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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

1Po' VI t'S
United States Land Office at Durango
Colo, Jan. 2, 1909
Notice is hereby given that Antonio
Dulisse of Hesperus, Colo, who. on
April 20, 1907, made homestead entry
No. 35S9 (new serial No. 0S60), for
the S. Y NV. u of section 26, and
the Sc, u NE. a section 27, township
"a north, range west, N. NJ. P. NJ
has filed notice of intention to make
final commutation proof, to establish
claim to the land above described,
before the register and receiver of the
United States land office, at Durango,
Colo, on the 18th day of February,
1909.
Claimant names as witnesses
Seagle Kelly, John A. Callahan, 10.
seph Brandenburg and Mott d. Pack
all of Durango, Colo.
G. II. CHARLTON, Register.
First publication Jan. Z, 1909.
Last publication Feb. IL, 1909.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

The town mayor has posted notices
forbidding the shooting of toy guns of
any kind on or about the streets of
Mancos. A good thing. There ought
to be a law prohibiting the manufac-
ture and sale of toy weapons. especial
ly those capable OF inflicting injury
and those OF concealed weapon ma
ture. Nothing tends more to make a
young boy vicious and dangerous than
toys of this character.-Mancos Times
Tribune.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,
United States Land Office at Durango
Colo, Dec. 20. 1908.

Notice is hereby given that Jane j
Oliver of CASTELAR,, Colo, who, on Nov
II, 1902, made homestead entry No
1869 new serial No. OS50) for lots
and and Sc. u NV. u, and NE
u S.W. ". section 81. township "a
north. range 9 west, N. NJ. p. NJ, has
filed notice of intention to make final
five year proof to establish claim tc
the land above described, before the
register and receiver Of the United
States land office, at Durango, Colo.
on the 9th day of February. 1909.
Claimant names as Witnesses: w
B. Shaull of Durango. Colo; w. A
Short of Durango, Colo; David Mason
of CASTELAR,, Colo, and V. S. Boren oi
CASTELAR,, Colo.
G. H. CHARLTON, Register.
First publication Dec. 81, 1908.
Last publication Feb. 4, 1909.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the interior.


United States Land Office at Durango.
Colo, Dec. is, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that Samuel
J. Stratton, OF Breen, La Plata county,
Colorado, who, on Jan. 2S, 1904, made
homestead entry No. 2S7S new serial
No. OSl4), for the NE. u section 81,
township "a north, range IL west, N.
NJ. p. NJ, has filed notice of intention
TO make final five year proof, to es-
tablish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before the register and re.
ceiver of the United States land office,
at Durango, Colo, on the Both day OF
January, 1909.
Claimant names as Witnesses. Joel
l.. Preston, Marcus NJ. Preston, Bert
Stratton, and John j. Moss, ali OF
Breen, Colo.
G. H. CHARLTON, Register.
First publication Dec. "a, 1908.
Last publication Jan. 2S. 19O9.+
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07
PRESIDENT HELPS ORPHANS

Hundreds of orphans have been
helped by the President of The Indus
trial and Orphans Home at Macon.
Ca, who writes: I'VE have used Elec-
trio Bitters in this Institution for nine
years. 1t has proved most excellent
medicine for Stomach. Liver and Kid
ney troubles. We regard it as one OF
the best family medicines on earth
1t invigorates the vital organs. purifies
the blood, aids digestion. creates ap.
petite. To strengthen and build up
thin, pale, weak children or rundown
people, it has no equal Best for fe-
male complaints. Only SOC at all
druggists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of ths In&ari.

~ N'S ihkCitoEp
United States Land Office at durango,
Colo, Nov. 20, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that Thomas
NJ. Petty of Durango. Colo, who, on
July 18th. 1903. made homestead en-.
try No. 27SS (new serial No. O72S)
for the NV. Il of the S.W. V, sec
ton A. and the NE. u of the S.E. "
section ., township "a north. range
10 west N. NJ. P. NJ, has filed notice
oil intention to make final five year
proof to establish claim to the land
above described. before the register
and receiver of the United States land
office, ct Durango. Colo, on the 18th
day of January, 1909.
Claimants names as Witnesses: Jo-
seph Powell, James Glenn, David w.
Roberts, and William Roberts, all
of Durango. Colo.
G. II. CHARLTON, Register.
First publication Nov. 26, 1908.
Last publication Dec. 81, 1908.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

1t has been said in Aztec that good
deal OF whisky is being drunk here
now, since there was quite stock on
hand when the saloons closed down in
November and we haven't heard of any
being shipped out. 1t is also said that
II does not take so much whiskey to
make a man drunk under prohibition
because of the untoward places sought
by drinkers to tap bottle.-Aztec
Democrat.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07
A Religious Authors Statement.

