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The Meeker herald., 1909-10-02

A Chicago dispatch says Richard
w. Sears, who has retired from busi-
ness with s25, OO0, 600 made in II years
in the mail order business, took
charge Of the threshing at his farm
at Gray's Lake, ILL.,, the other day.
You never hear of the country mer-
chant retiring with s25, 200, 900 -or
even 100000. He carries" too
many people, while the mail order
house gets the cash before the goods
are wrapped up.
The Meeker herald., 1909-10-02

Pork is also away up out of sight
highest since 1887.
The Meeker herald., 1909-10-02

w f Williams departed for his
Missouri home Monday, but having
goteen u taste of this country will
likely be back next spring to stay.
The Meeker herald., 1909-10-02
After Buckskin

Among the numerous hunters
registered at the Meeker hotel Thurs
dsv we noticed.
The Meeker herald., 1909-10-02

Cement at the lumber yard.
The Meeker herald., 1909-10-02

R h. Taylor. dentist, Meeker.
The Meeker herald., 1909-10-02

C. L. Gilner, Glenwood Spgs, Colo.
And others too numerous to men-
ton.
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12
Kindly Silence.

The kindness of silence is something
we might all bestow much oftenef than
we do. Granted that we do not in
dulge In scandal, that when we know
Of the distress and humiliation that
has befallen friends household in the
wrongdolng of one of Its members, we
tell the tale only pityingly and with
every extenuating circumstance--yet
why tell 1t at all? If 1t were one Of
our beloved that had stumbled into sin
and disgrace, II one dear to US had
yielded to sudden temptation, II our
home had been rent with bitterness and
dissension, would not the first impulse,
a right and natural impulse. be to hide
the hurt and stain FROM every human
eye? Would we not bless the friend.
chip that SO far as possible closed 10
eyes and sealed its lips, and that could
be trusted not to repeat what it per-
force had seen and heard? Surely
this is place where the Golden Rule
might have much wider practice than
it has-the shielding Of others by ST.
lence as we would have our own
shielded
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12
A ss1 Deslll.

Was that which occurred ct Ochsper
hospital 1T l1:3O O'Clock last night
when Gus Stevenson Of Cortez passed
away. He was brought over the frst
Of the week suffering from blood clof
on the. brain. His chances OF recovery
were slight, even with the aid Of an
operation, hut he decided to take the
only hope offered and II looked for
awhile that he would pull through as
he apparently took change for the
better after the operation, but his in
jury proved worse than expected and
he crossed the great divide last night
leaving to mourn him wife and nine
children. Friends from Mancos and
Cortez, among them Uncle John White
and E. 3. Taylor, accompanied him
here and provided for everything that
could be done to save his life. The
body will be shipped to Cortes tomor-
row for burial. Deceased was but 40
years Of age. Tho poor widow and
children are entitled to and sure have
the full sympathy Of everyone and as
their circumstances are stringent they
are sure to be given every aid and COM
fort that generous humanity is so ready
to extend all In distress. Last Fridays
Durango Democrat.
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12
lined, vim act = . moleh and

properly fined, will act - . mulch and
retain the moisture. Thls early Iocsen-
ing and the npid decay Of the vogeta-
be matter favor changes, which in
crease fertility. When land h hroken
early. It is safe to plow deeper than
when It b broken late because the soil
will have time to settle firmly back
against the bottom Of the furrow. and
to establish capillary connection with
the lower part Of the soil before the
time Of planting. The farmer need
not fear that he will turn up unprpduc-
tive soil by deep plowing for as : rule
there is no marked difference In the
productiveness Of the upper and lower
layen In our soils. Plow a. deeply as
possible. Twelve inches would not be
too deep on tight land II 1t could be
done. Six to eight inches is as shallow
as 1t should be done to call IL deep
breaking. This is one of the secrets
of success in dry farming. It opens up
q volume of soil sufficiently thick to
catch and hold the heavy showers aud
also provides room for the development
of plant roots.
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12
TransmutatiOri.

