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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-06
AND IT WAS A HARD JOB.

well" proudly remarked the chief
of the Roboken fire department as LIE
wiped the CRIME from his corrugated
brow, cat least we saved the river!'-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-06
THE SEASONS DOOR.

Mrs. Houser-What a strong express
sion Of annoyance is on Mr.. Daintleys
facet
Mr.. Houser-Yes; he looks as IL he
were smelling moth balls.-Harper'
Bazaar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-06

The average speed Of carrier pigeon
in calm weather is 1900 yards min
ute. With a strong wind in the direc-
ton of flight some pigeons have COW
cred 1900 yards minute.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-09-06
SU 5PICIOUS
EAS TERN IMBROGLIO GIVES RISE
TO JEALOUSY.
THE RUSSIAN NIGHTMARE

Believed Nations Will Acknowledge
Wisdom Of Americas Initiative and
Accede to Our Proposals-Diplo-
matte Circles See Signs of Solution
Prospects Materially Brighter.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24
MARRIED.

NEILsEN-SANDY-At the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. +. p. WILDER. on Tues
day, Feb. 20, 1900. MIR. John Z. Neil
sen and Miss Ella v. Sandy, Rev.
William John officiating.
The marriage was very pretty affair;
Mrs. WILDER adding to the felicity Of
the occasion by preparing an elegant
repast for those In attendance. Both
the bride aud groom are well and favor
ably known in the Oak Ridge and Dan
forth park regions and were the recip-
tents of numerous valuable presents
from their many friends.
The happy Young couple will make
their future home in Utah, where Mr..
Nielsen owns fine ranch.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24
Attempted Suicide.

"Mr. John Baldridge and WIFE, nee
Miss Snyder. came up from Phoenix,
Arizonia to visit relatives in Plateau
valley They have two year old child.
Mrs. Baldridge had preceded Mr.. Bald
ridge about two weeks on the visit, and
when the latter arrived he at once OBJ
jected to the attention paid Mrs. Bald
ridge by old beaux Of hers. Several
scenes ensued. Baidridae issued ulti-
matums. and Madame BaIdridge gave
him the Enquire giggle. Finally Bald
ridge kidnapped the two year old and
flew to DeBeque. The madame fol-
lowed. they met BY chance at Hotel De-
Lano Yesterday morning. There was a
hot scene with red side lights, the hubby
gave her the antarctic eye, q polaric
wave Of his hand and told her to fit.
She drew from the hip pocket of her
tailor made skirt small bottle Of deadly
"pizen'' and quaffed about thimbleful
and fell over. All, everything was over
for minute. Enter physician viii,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

There is no better medicine for the
babies than Chamberlain Cough Fem
edy. Its pleasant taste and prompt and
effectnal cures make it favorite with
mothers and small children. 1t quickly
cures their coughs and colds, prevent
ing pneumonia or other serious conse-
quences. 1t also cures Group and has
been used in tens Of thousands Of cases
without single failure so far as we
liave been able to learn. 1t not only
cures Group but when given as soon as
the croupy cough appears. will prevent
the attack. In cases of whooping cough
1t liqnefies the tough mucous, making 1t
easier to expectorate. and lessons the
severity aud frequency of the paroxysms
OF coughing. thus depriving that disease
Of all dangerous consequence. For
sale BY Louis F. Strehlke & Co.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24
ORDINANCE NO. 84,
Be 1t ordained by the Board of Trustees
of the Town OF Meeker, Colorado:

Be 1t ordained by the Board of Trustees
Of the Town of Meeker, Colorado:
Section 1. Permission or right In
hereby granted The Western Slope Tele-
phone and Telegraph company. q cor
poration duly organized and existing
under and by virtue of the laws OF the
State Of Colorado, to construct. MAIN
tain and operate a telephone and teie.
graph system. either or both. within the
corporate limits of the said Town of
Meeker.
Sec. 9. Ths said Western Slope Tele-
phone and Telegraph company ia hereby
granted permission to erect poles, posts,
piers, abuttments, wires or other fix
lures of their line or lines. along or
upon any street, alley or other public
highway or public ground, within the
corporate limits OF said Town; or the
same may be erected upon private
property, providing the consent of the
owner thereof be first obtained.
Sec. 3. The poles or posts to he used
in the construction of said telephone or
telegraph lines shall be OF substantial
size, viz: Not less than 10 inches IN
diameter at the butt end. and not less
than 6 inches In diameter at the top
end. The wires to be strung upon SAID
poles or posts shall be at least 20 feet
high and clear fromthe ground.
Sec. 4. The Board of Trustees of
said Town OF Meeker shall haye tbe
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