For several years l was afflicted
sith kidney trouble and last winter i
Tas suddenly stricken with a severe
iain in my kidneys and was confined
. bed eight days, unable TO get vi
Without assistance. My urine con
aimed thick white sediment and
assed frequently day and night.
immenced taking Foleys Kidney
smedy, and the pain gradually abated
d finally ceased until my urine be.
me normal. l cheerfully recommend
ley's Kidney Remedy. For sale by
o. e. Tiffany, Jr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

John F. Nudge. who visited Durango
during the blockade. leaving Dec. 21
was married three days later to Miss
Il. L. Clarke. the well known dress
maker of this city. In Wichita, Kan
After the first of the year. Mr.. and
Mrs. Nudge went to Storm Lake, Ia,
where the gentleman has fine ranch.
We do not know the groom very
we'll, but Miss Clarke is worthy of the
best there Is, and we wish both a
full measure Of success in their new
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders OF
the Colorado Lumber and Coal com
pany will be held in the office of said
company at Bayfield,. Colo, on Mon
day, January 1S. 1909, at 2 o'clock p
M, for the purpose of electing board
of directors to serve for the ensuing
year, and for the transaction of such
other business as may properly come
before the meeting.
F. d. AKERS, President.
j. M. TURNER, Secretary.
First publication Dec. IL. 1908.
Last publication Jan. z. 1908.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

You would not delay taking Foley's
kidney at the list sign OF kidney OF
bladder trouble. II you realized that
neglect might result In Bright's dis
ease or diebetes, Foley's Kidney rem
edy corrects Irregularities and cures
all kidney and bladder disorders.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

If you will take Foleys orino Laxa.
tive until the bowels become regular
you will not have to take purgatives
constantly, as Foiey's orino Laxative
positively cures chronic constipation
and sluggish liver. Pleasant 10 take.
For sale by Geo. e. Tiffany, Jr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07
RELIABLE ASSAYS

Gold 75 Cents. Gold and siIv.r n
Lead 76c. Gold. Silver, Copper, $50
Samples by mail receive prompr ~
tention. Placer gold. retorts and rsch
ores bought Send FOR free mailing
envelopes and prise list opdsn A..
say Co. 1855 csvrt n, osesse, osoo
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

There is no case or record of cough
cold or la grippe developing into pneu-
monia after Foleys Honey and Tar
hase been taken as 1t cures the most
obstinate deep seated coughs and
colds. Why take anything else. For
sale by Geo. E. Tiffany, Jr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

any litt.e lives have been saved
'oley's Honey and Tar. for coughs.
;. crop and whooping cough. 1t
ae only safe remedy for infants
children as II contains no opiates
her narcotic drugs, and children
sFoley's Honey and Tar. Careful
ters keep a bottle In the house. Re-
Substitutes. For sale by Geo. e.
tay, Jr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07
BRAVE FIRE LADIES

Often receive severe burns. putting
out fires. then use Buckien's Arnica
Salve and forget them. 1t soon drives
out pain. For Burns, Scalds, Wounds
Cuts and Bruises, it's earth's greatest
healer. quickly cures Skin Erup
tions. Old Sores. Boils, Ulcers. Felons
best Pile cure made. Relief is instant
25c at all druggists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

minstrels are busily practicing
leir program. which viii be one OF
|oliday events. II has been de
to cancel the out of town per
bees, except at Durango. as some
boys could not leave their wosk
athout the full troupe much u
"a would be spoiled. .Silverton
yor a good laugh. a wholesale
land a fine program when the
Ills do appear.--Silverton Miner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07
DON'T GET a DIVORCE

