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Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-08-23
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

In the matter of the estate of Emory
Brown deceased.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That
on Monday, the 30th day Of August
A. d. 1915, being one OF the regular
days oil the June term of the county
court OF La Plata county, in the state
of Colorado, l, Addie Brown, admins
tratrix OF said estate will appear be-
fore the judge of said court, present
my final settlement as such admins
tratrix, pray the approval Of the same,
and will then apply to be discharged
as such Administrative. AT which
time and place any person in inter
est may appear and present objec-
lions to the same, ii any there be.
Dated at Durango, Colorado, July
81, 1915.
ADDIE BROWN,
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-08-23

MISS Imogene Dickinson, of Dem
yer, is here upon a visit to her uncle,
j. r. c. Tyler, cashier of the Burns
National bank and his family.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-08-23

w. Golf Black and son Eph came
up from Aztec last evening and to-
DAY went on to Denver. Mr.. Black
may return in an auto of his own.
He is out looking after another's in
terest for car agency at Aztec.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-08-23

Mrs. Ralph Peake, of Ridgway, who
was here visiting her friends, the
Fred Watsons departed for her home
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-08-23

Tommy Rogers, the socially popu-
lar and promising younger son Of
MIR. and Mrs. w. G. Rogers of North
Durango, who has been spending his
vacation here with his parents, this
morning departed for Milwaukee to
resume his college studies there.
Miss Vida Nash, the vivacious
young daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Nash, a former Durango girl, but
who now resides in Ridgway, after
two weeks visit here to her chums
the Misses Hazel and Nora Lauder
dale and Elizabeth Richardson, left
for home this morning, after most
pleasant and enjoyable visit.
Mrs. Mary E. House and daughter,
Helen, returned last evening from a
trip to the Pacific coast and all that
part of the world, where they had
been touring for the past two months.
They took in both big fairs. Miss
Helen had quite siege of illness
while away but is now in very good
health. Mr.. House is an alleged pas
senger brakeman, but mostly chick
en- fancier.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-08-23

John Petaluna is business visitor
in the city today from his home
stead on the lower La Plata and then
to visit his sheep camp above Rock
wood.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-08-23
AS 1T WAS TOLD
TO US
From Saturdays Daily

- :: /. :: :. u :. :, u u u = :, = u
Creamery Output.
The San Juan creamery output to-
day is over 600 pounds of butter.
Ship Sheep.
w, e. Reynolds, of Aztec, this morn
ing shipped two car loads of sheep to
lenver.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-08-23
Jitney Dance.

There will be no picture show at
Red Men hall tonight, but big jitney
dance instead.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-08-23

Ed. Skoog, who has been laid up
with typhoid fever the past six weeks
is now out and around although quite
weak. He may resume his railroad
duties soon.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-08-23
ADDIE BROWN.

Administrative of the estate of
Emory Brown, deceased.
First publication, August 5.
Last publication, August &c.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-08-23

\ u u u II u II II II Il :. II II u t, n
!, PURELY PERSONAL y
= From Saturdays Daily u
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-08-23

Mrs, Thos. IL. Wigglesworth after
visit to relatives here, went up
TO her home at the Water Fall ranch
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-08-23

Several eastern school teachers are
visiting in the city.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-08-23
furnished Auto.

furnished Auto.
Manager Ray Morris of the Tele-
phone company is to be furnished a
Ford car that he will use on company
business, only, maybe.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-08-23

Mrs. Harry Fry who has been visit
ing with friends at Aztec, returned
last night accompanied by Miss Nell
Earhart.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-08-23

q Il u u :, :, :; Il II n II n II u u q
L. NJ. Wayt is business visitor
from lgnacio.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-08-23

Harry Regneir is in town on bust
ness from his stock business interests
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-08-23

Mickey" Mcclure came down from
silverton this morning upon a BUSH
ness trip and visit to relatives and
friends.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
Rancher Shoots Wild Cat.

Isabel.-The first wild cat seen in
this country in several years was shot
last week by G. S. Emery, a rancher
near here. MIR. Emery was looking
for some young stock he had turned
out on the range when he was at
tracted by the barking of his dog. He
walked over to a ciump of bushes
where he thought the dog had a snake
freed, and discovered what he thought
was q rabbit asleep. He struck the
animal with his riding qIirk. and was
greatly surprised when a wild cat shot
six feet into the air. Mr.. Dog was
right after the bob eat when it struck
the ground and Kept the feline en-
gagged until Mr.. Emery returned from
the house With his shot gun, quickly
ending the animals life.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
A Joint institute.

