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The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04
Memorial Day.

Monday WIS Memorial Day and
again Meeker witnessed the devotion
of the veterans Of the great Civil war
to their dead comrades.
The observance of the day began
Sunday morning, when the members
of the local post g. A. r. marched in
body to st. James church and lis
tened to memorial sermon by the
Rev. Galway befitting the occasion.
The church was appropriately decor
ated and u fine choir added to the
impressiveness of the service.
On Monday morning, as per pro-
gram published in last weeks HER
AID, the various societies taking part
In the parad g, assembled at Odd Eel
lows hall and marched to Highland
cemetery, where the decorative fea-
ture Of the program was carried out
under the auspices of the G. A. r..
post. The procession was the longest
of its character ever seen in Meeker.
In the afternoon Odd Fellows hall
was filed to its full capacity to listen
to the eloquent Grafton delivered by
the Rev Mallory, at which time the
interesting program of exercises, also
previously announced, was carried
out.
The custom of decorating the graves
of departed Union soldiers was insti-
tuted by the Grand Army. The day
has long since become national
holiday, and all societies and peoples
Join with the veterans In its obser-
vance. 1t Is beautiful custom and
one that will not be allowed to die
with the passing of the last veteran
who wore the blue or the grey.
OF late years the growing custom
of Union and Confederate veterans
joining in the observance of Memorial
Day is one of the most colnmendable
features ofsuch occasions, and should
be encouraged by all right thinking
people-North and South.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04
A Good Citizen Passes Away.

A Good Citizen Passes Away.
While the death Of julius Strehlke
was not unexpected, owing to his
rapidly failing health during the past
six months or more, 1t was neverthe-
less shock to the community.
Supposing his ailment to be diabetis
about two weeks ago Mr.. Strehlke
left for Pueblo to enter the Clark
Magnetic Mineral Springs Sanitarium
hoping he would receive some benefit,
II not cure there; but he continued
to grow weaker and returned home
on Sunday night.
DIR. French was at once called In
and diagnosed the case as chronic
Brights disease, and informed the
patient and his family that there was
no hope Of him surviving many days.
Accordingly distant members of the
family were summoned. With that
fortitude which characterized the
sick man through life, he resigned
himself to the inevitable and sur
rounded by his wife, sons Albert,
Louis and Charles, (his second son
Fred, being the only member Of the
family absenU and devoted friends
and neighbors, peacefully passed
away at quarter to ten o'clock
Tuesday morning.
The funeral services were held
Wednesday afternoon from st. James
church. The church was packed
with friends Of the deceased, and in
addition to the impressive burial ser-
vice, Rev. Galway delivered an ap-
propriate and beautiful address.
The pail bearers-Otto Metzger.
Robert Metzger, H. s. Harp, E. p.
WILDER, Thomas Kilduff and Frank
Harker-were all friends and neigh
Dor ranchmen Of the departed.
The largest funeral procession ever
seen in this valley followed the re-
mains to the last resting place in
Highland cemetery, and az mark of
respect and showing in what esteem
deceased was held in this town, every
business house was closed during the
funeral services and hours OF inter-
ment.
Julius Strehlke was born in Dant-
zic, Germany, April IA, 1897, and WAS
therefore in the sixty-eighth year Of
his age at the time Of his death.
He came to this country about go
or 81; first going to the Lake Su-
perior mining region and later started
for the Pixies Peak country. Being
a first-class blacksmith and wagon
maker, for some time he had charge
of horseshoeing and other work for
the Ben Holiday stage company.
Later he went to Central City, where
he went into the grocery business,
which he conducted successfully un-
til going to Leatlville In '7S, where he
resided until coming to the White
river valley in July, 1885.
AS everyone in the vicinity knows,
Mr.. Strehlke went into ranching and
cattle raising and at the time of his
death was the owner considering its
extent in acres) of the finest ranch
property in the county.
Deceased was a man of quiet, unas-
Stunning character; We. Of convictions,
which he always maintained in his
quiet but genial way. Honesty and
straightforward dealings with his
fellowmen were the chief character
istics Of his life. Full of years and
good works he passed away. Peace
to his ashes.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Ed Brown of Big Beaver was In
town Wednesday and reported that
come miscraant killed his two pet
deer the night before. The deer ran
in his meadow near the house and
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown were very much
attached to them and keeniy feel
their loss. II the perpetratOr of this
wantOn crime is unprecedented 1t will
SO hard with him,
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Manager Moulton Of the Hugus
company, returned to Meeker early
in the week after n trip to Rifle, Pali-
sade and Grand Junction. The com
pany has under consideration the
matter of putting In n store at Pali-
SADIE, which Mr.. Moulton says, gives
promise of being one OF the best
towns on Grand river.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