A western judge granted divorce
on accounts oil i'll temper and bad
breath. Dr.. Kings New Lie Pills
would have prevented it. lney cure
Constipation, causing bad breath and
Liver Trouble, the i'll temper. dispei
colds. Danish headaches, conquer
chiils. Zoe at all druggists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

State Senator w. IL. Adams really
encountered tough proposition some
days ago-ran up against two unruly
steers and sustained couple OF brok,
en- ribs. Win take more than this
20 keep him out OF the circus that
assemblies in Denver "Wednesday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07
SIMPLE REMEDY Foa La GRIPPE

Racking la grippe coughs that may
develop into pneumonia over night are
quickly cured by Foley's Honey and
Tar. The sore and inflamed lungs
are healed and strengthened, and a
dangerous condition is quickly avert
ed. Take only Foiey's Honey and Tar
in the yellow package, For sale by Geo.
L Tiffany. Jr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Our boys and girls should exercise
great care in coasting. AT ouray last
week l0-year-old girl had both bones
OF one leg broken by being run into
by playmate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

The Great Southwest Magazine
printed in Denver, has Just published
ed readable and entertaining story
entitled, "Wawona, Flower of the
utes." The author is Miss Millioent
White of Durango. However, San Juan
county shall claim the fair authoress
as she was born at Eureka. Her
mother, Mrs. w. G. White. came to Eu
reka a bride. and all the old timers in
this section recall what pleasure and
delight she gave with her readings
being an elc,cutionist of rare talent and
culture. Miss Millicent has been alb
sent at school for the past few years,
only being at home vacation times.
She has demonstrated by her recent
venture at wriaing that she has ability
10 tell story in a natural, pleasing
way. and that is the pith of good litera-
Miner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

ir. and Mrs. George Rosenblatt and
left Telluride this morning for
-ango, where they expect TO remain
manently. MIR. Rosenblatt has turn
d the store OF the American Car.
company over to the new mana
Mr.. jenkins. Telluride journal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

The Silyerton Standard deyotes six
columns TO the mining interests OF
San Juan county in It's last issue.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Il. II. Hudson. who went to Call
fornia ior the winter. has returned TO
Silverton and is conductor ON the
Gladstone road.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

The proposed division of Conejos
county is causing a red hot fight
between the papers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07
IN DURANGO
Every Claim is Backed BY Local
Testimony.

If the reader wants stronger proof
than the following statement and ex-
perience of a resident of Dunango.
what can 1t be?
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Murial Thompson. now retired, of
1130 Main Ave-, says: 'If all subject
TO attacks of backache, be they of
short duration and mild, or like mime
occurring over period Of twenty
years. latterly much more aggravated,
than when first noticed them and ac-
companied with disturbed action of
the kidney secretions. could have those
annoyances as quickly, quietly and
thoroughly removed as Doan's Kidney
Pills, procured at Geo. Tiffany Jr's
drug store removed mine, then back
ache and kidney complaint in any of
its various forms would cease to ex-
list in this vicinity. When a man is
compelled to rise several times, when
gets out of bed In the morning unre-
freshed. when he is subject to spells
Of dizziness and blurring of the vision
and is unable to check the cause. let
alone remove 1t, he naturally becomes
very enthusiastic about the means he
last employed TO get relief. very
strongly advise the use of Doan's Kid
ney pills. This preparation is invalu-
able and can absolutely be depended
upon"
For sale by all dealers. price SO
cents. Foster-MilDurn Co, Buffalo, N,
y. sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's and
take no other.
For sale at Tiffany's drug store.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Mrs. H. B. Knickerbocker of Bay
field, who spent day or two with
Mrs. H. W. Akers in this city, left
this morning for Aztec on visit to her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Howe.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Harry Cooke, one OF the employees
OF the Hub, went out on today's east
ern to Kansas City, on vacation trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

land, ON a visit to the relatives of her
late husband. She expects to return
some time next summer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Mrs. ]. S. thurman Of Allison re
turned home this morning. after q
pleasant visit with Mrs. DR.. Davis
Mrs. Candace Root and other friends
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07
SOIL CULTURED

