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The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
Notes Of Contest
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United Stntes Land Office

Lamar. Coltrado. July ~. 1922.
To Edgar L. Attaway. Of Norman. Oklahoma.
Contestee; You are hereby notified that Anna
Harris. formerly Anna Tuner. who gives Flues,
Colorado as his post office address. did on June
1922 file in this office his duly corroborated ap
plication to contest and the cancellation of
your Add s. R. Homestead Entry No. 02S0s
made June IA, 1922. for s. E. " Sec. 81, and
w. x Section q, Township 2s s., Range 50 W.
9Th Principal Meridian. and grounds for his
contest alleges that the said Eigar L. Ataaway
made ap p licaton for the above described land at
the time of making H. E. 02se94 rs second
homestead entry which later was allowed on De-
cember 10. 1921. all Of land embraced IN both
entrie. having been previously designated ~
stocl-raisins land; that the said Edgar l.. Alta
way has failed To establish a resideuec on the
East Half of Sec g. T. % s.. R. 80 W.. 9Th P. NJ.
being the land embraced in his original entry. nor
npon the land first above describsd In his said
additional entry; that he has wholly abandon ed
each and both Of said entries: that his absence
from the land embraced In botk entries was not
due to his employment in the Army or Navy OF
the1United States IS = private soldier. officerf
seaman, m arine, national guardsman or memoef.
of ano organization for ofense or defence aushor- :
lied by Congress during sny war in which the
Unieed States may be engaged with Germany or
along this borders Of ,xico or elsewhere and tnat
these defaults have existed for more than six
months and day last past.
You are, therefore. further notified that the
said allegations will be taken as confessed. and
and your said entry will be cancelled without
further right to be heard. either before this oiee
or on appeal Il you fail to fls in this office within
twenty days after the FOURTH publication OF
this notice, as shown below, your answer. under
oath .no.,s. ..Iyv respoudjn9 to these allegations
Of contest, together with due proof that you have
served copy of your answsr on the said e"ntsst-
ant either in person or by reRistered mail.
You should state in your answer the name OF
the post Office TO which you desire future no'iee'
to be sent to you.
/ A. L. Beavers. Register.
JR. McGrath. Receivsr
Date Of frat publication Aug. IL
" second :. Is m
T" !" third
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
A Sad Accident

Four boys at the home of Mrs.
NuRent on Carrie creek were
playing with a revolver, Is cali
iber. when the gun was accident
ally discharged, the vail passing
clear through the head of FLOYD
Cole. one Of the boys. Of course
killing him instantly. A boy
named Tucker had the gun In
his hands Ut the time it was dis
charged. o. 8. Cole, the father
OF the boy. il . brother Of Allyn
Cole and Mrs. Gao. Erwin Konkel
Funeral services by Raw. Elver
and burial at Springfield ceme
I ery.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
Denocrat-Herald
Two Days Late

The almost intolerable condi-
tion Of the newly graded roads
south OF Lamar, We failed to get
. big pile Of news print down
from Lamar until Saturday
evening, and hence this edition
of tn paper was not run off and
mailed till Monday morning. It's
the first time we've been caught
in such . dilems. and we're hop
~ will be the Iest~
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
Notice Of Contest
DEPARTMENT OF THE iNTERIoE
United States Land Office


United States Land Office
Lamar Colorado. July 2i. 1922.
To Edgar l.. Attaway of Norman. Oklah ,ma,
Contestse: You are b rshy notified that Charles
u. Harris who gives Deora. Colorado. as his post
ofios addrsss. did on June Is, 1872, file In this
ONCE hts duly corroboratco application to contest
and secure the cancellation of your home,.ead
Entry No. 02s094. Serial No. 029o94 made Dscem-
ber 10 1921 for East Half. Section 2s, Township
2s s.. nange 50 W.. 9Th Principal Meridian. and as
grounds for his contest he alleges thnt tee said
Edgar L. Attsway has failed to estSblish a
residen'e on the said lapd; that he has wholly
abandoned tee same: that these defaults now
s,ist amp have existed for more than six
n notnths and = day last
past and arc not and were not due to his employ
nent In the Army or Navy of the United States
- . private soldier. officer, seaman marine, na-
donai euardsman. Or member Of ary organic ton
for offence or defense authorized by Congress
during any war in which the United States may
BE- engaged with Germany or elsewhere.
1ou are. therefore. further notified that the
SAID allegations will be taken as confessed, and
your said entry will be conceldd without further
night to BE- heard. either before this Office or on
appeal II you fall to fils In this Office within
twenty days after the Fourth publican Of this
notice. a. shown below, your answer. under
oeth' specifically responding to these allegations
OF contest together with due proof that you
, nave served . COPY o. your answer on the said
contestant either in person or by registered
mail.
You should state in your answer the nams Of
The post once to which you desire future mott ces
o be sent 10 you.
| J. r. NeGrath, Receiver
Date Of first publication Auel
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fourth Sept
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
For Sheriff

