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Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03
NOTICE on pIssOLurloN.

We, the undersigned, Il. W. MeCon
nell, president and J. I. Frizell, secre
tary of the Florida Threshing Ma
chine Co., corporation formed under
the laws of the state of Colorado, do
hereby give notice that at a meeting
of the stockholders Of said corpora
ton. duly called for the purpose Of
considering the propriety Of dissolv,
ing said corporation, and held at Hood
School house in the State Of Colorado,
on the % day Of December, A. D
1915, pursuant to notice given to the
stockholders thereof in the manner
provided by law for the calling OF
stockholders meetings for the pur-
pose of amending articles OF incor-
poration, the stockholders, by vote
of more than two-thirds Of the entire
capital stock of said corporation, or
dered said corporation to be dissolv-
ed.
We further certify that all debts
owing by said corporation have been
fully paid.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have
made and signed this notice of disso-
luton, and affixed hereto the seal Of
sair corporation, this 3rd day of Jan
uary, A. D. 1916.
E. W. MCCONNELL.
President.
Attest:
J. T. FRIzELL, Secretary.
(SEAL).
First publication Jan. 6.
Las. publication Fob. 10.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03

Everything that medical skill or loy-
ing hands could do WAS done to al
Ieviate his suffering Suddenly he
was stricken with paralysis which
caused his death. The deceased was
born in Germany GO years ago. He and
his family came to America in "a,
first taking up their abode in Fulton
county, Illinois. Later they moved
to Thompson's Park. where they have
since been numbered among the coun-
ty's most substantial residents. He
IS survived by his wife and three
sons. Philip, Louie and Elmer, four
brothers, John, George and Gus and
one who resides in Oklahoma and
three sisters Mrs. Melugin. Mrs.
Robertson and one who lives in the
old home in Illinois. IL the Southern
train is run tomorrow the body will
be taken TO the Gilbert ranch at Dix.
Arrangements have been made to hold
the funeral from the Lutheran church
in the Park Sunday Interment viii
be made beside the father, mother
and brother who preceded him in
leath several years ago. The remains
are at the Goodman Undertaking par
1 lors.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03
PUBLIC TRUSTEES SALE.

WHEREAS, John NJ. Crawford and
Dora N. Crawford, his wife, by their
certain trust deed, dated January 10.
1911, which said trust deed was re-
corded in the office of the county
clsry and recorder Of La Plata Coun-
ty, Colorado on Janurny 20, 1911, in
book li7 at page 566 Of said records.
did convey to the public trustee of
La Plata county, Colorado, the follow
lng described property, situate in La
Plata county, Colorado, to-wit:
The west half of the southwest
quarter tW1a of SWh) Of section
one ~ and the East half of the
Southeast quarter (Ela or SEA) of
section t'go ~; all in township
thirty-four (34) north range twelve
tl2l west New Mexico principal
meridian, together with an undivid-
ed one-twelfth (l-2) interest in the
Hay Gulch lrrigating Ditch and all
other water rights thereunto belong
ing. Also together with the right of
way for carrying and conveying same,
with all irrigating bitches and ditch
rights belonging thereto.
in TRUST, To secure to Mrs. f. l..
LaEther the payment of one certain
promissory note for the principal sum
Of fourteen hundred dollars ISL
4OoQO)i with interest thereon at the
rate OF six and one-half per cent
coz Fer ann1m from date until
PAID, interest payable semi-annually.
dated january 10, 1911, and due and
payable on or before three (3) years
after date
AND WHEREAS. said trust deed
provided that IN case of the default
m the payment Of said note or in
the payment of the interest thereon
according to the tenor and effect of
said note. OF N the payment in due
season of all taxes and assessments
on said premises or in case of viola
uon or breach Of any of the terms,
conditions, covenants or agreements
therein contained; then, upon notice
ana demand IN writing, filed with
The party OF the second part by the
oeneficlary therein or by the legal
holder of said indebtedness secured
thereby that such beneficiary or legal
holder has declared the violation Of
any OF the covenants therein contain
ed and has elected to advertise said
premises and demands said sale, il
shall and may be lawful for party of
-tAAr ~NfAtHt ifsAA " aAAl ana NlEDOEG oil
said premises en- masse or in separate
parcels, as the public trustee NAV
think best, all the right, title. and
interest of the said John NJ. Craw-
ford and Dora N. Crawford. parties
Of the first part, their heirs, and as
signs therein at public auction at the
west front door of the county court
house, in the county Of La Plata and
etafa NJ Cofot-nfo al, o, e,,d ,,,..,,. \ =.
or any part thereof as may be speci-
fled in said notice Of sale, for the
highest and best price the same will
bring in cash. four weeks notice hav-
ING, been previously given of the time
and place Of such sale by ADVERTISE
ment in some newspaper of general
circulation at the time published in
said La Plata county.
AND WHEREAS. default has been
made in the payment of said note
and all interest thereon from the 10th
day o. january, 1911, except the sum
OF S9l,0o on January 20, 1919 and
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03

