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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

Don't forget the election next Satur-
day, at 10 o'clock. n. m, in the office Of
county superintendent of schools, for
the purpose OF electing county high
school board. Every qualified school
director in the county has vote at this
election and every school board in the
county should be represented. Where
all three members cannot attend, one
member can cast the vote of district
board, provided he las papers from the
member or members absent, showing he
has authority to do so.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14
How to Cure Group.

Mr.. II. Gray, who lives near Armenia,
Duchess county, n. u. says: Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is the hest
medicine have ever used. 1t is tlne
children's remedy for Group and never
fails to cure.a When given rs soon as
the child becomes hoarse, or even after
the cronly cough has developed, it will
prevent the attack. This should he
borne in mind and bottle of the Cnugh
Remedy kept at hand ready for instant
use as soon as these symptoms appear.
For sale by Strehlke Il Givens.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

The Woodmen Of the world have
started preparing for their grand mas
querade ball, which will be given New
Years Eve. Tho "tie choppers" intend
eclipsing anything in this line hereto
fore given,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Qminine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II 1t
fails to cure. E. W. Groves signature
is on each box. sc.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

Mrs. Boyd Walbrtdge arrived home
Saturday evening, after lengthy visit
with her parents ut Mt. Sterling. Ill.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

Days are getting very short but the
turn will soon come and the lengthen-
Ing process will begin.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

Why should the whisky tax be re-
dnced? 1t is added to the price OF the
goods and Is charged up to the consumer
who is certainly entitled to less con-
than are those who use any
other article.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

Powell Park In particular That from
this date on will be at my ranch in the
park and he ready to do all kinds of
blacksmith work. Will be glad to do all
work my old friends and patrons favor
me with. Prices, lowest in the land.
II. X. BERaH. Powell Park.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

Christmas time Is the time, II there
ever 10 q special time, for being good.
And what is being RoodY It is being
kind.-December Ladies' Home Jour-
nal.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

There Is q hitch In the work of the
Cross Mountain ditch In Maybell valley.
but 1t 10 hoped work win be resumed
before long. This Is too important ~
enterprise to fail Of completion.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

r. e. Thompson. assessor elect, came
up from Angora Monday. Mr.. Thomp-
son had bis official bond made out.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

Lost, Strayed ur Stolen-A more or
less game rooster. For particulars ar.
ply at this office.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

Friendship is one of the fair flowers
nf Paradise blooming in our world of
pain. RAMS Horn.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

You had better contract your expen.
ditures than stretch your conscience.
Rams Horn.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

MAYS 4 Samuels have moved thei
photograph gallery to Sixth street
next door to Coltharp store building.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

Travellers BY Panama last week saw a
revolution from the car windows without
extra charge.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

DIR. wolfenberger is again attending
TO his dental duties after brief visit to
Denver.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

Tom Warren Of upper White. is a
papa again. A line boy arrived at his
house last Sunday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

"Biiss Mosher, Of Colorado" IL the
title Of the play which is now being re-
hearsed by the local dramatic club. It
will be one of the finest entertainments
ever presented to the Meeker public and
will be put on the boards" Saturday
evening, December 18th.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

f. l.. Hodges, manager Of the Church
ranch and cattle interests, stopped In
Craig last Wednesday on his return
from Hahn's Peak, where he attended
the session of the County court. Mr..
Hodges submitted his final settlement
report as administrator of the estates of
Mrs. Hattie Ward and Glover Ward and
the same was approved by Judge Voice.
There was not dollar of Indebtedness
against either estate and there is in the
neighborhood of 5000 to be divided
equally among eight heirs OF tho deced-
ents.-Craig Courier.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

The community was shocked this
morning to hear OF the death OF Mrs.
A. NJ. Hutchinson, which occurred last
night. Mrs. Hutchinson has been af-
fiicted with consumption for years, and
although she seemed to improve after
coming here over two years ago, she has
been gradually sinking for some time
past until the dread malady finally
carried her of. Deceased was q 6ne
teacher and followed her profession for
some time after coming to White River
valley. The sympathy of the com
munity goes out to her bereaved hus-
band.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

Much noise abont religion may indi-
cate the confusion consequent on the
lack OF it.-Ram's Horn.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

Stops tho Cough
and Works off the Cold.
Laxative Bronco ninine Tablets cure
cold in ono day. No cure, no pay.
Price 25 cents.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14
Yesterdays cold snap gave building
operations back set.

