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The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24
Two Pointed Questions An

Two Pointed Questions An
swered.
90 What is the use of making better
article than your competitor if you can
not get better price for 1t?
Ans.-As there is no difference in the
price the public will buy onlythe better.
so that while our profits may be smaller
on single sale they will be much
greater in the aggregate.
How can YOU get the public to know
your make is the best9
If both articles are brought promi-
nently before the public both are certain
to be tried and the public will very
quickly pass judgment on them and use
only the better one.
This explains the large sale on Cham
berlaln's Cough Remedy. The people
have been using it for years and have
found that it can always be depended
upon. They may occasionally take up
with some fashionable novelty put forth
with exaggerated claims, but are GER
tain to return to the one remedy that
they know to be reliable, and for coughs.
colds and Group there is nothing equal
to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. For
sale by Hay & JoHantgen.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24
Ar JOHN W. WEIGHS,
Stationery Proposals.

In accordance with chapter IS Of the Session
Laws of 1888, entitled County Government
Books, Stationery and Supplies, proposals are
hereby invited for furnishing this county with
books and stationery required by the several
county Offices thereof. for the period of one
year commencing on the first day of january,
ls93. Following are the speciicatiOns:
Books-s AMI qure medium records, plain,
printed heads and printed forms, each. Extrn
for patent flat opening, per book. Canvas cov-
eriD:, per book.
LEGAL Blanks-printed 1-IO Is. is, IA, l-2
and full sheet cap, and IL ard full sheet folio,
per 100. Lithogrnphcd blanks, including gro
Gerry licenses, marriage licenses and certiii.
Gates, certificates of election, declaration OF
naturalization. per 100.
Miscelaneous-Printed note and letter heads,
i'm tablets, per 1000. Autographed, ditto. En-
xslopss Ga 10 and II inch, printed Per j;
per gross. Complete election blanks, per pre-
cinct Assessment roll, each. Assessment
schedules, per 1909. Aestract OF assessment % or
Tax receipts, bound, printed, one and two
coors, per los. Paper fasteners, fiat head.
Sos. j, z, 8, 4, 8 and Q, per box. Rubber pen
holders, per doz. Rubber bands, all sizes, N-b
boxes, per pound. Gold and colorcd seals, per
hnx. Pyramid pins, per doz.- lib legal caR;
ls-lb cap: is-lb legal cap. numbered lines; lib
MANILA legal cap in tablets, per ream. Ar,
nold's, Stephens, Carter's or sanford's fluid
and crimson ink, quarts and pints, per Dozen
Dixon and Faber pencils, round and hexag0n,
per dozen. Amnleam No. 35, Esterbrook s
Perry's, Spencerian, Gillotts and lsaac'5 pens,
per gross. Spear blade and knife blude eras-
ing knives, each. lSinch lockwood rules
each.
All papers and work to equal that now in
Beard.
Bids to be in by January 2, 1890, at at noon.
The Board of County Commissioners reserves
the right to reject any and all bids
E. E. FORDHAM,
MEEKER, Colo, Dec. D. 1906. d3i
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

The NJ. f. Sunday schoo! OF Powell
Park held their Christmas exercises
last evening and good congregation OF
ntichbors aud friends were present to
enjoY the program as rendered bv the
children. The Christmas tree, laden
with presents and sweets, was con-
spicious and interesting object a
number of presents were distributed:
also candies, nuts. oranges. apples ard
pop corn. The exercises were conducted
by Mr.. Il o. Reynolds, the superinten-
dant of the Sunday school, The Mt.
Rev. John was also present and made a
short address. The exercise rendered
was the Herald Star.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

