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The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04
ALBANIA MINSTRELS
LAY TO CROWDED TENT

fhe Alabama Colored Minstrels
an amusing production un-
canvas at the corner of Third
jackson St. last night. The
Rd filled the tent to it's capacity.
acts most worthy of comment
3 those of the Clark Brothers,
opened the performance. Ed
ds was excellent on the slack
and proved himself to be an
Pptionally good dancer and
Pedian. A very unique cigar
Pking act by Watts, the giant
funny fellow was highly COM
hdable and his imitation of a
phone was very clever. The
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

feature of the entire performance
was a fire-eating and contortion
act by High Henry Hunt. There
was a good band and orchestra
which furnished music for the
entire show. The Alabama Min
strels leave this morning for Mar
lin in their two private cars which
are also worthy of mention.-Waco
(Texas) Morning News.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04
Notice of Application to Lease State

Notice of Application to Lease State
Lands
Office Of the State Board OF Land Commits.
sioners.
Denver, Colo, April s, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that Jens Petersen
whose postoffice address is Monte Vista, Colo,
has made application No. A-56S to lease
the following described School Lands, situate
in Rio Grande County. Colorado, to wit:
N 4 OF N " i, Sec. 80. Twp. 80 N. RTE.
No other application to lease the above des-
cribed lands will BIO considered after May I,
1912.
B. l.. JEFYKRsoH
Register State Board Land Commissioners.
LIST pub. Apr. 1S: last pub. May.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

A very attractive assortment OF
fancy work done by Miss Loretta
Miller, one of the teachers of
Marsh school, is being displayed
by Fassetts in their window this
week. This handiwork speaks we'll
for the Royal Society Embroidery
Floss which is becoming very pop
ular.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04
BIRTHS

Thursday, May 2, to Mr. and
Mrs. Earl Harper, a girl.
Monday, April 80, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Mahl, girl.
Thursday, May 2, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Chester Matthias, girl
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Woods
Expert Embalmers and
Funeral Directors

Pioneers-Practical and Progress
i've. White and black funeral
cars.
Exclusive line of closed carriages,
Ambulance, Lowering Device,
and Automobile service.
Modern methods and management
Cut flowers and floral designs
ordered at reasonable prices.
Parlors 724 First Avenue, Phone
Highland IL.
Residence 23O First Ave. Phone
Monte IL.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04
MONEY
To loan on improved land
with good water rights. Reas-
enable rates.
CHAS. EDMAN
Real Estate and Loans
HANDY KITCHEN

There will be no flies on the
candy and nice things in the
Handy Kitchen hereafter
f. E. Zerbe, one of the most ar
tistic wood workers in the city,
has just completed an 1S-foot
show case which, aside from being
ornamental, is decidedly useful.
He has also built window show
case which is very attractive.
These improvements make this
popular place the most attractive
and sanitary resort in town.
When General Hancock laid it
down in imperishable language
that in his opinion the tariff was
local issue he was laughed out of
politics. The remark probably cost
him the presidency. Yet time has
vindicated him, and that the tariff
is as much of a local issue as the
boil on a dogs back nobody now
denies. What are we going to do
with Schedule K? Different local
tiles have different issues on the
tariff. What is medicine for one
locality is poison for another. Such
a situation forces "log-rolling" OF
trading.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

]. M. Howell, popular druggist
of Greensburg, KY, says, ave use
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in
cur own household and know it is
excellent" For sale by all drug
gists.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

George Jenny, a student of Den
yer arrived Saturday for short
visit with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. w. Jenny.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

Sick headache results from a dis
and can be cured by the use OF
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. For sale by all druggists.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

Start the Breadwinner's day with
coffee that nourishes and satisfies. He
will enjoy drinking our Star blend Of
coffee. Crescent Tea * Coffee Co.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

Mrs. j. L. Geedes left Tuesday
for Denver where she will attend
the bedside of her mother, who is
quite ill.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

F. P. Merchant left Monday for
Baldwin, Kas., where he was called
by the serious illness of his father.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

Save the evening of May 9th for
the ball given by Circle No. 30,
Women of Woodcraft, at Woodmen
Temple.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

Mrs. E. V. B. Aldrich left Tues
day for visit with her daughter
Mrs. Newcomb of Antonito. She
was accompanied by her small
granddaughter, Miss Helen New
comb, who has been visiting her
grandmother.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

w. +. White went to Denver
Sunday on business.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

