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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

There will be meeting of the As
we'll supporters held Mt the City Hall
on Monday night next, for the purpose
Of taking steps towards opening an
Aswell Club here All Asweli adher.
ents are cordially Invited to attend.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

Information, has heon received
here indicating that ~. Jos P.
Russell Is much improved in
health since hrs visit TO Arkansas.
His relief from the effects of rheu.
matism has been most encOurag
ing. lie. DOW takes walks daily,
covering a distance of three miles,
unassisted.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

Mr.. Ashton J. Moss. who has been
the piano player at the Alamo Elec.
trio Theatre for some time. left this
week for Bay st. Louis, Miss. where
he has enrolled as a student in st.
Stanislaus College. The Alamo Thea
ire management in consequence 10
casting abont for some one TO fill the
position made vacant by Mr.. Moss de.
parture.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07
ELECTRICIAN and MECHANIC

ELECTRICIAN and MECHANIC
ia practicais magazlne for efery-
one who wan6 t. learn. ahqfk elec-
trieity.. Or Who u1es tools Its. arti
cles tell you how to Re flying
machines, wireless tela raph ap-
paratus, dynamos. 81 lines, furni-
ture,, models, etc. sry number
practical ri hts, ell illustrated.
The only nj kgaz1 Ee of its kind IN
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$3.50 ! year.
Observation-Disclosures CO., q
Pope B1dg. .-.. Boston. lsss.
!. ss's a i i,s'i; ss:s>ssS'e's'' !
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

President +. NJ WEIGH, Of Ibe
ria, st. Mar. x Eastern Railroad
stated on Monday, that he ex
pected confidently to have trains
running over the new road az fai
as Adelinc 10y the LIST Of NOvem
Der next.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07
RAILROAD news.

CrOssties are being strung out
along the right of way of the he
ria, st. Mary & Eastern Railroad,
this week. With the return OF
dry weather greater progress was
shown in all departments of the
construction work.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

Mr. +. NJ. WEIGH, the president
OF the Iberia, st. Mary d Eastern
r. r. 10. returned here on Satur.
day morning, much improved by
h,s fortnight's stay at Browne
Wells, Miss. He will devote ev
cry enegy towards the compile.
ton of the Eastern railroad on
schedule time.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

Leo Broussard's race track,
near Loreauviile, viii be n center
Of attraction on Sunday, che Stll
instant. Some half dozen very
interesting races viii be called
there Tomorrow, The program
announces both harness and sad
die races. The performances will
begin ats11 o'clock a. m.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

kAake snanhess 81 our c,t,xens
~ ~ teis week for Morgan City to
3 y the Ina ID Waterway
aseation, which commenced its
soas on Thursday aud will
>. - f@lert The indications, ii
- +. 81 paftsof this week, were
J ~ oraan City would he taxed
hnitsto take aares ID her
W0 q visitors nn this occasion.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

A convenient Pocket Map Of
Louisiana, showing all towns and
postoffices, railroads and express
offices, latest census, etc., IS cents.
MILLARD'S NEWS DEPOT.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

Misses Ida and Lutecia Robi-
cheaux, of the Seventh Ward,
came in Sunday evening and are
stopping with Mrs. r. +. Willard.
Monday they enrolled As students
in the High School.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

The steel for the new railroad
was due to arrive this week
over the N. |. & Northern Rail.
road. 1t came by sea from the
rolling mills to New Orleans
Through this city 80 pound steel
will be laid. Beyond this city the
rails vie be lighter.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

Mrs Joseph Muller, OF New Or.
leans, after spending few days
with friends and relatives in this
city, returned to her home last
Sunday
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

Miss Jeanette Romero bae re-
turned from visit of several
weeks to relatives and friends in
RTOuHsard and Erath.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

At this writing il - expected
that 81 miles Of rails for the new
railroad will he landed 1T New
iberia. This will be enough rails
to complete the line as far east as
the Chareu,on bridge, crossing
the Teche near that point. Be.
fore these rails can be laid for
service other shipments are due
to arrive.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

Mrs. A. Landry went to Del.
cambre last Sunday to visit
friends and relatives; she returned
Tuesday.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

DR.. Guy A. shaw, Of LOreau.
vile. was IN town Monday after.
noon. While he was enduring
the dust Of the roads, and while
the mercury was still peeping over
summer figures around the 30
level. he remarked that he had
inst received a letter from his
daughter who wrote that her win.
ter wraps were quite om(brtable.
The young lady dated er letter
At Winnepeg.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

Mr.. p. Jabin, City Collector,
left on Monday for Lake Arthur,
where he will spend few days in
a we'll earued rest and recreation.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

