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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12
RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
KEPT SWEDEN
FROM ENTERING WAR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6.-Whatev-
er military weakness they may have
brought upon Russia temporarily, the
revolutionists who overthrow Nicho-
las Romanoff performed one valuable
service to Ally-dom. They kept Swe-
den from an active pro-German part
in the war. Diplomats here are al
most unanimous on that.
They say that as pressure increas-
ed gradually on all neutrals, Sweden
finally would have been forced into
the war. Anti-Russian feeling, fos-
tered by another Germanic queen,
would have led her to the side of
the kaiser.
But when the dynasty which de-
spoiled Finland, and coveted warm
water port such as Sweden might cas-
lily supply, fell, sentiment shifted. AS
officials describe the situation now.
the court is probably pro-German, al
though quietly; the cabinet is less
so; and business men and the great
masses pro-ally, although they still
nurse their anti-Russianism.
Before the Romanoffs took to tend
ing flower gardens in monasteries,
all Sweden felt that an allied victory
meant a whetting of suspected Rus
sian appetite for Scandinavian terri
tory. Every Russian move in Poland
and Finland was watched with closest
anxiety
The Revolutlonists' declaration for
mo annexations and no indemnities'
helped some. Their action giving
Poland nationality and dealing gen.
erously with Finland, aided far more.
Although small power, Sweden
could give Won Hindenburg 100000
or 100000 men in any move on Pet
roprad. They would be used to win
ter campaigning.
Sweden claims 10 b hungry b.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12
-,O1ICE OF FINAL ENI
AND DETERMINATION OF
HEIRSHIP.

Estate of Lura A. Cobb, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that on the
ixth day of December, A. ID. 1917,
he Undersigned will present to the
ounty Court of La Plata County,
olorado, their accounts for final
ettlement of administration Of said
estate, when and where all persons
n interest may appear and object to
hem, if they SO desire.
Notice is also hereby given that
DUPLICATION for the determination of
neirship of said Lura A. Cobb, de-
eased, has been made and that the
Court will on said date hereinbefore
mentioned, or at any time to which
The hearing may, be continued, pro-
eeed to ascertain and determine who
are the heirs of the said Laura A.
are the heirs of the said Lura A.
Cobb. deceased, and as such entitled
10 inherit any lands, tenements,
nereditaments or other property, real
or personal, constituting all or a part
Of the estate of the said Lura A.
Cobb, deceased, and enter decree
-accordingly, at which hearing all
persons claiming to be heirs at law
Of said deceased may appear and pre-
sent their proof.
BESSIE C. PIKE,
GRACE C. KRUMPANITZKY.
ADMINISTRATORS of the Estate of
Lura A. Cobb, deceased.
First publication, November /, 1917.
Last publication, November 30, 1917.
McCLOSKEY & MOODY, Attorneys.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12


cause OF the allied embargo. Possi-
bly, this is so. Admittedly she has sent
much food to Germany. as well as
munitions and iron ores from which
Germany makes high-grade steel 9or
the finer parts Of guns and machin-
cry.
Her mission here asks to be allow
ed to import 350,000 tons of grain,
100000 of sugar, 100000 of fodder
and 100000 of fat. She will not get
this while the United States or an
ally can use it
Recent elections apparently have
favored the allies. Some unfriendly
cabinet forces may be ousted.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12
COURT HOUSE BUSY PLACE

The court house is the scene of
many busy officials these days. The
'evies are being made. and as a re-
suit of. the rush of work the coun-
ty commissioners may have to hold
an adjourned meeting. The county
school superintendent has been in
her office all week working with the
school district levies, and the coun-
ty treasurer's office has been putting
in night shifts to get the delinquent
tax list completed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY

Estate of Joseph Wielang, deceased
All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified te
present them for adjustment to the
county court of La Plata county
Colorado, on the 3rd day of December
A. D. 1917.
JOSEPH A. CLARK,
Administrator.
Mollette & Clements,
Att'ys. for Administrator.
LIST pub. Oct. 1S, 1917.
Last pub. Nov. Is, 1917.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12
IMPROVING NICELY

Mrs. Bruce Sullivan, who under
went an operation at the Oschner
hospital two days ago for appendi-
citis, is improving very nicely. Mr..
Sullivan, who has been here with
her, leaves today to look after his
sheep in the Bloomfield district
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12
MARRIAGE LICENSE

The county clerk today issued a
marriage license to Marclovia Sala-
Ear and Miss Sophia Chavez, both of
La Plata.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12
THAT GUYS A BEAR

Bill Ellermeyer has a new way of
hitting a blow at the high cost of
living by going out and getting a
bear when he feels just right. This
week he distributed several Steaks"
among his Cortez friends.-Cortez
Herald.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12
COYOTE BOUNTY

Myron Reece, son of the ex-com-
missioner of La Plata county, came
down from his home above Florida
this morning and presented coyote
hide to the county treasurer and re-
ceived his bounty.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12
A number Of farmers are moving
into Marvel to spend the winter.

