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The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-03-01
HISTORICAL NOTES CONCERNING
COL GRAD O.

A Brief Description Of Its
Acquisition and other
Interesting Facts.
The name Colorado, which was
first applied to the river and lat
er to the territory and state, is
derived from the Spanish colo-
rado, meaning colored or red.
The first explorers of the re-
gion now forming the state of
Colorado were probably Span
iards. Claims have been made
that Coronado's expedition of
1910 led through this country,
but the first we'll authenticated
exploration was made in 1776 by
Padre Francisco Escalante, who
visited the region of the Dolores
and Gunnison Rivers. The Span
is, however, made no attempts
at settlement, and very few
white men came to the Colorado
country until long after the
United States had gained posses
sion. The discovery of gold at
tracted miners and in 1858 a set
tlement was made at Denver.
That part of Colorado lying
north and east of the Arkansas
River was originally portion of
the Louisiana country which was
ceded by France to Spain in 1862
retroceded to France in 1900, and
purchased by the United States
in 1903. That part not originally
comprised within the Louisiana
region belonged to Spain until
the Mexican revolution of 1921,
after which it formed a part of
Mexico. The eastern part of this
Mexican territory became part
of Texas, which achieved it's in
dependence in 1886, and in 1845
was annexed to the United States
the western part was included in
the lands ceded by Mexico to the
United States in 1646 at the close
Of the Mexican War.
The section of Colorado includ-
ed in the Louisiana Purchase be-
longed successfully to the dist
rict of Louisiana (1sO4-5), the ter
ritory of Louisiana 1sO5-12), the
territory of Missouri Q812-3D,
and the Indian Country" 1884
54). When the territories of
Utah and New Mexico were or
ganized, in 1850, the western por-
ton of what is now Colorado was
included in Utah; the region
east of the Rocky Mountains,
south of the Arkansas, and west
Of the one hundred and third
meridian was made a part OF
New Mexico; and the area east
of the one hundred and third
meridian and south of the Arkan-
sas was left without organized
government, as was the Indian
Country to the north Of it. In
1854, when Kansas and Nebraska
were organized, all the Colorado
region not included in Utah or
New Mexico became a part of
Kansas if south Of the fortieth
parallel and part of Nebraska
if north of that line.
In February, 1861, the region
lying between the thirty seventh
and forty first parallels and ex-
tending from the twenty-fifth to
tlse thirty second meridian from
Washington Approximately the
one hundred and second and one
hundred and ninth meridians
from Greenwicl) was organized
as the territory of Colorado; and
in August, 1876, the territory,
without change of boundaries,
became a state of the Union
U. S. Census Bulletin.
The "Child's Welfare" move
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-03-01
LISTEN.

The Brewer land, 1-2 sec !
tior east of Blaine, on Horse !
Greek in the Artesian Water i
Belt; living water, trees, con-
siderable land available for al !
falfa. VIII sell one or both !
quarters or lease. For par ]
ticulars address the owner. !
p. W. Brewer, ]
92S Monroe Ave. !
Colorado City. Colo. !
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The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-03-01
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

Wafleu 1lle years SUBSCRIPTION
in the chicken contest. Her first
hatc4 was on Feb. 2lst.
HP. Sven made Il trip to the
Tho1has ranch last week after
wood for himself and Arthur
Smaft.
Weare in receipt of a very
niceletter from VIM. st. Martz
of Casey ILL.,, who, with MIR.
Flint was here some time ago.
These gentlemen and other Illi-
noians will leave for Baca CO.,
about Mar. 1st.
Felix Cain of Butte creek, was
"a recent caller in town, paying
taxe1 and shaking hands with
frienfs. Also Charlie Foulk of
stonhgton.
Mrs Mary Mackey and
daughter returned Monday from
Clifty, Ark Mrs. Macl1ey, after
visiting a few days with Eer mo-
ther, Mrs. Lizzie Mackey, will go
to her home at Konantz, Colo
Syracuse Journal.
We are glad to see Mr.. Fl. o.
Green again on our streets.
A breeze of the prosperity
wave has reached Springfield,
capital of Baca Co. A hotel of Is
rooms is being erected; also q
restaurant will be open for bust
ness in a few weells.-Bent
County Democrat.
DIP. Quillon and family, for
merry Of Baca Co, departed on
No. IL this afternoon for Perry,
OkR where they will make
thei3sresidence Lamar News,
Feb.R.
j. Stinson has been quite
indfs psed for the past week,
the. Result of exposure to the
.cold,and storm while looking
after the interests of his Com
'panx
Mrs. Warren Brown visited
with friends in the Blaine pre-
cinct this week.
G. A. Bledsoe and family, we
hear, will leave in the near fu-
ture for Arkansas, where they
will make their future home.
Mr.. Moscript brought the
north mail Tuesday. The snow
so affected his eyes he was un-
able to return Wednesday. Rich
ard Watson went in his stead.
John Petticrew is still confin-
ed to his bed, result of his re-
cent injuries.
Gregory S sale Mar. 9th, ought
to be a record breaker. The
prospect of big crop year, cou-
pied with the great list of things
for the ranch to be offered, will
bring out a big crowd of buyers.
Len Thompson came in from
Lamar last Friday with Heclis-
thorn and went on to Stonington
with A. G. and VIII that evening.
Members of the W. G. I. U.
called on the school last Friday
evening and rendered an inter
esting and instructive program
that was appreciated by the
teacher and pupils.
Joe Scannell and family are
arranging to leave for Arkansaw.
Sorry to see them go.
Farmers Institute, Spring
field, Mar. il Stonington Is Two
Buttes 16. Lecturer Prof. Hin
man Complete details win be
published in next weeks paper.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-03-01
HOW COLD CAUSES
-. -.-.;-s KIDNEY DISEASE

