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The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12
THE Swoodn,cn,s Dance.

A big turnout attended the Wood
mems ball and all present pronounced
1t one Of the mcst enjoyable social af-
fairs Of the winter. r.
An amusing feature was wood saw
ing contest which took place before the
dance began. Frank Clark and o. M.
Walden won first prize and E. Hornbek
and W D. Valentine took the second.
Frank Keel and E. Chandler contested
for a prize ION the side' and showed
themselves more expert 'tiian the fel-
lows WHO we're brought up sin the
woods H'Lf''
During the evening refreshments
we're served in the hall snd fyerything
passed off in way that should make
the local choppers" fell proud Of their
first public entertainment.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

From all over the country, come
words Of praise for Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. Here is sample letter
from Mrs. G. Shep. Of Little Rock, Ark ::
II was suffering from a severe cold.
when I read OF the cures that had been
effected by Chambertain's Cough Rem
edy. I concluded to give it trial and
accordingly procured bottle. 1t gave
me prompt relief. and have the best
reason for recommending it very highly,
which do with pleasure" For sale
by Hay q 36Hantgen. druggists.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12
The Robbers Isoost Gang.

Browns Park. which lies partly in
Colorado aud partly in Utah. 10 in q
state Of terror over the recent murder
of Willie Strange at v. 8. Hoy's ranch.
Later. while in pursuit Of the murderer
lone p. l.. Johnson) VS.. HOY was
killed in Ladore canon. The murderer
are supposed to be membqrs Of the
Powder Springs gang Of outls~s; or, ~
they are sometimes called+-.Ths Rob
ber's Roost Gang"
Since the above was put In type, on.
GERS from Colorado, Utah and Wyoming,
aided by citizens from the vicinity of
Browns Park. have succeeded in cap.
turing p. L. johnson. Jack Bennett,
Dave Liant and Harry Tracy, all i'm.
plcated in the murder of Hoy and
S,rang.
Bennett was lynched and the others
are safely behind prison bars, but if
the settlers can get at Them they will be
lyncted.loo. ---F J1- tl.C b. II :.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12
REVERSING 2ktvas.s PROCESS


ssne Things That Would HaDDeA II
Experinentalists Had Their Way.
The. revezsibility of the physical
processes of nature has latterly been tho
subject of interesting comment, says
Coasters Magazine. Lord Kelvin, for
example. has been credited with nyin9
that all of them, no matter how COM
plex they might appear to the human
senses, consist in reality Of the motions
of invisible molecules, and if. therefore,
by some means. all these molecules
could, at the sazpe time, be made to move
in exactly the opposite direction. and
each with tho sau5e vehcity that it
possessed At the momknt;- lit -tfe world
would begin and continue to move back
ward; waterfalls would flow up tho
sides of cliffs; rivers would run upward
from the. sea; rain would rise; full
blown flowers would shrink into buds
and plants cwindle into seedlings, Nan
himself would become young again
passing from old age to infancy. Just
what kind Of pictures such topsy-
turvy world would present may be seen
with kiDetoscope running backward.
Prof. Queroult, according to report, has
made observat;ons in this line, and some
time ego commRnaAted them to. tic
French aeadS St seience. ] -
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OPFICE AT

GLESwooD SPRINGS, Colo, Feb. :, 1893.
~ named settler has nied notice Of his in
tentiOn to make nnal proof IN support Of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Judge Of the County Court Of Rio BlancO
county, at Meeker, Colorado, on March 10,
1888, At 10 o'clock a. m. viz:
James ". Shepard, .Of White River Colo. on
his r. d. 8. No. Sn6. Ute series, for the NV \
NV \. Sec. 8, SW y AW i Sec. d NE y Nh n
Sec. I, Tp. N, r. 10 VI. 9th Pm.
He names the following witnesses to prove
Of. said land. viz: liyh f7 ! ~ I
C. W. Foreman. W b. Hamper. willard u
George and c. L. Nnarud, all Of White River,
COLORADO. 'tais . 80
fls-mIs zJ.b. PHrLIrrI. RestssesS. .
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12
how AND THEN