The dullest week-from q news stand
point-we have experienced IN q long
time.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

Owing to non-arrival of paper, THE
HERALD il out in abbreviated form
this week. Paper is probably stuck in
a snow bank somewhere, but slip Of a
cog like this doesn't disconcert THE
HERALD-we're always prepared to
come out ION the half SHE'LL"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

Charley Sheets, the popular junior
member Of the iirm of Hartke h Sheets,
gave his many friends a complete sur
prise whom he returned from Denver
Wednesday evening, accompanied by a
bride. The event took place last Sun
day. Here's our q and many happy
days to Mr.. and Mrs. Sheets.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

Pursuant to notice given in last two
issues Of THE HERALD. the members
Of the various school boards throughout
the county are called to meet at the
once Of County Superintendent Clark
for the purpose OF organizing a county
high school board. This 10 matter of
very much importance TO the education
III interests Of the people Of Rio Blanco
and we hope to see every school board
IN the county represented at the meet.
ing. The Uniform text book question
will also he discussed and probably
acted upun.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14

Uttered Ia tho Postonsce at Meeker. Rio Bianco
County, Colo, a. second-ciass mail matter.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-12-14
HOME NEWS,

ASCuI NU&tCcAs uItCtu Ccutb ilut IOT utbt
assertion and ten cents for each subsequent
insertion. Legal notices ten cents per line for
ssoh insertion.
All communications should be addressed to
THE MEEKER HERALD,
Neeker, Colorado.
Yesterdays cold snap gave building
operations back set.
The dullest week-from news stand
point-we have experienced IN long
time.
DR.. Wolfenberger Is again attending
to his dental duties after brief visit to
Denver.
Lost. Strayed ur Stolen-A more or
less game rooster. For particulars ar,
ply at this office.
Days are getting very short but the
turn will soon come and the lengthen-
Ing process will begin.
: 10
Mrs. Boyd Walbrfdge arrived home
Saturday evening, after a lengthy visit
with her parents ut Mt. Sterling. Ill.
Christmas time Is the time, II there
ever 10 q special time, for being good.
And what is being Roodr 1t is being
kind.-Dscember Ladies' Home Jour.
nal.
There Is hitch In the work of the
Cross Mountain ditch In Maybell valley.
but It Ii hoped work win be resumed
before long. This is too important ~
enterprise to fail Of completion.
The Woodmen Of the world have
started preparing for their grand mas
querade ball, which will be given New
Years Eve. Tho "tie choppers intend
eclipsing anything in this line hereto
fore given,
"Miss Mosher. of Colorado" IL the
title Of the play which is now being re-
hearsed by the local dramatic club. It
will be one Of the finest entertainments
ever presented to the Meeker public and
will be put on the boards" Saturday
evening, December 18th.
Owing to non-arrival of paper, THE
HERALD il out in abbreviated form
this week. Paper is probably stuck in
snow bank somewhere, but slip Of
cog like this doesn't disconcert THE
nERALD-we're always prepared to
come out ION the half SHE'LL"
Charley Sheets, the popular junior
member Of the tirm of Hartke h Sheets,
gave his MANY friends a complete sur
prise whom he returned from Denver
Wednesday evening. accompanied by a
bride. The event took place last Sun
day. Here's our q and many happy
days to Mr.. and Mrs. Sheets.
Winter has struck us ut last Has
been storming since last Saturday and
kept getting worse till Thursday even
ing, when something IN the nature Of a
mild bliszard set IN. That night it
turned cold and the thermometer regis
tered 10 degrees below zero. Has
showed steady during the past two days
and indications point to a continuous
fall Of '.ths beautif1l' for several days.
About foot Of snow on the level here
In the valley. and, Of course, much more
10 the hills.
Pursuant to notice given in last two
issues OF THE HERALD. the members
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-06
COUNTRY DOCTOR CURES.
blackberry Cordial Has Saved the
Lives of Thousands of Babies.
BY Martha McCulloch-Williams.

