The Meeker herald., 1899-07-01

JAMES LYITLE. Editor Publisher
Entered iu the Pustcnice f, neescr, Rio Blanco
Count, Colo. as seoond-ciass mail matter.
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Neoker. Colorado.
Let the eagle scream.
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Judge Foreman disposed of a large
docket in the county court this week
The cattlemen and grangers were
again made happy by fine rain Sun
day night.
The Vernai Express reports tie
death of Hyrum Mcneil, . brother of
Tom McNeill's.
AL Ellison received Il pair of blooded
angora goats Monday, which he took mp
to the Vaughan private park.
II the weather is all right Meeker will
have the greatest Fourth of July cele-
bration next TUESDAY she ever had.
Some of the most blood. thirsty mos
quitos we have ever seen were abroad
in this vicinity during the past week.
We've had July weather for the past
few days. and indications point TO
continuation of same during the coming
week.
Frank JoIIantgen, assisted By Ellie
IIornbek, has been busy during the
past few days erecting the barbecue
pavilion.
L. ID. Riley purchased the Patton lots
and residence and as soon as convenient
will enlarge the house. II is nice
piece of property.
Fred L. Garrison, an expert photog
rapher, has pitched his tent next TO the
court honse building and is ready TO
ill all orders in his line.
The town authorities requests parents
and others TO see to it that children
keep away from buildings when shoot
ing off their tire-crackers.
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They say that Buford has a charming
young lady who will be pushed by her
friends as the Rio Blanco representative
at the Mountain and Plain festival.
George Bloomfield is the latest recruit
to the grand army Of happy papas. The
interesting event occurred last Sunday
morning and it is girl. An are well,
including George.
Itis said that the Shankland brothers
have the finest garden down the river.
These boys have advanced ideas on
farming and gardening and they put
them into execution.
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Thu TNeuvar ISant1hIiaon ia
higher in that city than it has been in
eleven years. The cause of the high
price is the continued drought in south
eastern and southern Colorado.
Business at the drug store has ip-
creased so fast lately that Messrs. Strehl-
Ike & Co, had to add to their clerical
force. VIII Simms is now one of the
statesmen at this popular establishment.
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Ezra Flemming received at lot of
young cattle yesterday, which are said
to be tbv those who have seen them)
the finest bunch of range stock ever
brought into this valley. They came
from Oregon and are all short horns.
Frank Keel warmed his handsome
new residence last evening in good old
fashioned style. 4 large delegation of
Meekerites were in attendance and
Judging by expressions we have heard
this morning they must of had royal
good time.
Grand Chef JoHantgen will have as a
corps of assistants on the Fourth. Fred
Keller as chief roaster, Louie Hutzeu-
hnhIer Z w Enckett and Holm NJ.