1essrs. Weeks 4 Weeks are the
sM9Fneys for the Southern Paci-
~ ~ q the suit against the Traction
Spany: Messrs. Cammack e.
sslsossard will appear as counsel
e tie Teactionr CO.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

Mr.. Carl Richter arrived here on
Tuesday morning on his return
from his summer vacation spent in
Canada. He left again on Thurs
day afternoon for visit to Aus
tin, Tex.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

Miss Josephine DeIcambre, of
Delcambre, La, was the charming
guest Of her sister, Mrs. Paul
VOORHEES,, this week.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

Mr. Adam Borel, who has been
employed on the Morgan City Re-
view for several months, has re-
|ssigned his position there to accept
his former position again with the
Enterprise. r.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

Mrs. A. boron and daughter,
Miss Ida, Of Lake Charles, were
guests Of relatives here last Sun.
day.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07
1AnfED:- Axo PLAYER,
.,, Il I 3 lH e S SssSSS Il NJ.

~. +. B. Milling was here on
ansrsday and appeared before the
10y council, representing the in
SSteets OF the Traction Co, making
- aeposit Of the $4,000 for his
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

Mr.. A. J. Maumus. Minute
Clerk Of the District Court for
this Parish, and Mr.. Leon LOzes
of the Fifth Ward, left on Mon
day for a few days visit to Port
Arthur, Tex.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

r.Suffered Intense
Pains in My Left
Side" !,
n YOU realize il is better to be
Dy ~ sorry, that it is the best
~ H. - lock the stable door before
~ horse is stolenf
d. Miles Heart Remedy
,.,ed Mrs. e. c. Gokeyjof a stub
s GU e.,e Of heart disesye. such a.
.Is porn and are now SUI ering with.
ps.d what she says:
sR.fore began tax kg Dr. Miles
u..rt Remedy rad cen suffering
i,om heart troubla Tor over hye
n nv / had growk 10 weak that Il
~ isnoossibIc fol Inc to DO thirty
-;.as work in whole Day. i
ss9ere, ptense ins ~ my lehsde
ri rndI che shoulder BLADE.
could nYt eR s. .ne , ie,i tho thought n
should net able to take anu.
bsssth again De least e. ! element
s. ys "a scarcely taken .
.n.nottie Of IL Heart Remedy be
-. could see . marked change IN
~ condition. I began to sleep
vail had q good appetite. and I'M
sro,ed 20 rapidly that when ! had
(sieu liz bottles l was completely
essed. r, r.c.,s -.
Nyou have any Of the symptoms
Mn. Gokey mentions. It % your
du,y 70 protect yourself.
Dr. Miles' Heart Remedy.
!. what you need. II the first bot
IL fa;k TO benefit. your money i
returned. Ask your druggist.
s1llgs MEDICAL co.. gikhar& sW1.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

MIR. Zachary Thibodeaux, of
Breaux Bridge. was in this city on
Wednesday.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

The roads are now dry IN every
direction, bat a little rough ID
some localities.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07
JANUARY PRIMARY
Fixed For January %, 1912
TheDemocraticStateCen tralCommit-
a. met 10 New Orleans on the 3rd in

TheDemocraticStateCe ntralC Commit
see met 10 New Orleans on the 3rd IN
slant .
Of jts doings IL given below:
FIXED Jan. q, 1912, as date for prim-
srv 70 nominate state and senatorial
candidates.
Decided that candidates must make
psbjjc campaign receipts and expen-
1itstes. and ali pledges and spro'n.ses
nsle 10 the Interest OF their candi-
~.
Prescribed formally the manner in
vhjch candidates for the State Central
commitles must register their candi-
dacy.
Ordered that a primary be held for
the selection Of Democratic National
s,Committeeman, delegates to the ma
lloual convention and presidential
electors q.
Ordered that this primary permit
voters 20 express their choice for prcs-
Idsntiel nominee. s..s
AppsOyed the Attorney gen eral's
opi1jd Mat candidates for United
o(A0 eoator must receive q majority
oetho votes polled TO be nominated.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

1ss sose,ssn ~ engaged this
. putting the 1nishimR
j " the concrete balcony
$500 At OF the Elk'a Theatre
1919. i promises 10 be- =
e,'sai pierre n wink wArn
. ~. Mr.. derry w Taylor
~ s'ey \ tAe coatr.(ior.
C = Z ! s e. sss2 kill crrs any
Rs .as. : tsF. PtHe. Csc.
~. ypssrlsss ~.
n1s lfess Dspok
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

