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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17
Dentistry,

Call at the Miller House and have
your dental work done. Will remain
until Wednesday, December 2lst.
G. w. LAUFFER.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

uulett x Terrence and Duffy x Nc
Keown of Axial Basin, shipped live
caIs of fine beef steers the fore part of
this week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

The Wolcott horses which were ad-
yertised to be sold for taxes were auc-
toned of yesterday, at the Pioneer
stables. They brought between SIG and
Sl7 per head.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

According 10 the Craig Paragraph,
sheep are crowding into Routt county.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17
NOTICE..

! will receive wheat at the Meeker
It'll, 1898, aud will pay cash or trade mill
product for good grain.
e.. :. ALLSEBEOOK
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

Shallow-Why, just read that sign,
dental Parlors." Isn't it absurd to
call dental room a parlor?
Deepe-Why, it is probably the paint
ing ROOM
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

dry over the cabinet matter until he
arrived, but it didn't take him long to
brush the cobwebs from the eyes OF the
man of destiny SO the latter say 8
the whole thing is now rs clear as mud
to him. Veering from politics to more
common place affairs. Mac says business
is good in the East and he found people,
as rule, in a prosperous condition.
Money seems TO be plenty and he thinks
that some of it is bound to find its way
out here before the close of '93.
Judge-eiect Wildhack spent the week
in the State capital, where lie hied him
self to Sunday last; the object of his
visit being Il desire to obtain some IN
formation from competent authority at
the central seat of government relative
to a correct posing of the scales of
Justice, so that when he mounts tie
bench and wraps the judicial robe
around his generous proportions, things
may go off according 10 lioyle-we meant
to say blackstone. While Ill Denver
Mr. WildhacK replenished his law
library.
jim Burch, Of Oak Ridge park, was
in town yesterday exchanging pleas
antries with his numerous Meeher
friends Jim says he thinks seriously
of declining Cleveland's offer Of the
Shooting Greek, North Carolina, post
office, but if he does go down there he
is to send 4 jug of ''moonshine" TO each
of his White river friends.
Hettie Ward, who, in the halcyon
days of yore, broke many gay cow
boys heart and pocket book, at the
bridge, on Yampa river, committed
suicide at Rico last week, taking the
popular morphine route.
Miss Ora Carter, who at present is re-
siding in New Castle, has been very i'll
for the past few weeks, but we are
pleased to announce her complete re-
covery to her many friends in this Vi
cinity.
We are now approaching the hyper
borean days, or, to slip "a cog and de
scend from our usual euphonious
language to common lingo, Wednes-
day next will be the shortest day of the
year.
Mrs. S. c. Wright, accompanied by
Miss Carrie Collins, arrived from Glen
wood, Monday, where they have been
sojourning for some time. Mrs. Wright
returns home much improved III health.
Cashier Lawton of the Meeker bank
was off duty part of this week on ac-
count of his eyes, which have been
bothering him considerably of late.
J. II Colthurp, j. W. McCaslin and
VIM. Kirk, were among the lower
White river people in Meeker during
the present week.
Dr. LtuiIer, the Glenwood dentist,
arrived Thursday and will remain for a
few days. lie can be found at the Mil
Ter House.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Purcell will start
for Denver sunday to visit friends, and
will be gone for Il few weeks.
Charley j. DUFFY, of Routt, was
looking after his city interests during
the week.
W. l.. Pattison, of Trapper's Lake,
was a visitor in Meeker this week.
Sheriff Tovey started for Denver yes
day morning, on private business.
J. +. Wilson, of Milk creek, spent a
few DAYS in the city this week.
Frank Sheridan left on Thursday
morning for Ashley, Utah.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

Arrangements for the forthcoming
Christmas tree celebration, for the
benefit of the children of Meeker, are
progressing favorably. 4 very interest
ing musical program Is in course Of
preparation.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

Twenty-Five inches u column per Month II %
Professional Cards. when paid in advance,
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Local and Legal Notices, fifteen cents per
line for first Insertion and ten cents for each
subsequent Insertion.
All communications should be addressed TO
THE MEEK Err HERALD
Ncckcr. Colorado
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While gathering cattle last week in
tie Bear river country, Thos. Watson
was thrown from his horse into a barbed
wire fence and severely cut in several
places, one arm being carried in sling
during the present week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

DIR. Bruner was called to BafOrd on
Tuesday morning to attend TO profess
sioual duties.
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Work in the jewelers. line will also re-
ceive attention.
TRUSTEES SALE.