Vim. T.. Dunivan authorizes us
to announce his candidacy for
nomina tion for sheriff on the
democratic ticket. and promises
If nominated and elected to per-
for IN the duties of the office i'm
partially and as by law directed.
and upon this understanding
asks for your favorable consider
alton
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
For Sheriff

l hereby announce my
candidacy for the office of
sheriff Of Baca county, subject to
the action of the Republican
convention and primary election.
l solicit your consideration and
your support
A. M. Lucas.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
For Treasurer

Elmer f. Ballard wisher the
Democrat-Herald to announce
bis candidacy for nomination for
county treasurer on the repub-
lican ticket. subject to the
republican convention and the
primary election. Mr.. Ballard
solicits your support, and will
appreciate all favors.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
For Sheriff

hereby announce myself a
candidate for nomination for the
Office of sheriff of Baca county
on the democratic ticket, subject
to the decision Of the democrat
ic county convention, and prom
Use if nominated and elected to
perform the duties Of the Office
without fear or favor, to the best
of my ability.
J. NJ. Royster
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
For County Clerk

1 hereby announce myself rs
candidate for the Office Of clerk
and recorder of Baca county,
subject to the action of the Cen.
ocratic assembly aud direct pri-
mary. 1 will truly appreciate
your support.
M. Paul Tinker.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
F or Treasur er

l hereby announce my candi-
dacy for nomination for county
treasurer on the democratic
ticket subject to the will Of the
voters at the assembly and pri-
mary election.
Jesse L. Homer.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
For Sheriff

E. P. Mcfarland wishes the
Democrat Herald to announce
his candidacy for nomination
for sheriff on the republican
ticket. subject to the decision of
the republican con vention and
the primary. His motto-the
perfor nance of duty and econo-
my.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
For Assessor

Col. Roy Winters authorizes us
to announce that he will be a
candidate for nomination for the
Office OF assessor, t. succeed him.
self, subject to the decision uf
Of the democratic county con-
vention and the primaries fol-
lowing.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
For Assessor

l hereby announce my candi-
dacy for nomination on the
democratic ticket for county
assessor. subject to the decision
of the convention and primary
following.
H. Y. Robb.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
For Assessor

l wish the readers of the
Democrat-Heral to be advised
that I will be q cand didate for
county assessor on the republic.
an ticket, subject to the deci.
sion of the republican convention
and primaries. Any favors will
be appreciated.
J. W. jackson.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
Politically Announced
DEMOCRATIC
For Commissioner

Albert Peterson of Wentworth
wishes the d mocrat- Herald TO
announce his candidacy for nom
ination for commissioner for the
second commissioner district IN
the demo cratic ticket, subject to
the democratic assembly and the
primary.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
For Sheriff

l hereby announce my candi-
dacy for sheriff of Baca county
on the democratic ticket. subject
to the voters at the assembly
and the primary. Ec~ nomy in
Office and q square deal to all ia
my motto.
Pete Wade.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11

We carry a complete
line of undertaking goods
and furnish a funeral di-
rector.
Truax Hdw. 6 Furn. Co.,
Springfield, Colo.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
Duroc Male PIGS

Have you seen the Duroc pigs
at the High Point Duroc Hog
ranch, 2 miles southeast Of Villas
lfyou need a male pig. get it
now-before it is too late.
CO.. w. N. Newby.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
For Sheriff

hereby announce that l will
be a candidate for she riff. SUBJ
ject to the decision of the
Democratic assembly and pri-
mary. Yours for investigation.
Jim Herbert.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
For Assessor

Mat Thomas asks the Damo-
crat Herald to announce his
condidacy for nomination Off the
office Of assessor of Baca county
on the democratic ticket subject
to the assembly and o -imlry.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
-. c,najsiol,f