the sum OF s91.O0 on the 10th dav
OF February, 1918, and Mrs. f. l.
Lawther, the legal holder and owner
q SAID note secured by said trust
oeed has declared a default in the paw
inent OF said note and a violation Of
the covenants and agreements in said
trust deed contained and has demand
ed IN writing of the UNDERSIGNED pub-
nc trustee the foreclosure of said
trust deed ''''u
NOW THEREFORE. by virtue, ,f
the power in me vested and bv said
tfust deed, | will on Monday. the 6tb
day OF March, 1916, at the hon, Of
n clock IN the forenoon of eaid
DAY, at the west front door of tha
county court mouse in the city of Dn9
range, county of La Plata and st,ta
ot Colorado, sell the above describ-
ea premises and property en- masse
a. puonc auction for the highest and
pest price the same will bring in cash a,,'
!or the payment of said note and
interest thereon and all costs and avl
penses of said trust.
~ 1916. january
j. W. TURNER
Colorado. N'oui''y'
First publication Feb. 5.
Last publication Feb. "a.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03
NOTICE or ADJUSTMENT DAY

w iiNG VIZ hfd q = ~ l--Nl ia .
Ihe undersigned Judge and Ex-offi-
clio clerk of the county court oC the
county Of La Plata IN the state Of
Colorado, hereby gives notice that ia
the hereinafter named estates he has
fixed Monday the 2Sth day Of Feb
ruary, A, d. 1916, Tor the settling and
adjusting OF ali claims against de-
cedents.
On said date all persons having
claims or demands against said es-
states are notified and requested 10
present the same 70 said court for
settlement and adjustment at Tie
court house in the city Of Durango.
county Of La Plata and state of Colo.
RADIO.
All persons indebted to said estates
are requested to make immediate
payment to the administrators there
Of named, to-wit:
Estate OF Thomas G. McCulloef.
deceased; Eta j. MeculIoeh. admin
istratrix.
Estate Of Samuel Ent. deceased;
Louisa Ent, administrators.
Witness, Richard McCloud, iudes
and ex-offieio clerk OF said court
with the seal thereof, hereunto affix-
ed, at his office, in said eity of Dn-
range, this first day OF February, A.
D. 1916.
tSEAL) RICHARD McCLOUD,
Judge and Ex-officio Clerk Of the
County court
First publication Feb. 8.
Last publication Feb. "a.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03
FURLIc rRrsrEEs. SALE.


WHEREAS, William B. Sisley and
Adeiine d. Sisley whose address Is
Oxford, Colorado, gIantors by their
trust deed, dated April 10, 1919. and
recorded April 27, 1912, in the Office
OF the clerk and recorder of La Plata
county, Colorado, in book 1872 at page
65S OF the records Of said county, con-
yeyed to the public trustee Of said
county the following land in said
county toAit: The west half (WA "
ot the northeast quarter (NEA) OF
section twenty (20J and the west half
( w x Of the southeast quarter Csc
a Of section. seventeen 90 u. in
township thirty-four (34A north of
range eight ~ west New Mexico
principal meridian in La Plata county,
state of Colorado, containing 100
acres, together with one-half foot of
water in the King Consolidated Ditch
company and all ditch and water
rights thereunto belonging and all i'm
provements thereon situate in trust to
secure the payment OF one principal
note Of even date with said trust
deed for $1,000, payable to the o.
der Of James A. Pulliam five years
after date with interest thereon from
date at the rate OF ten per cent per
annum payable semi-annually and
evidenced by twelve interest notes
Tor 94u.0O each and twelve interest
notes for $1,000 each.
AND WHEREAS, default has been
made By the said grantors in ssid
trust deed In the performance of the
covenants and conditions imposed
upon them by the terms of said trust
deed in this, to-wit. That said grant.
ors have failed to pay the semi-an-
nGal interest due on said principal
note on the 10th day Of April, 1914
the 10th day Of October 1914. the 18Th
dav II April 1915, and the 18th day
OF October, 1915, and said grantors
have failed to pay the taxes and as
sessments on said premises for the
year 1915.
AND WHEREAS, The legal holder
OF the Indebtedness represented by
said note has filed with said public
trustee notice and demand in writing
declaring said default and electing to
declare the whole debt represented by
said note and interest thereon to date
Of sale due and payable, and demand
ing the sale Of said land under said
trust deed,
NOW THEREFORE Public No
tees is hereby given that, pursuant To
SAID notice, election and demand an6
under and by virture of the authority
vested Ia me by said trust deed and
the law, l, ]. W. Turner, public trus
tee Of said La Plata county will SCI
the above described land for cash at
public auction, to the highest bidder
at the west front door Of the county
court house in Durango in the coun-
ty of La Plata and state of Colo
rado, on Friday, the 11th day Of Feb
ruary A. D. 1916, at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon for the purpose of pay
ing said note, interest to date of sa e
ana the expenses Of this sale. and viii
give to the purchaser thereof a Ger
tlf1e9te of purchase therefor as pro-
vided by law
Dated Jan. 18th, 1916.
j. w. TURNER,
Public Trustee of La Plata County
Colorado.
First Publication Jan. 13.
Last Publication Feb. 8.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03