Everybody drinks sometAhSi Some
take water; some tbuttermilky and
some sasaffsss tea, bot the great
majority take something more sub
stantial-ali little beer, wine orspirits.
such rs rye whisky. sour mash BOur-
bon, brandy, imported or California
wine. Having decided on what is
best in the way Of stimulent for
each individual case, the next i'm
portant question Is, where can the
best Be had. and most people will
instantly say at the Rio Blanco
Sau5pie Rooms.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12


Notice isl 3hefeby given that on Tues.
day, the 5th hdasof April. 1888, will be
held the annual municipal election for
the town Of Aeeker, Colo, for the pur.
pose Of electing the following named
officers, viz:
One Mayor to serve one year. III
Three Trustees to serve two yeara.
Also to vote on the following PROPOSE
tions:
First, The purchase Of what is known
as the Town Ditch for a sum not to e1.
coed two thousand dollars, to be paid
for by the issue Of town warrants bear.
ing 8 per cent interest, such warrants
to be redeemed from the ordinary reyen-
ues of the town, one third In one year,
one-third in two years, and one -itArd In
three years, or Is soon a. revenues win
permit. s'-
second, To give power to the Board
of Trustees to sell lots A and B In all
blocks whenever it shall be deemed ad-
visable. for the highest price obtainable
but not less than the tax valuation of
adjoining property for the year in which
sale shall be made. o..
A. C. MOULTON,
W. E. SALTsiARsH, Mayor.
Town Recorder. g.
MEEKER. Colo, March 12, 1898.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12
Spring Millinery.

In few days will receive the largest
and most complete stock Of millinery
that has ever reached the city. My
goods are direct from the largest whole
sale millinery houses in the East and as
bought them at a great bargain, l can
sell them at prices lower than any mil
linery that has ever been offered In
Meeker before. l have a., over stock
and must sell them at any price. = > g
Call and look at the goods. The prices
will speak for themselves.
t= Mrs. I. b. WATSON.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
IANn ORRICH AT L

GLENwooD sPRINos, Colo. Fob. n, 1893.
NOTICE Is hereby given that the following
ANnaIned settler has fled notice Of his inten-
ton TO make nnai proof in support of his
the Clerk Of tho District Court Of Rio Bianco
county, Colo, at Meeker, Colo, en- April Is,
John D. Lewis, Of Aneora. oDl&ssao, on
his z D No n80e Ute, for the 3 y BW, "
y Sc y, Sec 81, Tp 8 N, r - W 6th P =.
He names the following Witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF, said land, viz: r 'r
Henry stadtman, and l.. ". Queen. both Of
Simons, both Of Meeker, Colo.
m5A9 J. b. PHILIPp1. Register.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

Il can say one thing for Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy; and that is that 1t exceIs any
proprietary medicine have seen on the
market. and have been in the practice
of medicine and the drug business for
the past forty years." writes j. NJ. Jack
son. NJ. D., Bronson, Fla. PHYSICIANS
like Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy because it is scien-
titic preparation, and because it always
gives quick relief. Get bnttle at Hay
Il JoHantgen's drug store.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

Books written on bone, stone. bricks.
tiles and oyster shells; Bibles ,yrittsa
on palm leaves. and manuscripts tran,
scribad on bark. leather, papyrus, parch-
ment, wood, lead. ivory and copper, are
among the treasures Of the British
museum.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that all cattle
on White river branded with the
"Square-and-Compass" belong to the
undersigned and no one has any legal
right TO sell the same excepting the
undersigned. il MARY BLAIR,
a. Executrix of late Duncan Blair,
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

yoRPpf lady forwarded to an editor
for publication poem entitled: Can
not Make Him Smile" And the editor
returned the manuscript with the ad,
vice: "Just show your poem to Him"
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

1t is predicted on what seems to be
good authority that beef will be worth
six cents at Missouri river points before
next fall. This means s55 to S65 per
head net for White river beef, which
beats going to the Klondike.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

Weather was trifle winterish dur
ing the past week. Tuesday and We'd
nesdsy we're squally with a mixture Of
high winds-regular March weather.
Wednesday night about five inches Of
snow fell; since then it has been cold.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12
w. E. SALTNARsH, Mayor.
Town Recorder. i-
MEEkER. Colo, March 12, 1898.

