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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

A prominent ranchman asked HER.
AID representative the other day why
1t was that ranchers In this valley do
not raise more hogs than they do. The
pencil pusher could not cnlighten the
seeker after information, but had to
acknowledge that the business In ques-
ton did not receive the attention II
merited. Tho p. r. went Oh to show
that large sums Of money went out Of
this valley annually for lard, dry salt
side, bacon and ham. which might ~
well Ike kept at home. The idea is n
good one and we mention 1t for the
benefit OF those who have not hereto
fore given the matter any thought.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03
MorGL ARRIVALS.

AT MILLER HOUSE.
ilsv. W. b. bishop, Glenw0Od.
A. II. Glaspell. Denver.
George Howard, Dry Picc'ancc.
ii. Patton, lear river.
Geo. 81. Scott, Salt Lake.
Tom Lunnsy. Coal creek.
Terry Parker. Kansas City.
T.. 4. Waiiihail, Nebr.
u. W. Laufier, GlenwOo1.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03
When Travelling

Whether on pleasure bent, or business.
take on every trip bottle Of Syrup Of
Figs. rs II acts most pleasantly and cf.
fectivcly on the kidneys, liver aud bow.
els. preventing fevers, headaches and
other forms Of sickness. For sale In SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading druggists.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

Ezra Flemming Is now prepared to
take passengers to any Of the fishing.
hunting or picnicing resorts. He has
the hest OF rigs and stock. and IL de-
sired will furnish drivers and guides.
Leave orders at the Miller house.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

q. A. booth. clerk Mt J. ". Hugus 4
Co.'S. took wcil-carned vacation this
week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

Genial Tom Lunncy Is going around
these days with badly peeled nosc.
which he did not got In the usual way.
but In n catch rs. catch.can tusslc with
frlsky broncho. They both fell To-.
grthcr and rolled over against barbcd
wire fence, but Tom thinks the fence
wasn't hurt to any great extent.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

One gray mare, ~ years old. No
brand. Can be seen at Al Martins
formerly Aicher's) ranch, four miles
above Meeker. Apply to
jul3O-sl7 PERRY SPuRLocK.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

Several outfits Will begin rounding UP
beef cattle the coming week. II seems
that stock on tho ranges Is now In line
condition for the market.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03
Dentistry.

&. w. LaufTer, dentist. will bo In
Meeker from September 2nd to the 10th.
All dental operations performed. Call
at Miller House.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

Miss Minnie Fairfield, who has beef
visiting friends In Denver for SOM
time. returned homo last evening.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

Il now turns out that the killing Of
the Brock gang Of alleged cattle thieves
by Gap" Davis was = cold.bloodcd
murder; Al least that Ii tho constru--
liou pat on tlss affair bv tho latest tele.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

q. W. Thnycr, Buford's mail carrier,
left this morning for Snake river, Wyo-
ming. OH visit to his daughter.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

Harry Niblock commenced work on
his new residence this week. The stTuc-
turc will bc an architectural gem when
completed.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

Tomorrow being the iitst Sunday In
~ 2es..NS- iisvissE- xiil .laolA
Charch. In the evening Mr.. badger
will preach his farewell sermon and Il
hoped every body Will get out to hear
him.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

William II. Thompson, the saddler
and harnessmaker. Is now located at
Rifle with fine assortment Of goods in
his line. Give Billy call.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

r. A. Castiiav. Of tho q. 8. 4 r. Co.,
wax Meckcr visitor recently, leaving
for the north division Of the line on
Monday morning.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

+. Mclaughlin. tho war-horso Of
Democracy In the ltangrly precinct.
WIS visitor 10 tho metropolis during
tho week. Mr. Mel. was on his way
out To lIeaiivillc on = Business trip.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

Mecker and vicinity ws visited BY u
hight frost ON the night Of this :.ss-oth.
Tender garden truck and howcrs looked
rather blue the day following.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

ltoy-Did sc raise them fruit trees
from the shoots? Farmer - No. 1
didn't begin shootin' I'LL they com.
mcnccd TO bear.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

Rev. Badger, accompanied by Rev.
William =. bishop. took trip Into the
hills during the week and enjoyed n
brief outing. Mr. Bishop laid In his
winters meat In the shape Of a i've
point buck. ard Mr.. badger added TO
his laurcls rs u wing shot.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

Terry Parker, cousin OF Cashier
lawton. came In from kansas City \
few days ugo. and after . brief Test
proceeded TO California park tnear
Craig where hc Ia now enloyin. hunt.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

After very cbiorab!s ds't Of six
weeks In our midst. Mines. l.. kuneman
and J. Wildhack left on this morning.
stage for Ride. They will visit cthef
Colorado points before going to their
homes In the Sucker State.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

J. ID. Buchan !sss Gu Wednesday D
stage for the railroad. lie will visit his
daughter at Canon City and take In the
conventions Of the g. o. =. bcfore re-
turning.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

After enjoying Meckcrs hospitality
for about ten days Judge Walbridgc
lef, for his Rouit county home on Tues
day morning. accompanied by Mrs. W.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03
To Ranchmen.

