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The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

BUFORD

Levi Ward is hauling hay from E. A.
Browns to Mountain Dell.
The last storm. especially the Intense
c0ldness. was most severe IN stock.
"It's an i'll wind that blows nobody
good" S!eighing is perfectly lovely"
Dunn Bros. have begun work on the
frame addition to their old house on the
home place.
A Christmas tree and dance will be
given at, i3ufOrd schoolhousa Xmas
niRhr. Everybody cordially invited to
attend. fN
Miss Cora Ream. IT Woodside. Utah.
arrived last week, having been engaged
by Mrs. W. L. pattison as governess for
Miss Pearl.
e. A. Brown leaves this week for the
lower country. IN look over the oil fields.
Mr. Brown Says liz d0rsRt expect. to 60
to the outside world this winter. prefer.
ing to remain III the White river dis
trict. lF
Sam Hines has decided not to stay at
his lodge this winter NIB he at first in
tended. and has left his horses and out
fit in charge OF !. n. Campbell. Mr..
Hines put up hay in Missouri Bottom
IA few miles this side Of his lOdge) and
Johnny will feed the horses there.
s G! N. s.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20
A birthday Party.

Monday week was Yves TomlinsOn' y
fifty second birthday. Now OF course
IVES is not 90 years Of age; he IL alto
gether too lively and kiddish to make
US believe 1t. but Yves says he is. and we
will have to let 1t 70 at that.
But the aga limit was not what we
started out to mention. 1t WAS thu eie-
giant dinner Mr.. Tomlinson's estimable
wife got up in observance Of the occa-
sion, to partake Of which she invited a
few OF the immediate neiRhbors and
friends. among whom were MIR. and
Mrs. Delvin, MIR. and Mrs. Otto Metz.
ger. Mr.. and Mrs. Goss and MIR. aud
Mrs. Harker.
Ono of the fortunate guests Informs
THE HERALD scribe that the party WAS
one Of the most ENJOYABLE affairs he ever
attended.
May Yves Tomlinson and his good
wife live to celebrate flfty-twO more
such occasions. is THE HERALD's toast.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20
Cash or Credit.

We notice from the numerous adver-
tisements from all sectinns az the coun-
try. that the cash system of doing bust
ness is being very, generally adopted.
and from what VIZ have learned. our
home merchants have thought Of IL very
seriously.
We believe this system is as practical
bic here as anywhere. and instead Of
bsing hardship would really result in
great good to all. =,
The credit systsru is unnecessary md
u real burden. Merchants have u bOr-
row money to carry their accounts;
they have to charge intsrest OH these
accounts; have tn employ u bookkreper
and run into various small expenses that
go with i, credit business. besides hav-
ing to bear the loss'0f bad account.
Cash makes long friends" those who
have the cash car certainly pay IL. and
those who have not the ready money. II
they are good for credit. can certainly
borrow the money OF give the merchant
q bankable note. The system should
beget stronger friendship between
merchant and customer. ard result In
some reduction in prices. and we would
not be sorry tn see it adopted in Meeker.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20
IeaneeIy Notes.

Uncle Guiles Rector has returned to
Missouri. M.l
F. Mclaughlin has begun keeping
house again.
Willie kohler has returned from n
short stay In GIenwood.
James Sabey was transacting business
at Vernal. Utah. last week.
Dan Moog has been surveying for the
oil companies for some time.
Aunty Fitzpatrick Of Lamar. Mo. is
still in Rangely. the guest Of Mrs. James
Sabey.
j. w. Rector. wife and habies have
returned from All extended visit in
Meeker.
Come to the masquerade bali at J. M.
Walsh's New Years eve and have a
good time.
John Taylor is planning a trip to
Missouri and other points In the east
during the holidays.
The work on the new oil we'll is pro.
crossing nicely under the leadership Of
ID. l.. Edwards Of Meeker.
Horace Coltharp. wife. and little Della
have returned to Meeker after visiting
friends and relatives in Rangely.
The county superintendent visited the
schools In Raneelv last week and re-
ported everything In splendid condition.
J. o. McNew has returned from IN
extended visit in Kansas and Missouri
and reports everything in tip top shape
Frank Blake and Fred sinner have
gone out To spend Xmas and Mr.. VIII
liams is running the coal bank In their
stead.
The good people OF Rangely are ar
ranging to have Christmas tree at the
lower school house. and a grand ball at
James Sabey-s after the Christmas tree
on Christmas eve.
George Nolen had sad accident last
week. While dipping water from the
river. the ice gave way under him pre-.
cipitating him into the water. lie sue
ceeded in getting out by the aid Of AMIR.
johnson. . J.F.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20