l bowed but yesterday beneath the
weight
OF heavy burdens and Of countless
cares;
To-day my soul mounts up toward
heavens gate;
My burdens were the golden altar
stairs.
1 CROPPED but yesterday In shadows deep,
While clouds Of sorrow darkened oil
the place;
To-day my soul goes singing up the
steep;
My storm-clouds vert the reservoir
of grace.
/ drank but yesterday the bitter lees
OF loss and failure in the weary strife;
To-day my soul wins victory with ease;
My cup Of failure was the wine Of life.
Harriet HI. Pierson.
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12
The Rev. Iri r. HICKS Almanac.

i
For 1909, ready Nov. Is, 1908, best
ever sent out, beautiful covers in col.
ors, fine portrait Of Prof. Hicks in COL
ors, all the old features and several new
ones in the book. The best astrono-'
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tanning the original ''Hicks Weather
Forecasts" BY mail s5c, on news
stands soc, one COPY free with World
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Quantities, Agents wanted. World
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st. Louis Mo. Every citizen owes It to
himself, to his fellows and to Prof.
Hicks to possess the "Hicks' fotecssts,
the only reliable.
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12

E. g. Graham Of Buena Vista, has
located In. our town. Mr.. Graham is
harneas maker and is located in'J. r.
Hughes shop on Fourth street. He
has rented Mn. Puskett's house op
Riverside avenue and has moved his
furnituresin and is preparing for the
Arrival Of Ma. Graham and daughter
Who .ism3Insd ih Beupa Vista until
II. utAhath found d location. Mr..
taraham y highly recommended IS
belne sn expert harness .man and good
jitaSen ~ a6oss WHO knew him else
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12
Lumps From Lebanon.

Claud Smell returned from Pueblo
last week. Mr.. Smell reports bad rail-
road facilities just at the present on ac-
count of snow slides.
The San Juan l. Dolores Telephone
company has its Incorporation papers,
together with stock certificates and
charter. They are now In shape to do
business In business-like way.
The following citizens Of this place
were In Cortez, Tuesday, on business:
J. w. Glenn, +. T.. Wallace, s. w.
Bryant, w. w. Byers and Jay Barlow.
There seems to be quite number Of
dissatisfied tai payers around Lebanon.
valued too high in proportion to some
Of their neighbors who live further
south in the valley.
The Rentz stump machine Is here
and has been pulling timber the last
few days. But the machine Is not at
work just now on account of repairs.
Mr.. Renta is in Durango having work
done. according to W. L. Glenn's
Glenn has designed them drum and
to last them as long as they will want
to pull timber.
Miss Anna Rutherford Of Arrlola,
was visiting the young Mr.. Glenn and
family on last Monday.
Mr.. Wymati and wife were visiting
8. w. Bryant and folks Sunday and
surveying the new residence. They
say 1t Is peach.
Mr.. Frank Jones not very long from
the Philapipe Islands and other places
in the Pacific is stopping with Will
Glenn.
Montexuma Valley must be very en-.
ticing to include South Sea Islanders
to come and stop.
w. w. Byers was attending county
commissioners meeting last week.
Mr.. ]. w. Glenn is building more
OF that celebrated hog, jack rabbit and
cayote fence. He will soon have bis
entire ranch enclosed. Mr.. Glenn says
1t is possible to make fence with bis
machine that a rat could not gel
through.
The Land Company has several tons
of smooth aud barbed wire on hand
and expect to build soihe fence In the
spring.
The new Bank building at Lebanon
Is q decided improvement over any
thing we have seen In the county. II
is certainly q credit to the country.
Bad roads Is. delaying lots Of work
around Lebanon as well as in the Oh
Fields.
From ian Athenian
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12
RANCH AND HoUsRHoLD.
Wwwwwww~Ww'
the Treatment Of Virgin Sod

