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Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-05

trary
Mary
ssE.urzn
oA68h
Author Of
GLORY OF
Youth"
Illustrated.
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A new oid-fashioned love story OF
a strong and loyal woman and an I'M
spoiled man. Mary Ballard will not
take the path of ease that her rich
family and lover offer her. and her
passion for independence wins for
her the name Contrary. When the
real lover comes Mary is ready. and
with him goes forth to meet the
world.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-05
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Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-05
A
Far
wxxgwow
Author Of
inside the
Cup"
"Coniston."
The Crisis"
etc.
el.50.

A study of our social ills which
lays bare tho truth with great dar-
ing. The title is taken from the bibi-
cal quotation concerning the prodi-
gal son--t'and took his journey into
a far country and there he wasted his
substance In riotous living" This
gives some hint of the tremendous
scope. tensity and human interest OF
the theme.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-05

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Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-05
These


A story of married life so mastery
that ii will interpret your own married
life; H. will make you understand the
progress Of the last decade. A story of
life, showing through what a morass of
daily petty misunderstanding one must
wade before reaching the firm under
standing essential to happiness.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-05
The


Eugene Willie Is one OF those strange
personalities which occasionally spring
up among the humorous types of COM
garden. He IL brilliant. irregular and
unstable. attracting and repelling In
turn, AZ the height OF his success he
finds his Impossible She" only 70 have
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-05

The "Twig' Is Sylvia Marshall. a
lovely. typical American girl. bent by the
customs, traditions, ideals OF her vest
ern home and by the integrity OF her
mothers character. The story Is OF the
Influence on sylvia Of her mothers per
sonaiity. of her Rirlhood environment
and OF her personal beauty and charm.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-05

There is no reason why not"
says the authorize reason why all
of us should not realize our dreams.
A story designed to make people hap
pier, written with charm and beauty
and a fine, careless rapture.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-05

A story OF triumphant love. named for
the hero, man, whom men admire and
women adore. He has been famous
surgeon, but at the age OF thirty he
suddenly drops out of sight. His stTug-
gle with his own desires and ambitions
ana his unal temperance In his chosen
profession through the love OF a very
charming, but sometimes stupid girl In
told In q racy and interesting way.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-05

This Is the story Of Mickey the news
hoy and his ward, Peaches, whom ne
found with a crippled back. Mickey, with
bis Irish wilt and Independence Is pos
scssed OF common sense and wisdom be-
yond his years. His struggles 70 take
care Of Peaches and get her a new
back strike an Intensely human note.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-05

Is there such a thing as second sight?
"Athalie" is the startling story of girl
who was strangely clairvoyant and
who's whole life was shaped and coli
ored by this peculiar power, To her
keen vision came the shapes that
pass us unobserved. IN tune with an
other world. she saw beyond our con-
ventions. beyond our petty notions of
right and wrong.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-05

Emma McChesney takes a hand in the
matrimony game. AS Mrs. T. A. Buck of
the Featherloom Petticoat Company she
has some amusing domestic experiences.
and as dictator of women's fashions she
keeps things humming in the business
world in her characteristic way. Rich in
human philosophy.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-05

A young woman OF rare delicacy and
charm. reared IN sheltered surround
ings falls In love with and impulsively
aiaTries a stalwart young fellow rebuild
ing his fortunes In the Northwest. How
their love weathered the storms she
tells in a frank. natural and humorous
way.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-05

A novel Of New York; the scenes are
real places, described with wonderful
color. and the people are drawn with IN
tensely human. broadly sympathetic
Characterization. A book of great inter-
est. with unbelievable breadth of vision
In the hero and a hint to the unhappily
married people from Mistress Kitty"
Friendly and optomistic.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-05

Whaskern Series, Tso
Kids
Billy Whiskers at
the Fair
Billy Whiskers,
Jr., & his Chum.
Billy Whiskers'
Vacation
Billy Whiskers'
Twins
Billy Whiskers in
Town
+ Billy Whiskers
on the Missls-
sippi
Billy Whiskers In
Panama
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-05

Eat and
Grow
Thin
1Tzzrcn
THOMPSON
Author OF
Drink and be
Sober" etc.
800
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-05

