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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03
DEATH OF GRAND
VALLEY PIONEER

Denver. Sept. ga Grand Junction
dispatch says:
Charles w. Steele. . pioneer Of
the Grand valley and one of its most
distinguished citizens. died in Pueblo
hospital Thursday. among strangers.
~ none OF his family knew Of his seri-
Gus tllpess until too late to reach his
bedside. S
At the opening Of the state fair in
Pueblo. Mr.. Steele left this city to
spend the week there. During the cold.
damp days Of the fair he contracted q
severe cold. which ended In his death
from pneumonia. Messages were re-
ceived in this city Wednesday that he
was in . serious condition, and tele-
grams were Immediately sent to his
wife, who had gone to spend the win
ter at Santa Monica, California. Word
has reached here that she is ON her
way home aud will arrive In this city
Sunday morning. When the news Of
Mr.. Steele's death reached this city the
Masonic order, Of which he Is 4 mem
Der. took steps to bring the body to
this city.
Charles W. Steele came to the Grand
valley in 1889. early In the year I'M
mediately after its opening TO settle
ment and had been resident Of the
county ever since He was born in
eastern Pennsylvania In 1843. He had
served In the SiQty-ninth Indiana reg
iment during the war.
More than any other person, Mr..
Steele was responsible for making this
section Of western Colorado . great
fruit growing region. For many years
his entire time was devoted to fruit
He planted the first peach and apple
trees in this valley in 1883 He was q
prominent member of the State Horti-
cultural Society and at one time Of the
State Horticultural Board, being its
president He was . writer of consid-
cradle note on matters Of tree culture
and fruit raising. He contributed much
to the local papers and to many papers
of the East. attracting attention to this
section. M. Steele exhibited fruit at
the State Fair held in Denver In 1895,
and ever since was = constant exhibit
or at fairs. winning many prizes. He
was generally known throughout the
state ~ man Of large views and en-
terprise. He was the owner of much
city property here. as we'll Is
one Of the best orchards in the valley.
His death has been . distinct loss to
all Of western Colorado.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03
puua enssAasse,4e$ seaAsssssv

Then the singer goes on to say that
she picked It fresh this very morn
ing" and something about its being
what you want to scent your pocket
'ankerchief," which you always try to
catch but can't exactly But the plain
tive cry. sung as the lavender woman
makes her way through a London
back street. is one Of the most genu-
inely striking sounds to be heard in
the metropolis.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03
THE SWEET LAVENDER WOMAN.
ouslnt Dirty the Nest Mssle-I Heard
In London Streets.

ousint pItty the Nest MusIe-i Heard
In loaden Streets.
One Of the most picturesque OF
London types" Is the Svss. IAven'
der woman. and BY far the most mu.
steal Of the London street cries IL
the quaint ditty with which she
describes her wares. Lavender Is. Of
course. the uncommonly fragrant plant
which grows 20 abundantly in Eng
land. and It Is used mostly By those
who buy It to put in clothes presses
and drawers where linen IL kept. to
perfume them. The lavender. which
costs penny for four branches. Is
generally sold by women. and all OF
them utter the same cry. which has
been In use for centuries. There IL =
complete song Of 1t which begins a.
follows:
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

The postmasters win please devise
ZONE plan by which the man who lis
sure there must be letter in the
once" for him can always be supplied
with the letter he wants.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

Russia agrees to leave MAnchuria II
China will undertake to keep the ter
ritory fro other powers-presum-
ably until she wants to occupy 1t
again.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

There has been q cut of 81 . ton
in the price Of pig iron, but somehow
or other this doesn't seem to Offset
the rise Of 25 cents ton in the price
Of coal.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

r We had vesuvius in this country
some enterprising show manager
would have secured the necessary
concessions long ago and had 1t fenced
in With an assortment OF merry-go-
rounds, roller coasters and shoot-the.
chutes devices.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03
wants Americas Gun.