Laws Of 1893 entitled County Government
Books, Stationery and Supplies" proposals
are hereby invited for farnis6ins thk county
several county ofaoes thsrsof,. for the period
January, 1904 Following arc tho specfnca-
tions: 17 :, y = -
Books-s and e.-Quire medium records. plain,
printed heads and printed forms, each. Extra
for patent lat opsning, per book. Canvas
Legal Bisnks~Prapted lilo, Ia. 10. IA, "a
per 100. Lithosiapeed blanks, including mo.
cory Licences, marriage llcenses and eertin-
GENERALIZATION, per 100.
observation-disclosures note and letter heads.
IN tabiets, per Loo; lithographsd, ditto. En-
ssspsi ~ Z "a. Dozen .s ass p.n s
per gross. Complete election blacks, per prp,
cinct: Assessment roll. each. Assessment
schedules. per Lou. Abstrnct Of assessment
Tax receipte bound, printed. ono and two
Nos: !. "a 4 8 and . per bo.. Ruhber pen ZEN
81 Soa s6s al
box. PyreMad pins. per doz. 14-lb legal cap;
ls-lh csp; l6.lb legal cap, numbered lines; N.ib
mani, manila lsssi cap in tablets per resm AZ.
and ortmson ink. quarts and pints. per dosen
Dixon and fsber pencils. round and hexason
Rcr doxen. Amalesm No; Is, Esterbrook's'
perry.a spencsr!aI: 9il'ott', and I.eaes pens,
inf knives, each. ls-inch lockwood rules. each.
use, ead furnisssd 70 tha satssfsesion az ~
rs nid Ito. to g y y Jssuary s 1es noon.
the right to reject any and 90 dds.
M..z-. cc:... go. : 20 'o"nt' Sierk::
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20
Doubtful Welcome.

They told me that 1 wonld find lode.
ings for the night with uncle jim Har-
per whose cabin was almost on the
crest Of the Cumberland mountains. and
l arrived there just before shutdown,
after long uphill tramp over lonely
road" said our southern tramp "Un-
Gle Jim was sitting on the doorstep, and
after l had salnted him and asked for
lodging he queried:
Stranger. did anyone stop ye on the
trail and AK yo'r business in this neigh
borhoOd?'
mo, no one. replied.
"'Dld anyone shoot at yep
"'Nop -
".Nobody roll rocks down on the trail
ahead Of yep
No -, !. Z,
That's mighty qIsre.' he unused,
and. rising to his feet. he reached for !
tin horn hareins on the Door aud blew
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20
HOLIDAY GOODS
Not Very Good Form.

The ''card Of thanks" is past due. 1t
has not been proper for long time, but
some people still insist on putting n card
OF thanks in newspaper on the slight
est prOvocation. Here are some cards
that show how silly such things are:
1--WE hereby extend our thanks to
those who aided our doctor when our
little Bonnie lost his leg. We can pay
the doctor money. but only thanks can
pay the others. Nothing can make up
for the loss Of poor Bennie's leg"
- want to thank the dear women who
helped me in the death of my beloved
husband. He was dear soul, and ap-
preciate their help 80 much"
1--WE desire to thank our friends who
stood by ns during the death Of our
dear daughter; who cried when We
cried, and who went with us to the cem-
eterv. Their kindly tenders OF soup.
pie and cake while the family was busy
by her bedside will be always cherished. y
Il wish to extend thanks to those who
assisted me in the death Of my wife.
Their generous aid was appreciated
more than can express. They will ai-
ways be remembered, and should wed
again each will get an invitation"
Thanks should be extended in person
or by private note. The homely stero-
typed Gard Of Thanks" In public print
10 obsolete and Of not very good form, to
say the least.-Western Publisher,
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

A. ). Smell wanted to attend party,
but was afraid to do 80 on account Of
pains in his stomach. which he feared
would grow worse. He says. II was
telling my troubles to y lady friend.
who said: Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy will put you In
condition for the party l bought a
bottle and take pleasure in stating that
two doses cured me and enabled me to
have good time at the party" Mr..
Smell is n resident OF Summer I'M. N.
Y. This remedy is for sale by Strehlke
Bros, druggists.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20
Came Hogs Fined.