I will furnish all materials ind build
you n house or ban-framc. stone or
brick-to cost from 500 upwards. OF
from one 10 nvc years' time.
IUA q. MITCHELL.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

III Barnard Is running the Mecker
feed. snle and livery stables In . man.
ner satisfactory to his patrons.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

Mr.. II. q. castiday departed for Raw
Inns Thursday morning. but will return
Ia Mccker In about = month. Mr. Z.
thinking Of coming here 10 live. TIE
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03
Have Your Teeth Fixed.

q. ". L.aufY.r. dentist, Is at tic Miller
iiouse. and will he there until the 10Th
Of September. 1'hoss desiring dental
work doae give him call.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

Mr.. and Mrs. r. 4. Sheridan cx-
changed greetings with their numerous
Meckcr friends during tho latter part
Of the week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

White river valley Is now we'll sup.
piled with thrcshins machines. Mcssrs.
r. u. Riley and r. T.. Sheridan having
lately purchased Star Separator. one
Of the hest threading machines made.
The Star has NIL the modern improve
aenia.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

Thursdays stage brought In G. W
l.auirer. q dentist from Glenwoo,i, and
lie will tarry for brief period At tie
Miller house,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

Joe Luxcn. u lower White river cattle
baron Of the 1st magnitude and .
very popular gentleman. came In last
evening aud mingled In the giddy whirl
for a few DAYS.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

Sheriff Tovey returned from Tie
Rangcly country Tuesday, whittier liz
went to summon jurors.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

The Grand junction Jockey club will
ho!d Its annual meeting al Grand June
ton. beginning September 10Th and end
Ing on tho 10Th. Some nne raccs will
take place.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

To polish kitchen knives nicely mix =
little bicarbonate Of soda with tho brick
dust and rub them thoroughly.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

Furniture for Coal creeks new schoo
house arrived In Meeker this week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

Gene Taylor was Mcckertna = few
DAYS this week. lie IL camping on the
trail Of several transgessors Of the game
laws, and his movements arc rather
sieuth like.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

Ed WILDER Ii again at his post Of duty
- marxhai. His six weeks sickness
Vas somewhat Of strain on his make.
up. bat we're pleased To sec him rap
Idly reGalnins strength.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

This morning Mrs. Al. T. Ryan. nc.
compaied by Miss Annie, departed fol
Denver.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

llarnessmsker uartke. adjoining the
I,ostofllce, pays the highest price TOR
hides-in trxdr or cash.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03
ONR ENJOYS

ONR ENJOYS
10th tho method and results when
syrup Of Figs Is taken; Il is plcasan,
rnd Iefrcshing 10 tho taste, aud acts
gently yet promptly on tho Kidneys.
Liver and Bovch, elcanses tho sys-
,s.a efec,ually. dispels colds, bead.
l:hcs and 6vcrs and cures hahitnal
constipation. Syrup Of Figs u the
oIly remedy Of its kind ever pro-
laced, pleasing 70 tho tasto and &C.
c"p,ablo 70 tho stomach. prompt In
i.s action aud truly beneficial In IL
effects. prepared only from tho mot
healthy and agreeable substances, Its
many excellent qualities commend il
10 all and have pado Il tho most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs l. for nlc In 6oc
and 81 bottles by all lcaling drug.
gistA Any reliable druggist Who
may not have Il on hand viii pro-
curo Il promptly for any oos Who
wbhcs 70 " l. 10 not accept any
nhstilnie.
tALsTv~ssH RIO osHVr tU
~ ssAscAsoo. cli.
A0oastxlf. ~. hdS voAE a.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

Mrs. J. F. Ensmlnaer and son. OF
Kansas City. kas.. were passengers Oh
Thursdays incoming stage. They aTc
tho guests Of Ira q. Mitchell. md Will
remain until the departure Of the Mines.
Barker aud coivin In week or two.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

Keep esf d.
easc ly keeping
In healthy action
tbs liver, stom-
och and ta,weh
1'bosv's a pkAS
ant ard . suss
way Of doing It.
Its with DR..
PHroe's Ptsaant
Rllcss They're
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

They Advance tho Freight.
Martin i Spurlock pay all freight
charges on goods nj railroad and collect
same upon delivery Of freight TO Mcekcr
parties.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03
HOMIE NEWS.

W. II. Welch Ia now behind the c0un-
ter In tho Watson store.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

Regular monthly meeting Of the town
dads on Monday evening next.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03
TAKEN UP.

