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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLIcAr1o


GLESwooD SPRINGS. Colo, May Is, 1926.
NOTICE Is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his In
tcntion to make final proof In support of his
claim. and that said proof will be made before
the Clerk Of the County Court OF Rio Blanco
county. ut Meeker, Colorado, on June "a, 1895,
at 10 O'Clock a. IN. viz:
David d. Ferguson, OF Meeker, Colo, on his
"a. y " Sc and sw u Be 4 Sec. 20 Tp. n.
X. ~ W. 9Th p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of. snid land. viz:
j. r. Wilson, Jr., Henry Wilson, A. L. Dur
ham, Charles SeilafY and james Lyttle, all of
Mceker, Colorado.
m1S-jn.2 J. j. PHIIiPPf, Register.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
LAND OYYIcE At

LAND OFFICE At
Glcnwood Springs. Colo, June 6, 1895.
Notice ia hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his In
tcntion to make final proof in support of his
the Clerk Of the District Court of Rio Banco
county, ut Meeker Colo. July ~. 1885. at 10
O'Clock n. m, viz:
John d. Bradshaw, of Rangely, Colo. on his
p d. s. No 2l3s, Ute. for the N X SW 4 Sec.
l, TIP. N, r. I6 W. 9Th =. NJ.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz:
janice II. Coltharp. Darius d. Chase and
Jose G. TruRillo, all of Bangely, Colorado, and
c. W. Foreman, of White River, Colo.
jnSjll3 j. b. PHuLPPI, Register.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
GLgswooD SpRIsGs, Colo, june 8, 1895.
NOTICE Ia hereby given that James II. Col
~ tharp, Of BangeIy. Colorado has filed
notice of Intention to make proof on his desert
land claim No 6, Ute, for LOts Q and T. and "
NV u Sec. 2, TIP. n. X. 102 ". 9Th p. NJ, be
fore the Clerk Of the District Court Of Rio
Bisnco county. Of Meeker, Colo, on Monday,
the I'D day Of July. 1895.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation Of
said land:
John D. Bradshaw. Darius u. Chase and jose
9, TruRillo. all Of Ra1gely, Colo, and G. W.
Foreman, Of White River, Colo.
tne-jilo J. b. PHILIPPI. Register.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22
Notice of Equalization.
OFFICE or COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER
RIO BLAsco COUNTY.

DFfICE OF COUNTY CLEkk MD KKCDNDLHf
RIO BLASCo COUNTY.
MEEREH, CoLo., June ~ 1895.
Notice is hereby given that the COM
missioners of the county and state
aforesaid, will sit as board of equali-
cation on Monday, July l, 1896, and
continue in session not less than three
nor more than ten consecutive days, for
the purpose of equaiizing aud adjusting
the assessment roll; also on July Is,
1885, and continuing not less than two
nor more than ten consecutive days to
hear complaints, adjust roll, etc.
l.. Il. WALBRIDGE,
jn29 County Clerk.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

a game of base ball was played last
Sunday afternoon between the Meeker
and Coal creek mines, and most Of the
base running was done By the former.
Coal creek has some good base ball ma
terial, and with little more practice
can make it interesting for Meeker
The "bayseeds" attribute their defeat
to Tom Kilduff, whom they had brought
along as mascot.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

Thirty to forty teams are now engaged
hauling asphaltum from Rangely To
Rifle, from which point it is being ship
ped over the d. & Il. G.. to eastern
and foreign markets. The asphaltum
output of Rio Blanco county is assnm-
ing large proportions.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

"'Tis love that makes the world go round
Probably you are right, Mr.. SeDti-
mental Rhymster, but in this practical
community the lover who has his clothes
made by Doerr don't care whether the
world goes round or not; he feels that
the world is his, and his '.snit" is sure
win-her, anyhow.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