New York. Sept. 26.-Captain Wales
of Sydney Ia in England. says . Her
aid dispatch from London. with . view
Of arranging for = yacht to be built
for the purpose of contesting for tie
Americas cup. He proposes to at the
boat with twin keel Of his own de-
sign.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

There are four approved spell!ngs
of Beirut-Beirut, Beirout. Beiroot
and Beyroot. With all this latitude.
even n stenographer would have hard
work to spell 1t wrong.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

Longfellow's "Hiawatha" may be =
higher grade Of literature. but II looks
a. II the other fellows "Hiawatha'
would make more money.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

When \ girl is sitting on . dark
piazza with . man she always has an
idea he thinks her eyes glow like
stars.-New York Press.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

'Radiograms" is what wireless mes
sages were called at the recent Berlin
international conference. Radiograms
include marconisrams, teslagTamAl
aerograms. etherograms. and all the
other varieties of wireless grams.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

The coffee drinking habit was nrst
established GIT years ago by An Ara
bian dervish named Hadji Omar, but
the cure for 1t has not been discov-
cred even yet.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

Automobile runs to the arctic circle
are the latest strenuous fad. Now we
know the north pole is in danger pf
something worse than discovery.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

Ono thing which should restrain the
Turks and Bulgarians from war is that
no matter who wins neither will have
much TO say about the terms Of peace.
The .'disinterested" powers will attend
to that
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03
IL Was All Right.

"And now. my dear" said the do
lighted youth. when may l speak t,
your father?"
You don't have to. George" replied
the sweet young thing. who had Just
accepted him. He told me today
that II you didn't speak to me tonight
he'd speak to you tomorrow"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

The sultan is promoting the people
who were in the plot to murder that
Russian consul a short time ago. In
case the car protests the sultan can
set up the excuse that the promotions
don't amount to anything because hs
never pays salaries anyway.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

The Beers are not yet subdued. An
emissary from South Africa is quietly
buying rams in Ohio and shipping
them home. The average ram is more
to be dreaded in close fighting than
the pompom.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

Come come, said His Satanic Ma.
jesty impatiently yet not unkindly to
the new arrival. there's no use ~
your calling for water. We don't kee,
It here"
Az LIE full force Of Mr.. Satan's
announcement broke on the trust
magnate he turned pale.
This is hell" he exclaimed.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

So long a. the public is willing To
pay to see = vanquished pugilist on
the theatrical stage. there is consola
ton In defeat.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

J. Pierpont Morgan has started suit
for $500 against steamboat that dam
aged his yacht. He must need the
money.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

It must be gratifying to the crown
prince of saxony to note that he IL
identified for general purposes ~ the
husband Of Princess Louise.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

Commander Peary Is going to make
another dash for the pole. Mrs. Peary
will stay at home. Some men are
mighty ingenious.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

Some men," said Uncle Eben.
sleeps SCUM because dey's got = clear
conscience an some because dey's got
none at ALL"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

Roland B. Molineux will get even
with the cold. unfeeling world sooner
or later. Now he il going to publish
. novel.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

Like the baby reaching for the soap
Sir Thomas Upton won't be happy till
he gets It, And the baby's chance fol
happiness 10 small.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

Tho Spanish government has . SUI
plus Of income, which is 30 novel tina
II may prove embarrassing.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

Francis Joseph's notion to abdicat
the throne of Hungary did not las
long. He recovered in a day or two
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

With plenty Of dogs and sleds Lieut.
Peary may yet reach the north pole
before Mr.. Morgan puts 4 tag on 1t.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

Uncle sam may yet be able TO
claim the north pole by right OF dis
covery.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

washington's tomb is crumbling.
but his place rs first in the hearts Of
his countrymen IL not being contest
ed.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

Cod liver oil is getting to cost a
most Is much as champagne. but
doesn't taste As good.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

Success rules are like nails-they
must be driven into something OF
they will soon rust
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

Az the sultan has taken to oratory.
he may yet adopt other modern means
OF warfare.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

They equal those
that have been cost
ing you from $500
70 $500. Tho i'm
Inense sale Of W. l..
Douglas shoes proves
their superiority over
all other makes.
Sold by retail shoe
dealers everywhere.
Look for naIno and
price on bottom.
That nsoylas sssa Ger.
ems Colt lrsvss eAsrs 10
vA11a In ooaglaa aAssa.
Cseeoa h tAs htRAsss
gre4s Rsf. k.eatAee Inals.
fesf Chlor kSeists sssrd.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

Tablscioth Three Centuries Old.
e. Phillips, of Rich Mill, Mo-, owns
. tablecloth that was made by his
Observation-Disclosures, in 1900.
It is in good state Of preservation
and speaks well for the old methods
of weaving.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03
". L. DOUGLAS
s3,R 6 g SHOES we ss.

e s. y ~ {. i no.s,ss $50 q ~.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

A German inventor has devised this
automobile trap which works much
~ do the bars let down at railroad
crossings. When the motorman IL
speeding too rapidly the bars are low.
cred and he is literally caught In the
net Of the law.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-10-03

-3ksss - nsl, Is eests extra. nlssarste1
Ca1aleg fFoo. VI. L, DoC9LAN, nrsektss. uanb
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Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-09
German syrup.