a
power ut all times to direct the location
and erection of any such poles. posts.
piers or nbuttments. and to direct any
alteration In the location or erection Of
the same. the said company or its agent.
however. having been given An 0ppor-
tnnty To bc heard regarding such alter
alton.
Sic. 8. This permission or right is
granted to the said Western Slope Tele-
phone and Telegraph company for the
term of 20 years from the adoption of
this ordinance upon the express con-
tiition that actual work of construction
Of said telephone or telegraph line. or
both, shall De commenced on OF before
tl,e 1st dav OF September. A. ID. 1900.
and that the same shall be completed
and in operation on or before the 31st
day of December, A. ID. 1900.
Sec. o. ANY failure on the part of
the said Western Slope Telephone and
Telegraph company to comply with any
of the provisions of this ordinance shall
work an immediate forfeiture Of it's
rights without any declaration of for
feiture on the part Of the said Town of
Meeker.
Declared passed and adopted by the
Board OF Trustees Of the Town Of
/ Mpeker. this 18th dav of February.
A. ID. 1900. II. OLDLAND.
Attest: Mayor.
W. Il. SALTMARsH,
Town Recorder.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24
NoTIcE-pEpARTNENr OF THE INTER-

NOTICE. EPARTNEN OF THE INTER-
~ TOR. GENERAL LAND OFFICE, Wash
ington, d. c.. December I'D. 1880. Notice Ia
hereby given that sealed bids, addressed 10 the
Commissioner of the General Land Office. will
be received by the Receiver Of the United
rndo up to and including February 5Sth, 1900.
for the purchase under the Act of June 4, 1897
t'0 Stat. 3i-;G of all the burned timber. and of
such additional quantity of green timber. not
with the burned timber will aggregate 10000
feet. board measure: also all cori-wood to be
obtained from the tops and lops of eame, sub
1ect to future measurement. All Of said tim
situated approximately in Section q, Town
ship = North. of Range s2 West, and Section 30,
Township North. of Range 81 West, 9Th p. NJ,
on the beadwntcrt Of Coal Creek, and be.
FOREST RESERVE. No bid Will be com
si'iered for less than the appraised valpe of 81
per 1000 feet, board measure, and 30 cSnts per
cord for the wood to be obtained thcrcfrom
A deposit Of SO with the Receiver will be re-
qnired with each bid, ind payment in full
must be made within 30 days after notice Of
award, or thirty. sixty or ninety DAYS At the
option of purchaser. The timber to be cut
Will he marked and designated by the official
under whose supervision the work is done.
te purchase. that all tops and lops and refuse
will be piled ready for burning, under the
direction of the Ofiicial designated therefor;
and That no timber will be transported out Of
or otherwise removed until after payment
therefor. Purchasers failing to remove all OF
said timber within one year from the date of
notice by the Receiver. of the award. forfeit
timber unrcmovetl, unless an extension of
time has been obtained. The right to reject
my and all bids IL reserved. Bin9er Hermann,
Commissioner. d3O-f "a
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

wsllolled stomach pump. lie works,
she works. The fatal dose Is reclaimed
aud madame is herse!f again. Me
che-ild. ME pepper. me mommer. Re-
Cancellation. slow music, applause from
the doctor. ~
HBAldridae is mining in Arizona and
is doing well. lie has many friends in
this country. Mrs. Baldrldge, when
single, attended the high school il this
city. Grand junction Sun.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

GLENwooD Springs. Colo. Feb. e. 1900. {
NIoTICE-Is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice OF his fnten-
ton to nuke final proof IN support OF his
claim and that snid proof will he made be-
fore tho Clerk of the District Court at Mceker.
Colo, on Monday, March -, 1909, Mt 10 O'clock
u. H.. VIZ:
T. IT, chandler, of Meckcr Colo. on his p
s No .l61 Ute series, for the 5 II SW y Sec y.
He ra,nas the following witnesses toprove
his continuous residence upon, and cl!tva-
ton of. suid lnntl, viz:
Kenry kedpath. VIM. II. Hoback. James r..
Ite,lpatli und Jacob itedpath, all of Meefer,
Colorado. Id. e.
fiU-nr1T j. +. SQUIRE, Register.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT

GLENwoop SPRINGS. Colo. Jan. 6, 1890.
NOTICE Ia hereby given that the following
IN named settler has iilcd notice Of his ill.,
tentiun to make final proof In support of his
claim, and that snid proof will he made before
John a.. Coulter. 4: $. Commissioners. at
Craig, Colorado, on Wednesday. Pebr1sry 81,
1904 ut 10 o'clocl: 81. M, viz:
Walter .Inmcs. of Axial. Colorado. on his H.
r. No. 67S, for the f.. y NV. y. NV. y Ne y
Sec is, md Lots ], . and : Sec. Z, \. N, n. o.
w. 9Th p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous rnsidence upon. and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Joseph S. COLON, Thomas f. James and
Thomas II. lies, MI of AAial, Colombo, and
George Price, Criiy, CnlGrato,
jIlLfl7 j. F. SQUIRE. Register.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24
! NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OEFit.E Ar /

GLrHwonp sPRIsGs; Colo. Jan. 0. lp0of
NOTICE IL hereby given that the following
IN NAMED settler has :fied notice of his intcn-
tioII to nuke finai proof in support Of hfa
claim, and that said proof will he made before
the Clerk of the District Court. at Meeker,
Colorado, on Monday, the 18th day of Febru-
ary. 1850, mt 10 % Ciock IL. m. viz:
Grant Purcell, of Mceker, Colorado, on his
p d S No 2i.4. ute series. for the L :, Sc y,
See u, TIP ! y, Il Us W. and lots 3 md !, Sec.
IL, Up i. Rai W 9Th r NJ
He names the following witnesses to prove
bis continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, VIZ:
Carl PrOGtor. Hays Wilson. Charles WalraL
and Edwin f. Fairfield, all Of Meeker. Colo.
jI3-fH J.F. SQUIRE. Register.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Z 81 LAND OFFICE AT

3D. ~ LAND OFFICE AT
GLENwoop SPRINGS. Colo. Jan. "a, 1900 :
ATOTlCE-Is hereby gwen that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of her inter-
ton to make final proof in support Of her
claim, and that said proof will be made be
fore the Clcrl; of the District Court at Meeker,
Colorado, on saturday, March 10, 1870, at 10
o'clock n. m. viz:
her u s No :,eG1, Ute, for Lots !, 2, and Sec
1, Up N, X E W. 9Th IN.
she nnI,ics the following witnesses 10 prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz:
C. W. Foreman and George 3. Wtftcr, IT
White River. Colo, and Ambrose OfdlHId and
Frank ~. Williams, of Meeker, Colo.
i2I-rn3 j. F. SQUIRE. Register.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

For all sorts Of Chinese and japanese
goods, such as silk landkerchiefs, fine
chinaware and various beautiful articles
tit for holiday presents, call on John
Wong at Meeker hotel. II
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

,he Burlington Route Change
Time.
On and after
Sunday. February %.
the Burlington's Chicago Special
leaves Denver 500 u. IN.
arriving Chicago and
st. Louis 2.15p. m.
NEXT DAY.
The service is as good
rs the time is fast
sleepers, diner,
library and chair cars.
One OF the s!eepers
comes through from San Francisco.
You can get aboard it
in Colorado
AT YOUR OWN HOME
and 90 right through to Chicago
without a single change
of cars.
G. W. vallerv. Gen1 Agent,
1899 Seventeenth St.,
Denver. Colo.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

The rage for blooded stock is moving
on apace. Ed Hodges Of the K-Dia-
mond outfit on Yampa river, bought
four Of simp Hsrp's full blood Hereford
bulls the other day.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

DR.. Elliot Marsh. the dentist. will be
At the Meeker hotel from Feb. 18th to
March 18th. All desiring his services
should call before the last day.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

Tho weather was very good this week
up till Thursday when about six inches
OF snow fell, accompanied by wind,
which. at times, approached blizzard
like velocity. In the high places the
snow fall was evidently very heavy. It
10 now clear and cold-in this vicinity.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

To all those who are interested in the
educational progress and schools of Rio
Blanco county, and especially to the
teachers. notice 10 hereby given that
there will be . meeting held at the ofice
of the county superintendent of schools,
In Meeker. on Saturday. March 10, 1900.
at Up. M, to discuss matters pertaining
to the establishment of a uniform series
Of text books and uniform course Of
a0dy in tbs schools Of the county.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24
Ranch ana Cattle for Sale.