IL the truthful, startling title Of q book about
No-to-bac, the harmless, guaranteed tobacco
habit cure that braces up nicotinized nerves,
eliminates the nicotine poison, makes weak
men gain strength, yi9or and manhood. You
run no physical or financial risk, as So-to-Bac
is sod by JoHantgen Kelly under II guar
antee 70 cure or money refunded
Book free. Address. Sterling Remedy Co,
New York or Chicago oI2-Q5
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

DR.. F. 4. Ironside, dentist, will be al
the Meeker hotel June 22d to Goth
Parties contemplating having dental
WORK done should attend to same dur
ing this visit
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22
HOME NEWS

A heavy frost visited these parts on
Monday and Tuesday nights, which did
considerable damage to fruit trees,
garden sass" and SIGH.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

LIN d OFFIJE nj
GLEswooD SPRINGS. Colo. June 10, 1896. (
NOTICE Is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice Of her inten-
ton to make final proof in support Of her
claim. and that said proof will be made before
the Clerk Of the District Court Of RIO Blanco
county, Colo, at Mecker, Colo, On July "A,
1885. ut 10 O'Clock a.. m. viz:
Mrs. z. 8. Wolcott, of Meckcr Colo, on her
p. D. $. 2O75, Ute, for the En- NE u Sec. n,
p. NJ.
She names the following witnesses TO prove
her CONTINUOUS residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Charles Dickcnson and W. ii. Miller. both of
AIinl. Colo and ID. D. Ferguson and ]. r,
Wilson, both OF Aecker, Colorado.
jnl6jl2O J. b. PULPIT, Register.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

George Gould is said to be thinking of
investing in United States senator
ship His father did it more than once.
but he allowed others to occupy the
seats he bought, because his own &C.
cupancy would have lessened their
value
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

A Lander, Wyo., special to the Den
yer Republican announces the arrest of
two horse-thieves at Fort Washable on
Monday. Ex-County Commissioner r..
p. Williams, of Hayden, from whom
horses were stolen few weeks ago,
has spent some two hundred dollars in
tracking up the thieves, and it is
thought they will be sent over the road
in due course of time.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

n ten-year-old son of c. {. Patter-
sons was kicked by-a horse last satur-
day evening and died about noon Sun
day from the effects of his injuries. The
little one was buried in Highland GENE
terry Monday afternoon, Rev. Ostenson
conducting religious services.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

D. d. Day, who is one of the large
train of teansters engaged in freight
ing asphaltum from RangelY to the
d. & r. G.. at Rife, was visitor to THE
HERALD Office the other day in quest
of information concerning land, which
he received. Mr.. Day says he knows of
lots of people who are seeking locations
in the White River valley.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

Thistles are getting quite a foothold
in this vicinity, and are liable to be
come as much of nuisance to grangers
as foxtail grass and prairie dogs If not
suppressed in time.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

Mercantile and other circles we're sur
prised in the early part of this week by
the announcement that l.. b. Wal
bridge had entered the firm of A. Old
land & Co. as a partner, having pur-
chased the interest heretofore held by
Thomas w Leonard. Mr.. Walbridge
is no novice in the mercantile business,
having served full apprenticeship in
the east before coming to Meeker about
eight years ago. His connection with
the old Watson store, and later with the
Ilugus company, brought him in con
tact with the buying public, with whom
he enjoyed deserved popularity. AS a
Boyd has few equals and no superiors.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

Latest advices from Routt county are
10 the effect that the cattle and sheep
troubles are over in that section. The
sheepmen gave up the'autempted drive
through eastern Routt county and have
returned to their Own ranges in the
western end of the county, thus avoid
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

General Schofield settled his availa-
bility as presidential candidate when
he said Il never voted in my life"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

Uncle Charlie Dana is said to be
envious of the power of the other sun
in prostrating presidential candidates
lately
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

A Washington dispatch announces
the establishment of postoffice at
Marvine Lodge. with William Wells AS
postmaster. This will be quite an &C
commodation to settlers on the north
fork of White river and the yearly in
creasing delegations of pleasure seek
ers who summer at the Lodge and vi
cinity.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22
A
MODEL