"A numDef OF farmers are moving
into Marvel to spend the winter.
The Marvel mill expects to begin
buying grain and grinding next
week.
The VIM. Hays garage is fast
nearing completion and is credit to
the town.
Lester Johnson, who has been wir-
ing the new light plant, is leaving
20 finish installing other plants un-
der contract with his father. He will
soon return and finish putting in
street lights and wiring private res
idences, also the new mill.
Elmer Riffey of Thompson's Park
was in town last week buying hogs.
T. p. Wilson and John W. Turner,
the insurance men of Durango, were
here several days and did good
business.
Messrs Miller and King. two sew
ing machine agents, are doing the
Marvel section.
Jim Crane of the La Plata section,
son-in-law of Mr.. Harris, has pur-
chased the desert claim of E. e. Tai
bot.
w. l.. Paddock has added porch
to his store and painted the build
ing-good work, and improves the
looks of the town.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Greer are in
from their Cherry Creek homestead.
Friday they took their daughter.
Hannah to Pennington for medical
treatment.
Clarence and Mrs. Pinson have a
brand new son. Born in Durango
Sunday. Clarence has been in the
county metropolis getting acquaint-
ed with the boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mckee have gone to
California for the winter, expecting
to return in the spring. We shall
miss them while gone and welcome
them home again.
James Kimsey of Flora Vista was
here Friday SHIPPING his cattle which
have been feeding on the Owenby
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Dale tarried in
town for visit while passing thru
last week.
Remember the union prayer meet
ing Thursday. Everybody invited.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12
SCHOOL DIRECTOR HERE

A. C. Mohney of Marvel and Sec
retary of the school district over
there, was in town this morning to
look after business in the office of
the county superintendent of schools.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY

Miss White has been called from
the Oschner hospital to attend l. J..
Bradford, who is still nine points on
the mat with the typhoid fever. l. J..
is holding his own, getting the best
possible care andD will soon be in
the game as strong as ever.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12
SEVEN KILLED BY
FALLING WALL IN N. Y.

NEW YORK, Nov. S.-Six women
and one man were buried under tons
of ruins when four-story brick
building collapsed from weight OF
machinery. An ammonia tank ex-
ploded, causing a fire.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12
TAXPAYING TAXPAYERS

r. E. Scott of the Animas valley,
Tex Lyons of the Florida country,
and r. Melbourne of Red Mesa, in
terviewed the county treasurer on
tax matters today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12

County of La Plata.
In the County Court, in Probate.
The People of the State of Colorado
to Grace H. Kunkel, Horace t. Per-
zins, Albert NJ. Perkins, Grace N.
Flowers, Reba N. Perkins, Carrie
Dele Rexford, Mabel Hendrickson
and Albert. P. Maris, GREETING:
WHEREAS, 1t has been made to
appear to the County Court of La
Plata County, in the State of Colo
rado, that you, the said Grace H.
Kunkel, Horace 7. Perkins, Albert
VI. Perkins, Grace N. Flowers, Reba
N. Perkins, Carrie Dele Rexford
Mabel Hendrickson and Albert P.
Maris, are heirs at law and legateesy
and devisees of Ellen C. Perkins, de-
ceased. A..
NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance
with the provisions of the statute in
such case made and provided, and
by order of Court duly made and en-
tered, you are hereby notified that
an instrument of writing purporting
20 be the last will and testament of
the said Ellen C. Perkins, deceased,
was presented to said Court for pro-
bate on the 18th day of October, A.
d. 1917, by Frederick c. Perkins, re-
siding at Durango, in the State of
Colorado; that the said decedent was,
at the lime Of her decease. n resi-
dent of Durango, La Plata County,
in the State of Colorado; that the
said decedent, according to the said
alleged will devised and bequeathed
her property in the words ard fig
ures following, to-wit: After provid-
ing for the payment of all just claims,
the expense of the erection of mon
ument at her grave, and the removan
of the bodies of Monroe w. Perkins
and Homer G. Perkins from the ceme-
terry at Corning, Kansas, to the ceme-
terry at Durango, Colorado, with the
monument at the grave of the latter,
all of her property, real, personal
and mixed, is to be reduced to cash
by her executor, and, after making
the payments above provided for, all
the rest and residue is to be divided
in equal shares among Frederick C.
Perkins, Grace H. Kunkel and Hor-
ace T. Perkins, and the said Fred
erick c. Perkins is named as execu-
tor Of said will.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED
to be and appear before said Court
at the County Court Room in the
Court House in Durango, in the Coun-
ty of La Plata, in the State of Colo
RADIO, on the tenth day of December,
A. d. 1917, then and there to attend
the hearing on the probate Of the
said alleged last will and testament
of the said Ellen C. Perkins. de-
ceased, and further to do and perform
what shall then, by the said Court
be required and adjudged.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. Ihnve
hereunto set my hand and affixed
the seal Of said Court at my office
in Durango, in said County, this
11th day of October, A. D. 1917.
(Seal) RICHARD McCLoUD, ClsSo,
Judge and ex-officio Cle~
County Court. kthJ"1
First Publication, Oct. 25th. ~
Last pablisatiea, Nov. 16tA.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12
REAL ESTATE DEAL

