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Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
desert Land. Final Proof.

Department Of the Interior. United
States Land office. Durango. Colo,
November "A. 1907.
Notice is hereby given that James A.
Schryver OF Kline. Colo. has filed no
tice of intention to make proof on his
desert-land claim No. 239, for the Sc.
u of section II, township SO north,
range II west. \. NJ p. NJ. before
the register and receiver at DurM~o,
colo, on Saturday, the 2sth day a
December, 1907
He names the following witnesses to
prove the complete irrigation and rec
lamation of said land:
James F. Bruner, William F'lear, j.
Earnest Miller and Wood Bruner all
OF Kline, Colo.
f. G. PERKINS. Register.
First publication November 25.
Last publication December 26.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department OF the interior.

Land Office at Durango. Colo. Octo.
her =. 1907.
Notice is hereby given that John E.
Williams of Bayfield,, Colo, has filed
notice OF his intention to make final
commutation proof in support OF hi,
claim. viz: Homestead Entry No
292S made May 30, 1904, for the NE
Il S.E. u section s. and NV. u
S.W. u and S. V S.W. a section .
township "a North, range west, N
NJ p. NJ, and that said proof will be
made before the register and receiver
a. Durango Colo, on Nov. IL, 1907
He names the .ollowing witnessed
10 prove his continuous residence ~
and cultivation OF the land. viz:
Virgil Hammer, Allen Snyder, DSy
c. Coulson and II. d. Brindle, all d
Bayfield,. Colo.
f. c. PERKINS. Register.
First publication Nov. IA.
Last publication Dec. 10.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19
A Hard Debt to Pay

Il owe a debt OF gratitude mat
never be paid Off" writes G. S. Ciai ..
OF Westdeld Iowa, for my rescue
from death, by DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. Both lungs were SO seriously
~ affected. that death seemed
minent, when | commenced tak.--g
New Discovery. The ominous dry
hacking cough quit before the first
bottle was used. and two more botti -
made a complete cure Nothing has
ever equalei New Dicovery for
Coughs, colds. and all throat and lur
complaints. Guaranteed by Geo. f.
Tiffany, Jr., druggist. soc and 81. :.
Trial bottle fire.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19
Timber Land. Act nIneco

'''oer Iana' Act June 8, is7ss
United states Land Office. Durango
Colo. Oct 80 1907.
Notice is hereby given that IN oo,n.
pliance with the provisions OF tho act
OF congress of June 3. 1878. entitled
An act for the sale of timber lan.,s
III the states of California, Oregon
Nevada and Washington TERRITORY" a,
extended to all the public land states
by act of August I. 1892, John r. Mel
son of Durango. county of La Plata.
state of Colorado. has this day filed in
this office his sworn statement. No.
1853 for the purchase of the NNJI5
o' section No. is, in township No. 80
n, range No. w, N. NJ. p NJ, and will
offer proof to show that the Lara
sought is more valuable for its tim
ber or stone than for agricultural mr.
poses. and to establish his claim to
said land before the register and re-
ceiver at Durango, Colo, on Tues
day, the 7th day of January. 1905.
He names as witnesses:
Daniel f. Place, Samuel +. Baisden.
John Terry ]. Marion Martin, all OF
Durango. Colo
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims IN tns
office on or before said eth day of
January, 1908.
f. c. PERKINS. Register.
First publication October 81.
Last publication January 2. 1908
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
In the District Court of the United
State for the District of Colorado.

State for the District of Colorado.
III the Matter of j. l.. Rachorsky and
Joseph Rachofsky, Co-Partners,
doing business as j. l.. Rachofsky
and Company. Bankrupt, in Bank
ruptcy.
To the Creditors of J. L. RachofskS
and Joseph Rachofsky, Co-Pari-
ners, doing business as J. l.. Ra-
chofsky and Company of Duraogo,
La Plata County, Colorado, Bank
rupt
Notice is hereby given that on De
cember 3, 1901 the said j. l.. Ra-
chofsby and Company was duly od-
Indicated bankrupt. and that the first
meeting OF its creditors will be held in
my office at Room 3. Ritter block,
Durango. La Plata county, on the 27th
day OF December, A. d. 1907. at 10
O'Clock in the forenoon at which timo
the said creditors may attend, prove
their claims appoint trustee, ex
anime the bankrupt and transact such
other business as may properly come
before said meeting
HENRY j. HECHTMAN,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Durango. Colo. December 10, 1907
First publication December 70
Last publication December 26.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19
ocHsNER HOSPITAL.

