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The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Treasurer's Notice
Complying with a Request for Notifica-
tion ~ as to Become Entitled
to Tax Deed. Law
Of 1906.

Ts every psrspn in actual poss session or
occupancy Of the hereinafter describ-
Cd land. lot or premises. and to the
person in whose name the same was
taYsd 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
eleventh day Of November, A. D. 1907,
the following described property, sit
uate in the County Of Baca and State
Of Colorado, to-wit: West half Of the
southeast quarter Of section twenty
three. in township twenty-nine south,
Of range fifty west of the 9Th P. NJ,
was sold for the taxes tor the year
1906, and purchased by George Erwin
Konkel
That the said George Erwin Kenksl
has duly assigned the certificate of
purchase issued on account of such pur-
chase to W. A. Forstsr), who hath
made request upon the Treasurer of
said County for notification, as provid-
ed by law. so that he may become en-
titled to = deed.
That the said premises were taxed
for said year 1906 In the name of Edith
M. Clark.
That the time of redemption Of said
real estate from such tax sale will ex-
pirs on the 2eth day Of May, A. D.
1911, and deed will issue therefor on
the 9th day Of May, 1911, unless re-
deemed before deed issues.
Dated this 28th day Of January, A.
d. 1911.
HERBERT E. HOMSHER,
| [sEALl Treasurer of the said Coun-
25 ty OF Daoa.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Contest Notice.
Department of tho interior.
United States Land Office.

Uniteu Se2tes LRhC Omce,
Lamar. Colorado. Jan. luth, 191i.
A sufficient contest affidavit having beon filed
in this office by George Polsgrove. contestant.
against homestead entry No66"h serial No. o60s'
made Sept. "a 1901. for lots r. u, 4,
sec Z. township 3S S. range Il West 9Th P. M.
by Fanny A. Flint. contestee. in which it is al
legged that said Fanny A. Flint has wholly aban-,
doned said land. that she has failed to establish
her residence thereon or to cultivate any part
thereof: that she has beep absent from said
land for period of more than six months las,
past, and that all Of these defaults exist to
this date. said parties are hereby notified to ap-
pear. respond, and offer evidence touching sad
allegation at 10 clock a. m. Mar. is. 1911. be-
fore the clerk of the district court at Springfield.
Colo, and that ipsi hearing will be held at 10
o clock a. m. on March 2'. 1911, before the Regi;
ter and Receiver at the United States Land Office,
in Lamar, Colorado.
The said contestant having, in 4 proper Affidavit
filed Feb. 0. .ai. sat forth facts which show
that after cue diligence personal service of this
notice Gun not he n.ade, it is hereby ordered and
directed that such notice be given by due md
proper publication.
EUGE>EM NJ. whitaker. Register.
First pub feb i7-lsst pub Mar II.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
LEANINGS AND AND COMMENT

SECURED lands by Hsipg Gid
dam ny system government sues
coal companies in fraud charges,
negro washerwoman among those
said to have taken lands illegal
~. School teachers of Denver
and Pueblo among those inter-
ested in deals. All sorts Of peo-
pie it is alleged in suit brought
by the government against the
Primrose & Rugby Coal Co. in
the Trinidad district were en-
ployed BY those companies to file
on lands under the dummy
system, turning over the proper
ty later for consideration. The
total value of the lands obtained
in this way, according to the
complaint, is $500, 600. Denver
Republiean.
The Kansas legislature has
passed bill providing physical
qualifications for applications for
marriage, the man and woman
must both present certificates to
the probate court that neither
has been insane or has had tu-
berculosis or is a drug fiend.
The man must show a certificate
that he has not been afflicted
with certain other communicable
diseases.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
- CONTEST NOTICE
Department OF the Interior
United States Lanu ONCE.

