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The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23
Estray Notice.

Taken up. on Flag creek about three
miles from White river, one bay horse,
s or 8 years old, branded Triangle on
left jaw. Owner can have him by prov
ing property and paying for advertise
ment. CHAs. f. ALLEN.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23
Attention, Gentlemen!

j. c. Doerr, the tailor, will be going
away after the fourth of July, on his
summer vacation, and all who wish any
thing in his line should get their orders
in as soon as possible,
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23
Mind Reader,

Any and all questions answered.
Positively no humbug. Your past. pres
ent and future revealed. Those wishing
to see me will find me at the Meeker
hotel. Fees. from 81 to 50.
THOMAS FRANCIS ROBINSON.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23
Ice Cream aud Cake.

Owing to a growing demand on the
part of the public for the famous Miller
House brand of ice cream and cake that
house has concluded to meet demands
for the de!icacies named on Sundays
and Wednesdays. 1t
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

Sheep men in this vicinity report the
lamb crop unprecedentedly large this
year, which will be partial offset to the
low price of wool.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

Messrs. Sheridan. Alien and Wild
hack have in charge the dance on the
evening of the Fourth, and good time
is in store for everybody attending.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

Fatty Randall, of Ute war fame. is a
policeman in Leadville.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

Captain Ben Nichols has secured the
contract of cutting the Lily Park hay.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

If you want to see the elephant in his
friskiest mood and pristine glory, come
to Meeker on the Fourth.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

A Mexican sheep-herder working for
George Black fell over a bluff before
daybreak Thursday morning, and dis
located his left shoulder. DR.. Bruner
reduced the luxation and reports the
patient doing well.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

Rev. z. Jones, an elder in the Wes
leyan Methodist, has been recognized
as local elder in the Methodist Epis-
cOpal church here.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

Meeker may yet witness listic con-
test about the Fourth, as negotiations
are pending whereby Bull Hill gladia-
tor may be imported in to tackle our
local champion in a ten round glove con-
test.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

Sam Mootz and party were the last to
leave here for Craig to see the ball
game, and were the first to get back.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

Annual stock-taking exercises begin
at the Hugus mercantile emporium next
week.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

In order to give the congregation an
opportunity to hear Mr. Clark to-mor-
row evening there will be no services at
that hour in st. James church. The
morning service, though, will be held at
tile usual time.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

Money to loan for short terms OF
approved security. Call on
HAY Il WALBRIDGE.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

The various committees having in
charge the matter of arranging the
Fourth of July program are making
favorable progress in their work and
all indications point to q very success
full celebration.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

Rev. j. NJ. Clark, will lecture at the
Methodist church tomorrow evening,
and not at st. James church, as hereto
fore announced. His subject will be,
"ProhibitiOn.n
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Lowell, jr.
were guests at the Miller House in tn,
early part of the week.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

George Bloomfield now holds the long
distance pedestrian belt, having walked
from Rifle to Meeker in six hours one
moonlight night last week.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

The channel of the river is being so
changed above the town bridge that the
northern approaches to that structure
are said to be endangered. The matter
should be looked into by the town au-
thOrites
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

Clark's surveying party finished up
work at the head of Miller creek and
Lime Kiln hill last week and started for
the Williams river region, where they
ton
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

Professional Cards, when paid in advance,
sl5.00 per year.
Local Notices, fifteen cents per line Tor iirst
insertion and ten cents for each subsequent
Legal notices ten cents per line for
each insertion.
All communications should he addressed to
THE MEEKER HERALD,
Meeker Colorado.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

George Temple, ex-deputy secretary
of state. was autographed at the Meeker
hotel Thursday. George is in looking
after his White river possessions.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23
Fine Tailoring.

Pants to order at from $3.50 to Sis.
Suits to order at from S25 to SIS, at
j. Z. DoERR, the Tailor.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

Bishop Barker is booked to visit
Meeker July Sth.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

In addition to the usual attractions
for the coming Fourth in Meeker, there
will be rafting game of base ball
and several matches at breaking glass
balls and clay pigeons. If you want
ANYTHING more. lust name it.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23
HOME N EWS,

! The dry liI6Rbstenoas, iI6sRRtsten ana A''F winds aFA
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23
DkETHERTOS.

