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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15
GREAT Rock ISLAND ROUTE
TO TIE EAST.
Vest DIAlRG GAR SERVICE IN THE woRLI

1852 1898
As long a time as David reigncd so long has
the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific hallway
run trains westward from Chicago.
The Rock Island il the foremost in adopting
any advantage calculated to improve speed
and give that luxury. safety and comfort that
popular patronage demands. Its equipment
is thoroughly complete with vesiibulcd trains,
magnificent dining cars. sieepers and chair
coaches, all the most elegant, and of recently
improved pat erns.
honest service from employees are important
items. They double duty-to the com
pany and to trnyclcrs-tni 1t is sometimes II
task difficult Of accomplishment. Passengers
on this line will ind little cause for complaint
on that ground.
The importance of this IIne can be better
understood If a short lesson in geography lie
n ow rccited.
what Il the great eastern tcrminl OF the
Rock Island rOutes-Chicngo What other
suh-castcrn termini has itY-Peoria. To what
important points docs it run trains TO in the
northwcstf-St. Paul and Minneapolis Mime
sofa and WATERFOWL and Sioux Falls. Dakota.
To what Important Iowa and Nebraska .pointsi
-Des Moins, Davenport, Iowa; Omaha and
Lincoln. Nebraska. Does 1t touch other Mis-
souri, river pointsl-Yes st. Joseph. Atehison.
Lcavenworth and Kansas city. Does it run
trains to the foothills of the Rocky mountains?
Yes; to Denver, Colorado Springs and
Pueblo, solid vestib,led from Chicago Can
important cities of Kansas be reached by the
Rock Island routeg-Ycs: its capital city, To-
peha, and "A full hundred others in all drec-
tons in the state. and it is the only road run
ming to and into the new lands opened for set
tlemcnt in the Cheyenne and Arnpahoe Res
ervution.
1t will thus be seen that line tapping. ms the
Rock Island does. such IA varied territory. has
much in that regard to commend it to travel
ers. MS all connections are sure on the Rock Is
land. and passengers can rely on speedy
journey, as over a bulk of the system through
trains are run. and it has become, and rightly
too the popular line,
A very popular train on the Chicago. Rock
Island & Pacific railway leaves Denver. Pueblo
and colorado Springs; daily. IL is called THE
ny Eat ir sNHrlx nd
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

The game law rs amended by the last
legislature went into effect just week
ago, and its provisions are more strin-
gent than the old one. The open sea
son for killing deer, elk and antelope
begins August LIST and closes November
LIST.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

The strawberry and ice cream festival
given uudar the auspices of the Meth
odist church at the court house Tuesday
evening was well patronized by church
going people and citizens generally
About so were Melted.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

Jim Wootten, Meeker's popular livery
man, has again brancbed out, having
taken charge of the Meeker stables on
Thursday, which he will. in future,
run in connection with the Pioneer
stables. Jim is pains-taking livery
man and is deserving of his success.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

Active work viii be resumed on the
new mesa ditch AS soon as estimates
are made by Surveyor Clark. Several
thousand dollars worth of work has
been done up TO date, and 10 drop the
work now would be an unwise move, to
say the least
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

1t may not be generally known but it
is nevertheless fact that anyone desir-
ing to prove up on their preemptions or
desert claims can do so before County
Judge Wildhack or his clerk, w. E.
Simpson. Call on either of them.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15
Timber Caliurc, Final Prcor. Notice
for Publication,

LAND OFFICE At
GLESwoOD SPRINGS, Colo, June q, 1855.
NOTICE-Il hereby given that Hugh Tor.
~ renee, of Aylhl Colo, has iilcd notice Of
intention Ia mike final proof before the regis,
ter and receiver at their Office in Glenwood
Springs, Colo. on TUESDAY, the eighth dny Of
August. lsi3, on tmtcr culture application
No, 10, for Lots . aud and the Z 4. Sn u sec.
&c. Up. N, II. o. ". 9Th p. ".
He names rs Witnesses; j. ID. Hulett. Thos
II. Hes, lhus II. Hamilton and Arthur COLON,
all OF hNial Colo.
jl-G5 G. d. TIAyER, Register.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15
Timber Culture, Final rroof.-NOtice
for Publication.