MODEL
HOTEL
Is the famous WINDSOR at Denver.
PatroniZed by the best of the travelling
public. Its table and service unexcelled.
Rates, 81 to 50 80 per day.
G.. Nj. HILL. Manager.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

Hon. Chauncey M. Depew stands near
the head of the countryis most expert
advertising agents. No wonder the
Vanderbilts pay him fortune every
year in salary; il pays them to do it.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

Save money on shoes by buYing OF
in cost of leather begins to affect prices
on manufactured goods. This is a safe
tip.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

The heavy asphaltum wagons are
tearing up the Rangely road in good
shape, hut the county can stand the ex-
pense of repairs in view of the fact that
its resources are being developed.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22
ji,G

Go to Hugus q Co. and outfit for hay
ing while the stock of machinery and
repairs is complete.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

mentioning TO possess newspaper.
The next move is to induce some con-
fiding but iil-starred printer to till the
'.long felt want" on the strength OF
glowing promises of ample support; and
the third and last move is to see how
quickly the enterprising III citizens OF
the town and county can kill off the
paper that was started on the promise of
support that never materialized. The last
stage in the evolution of the average
country newspaper is much accelerated
in cases where the editor is so unwise
as to hold or express an opinion on poll
tics or anything else at variance with
the preconceived opinions, ideas or
prejudices of each and every one of his
more or less numerous subscribers and
liberal t?l patrons. Here's fraternal
greetings to the Courier, coupled with
the hope that Brother Jones' expert
ences on lines indicated will be reduced
to the minimum.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

Everybody can now see that Uncle
Sam was buncoed in that Behring sea
arbitration.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

In the Argentine Republic drunkards
are sentenced to sweep the streets for
eight days.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

Hugus Il Co. have a good line of
We are agents for the best merchant
tailoring establishments in the country.
Fit guaranteed. and prices low.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

It's good thing-push' it along
what? Hugus 4 Co. IS low prices.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

uugus & Co. have the new all stee
Tiger rake.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

One Of the roundup outfits was minus
cook the other day. 1t happened in
this wise: Wild cats al mountain lions
kept following the mess wagon to the
ANNOYANCE of the chef and disappear
ance of several juicy tenderloiDs, roasts
and steaks; 30 in order to play even the
autocrat of the mess-boX, dutch oven
and camp kettle rendered his resigna-
tion and has gone a-trapping, believing
there is more money in it than mixing
baking powder bread or making prune
pies to suit all tastes from the junior
wrangler to the captain.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

Professional Cards, when paid IN advance.
s1hOo per year.
Local Notices, fifteen cents per lile for first
insertion and ten cents for each subsequent
insertion. Legal notices ten cents per line for
each insertion.
All communications should be addressed 20
THE HEEKER HERALD.
Meelxer, Colorado.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

EDey Colorow, son of him of malo-
dorous memory, who, with about twenty
Ute families, are inbabiting the strip
east of Green river and north and south
of White river. on which is found large
bodies of asphaltum, declares that any
attempt TO disturb them will result in a
fight. The land in question is within
the boundaries of the Indian reserva-
ton, but is shortly to be opened to set
Element under the provisions Of an act
OF congress.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

Hugus & Co. are headquarters 70
stock salt. Prices lower than ever.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

Under the new law, county judges
have the authority to send confirmed
drunkards to Kelley institute on the
application of friend, at the expense
Of the county. 1t is generally believed
that no such creatures exist in this
county, but Judge Wildhack has his
optics conferred on few who may come
within the pale of the law if they don't
soon take a tumble to themselves.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

l.. +. yancieave spent a few DAYS last
week in the mountains at the head Of
Coal creek, and reports deer very wild
and evidences Of hide -hunters visible.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

Entered in the Postofice at Meeker, Rio Baneo
County. Colo. as second-class mail matter.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

Cash sUbscribers can get The Heralc
for tse-stD all sum Of %.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

Mr.. G. S. Morey. one of DeDver's
leading wholesale merchants, was q
visitor in Meeker during the fore part of
the week, the guest Of Mr.. A. G. Moui-
ton
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22
EZRA FLEMING.