Bald Barley seed for sale.
j. G. Veeder, 2O6 Lyell st.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

s. w. 8. Woods, who has been
the guest of his son at Holdridge,
Nebraska, returned Tuesday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

Mrs. Chisholm went to Antonito
Sunday for visit with her sister,
Mrs. Warshauer.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

Books for Graduation presents at
FULLERS.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

T. G. Pollard and wife of Boul-
der spent Tuesday transacting bus
mess in Monte Vista.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

There is nothing like delicious cup
Of tea, delightful refreshing stimulant
and brain soother.
Crescent Tea & Coffee Co.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

Westal Wallace and John Nc.
Intosh returned Friday from Grand
Island, Nebraska.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04
G. NJ. Corlett made business
trip to Alamosa Sunday.

Mrs. j. F. Morse left Monday
for a visit with her uncle at Glen
wood Springs.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

New Books at Fuller Drug Co.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

G. M. Corlett made a business
trip to Alamosa Sunday.
Mrs. j. F. Morse left Monday
for visit with her uncle at Glen
wood Springs.
Mrs. Chisholm went to A Antonito
Sunday for visit with her sister,
Mrs. Warshauer.
Westal Wallace and John Nc.
Intosh returned Friday from Grand
Island, Nebraska.
T. G. Pollard and wife of Boul-
der spent Tuesday transaoting bus
mess in Monte Vista.
s. w. 8. Woods, who has been
the guest of his son at Holdridge,
Nebraska, returned Tuesday.
Mrs. j. L. Geedes left Tuesday
for Denver where she will attend
the bedside of her mother, who is
quite ill.
Colonel Wadsworth, Inspector
of the Soldiers and Sailors home
spent Tuesday with the inmates Of
that place.
Miss Irene Hopkins of Alamosa,
who has been the guest of Hazel
Lloyd returned to her home in
that place Tuesday.
Mrs. R. A. Barnett, who has
been spending the winter with
relatives at Higginsville, Missouri,
returned Wednesday.
Miss Edna Grant of Cripple
Creek arrived Monday for a visit
with her mother who resides on a
ranch west of this place.
Miss Sylvia Price who has been
employed as teacher in Kansas,
returned Wednesday to spend the
summer with her mother.
Advices from Platoro say that
snow in that vicinity is five feet
deep in the timber and that it
hasn't started to go off yet.
Miss Francis Sheridan, who has
been the guest of her father P. j.
Sheridan, who resides on a ranch
near this place returned Saturday
to her home in Alamosa.
Frank Bowers, deputy super
visor, is at the Worlds Ranch put
ting in a new bridge across the
Alamosa river. Mr.. Bowers was
recently surprised at receiving a
gift of a fine colt-progenitor
anonymous.
Mrs. E. V. B. Aldrich left Tues
day for visit with her daughter
Mrs. Newcomb of Antonito. She
was accompanied by her small
granddaughter, Miss Helen New
comb, who has been visiting her
grandmother.
A very attractive assortment OF
fancy work done by Miss Loretta
Miller, one of the teachers OF
Marsh school, is being displayed
by Fassetts in their window this
week. This handiwork speaks we'll
for tho RovpI Sociatv Em hroidorv
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

Colonel Wadsworth, Inspector
of the Soldiers and Sailors home
spent Tuesday with the inmates Of
that place.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

Miss Irene Hopkins of Alamosa,
who has been the guest of Hazel
Lloyd returned to her home in
that place Tuesday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

Frank Bowers, deputy super
visor, is at the Worlds Ranch put
ting in a new bridge across the
Alamosa river. Mr.. Bowers was
recently surprised at receiving a
gift of fine colt-progenitor
anOnymOus
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

Advices from Platoro say that
snow in that vicinity is five feet
deep in the timber and that it
hasn't started to go off yet.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

Miss Sylvia Price who has been
employed as teacher in Kansas,
returned Wednesday to spend the
summer with her mother.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

Mrs. r. A. Barnett, who has
been spending the winter with
relatives at Higginsville, Missouri,
returned Wednesday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

Miss Francis Sheridan, who has
been the guest of her father P. j.
Sheridan, who resides on a ranch
near this place returned Saturday
to her home in Alamosa.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-04

Miss Edna Grant of Cripple
Creek arrived Monday for visit
with her mother who resides on a
ranch west of this place.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-14
How He Won Title In vaIpa-
raise Harbor In 1895-lnci-
dents of Notable Career.