CIESwoop SPTisGs, Colo, June ., 1873.
NoTiCE-Is hereby given that Thomas II.
~ Ilcs OF ASinl. Colo, has He'd notice. of
ter and receiver nj their Office Ia Gleuwood
Springs, Colo on Tuesday. the eighth c7ty of
August. is'ci on timber culture application
~ W. 9Th =. ~.
He names as witnesses: John d. Hulcit.
Hugh Terrence, Arthur COLON and Tbus. IL.
Yili5 WI VI t. b. 'fiI,YrR, Register
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

The Methodists Will take up their
devotional abode in the Baer building
tomorrow morning and until further
notice will hold service there.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

This paper is on file and always ready
for reference at the Public Library of
Denver, III the west wing of the High
School, Nineteenth and stout streets.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

Considerable excitement was created
in town this week over reported gold
lead strike at -Four Mile. The discovery
is said to have been made near the top
of the Iron Springs divide.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

Last evenings papers report that the
Bank of New Castle made an assign
ment. The assets, it is said, exceed the
liabilities.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

The first cutting Of alfalfa is over
with most of the ranchmen, and tim
othy and other grasses are falling be-
fore the mower ON good many ranches.
Occasional showers go with haying.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

Collector-Mr. TRACER, will you sub
scribe towards the decoration of the
soldiers graves?
Mr.. Trager-No, sir The men whose
graves want to decorate amt dead
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

Meeker was visited with n light but
refreshing shower Thursday afternoon.
Some parts of the surrounding country,
though, received n drenchiug.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15
StrtycSi.

will pay s. head for information
that will lead to the recovery of two >
year-old iron gray colts, both have star
on forehead and white hind feet, and
are branded p on left shoulder.
If j. V. PURCELL.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

p. +. Wagner came in Sunday even
ing to look after his interests here. He
is now located in Denver, being in the
employ of street railway company
there. Paul will stop over a few weeks
and take along few of his thorough
bred horses to sell.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

A thoroughbred Rocky Mountain ca
nary bird (burro) has been making life
mockery around Meeker the past
week. His bray is strong enough to
stop clock
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

The cost of living at the State Normal
school, Greeley, Colo, is lower than any
other place. Tuition free.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

The Kings Daughters, the young
ladies society of st. James church, have
in contemplation a strawberry festival
to be given about the end of the week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

Miss Annie Wright, from kentucky's
famed blue grass region, was pas
senger on Thursdays incoming stage.
Miss Wright is half sister OF MIR.
Robert Hardaway's and while in
Meeker will be the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Toyey.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

We have new line of clothing.
Come in anu look it over.
j. w. HUGUs & Co.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

Commencing May lst the Colorado Midland
Railway will put on and run daily thereafter
additional suburban trains to accommodate
Cripple Greek and Florissaut business, as
follows:
wEsraoUsD-Lcavc Colorado Springs at s:ll
a. m; arrive ut Divide 9:3j and florissant at
lose a. ~.
EAsrAOuND-Leave Florissant Mt 1910 a m.
Divide ll:l0 Il. m; Woodland Parl. lI:5J a. III.
and arrives at Colorado Springs at p. m.
Pueblo at $3.50 p. m, and Denver Mt @ p. m.
This arrangement gives II convenient and
rapid service Into and out OF Cripple Creek.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

The forest fires to the east of Meeker
have been extiuguished by the recent
rains
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15
HOME N E.WS

The pilgrims motto is -Four Mile or
Bust" these days.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

Five-ycar-old Nelson whisky. 800.
G.year.old Belmont whisky, $500.
Coors' Golden beer, dozen, $3.50.
Val. Blatz' beer, pints, - 10.
Iionrado cigars, box, 500.
Rio Blanco Sample Rooms.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.