There yet remains a large area of
virgin soil to be broken and of this the
greater part is what is generally called
sod land although much Of 1t bears at
most very light sod. For many years
to come large amount OF this virgin
land will be broken each year and for
this reason the handling Of sod land is
q matter of much importance. For
centuries our sod land has been beaten
and compacted by .dashing rains and
for many years has been tramped by
bison, cattle, sheep and horses with the
result that the surface has been packed
SO firmly that it is now almost water
proof, as is shown by the large amount
Of water running off after the rains,
This compact surface is also very fa-
vorable to evaporation so that the land
rapidly loses the little moisture that it
absorbs. Because the water penetrates
slowly and evaporates quickly, sod land
usually contains much less moisture
than that which has been. cultivated.
Crops planted on sod land do not have
a supply Of moisture stored, in the soil
upon which to draw, so must depend
on the, moisture that falls during the
growing season., For this reason crops
on sod land are uncertain and one
should not he discouraged when the
yields are poor, There are so. many
methods Of treating sod land that it is
difficult to say which is the best, espe-
cially as 50 much depends on the teams
and machinery at the disposal of the
farmer, The best TIME for early break,
ing is during the spring as the grass
and other vegetation will be full OF
moisture and this with the combined
influence Of the subsequent Heat and
moisture in the soil Will cause the sod
to rot rapidly. The loosening OF the
soil at this time will also allow the rain
to spak In instead of running of. The
Ioosened suffSee, provided that IL Ii
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12
STATE OF COLORADO, !
COUNTY OF MoSTEzuMA !
Elmer NJ. Millard and
Mary Millard, Plaintiffs

COUNTY or MoNTEzUMA 90 Cbhrt,
Elmer n; Millerd and
Mary Millard, Plaintiffs
stephen Heatun sst and wife SUMMONS.
and their Unknown Heirs,
n Defendants
Tho People of the State of Colorado, /,
To Stephen Heaton and wife and their un.
ants above named, Grestine: ''''
:. You hre hereby required to appear in an
action brought against you by the above named
county state u coisrsao sna answer sSe eon.
plaints therein within twenty days after the
elusive Of the day Of ssryice; Or Judgment BY
tSe e the eaps
the complaint jq the above entitled action be
not served with this summons, or il the service
hereof be made out ofithis State, then ter days
additional to the time hereinbetore specified
for appearance and answer will be allowed be.
fore the; taking Of judgement By default as
The said action is brought to obtain judsnent
and decree of court that PLAINTIFF are the own.
lowing described real estate situated in the the
to-wit: This, northeast quarter 81 section I've n
4saso PfneipsI Msssn vth al dscSss
ditch right and water rights thereto appurte.
any estate tat % light title Dr. interest s nor 6 said S
property, and that said defendants and each
thereof be perpetaally enjoihsd from claiming
amy estate, right, title pr interest therein; and
that the title Of plaintiff to said property be
som plant in said action 70 which rsfsrenes Is
hcre made.
And you are hereby notified that u you lail to
appear. and to answer the said complaint as
above required, the said plaintiffs will apply to
the court for judgment and relief AZ above
Given under my hand at Cortss in said
County, this lst day Of February A. D., 1909.
q. e. NArrIsoN,
- Attorney for Plaintiff
First pub Fob Z, last pub llafch 6th, o 81
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12

A gentleman who was touring in
Cornwall gdt a Roland for an Oliver
when he tackled small boy on the
subject of the weather.
.'My lad" said the gentleman in
question, "does it always rain in Corn
wall?"
"Naw, sir" replied the cherub sweet
ly; sometimes ct do snaw."
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12
sorrcE FOR tuBLiclAriiiios..
Department of the Interior, Z.
q, s. Land Office at Durango. Cbiorat