Wanted--PositiOn on Ranch.
A good hand; used to all kinds OF
ranch work. Apply at this Office.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

The photographs of the "Robbers
Roost" gang Of murderers as given in
the Salt Lake Tribune, shows them to
be tough looking set and ought to be
hung ON general principles.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

Stockmen who were thinking of turn
ing out about the middle OF this month,
will wait little longer to see from
which direction the March winds con-
tinue to blow.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

Most everybody are coming round to
the belief that the present high prices
OF cattle are due to shortage, and that
good prices will be maintained for sew
eral years to come.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

IL. II. Leonard received the sad news
Monday of the death of his sister at
Davenport, Iowa Mr.. Leonard left on
the evening train to he present at the
funeral.-Rifie Reveille.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

Prices on all kinds Of cattle are NOV
ing upwards with a rapidity that ia max
ing the more conservative,n nervous. says
the Denver Stockman. On all sides
stockmen are advising each ether to
keep their heads cool and not try to
force the market higher than It ought
to go. The only thing that is holding
things on level footing is the price Of
beef. Stockers and feeders are already
selling 1t prices far out Of proportion to
price Of beef
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

Simp Harp has been under the
weather" for several days, which is
something unusual for Simp, as he is
generally as hardy as Chilkoot pass
Indian. 8!
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

After purchasing a fine stock Of
spring and summer goods, Mr.. Moul-
ton is again at his desk in the Hugus
building.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

At Mondays meeting OF the town
council, l.. B. Now. F. N. JoIantgen
and John A. Watson were appointed to
act as judges Of election at the forth
coming town election.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

Ambrose Oldland is home again after
spending a week In Denver seeing the
''eophant~ and other capital city at
fractions. They say Ambrose is an
awful gay old boy when he gets from
under our watchful eyes.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

Charley Duffy left spring plowing
long enough to come in and win the
gentlemans prize as the best waltzer at
the Woodmens' ball. Miss Booth easily
took first prize as the best lady waltzer,
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

Philadelphia leads in asphalt paved
streets having 2O2 miles. GII,
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12
ORDINANCE NO. 80.


ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS.
Be it ordained BY the Board of Trustees
of the Town Of Meeker, Colorado:
That the following sums be and the
same are hereby appropriated for the
fiscal year commencing April lst, 1898.
viz:
General Fund. ......... $500.
Police Fund. ............ 800.
Declared passed and adopted by the
Board OF Trustees of the Town Of
Meeker, this I'd day Of March, A. D.,
1893. A. c. MOULTON,
Attest: 81. Mayor.
W. E. SALTMARsH,
Town Recorder.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

Ben Bowkley ard Dave Karen were
in town in early part of the week after
a trip down the river looking after Key
stone cattle.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

Rev. Bakss held services in st. James
church last Sunday and delivered two
able and instructive sermons to large
and appreciative audiences, Mr.. Bakes
comes here to take charge Of st. James
church until the bishop can find per
manent minister for the charge. He is
man of pleasing address and marked
ability.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12
zznvr For Sale.

A WboAester 40.85 repeater, model
Of 80; with partly filled cartridge belt /;
$40; inquire at this Office.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

One Night, DeRver tn Chicago.
Commencing Sunday. March 9Th, the
Burlington Routes famous train, the
Chicago Special, will leavs Denver at
$50 a. m. latter arrival Of the Denver
& Rio Grande and Colorado Midland
trains from the West.) reaching Lin
coin at 1880 p. M, Omaha at 1l:55 D. m
and Chicago at 2:l5 p. m. next day in
ample time to connect with tn fast
afternoon trains for the East.
TIE "Chicago Special"-the only fast
east-bound morning train out Of Denver
the only Denver Chicago train making
CLOSE connections at Chicago with after
nooh trains for New York, Philadelphia.
Boston, baltimore. and all other eastern
cities. lt= f1s ~
It's equipment consists of sleeping, 10
ciining chair, dining and smoking cars.
Meals are served on the European plan
you pay only for what you order
The Chicago Special will be in addf-
tion to and in no way interfere with the
burlington's ''Vestibuled FLYER, !" which
will continue to leave Denver at $50 %.
M. reaching Omaha at p. m. the next
afternoon. and Chicago ut s:2O the fol-
lowing morning. -
For tickets and fuilffnfarmation cait
ut Offices Of connecting rhuss or write 70
GEO. W. VAEhRRY,
General Agent,
M 1890 l7th St.. Denver.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