John j. link of Durango sold to
NJ. C. Stewart, q stoclSman of Light
ner Creek district, forty-acre tract
near Kline and under the Trean-
or ditch. The consideration was ST.
200.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12
VETS HAVE SMALL
MAJORITY IN OHIO

COLUMBUS, o., Nov. 9.-On the
face of the best returns obtainable
today, the vets have a majority Of
l,166 votes. Scattering precincts.
yet to be heard from, and expected
official returns, will change the vote
materially.
COLUMBUS, o., Nov. 9.-Based on
official returns of all but one coun-
ty. the vets have a majority of 1,056
votes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12

In the District Court.
The ]. S. Brown Mercantile Com.
pany, Plaintiff, VS.. Bessie E. Arm
strong, doing business as The Trn.
ehas Lumber and Tie Company, De-
fendant.
The People of the State of Colorado,
10 Bessie r, Armstrong. dsias bps.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12
sMoKEY's PIPE

| Hiahe iiit Wuceis SO dHOunu loi tHe
d. & r. G., written from the round
house at Chama.)
It's short road that leads to
France. Last month f. E. Crawley,
who has filled many an engines
belly with coal, enlisted in the ser
5ice of the government. He is firing
IN engine in France now, he writes.
| Just to break off the ragged edges
of the crews monotonous life, two
cars loaded with cattle jumped the
track yesterday morning at four
o'clock on the outbound stock train.
| 1t took couple hours of coaxing
20 get the cars on their feet again.
A new coal mine has been opened
lp at Monero, and has burdened the
Dad with car of coal day.
John Reddington, engineer on No.
80, the eastern passenger, is on the
ick list and has been granted six
.y-day leave.
The trains will soon be able to
ross the bridge at bIgg = pur with
ut doing the sidestep or turkey
rot. The track has been about three
eet out of line for the past three
months. but owing to the fact that
ommon laborers are smoking fifty
ent cigars and refuse to work only
then the spirit moves them, the
rains have been obliged to do the
texas Tommy and let it go at that.
iowever, yesterday couple of
gorkmen were drafted into service
nd have commenced repair work.
Miss Mable Odgers, sister of En-
,ineer Tom Odgers, is waiting ta-
lie at the Chama hotel.
| From ten to twelve stock trains
| re going out along the line every
lays now-night too-for the COM
,any is working continual shift
n an effort to handle the increased
raffic in sheep and nannies.
Mrs. E. f. Finney, who is the new
proprietor of the Chama hotel, is
erving meals to the hungry boys
n the road day and night thru the
tock shipping season. A good cup
hot coffee and platter of pie
\ o mighty good about three bells
N frosty morning, and the men
ppreciate the accommodation.
he .Chama "hill crew." is back on
he job after leave of thirty days
yhich he spent in herding and pet
ing his sheep flock at Monero. When
e sells the sheep it is our pipe that
lie quits the road, and buys a rail
Dad all of his own.
F. W. Spaulding, who has been
Working on the southern, is now
)raking on the Red Apple and Farm
ngton Peach line.
John Miller has left the southern
o fire on the D. & r. G. proper.
Rule 81 says that if any employe
IS found in saloon it is sufficient
cause for instant dismissal from the
service. The railroad boys are SC
lad that New Mexico went dry. II
ill remove all that temptation
lon't you know. There are high.
balls and high-balls in the railroad
game.
f. J. Donaldson is firing on the
Springs run now. The Chill pepper
line got too hot for him.
Tom Odgers, formerly an engineer
n the eastern, left for Camp Funs.
on on October 4th, and was ther
transferred to California. His sis.
er has just received letter from
him bearing the news that he ex.
'ected to sail for France soon.
Gee. the pipes out, so you will
have to wait till / can mooch the
sillin's from some one who doesn',
know me.
COURT HOUSE BUSY PLACE
The court house is the scene OF
many busy officials these days. The
evies are being made. and as re-
suit of. the rush of work the coun-
ty commissioners may have to hold
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12

