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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

a carload of homeseehers arrived in
Alamosa from Oklahoma this week
This is the tnird carload to come from
Oklahoma this spring.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

The Denver Post outfit will be In
high glee over the defeat of Patterson.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

Mark Healey. forest ranger. and
q boy killed brown bear near Dyke
a few days ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

(. The Denver election was entirely
based ON local conditions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

And the breech of Denver Democ
racy will continue to widen.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

The inqGest over the remains Of
Agapito Lucero was commenced at
O'Clock this morning so as to allow
Charles Chapman. who is in charge of
the camp where the murder occurred,
to get back, having no one to look
after the sheep. His testimony was
taken and then the coroner's jury ad-
iourned tn o'clock this afternoon.
whom the inquiry win be resumed Mr..
Chapmans evidence was to to the et.
feet that the two men were talking
before supper. while they were eating
and after supper. They talked In
Mexican and he could not tell what
they were talking about Lucero was
sitting on the ground by the fire with
his hands clasped in front of his
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21
NEIeHeoRINe TOWNS.

The Elks lodge of Pagosa Springs
feasted on bear the other day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21
(From Tuesdays Daily. j

DR. Dowdey returned from the min
ing camp this morning where he has
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

George w. Lane returned last even
ing from Rico, where he delivered an
address to the graduating class of the
Rico school. Eight pupils graduated.
Mr.. Lane gave the graduates a heart
toheart talk, containing much good,
wholesome advice, which. If they fol
low. they are bound to nro6t by. The
exercises were quite elaborate, very
interesting program having been pre-.
pared.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

A fire was started by a little girl
in an alley in Bayfield, yesterday with
disastrous results 1t sci fire 10 the
back barn occupied by Elmer Hood
with a livery business. and owned
by Frank Carmack The back barn
was entirely destroyed A stable own
ed by Lou Parsons was entired de
5troyed and three horses in it be
longing to Henry Cooper were burned
An effort was made TO get the horses
out. but the fire had gained too much
headway before It was discovered.
The damage to the Carmack prop
erty was about $3.50 or 5000; to
the Parsons property $3.50 or 5000,
and the horses would have easily sold
for 5000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

F. T. Graham returned last evening
from Denver. where he has been since
he went out to attend the Republican
convention.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

The 1l-months-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Il. J. Beckwith of Silverton
died last night The funeral took
place this afternoon from the Good
man undertaking parlors and the re-
mains will be taken on the evening
train to Silverton where burial Will
take place. The remains will be ac-
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

Colonel David Fitem Night has ar
ranged with The Herald to publish a
weekly edition of his Morning Muck
Rake" The colonel informs us that
he is in receipt of great many com
plimentary letters congratulating him
and he feels the paper will fill long
felt want. For the present the Morn
ing Muck Rake viii be issued Sat
urdays only.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

The remains of Robert Hanna were
taken out for Florence this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

1ne widow of Luoero the murdered
Mexican. swore TO warrant this after
noon before Deputy District Attorney
Lane charging Vigil with murder. She
IS frail little woman and the pros
pect OF providing for eight children,
the youngest of whicA Is seven months
oid and tne oldest ID years, is not en-
eouragIng.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

John Mngate went 10 Fort Collins
this morning to attend the annual
encampment of the G. A II. The other
delegates are T. c. Graden, Dr. Barnes
and VIM. p. Vale. They will probably
go tomorrow. The encampment be
gins on Wednesday and lasts three
days. Mr. Wingate's friends look to
see him elected grand commander OF
the department
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

The Mancos school ,oard believes
in giving its home people chance
or the six pupils graduating from
school this year three have been en-
gagged as teachers for next
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

Miss Grace Love, who has been i'll
..e past few weeks was taken out
his morning Ior her home in Colorado
Springs. accompanied by her mothrer.
A couch was fixed for her in the parlor
car. Several friends we're at the depot
10 see here away Miss Love was
Tor long time and up till the time
she was taken sick a member of the
clerical force in the Graden store
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

Contractor McGregor went out to
Fort Lewis this morning after spend
ing Sunday in town. He reports that
the foundations of the new buildings
are all finished. The brick work on
the boys layatory is all done and the
brick work on the laundry half fin
ished The hospital is moved. Work
started this morning excavnting for
The water system. This requires
trenehing for mile and a quarter
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

