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Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-02-08
NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT
OF PROBATE OF WILL
STATE OF CALoRADo }
COUNTY OF RIO GRANDE }
IN THE COUNTY COURT. IN
PROBATE


The People of the State of Colo
rado to Ayrault ID. Ferguson, Rollo
l. Ferguson. Charles Ferguson.
Gladys a. Ferguson and Maud A.
Rich. GREETING:
WHEREAS, II has been made to
appear To the County Court OF Rio
Crande County. in the State of Colo
rado. that you, the said Ayrault ID.
Ferguson. Rollol. Ferguson. Charles
Ferguson, Gladys A. Ferguson and
Maud A. Rich. and that You reside
outside of the State OF Colorado.
NOW THEREFORE,. In accord
ance with the provisions of the
statute In such ease made and pro-
vided and by order OF Court duly
made and entered. you are hereby
notified that an instrument of writ
ing purporting to he the Last VIII
and Testament of the said AleNand-
er o. Ferguson. deceased. was pre-
scnted to said Court for probate on
the 9th day OF November. 4. D.
1923, by II. l.. Moffit residing a;
Homclake, in the State OF Colorado:
that the said decedcnt was. at the
time of his dccease. a resident of
Soldiers and Sailors Home, In the
State OF Colorado: that the said
deceden,. according to the said al
legged WIN devised and bequeathcd
his property in the words and figures
following to-wit:
IN THE NAME OF GOD. AMEN
I. Alexander O. Ferguson. being
OF sound mind and memory. do here
by declare and publish this to be
my last Will and testament:
After paying all the expenses Of
my last sickness and burial expenses,
| hereby viii all property belong
ing to me Mt my death. both real
estate and personal 10 my daughter
Maud a. Rich. and hereby appoint
n l.. Moffit of the Soldiers and
Sailors Home. the executor OF this
my last Will and testament. with
ou, bond.
ALEXANDER OWEN FERGUSON
tSEAL)
Witnesses:
Brasior Hunt.
s. a $. Home. Homclakc. Colo.
Bessie Smith.
s & 5. Home. Homelake. Colo.
STATE OF COLORADO.
RIO GRANDE COUNTY
!. !. N. Lawrence. n notary pub
lie In and for III. County and State
aforesaid. do hereby certify that
Alexander o. Ferguson. who IL per
sonnlly known 10 me to be tho por-
son whose name iR subscribed to
the above VIII. appeared bofor. mo
In person this day and nckno owirdr-
I'd that he signed. sealed and de.
iiv"rod the said instrument of writ
Ing ms his free and voluntary net
for IN" uses and purpose therein
set forth.
Given under my hand nnd No,arial
Seal this 18th day OF January. A. u.
1921.
J. NJ. LAWRENCE.
Notary Public.
Ny commission expires July 10th.
1898
yor ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED
To be and appear before said cour,
nj the County Court Room In the
Court House In Del Sorir In the
County OF Rio Grnndc In tho Stat.
OF Colorado. on the ard day OF
March. A. u. 1924. then and there
TO attend tho hearing on tho pro.
bat" Of tho said alleged Last VIII
and Testamcnt OF tho said Aiexapd.
or q. Ferguson. deceased. and fur.
'hcr to do and perform what shall
then, ~ the said Court. be required
and adjudged.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I hav.
hcr"nnto set my hand and affixed
IN" seal Of said Court at my office
In Dol Norte. In said County. this
10Th day Of January A. u, 1854.
MARIA Won RERNUTH.
Clerk.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-02-08