A romance of love and adventure,
crowded with beauty and incident. Lady
Helen Of Mortaln rides through the
greenwood and sees Beltane sing of
birds, flowers and the sun. Here Is the
no padding and the book teens with
character
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-05

The hero is the son Of middle-west
millionaire. whose outlook is bounded
by the ''bigness OF business" He has
no desire TO be captain of industry,
but his father is relentless and forces
him 10 get to work. The turmoil of the
factory cannot kill the boys dreams,
however The girl with who he falls
in love accomplishes more than the
father has been able to do. and more
than the father even hoped for.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-05
The
Scare
crow
of
ny L. PRANK
0ARrAR

ny As IRAN n
BAUM
Author of
1.-THE Wizard
of Or"
"The Patch
work Girl
OF o."
1.-The Road To
o." etc.
Pictures By
John h. NELL
$50.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-05

Billy
Whiskers
at the
Exposi-
tion
ny HAAWcna
ThHQo
MOTT
QohEEnx
Illustrated. 70
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-05

Full of gentiiity. refinement and
charm. You will hear the rip and roar
OF mountain streams and foaming rap
ids and know the Joy Of wild, oozing
marsh lands under crunching boots.
You will get in touch with the crude,
rough life OF the Big Woods with its
meath it's sometimes ugly surface you
will find refinements and comedies of
ldfe even as II is lived in the city. only
cleansed and sweetened by tho fresh
ness and fairness of the Big Woods.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-05
Michael
O'HaI-
loran

~ - 50" -
oTAATToN-
PORTER
Author Of
"Iaddlc"
Tho Girl OF
the Timber
lost"
ssFrcckies,"
sTfarvester,"
etc.
Illustrated.
Q.36
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-05

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~ MARY
4oEEHT8
11NHWA3T
Author OF
"The Street o,
the seven
Stars" =
'sThe Circular
Staircase,
when a Mar
Marries.' 9
Illustrated.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-25

the knife, and we found that it was
missing. Somebody had stolen it from
him, it appears, before he was dead.
had pair of field glasses which
were very expensive. and more than
one man asked me to promise him
that, when | was killed, the glasses
would go to him. Every valuable
possession of every man in the
trenches that can be legitimately
claimed for trench service is marke
by his comrade. It's just cold blood
ed custom that has grown out of the
cold blooded and close acquaintance
with death.
If you think that heroism and fine
ideals grow in the trenches you are
wrong. The life is too beast-like for
such human things.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-25
Why So Many Feel Tired.

Spring fever" usually is the resul.
of sluggish bowels and torpid liver.
After months indoors, you are not
likely to feel vigorous and sprightIy.
Foley Cathartic Tablets are "worth
their weight in gold" for that over
full feeling, biliousness, gas on the
stomach, bad breath, indigestion or
constipation, Their action is quick,
comfortable and without.
nausea or gripping. Stout people say
they are blessing. S. e. Wall, Du.
range Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-25
In the District Court.

The case of Della Poor VS.. o. F.
Boyle occupied the attention of the
district court today. 1t appears Mr..
Boyle loaned $1,000 for Mrs, Poor, the
security given being ranch property
owned by II. II. Smith, in the Dolores
section. Mrs. Poor claims the secur-
ity is less valuable than the loan and
demands her money. Mr.. Boyle holds
that the land is worth more than the
$4,000, hence the suit. Among the
Montezuma county residents who tes-
tilted are Harry Pyle, w. Everett, A.
w. Dillon and S. II. Phlegar. The
jurors who will determine the merits
of the case are ]. W. Morgan, R. C.
Salabar, r. L. Dale, c. S. Talbot,
VIM. Wride, James Connell, w. r.
Malloy, Ray Van Dusen, VIM. O'Brien,
j. r. Kolz, p. I. Cummins. and Her
bert Craig. Russell and Reese are at
torneys for the prosecution and Reese
McCloskey for the defendant.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-25
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY.

