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The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

where nothing but paper changes hands
are at a discount with us. We knox
how to make big celebration, too We
had great time the Fourth and carried
it over to the Fifth.'
"'lhe Jail wouldn't hold them all on
the fifth, would it?'
Jail We haven't sncb thing We
have never needed one he responded,
Indignantly.
"'What is the greatest hardship in
Arca-Meeker
"Reading the Denver papers, replied
Mr. Gray, with resigned sigh: Really
it Is ridiculous. You KNOW he said in a
mildly expostulatory tone. Some of
the Denver papers are sixteen. eighteen.
twenty and thirty pages. A man can
not read them if he is going to do any
fishing at all.
"'Don't you ever tire of fishing?
".Dh. yes. when we are tired OF it we
run over into Routt county and mine
awhile.
"Routt is going to be the scene OF the
next mining camp. There is great ore
at Hahn's peak.
Yes, we have very pleasant time,
l
hut we are sure to be disturbed. l eau
see cur finish. For forty-tlve miles on
one side and $50 on the other we have
no railroad and we have the best county
in the West, so, you see, our doom is
sealed A railroad we are bound to
hare Why do l object to it? Why, the
game don't understand the thing. The
animals will all be heightened away
Now like stage. The game compre-
bends that and are not frightened at ALL
"When the railwroad comes. we will
build Jail and civilization will begin
Meeker will grow into city, suppose
and shall have to move further wes,
where can still live"
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14
Notice to Taxpayers.
Office of the County Clerk of \
Rio Binnco county
MCekcr. Colorado, June 3, 1900.


Notice is hereby given that the COM
missioners Ut the county and state
aforesaid. will sit as board of equaii-
zaticn for the adjustment and correc-
ton OF the assessment roll of 1900 on
Monday. the Cd day of July, and con-
tinuing in session for not less than
three nor more than ten consecutive
days; and again on the third Monday
in July (being July IS. 1900 aud con-
timing in session not less than two nor
more than ten consecutive days, to hear
complaints.
All parties having complaints to make
are respectfully requested to appear be-
fore the board on the,dates given above
when they will be heard.
E. E. FoRDHAM,
J23-Jyl4 County Clerk.
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14
Had a Good Time,

The Columbine band returned to this
city last night from their trip to Meeker
somewhat tired but treasuring pleasant
memories of their visit to the little in.
land city of Meeker, where the hospital
| ity of the people made up for any otheI
shortcomings OF the trip.
| The band left this city Tuesday morn
| ing. They were two whole days aud
three nights in Meeker and they made
the most of their time in that cool and
pleasant retreat. away from the iron
highways with which they are SO fsmfl
| lar.
From the best estimate thus far made
it is supposed that the minimum mum
Der which attended the celebration al
Meeker was 1900 The sports and
games were good and the band enjoyed
altogether royal time.
The hand was entertained during it.
stay at Meeker, at the Miller hotel ami
ladies and gentlemen of the party can
not sound the praises Of their treatment
by the host and hostess too loudly. Mir,
and Mrs. Bowmen did all in their power
10 make their guests comfortable and
the time pass pleasantly while they were
there.
The committee of the celebration did
all they promised to do and the occasion
was certainly one of enjoyment through
out.
If the Columbine band ever makes
any warmer advocates than the people
Of Meeker they will be fortunate indeed,
as by their lady-like demeanor they i'm
pressed all who came in contaes with
them that the organization was one
highly creditable to the community
from whence it came and one which
would grace the occasion there or any
where else in splendid manner.
Two dances were given while the band
was there at which Prof. and Mrs.
Boyer furnished the music 1t was at
first feared that this music would not
be sufficiently strong, but after having
the couple play there were no doubts re-
naming in the minds of the committee
on that point.-Grand Junction Sentinel.
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jo3-jyl4


E7uRte VI VHHrErS NlI11H, uet2hsGu:
The undersigned, having hecn appointed adj.
mtnIstrator Of the estate of Charles Kuhn
late of the county of Rio Blaneo. in the State OF
Colorado. deceased, hereby gives notice that he
vii appear before the County Court of said
ltto Blnnco county. Mt the Court House In
Meaker in said county. ut the August term
1000 on the hast Monday in August next, wiz;
Aug u, 1900 at which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified and re:
qucsted to attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted. All persons indebted TO said
estate are requested to make immediate nav.
ment to the Undersigned '
Dated at Mecker, Colo. this 2Bth day OF
juno. A. d., 1900. HENRY j. HAY,
ie3Gjy2l Administrator
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To Prevent Cattle lsloat,

