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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-05-05
KILLED IN A FiGHI.
Officer and Robber Shoot Each Other
to Death.


At Logansport. Ind. in a revolver
hattie with two thugs who after q
circus performance Thursday night
stood on a nearby bridge and held
m Messengers at the point OF pls-
.o1s los. Kroager, a patrolman. ana
one Of the unidentified robbers WeFs
killed. The wounded Toober cleo
,ater in hospital. AS he was oSlns
a priest begged him to tell MS name
and the man shouted, you go tc
heu:" Chas. Pierce, Of Scranton
pa. was captured later several mlle>
nor+h Of the city, and is held II
connection with Kroager's MURDER.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-05-05
Drops Dead in Meeting.

At Bristol, Tenn. Col. J. B. Peters,
-eneral manager Of the Bristol Board
If Trade, fell o-er dead while tax
:ns the minutes Of meeting at
he executive committee or the
,odv Wednesday. Heart failure IS
riven as the cause of mis- death.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-05-05
SIX PERSONS KILLED.
And Fifty Are Injured During Storm
at Chicago.

Six persons were killed and fifty
Injured in Chicago and its environs
during the storm Friday night, ac-
cording to reports received by the
police and coroner. The list OF In
iured includes only those whose
names we're officially reported. Prob
ably as many more received private
attention, information Of their con-
dttion therefore not becoming pub
liz
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-05-05

sunday morning I counted ooz-
an carloads OF Armenian bodies IN
one-half hour carried to the river
end thrown into the water. IN the
Turkish cemeteries graves are De.
;ne ding wholesale. The condition OF
the refugees IS most pstao!e- Nol
oo7v are there orphans and widows
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19
SHERIFF'S SALE

By virtue of an execution issued out
of the County Court of Baca county.
state Of Colorado, on a Judgment IL
against George Garrison defendant. to
me directed and delivered, whereby /
am commanded to make the sum of
$258. 06, together with interest thereon
at the rate of 10 per cent per annum
from January End, A. D. 1909, and
which by the said court was adjudged
to the said plaintiff as his DAMAGES.
and the further sum of So, as costs to.
gether with the costs of this execution.
l, E. P. Mcfarland, sheriff of Baca
county, Colorado, will sell at public
sale, to the highest and best bidder.
for cash, at the door of the court house
in the town of Springfield. in Baca
county, Colorado, between the honr
OF nine O'Clock in the morning and the
Setting of the sun the same day, to-wit,
the hour OF two o'clock d. M, on Sat,
urday, March 18th, 1905 the following
described property, to-wit:
The NW4, of Sec. IA, Twp. 80, of
Range As, west of the 9Th D. M. with
all Of the appurtenances thereunto be-
longing.
Given under my hand at nv office in
tne town Of Springfield, Baca county,
state of Colorado, this the 18th day Of
February, A. D, 1909.
80 p P: MCFARLAND,
Sheriff OF Baca county, Colo.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19
Boston Items

= &
Mr.. Wilson is able to be around
again.
l. F. Burson has gone to Hook
er, Okla.
Sunday was the coldest day
this winter.
Several in this neighborhood
are on the sick list.
DIR. Chas.. F. Milligan went to
Springfield Tuesday.
j. N. Turner; Of Monon, was
in this vicinity last week.
G. R. Poyner made business
trip to Springfield Saturday.
E. Lepel is threshing at Poy-
ner's and Villers' this week.
Miss Raymond spent Saturday
and Sunday at Mrs. Adda Kon-
kel's.
y, Mrs. Adda Konkel and Jessie
Wilson visited our school Friday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Ward yis-
ited at Lepel's Saturday night
and Sunday,,,,,, +
.. E. Lepel threshed alfalfa for
Mr.. Cant last it yielded eight
bushels per acre. He says it
is the best he has threshed this
year.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19
Treasurer's Notice Com.
plying with a Request for
Notification so as to Become
Entitled to a Tax Deed.
Law OF 1905.