Mitchel'.-The joint institute OF
1915, composed of Aurora. Brule. pa
vison, Hutchinson and Jerauld coun-
ties will be in session in Mitchell for
one week, beginning June I. The ses-
sion will be conducted principally on
the lecture and class recitation plan.
Prof. r. s.. Flyer Of Stevens Point,
Wis, principal Of the State Normal
school of that city. will be present to
deliver six addresses. DR.. j. A. Beatie
Of Lincoln, Neb., will also lecture.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
Auhor9 The ar~pctIromBaSdade,
The Place 51oneymoons, etc.
6y mr. 1QaaJ7zE52z.L CQzNNY

can't begin to tell you how many other
accomplishments she has"
We'll. stump mel" returned Mallow.
rs she a free-thinker?"
What the devil is that? What do
you mean?"
Only this, If she ali you say she is,
why does she pick out an absconder for
a friend, a chap who dare not show
his phiz in the states? heard the tale
from a man once employed In his Of
flee back in New York. A beach-comb.
er, a dock-walloper, ii there eve, was
one"
"Mallow. you'll have to explain that
instantly"
Hold your horses, my friend. What
I'm telling you is or the level. She's
been hobnobbing with the fellow all
the way down from the Irrawaddy, so
I'm told. Never spoke to anyone else.
Made him sit at her side at table and
jabbered Italian at him, as if she didn't
want others to know what she was
talking about. ! know the man. Fired
him from my plantation, when | found
out what he was. Can't recall his
name just now. but he is known out
here as Warrington; Parrot & Co"
The consul general was genuinely
shocked.
You can't blame me for thinking
things" went on Mallow. "Nhat man
wouldn't? Ask her about Warrington.
You'll find that I'm telling the truth.
all right"
IF you are, then she has made one
Of those mistakes women make when
they travel alone. | shall see her at
tea and talk to her. But | do not
thank you. Mallow, for telling me this.
A finer. loyaler-hearted girl doesn't
live. She might have been kind out
of sympathy"
Mallow bit off the tip of his cigar.
He's a handsome beggar, If you want
to know"
Il resent that tone. Better drop the
subject before I lose my temper. I'll
have your papers ready for you in the
morning." The consul general caught
up his pen savagely to indicate that
the interview was at an end.
"All right" said Mallow good-natu.
redly. Il mean no harm. Just nat
urally curious. Can't blame me-"
I'm not blaming you. But it has
disturbed me, and l wish to be alone tc
think 1t over"
Mallow lOunged out, rather pleased
with himself. HIS greatest pleasure in
life was in making others uncomfort
able.
The consul general bit the wooder
end of his pen end chewed the spin
ters of cedar. lie couldn't deny tina
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
ON GRAVE
HEARTBROXEN BY WiFE'S DEATH
HUSBAND is FOUND DEAD IN
CEMETERY.
HAPPENINGS OF THE STATE
What Is Going On Here and 1here
That Is Of Interest to the Read
ers Throughout South Dako-
ia and Vicinity.
Western Newspaper Union News Ssrrtee.

Western Newspaper Onion News Ssrrtee.
GregOrE.-Daspondent because OF
the death Of his wife a little more than
a year ago, from which blow he could
not recover. Joseph V~avruska, a home
steader living near here, died OF a
broken heart on his wife's grave in
the local cemetery.
He mourned the death of his wife
deeply and always imagined that she
was calling him to come 10 her. AT
frequent intervals he was accustomed
to visit his wife's grave and would re.
main there for hours, weeping. There
i5 no doubt in the minus of his friends
THAT his excessive griaS affected his
mental faculties.
When found dead on his wife's
grave he was lying face downward
with his head resting on his arms. and
it was evident that when oyertaken
by death he was weeping He was
s. years OF age.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
DAkoTAN FIGHTING At YPREs.
Son Of Judge Boucher OF Aberdeen
10 a Member Of Battery.