Many cattle die in Logan county from
b!oat occasioned by eating green aifalfa.
Dr., Schleitf says that two pounds of
caraway seed on each acre of alfalfa ia
an absolute preventive. The bloat is
due to the fermentation of the green
alfalfa in the animals stomach and the
caraway leaves prevent it. One sowing
OF the seed is sufficient as the plant
after it is started will live as long az tho
alfalfa Sterling News. FH
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14
Arcadia is Located at Last.


Arcadia is Located at Last.
Under the above caption Young lady
reporter on the Denver Times gives the
gist of an interview with our fellow
townsman, Judge Gray. AS county
attorney, the judge was in the capital
city last week with Treasurer Oldland
canceling the old bond issue and gave
the following live facts to the young
lady seeker after information. Says
The Times:
Already can be located on the map.
1t can be reached easily, that is, il one
does not mind being jolted and pitched
about in stage, for the vestibule
limited has not desecrated the peaceful
quiet of Arcadia, which masquerades
under the name OF Meeker in Rio Blanco
county.
John L. Gray. who has been promi-
nent figure In affairs ever since Colorado
was. told all about it at the st. James
last night, MIR. Gray Is more than ordi-
narily comforting to look at. He has
such honest blue eyes and such II gentle
way and possesses smile that is more
catching than the measles.
Hrpu 10 ,s,n S.,t1rr r,F
Mesa county and judicial deliberation
has marked him for her own.
"Heis down negotiating the sale Of the
refunding bonds and is very proud of
the fact that the debt OF S3s, 600, the
amount of the new issue of per cent
bonds just successfully placed by this
county has been reduced to this figure.
~ used to live in Denver. I lived
here for many years, lie said. l am
very sorry for any one who is Obliged to
live here" Mr.. Gray's co.nmiseration
was emphasized by a gentle shake of
the head and pathetic droop of the
mouth. Not that Denver is not beauti-
full us cities go, but think OF being
crowded in with SO many souls, all
jostling and pushing one another and
then many of them are hungry at times.
Now, wouldn't be hungry for any
thing. No one is hungry at Meeker.
We have not Il pauper in the place. Of
course, for people who enjoy being
crowded, why, say, let 'em crowd.
am willing every one should be law
unto himself or herself. Ii desired to
wear knee brooches l could do SO, said
Mr.. Gray. CHANGING down at his cool
linen trousers, and if a woman wishes
with her whole soul to wear boomers
why, say, don 'em.
But people don't live here, YOU know,
they simply scramble along to try and
catch future with wallet full. Now,
in Meeker we live. We eat when we're
hungry; we sleep when we're sleepy
and we enjoy rare luxuries in the way
of scenery and beautiful birds and fine
game. We have enough for our needs,
and what more is necessary? Some
times client comes to me when I do
not caro- to work. do not feel that
must hustle hard to keep a fee from
escaping, and say to him: 60 and fix
it up with the other fellow, I've got to
go iisling.' take down my rod and
start ont to enjoy life and I don't care a
FLIP that so many hard dollars have not
changed hands.
Feel the intolerable heat of the city.
In my, little town breeze comes frisk-
ing along almost any time and we are
comfortable. When man wants to sell
a lot he receives cash for it. Deals
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14
g o. 1.y'o. wAl.tI.., u..su.n.d I. rs,.Is's
6. 0, Taylor wAlsh'es, benefit tho dss'llt,,.A
Notice.
To whom 1t may concern;

To whom 1t may concern:
Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned
Office of the Treasurer of Rio BlancO County,
in Meeker, Colorado. pay the principal and
accrued interest on the following described
School District bonds, to wit;
bonds numbered seven "a. eight ~. nine G),
and ten 00 Of School District No. 2, Garfield
County. Colorado, now School District No. !,
each for the principal sum of one thousand
dollars. and being dated and executed on the
first day OF June. A. ID. 1888. 49,
And further notice Is hereby given that said
bonds shall cease to draw interest on and after
the said 10Th day Of July A. D. 1900.
Done ut Meeker. Colorado, this 23rd day Of
June A. ID 1900.
F. N. JoHANrGEx, Secretary,
School District No /, Rio Blanco County. Colo.
je2:tjy14.
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

Mrs. j. g. Davis and children came in
Tuesday and are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
N0ulton's. Mr.. Davis is due in few
weeks. The Davis family will spend
the summer here and on upper White.
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14
4 New Empire.