Above brand anywhere on left side, shoulder
or hip. Ear marks, underbit and oversope on
right Also own the following brands
NJ and -t/H. The 1T and other brands
cancelled. All kinds of ear marks are on the
cattle, and some with no ear marks at all, hay
ing been neglected. All increase branded same
ns cut; car marks, oycrsope and underbit on
right ear Range, White river and Thurman
creek. PostofIce address, Meckcr, Colo. jn30
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

Craig may down us in swlping the
sphere, but we have an exponent of the
.'manly art" here who we will back
against anything in his line that she
can trot out. OF course, we're mum on
the fact that we stole him from the
Yampa river town.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

j. z. Klein arrived from Chicago this
week, and has made arrangements TO
take the blacksmith business of II. r.
Bergh on the first of July. Mr.. Klein
is thorough workman. and will doubt
less prove worthy acquisition to this
section. Mr.. BerCh will shortly make
visit to his native land.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

No smile is so genuine as that of the
hen which, perched on the fence,
watches the man next door make his
garden.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

The National Republican League con-
venes at Denver on the 26th inst. Some
two thousand delegates from Maine to
California will be in attendance, so that
Frank Sheridan will, fguratively speak
ing, be among strangers as a represen-
tative from Rio Blanco county.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

Above brand on left side. Also own stock
branded X K and 48, Horses branded 555
on left hip. Ear-mnrks, right crop and left
underbt. Range, north side of Bear river.
Postofiice address, II. Pfefer, Routt, Routt
county, Colorado.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

"Let 90 the anchor.'' yelled the cap
tain Il amt a-touchin' it, said the
new deck hand.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

The opinion prevails that there are
still some quail in the valley, and if this
should prove true, would it not be well
for our gun men to organize raid on
the enemies of bob-white, such as spar
row hawks, chicken hawks and all other
winged pirates of the genus falconid9
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23
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The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23
DUNCAN BLAIR.

Cattle branded rs above on left shoulder,
ribs or hip, or right thigh. Horse brand BB
on left shoulder, also square and compass (as
in cut on left shoulder. Range. lower White
and Yellow creek. Postotcc address, White
River Colorado
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

LILY PARK STOCK GROWERS AssoCIA-
IIOS.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

Entered in the Postoffcc at Meeker, Rio Blanco
County. Colo, as second-oass mail matter.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23


ensuing year, as it was the unanimous
wish of the patrons of the school that
she should be retained in the position
she filed SO acceptably last year. MISS
Williams work in the school room is too
well and favorably known to need any
commendatory words at the hands OF
THE HERALD at this date; suffice 1t
to say that the high school class, started
last term. will receive increased atten-
ton and the curriculum in this line be
enlarged to the utmost practicable
limit. At the instance of number OF
the heaviest taxpayers in the district
the principals salary has been raised to
500 per month, which will be closer to
an adequate compensation for Miss
Williams work than last year. The
employment of an assistant was defer
red until another meeting of the board.
Judge Hugus and Mr.. J. C. Davis ar
rived in Meeker Saturday night last,
coming overland from Rawlins, by way
of Craig. On Wednesday they went
over to Rifle to inspect the company's
business at that point, returning last
night. The judge says his section OF
California is enjoying comparatively
good times, and he thinks the balance OF
the country will soon experience an i'm
nrnvanoapt for t''o h"t'"-
Dick Tovey returned from Rangeiy
on Tuesday and is very much pleased
with the way in which his asphaltum
claims are panning out. He says the
people in the lower country are con-
siderably worked up over the reported
gold discoveries in the Uinta mountains
and a good many are leaving for the
new Ell Dorado.
J. z. Klein arrived from Chicago this
week, and has made arrangements TO
take the blacksmith business of II. r..
Bergh on the first of July. Mr.. Klein
is a thorough workman. and will doubt
less prove worthy acquisition to this
section. Mr.. Berch will shortly make
visit to his native land.
In order to give the congregation an
opportunity to hear Mr.. Clark tomor
row evening there will be no services at
that hour in st. James church. The
morning service, though, will be held at
tile usual time.
The channel of the river is being so
changed above the town bridge that the
northern approaches to that structure
are said to be endangered. The matter
should be looked into by the town au-
thorties.
George Temple, ex-deputy secretary
of state. was autographed at the Meeker
hotel Thursday. George is in looking
after his White river possessions.
George Bloomfield now holds the long
distance pedestrian belt, having walked
from Rifle to Meeker in six hours one
moonlight night last week.
Rev. z. Jones, an elder in the Wes-
leyan Methodist, has been recognized
as a local elder in the Methodist Epis-
copal church here.
Sam Mootz and party were the last to
leave here for Craig to see the ball
game, and were the first to get back.
~
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Lowell, jr.,
early part of the week.
Bishop Barker is booked to visit
Meeker July Sth.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