j. F. Swank and James Hunt. for VIC.
lating the state game laws in Llinsdale
county recently. having been caught
with eleven deer in their possession,
we're tried before Judge Leahy. in Gun
nisop, and fined $500 and costs each.
which they promptly paid. A fine like
the one above soon puts stop to the
slaughter of game.-Steamboa Sentinel.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

Bernard n. Baker. of Baltimore. Nd.
is retiring from business and incidental
ly is distributing $3.50. 600 to tile clerks
and workmen who helped him to do his
work. This is as good way To settle
the employment question vs. WAS ever
devised.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

st. Lonis is living up to It's promise Of
municipal housecleaniug. So far no
social position. no amnnnt Ut wealth, no
former reputation for religion or piety
has protected the hoodlers from prose.
cution and swift conviction.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20
A Christmas Dance.

Don't fail to attend the dance to be
given Christmas night by Meeker Circle.
Women Of Woodcraft. at Odd Fellows
hall. Admission to dance SlU per
couple; supper 75c per couple. Every
body invited.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

General George F. Gardner. adjutant
general, inspected Troop d Tuesday
evening and was very well pleased with
the showing made by the boys. The
general said that the troop was the
best young organization In the state.
The troop was thoroughly examined.
~
A military bal, followed the inspec.
ton and it was one of the most enjova.
BILE social affairs OF the season. General
Gardner wants the rooms enlarged and
has ordered telephone put in tile arm
Dry.
A large assortment of military sup
plies have just arrived and more are on
the way IN. It's the intention of the
state military authorities to leave moth
ing undone tending TO make Troop d a
top-notch military org anization.
~
The most enthusiastic trooper in
Troop d is Trooper Moulton. lie never
misses drill. High Private Tom lies
ia running him close race for first hon
Ors In the matter OF attendance and
soldierIy enthusiasm.
~
Recruits are being added to the roll
at every meeting.
-
Who's the best drilled man in Troop
D.?
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

T. ". Nowlin. the California oil man
who has been examininR the Rangely
teld for the past three weeks. left for
the coast yesterday morning. Mr.. Now
lin SAYS that development will, show
TINT we have one ut the most promising
oil territories in the Tnirtd Sra,es.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

John B. Golf is back from Wyoming
after showing party Of big Standard
Oil men through the wilds of that
state. The party had the time Of their
lives, and got all the bear. lions and
other big game they wanted.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

james Corcoran Of Pittsburg. Pa. who
has spent several months in Meeker and
vicinity. left for his eastern home Fri
dav. Mr.. Corcoran thinks so well of
the country that he will likely come and
live with us permanently.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

a loud blast In about five minutes a
young man OF 20, who was plainly bis
son. came lurrying out Of the woods.
and the father asked:
".l,ill. what yo' been doin' with vo'r-
self this afternoopr' s,f
III dun fell asleep sheeepishly re-
piled Bill,
land 20. didn't see this yere strang.
er comm aI0ngS' rvs
Mo-
I'm hev to see bout yo' gwine to
sleep when yo' was set to watch said
che father in tones that made Bill vince.
and then, turning to me AS he extended
his hand. be added:
:. well. stranger, .bein' YOU got past
my son Bill without bein' crushed or
shot. sortsr take It that IT'S my dO0ty
to AZ We to come Into supper and
tarry all night. If yo' turn out to be
one a. them revenoo feilers We kin put
bullet through 20 In the mawnin' Jest
as well.'''
From The Routt County Courier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lewis and Miss
Kinney Ut Philadelphia. Pa. are visiting
Bert Hall on his ranch ut Maybrll. Mr..
Lewis has stock ranch on piceanee
creek
A petition Is again being circulated
and will he presented to the board Of
county commissioners at their meeting
in January. praying for bridge at
Fraker ford. A bridge at this. point Is
needed as much rs at any crossing on
the river. There is considerable travel
on this road and it Is increasing every
year. AT this time Of year tile ice
freezes so that 1t makes it hazardous to
cross and in the spring Of the year the
high water prevents people from cross
Ing at all. When they want to come to
the upper country they have to 60
by the old government bridge. 20 miles
out OF their way.
While 1t is true the average country
newspaper publishes a great deal that
may be classed as rot, yet not nearly 81
much space is devoted by these naws-
papers u senseless slush ms Is given up
by some Of the daily newspapers. The
fact that Bill Smiths bob tailed Jersey
COW gave birth to II five legged calf pos
sesses far greater interest to hts neigh
bors than the fact that the Duchess of
Marlborough has given reception or
that Queen Wilhelmina has had quar-
rel The fact that John Jones is wrest-
ling with the chiiis and fever Is news to
his neighbOrs just as much as the tele-
graphic report that King Edward
sneezed or that Prince Henry 10 suffer-
ing from the bellyache. 1t is all right
far daily newspapers to dish up columns
Ut sickening stuff about brainless rulers
of foreign countries but 1t 10 all wrong
for country newspapers, In the opinion
Of the big dailies. to make mention Of
the fact that Hank Browns leghorns
are LAYING as they never laid before.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