Department of the interior,
o. s. Land Office at Durango, Colorado,
:. january 81, 1909.
Notice is hereby given that George A. Rusch,
Of Dolores Colorado, .who,, on July 10, 1905,
Tsds ma a,s nsssrt LeHd and Entry Ne m Nsw Serial
Township 80 Nortlp Range Is West, N. NJ. p.
Meridian; has flsd notice o.. intention to
claim to the land abQye described, before 6. j
Scharnhdrst, Clefk 3f the County Court Of
ngntespma County, at his office in Cortes
Clainant names An witnesses. James T.
Alexander, and James A. Young, Of Mancos,
Colorado; Walter 8. Mikel, and George u.
Walker, Of Dolores, Colorasl6.
G. b. CHARLTON,
tis.s Dus. Jan j t.st pub. n2s Sfs'sssr ~.
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12
csuteaegy Of Llacsan's Birth Il Ap-
RcopriateIy Remembered BY
Country.

Worthfly have the American people
Joined Ia an appropriate celebration Of
the Lincoln centenary, and extended
It to the remotest cornerx Of the land.
Today IL the one hundredth anniver-
sary Of the birth Of Abraham Lincoln.
II is being observed with solemn and
yet grateful ceremony by the whole
American people, who owe more to
Lincoln than to any other citizen Of
the republic. save only Washington.
LINCOLN Is, after Washington, the
greatest figure In our national history.
No other man performed services SO
great a. bis, or was so high character.
His conduct during the trying days Of
the civil war, when the union that had
been founded with high hopes for hu-
man liberty seemed destined to be. de-
stroyed, was such as to appear inspired
by power greater than human, and
many an American has thanked God
In his nightly prayers that SO wise,
gentle, forbearing leader had been
raised up by divine direction to guide
the country TO safety. His death was
= great calamity, not less to the south
than tothe north; for, II Lincoln had
been spared, his qualities of heart and
mind would have made the task 0f re-
construction much easier than 1t proved
and would have healed the wounds of
war much sooner.
The south Joins with the north in OBJ
serving Lincoln's one hundredth birth
day for now, In these hitter days his
memory ia - deeply beloved south of
Mason and Dixoh's line as north Of it.
The celebration Is worthy to be remem-
bered a. an expression Of the gratitude
hnd Affection Of great people.
When we once resolve to lay aside
desire to make Of Lincolh's life and
words an arsenal from which to draw
weapons with which to fight for special
bauses, hhd consider with quiet thought
Abraham Lincoln as all Americans
know he wasi we hnd the materials
ample.
We zee Abrahatn Lincoln as home
y. kindly, patient man, who loved his
bpuntry d mon love their mothers.
We ass him seeking the welfare Of all
that mothers sons because he was one
bf them. We Dee him working hunibly
and patiently under burdens such as
no American before. save Washington.
and noie since, has been called upon
to hear.
We see him always charitable, real
ising that Id this human world men
are moved BY oil SORTS Of motives, and
Appealing to all motives that in honesty
Ind honor de could, asking only that
the results Of the appeals be acts help
Ing to sive and restore to peace the
nation mother.
And % Abraham Lincoln wrought
with the tools at hand, never COM
planning Of their human imperfections,
i,sing to his great end not only the
poblest aspirations Of the best but every
force Of hutnan desire. and thus de-
1ivering race from bondage and saw
Ing nation because he ever wrought
with malice toward none and with
charity for all."-Auxiliary.
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12

The Government Weather. Bureau
Rev. Ifi X. Hicks and Mr.. Groundhof
pre all great weather forecasters, bu
the greatest Of these is Mr.. Groundhog
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12

Preacher Evans will preach at the
Lebanon school house at 7 o'clock Sun
day night. All are most cordially in
vited to attend this meeting.
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12
BORROWED w1r.
F~WVV~vv~~'

.Cobb-What's the difference between
vision and sight?
Dobb--see those two girls across the
street2
Cobb-Yes.
Dobb-well, the pretty one would
call a vision, but the other one-she's
q sight.
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12