We want to impress on our readers
that Boschee's German Syrup is posi-
lively the only preparation on the mar
ket today that does relieve and cure
consumption. 1t contains the specit ics.
such as pure tar, extracts of gums, etc.
which have been SO highly endorsed for
the cure Of coughs, colds and consump
ton by the great medical congresses.
The consumptive, whether his disease
is in the throat or lungs, must have
rest at night, and be free from the
spasm of dry and raclling cough in the
morning. The diseased parts want
rest, healing and soothing treatment,
and the patient needs fresh air, good
food, etc. German Syrup will give
free and easy eXpectoration in the
morning with speedy and permanent
relief. Small bottles, Is cents; regular
size, containing nearly four times as
much, rs cents. AT all druggists.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-09
EdsOn'S Big Show.

The above company will appear at
Forsyth under canvas for two nights,
commencing Friday evening, July 10th.
They Will present for the opening
play the strong comedy drama, Mug
get Nell, the Western Girl and on
Saturday evening the latest eastern
success. mot Guilty." The company
consists of twenty ladies and gentle
men. all artists in their line. the band
being one of the strong features of the
organization. New songs, dances and
specialtieS will be introduced each
evening. Don't fail to see our street
parade and hear the concert daily.
Popular prices will prevail.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-09
THE MOOSE SETTLED ABOUT JIM'S ARMS.

THE MOOSE SETTLED ABOUT JIM S ARMS.
Yankee. but a native of Nova Scotia.
But, for all that, Robinson may not
have been his name He was an cX-
tremely bold character. and after the
last sacrament he TESTED with death
He was about forty years of age and
boosted that he was in California be-
fore the discovery of gold.
After operating for three years be-
tween the American and MERGED, Jim
realized that in every camp there was
waiting for him Il noosed rope. 1t was
then he hunted up Bill Harris and Bill
Harvey and on Il raid among the ranch
ers Of the San Joaquin valley collected
a band of saddle horses and drove them
to the Mexican line, 800 miles away.
revolution WIS in progress in Low
er California, and insurgents and gov
eminent needed horses. After the sale
of the band jim and his companions
returned to the village of San Diego
Just off the beach at La Playa was
anchored the swift little pilot schooner
Plutus, owned by Captain Heating
Idlers along the beach on the evening
of Aug. Is saw Il red shirtcd man push
off in Il small boat and row to the
schooner. He made several trips from
the brush lined beach. and as his boat
seemed heavily loaded at each trip his
actions aroused suspicion. and word
was sent to Heating.
''Eoat ahoy" yelled the captain
NV hose boat is that!'
''Mine. Whose do you reckon 'tis:"
came the reply.
Come ashore and show me or I'll
shoot" and Heating brought his gun
to his shoulder. The stranger shouted
his refusal in Il vollcy of oaths. and,
heading further up the beach, bent to
his oars with rcdoublcd vigor.
Heating fired both barrels without
erect, the distance being too great. and
before the boat could be headed the
man had reached the shore
Heating reused Sheriff Reiner. and
by daylight the officers with a posse
consisting of Judge Hayes. Philip
CroSsthwaite and \. Tehbcts. was on
the way to False bay to interccpt the
fugitive. They returned few hours
later with two suspicious characters
who proved to he Harvey and Harris.
They were locked in the adobe iail.
ana the posse again took the trail. go
ing as far aS Roses ranch without find
ing any trace of the fugitive. A Mex
lean was in charge of the place, and
after telling him that if wayfarinw
man wearing Il red shirt should BASS
that way he must use every endeavor
to arrest him the sheriff returned.
The Sheritt'S knowledge of Spanish
was limited. and as he spoke it with n
strong hungarian accent the Mexican
understood that he was to take such n
man dead or alive and deliver him ut
the Jail. At midnight the Mexican
rode stolidly into the plaza leading a
mule. on which was tied Il red shirtcd
man, his bloody face and bead svatssed
IN huge bandage. 1t was Yankee
jim
Juan. the Mexican. had been a troop
or Iii Pico's squadron. That day ut San
Pasqual when Phil Kearny's ritemcn
shattered the Mexican column Juan
disengaged himself from his dead horse
ana. limpinS over to Il bowlder. rolled
himself a cigarette while he sat and
thought. When the battalion of ma
r1nes hurried from San Diego to the
aid of Kearny and completed the rout
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-09