bles and refused. whereupon Evans
whipped out his pistol and compelled
the fellow to drag him to safety. The
next day. when the doctors decided
that ii was necessary to amputate his
legs. he once more whipped out his
pistol. and the result was that he lived
to walk on those same legs for the
rest of his life.
Fifteen years after the war ended
Evans had chance to prove his worth
in the Bering sea. where he was sent to
keep track of the British seal poachers.
a job he handled so well that he stop
ped poaching and at the same time
kept from offending Great Britain. 1t
was in 1895 that he got the name
Fighting Bob" 1t was In the harbor
of Valparaiso. Chile. There was a
diplomatic tangle that had become so
serious that the government had sent
a number Of naval vessels to those
waters to show that the United States
meant business.
The Chileans were peeved. and they
let Evans know 1t. whereupon he
warned them. The Chileans came
down off their perch.
Once in Tunis Admiral Evans had an
experience that was similar to his
Chilean one The American consul at
Tunis reported some trouble, and Ev-
ans was sent to straighten matters
out He told the hey that unless he
apologized and fired salute Of 100
guns i'm honor of the American flag he
would change the boundaries Of Tunis
and that the result would be an inland
Tunis. The hey did not have enough
powder to fire the salute that was de-
manded and appeased Fighting Bob"
by giving banquet in his honor that
was the greatest in the history Of
Tunis.
When the Spanish war came Evans
was assigned to command the battle
ship Iowa Before the Iowa sailed for
Cuban waters he casually remarked
that If he had his way spanish would
become the most popular language in
hell" The Iowa made great record
in the battle Of Santiago, and her skip
per was among the first Of the Spanish
war officers to be raised to flag rank
because Of meritorious services in chat
war
When President Roosevelt decided
that it would be a good thing to send
the Atlantic fleet around the world
Admiral Evans was its commander in
chief when it sailed out of Hampton
Roads. Owing to i'll health he re-
linquished the command when the fleet
arrived at San Francisco.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-14

those times, and said that ! ought to
have an operation. would not listen to
that, and when friend of my husband s
told him about Lydia E. Pinkham' Veg
etable Compound and what it had done
for his wife, / was willing to take it..
Now look the picture of health and feel
like it, too. l can do all my own house.
work, work in the garden and entertain
company and enjoy them, and can walk
as far as any ordinary woman, any day
in the week. Iwish could talk to every
suffering woman and girl, and tell them
what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has done for me. Mrs.
DEMA BETHUNE, Sikeston, Mo.
Remember, the remedy which did this
was Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
1t has helped thousands of women who
have been troubled with displacements,
inflammation, liberation, tumors, irreg-
ularities, periodic pains, backache, that
bearing down feeling, indigestion, and
nervous prostration, after all other means
have failed. Why don't you try it
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-14

The several roulette tables at Monte
Carlo open each morning with Sl2,OoO
apiece, and any time that one of them
looses it's initial stake the "bank is
broke" in technical parlance. 1t Is
s'broke just long enough for the Group
Ter to push a button and an attendant
to carry him another stake from the In
exhaustable cashier, but long enough
to make the reputation of another imam
that bro the bank at Monte Carlo >
Nothing helps the bank like such ao'
cidents.
We observe that a get rich-quick
artist, on being arrested by the Paris
police proudly claims to bethe original
of the dtty and the 6rst who ever i'm
poyerish the euphemistic Society of
Sea Baths" and we are promoted to re-
mark generally upon what very curious
distinctions satisfy some human vani-
ties
For example, our own metropolis
boasted for many years local Sir
Walter Raleigh who boasted OF having
smoked the first cigarette ever smoked
in ST. Louis. The late DIR. Blue French
of Ashland. Boone county, enjoyed his
reputation as the "only natural-born
gins eng broker" Lately Chicagoan
died who claimed to have originated the
comparison "smarter than Philadel-
phia which dated back to the
period when Philadelphia was the nat
ional capital. There is raconteur at
Wootan Wells, Tex who bears the dis
tinction of originating the comparison
Nmore than Carter had oats" aud the
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-14
"The Man That Broke The Bank"
Story of Breckenridge Darby
Valley Kans

