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The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12
TOMB OF MARY AND LAZARUS.
An Interesting Tombstone discovered h
Palestine.

An Interesting Tombstone Discovered 4.
Palestine.
In recent issue of the journal of
the German Palestine society. Prof,
Gelzer, of Jena, discussed an interest
ing tombstone discovered at Ccsarea,
in Palestine, and which first appeared
in the Revue Biblique. published at Je-
rnsalem. The inscription reads: Nom
ument belonging to Tor dedicated to)
Mary and Lazarus" The Language Ia
Greek, and the inscription dates from
the fourth or fifth century. The oriQ-
inal editors, the Dominicans of Jerusa-
lem, thought that it was merely mon
ument OF two persons by the names of
Mary and Lazarus. Gelzer, however.
Is of opinion that the Biblical persous
OF these names were intended, espe-
cially also in view of the fact that
Mary's name precedes that of Lazarus.
lie draws attention to the fact that In
the first half OF the fifth century the
discovery OF apostles and prophets,
tombs was ia fourishing and mani
testify also lucrative branch of indus-
try" At that period it was claimed
that the bodies of Joseph, Samuel.
Zachariah, John the Baptist, and Other
Bibiical men were found, and manv Of
these pseudo relics were transported to
the capital city of Christendom. Con-
stantinople. 1t is not impossible that
at this period also the pretended re-
mains OF the sister and brother from
Bethany were transported to Cesare.,
which in the ante-Chalccdonian period
Il. C. down to 451-was the metropoli.
tan center of the church in Palestine.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12
The Mesa School.

Following is the report for the month
ending November 20, 1896:
Pupils having excellent scholarship
in each grade:
First grade-Bessie Devlin, Robert
Metzger.
Third grade-Gerty Metzger, Clara
Metzger and Guy Miller.
Perfect in deportment-Ida, Gertie
Clara and Robert Metzger. Bessie Dev-
lin and Guy Miller.
Perfect in attendance-Bessie Dew
lin.
Per cent. Of attendance, 90.
RoMoLA c. ARNOLD,
Teacher.
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who il an Old setlur.

MARRIED-Last evening December
3rd) at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fay
Gorham. Mr. Dan Taylor and Miss Eliza
Hossack, both of Meeker, Justice Max
field officiating-Rifle Reveiile.
May they live long and prosper is the
benediction of large number of friends
of both parties to the above happy
affair, to which THE HERALD says,
Amen.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12
Don't be n Clam.

Having received variety of liquors,
wines, and the finest brands of cigars,
l offer honest goods at prices to suit
the times. Agent for Neef Bro. S
celebrated export bottled beer. in one TO
five barrel lots, at bedrock prices. for
cash. JOHN W. WEIGH.
Rio Blanco Saloon. Meeker, Colo.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12
Tho Gem of the Collection.

Baron X had been going over the
museum of q little country town, and
when about to leave he asked the cura-
tor If there was anything more to be
seen.
Z Eyes. baron." was the reply; there
remains little casket."
mo doubt used as q deposit for the
jewelry OF some eminent parsonage 2"
inquired the baron.
"No. sir; that is where put the tips
given to me by visitors to the museum"
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sand then?"
By the Roadsids.

Boss Tramp-Here. watts dat awful
smell in camp? Watts
Lazy Bones-O, dat Swoggles faxed a
clozeline las night, and brung in hull
bundle of clean cloze. The smell on 'cm
is maxim US all plum sick.
Oats it. My nose is mighty scnsi
tive, and kin smell Q wnshtub furder'n
I kin sec it. Here, Swoggles, take dcln
cloze over TO leeward o camp. where de
windll he away from us on 'em. Hain't
you no consideration for our feelin's ?"
Tribune.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12
Notice
BOULDER, Colo, Dec. l, ls9

Doblplh' ,-p'o'' A>SS' - AoUV.
TO Whom it May Concern
Mr.. EpIToR-In the fall OF 1877 as.
sisted in opening Aup a
coal mine near Boulder by signing a
note with him for $50 at the bank,
which l was obliged to pay on its ma
turity, having left this
locality.
A short time since, l learned that he
had gone to Leadville when he left here
and discovered mine in company with
a brother; that they had sold the mine
for large sum of money and located
near Meeker in the stock business.
have written him twice recently in re-
gard 10 this atfiir, hut cannot get an
answer. and now publish this to lie. him
know that unless payment is made III
full of said note within short time, |
will ill the above blank spaces with his
name aud republish it over my sigma
ture. ---
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12
His Opportunity.