Forty.two packets Of cigarettes were
smoked in four days by a youth of IS
who has died near Bedale. England,
after TWO Gays illness.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

Weather prophets. both local and
national. predict severe winter.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

According to newspaper reports the
Rock Island COMPANY has expressed an
intention OF building from Denver to
Salt Lake. II all the railroads that
have been built on paper between the
two points were actually constructed.
we would all have tn leave the country
to avoid being run Over.-Vernal En-.
press.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

Seventeen raiiro,ui contractors filed
bids last Monday for the construction
of the first so miles Of the Motfat Short
line. The lucky bidder will he known
in few days. Work commences at
once.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

An anti-cigarette orator predicts that
the cigarette will be extinct in ten years.
And by that time good many Of the
boys who smoke 1t will be extinct, too.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

Services will be held in the Episcopal
church on Sunday as follows: morning
service with holy baptism at II O'Clock;
evening service. 7:S0. Excellent music.
All are cordially invited to attend.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

Tailoring. Repairing, Cleaning
And pressing of mems cl0ihinu. vt req
sOnabie prices. MRS. Il. J. BEARD.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

According to the Express there is
fine opening for bank at Vernal.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20
New Officers.

At the regular communication last
Saturday evening of Rio Blanco Lodge
No. 50, Ancient. Free and Accepted
Masons, held at the society's lodge
rooms. the following named officers
we're elected and installed to serve for
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20
Handsome Holiday Presents.

Hartke X Sheets have received a
beautiful assortment of hand. stamped
ladies' belts, card cases. chatelaine
bags. gents coin purses. belts, ETC., suit
able for holiday presents.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

II. W. Walters Of tie Requina Oil
company came up from Rangely Thurs
day evening.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

Lawyer Gentry returned from Glen.
wood Wednesday after appearing in the
land contest case of Ford VS.. Burch.
Mr.. Gentry represented Burch and Sem
ator Ed Taylor appeared in behalf OF
Ford
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

A. c. Lisonbee is erecting n small
log house In the upper part of town.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

The storms and cold weather Of thu
early part of the week was genera
throughout the state. In the east ant
the plains regions, raging billiards pre-.
vailed. AS usual this section ESCAPED
the worst OF 1t.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

Meeker Town Lots.
Lots 4 s IN block 70. 8 10 IL In n, 567
8 in 80, ] 2l5 10 in 9S; thirteen lots for
$500. Inquire Of H. A. Wiidhack.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

Good Ranch for Sale.
Near White River CITY. Good water
right. Commands dne summer and
winter range. Bargain. For inforna-
ton call or address this Office. $50
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

Don't buy machine-made harness
Go to Ilartke 4 Sheets aud have then
made.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

J. II. Coltharp says work in the
Rxngely oil fields will soon begin to
make showing.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

About foot of snow fell in this vicin-
ity the past two days.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20
II. =. HOLLOWAY,
Undertaken and EInbaImsr.
Picture Frames and Picture Mouidinss kept
on Hand.
MEKkER. - COLORADO
NOTICE 6y FINAL sErrLgNrNr.

deceased. Is
Notice = hsrssy stven, that on Monday, the
tho resulse day. q tie Dsosnbsr Tern Of the
County ConIt Of Rio Blanco County, d tho
tratrfx with the viii annexed ii I'M 0stste.
VIII appear before the Judge q al CDurt,
present my nn.l settlement g sssch adminis.
will then epply to IS discharseS g ss,ch "a.
mtnistrstsfx. At which time and place any,
psfso1 70 interest may appear and present
DATED At Mceker, Rio Blanco County. Colo.
rado, November ID lc0l
JANE .. PARKEs,
hzs-~ estate OF Richard Parkes, deceased.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

Lots IA and Is. In block 90. s in 81. 0
10 in 05. 8 In 96. II II in 81. 8 4 In 90; ter,
lots for S4OO. Inquire Of IL. A. Wild.
hack.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

J. B. limerick composed within him.
self = delegation Of our friends from
BufOrd. Monday.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