WHEREAS, julia Gilmore, Of the county of
w Rio BlAnco and stnt@ OF Colorado, ON
the ~ DAY of November. \. ID. FOL, by her
certain decd OF trust OF that date. which Is re-
corded in the Ofllce OF the clerk and recorder
of Rio Blancp county in the state of Colorado
in Book H. rage 80. Of the records Of said
county conveyed To- Henry j. Huy, of sud
county, ~ trustee, tie following described
property situate IN said county and state. to
wit: Lots number eleven and twelve Ia Block
number six In the town of Neeker, together
with all the lrnpru, cmcnts thereon. in trlist to
secure the payment Il certain pruHiis-ury
I.0tc OF even date with said deed OF trust
signed by the said Julia Gilmore. PAYABLE 10
the order Of A. latham, with interest thereon
rom date until paid a; the rate Of two per
cent nor month.
And. whereas. II WIS provided in said deed
OF trust that In Gu ut Il breach of ANY OF the
covenants or agreements therein, or Of default
In the Iaymcnt of tho slnd prufuia-pi'S note or
any part thereof, or the interest thereon re-
rordiug 10 the tenor aud effect of said note.
then on application OF the ic.ni holder of -ai1
note suli trustee faoris sell nni tlsloec ui
asid pT"tuiseF in thu manner ana Tor the uses
and purposes provided IN ~nid dec! OF trust.
f'rf'tffs H. '- rri-'i's 'i' the
rpyuent 81 said note and tie interest thereon.
Now. therefore, !. II nrs j. liny. trustee ~
q .4rrFIii aud 1T the rsu'e-t Gt tic ie.4i holder
ri sail note and under and by vir,ur 81 the tU-
ihuri'y lu me vested b. the forms oi said trust
Decd. is nforteHli. " w on the ~ dny uf In az
ury. :. ~. = 3, vt tn" mort door OF a." Cuiift
house in the county 81 isfo EiHnco. ia IN" cWtc
soil the above described property for ihc high
81 AMI b,'st price the .-tmc viii bring In ctt-h
ut public auction FOR tnG puFpns, Of paying
said Jrpui--ury note, iHlfHth"r Miih tho inter.
est due thcrcoU,a ~ wcl. Hs the expenses % this
trust.
Dated November ~ lse.
iigNHY J. HAY, Trustee.
II. r. Ryan, Attorncy.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

The young folks have begun to look
forward to the day when Santa Claus
arrives.
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Try 1i-year-old Hoffman House Pure
Rye at the Rio Blarco sample rooms.
Dolls and dolls huggies mt Hay X
Walbridge's.
The Pioneer stables. under the man
agement OF Jimmie Wootten. guarantee
good treatment to all stock left there.
Fine candies, nuts and fruits ut the
Postoi,iCe Store
Hoffman House Pure Rye at the Rio
Blanco sample room.
Perfumes and all kinds of toilet
articles at Hay X Walbriige's.
When Won want a rig of any kind, or
a saddle horse, call at the Pioneer Sta
bles of c. j. Duly.
Books and pictures, suitable for holt
day presents, at Hay Il Walbridge's.
Advertise in The HERALD.
A beautiful assortment of albums, at
Hay Il Wa!bridge's.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

Prime beef reached the 500 notch
in Chicago last week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

The llugus company have added n
very handsome new prairie schooner to
their Meekcr Rifle freighting outfit and
Billy TctzlalT, master of transportation,
is so stuck up over the new acquisition
that he won't recognize common people
when he meets them on the streets.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