Or. Rudolf Gahl DR.. James underhiI,
The DENVER LABORATORIES CO.
ores tested and assayed. mills de-
signed and started. mines examined
General Manager: Paul Dauckwardt
Mining ana Metalurgical Engineer.
lately Superintendent of Mills OF tn =,
uolden Reward Co.. Deadvood. S.n
specially: Smelling Cold. Silver ana
Copper Ores
1755 Arapahoe ST., penv.r co,o
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Timber Land, Act June 8, 1878.
United States Land Office. Duran go.
Colo, October Is, 1907. -
Notice is hereby given thau~iA kn.
pliance with the provisions OF the act
OF congress of June ). 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 pubic land
states by act OF August 4. 1892 Samuel
Il. Baisden of Durango, county of La
Plata, state of Colorado, has this DAY
filed in this office his sworn statement
No. l156. for the purchase of the VIZ
NWA, SEA NWh and NWh SW5a
OF section No. 10, in township No. 36
N, range No. I w. NMPM, and will
oifer 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 at Durango, Colo, on Monday.
the 9Th day of January, 1908.
He names as witnesses:
Marion Martin. Gus A. Sickenger E.
Schalles and Perry A. Stark, all
of Durango, Colo.
Any ana all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before said 9Th day of
January. 1908.
f. c. PERKINS. Register.
First publication October 81. 1907.
La% publication January 2. 1908.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878.

United States Land Office, Durango,
Colo, October 2G 1907.
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 und Washington territory"
as extended to all the public lald
states by act OF August 4, 1892, Mamie
Y. Cornelius of Durango, county of La
Plata, state of Colorado, has this, day
filed in this office her sworn state
ment No, ll55, for the purchase IF
the SWA of SEA and sen of SWA
y section No. 10, in township No. "a
N, range No. 10 w, NMPM. and will
offer proof TO show that the land
sought is more valuable for It's tim
Der or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses. and TO establish her claim to
said land before the register and re.
ceiver of the United States land office.
at Durango, Colov ON the 4th day.
of January, 1905.
she names as witnesses
George Owens. William owens, Bar.
ney Cornelins. and Quincy Cornelius
all OF Durango, La Plata county, Colo
rado
Any ani all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office ON or before said 4th day oil
January. 1908.
F. c. PERKINS. Register.
First publication October 81. 1907.
Last publication January 2, 1908.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19
Appendicitis

Is due in large measure to abuse OF
of the bowels, by employing drastic
purgatives.. TO avoid danger, use Oh.
ly DR.. Kings New Life Pills, the safe
gentle cleansers and invigorators.
Guaranteed to cure headac che. bilious
ness, malaria. iauadice, at Geo. E.
rinany, Jr.s drug store. 25c.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior,
Land OFFICE at Durango Colo, Novem
ber !, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that John
n. Root of Vallecto, Colo. has filed
notice of his intention to make final
five year proof in support of his claim
viz: Homestead Entry No. 24l1 made
April L, 1909. for the WE SEA, NEA
SWh, sen NWA section Z. town.
ship 3G n. range w. n. NJ. p. NJ.
and that said proof will be made be.
fore the register and receiver at Du.
range. Colo, on December IL, 1907.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon, and cultivation of. the land
viz:
Schuyler c, Whitney of Vallecto
Colo; Lloyd Huntsman of Valleeito
Colo; Anton willmore of Bayfield,
Colo. and Harvey Palmer OF Vale
cito, Colo.
f. C. PERKINS. Register.
First publication Nov Z.
'.ast publication Dec. 12.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19
Dancing Proves Fatal.

