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Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
SHERIFF'S SALE ON REDEMP
TION

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
That by virtue of an execution issued
out of the Clerks office of the Coun-
ty Court of La Plata County and
State of Colorado, and to me direct
ed, whereby l am commanded to
make the sum of $396.94 and costs
of suit on account of certain judg-
ment recently obtained against John
M. Crawford and Dora N. Crawford,
in favor of the First National Bank
of Durango, dated the 5th day of
December, A. d. 1916, out of the
lands, tenements, goods and chattles
of said John M. Crawford and Dora
N. Crawford, and by virtue of said
The First National Bank of Durango
having redeemed from two certain
sales made by the Public Trustee of
La Plata County, Colorado, on the
9th day of March,. 1916, one to Mrs.
F. l.. Lawther for the sum of ST.
717.99 upon a certain trust deed
heretofore made on the 10Th day Of
January, 1911, and duly recorded in
the office of the Recorder of La
Plata County, Colorado, in Book 1T
at Page 566, and one to Frank l..
Lawther for the sum of 81 ,46S.52 up.
on a certain trust deed Heretofore
made on the sth day of May, 1912,
and duly recorded in the office of
the Recorder of La Plata County,
Colorado, in Book 1872 at Page $40, |
have seized and levied upon the VIZ
of the SWA of Section l., and the
EM of the SEh of Section 2, Town
ship 34 N. R. 12W. of
the N. M. P. NJ. to-
gether with an undivided one-twelfth
interest in the Hay Gulch Irrigation
Ditch, and all other water rights
thereunto belonging; also the right
of way for carrying and conveying
water, together with all other irri-
eating bitches, ditch rights and
water rights in anywise belonging
or appertaining to the above describ-
ed tract of land.
THEREFORE,, In accordance with
the commands in said writ and by
virtue of said redemptions, and as
provided by law, shall expose for
sale at public auction, all of the right,
title and interest of the above named
defendants and each of them, in and
to the above described property, on |
Tussday the End day Of January, A.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
ALAMosA swIrCHMAN KILLED

Switchman Coons met instant
death in the d. & r. G. yards at Ala
mosa Wednesday evening when he
fell from the top of freight car and
two cars ran over his body before
the accident was discovered. Coons
was man in the early twenties who
had been employed in the Alamosa
yards about a year. He formerly
resided in Kansas. Arrangements
have been made to forward the re-
mains to the old home for burial.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18

d. 1917, at the hour Of ten o'clock
in the forenoon Of said day, at the
front door of the Court House in
Durango, said County, to the highest
and best bidder for cash.
Dated at Durango, Colorado, this
7th day of December, A. D. 1916.
ARTHUR C. FASSBINDER,
Sheriff.
First publication Dec. II, 1916.
Last publication Jan. l, 1917.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the share
holders of the Frank Eldredge In
vestment Company will be held at
the office Of the Company, on We'd
nesday, January II, 1917, at 1880 p.
m. This meeting is called for the
purpose of electing directors for the
ensuing year, and for the transac-
ton of such other business as may
come before the meeting.
FRANK ELDREDGE,
Secretary.
First publication Dec. 21, 1916.
Last publication January IL, 1917.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
NOTICE

The Annual Meeting of the Stock
holders of the Durango Trust Com
pany will be held at the office Of the
Company, in Durango, Colorado, o.,
Tuesday January ninth 1917 be
tween the hours of 900 a. m. and
400 p. m. for the purpose of electing
Directors for the ensuing year and
transacting such other business as
may properly come before the meet
ing.
W. E. DUGGAN,
Secretary.
100 IN 1917 G w
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18

Heating Co. contractors for the heat
ing and ventilating of said building
in said District, and that claimants
to whom sums are owing for labor
or material may file with the Secre-
tary of said School Board, on or be-
fore said day, their claims as provid-
ed by law, if they see proper.
Dated this 18th day of December,
1919
R. S. CLEMENTS,
Secretary of School Dist. No. 9.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
RESIsTLESS GERMAN
ADVANCE CONTINUES

BERLIN, Dec. 15.-It is announced
the Teutons have captured Buzeu
and have taken four thousand Ruma-
nian prisoners. Near Fctesti strong
Bulgarian forces crossed the Danube.
There has been no ceasing in the
fighting.
Retreating forces burned villages
in great Wallachia. The Russians
gained footing in the Carpathians
heights. The Russian attacks in
Pennsylvania failed.
The Rumanian premier resigned.
A new cabinet has not been formed
yeta. On the western front the French
attacks on both banks of the Meuse
have been repulsed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
NOTICE