All persons having relatives or friend,
buried within the town limits are
hereby notified to remove the same
within sixty days from date.
BY order of the board of trustees.
fl. A. WILDHACK, Town Clerk.
MEEKER, December 5. 1892.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

Santa Claus will have his head
quarters at the Postofiice Store for the
next two weeks.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

Christmas aud New Years cards in
endless variety at the Postntllce Store.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

j. L. Mediation is home again after
a prolonged stay in the East "hobnob-
bling" with the big guns of Democracy
and fxin' cabinet states. Mac says
Grover was in considerable Of guam
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

Bargains in holiday goods at the Post.
Office Store.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

Tom Hamilton came in from A1ial
TUESDAY afternoon and rushed Dr.
Young out 10 that suburb on the double
quick. The doctor performed his duties
in his usual successful manner and the
result is-a girl at the Miller residence.
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Captain sam Martin, one of our most
successful ranchmen, was in town yes
terday and on being approached for an
item of news. said he knew of nothing
starting, but-as if 10th to turn the re-
porter away -handed-remarked !:
Tell them it pays to feed. l have tried
it." One has only to take a cursory
glance las the scribe did the other day
at Mr.. Martins we!l-stocked ranch to
prove the correctness of his remarks.
DIR. Bruner celebrated his forty-secOnd
birthday on Monday evening last by
giving an elegant dinner party at the
Miller House to number of friends.
Sixteen of the doctors boon companions
gathered around the festive board and
did ample justice to spread that was
up to the Miller Houses best efforts in
the culinary art. The wines were ex-
cellent and very ENJOYABLE time was
had by all who were so fortunate as to
bc the doctors guests on this occasion.
Last weeks HERALD announced the
lunacy proceedings in the case of Mrs.
Frank Hoover; this week we are panied
to announce the lady's death, which oc-
CURED on Sunday night. The immediate
cause of death was paralysis. super
induced by protracted poor health and
recent mental arrangements. The de-
ceased leaves three little children to
mourn her loss, in addition to be-
reaved husband. The funeral took
place Tuesday forenoon, Mr.. Allsebrook
holding religious services, and large
number of friends followed the remains
to the grave.
j. l.. Mediation is home again after
a prolonged stay in the East "hobnob-
bling" with the big guns of Democracy
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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

Sheriff Tovey started for Denver yes
day morning, on private business.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

W. l.. pattison, of Trappers Lake,
was visitor in Meeker this week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

Get your costumes ready for the New
Years masquerade.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

We understand that Boyd Walbridge
and another talented local tenor singer,
will appear at one of the approaching
entertainments and favor the audience
with a soul.entrancing duet. 1t will be
hummer, because we know the boys
can lu-el
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

Charley j. DUFFY, of Routt, was
looking after his city interests during
the week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

This morning, - below zero.
The doctors had Il busy week Of 1t.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

Entered In the Postoffice at Neeker. Rio Blanco
County, Colo, us second-clas- mail matter.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

See Bart IIowcy's glove ad in another
column.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

J. f. Wilson, of Mix creek, spent a
few days in the city this week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

We are now approaching the hyper
borean days, or, to slip "a cog and de
scend from our usual euphOniOus
language TO common lingo, Wednes-
day next will be the shortest day of the
wear
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

j. IL COlthorp, j. W. McCaslin and
VIM. Kirk, were among the lower
White river people in Meeker during
the present week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

Try 1i-year-old Hoffman House Pure
Rye at the Rio Blarco sample rooms.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

Mrs. 5. c. Wright, accompanied by
Miss Carrie Collins, arrived from Glen
wood, Monday, where they have been
sojourning for some time. Mrs. Wright
returns home much improved in health.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

Frank Sheridan left on Thursday
morning for Ashley, Utah.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

Cashier Lawton of the Meeker bank
was off duty part of this week on ac-
count of his eyes, which have been
bothering him considerably of late.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17
To Whom it May Concern:

A beautiful assortment of albums, at
Hay u Walhridge's.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

Dolls and dolls huggies mt Hay X
WalbriGge's
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17