Many men and women catch cold
al dances. which end in pneumonia
and consumption. After exposure. II
Foley's Honel and Tar is taken II
will break up a cold and no serious
results need be feared. Refuse any
but the genuine in yellow package.
Geo. Z. Tiffany, Jr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19
A Significant PRAYER

May the Lord help you make Buck
lens Arnica Salve known to all. j"
writes J. jenkins, of Chapel Hiu.
\. c. It quickly took the pain cut OF
a telon for me and cured 1T on a
wonderfully short time" Best on
earth for sores, burns and wounds. Use
at G. + Tifany's Drug Store.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

II is stated that in all probability
D. w. stevens will go to Washington
ms the adviser of the japanese am.
bassador Mr. stevens went to Japan
thirty years ago as junior attaehe Of
the American legation, and afterward
entered the service of the Japanese
government.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

Wellman says he will start for the
ole again either next year or the year
nfier. As this is the long session Of
congress, TO he followed by pre.si-
dental campaign Walter may as well
make ii the year after II he wants
10 he noticed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

Although not on cent OF graft ap-
pears TO have developed in building
Ninnesota's new capitn;. It took thir-
tecn years TO finish It. Doubtless this
was due to the scar"ity Of ., vernmont
contractors willing to undertake Il
graftlcss job.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

A Pittsburg man drew $1,000 from
the hank got dead drunk, and came
10 the next day and found his moley
safe In his pocket. If he has lived
long in Pittsburg the wonder is that
he survived the shock.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

Japan is already asking for Ameri-
can exhibits for the Toxic exposition
in 1912. The documents showing how
Uncle Sam failed 10 get his money
back from the jamestown people might
be of interest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

The American who can walk seven
miles is a rare specimen. SAYS the.
New York Mail II more men would
accompany theil wives on shopping eN.
petitions, this state of affairs would
not exist
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

1t is hard to understand how that
Connecticut man managed to dislo-
cate his collar bone while kissing his
sweetheart Now, if It had been IL
year-old girl trying to kiss her elbow,
the mystery would be clear.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

Italy and Spain. the TWO most tenn
pcrate nations in the world. manage
to get along nicely without prohibit
tion. but the statesmen of those lands
always were slow to appreciate a
handy political instrument.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

The verdict in the case of Mrs. Bra l.
Icy may be regarded as something OF
yindication of Olllahoma's deter
inination to have the unwritteu law
formally and respectfully recognized
on the statute books.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

Why should Mr. Thomas p. Watson
advocate the Issuing of measly bill.
lion dollars in ereenbacks? Tha-
would he only some ten or eleven do.
lars for each inhabitant Of the country.
Why not give MS enough to have Il
good time while the government IL
about it2
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19
MINING APPLICATION NO. 2os7

Survey No Ii27a.
U s. Land Office Durango. Cello, Oct 2J 1870,
Notice IS hereby given that in pursuance Of
the Act OF Congress approved May 10. 49, The
Aztec Gold and Copper Mining Company. by
Josidh Moore, Attorney in Fact, whose post
Office is Needleton. La Plata County Colorado.
has made application FOR patent for 1850 linear
feet on each the Aztec and the Republic lodcs.
bearing silver. tho same being lOU feet northerly
and lgGO ieet southerly; and 23a.i feet northnrly
and 1905 ieet soItherIy respectively tron,
mouths of their discovery cuts. with 800 feet in
width situate in Needle Mountain Mining bis.
trict Ia Plata County, State Of Colorado, and
AZsTEc LODE.
beginning at Cor. No 1 whence U :. L. NJ.
Black Horse bears \. 81 deg Is min. T. l3lI i
ireii thence s. deg. 81 min. ". so feet or No
e thence ;. . deg. SO min. Z. 623 lest Cor No
thenee $; u deg 70 min. W I feet Cor No.
Republic lode 02 . feet Cor. No. Il Republic
lode 3lS feet Cor. Nc. thence n. Il deg 80
min W. III feet Cor No ,; thence n deg a
min Z. IS.2 eet Cor. No ~ thence y a deg ~
min. l. ~ 8 feet Cor, No I Sur No 1854 Aetna
ode asA feet Cor No. l, tho place OF begin
REPUBLIC LODE.
Beginning at Cor No l. whence L : /. NJ .
Black Horse bears y Is deg t3 min 20 feet +
2633 y feet; thence 5. ~ dog y min f. $50 feet:
feet Cor No 3 thence ) "a deg ep min "
0i ieet Cor No. ! thence n deg ~ min
W 1856 fe-t Cor. No !; thence \. 10 deg ~
W ia3 ieet Cor No 8 thence n. ~ deg 20
min Z. 800 eet the place OF beginning claim
contains ~ ei2 acres aud situate in suspended
t 50 y. X. W \ NJ p Nj Locations
recorded In Book dS, pages t7O and Ii
respectvely
Nearest known adjoining claim, sur No 2sa
Aetna lode
&c. PERKINS. Register.
First publication, Oct. q
Last publication, Dec, 26
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