John Goff, of Meeker. had the only
good dogs at the D-Beque hunt. They
we're stayers, and once on the trail of &
lion it is all off with the lion. They
were turned loose on lion track at
O'Clock last Friday and we're found at
noon the next day with Mr.. Lion up n
tree. The hunters who were with these
dogs got one lion and one bob cat. Mr..
Golf had his foot badly crushed by his
horse falling with him, and was unable
to stay with his dogs to the finish, but
had it not been for Johnnie GotI's dogs,
the crop of lions at the great DeBeque
hunt would have been mighty small
indeed.-Ritle Reveilie.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

Paul o. Burns, the Equitable Life in
surance agent, left on Wednesday morn
ing for Denver. This climate agreed
SO well with Mr.. Burns that he has
asked the home Office to allow him to re-
turn here after he gets through with his
present trip to the coast. If his pres
ent plans mature, Mr.. Burns will return
to Meeker about the tirstOf May and re.
main in the White River valley for two
months or longer, combining needed
outing with business. He says he
knows lots of New Workers, who, if
they knew of the bracing effects of this
climate would spend large part of the
year in this valley.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

Through one of Freddie's typographi-
cal mistakes some announcements of
Gates Kersburg's Zone of our most enter
prising wet goods merchants) appeared
last week without proper signature. AS
our esteemed contemporary, the Ari-
zona Kicker, would say, we hasten to
correct. the error 'and parentheticallY
say that our readers will make no mis-
take when they purchase their holiday
Joy producer at Mr.. kersburg's.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

There is some talk of buying steel
cages for the county jail, and the pro-
position will be put before the commits
sioners in favorable light at their
Forthcoming session. Under present
conditions prisoners are taken to Glen
wood or Leadyille for safe keeping, and
portation to and from these points is
greater, it is claimed, than the expense
of keeping them at home would be.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24
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The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

VIM. Lacy and gang of men started
back on the mesa last Monday to finish
surveying the White river ditct.-Glen.
wood Avalanche.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

Owen Lunney Informs THE HERALD
scribe that timber wolves are becoming
too plentiful in the Coal Creek region.
In riding the range, Mr.. Lunney has
not found any evidence of their depre-
dations in the shape of dead stock, but
that they kill stock is well known and
the increase Of these voracious animals
Is o menace to the stock interests that
should receive attention at the hands of
cattlemen.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

David Smith is back from the east
side of the main range, after leaving
Mrs. Smith and the children with the
Allsebrook family at Lupton. Mrs. S.
will spend the balance of the winter at
Denver and Lupton, which is one of the
capital city's suburban towns.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

The weather during the week was not
Of the kind we brag about. 1t was a
trifle mixed-good and bad-mOsty bad
Six inches of snow fell Tuesday night.
followed by % below zero "Wednesday
night and IA below last night.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

The NJ E. Sunday school will have
their Christmas tree exercises this
Saturday evening at o'clock Come
and participate in the joys of Christ
mas eve with the children.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

For Christmas and New Years.
For the next fifteen days we will sell
you quart of w. IL. McBrayer Whisky.
at the regular price, and present you
with bottle of d. Champagne.
THE KENTUCKY LIQToR STORE.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

We look for a large and critical
audience at the play next Wednesday
night. Meekerites will want to see how
outsiders can act We believe the Flag
creek people will acquit themselves
with credit.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

Dan Taylor was In town in the early
part of the week and reports the pur-
chase Of fine bunch Of about $50 head
of stock cattle. Mr.. Tay lor bought in
Kansas City,
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24
Christmas Presents.

1 have now on hand q large assort'
ment of Chinese and Japanese fancy
goods, including tea sets and china
goods in endless variety. Also silk
handkerchiefs, neckties, etc.
d3l JOHN WoNa.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

They say County Treasurer O!dland
did some wonderful shooting Yesterday
especially when he went after the
pigeons and found himself short of
ammunition.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

John w. Welch has just received a
large consignment of the very best
brands of whiskies, brandies and wines,
designed to meet the wants of the holi-
day trade. Call and sample the goods.
A good article and low prices is the Old
Mans motto.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

According to the calendar, Wednes-
day last was the shortest day Of the
wear
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24
For Sale or Trade.