Geo. Ellev. present commis-
sion er, authorizes the announce
ment Of his candidacy for a re-
election to the Office OF county
commission ar on the repuolica D
ticket subject to sh1 'sp1'A; .
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
Catarrh Can Be Cured

Catarrh is local disease, greatly
lnnuenced by constitutional cooda-
dons. 1t therefore requires coostitu-
uonal treatment HALLS CATARRH
AEDICINE 10 taken internally and
acts through the Blood on tie Mucous
Surfaces Of the System. HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE destroys ths
foundation Of the disease, Gives ~
patient strength by inpcoving the eear
eral health and assistS nature in 0eing
Its work.
All druggists. Circulars frs&
=. J. Cheney 4 ca. Ts1e6eI 0o6a
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11

want to be in early-not later
than Tuesday. the earlier the
better.
F. Y. Dorm of West Flats
Tuesday.
]. L. Clements and son G. T.,
now Of Chiid ress. Tex, are here
his week on business mat ters.
J. ". Nell of West Flats is
put. g on a public sale. See
bills and paper next week.
]. N. St,.lnaker. old timer of
north Big Fiat, was trading in
town on the 4th.
]. L. Dockum of Rock Crossing
was in town Friday.
Young Will Thompson was in
town Tues day.
Geo. Reed of Joycoy Mon lay.
Tom Evans returned from
Ca o mia Friday to look after
his business interests here.
BENZ. II ,rn and family were in
Springfield on the 5th.
FOR SALE
Six acre tract and two room
house. One and half block south
of school house.
co Mrs. Joe Murphy,
Spring field, Colo.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
For Superintendent

BY the request of friends /
have decided to announce my
candidacy for nomination on the
democratic ticket for the office of
county superintendent. subject
to the county convention and the
primary.
W. f. Bland.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
For Co. Treasurer

Geo. Erwin Konkel announces
his candidacy for nomination for
county treasurer On the demo.
ratir ticket, subject to the de-
cision Of the dem ocratic conven
ton and primaries following
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
For Co. Treasurer

[ take this opportunity of
placing my name for the consid-
Grafton of the voters of the re-
publican assembly and direct
primary for the office of county
treasurer, 1 shall be truly ap.
preciative of any support that
may be extended me.
Earl c. Denney.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
Politically Announced
REPUBLICAN,
For Co. Assessor

l am candidate for county
assessor on the republican ticket
subject to the will Of the voters
of Baca county. l solicit you,
Floyd E. Brisendine. e.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
Rock Crossing

j. C. Saxton was repairing bis
separator Friday.
M. C. Harris of the Flues
neighborhood was up Monday
looking for someone to truck
some hogs to town.
Jesse L. Dokum is on the sick
list at present.
,41sCsEis~5
Wheat is pretty light this
year.
Several people in this vicinity
are anxious to sell out just now.
Otto Ferrel was hunting
horses Thursday of this week.
Jesse L. and Russell Dockum
made a busines trip to Spring.
field Friday.
j. s. Dockum purchased the
H. Ammon's stock Of goods and
invciced Monday.
Miss Honor Dockum has been
visiting with her brother B. q.
Dockum of Flues for a few
days.
A few desperados were picked
up west of here last week and
taken to Spring field.
We are needing rain in this
vicinity just now.
Arthur Dockum is blowing
for fall wheat.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
Notice Of Final Settlement

Notice is hereby given that on Monday the Jlth
day of September. A. D. 1922. C. G. Crawford. the
Administrator of the Estate Of Nathan A. Smith.
deceased. will appear before the Judge Of the
County Court at the Court House in Springfield
in the ounty Of Baca. Colorado. at II o'clock In
the forenoon Of said day and present his accounts
for final settlement and pray the approval Of the
same and ask to be discharged, at which time
and place any person in interest may appear and
present objections Il any there be.
witness T. Elion Allen. Judge and Acting Clerk
Of the County Court within and for the County Of
Baca in the State Of C,lo Iio aud the seal Of said
Court this 9th day Of Au3ust.A D. 1872.
tSEAD T. Eden Allen
Jud 20 and Acting Clerk
Jos. E. Terral. Attorney for Administatlon
Aug. IL
Sept. 8.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
For Co. Superintendent

Cora B. Mordica announces her
candidacy for nomination for
county superintendent of schools
on the democratic ticket, subject
to the decision Of the democratic
convention and prima ries follow
ing.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
Wants Bids

