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The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25
a Matter of Opinion.

a gentleman was greatly surprised
and pleased the other day at the reply a
lady gave to the question: do you
plant Vick's Seeds ~ Her answer was
Il always plant Vick's seeds In the front
yard, but we get cheap seeds in the back
yard, which know is n mistake"
1t pays to plant good seeds, and we
advise our friends who are thinking of
doing anything in this line to send 10
cents for Vick's Floral Guide for 1896.
This amount may be deducted from
the first order. James Vick's Sons
Rochester, N. Y, are the pioneers in
this line.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

On Tuesday, the Utah legislature
elected Hon. Frank J. Cannon and Hon.
Arthur Brown as the frs. United States
senator's from that newly enfranchised
commonwealth, and the result is some
what Of disappointment TO the major.
ity of people familiar with the needs
and aspirations Of the masses in the
Rocky mountain region. In this section
of Colorado 1t was hoped that Judge
c. q. Goodwin. who has done more for
the advancement Of Utah than auy half
dozen men within her borders, would
be one of her first representatives in the
upper house OF congress. MIR. Cannon
seems to be acceptable. but Mr.. Brown
is represented as man who is not liable
to shed much Iustre on either himself or
Utah. at was ever thus" in republics.
the brilliant and able are set aside for
the very ordinary.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

Hon. John W. Lowell is still stirring
things up in the state institutions: and
while he has not found much in tie way
OF actual crcokedness, up to date, he
has found sufficient in the way of ir.
resu'arities and mismanagement to
justify his appointment to his present
position. The state institutions have
been source of great expense to Colo
rado and the overhauling they are now
receiving at Mr.. LowelI's hands will do
much good.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

All odds and ends in our stock of dry
goods and shoes must be closed out to
clean up stock and make room for new
goods. Take advantage of the bargains
we offer. We have no old goods; every
thing We offer is new and desirable.
Our object is to dispose of broken lines
and seasonable goods, and get the
money into spring goods.
j. ". HUGUs 4 Co.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

The Grand Junction Sentinel suggests
that the LeadvilIe Ice Carnival manage
ment set aside a day to be known as
western Colorado Day.''-wlth the
privilege OF extending the day into a
week if found necessary, Without
hesitation, THE HERALD indorses the
sentinefs suggestion, and bespeakes a
2oodly delegation from Rio Blanco
county when the time comes.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera

And DiarrhGa Remedy. This is the
best medicine in the world for bowel
complaints. 1t acts quickly and can
always be depended upon When re-
duced with water it is pleasant to take.
Try it. and like many others you will
recommend it to your friends. For sale
at 25 and so cents per bottle by F. n +.
JOHantgen.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

The Salt Lake Herald designates
Leadville's Ice Palace as the create st
enterprise ever seen in the west. The
wide-awake citizens of the Cloud CITY
certainly merit all the praise their
great undertaking is evoking.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

Some Of the men who have been sent
ahead to sand the tracks on the heavy
grades for some of the presidential
trains are believed to carry larger sup
ply of lard than sand.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

Tickets for the masquerade to be
gwen February 18Th by the Mozart or
chestra are on sale at Saitmarsh's and at
the postoffice-5Oc each. This dance
will equal iii not exceN that of New
Years eve.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

Under the efficient management of
Mr.. f. NJ. Ilerrick, the Coal Creek
school has been great success this
term. 1t has increased in numbers from
three pupils at the start to fourteen ut
the present time.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the CO
partnership heretofore existing under
the firm name of JoHantgen 4 Kelly is
this day dissolved by mutual consent,
Q. b. Kelly retiring from said firm.
Under the terms of dissolution, F. N.
JoHantgen assumes all obligations of
said firm, and is also authorized to
collect all accounts due said Arm.
F. N. JOnANrGEN,
Q. B. KELLY.
MEEKER, Jan. ID. 1886. i425
NOTICE.
In order that the affairs of the late
firm of JoHantgen & Kelly be settled
rs quickly as possible, all persons in
debted to said firm are respectfully re-
quested to come in at once aud pay what
they owe to the undersigned.
F. N. JoHANroEN.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