Miss Ora Carter, who at present is re
siding in New Castle, has been very ii
tor the past few weeks, but we are
pleased TO announce her complete re
coyery to her many friends in this vi
cinity.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-17
EoME NEWS

This morning, - below zero.
The doctors had a busy week of it.
-
See Bart IIowcy's glove ad in another
column.
Get your costumes ready for the New
Years masquerade.
Prime beef reached the 500 notch
in Chicago last week.
-
According 10 the Craig Pantagraph,
sheep are crowding into Routt county.
The Young folks have begun to look
forward to the day when Santa Claus
arrives.
DIR. Bruner was called to BufOrd on
Tuesday morning to attend TO profess
siOnal duties.
Mr. Thomas +. Farmhouse. com
petent photographer. is now located in
Aieeker and will stay for some time.
uulett K Terrence and Duffy x Nc
Keown of Axial Basin, shipped live
caIs of fine beef steers the fore part of
this week.
The Wolcott horses which were ad-
yeriised to he sold for taxes were auc-
toned off yesterday, at the Pioneer
stables. They brought between SIG and
Sl7 per head.
Arrangements for the Forthcoming
Christmas tree celebration, for the
benefit of the children of Meeker, are
progressing favorably. \ very interest
ing musical program Is in course Of
preparation.
While gathering cattle last week in
tie Bear river country, Thos. Watson
was thrown from his horse into barbed
wire fence and severely cut in several
places, one arm being carried in sling
during the present week.
Tom Hamilton came in from A1ial
TUESDAY afternoon and rushed Dr..
Young out to that suburb on the double
quick. The doctor performed his duties
in his usual successful manner and the
result is-a girl at the Miller residence.
We understand that Boyd Walbridge
and another talented local tenor singer
will appear at one of the approaching
entertainments and favor the audience
with sOnl-entrancing duet. 1t will be
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-12-24
Marriage Experiences.

Il wathe lot Of 4 young parson to be
embarrassed by the appeals Of two young
womengho wanted TO marry the same
bridegrom. The first corner Of these
had scacely told how her faithless lover
had aclally put up the banns in the
East Ell parish when the delinquent
turned Up with an idiotic grin on his
face ana gayly appareled young wom-
am on Ii arm. What could the parson
then young and bashful curate-do
but inSe the trio into the vestry room,
there tsiiscuss the business. Luckily
for himit speedily leaked out that there
had bee no legal residence in his par
ish. wlrh afforded him at once suffi-
cient pound for declining TO perform
the cernony.
On aother occasion the awful dis
covery .as made that the bride had by
accidenbeen described in the marriage
license her pet name. II was sug.
gested lat an affidavit of identity sworn
at neihboring police court might re.
pair th,blunder. This was done just in
time tocomplete the ceremony within
canonicl hours, but the accommodate
ing cltgyman afterward received 6
stern amonishment from high quarters
mot TODD it again. "-Cornhill Maya
zine
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-12-24
A Despised Creature.

The coyote is in reality nothing
but wild dog with suggestion of
the wolf in the shape of the head,
Its scientific name, CAMS aternas,
suggests its general type. IT Is com
mon throughout the Pacific slope
and is classed with 'varmint, be
cause it will, in the absence of other
prey, steal haInyard fowls or kill
lambs and sheep. Its grayish vel
low fur, whittier beneath the body,
is much like that of the timber wolf,
and its pointed muzzle, sharp eyes
and erect ears are foxlike. 1t lives
by preference in the wooded districts
or where it can find thickets ful
shelter.
BY day it usually remains con
cealed and only ventures out Mt dusk
when it may sometimes be seen
searching about for food 1t IS a So
ciable little animal. often travelling
in packs and usually III company
with ut least ono of its kind Whe1
night has closed in, the coyote be
comes noisy, yelping i'll sharp, pro
longed cry that is not unpleasant
Two of the animals often hunt to
gether and are more than Il mattel
for grown sheep Kansas City
Times
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-12-24