F. N. JoHantgen has resigned as
member of the Meeker school board.
Mr.. JoHantgen made hard working
member of the board but the duties of
the office encroached too much on his
other official and voluminous business
affairs, so he resigned much to the re-
gret of his many friends.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

The school board did very wise
thing this week in re-electing Miss
Margaret NJ. Williams as principal.
Miss Williams work last year gave
entire satisfaction, and the board was
but carrying out the wishes of the COM
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

The new money order, called the
postal money order" is now on sale at
the local postoifice. AS the issuing of
the postal notes will cease on July /, the
postal money order will take it's place,
the fee being cents for amounts not
exceeding $3.50. The postal order is
q neat one aud is issued in a manner
that will prevent fraud and make it the
government insures the remittee against
loss of his money.
The Meeker herald., 1894-06-23

Dick Tovey returned from Rangely
on Tuesday and is very much pleased
with the way in which his asphaltum
claims are panning out. He says the
people in the lower country are con-
siderably worked up over the reported
gold discoveries in the Uinta mountains
and good many are leaving for the
new Ell Dorado.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-09
A SAVAGE AND FATAL FIGHT.
INDUCED IN ny TRAMPs AND
woRISMEN IN A Box CAR.
Three Mon Seeking work are At
tucked by rrnmps--Mones Demand
ed--A Flight Follows In Which Two
are Killed and one Wounded.

Fortoria. Ohio. Dee. SIN fight be
tween tramps ON Baltimore and Ohio
train last night, two We're killed and
another was fatally woundod. The
fight occurred in Il box car about mid
night and the murder was not dlscoN
cred until the train reached this city
The CHASTITY ma was made By Brent
werzborg. When he found them two
were dead ana one had his head pill
lowed on the breast OF ono pf his com
panlons and was still unconsclous
When the train reached this city all
possible mcdlcan aid was given,
Under surgical treatment he revived
ana stated that his name was Henry
Harris. and his two companions wer'
named Henry Reesch and Arthur H.
Brown, all OF Auburn. Ind. Last night
they boarded freight TO strike out
and look for work. when they got to
Deshler. four men boarded The car and
made demand for money, There was
a fight andt hey commenocd shooting
The men left the car ut peshler again,
Reesh had four bullets liiAhis huhn
Brown was shot Ave times IN the body
and once In the head, Harris had two
bullets in his head and one in the Left
breast.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-09
VIM. D, Cleveland Go.
HOUSTON, TEXAS.
c. p. HARRIET CONVICTED.
A Young Attorney in the Meahe
of Uncle sam.

of Uncle sam.
Columbia, S. c.. Dec. S.--Charles u.
Barret. the astute and cunning Spar
tanburg attorney. who was the center
Of what has been known as the great
conspiracy OF postmasters to defraud
the United States government and ROB
merchants and business houses In all
parts Of the country, was placed On
trial In the United states court here
on one of the many charges against
him and was promptly convicted. When
convicted. as he will be, OF all the oIher
charges held against him, he VIII
doubtless spend the balance OF his life
In the government prison Mt Columbus.
Ohio. The rtnrg' ngainst HIN today
WIS forgery--the forgery OF the name
OF IN old mail carrier to treasury pay
warrant. The evidence against him
was overwhelming. and his own state
ment was most damaging. Witnesses
ere on hand from all over the country
for the other cases. The plan " the
postmasters' conspiracy concocted by
Barret was. for scope, bolfness and
inrenuity. almost without y parallel.
Barret was influential in politics. and
al one time his appointment as chief
clnrk In the attorney generals cfiico
NJ Washington was thought assured
The gang, through their intuenee, got
nostrnasters appointed at placi5 where
there were really no postohicss.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-09