A volume Of the Canterbury Tale
brought $3.50 in London recently.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

On last Wednesday DR.. French emu
cieated one of the eyes Of Eli Davis of
Rangely. We like to give the scientific
term in referring to difficult surgical
operations and thus show that we are as
familiar with the practice of medicine
and surgery as we are with stacking hay
or writiDg;'a "leader" on the probable
cost of our prospective war with Spain.
Incidently, we wish to state that Mr..
Davis was struck in the eye with stick
last November and had the member
ruptured. He was in pretty bad shape
is now on the rapid road to recovery.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

A. II. whitsen b has purchased the lot
at 1.-THE southeast cetHper Of Market and
Fifth streets and y erecting building
thereon. which he wiz use for black
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

Mrs. Dave Karrsn demonstrated her
ability to handle = rife by bringing
down large mountain lion near the
Keystone ranch. few days ago.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

At the meeting Of the town council
Monday Clerk Saltmarsh laid before
that body . letter from the state at
torney general relative the matter Of
CARING for paapsfs. 1t will Be remem-
beeed that sooe weeks ago DR.. Young
put In . bill to the council for medical
services claimed to be rendered certain
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

Word was received here some days
ago from W. E. Simpson, announcing
the death of his aged mother, at the old
home back IN Indiana county, Pa. Mr..
Simpson has the sympathy Of his many
friends in this community in his great
bereavement.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

wanted-A young man to learn the
blacksmtth trsde. Apply to A. II.
Whitten. ml9
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

The City Drug store is now under
going general renovation which, when
completed. will make ID one Of the hand
soonest drug stores "a the state. Hay 4
JoHantgen are always up-to-date in
everything. 20 fohu
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12
NOTICE TO TEACHERs.
OFFICE OF

OFFICE OF
COUNTY SUPBRIN1 KND1Nf OF st,HOora [
MEEKKR, Colo. March 10, 1see.
The regular examination Of teacher,
for Rio Blanco county. will be he'll In
my office at Meeker, March Il and n.
1888.
". n. You've, =
County Superintendent Of Schoo,s.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12
EZRA HLKANrN9.

Cattle branded a. shows on lcft side or hip,
but the majority are branded 1 c on icft side.
Also own = and no
Flag creek and Government road. Postoncs
address, Meeker. Colo
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

The Odd Fellows will make merry
and keep green st Patrick's memory
next Thursday evening. Such enthustp
astic Hiberni.os - Messrs. wildbaSk9.
JoHantgen and Hartke are arranging
matters and dance. that will rattle ne
sanity bones Of St. Pat will be given. u
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

c. O. Taylor wh.sk... decidedly medicinal
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12
BRETHERroN.

J .Aboye brand anywhere on lest side. shoulder
ct hip. Ear marks, nnderpit md eversiope ON
sSsh BIT car. Also own the following brands.
H-H fNH. tn. 1T and other
brands cancelled. An Kinda @ .ssr marks are
ON the cattle, and some wifi. no: car marks at
AZ, having been neglected. An increase
bsSnded sarne ~ cut; car markss sveralope and
uodsrbit on right ear. s.aaHsnle, Whsta river and
Thurman creek. ros.pa,ce address, John
Purcell, Meekcr, Colo. ="
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