II You want real bargains call on 8.
POrHca.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03
Genuine n ayaioc blankets al llartke.s,

Save money BY paving cash for new
binding Irvine. l&c. per ID. at Watson's.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

Andrew Purcell. frum winterset, Ia.
is among the latest arrivals. Mr.. Pur-
cell il n brother Of Mr.. John Pnrceiih
Of Powell Park, and Is In here looking
up the country with view to locating.
lie will be shown around BY County
Assessor Purcell.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

James 4. Hail and his son Ed. L.. OF
tho Empire State, and John A. Hall, Of
Denver. after visit to the Hall Eddy
ranch In Axixl basin. returned wednrs'
day. After enjoying . pleasant day
with the ilnny tribe, they took yestsr'
day mornings stage for Ride.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03
Sounds Az Night In Print.

Take your local pspcr-TMx IlxmALp.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-09-03

Rev. Mr. bishop OF Gienwood. who
Is visiting Rev. Mr. Badger here.
preached In st. James Church on Sun
day morning last. lie Is Young man
Of pleasing address and his sermon.
which WIS listened 10 attentively, gave
evidence Of y good deal Of ability.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-02-18
A MAYNARD YOUNG MAN.

Several articles and some money
had been missed from the rooms at
South hall and elsewhere of late, and
suspicion resting somewhat upon
c. L. Boorom, a student from Mas
sachusetts, Principal Putney called
Sheriff Sulloway on Monday night
to help ferret out the mystery. That
official interviewed young Boorom,
who finally admitted the theft of
fountain pen and a small sum of
money, and implicated one or two
other boys. Keys belonging to the
principal were found in Boorom' s
possession. The authorities now
have the case in hand and on the ar
rival of the young mans father, who
has been telegraphed for, further
action in the matter will be taken.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-02-18
BOARD OF TRADE BANQUET.

The first annual banquet of the St.
Johnsbury Board of Trade will be
held at the Town hall tomorrow
evening at 8 O'Clock. The members
of the Board Of Trade and their ladies
are invited, and the affair promises
to be success Music will be fur
nished by the Cecilian quartette and
an orchestra. L. F. Gaskill is caterer.
The committee of arrangements ex-
pected that Gov. Page would be the
guest of the Board of Trade that
evening, but business engagements
prevented his coming. The COM
mittee invited Hon. Henry Ballard
of Burlington and Congressman
Powers, but neither were able to be
here. The post-prandial exercises
will be participated in by the mem
bers themselves. Every member of
the Board of Trade ought to be
present.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-02-18
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE NEWS.

E. X Hall, '92, Academy 'SS,
manager and captain of the athletic
team, competed a the Boston athletic
association meeting Saturday even
ing, entering the 4O-yards dashes.
H. c. Ide, '93, of ST. Johnsbury also
competed under the colors of the
Worcester athletic club in several of
the runs
Over $1,000 has been raised by the
undergraduate for the support of
the base ball team next season. Six
of the men on the team are freshmen.
Leon Viau of the Clevelands is coach
ing the men daily.
c. L. Kemp, Academy '9S, gave
his senior oration before the college
last Wednesday afternoon, the pro-
duction being we'll received and on
the subject of Music
Quincy Blakely, Jr., Academy 80,
class of '94 last Saturday evening.
F. A. Balch and w. n. Merrill, '94,
have returned from teaching.
M. B. Jones, ga, has been at his
homein Waitsfeld for few weeks
on account ofthe sickness of his par
ents
Rev. Russell H. Conwell delivered
a lecture in "old chapel" on WedneS-
dav evening
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-02-18
A ANNUAL MEETING.

At the annual meeting of the Yer
mont International Telegraph COM
pany at St. Johnsbury yesterday
the old board of directors was
elected as follows:
Franklin Fairbanks; George w.
Hendee, Morrisville; William P.
Fairbanks, New York o. S. Rixford,
East Highgate.
The directors subsequently elected
these officers:
President, Franklin Fairbanks.
Secretary, George w. Hendee.
Treasurer and Manager, E. A.
Silsby.
Executive committee, Franklin
Fairbanks, George w. Hendee,
Arthur F. Stone
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-02-18
THE TOWN CAUCUS.