Desirable Grand Junction property
for horses. For particulars inquire at,
this office
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

Tickets to the masquerade ball. Fri
day evening, December 80: Gentlemen
with or without LADY, $1.00; Ladies
in costume free. All others scots.
Supper extra, to be served by the
Ladies' Guild of st. James Church.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

THE HERALD wishes its patrons
Merry Christmas.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

Fine blue stem hay for sale at Wulff'
on the government road. il
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

There is one thing that Congress can
always be relied upon to do-talk.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

Cotton spinners in Egypt have to
work from 8 4. NJ. to 10 p. m. for 10 to 20
cents.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

The Columbine Literary society will
entertain next Monday evening instead
of Tuesday, as previously announced.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

The Woodmen had successful dance
last night. 'bp''.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

Xmas goods and candies at Hay &
..f.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

Professional Cards, when paid in advance,
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Local Notices, fifteen cents per line for first
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Mcekor. Colorado.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

81 sSsss,,.,7 st. James Church.
S Sunday uext the services will be as
follows:
Morning prayer and sermon at II.
Evening prayer and sermon at 1880.
The Sunday school will meet at 10
o'clock a. m.
The Rev. II. A. Handel extends to
everyone a most cordial invitation ty.
attend these services.
G. o. Taylor Whiskies decidedly medicinal
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

j. N. Pierce took a look at his White
river possessions during the past week.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

Mrs. E. F. Goss was passenger on
the outgoing stage Tuesday morning,
bound for her former home at Phila-
delphia. where she will spend the win
ter with relatives and friends. Mrs.
Goss has lived in this community for
fifteen years past and her long residence
in this high, dry climate was beginning
to tell on her health. A change to low
altitude was advised. and it is hoped by
Mrs. Goss' many friends in this vicinity
that the change will be beneficial.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24
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The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

A full vested choir will assist in the
Christmas eve services at st. James to-
night.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

Levi Ward of DeBeque was in town
Wednesday, attending to business mat
tiers. whife1an the way over from Rifle
Mr.. Ward met the outfit of game viola
tors recently arrested on Piceance
with nine deer carcasses in their pos
session and subsequently let go scot free
by Swan and his deputies. Being al
lowed to 60 free. these wholesale deer
slayers, itvodId seem, went right back
to Piceance and procured another load
Of meat. It begins to look as though
Swan & Co. .stood In" with the game
violators. What shameful state Of
affairs.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24

G. o. Taylor wAi..,e.. nothing purer or better.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24
Meeker Town Lots

For the year 1897. with delinquent taxes of
former years includcd
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-24
[Tax list continued in next column ]

For Christmas and New Years.
For the next fifteen DAYS we will sell
you a quart of ]. E. Pepper Whisky, at
the regular price, and present you with
. bottle of d. Champagne.
TIE KENTUCKY LIQUOR STORE.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-05
PEACE, TERMS ACCEPTED.

Paris, Nov. 28-The two peace com :
missioners met promptly at two
O'Clock this afternoon, ard the Span
ish commissioners Immediately an
nounced the acceptance Of the Ameri-
can demands.
The Spanish commissioners an
nounced that, being authorized by
their government to reply that the
American propositio rs are not prop
er compromise and are inadmissible
on legal principles, all diplomatic re-
sources on the Spanish part are eX-
hausted. The Spanish commission,
being now asked to accept or reject
the propositions, declares that Spain
inspired by reasons of patriotism and
humanity to avoid the horrors of war,
resigns herself to the power Of the
victor. She accepts the offered con-
ditions in order to conclude a treaty
of peace.
When the members of the two COM
missions were seated Senior Montero
Rios, the president of the Spanish
commission, Immediately handed the
Spanish reply to Mr.. Arthur Fergu-
son, the Spanish interpreter attached
to the United States Peace Commits
sion. The answer of the Spaniards
was so short that less than ten min
utes were consumed in rendering it in
to English for the Americans. Spain's
reply was as already cabled, adding
that Spain had throughout the con-
troversy had the strongest argument
and that, as between positions so dia-
metrically opposed, the American
offer of $50, 900, 200 was not a fair sum.
Nevertheless, the reply continued,
Spain desired to avoid any further
effusion of blood and further disorder,
and concluded to accept the Ameri-
can offer Internationally and thus
bow to the superior power of the vic
tor. The secretaries were then en-
powered to prepare the treaty articles
embodying the cession of Cuba, Porto
Rico and the Philippines, and the pay
ment by the United States of 100000,
900, for submission TO the meeting
which will be held on Wednesday
next.
The American demands include the
acquisition of the whole of the Philip
pines and Sulu groups for $40, 000,0 900
and it is also understood the United
States will purchase the Caroline
group. The question Of the debt of
Cuba was left unsettled
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-05
AUGUST FLOWER.

