The Meeker herald., 1899-09-16

under him, aud very efficient service
has been maintained this season, owing
largely to the fact he has got out into
the woods and personally looked after
the territory under his charge. His
mon have been faithful in the discharge
Of their duties, and many tires have
been extlnguished before doing any
damage. This is in happy contrast to
the inefiicient service Of last year when
large tracts of valuable timber were de-
stroyed. Mr.. Steinmetz seems to be
the man for the place. He understands
his duties and is enthusiastic in their
performance.
Judge Hugus, accompanied by Mr.. J.
e. Davis, came in Wednesday via the
overland route. Both gentlemen took
In Game day at Steamboat Springs and
are loud in their praise Of that town
and the good time they had there They
have gone up to Marvine Lodge to rest
for few DAYS, after which they will
proceed to Denver to take In the annual
Festival. The judge was much struck
on the improvements In Meeker and
surrounding country since he WINS here
last, and says we have the most promis-
ing future Of any town he knows Of. "
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W. II. Miller, one Of the pioneers In
this valley. and who left for the coast
country In 30. surprised his former
friends and acquaintances by dropping
In on them last Saturday evening. MIR.
Miller made quite stake In an Oregon
mine few years ago, and lately did
very we'll in KlOndike mercantile ven
ture; in fact, he is now in good position
to reside on Easy street. He will
shortly return to California to spend
the winter.
W. A. Keller, NJ. L. Sandy, A. Stith
and J. d. Moog Of Meeker marketed
between them nine carloads of cattle of
the White river range. They were
good lot and tue heavy stun brought
the highest price Of the day. The year
lings and cows that weighed this after
noon brought SAs5 for the former and
$40 for the latter, freight paid to the
river.-Denver Stockman.
1t is altogether probable that Meeker
Will witness the erection OF another
church sdinee In the near future. While
hero Father O'BeRley discussed the
matter with prominent members OF the
Roman Catholic communion with the
result that some very liberal contribu-
lions TO the church building fund are
promised.
A party Of Denver hunters, composed
Of Elmer Jones, Victor Thorhe, William
Leslie, Charles Stuart and viii Hodges.
arrived a few days ago. They are max
ing the Craig ranch their headquarters.
and are under the chaperonage Of MIR.
Jones, who is brother of our popular
pOstmistress.
james Mikkelson and wife, of Pice-
ance, were visitors to the metropolis
during the week. Mr.. Mikkelson has
sold his ranches and stock on the creek,
but, after looking around little on the
outside. will probably buy another place
and continue in the stock business.
The board of commissioners held q
special meeting this week and consid.
cred the matter Of refunding the county
bonds. The board concluded to submit
the question to vote OF the people this
fall, and took the necessary steps 70
that end. ;7!. u'1
Rev. John underwent an operation in
st. Luke's hospital last week, aud viii
not b. with his flock for two weeks or
longer. Latest advices from Denver
report Mr.. John getting on all right.
Troublesome teeth brought J. B..
limerick down from North Fork last
Wednesday. and he came in time to
find out that DIR. ketcham left on the
stage two hours before. "T
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Auditor of State George W. Temple,