About a. m., the milk wagon stop
ped in front of the house, the driv
er delivered a bottle OF cream at
the back door and returning to his
vehicle started to resume his jour
sney.
The horse baked. The driver argu.
ed with the animal for awhile and
talked loud enough to awaken the
people in the house. Then he pulled
black snake on the brute and laid
it on. The two were lying listen
ing TO this for n few seconds and
then the driver came out with Nov,
you white livered blank blank, blankl
Get up"
Friend wife turned to husband and
said sweetly, BILLY, did you leave
call ?"
A bachelor from choice who thinks
the gentler sex will make the most
of their leap year privilege relates
this and vouches for its authenticity:
One evening the young minister,
who had seemed rather attracted by
big sister Grace. was dining with
the family. Little sister was talk
ing rapidly when the visitor was
about to ask the blessing. Turning
to the child he said in a tone of
mild reproof;
Laura, | am going to ask grace.
well, it's time. answered little
sister, in an equally reproving tone
We've been expecting you to do it for
year, and she has too"
A proud father, who is the hus-
band of woman who believes that
cleanliness comes before godliness,
says he one day asked his six-year-old
son, what was his greatest ambition.
TO wash mammals ears was the
quick response.
This happened in our town Just
before Prohibition day was celebrat-
ed:
A very polite Durango man who
was given to indulging too freely in
the cup that cheers, was taking a
ride on the street car after spending
an evening on Main avenue making
the rounds of the thirst emporiums.
A lady entered the car.
Our local man apparently thought
If he manifested his usual gallantry
to the opposite sex, his condition
would not be detected, Sc he i'm
mediately arose and offered her his
seat. The unfortunate circumstances
that prevented him from successful
ly concealing the fact that he was
not himself, was the fact that he was
the only occupant of the car beside
the fair one.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03
Death Won.

George Gilbert, who was advised
of his eldest brothers serious condi-
ton Saturday, and has since been
trying to reach Durango, arrived here
at 10 o'clock last night. When he
received the news the sick man was
so much improved, he delayed the trip
to the hospital in order to have a
rest from his journey that had SO
many hardships. While on the way
to the hospital this morning, he re
ceived word that his brother had pass
ed away.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03
STOCKHOLDERS. MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Florida Mesa Tele-
phone company, viii be held on Feb.
ruary 5, 1916, at the hour Of l O'Clock
at the Durango Exchange, for the
purpose of electine directors for ths
ensuing year and transaction of am
other business that may come be
fore the meeting.
W, E. TYNER, President.
FRANK WRIDE, Secretary
First publication Jan. 8.
Last publication Feb. s.,
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03
No Oeeasion for Complaint.

If you are inclined to be dissatis-
fled with conditions now, remember
the fate of those who dwelt here in
'S4. The supplies of butter, eggs,
sugar, cured meats and fresh fruits
We're entirely exhausted. Those who
coprted Mi Laly Nicotine had 10 be
satisfied with the limited quantity
they could secure at Fort Lewis,
where the soldiers were then sta
toned.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03
Farming in the San
Juan Basin in 1916.