Partly by driving blood from
the surface and congesting the
kidneys, and partly by throwing
too much work upon them.
Foley Kidney Pills strengthen
the kidneys, give tone to the uri-
nary organs and restore the nor
nal action of the bladder. They
are tonic in action, puick in re-
suits. Try them.
P. o. Drug Store.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-03-01

Vets VS.. Drys. This case will
opened for rehearing at the com
ing spring election in Lamar.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-03-01
Lost

Small dun colored mare, 4 yrs.
old, hranSo9 triangle box. Re-
ward OF tar uocovery.
W. p. Strong
Lamar, Colo.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-03-01

FOR SALE Several teams of
good young work horses, gentle,
(uo broachosl broken to work and
OF good slze. Also some driving
horses, For particulars and
prices call at the Ranch or write
me.
" M shannon,
Regnier, Colo.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-03-01

Jim Mabony took the north
mail out this morning.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-03-01
LYcEUM PROGRAM

Friday, March oth.
instrumental Music
Violin and Organ.
Rec. Victor Baker.
Howard Denney.
Vocal Music Miss Gossage
Rec. Nellie Baker
&C Robert Cotton
Clarence Denney
Instrumental Music [. w. Gray
Rec. Glen Cotton
Alice Doner
Debate-Resolved thai the tur-
key gobblar mas rilha 70 giell
the June bug oG the sW-at oota-
to vine:
Affirmative Geo. A. Aueu and
b. b, Butts.
Negative, L. s. Myler and h.
G. Thompson
Rec Frank Baker
Investigator
Parliamentary Critic.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-09-14
PROLOGUE OF THE STORY.

PROLOGUE OF The STORY.
John Darlington, a stockbroker OF
regular habits, dies. His widow finds
included in her meager heritage rae
ing stable secretly operated by her
husband during life under the name
John Duffy" Widow harrington,
after comforting with Mat Donovan,
the trainer, decides to secretly con-
tinue ownership of the stable under
the old name and live near the track.
Her sister, Myrtle, and her fiance,
Ralph Woodhurst, whose father Is op-
posed to the race track, are interrupt
ed in their lovemaking by Janet Stir
ling, who annoys Ralph by referring to
him as model young man. Donovan
arrives in quest of Mrs. Darlington
and BERTHE Ainsworth tries unsuccess-
fully to humiliate him. Mrs. Barring
ton returns from an auto ride with
Mr.. Sanderson. John Garrison, a rich
miner, a friend of two weeks standing,
proposes to the widow. Wildfre's
chances of winning the Ocean stakes
on the morrow are being discussed
when DIR. Woodhurst, the race track
reformer, joins them Unexpectedly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-09-14
Ras=e>