The Rev DIR. Putnam, Tor many
years one of the ablest and most be
loved of the Unitarian clergymen
about Boston, went ON one occasion
to preach in New Hampshire vii
lagc. He was effusively greeted by
one of the congregation, who said to
him: DIR. Putnam. | am delighted
to hear you again. | remember
when you preached here before, some
ten years ago, and | shall never for
get your sermon.
All" SAID the doctor pleased to
he remembered. What was the
subject of my sermon
Il don't remember exactly. was
the reply.
DO you recall anything in il
which will help to bring 1t 10 my
mind"
Il only remember distinctly one
thing said the other. You said
that theology is not religion by a
blamed sight
DIR. Putnam occasionally told the
story with great guste. Minneapolis
Journal
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-12-24
Irr.,lnn caun,.rf.,, Coin.

ICES the way we test coins in the
treasu'" And the expert swiftly poised
the doar piece horizontally on the tip
o. hisforehnger, holding the thumb
quartz ~ an inch away from II and
gave ia brisk tap with another coin. A
clear svery ring sounded out. Good,
but h,e: LISTEN and he repeated the
operator with another coin that gave
out oil, heavy clink that ceased al.
most soon as it began. Type metal
and hd; nodded too. That is
wretctd counterfeit" How do you
tell tbs it was molded?" He held the
two cms so that the light struck on
their eyes.
jus compare the reeding, will you,
or milhg, as most people call it2 In this
genuincoin this is very clear and sharp
cut inlhe counterfeit it is coarse and
dull. Tat is because IL is nodded instead
of beir stamped in cold metal like the
government coins" why do the
counteeiters not use the same cold
process lit costs too much and makes
/ too nth noise. With mold, You see,
a counrfeiter can carry on his work in
a garre and if policeman comes in he
can ST the whole outfit out of the
windoy But it takes great power to
run d. Still some high flying counter.
feiters 10 use them, and their work il
usually harder to detect, though it il
never perfect US that of the govern
ment mt"
"Wm is the surest test for counter
felt co, for popular usey' The look
of the eading, as ! was telling YOU
the ming. by the way, is on the fac'
of the Gin and not on the edge, as mos
people mink. That's the surest ant
easiest hing, but Of course other test
have tcbe used, especially for weigh
and thkness Springfield Republi
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-12-24
Arrnfe..lonai PeaeemaLer.

A white haired old gentleman was re-
Gently called ~ witness in Paris
court of law.
"Your trade-professionT inquired the
judge.
"l-prevent duels."
Everybody laughed. the judge in
cluded
How do you manage it, he inquired
Just tell III all about it"
II am 90 years of age. and enjoy an
income Of 600 francs. OF course this
does not suffice to keep me, and have
10 look out for some employment lam
an old soldier and must be doing some
thing. Every morning between 9 and Q
o'clock go for stroll in the Bots de
Boulogne. where have frequent oppor-
tunities of exercising my profession OF
peacemaker
"In this way have earned a nice bit
Of money, for many a one is only too
glad OF disturbance that prevents the
duel coming off Now and again have
been invited TO a lunch to celebrate the
reconciliation of the parties. Some Of
them load me with abuse; still | have
gained number Of kind friends, who
assist me from time to time. On an
average make 200 francs year as q
preventer of duels. "-Universum.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1892-12-24
Bad Eject. Of Tight Cellar..

A chapter might be written on the
deleterious effects Of tight collars, and
especially that variety which projects
stiffiy beneath the neck, to the manifest
discomfort of the wearer and the amuse-
ment of beholders By COMPRISING the
veins they of course interfere with the
return of blood from the head. and
thereby promote red noses and pimpled
faces, against which all the cosmetic To-
lions in the world are of no avail so long
as the mechanical cause is allowed to
remain Tight collars are even accused
and with some show of reason-of
causing serious defects of the visual APP
paratus. due to heightened blood press
ure. arising from the artificial impede
ment to the blood flow at the root of the
neck We should not be surprised to
find that these execrable contrivances
were also responsible for watery eyes,
pendant lips and the general vacuous-
ness of expression which usually char
acterizes the physiognomy Of their wear
ers.-Hospital Gazette