of successful farming. and more
contentment in the farm life. or real
Joy in agriculture, the Credit Mems
Association of Atlanta. agreed with
the Chamber of Commerce of At
lanta and the Clearing House Of
Atlanta to raise $4,000 divided
equally between the three bodies.
The amount. / was delighted to
find, had been about realized. This
fine piece of work assures an eiu-
cational program in some OF Geor-
gia's counties that if successful will
revolutionize the states agricul-
ture and add tremendously to its re-
sources.
KEEPING MONEY AT HOME
Just think OF the money that has
wended its way beyond Georg;a's s
boundaries for dairy products. poul-
try and eggs A large portion of this
can be kept within the state and
the merchant will he less troubled
over the ups and downs of cotton.
II is all a question of management.
of real intelligence in carrying for
ward a business enterprise and 1t
must be operated in business like
manner.
In very hurried fashion am
giving You little glimpse OF what
I discovered In Georgia. state OF
remarkable traditions, of wonderful
possibilities. and with even broader
vision when its farms are better
used. when tenancy Is reduced. when
the abandoned acres are gradually
taken up and used for the nurtur-
ing of the home and the BARNARD
tenants that we are always so hap
lily associating with farm life.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-02-08

Rev l.. S. Weiser and family of
Morris. Oklahoma. arrived last
week to make their home here. AS
Rev. Weiser has accepted the pas
torate' OF the Baptist church The
Baptists feel very fortunate In se-
curing Rev. Weiscr rs their pastor
as he is man OF unusual attain
ments. He was pastor OF the lead
ing church at Morris and had Sun
day school OF $50. The Weisers
were advised by their physician to
come to Colorado on account OF
Mrs. Wc!ser's health.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-02-08
NOTICE or ADJUSTMENT DAY
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of the Stockholders
(being all the lot owners in said
cemetery of The Monte Vista
Cemetery Association. will be held
in the City Hall in Monte Vista,
Colorado. Oh Monday. March 3rd
1924. at two O'Clock y. m. for the
election of two directors for a per-
iod OF three years In the places OF
w. A. Bronaugh and w. J. Clark
whose terms will expire: also for
hearing the reports OF the secre-
tary and treasurer and for the
transaction of such other business
as may properly come before the
meeting.
A. W. CORNELL. Pres.
CHAS. EDMAN, Sec.
81.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-02-08

rhe Annual meeting of the Stock.
holders OF The Bowen Telephone
company viii he held AZ Bowen hall
on Tuesday. March 9Th. at o'clock
y. m. for the purpose of electinE
n Board OF Directors for the ensu-
Ing year. to vote on an amendment
TO the Articles OF Incorporation and
to transact such other business as
may legally come before the said
meeting,
NJ. s. WOODS. President.
n II. WHITE. Secretary.
Fob. Is.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-02-08
NOTICE or ADJUSTMENT DAY

Estate of Francis a. Worth. de-
ceased. No. CSC.
All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to
present them for adjustment To the
County Court of Rio Grnnde Coun.
ty, Colorado. on the Third day OF
March. A. ID. 1924.
W. A. WORTH.
Administrator
Feb. l-29.
FOR SALE-yeariing pullets am
fries. Inquire li2W.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-02-08

Mrs. X. b. Worth returned homo
las, Friday from a two months visi,
with relatives at Seattle. Washing
ton.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-02-08
1sQ'Hl.lC SN1.E

Jas. IL Neeley will hold a puhii,
sale Of horses. sows farm triple
ments. hay grain. hand picked seed
potatoes. etc. on Feb. 2lst at hi,
ranch 4 miles east OF Sargent.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-02-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Macy are
rejoicing over the birth OF II son.
Tuesday night. February eth.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-02-08

Miss Pansy Allen who moved to
Kansas City. Mo. recently came IN
Sunday morning to attend school
She ts staying with Mrs. John Heck
er.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-02-08
TREASURER NOTICE on
REQC EST FOR TAN DEED

To every person In actual poses.
sion. or occupancy of the herein.
after described land. lot or prem
ises and TO Emma Dorand. the per
son in whose name the same was
taxed, or especially assessed. and
to all perons having an interest
or title of record in or to the same
Notice is hereby given that on
the 31st day of January. A. ID. 1921.
the following described property
situated in the County of Rio
Grande, and State of Colorado. to-
wit:
The West one-half of lot Two and
all lots One and Twenty. Block
Seven Grand View Addition 10
Monte Vista was sold for taxes for
he year 1919 and purchased by
Rio Grande County.
That the said Rio Grande County
has duly assigned the certificate nj
purchase to Martha Jane Coriett.
who has made request upon the
Treasurer of said County for a
deed.
That the said premises were tax
ed for said year 1919 in the name
of Emma Dorand.
That the time of redemption OF
said real estate from such tax sale
will expire on the 23rd day OF MAY
A. ID. 1924 and unless redeemed on
or before said day deed will be
issued therefor.
Dated this 4th day Of February
A. u. 1924.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-02-08