"Alean! Why, he's the meanest man
that ever lived!"
"That has he been doing?"
"lIe has made collection of all the
presents that his wife has made him in
the course of their married life-dress-
ing-gowns, embroidered suspenders,
shaving sets, slippers, neckties and hat
bands
"And then?"
"Why, ever since she has put on
boomers he has been giving them back
to her as anniversary presents on thean-
niversary of everything connected with
their married life. In that time he
hasn't bought her single thing that
pertains to femininity."-Chicago Post.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

come to the conclusion that "high-ive"
and "seven-up' or ''od sledgc" can be
slain at all seasons of the year without
materially injuring the game law. He
also will do all in his power to guard
well in the mountain towns such games
as draw poker, ""faro, ""keno, ,"''stud'
and "cinch.'"
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

As we told YOU last week, we are
desrous of reducing our stock as
much as possible before inventory,
and are offering bargains all along
the line. This is of mutual benefit as
it gives you something you need at low
price and helps US "clear the decks for
action" on January LIST.
HUGUs & COMPANY.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

A public dance will be given at court
house hall on Christmas night. Messrs.
Mootz and Walden will have charge OF
the floor, which means that everybody
present will havea good time.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12
OFFICE OF

OFFICE OF
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF ScnooLs,
MEExER, Colo. Dec. j, 1885. J
The regular examination OF teacher:
for Rio Blanco county. will be held il
my Office in Meeker, Friday and Satur
day, December 18th and 10Th, 1896.
". ii. YOUNG,
de County Superintendent.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

DIR. Young bought the old Major
ranch, east of town, during the week.
Some years ago this property changed
hands for $1,000, but we understand
that Mr.. Young purchased it for a
much lower figure.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

In the contest case of Critchlow VS..
Mclaughlin, the latter filed motion
to dismiss on Monday, and on Tuesday,
he filed an answer to Critchlow's COM
plant. The motion to dismiss will be
argued on the 18th before the county
court.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

DERE Mr.. EDITUR-i Motifs Lot u
twodle in yure papur abowt purtektin
tha gain. now tia wal too purtek,
them ez To not let eny man xii eny. TiZ
cowardly to be all the tim harpin abowt
the injuns un let tha l.arn-honter 60 fre
som say tina toorist leves Lot O.
muny in the cuntry-if do neyr seed
he Bys His briches in hosting un his
Lickker TN his legns sumers els, an tina
felo who Punchis toorists in the sumer
IL dedbrok befor sumer Gums agen. tina
kind of purtekshun tina settler givs UNI
an i'm wun on em-w'll Illuminate um
nifty soon-we xii all we can in tina fal
wen tina dere Gums doun, TN ef we r
Short Meet en- wyntr-we go doun
river an git wagginboXful-then we
rattle ct too EN- agen wen the go up in
tina spreng-uu max an occashunal trip
up for Fresh meet dooing harvist. un
tina toorist foloin EN- to the most
seekludid recesis, tiz a wunder to |, mr..
Editur how in Blazes eny iz left.
the Hid honter ez stopt; now stop tina
injun an tina Harm honter-an abuv all
stop tia whyte man-hes no betrn the
rest. if tha lezislatur will now max A
law uz stringunt agenst kilen elk un
Dere az tha hav egaenst kilen cattul,
then tina gain uil he purtekted.
from yure Luyin Friend
PURT.KT 'EM,
who il an Old setlur.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

There will be meeting of citizens
at the court house next Thursday even
ing, December 18th, for the purpose Of
organizing game protective associa-
ton. 1t is time something was done in
this direction and. it is hoped large
turnout of all interested in this import
ant matter will be had.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

Our store is literally filed with beau
tiful things in dry goods and notions,
and you will miss it ii you don't come
and examine. whether you buy or not.
HUGUs & Co.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

Hugus & Co.'S stock of groceries is
larger and more complete than ever.
This year they have added many fancy
groceries, and the whole line cannot
fail to please in quality or price.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

All the stores show an unusually fine
display of holiday goods this season
and the various articles are OF the best
quality.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

The second story of the Odd Fellows
block is finished and next week will see
the roof about completed.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