This has long been regarded as one
of the most dangerous and fatal diseas-
es to which infants are subject. 1t can
be cured, however, when properly
treated. All that is necessary is to
give Chamberlain Colo, Cholera ard
Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil, as
directed with each bottle. and a cure
is certain. For sale by Forsyth Drug
Co.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-09

Ching Ii, an almond eyed individual
at Thompson, is causing the parents and
friends of a young lady there no little
anxiety. Ching seems to be firm in the
belief that the young lady is in love
with him and is bound to show that he
appreciates it. He was recently re-
leased from the insane asylum, and
bids fair TO take another trip in the
S me direction.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-09

f.. h. Etland, the big Norwegian
contined in the Carbon county Jail for
the shooting of Edward Trusdale near
Rridger, claims to be a spiritualist.
He says he can "hear but can't see
1t was evidently an evil spirit he heard
about the time of the shooting.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-09
COUNTY'S CASH.
'reasurer's Report Shows a Balance of
Over Seventeen Thousand Dollars.

ne report of County Treasurer
Longley for the month of June has
been filed with County Clerk Bailey.
1t shows there is in the treasury the
sum of $17, 345.S5. There was received
during the month the sum of 1894. "a.
The amount to the credit of the various
accounts is as follows:
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-09

-HERE is a record of Yankee
Jim's fate on faded. time
stained warrant in the files of
the sheriff's office down in San
Diego county. The last entry on the
warrant is Sept. Is, 1852. At the time
there were not over 100 English speak
garrison. OF the score or more who
knew Jim's fate all are dead. with two
or three exceptions, and only the vel
low. faded warrant remains.
No one knew him as James w. Rob
insOn; no one knew that that was his
name until he told Padre Juan that
September day fifty years ago. Further
more, he told the padre that he was not
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-09
Ghost Of peddler
Haunts an Orchard

A most remarkable ghost story deals
with an orchard in the town of Doug
lass. Mass. that the toWnSpcople de-
clare is haunted. The S,ory goes that
peddler. who was in the habit OF ped
ding his goods about the country, lay
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-09

down under the
trees to rest one
noon and was
found that even
in e w i t h h i 5
throat cut. The
apparition of the
murdered man is
s Il i Il Still to
haunt the place.
1t haunted the
owner of the
ore h Il I Il, who
moved in order
to escape t h e
dreadful thing.
The road. which
ran about the
field. was chang
ed SO as to leave
the orchard Il
quarter of Il mile
away. 1t is said
that the very ap-
pies on the tree
under which the
pc q Il Ter w Il s
m ordered are
marked with Il
blood red streak
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-09

from the skin to the core. The villagers
say that the ghost of the peddler may
DE seen any night standing under the
Tree. with red mark upon the throat.
waving its hands and screaming for
help.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-09

Receipts were as follows: Received
from licenses, 500 90: county officers
fees, 500. Is; other resources Sl12.79.
Total. $So4 81.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-13

sections Of the act, the sentence imposed
shall work for forfeiture Of the motor
vehicle found in the possession Of the
person "a oonvicted.' the Court to dis
pose Of the same as II sees fit.
Section Is Of this bill. which Is de-
nounced by automobile men as the most
harmful and oppressive clause ever en-
bodied in q similar measure, reads as
follows:
ANY ofnoer. when making such arrest upon his
own motion. and any person giving the informa-
ton ioadng to tho arrest and conviction OIL any
volatoF OF any of tho provisions OF this act shall
he entitled 70 receive so Of tho fine so imposed.
upon Conviction
At last accounts the Grim bill had been
recommitted to the Judiciary Committee
for further consideration.
Automobile bills which have been
characterized as despotio and I'M
American have found their way into
the Legislatures. Of New Hampshire,
Massachusetts,, Wisconsin and other
States. 1t is recorded that. last week,
in Manchester, N. H.. one WILBUR HAD
LOCK was found guilty Of driving his
automobile faster than five miles an
hour" and was fined IS.
1t is a serious mistake to seek to es-
tablish automobile laws which, like that
proposed for Pennsylvania, are unjust
and nonsensical and bound to injure
irreparably a great and profitable in
dustry. Would it not be we'll for legs-
lators contemplating such measures
to wait a while and observe the opera
ton Of the laws now in existence, before
going further? The old adage, More
haste less speed. may wisely be applied
in the present case.