Lamar, Colorado Dec 20, 1910.
sufficient test affidavit having been filed ir
this office by Robert G. Ward. contestant against
homestead entry No. serial No, O440o, made
hpri6 1908. for E Z of II. twp 10 south
range 45 west 9Th principal meridian, by George l..
Hansen. contestee. in which it is alleged that
said George L. Hansen has wholly abandoned
said land: that no hss failed to reside upon SAND
for more than one year last past; and has failed
to cultivate any part Of the same since date of
entry and that said defaults exist to this date.
said parties are hereby notified to appear. respond
and offer evidence touching said allegation at 10
o clock a. M on Mar ls, 1911 before the clerk Of
the district court at Springfield. Colorado. and
that final hearing will be held ut 10 O'Clock m
on Mar, %, 1911. before the Registerand Receiver
at the United States Land Office in Lamar. Colo
The said contestant having, in proper affidavit
filed Jan. g. 1911. set forth facts which show
that after due diligence personal service of this
notice cannot bt made. It is hereby ordered and
directed that such noticc be given by due and
proper publication.
EUGENE M. WHITAKER, Register.
Fab l7-Mo-cb II
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Contest Notice,
Department OF the Interior,
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Lamar. Colorado, Doc. is 1910.
a sufficient contest affidavit hnving been hle
In this ofdce by Gilbert Grimes, contestant.
against homestead entry. No. sN4, serial No
made August 10, 1907, for northwest
\, Section 3. Township 81 S. Il +3 west eth
T, ~, by john =. More. rnni0stcc, In which
II is al!cgci ,iia, -ail john $. Mnorc hah
Nh"Il. abandoned -aid inni for inuie than -iN
iG"uih. last pn-t; TINT he iih- failed t" rr-i'ic
upon. cultivate or I" Tirrw!>e improve raid
ihct: that all nf ine-c d~ianlIp have existed l"r
more than six months insi past aud continue to
'iate hereof. sni'i partios are hereby n"iihrd
to appear, rc-p"ui nui ni,''r e, t,cnrc, touching
said allegation at 10 O'Clock u. m. Oh Mar Ii,
1911. b, fore the ltcsistcr and ltasciyer at The
United tales Land once ~ Lamar. Colorado.
The said contestant having, IN proper NIL
.davit. filed Feb 2. 1911, Sc: fortl, facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
of this notice can not be n,nde, it Is hereby or
dcrcd and directed that snch notice be given by
due and proper publication.
EUGENE VI. WHITAKER,
Hegi-irr
First phi hh las: pub Mar 10
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Notice Of Application TO Lease
State Lands.

itllrr nf ih- state Bo.rd
ii Land tnnmi-sionorr.
Denver. Colo. Jan ~, 1911.
N".rre Is hereby Riyen, that Jonathan p Mills,
Wins" p"stonce address Is Erik, Okla, Inns
n..';- application No. a7ie to lcs.e thr following
described school lands. situate In Bac, county,
Colorado. i"-wii: All 9i section 10, township
.n south. range 4s west.
No other application t9 Lease the aborc de-
,rrihch lunds will bs considsrrd sftcr Feb. 81
iOI. Is. l.. JEFFERSON,
Register State baard tspd Commissioners.
Fifst pub Feb s--iA.t pub Feb u.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior,
1. unitad States Land Office,

Department of the INTERIOR
l. United States Land Office,
Lamar. Colorado. Dec. 1910
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in
this Office by Albert Peterson, contestant against
Homestead entry No. s84s. serial No. 0ds's made
Oct. 81, 1907. for the N f quarter of section 70
township 80 south, range +2 west 9Th principai
meridian, by John B. Oden, contesrce. in which
1t is alleged that the said John b. Oden has who'll
ly abandoned the said tract for more than one
year last past: that he has failed to cultivate or
to improve the same: that all of these defaults
have existed for more than one year latt pastand
that they continue the present date said parties
are hereby notified to appear, respond and oher
evidence touching said allegation at 10 clock A.
M. on March l6. 1911. before the Register and
Receiver at the United States Land Office in La
m,r. Coloado.
The said contestant having, in proper affidavit
filed set forth facts which show
that after due diligence personal service OF this
notice can not be made. il is hereby ordered and
directed that such notice be given bv due and
proper publication. "-i
- EUGENE M. WHITAKER. Register.
First pub Feb lO-last pub Mar 10
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Summons.
sTAI +: OF COLORADO,
-. In the Iiistrici
County Of Bacn Court
Charles I. Gibson !
PlainIin
VS.. Summons.
Samuel NJ. Dean and Jacob