w. L. and Mrs. Parrotte came In
by private conveyance Thursday
noon, accompanied by DR.. John
Streeter Sidley Of Chicago. Mr.. and
Mrs. Parr0tte wintered at Pasadena,
California, and are in good health.
A n corps of house servants preceded
them about week, Windermere
lodge on South Ford will be in readi-
ness for their coming.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

]. j. Donneliy, the oil man, came
In Sunday from Rifle in his automo-
bile. Mr.. Donnelly il the first resi-
dent Of this valley, so far az we know,
to own an auto, but as soon rs a few
of "us" strike 1t big In the Union
well, we'll all be owning ''red devils''
and sporting diamonds galore; and
don't you forget it.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Memorial Day was observed with
impressive ceremonies In all towns
and cities throughout the Northern
and Western parts Of the Nation, and
in many places the blue and the grey
Joined In the exercises.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

II any Methodists wish to play
cards for recreation or to go to the
theatre for amusement, they will
have to do SO on the sly since the
conference at Los Angeles has re-
fused to change the rule against these
forms OF amusement. Dancing is
also forbidden.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

The Durham family have returned
to their home on Williams Fork after
spending the winter In Meeker.-
Craig Courier. You have put this up
wrong, Mr.. Courier man. Mr.. Dur
ham any family have left their fine
home at Meeker to spend the summer
on the Williams river ranch.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

E. P. Grove brought bunch of rye
to this ONCE Tuesday which measured
nearly four feet in length. 1t was
raised on his ''dry ranch" on the gov
eminent road.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

What IL sometimes great benefit
to one man is an injury to another.
The soaking rains of The pest forty
eight hours was . great benefit to the
range and growing crops but it put a
hamper on Tom Ncwharts brick max
ing operations.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

]. B. limerick of Buford repre-
scented that district at the election Of
directora:of the county high school
last Saturday, and incidentally min
gled with his many friends at the
county seat for a few days early in
the week.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Thomas F. Dunn, who is one Of the
best einbalmers md funeral directors
In the state, had charge of the
Strehlke funeral.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

We are sorry to announce that
former county judge, @. w. Foreman,
Is quite i'll at the Meeker hotel Mr.,
Foreman was brought to town Nom
day suffering from a bad attack of
pneumonia. Drs. French and Bruner
are attending him, and latest reports
are favorable.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

r. H. Bergh and son Richie, left
Wednesday for a five or six weeks
outing In Wyoming and intermediate
points. Mr.. Bergh has been sticking
pretty close to business for some
years and has earned a few weeks
rest,
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Jake Sands, at one time q well
known and popular Leadville BUSH
ness man, but now extensively en-
gagged I'm mining AZ Red Cliff, was a
Meeker visitor for a few days in the
early part Of the week, and exchanged
greetings with many Cloud city ac-
auaintances.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

The genial Sid Moyle Of Meeker,
Rifle and other points, was exchang-
ing greetings with his friends OH the
the Rialto during the week.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

The mountain tops were mantled
in white yesterday morning, as a re-
suit Of the moisture which visited
this section Thursday afternoon and
evening,
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Sunday school will meet at Q a. m.
tomorrow Sunday at the Methodist
church In order to be through in time
for the Woodmen memorial service
at 10 o. clock.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

A. N. Wilcox and John Gent OF
Maybell passed out to Rifle Thursday
after freight. Mr.. Wilcox reports
work on the northside Maybell ditch
progressing favorably.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

J. n. Neal, who now owns the old
George Howard place on Thurman
creek, visited the metropolis early in
the week.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