IINNlI VI T II T n -
GLENwOoD SPRINGS Colo, juno 20, 1873.
NOTtCE-Is hereby given that the following
y named settler has filed notice of his iuton.
ton 10 mako final proof 10 support Of hi-
claim, and that said proof Will he made be
fore the clerk of The District court of Rio
Blanco county, at Moeker. coio on August ~
l-,fi, ut 10 O'Clock II. III. viz:
WIN. Loo Fletcher, Of htngoly, Colo, on his
d. :. No. 49, for the 81 =. NE u sec. :. sW :.
". eth T.. NJ.
He names the following Witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of. said land. viz:
Richard TUvcy, OF Ncc,scr, Colorado, George
Balm. FIrrcl Mclaughlin and J. \. Rector, all
of Nangcly, Colo.
ia-uls G. ID. THAyER, Register.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

Trunks, valises and telescopes at
Hugus x Co.'S.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

Have your painting and paper hang,
ing done by John Baldwin. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed. Prices reasonable.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

Money TO loan for short terms on
security. Call on
Hay X WALBRIDGE.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

Ira G. Mitchell was a passenger On
Thursday mornings stage. He has
gone to Stafford, Kansas, to confer with
his company regarding the resumption
of work on the new ditch, and as soon
as he returns the dirt will again fly.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

James Glcndenning, treasurer of the
Lily Park Stock Growers association,
came in Tuesday from Salt Lake, and
was on his way to Lily. He returned
last evening and this morning took the
Rille-bouud stage.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

Ladies' summer waists at from SOC t,
s. at lIugus < Cos.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

Stuart Edgar dropped into Meeker
Wednesday, after a half-year's absence
in Denver mostly.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15
sITLTNGTON & HALL,

Cattle branded as above on left hip. Also
own cattle branded OH on left hip and POP
on left side. All cattle dcw,apped lcut up,.
Ear marks--crop and split left and two under
hacks right. Horse brand, OH on left stifle.
Range, Thurman creek and Government road.
Postofce address Mceker, Colo.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

Ripans Tabulos cure nausea.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

District Attorney Geo. ID. tombstone
came in Wednesday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

The finest line of gents neckwear
ever shown in Meeker at Hugus & Co.'S.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

If you want to take a special course
in Kindergarten and secure a diploma
to teach in the public kindergartens Of
Colorado, go 10 the State Normal school
Greeley. 1t ends all examinations.
Tuitiou free
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

j. +. and ). j. Emerson, of Aspen,
autographed at the Meeker hotel in the
early part of the week They were
bound for -Four Mile.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

Fine candies, nuts and fruits Mt the
pos,oilice Store.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

G. 4. Milton OF Dodge City, Kansas,
came Wednesday and in company with
his brother, the dentist, started up the
river next day on fishing trip.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

d. o. Larey and wife of Denver, were
registered at the Miller House Wednes-
day. Mr.. Larey is Burlington travel
ing agent and was in here looking after
the interests OF his road.
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Perfumes and all kinds of toilet
articles at Hay u Walbudge's.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

New goods arriving every week at
Hugus Y Co.'S.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

Entered in the Postoiiicc Mt Mcel.er, Rio Blnnco
County, Colo, as socond-ciass mail matter
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

The railway article on our first page
viii be read with interest by our White
river readers. Its business-li0 and
conservative tone is evidence that the
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

Thos. II. lies came over from AXial
Wednesday, and after purchasing a
large invoice of household proyender re-
turned to his ranch the day following.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-07-15

JAMES LITTLE, Editor & Publisher
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-01-24
W. II. SHEARNAN's WILL.
II Has Been Filed for Probate aud
VIII Come Up In Due fine.

