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Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-18

MI AINTAINING a high standard
wi among the fraternal orders of
III Los Angeles is that of the Royal
building. 1t is one of the home in
buolding. 1t is one of the home in
stitutions and has stood the test as one
of the best in existence.
Sam J. Chapel, royal chancellor of
the royal court, is one of the pest
known fraternalists in this section. He
has had a wide and varied expert
ence in the fraternal insurance field
and is enthusiastic in the right meth
DDS of fraternalism, and he lis bound
up in the efficacy of the Royal court.
Mr.. Chapel came to Los Angeles in
1889 and engaged in the printing buSl-
ness He has been an active member
of the Maccabees, Knights of Pythias,
ROYAL Arcanum, United Moderns.
Grand Fraternity. the Fraternal Broth
erhood and Royal court. He was the
first in California to attain the honor
of past grand regent by reason at act
ual service as grand regent OF the
grand council of the Royal Arcanum of
California. He had risen by virtue of
his attachments in the various attri-
butes of true fraternalism until he was
elected royal chancellor of the Royal
court February 1. 1906. He at once
reorganized the order on modern ba-
sis and surrounded himself with
strong board of directors of we'll known
business and professional men. Under
this management the order has had
phenomenal prosperity.
Miss Buerte Bentien, captain of COM
pany B, First regiment, Royal guards,
of the Royal court, is a talented and
popular young woman of Los Angeles
Holding the honorS as captain she has
made the company the pride of the or
der. AS a lodge woman and military eX-
pert she has no superior among the
women of her associates. She is much
beloved by the members of her COM
pany, although strict disciplinaria1
land much esteemed by the Royal court
officers and members for her valiant
services to the order
The Good Samaritan club will be en-
tertained at the home of Courtier AMI
Lady Fetch. POS East Sixteenth street.
A II ,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-18
KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF
SECURITY

Los Angeles council,
s. : : J;
A01yA No 1877, Knights and La
&ha IN dies of Security, Is one of
As M8s M the prominent fraternai
R<$&kk> EN orders of the city and one
XNTA of the most popular:
Having no sooner closed
one contest for members
than it opened another,
allowing no time to lag. The blues
being the winners in the last contest
the "reds" will set 'em up shortly.
The captains of the new contest are
Sisters Victoria Smith and Elsie Sc
bastian.
This spirit of friendly rivalry is peing
enacted throughout the order, which IS
engaged in breaking it's record. AL
ready this year it has secured lead
of about 1000 over the corresponding
time of last year. The current year
will exceed 10000.
The order is popular with all classes
of people, because it has just ana
equitable reserve fund and admits
both sexes on an equality. One or It's
special features is thorough and care
full medical examination, and by the
scaling process during the first TWO
years protects against imposition.
1t admits both beneficiary and social
members: but social members must
have blood relatives already in the orr
der.
All members of Los Angeles council
pay rs cents upon the death OF men,
Der, and 800 burial fund is special
feature of this council.
Another special feature of the coun-
ell is its open meeting nights, which
are on the second Thursday of each
month and on the fifth Thursday
whenever it occurs in month.
Mrs. Emma b. Chase is the honored
president and Mrs. Eleanor ]. Neal OF
626 East Adams street is the local dep
uty who looks after the welfare of each
member.
Juanita council No. 1541 has shown
much Improvement since it's change of
meeting place to the commodious, well
lighted and ventilated hall at Mercan-
tile place. The success attending the
efforts of the officers and members for
the good of the order has been very
encouraging.
The meeting of the council next FRI
day night bids fair to be one of great
interest to the members. Twenty-Five
candidates will be initiated. The Of
ficers of 1877 have been invited to per-
form>the ceremony.
All members are cordially invited to-
participate in the festivities. A pro-
gram will be rendered, followed by
dancing. Refreshments will be served,
including an immense cake donated by
Sister Meyer.
DR. wells. OsteOpath. 1914 s. Spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-18