Possibly the earth was cursed with
brlers," the OLD doctor said, setting his
finger tips together and smiling a little.
IF 1t was, Nature has managed cum
ningly to freight the curse with bless
ings.
saw brier, you see, at least the part
of II that has virtues TO boast, lives
downright in the earth. II has dozen
can't nsmes-saw-brier, cat-brier cray
FISH bricr, cow-scratch, rabbit runner.
Properly II Is feld-smilax. Smokers ought
to do Il homage-they are indebted to II
for the most part OF their brier-root pipes
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-06

Tho will Of the late C. p. Huntington
disoloses that the only property belong
ing to him in San Francisco was q mort
sage interest In real property IN the value
OF $4,000.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-06
scrofula the Cause.

Eczema. catarrh. hip diesease. white
swelling. and even consumption have their
origin in scrofulous conditions. With the
slightest faint of scrofula in the blood.
there is no safety. The remedy for this
disease in all its forms is Hoods sarsa-
parllla, which goes to the root OF the
trouble and expels all impurities and dis
ease germs from the blood.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-06

President David Starr Jordan Of Le-
land stanford. Jr., University says he
believes that, since the higher education
has become so widespread, the future OF
this country lies more with the universi-
ties than with any other power
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-06

~ che Troy. Ala, Daily MESSENGER
s4'e14d publish sensational matter OF a
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-06

Insertings-baby widths,
Neat exquisite effects for
dots, bar, vines, flowers,
Hundreds of other widths,
styles and designs, dainty.
exquisite patterns in values
up to $500.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-18
Three Funerals Yesterday.

Funeral Director Price had charge
of three funerals yesterday afternoon.
AT 80 O'Clock Rev. j. B. Sweet held
services over the remains of the late
Mrs. Eva j. Mcars, whose hus-
band was laid at rest last Saturday
afternoon. Many sorrowin- relatives
and friends We're in attendance at the
services. which We're held at the house
on South Main avenue. The remains
We're taken to the Chinchilla ceme-
tery for interment.
The pall-bearers were Samuel Pol
hamus, Harry Barros. William Coons
and Mr.. Neeley.
At 80 o'clock DR.. Sweet oficiated at
the funeral of the late Harriet Slocum,
the services beining held at the house
on Division street. These services were
also largely attended. Interment was
made in the Forest Hill cemetery.
The music was rendered by a quar-
tette composed of Mrs. Albert Lewis,
Miss Martha Thomas. Harry Wri.ley
and David Hughes. The pall-bearers
were w. w. Davis, John Randolph,
George Carson, George Florey, How
ell Harris and Louis Stephens.
Rev. David Jones, pastor of the First
Welsh Congregational church. ofticiat-
ed at the funeral of the late Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Richards yesterday afternoon.
The services We're held at the house,
l14S Luzerne street, at $50 o'clock, and
interment was made in the Washburn
stret cemetery.
The pail bearers were D.. b. Thomas,
Thomas Lewis, Daniel Evans and John
Jones.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-18
Other Announcements.

The !. +, G, club win meet ut 7lJ
o'clock Saturday evening at the home
of Miss Carrie Floyd, ll3S Rock street.
The Women's class of the Simpson
Methodist Episcopal church will NEE,
in the lecture room tomorrow after
noon.
The rallle for IA watch for the benefit
OF Mrs. Brown. of Lafayette street,
which was announced for April TO- has
been postponed until May 16.
The members of the Simpson Meth
odist Episcopal church will tender a
farewell reception To their pastor, Rev.
j, Il. Sweet next Tuesday evening, and
on Thursday evening, April 25. the la
dies of the church will hold a book
social
The members OF Branch 6iI, Ladies'
Catholic Benevolent association held
a meeting last evening at their hall on
Chestnut street ana made arrange
ments to hold IA progressive euchre
party and social at Young Mems Insti-
tute hall on Tuesday evening, May IA.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-18
ODDS AND ENDS OF NEWS.