Rev. DIR. Francis and wife departed
this morning for Oklahoma city where
The annual conference OF the Baptist 5
association OF the United States con
venes Thursday DR.. Francis made
many friends while in The city and his
meetings at the Baptist church were
we'll attended by The Christian people
Of Durango. While in the city Dr.
francis and wife were the guests OF
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. n. Raymond.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

Cal Copeland returned last night
from Telluride and intermediate points
where he wrote insurance and talked
real estate TO the miners.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

VIM. P. Vale and n. C. Graden
were passengers this morning for Fort
Collins to attend the grand eneamp-
ment of old soldiers. which opens at
Fort Collins tomorrow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

F. Warshauer, the wool buyer of
Antonito, is in town today
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

Funeral services over the remains OF
Edward Mailer Will be held this after.
noon at the Goodman undertaking par
lors. Instructions TO bury the body
in Durango We're received from the
relatives in Cednrburg, Wis, where de
ceased resided previous to coming TO
Durango. Mr.. Maier is the young man
who died from consumption. mentioned
few days ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

a meeting held at Grand Junction
he other day to discuss methods of
protecting trees from frosts was at
ended by 1,000 fruit growers. 1t was
ihe experience OF those who had tried
It that burning crude oil in metal pots
would save The crops a telegram was
read from the Standard oil company
offering to furnish crude oil to save
ihe crops for actual cost.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

some men looking for better things
and indications are good as he is now
In over 200 feet In one property and
Will soon let good contract on other
workings. that might look worse. The
snow is ten feet leep at timber line and
loo deep to measure mile above.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

Billy Likes, the Durango horseman,
is after 'Duggan." William Bostwick's s
famous goer, about the swiftest trotter
in the southwest. Mr. Likes wants
TO race Duggan on the Colorado cir
euit.-Pagosa Springs New Era,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

The many Archuleta county friends
Register f. C. Perkins OF the Durango
land office were surprised to learn
early in the week that he had resigned
his position to devote himself entirely
10 the practice OF law. Mr.. Perkins
has been register nine years and dur
ing his term the Durango land office
has had twice the business that it had
in the other sixteen years of its exist
ence. As register Mr.. Perkins has had
business to do with many Archuleta
county people and he has treated them
all with such uniform courtesy and
fairness that his retirement from the
Office win be much regretted here. Mr..
Perkins. whose successor has not been
announced, win retire from the Of
fee with an excellent record and the
regrets of his superior officers. The
New Era wishes Mr.. Perkins success
in private life and should he enter
the race for supreme court judge this
paper will be found fighting for his
political success.--Pagosa Springs New
Era
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21


The board of trade meeting last ey
cning was principally devoted to the
coming farmers Institutes in Durango
and throughout the county. 1t is de
sired to make The meeting in Durango
on the nth Of June a big one and get
every farmer in the county TO attend
ii possible, and to this end the fol.
lowing committee was appointed to
take charge OF the institute and make
arrangements, the committee being re-
quested TO meet at the board of trade
rooms, Thursday evening al promptly
s O'Clock: Harry Jackson. chairman
Ross e. McGirr. Il. C. Lightner, l.
Kruschke N. f. Cooke g. buchanan
J. L, Parsons. G. e. Tiffany. Jr., David
Johnson, Herman Berndt, Ernest Wet
ter, T. G. Graden, John Perrung, F
K. Graham. l. zeller, A. Hahn, Mrs
r. Pulford w. n. Darlington, o. R
Silliman, Dr. A. l.. Davis, Isaac Cherry
p. n. Pattison, w. j. Evans.
j. NJ Gamsby returned last evening
from his fish distributing trip to An
tonito and other points He thinks
The Durango hatchery will turn out
four million little fish this year. He
says the Colorado streams are being
replenished with fish at such rate
that they will soon be like they were
before the white settlers came, OF
course there Is a large percentage of
the small fish that are put into the
streams that never get big enough to
bite a hook MIR. Gamsby says there
are many things to happen to the lit
tie fish The big fish eat lots of them,
and birds catch a great many In the
shallow water and then many are ma.
rooned in little pools during high
water and cannot get out, but with all
the losses the hatcheries are making
rapid gains, He says that in the
Chama river, where few years ago
a man might fish all day and feel
lucky II he caught one, fisherman can
now have real sport The law in New
Mexico permits of fishing after the
18th of May.
o.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

Court adjourned yesterday at Silver
on and all the officials and lawyers
attending from here returned.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