G. J. Dickinson came in from his
Piceance ranch Monday and reports
the grassy hills and lovely dells Of
that region at their best and all the
cattlemen could desire.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Miss Bessie Watson and Miss Bertha
Wetmore have the thanks of the
members OF the band for handsome
button hole boquets Decoration Day.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Jack Crlsinger, one of the pioneers
in this valley and Grand Army vet
eran, came In from Piceance to at
tend the Memorial Day exercises.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Supervisor veatch attended to of
fetal business at the county seat
early in the week and also took part
In the Memorial Day program.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Secretary Henry Hay of the Union
Oil company, received the incorpora-
tion papers from Denver this week.
Az soon az needed supplies arrive the
Union people will commence push
ing" the drill to the sand.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

The Steamboat Sentinel invites the
Meeker base ball team to play on its
back lot, and promises the boys the
best In the county-barring nothing
but the girls.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Perry Davis from Ridgeway, Colo
IL one of the latest additions to our
population. Mr.. Davis il a hustler
md intends making this valley his
future home.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

John J. Niblock. who always does
things about right, Is making fine
place Of his Flag creek ranch property.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Crook desire
THE HERALD to thank their many
friends and neighbors for numerous
acts Of kindness and manifestations
of sympathy In the loss Of their only
child
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Captain Greer and family have
moved into the Smith apartment
house corner Of Eighth street and
Garfield avenue.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Craig, Steamboat and all the other
Routt county towns have announced
celebrations for the Fourth.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

The earth hereaboutx was consid-
crably molstened by liberal rains
Thursday afternoon-and since.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Pierce & Reef have sent out a
force Of men with 100 saddle horses to
bring In shipment Of about 1900
cattle from Wolcott onto the Routt
county range.-Craig Courier.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

strawberry Day at Glenwood June
18th liz to be II eatdny. Everything
free. Go and have good time.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Jacques Freund came in from his
Nine Mile hill ranch to attend the
funeral of his old friend, Julius
Strehlke.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Captain Sam Martin of Oak Ridge
park, looked in on this commercial
emporium midweek.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

f. J. Wilson, who ably represents
the United States government in an
official capacity at White River City,
looked us over last Saturday.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

P. F. Wolch WAS a passenger on the
outgoing stage Saturday bound for
Salt Lake on a business trip.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Mr.. and Mrs. J. n. Wyman of
Thornburg, registered at the Meeker
hotel in the fore part of the week.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Mrs. Henry Hay went over to Rifle
Friday to meet Mrs. David Edwards
who Is on the way in.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04
Oil Stock for Sale.

The undersigned is authorized to
sell 5000 shares Of the stock of the
Union OIL & Gas company at 25c u
share, H. ]. HAY, Secretary.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Hes and family have
moved to the ranch for the summer
months.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Troop d made fine appearance in
the new service uniforms Decoration
Day.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Misses Kallgren and Trudgian were
passengers on the outgoing stage
Sunday morning bound for homes In
Boulder.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Mrs. +. A. Purdy and H. T. Purdy,
mother and brother Of Marshal Purdy.
came In from Palisade Wednesday
for n two weeks visit.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Captain s. L. French of Plymouth,
Pa, father Of DIR. French, is due here
tonight or tomorrow.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

E. j. Paxman of the lies outfit,
Axial, spent Decoration Day in the
city.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Otto and Fritz arstens autographed
at the Meeker Wednesday.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Paul Osborn left for his home in
Delta the first of the week.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Troop ID made a fine appearance in
the new service uniforms Decoration
Day.
E. ]. Paxman of the lies outfit,
Axial, spent Decoration Day In the
city.
Otto and FritzCarstens autographed
at the Meeker Wednesday.
Paul Osborn left for his home in
Delta the first of the week.
Charles S. Noyes is now member
of Forest Supervisor Veatch's force.
w. o. Patton & Company carry all
the latest styles of summer neck
wear.
For fresh bread, doughnuts, cook
les, etc, go to the Home Bakery.
Cubine boots in stock at w. o. Pat
ton & Comipany's.
Summer underwear at Patton's.
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Fresh bread every day at the Home
Bakery. Mrs. Thornburg, proprietor.
Go to Patton & Company's and get
pair of Cubine boots.
Meals while you wait and you won't
need to wait long at the Home Bakery.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

Charles S. Noyes is now a member
of Forest Supervisor veatch's force
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

proving in foa be returned next season free Every
taken accidents escapes, but no liabilities
will be taken.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

w. o. Patton & Company carry all
the latest styles of summer neck
wear.
The Meeker herald., 1904-06-04

For fresh bread, doughnuts, cook,
les, etc, go to the Home Bakery.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03
STORY OF CAL-CURA.
Discovered by Dr.. David Ksnnsdy-OnIy
Kidney Remedy Sold Under Guarantee.