rVM sion DelnS the 1nlIldtlOIl
Y IMOM Z of a class of candidates
NJ. ks,A, and a reception to Hon.
&SySSyE TslW J. P. Transue, one of the
4ALS past consul commanders
of the camp, who has returned from his
labors in the state Legislature at Sac
ramento. The candidates were Initial
ed by the now famous degree team of
the camp, and scarcely ever has the
work been more perfect than upon this
occasion. This team has been invited
to confer the Joseph degree upon the
class of candidates at the big initia-
ton May l. The address of welcome
to Mr.. Transue was delivered by Past
Head Consul Foley, who briefly re-
viewed the work of the distinguished
guest as a Woodman. Mr.. Transue
made an eloquent response and gave a
resume of the laws enacted at Sacra-
mento affecting Southern California.
Mr.. Transue renewed his allegiance to
Woodcraft and extolled the beauties of
the order and was interrupted many
times by generous applause.
Eastlake camp No. $50 entertained
the officers and team of La Fiesta last
Tuesday night and the largest gath
ering seen at Eastlake this year was
in attendance. There were two cam
didates initiated and several applica-
lions received. Eastlake camp is ia
neighbors in distress, and night after
night the report of the sick committee
is listened to and the members all re-
joice at their ability to render aid
when needed. Several hundred dollars
yearly are paid out by this camp in
relieving sickness and distress. The
team of Eastlake camp has been re-
auested to put on the protection de-
gree at the mammoth initiation at
Mercantile place the first of next
month.
Los Angeles camp will entertain the
various camps of the city on Thursday
night, April go, at which time there
will be boxing contests and some mu-
steal limitations by Fred Pfennig, the
Dutch musical wonder of La Fiesta
camp. The orchestra of La Fiesta will
also be in attendance. At the last
meeting of La Fiesta that camp de-
cided to join hands with Los Angeles
camp and help secure new applica-
tions. Big returns are expected dur
ing the next thirty days.
The union entertainment will be held
at the hall of Eastlake camp on Tues
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-18


of tent No. . cut their meeting as short
as possible in order that they might
attend the entertainments given by the
ladies.
Deputy Great Commander j. W.
Arbogast spent last week at Santa
Monica and Anaheim. He will devote
the coming month in securing members
for the tents at Santa Barbara and
San Diego.
c. n. Johnson of Rialto was a caller
at the office of the great record keeper
on Wednesday. Sir Knight Johnson is
one of the officers of the California
great camp, and also the record keeper
of the tent at Rialto He has a host
of friends in this city, who are always
glad to welcome him.
Wednesday evening Los Angeles tent
will confer the second and third de-
grees upon a class of nine candidates.
The members of that tent and the la
dies of hive No. 1 will give a joint en-
tertainment at Walkers theater build
ing April 2S. A fine program is prom
Used.
The funeral of Oscar Kuhn was held
on Monday afternoon and was largel.
attended by the sir knights and ladies
of the Maccabees. Sir Knight Kuhn
had been a member of the order for a
number of years, and prior to his last
sickness was a very enthusiastic mem
Der He was past commander OF
Pico Heights tent and when that tent
consolidated with tent No. 2 the mem
bers of the latter tent had special
dispensation issued by the supreme
commander comforting upon him the
honor of past commander of tent No. 2.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-18