!, The Star has number. of calendars
for its patrons and friends which can
be had BY calling at this Office. The
number Is limited and first come first
served.
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12
-.s,vt ~ ;'Ir ii,
Subscribe for the Dolores Star.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
(Publisher.)
Department Of the, Interior, -
o. s. Land Office at Durango, Colorado

o. s. Land Office at Durango, Colorado.
Notifies is hersby given that Gsorse z. Brish.
made Homestead Entry No. ssio.. New Serial
No. 0l49t" for the W2SE4, S E4SW4, and
the 8 S'W4N.E Il Section 81, Township s. North,
tice Of intention to make Final Communication
Proof, to establish claim to the land above dos
cribed, before c. j. Scharnhorst, Clerk OF the
office at Cortes, Colorado, on the 2oth, day Of
March, 1903.
Claimant names as Witnesses:
Samuel u. MeC6nnell Robert 8. Brown;
William 9. Waller, Herbert q. Smith, all Of
Dolores, Colorado.
G. d. CHARLTON
First pub Fsb Il, o. last pub Mar 10. q. : ~
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12
.prLiIcArii6N FOR GRAZING PRINTS.

NOTICE is hereby given that all applications
for permits to- gtdxe cattle, horses and sheep
within the MONTEZUMA NATIONAL FOREST
during the season OF 1909, must bs fled in my
office at Mancos, Colorado on or before March
%, 1862 Full information in regard. to the
grazing fees to be. charged and blank forms to
Be ueod in making application will be furnished
~ REss PHILIPS, supervisor.
First pub feb str last pub march 5th.
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

COUNTY OFFICERS.
County Judge, ]. J. Morefield
County Clerk. Harry Sprague
County Treasurer. Charles Reed
Sup't Of Schools. Lallah Durvard -
County Sheriff, James Gawith
County Assessor, ]. H.-Lynton
County Surveyor, George Mills
County Attorney, S. W. Carpenter
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
District No. ]. W. W. Byers
District No. 2, W. !. My1er
District No. 3, George Halls
TOWN OFFICERS.
Mayor, W. F. Ordway
Treasurer, J. w. Exon
Town Clerk Z. l.. Wilber
Town Marshall, N. Green
Trustees:
]. L. Trimble, ]. p. Beimear, G. H. Goodwin,
r. B. cabell, J. N. Rush, Jr., Tom Akin.
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12

A number Of the Baptist ladies were
busy Wednesday afternoon washing
the windows and sctubbing the door
Of their church.
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12
ADDITIONAL Lo'cAE.

!, Lawrence tynton ana wife wer,
down visiting Mr.. and Mrs. John Lyn
ton near Lake View, Saturday ant
Sunday.
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
-. lfuhlishar.l r..s.r.

nTOb61IdI1ON.
q" ,{fAublisher.) eei,r.
Department of the Interior.
U. 8. Land Office at Durango, Colorado.
49,, !. nec6mberl1tht 1903.
Notice,is hereby given that Sarah Stuart,
Of Dolores, Colorado, who on October 24th, 1907,
No. o9,l for the E S,E 4 of section 2s, and
the n W OF the 9 W section "a, township 81
filed notice Of intention to make Final Commr.
tatipn Proof to establish claim to the land above
described, before the Clerk of, the District
and fot Montezuma County, 'Colotado, at his
Office in Cortez, Colorado, on the 18th, day of
February, 1903.
Nathias Koehn, Albert w. Woodson, John R.
Bccher{ Mathew Koehn, Jr. all of Dolores,
Colorado.
G, q. Charlton,
=. - - gi- Register.
First pub Jan l9osi last pub Feb Il, 1909
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12

RIO CRANDE SOUTHERN RR
TIME CARD.
ARRIVE
No. 5-Passenger from Telluride and
intermediate points,. :3Oa M
No 6-PassenRer from Durango and
intermediate points .. I.Spm
DEPART
No. o.5-Passenger for Durango and in.
tefmediate points II .ssau
No. 6-Passenger for Telluride and In.
termediate points. ....... 2Oo NM
j. C. BEReH, Agent
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12

Found-Near the Southern Hotel
several weeks ago gold ring with
large set lost out of 1t, owner can have
same by calling at the Star Office, and
prove property.
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12
Business Locals.