FOR SALE-.150 acres of land; plen-
ty of water and AL right; 45 a. in
cultivation; good 5-room house, barn,
etc. First class open range adjoin-
ing. Ideal stock proposition. Inquire
Durango Herald.
11-10-17. limo. in S.W.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12

The Marvel Motor Truck 10 now
making daily trips to Durango, load
ing freight and parcels each way.
Leave freight orders at Ford garage
Marvel or Durango. 5-31-tf.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12

FOR SALE "rtween 200 and 800
Rambouillet ewes. well bred, for
early lambs. Henry Schultz, 1880
W. End ave-. Durango. 10-31-6t.-S W.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Miller last
week entertained dozen friends at
dinner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12

FOR SALE-Team weighing 1880.
two and one-half inch Webber wag-
on and new harness. Only $500. l..
c. Cornelius, Durango. 8-8-tfSW.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12
MARVEL NOTES

Talk about New York's Great
White Way. Rats, there are many
white ways back there, and one sees
so much electrical daylight in the
darkness that they all forget to go
to bed, but driving the country roads
at night out here is dark work, and
when you turn the bend and see the
great white way of Marvel town, you
sit up and take notice that we are
some village, and you know you have
arrived somewhere.
The Misses Rutherford entertained
friends at dinner Friday night.
The Morlans have moved into their
cozy new cottage.
Mrs. w. II. Miller and sister, Miss
Lucille Greer, were in Durango shop
ping the fore part of the week.
Mr.. Bell, the new bookkeeper, for
the MillerMiller Mercantile com
pany is now in full charge.
w. II. Miller and Rev. Hammond
spent Thursday in Mancos, the for
mer on business, and the latter hav-
ing good time, and keeping the
former on the straight and narrow
path.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12
Notice of Probate of Will

STATE OF COLORADO, !
ss.
County of La Plata.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12
SUMMONS.

STATE OF COLORADO, !
SIS.
County of La Plata.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12

The VIM. Hays garage is fast
nearing completion and is a credit to
the town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12

The Marvel mill expects to begin
buying grain and grinding next
week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-12

Mr.. Bell, the new bookkeeper, for
the Miller-Miller Mercantile com
pany, is now in full charge.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-05-03
Miscellaneous Shower.

On Monday afternoon, Misses Boyd
and Logan entertained at a miscel-
lanecus shower for Miss Clayton, at
the home of Mrs. j. C. Beard.
After a period spent in contests,
music, conversation and the show
er," the guests, about thirty-five in
number, were invited to the breezy
porch, where an ice course was
served
The color scheme, red and white,
was carried out both in decorations
and refreshments.
The hostesses were assisted in re-
ceiving by Mesdames j. C. Beard and
Ann Chisolm and in serving by
Misses Evelyn kirkland and Mary
Clayton, Mesdames Frank Clayton
and F. w. Mcmillan, Little Misses
Aileen and Hermine Beard, and Mas
ter Harold Beard.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-05-03

his pupils into close touch with the
Christ. Then he must be concerned
about his ideal. Since the Sunday
school is a great big business, it de-
serves ones time and best effort. A
teacher should further be concerned
about his knowledge. He must know
God, the Book, the pupil, and the
fundamental principles of teaching.
In summing up this talk the speaker
said that the teacher must feed daily
upon Gods word, keep open the
channel through which the power
comes-"a prayerless teacher is a
powerless teacher other
schools, attend all Sunday-school
conferences possible and take
teacher training course.-Contribut-
ed
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-05-03
Will Play for Title.

