The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-09-01

The remains of John Gebhardt, who
was shot at Rife on the evening of the
sd nit. arrived in Meeker on Saturday
last before noon, and were taken TO the
Odd Fellows ball. Tie time for the
funeral was set at O'Clock, and at that
hour Valentine Lodge. No. A, 1. o. y.
F., il body escorted the casset TO St
James church where Rev. o. E. Osten-
son conducted the services according To
the EpiscOpalian usage. The churchly
rites being concluded, the remains
were transferred to the burial ground
by conveyance, the dead mans BROTH
ers of the lodge room leading the van
AT the grave the ceremonial Of the
order was rendered, the Rev. Ostenson,
chaplain, being assisted by Noble
Grand Il. a. WildhaGk. The floral
tributes were numerous, and the scenes
at the church aud at the grave were
very impressive.
Since cur last issue the following par
ticuIars concerning Johnny GeDhardt's
sudden taking of are obtained: The
name OF the SLAYER is Robert ROTcraft
but he is better known as English
Bob" Il is alleged that Gebhardt laid
for Koy craft. jumped upon him and in
the struggle the latter used 37-Caiiber
revolver with the result known. An
inquest was held Friday morning and
the cOrOner's jury rendered verdict
that the killing was iustifable. Not
withstanding the verdict, private ad
vices would indicate that the killing
was felOniOus, it being said that the
jury with possibly one exception were
friends Of Rogcraft. However al in
YestigatiOn is on foot, and it is no more
than justice to both the living and dead
that the true facts are known.
8ieekeT has got a number Of small
boys vino will soon be c!assed under the
heading bad if their parents. guard
ians or the law doesn't soon take them
IN hand. During the summer vacation
nearly all the lights in the windows OF
the second story Of the school house have
been broken. Such wantOu destruction
Of property must be stopped or few
Of our mischieyously inclined kids"
will have TO 90 TO the reform school.
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5. c. Perry. member Of the board
Of county commissioners Of Cheyenne
county, Colo, came il Monday to look
over this country in tine interest Of
colony Of ''raiu-belt" settlers who are
hunting new location. Mr.. Perry took
his departure very much pleased with
what he saw Of the White River valley
and il is possible his visit will be the
means Of bringing il number Of new
settlers.
Il hunting party arrived in Meeker
the other day bound for California
Park. They must have got an impres-
sion somewhere that this was d poor
place 10 get provisions, as they imported
everything in thai line-cyen to potatoes
Gentlemen, you can get anything yOu
wish here-either in provisions or out
ftter'g supplies.
W. F. White, j. b. Robinson, John
II. Porter, c. a. Heyfns, j. 5 SIlsbee.
}. 5 Slisbee, Jr.. and 7. W. Green. all
mailing from Chicago: Henry NVhigman,
Ration, y. NJ, II. F. GaiersOn. Of BRAY.
Ireland, and l.. II. DUMMY. Denver.
registered at the Meeker hotel on
Wednesday.
5. Porges. at one time an cEterprising
merchant here. was visitor during the
week. looking after his Mccker Interests.
Mr.. Porges has great faith in the future
prospects Of this town, and as an evil
dance Of the faith that is in him re-
Gently purchased the Pioneer stable
property.
+. 7. WeIch drove behind "Curley"
from the Herrick ranch, on the Raw
Inns road, to Meeker, Wednesday morn
ing. in iorty-nine minutes. The dis
lance is eleven miles. Although getting
old, "Curley'' is still pretty good horse