Cattle branded as above on left side or hip.
All my cattle are steers. One lot BRANDED :
on left side and double-dewlapped; and also
one lot branded STv on left side in addition
to crossL- Also own and 10. Also
JIG on left side. Horse brand. same as cut
on left hip. Range. Flag creek and Govern.
ment road. Postofbce address, Meeker. Colo
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

Battle-scarred veterans of the Rock
les like Phil Barnhart and Fay Gorham,
who used to drive the treasure coaches
on the Deadwood line in the palmy
days of the Black Hills, heaye deep
sigh and give utterance to the exclama-
ton, "Times are not what they used
to be- In them days stage Robin
amounted to somethin' and. was an
every day occurrence; if we reached the
first relay station without being held
up we felt sighted" And Fay bit off
a fresh cud, and with au air of disgust
at the degeneracY of the times meander-
ed off to see that his 'wheelers" and
Headers" were properly cared for;
while Phil was heard to gently observe,
No thanks; no water in mine!"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

The Rt. Rev. A bieI Leonard, u. D.,
of Salt Lake, will visit Meeker ON Sun
day, June Both, when he will hold
services, preach and administer the
apostolic rite of confirmation in st.
James church
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

In another column will he found the
card of DIR. i. a. Ironside, dentist, who
has established permanent Office here,
with the intention of dividing his time
between this place and Steamboat
Springs. During his short stay in our
midst, the doctor has demonstrated his
capabilities to the entire satisfaction of
large clientage, and will undoubtedly
work up lucrative practice between
the two towns named.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

DIR. IrOnsides, the dentist, left here
last Saturday for Craig, Hayden and
Steamboat, to attend to professional
duties awaiting his return to Yampa
river points. but Unexpectedly returned
to Meeker Thursday. An accident was
the cause of the Doctors unlocked for
return. While engaged in some athletic
sports at Craig he had the misfortune
to injure his right hand to such an ex-
tent as to practically disable him for
two or three weeks at least. In this
emergency lie concluded to return to
Meeker and put in the time necessary to
recover from the result of his injury in
attending to light professional duties
and fixing up his office i'll the Hugus
block.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

The Craig Courier, which takes the
place of the defunct Paragraph, has
reached this Office. 1t is well edited,
geographically neat, and shows the
handiwork of first-class printer.
Humphrey Jones Il at the head Of the
new venture. and he starts out with a
paper worthy the support Of the people
of Craig and the lower Yampa river
valley. II is the ambition Of every town
with any prospects or aspirations worth
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

A Washington dispatch says num-
Der of high government officials, prob
ably including President Cleveland, will
visit Meeker and the upper White river
region about the last Of July on fish
ing and hunting expedition. Come on,
boys You could not have selected a
better country for your summer outing
than upper White.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

The reprehensible offense of changing
the course of public highways has been
carried TO aggravating extremes on
Piceance and some of its tributaries
lately. This offense is especially notice
able on Black Sulphur where the public
road has been diverted from its surveyed
route-and course used for years-and
thrown up on an almost impossible hill.
side. This case needs the immediate
attention of the general road overseer.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22

Cattle branded as above on left shoulder
ribs or hip, or right thigh Horse brand Be
on left shoulder, also square and compass "a,
in cut on left shoulder. Range, lower White
and Yellow creek. Postoaicc address, whits
River, Colorado.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-06-22
CHARLES PoPPER.

Cattle branded same as cut on both hips
Horses branded same as cut on left shoulder.
Vent on left thigh. Range, Lower White river
and Blue Mountain. Rio Blanco county, Colo.
Postoffee address, High heeks. Foreman,
Ashley. Utah.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1895-10-10
HOME ATMOSPHERE.
From Harper's Bazar.