xr.-a,r0,on. Dec. s.-The pension
ASn Vii hereafter refuse pens sls
bure5iss ,s whose ipcomes from othei
70 added 10 the prosseds y rsi ~,
sou.thi s EFFORT on their part. aii ,l,,'i.
s s comfortable support Ihl,
inen nroyided for In the ruling q
prilss Secretary Reynolds. based
Assls,A ~ Inne Z. 1890. He says II was
on ne. ,en,;an of congress only 70 sup
ne t,s,Ient he widows means Of SUD ~,
p pn,t from her own labor oi,iy w. w.
spych means were Insufficient ior gun
yorsable support
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-09

Houston. Tex. Dec. s.--Thin morn
ing ut o'clock an the employees were
starting 10 work at the Houston and
Texas Central railroad ahopH, Al Nor
rcan drew pistol and at abort range
fred twice at Maraton Fisk, both balls
entering his left arm and shatterina
his elbow Both young men are Elm
ployes al the ahopa and had been
frleuda. Fish'A teasing Morrenn pbout
aomc remnrk made to young lady,
seems 10 be tho only cause for thu
difficulty. Morrean 10 In jail.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-09

COR s-to Bad Company and Went 10
the Pen-PardOned.

little Rock, Ark. Dec. s.--George
ensItb aged 10 years. was pardoned by
Governor Fishback late yesterday af-
ternoon. and left today for his home at
o,naviiie. Mo. His father IL promi-
nent citizen OF Pineyllie and county
,,dga az the county. Smith was con-
,,ictsd IN Washington county. Ark, at
~ Anrll term, 1891. OF assault with
intsnt 10 rob. and was sentenced to ono
year in the pen. The evidences showed
,.istt Ia Ma sister IN washington conn-
~ he ZEN into bad company and took
narf In holding up and robblns an old
woman OF a watch on the highway, for
,'.s,ch ne was arrested. The guilty
nartv escaped. The petition was grant
"a on the statement Of the Judge who
sy,ed the case that the boy should not
have been sentenced TO the per.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-09

Registered as Man ana wife before
Marriage.

Little Rock, Ark. Dec. S,--A marriage
with u tinge OF romance took place at
the residence OF Rcy. A. Baeplcr, pas
tor OF the Lutheran church, this after
Dr, Ludwig j, Domino. well connect
cd German ana graduate OF uoet-
tinzen, Germany, and Miss l.. A. Lima
KopclIa. OF Goerllts, Germany. The
groom II physician OF some note. and
for some time past has resided at Mon
terey, Mexico, where he met his bride.
Recently they decided TO get married
and 10 to st. Louis to live. As there
was no Lutheran church ut Monterey
they decided TO come as far M Little
Rock. whore they knew they would be
Joined in the bonds OF wedloek by u
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-09

Lutheran minister, Tho couple, nc
companled by lady. arrived at dlea-
sons hotel last evening. They regis
tered as man aud wife ana were aH-
signed to room No. Z. About II o'clock
thiR morning the proprietor of the
hotel was surprised, AZ he learned thnt
the couple were not married and would
not be until this afternoon. DR. DON'T
no. IN company with Rov. happier, pro-
cured the license and several hours
later the ceremony was performed and
the couple loft for ST. Louis.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-09

,,o ,r,aie OF the great west. 1t also
M, III lie security OF the government
limits ,r,ain designated roads. Mr.. Ma
10 s "a lint IL congress did not act
gulisp acisr roads would lapse into gov
tne r emf control. 1t would not be nee
eEun ... sor he government to operate
s .Ssrn unless private interests refused
~ tne esrry mail, when a forfeiture 70 t tne
~ would follow The Ter
s.,,,,ra ana virtual assumption % gov
i lament proprietorship would eo.lis
sometime between January 1870 A"n
mo wear 1897.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-09

|lis q Dec s.-Representative
/ 70 NAlsiorEia win oppose the
'hz In up tle Pacific railroad
el.Sp, ar. Hill will also contest
y 5ss'. 49, On the iioor II Chairman
tirse.S go, -. IA having the speaker
\ ne ~ t1e bin before the Holt
|.r,s.s. nam objection Is that the
T|..,s n W 4, nity years the absolute
"e Pacific railroads over
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-09
Looks NonIn rnAcnruL.
Sua,emnin'r soldiers Abandon the
Dtsputcd Ground

