The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1902-06-28
HOMIE NEWS


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THE MEEKER HERALD.
Meeker. Colorado.
piceancs people report less water in
that stream than ever before known.
Strehlke X Givens are stocking up on
Fourth Of July goods-freworks. etc.
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Several large punches Of cattle were
pushed up the river in the early part Of
The week.
Is C. Howey says there is not as much
water in upper Flag creek now as last
SepteRbrS.
Tbe pilgrims to GlenwoOd began
straying backin early part OF the week in
punches Of twos and threes. They ail
report al. enjoyable time.
II the range was better, White river
eatt'emen would all be wearing dia-
monde after their fall shipments. as the
outlook for big prices are good.
so
Olaf IIoatan has taken a position in
the Joiiantgen blacksmithing and
wsRonmaking shop. Olaf is good boy
and will make n fine mechanic.
II the Ride people have any misgiv-
ings M To the success Of their celebration
on the Fourth. let them make the re-
quest and We will send Simp Harp over.
The Piceance folks and the Meeker
folks jOked each other good deal
Thursday; and yet. come to think Of 1t.
the water question IL not q joking one
after all.
The KILLER creek ditch ID carving
wsteF to the Veatch ranch, and 10 re-
csivina GOOD soaking preparatory to
bringing the water farther down In the
Aear future.
Rife 10 going to celebrate the Fourth
In grand style. At a public meeting
last week thirteen committees were ap-
pointed to look after details. A hot old
time Is promised.
Treasurer John Watson says he had
an elegant time at Glenwood. Met
Judge Gray and many other good things.
but the m0st refreshing was the brand
Ut nectar on tap at Johnny Eitel's.
$50
Rev. Kirkbride. presiding elder Of the
Methodist church. delivered an able
sermon Sunday evening tn large
congregation. ut the NJ. E. church. His
subject Religion Of Childhood"
Bob Wear was in the city Wednesday
buying machinery with which to oper-
ate the Cole ranch down the river. on
which he has taken a long lease. 1t is
one Of the best places In lower end Of
Powell Park.
II. b. Sager passed up the river Mon.
day morning with about 800 head of
stock cattle. bound for the timber re-
serve. MIR. Sager was located in Lily
Park region, but lack OF water and feed
drove him ont Of that section.
The latest thing in the way of COM
bine 10 announced from Chicago. 1t is
q. New Jersey corporation called the
American Meat company. and will be
capitalized for one billion dollars. The
''big four" Of Chicago will form the
company. -F
Steamboat papers know how to report
= ball game. Thew have the score 10 to
IL in favor Of Steamboat and then is to
IA in favor OF Yampa. That's the way
to do it boys. We have fixed 1t the
same way ourselves when 1t should have
been a 10 70.
Chief Game Warden Fravert came In
Tuesday, and with two or three special
Deputies will patrol the upper country
and keep strict watch over the game
interests. Lately Mr.. Fravert has
hauled up several violators OF the game
laws on the Grand river side of the
divide and In each case secured con
victiOns.
Water Commissioner Moog is having
more trouble these days than the man
aser OF grand opera troupe. He re-
ports Piceancs practically dry and the
outlook for hay down there is not en-
couraging. On that stream he shut
everybody down excepting A. J. Ryan,
James Burke. II. Richner and e. b..
Lewis. who hold priorities Of righte in
the order named. The Davis Bros.
who control the Leonard springs. are all
right. Others will have to put their
dependence In the Lord.