The Bailey Military institute, of
Greenwood, and the Carlisle school,
of Bamberg, will play off the tie for
the State preparatory school cham
pionship some time next week. The
two teams have made brilliant rec
ord this season.
For several years the two pre-
paratory schools have been trying to
get on the schedule with the colleges
in South Carolina. but have been
ruled out every time. The good work
of these schools this year has at
tracted the attention of the colleges
and the athletic authorities of these
institutions hope to arrange for sew
eral games with some of the colleges
next year.
No place or time has been fixed
for these games yet. Several cities
are bidding for the honor of having
these two excellent teams to play off
the tie on their fields and others are
expected to make an fort to get this
series of games.-The State.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-05-03
City Mail Delivery.

Patrons Of the village mail de-
livery service are again reminded
that they must provide receptacles
at all residences. The instructions
to the postmaster are that no mail
must be delivered to residences
where boxes or other receptacles are
not provided. No receptacle is re-
quired at business houses, which re-
main open all day.
1t is highly desirable that every
body should take advantage of the
village mail delivery, but the neces-
sary requirements must be met be-
fore mail can be delivered. The To-
cal postoffice has no alternative other
than to refuse to deliver mail at resi-
dences unless the box or basket is
placed at some convenient point.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-05-03
Oil for the Navy.

1t is reported from Washington
that the senate will pass the Ferris
bill, amended to give relief to oil OPP
orators in spite of Secretary Daniels.
The situation is now we'll under
stood. 1t is no longer contended by
anybody that the proposed relief is
for the benefit of anyone who has
been guilty of anything wrong, "even
in thought" as President Wilson
would say.
Neither is it for the purpose of en-
abling fabulously rich men to get
richer. None of that class is in need
of relief or asking for it.
The relief sought is for some thou
sands of persons, nearly all of small
means, who in good faith and in pur-
suance of law, and the virtual invita-
ton of the government, had invested
their savings in seeking for oil where
none had hitherto been found or
known to exist.
These men did not happen to be
actually working on the day of the
presidents withdrawal order. Under
the law, they did not need to be in
order to protect their rights. Some
of them, having demonstrated a prob
ability of the existence of oil, were
raising funds to continue their work.
This was the case with the Obispo Oil
campany, which did raise the money,
continued it's work, discovered oil in
paying quantities, government agents
sitting by and seeing them spend
their money without word of objec-
tion.
Not until all of those concerned
completed the work did the govern
ment pounce upon them, take possess
sion Of their properties and demand
full payment for all oil ever raised
from the wells.-San Francisco
Chronicle.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-05-03
Civic League Work.

The April meeting Of the civic
league was held in Carlisle audi
torium with Mesdcmes R. L. Risher,
Robert Black, J. F. Carter, B. D. Car
ter, and J. C. Lewis as hostesses.
With each meeting the interest
grows, new members are added, and
greater numbers attend, this being
one of the very best meetings.
Mrs. B. w. Simmons reported that
the greater portion of the work at
the Simmons cemetery had been COM
pleted. The walks have been ar
ranged, the beds of cannas and sal
via planted, and borders of grass
will be put out as soon as the
drought is ended. Realizing tho
need Of water for the grass and flow
ers, it was decided that the proper
town authorities be requested to fur
nish free water for this place, the
league paying for piping, etc. The
committee has been promised electric
lights for the centre Of cemetery and
it is hoped that these will soon be
placed. The league has spent quite
an amount of money in it's endeavor
to beautify this place.
Mrs. C. R. Brabham, Jr., report
ed that the playground had been put
into good order and as soon as
paraphernalia can be placed and
fence erected, the opening will be
held. The date will be announced
later. A more beautiful spot for
playground than this lot of Mrs.
Bamberg's, with it's grove of fine old
trees could not be found, and we feel
sure that it is going to mean great
deal of pleasure for the children Of
,Bamberg during the hot summer
days
Mrs. R. l.. Risher reported that
live civic league, had been organized
among the leading negro women OF
the town. This organization will be
quite an aid in the fight for better
sanitation in the town and should be
encouraged and helped in every way
possible by our league.
An automobile ride, which was
planned at this meeting, was given
the Carlisle girls on last Saturday
afternoon. Mesdames Jno. H. Cope,
w. P. Jones, G. F. Bamberg, ]. j.
Jones, J. w. Barr and B. w. Sim
mons rendered their cars for the
pleasure of the girls.
Mrs. Jones thanked the members,
especially the chairmen of commit
tees for their loyal cooperation In
her every undertaking during this
spring campaign and, urged them to
re-double their efforts during the
next few weeks.
After, the business portion OF the
meeting, the hostesses served dainty
sandwiches and most refreshing iced
tea.-Contributed.