The Annual Meeting of the Stock
holders of the Animas Consolidated
Ditch Company will be held on Sat
urday January 6, 1916, at the hour
of 10 o'clock A. NJ, in the rooms OF
The Durango Exchange, at Duran
go Colorado. Said meeting to bt
held for the purpose of electing of
ficers for the ensuing year, and foi
the transaction of such other busi-
ness as may properly come before
such meeting.
E. J. MYERS,
Secretary.
d. Dec. T., w. to Jan. Z.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
NOTICE OF PAYMENT TO
CONTRACTORS

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
That at a meeting Of the Board Of
Directors Of School District No. 9 in
the county Of La Plata AMI State Of
Colorado, to be beld in the City Of
Durango on the LIST day of January,
1917, payment will be made to M. ].
Kenney, contractor for the construc-
tion Of . high school building, and
Tho J, 6, b. John Plumbing nd
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
NOTICE

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Florida Farmers Ditch
Co., will be held at the Durango Ex-
change at Durango, Colo, at the
hour of 1;30 o'clock p. m.
on the sixth day of January, for the
purpose of electing a board of direc-
tors for the ensuing year, and any
other business that may properly
come before said meeting.
CHAS. w. GRIFFITH, Sec.
First publication Dec. Z.
Last publication, Jan. A..
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
FAIR ASSOCIATION MEETING

The stockholders of the Colorado
New Mexico Fair Association met
last night to elect the new directors.
N. Stein was reelected and Oren
Frary was elected to fill the place
made vacant by the resignation Of
A. w. Ayres. Next month the d.
rectors will meet to select officer
for the ensuing year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
GREECE ACCEPTS

LONDON, Dec. 15.-Greece will
accept the Allies ultimatum, accord
ing to dispatch. The terms are not
revealed. Presumably they accept
ed because they forsaw starvation.
Indications are that Constantine has
sent communication to Berlin, with
a possibility OF joining his army with
the Balkan Teutons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
IvANHOE COMMANDRY
OFFICERS-ELECT.

The Ivanhoe Commandry No. IL,
X. T. has elected the following Off
GERS for the ensuing term: Jas. M.
McHolland, E. c.; Willard A. Libby,
G.; Harry L. Dixon, c. G.; Geo. w.
Moody, S w. Edgar s. Smith, ]. W.;
Sam S. Sloan, Treas; w. w. Parshall
Recorder.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
BOOTLEGGER FINED AND
GIVEN JAIL SENTENCE

Romoan velarde Of Ignacio. who
was found guilty Of bottlegging, was
lodged in the county jail yesterday
afternoon to serve 80 day sentence.
In addition TO his Jail sentence he
was fined 500 and costs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
SNOW HINDERs TRAFFIC

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.--The streets
are becoming clogged with snow and
tie up is approaching as result OF
the first winter storm. The heavy
fall of snow continues. Only six OF
the twenty-five liners due have ar
rived.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18

LONDON, Dec. 15.-No relaxation
of the Russian Carpathian offensive
or of the Rumanian fighting is re-
ported. A consolidation of the Ru-
manian defensive line with the Rus
sian Carpathian line is expected. The
Russians are likely to be strongly re-
inforced. Bitter fighting in Mace
donia is in progress.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
Lads Charged with Robbery.

Two Durango lads were lodged in
the county Jail last night charged
with the robbery Of the A. E. Waite
home on Sixth avenue, few days
ago. They were arrested in Farm
ington yesterday. Tuesday they are
to be tried in the county court. Both
boys have been in trouble before.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
Exchange Team Takes Two.

Exchange Team Takes Two.
The tournament game at the Ex
change alleys last night resulted in
the Exchange team taking two
games from the Merchants team, as
follows:
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
Merchants.