Mr.. and Mrs. J. X Perkins are
enjoying n visit from the formers
sister. Mrs. T. +. Bruce OF Oakland.
Indiana.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-02-08

FOR RENT-Three room house,
furnished, 2i0 Madison. children
not desired. For information ad-
dress Box 1872, r. A.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-02-08
WA M II Abs
Ads Under this Heading l0c Line per Week
Count Six Words to the Line
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Seven room brick
house, will lease by year at s25 per
month. Inquire Kerr & Graves.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-02-08

FOR RENT-Furnished Rooms
board II desired. 335 So. Wash
ington Street.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-02-08

FOR RENT-Alfalfa ranch near
Mosca. II. Gruver, Mosca. Colo.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-02-08

RANCH FOR RENT-3iA miles
northeast of Del Norte. VIII give
long Lease to right party. Call
Monte 342.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-02-08

FOR RENT-Small house fur
nished, desirable location. Phone
334.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-02-08

FOR RENT room modern
house west side, close in. Good
range in house. Garage. Box 247.
Alamosa.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-02-08
II l. ANnnn

X. F. AYEWS,
Treasurer OF Rio Grande Coun
~. Colorado.
Fist Pub. Feb. s. 1924.
Last Pub. Feb. go. 1924.
rrY.3 Lgb.C
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15
EpM1rND WINCHESTER RUCKER

Regrets over the death Of General Il. w.
Rncker throughout this community ana tne
Sopth are not restricted to the esteem IN
which he was held because of his distln-
puished military achievements in the Con
federate service, but also for his contripu-
tons to the civic and industrial Development
of this district and the South after the war
Retween the States General Rucker occu-
MED a unique position. He was essentially
: shu;lder in the days of reconstruction when
builders we're needed Winning an enviaoie
renutation as a soldier of courage and ac-
tion. and coming out of the fray with the
loss of one arm, he devoted his attention
to the rehabilitation of the South, and dld
mucb to encourage others to help In this
great work. He was constructive citizen,
with rare business judgment, and showed
deep interest in the development and pros
perity of this district His faith in the OPP
portunities and potentialities of Alabama
never failed, and not only did he amass a
fortune through his own business judgment,
but he helped many others to succeed through
acceptance Of his foresight and counsel
Whether in the capacity of soldier, railroad
director, mine operator, banker or civic
builder, his industry, vision and business sa-
racity were notably productive of benefits
far beyond the range of personal profits.
He was a citizen of worth whose influence In
community upbuilding was widely felt. The
more such citizens Birmingham has, the bet
ter for this district and state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15
GREECE CHOOSES THE REPUBLIC

On Sunday the Greek people voted to re-
place their monarchy with a republic. The
vote was reported as overwhelming. In
Athens and other cities the sentiment in
favor of the change was almost unanimous.
And this in a country that, only four years
ago, voted to@restore Constantine to his
throne! 1t may be, however. that the vote
favoring Constantine was in great degree
one of resentment against the measure of in
reference with which the allied govern
ments sought to dictate the Greek policy.
The sentiment was not so much in favor of
Constantine, perhaps, as a rebuke to outside
dictation. 1t mattered not that Greece lost
her seat on the league council for her act.
She had at least preserved her independence
of government
Therefore, the present vote may be taken
as belated expFaesion of what would possibly
have been the teek popular will four years
ago, had the peWers not sought to intervene.
Nevertheless, tue Greeks have had a most
unhappy experience with their recent kings
unhappy enough to have converted them to
support of a republic. had they not already
been inclined that way. Constantine, on his
recall from exile to which his German lean
ings had banished- him, Immediately involved
the Greeks in a war with the Turks, and
brought on defeat which, more than any
tnlng else, paved the way for the Turks re-
turn to Europe. Constantine was again ban
ished and the prince exalted to the throne
only to be taken away few weeks later by
the deadly bite of pet monkey. Then the
weak Prince George entered into the success
sion. He has been king in name only, and
for some time, by invitation, has been living
outside his kingdom.
1t is no wonder that the Greeks. in dis
gust, have turned from royalty and deter
mined to place. their trust in themselves.
Indeed, the strange thing is that the Greeks,
who have a hereditary reputation for indie
pendence and ingenuity in government, ever
permitted themselves to lapse into a mon
archy. Now that they have Endorsed a re-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15
The Real InfideIs
b p1l. rravrcnAN