Those who are troubled with rheuma-
tism should try few applications Of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm, rubbing the
parts vigorously at each application. II
that does not bring relief dampen a
piece Of flannel with Pain Balm and
bind i, on over the seat of pain and
prompt relief will surely follow. For
sale by +. n. Joifunteen.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

There are Republican senators who
aro v-'''y .'','ro rcrrn,1 cvrnfsrtsec1 wcrr
reorRanized; responsibility without an-
thority isn't very desirable feature in
a political household.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

Selling of national conventions to
cities is becoming so common that no
one will be surprised if some people
continue to believe that they are also
sometimes sold to individuals.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

On the evening OF February 18th and
all evenings of public parties. there will
be fresh oysters and ample refreshments
for all at lowest possible rates, at
CITY RESTAURANT.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25
Taking It Literally.

This morning the doctor ordered me
to drink water an hour before every
meal, and here I've been drinking for
the last 40 minutes; but TIL be jiggered
II can swallow another drop."-Hu-
nokistische Blaetter.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

Craig and vicinity experienced mild
earthquake shock on Wednesday even
ing of last week. Probably gentle
hint to the numerous sinners over there
of the wrath to come.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

An eastern paper says: Senator Tel
Ter, of Colorado, has been indulging in
little Car play OIL his own hock.-
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

The semi annual financial statement
which appears in another column of this
issue. Will be found worthy of perusal
by those of our readers interested in
county finances.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

Chicago has got the Democratic ma
tional convention and July 7th is the
date on which the president-makers
will assemble.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

Up to date. STeeker has not been re-
presented very extensively at the Lead
vile Ice Palace [as far as we know of
Judge Wildhack being the only one
to grace the carnival with his presence.
but from present indications our town
will be well represented before the show
is over.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

The folly of not taking the local paper
is clearly illustrated this week in the
cases of numerous worthy citizens
who will see their names
in the delinquent road tax
list Should they succeed in borrow
ing. begging or stealing a copy of this
this weeks issue). The subscribers land
may their number ever increase in
the land of the righteous) had timely
warning of what was coming in last
weeks paper, and were thus enabled to
'.get in out of the wet"
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

honuay was Aspen uay at Leadvilie
Ice Palace and nearly five hundred
Aspenites were in attendance.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

According to latest accounts, Speaker
Reed had not received an invitation tn
the marriage of ex-President Harrison
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

The prevailing character of the
weather during the week was cloudy
and warm, until yesterday evening
when the thermometer dropped to zero.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25
Notice to Cattlemen.

To all Whom 1t May Concern:
DENVER, Colo, Nov. /, 1S95-We.
the undersigned, hereby give Jonn w.
Welch full authority to take up and
brand and convert to his own use any
cattle of following brands, found in Rio
Blanco or Routt counties. or elsewhere !:
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

The Craig Courier says: "Extermin-
ate the badgers and Routt county will
be dogtown." Same advice applies to
this county.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

The above amounts must be paid by the pcr-
sons named within twenty C.0) days or suit
will be brought to enforce payment.
ny order Of the Board Of County Commits
stouers f. E. FORDHAM,
,, County Clerk.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

One of the most delightful parties of
the season was that given by Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. l.. Devlin at their residence.
last Friday evening.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25
NOTICE.

Tho following named persons are reported
DELINQUENT for road taxes for 1895, to the
amount set opposite each name:
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

The Populist national convention is
called to meet at St. Louis on July eod
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

report.
kamm Il Shideler, raised. 80. 600 90
c. II. Gosling, raised. ........ 1900 90
D-Cattle Co.. raised. ... $500 90
joe Luxen. raised. ........ so 90
The petition for road between the
Goss and Wi!ber ranches was allowed
The opening of this road will connect
the mesa road with the northside upper
White river road, and will be great
accommodation to people living on the
upper end of the mesa.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

Patronage solicited at City Restau
rant. Meals at all hours.
Mrs. meadow.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25
A Few Omissions.

In last weeks report of the proceed
ings Uf the county commissioners the
following commissions were made
through the m!slaying of sheet of the
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

The Kings Daughters hop is changed
TO Friday evening. February 7th.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

Cash subscribers can get The Herald
for the small sum of So
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25
TX r w nc LIZ
THOMAS b. WATSON,
NJ. A. WATSON.