To reclaim all the land possible in The
west, Will involve the spreading of
water over surface lis large as New
England and New York combined.
Standing nov at the birth of things and
looking down tie vista of the future.
we can see In the course of western
rivers the dim outline of a mighty civil
izatlon, best with peace ard crowned
with a remarkable degree of prosperity,
in case wise laws and just irrigation
policies shall prevail in the years of the
immediate future while institutions are
forming.
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

On Thursday evening, Mrs. F. N.
JoIIantgen gave delightful lawn party
at her pleasant home in honor of her
sister, Mrs. Eugene Evans of Leadville,
who is here on visit. A large number
Of Meekers social deyotees were in
attendance and enjoyed the fine musical
program.
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

His Honor, Mayor Simpson, was
down with a severe attack of asthma
last week, but we are glad to announce
he Is on his "pins" again and looking
after municipal matters as Of yore.
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

Our hofsemen, like our cattlemen, are
culling out their poorest grades and
building up their bands. This is the
policy to pursue.
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

DR.. ketcham goes up the river in a
few days on fishing trip. He will be
back before first of August.
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

Superintendent Clark left for Denver
Wednesday morning on business trip
school matters, etc.
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

$4,000 to loan on good ranches at low
rate of interest. Call on Hay Y Wal.
bridge, Real Estate Loan and Insurance
agents.
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

After considerable delay, for which
the board of commissioners could not
be held responsible, the refunding bonds
are finally placed, and our county put in
tip-top shape financially. Tbs new
issue of S3S 600 8 per cent bonds takes
the place of the old I per cent bonds
originally amounting to 81 GOO, but re-
duced during the last few years to
S33, geo. The new deal VIII result in a
respectable reduction in taxes and puts
off the final payment of our small county
debt till time when the people will be
Weather and better able to pay than
now, tho the people are wealthy enough,
but VIC don't believe in the pioneers
bearing all the expense incidental to
starting new county. We believe
that the rising generation should bear a
portion Of such expense, and it will.
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

r. Randolph Morris, forest supervisor
was visitor to town during the week
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

Mrs. Amelia Holmes Of New York
City, came in this week on visit to her
cousins-Mrs. Bloomfield and Com
missioner Younker.
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

r. w. Finley, wife and son, W. p.
Finley, of Craig, registered at the
Miller house Tuesday, en- route home
after lengthy visit with relatives in
Iowa.
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

Riley L. Sheridan will have a straw
stacker attached to their thresher this
season. This will be big saving of
work to farmers.
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

Since the telephone reached Meeker
we can get important outside news a
day In advance of former times. The
phone is avery handy thing in many
WAYS.
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

MIR. and Mrs. c. L. Carney went out
to Denver Tuesday.
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

DR.. y. s. Harvie. talented young
dentist Of Denver. is at the Miller
house. and viii assist DR.. Ketcham in
ais professional duties.
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

FORFEITURE NOTICE.
To John Pope and to whom it may concern:
You arc hereby notified that we have ex-.
pended during the year 1899, one hundred
dollars In labor and improvements upon the
Dewey oil placer nirinG claim, situate In an
unorganized mining district, RIO DIancO
county, Colorado, which location certificate ID
found Of record in book 10, page 2l8, IN the
Office of the recorder Of said county in order
to hold said claim under the provisions Of
Section z324 Of the revised statutes Of the
United States and amendments thereto. con.
corning annual labor upon claims, being the
amour. required to hold said placer claim ior
day OF December. A. D.. 1879; aud, il within
ninety days after the publication Of this notice
you fail or refuse 70 contribute your proportion
Of such expenditure as q co-oWref your
interest in the claim WIN become the property
Of the Subscribers. your co-owners, who have
made the required expenditure ~ the tefms
Of said section. =
p. B. LOPEZ.
]. G. TRUJILLo.
Meeker, Colo, July 8, 1000. jy7.o0
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