Roman Beauty, Winesap. Jauiton and
Ben Davis apples at Hay X JoIIant-
gems.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

Hand bags and chatelains, smailstyles
in the lates. belts. can be seen at Hugus
4 Co.'S.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

Hank Golden has years contract
freiShting for Oldland Il Co. Hank
runs fine eight-horse outfit.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

The finest lot of Christmas goods ever
brought to Meeker are to be seen a,
Hay & JoIIantgen's.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

A large assortment of silverware and
useful novelties of all descriptions; just
the thing for holiday gifts; at Hugus &
rnfo
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

This office is indebted to &. w. Val
lery, general agent of the popular Bur-
lington Route, for one of that road s
wellknown and useful calendars-for
-n7
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

Charles Ashmore, aged about forty
died at the Ii. G. Smith place on Mon
day morning last Particulars not at
hand
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

New wrappers at Hugns & CO.
prices from Sl.5O to $25O
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

Sewing Machine for Sale.
A new Wheeler & Wilson sewing ma
c,iine for sale cheap. Inquire at this
office
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

He-Mrs. Packer can read her hus-
band like book
She-ies; and she can shut him up
like one, too.-Twinkler.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

A large stock of Xmas candies at Hay
x JoIIantgen's.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

A snake of an unknown species
measuring 10 feet and inches in length
was recently killed at Gerwin, Ontario.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

The flour mill started up this week
for the winter run.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

Have you seen those new lamps a
Hugus & Co.'S?
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

Hay & JoHantgen received the first
invoice of their splendid line of toys
this week.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

Iugus x Co. have few winter .wais,s
left; beautiful styles; low prices.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

G. o. Taylor whistles .uv,sora.e the system
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

The inquiry for ranch property cen.
tinues.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

Professional Cards, when paid in advance,
Sl5.co per year.
Local Notices, fifteen cents per line for first
insertion and ten cents for each subsequent
insertion. Legal notices ten cents per line for
each Insertion.
Al communications should be addressed to
TIE MEEkER HERALD. ,.
Mrekcr. Colorado.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12
Wants the Whites Attended To.

In u crude sort OF way. the follow
ing communication calls attention to
the destruction of game by settlers. 1t
can be shown that quite a number OF
settlers. and some right in this vicinity
are nearly as destructive of deer and elk
as some Of the hide hunters. We know
OF parties in Meeker who boast of
supplying their families wi h elk.
deer and trout from one years end
to the other, and don't buy ten pounds
of beef in tue year. This is living on
the fat Of the land sure. 1t is sure
road to wealth, but means the slaughter
of good many deer and elk in twelve
months time.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

The serenade rendered Mr.. and Mrs.
d. d. Taylor Monday evening. was the
most successful affair of its kind ever
given in Meeker. The Meeker Silver
Cornet band, the Mozart club and sew
eral lesser organizations participated,
and, it is said by those present, so in
tent on reaching the higher keys were
the different organizations and indiyid-
uals, that all efforts at harmony was
abandoned, but what was lacking in
musical harmony was made up in soul.
stirring volumne Of sound. At the con-
clusiou of the very entertaining open
air concert, the genial Dan led the pro-
cession to the nearest liquid refresh.
ment stand, where he did the proper
thing.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

Xmas books for children, at Hay &
JoHantKen's.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

The weather has been fine all week.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12
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The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12

The Steamboat Pilot says: "Jack
Cheely, well known throughout the state
as an old line Democrat, las been pre-
vailed upon to become a candidate be-
fore Governor Adams for appointment
to the Office Of game warden. and ac-
cording to the Rocky Mountain Herald
there is large lS-carat chance for him.
To quote the same journal, Jack, being
. Democrat, 10 well posted on all kinds
OF game and can tell the difference be-
ween whale and q mountain trout.
He can tell all about when an elk or
deer sheds its horns. and knows that an
elk is not a'black bear. He is now read
ing Hoyle on all the games and has
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-12
NOTICE OF MINArIoN.