49, street, to which all G.. A. R..
and Spanish war veterans in Southern
California are invited.
John F. Godfrey post G. Al R.. and
Ensign Bagley camp, L. S. w. ", of
Pasadena will come over in a body
Stanton post, Bartlett Logan post
Kenesaw post, G.. A. r.. and Admiral
Glass camp, u. S. w. v, of Los An
geles will also attend in a body. Five
hundred veterans of Southern Califor
MIA will be there to rally around Old
Glory and celebrate the battle of Lex
ington. The exercises will begin
promptly at 1880 with patriotic airs by
the G.. A. R. fife and drum corps, Com
rade Hazeltine will be leader Past
Senior Vice Commander E. L. Head of
Roosevelt camp will act as toastmas-
ter
AT s o'clock there will be a banquet,
followed by a program, renewing al
legiance to the flag and obligations of
the order. The program will be as fol-
lows: Address of welcome to c.. A. r.
and other guests, Commander w. r.
Severance; response by Comrade Rev.
Eli McClish of the G.. A r.: address,
Captain A. A. Fries. L. S. A.; music,
G. A. r. fife and drum corps; address,
Hon. Webster Davis; address, Hon. Lee
c. Gates; song, America" audience,
led by Conrade Turner of the G. A. r.
Roosevelt camps commissary officer.
r. c. Galbraith. past junior vice COM
mander, has charge of the banquet, and
a big feed and smoker is assured. He
will be assisted by a rally day commit
tee of which Comrade f. r. McDon-
aid is chairman. All press representa-
tiVes are invited to come and join the
vets in a good time.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-18
If You're a
Want AID
.AnSWerer
You're in Good
Company

The people who watch and
answer want ads. are the
most alert, the most hust-
ling, the most "canny," the
most practical folks to be
found in the whole city.
They are quick judges of
Chances" instantly scent
ing a bargain or eliminating
a doubtful offer. They
know locations and val
ues in real estate = they
know what things should
cost, no matter what sort of
things they are. They are
clear-visioned in considering
a business opportunity.
They have gained practi-
cal sense from contact with
PEOPLE who do business
through classified advertis-
ing. They have learned
business poise. business in
sight.
The want ads. have given
them business education"
and no business education
is fully rounded that does
not include experience as an
answerer of want ads.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-18
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
ODD FELLOWS

Representatives to the
80 ~ grand lodge and Rebekah
1880 srS assembly to meet in San
Francisco May II will leave Los An
geles on a special train Sunday evening,
May .. Berths can be secured only
from D. d. Deeds. 1861 Wright street.
Semi Tropic lodge will confer the Sec
ond degree next Tuesday night.
Los Angeles lodge will give instruc-
lions in the first degree next Wednes-
day night
Enterprise encampment will confer
the royal purple degree next Friday
night.
Fraternity Rebekah lodge visited Car
nation lodge at Glendale last night. A
ball was given to raise funds to furnish
the new hall.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-18

be given that privilege, as it was the
close of the White Shrine year.
On the second Wednesday in May
election of officers for the new year
will be the order of business. Mrs. L.
Shaw, supreme district deputy, who has
been a visitor at Manetho shrine, has
babe the members farewell, as she
leaves for her home this week in the
east.
Mrs c. w. Lyke, noble prophecies,
assisted by other officers are making
arrangements for large party and
social, with good prizes. for their next
social Wednesday night, April %.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-18
YOUNG MEMS INSTITUTE

Angelus council No. 617. Young Mems
Institute, will celebrate its first ami
versary with a dance at Kramers on
Friday evening, April 80.
The committee in charge of the arair
is doing all in it's power to make this
a distinct social success. More than 600
invitations have been issued, and all
indications point to the fact that this
will be a big event in Catholic circles.
Benjamin j. Lautsky's orchestra OF
six pieces has been engaged, refresh
ments will be served, a handsome SOU
venir program will be issued, and the
hall will be beautifully decorated. inc
committee in charge of the affair con-
sists of e. B. Hennessy. chairman; c.
H. Coffey, John Joseph Haley, Jr.,
Frank Fitzgerald. Leo FRANKIE. p. Cal
lahan and r. Kelly.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-18
MANETHO WHITE SHRINE

Manetho shrine No. 1, Or
der White Shrine of Jeru-
salem, put on the beautiful
initiatory work at it's reg
ular meeting Wednesday
night. 1t was the last time
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-18

wANTED-The Herald company will pay
ten cents per copy up to ten copies each Tor
Heralds OF the dates of October z5 1908 and
October q, 1903 Deliver to asher in Herald
Sffce, 1874 South Broadway. ftr
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-18