Who is the County Painter? G. s.
Grahath, of course. mar
Wanted done copy Of the Dolores
Star of December 4th, 1908. Please
leave it at the Star Office and receive
reward.
The Dolores star., 1909-02-12

From Ian A thenian ]
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-04-24

T. W. Ludwigs spent Thursday
in Kansas City.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-04-24

Lynn Gordon was in Kansas City
yesterday.
Mrs. Gus Weber spent yesterday
in Kansas City.
E. D. Graham left Thursday even
ing for trip to Moberly.
Ruffner Smith of Kansas City was
here Thursday.
Mrs. Sam Walker Of Higginsville
was here Thursday.
Mrs. J. F. Winn and Mrs. Lee Meng
were in Kansas City Thursday.
E. B. Campbell went to Kansas
City yesterday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Cannaday went
to Kansas City Thursday for a
brief stay.
Mrs. F. NJ. Hord returned Thursday
evening from a visit with relatives
in Osceola, Mo.
DR.. E. c. Gordon left Wednesday
evening for trip to Richland, Cal
on church business.
Mrs. Josephine Walk and daughter
Alma, returned to Odessa yesterda!
after a visit with relatives il
this city.
Mrs. c. B. Sexton accompanied BY
her little daughter, Mary Ellen, o.
Chicago arrived yesterday for ;
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
1T. T. Stramcke.
Mrs. NJ. F. Rose returned to he
home in Slater vest erday after
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Carte
in this city. Mrs. Carter accom-
panied her as far as Higginsville t
spend the day.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-04-24
K. L.K. waIlOped.

Wentworth put another mark on
the credit side of her base ball ledger
Saturday afternoon when the soldiers
walloped the Kansas City Kansas
High school team to the tune of
s to 2. Although the difference in
the score is rather big, the game was
a good one all the way. The cadets
won by hard hitting at the right
time and the great twirling of
Hurley. Wentworth pounded Gill
man, the Kansan's slabster for y
clouts and most of these brought in
scores. Kansas City got hits FROM
Hurley. The cadets also put over
some very clever base running and
they clearly had it on their opponents
in that line. The cadets pilfered in
all s sacks. Garzee and Hurley ex
celled in robbing the stations. The
attending crowd was the best so far
this season. The day was ideal ex-
cepting a high wind which interfered
considerably with the felders.
Batteries: X. G. K.-Gillman and
McCollam; w. NJ. A.-Hurley and
Matchett.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-04-24
cOnncil Proceedings.

The city council met in adjourned
session Tuesday evening with the
Mayor in the chair and all council
men present. 1t was one of the most
spirited meetings that that body has
had for some time.
Sill and Slusher, through their at
toruey Clarence Vivion, recently ap-
phi ID to Capt. ]. A. Wilson, city en-
gineer, for permit to erect and
maintain a mule barn, on property
owned by the firm at Thirteenth
street and Franklin avenue. The
Board of Education, James e.
McGrew, Sr., Pres. E. ". White and
others appeared before the council
at Tuesday nights meeting and pro-
tested against granting said permit.
Each side of the question was taken
up thoroughly and after hearing the
arguments on both sides, Capt. Viii.
son refused to grant the permit. II
was moved and seconded by the coun-
Gil to approve and confirm the de
cision of the engineer.
An ordinance was passed and ap
proved to prohibit the erection o.
livery, feed or sale stables on Ger.
tain pertains of Franklin Avenue
South street and Thirteenth street II