When the new probate Judge is mp.
pointed the will Of the late w. II.
Sherman will come up for probate.
II was 1lei late yesterday, and sets
forth, IN substance,
al give. devise and bequeath my
whole estate, real aud personal, what.
hOever aud whcfeHOovcr, as well rs
lands, rents, increase and profits, unto
my executors In trust Tor the
following purposes: To pay my
funeral expenses aud debts anu sB2O.OI,
with interest ut 10 per cont. por aunum
from the let day OF May, 1884, TO each
OF the following named persons: VIII
liam Ii. Shearman, Jr., Helen Il.
Sherman and Edna X. Sherman;
also, TO Agnes Sherman from October
5, 1855, anu 20 Edith SheArman from
April IS, 1899, which amount IL held
Tor them by me as executor OF the
estate Of Elizabeth Sherman, and
unless they shall have received their
portion beiotc this date Of my dcCesse.
He directs that his executors shall
sell any real estate at their pleasure II
they see 1T, anu nothing In the will
prevents any legatee from becoming u
purchaser, AMI that the executors
shall hold nil the residue OF the
estate not before bequeathed for
his children, before named, In
equal proportions, according to the
Judgment Of the executor, and In ac-
cordance with the needs, and also to
uso any part OF tho principal for the
education and support OF his children.
His daughters while they remain un-
married are 10 receive the same sup.
port as the minors.
The Will also provides that II any OF
the heirs are disabled by accident from
earning livelihood they shall receive
larger share than the others.
The deceased directs the executors 10
invest any money belonging to the
estate IN such securities US they deem
advisable.
Tue executors are Edith ShearmAn
and John LOngnaid; Edith Shsarman
IL made sole guardian OF Edna Il.
ShearmaD, aud Ellen IL, Lougmaid
sole guardian Of Helen T.. Shesrma n
and William II. Sherman, Jr. In
the case OF death Of either Of the ex.
ecutOrs the other shall, by the advice
Of the heirs apparent, appoint another
executor, anu neither OF the executors
shall be required to give any bond.
The will was signed April 20, 1890,
In the presence OF Stuart Stephenson
and J. NJ. Crabbe.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-01-24
LAMAR DEAD
Sudden Demise Of the ASSO.
Ciate Justice
OF THE u. s. SUPREME COURT.
Of THE U. s. SUPREME COURT.
Violent Pains in His Heart Terminated
Fatally Last Night.
when Death Entered the House. Un
cNpscitd by Friends Ttbc
Deceased.

MACON, Ga, jan. %. - Associate
Justice Of the Supreme Court OF the
United States l.. q G. Lamar died
here tonight. His death was sudden
In the extreme Tor since the justice has
been here he appeared gradually gain
ing In strength. This evening he WINS
visited for some time by his friend DR..
Llewellyn AMI Jus! after the doctor left
the house, about s O'Clock, was seized
with violent pains In his heart and
died In short time. GangreDe with
pcctoris was the direct cause Of death,
and ~ given by the physicians NJ be-
ing complication In the case.
Justice Lamar was born at Putnam
county, Georgia, Sept. ist 1925; grad =
uatet at Emory College, Georgia, In
1870; was admitted 10 the lar IN 1917;
AMI after few years' practice in OK.
ford, Miss, went 70 Georgia. After a
term IN the legislature he returned to
Mississippi, and settled in 1854 ON n
plantation In Lafayette, being shortly
afterwards elected to Congress, NJ a
Democrat. He afterwards resigned to
cast his lot with III, confederacy. After
tho war he took his seat In the House
Of Representatives., and was elected TO
the Senate 1877, md In 1855 President
Cleveland appointed hlm secretary of
the interior, and later elevated him 10
q seat on the supreme bench.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-01-24
A REMINDER OF THE PAST.
An Old Time Utah Spinning Wheel
Donated to the neseret Nus .um.