To every person in actual possession
or occupancy of the hereinafter des-
cribed land, lot or premises, and to the
person in whose name the same was
taxed or specially assessed, and to all
persons having an interest or title of
record in or to the same,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the thir
teenth day of November, A. D. 1905, the follow
ing described property, situate in the County
OF Bnca and State OF Colorado, to wit: the
nwi of Ses- nine t9), Twp. twenty-nine (2s) s..
of Range forty three t4a) W., containing (l6O)
more or less, sold for the taxes for
the year 1901 and purchased by James Herbert
who hath,made request upon the Treasured of
said Comfy for notification. as provided by law,
that he may become entitled to II deed.
That the said premises were taxed for said
year 1901 in the name of tname unknown.
That the time of redemption of said real estate
from such tax sale will expire on the fir dny
of June A. d. 1909 and deed will issue there
for on the second day of June 1909, unless re-
deemed before u deed Issues.
Dated this eighth dny of February A. ID. 1909.
SEAL Herbert Z. Homsher
Treasurer Of said County of Baca.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19
Konantz Items

Sam Bryan has put UP a new
windmill.
The choir met at Rev. Dean's
to practice this week.
A. CocRayne went to the road
after more goods for his store
last week.
Our enterprising merchant,
Gene Norlin, won the foot race at
-Stonington.
VIM. Byers, the county COM
missioner, was on the streets of
Konantz the first part of the
week.
/. O. Colby is building a rock
house 24x28. He is getting along
nicely and has resumed work on
his we'll.
Bert Eddy was at Konantz
south store doing some trading
and chatting with friends. Call
again Bert!
Mrs. Frank MCGOWAN and
Mrs. |. A. Gregory visited at
North Konantz, near Monon, a
few days ago.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19
Carrie Items

-, The post office has been moved
to the Cole ranch.
Vestie Bray is doing mining
work for the Lewis company.
School is progressing nicely.
Both patrons and scholars are
very much pleased with the
teacher. =
:. The Van Etheps, who left here
six years ago; are now residing
1T H6pland, Cal. Mr.. Van Eth
ems has a blacksmith shop and
is prospering.
George Wood, 4 former resi-
dent, has a 16O under the Chiv-
ington canal in Kiowa county.
George was one of the original
promoters of that big under
taking.
While cleaning out 4 well on
the Condit ranch last week. AL
bert Tanner came near meeting
with a serious accident. The
wall gave way and it was
only by the assistance of Vestie
Bray that he was able to extri-
cate himself. The we'll was only
fifteen feet deep or the accident
might have proved serious.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19
Treasurer's Notice Comply.
ing with a Request for NOtificas
ton SO as to Become Entitled to
a Tax Deed. Law of 1908.

To. every person in actual possession
or occupancy of the hereinafter des-
cribed land, lot or premises, and to, the
person in whose name the same was
taxed or specially assessed, and to, all
persons having an. interest or title of
record in or to the same, ,a-
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that on the thir
teenth day of November y ID. 1905. the follow
Ing described property, situate in the County
OF Baca mud the state OF Colorado, to wit: the
swk Of Sec. nine t9), Twp. thirty-one (3D s.,
of Range fortyssix (4s) W., containing Igo,
acres. more less was sod for the taxes for the
year 1904 and purchased by Z. s. Curran who
hath made request upon the Treasurer of said
County for notification, as provided by law, so
that he may become entitled to a deed. y
That the said premises We're taxed for said
year 1904 in the name of tname unknown.
That the time of redemption OF said real estate
from such tax sale will expire on the first day
of June A. ID. 1900 and deed will issue there
for on the Second day of June 1909, unless re-
deemed before deed issues. 3
Dated this eighth day Of February A. d. 1909
SEAL Herbert E. Homsher
Treasurer of the said County Of Baca.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19
| NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO LEASE
STATE LANDS
LEASE
once of the state Board of Land Commission.