Tonight the Telephone and Smelter
teams cross pins, which will doubt
less be watched by a large crowd.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18

Ch..i es Scheer is down from Sill
verton on a business mission.
Charlie Bitters, ID. g. r. G. brake
nan, has purchased the James
ORourke ranch at Oxford.
Miss Florence Douglas of EanIos
was here today making Christmas
purchases.
II. C. Baldwin of Pennington re-
turned home this morning after
transacting business in Durango.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Bailey returned
to Aztec today, after transacting
business in Durango.
Mrs. l.. S. Lively and son are at
Green River, Wyoming visiting her
sister Nola Mckinney Hanak.
w. NJ. Reid of Bluff, Utah, left to-
day for his old home section, Boone.
county, Nebraska.
Joe Coppinger has sold his Ignacio
ranch to Arthur Jones, the man who
leased it for several years.
A. j. Nicholo, formerly with the
San Juan Creamery, is in this vicin-
ity in the interest of Pueblo plant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Kelley left
for Denver this morning to remain
until after the legislature adjourns.
B. F. Bowles of Ignacio yesterday
filed application for the appointment
as administrator Of his late wffe'a
estate. Mr.. Bowles and the late Mrs.
Bowles owned jointly 100 acres Of
lsnd in ths lenasis visin1ty.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18

]. E. Drexel Of Nashville, Tsnnes-
see, was a guest at the Southern last
night who gave Dolores as his desti-
nation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theorode Grabosky
of Eureka departed for Denver to-
day where they will spend the win
ter and possibly locate.
Nh. and Mrs. Whitney are up from
Cedar Hill looking after the formers
n other, who underwent an operation
for appendicitis today.
James Kimsey leaves for the San
Luis valley tomorrow after three
cars of cattle which he will place on
mis- Flora Vista ranch.
ed to the Florida mesa this morning
after visiting Durango relatives and
anticipating Christmas when shop
ping at local stores.
Mrs. Herman Ahrens of the Ami
mas valley departed for Fairplay
this morning to spend the holidays
with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Byers.
Later she plans a trip to Denver.
Louie Lashmet of the Silverton
camp was an arrival from Trimble
this morning. Tomorrow he goes to
Ignacio where his ranch interests are
located.
Mrs. T. LOTUS and family leave for
Denver next week to join Mr.. Lotus
and make their home. For several
years they have been residents Of
Pennington.
According to the Aztec Indepen-
dent it is reported company has
been organized in Pennington to
take over the Enterprise. Palmer,
Danburg and Simpson are said to be
interested.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Hammond and
daughter of Dolores are here en-
route to Texas. Mrs. Hammond is
ill and the trip is for the benefit of
her health. DR.. Lefurgey will ac-
company the party and care for the
sick woman until they reach their
destination.
Sedgwick Relief Corps No. 8. at
their last regular meeting elected the
following officers for the coming
year: President, Bertha Barton; SEN
V. P. Mrs. Ballard; Jun. v. P. Nerva
Talbot; Treas. Eliza G. LaCount;
Conductor, Helen Hack; Delegates to
the State Encampment, Edith Parker,
Lillian M. Howard and Mrs. Ballard.
Appreciation.
We doof our cap to Ben Ritter Of
Durango for the able manner in
which he conducted the cases for the
irrigation district, aided by Mr.. Now
ry of Cortez. He spent his time
lavishly in our behalf, in searching
authorities and preparing an exhaus-
tive brief of 1876 pages. 1t was
sweeping victor-Montezuma Journal.
Lads Charged with Robbery.
Two Durango lads were lodged in
the county Jail last night charged
with the robbery Of the A. E. Waite
home on Sixth avenue, few days
ago. They were arrested in Farm
ington yesterday. Tuesday they are
to be tried in the county court. Both
boys have been in trouble before.
Exchange Team Takes Two.
The tournament game at the Ex-
change alleys last night resulted in
the Exchange team taking two
games from the Merchants team, as
follows:
Merchants.
George .-.----.-....-..-.---..--. 143 179 157
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18

J. E. Drexel Of Nashville, Tsnnss-
see, was guest at the Southern last
night who gave Dolores a. his desti-
nation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18

Appreciation.
We doof our cap to Ben Ritter of
Durango for the able manner in
which he conducted the cases for the
irrigation district, aided by Mr.. Now
ry of Cortez. He spent his time
lavishly in our behalf, in searching
authorities and preparing an exhaus-
tive brief of 1876 pages. 1t was a
sweeping victor-Montezuma Journal
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Theorode Grabosky
of Eureka departed for Denver to-
day where they will spend the win
ter and possibly locate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18