Mr.. Lawrence Luebm, of Beau
mont, Tex. was q visitor to this
city on Wednesday.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

Remember the name-DOan's-
and take no other.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07
SCHOOL CHILDREN
Get your Tablets, Pens,
Pencils, Ink, Etc., at.....
MIlLARO'S STATIONERY sIoRI

SAVE MONEY..''MAkE MONEY,
Every firm should conduct all of It's outside
business affairs the long distance lines Of the
Cumberland Telephone Telegraph Company. In
corporated. which places anyone In direct connec-
tIon with every (mportap< city and town In the
United States. TIE p)oper way Of economically
conducting your bl mess affairs. Send and re-
ceive message I'm same time. A personalin-
tervew b mo10 convi6Gjng than a letter. Call
our long dist1hce operatAr for any information In
regard to rates and connee< lions.
CUMBERLAND TELEPHONE aNQEsRAPu CO., I.s
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

Hon. w. j. Burke left on Mon.
day afternoon for a brief visit to
the Crescent City.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

Miss Alice Haydel of Patterson
visited in town lately, the guest Of
Mrs. Maggie Williams.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

MIR. Louis Broussard, OF Breanx
Bridge, was in town on Wednes-
day.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

Mrs. Chas. Kahn was a visitor
70 the Crescent City this week.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07

Mrs. Chas. Roy is the guest Of he
mother, Mrs. T. +. Henry.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-10-07
personal

(PERSONALS.)
Mrs. Maggie Williams visited IN
Patterson, Sunday.
Mrs. Chas. Roy is the guest Of her
mother, Mrs. Z. +. Henry.
Mrs. Chas. Kahn was a visitor
70 the Crescent City this week.
MIR. Louis Broussari, OF Breaux
Bridge, was in town on Wednes-
day.
Hon. w. j. Burke left on Mon
day afternoon for a brief visit to
the Crescent City.
Miss Alice Haydel of Patterson
visited in town lately, the guest Of
Mrs. Maggie williams.
Mr.. Lawrence Luebm, of Beau
mont, Tex. was q visitor to this
city on Wednesday.
Mr.. Zachary Thibodeaux, of
Breaux Bridge. was in this city on
Wednesday.
Miss Jeanette Romero bae re.
turned from q visit of several
weeks to relatives and friends in
Broussard and Erath.
Mr.. r. Jnbin, City Collector,
left on Monday for Lake Arthur,
where he will spend a few days in
a we'll earned rest and recreation.
Miss Josephine Delcambre, of
Delcambre, La, was the charming
guest Of her sister, Mrs. Paul
VOORHEES,, this week.
Mrs. A. DOiron and daughter,
Miss Ida, Of Lake Charles, were
guests Of relatives here last Sun.
day.
Mrs. A. Landry went to Del.
last Sunday to visit
friends and relatives; she returned
Tuesday.
Mrs Joseph Muller, OF New Or.
leans, after spending a few days
with friends and relatives in this
city, returned to her home last
Mr. Adam Borel, who has been
on the Morgan City Re.
view for several months, has re-
signed his position there to accept
MS former position again with the
Enterprise. M
Mr.. A. J. Maumus, Minute
Clerk of the District Court for
his Parish, and Mr.. Leon Lozes
# the Fifth Ward. left on Mon
lay for few days visit to Port
Arthur, Tex.
Mr.. Carl Richter arrived here on |
tuesday morning on his return
rom his summer vacation spent in
He left again on Thurs.
lay afternoon for a visit to Aus
in, Tex.
Misses Ida and Lutecia RObi-
heaux, Of the Seventh Ward,
anne in Sunday evening and are
topping with Mrs. r. f. Willard.
Ionday they enrolled rs students
n the High School.
Mr.. Ashton j. Moss. who has heen |
he piano player at the Alamo Elec-
ric Theatre for some time. left this |
veek for Bay st. Louis. Miss. where
e has enrolled as a student in st.
ia nislaus College. The Alamo Thea
re management in consequence 10
astiny abont for some one TO fill the |
made vacant by Mr.. Moss de.
arturo.
Mr. +. NJ. Welch, the president
( the Iberia, St. Mary d Eastern
(. r. 10. returned here on Satur.
ay morning, much improved by
N fortnights stay at Browne
Wells, Miss lie will devote ev
~ enogy towards the compile.
ion of the Eastern railroad on
chedule time.
Judge J. A BabiD, Of the Bird
~ =: 4o.,c Mor1av s,,neu
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1911-04-01
Homes. L.w-Asidins Saloon Keeper.