at is surprising fact says Prof. Houton,
thGt IN my travels in all parts of the world for the
last ten years, have met more people having used
Green's August Flower than any other remedy,
for dyspepsia, deranged liver and stomach, and
for constipation. find for tourists and statesmen,
or for persons filing office positions. where head
aches and general bad feelings from irregular habits
exist, that Green's August Flower is grand rem
edy 1t does not njure the system by frequent use,
and is excellent for stomachs and Indigestion
Sample bottles free at II. c. Pierce's
Sold by dealers in al civilized countries.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-05

According to the report of Comis-
sioner General T. V. Powderly, just
made public, the total number of i'm
migrants to the q. S., during the last
fiscal year, was 229, 299, being 1888
fewer than came during the previous
year. During the year {, 1880, who were
undesirable from one cause or
another, principally pauperism, were
debarred. Mr.. Powderly recommends
that the head tax be increased from ST.
to 81, to provide a fund to 'tenlarge
the bureaus operations to it's full cap
acity for usefulness in protecting
American citizens from disease, tax
payers from the imposition Of unjust
burdens, and the hospitals, charitable
and penal institutions of the country
from decentralization by the corrupt
citizens of other Countries
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-05

Tie first Cuban society function
held since the close of the war took
place 1.-THE Yacht Club building at
Mariana beach this afternoon, in the
form Of concert, the proceeds of
which went to the hospital fund. So
ciety, which is now reforming it's lines
in Havana, turned out in full force, or
at least that portion Of it which is not
intensely pro- Spanish in sentiment.
Not less than 1900 persons were
present, many ladies for the first time
in years discarding. The best talent
of the city contributed to zhe program
and altogether rhe affair was such a
success that many are saying it N arks
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-05
NO MENTOR.

l had taken very toothsome but
not highly finished dinner at the
mountain farmhouse and when I start
ed on my way the daughter of the
house, who had looked after my wants
at the table, informed me that if had
no objections she would ride a piece
with me. 1 gave my immediate con-
sent, and we were presently jogging
along toward the Cumberland river.
I presume, said, bowling with as
much gallantry as the circumstances
would permit, thatif any of your beau
should see Us riding together my life
would hardly be safe from their jeal-
Gus rage.
Well, s'pose eff Jim wuz here, she
|hesitated, it might be such picnic as
bit looks, fer Jim's mighty bad about
'ne. That's why he amt here now.
il Why? I asked with considerably
more interest and not so much bow
hnd paIaver.
He shot hole through the last fell
Ter rid with and had to take to the
woods till he gets well.
Does your mother approve of your
marrying him? | asked.
No, she responded easily. Nav amt
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-05
RAVE YoU EYER NOTICED 7HATe