Charles Y. Gibson J
PlainIin
Samuel NJ. Dean and Jacob
Il. Dean.
defendants
The people Of the state of Col"r n,I", to samu-t
VI. p"au aid .Iacub I.. DE -. the defendant.
uly. naMod. GREElINn;
Yup Al, hereby rr,iuiIe, 20 appear ~,
ar action htouyii against YOU by the nbu,,.
named piaini'n, il the District C0uii II
Hacs tommy. Stat. II cul"rn'l.' nn nn-wcr : :.
complaint therein within Iwrn'. iay- after ,t,.
service hereof, If -crv.d ,,inn iii county: ur.
il served out "f this County, nr by publications
within thirty da,- after the service hereof, e>-
elusive o. the day Of service: or Judgment by,
defaul; will be taken ngnn-r y"u according 10,
the prayer Of the complaint, au,i II copy OF the
complaint In the above entitled action lie not
served with this rummonp, or If the service,
hereof be mnde out of this state, then ten day,
additional to the time hcreInsbovc speci ned for
appearance and answer will he allowed before
the taking Of Judgment by default as aforesaid
The said action is brought to quiet title 10,
the following described land. situate. lying airs
being In Bacs county, Colorado. to-wit:
The Ioutlieas quarter of section sin 49, town
ship thirty two 1877 south, range ~ west, 10.
will more fully appear from the complaint III
said action to which reference 10 here made: a.
copy of which is hereto attached
And you are hereby notified that " YOU fail
to appear, and to answer the said complaint 40.
above required, tho said plaintiff will tnL.
judgment us prayed.
Given under my hand this 7th day Of Jan.
unry' a. d. 1911. JOHN F. MAIL.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Ftrst pub jan 2I-last pub Fob ~,
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Notice for Publication.
Department of the Interior.
y. 8. Land Office at

fupnshef.
Department Of the Interior.
u. 8. Land Office At
Lamar. Colorado. Jan. 81. 1911.
Notice is hereby given that Charles S.Fowlks.o
StoninRton, Colorado. who. on Mar 70. 1907. made
homestead application No. 7ezs, serial No. 0esse
for what Is now tract No. 42.of township 81 range
40, and additional homestead entry No. 0s76s.
made January II. 1911 for lots Nos. l5. "a, q and
e., Nv a, and N W AS E =. of section 8.
township 81 south, range q west 9Th Principal
Meridian. has filed notice of intention to make
final fve-year proof, to establish claim to the
land above described. before the clerk Of ths dis
trict court. atSprins6sld- Colorado en the 18th
day Of March. 1911.
Claimant names witnesses:
Herbert E. Homsher. E. P. Mcfarland. H. X.
Ward. all ! Of Springfield and Marion Krise Of
StonnR ton. Colorado.
EUGENE NJ. WHITAKER,
Register.
Feb 10, March, II
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department u tbs Interior,
United States Land Oficc.
Lamar, Colorado Dec. 70.

Lamar, Colorado Dec. 10 1910.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed il
this Office by Robert H Smith, .contestant
,guinut home ertesd entry No. s66s serial Mo-
o14sl m.dr December 3. 1908. FOR north half
south half of section 70, township 50 south
range ~ vest 9th principal meridian. by Mabel c.
Smith, contestee, in which 1t is alleged that
the said Mabel c. Smith has wholly abandoned
said land for,more than one year last past; that
she has failed 10 reside upon, to cultivate or
otherwise improve said land for more than one
year last past and that all Of these defaults exist
to the present date. said partra arc hereby not
Aed to appear. respond, ard offor evidence touch
ing said allegation at 10 o'clock a. M, on March
81, 1911 before the Register and Receiver at the
United States Land Office in Lamar, Colorado. .
The said contestant having. in proper affidavit,
filed set forth facts which show
that after due diligence personal service of this
notice can not he made. it is hereby ordered and
directed that such notice be given by due and
proper publication.
.,.t' +, EUGENE NJ. WHITAKER,
FIRST pub Feb l7-last pub Mar II
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Contest Notice.
Department Of the Interior
United States Land onice
Lamnr. color,,ln. De- 90

Lamnr, Colorafo, Dec -, 1910.
a sufficient contest affidavit having been flcd in
this Office by William F Willis, contestant against
homestead entry No. soi5 seri,,! No. 0S4c. made
Nay s5,- 1897. for N T. sec Il, township ~ s. X
Al west. 9Th principal merdian-by Artie Foster.
contest,e. in which it is alleged that said Artie
Foster has wholly abandoned Esid land;
that he has fnilcd. to establish residence upon
said land, or to cultivate any part thereof since
date of entry: that he has been ab-ene from said
land for more than nix imonthsla past. and that
sad defaults exist to this said parties
herebysnotihed to appear. respond, and offer evil
dence touching said allegation mt 10 O'Clock a.
ca Mar 90 1911. before the clerk of the district
court ut Springfield. Colorado and that final hear
ing will be held ut 10 O'Clock n. March "a,
1911. before the Register Rcrciverat the Unit
ed States land office in Lamar. Colorado.
The said contestant having. in proper affidavit.
filed Ja". 80. 1911. set forth facts which show
that after due diligence personal service Of this
notice can not be made, II is hereby ordered and
directed that such notice be given by due and
proper publication.
EUGENE M. WHITAKER. ilesister.
Feb l7-Mar II
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NOTfok FOR PUBLICATION
Department OF tho Interior,