~Aberdeen.--"I am safe" y am
WE'LL" were the two lines or a war cor
respondence card received by Judge
+. T. Boucher from his son, John
Boucher, who is before Ypres as a
member Of machine gun battery A.
Fourteenth battalion, First Manitoba
Highlanders. The card was dated
April 81, two days after the conclusion
of the four days battle at Ypres, dur
ing which the Thirteenth and Four
teenth %tattalions Of the Highlanders
were almost entirely annihilated.
Since the battle Judge Boucher, who
is in partnership with Congressman
ROYAL c. Johnson here. has been ca
gerly scanning all OF the large eastern
and Canadian papers for word from
his boy, but not until he received g.
card from him tilis week did he know
the lads fate.
boucher served an enlistment Will,
the navy as gunner and when the war
broke out, decided that he wanted to
get some practical experience in the
war game, SO went to Montreal. where
he enlisted with the H~ighlanders.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
~ Meant No Harm"

it was like Elsa to pick up some dere-
lict for her b~enefactions. Women had
10 business to travel alone. 1t was all
very well when they toured in parties
Of eight or ten: but for a charming
young woman like Elsa, attended by q
spinster companion who doubtless
dared not offer advice. it was decided
~ wrong. And thereupon he deter
mined that her trip to Yokohama
should find her we'll guarded.
Il beg your pardon" said a pleas
ant voice.
The consul general had been SO
deeply occupied by his worry that he
had not noticed the entrance OF the
speaker. He turned impatiently. He
saw ! tall blond man. bearded and
tanned. with fine clear blue eyes that
met his with the equanimity of the
fearless.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
SYNOPSIS.

Warrington, an American adventurer.
and James, his servant, with a Gagged par
rot. tho trio known up and down the IT.
1awaddy as Parrot & Co.. are bound for
RangOOn. Elsa Chetwood. rich American
girl tourist. secs Warrington and asks the
LIrser to introduce her. He tells her that
Warrington has beaten a syndicate and
sold his oil claims for 10000. Warrington
puts Rajah, the parrot. through his tricks
Tor Elsa and they pass two golden days
together on the river. In Rangoon. War
ringtOn fnterferes in a row over cards
caused by an enemy. Newell Craig. ELSA
- annoyed by Craig and stabs him with a
hatpin. Warrington discovers Elsa on the
SINGAPORE steamer. He avoids her. Craig
Is aboard and Is warned by Warrington
who ceases to avoid Elsa. Craig stirs up
evil gossip. Elsa tells Warrington Of the
hatpin incident and he hunts up Craig. on
murder bent. He finds him stretched out
drunk on deck and turns the hose on him.
At Penang Mallow. who drove Warning
ton from his plantation when he learned
his story. comes aboard. Warrington tells
Elisa that Mallow and Craig both will tell
that he spent money that did not belong
to him over the gambling table to Craig.
and asks her not to speak to him again.
MaIIow bats Warrington, who keeps his
temper
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
DAKOTA SHEARlNG SEASON ON
Early indications Point Co Large Wool
Output.

Belle Fourche.-The spring lamb
shaaring season is Welt under way
throughout this sactioR. Local
growers report a good big percentage
Of lambs this season, and the weather
l1as been very satisfactory for the
work. It is believed that the biggest
and best crop of wool ever turned out
OF this section will he marketed next
month. Continuous snow throughout
condition. and abundance Of feed
brought the sheep through without a
break in the clip. It is estimated that
100000 to $500, GOO pounds will be
marketed from this point.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
Hurled so Feets Unhurt.

Sioux Falls.-Hurlef fifty feet as the
result OF being struck by the pilot Of
a locomotive and not being fatally
hurt, vas the unusual experience of
Henry Lau2cn, a farmer, living cal
Rec Heights. The only visible effects
Of his experience as a human ~catapult
was a cash in his forehead and a few
minor crts and bruises. Lauzon was
unconscious when picked up. but soon
recovered his senaes. when. to the
establishment of those summoned to
the e of the accident, it was found
that he had not beeen fatally hurt.
Had the automobile been a few inches
farther on the track both machine and
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
Hunt Heir to Bio Estate.

Sioux Falls.-Farm land and person
al property to the value OF more than
$4,000 is awaiting a claimant as the
result Of the sudden death last week.
Of John Cannon, a pioneer settler OF
Hamlin county, a bachelor. who was
found dead in the modest little cabin
on one Of his farms. The county au-
thorities, after a search for relatives
OF the dead man, located a sister in
New York City. and tie property left
by Cannon doubtless will go to her.
The larger portion of the estate Of the
dead man consisted of two quarter
sections of fine farm land-320 acres
which is valued at not less than $40 an
acre.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
Wed AZ Years: Seeks Divorce.