DR.. Wells. .OsteOpath. li0A 8. Spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-18
KNIGHTS OF THE
MACCABEES

Last Wednesday even
ing was a busy one in
Maccabee circles. Los
Angeles tent, No. 2, and
California Banner tent,
No. 6, held their regular
meetings and Los An
geles hive and Pacific
hive. Ladies of the Mac
cabees, gave an enter
tainment and dance, re-
e-1.@;Y1I,. DI,1 ,.,o,,, lNarc
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-18

DR.. wells. OsteOpath. lie1a $. Spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-18
WOODMEN OF THE WORLD

La Fiesta camp had a
large attendance last
Monday night, the occa-
sion being the initiation
of a class of candidates
and a reception to Hon.
]. P. Transue, one of the
past consul commanders
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-18
UNITED SPANISH WAR
VETERANS

The first annual rally day
of the United Spanish War
! Veterans will be observed
April 10, when Roosevelt
camp No. 9 will hold a
meeting at 22O South Main
street, to which all G.. A. r.
The Lamar register., 1909-06-23
H.Ilsso~m causes Greet Loss.

One Of the most terrific aud crop
damaging hail storms ever known
IN this section occurred last night at
about 1000 O'Clock. The path of
the hail storm starts at point
seven miles northeast of Granada.
reaching a point some place south
Of Hartman, covering an area two
miles east and west by three miles
north and south. The hail storm last
ed fully an hour and "a half. beating
the cops and grasses into the
ground and covering the earth with
a white mantle fully six inches in
depth. The hail was OF the size OF
walnuts, and where fine alfalfa fields
ready for the reaper once stood. now
can be seen only an occasional spear
or blade OF grass completely beat in
to the earth. Oats and sugar beets
were served In similar manner,
and where yesterday the happy. thrift
ty farmer could look over his posses
.sions blossoming with an abundant
harvest, today desolation and waste
ereets his eyes.-Granada Times.
The Lamar register., 1909-06-23
SICK HEADACHE

Sour Stomach, Heartburn, canker
Sore Mouth Cured by Mi-o-na.
Sick headaches are caused by In
digestion and a general disturbed
condition of the stomach.
Cure the indigestion, and the head
ache, nausea. heartburn, sour stomach
and that all in" feeling will vanish
Mona tablets will cure Indigestion
or any other stomach trouble. They
will relieve almost instantly. The
Up-to-Date Drug Co. has SO much
faith in them that they will give
you your money back II they don't.
Mona cures by making the stom-
ach strong enough to produce enough
gastric juice to digest all the food
you want to eat. 1t promptly puts
new life and energy into the over
worked and playedout walls Of the
stomach.
Use Mi-o-na for a week, and you
can eat what you want any time you
want 1t, and take pleasure In doing
it.
Your blood will be richer, redder,
purer after taking Mona, and 1t
only costs so cents a box.
Il was speedily cured Of stomach
can say in favor of Mona is not too
strong. Hess. Benton Har-
Dor, Mich.
The Lamar register., 1909-06-23

The Santa Fe will run a Special
Excursdoo to Pueblo and Colorado
Syringe. Sunday. June 20. leaving La
mar 1t 1855 .. m. returning leave
Colorado Springs at $500 p. m. The
nArs tor round trap will be $3.50
Roads from Colorado Springs will
offer reduced rates for side ride to
Cripple Creek district. Manitou and
Pixies Peak.
G. ]. GArytn.
The Lamar register., 1909-06-23
NOTICE OF sHERiFF's SALE.