From Harpers Bazaar.
Said mother one day, very wea-
rily: 81 am worn out with RESPONSE
tility. Everything I do may be the
wrong thing for my children; every
thing I fail to do may hurt them and
hinder their development. I have
very little comfort with my children,
yet love them to distraction"
eyes" answered a wise old wo-
man who had placidly played the
part of list ener to this monologue-
"yes, dear, I've noticed that you
have hard time of it; and certainly
the children, poor things, have not
an easy one. Children never have
an easy time when. their parents re-
gard them chiefly as clay to be
nodded, as instruments to be played
upon. The fortunate children are
those are brought up with large
admixture of wholesome neglect"
"But, dear lady," said the mother,
Sam to pass over Harry's quarrels
with Ned, and Ned's tale telling, and
LeiIa's gusts of rage, and her sisters
tendency to be late and lazy, as
though the four children were Of
admirable conduct?'
"If," said the other, "you could
only realize that horie training 10
largely a question of absorption, of
imitation, of unconscious assimila-
ton, you would have fewer moments
of sorrowful uncertainty. Your own
general temper, your face, your
tones, the pretty gowns you wear,
the gay little songs you sing, and tho
stories you tell at twilight, the ten
der brooding that is never absent
from your loving heart and from
our manner, these are the things
which educate your children. They
resist positive orders, and are some-
times Iebellious in their hearts when
commando are given brusquoly and
enforced with sternness, but no child
resists the sunshine. Praise is worth
more than blame in bringing up our
little ones, and reward outweighs
penalty"
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1895-10-10
LINCOLN'S GOOD BREEDING.

John Gilmer speed in Ladies' Home Journal.
Tho writer remembers very well
to have heard q very fastidious lady,
a member OF the special household,
say, that though at that time Lincoln
had none Of the polish and graceful.
ness to be expected from those
acquainted with the usages OF society,
he was one of Nsture's gentlemen
because Of kindiuess OF heart and
innate refinement. And after say
ing this she recalled an instance Of
real good manners on his part. AT
dinner there was q saddle of mutton.
The servant after handing the roast
passed a glass of jelly. Mr.. Lincoln
took the glass and ate the jelly from
it. The servant got another glass
and passed it around. Mr.. Lincoln
noticed that the others at the table
merely took . spoonful Without
embarrassment or apology he laughed
quietly and remarked, ~ seem to
have taken more than my share,n
and then he went on with his dinner.
Most persons, this lady thought,
after committing such a solecism
would have been covered with con-
fusion and prof,,ss Ia apologies.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1895-10-10
THE OLD OVERLAND TRAIL.

From the Denver Field and Farm.
The old overland trail running
from Independence, Mo-, to Santa
Fe is simply an elongated grave
yard. This old route has long since
been abandoned, for railroads now
traverse the vast extent of country,
tho Apaches are practically subdued
and the old fashioned swinging stage
coachs that stood the bullets of saw
ages and desperadoes, as well as the
buffeting of the wind and weather,
have fallen into inocnous desuetude
and decay. Men who were killed or
died on the trail were simply pulled
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1895-10-10
A HANDFUL OF LAcoN1cs.

Edward W. Box. il the Ladies' Home Jour-
nal. t t
To be a good listsaer is 70 possess
as great an art - to be q good
talker.
Tho girl who n the close conf
dante Of her fsthsr makes, IN nine
cases out Of ten, the best kind Of q
wife.
A pretty woman with nothing but
her fairness to offer, invaFh hbly at
tracts men. But she seldoR holds
them.
II Il . habit with some people
whom they wish their own viz
tues to look the whitest, always 70
use the faults Of others % ! hAok-
ground. 3,
The most difacult woman y ~ .
dsrstsnd 10 she Who deals out spirit.
ual food In . frivolous capsule. 4 Ynr
never know which you have swaIA
lowed. And the doctor, like ~
dose, remains An enigma. tSa