Estate of Glenn A. Scouton, De-
ceased.
The undersigned, having been APP
pointed Administrator of the estate
of Glenn A. Scouton, late of the
County of La Plata, in the State of
Colorado, deceased, hereby gives no.
tice that he will appear before the
County Court of said La Plata Coun-
ty, at the Court House in Durango, in
said County, on Monday, the 18th day
of April, A. d. 1915, at the hour of
10 O'Clock a. m. of said day, at which
time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and request
ed to attend for the purpose of hav-
ing the same adjusted. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated at Durango, Colorado, this
18th day of March "A. d. 1915.
HENRY II. SCOUTON,
Administrator of the Estate Of Glenn
A. Scouton, Deceased
Jas. II. Pulliam, Attorney.
First Publication March IS, 1915.
Last Publication April 8, 1915.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-25
Back From California.

Thomas Rickner, superintendent of
Mesa Verde National park, returned
from California last night, where he
attended the meeting of national park
superintendents and also spent a few
days at the San Francisco exposition,
He lost no opportunity to acquaint
people with the attractions of Mesa
Verde, and no doubt a much larger
number Of people will come this way
as the result of his effective adver-
tising. The park officials are making
preparations to entertain the greatest
number of tourists that has ever
journeycd this way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-25

Nevada promises to be tine Monte
Carlo of America the next two years,
the Legislature having passed law
permitting wide open gambling. Pok-
er, stud poker, roulette, faro, "seven-
come-eleven," and about every other
crooked game in the calendar will be
permissible. With six months di-
vorce law, horse racing gambling law,
Nevada gets into the limelight sure
enough. Gambling has been driven
out of most every state in the union
and Nevada people see an opportun-
ity of rehablitating lost fortunes
through the decline of mines, realty.
etc.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-25
willard Yates Dead.

Willis Yates, an engineer on the
Rio Grande Southwestern railroad,
with headquarters at III Vado, n NJ,
arrived in the city last evening and
this morning departed for Siverton,
where his brother, willard Yates,
died Sunday evening Of heart failure.
The deceased was about 40 years of
age and well known here, where he
was employed at the Strater at times
and of late years as caretaker at
Electra Lake and also by the state
during the spawning season. He
leaves to mourn him seven sisters
and three brothers. Two of the lat
ter reside in Salt Lake and two Of
the sisters at the old homo In indie
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-25
Death of Mrs. Anna Gibson.

Word came from Salt Lake this
morning that Mrs. Anna Gibson, be-
loved wife of A. F. Gibson, passed
away in that city yesterday morning
Mt O'clock The deceased was the
eldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. S.
McNeely. She lived in Durango for
a number of years before her second
marriage and is remembered by our
people as Mrs. Barth. She was a
member in good standing of the de-
gree of Pocahontas in this city and
was very prominent in the state work,
having served as great Pocahontas of
the Colorado order. Her only child,
Chris Barth, died about year ago.
Her mother and sisters, Mrs. Ross
McGirr and Mrs. John English, are
on their way to Salt Lake but will
not get there until tomorrow at
1890. When they left they hoped to
reach her before the end came.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-25
Ten Years Misery Ended.

j. T. Chambers, merchant, Jones'
boro, Ark, writes: "Foley Kidney
Pills cured me of ten-year stand
ing case of rheumatism. | suffered
miserably. A friend told me of be-
ing cured; so | used them, and they
cured me, too" Most middle aged
men and women are glad to learn
that Foley Kidney Pills afford way
TO escape sleep disturbing bladder
weakness, backache, rheumatism, puff
finess under eyes, stiff and swollen
joints, and other ills attributed to kid
ney troubles. S. G. Wall, Durango
Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-25
TRUSTEES SALE.