DR.. David Kennedy was born in New York
City, but at an early age his family moved
to Roxbury, NY. He was graduated in 1860
from the New York College of Physicians
and Surgeons. He at once volunteered as
surgeon and was assigned to the United
States Army General Hospital in West Phil
adelphia, and soon became President of the
Examining Board and Consulting Surgeon.
After the war, DIR. Kennedy settled in Ron
dout, City of Kingston, n Y, where for q
number of years he enjoyed large prac-
tice as an operative surgeon. He was one
of the Presidential Electors Of New York
State, Mayor of Kingston for four years,
and held many other professional, business
and political offices.
The latest achievement of his life was the
discovery of Cal-cura Solvent, a positive
cure for all diseases of the kidneys and blad-
der. lnspeaking of this remarkable remedy,
he said: "Cal-cura Solvent is the crownng
achievement of my life. 1t will not dis
appoint
Your druggist will return your money if
Cal-cura fails to cure, and The Cal-cura
Company, of Rondout, N. Y, will pay the
druggist. Cal-cura Solvent cures 9S9% of
all cases of Kidney, Bladder and Liver dis
orders. $l.00 u bottle. Only ono size.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03
Why the Penalty is so Heavy.

The reason that the State law at
taches so severe a penalty to the theft
of waste from journal boxes is not be-
cause OF the intrinsic value OF the
material, but because its removal may
result in very serious wrecks to trains.
When the waste is taken away there
is nothing left to hold the lubricatinR
oil upon the axle, and consequently
nothing TO prevent friction.
The brass bearings in the journal
boxes are thus quite frequently melted
when the cars are in motion. The heat
of the molten metal tempers the iron
axles, and frequently causes them tC
snap. Tie results quite frequently
have been very serious wrecks. Axle'
have been known to snap III this way
after a car had travelled rs short {
distance as five miles after the waste
was removed from the boxes.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03
IfIR UDrn Door.

81 don't know now exactly how II
happened" Reggie was telling his best
friend over a game of billiards. Il
never meant TO propose, you know
that IS. not just yet | wanted to knock
about a little more. But after we got
home from the theater and sat In the
parlor discussing the plot Of the play |
ventured out on thin ice and broke
through before knew where | was. 1t
came as a deuce of a shock, just as |
should imagine breaking through real
ice would be.
But Jessie was all ready for me.
She was expecting It. First thing |
knew she had me by the collar and
landed me on safe ground again-but
| was engaged. No doubt about that.
Anyhow, am glad I've got her Might
have lost her through some slip If I'd
waited. But | don't want to read any
more stuff about bashful fellows STAN
merng out proposals. It's all too easy"
New York Times.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03
OLD FASHIONED
SPRING HOUSE