Also own the following brand as III,
individual property: H
is JOHN w. WEIGH.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25
THOMPSON, KERN & scHurrE.

Above brand on left hip, side or shoulder.
Also own Circle brand on any part of
animal. Also own 6 brand on cattle o"ly, on
any part of animal. Horse brand Circle on
left shoulder. Range, Pice-ance creek. be-
tween White liver, Parachute and Roam
creeks. PostofBoe adlress, Rife, Colo.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

That the cattle inspection system is
shown to be success and great benefit
to the state, no other evidence is needed
than the first annual report of Secretary
and Treasurer Adams Of the State
Board of Cattle Inspection. The report
dates from May l, 1895, when the pres
ent board took office, and runs up to
January |. During that time sum of
->aA ,asa- 90 ->-- n",sad iay tho boards staff
of inspectors TO the cattlemen of the
state. OF this sum S2l .OO605 has been
paid over on claims, and the remainder
lies in what is termed the unknown
fund. Inspection is n good thing for
honest cattlemen.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

Professional Cards, when paid in advance.
fl5.t0 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.
All communications should be addressed to
THE MEEKER HERALD,
Nceker, CoIorplo,
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

County Treasurer Oldland sent out
tax notices this week and the recipients
were no doubt much surprised at the
great reduction in the amount of taxes
due as compared with former years.
This tightening of the taxpayers
burdens is traceable to the action of the
board Of commissioners when, at their
meeting in October last, the county levy
was reduced 1877 mills. At that time 1t
was found that nearly all the outstand-
ing warrants were paid and that snug
balance remained in the hands OF the
treasurer. The only debt now against
the county is the original 600 bonds,
representing the debt assumed from
Carried county, and, of course, cannot
be paid off until the bonds are due.
There are very few counties in the state
in as good financial condition as Rio
Blanco.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

TERMS:
roR SUBSCRIPTION.
One Year. ....,..................&2 9 25
II paid In advance. Observation-Disclosures. 90
ron ADVERTISING.
Professional Cards. per Month .........s. 90
One inch, display. per Month ........... aO
Two inches, per Month ........... ....-. 3 90
Three inches, per Month ................. 400
Four inches, per Month .................. 500
Five inches, per Month ................. 500
Ten inches Gi column per Month, ,...... 10 90
Twenty inches q column per Month co.. Is %
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-11-05
Doing q Man a Favor.

He had been tried for murder and
sentenced to be hanged and the day
named, and as happened to be in town
on that day the sheriff invited me to wit.
ness the execution. Half a dozen of US
accompanied him to the cell of the con-
demned at the proper hour, and he said
to the man:
"Well, Jim, it's about time to be
movin."
"Folks all ready outsider asked JIM
eyes, all ready. Thar big crowd
to see yo' 60, and I hope yo' won t
make no FUSS
"Say, Bill" said the condemned aft
er a moments thought, eve concluded
not to be hung
"Shoo! Why, yo' was reg 'larly SEN
tenced.''
eyes, I know, but I'm goin to kick
ag'in it. I didn't hev no far show
"It was far as could be, Jim, and
only Yesterday yo' agreed not to make
any fussin. Pears like yo' don't want
to do the right thing by me"
eyes, I do, but this yere hangin don t
do man no good. Mebbe I'll hang next
week, but durn my hide if do it to-
day. Jest 60 and tell the folks that it's
put off,"
"Shoo! Shoop' grumbled the sheriff.
"The law says yo' ar to be hung be-
tween the hours Of 10 and 10 O'Clock.
Don't be ornery, Jim. Jest git ready
and cum out and be hung like a man.
Hain't I used yo' all right?"
"Yes, reckon so.
"Gin yo' plenty to eat and good
bed?''
eyes"
''Then why 60 back on me? i'll don t
hang yo', what's the governor gwine to
say bout it? What's the judge gwine to
do? amt askin yo' to hang cause yo'
killed yo'r ole woman, but to obleege
me.''
"Is that it? Would it be favor to
yo', Bill?'
ut would, Jim, big favor. Yo'
couldn't do nuthin to obleege me mo-. I"
"And yo'll remember it of me?''
II will, and if I kin ever do yo' q
good turn yo' kin count on me"
"Waal, then, said Jim as he rose
up. II reckon yo' kin 60 ahead with the
hangin. I don't keer fur the governor
nor the judge, but when Teller has
used me white I'm willin to do him q
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-11-05
F. W. PhiIbriCk & Go.