| WHEREAS, John Warner and
Sarah d. Warner, by their Trust
Deed, dated the Bird day of March,
1910, duly recorded on the 3rd day
of March, 1910, in book III at page
337, of the records in the Office Of
the County Clerk and Recorder. of
La Plata County, Colorado, duly
conveyed to the Public Trustee of La
Plata County, Colorado, the following
described real estate, situate in the
County of La Plata, and State of
Colorado, and known and described
as follows, to wit: Lots numbered
one (1) and two 90 in Block num-
bered twenty-four (24) in the origi-
nal town now City of Durango, Colo
rado, according to the official plat
thereof, together with all improve
ments thereon situate, to secure the
payment OF their promissory note,
bearing even date with said Deed of
Trust, payable to the order of j. ID.
Adams, for the sum of 81 900 with
interest thereon according to the
tenor of certain interest notes bear
ing even date with said Deed of Trust
and which said interest notes were
also secured by said Trust Deed, and;
| WHEREAS, there has been a viola
tion and breach of the terms and
conditions of said Trust Deed and
q violation of the covenants and
agreements therein contained, and:
WHEREAS, default has been made
in the payment of one of said interest
notes due on the 3rd day of March,
1915, for the sum of $1,000, and;
WHEREAS, the said John Warner
and Sarah f. Warner, have failed to
pay the taxes on the premises de-
scribed, and the legal holder Of said
notes was compelled to, and did pay
taxes thereon in the total amount of
$103.64, and;
WHEREAS, w. r. Macomb, has be-
come, and is now the legal owner and
holder of said notes, and as such
legal owner and holder of said notes
has in writing notified the undersign-
ed that he has declared a violation
Iof the covenants of said Trust Deed
and has elected to advertise said
premises for sale and demands such
sale.
NOW THEREFORE, PUBLIC NO
TICE is HEREBY GIVEN That on
Monday, the 10th day of April, A. d.
1915 at the hour of 10 o'clock in the
forenoon at the west front door of
the County Court House in Durango,
in the County of La Plata, and
State of Colorado, the undersigned,
Public Trustee in and for the County
of La Plata, Colorado, will offer for
sale and sell at Public vendue to the
highest and best bidder for cash, the
premises above described under and
pursuant to the terms of said Trust
Deed.
Dated this the 18th day of March,
A. d. 1915.
]. w. TURNER,
Public Trustee.
First Publication March 1S, 1915.
Last Publication April 8, 1915.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-25
NOTICE OF ADJUsrMENr DAY

Estate of Joseph n. Grimes, De-
ceased.
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed Administration of the estate
of Joseph N. Grimes, la.e of the Coun-
ty of La Plata, in the State of Colo
RADIO, deceased, hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the Coun-
ty Court of said La Plata County, at
the Court House in Durango, Colo
rado, in said County on Monday, the
10th day of April, A. D. 1915, at the
hour of 10 o'clock a. m. of said day,
at which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the pur-
pose of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make imemdiate pay
ment to the Undersigned
Dated at Durango, Colorado, this
10th day of March, A. d. 1915.
CHARLES d. CASAD,
Administrator of the Estate of Joseph
N. Grimes, Deceased
James A. Pulliam, Attorney.
First Publication March 18, 1915.
Last Publication April 8, 1915.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-25
Back to Old Haunts.

Fred Nelson arrived from Kansas
City last night to visit his wife and
little daughter and his relatives by
marriage, the members Of DR.. w. w.
McEwen's family. In days gone by
selling shoes was Mr.. Nelson's spec
ialty. Recently he has devoted his
time TO selling auto supplies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-25
Where the Gentle Breezes Blow.

Willis Martin, president and man.
ager of the Pennington Electric Light
company, returned from Texas last
night, where he journeyed little
over a couple of weeks ago with his
mother, who had been visiting him.
He stayed in Fort Worth week,
and during the time did not see the
sun shine once, but the wind was on
the job about twenty-four hours out
of the day. In the morning the gen.
tie zephyrs would move across coun-
try at the rate of rs miles more or
less and continue at that pace until
nearly the same hour next morning.
Bad as the conditions were there he
found them much worse in Amarillo,
where he tarried for day. He never
has appreciated Pennington and the
San Juan basin quite as much as now.
That's what they all say when they
come home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-25
This and Five Centsl

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose FIVE cents to Foley q Co.,
Chicago. ILL.,, writing your name and
address clearly. You will receive in
return trial package containing Fo-
ley's Money and Tar Compound, for
coughs, colds and Group; Foley Kidney
Pills, for pain in sides and back.
rhsumatism, backache, kidney and
bladder ailments; and Foley Cathar-
tic Tablets, wholesome and thorough
" cleansine eatharttc, especially com
forting to stout psrsons. 8. G. Wall,
pssnage pssg O.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-25
Where the Community's Prosperity
Is Going.