1t is an impossibility TO produce
abundant crops without proper soil cul-
ture and clean tested seeds. The Bar
tendes Seed Co of Denver have issued
an elegant seed book with the great
plan of scientific soil culture worked
out in detail, and will be pleased to
mail one to you. Drop them postal
and say you saw their adv in the Du-
range Herald.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

w. T. Davis was passenger to
Ogden. Utah, this morning. to accept
a position with the Western Union
Mr.. Davis was formerly manager Of
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Miss Hilda Peterson, who spent her
vacation with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. E. Peterson, departed for Gree
ley this morning. Miss Peterson is a
student at the state normal school, in
her junior year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

man can soon convince a man
+, Isn't TOO old TO lsarn.-Lifs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

(From Tuesdays Daily.)
Mrs. Clara Stephens departed this
morning for Redruth. Cornwall. Eng
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07
LOCAL NEws.
from Mondays DAILY.

Mrs. e. B. Turner was In town
over night from Aztec Saturday on a
shopping trip. returning home Sunday
morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Mrs. A. Thomas, who has been
spending several months with her sis
ter, Mrs. Emma w. Gates, of this city
departed for Colorado Springs and
Denver today. Mrs. Thomas home Is
in ST. Louis.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. George D. Woods epen'
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Woods
of this city. returning to their Mancoi
home today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

j. NJ. Rush, Sr., was an arrival last
evening from Mancos, to consult DR.
A. l.. Davis, who few weeks age
removed couple of cataracts from
Mr. Rush's eyes, so that his sight is
now restored
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

t. p. Sanderson. who spent the hol.
idays in Denver with relatives, came
in on Saturdays eastern. Mrs. San.
derson went on from Denver after New
Years to visit her mother in Goldfield.
New.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Mrs. Mary Tam was a guest of the
Southern last night. on her way from
Dolores. Mrs Tam went out on to-
days eastern to Greenville, Tenn, to
spend a month with her mother. Mrs.
Fanny Smith. On her return, Mrs.
Tam expects TO bring her mother back
with her for visit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Mrs. Maggie Adams returned last
evening from Flora Vista, where she
spent New Years with Mr.. and Mrs
Tom Goulding.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

A party of settlers from Rocky Ford
registered at the Strater Saturday
night, and left for Cortez Sunday
where they will locate. They were:
Mesdames A. w. Woods, j. w. Barker
and w. p. Willis, also Mr. and Mrs.
S. W. Dunton and Mr.. and Mrs. w.
C. Dunton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Mrs. Frank Broad left for her home
In Chama this morning, after a hoIi-
day visit with her parents, MIR. and
Mrs. r. Il. Sloan.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Messrs. Cooke & Leiner are closing
up deal this afternoon whereby C. 4.
Allen and Homer Ellis become the
owners Of the Brunswick billiard par.
iors. The new owners are well known
In Durango and also in Montezuma
county where they have been most of
the time the past few years 1t is ex-
pected the papers will be signed dur
ing the afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

X. p. Gordon and wife of Dolores
returned from a holiday trip to Den
yer and Canon City, Saturday even
ing, They stayed over at the Palace,
leaving for home Sunday morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

The Animas Valley Ditch company
held their annual election of officers
Saturday which resulted as follows:
Floyd d. Bovee, president; L. P. San.
ia, vice president; ]. II. McDermott
secretary and treasurer; ]. S. d. Hop,
kins and Andy j. Buchanan, directors
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

r. III. Chase, foreman of the Sill
verton Standard, came down Satur.
day with his wife, who is obliged 10
seek lower altitude. being threatened
with severe attack of pneumonia,
Mrs. Chase is at present the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ID. Boyce Of this city.
and expects to remain in Durango all
winter. Mr.. Chase returned home last
night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

the Western Union here. For the past
eight months he has been trying the
simple life on a ranch at Cedar Hill.
He may decide to return in the spring
The First M. E. church took in four
teen new members yesterday at the
morning service. Eight Of these were
by certificate, and six on probation
This makes total of thirty-two. which
have been added to the church enroll
ment, since the August conference
when Rev. Bennett was transferred
to Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Miss Mamie Steward came down
from Silverton Saturday evening. after
spending the holidays there with
friends. She was the guest of the
Palace over night. departing for Aztec
Sunday morning, to resume her duties
as teacher In the Aztec schools.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Adam Durcholz. who has been in
town for the past month, went up to
Silverton this morning, where he has
number of contracts for rock, for the
new skating rink, and for the Grand
hotel. Mr. Durcholz expects to be in
Silverton about three weeks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