In his story Of the reign Of saloon
lawlessness in Newark, Ohio, Ray
Stannard Baker tells of one honest
law-abiding saloon keeper. This was
the universal testimony borne to
the man. r. &. Bigbee, by both
friend and foe of the traffic. AS
long as he was In the business he
obeyed the Sunday closing and other
laws designed to mitigate the evils
OF the saloon, and as soon as the
saloons were outlawed he manfully
shut up shop. He was the one law
abiding. law-respo citing saloon man
among the eighty In the city of New
ark. One In eighty. Do You want
To sanction business in which 1t is
well nigh impossible for man TO
be self respecting and lava iding?
Yes, perhaps La Junta's ex-saloon
keepers, licensed saloon keepers OF
course. could show better per cent
than this. If there are law-abiding
men among them let us help them to
remain such by keeping them out of
a business that in the end degrades
the man who engages in II. Vote
no and help the good saloon keep.
or to remain good The good" sa-
loon keeper is the one who is out
OF the business. Vote mo" and
help him to be good incidentally
you will be helping a great many
other men TO be better.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1911-04-01

cent of the population of Wichita OPP
posed to the saloon. Probably there
are not now a very large minority Of
the population who would favor 1t.
One newspaper changed in single
day from pro-saloon to anti-saloon. In
six weeks its circulation had in
creased six thousand copies. In
another Kansas community mer-
chant declares that his collections
Increased forty per cent shortly after
prohibition went into effect. Work
men We're paying weekly for insur.
ance. Before the saloons closed
forty per cent of these insured work
men We're in arrears. Within short
time after the enforcement OF the
law these arrearages had disappeared
and many were paying in advance.
Golfers Weekly.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1911-04-01
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office at Pueblo. Col.
orado, March %, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that Harry
S. Burger, OF Timpas, Colorado, who,
on February %, 1907, made home,
stead entry No. 1852. serial No,
O5l49, for the southeast quarter. sec.
ton 80. township % south, range 81
west, sixth principal meridian. has
filed notice OF intention to make
final five year proof, to establish
claim to the land above described
before he clerk Of the district court,
at La Junta. Colorado, ON the 9th
day Of May, 1911
Claimant names as witnesses
William g. Ramsey. James j. Brown.
ing, Charles Il. Lance, Archie L.
Cummius, all of Timpas, Colorado.
Not coal land.
5. A. ABBEY. Register
First publication. April /, 1911.
Last publication. May 6. 1911.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1911-04-01
Cos. Of Drink.

The great lard spoke OF sermons
In stones Kansas has found sermons
in grocery bills Wichita, few
years ago. was the Gibraltar OF the
saloon in Kansas. Its saloons were
running years after the Kansas sa-
loon law went into effect. Deals were
made al state conventions and nom
nations secured through promises Of
open saloons for Wichita. The pro-
test was long coming, but ii arrived
and. like many other reform move
ments OF the day, arrived with mo-
mentum. A dry" mayor was elect
ed. Heavy penalties for violation of
the law were eXacted. The saloons
died hard. but the last yestIge OF
them finally passed. Note the re-
suit. Before the saloons closed the
bank clearings of Wichita were
81 100000 weekly. In three years
they had increased to something over
three million dollars The city, in
stead of going backward. as freely
predicted. has steadily grown. A few
wears ago there were barely ten per
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1911-04-01
Notice Of Adjustment Day.

Estate OF Benjamin +. Haskins, de
ceased.
The undersigned having been APP
pointed administrator Of the es-
tate OF benjamin f. Haskins. de
ceased, late OF the county of Otero,
in the state OF Colorado. hereby gives
notice that he will appear before
tn county court II said Otero coun-
ty. at the court house In La Junta,
In said county. on Monday. the sew
enteenih day OF April, \. d. 1911. at
the hour of ten O'Clock a, IN. of
said day. at which time all per
SONS having claims against said es'
tate are notified and requested Ia
attend Tor the purpose of having the
same adjusted All persons In.
debted to said estate are requested
TO make immediate payment TO the
Undersigned.
Dated at La Junta. Colorado. this
tenth day of March, a. d. 1871.
EARL W. HAsKlNS.
Administrator OF the estate of Ben.
iamin +. llaskins. deceased.
First publication. March rs. 1871.
Last publication. April 5, 1911.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1911-04-01
Notice for Publication.

