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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02
ASSURE CURE FOR CIRQUE.

twenty-five Years Constant Use
without II Failure. 81
The frst Indication Of Group is hoa-se-
ness. and In child subject to that
disease it may be taken as snre sign
Of the approach of an attack. Follow
Ing this hoarseness is a peculiar rough
cough. Ii Chamberlain's Congh Rem
edy is given as soon us the child be-
comes Horse, Or even after the croupy
cough appears. 1t will prevent the r.
tack. 1t is used in many thousands Of
homes in this broad land and never diHr
appoints the anxious mothers. We
have vet to learn of single instances tp
which it has not proved etfectual. No
other preparation can show such II; reg
rd-twenty-tive years. constant use
without failure. For sale by Lo0isF
Strehlke Il Co.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

WHEREAs Richard A: Mooney and Anna
w Mooney, BY their deed Of trust made Octo-
S her Sth issS snd recoEed on October nh
county clerk and recorder OF Rio BlAnco coun-
", Colorado. conveyed to Walter Q. Frost,
TIC payment Of their certain prossisory note
of same date for the sum Of one thousand dol
hr and interest,", tho North half Of the south
ksf Of fhe South west quarter q section niss,
al IN Tp. ! south, q Range q West ~ r. n. !,
cHcther with their full right. title and interest
srssS. i & county q Rio Bisnoa I'll sssss q
Whsfssa Said trus. deed provsaes 'that In
Md trustee or his successor 10 trust shall seil
I'D property e therein Their. p provided; snd, T.,
to aCt herein, then the then acting County
Clerk q Rio Blanco county shall be made sue
ceeeor in trust; and,
Whefeas, The said Walter c. Frost has failed
to execute the trust therein, and,
And, whereas, default has been made in the
81 81 % said note
Now. therefore. Public notice IL hereby
given that !, 2. Z. Fordham, acting Clerk and
trust hcrein, as aforesaid, at the request Of the
holder OF said note. and in pursuance and by
virtue OF the power and authority in me vested
snce with the provisions thereof, will, on Sat
tirdsy, December %, 1899, at the hour Of two ~
O'Clock In the afternoon Of said day, at the
north front door Of the court house in the
county Of Rio Blanco, state Of Colorado, sell
the above described land and tho ditch ana
water rights thereto belonging. and all the
right, title, benefit and equity Of redemption OF
the aid Richard A. Mooney and Anna Mooney,
their heirs and assigns therein. at public auc-
tioa. for the highest and best price the same
will bring In cash, for the purpose Of paying
said note and interest thereon, and all ex-
penses Of executing this trust. sslnf
Dated at Meeker, Colorado, November 25th.
A. d. 1860. Z. z. FORDHAM,
nS6d3 Successor In Trust.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02
Colorado in Color and Song.

Colorado in Color and Song.
This publication is the most preten-
tious of anything of its class heretofore
attempted in the state. 1t contains
twenty-four selected landscapes of
Colorado scenery in COLOR, and twenty
four Colorado poems, adapted to each
picture. The latter are printed on
tissue bond paper and the pictures on
heavy plate paper. The frontispiece is
a superb reproduction of Colorados
State flower, the "Columbine.' The
binding is in classic vellum with gilt
edges and decorated with an original
gold Florentine design to represent an
oil painting. The size of the book is
eleven inches square. Retail price. in
boxes, So 80.
Frank .. Thayer, Publisher, Denver,
October 10, 1899.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02
LIFTING POWER.
A st.sisticaa E.s,m.t. Of tie Aver.
age MANS Power At vAry-
lAg Agss.