A very prominent party came in on
Monday IS stage. 1t was headed bV Mr..
and Mrs. W. l.. P3rrotte of Chicago,
Mr.. and Mrs Jos. II. Defrees and son
Donald of Chicago, Miss Mary Ray.
Chicago, Lyman Riley, Chicago, and
w. II. Bissell. San Francisco. There
are more big capitalists, big railway
men and big professional men in the
party than has beeh seen in these parts
since the Prince of Wales and Sir
George Gore made their famous fishing
trip to South Fork some years ago.
The party will be domiciied at the
Parrotte lodge during their visit to
upper White.
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

professional! Cards, when paid In advance,
e15.00 per year.
Local Notices, fifteen cents per line for first
insertion and ten cents for each subsequent
insertion. Legal notices ten cents per line for
each insertion.
All communications should be addressed to
THE MEEKER HERALD,
Meelser, Colorado.
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

DIR. A, Ii. ketcham, our popular and
efficient dentist, is in for the summer
and can be found at the Miller house.
As the doctor worked hard during the
past winter and spring he intends put
ting in all the time he can spare from
professional duties hunting and fishing,
so those who desire his services should
call at once and get dates on which
their wants can be attended to. Week
after next the doctor goes up the river
on short fishing trip.
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

Charley Walrad shipped out two cars
OF horses this week.
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

Money to loan on coed security
Short notice. JOHN l.. Gray. If
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

W. b. Barnes Of Angora. was attend
ing to business matters in town yester-
day. Mr.. Barnes will have a fine crop
of watermelons and cantaloupes to put
on the local market this summer and
fall, and our people will be glad to get
these luxuries in preference to those
shipped in from Grand river and other
outside points. In time the lower
country will supply us with a great
many fruits and vegetables now shipped
in from outside points, and the money
~iJl be kept in our own country.
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

Dr. Ketcham, dentist, at Miller
house.
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

Hot, dry and dusty weather is still
with US.
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14

The telephone office is in the drug
store.
The Meeker herald., 1900-07-14
HOMIE NEWS.

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County, Colo, as sccond-cIass mail matter.
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Meeker, Colorado.
The telephone office is in the drug
store,
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MIR. and Mrs. c. L. Carney went out
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p. Randolph Morris, forest supervisor.
was visitor to town during the week
-
superintendent CLARK lett Tor Denver
Wednesday morning on business trip
school matters. etc.
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our hofsehe'' i'Ae oul ca''iell'eli' arc
c"'iins o1' '"e'i pooies' s'"ueS anu
no,icv tn nnrsue.
Riley u Sheridan will have straw
stacker attached to their thresher this
season. This will be big saving of
.-
Mrs. Amelia Holmes of New York
City, came in this week on visit to her
cousins-Mrs. Bloomfield and ex-Com-
missioner Younker.
Dr.. i. 8. Harvie, q talented young
dentist Of Denver. is at the Miller
house, and will assist DR.. Ketcham in
ais professional duties.
we can get important outside news
day In advance of former times. The
phone Is = very handy thing in many
ways.
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-01-25
WASHINGTON HONORS WAINWRIGHT.
Presented With n sword OF Homo,
ana - silver Service.

Presented With sword of Honor
ana Il silver Service.
Washington. Jan. 25.-Commander
Richard Wainwright, who was in
charge of the gallant Gloucester (the
yacht Corsair converted into a ciuiser)
at the battle of Santiago, was present.
ed sword of honor and a silver SER
vice by committee representing the
citizens of District of Columbia in the
Columbia theater yesterday afternoon.
The theater was filed with fashion,
able audience of official and resident
society, and the sresentation was made
under the shadow of the Stars and
Stripes, entwined With the pennant
that flew from the masthead of the
Gloucester on the day of the battle.
President Mckinley and Secretaries
Hay and Gage and General and Mrs.
Miles occupied boxes. Secretary Long
and Admiral Dewey had seats on the
stage, with Commander wainwright,
Immediately behind whom were the Of
ficers of the Gloucester in full uni
form. The presentation speeches were
made by Mr.. F. p G. Sands, repre-
senting the committee, Secretary Long
and George H. Harris.
Commander Wainwright responded
briefly to the secretary's remarks, eX-
pressing thanks for the gift and CIV
ing credit to the officers and men Of
the Gloucester for the work that had
been done
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-01-25
The Sennte'n NeM Oiiiccrs.