County of Prowers) Court
Frank McGrath, Plaintiff
VS..
John w. Wamper. Defendant
Notice of Sherifrs Sale on Foreclosure
of Mortgage.
Whereas, in the above entitled action
tending in the County Court in and for
Prowers County, Colorado, for the fore
closure of a mortgage upon the following
described real estate. towit: All OF the
Southwest one-fourth of Section Twenty
seven (27) in Township Twenty-Five (22)
south. OF Range Forty-two (42) west OF
the Sixth Principal Meridian.
The said Frank McGrath, on the
18th day of March. A. D.. 1909, obtained
a decree of foreclosure and sale of the
above described real estate, and where
as. an order of sale provided in said
decree has been issued to me from said
Court, commanding me to appraise ad-
vertise and sell according to law, said
described real estate.
Now, therefore. notice is hereby given
that l will on Monday the 2Sth day
of June, A. d. 1909, at the west front
door of the court house in the Town of
Lamar. Prowers County, Colorado, at the
hour of ten o'clock a. m. of said day
sell said described real estate at public
auction to the highest bidder. for cash
in hand to satisfy said decree, costs
and accruing costs and interest
Dated the &c day of May 1909.
JOHN A. SIMPSON,
Sheriff of Prowers County. Colorado.
The Lamar register., 1909-06-23
A Funny Stage Situation.

Among the funny scenes in the
Pair of Pinks performance the Jew
Cohenstein has been arrested for
stealing clothing and is placed in
Percy and Harold's private peniten-
tiary In Cell No. 8. Next to him
In Cell No. Z is a monan incarcerat--
ed for murder. The Jew complains
on bis cell being too small, and the
lady trades cells with hdm. just as
the governor wires the warden to
electrocute the prisoner in No. 4,
which gives opportunity for a very
funny situation during the electrocu-
ton by Percy and Harold. the two
Pinkerton tramps.
The Lamar register., 1909-06-23
Notice To Creditors of Francis c. Con.
ley, Assignor.


State Of Colorado
(ss. In the District
County OF Prowers) Court
In the matter OF the genera! assignment
OF Francis G. Conley to A. j. Davy
for the benefit of creditors.
In pursuance OF an assignment filed in
the District Court of the Third Judicial
District. within and for the County OF
Prowers. Colorado. notice Is hereby give
that Francis C. Coney doing general
merchandise business in the town OF
Amity. Colorado. did on the 10th day
day of June A. ID. 1909, make an assign
ment of all his property to A. ]. Davy
assignee. for the benefit of all his
creditors:
Notice is further given that the esti-
mate of the aggregate value OF all the
property OF the said assignor. Francis
G. Conley. is Nine hundred and Sixty
seven and 2S-10O t$967-2S) dollars; and
that the estimate OF the amount of his
liabilities is Twelve hundred and sixty
and 41-100 (s12G0.4D dollars.
And notice is further given to each
creditor Of the said assignor, Francis
G. Conley. to present his claim. under
oath, to the assignee. A. j. Davy, at
his office in The State Bank of Amity
located at Amity. Colorado. within three
months from the date and from the
mailing OF this said notice. to-wit: on
or before the 18th day of Septmeber. A.
d. 1909.
A. j. DAVY
Assignee.
1909.
The Lamar register., 1909-06-23
Breckenridge OIL WeII.