Il he IOWN IA ACCCS.
About 125 voters attended the
caucus held in the Town halllast Sat
urday evening to nominate ticket
for the annual town meeting on Tues
day, March 1. The call was read
by First Seectman Daniel Carpenter,
and H. c. Bates was chosen chair
man OF the meeting and William L.
Quimby clerk.
These officers were then nominated
by acclama ton:
Moderator, Elisha May.
Clerk, Elijah D. Blodgett.
Selectmen, Daniel Carpenter, Chas.
Cobb, o. P. Bennett.
Treasurer, E. D. Blodgett.
For overseer of the poor Sias
Randall, N P Bowman and Warren
c. Lewis were put in nomination.
A ballot was taken with the follow
ing result: Whole number of votes
cast, 1873; necessary for a choice,
81. Mr.. Lewis had eight votes,
Mai. Bowman So and Sias Randall
80. Mr.. Randall was therefore
nominated.
A. D. Pike was nominated for first
constable and collector with the same
salary as last year. 1t was voted to
have three listers this year and D.
M. Bacon was nominated for chair
man of the board by acclamation.
L. B. Hartshorn, George P. Moore
and Frank H. Clement were candi-
dates for second lister. Mr.. Harts-
| horn was nominated, receiving 1O4
votes against II for Mr.. Moore and
FIVE for Mr. Clement. For third
| lister B. F. Weeks and Frank A.
| Hovey were named. Mr.. Weeks was
nominated, having 7S votes, while
Mr.. Hovey had 81.
With the exception of B. F. Weeks
all the officers above named served
in 1891 The rest of the town of
hcers were nominated by acclama-
tion and are as follows:
Auditors, c. A. Calderwood, Will
liam T. Horton, George w. Cree.
Trustee of public money, E. D.
| Rlodgett.
se perintendent of schools, Mrs
Elisha May.
Town agent to prosecute suits
Daniel Carpenter.
Inspectors of leather, H. F. Girls
void, 0. S. Abbott.
Fence viewers, the selectmen.
Town grand jurors, Cyrus Sargent
Emerson Hall, w. L. Russell.
Surveyors of wood and lumber, B
F. Weeks, Charles l.. Carpenter, Will
liam Wetherbee, F. V. Powers
Daniel Carpenter, L. D. Stiles, Sia:
Randall, T. c. Fletcher, Jovit'
Pinard.
Adjourned at SIS D. m
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-02-18
EAST VILLAGE MATTERS.

The sociable will be at Dennis
Chase next Friday evening. All are
invited.
Ezra Gates TWO sons and daughter
from Littleton, N. H., were home
over Sunday.
Rev. A. F. Hertel will deliver
memorial sermon on the birth of
Washington next Sunday.
Sherman and Bert McGinnis have
gone to Newport to work for their
uncle, Jerry Drew, in the hotel.
The report that Mr.. Huse had
bought the branch store of ]. c. Ea-
ton & Co. of Lyndon is a false one.
So says Mr.. Huse.
Mrs. ]. R. Lee is home again from
ST. Johnsbury. where she has been
caring for Mrs. Morrill, and Chap
man, who have been sick, but are
now improving.
The house of Frank Owen was
burned Monday about noon; origin
of the fire, burning out of chimney.
Nearly all of the furniture saved,
which he has moved into an unoc-
cupied house owned by Albert Lee
Miss Carrie M orrill closed her third
term of school in this district last
Friday. On Saturday she treated
her pupils to a sleigh ride to Pas
sumpsic and back to her home at St.
Johnsbury, where they were invited
in for lunch, after which they re-
turned home
Mrs Nutter, who had been suffer
ing a number ofmonths with tumors,
died last Wednesday morning at her
sons, VIM Willis, in Kirby. After
service held at her home on Friday,
the remains were brought here and
put in the tomb. Mrs. Nutter was
a member of the Congrega tional
church. She leaves many friends be-
side her relatives to mourn her loss.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-02-18
CHURCH NOTES.

Prof S. H. Bracket spoke at the
South church on Sunday evening,
on 1.-The religious bearings of new
discoveries in astronomy and geolo-
gy." Mr.. Brackets scholarly and
earnest presentation OF this interest
ing theme was keenly enjoyed by all
present.
Herbert E. Ryder will occupy the
pulpit at the Railroad street Baptist
church again on Sunday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-02-18
NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY.

The regular meeting of this society
was held in the Museum class room
on Tuesday evening and varied and
interesting programme was present
ed to a good audience. Prof. Brack-
EFT spoke instructively of the sun
spots and also of the aurora, w. M.
Kellogg and Miss Tyler presented
papers on the lowest forms of plant
life, Miss Eliza W. Blodgett read
well prepared paper on bees, Mrs.
Ella Truax had a pleasantly varied
paper on the swallows, Mrs. w. P
Smith followed with an entertaining
talk about birds nests, and J. w.
Sault had a paper on the new metal.
Aluminium. The society is doing ex-
cellent work now and new members
are being enrolled at every meeting.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-02-18
NOTES.

c. E. Hayward was called to Gil
son, N. H, some days ago on account
of the illness of his grandparents, one
of whom has since died and the other
is critically i'll.
1t is rumored that unless previous
ly settled, one of the cases on the
docket at the mock trial is Russell
H. Conwell VS.. J-L". for disturb
ing his audience on account of
forgetfulness.
The Juniors, to the extent of eleven
couples, INDUCED in jolly ride to
Lyndonville on Saturday, in H. E.
Moore's big barge. The Middlers
have their ride on Saturday next.