Sioux Falls.-After having resided
with her husband for a period of AZ
years. Mrs. Sarah v. Benson of Valley
Springs has filed in the state circuit
court in Sioux Falls a suit by which
she seeks to secure a divorce from her
husband, Albert Benson. The papers
in the case show they we're married in
1873 and that ten children have been
born to them, eight Of whom are liv-
ing.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
Group Ten Bankers Met.

Selby.-The largest attended meet.
ing Of the bankers of group 10, South
Dakota State Bankers association.
ever held in this district was held
here. 81 delegates being present, rep.
resenting Sc Of the AZ banks holding
membership in this group. w. l..
Briggs, vice president Of the North.
western National bank o: Minneapo.
lis. was present and addressed the
meeting on the subje It. THE Relation
Of the Banker to the Live Stock De.
vi. Ement Of His Community"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
Woman pies Of Heart Failure.

Burke.-Asked how she was feeling.
Mrs. John Keckler. wife of q home
steader living fourteen miles northeast
OF Burke, replied mot very WE'LL"
These were her last words. for soon
after uttering them she breathed her
last as the result Of an attack OF
heart failure. She had not been feel
ing well ard her husband awoke late
in the night and found her awake also.
He then asked the question and re-
ceived the reply. He stepped into an
other 0 and when he returned she
WAS breathing her last
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
A Sunday School Record.

Aberdeen-Sunday was Lamont
day" at the Methodist church, special
services being held at the Sunday
school in honor of the retirement of
B. G. Lamont as Sunday school teach
er. Mr.. Lamont. who is a prominent
rCitiiio-nz h scho. To. gDf Or
local capitalist, has been head Of the
Methodist Sunday school for twenty
years. and recently resigned.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
Child Dragged to Death.

Lodgepole.-The 7-year-old sen OF
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. ]. Clark, living on a
homestead near here, was dragged to
death. The boy was driving some
horses and was thrown from his horse.
becoming entangled in the stirrups in
such q way that he could not release
himself and was dragged to death.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
Conscious Doors Of Kindness.

The conscious doors Of kindness are
probably the most surprised people in
the world. . In the first place, they are
almost certain to feel that they don't
get due credit. that they are misunder-
stood. They are surely misunderstood
by themselves. BY others they are
not likely to be misunderstood. particu-
larly By those they do good to. II,
for example. the virtuous patronizers
Of the poor could only know how, in
many instances. the poor felt toward
them, they would at first be indignant
and r%esentful. Then they would won
der how they had escaped with their
lives.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
CHAPTER XIII.
After Ten Years.

The consul general saw before him
an exquisite. q the ancient phrase
goes. backed by no Indifferent breed
Of manhood. He believed that here
was = brief respite las between acts)
II which the little ~hypocrisies could
Be laid aside. The pleasant smile on
bis high-bred face was all his own.
And what may ! do for you. sir p
~ expected to be presented with let
ters Of introduction. and to while away
Il hall. hour IN the agreeable discussion
Of mutual acquaintance.
4 should Ike : few minutes private
talk with y0u." began the ~well-dresseo
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
CHAPTER xii-continued.