paupers, and that the council refused to
allow 1t ON the ground that 1t was the
countyb duty to look after such cases.
But In order to be sure It was right in
the premises the council instructed
Clerk Saltmarsh to write for the at
torney generals opinion Of the matter.
That omcial replies lso Mr.. Salmarsh in
forms us) that paupeEs are county
eha arges and that the town has nothing
To do with them. This reduces DR..
Y YouuR's alleged position Is town physi-
clan TO q mere honorary one, so he will
have to content himself with the honors
and emolumen.s OF the county physi-
cianship when it comes to looking after
paupers. The HERALD wished to pub
lish the attorney generals letter 30 that
the public might know its contents, but
Mr.. Saltmarsh declined to let US have 1t
on the. ground that it was his private
property Was there something in it
the public shouldn't know9
The demand for thoroughbred bulls
for the ranges OF Western Colorado has
been unprecedented this year, says the
Denver Stockman, and carload after
carload have been shipped west to he
distributed among the cattle breeders.
1t not only means better grade Of cat
tie from the west, but the cattlemen are
going in to do their own breeding, and.
as result. within few years the cattle
of Western Colorado will be eagerly
sought after by the feeders of the corn
states. This market has the reputation
OF supplying the best feeders,
and the cattle from the
Yampa river and White river valleys
that went East last fall are reported as
doing splendidly, and most Of them will
Nv W uiai Ael do cApOil Cattle-
~
One Of the most enthusiastic cattle
barons to be found in these parts is
Boyd Walbridge. II our drowsy deni-
zeps would get out early enough they
could see him throwing a hundred foot
rope in graceful circles around a
snubblng post in the back yard
almost any morning; and BY way
of diversion, the afternoon generally
witnesses him squirting a vicious
looking broncho In the neck and flank
at the same time, preparatory to run
up the road in which the high and the
low spots are taken as they come. Yes.
sir; Boyd is blossoming out into an all
round cowboy and the next thing we'll
hear he'n be wearing angora Chaps"
and out painting the old town = bright
hue.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

o. o. Taylor whhtl... nothing pur.r or hotter.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12
CHICAGO SPECIAL.

5. o. ra,lo. wA..,.., no, es4Tee,,.a !. Purity.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12

g. o. Taylor wA,sktss ,av.sorses q. sn.,>
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-12
NoticfEFTown Election.

. Executrix of late Duncan Blai.
The Press., 1898-03-24
Sam Jones and Talmage.

Sam Jones is the embodiment of an audacity that sometimes comes very near the border line of discourtesy. A clergyman who often assists him in his series of meetings told me the other day this story in the early history of MT. Jones' evangelistic work: He was in- vited by Dr. TaImage to hold series of meetings in the doctors Brooklyn church. MT. Jones went to Dr. Tal- mage's home during the afternoon of the day on which his engagement began and introduced himself Mr. -Talmage looked him over and was evidently lit tie taken aback at the rather shabby ap- pearance of the evangelist. As it ap- preached evening he said, Brother Jones, would you take it amiss if pre- sented you with new suit of clothes?'' Certainly not,' said the accommodat- ing Samuel He was taken to clothier and fitted from head to foot, topping all with high hat
 At church the doctor introduced him as the Rev. Samuel P. Jones from Georgia. MT. Jones arose with his new hat in hand and repeated, "Yes, the Rev. Samuel P. Jones from Georgia, |" and added: And this is the new suit of clothes and this the new hat your pastor has presented to me. If your pas tor had as much of the grace of God in his heart as he has pride, he would con- vert all Brooklyn and would not need me. "-Homiletic Review.
The Press., 1898-03-24
Won by . Story.

Soon after President Cleveland was first inaugurated Private John Allen saw him several times III behalf of one of his constituents who was anxlous to become a United States marshal III one of the Mississippi districts On each oc- casion the president had refused Ia con sider the application at that time gIv. ing as a reason that he had not reached the Misslsslppl appointments The ap- plicant became so Importunate that Congressman Allen decided to make at least one more effort He went to the White House and made a stronger plea than ever. but succeeded Ill accomplish ing nothing but before leaving obtain. ed the presidents permission to tell all anecdote
 When l commenced practlclng law one of my first clients was young man whose father had recently died and left a large property Some legal compllca. tions had arisen which delayed until the decision of the court ot these questions. the settling up of the estate In the meantime thls young man, Ill anticipation of an early dividend. had gone heavily into debt. and hls creditors, seeing no money coming. had become very pressing After repeated post pone- ments the day at last came when felt certain our case would be decided My client came to my office, and together we went to the courthouse One or two cases were quickly disposed ot. but when ours was called the judge an. nounced that he would not decide It un. dl the next term. As we left the room the young man, with tears yelling up in his eyes, said. MT Allen. am al most sorry the old man died
 Private Allen man was appointed without further delay -I>etrolt Free 1WnaG . -t