a meeting of the stockholders Of the
new bank was held last night. Elec-
ton OF the directors took place, the
following being chosen: John r. Ath
erton, Valentine Bliss, J. b. Fish,
James Fitch, Patrick j. Jordan, j. A.
LaBar. W. J. Lewis. l.. W. Morss and
Adam Splitter. They will meet Friday
evening in turn and elect officers.
Miss Charlotte Carlndine, of Wayne
avenue, is in Carbondale, attending the
sixteenth semi-annual convention of
the Congregational church.
The Clerks association will meet this
evening in Leonard's hall, on West
Market street. All members present
VIII receive their union cards for the
new quarter. The meeting night will
be changed hereafter from every Thurs
day night to the first and third Thurs
days of every month.
a meeting of the ladies OF the North
END will be held tomorrow evening at
st. Marys hall, for the purpose of or
ganizing Il branch of the Ladies' aux
ilary of the Ancient Order of Hiberni-
ans. Miss Catherine II. OHara, county
president of the Ladies' auxiliary, and
representatives from Divisions No. 6
and Ii will be present to aid in the or
ganization.
Mrs. Richard Williams, Of Oak street,
Is slightly indisposed.
Mrs. III. $. Alworth has returned
home from Carbondale.
Mrs. S. r. Henwood, of North Main
avenue, has returned home. after visit
ing friends in New York city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-18
GREEN RIDGE.

Miss Stella Seymour related in a very
interesting manner her experiences at
the mission station of South Africa, at
the "Wednesday evening prayer meeting
of the Green Ridge Presbyterian
church. held last evening. Miss Sey-
inour described the different classes of
natives and the work done among
them by the English missionaries, in
an earnest and pleasing fashion. At
the close OF the meeting the returned
missionary was greeted by many who
had known her during her long resi-
dence in this city.
Onion sets, cents Il quart. Green
Ridge market. ~
Miss Ida Gismer is visiting friends
at Lake Winols,
Both phones. Green Ridge market. y"
Roe and Buck shad. Green Ridge
market 80
The Sanderson avenue pavement was
flushed last evening, to the relief of the
residents of that street.
Sweet pea and nasturtum seed, j
cents an ounce. Green Ridge market. ~
Garden seed, all kinds. Green Ridge
market a.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Cobb and
daughter, Louise, of Monsey avenue
are visiting friends in Wilkes Barre,
Cucumbers, tomatoes, water cress,
new potatoes, lettuce, celery, aspara-
gus spinach, etc. Green Ridge market.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-18
Events This Evening.

Reception to Rev. James Benningel
by the l. w. II. Circle at the HAMPTON
Street Methodist Episcopal church.
Meeting of West Side Reliables at
Seashore candy store for reorganiza
tion.
Meeting of st. Patrck's Ladies' Irish
Catholic Benevolent union will be held
this evening in st. Leo's rooms.
Meetings OF Camp IFS. Patriotic Or
der Sons of America in Red Mems hall.
corner of Main avenue and jackson
street
The Slocum lodge of Odd Fellows
met last evening and transacted rout-
inc business.
Robert Morris lodge OF Ivorites will
hold a social session after the ragul,r
meeting this evening at which Il. H.
Robathan will read the ripper bill and
explain its application to the various
l'unicipal departments. \ general Iis-
cussion will follow
The young ladies of the Sherman
Avenue mission of the Plymouth Com
sregationul church, will continue the
supper this evening, which WAS also
conducted last evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-18
Police and Aldermanic.

John Coolick, of Scranton street.
was arraigned before Alderman Kelly
last evening for throwing stones and
striking a boy named Linco. He was
held IN 5000 bail
Joseph sullivan, arrested at 1 o'clock
yesterday morning on Main avenue for
fast driving and cruelty to animals.
was fined S. by Police Magistrate Da-
vies in police court.
Gus McMullen, who was found asleep
on West Lackawanna avenue early
yesterday morning, was fined So in po-
lice court.
John Gleason, of 130 Cameron ave-
nue., arrested at the instance of his
wife for assault and battery, non-
support and making threats, was COM
mitted by Alderman John in default of
$500 bail.
Mrs: Ellen Randall of Pleasant
street, was held in 5000 bail yesterday
by Alderman John for assalllting Will
lam Granville, of Tighes court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-18
St. Paul's Annual Ball.