Once of the state Board of Land Commission.
crs.
Denver, Colo, Feb. 9th, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that j. II. Zurick.
whose postonice address is Kenton, Okla, has
made application No. 5s1e to lease the following
described school lands, situate in Las 4lnimaa
county, Colo.J to-wit: All of Sec. 80, Twp 81
s., Range 81 w.
No other application to lease the above de-
scrtbcd lands will be considered after March
18th, 1908.
JOHN F. VIVIAN,
Register State Board Land Commissioners
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION tIsolated tract,
Pnblic tuud Sale

Lamar, Colorado Land Office, Feb. 10, 1909
Notice is hereby given that, as directed by the
commissioner of the general land office, Under
provisions of act of congress approved June u
1906 pnblic. humber BOB, we will oner at public
sale, to the highest bidder, at 10 O'Clock d. MI
OIL the 9th day of April, 1909, next, nt this
Office, the following tract of land, to-wt; NWl4
of the SEA, sec. 20, In twp. 20 e., T. 45 W. of
9th pm.
Any persons claiming adversely the above de-
scribed lands are advised to file their claims, or
objections, or before the day. above desig-
mated for sale.
JonN A. WILLIAMS, Register.
C. FROST LtGGETT, Receiver.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department OF the Interior,
Tp{tnd Sfuta. Innd DflIce
Lamar. Colo. Jan. 20, 1909

Lamar. Colo. Jan. 20 1909
Notice is hereby gwen th't John IL. Poyner, of
Villas, Colo. who, on Dec. 81 1909, made
homestead entry No. Ol33n, II y 5lGl., for the
South East Quarter, Of section. !,
Twp s2s. Il "A west IL 9th prin mcr, has filed
notice ) Intention 30 make hnai Ave year
proof, 10 establish claim to the land above de-
scribed. before the Clerk OF the Dist. Court, nj
Springfield, Colorado, on the 10th day OF Mar.
1900
Claimant names as witnesses: Thos. F. MIL
ligan, Emil Lepel, 4. r.. Viilers, all t3) Of Villas,
and X. c. Woolley, OF Stonington, Colorado.
JOHN A. WILLIAMS.
Register.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior.
United States Land 6nlcc Mt
Lamar, Colorado, Jan. 1s, 1sO

- Lninar, Colorado, Jan. IS, 1909.
Notice is hereby given that Perry \. Roller,
Of Lnmport, Colorado, who, on Oct. 81, 1907
maze homestead entry No. o3sl5, H. f. sai2, fol
Northwest quarter. 9tSection. 20, Twp. s
south. Range II west ol the sixth principal
mcrilinh has filed notice OF Intention to make
final Communication proof, to establish claim tc
the lnDd above described, before The Clerk OF
tho District Court Mt Springfield, Colo, on
the 9th day OF February, 1903.
Claimant names ns witnesses N Nicholns Consan
mus J.S. .McCraw, L.N. Campbell. VIM. Medlin
all of Larnport, Colorado.
JOHN A. WILLIAMS. e.
Recister.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Departments Uf the Interior,
United States Land Ofllce,
Lamar. Colorado. Dec. ~. NOS

Notice IL hereby given that William H. Alcorn
o. Villas, Colorado, who. on march the 4th.ls0a'
made homestead entry (0llsol No. 32s6, for
swl4, Section ~, Township 81 s., Range +s W.,
9th Prin. Meridian, has filed notice OF intention
to make Final ave year Proof, to establish
claim to the land above described, before the
Clerk of the District Court, at springfield Col
orado, on the 20A day of FEBRUARY 1900.
Claimant names as witnesses: Geo. Erwin
Konkel. of Springfield, md Wesley Alcorn,
David Konkel, aud c. .A.Wiley, all (al OF Villas,
Colorado.
John A. Williams, Register.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior,
TrpIfpd States IauI Oflicp.

Lamar. Colorado, January 1b, 1909.
Notice is hereby given that Alire Frank,
of Villas, Colorado, who, on October list.
1903, made homestead entry t04972), No. 564a, for
the Lots 3 and and eli swt<, Sec. I, 7. r2 s..
X. ~ W. 9th P. NJ, has fled notc, of intention
to make Final five ye4r Proof, to establish
claim to the land above described, before the
Clerk the District Court, at springfield, Col
orado, on the Goth day of March, 1909.
Claimant names IS witnesses: Thomns F. Mil
ligan, W II. Konkel, Mayme Leslie, and Mollie
Poyner, all of Villas, Colorado.
John A. williams, Register!
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19
SUMMONS
In the County Court
state of Colorado,
County OF Baca
Martin !S'Allcn