Have you ever noticed when you are buy
ing berries by the peck,
THAT those on top are large and ripe with /
out spot or speck;
Nv lille those beneath are small and green
not worth the looking at,
And almost worthless-have you ever no.
ticed that?
the days are cold,
The iceman leaves larger chunk than what
your box will hold;
But when the days are scorching hot and
nearly fry your fat,
He leaves the merest trife-have you ever
noticed that?
Have you ever noticed that the man who's
always telling you
ABOUT the wondrous things he's done and
going to do,
lis loafing at the present time-his purse is
bursted fat.
And ''won't you loan a fiver?'-have you
ever noticed that?
such awful luck?
The mammoth fish they nearly got, fell
back into the brook,
And while of great fresh water whales they
ever wildly chat,
They bring home tiny minnows- you
ever noticed that?
Have you ever noticed office seekers 'ere
election day,
Grasp everybody's hand and something
kind and fetching say,
And who, when safe in Office, with salary
big and fat,
Forget the humble voter-have you ever
noticed that?-Chr5stian In eLLigenccr.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-05
WHATNOT TO DO.

Don't form the habit of thinking
over little troubles, little worries, lit
tie hurts. If friend has said some
M thing that grieves you, go to him and
have the matter explained, or drop
it altogether from your mind. Ten
to one your friend meant no harm.
N A very small seed of offence soon be-
comes very large injury when brood
ed over by the Imagination. The
strong, rich, imaginative natures are
very efficient at this kind of Matching.
There are other hurtful germs than
those that find a Judgement in the
physical body. Anger, envy, discon-
tent, are diseases of the mind. Their
beginnings may be very small, but
they grow with the rapidity of coarse,
noxious weeds. Think only good
+ thoughts, kind thoughts, forgiving
thoughts. Soundness of mind, like
soundness of body, is the result to a
large degree Of ones own determined
choice. The will can shut the gates
of the soul against its enemies and
open them to heavenly messengers
that ever stand ready TO enter in with
peace and joy and every good thing.
II 1t is indeed easy to keep the mind
" full of sweet and pure images when
one is surrounded by gentleness and
tenderness, when one has ones own
way. But in every station and at
every period of life there are contra
dictions, temptations to uncharitable-
ness, to suspicion, to reaction against
friends who, though dear to US, yet
in the crowding interests of life step
on our toes, so to speak, and wiring
from US rebellious protests. There
is no such perfect school for learning
how to live among imperfect people
and yet keep the soul noble and mag
unanimous as this daily lite in which
the great Master has placed Us. Here
we are tested; here we may "grow in
grace and the further knowledge of
the truth if we listen to our divine
Teacher instead of giving our atten
ton to the earth voices clamor at
the door of the soul.
'sAh, if I were young again!" says
many repentant one, looking over
the past BIT the world is full of
eager, hopeful young men and wom-
en-. To them is the word addressed;
keep your souls open to the sunshine.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-05
CASTORTA

Bears the signature of CHAs. H. FLETCHER.
In for more than thirty years, and
Tie Kind You Haze 14zaVays Bought
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-05

The Rev. Charles Garrett tells the
following story: A little fellow who
had been brought up a stanch teetota-
lar was about to be apprenticed. The
foreman offered him glass of beer.
The little fellow said, 81 never touch
that stuff. y sFHello, youngster," said
the foreman, tive never keep teeto
talars here.0 eff you have me you'll
have one,'' returned the boy. The
foreman was irritated, and holding up
the glass of beer, he said, 'tNow my
lad, there's only one master here;
you'll either have this inside or out
side" The little boy said, 'sWell, you
can please yourself; I brought my
clean jacket with me and good char
acter-you may spoil my jacket, but
you shan't spoil my character.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-12-05
Catarrh cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can
not reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a
blood constitutional disease, and in order
to cure it you must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directle the blood and mucous
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack
medicine. 1t prescribed by one OF the
best physicians in this country for years and
is regular prescri ption. It is composed of
the best tonics known, combined with the
best blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination
o. the two ingredients is what produces such
wonderful results in curing Catarrh. Send
for testimonials free
F. J. CHENEY & co Prop, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.