The annual military ball of st. Paul's
Pioneer corps was held in Mears' hall
last evening, Members of the corps
appeared in" their natty uniforms and
the ladies wore becoming gowns. About
one hundred couples participated in the
grand march. which was led by Daniel
Lenihan and Miss Hannah Graney.
The programme was made up Of
plain quadrilles, waltzes, two-steps,
minuet lanciers. Yorks. fve-steps. Sin
bads. and other dances. and each one
was thoroughly enjoyed to the excel
lent accompaniments played by Miss
Kate Reardon. .... .....t ,.
The affair was in charge of the fol.
lowing officers and committees: Mas
ter Of ceremonies. Daniel Lenihan; as
sistant master of ceremonies, John Nc
Andrew; floor manager, Harry L.
Rainey: assistant floor manager John
f. Langan.
Floor Committee--Patrick Lafferty.
Michael Battle, Thomas Mcclure, John
Kelly. William Sharpe, William Con-
way
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-18
SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES.
Entertainment Conducted at Athletic
Hall by Young Peoples Union.
Dog Bites Young Boy.

An excellent entertainment was con-
ducted last night In Athletic hall by
the Young Peoples union of the Ger
man Lutheran church of Christ a
well arranged programme was rem
dcred
Solos were sung by +. Scheuch Miss
Emma Scheuch, Miss Ida Fuhlbrugge
and Charles Berghauser. A duet was
sung by Miss Helene CHASER and Miss
Ida F'uhlbrugge, and the feature Of the
evening was the exhibition given by the
two acrobats of the Scranton Athletic
club. NJ. f. Kaiser and Charles Berg.
After the entertainment a very pleas
ant and sociable time was spent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-18
Initial Social.

The second part of the initial social
was given last night at the Auditor
iunlr under the direction of the Ladies'
Aid society of the North Main Ave-
nue Christian church. A very inter-
esting programme was rendered. after
which the ladies served Il delicious
supper.
Those who took part in the enter
tainment were: Miss Libbie Daven-
port. who rendered a piano sol in a
most pleasing manner, followed by Il
vocal solo by Miss Carrie Parry. which
was also rendered in an excellent
manner.
Tommy Morris. the we'll known boy
tenor. rendered several vocal solos in
his sweet voice, and others who took
part were Mrs. Wizard. with a solo:
Vivian MacCullcch. who recited, and
Emma Patch, who gave a vocal solo.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-18
Salvation Army Celebration

The local corps of the Salvation
Army yesterday began a three days
celebration of their sixteenth anniver.
sary. During the day number of Wis.,
itors arrived. and after a street pa
rade and open-ar concert at the corne,
OF Main avenue and jackson street last
evening, rally was held at the bar
racks on Price street.
Colonel w. j. Cozens, Major and Mrs.
Galley, of Philadelphia; Staff Captain
Noble, of Baltimore, the Eastern Penn
sylNanla field officers, and a number of
lesser lights in the army We're present
and delivered addresses.
This evening at 80 o'clock a mass
meeting will be held in the Second
Presbyterian church, which will be
conducted by Colonel Cozens and staff.
Tomorrow evening, at the Price
street hall. Major DR.. Galley will speak
about The Galveston. Horror" having
neen gn the scene shortly after the
Sreat tlood,'which devastated the entire
city,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-18
DUNMORE DOINGS.
Semi-Annual Installation of Officers
and Banquet of Odd Fellows.
Ohter News Items.

Dunmora lodge, No SIG, Independ-
eht Order Of Odd Fellows, held their
semi-annual installation of officers
ana banquet last night.
Large numbers We're present from
SISTER lodges to assist in the ceremony
anu partake of the elaborate refresh
,hehts which had been prepared for
the occasion.
Ihe grand officers who ofticiated
We're: District Deputy Grand Master
.. l.. Colvin Grand Master j. G. Nc
Askie, Grand Warden A. Hope Atkins
Grand Secretary G.. f. Dean, Grand
Guardian l.. w. Lewis. The officers
installed We're: Harry Edwards, noble
grand; Christian Keller, vice-srand:
Harry kizer recording secretary.
George w. Harper, trustees support
crS to noble grand, Richard Webber,
l!omas Keller; supporters to vice
grand, George Okell, Frank Spencer.