1919 to 1917, S. w.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18

C. w. Bun Of Myle, N. d. was j.;
passenger to Silverton today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18

Sedgwick Relief Corps No. 8. at
their last regular meeting elected the
following officers for the coming
year: President, Bertha Barton; Sen
V. P. Mrs. Ballard; Jun. v. P. Nerva
Talbot; Treas. Eliza G. LaCount;
Conductor, Helen Hack; Delegates to
the State Encampment, Edith Parker,
Lillian M. Howard and Mrs. Ballard.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY

Pennington is going to have mu-
nicipal Christmast tree.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Hammond and
daughter of Dolores are here en-
route to Texas. Mrs. Hammond is
ill and the trip is for the benefit of
her health. DR.. Lefurgey will &C.
company the party and care for the
sick woman until they reach their
destination.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18

According to the Aztec Indepen-
dent it is reported company has
been organized in Pennington to
take over the Enterprise. Palmer,
Danburg and Simpson are said to be
interested.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18

Selling Prices
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18

Part cured hides l to LIZ cents
less than cured
Green hides z to cents lesa .-AAn
cured.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18

Cha.i es Scheer il down from Sill
verton on a business mission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18

D. Dec. T., W. to Jan. Z.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18

Mrs. It. Lotus and family leave for
Denver next week to join Mr.. LOTUS
and make their home. For several
years they have been residents Of
Pennington.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-18

Nh. and Mrs. Whitney are up from
Cedar Hill looking after the formers
n other, who underwent an operation
for appendicitis today.
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14
Legal.


Estate Of Paul Thiesen, deceased.
Inc undersigned having been ap-
pointed executor of the last viii and
testament Of Paul Thiesen. late Of the
county Of Rock Island, state Of I'LL
hols, deceased. hereby gives notice
mat ne viii appear before the Hon
benjamin Bell, Judge of the probate
court OF Rock Island county, at the
probate court room, in the city Of
hock Island at the August term, on
the FIRST Monday in August next. at
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
Quested 10 attend for the purpose Of
having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested TO make immediate pay
Mehl 10 the undersigned.
Dated 9Th day 81 June a. D., 1916.
FRED n. THIESEN,
Executor
"IFTER & WALKER, Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14
Executors Notice.

Estate of Nancy NJ. Burns, deceased.
The undersigned havir z been ap-
pointed executriX of the last will and
testament OF Nancy NJ. Burns, late of
the county of Rock Island, state Of Illi-
nos, deceased, hereby gives notice that
she will appear before the Hon. Benja-
min Bell, judge of the probate court
of Rock Island county, at ine probate
court room, in the city of Rock Island,
at the August term, on the first Mon
day in August next, at which time all
persons having claims against said es-
tate are notified and requested to at
tend for the purpose OF having tho
same adjusted.
All persons indebted 10 said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment TO the undersigned.
Dated 26th day of May, A. D.. 1916
lone BURNS, Executrlx.
Walker, Ingram & Sweeney,
Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14
Legal.
Publication Notice.

State of Illinois, Rock Island coun-
ty, ss:-
In the circuit court. September
term, 1916.
Lena Kline Philliber VS.. John M.
Philliber, in chancery.
Affidavit of non-residence of John M.
Philliber, the above defendant, having
been filed in the clerks office of the
circuit court of said county, notice is
therefore hereby given to the said nom
resident defendant that the complain
ant filed her bill Of complaint in said
court, on the chancery side thereof, on
the 26th day of May 1916, and that
thereupon summons issued out OF
said court, wherein said suit is now
pending, returnable on the third Mon
day in the month Of September, next,
as is by law required. Now, unless
you, the said nonresident defendant
above named, John M. Philliber. shall
personally be and appear before said
circuit court, on the first day of the
next term thereof, to be holden at
Rock Island in and for the said coun-
ty, on the third Monday in September,
next, and plead, answer or demur to
the said complainant'sbill Of COM
plant, the same and matters and
things therein charged and stated will
be taken as confessed. and decree
entered against you according to the
prayer OF said bill.
GEORGE W. GAMBLE,
Clerk.
Rock Island, H., May 26, 1916.
SCHRIVER 4 SCHRIVER, Complain
ants solicitors
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14

DRUG CLERK or man familiar with
drug conditions can buy very good
and well paying office business for
a small investment of $500. This is
an established business and will
bear the most thorough investiga-
tions. Terms will be accepted or
partner will be considered Full
particulars will be given upon re-
quest No agents. w b. Hermann.
603 Marquette Bldg, Chicago, Ill
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14
Card of Thanks.