department. Of the Interior. United
states Land Office at Pueblo. Colo.
RADIO. February %. 1911.
Notice is here.y given that Fran
cisco Garcia, of Troy, Colorado. who
on september 20. 1905. made home
stead entry No. 1870. serial No,
Olsis. Tor southwest quarter north.
east quarter. northeast quarter south.
west quarter. west half southeast
quarter. section %. township 32 south
range SO west. sixth principal meri.
dian. has filed notice of intention
70 make final five year proof. to es-
tablish claim to tho land above de.
scrlbcd. before the clerk Of the county
court. nj Trinidad. Colorado. ON the
Gih day OF April. 1911.
Claimant names AS witnesses:
Jose dc Ia Luz Luccro. Cirilo TruJil.
10, Noises Garcia. OF Troy. Colo. Te'
odoro Abcyta. OF Trinidad. Colo.
Not coal land.
s. 4. ABBEY. Register.
First publication. March I. 1911.
Last publication. April 5, 1911.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1911-04-01
Back TO Nature.

4 hen is not supposed TO have
much common sense or tact. yet
every 'imc she lays an egg she cack-
les forth the fact.
A rooster hasn't got lot of In.
tellect TO show. but none the less
most roosiers have enough good sens,
10 crow
The mule. the most despised OF
beasts. has u persistent way of let
ting people know he's around by his
insistent bray.
The busy little tees they buzz. bulls
below and cows moo. and watch.dogs
bark. and gand.rs qnack. and doves
and pigeons coo.
The peacock spreads his tail and
squawks. pigs saucal and robins
sing. and even scrpcnts know enough
to hiss before they sting.
Hut man. tho gr,atost masterpiece
that Natur. could devise. Will often
stop and hesitate before he'll adyer'
tis..
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1911-04-01
Notice for Publication.

Department Of the Interior. United
states Land Offic. at Pueblo. Colo
RADIO. February 20. 1911.
Notice Ii her. given that Alfred
Groves. Of La Juntn. Colorado. who.
on March 20. 1904. made homestead
entry No iti33. serial No. o3s5i. for
south half southwest quarter. south.
west quarter southeast quarter section
4. northwest quarter northeast quar-.
tor, section .. township 81 south.
range 30 west. sixth principal mcri'
dian. has filed notice OF intention 10
make final five year proof. TO cs,ab'
lish claim To the land above de
Hcribed. before the clerk Of the dlA'
tfict court, al La jun,a, Colorado. on
the It'll day OF April. 1911.
Claimant names an witnesses
Isaac keirstcad. Hilario Bacta,of iIig
bee. Colo. Theodore J Helm. Isaac
Helm. VI La Junia. Colo.
Not coal land.
y. A. ABBEY. Register.
First publication. March 4. 1911.
Last publication. April !. 1911.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1911-04-01

Al the court room of said court, in
the city Of La Junta, county and
state aforesaid. on the 18th day OF
April, A. ID. 1911. at the hour Of
~ O'Clock in the forenoon of said
DAY, then and there to show cause,
II any there be. why an order should
not be made directing the said Sher-
man Ball, administrator, to sell the
who!e or so much OF said real es-
tate as may be necessary for the pur-
poses specified in said petition.
1t is .urther ordered that this
order be published for at least four
successive weeks in the La Junta
Tribune, weekly public newspaper
published in said county.
BY the court:
T.. w. MCDANIEL,
County Judge.
First publication, March is, 1911.
Last publication, April 10, 1911.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1911-04-01
More About Prospective Coal Baron

James b Pearce. secretary of state.
has Joined the list of coal magnates
Recently Mr. Poarce acquired sub
stantial interest In eighty-four acres
of coal lands. which were patented
fifteen years ago. These lands are
situated five miles north of the town
of Hotchkiss, in Delta county, and
are continuation OF the coal belt
which has been mined for many years
by the Colorado Fuel and Iron Com.
pany at Somerset
For number Il years farmers in
extracting coal for their personal
use have been opening the property
and a twenty-foot vein of semianthra'
cite coal is now exposed. At high.
or elevation there are two other
veins OF blacksmith coal Mr.. Pearce
spent ten days on the property and.
before returning to Denver, completed
arrangements for the building of a
wagon read from Hotchkiss TO the
coal mine. This road, In order 10
maintain four per cent grade will
be eight miles long. Construction
work has been commenced. \ cor.
pcration has been organized under
the name of the North Fork Coal
Company to develop the property.
The company has given AN order
TO the Case Implement Company for
a 10 horsepower traction engine or
road locomotive. -Four read cars.
which have capacity of twenty-five
tons each. were also ordered These
cars will BE- hauled from the mine
into Hotchkiss, where the coal viii
be delivered to new i00-ton mill
which lis being erected TO handle the
gypsum deposits near Crawford.-Den
yer Republican.