In the County Court
state OF Colorado,
County of Baca SIS.
Martin S'Allcn Plaintiff
vs
James +. Church .. Defendant
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLO.
To James E Church, the defendant above named,
GREETINGt You are hereby required to APP
pear in nm action brought against you by the
above named plsintin, In the County Court of
Baca COUNTY, state of Colorado, and answer
the complaint therein within twenty days after
the service hereof, II served within this county
or, II served out OF this County, or by putlicn-
tion, within thirty days after the service hdreQf,
exclusive of the day OF service; or Judgment by
default will be taken against yoh according to
the prayer OF the complaint; and II COPY Of
the complaint in the above entitled nctioh he
not served with this summons, or II service
hereof be made out OF this State, then ten days
additional to the time hefeinsbove specified for
appearance and answer will be allowed before
the taking OF Judgment by default as aforesaid.
The said action is brought to quiet title tn
the swk, OF the SEX Of section 20, twp. 30. Rge.
40. Brought by Martin 4 Allen, as will more
fully appear from the complaint In said action
to which reference Ia here made;
And you arc hereby notified thnt II you fail to
appear, and to answer the said complaint as
above required the said plaintif will take
Judgment by default as prayed in said petition
Given under my hand, 1T Springfield in said
County, this eth day ofJanunry A. d. 1909.
tsEAL) Elmer E. Alexander,
Judge Of County Court.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19
NOTICE FOR runhlcATIoN.
DepaGtinent of the Interior.
Land Office nj Lamar. ,,oIorsdo

Ian. 10, 1909.
Notice Is hereby given that Samuel N. Kon
kei, of Willis, Colorado, who.. On Dec. srd,
lsrh made Homestead eutry No. O143s II. +. No.
1861, for the northwest quarter of Section IL.
Township ~ south, Range a west Of the 9Th
Principal Meridian has filed notice of intention
to make Final five year Proof. to establish
claim TO the lnnd above described. before the
clerk Of the district court at Springfield Colo.
on the 9th day of February 1902. D,
Claimant names as wittesses: Thomas MILL
gan, Charles Milligan, Charlcs Wyley, all (s) of
Villas, and Geo. Erwin Konkci, of springfield,
Colorado. nn.
JOHN i. wiLLlAss.
ISppister.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,

Feb. 8. 1909.
Notice is hereby given that John Nj
Woodruff, of Villas, Colo, who oh June 18th.
1907, made homestead entry No. o'242 Ii. E. No.
Sls2, for northwest quarter of Section ., Town
ship 81 south, Range ~ west of the 9TH Principal
Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make
Final Communication Proof, to establish claim to
the land above described, before the clerk OF
the district court. ut Springfield. Colorado, on
the a0th day of March. 1909
Claimant names as witnessef Levi Mo''ley
John Moblcy, both of Stoninl ton. and Curtis
Elder. BENJAMIN Caddick, 10th Of Villas, Colo.
JOHN a. WILLIAMS,
lteyister
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19
NOTICE For PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,
T-nitnI Stain. I upI nuI,.n ut

"a = =, ,o. LAMAR, Colorado. Jan. 10, 1900.
Notice lie hereby given that Charles collins o.
Stonington, Colo, who, on Dec. 26th, 1906, made
hpncstead Gentry No. O2371. II. E. '0O6 for The
southwest quarter OF section 20, Township 81 S.,
Range i2 west of the pixth Principal Meridian
has lled notice of his Intention to make final
Communication proof,to establish claim to the lind
above described, before the clerk OF the district
court, ut Springfield, Colo, on the 27th day of
February, 1909.
Claimant pamcs witnesses: j W. Doris,
Frank Oakes, Earl Taylor, ". a. Oukrs, all of
stonineton, Colo.
JOHN a. WILLIAMS,
Register.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATlo
Department Of the Interior,
United States Land ONCE,