It is curious row words take on by custom,
meanings that almost obscure their Original
significance. H.
when we say infidsl,gwe usually allude Il
one who does not agree with the creed Noi
whatever sect is dominant.
tn root-meaning Of infidel, however, ID
simple-unfaithful ssrk ~
In this sense the infidel is truly the worst
kind of person in the world.
His is the one original sin out Of which
all other sins grow. -
1t is unfaithfulness that. kills love, makes
business impossible, destroys mans own
character, and irritatcs everybody that has
anything to do with him.
1t is the arcli-crime of the soul. Without
1t any other crime is only human weakness.
without it any virtue is spoiled. A beau
tiful woman is a delight, but il she 10 un-
faithful she is devil and does devils work.
Al brilliant genius, II unfaithful, is social
poison,
No matter how well your cook can prepare
a meal, or how clever your clerk is at selling
goods, or how able is your senator, or how
capable your school teacher, or how adorable
your wife, or how kind and generous your
husband, one and ALL if they are not to be
depended upon, are nuisances, trials and
sometimes tragedies. sae
Fidelity is far from being foolish con.
sistency of opinion; it is better. it. Is con-
sistency Of character. It is that in a man
that leads you TO say, 81 know just where
to find him. No greater compliment was
ever coined.
without fidelity society would fall to
pieces. An infidel (unfaithful) should there
fore be accommodated from honest folk.
Something ought to be done; he should be
put somewhere where he could do no more
mischief. He is really cutting the throat OF
the race.
Although faithfulness is the greatest OF all
excellencies, it is the least rewarded. We
give prizes for heroism, applaud genius,
praise love, and marvel at talent; but better
than all is fidelity, which we usually take
as matter of course--some times even re-
gard as rather stupid.
One reason love a dog Is that he pos
sesses the one quality which is greatest In
man, beast or angel No dog is infidel.
On the resurrection morning the first souls
to be awakened, crowned and led to front
seats in heaven will be those who were just
faithful And / wouldn't be at all surprised
to see the dogs there, too.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15
Brief Nature Stories
BY J. OTIS SWIFT

Phoebe" calls a voice by the brook, a
hush falls for a moment along the meadow.
Songsparrow and red wing are still, as when
one of the gods is spoken of. The bridge
pewee first attracts attention by its persist
emit call for Phoebe" Because of it she is
named the phoebe-bird. but there is sus-
picion that she is not announcing her own
appearance. =
Is she calling for Phoebus Apollo, the sun
god? More often than not only the voice is
beard, calling above the cold, wet earth for
Helios, the master of warmth, of life and
sunshine. Phoebe was the daughter of Gaea,
the Earth, eldest born of Chaos. 1t was
Phoebe Who bequeathed the Delphian oracle
to her grandson Apollo, the son of Leto and
Zeus. So the wandering voice may be Life,
daughter of Earth. calling for the warmth
of the Sun after the drear winter.
Apollo, the sun god, had twin sister,
Artemis or Diana, the moon goddess, who
wore a crescent in her hair. Does Diana
call her brother as the Paschal moon zap
proaches?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15
Forum, Of The People
Memorial Day