CHfteU btNteH LHNu OWNe NJ
Lamar, Colorado, Jan. 2s. 1911.
Notice Is hereby given that Surency E.Walker
OF 0toRsngts1' Colo. who, on Mar. l2. 1904, made,
homestead application No. 56sl. serial No Oli4s,
for lots and 2 and S y of u, section !, town.
ship az S, r AZ west. 9Th P. NJ. has filed notice
OF Intention to make final five-ysar proof. to.
establish claim TO the land above described. before
tho clerk Of the dstriet court Springfield. COL
orado. on the llth day Of March. 1911. Claim,
ant names ~ Witnesses:
F. B. Twyford. W. J. Doris, o. L. Gotshell, alt
three of stonington. and Archie Semmens Of,
konantz, Colorado
EUGENE M. WHITAKER, Register.
First pub Feb s-last pub Mar
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Notice For Publication.
Department OF the Interior.
United States Land Office.

United States Land Office.
Lamar. Colorado. n. l6, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that Jose q. Trugillo of
Benton, Okla. who, on Aug. so, lo0i. made home
stead application No. $780, serial No O4s3, for S
y N W =, NE a. E x. S Z i N a. of sec S.
township 33 south. range 81 west 9th P. NJ, has
filed notice of intention to make final iive-year
proof. to establish claim to the lnnd above de-
scribcd. before the Clerk of the District Court
Springfield, Colorado. the 9Th day of March,
f9lr Claimant names as witnesses:
Stanley P. McKellar and Sam Collins, both of
EStelene, Colorado, and A. Mackenzie and Frank
Forrest both OF Kenton. Oklahoma.
%" EUGENE NJ. WHIrAkER. Register.
First pub feb 3-last march 3.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior,
II c Tand nRc

U. S. Land Office at
Lamar. Colorado. Jan. l6. 1911.
Notice is hereby Riven that Manuel Martinez.
Of kenton. Oklahoma, who. on Aug. 80, 1904.
made homestead application No. 573l. serial No.
0l4s4, for = S F. =, sec 81. and WlSSWl,,
SE'is"Ssee a2,twp 80 SR5l w 9Th p M ,has aled
notice OF Intention to make final five-year proof.
to establish claim to tho land above described be-
Tore the Clerk Of the District Court. at Spring
hsld' Colorado. on the 9th day Of March, 1911.
Claimant names witnesses:
staniey 2. McKellar. Sam Collins. both of Es-
telone' Colorado: and A. Mackenzie and Frank
Forrest both Of kenton, Oklahoma.
EUGENE II. WHITAKER.
Register.
First pub Feb s-lrst pub Mar q
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Notice .Eor Publication.
Department of the Interior.
United Statr1 Land Once.

United States Land Once.
Lamar. Colorado, Jan. !G. 1911,
Notice Is hereby given that jose p. Dehcrrera
Of KeHton. Oklahoma, who on August 80, 1904
made homestead application No. 572q serial No.
olIs2, for E !. N L =. sW l.NEst. NV h f
=. of section 81. township,s2 SOUTH range s. west
9Th Principal Me.idiar. has f!et' notice of intsn-
ton Ia make dnnl fve-year proof Ito estnblish
claim 10 the land above described. before the
Clerk Of the District Court at Springfield, Colo
RADIO the 9th duy OF March 1911
Claimant names witnesses:
Stanley P. McKollnr Sam Collins. both of Es-
telene, Colo; and A. Mackenzie and Frrgik For
rest both of Kenton. Colorado,
= EUGENE NJ. WHITAKER. Register.
First pub Feb 3-last pub Mar 3.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Publisher,
Department OF tho Interior.
limited states Lnud once