G. O. Taylor whiskies. no. exeeilsd in puri,,
The herald., 1896-12-10
A DAMAGE SUIT
A Good Round Sum Claimed for Being
Run over

NJ. j. Spreckens has filed his suit in the
superior court wherein he seeks to re-
cover from Joseph H. Stitch the sum of
$500 as damages.
The plaintiff does not set forth his
grievance very lucidly in his complaint,
and makes bare statement of bare fact
without detailing the surrounding cir
cumstances. He alleges that on october
26th he was sitting in a handcart close
to the sidewalk on one of the principal
streets of the city. A horse and buggy
belonging to the defendant and driven
by his servant came along and, being
driven In a recklessly negligent way, ran
into the handcart breaking it into
matchwood. At the same time the plain
tiff was severely injured as well as scared
out of his wits. Both body and limbs
were badly lacerated, his nervous sys-
tenn injured and wounds made that
have not been and could not yet be
healed, and will continue for an indefi-
mite time and probably to the end of
plaintiffs life."
As consequence the plaintiff was de-
barred from continuing his business and
earning a wage that he puts at 50 per
day. He incurred an indebtedness of $3.50
for medical attendance and will be put
to further expense in this direction.
As some compensation for the injury
and loss he has sustained plaintiff asks
judgment for $500.
The herald., 1896-12-10
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
A Batch Of Suits Against Recalcitrant
Ranchers to Be Begun

On motion of Supervisor Hay, it was
resolved. at the session of the board yes
terday, that in the matter Of the claims
due the county for fumigating trees in
the Downey, Whittier and Rivera hor-
ticultural districts all parties paying the
same prior to December 31st be allowed
a discount of so per cent, and that the dis
trict attorney be instructed to bring suit
for all claims unpaid at that time.
The district attorney was also instruct
ed to bring suit against the following par
ties for the recovery of amounts due the
county for fumigating trees by and un-
der the direction of the horticultural
commissioner:
F. Schwan, $1,000; NJ. d. Johnson, $685.;
A. NJ. F. Mccullough, s82; ]. c. Whiting
ton. $16412: w. Little, $20.70; M. s. Sc
vier. $29S0; W. Fl. c. Bill, S70.60; G.
Hocknell, 1172.20.
The bid of A. ]. Crawford for building
the nurses annex at the county hos
pital, as per plans and specifications, for
the sum of $4400 was taken under ad-
visement by the board, all other bids
being rejected.
On motion. it was determined to visit
The herald., 1896-12-10
A CALABASAS MEDICO
Being Tried for Practicing Medicine
Without the Requisite License

The trial Of G. S. Allen. jr, charged
with having practiced at Calabasas as
a physician without having license,
was begun in department one yesterday.
This is the case wherein Mrs Mary
Bently camped upon the trail. in
metaphorical sense, of Or" Allen, and
did not cease active hostilities until he
left Calabasas for good and all. After
that she let the law have it's ways with
out attempting further to be law unto
herself.
There is one thing that strikes the av-
erage onlooker with astonishment in this
particular case, and that is that the law
officers should institute proceedings
against a bogus doctor for having prac-
ticed at Calabasas, when quack doctors
are almost as thickly clustered on the
principal streets of Los Angeles as
blackberies on bush.
Judging from the evidence given yes
terday, some of the witnesses on one
side or the other-it will be for the Jury
to decide which-have very marked
gift of prevarication. not to use any
stronger term. There was direct con-
flict of testimony. most of which was
rather funny.
The principal evidence in behalf of the
prosecution was given by the complain-
ing witness, Mrs. Mary Bentley. The
story that she told amounted practically
to : charge OF conceding
The herald., 1896-12-10
COURT NOTES.

Harry Nolan will be tried on the
charge of assault with deadly weapon
on December Path.
John Lee. the rape fiend, pleaded mot
guilty" yesterday in department one and
the case was placed on the call calendar
to be set for trial.
John F. Bartleman, charged with the
murder of his wife. entered his plea of
mot guilty" yesterday and had his trial
set for January 1s, 1897.
The examination of Ventana Encino,
charged with stealing horses at German
station, was set for the 18th inst yester-
day by Justice Young.
Judge Mckinley yesterday gave judg-
ment for the defendant in the case of
Thompson VS.. the Duarte Mutual Irri-
cation and Canal company.
John Haw. a Chinese vegetable ped
dler was yesterday arrested for ped
ding at Pasadena without license. The
11th was set by the Justice as the day to
plead and meantime the defendant was
allowed to go upon depositing $40 cash
BAIL
B. A. Seaborg took two blooded horses
named respectively His Honor and
"Highflyer." one set Of double harness,
gold plated, and one two-seated trap, to
the livery stable at 320 South Main
street, kept by j. s. Copeland, on No
vember 7th. He cannot recover possess
sion and has begun suit for his property
or their value, which is placed at $4,000.
]. F. Bedwell. who was convicted last
week of having forged a. check for small
amount. was yesterday up in depart
ment one for sentence. After some faith
erly advice from the court he was sem
fenced to term of seven years in San
Quentin. Bedwell has been before the
court on similar charges four or five
times, but heretofre always beat the
game"
Arguments began yesterday afternoon
| in the prolonged suit of Koebig VS.. the
| Southern Pacific Railroad company. The
case was begun on November 81 and has
occupied the attention of Judge Clark
and jury continuously ever since. E..
| s. Pillsbury of San Francisco opened the
argument for the plaintiff and was still
addressing the jury when the hour for
| adjournment arrived.
The herald., 1896-12-10