The Colorado 4 Southern has corps
of surveyors at work surveying II route
down the Blue will, the intention Of
reaching the Rontt county coal fields in
advance of the Moffat road.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

j. W. and Mrs. Shepard Of White
river spent Wednesday In town doing
Christmas shopping.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

Brick kilns ara now fired with petro-
lenm. 100 poauds Of oil being sufficient
to burn ton Of brick.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

MONEY TO LOAN. Inquire at
this office.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

Meeker Circle GIL Women Of Wood
craft will give dance ON Christmas
night In Odd Fellows' hall.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

This is the time of year when talk Of
an ice trust does not disturb us, and we
are calmly and cody waiting for the
season when tue coal trust will cease
from troubling.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

Ed Hall came in from Angora Wed,
nesdav. Mr.. Hall is getting machinery
etc. in readiness to bore on some of the
oil claims he and others own in the
Rangely belt.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

day evening.
J. II. Coltharp says work in the
RAngely oil fields will soon begin to
make a showing.
J. B. limerick composed within him.
self delegation Of our friends from
BufOrd. Monday.
j. W. and Mrs. Shepard Of White
river spent Wednesday In town doing
Christmas shopping.
Meeker Circle 62l Women of Wood
craft will give 4 dance ON Christmas
night In Odd Fellows' hall.
Sheriff Annex and tx commissioner
Martin were called to Glenwood this
week rs witnesses In the Burch- Ford
land contest case.
Jim Mediation returned from the
outside FRIDAY accompanied by had
enid which he caught in the late blix-
zard GU the plains.
William A. Keller says everybody is
feeding in Oak Ridge snd. apparently
all have hay 70 carry them through what
promises to be bad winter.
James Tolliver and Art Palmer will
give dance Mt Buford scho0lhouse
Christmas night. Everybody invited.
Christmas night. Don't forget the
date. -tlft,t
Ed Hall came in from Angora We'd
nesdav. MIR. Hall is getting machinery
etc. in readiness to bore on some OF the
oil claims he and others own in the
Rangely belt.
This is the time of year when talk Of
an ice trust does not disturb us. and we
are calmly and cody waiting for the
season when the coal trust will cease
from troubling
The Colorado 4 Southern has corps
of surveyors at work surveying route
down the Blue will, the intention Of
reaching the Rontt county coal fields in
advance Of the Moffat road.
- -
Services will be held in the Episcopal
service with holy baptism at II O'Clock;
evening service. $50 Excellent music
All are cordially'invited to attend.
Seventeen raiiroai contractors filed
bids last Monday for the construction
of the first so miles Of the Motfat SHIRT
line. The lucky bidder will he known
in a few days. Work commences at
once.
Lawyer Gentry returned from Glen.
wood Wednesday after appearing in the
land contest case of Ford VS.. Burch.
Mr.. Gentry represented Burch and SEN.
ator Ed Taylor appeared in behalf of
Ford.
The storms and cold weather Of the
early part of the week was general
throughout the state. In the east and
the plains regions. raging billiards pre-.
vailed. AS usual this section escaped
the worst OF 1t.
james Corcoran Of Pittsburg. Pa. who
has spent several months in Meeker and
vicinity. left for his eastern home Fri
dav. Mr.. Corcoran thinks so well of
the country that he will likely come and
live with us permanently.
John B. Golf is back from Wyoming
after showing party Of big Standard
OIL men through the wilds Of that
state. The party had the time Of their
lives, and got all the bear. lions and
other big game they wanted.
y,
7. ". Nowlin. the California oil man
who has been examining the Rangely
neld for the past three weeks. left for
the coast yesterday morning. Mr.. Now
lin SAYS that development will,, show,
TINT we have one ut the most pro missing
oil territories in the Tnir<d Sra,es.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

William A. Keller says everybody is
feeding in Oak Ridge snd. apparently.
all have hay 70 carry them through what
promises to be bad winter.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

james Tolliver and Art Palmer will
give a dance Mt Buford schoolhouse
Christmas night. Everybody invited.
Christmas night. Don't forget the
date. fe SID
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

Sheriff Annex and ex commissioner
Martin were called to Glenwood this
week rs witnesses in the Burch- Ford
land contest case.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20

Jim Mediation returned from the
outside FRIDAY accompanied by had
enid which he caught in the late bliz-
zard GU the plains.
The Meeker herald., 1902-12-20
Inspection and Ball.

nifty is In sple0did shape.