The muscles, in common with all the
organs of the body, have their stages
of Development md decline; our phys
ical strength increases up to certain
age, and then decreases. Tests Of
strength of several thousands of peo-
pie Aavcibeen made by means OF dyna-
mometcr (strength measuier). and the
following nre given u the average fig
ures for the white race:
The lifting power" Of youth Of II
years is $50 pounds; in his twentieth
year,this; increases to $50 pounds. and
in tket6htieth and thirty-Hrst years II
reaches its height. $50 pounds. At the
end of the thirty first year the strength
begins to decline, very slowly at first.
by the fortieth year 1t has decreased
eight pounds, and this diminutiot con-
tinues at slightly increasing rate until
the fiftieth year 10 reached, when the
figure II $50 pounds. t-
After this period the strength fails
more and more rapidly until the weak
ness Of old age 10 reached. It IN not
possible to give statistics Of the decline
of strength after the fftieth year, ~ II
varies to q large degree In different In
dividuals.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02
The Denver Times Almanac and
Year Book For 1900.


The Denver Times Almanac will con-
tain special history Of our war with
Spain, including q full account. of all
the troubles In the Philippines t0,date.
1t will also contain history Of England's
war in the transvaal. Another import
ant item Is the fact that the year 1888
has been the most prosperous one Of
this century. The great amount OF new
enterprises which have been taken hold
of and the full value of each Of these
enterprises to the commercial world are
all treated Of in this almanac. Besides
this, the current events. weather re-
ports and everything that can be found
useful for the once. farm and house
hold, with = special write-up OF Colo
RADIO and the Western country, showing
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02
HAY Eastern Man.

A man In Vermont wrote to the reg
lister OF the district land Office as follows:
"Please write and tell me il a settler
in entering a, homestead Is furnished
household effects, including house. fur
niture. tools, etc. Please describe what
I will be furnished with in entering a
homestead in Colorado"
Yes. All these articles 60 with a Co..
orsdo homestead. and in order to be
agreeable Register Squire. of the Glen
wood office, sometimes throws In a
years grub, an upright piano and a
waller" dog.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND nEEICE AT W

GLEswOOD SrRIS0s, Colo. Dec; !, 1900.
NorICE--Is hereby given that tho following
~ named settler has fiied notice Or his inten-
ton to make Anal proof In support of his claim
aud that said proof will be made before Henry
A. Wildhack, U: 8. Commissioner, Mt Mcekcr,
Colo. on Tuesday, January 9Th, 1900, at 10
o clock \. M, viz:
Orris L. Dudley, of Piceance, Colo. on his p.
D. &. No. 1871, Ute, for the NV u NV y Sec.
l. TIP. s., Il. o. W. 9Th P. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultivation
OF, said land, viz:
.Iames L. Tagert and Ambrose Oldiand, {:
Meeker. Colo, and Harvey Sprague and James
W. Dainbrich, OF Piceance, Colo.
DIS J. +. SQUIRE, Register.
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Thursday where they have leased
very h,ie stock ranch. and expect TO
make that place their future home.
The Peterson family, who have resided
on Big Beaver for nearly fifteen years.
will be missed by a host Of friends in
this vicinity, but the move was necessi-
tated on account of their increasing
cattle herd. Lee Peterson, who is
rated Us one of the best cattiemen in
this part of Colorado. finds that he can
run his stock to better advantage at the
new location. r'NH
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

THE Rock ISLAND Playing Cards are
the slickest you ever handled. One
pack will be sent by mail on recdpt Of
is cents in stamps. A money order or
draft for so cents or same in stamps
will secure 4 packs, and they will be
sent by express. charges prepaid. Ad-
dress, john SEBASTIAN.
G.. p. A. C. Il 1. & r., Chicago.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

For all sorts Of Chinese and Japanese
goods. such as peacock fans. six. hand
kerchiefs, crepe shawls, beautiful china
ware, ETC.. call on John Wong in the
Sanderson building. II
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

the political status. resources In azri-
culture and mining. Ii is just the book
you need. Price, % cents, postpaid.
Rocks will be delivered about the Grst
Of January.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

Salty is branching out and this week
moved into large and we'll appointed
store-room adjoining his old stand in
the postofiice building.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Baer left Sunday
morning for California. where they will
spend the winter and. incidentally, look
after Mr.. Baer's large mining interests.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