explanation that Carter had upwards
of a dashed sight and then some. l"
Who does not remember the inventor
of the gin rickey, and Berry Wall, and
Ward MoAllister, and DR.. Mary Walk
err?
The distinction of being the first
white man born west Of the Mississippi
river was one long worn by many. The
local or county distinction of greatest
longevity coupled with the greatest
number of todiies and miles walked
per diem has always been one of the
most popular, and indeed includes
features worth boasting. Let us not
forget the "oldest subscriber"
The greatest number of Atlantic
crossings is among the most frequent
of modern boasts. The longest fasters
used to be as numerous as our modern
champion consumers of the most hard
boiled eggs, bananas and quail. Col.
Abe Slupsky holds the record for bottl-
ed beer. Booker Washington's college
has just decorated a negro with a
bachelor of arts degree for securing
the donation of stallion from Blue
Grass breeder aud conducting it to Al
ALBANIA. A convict who mapped rock
on Kentucky pike earned the proud
title of the "'nappiest niger in Brec'
kinridge county"
So that it appears there are plenty
of distinctions to go round if everybody
will take pains to discover and develop
his particular forte.-St. Louis Re-
public.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-14

\" OBLE1 DUNGLlSON EVANS,
the Fighting Bob of the
~ American navy. who died re-
Gently. was perhaps the most
famous American naval officer since
David Glasgow Farragut. Like Farra-
gut. he was a southerner, and yet, like
Farragut, when In The stormy days Of
the sixties it became necessary for ev-
cry southern born man in the army or
the navy to make choice of flags he
unhesitatingly resolved to remain true
to the Union. In the service of which.
at Fort Fisher he was later to be
MANNED for life.
Admiral Evans was born in Floyd
county. Va. Aug. IS, 1876, the son of
DR.. and Mrs. Samuel Andrew Jackson
Evans. When he was ten years old he
was sent to Washington to live with
an uncle so that he could get the ad-
vantage of the Washington schools. In
1850 he decided that naval career
would suit him, but there were no An
napolis vacancies from Virginia, his
native state, at that time. William
Hooper, a territorial delegate in con.
gress from Utah. offered him the ap-
pointment from Utah, but before he
could make the appointment he told
the future admiral that he would have
to 60 to Utah and live there long
enough to establish legal residence.
Evans never hesitated. He accepted
the offer and made the long journey.
much. Of it on horseback or in stage
coaches, to Salt Lake City. and year
later he entered Annapolis as the ca
Diet from Utah. The situation between
the north and the south was then
acute. DR.. Evans, his father, had died
several years before that time, and
when the war between sections COM
menced Mrs. Evans, his mother. who
was a Virginian of Virginians and 10y
al to the south. sent in her sons resig-
nation as cadet at Annapolis, but Ca
Diet Evans could not see his duty in
the light she did and refused to leave
the academy, from which he was grad
uated in 1868 and Immediately went to
sea in defense of the Union.
In the engagements around Fort
Fisher he was wounded while leading
a charge of marines The charge was
one of the bravest in the annals of the
service. Evans was shot in both legs
and was left on the beach, supposedly
in dying condition. A fellow Yankee,
who was hiding behind friendly
sand dune was appealed to for assist
ance. The Yankee had his own trOu
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-14
WEBSTER

Mr.. Henry Payne and Earnest Comp
ton were in Louisville Wednesday.
Mr.. Chas. Bandy and daughter, Miss
Mable, and J.V Stellar and daughter,
Miss Alta, were in Louisville Wednes-
day.
Mrs. John Harper visited her parents
at Harmed last weak.
John Lyddan bought from Hudson
Bros of Louisville, two splendid brood
mares.
Miss Mae Bandy entertained to a
house party last week. The guests
were Misses Mobile Bandy, Mildred
StClair, Ossie Payne: Messrs Jess Hen
d-rson. Percy Henderson. l.. L. Hen
derson and Herbert Haddock.
Ed Robinson and wife,of Greensboro,
were guests of Mrs N d. Payne last
week.
Miss Vera Brown. Brandenburg, is
visiting Miss Mayme Kendall.
w. B. Henderson and wife, of New
port, r. l.. are visiting 7. B. Hender-
son.
Miss Mae Bandy, Irvington, was
weekend guest of Miss Ossie Payne.
John Harper was in Hardirsburg
Monday.
Miss Mary Smith, Custom, is guest OF
Mrs n c. Haddock.
Victor Orendorf was guest of Miss
Nora Harrison at Lodiburg Sunday.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-14
PREFERS RUINS TO SOCIETY.