To repair school house in dis
trict %, known as the Smart
school house. Job will 60 to low.
est respon sible bidder. See the
board for repairs needed, and
bios must be in by the 10Th Of
August, 1922.
By the Beard of Directors.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11

For County Treasurer
Mrs. Mary Madden wishes the
Democrat-Herald to announce
her candidacy for nomination
for county treasurer on the re-
publican ticket, and gives as her
motto e fticiency, service. and
always on the job" Candidacy
subject to the decision of the
republican convention and the
primaries following.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11

FOR SALE-22inch Case sep
arator in first class shape. Run
two seasons equipped with wind
stalker, weigher, self feeder and
extension; terms, half cash, half
II months.
Chas. Hill.
800 Springfield, Colo.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
Mortgage Foreclosure

Notice is hereby given that on
the 14th day of August. 1922, l
will sell to the highest bidder at
the Oscar Armston place one
Ford car. so acres of wheat in
stack, and team of horses belong-
ing to Lee Chapman, to satisfy a
certain note of $3.50 to me, secur-
ed by mortgage on the above
property, the note now being past
due.
Orville McAdams,
$50 Oklarado, Colo.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
Locals

Changes in ads. and new ads.
want to be in early-not later
than Tuesd day. the earlier the
better.
The Democrat-herald., 1922-08-11
Uhe Demufrat- -N,raln