United states Land Once
Lamar. Colorado. Ian. rs, 1911.
NotIeo is hereby given that Lnrkin Thomas
OF stonington, Colorado. who. on September T.
1907, made Homestead entry No. $3.50. serial No.
G3ss+. for " f 4. section 81. townshp 81 5outh,
range q west 9th Principal Meridian, has filed
notice Of intention to make final communication
proof. to establish claim to the land above de-
scribed before the clerk of the district court Mt
Springfield Colorado on the lith day of March,
1911.
rClsimant names Witnesses:
H. j. Vincent. John Larmore. John Wren' w.
f. Thomas all of Stonington. Colorado.
EUGENE NJ. WHITAKER, Register.
First pub Feb 3-last pub Mar
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17

In the case of James G. Mar
lott, bonds aggregating $1,000
were made up by Springfield
people, and the defendant went
to his home the 14th.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17

When you are in need Of print
ing g-any old kind-call on us.
We will try to please you.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,
tPublisher)
Department Of the Interior
Trnlt>a gt.,sa .,a n~..

Lamar, Colorado, Nov 25 1910.
Notice is hereby given that Reta Breslin, for
the heirs of Deborah Breslin, deceased, of
Lamar. Colorado. who. on June 9Th. lio<. made
homestead application No. b7i7. serial No. Ol472
for the Z y S W "A, ssc ~, and N i.Nw a Sec
ton 81 township 80 south range ~ west 9Th Prin-
cipal Meridian, has fled notice of intention to
make hnal fvs-year proof, to establish claim
TO the land above described before the clerk of the
district court At Springfield. Colorado. on the 4th
day Of January, 1911.
Claimant names witnesses:
Forrest Hail. Harvey L. Hall, both of SPRING
field, and Ralph Ranney and'A. H. Barrett, both
Of Villas, Colorado.
EUGENE NJ WHITAKER,
Register
First pub Feb. l7-last pub Mar "a
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17

Misses CANT and Mundell were
among those who attended the
pie social.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17

John Labrier was looking af-
ter business matters here 18th.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17

Arthur Marriott was in town
Tuesday.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17

Try an Ad. in this paper.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17

Prof. Finley represented Villas
at the entertainment.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17

There are several well defined
cases of grip around and about
Springfield, and they seem to
hang on with the grip Of a bull
doc
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17

O6V.
The Pie social and entertain
ment last Saturday evening for
the benefit of the Springfield
band was n huge success. both
socially and financially. Th e
house was packed with people
from all parts of the county.
Herb Homsher added more lustre
to his reputation as an auctioneer
and his persuasive eloquence was
responded to, in the sum of $55.
The band boys return sincere
thanks to those who made the
affair such a great success.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

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The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-02-10

came the bride Of Mr.. R. W. Kann in
the peresence Of immediate relatives
and friends, shortly before the hour Of
ten in the morning. Mrs.,A P. Blonde
Of Devils Lake sang Oh Promise Me'
IN beautiful manner and as the last
notes died away Miss Katherin Kann,
sister Of the groom, caught up the re-
train with the joyful notes Of. the ever
beautiful wedding march from Mem
delssohn' IS Lohengrin, when the bridal
party took their places, preceded by
little Hortense Gleason, who bore the
wedding ring within the petals of q
Pure white rose. Father Raith read
the solemnly beautiful service which
united them in marriage.
The bride wore graceful gown of
white crepe de chine, the bodice be-
ing made on surplice lines, while an
ever dress of sheer material completed
the creation, whose adornments were
pearl trimmings, lace and silk fringe.
The bride carried bride 3 roses and the
home was decorated with ferns and car
nations. Following the ceremony a
wedding breakfast with dainty ap-
rointments was served. The happy cou-
pie left on an afternoon train for Chi
oago. The bride is one of the efficient
teachers of Ward county, having been
principal of the Glenburn schools,
while Mr.. Kann is member of the
f.wa Investment Co. of this city. Mr..
and Mrs. Kann will be at home to
their friends after March LIST at the
residence formerly occupied by Mr.. and
Mrs. L. NJ. Davis, South hill.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-02-10
Annie Laurie.

The pretty Scotch song of this name
has curious history. The words are a
modernization Of an old song with the
same title, written originally about the
close of. the seventeenth century by
William Douglas Of England, Scotland.
who was killed in battle in Flanders
Tradition relates that he died with a
lock of hair in his hand, murmuring the
name Of the object Of his fervent devo-