Baltimore Girl More interested In
Archaeology Than In FrivoIity.
Miss Lucy Buckler. debutante daugh-
Ter of Mr.. and Mrs. William ii. Buck
Ter OF Baltimore II planning to give up
social life and accompany her parents
on their expedition TO Asia Minor.
where Mr.. Buckler will take part In
the archaeological studies to be car
ried on at Sardis.
IL IN not the custom OF archaeologists
10 have young women as companions
IN such trips. but Miss Buckler Is SO
Interested In the subject that she will
,pend considerable time there II her
health permits. The young woman
accompanied her father last year on a
similar expedition.
Mr.. Buckler and DIR. David Robin
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-14
~ m Louisville Evening Post
X All and Breckenridge News
VOsOV one year S. so.
A Texas Wonder.

The Texas Wonder cures kidney and
bladder troubles, removing gravel,
cures diabetes, weak and lame backs,
rheumatism, and all Irregularities OF
the kidneys and bladder in both men
and women. Regulates bladder troub-
les in children. If not sold by YOUR
druggist will be sent by mail on re-
ceipt of $1.00. One small bottle is two
months treatment and SELDOM fails to
perfect a cure. DR.. f. w. Hall, 1926
Olive street, St. Louis. Mo. Send for
Kentucky testimonials. Sold by drug
gists.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-14
Graduates In Demand

The Bowling Green Business Univer-
sity has recently moved into its new
home which is said to be by far the
most elegant and commodious used by
any business college in the Southern
States. The school not only has the
largest attendance in its history but is
also receiving more calls for its grad
yates than ever before.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-14
TO FIND ROSETTA STONE.

Or. Edgar L. Hewitt Going to ousts-
mala on an Odd Errand. =,
In the hope of discovering an Ameri-
can Rosetta stone" by which students
Of ancient central American ruins
would be able to decipher the hero
glyphics on the temples and monu-
ments left by the Maya civilization.
DIR. Edgar L. Hewitt, director Of the
School of American Archaeology. Is
being sent to Guatemala by the
archaeological Institute Of America.
At Quirigua excavation work al
ready begun has brought to light the
fact that the civilization Of the Mayas
apparently was largely religious. as
many massive temples. palaces. pyra-
mids and monuments exist.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-14

There is no better medicine made
for colds than Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy 1t acts on natures plan, re-
lieves the lungs, opens the secretions,
aids expectoration; and restores the
system to healthy condition. For sale
by all dealers.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-14

four or five days at a
time every month,
and so weak / could
hardly walk. l had
cramps, back a c h e
and headache, an d
was so nervous and
weak that | dreaded
to see anyone or
have anyone move in
the room. The doc
tors gave me medi-
cine to ease me at
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-14

To feel strong, have good appetite
and digestion, sleep soundly and enjoy
life. use Burdock Blood Bitters, the
great system tonic and builder.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-14
FIRST LEAP YEAR BRIDE.
Mrs. Carr Proposed. Bought the Ring
and Paid the Minister.

dHu du VIZ "'"s''
Mrs Frederick Carr of Germantown.
Pa. claims to be the first leap year
bride. Not only did she propose to the
young man. but she insisted upon pay
ing the car fare to Wilmington. Del,
where they were married. buying the
ring and giving the Rev. George l..
Wolf the customary fee.
Prior to the marriage Mrs. Carr was
Miss Margaret Il. Molenkopf MIR.
Carr. with whom she had been as-
quainted about a year. was calling
upon her one evening recently.
Fred" she said. according TO her
own statement. II am tired living
alone. Let's 90 aud get married" The
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-14

son. his companion in the researches,
are both affiliated with John Hopkins
university There will be several other
scientists in the party. Miss Buckler
expects to enter the archaeological de-
partment OF oxford university.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-14

bride explained that she knew Fred
loved her so she was not bit afraid
Of refusal.
Mr.. Carr said YES"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-14

n = m Louisville Evening Post
|X{ All and Breckenridge News
YOsVV one year IS. so.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-14
SEVEN YEARS
OF MISERY
How Mrs. Bethune was Re-
stored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.

Sikeston, Mo. - "For seven years
suffered everything. / was in bed for
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-14
Fighting Bob" Evans Was a
Picturesque Navy Figure
Took Part In Spanish War and
Started Battleship Fleet
on World Cruise.

- OBLEY DUNGLISON EVANS,
the Fighting Bob" of the
~ American navy. who died re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15

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