The great drawback about the the
ory that there viii be eating in heav.
en- is the fact that the Virginia Ten
nessee. and Texas editors will have a
chance to contiune their dispute over
the good qualities of possum. pumpkin
PIE, prmes. and black bass.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19
The New Pure FOOD and Drug Law

The New Pure Food and Drug Law
We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for Coughs,
colds and lung troubles.is not affected
bv the National Pure Food and Drug
law as it contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs. and we recommend it
as cafe remedy for children and
adults. Geo. e. Tiffany. Jr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

Georgia man was arrested in New
York Thursday last for creating a
disturbance while in an intoxicated
condition. He should be excused. with
little or no punishment: Georgian is
hardly to be blamed for making tn,
most Of his opportunities along tha,
line Just now.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

Mr Walter Wellman informs his
Washington friends that he has not
given up his idea OF nying to the
north pole. Nor do we suppose. has
the pole given up it's idea of waiting
right there until he comes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

In Kansas City, the other day, Il
stranger fired two shots at a Pullman
car porter in the union station The
feeling against predatory wealth must
be getting very bitter there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

Under the new rules. the pennsyl-
vania-Cornell football game was so
tame that nobody got hurt on the field
The grandstaud. however. managed to
break down and supply small meas
nre OF excitement.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

Scientists contend that there are
no less than thirtyfour canals on
Mars. The government up there mus,
have been compelled to bridge over a
lot of panics in its time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

South Carolina man proudly die.
plays wooden-legged chicken. Doubg
less there is not a boarder in this
land that hasn't often faucied there
might be mhberlegged chickens in
nlmndnnce
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

OF coure young Mr.. HYDE would
not surrender million dollars OF in
aurance money voluntarily. But no
body cares a great deal about his fesl-
ings in the matter
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

The Boston Globe prints a long edi.
torial on "'rhe Need of Interior Water.
ways" There is no getting aroun |
the fact tina, the prohibtionists have
made that an important topic.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

1t is said that Spain may give this
battle ships. she will find this mach
more expensive chan letting us shoot
up. a LOT OF old ones.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

A Chicago woman found d baby in
a newspaper on the front steps the
other morning But no woman who
has lived in Chicago very long is sur
rrised at anything she may see in the
newspapers NOWADAYS.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

The preacher who declared that
there will be plenty of eating In
heaven has discovered powerful ~
niment to move some people to live
better lives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

City Sealer Kjellander gets figures
showing the cost of making o pound
loaf of bread is less than q cents
and will use the Information in his
fight against the bakers
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1878.

United States Land Office. Durango,
Colo. October, 2G, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act
Of congress of June 3, 1873, entitled
in the states of California, Oregon,
Nevada, ani Washington territory" as
extended to all the public land states
by act of August 4, 1892, John NJ. Cor,
nelius OF Durango, county of La Plata,
state OF Colorado, has this day flied
IN this office his sworn statement. No.
1854, for the purchase of the Nl3
NWA of section 80, township "a N,
range 10 w, and Ela NEh of section
No. % in township No. "a y. range
No. II w, NMPM, and will offer prof
to show that the land sought is more
valuable for Its timber or stone than
for agricultural purposes, and to es-
tablsh his claim to said land before
the register and receiver at Durango
Colo, on saturday, the 4th day ol
January. 1908.
He names as witnesses:
William owens. George Overs,
Quincy Cornelius and Barney Corne.
Illus. all of Durango. Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad.
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in t.ls
office on or before said 4th day of
January. 1905
+. c. PERKINS. Register.
First publication October 81. 1907.
Last publication January 2, 1908.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19
RELIABLE ASSAYS

