The Meeker herald., 1901-03-02

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THE HEEKEI HERALD.
Neeser. Colorado.
I;icvc!es were ont in force this week.
young lady riders predominating.
II the backbone of winter isn't broken
by this time. there must be All invisible
kink in it surely.
Robert Wear (Sam's brotlser) and
Scott McComb have lately taken up pre-
emp:ions on Strawberry.
The Coles have purchased the Nc
Daniel property at the foot of Fourth
street. They will move in shortly.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs
p. b. F!ohr died Yesterday afternoon,
aged three weeks. two DAYS. Pneu-
nonia was the cause.
L. NJ Hutchison IS one of the haulers
of the material for the bridge being put
In at the Ward ranch over Yampa
river. The material is nearly all in.
There were several flurries Of snow
in the early part OF the week. but the
warm atmosphere soon settled the snow
each time. The roads are getting fine.
Don't forget the American Cattle
Growers association meeting which
convenes at Denver next Tuesday. Spe-
ciai rate Of one fare for the round trip
ovcz all railroads.
c. +. Bowman and wife. Of the Miller
house, Meeker. were in town Tuesday.
We are informed that they are contem-
plating taking charge Of the hotel part
of the Rifle house -Reveille.
Simp Harp returned Sunday evening
from an extended visit east. where he
purchased another lot OF blooded bulls.
He left them at Rifle, and after resting
up viii be brought over to Meeker.
~ hone blne bottle fly made its appear
ance in this Office one day this week
bUzzed the force occasionally to lie,
them know that he was here. and then
lit out-presnmably for Craig. There
were 10 brands on him.
In the United States senate on Wash.
ington's birthday the appointment of F
+. Sheridan as Meeker's postmaster
was confirmed Mr. Sheridan will no,
take charge of the Office until the first
OF April. the beginning of the quarter.
Josiah Wharton, who has been or the
David Smith ranch for several year.
past. now has place Of his o~n. He
has purchased the Campbell ranch. or
the government road. from Ambrose
Oldland On Wednesday Mr.. Wharton
moved out.
NJ o. Waiden's father was severely
burned one night last week, we learr
from the Craig Courier. He was sleep
ing in the bunk house on Geo. Walker:
ranch. and about midnight the building
took fire in some unaccountab.e man
ner. Mr.. Walden barely escaped will
his life.
Meeker's town election will take place
on the ID of April. A couple Of ticket:
are already being spoken Of, which
means that one must be gotten up b,
petition. Messrs. VIM. Z. Simpson
mayor, and II. S. Ball. J. W. WEIGH and
j. \. Watson. trustees. are the retirin.
members OF the board.
A sou was born unto Mr.. and Mrs