CARD OF THANkS-
THE family of the late Earl Fulton
desire to express their most sincere
gratitude to members OF the Trl-
City Chauffeur's union, No. 368, to
Rev. W. H. Reed and all who so
kindly assisted them in their recent
bereavement
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14
Miscellaneous.

EhGAVATlNG, grading, hauling, te-.
racing, sodding, gardening. General
Improvement company. Phones r.
|. 454 and 1876.
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14
Civil Engineers.

CIVIL Walter n. Schroeder.
civil engineer. surveys, maps, plats.
drawings. Sll Safety Bldg. phone IS.
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14
Abstracts of Title.

ABSTRACTS of title prepared or con.
tinued to date covering any real es-
tate in the county. Prompt and ac-
curate service at reasonable rates.
Rock Island Title Abstract COM
pany; J. J. Ingram, president; W. ].
Sweeney, secretary, 209-212 Central
Trust and Savings bank building.
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14

TO buy, sell or trade a business,
house or land; wrEe TO Western
Business Exchange, $50 East Second
street, corner Perry and Second, on
the jitney lines, The Bargain Cor
ner" BOX 344 DayenDort
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14

FOR RENT-All modern front room;
water in room. 536 Twenty-second
street.
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14

FOR RENT-Modern furnished light
housekeeping rooms; inquire 2403
Fifth avenue, Moline.
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14

FUR RENT-Nice furnished room
down stairs. Close in at 500 Twenty
second street
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14
Lodge Directory.

Masonic.
Masonic Temple, Eighteenth street and
Fifth avenue.
THE STATED MEETING OF TRIO
n Lodge No. 81, 4 F. & A. NJ,
wv will be held on the first
Nv Thursday Of each month, 7:30
D. N. Frank L. Patterson, W. Il;
william B. Petit, secretary. Special
for work on NJ. NJ. degree in Corinth-
ian hall, on Thursday, June Is, at
I'd. IL. Master Masons are cordially
invited
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14
Situations.

ANTED-Position experienced lady
stenographer, bookkeeper; good, re-
liable worker. Phone r. l. 2l94,
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14

FOR SALE-Good second hand 4-foot
No. lath, 15c per so. Lewis Roofing
Co, R. l. 301.
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14

FOR SALE-Lots in South Heights.
south of Aiken street, between
Twelfth and Seventeenth streets; on
easy terms; SIS down, balance in
five years. Z. W. Robinson, 1454
Richmond street. Phone Rock Is
land 466S-K
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14
Contractors ard Builders.
Superfuous Hair.

hair, moles, warts, on
face and arms, permanently removed
with electric needle. Address Miss
A. M. kittredge, l Argyle flats,
Brady street, Davenport Phone S04
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14

FOR RENT-Modern furnished front
room. 929 Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14

FOR RENT-0ne modern furnished
front room. 1927 Sixth avenue.
| Phone 975-Y.
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14

FOR SALE-Cheap; stoves, iceboxes
and furniture 72S Fourteenth
street.
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14

FOR RENT-Modern furnished room;
private family. 514 Sixteenth street,
phone $40.
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14

FOR RENT-Modern furnished light
housekeeping rooms. 905 Nineteenth
street
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14

FOR RENT-Strictly modern fur
nlshed light housekeeping rooms
712 Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14

FOR SALE - Elevenroom modern
rooming house, excellent location,
rooms all rented. Address Snap"
care Argus.
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14

FOR RENT-Two modern rooms. 535
Twenty-third street Phone r. l. 3lS4
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14

FOR RENT-Two light housekeeping
rooms; bath, light, phone, 2312 Fifth
avenue
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14

FOR SALE-15,0OO feet new wall
board at &c per foot, standard sizes;
Lewis Roofing Co., R. I. 301.
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14

FOR SALE-Launch, 20 feet, model
hull, 10-horse power Bellevue en-
CINE; price right; 1926 Twenty-seV-
entb street Rock Island
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14

FOR SALE-Gas range; also white
enamel bed and springs; 1917 Elev-
enth avenue.
Rock Island Argus., 1916-06-14

FOR SALE-One of the most desirable
residence lots, located on the bluff,
corner Twenty-eighth street and
Sixteenth avenue; sewer, water,
walks, shade, 52-foot front; phone
r. l. 4, or inquire 1923 Fourteenth
street