: Owing to III health I will sell my ranch
and cattle at a big bargain. Cattle will
round upovsr 100 head. The ranch con-
sists Of 100 acres of patented land in
Powell Park, about six miles below
Meeker. For further information call
on Louis johnson, or address this office.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24
Tailoring.

Gents clothing cleaned. repaired and
steam pressed. All work guaranteed tn
give satisfaction. Call half block east
of planning mill. south side street.
". L. MCCOuN.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

Mrs. David Smith will give a public
tea at st. James rectory next Tuesday
afternoon from to sp. m. The pro
ceeds will b devoted towards church
improvements. A cordial invitation is
extended to all.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

Neil limerick thinks the newcomers
that came in with unacchmated cattle
PLAYED to big luck" this winter. They
were short Of feed but the mild winter
helped out wonderfully.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

J. l.. Mediation returned from Illinois
and Missouri points Tuesday. Mac has
been out for some time.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24
DESERT LANDS, FINAL PROOF.-NOTICE
FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT
GLENWOOp SPRINGS Colo, Jan. %, 1900.

LAND UFFICE At
GLENwOOD SPRINGS Colo, Jan. q, 1900. 4
Notice Is hereby given that warheld Ryley,
assignee Of Peter J. Forney. of Meeker, Rio
Blanco county, Colorado. who has filed notice
of intention TO make proof on his desert land
Claim No. IT'D. Ute. for the Sc y, E X SW u,
Lot 3 and Sc 4 NV u Sec !, T g N, r ~ W 9Th
2 NJ. before the Clerk of the District Court, ut
Meclser, Colorado. on Saturday the End day Of
June. 1900, mt 10 o'clock II. m.
He names the following witnesses to prove
tho complete irrigation and reclamation of
said land:
William H. Clark, byron F. Con, F. 8. Mid
dlcton and Robert Crawford, all of Meeker,
Colorado.
fb3fnch10 j. r. SQUIRE, Register.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

Frank Aul, a freightor, of Hayden,
came IN from that place Thursday and
loaded ost with alfalfa seed and Meeker
flour. Mr.. Aul says the HAYDEN valley
people are putting In lots Of alfalfa
mixing 1t with their timothy.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

The chief number on the program at
the Literary society's entertainment
on the evening of March 9th. will be q
debate on the subject: .Rssolved. that
Great Britain is justified in the war
with tho Beers" The subject will be
handed by two Of our abiest debaters
and an interesting time is assured all
who attend.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

C. L. Haywood. the patriarch of the
government road. was circulating
among his many Meeker friends last
Monday
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

BokH- On Saturday morning, Feb.
p. 1900. to MT. and Mr.. Ambrose Old
land. . daughter.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

The Glenwood convention Of ranch
men 10 protest against the leasing Of
the arid lands was q grand success.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

Next Wednesday win be "Ash We'd
nesday.n Services will b held in st.
Janss shurch - follows: Morning
prayer, psaitentiai ONCE and holy COM
munion, 10 O'Clock. Evening prayer
and sermon, 4 p. m.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

". D. Valentine. the efficient road
overseer of the second district. was
attending to business matters at the
county seat on Monday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

George Letchmere of Piceance, was ,
visitor to the city this week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24
F,,rs wanltted.

Highest cash price paid for ehsl1
coyote, wolf, wild cat, mountain lion,
and bear skins. Correspondence With
trappers solicited. ROBINSON & NAL
LxRY, tsxidermists, alsawosd. 0sse.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

Humphrey Jones, the bright and
versatile editor Of the Craig Courier,
and George d. Woolley, . big cattleman
Of Routt, passed though Tuesday, north
ward bound. These gentlemen were
the R0utt county delegates to the late
Glen wood anti-land leasing convention
and were very we'll pleased with the &C
ton taken by that body against the var
ious land leasing schemes.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