Messenger: 1t is reported that
Edward Rambo, who was foreman of
an Indiana rig that threshed in Brook
vile this season, left last Saturday
without paying his crew. Mr.. Pass
water who located the rig remained
here and paid the men out of his own
pocket, enabling the men to get back
home. Mr.. Passwater and the crew
left for Indiana today. The boys in
tend to make it unpleasant for Rambo.
Messenger: Rev. Langholz united
in marriage, Wednesday afternoon,
Miss Emma Bethke of this city and
Rev. Kettner of Springfield, in the
presence of a large company of rela-
tives and friends. After the ceremony
was performed all the invited guests
retired to the home of the brides par
ents and partook of an elaborate sup
per. The bride has resided in Nor
gan since childhood and needs no fav-
orable mention from this source. The
groom is a German Lutheran minister
of sterling qualities and is we'll thought
of in the community in which he lives.
After few days they will move to
Springfield for an indefinite period be-
fore entering upon his duties as pastor.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-11-05
IN AND AROUND DELHI.

Jessie Thompson was down from
Belvjew on Saturday. Just politics.
Mrs. S. M. Atkinson was in Red
wood Falls attending to business last
Saturday.
D. R. McCorquodale shipped out a
carload of stock to st. Paul last Mon
day evening.
A. Van Hemert moved from Rem
vile county to Redwood Falls during
the latter part of last week.
Mrs. ]. w. Marcyes has been in
Rochester during the past two weeks,
receiving treatment for cancer.
E. Atkinson has been under the
weather, the effects of long standing
complaint, during the past week.
Gus. Engeman received the con-
tract for work on the new road
through Sec. 81, recently surveyed by
D. L. Bigham.
Miss Johnson, daughter of Marion
Johnson, departed on a visit to the
Stewart family at Ireton, Iowa, on
Tuesday morning.
Henry Knopf, jr., returned from
Vancouver, Wash, on Saturday last
He likes the country there and expects
to locate there next spring.
The Pease threshing machine shut
down for the season last week, al
though some interested parties may
yet take it into the middle of the
county and thresh there.
Burt Pease has been building a
fence for the Railroad company at
Hanley Falls, he will not complete it
until after election, as he returned
home Saturday to cast his vote.
Malcolm Mclean has rented rooms
in the Treadwell building and is now
working for his brother, Archie, in
handling grain that comes to the lat
ter's warehouse-non- corporation.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-11-05
favor and won't go back on him. Git
along to the gallus and hev it over with -
Fare 81.

Fare 81.
The ticket agent at Big Bend was Tot
the man for the place, and he realized
it as well as many others. He was a
nice man and knew his business, but he
lacked sand. The fare from Big Bend
to Black Hill was ST., but when any of
the crowd wanted to 60 down they
handed in two or three quarters, as the
case might be, poked five or six inches
of revolver through the window and
called out:
''Ticket fur Black Hill, and don't
waste too much time over it.
The agent always handed out a tick
ct and pretended that things were all
right, and the boys played it on him
till he had to throw up his job. One
day the old man went and the new one
took his place, and four or five Of the
gang went down to the depot to size the
latter up. When they returned to camp,
there was majority and a minority re-
port. Bill Thompson was spokesman
for the majority, and he said:
"He's the softest thing in these yere
parts. I'm not goin to buy any more
tickets, but I'll scare 'em outer him.
The sight Of a gun will make his HAIR
curl
Bob Williams was spokesman for the
minority and was also the minority as
well. He looked very serious as he said:
"He,s a pale faced, humble lookin
critter, but don't make no mistake on
him. He carries his forefnger kinder
ourled up, as if pullin trigger, and the
first man who shoves gun in on him
is goin to git hot lead in return. -
The camp was divided on the ques-
ton, and after much talk Bill Thomp-
son offered to make the test and settle
the problem. In a day or two a score Of
US went down to witness the perform
ance. We were lounging about the wait
ing room when in walked Bill with a
whoop, and advancing to the ticket
window he gruffly inquired the fare to
Big Hill.
Zone dollar" was the reply.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-11-05
SKETCHES BY NJ. QUAD
Fun In the West.