St Louisa spring of living water,
gushing clear and cold from the hill
side at the northeast corner of the
Palace of Agriculture at the Worlds
Fair grounds at St. Louis is one of
the features provided by nature that
will delight thousands of weary and
thirsty visitors during the exposition.
This beautiful spring began sending
forth its refreshing stream before the
Louisiana Purchase was made hund-
red years ago and no matter how dry
the summer there has never been any
diminution of its flow.
When the landscape architect with
big steam shovels, steam scrapers,
with armies of men and hundreds of
mules at his command began altering
that part of the earth's surface en-
traced in the Exposition grounds, cut
ting down hill here, filling in val
ley there, Mr. Frederick W. Taylor,
Chief of the Department of Agricul-
ture. gave strict orders that the spring
be not molested.
A weeping willow tree that must
have been growing for more than fifty
years spreads out its green branches
over the spring and creates delight
| fdl shade. The water as it bubbles
| from the ground flows down steep
hillside through a miniature rayino in
which dainty ferns and pretty MOSES
luxuriate.
Chief Taylor has authorized the
! building of a quaint old fashioned
spring house over it. An old-fashiOn
ed well-sweep will lift the water in a
moss covered, irou bound oakcn buck
ct. The walls of the structure will be
covered with bark of forest trees and
! the roof will be matched Rustic seats
Will be placed conveniently III the
| spring house and in available spots
| down the ravine. Cups will be pTovid-
ed and the visitor who at some time or
another has seen just a sight, and re-
galed himself with just such drink,
will recall pleasant memories as he
pansos in his self-imposed task of see
ing Worlds Fair wonders.
The water is As clear as crystal. 1t
is just the right temperature-not sc
cold as iced water and much colder
than the water that flows through the
city mains. 1t is mineral water, but
has no odor and no repsllant taste. it
flow is sufficient to provide cold and
refreshing and healthful drink fOl
thousands and the old fashioned spring
house is sure to become a popular re-
sort in Agriculture Hill where Sc
many other beauty spots have heeI
created.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03
PROPOSALS.

COMMISSION FOR THE SELECTION
OF a SITE AND THE ERECTION
OF A STATE INSTITUTION FOR
THE FEEBLE MINDED AND
EPILEPTIC IN EASTERN PENN
SYLVANIA.
TIL Commission for the selection Of
a site and the erection of State In
stitution for the Treatment Of the
Feeble Minded and Epileptic will re-
ceive proposals for site for said in
stltution until noon, Friday, April 10,
1904. Said site, under act of Assembly
approved May Is, 1903. must be locat-
ed in Eastern Pennsylvania. and must
meet all the requirements OF said act.
See pamphlet Laws, 1903; page 446.
Proposals should be accompanied by
a general Typographical and descrip-
tive plan of the property its size, rail
road facilities, water supply, drainage
and altitude
The Commission reserves the right
to accept or reject any or all propos-
ais; also reserves the right to accept
or reject any part or parts of any pro
posals.
Proposals should be addressed to the
Secretary of the Commission, 625 Wal
nut street, Philadelphia, Pa, and
marked proposals for Site for a
State Institution for the Care and
Treatment of Epileptics and Feeble
Minded Persons in Eastern Pennsyl-
vania.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03
Low Rate Tickets.

National Association of Retail
Grocers of United States, San Fran
cisco. Gal. May 3rd to 8th, 1904. Gen
eral Conference Methodist Episcopal
Church, Los Angeles, Cal, commenc-
ing May 3rd, 1904 For the above oc-
casions the Lackawanna Railroad au-
thorizes the sale Of round trip tickets
10 San Francisco and Los Angeles via
all regular and direct routes at the
low rate Of $66 %. Tickets will be
sold April 22nd to Both, with privilege
OF certain stop overs enroute, return
ing limit to be up to and including
June 9Oth. For information III detail,
passengers will inquire at local ticket
Offices
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03
The Cameron Oolliery Fire.

The fire at the Cameron Colliery at
Shamokin, operated 10y the Mineral
Railroad and Mining Company, which
broke out last Saturday,is still raging
so fierccly and tie heat is SO intense
that no Que can approach IT. 1t Is
thought, however, that the fire is he
ing slowly smothered, and that 1t viii
eventually go out without doing much
more damage. The mine officials yes
terdav ordeied the men TO cease dig
ging the channel from Shamokin creek
to the ian house, by means of which
the mines we're to have been flooded.
Even though the fire is exuuguished
within short time, the collIery Will
not work for probably a month or so.
Fifteen hundred men and boys are
idle
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03
Carrie Takes Un Vaudeville.

Carrie Nation, who visited tins city
in November last, has retired from
"Ten Nights in Bar-room' to be
come a vaudeville hcadliner She ap-
pears in Inonologue in which she re-
lates her career as a smasher of swell
thirst stations. At a New Haven
theatre where she recently appeared,
the audience guyed her numerically,
but they couldn't phase her. She still
carries her hatchet, which is her stock
in trade, but purchasers are few and
far between.