Secretary Garfield has granted a
right Of way over government land TO
the Orchard Construction company. a
private enterprise, which plans to irri-
gate thousands of acres in the Grand
valley ut a cost of nearly sl,000,o0o-
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

Local wool buyers report there Is
no wool offered for sale these days,
he price being too low.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

J. L. Nickel came over from Pa
gosa Springs Saturday and is renewing
lie has properly here
which he IS looking after.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

A. Anheier will attend the billpost-
ers convention in Denver, going out
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

Tomorrow is the last day to get
your schedules ip to the tax man.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Trippe, brother and
sisterinlaw of Mrs. Pulford, departed
yesterday morning for the east. They
claim Milwaukee as their home, but
Mr. Trlppe's duties with the Chicago
& Milwaukee railroad keeps him in
Chicago more than Milwaukee.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Bondurant are
In Ariola living, for a short time,
on their ranch and visiting the daueh-
ters. Mrs, l.. J. Morrison and Mrs.
conpers-
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

Billy Mack went out to Salida this
morning to have an operation perform.
ed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

Sheriff Palmquist is pretty bus.
these days taking convicts out, going
through from Silverton with two high
graders this morning
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

T. J, Jordan, who has been in the
hospital for several months being
treated Tor Brighrs disease, left yes
terday morning for Wales, where he
expects to remain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

The delegation from the Womans
Relief corps went out this morning
for Fort Collins to attend the annual
reunion. The delegates were Mrs.
Grant Morris, Mrs. J. Grady and Miss
May Grady.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

Mrs. Ives and daughter, zada, left
This morning for Florence to make
their home Mr.. Ives having been 10
Gated there for some time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

Nate Gilpin, an old friend of Cap
ain Dudley. stopped over night on
his return from the Montezuma valley
To- his home in Iowa. He formerly
lived in Silverton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

Vint Rodgers was an arrival last
evening from Telluride, coming over
10 see his family. who have been
pending the past few weeks here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

Jim Gallery. while still confined to
his room at Mercy hospital, is getting
along nicely from the operation OF
some days ago. and hopes to be out
shortly. which will be pleasing news
TO many friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

Mrs. Robert Hannn and daughter de
parted this morning for Florence 10
make their home. There was large
party of friends at the depot to say
good bye and extend their blsh wishes
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

Mrs. J. l.. Edwards, who has been
in Aztec for some time with her father
who was sick. departed this morning
for her home in Cripple Creek.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

j. II. Swartwout was an arrival last
evening from the east and is spend
ing the day in town. having come to
look over conditions pertaining to the
operation of his properties in the Nee
die mountains. He has not yet de
eided as to what he will do.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

Mrs Emma Myers, WHO has been
visiting her daughter and sonin-law in
Silyerton, Mrs. and Mr. II. G. Heath.
is spending the day in Durango, intend
ing to 70 down to Flora Vista in the
morning and spend few days with
friends; after which she will return to
her home in Lake City.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

Wood & Morgan have about com
plefed their grading contract on Third
avenue and Seventh street, and David
Ramsey. Asa Poor and others are get
ing ready to build cement walks in
hat section, which viii greatly add
the beauty of the place.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-05-21

An Ely paper received in Durango
tells OF c. L. Mcconnell making y
speech before the Commercial leagnf
o, that town recently.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-07-01
Checotah Wins.

Muskogeo, Okla, June 3O-Checo-
tah is to be the county seat Of Nc.
mtosh county.
The supreme court at Guthrie to-
day handed down a decision in the
suit brought b. the city OF Eufaula
testing the constItutionality OF the
act for special elections for county
seats. holding the act legal and this
lcgalizes the recent election held in
Mcintosh county in which Checotah
won out over Eufaula, the present
county seat. and Stidman.
The county seat will be moved to
Cnccotah just as soon as the mandate
is issued. and it is hoped this will
end the county scat war which u,
to date has resulted in the loss OF
three lives and worked untold loss
to Mcintosh county.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-07-01
MARsDEN.

