The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-01-14


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THE NEEKER HERALD,
Mcc&er. Colorado.
TOME NEWS.
The cattlemen meet to-day in Powell
Park TO discuss the sheep question.
Every day witnesses the arrival of
two or three pilgrims en- route to Four
Mile.
What lovely weather." is the ex-
clamation frequently heard on our
streets these DAYS.
The new county officials were in
Quoted into Office this week with Spar
tan-like simplicity.
Sheriff Tovey made business trip TO
Glenwood Springs on Monday, return
ing wednesday in time for the Odd
Fellows "swah-ray.
The hordes of disguised and disap-
pointed fortune-hunters returning from
the San Juan unite in saving that the
new "diggins" are the biggest fake of
the age.
Simp Harp, the energetic president
of the c. 5. " I. Co., paid 'irand river
points u visit during the week. Simp
says -Four Mile is all the talk on the
outside.
Hogs are bringing in the neighbor-
hood of s. - per hundred more in Chi
cago market than at this time last year
and there is every indication that prices
Will stay up.
Bob Crawford left on SUNDAY last for
Durango, in the interest of the new
stage company which propose running a
line from the Four-mile p!aCers TO the
san Juan diggins'.
G.. ). Allsebrouk took last SUNDAY 5
stage bound for Denver. He was UNI
fortunate enough to be drawn on the
United States grand jury, and had to be
on hand Monday, the 9th.
-
y. VI. Pierce, foreman for the cattle
firm of Pierce X Adams, on lower
Yampa river, was in town this week.
Mr. Pierce says the cattle are wintering
well in his section, and lie anticipates
a very light loss, should the winter con
tinue mild for the next two months.
Now. since the bottom has dropped
ont of the san Juan placers, what's the
matter with turning your attention to
the Four Mile region? No need of GO
ing away off to the sandy deserts of
Southern Utah when YOU have good
placer territory right under your nose,
so to speak.
While storms and arctic Billiards are
conGeallng the blood in the veins of the
unfortunate inhabitants of the eastern
and northwestern States we, here in thu
White River valley. are enjoying Indian
summer weather. For a delightful all
the-year-round climate wen back thi.
valley against the world.
William II Clark returned from hi:
Rangely trip on Monday last. He sur
eyed o $50 acres of land for a syndicate
OF oil men. That there is oil in thi!
section is well known, and Mr.. Clark i!
of the opinion that the company, which
employed him on the survey, will likel!
begin operations the coming spring.
- -
y perusal of the semi-annua tinaucia
statement will show reduction in til,
county debt, during the past six months
of S2,SgT. 80. In view of the fact tina
our neighboring counties are goin;
deeper into debt. such little items a!
the above speak louder than words il
favor of Rio Blanco's board of commits
sioners.
Judge Wildhack assembled the bencl
on Tuesday, and gracefully THROWING
the mantle of Justice about his shoul
ders, immediately commenced, deallni
---. ,,-...oo1,tiutvu CutIuNS OF BlacEstonlal
pabulum to all corners, The Judge take
to his position like an old hand at thu
business, and we believe he could ii,
the hymeneal knot Tor unite the same
without ever blushing blush.
John j. Niblock, owner of the Nv
brand of cattle which roams over the
ranges of White river, and who was re
Gently one of Rio Blanco's board, wa,
in town on Tuesday. Speaking of tn,
cattle outlook. MIR. Niblock expresses 8
firm belief that the coming season viii
be one of unprecedented prosperit,
among the stockmen of western Colo
RADIO. High prices and a steady de,
mand for beef will most assuredly pre-
vail" said Mr.. Niblock. valanche.
The Odd Fellows publicly Installed
their new officers on Wednesday night
the interesting and impressive cere-
mony being witnessed by large num-
Der of invited guests. AT the conclu-
sion of ceremonies in the hall the three
link brethren. accompanied by their
wives, daughters, sweethearts and
guests, repaired to the Antlers hotel,
where a sumptuous spread awaited
them. The baDQueting lasted until a
late honr and was enlivened by several
ri.,t IN, an