To.u y, 20 Genus, Gold and Silver 81.
Lead 75e. Gold. Silver, Copper. sl.5o
samples by mail receive p~om,t at.
tention. Placer gold, retorts and rich
ores bought. Send for free mailing
envelopes and price list. Ogden Az.
say Co., 1886 Court Pl., Denver; Colo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

Congress evidently Will tackle the
prohibition proposition as enthusias-
tically rs if it were a $4,000 word
Hypothetical question.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

"Oklahoma is trying TO draw { -
color line" saws the Kansas City Post.
Her first step seems 10 hpvt been to
ward abolishing the habit of painting
thn ~ rel
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

The discovery that one can .ele
phone through the feet is of no great
Importance. fer the average business
man is too busy to take hs shoes OF
every time he wants to use the phone
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
d
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1873.

United States Land Office, Durango,
Colo. October IS. 1907.
Notice Y hereby given that in com
pllance with the provisions of the act
OF congress OF June g. 1878, entitled
"Au 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. Daniel +.
Place OF Durango, county Of La Plata,
state OF Colorado, has this day filed
in this office his sworn statement,
No. 1851, for the purchase. of the
NE14 EWA and VIZ NEA and SEA
No. 36 n. range No. I w, NMPM,
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
In said band before the register ana
receiver at Durango, Colo, on Mon
day the 9Th day of January, 1908.
He names as Witnesses:
Marion Martin. Perry A. Stark,
Thomas Clanton and samuel E. Bats
den all OF Durango. Colo.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
yersely the above described lands are
requested to tle their claims in this
office on or before said 9th day OF
January 1905. s4
Il. {. PERKINS, Register.
First publication October 81. 1907
Last publication January 2, 1908.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

The Buffalo News informs its read
ers that the dry" sections of the
United States are peopled by $4,000,
0O0 inhabitants. According to the
best information at hand, however not
ali of those $3,OOo,0O0 are compelled
to go dry.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

The editor of the congressional REG.
ord Is in peculiar position. since he
can reject 40 manuscripts, however
worthless, that come to him through
,be regular congressional channels.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19
Mr.. nrlftwnod Armstron.

Mr.. Driftwood Armstrong speculatas
~ the Montgomery Advertiser con
cerDing the grent difference between
a girl in curl papers and the wonder
fm creation that swishes down the
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

Postal savings banks would enable
the village postmaster to become even
more intimately acquainted with the
affairs OF his neighbors.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

The frequent Democratic harmoa%
dinners also help the members of the
party to continually find something
% quarrel over.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

"a dollar in circulation is worth Y
handful in AN old stocking" remarks
contemporary. Possibly but not TO
the man owning the stocking.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

Jeff Davis. the new trust buster
from Arkansas, makes bitter speech
in the senate and urges felon's stripes
foT John d. Rockefeller.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

The bears that we're killed this
year will he talked about long after
the world has forgotten the guides who
were shot BY mistake.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

The Democratic party has plenty
of presidential timber but IT is al
dead wood" says the Baltimore
American.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19
TEACHERS EXAMINATION

The regular examination for te;,r,,.
ers certificates will be held at the
high school building in Durango Da
cember i9 and 20. 1907, beginning at
a m. each day.
RosEPHA C. PULFoRD. -
County Supprintendan+ - 81
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

The Panama canal appears % h''
deep enough to float good sized
bond issue.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

church aisle. still, the former is often
Indispensable preliminary to the lat
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19

A true friend is one who never let's
on that he doesn't believe you know
what you are talking about.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19
Stationery Proposals.

Sealed proposals for furnishing La
Plata county with the following sup
plies and for publishing legal notices
for the year 1908 viii he received at
the County Clerks office until Decem-
her 9S IgO7
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19
Record Books.

Book of record fiat opening. OF the
various kinds used in the clerk and
recorders office and the other county
Offices designating full Russia and all
other bindings. one assessment Roll
in two volumes, 1870 pages each, for
1905 one Tax List in two volumes
lS0 pages each, for 1908 Tax Receipts
for 1908. Warrant Books and Tax Sale
Certificates.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-19
NOTICE FOR PUsLIcATu

County superintendent of scbo