Marsdcn. okla, June 3O--Aftcr two
weeks OF sunshine. we are having
another rain. 1t has been raining all
morning iu very desirable way
slowly and steadily The two weeks
fair weather gave most farmers time
10 get their crops worked over and
the rain came just at the time It was
needed
Crops are steadily Improving, and
with favorable conditions the remain
der Of the season might yield fairly
well
As prcviosulv announced The Meth
odisi SUNDAY schog'cclcbratod their
annual childrcn's day Sunday. There
was good program, well carried
out. There was plainly Of dinner and
all we're cordially invited to plrtakC
thereof
County clerk, J. ! Pittman and
family were here sunday from Mari
eta shaking hands with many friend.
MI pttman was raised here and con
'inucd To make this his home until
his election to the clerks office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-07-01
Notice Of Sale OF Real Estate Upon
Execution.

In the District Court of the Eighth
Judicial District In ana for Carter
County. oklahoma
Ella Simon, plaintiff, vs. Sigmund
simon. ct al. dcfcrdants.-No. 1915.
In the above entitled cause judg.
mcnt was rendered for the plaintiff on
the Sth day Of June, 1908, fo- 81, ,2G4 10
aud $l9S5 costs, and execution was
ISSUED upon said judgment ON the 18th
day OF June 1908, and came to my
hands on same date. at If a m. No
goods can be found. and on said 18th
day of June. 1908. at 4 p. m, exc.
cutcd the writ by fevying the same
uIon the undivided one half interest
In Lot No. 6, In Block 3Sl, in the city
Of ArdmOre, oklahoma, belonging 10
defendant Sigmdnd Simon, the said
property having been appraised by
three disiutcrcstcd householdcrs, to-
wit. J. L. Higgins and Chas. Miner
and Granvctt Hodges AS by law re-
qurcd Tho said property will be
sold at the front door Of the court
house In the city OF Ardmore, Okla
homa. at o'clock p m. ON the 23rd
day OF July. 1908.
This notice is hereby published In
the Weekly Ardmoreite. a newspaT per
of general circulation In the City OF
Ardmore. Carter county. oklahoma
j. II. AKERS
2i-l-S15 Sheriff.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-07-01
TAX NOTICE.

We are informed by the tax as
SCISSORS that some of the land owners
have refused 10 render their lands
for taxation You are hereby notified
that such lands that are taxable,
Nhrra the owner refuses 10 render,
that We viii add the 80 per cent ac,
corliug TO law unless you give In
the same 10 the assessor by the
first Monday in July
The lands that are taxable are.
an dead Indian claims, all the land
that restrictions have been removed
from all freedmen. and an by the OPP
Grafton of the treaty by one-fourth
In one year oua-half in three years,
and balance in five years Please
render same and save the extra ex'
pense. ,I
ROBT. +. SCIVALLY,
Chairman Board County Commission
ers, Carter County Okla, l.5t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-07-01
DURWoop.

Durwod. Okla, June 29-Since the
recent few days OF sunshine the
grass dies and the farmers catch
.up.
Corn is all laid by around here and
cotton choppIng is about over.
f. A. Lindale and wife We're shop.
ping in Ardmore last week.
oscar Gray and wife were called
/ to Ardmore last week.
Mr.. Mccall Of Healdton was on the
streets of Durvood Wednesday.
W. A. Buchanan was in Ardmore
/ last week
/ Or. f. V. Walker was In Madill
on business last week.
Real estate transfers are still being
made in Durwood Mr. Mcclure has
purchased another house and lot
Ben King went to Healdton this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. buchanan,
father and mother Of our townsmau,
W. \. buchanan, have returned TO
their home in Decatur, Texas Mr..
and Mrs Buchanan have been Wis
tors for the last three months at
Durwood
J.K. stallings and Henry Hollings-
worth Of Evansville were in Dur
wood Wednesday.
Several OF the Durwood boys were
I'm Ardmore the last of the week on
business
Mrs Rhoda Lay, Of Simpson, Ill.,
who has been visiting her daughter
Mrs. Or Walker left Wednesday for
Peoria. H., where she has another
daughter Lislc and Normal sons OF
Dr. and Mrs. Walker accompanie
her home.
vestcr Cornell and wife, who have
been visiting az ScullIn. returned
home Friday night Mr.. Cornell says
that most OF the corn is good but
the cotton is all eaten and beaten
.up by the worms and hail
Walter Ramsey and Green IIat'icl.
and Arthur Cox attended the bal
= game at Mannsyle Saturday
u. H. Muldrow Of Tishomingo Wis
D.. tied the Masonic lodge here Frila,
night
j. John S,allings Of Mannsyille was
b visitor to the Masonic lodge her
Friday night.
Mr.. Bob Couthern of this tow
has almost lost his cyesight by IN
poison Of creosote from railroad ties
Mr. Couthern has sued the railroa
company for $4,000 damages
Mrs. Day. mother of Mrs. Fanni
Wiley. Is quite I'll at her home.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-07-01