On Thursday Conrad Streb left for
Grand Junction, where he expects to
mako bis future home and 90 into the
Isal estate business. His Meeker and
upper White friends wish him success.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

J. B. Hin has just finished very iine
job Of painting on the residence Of
Mayor Ollland, which gives his honor's
home m up to-date appearance.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

Lark Craig has returned from "Old
Mo" after q pleasant visit to his child
hood haunts. And, incidentally, we
might mention that Lark is getting
fatter and jollier every day.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

Judging BY. the humber of indict-
ments returned BY the last grand jury.
at GIenwood, for violations of the Sew
enth Commandment, that town Is sadly
In need Of the purifying influence of a
parkhurst or . Pasmore.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

DESERT LAND, FINAL PROoF.-NOT.CE
FOR PUBLICATION.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GLENwooD SPRINGS, Colo, Nov. !, 1909.
NOTICE Is hereby given that jacques
~ .Freund. Of Meeker, Colorado, has hlcd
notice OF intention to make proof on his des-
and Sec 1. TpaN, and Y sw u and NV \
81 !! Sec 3 TIP sN, Rea ". 9Th P. NJ. before
II. a. Wildhack, United Rates Commissioner
at Aeekcr, Colo. on Monday the 18th day Of
December, 1893, at 10 O'Clock a. m. s
He names the following Witnesses to prove
said land: j,'TTAsNie 1iT =,
Heinhold Hartke. Richard Carnrikc, Horace
8. Harp ind j. d. M0og, MI Of Neeker, Colo.
n11-dl6 }. p. SQUIRE, Register.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

Holy communion at st. James rectory
tomorrow morning at o'clock. Sun
day school scholars will meet In rectory
at 3 O'Clock p. M, and are requested to
bring tn their teachers their Xmas tree
cards.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

Captain and Mrs. Coon departed
Thursday morning for Arkansas Ho,
Springs and will spend the winter in
the Ozark mountain region.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

jim Simpson, tha popular Piceance
eowman, is back from Texas where be
has been visiting thu old folks.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

Huzus & Co. have a fine assortment
Of holiday goods or their counters.
which includes very beautiful display
OF chinaware and various articles of
bric-a-brac suitable for holiday presents.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02
The Rock Island Wall Map of
the United States

Is the best offered TO the public. 1t is
verv Large and specially adapted to
school purposes. Every teacher of
geography and every business Office
should have one. 1t will be sent post
paid to any address on receipt of fifteen
cents In postage stamps or coin.
Address. JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. L. A..
Chicago. III.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

Mrs. Emma Price, Of renver. was
among the arrivals Thursday evening.
Mrs. Price is visiting Meeker friends.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

have arranged with some frieDda b
the east whereby can loan money on
long time. Must he well secured.
f. E. SHAykR,
n11-d2 Axial, Colo.
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Not All.

"well," he said, 1.-The Beers are on
the move"
yes" she replied. looking at the
clock; but there are some exceptions. .
Buffalo Commercial. "a
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

ToLoAN-sCoO on good security. II.
A. Wildi,ack.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

Good eating apples SC per pound at
Mrs. Adella EllIott's. ....
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

My son has been troubled for years
with chronic dlarrhoea. Sometime ago
persuaded him to take some OF Chain
beriain's Collie, Cholera and DiarrliuSa
Remedy. After using two bottles 6f
the 25 cent size he was cured i give
this testimonial, hoping some ore
similarly afflicted may read 1t and 1e
observation-disclosures G. BOWER. Giesa-
coe, o. For sale by Louis F. Strehlke
K Go 81
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

The addition to F. N. JoAiantgen's
blacksmith shop Is nearing completion.
1t is good sign to see business man
doubling his floor space.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

Professional Cards, when paid in advance,
eIh0 per year.
Local Notices. fifteen cents per line for first
fnsertton and ten cents for each subsequent
Insertion. Legni notices ten ccnts per line for
each insertion.
THE MEEKER HERALD,
Mcekcr. Colorado.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