Only few years ago farming in
this section was in its first stage
the experimental one. Tillers OF the
soil were trying to determine which
of the standard crops We're best
adapted to our soil and climate, and
the ones that would bring the high
est profit under conditions existing
a the time. Nov we have reached
the stage where We realize that farm
ing is no longer chance bet on the
elements and the soil When the
scores OF landseekers flock here IN
the spring to file ON $4,000 acres in
the Ignacio section, they viii have
the advice Of a practical man in our
country aericult0rist- +. D. Smith
who is in position to give them Che
necessary fundamental principles of
farming in this portion of the west
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03
Stricken with Appendicitis.

Yesterday afternoon, Miss sylyia
Scott, bookkeeper at Snyders Was
stricken with appendicitis. Between
a and 5 o'clocy She was rushed 70
Ochsner hospital where two hour
later she was operated on for the
trouble She is a very sick girl, but
appears to have a good chance for
recovery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03
WORRY, DsspoxDExcy.

Kidney Disease is suspected By medical
men when patients complain OF backacha
or suffer with irregular urination. dis
turbed, too frequent. scanty or painful
passage, The general symptoms are rhepq
matc pains or neqralgia,, headaches,
weakness and general misery. Worry
Is q frequent cause and sometimes a
symptom OF kidney disease. Thousands
have testified to Immediate relief from
these symptoms after using DR.. Pierce's
Anuric Tablets.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03
REciPE - - -.

To half piff 1i eniet al1 . az. Ba
tium, Hnall lGy o. Urhr Compound
ND y. or of glvrolna arnip 20 the hair
-w'ce wee' until IL hellTae fha dcsired
idds Any drugs ean rui ii'g up Or
.ou can mix Il at home 81 vsrJ iple cost
1nn directions for m7ii1g and tsr come
ach box NJ Barbo Coal aurl u will
Iradually d0rkon stresNcl. f.iel gray
flir. and removes d9ilrll l excel.
ant for falling hair and 1i mako harsh
hair soft and glosEv 70 wu moi ddlor tia
Uu eG
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03
Sleigh to the Rescue.

The five passengers who had ac-
commodations on the Red Apple train
that has been stalled in the Elco sec
tion since Monday, were landed safe
ly in town last night. The last stage
of their journey was made in the
BLACK Marie" drawn by four horses.
A. NJ. Campbell, E. d. Swanson and
w. w. Ransom were among the mum
ber. Paul Backinger had charge of
the outfit that come to the rescue.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03
Eclipse of the Sun.

A total eclipse of the sun is sched
uled for February 3. 1t will be Wis
ible in North America. the West In
dies, the northwestern portion Of
South America, southwest Europe ana
the extreme northwestern part Of
Africa. According to astronomers il
will begin in Colorado at 7:i1 in ths
morning and end at 9:14.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03
TALES OF sNowBoUND PEOPLE.
CONTINUED from page one.l

At Christmas time they had ar
ranged to 20 to the theatre and have
supper afterward During the even
ink thep had a little scrap and when
they go home were not on speaking
terms. Our young benedict had plan
ned to arise at o'clock In the morn.
ing to catch train for . rabbit hunt
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03

Some of the news in the Denver
papers will be rather stale when they
arrive in Durango. Not many will
care to wade thru the pages of slush
to gather the desired information.
The Herald Exchange editor will save
you the trouble by going thru them
and rshashing every thing Of import
aneA
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03
Back 10 Winter Haunts.

Today is Ground Hog day, Mis-
souri's most important holiday The
event was celebrated by the animals
viewing their shadow for hours ano
then creeping back to their winter
quarters for six weeks stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03
Coun,rv Visitors.

Among those who journeyed 70 Town
to-day from the country districts
were Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Carter ana
Milton Chapman of the Animas val
ley; Harry Anderson, Florida; Chas.
Idle. Hermost; and Forest Graves q
Lower Florida.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03
Providing Food for Wild Animals.

y 'F71''T 7-7' TT "
This morning a fine bull elk made
its way down the Hormons and enter
ed Fillmore Hands yard About the
oame time three deer were found in
the vicinity Of Edgar Buchanan
ranch The animals appeared to be
hungry Thru D. E. Gaines, the locaI
forestry office was notified of then
presence in the valley, and Game
Warden Cummns and Forest Ranger
Montgomery were Immediately de
patched to the scene to provide food
The men will probably follow the elk
trail up the stream TO determine il
others are in need Of food.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03
Storm found Stock
and Feed Separated.