hibition at their warerooms. Crowds
gathered about the wonderful machine
and gave expression to their astonish-
ment and admiration.
1t is truly a wonderful apparatus aud
seems to link the natural with the super
natural
The equipment consists of the very
latest improvements in "X-ray" appara-
tus, and Edison has carried his machine
beyond the experimental stage.
This machine was especially designed
for surgical. diagnostic and exhibition
work. Today this grand apparatus will
be delivered to the English and Ger
man Expert Specialists in the Byrne
building. for whom it was manufactured.
These specialists have earned the con-
fidence of the public and may rest as
sured that the greatest possible benefits
will attend their labors with this new
life-saving device.
The English and German Expert Spec
ialists declared that this machine was
intended for the thousands of deluded
sufferers, who would now learn the true
cause of their disease. And no labor CIR
expense would be spared to give the pub
lie the fullest possible advantages to be
derived from this modern invention.
The herald., 1896-12-10
THE DIVORCE MILL.
The Willard Trial a Reminiscence Of
the Beauty Doctors Troubles.

The marital differences existing be-
tween Ellen Willard and her husband.
F. A. Willard, are just now being aired
in department six, before Judge Nc
Kinley.
The defendant in the divorce suit was
was concerned in the legal troubles that
beset the path of Mrs. Nita Willard, his
slster-in-law, who, while posing as the
beauty doctor, made improper use of
the United States mails, and with her
husband and ,father-in-law served a
short term In the Santa Barbara Jail
The defendant in the present suit is a
justice of the peace at Rosedale in Bal
Iona township, and was fortunate enough
not to be included in the trouble that
overwhelmed his close relatives. He is
facing his present little difficulty alone.
The bill of particulars filed by Mrs.
Ellen Willard sets forth long and con-
tinuous list of wrongs inflicted upon her.
1t appears that she married her hus-
band in 1880 at Dicon, ILL.,. Egainst the
wish and without the knowledge of her
father. Mr.. Swygart wD is a million
aire resident of Indiana. Shortly after
the marriage young Willard soured
somewhat when he found that his veal
thy father-in-law was not going to sup
port him in idleness. So disgruntled did
he become that he left his wife and did
not return to her until 1884. she having
lived meantime with her mother at Dis
con. Ill. When he thus played the part
of penitent. Willard brought back with
him some little money, which he told
his wife he had won gambling.
The young couple moved to Battle
Creek. Mich, where the wife's father
purchased for them a house and lot
They lived there until 1889, when they
came to California. While there the
wife was treated more or less cruelty,
but the climax was reached in Los An
geles. Upon their removal to this city
Mr.. Swygart again came to their res
cue and made over to his daughter a
good lot for home and some time later
gave her eighteen building lots in Reid's
addition. But the husband preferred
spending his time haunting saloons and
playing poker to working steadily, and
the wife was compelled to sell or mort
gage her property to keep herself and
| family.
In August 1895 when his father. bro .
| ther and brothers wife were arrested.
| the defendant forced his wife to go
on their bond, and when they were re-
| leased on bail they all Joined in bullying
her in an attempt to make her sacrifice
what property she had in order that
counsel might be engaged to defend the
| Willard family in the United States
court. The plaintiff didn't enthuse over
! the idea and her husband told her. "If
you don't put up the money we will all
be convicted. and If I have to go to Jail
| there will be committed one of the worst
murders ever heard of in history"
| Evidence in substantiation of these
| details was heard yesterday, and will
! re continued this morning.