The following is an exact copy of
a bill of goods purchased by the wife
| of well known La Plata county
| farmer from a New York mail order
house. By placing the order with Du-
range merchants she would have saw
ed between ten and fifteen per cent.
AS it was the merchants lost the
business, the woman lost the profits
and the community lost the money.
| &C. W Store,
New York City:
Enclosed please find P. o. money
order for $11.45 for which please send
me from fall and winter catalogue,
l dress. size IA years, color in brown,
price 9S cents. l blue plaid dress,
size II years, price 9S cents. navy
blue dress, size l2 years, price SO
cents. l black and white check dress
with red trimming, size IL years,
price 9S cents. Set of boys blouses,
price II cents, age IL years. tan
Khaki shirts, size 16, price so cents
each, Two black drill work shirts,
size l6, price 4S cents. Four pair of
gauntlet white flannel work gloves,
25 cents pair, size 8. Two pair mems
Jersey cloth driving gloves, price 10
cents pair, size 10. Three pair mems
Arctics, sizes two mines and one eight.
One pair two-buckle Arctic, size 2,
price $l.00.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-25
Get Rid Of Lingering Colds, Coughs
and La Grippe.

Spring finds many afflicted with
lingering, hacking coughs that weak
On the system. Slush and wet cause
more colds than zero weather. Group.
bronchitis. and pneumonia are preva-
lent. Every family should have a
safe aid reliable cough medicine ready
Tor use. Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound contains no harmful ingred-
tents. 1t eases q cough, checks cold
and relieves inflamed and congested
membranes 1t clears the air passages
and soothes inflammation. s. G. Wall,
Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-25
New Kind of Animal.

E. E. Hatcher, of La Boca, and
John McWilliams started for the Az
tee this morning in Ford car re-
modelled for service in the sheep camp.
II was equipped with complete
camping outfit to provide comfort for
the passengers in case it failed in
the purposes for which it is intended.
Judging from the description, it par
takes OF the nature of an auto truck,
goat, pack mule, and riding pony.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-25
Tabernacle Nearing Completion.

Forty-one men were working on
the tabernacle this forenoon and near
ly as many this afternoon. The
structure will be completed by noon
tomorrow. A decorating committee
of fifteen, with Mrs. d. p. Gaines
as chairman, win finish their work in
the afternoon. Service will be held
there in. the evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-25
Benefit Concert for Miss

ptHthl AoiCtit ioi MISS
Violet Sorg.
The benefit concert for Miss Violet
sorg at Redmen hall last night was
attended by a good sized and very ap-
preciative audience. There were Sc
lections by the Bostonia orchestra,
piano and string instrument selections
by Captain and Mrs. Stromberg of
the Salvation Army. Exhibition
dances by the Misses Marie and Meta
VIII were also very good,
The solos and reeitations by Miss
Sorg were of unusual merit Miss
Violet Sorg is a Durango girl gifted
with an excellent voice and pleasing
personality who promises much for
the future.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-25
The Potato Club.

Principal Snyder of Fort Lewis, and
County Agriculturalist E. d. Smith
went to Bayfield, today to attend an
open meeting of the grange to be
held there this evening. The special
object of the session is to perfect ar
rangements for the organization of
the Potato club, which has for its
purpose the standardizing and promo
ton of potato growing in the Pine
River valley. Those working on the
plan believe the section can compete
successfully with the Greeley grow
ers and they certainly have every rea-
son to entertain this splendid faith
in their valley.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-25
To Spend Summer in Denver.

Mrs. Owen Hammond departed for
Denver this morning, where she ex-
poets to make her parents, the Os-
bournes, long visit. She may re-
main all summer-if she does not get
homesick.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-25
Getting The Marriafe License Habit

Getting The Marriafe License Habit.
For nearly a week the Cupid bu-
reau at the county clerks office was
a place without business, but yester-
day one marriage license was grant
ed and today there were two. The
first couple of apply reside ON Flor
ida mesa, Charles Jeline<, the groom
elect, is 21 and his brideto-be, Ma
bic Frizzell, is one year his senior.
Bert Casagranda, 26, was granted a
license to wed Myrtle NJ. Shell, age
n. Both are residents of Silverton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-25
In His New Line of Business.

E. P. Wilson, one time newspaper
man, but now agent for the Central
States Life Insurance company, is
transacting business in Durango. 1t
goes without saying that in this day
he divides folk good and bad pros
poets.