Operations at the oil well of the
Breckenridge Basin Oil Company. fif-
teen miles northwest OF Ordway,
came TO an abrupt end last Saturday.
when the drill went through the
cretaceous formation In which oil Is
always found, when there Is amy, ana
penetrated the limestone. 1t was
the unsuccessful outcome and the
failure to make an oil strike more
than did Charles McVay, chief drillcr
Tor the company. A depth Of 100
feet was reached In sixty-three days.
During the last 500 feet OF drilling
Acvay was confident Of making a
strike almost any minute. as the in
AicatiOns were all that could have
Been hoped for OF expected. He
never cav better indications any
whore, and u still confident that oil
can and will be found in that terri
t0ry-about twenty miles north an.
west Of the experimental well. in
Mr. McVay's estimation, being the
most likely location for a strike.
There was not a delay. q hitch or
IN accident during the boring Of the
well, with one exception. This sin
&c exception was q delay OF a
cSw days to secure additional rope.
- It was found the well would have
10 be bored to a greater depth than
was anticipated. There was no de-
lay on account Of the rope breaking.
losing the tools. superabundance Of
water, or any OF the hundred and
one things that usually happen in
boring . well. In fact, the well Is
almost Q dry hole. At a depth OF
$50 feet q dow OF salt water was
encountered which might have yield
I'd two barrels q day, but the drill
ers would not even been aware of
this flow had 1t not been necessary
to stop drilling Tor q day In order
oil well south Of La Junta was bored
several years ago a new flow Of wa
ter was penetrated about every hum
dred feet. and getting rid Of the wa,
ter was the main difficulty encount-
cred In boring the well.
The total cost Of boring the well
was about $4,000, and the stockhold-
ers will be permitted to stand for
an assessment Of about $500 to clean
up the outstanding Indebtedness.
This Is one of the Toys OF those who
Have aspirations to get in the John
d. Rockefeller class. A meeting of
the directors OF the company, was
heid In this city last Wednesday
morning. and 1t was decided to call
. meeting OF the stockholders for
the purpose OF deciding whether or
not to put down another well. The
meeting will be held In La Junta
NEXT Monday morning at 10 O'Clock.
LA Junta Tribune.
The Lamar register., 1909-06-23
NOTICE ron PUBLICATION.

Office at Lamar Colorado. May ss 1903.
NOTICE Is hereby given that Els
worth w. Sewell. Of Lamar. Colorado.
entry No. o3s07 HID, No. So47, for the
Lots l and and the Z u NWh. of
Section 10. Township % South, Range
has filed notice of intention to make
Final communication Proof. to establish
claim to the land above described, be-
fore the register and receiver, at Lamar.
Colorado. on the 14th day Of July, 1909.
Claimant names as Witnesses:
Frank Willard. Morrison Hackenberg,
George Holmes. Sam Moore. all of La
mar Colo.
JOHN A. WILLIAMS
RegiAter.
The Lamar register., 1909-06-23
A Pair Of Plnks.

Ward and Vokes made the above
title famous In farce comedy. Harry
Wand, who has renowned minstrelsy,
has taken upon himself the burden
Of extending the Pair Of Pinks life
indefinitely. And he has secured a
elevre company of good comedians,
girls and musicians and offers ster-
ling attraction at the opera house on
June 26 night It is said that the
company IL far better than the orr
gfnal Ward and vokes combination
end a. the prices are reduced a pack
"a house win UNDOUBTEDLY greet them
The Lamar register., 1909-06-23
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
E..... Of s..lI. Pitts, Deceased.

The undersigned. having been ap-
pointed Administrator of the estate of
Stella Pitts late OF the County Of Prov
ers In the state of Colorado. deceased,
hereby gives notice that he will appear
ers County. at the Court House in
Lamar in said County, at the June Term
time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested
to attend for the purpose Of having the
same adjusted All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment to the undersigned.
Dated at Lamar Colo. this 18th day
a June A d. 1909.
FRANK s. BUTCHER.
Administrator.
The Lamar register., 1909-06-23
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

In the Matter of the Estate of Solomon
H CoNhead. Deceased.
NOTICE is HE..ABi GIVEN, That OH
the list lay of June A. d 1909.
being one OF the regular days
OF the June Term of the Coun-
ty Court of Prowers County.in the State
of Colorado. /. Hannah j. Coxhead Ad-
ministratrix of said estate. will appea.
before the Judge OF said Court, present
my final settlement as such administra-
triX pray the approval of the same, an
Will then apply to be discharged
such administratrix. At which time an,
place any person In interest may appear
and present objections to the same
Dated at Lamar. Colorado May %.
Hannah ]. Coxhead.
Administrative Of the Estate of Solomon
H. Coxhead, deceased