fy. We've met before. And now let's
missing Dufry's threatening attitude.
Business r. growled Duffy.
Yes. want to buy Wildhre.''
"Quit your kidding" muttered DUFFY.
I'm in earnest, John Duffy. 1 want
wildf1re"
you can't buy wildfire from me-"
was his reply to the offer.
Put a price on her. Name your own
figure, and if it's within reason and
she wins the Ocean stakes tomorrow
I'll pay it,
You don't want a sure thing, do
your snarled Duffy.
"T know what I want and I'm willing
to pay for it," was Garrison's forcible
declaration
Duffy's answer was a contemptuous
growi.
I'll give You $4,000 for her now"
Fifty thousandr' gasped Duffy In
| amazement.
"Yes," replied Garrison, striking his
hands to emphasize his offer. What
do you say?'
you're like the rest of your kind"
|. jeered Duffy. Think you can get
everything for money. But you can't
You may be able to buy yachts and
build houses and buy women to fill 'em
Just as you expect to build one and
with your money get Mrs. Darlington
hereto
"That'H do" snapped Garrison. white
with anger.
You won't get Wildfre. and you
can't get Mrs. Darlington"
Holding himself in the greatest re
straint and shaken as he had not been
| in years, Garrison cried:
And don't forget I'm going after
you And the man go after I gener-
| ally land.
Yes. you are"
Every time a horse Of yours con.
tinued Garrison. lis entered in a selling
race I'll run up until / get him: every
Jockey you bid for I'll bid higher; every
stake you hope to win I'll buy a horse
to beat you. You're after the Ocean
| stakes with Wildf1re tomorrow? Well
no matter what the price is. I'll gel
Jackdaw and give you a run for you
money. I'll break you; that's what II
do. I'll break you So NJ
| Duffy. with shout of laughter. lef
him standing at the gate shaking hi.
fist at him
Mrs. Darlington found him In thi.
attitude
. whats the matterr' she demanded
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-09-14

III tALPH was panic stricken In
terror he exclaimed, IF my
I'D father learns it he'll never
tss forgive me-
THAT cuts no1ice with me-. want
me money I'll give you till tomorrow.
And, say Call Mrs. Darlington out of
the house and introduce her to me and
you don't owe me nothing" +
The price demanded was too heavy
for even this badly frightened boy to
consider.
Il will not he shouted emphatically.
You won't, Ell? All right. I'm right
after you, and If you don't pony up
with that money tomorrow you'll wish
you had. That's ALL
The bookmaker and his boy victim
were so occupied that they failed to
notice the approach Of John Garrison.
The horseman did not recognize Duffy
at first. s
Hello. Ralph. You said you wanted
to see me before left"
''Oh. it wasn't anything in particu-
lar" replied Ralph rather lamely
With start OF surprise Garrison re-
called his old enemy.
''Oh. perhaps I'm in the way" was
his excuse as he turned to go.
Not in the least" answered Ralph.
This gentleman mistook me for some
one else and came in and spoke to me.
That's ALL" He abruptly left the two
men facing each other. Swinging alb
ruptly to face Duffy more fully, Gar
rison said In a low tone:
THAT boy is friend Of mine"
well, what Of it ~ was the sneering
reply.
'Just this. don't care to have him
mixed up with you.''
"Oh, you don't, chr
mo. Duffy, don't"
why don't you talk to him about
itr'
HE wouldn't understand without
long explanations" said Garrison. "You
do. Leave him alone"
Duffy drew back his arm to strike
Garrison, who did not attempt to de-
fend himself.
No man can talk to me like that and
get away with it." clustered Duffy.
Garrison laughed at Duffy's bluff.
Impatiently he said: ooh, stop it, DUFF
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-09-14

EES5yI No, indeed. doctor; certain
49, ly not. This-this is Mr.. Don
ovan," said Mrs. Darlington.
The trainer looked at the reformer
with renewed interest. Under any
other circumstances his manner would
have been rude rather than cordial,
but as Mrs. Barrington's sister was to
marry Ralph and the two young per-
sons would be a part of what he con-
sidered his stable he decided to be as
pleasant as he could. Holding out his
hand. he said heartily:
I'm proud to be coupled in the bet
ting with you. I'm yours truly from
the fall of the flag"
Go awayp' cried Mrs harrington.
digging Donovan in the ribs with an
elbow.
Sure assented Donovan, a great
light falling upon him. 81 think I'll
get back TO the store. Goodby. Mrs.
harrington"
"Goodby, Mr.. Donovan she an
swered sweetly. A
Donovan laughed and winked. His
laughter could he heard long after he
had disappeared behind the hedge.
And the doctor wondered why he
the widow for the reason.
Mrs. Darlington sighed with relief
over her avoidance of what might have
been a complicated situation. But an
other danger threatened her. She must
soothe the DOCTORS ruffied dignity and
get him out of the house before race
time.
DR.. Woodhurst was so self conferred
however, that ere Donovan's laugh had
died away he had forgotten him. Mrs.
harrington was relieved to hear him
ask:
Ralph is here is he not?"
Yes; he's in the house with Myrtle, -
she -cooed.
"As 1 have told you before, Mrs
harrington. l am greatly pleased with
the match" he ponderously COM
mented. 81 .-.ss r. rse d q. ~
Mrs Darlington cordially expressed
her-agreement with him on that point.
Myrtle is sweet girl and has been
reared in just the atmosphere l should
choose for the wife of my son. Home
surroundings, no bad influences, no
race track associations, And all this.
thanks TO you. Mrs. Darlington" he
Grated
It's very good of you to say so, doc
tor" was her suave response.
Il say it because 1 mean it. Mrs. Bar
rington.''
"Oh, doctor she began, but the
doctor would not permit any Interrupt
tons EI@ET III ~
You will find that Ralph also has
been trained in the way he should co.
ne continued
I'm sure of it,
mo boy was ever reared under a
more watchful eye. If 1 should be call
ed away before my campaign against
the race track has been brought to a
successful issue l trust that he will
take up the work and press on to the
end"
Yes, indeed Inwardly she prayed
that some one would come to her res
cue But no help was in sight, and the
self righteous one wandered on.
although my anti-betting bin intro
duced by Senator Bond was defeated
two years ago, have reason to believe
that the present measure will meet
with a very different fate
He paused in annoyance at the sound
Of a mans laugh and looked up to see
Garrison and Sanderson at the gate.
Garrison was laughing heartily, while
6andsrson looked very crestfallen-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-09-14
Chappy Raster.