The man who asked me for match
for his pipe seemed inclined to enter in
to conversation as he smoked, and know
ing the free handed ways of the west, I
had little hesitancy in observing, after a
bit:
GAS you took off your cap noticed
that you had been scalped.' -
eyes, was skulped by Injuns few
years ago." he replied.
"Any story connected with it?''
ooh, no. I met dozen Injuns one
day who wanted some fun, and so they
throwed me down and skulped me.
"You are carrying some bad scars on
your face?''
eyes, purity bad. A grizzly bar
made 'em with his claws. was out
huntin one day and met a grizzly who
wanted some fun, and he turned to and
clawed me-. -
''He didn't lame you in the left leg
at the same timer" I asked.
''Noap. He didn't hev nuthin to do
with my leg. was down to Golden
City one day and met Joe Lee. Joe
wanted some fun, and so he pulled
down on me and shot me in the hip"
81 see you have a finger off the left
hand. Was that lost while somebody
was having fun with you?'
"Wa-al, yes. I was takin drink at a
bar in Big Bend and forgot to invite
the crowd to walk up. The boys thought
they'd have some fun with me, and so
one of 'em swiped off that finger to
make me lose my drink -
''Did bullet split your right carr"
eyes, that was bullet. A Teller
named Tom White did that Met him
one day when he was lookin for fun,
and he split that ear with hot lead -
''This western country is great
place for fun, take it?'' said after a
period of silence.
"You bet!' he heartily replied.
"And you must have had your share?"
II calkerlate! Count 'em!'
And he handed me a gun, and
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-11-05
Strayed.

Six calves, three heifers and three
bulls strayed from my farm in Sec. 9,
Town of New Avon, on Friday, Oct
Nc. They were accompanied by yell
low dog. Two heifers are white spot
ted, and the other is red. One bull is
red with white forhead, second is
white spotted with white forhead and
the third is red. The finder will please
take up the same and notify
GEO. GOBLIRsCH,
1927 Redwood Falls, MINI.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-11-05
BELVlEW AND ITS BORDER,

Chas. Katzenberger is now at home
in the Mogen residence.
Miss Kate Hoherr is visiting with
her brother Fred, of this village.
Halvor Helgeson has moved into
town from the farm for the winter.
August Goethe of Carver, visited
with his brother, VIM. Goethe, during
the past week.
Patrick Seaman left for his new
home in Gilmore, Stearns county, on
Thursday of last week.
About 125 votes were polled in Bel
view village and Kintire township last
Tuesday. The election passed off
quietly.
The school district still has a few
more school bonds for sale to private
parties. They draw six per cent in
terest and are long time bonds.
Chas. Stinson has purchased the
Erickson building and has moved it
north of the railroad track and is fit
ting it up for residence purposes.
Two carloads of stone arrived from
Morton on Tuesday of last week, and
the stone masons are busily engaged
in laying the foundation for the new
schoolhouse out of the stone received.
Wheat has been going up rapidly
during the past week and as result
farmers have been coming to town
with large loads of wheat. The high
price makes them all feel good. Heavy
roads alone have prevented enormous
receipts.
Editor Frank E. Harris of the In
dependent, was in Redwood Falls last
Friday and Saturday. The editor was
greatly elated over the successful man.
ner in which he through his paper had
babe farewell to the Populists and
joined the Republican ranks.
The last issue of the Independent
came out for the Republicans-with
the exception of treasurer. The In
dependent stood by Eischen to the
last. The editor dealt parting roast
to the Populists of the county, con-
tending that they did not possess
enough energy or stuff to support a
paper.
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Sore Throat Quickly Cured.

Not long ago in speaking of sore
throat, and the difficulty frequently ex-
perienced in curing it, J. e. Thomas of
Uniondale, Pa, told how he had often
cured it in his family. We give it in
his own words: 81 have frequently
used Chamberlain's Pain Balm in my
family for sore throat and it has effect
ed speedy cure in every instance. L
would not think of getting along in my
home without it.n Pain Balm also
cures rheumatism, sprains and bruises.
For sale at 25 and so cents per bottle at
Schmahl's drug store. 12-4t