Mexico City. Dec. s.--The Daily uni
yeraalc publishes telegram from TuNt-
ia, Chlnpas. atnting that General l,o-
pea has Just returned from rccon-
nolfanco " the frontier line and ~ OF
the opinion that there win be no war
with Guatemala. The Guntemalans
have retroated from Aqua Azul, which
place they held Illegally. The MeNi-
can troops stationed AT San Jose have
been ordered 10 the const. The legiala-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-09

Riehmond. KY. Dec. s.--Dand Dety.
farrner and jnstlce u the peace. was
assassinated AZ his home near mere
ss-.,.sr,or n. p. Eagle OF Arkansal
Tbomas Abraham and Rnl Taylor.
h-ofhers colored. have been ar esied.
'',,srerd with the crime. There r. TAX
~ i' ivnchlng. The jail Is heavily guard
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-09
Fancy Linens.

A most complete line of
stamped linens, doylies, tray
cloths, dresser scarfs stand
covers and splashers. A com.
plete line of these art linens
Our prices reasonable.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-09

vicinity OF Friedcnsburg. WINS worth
about $4,000, witch he had aaved form
his own earnings, and all his tenants
spoke most highly OF him He was
oorn and raised In Pike township where
he died
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-09

Gan Franclsco. Dec, s.--A mining man
named VI C. Bennett from - Paul,
Min. has been missing several weeks.
bls disappearance
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-09

saltwater. o. IT,. Dec. s--A&g,ist
Bchrant. CHARGED with numbering u
man near Yates last spring, was nc-
quilted here last night altar . trial
lasting nearly week.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-09
|iton Braids

| designs for lace max
BID Battenburg enlbroid-
fork Rope silk, wash
Fldery silk, etching and
|es Sc our stock when
oiAleedle work ma.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-09
bdkerchiefs and MufHers.

NAV be we'll for you to know where to find 2. :.
line of handkerchiefs and muflers We nevel "
as extensive line of handkerchiefs from SC u >,
leach The best 15c, 25c and $50 white embroidel r
lie ever seen. When you get ready for Christina
kschiefs see our line
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-09
kry-Day Sellers.

hats what they are No one has yet been able to
lou such values as we offer in hosiery department
lind guaranteed fast black onyx hose for ladies at
|l5o 20c, csc, 29c $50 and 45c per pair You save
lie TO lOc on every pair you buy from us Ladies
and opera hose in silk and isis thread. Prices
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-09

turc Of Chiapas has authorised the gov.
ernor TO augment the state forces tc
assist tho general government WITH
ruatcnancc and munitions OF war. or 10
any other mnnnep neceAaary.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-09
hing Second Rate
burw
bss Goods Department.
N Grstclass goods that we can recommend Every
n this department reduced.
|Sales Increasing, Prices Decreasing.

h such values ever offered to this trade See our
Serge at 45c Gle and 75c, the yard Gu" all.
ovelties at 40c the yard; imported novelty dress
a, at half price our black goods at the reduced
are sellers sight No can give you such
No where you find such line to select from
1 shown freely. Look whether you buy or not
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-09
waArnnn ronncAsr.

washinntea, nee. s.-rer Casters.
rexas-rair, warmer In nsrthsra
portion, nersh wina. becoming
southeriy.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-09
|ooALIas;;

.l- Islnud CnnI nuu
<<<ns foehi NINE,
I,'<rran,, .rrecued lump,
rort iea,ai 10 Ne aiester for
isss letter thnn IL for
ssrreses. ,riec and freight
Il use. ~ ~ Texas mad In
,rrits. r. GENERAL Manager
IA flio-,,, no ngents.