James N. Lewis returned from Bluff
City last night, where he represented
an oil drilling machine company, with
headquarters at Detroit, Mich. Mr..
Lewis departed for Denver today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

f. II. Smiley, superintendent of tn
city schools, returned last evenin
from Denver, where he attended tn
State Teachers association in the CAP
ital as well as the high school con
ference at Boulder, during the holi
days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Fred Balcom, who has been spend
ing the past three weeks in Durango
started out again Sunday evening, go
ing to Silverton. He will make all tn,
usual towns during the month.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

F, e. Larimore, who fell from a
building at the Mogul mine near Sill
verton, early last week. breaking both
wrists, came down from Silverton this
morning, and went to Ochsner hospi
tai hospital for treatment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Miss e. Ceilings and brother. w. P
Ceilings of Hermosa, s. D., were ar
rivals on last evenings train. They
are taking vacation trip for the
benefit of their health. They spent
the holidays with a relative, S. r.
Blake at Pennington. This morning
they departed for Osawatomie, Kans.,
on visit to their sister.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Messrs. Allen a Ellis took posses
sion of the Brunswick billiard par
lors this morning in accordance with
the deal that has been under way for
several days. Messrs. Cooke & Leiner
viii make the Brunswick headquarters
during the month and will be pleased
to meet and converse with their
friends the same as in the past.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

A. f, Harris of Dolores egisl-red
at the Srater last night. Mr. Harris
went out on today's east srn to Den
yer, on an extended trip south-he
thinks. but he said his Itinerary was
uot yet fully decided upon. He may
go on to South America, but that
seems to depend upon some Denver
contingency. What you you suppose
lit" is?
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Joe FheDaugh, who has been spend
ing The Christmas vacation with hi!
parents, in the Animas valley, departat
for Denver today. to resume his stud
les at Sacred Heart college.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Miss Agnes Croker went to Shiprock
where she is teaching in the Indian
school, after a vacation spent with
the folks in Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Mrs. Harvey Wallace returned &c
her home at Dolores this morning
after spending the holidays with heI
father. G. Johnson, and brother. Dave
johnson, of this city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. C. P. Foreman and
baby of Silverton went to Bayfield, to-
day, where Mrs. Foreman and little
Charles will stay with her parents,
MIR. and Mrs. w. A. Bay. on account
OF the baby's health. The altitude of
Silverton seems to be too much for
him. Mr.. Foreman will return to Sill
verton IN day or two.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-07-02
W NHIUITIE, NIIIIliIl a NlrN
Wholesale Druggists Tolpd
HE BEAT OUT A LIFE POLICY.
Being 90 Years Old, an Insurance
Company Paid General Rucker.

Tahlequah. Okla, July 1.-Gen.
Daniel II. Rucker. t. $. A., retired
and more than 96 years old, but
still in enjoyment of his faculties.
was notified lately by "A life insur-
ance company that under It's rules
he was dead. and that the company
was ready to pay his policy. in full,
General Rucker denied that he was
dead, but accepted the amount OF
his policy. The rule of the company
was that when policy holder reach
ed the age OF 90 ne was entitled to
the amount OF his policy
General Rucker for many years
was by intermarrlage citizen OF
the Cherokee nation and widely
known at Tahlequah II was while
the then Lieutenant Rucker was
stationed at Fort Gibson with the
Dragons that in the early 'iOs he
married Miss Flora Coodey a daugh-
ter OF Joseph Cooley, widely
hlibN II ' 'ufIbhft tlilEtU OF llt early
days. Miss Cooley Is said to have
been one OF the most beautiful
young women of the old nation, and
her marriage 10 the young lieuten-
ant was the particular social event
Of the time.
The married life Of Lieutenant and
Mrs. Rucker was not of long dura.
tion, for in the year Of 1914 Mrs
Rucker died, Her monument may
be seen in the United Statee national
cemetery al old Fort Gibson. not
far from the grave OF the mythical
"Talihina," imaginary Cherokee wife
OF Gen, Sam Houston. In the years
that followed his departure from
the Indian Territory Rucker at
tanned high rank. being at one time
quartermaster general OF the army