Routt county was about the last range
section to take mp the fight against the
arid land leasing scheme. but its protest
is none the less vigorous on thataccount.
A mass meeting to take action on this
important matter was held at Steam
boat springs a few days ago and a
committee. headed by Hon. B. l..
Jefferson, drafted series Of vigorous
resolutions denouncing all leasing
schemes.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

ID. Smith 4 Co. have completed
eapacious storing and drying sheds at
their lumber yard whereby they can
store and keep dry all their fine i'm
ported lumber. This enterprising nrn
now carries large assortment of all
classes of manufactured finishing lum.
berlin fact. everything entering into
the construction u modern dwelling.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

Assessor Tagert is home again after
. brief visit to the state capital
and other outside points. While At
Denver Link attended q meeting Of the
State Assessors association.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

Nearly sixty persons enjoyed them
selves at the party given by Mr.. and
Mrs. David Smith at their new and
handsome residence, last Tuesday even
ing. The evening was spent in various
amnsements. Music was rendered by
the Vancleave orchestra. A bountiful
feast was INDUCED in at midnight, after
which came little more enjoyment
and then the company departed for
their homes. Everyone present ex-
pressed themselves as having very en-
joyable time.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

FOR PUBLICATION.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFIuE,
GLENwoOp SPRINGS, Colo, Feb. 8, 1900.
NOTICE Is hereby given that e. g.. X:
IN Supderson. OF Meeker, Colorado, has Med
notice Of Intention to make proof on his des-
crt-and claim No. IS3 Ute Series, for the y
Sc 4 Sec 30. TIP 9 N, RM ", and Lot Sec ~,
TIP N, Il s5 W 9th 7 NJ, before the Clerk of the
the :,Gth day of March. 1900, at 10 O'Clock e. m.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation OF
said lard:
Ellsworth II. lines and George y. Wttter. Of
White River, Colo, and Charles W0lrad and
fiO-mrlT J.F. SQUIRE, Register.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24
Rr,tisl,-Boer War.

The struggle in Sonth Africa is be-
coming exciting. Kimberly was re-
lieved In the early part of the week. and
to-night's Denver papers will probably
announce the relief OF Ladysmith.
Fighting has been going on all week
all along the line. and while the oper-
atoms seem to be in favor OF the British.
the results are apparently not decisive.
II the testimony in the Clark bribery
case can be even half believed, running
for Office In Montana is about the most
expensive luxury citizen can indulge
In.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

Here you have the figures Of a basis OF cnlcu-
lation. The problem now IL: What will he
the population of the United States, excluding
recent acquisitions. but the total of states, ter
rttorte9 and the District of Columbian
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24
Nearest Correct GueSses on
The Population Of the
United States
To be reported bv the U. S. Census
Ruroau for 1000

The first census of the United States was
taken in 1910. Since then every succeeding
ten years The result of each census has been
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

b.or.y.or Whistles, decided, n.aseia.,.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

In regard to the endorsement of the
land leasing scheme by the Fort Worth
Stock convention. says the Steamboat
Pilot. Routt c0unty's delegates, II. Du.
uuette and ]. N. McNilliams. aver that
it was accomplished only by the united
support of Texas. which state had $50
delegates in the convention. Texas has
not All acre Of government land, it all
belonging to the state. hence she should
not have been allowed a voice in 30
important question which did not no,
affect her.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24

p. A. Johnson OF Powell Park. says It
Is tile best winter for local cattle
interests he has seen since he came into
the valley fifteen years ago. But not
withstanding favorable range con-
ditions. he and his neighi"rs in tile
park have their cattle in and are feed
ing plenty OF hay, rs they will thereby
be enabled tn turn their stock cut early
10 the spring, strong and in good con-
dition to put bsef on rapidly. This is a
phase Of the business that we fear
ID often overlooked by stockmen. but IL
insures early best and those who reach
the early fall market generally get the
top prices.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-02-24
To the First Nearest Guessl .
READERS OF THE HERALD j,

Total number of premiums, cox ff)
2,l07, amounting to QLu,VUu
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Presbyterian General Assembly.

st. Louis, May l9.-The Presbyterian
general assembly, the law making
body of that church, is now holding its
annual meeting at the Washington
and Compton, Avenue Presbyterian
church. Nearly 1000 commissioners
and delegates representing all the
northern and western states and ter
ritories and many of those in the south
with the synod of Catawaba, Central
and South China, North China, and
are many eminent divines and prom
inent laymen.