The Odd Fellows gave very enjoy
able dance Thanksgiving evening which
WIS largely attended.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

The worlds largest match factory %
at Barberton, o. r.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

Horses shod. now, for one dollar at
whittsns shop
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

The weather has been favorable to
building operations 10 dSring the past
week. and substantial progress was
made on the new Hay, Sanderson and
Hossack residences. The work on St.
James church also progressed satisfac-
torily. ss1
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

Powell Park keeps well In the van OF
brick residence is bearing completion.
and Rube Reynolds handsome frame
house is in like stage of advancement
Sam Wear has just completed the finest
combination Of barn, stable and car.
raiage house in the county. The stable
IL fitted for twelve head of horses In ad-
dition to the latest improved box-stalls
for Nj. Wears blooded roadsters.
Thursday, December 18th, will he the
one lundredth anniversary of the death
OF George Washington, patriot. general.
statesman and eminent Mason. As
Washington was buried under Masonic
auspices, all the bodies of the ancient
craft throughout the United States will
observe the historic event in beiitting
manner on the above date. the local
lodge Of Masons among the number.
Every indication of the approach of
bowling storm was visible Wednesday
evening, but it turned out to be only
Borean bluff, and we are still in posses
sion of good weather. 'fe+
LATER-Our long spell of fine wea-
ther came to an end this morning, and
a healthy storm is now in progress.
The Midland railroad put new
schedule into effect this week which
will be great accommodation to people
travelling to and from this and Yampa
valley regions. Dave Edwards, the
popular Midland agent here, reports in
creased business as a result of the
change.
Painter John Baldwin's artistic skill
was made visible on the Methodist par
sonage this week. Jack put on COM
bination Of colors which are very taking
to the eve.
Horses st,od. now, for one dollar at
WhittAnp allOp-CAsH
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

Mrs. Il. C. Peterson and family de-
parted for Balzec, on Grand river,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

Archdeacon Ostenson came IN Thurs
day evening on business visit.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

MIR. and Mrs. Thonas II. lies believe
in all the accessories to home comforts
and elegance. snd with this idea prom
inently in visw added fine Hallett 4
Davis piano and . lot Of handsome fur
niture to their household effects this
week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

9. o. Taylor Whistles. s.n.a. til. d.blllt.t.a.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

: Over 1900 people went through VI
lowstone Park this season, breaking II
record by 1900. 4
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EZRA FLEMING.

Cattle branded o. above on left $40 or hip
but the majority arc branded L c On Mt ssds.
Also own and
Horse brand. same as cut on left hin. Range
Flag creek and Government road. PostolBcs
address, Neeker. Colo
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For Sale.

Six grade Hereford bulls from II to II
months old. A. b. CRlrCHLOw,
nlld2 Picsance, Colo.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

THANKSGIVING day was all right,
viewed from a weather standpoint.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02

The proper distance between the ey
is the width Of an eye.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1899-12-02
@. Taylor whi.kies, decidedly medicinal

America has oOs female LAWYERS.
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g. Q. Taylor EAt.ss.s, . rs's.sss 49,.
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PRICE : BowkLEY.

branded same a. Gut on right shoulder. Range
White river and Coyote Basin. PostoaBca ad-
1rees, Meeker. Colorado.
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insertion. Legni notices ten cents per line for
each insertion.
All communications shoIid be addressed to
THE MEEKER HERALD,
Meekcr. Colorado.
Archdeacon Ostenson came In Thurs
day evening on a business visit.
-A
Thanksgiving day was all right,
viewed from u weather standpoint.
The Odd Fellows gave very enjoy
able dance Thanksgiving evening which
wss largely attended.
jim Simpson, the popular Piceance
cowman, is back from Texas where be
has been visiting thu old folks.
Mrs. Emma Price, Of renver, was
among the arrivals Thursday evening.
Mrs. Price is visiting Meeker friends.
store-room adjoining his old stand in
the postofiice building.
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The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1899-07-06
\ SINGULAR STORY.-Thc St. Pc,