Washington Jan. 25.-The Republic
can caucus of the senate yesterday de-
cided definitely upon the reorgani2a-
ton OF the elective Offices of that body,
and nominated Hon. Charles Bennett,
of New York, for secretary, to succeed
Hon. William R. Cox. and Hon. Dam
lei NJ. Ransdell. Of indiana, for SER
geant-at-arms, to succeed Colonel Il.
J. Bright. Mr.. Ransdell's COMPETE
tors were AlouZo H. Stewart, of Iowa,
present assistant dOorkeeper of the
senate, A. H. Shaw, and Captain G. A.
Curtice. of New Hampshire Hon J.
s. ClarksOn was Mr.. BENEFITS only
competitor for secretary. No selec-
ton was made for chaplain, which will
have tho effect of continuing the blind
chaplain, William II. Milburn, in that
office.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-01-25
THE PRODUCE Markets.

Philadelphia. Jan. 24.-Four firmly
maintained; winter superfine, s2.25N2.40;
Pennsylvania roller. clear, 50 1O43.2O; city
mills. extra. $2.5OQ2.7O. Rye -four steady
at $3l543.30 per barrel. Wheat strong;
No. 2 red, spot, In elevator 6s% aD7Os,c.
Corn quiet and steady; No. mixed, spot.
In elevator, 37a4d3sc.: No. 2 yellow, spot,
In elevator, 39l3G4Oc. Oats steady; No. 2
white, clipped. 3l'4a32c.; lower grades, %
M30c. Hay steady; choice timothy, $lG9
1850 for large bales. Beef steady: packet
$l1m12; beef hams. $22q22.5O. Pork steady;
family, sl4G14.50. Lard easy; western
steamed. $500. Butter steady; western
creamery, 21m25c.: do. factory, 16919c;
June creamery, 2Oc.; imitation creamery,
1sI22i2c.; New York dairy. 19d24c.; do.
creamery, 21d25c.; fancy Pennsylvania
prints jobbing at 26d29c.; do. wholesale,
Csc. Cheese firm; fall made, fancy. large
and small. 12Ndl3c.; late made, large,
11&Ml2c.; do. do, small, 12d12hc. Eggs
easy; New York and Pennsylvania, 2lc.;
western, ungraded, at mark, 14619c.;
western. 21c.; Potatoes steady: Jersey,
Sl.2jM1.75; New York and Long Island,
81 5On2: Jersey sweets, $2.5oa3. Tallow
quiet; city, SIC; country, 5ssG5lAc. Cot
tonseed oil steady: prime crude, s2iam33c.;
do. yellow, 3sh@3Gc. Cabbage dull; Long
Island, $ifi5 per 100.
Baltimore Jan. 2l.-Flour dull and un-
changed Wheat firmer spot and the
month, 7naT71c.; February. 71N71Ic.:
May 7SAa737sc.; steamer No. 2 red. G6la
@66Nc; southern, by sample, 66a Re; do.
on grade. 67Am7lc. Corn steady; spot,
month and February, 37hT37ssc. March,
37Sm37%c.; steamer mixed, 36hn26asc,;
southern, white and yellow, 3712M 3S2c.
Oats dull; No. white 3O1a@31c. No 2
mixed. 2Si.G29c. Rye dull; No. nearby,
5ic.; No. western, 59c. Hay quiet; No.
timothy, $3.50 Eggs firm at $50 19c.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-01-25

Neal Dow was % years old when he
delivered his first temperance speech. Ii
was at an anniversary supper of FIRE
company 10 which he belonged. and his
strenuous opposition to the use OF liquor
was effective to that degree that the fire
company adopted temperance as princi-
pie. Later he prevailed upon the Maine
Mechanical Charitable association to
fOrego the use of wine at its annual din
ncr.
At that time liquor was almost unver
sally used in Maine. One of the curious
customs Of Portland in those days was
the ringing of the town bell at II and 4
o'clock by way of warning to mechanics
that 1t was time TO leave work and get
drink. This custom the young rcformer
succeeded in having abolished. Then he
persuaded most of the Portland employ
ers TO discontinue supplying their men
with liquors.
After his first success Neal Dow felt
that temperance was the most important
cause Of the age. 1t was owing largely
to his efforts that the Young Mems Total
Abstinence society Of Portland was or
ganzcd. Its first meeting, it is said, was
held in the counting room Of distilery