81 AYlH HEN the widow recovered her
w equanimity she greeted him.
EEYNg.I mo, indeed, doctor; certain
gS9 Iv not Tyhis-thfs ia Mr. Don
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-09-14
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"PIl Break YOUR

lALPH was panic stricken. In
terror he exclaimed, IF my
81 father learns it he'll never
VI forgive me-
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I'm going to break John Dufy.r he
declared. - II ~
"Goodr' she aSSented heartily.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-05-23

Adolph Ewert, of Pierre, who aspires
to be the candidate of the republicans
for the office of state treasurer after
The 4th of June, was looking after sup
port in Webster and Day county on
Friday and Saturday of last week. He
went from here to Clark by automobile.
Mrs. James Nichols, who lives near
Holmquist, departed Friday for Fuller
ton, N. D., for a visit at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. James Lawrence.
from there she will go to Moffet for a
visit with a second daughter. Mrs.
James Stegg and will finish her North
Dakota calls by stopping at the home
of Mrs. Jackman, a third daughter,
a few dhys at Temvik. During
her absence everybody in Day county
will assist in keeping Uncle John
Nichols" her husband, in the straight
and narrow way. He was in Webster
on Saturday and was on his best
behavior.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-05-23
CERTAIN RESULTS
Many a Webster Citizen Knows
How Sure They Are

Nothing uncertain about the work Of
Deans Kidney Pills in Webster. There
is positive proof of this in the testi-
mony of citizens. Such evidence should
convince the most skeptical doubter.
Read the following statement.
John Sjoberg, Webster, S. D., says
-Four years ago l had a severe attack
of kidney complaint and suffered
~intensly from pains in my kidneys and
loins. The kidney secretions became
tscant and painful in passage and was
alarmed, for my condition grew SO bad
that / had to give up work. After try
ing many remedies without getting
relief, Doan's Kidney Pills were
highly recommended to me and ! pro-
cured a supply from the Irwin Phar-
macy. Their use brought the best of
of results. The kidney disorders were
corrected and after l had used three
boxes of this remedy / was completely
cured. What is more gratifying, l
have had the slightest recurrence
of kidney complaint"
For sale by all dealers price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name an's-a and
take no other.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-05-23
ALLEN GUILTY OF MURDER
virginian VIII Pay Penalty In the
Electric Chair.

wytheville, Va, May 18.-Floyd AL
len, first of the Hillsyille mountaineers
tried for the Carroll county court
house murders, was adjudged guilty
here and will pay the penalty OF his
crime in the electric chair at Rich
mond.
Allen was charged specifically at
this time with the murder of Common
wealth Attorney Foster, prosecutor in
the Carroll county court at Hillsville
last March when a former trial OF
Floyd Allen on a minor charge culmi-
mated in the killing Of five persons
Presiding Judge Thornton l.. Massie,
Prosecutor William M. Foster, Sheriff
l.. F. Webb, Miss Elizabeth Ayres and
Juror Augustus Fowler.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-05-23

