehin
8 and the train coming down from 81
!. verton this morning were well loade
2 with people coming in to spend II
Y Fourth. A large number scattert
4 out among friends, consequently Il
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05

Editor Staplin of Pennington SAYS
mis- better half has gone to Cortez on
visit. but after living on his own
cooking a week he Is about convinced
that mans better half is the whole
thing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05

All incoming trains last evening
and the train coming down from Sii
verton this morning were well loaded
with people coming in to spend thu
Fourth. A large number scattered
out among friends, consequently thu
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05

D. G. Miller and two sons returned
and departed this morning for Den
yer. The boys have been taking an
outing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05
From Mondays Daily.

'offf -'VffNUy . fJdIIys
Miss Emma Brothers returned Sat
urday evening from visit to AL
lance, Neb., and left yesterday morn
ing for her home at Pennington.
7. c. Henry and son L. W., stopped
Saturday night in the city and went
out to Denver yesterday morning
They had been over at Cortez nego
tiating ditch matters.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05

H, T. Henry. the hotel man of Az.
tec, came up to see the fun and try
living at someone else's hotel awhile.
He is stopping at the Edelman.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05

Fourth in Durango, coming down
rom Silverton this morning. She Is
the guest OF Miss Marguerite Jack
son,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05

George Mclean. OF the clothing de
partment OF the Graden Mercantile
company returned last evening from
visit to Ouray. Silyerton and Lake
City. George formerly lived in Lake
City and goes over to the old stamp
ing ground once year.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05

Hon. Adair Wilson went out to Bay.
field this morning. He will deliver
the grafton of the day at that place
tomorrow.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05

hotel registers do not show much o.,
an increase.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05

Metz Rodgers returned last even
ing from Pagosa Springs, where ht
has been the past few weeks trying
to get rid of the rheumatism, bu
without success. He did not improve
any and had to be helped into a car
riage..
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05

About 30 Silvertonians arrived from
SilvertoE this morning. More down
tonight. Durango will probably re
turn the compliment by sending up a
delegation in the morning--or at
least Thursday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05

Gen. Hollister of Denver was an ar
rival last night He was met at the
depot by r. C. Graden and the two
drove out to the kirkpatrick ranch on
Pine river.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05

Administrator of the Estate Of
John p. Anderson, Deceased.
Dated at Silverton. Colorado. this
22nd day Of June, A. d. 1906.
First publication June 2S.
Last publication July 10.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-07-05

w. S. Felker and wife of Mancos
are stopping for few days at the
Palace, Mr.. Felker being here TO con
suit some of the best physicians. hav-
ing been in poor health for some
time. Mr.. Felker has been operating
mining property on the East Mancos
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1906-08-02
PEAKS ISLAND.
CROWDS CONTINUE TO COME TO
THIS POPULAR HOTEL OF THE
INNER HARBOR.
Notes Of the Entertainments and Spe-
cial Parties This Week.

Notes OF the Entertainments and Spe-
eiaI Parties This Week.
There was a delightful entertain
ment in the hotel parlors Monday eve
ming. the occasion being the birthday
OF Mr.. James w. Lambert, the chef
at the House. Mr.. Lambert is very
popular with the other employees of
the House. and the ntertainment was
planned in his honor. very enjoy
able program was rendered. consisting
OF musical selections. readings, and
rscitations, after which SIR. Lambert
was presented with a handsome gold
watch.
Dir. and Mrs. Tooley and child Of
New York city are registered 1T the
House for short stay. DR.. Tooley is
a prominent dentist in Naw York
On Saturday one hundred and
twenty-one members of the Aged
Brotherhood of Portland enjoyed
their annual outing On the island. max
ing the Union House their headquar-
tiers. A bounteous repast was served
them in the Union House dining roo:ns
and afterwards they went to the Gem
Theatre in body. occupying the best
seats in the house, which had been re-
served for them. The Aged Brother
hood is unique local organization; no
man under sixty years of age is eli
gible 20 admission. Peaks Is always
the scene of their annual picnic and
they always have a jolly good time.