Through the kindness and generosity
OF Sister Hina ID. IL. Young the Deseret
Museum has received another valu-
able addition 70 the already extensive
collection OF relies connected with
Utah's early history now preserved In
thu cabinets OF the museum. Tho dona.
ton consists Of spinning wheel and
attachments, complete; 1t Ia ono OF IN .
iirst made In Utah ana was used by
Sister PTeclndg Kimball. Upon the
reel ARE few yards OF cotton yarn
made from fiber raised Ia Dixie; ana
these arc the remnant OF many hun.
drpds OF yards spun by sister Kimball
upon this identical wheel. Accom-
panying the wheel are "quills,o bob.
bins anu hand and iiy shuttles. The
quilts are made OF paper and paste, and
did good service In the days when no
better implements could be procured.
BY all who are familiar with the
story OF trial and suffering endured by
our noble ana heroic pioneer women,
this wheel will bs viewed with Inter
est, aud TO our young people who have
never seen One Of the wheels ut which
their grhndmolhers spout hours and
days spinning the clothing OF the fam.
ny, we would suggest the present as
AN excellent time for calling al the
museum, and seeing this relic OF olden
times.
The example set by Sister Young
In thus placing such relics where they
will subserve the greatest good IL wor-
thy OF the highest praise, aud II may
be recommended to others. Within th q
family, mementos OF the sort are OF
limited usefulness even II they be
cared for at ali; and to preserve for
the instruction OF the coming men
and women these reminders Of our
early days, WAS one OF this motives
prompting the establishment Of that
worthy institution, the Deseret MI.
scum. Commodious quarters are now
being provided the lnuseum collections,
aud contributions TO the cabinets Will
be properly cared for and used for the
best purposes. IL Is recommended to
all TO Md their mites, anu make the
museum Illustrative OF the history OF
the people.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-01-24
A SCENE OF GREAT BEAUTY.


No prodlgious undertaking In the
shape OF any social event In this city
has ever promised greater success than
the Press Club nissque ball, which oc.
ours ut the Theatre on Val.ntine's
eve. Every member OF the club has
been converted into M interchangeable
and ubiquitous worker for the con.
summation OF the thrice assured bril-.
liant affair aud Ms result everything
In connection with 1t Is moving along
at most satisfau' Dry pace.
The Press Club, although q young
organization IL slong one aud when
IL makes n promise II will not
disappoint its patrons. Those whose
good fortune it was TO attend Its grand
excursion to and witness It's splendidly
rendered programme at Garfield last
summer can attest the correctness OF
this statement.
The valentine booth and post office
idea Is an original one and will prove
AN attraction which alone will be worth
the price Of admission. ID. NJ. Nc.
Allister Il Co. viii sell these works o..
art in the building TO all persons de.
string TO purchase them. They eau
then be msiled to any address In the
"postoiiice" which will be convenient
ly situated with reference To the valen.
tine booth and where they can be OBJ
tsined by the persons 10 whom they
belong.
Hong Hop, the japanese merchant,
viii furnish "A large number OF orna-
monts OF an oriental character
which will make an interesting and
novel sight In the Rrandest medley OF
decorations which has ever adorned
the historic old Theater. The build.
ing will be dark Tor one week before
tho Press club ball comes OF, giving
the decorators ample time TO do their
work well.
A. l.. Murphy OF the Layfaette
Floral establishment aud greenhouse
will show HIS skill "a a decorator by
distributing and arranging oue hun.
dred magnificent palms and one hun
dred and fity potted plants la proper
places throughout the building and
to give the whole touch Of finish and
bewiidering beauty will stretch mum.
berless yards OF smilax and running
vines over and about the prosconium,
boxes and circles.
Timothy Hopkins OF San Francisco,
who Is the leading forest Of the West
II not OF the country, has been given
the order by Caterer Brana 10 furnish
cut ilowvrs with which to decorate the
dining rooms and tables. Arrange.
ments have been made to seat and
serve one hundred people every thirty
minutes. Supper will be served con.
tinuously from 10 O'Clock pm, to 9
O'Clock am.