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
Among the secular holidays of the year
none is so beautiful in its thought and in
ception as that given over to the memory of
the men who laid down their lives in loyalty
to the republic. There are many millions Of
citizens of the United tSates today who have
no personal recollection of the stress and
storm of the days of the Civil War in this
land. No men ever had a greater horror of
war and greater devotion to the cause of
peace than the men of '61-'65. The great
generals of the Civil War were almost unani-
nous in after life in their detestation OF
war as a means Of settling great political
disputes The surviving members of all wars
urge that the great aim of the nation should
be to secure lasting peace and to avoid war
as one of the worst evils that can overtake
a nation, and they appeal at this time that
the school children be taught that Memorial
Day is not a glorification Of war but an ex-
altation of peace. The United Memorial and
Patriotic Association invites the children to
assist in the ceremonies Of the day. Teach
ing lessons of patriotism and the sacredness
of the occasion; that the lesson learned early
in life may not be forgotten, impress upon
them that theirs will be the responsibility
as they grow older that this day be fittingly
observed. With loving hearts we will scatter
flowers upon every soldiers grave. At the
same time we pay our loving tribute to the
army of nurses of all wars, as we also pay
our tribute to the veterans of all wars, those
who sleep in unknown graves, and to our
soldier-sailor dead that rest meath the ocean
waves. MRS. ASA, p. HULL,
Publicity Chairman and Secretary,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15
rn1rCATIoN AND CITIZENSHIP

In the course of his recent informing ad-
dress in this city, Mr.. Warren S. Stone, of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers,
made a strong plea for the development of
4 high standard of citizenship through better
education and more general observance Of
law. One of the speakers utterances which
is worthy of careful consideration by all who
believe in efficiency, service and integrity in
public as well as in private life:
'"The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi-
neers has always had as its primary Spur-
pose not the advancement of selfish ambi-
lions of the men who compose its member
ship, but rather the larger purpose of train
ing and encouraging them in the business of
Mood citizenship and honesty in govern
,ent"
s SIT may be remarked that such an ambition
n worthy of him who fixes high ideals of
conduct and .conscientfously strives to attain
them in practice. Good citizenship is largely
a product of education. The more good citi
Eenship there is, the less dishonesty. in gov.
eminent and the greater efficiency in the
public service. So that education in broad
sense is the superstructure of that kind of
government which affords a square deal to
the people who compose it. Hence the i'm
portance of the most liberal policy in the en-
enlargement and advancement of education
which it is possible for government, be it
national, state, county or municipal, to pur-
sue.
While Mr. Stone did not dwell upon the
general effects upon locomotive engineers of
Intelligence and education, no one who is
familiar with the standards of service which
prevail among these men can consistently dis
count them. Everyone who works, whether
with brain and Drawn, is laborer. When
the laborer applies both brain and Drawn to
the performance of his duties as does the loco
motive engineer he occupies a high position
as a workman. Labor needs more of Mr.
Stones type of leadership.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15
Purple Martins

(Hazel Harper Harris in the Christian
Science Monitor)
To-day a CLEAN of irridescent wing
Across a. brilliant sky of sun blurred blue
Has sent my heart back years remembering
A pair of purple martins that knew.
With lines fair formed and wings Of violet
hue
They built their nest beneath our gray barn
caves,
And flashed their wings in summer sun,
shines loom,
In patterns that the. art of motion weaves
In bronze and gold and purple tinted
plume, -
Like CLINT of sun upon wistaria bloom.
With swallow grace, in many dip and dart,
Their shuttle wings wove tints before my
eyes.
And hung upon. the gallery of my heart
A tapestry of FURNISHED rainbow dyes
That memory's sunlight ever beauties.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-15
DEMoRALIZING THE DOLLS

It seems that Queen Mary's "million
dollar doll house" is completely equipped
with doll-size cellars filled with doIl-size con-
tanners of man-size beverages. The prohi
bitionists of England have rightly protested
this outrage. Prohibition has been winning
it's way slowly but surely in England, being
regarded there as an economic rather than
a moral question. Perhaps also its results
are manifest in such vagaries as are occasion,
ally reported in this country. For example,
it is said that more women drink now than
formerly. That high school boys and girls
are patrons of the bootleggers and that some
times smaller children are drawn into the
tolls. In England, it seems that even the
dolls have not escaped. 1t looks as if peo-
pie would have to quit prohibition or quit
liquor. Both should not be permitted to
flourish side BY side.