The heavy storm Of last week found
the stock and feed at the Dixon raneh
on the yallecito full half mile
apart Breaking a road was out Of
the question. Neighhors in the viein-
ity came to the rescue and trail
deep enough for the cattle TO follow
was shoveled between the two points
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03

STRAYED--Two cows, branded EN-,
connected, on lcft side under bit
and over bit oct OF the sleht car. In
formation lsadin to their where
abouts wIll be literally rewarded.
L. p. MONTGOMERY.
1-11-3t.@ Ignacio.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03
Death of Philip olbert.

Philip Gilbert, the senior member
of the second generation of the Oh
bert family who settled in Thomp-
sons Park a quarter of century
ago, died at Ochsner hospital this
morning about II o'clock. Since
Saturday his condition had appeared
TO show such marked change for
the better, his family entertained
strong hopes for his recovery. The
late Mr.. Gilbert had been i'll since
the first OF January. came to town
to be with his two sons, Elmer and
Louie, who We're in the hospital suf-
fering with typhoid fever. A week
later he contracted the disease
While he was very sick man. the
fever was broken and there seemed
10 b nothing further 10 fsa- from It.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03

WANTED--To lease out water in Big
Stick ditch, and sell or lease water
in H-H ditch for 1916. Lessee to
pay ditch assessments. P. G. Ellis,
POS Boston Bldg, Salt Lake City,
Utah, or lockwood d Perkins, Du-
range. Also land and water under
both bitches to lease. 1-27-tf.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03
Passing of a Noble Woman.


A life Of sacrifice, self -abnegation
and service to humanity ended this
morning when the spirit of Mrs. Hat
vie Fay took its flight The end came
at lI:l5. Two weeks ago she was
taken TO Mercy hospital very i'll with
bronchial pneumonia Twice her many
friends felt she was improving Yes.
terday her condition became very
serious and before morning all hope
lor her recovery was abandoned. Her
sister and husband, MIR. and Mrs
Richard Kellar and her only son,
Richard, who has been in almost con-
slant attendance at her bedside, were
with her when the end came. She
was fully conscious 10 the last and
passed away with beautiful prayer
on her lips. The sorrow the heart
carried with it to the great beyond
vas the thought that her 16-year-od
BOY was left without either father or
mother to guide him. Probably no
woman in Durango has had a more
Important part in directing the lives
of our young people than the one
0-ho was claimed by death today. She
had lived here about nine years, hav-
ing moved to the town shortly after
the death Of her husband. For near
" eight years OF the time she had
Deen connected with the Public IL
brary in the capacity of librarian
Her influence with the children, es-
pecially those of school age was al
most inestimable. Durango people in
all walks of lie mourn her passing
as a personal sorrow. Mr.. and Mrs
kellar Of Montrose and her son Rich
ard are the only relatives here. Her
sister, Mrs. G. E. Mcconnell resides
in California and her sister, Mrs. A
e. Reynolds in Denver. In accord
ances with her wishes her body will
be taken to her old home in Colum-
bus, Wisconsin, where she was born
63 years ago. 1t will be inferred be-
side her husband, father and mother.
The remains we're taken to the Good
man Undertaking pariors and will be
forwarded east as soon as railroad
communications are restored.
Railroad conditions are unchanged.
The train that started for Rico yes
terday morning was delayed only 35
minutes ON the way. Todays train
made equally good time.
On the Pennington branch efforts
are directed toward opening the ice
bound road from Bondad to Duran
go Very slow progress is being
made.
A force Of shovelers are working
on the Calumet
After the Southern rotary finishes
cleaning the Durango yards, it is un-
derstood il win be started east to aid
in the work on Cumbres. The force
which left Chama yesterday after
noon is laboring under the direction
Of Superintendent AIcGraw. Little is
being accomplished As yet no work
is being done from the San Luis val
ley side Of the range
The prospects for opening the Pa
gost Springs branch yesterday did
not materalizc. Again they have
hopes Of clearing the road today. As
soon as this is completed the force
will be transferred to the slverton
branch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03

WANTED-To hear from owner OF
good ranch for sale Send cash
price and description. u +. Bush.
Minneapolis, MINI, 1919
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-02-03
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY
Ill From Fsll.

Mrs. A. R. Lewis, one of the well
known pioneer ladies, is confined 70
nor bed from the results OF 'ap'
which occurred Saturday.