MaiioW OdilS warrington, VINO keeps MS
temper,
CHAPTER xii-continued.
Elsa Strengthened her lips with some
difficulty. She possessed the enviable
faculty Of instantly forming in her
mind pictures of coming events. The
little swelling veins in the colonel's
nose were as plain to her minds eye
rs II he really stood before her. Have
him take me in to dinner" she sug-
gested.
Just what l was thinking Of" de-
clared the u~nsuspecting man. IF any.
one can draw out the colonel, it will be
YOU"
I'll do my best" Elsa's mind was
full Of rollicking malice.
Contemplatively he said: $50 you've
been doing the Orient alone? You are
like your father in that way. He was
lever afraid Of anything. Your men,
tai makeup, too, I'll wage is like his.
Finest man in the world"
Wasn't he? How l wish he could
have always been with me! But why
il it. everyone seems appalled, that l
should travel over acre without male
escort?'
THE answer lies in your mirror,
ELSA. Your old nurse Martha is no
real protection"
Are men SO bad, them"
They are less restrained. The heat,
the tremendous distances, the lack OF
nntu nRo vNoRh0 no rnCr1cn Cihio
BY the way. here's q packet Of letters
for you"
Thanks" Elsa played with the
packet, somberly eying the superscrip-
tons. The old disorder came back in
to her mind. Three OF the letters
were from Arthur. She dreaded to
open them. Il must be going, then.
I'm not sure Of my tickets to Hong
kong
Go straight to the German Lloyd
office. I'll have my boy show you the
way. Chong!" he called. A bright
eyed young Chinese came in quickly
SHOW lady German Lloyd Office All
same quick"
In the outer Office she paused for a
moment or SO to look at the maya
zines and weeklies from home. The
Chinese boy, grinning pleasantly
! peefed c%uriously at Elsa's beautiful
hands. She heard someone enter, and
quite naturally glanced Up. The new.
conner was Mallow. He stared at her
smiled Familiarity and lifted his helmet.
\ Elsa, with cold u~nfiickering eyes. Of
fered his greeting no recognition what
ever. The man felt that she was look
ing through him. inside Of him. search
Ing out all the dark corners OF his
soul. He dropped his gaze. confused,
Then Elsa calmly turned to the boy.
Come. Chong."
There was something In the manner
Of her exit that infinitely puzzled him.
It was the insolence Of the well.bred,
but he did not know It. To Offset his
chagrin and confusion. he put on his
helmet and passed into the private Of.
ice. She wal out Of his range Of un
derstanding.
Mallow was an American by birth
but had grown up in the Orient, hard
ily. In his youth he had been beaten
and .trampled upon. and now that he
had become rich in copra 1.-THE dried
keFnels Of cOcOanuts from which oil
= made), he In his turn beat and
tIAmpled. Il was the only law he
knew. Ordinarily. when in Penang and
Singapore. he behaved himself, drank
Circumspectly and Stunned promiscu.
aus companions. But when he did
drink heartily, he was : man to be.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
Mine Hurt in Auto Wreck.

Watertown.-Nine persons We're in
iured, three Of them quite seriously.
in an automobile collision which oc-
Cured here. Carl Gray. accompanied
by his son Harold. Mrs. Margaret
Reeves and Miss Margaret Reeves,
We're returning home from a trip
about the city. George Moe and Oscar
Getz, accompanied by two girls. ere
going to Lake kampeska.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
Now Raising Many Hogs.

Dallas.-Four homesteaders in
southwestern Trip county have haul
ed 10000 pounds of hogs to market
this spring. and have received for them
over $4,000. Five years ago there
were not fifty hogs in the whole south
part of Trip county, but at this time
the buyers in Omaha and Sioux City
markets are on the lookout for the
Trip county porker.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
Admits Guilt as Trial Begins.

Deadwood.-When federal court
opened here ]. B. King, indicted for
robbing the Edgemont postoffce last
fall. sprung a surprise by pleading
guilty, completely generating his
companion, David Miller, and the latter
was discharged. King. who has nu-
merous aliases. holds a long prison
record for burglaries in Kansas and
Nebraska.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
E.rmer Dakotan in War.

Sioux Falls.-Robert Watts, a for
mer homesteader of Lyman county.
could not resist the temptation to get
into the thick OF the fray in Europe.
and has written his friends from Eng
land, to which country he recently
went, hat he had enlisted in the
regiment and was leaving for the front
with his regiment.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
Transfer Alleged Rustiinq Cases.

Pierre.-The Sonnenschein alleged
cattle stealing cases which began in
Stanley county, and asked for a change
of to Hughes county. will be
tried here June 2, and Judge Sher-
wood Of Clark county will hear the
evidence. in place of Judge Hughes
OF this circuit These cases have at
tracted wide attention west of the
river
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
Dallas to Celebrate.

Dallas.-At a special meeting OF the
Dallas Commercial club held it was
decided to hold a Dallas Fourth Of
July celebration at a point on Bull
creek, north Of Dallas.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
F~ireproof Wood.

To make wood fireproof. slack a
small Quantit. Of fresh lime and add
water until it has the consistency of
cream: stir we'll and add one pound Of
alum, II ounces Of commercial potash
and about n pound OF salt. Stir
again and apply while hot. Two or
three coats will keep wood freprooi
for many months.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-05-28
Shot wife: Gets Four Years.

Sioux Falls.-Frank Koetcke. who
several weeks ago shot and wounded
his wife, pleaded guilty and was SEN
fenced to -four years in the Sioux Falls
penitentiary.