The Two
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Tabor-and there is no reason Why
you shouldn't"
"Oh, ! shall stay here with Nina to-
night. anyway the visitor said, de-
cidedly. She'll need me- of course
Poor little thing,"
1T seems too bad 10 spoil your New
Years plans" Harriet said, smiling.
hut you know Nina She will put
those long arms of hers about you
and she won't hear of your leaving her
for days With Nina" Harriet pur-
sued, thoughtfully, 1T isn't so much
that one can't find d good excuse, as
that she won't hear Of excuses at all !
| remember when Mrs. Carter first
went away, there were days OF it
weeks of iti-just talk, tears. and talk
my arm used to ache from the weight
of Nina's arm Mr.. Carter intends to
leave for Chicago tomorrow, Ward
will probably go up to the Eatons-'
Harriet rambled on, not unconscious
that she was making an impression.
Anyway" she finished, I'VE shall be
fearfully quiet and alone here, and
your being here would simply save the
day for Ninai !"
'Oh. / really couldn't stay over New
Years" Mrs. Tabor, looking slightly
discounted, said slowly. You see, the
FordyceS-" She looked undecided
and bit her under-lip.
zone wonders" she said, musing-
ly- "Of course, / shouldn't want to in
trude tonight-it would be merely to
have them feel that | was here"
mfr. Carter has asked me TO see that
the family is alone tonight" Harriet
said. courageOusly, but of course he
may feel that you are an exception"
she added. with the impersonal air OF
mere employee. 81 only want TO be
able to tell him that | repeated his
request, and told you the reason for II.
That's"-and she smiled pleasantly
that is as far as my authority goes,
of course / shall say simply that you
know of his wishes. and IL you remain,
j know ! can say that II was TO please
Nina o.
And now the two women exchanged
an open glance that needed no pretense
and no concealment, and fl was q
glance Of enmity.
"When / visit this house II is not at
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she had feared opposition. feared
Linda's shocked references TO decent
Intervals Of mourning; LInda's frank
belief that there was no strong per-
sonal feeling involved on Richards
part. Linda's advice to a bride.
Harriet's face burned at the mere
thought Of II. No. she couldn't tell
Linda yet: she was too tired to write
tonight. anyway. Linda and Fred had
not been at all approving. Christmas
night. David had reproached her. had
disappeared earlier than was expect
ed or necessary; they had not failed
of their suspicious.
swell must 20 TO bed" she said
aloud. suddenly. She stood. one elbow
on the mantel, her beautiful eyes fixed
on the dying fire. II was midnight
the room and the house very still. ~Ie
iaa': exactly what i expected marriage
to be-" she unused. But after all"
she sa'd to herself, beginning to move
about with last preparations for bed,
I'm married to the man I love-nothr
ing can change That. And II he doesn't
love me, he likes me. I've done moth:
ing wrong. and II my life is just 1T
tie different from most women's. why.
/ shall have to make the best OF IL
And did tell him-I did tell him
And her thoughts went back 70 the
first few minutes she had spent In
Richards Office that day. They had
been alone, discussing the last details
of their astonishing plan. when she
had suddenly taken the plunge.
Mr.. Carter, there is just one thingi
OF course" Harriet's cheeks had
famed. "of course. this marriage OF
ours Is not the usual marriage. ana
yet. there is Just one thing Of which
would like to speak to you before we
we go up TO Greenwich" And ind
ing his gray eyes pleasantly fixed upon
her she had gone ON. confused but de-
termined: I'm twenty-sevcn now
and perhaps / might have married
some other man before this-except
that-when I was seventeen-l dio
fall In love with a mani And we
were TO be married." She had
stopped short; IL was incredibly hard
HE had-or 1 thought he had. brought
something tremendously big and won
derful into my life. Harriet had con-
tinued, "and was a stupid little girl,
just taking care OF my sisters babies
and reading my fathers books"
you are under no obligation to tell
me anything OF this" Richard had
aid kindly. far more concerned lzQk
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her distress Than Interested in what
she was saying. II must have known
.nat there were admirers! assure
you that"
No, but just n moment :" Harriet
mad Interrupted him. Il was infatu-
ated-l knew that at once. God knows
1 We known IL ever since went away
with him, little fool that ] was"
CLEAN Of genuine surprise had
come into Richard Carriers eyes. and
ne looked AT her without speaking.
Il was taken III the day left with
MIN While | was getting well had
'lihe To think IL over | knew then I
was too young and too Ignorant to lac
any mans wife ! was frightened and
well. L ran away; / went back to
my sister. Both she and her husband
regarded me after that as In some way
marked. unprincipled. unworthy"
Poor child" Richard had said
Ihey naturally would. You were no
more than Nina's agew
$50 that's my history" Harriet had
finished. simply. II thought | had
done with men. And there have been
men, men like Ward. for Instance. 70
whom / could have been married with
out feeling that ! need make any men
ton Of that old time. But l wanted
10 tell you"
Thank you very much" Richard
had said. gravely. "If the protection
OF my name and my house seems wei
come To you. after some battling with
the world. IL Will be an additional sat
isfaction to me-"
And then before another word was
spoken Fox had come In, announcing
the ear. and they had begun the long.
strange drive.
She got into the luxurious bed. put
OUT the bedside Hight, end lay with
her hands clasped behind her head.
thinking. The clock struck one: snow
was still falling steadily outside. but
IN here the last pink glow of freight
nickered and sank-fiickered and
sank lazily
Some sudden thought made Harriet
smile ruefully. She indicated that IL
was unwelcOme by turning over to
bury her bright head I'm the pillow.
and resolutely composing herself for
sleep.
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your invitation, Miss Field =" said Mrs
Tabor. frankly.
81 am aware Of that" Harriet said,
simply.
"Will you be so kind as to tell Nina
and Madame Carter" the visitor was
resuming her wraps. and arranging her
handsome hat and veil, "that will be
here tomorrow, and that anything can
do I will be so glad to do lis that
Mrs. warren's car, Bottomley? Thank
you Good afternoon. Miss Fieldi"
Good afternoon. Mrs. Tabori' Har-
riet followed her to the hall door, and
heard a Parthian shot, addressed in q
cheerfully high voice to kindly old
Mrs. Warren. Mrs. Fordyce's mother,
who was In the limousine:
Nobody home! All my trouble for
nothing"
Old Mrs. Warren leaned against the
frosted glass: waved from the holly
dressed interior AT Harriet. and the
girl saw her lips frame MERRY Christ
mas" The door slammed; Bottomley
came with stately footsteps up TO the
hall again. Harriet gave little laugh
Of triumph. Now the coast was clearl
Thus IL was that Richard Carter
found only his mother and his children
at the dinner table that night, and no
guests under his roof. Miss Field, to
be sure, was at the head of the table.
but then Miss Field was a member Of
the family. He Intercepted her briefly
as they went in.
Wards gang7 That Eaton ASST"
"Oh, they went yesterday"
Speak to Bottomley"
yes. He and Pilgrim are quite rec
Onciled to remaining" Harriet but
toned a cuff. to hide a dimple that
would come to the corner of her
mouth. And Mrs. Tabor came, and
would have stayed" she could not re-
sist the temptation to add, but / per-
suaded her that some other time would
be betteri"