Lamar, Colorado, january 18th, 1900.
Notice is shereby given that, Fred Woolley, of
S.oningtoni. Colorado. who, on March, 9th, 1902.
made honcstend entry No ol2Go, II. Emo. 52ss for
whnel4, mel iswl4, seAnwl4, Sec.2 %, 81 s., a
W. bf'6th Prin Meridian, has file lnotice OF inen
ton to make Final five year Proof, TO es-
tablish claim to the laid above described, before
the Clerk Of the District Court, at Springfield,
Colorado, on the eth day of February, 1909
Claimant names as witnesses. Frank oakes,
h.C. Heckethorn Arthur Waldren, Frank
woolley, all of Stonington, Colorsdo.,
John A. Williams, Register
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19
NOTICE Fog,PUBLICATIoA
Department oftiic Interior,
U. s. Land ONCE Mt Lamar, Clio,

q. >. LHHrI VIHcl Ht LhmHf, C6IO.,
February -, 1909.
Notice is hereby given that Arthur L., Smart,
OF Springfield, Colo. who, on Abfil 4, gao7,
made homestead entry No. o2d2s, II. e. i763,
for the ElasEE, of Sec. 8, ana tho sisswa of
Sec. 8, Twp. 70 south, Range 4e west OF the 9th
p. m, hns flled notice Of intention to mike final
five year proof, to establish claim to the land
above described. before the clerk of the district
court, at Springfield. Colo, on ths27.h day of
March, 1903.
Claimant names as witnesses: w. II. Denney,
Roy tegiiicr, f. X. Ewing, y. z. squires, all Of
Springfield, Colo.
Joms A. WILLIAMS, Register,
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19
NOTICE Fob PUBLICATION u.65l.tsa Tract

Public Land Salc
Lamar, Colorado, Land Onice, Feb. 10, 1909.
Notice is hereby given that, as directed by the
commissioner of the general land ofice, under
provisions of net Of congress approved June 81
1906 81 Stats, 5lI VIC will offer at public
sale, to the highest bidder, Mt 10 O'Clock n. q,
on the sth day of April, 1903, next, at this
office, the following tract Of land, to-wit: NWl4
of sec. "A, twp. 80 e., L. ~, W. of 9th pm.
Any persons claiming adversely the above de-
scrbcd lands are advised to file their claims. or
objections, on or before the day above dtsig-
mated for sale.
JouS A. wtniiIAMs, Register.
&. FhosT LlGGETT, Receiver.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department OF the Interior
Jr,it,,l St,t,s T.uuI nOlco

Lamar, Colorado February 5, 1000.
Notice is hereby given that Charles p. Green
OF Wins, Colorado, VINO, on Fe' 9th 1908,
made Homestead Entry No. ollGs, LIE. No 933s
for the slasEI4 sKi4 i4sWl4, Of See. 80, T. "a s.,
and NEl4NEl., Sec. >. 7. 3sS., II 10 west of the
9th p NJ, has fled notice of intention to make
final Commit. proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before the clerk of the
district court, at Springfield Colorado, on
the 10th day of March. 1902.
Claimant names ns witncsses: Arthur Nc.
Gownn, John King. John {. Moore, all ~ of
Villas. Colo. and J. Martin Ford. of Garrett,
Okln.
Jo,ik A. wril,,As, Il,
Register.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior.
T-,,ss.l Csua,. 7 ..,l nat ~. 81,

United States Land Office Mt
Lamar, Colo, Jan. 90, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that Henry .! Blanch-
ut, of Villas Colo, who, on Oct. 80, 1902, made
homestead entry No. Oi32i, II. f. No. 543O, for
s19 sell. So swi4, of sec. % Twp. 2os H. 4s,w
p. M, has filed notice Of intention to make final
five year proof, to establish claim to the lnnd
above described, bcfore the Register and Re
ceiver, ut Lamar. Colo. on the 18th, day of Mar,
1909.
Claimant names ms witnesses: II. Il. Rnpncy,
Everett Bassett both of Villas, and A.C. Curtis,
Fred Keller. both Of springfield. Colorado.
JoHN A. WILLIAMS,
---->''''s~ '--;;-- "-;,- = Register
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLIC .TIoN
Department, of the Interior.

