The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17

our fishermen know, and Mr.. Ball took
the middle of the stream. While going
alcng in this manner. whipping his line
right and left. he was startled hy the
growl of some wild beast. and, on look
ing In the direction from whence the
noise came, 4 fine sight met his gaze.
Within ten yards of him, on the west
bank was n bear about to take
drink of water. Bruiu, however. did
not seem to relish the company lie got
into, and he didn't stay long. Rnbe
must have bad similar thoughts, for he
lost no time in fulfilling an appoint
ment with Simp Harp twho was out
with him at prearranged point.
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A good one is told on the parties who
were in here Wednesday looking up the
resources of this section in the interest
of the White River Valley railway.
One of the visitors had kodak, and
he took exposures of such things as
might better explain his report, and
among others was the desire to get
To make a comparison he had VIII
Clark 90 into the fields some twenty or
thirty steps while lie would take snap
shot from his buggy. At Watson's
ranch. Just south of the bridge, Clark
went into Il patch of oats. but as his six
ruur rUrm was DeIOw the t0ps or the
grain, the man with the kodak had to
a.,
The Rev. Father Giblin, pastor of
St. Stephens Catholic church of Glen
wood Springs, came in from Craig Mon
day evening, having been over in Routt
county on an outing tour. While here
he WAS the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. l.. Deylin. Nj. Giblin had in-
tended giving series of lectures here.
but owing to continued poor health he
cancelled the engagement and left for
home yesterday morning. However,
he will be over again just as soon as
his health will permit, and due notice of
his coming will be given.
Among other transactions before the
week the following will interest some
OF our citizens. as the party was at one
time Meeker resident: mo. 54.-U.
S. vs.. John Gould, cmbezziement of
money order funds at Teller postoflice.
His attorney asked for continuance on
account of sickness OF defendant and
wife. Judge IIallett ordered defendant
telegraphed to appear. Wednesday
when defendant appeared it was found
that his shortage had been settled, and
he was discharged"
Benz. A. Spear, mining correspondent
of the Salt Lake Tribune, passed thro'
town in the fore part Of the week,
being on his way to inspect several mill
ing camps of this state-Cripple Creek
included. He was well pleased with
Meeker's location and inhabitants, and
thinks we will have good-sized town
-i-"-." =. -'..1, -,s....sa. Of .ti.ea
G. S. Allsebrook and family intended
leaving for Fort Lupton. Weld county,
on "Wednesday of this week, but unfore-
seen contingencies having arisen they
did not leave until yesterday. IAN
overland journey is what we shall
make" remarked Mr.. Allsebrook to a
HERALD reporter.
AT the Miller House the past week:
NJ. Q. Starr, B. W. Jay, J. w. Lostut-
ter, Frank Miller. NJ. Warren. Empora.
Kas.; Lyman NJ. Bass, f. NJ. Crosby, r.
Arnold and wife. L. f. Harvey and
wife, Jas. a. Cherry, Denver; Thos. II.
lies and family, Axial; Rev. Jas. Glib
lin, Glenwood.
James a. Cherry, of Denver, was
Meekering in the fore part of the week.
This was his first visit for several years
past, and he noticed decided change
in things hereabouts.
Mrs. Martin Cohn, of Butte, Mont.
who has been ,yisisting her sister, Mrs.
l. Baer, for the past five weeks, took
the outgoing Rifle stage coach this
morning.
l.. Z. Baer registered at the Meeker
yesterday. lie halls from Dover, n. H.,
and is Oh visit to his uncle, Isaac Baer.
Thos. ii. lies and family were in
from AxiaI Basin Thursday.
W. II. Card, of PagOda, was visitor
in the fore part of the week.
The Burlington Route
Has been selected by the travelling pub
lie as 1.-The route" to all points east.
Now that summer is here. there's no
use postponing that trip any longer.
Everything is in your favor. Rates are
low, weather is pleasant, our service is
better than ever.
Note the following round-trip rates,
which will be on sale to all:
Boston, Mass, SAT LOS and $50; selling