y SINGULAR STORY.-Thc ST. Paul
Dispatch tells the follOwing
There Is Il singular but an absolutely
true story Of Il watch which went
through the cyclone. The timepiece,
which has been under fire and Is now a
veteran, was an old ore Of strong build
When the storm struck, the owner,
whose name is Bryant, forgot oil about
his valuables in the hustle for safety
The watch was in the drawer Of 9
bureau. After the blow was over Mr..
Bryant found himself almost without
a scratch and went back 10 Wow the
house. He found nothing but land
scape. He began to search about the
ruins early the next morning, and
it. In the bottom Of an unbroken
pickle jar were the works OF the watch
ticking away, while the silver case
could not be found.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1899-07-06

3ncurabla. In thousands Of instan eco Dr.
Pierce's Favonte Prescription, by restoring
the natural, healthy condition Of the orgaao
distinctly feminine has been the rueana Of
eonferring upon ehlldleBs women tho oaa
lnestiinable blessing.
s. ss;ts ssys Cd '; %sz;sa IL
hcnced taking b. Pieces favorfte Prsscrip-
tion. then wrote to you for advice, and your
instructions were to give Golden Medical Dis-
don. rhis We did NE re result is res,oraton 3f
hoy e e s'S wofd med Dr. Rsree 'Gy have
named him Pierce. 'Favohtc Prescription 10
The vast experience and skill which DY.
practice as chief consulting physiclen to
the Inyalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute,
bf Buffalo. ~, has made his name known
ard his medicines recognized an standard
I.medies IN every civilized country on tha
Hlobe. His great thousand page illustrated
Dook, the "peoplc's Common Sense Med.
tcal Adviser ",haa had the grcatest sale Of
ony medical work in any language. A free
edition has been published and a paper
bound copy will be sent to any family alb
eOlutcly without charge except the mere
cost Of mailing which is II one cent stamps.
Send these with your address TO the
buffalo NY, or If preferred send 81 staInps
Tor heavier cloth.Dound copy.
a man or woman who neglects constipa.
ton suffers from slow poisoning. Doctor
picrCe'e Pleasant Pellets cure consti pa.
tion. One little "Pellet" Is gentle laxa.
uve, and two q mild cathartic. Ala madi.
| cine dselsSa.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1899-07-06
, and here comes tho interesting part OF

and here comes tho interesting part OF
my story.
tho road, whom | thought | heard tho
clattcr OF horse feet, and stopped to
listen. ] had not moro than Cotton
still before not only the horscs had
heard camo In sight, but they had mon
on thom, and Yankees At that. | had
novor soon Grant, but l had soon his
picture Oftontlmce, and | recognized
him I'm an instant. IT was Grant and
several other officers. learned after
wards thoy were Hancock and Meade.
Just as thoy got opposite where | wae
sitting, thcy meta courier and stopped.
Tho courier handed Grant u noto and
OF tho crowd dashed Hs fast as thcy
could ride. You can imagine how folt
bcttcr than ! can toll you. | think
thoy saw me, but my Yankee ovcrcoat
saved mo again.
had not until thcy rode way noticed
that just so my lett In an old field,
wrrc moro Yankees than | thought
were in the world, or SO II socmcd to mo
just then, but tho woods wcre thick,
and | turned ami rode back ont of sight
aud waited for .hcm TO move OF. AS
soon ns they left began 70 try to find
sumc way to got oat. Aftcr hunting
around tor sometime | cnlnC " ~ farm
house that | hAd boon to often, whore
u family named Scott lived, and
younE lniy volunteered ~ pilot me
out. whtrn She did, and just IN tune 10
get me into one ot tho hardest lights ot
tnr WAT, burgess MtIl, Oct, -, lSnt,
ha,r Thought u thousand times
since this all happened that II h"u
ktlled Grant tho MAR mlEht have ended
differently, aud whether had succeed
cd IN getting away or not, my nama
would have been famous.