now may damage you many times the
cost of the repairs. Better fix tina,
leaky roof; this is gong to be a wet
season. Remember, we furnish one
piece or a car load of anything in our
line.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Kreuger arrived
in Webster on Tuesday evening from
Aberdeen and will make their future
home here. Mr.. kreuger has accepted
a position with this office. The family
at prest mt are making their home with
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Mankey but will
go to house keeping as DOR as they can
find a suitable house.
d. L. and Adelbert printup and
Byron Fulton spent several days at
Pickerel lake last week fishing. They
made,the trip over in the auto and
report a fine time. A new hotel and
other accommodations have been put
up for the summer r%esorters. This is
one of the finest lakes in this part OF
the state. - ritton journal.
Geo. B. Selkirk was a caller Monday
from pickerel lake, where he is in com
pany with j. w. Robertson conducting
the Pickerel lake hotel. The boys
intend to make that famous outing
place a real summer resort for indivi-
daals and parties. A number of party
appointments have already been
booked. Sisseton Courant.
We are quite reliably informed that
Mrs. Charles Rathbun aud daughter,
Miss Hazel, will move to Groton shortly
after the close of school and will make
their future home there. Their many
friends in Webster will learn this with
most sincere regret yet all will join in
wishing them health, happiness and
good luck in their new home.
BY the way what have you done about
that ''silo'' you intend to build this sea-
son. Better get busy or you will not
get it up in time for this seasons crop.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-05-23
Hanse News Items

Mike Opitz was in Webster Satur-
day.
Tracy Snider spent Thursday in this
vicinity.
Frank Lentsch made a trip to Wau-
bay Friday.
MI. Wachtler was a Webster visitor
Wednesday.
Henry Halbauer. of Eden, spent
Thursday in Hanse.
Syver Moen took a ,oad of butter to
Waubay Monday.
Filing Monsoon spent Saturday at the
Gilbert Moen home.
A dance was held at the j. Weyer
home Sunday evening.
Sigvart Moen planted corn for M
w. Lawrence Monday.
DINER Moen and family visited the
Gilbert Moen family Saturday.
DR.. A. o Sorbel was called to II.
Weyer's professionally Friday.
Miss Mary Saga is spending a few
days at the M. w. Lawrence home.
Miss Frances Lawrence visited at
the Peter Wachtler home Saturday.
A fine baby boy cam to the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. julius Janisch Thursday.
Miss Mary Saga spent a couple OF
days at the Sigvart Moen home last
week.
Little Miss Agnes Jandl spent Sat
urday and Sunday with her sister, Miss
Mary Jandi.
Miss Katie Jandl, who spent the
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-05-23

Come in and we will figure with you
and talk it over. We have the best
facilities and most complete stock OF
silo material in the northwest Our
time is yours when you want to talk
silo. Lampert Lumber Co. Ed. von
Rohr, manager. Mike Mohs, local agent.
E. Huntington and daughter, Miss
Grace, drove down to Wavbay Satur-
to meet Mr.. and Mrs. Lethart, who
came down from Aberdeen on the flyer.
Miss Grace took the party out to
Enemy Swim lake, where Gene and his
guests remained over Sunday. Miss
Grace came to Webster and Sunday in
company with her mother and sister,
Miss Marcia, joined the party al
the Swim. They all report a most
excellent time.
good Ansco camera will afford
you more actual enjoyment than any.
thing you can invest the like amount
of money In. Take one with you on
your vacation trips, and in the cold
winter evenings you will enjoy the
recollection of YOUR GOOD TIMES by
looking at the baImy summer days
you captured with an Ansco.
HaIbkat, The Medicine Man.
DR.. p. j. Jenkins, field agent of the
Dakota Wesleyan College visited Web
ster in the interests of the above named
institution. DR.. jenkins delivered an
address Sunday morning at the Metho-
dist church touching his work and he
also spoke again in the afternoon of the
same day at North Webster. The
reverend gentleman secured a very
creditable sum for his college among
the people of this community and he
reports the school in a very flourishing
condition. DR.. jenkins left for Bath on
Tuesday, May 22d, to prosecute his
labors in other fields.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-05-23

greater part of last week at Paul
Knable's Friday.
Miss Anna Opitz left Hanse Satur-
day to spend some time with her sister,
Mrs. Frank Snider.
An eight months term of school
closed in district 1853 Thursday after
noon with a program. A large crowd
was in attendance.
Miss Lizzie Opitz, who has been in
Aberdeen for some time, returned to
her home rear Hanse Saturday to
spend the summer.
The sons of M. Rauchwater and
Janish and F. Snider's little daughter
were baptized in the Frank church Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. B. Carlson and
family accompanied by Miss Helga
Saga visited at the home of Mrs.
Carlson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ole
/ Hanse Sunday.