The men who would divide society
into Glasses" are selfish and seek
their own advantage We have no
classes. The farmer may be a bank.
er; the lawyer is probably farmer
the doctor either owns a farm or
lends money upon security of one.
The merchant may be a farmer dnd
probably is, In this country there
cannot be diNerse interests which an
tagonize each other individually 'n.
terests may be diverse; but IN the
aggregate We must all stand o, fall
together
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-07-01
SOME CLEVELAND UTTERANcEs

The presidency of the United
States Is the repository of the peo-
pies will and power Within its Wis
sion should be the protection and wei.
fare of the humblost citizen, and 1t
should reach from the remotest
corner OF the land the plea Of the
people for Justice and right"
ANY cause that Is worth fighting
for is worth fighting for 70 the end.
while 10 Is grcvious thing to
contemplate the two greatest English
speaking peoples of the world as be-
ing otherwise than friendly compctit-
urs In the onward march of civiliza-
ton and strenuous and worthy rivals
I'm an the arts Of peace, there is no ca.
lamity which n great nation can in
yite which equals that which follows
a supine submission to wrong and in
Justice, and the consequent loss OF
national srItrvspcCt and honor. he
meath which Is shielded and defended
n peoples safety and greatness"
Even the patriotic sentiment Of
our people is not an adequate sub
sumtr for a sound financial policy
Public officers are the servants
ana agents OF the people. We may,
thank, reduce To quite simple ele-
mcutn the duty which public servputs
owe by constantly bearing in mind
that they are put in place to protect
the rights of tine people, 80 answer
their needs as they arise and 90 cN-
pend for their benefit the money
drawn from them by taxation"
THE right of the government TO
extract tribute from the citizen Is linn
tied to it's necessities and every cent
taken from the people beyond that re-
Quircd for their protection by the Goy-
yrnmcnt is no better than robbery
~ public office is a public trus'
81 believe in an open and sturdy
parti-auship which secures the ,cg-
IUWato advantages of party suprnm.
acy. but parties We're made hy the
people and am unwilling knowing.
Iy to give my assent to measures
purely partisan which will sacrifice
cor ,uluupcr tayir 0.r'c-'s.
"I ann not hlint,l to the fact that
the livery OF Democratic tariff no..
form has been stolal and worn IN the
service OF republican projection. The
trusts and combinations tho c1mWu
nifty of 7clf-whose machiul'.o1s
have prevented us from reaching ;he
success We deserved should hot 0c
forgotten or forgiven
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-07-01

What color" he asked.
Flesh culiah, sub"
Whcroupou the clerk proffered
box OF black court plaster
The girl opened the box viii o l'-
beration that was ominous, but her
face was unrunlcd as she noted lhe
color OF the contents and said
4 asst for flesh culIah an You
done give me skin cullah.'-Ladi's.
Home Journal.
4 party Of travelling men in 'hl.
caro hotel were one day boa-tins oi
the business done by their respective
firms. when one Of the drummerS
said.
"No house in the country, I am
proud tu say. has more men ana
women pushing IT'S line Of goods than
mine"
"What do you soll2' was asked
Baby carriages shouted the
drummer a. be- fled from the room.
Success Magazine.
Jack Frederick is "a mining promo
ItI. NlN 0tIuINdF n'f'IhI s''. ''.'
men who have become Interested IN
mining properties exploited by Fred
crick arrived In the city and until
after midnight were closctod with
Frederick
/ At the conclusion ~ 'h0 "onsuIta
tiou Frederick invited the investors
10 have q glass Of beer. AZ the Wal
lace hotel they found the lock was
on tight, Frederick then bought the
bar for s. .OOO giving a check therefor
The party of mining men then filed
| into the barroom There were just
five glasses OF beer passed over IN,
bar Then the party passed out
/ "Do you want TO buy a first class
J bar? asked Frederick, approaching
Mr. Slmonson, proprietor Of the no
tel.
"Tn give YOU $4,000 for the place,
was the reply.
shes yours" and forthwith IN,
check was returned 10 Frederick, whO
gave Simonson a $500 bill-Wallac,
idaho Dispatch TO the y Y. World