Land Office. at Lamar, Colorado,
Jan. 22nd, 1909.
Notice is hereby given that Ambrose Courts,
of Springfield, Colorado. who OH June .. 1902,
made Homestead Entry Nh. C':i, II. f.. 5iGl cor
=. n"',. and e.. -e'. Section 2i Town
ship ~ south. lug. - west. ;h "rin.'iial Me-
ri'lian. has filed notice Of intention To make
final c"miuut. Proof, IA establish claim Ia .ln
'nnd above describe |. hr'or. the Register nnd
Re,eiNer, NJ lamar Iolnrao, IN the 18th day
of iarch. 1903.
Claimant names as witnesses: Ralph Ranndy,
Henry o. Blanchat. Ev-rett S. Bassett, all (sl of
Villas. aud Fred Keller Of Springfield Colorado,
JOHN A. WILLIAMS, Register.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19
Modern WOOdmen,
attention!

r Springfield camp, No. 1906,
meets the 1st and 3rd Saturday
of each month. 1t is your DUTY
to be present. - "a
w. N. stew art,
Consul.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19
NOTICE F ArPLl, XrioN w LEASE
STATE LANDS
onrc of the state BSart Of Land
Commissioners

commissioners
Denver, Coloraho, Jan. 2sth, 1909
Notice is hereby given that W. II. Konkel.
whose p"stnfiice address Is Lamar, Colorado, D.,
hn- made application No, 5722 to lease the
following described school lands, situate in
Baca county, oiorndo, to-wit: All OF Sec. 80,
Township 81 south, Range - west.
No other application to lease the above de-
.cribed lands will be considered after Feb
rualy a6th, 1909.
john F VIVIAN,
Register Stnte Hoard Land commissioners.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19

AdveTtihlNR hhtcs'
bIsrLAY-5o cents per inch, per column, each
month. No preferred position given.
BUSINESS LoC ALs-b cents line each insertion
FINAL PRoor SorIoE-homesteadte weeks) $3.50
d az timber claim a. $3.50
:. '' stone claim no weekelel6.
All o,her legal printing subject to state rates
cents per inch for first insertion, Is cents for
each subsequent insertion, counting IL lines
TO the inch. nonpareil measure.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19

Preaching Dates
SPRINGFIELD
IL a. m. and 7::30 p. M, Feb.
21st.
SToNINGToN
7:so p. m., Feb. 18th
II a. M, Feb. 18th.
7:30 p. M, Feb. 28th.
Boston
3p. M, Feb. 18th.
3p. M, Feb. 28th.
SMART's
3p. M. Fab. 21st.
Lamport
IL a. M, Feb. 18th.
Villas
7:30 p. M, Feb. 18th.
BLAINE
10 a. M, Feb. 7th.
All are invited to come.
D. A. MACLEAN, Pastor.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-19
Some Facts Concerning
Baca County.

Bacd County.
AS BIG AS "A STATE
rACA COUNTY southeastern Of
west and As miles wide from north south containing an area
@LIMATE
exceptionally beneftng especially those
dry climate and the abund
sunshine which follow the
The location the Rocky Mountains to
be the cyclone
belt seldom sultry
cold winter Cattle and horses usually go through
with little feed other than grazing the
TOPOGRAPHY
part county containing mineral
deposits and with abundance cedar pine spruce and
advantage honeade The hills and timber
yh with the year round and the
part is generally quite level prairie
ITS PAST
For years after war
from his prairie the cattle kings held sway
everything but SUCH
cattle or horses have established here working
fully though possibly not & to their best and the home me-
build homes themselves and their poste
fully out by Campbell The hope of the county lies
practice of some such system of farming which the
properly repaid work
LAND AND a LIVING
million land II
few days people back East knew of it being open for home
steading.
CROPS
Wheat rye, oats barley miet milo maize, kafr In
raised and milo
nually wheat especially the drought resisting
being This will before
Live stock of all
Sheep products and
The quality of the Colorado pork fed the small grains
s said be unsurpassed.
FRUITS
to raise very success
full Baca County took the State Fair for the Second Best
and Largest
WATER
Is pure and depth in
Windmill extensively practiced but
field for development.
Population
The population county growing Tho
neither saloon a pauper in the county.
Schools and Churches
county schools and
The Mthd the only church the
county, decidedly permit
Taxes.
The taxes low and the business the county conducted
along economical lines
The County Seat
Springfield county pleasantly
barber Offices and
residences WA lodge and that larger
well building and livery
completion. An excellent telephone system,
Villas
building
Lamar Santa Fe railway so