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The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26
The School Building.

Considerable discussion has been
brought about during the last week
by the rumor that the Meeker school
building was In an unsafe condition,
owing to the trenching that was be-
Ing done In order to put In the piping
for the new heating plant.
A number Of parents, not knowing
the exact conditions, and fearing for
the safety Of their children, have
kept them out of school.
For the purpose of satisfying these
parents, the board Of the district, on
Saturday last, appointed the follow
Ing committee to examine into the
safety of the building: +. r. Sheri-
dan, Major Lord, c. f. Dolph, T. H.
lies, G. w. Knowles and J. d. MIL
Ter. These gentlemen, after q thor
Ough examination Of the foundation,
trenches, ETC., gave 1t az there opin-
ion that there was no danger of the
building, or its foundations giving
way. Extra precautions have how
ever been taken to prevent any pos
sible anxiety by putting In additional
braces and a retaining wall UNDER
meath the building.
The work under the aiding is now
practically completed, and the board
earnestly hopes that the parents Of
school district No. l, will not allow
any unfOunded or malicious rumOrs
to prevent them from giving their
children the benefit of every day Of
school possible this year.
b. L. NICHOLS, President.
8. H. BELL, Secretary.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26
Ruek, Being Exterminsted,

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Unless some change is made in the
present game laws 1t will not be long
before deer are extinct in the western
counties Of Colorado, says J. b. Grit
fitn, New Castle ranchman. A few
years ago Garfield and surrounding
counties were overrun with the ami
mats to such an extent that farmers
were forced to build barbed wire
fences around their produce patches
to ave them from destruction. Now
the deer In that section are very few,
and less number were taken out
by the hunters this season than in
any season have known there.
The trouble is simply that there is
no increase. The game laws provide
that bucks with horns, even though
they may be only spikes, may be
killed, but that the does must be
saved. In consequence, 1t Is no un-
usual thing to run across band Of
six or eight does, not one of which
has fawned, while good buck is not
seen by our cowboys once a week,
The bucks have already been hunted
almost to extinction, and another
year or two Of the present system
will make 1t necessary for the state
to colonize the animals under closed
season law in order to preserve them
at all. An amendment allow
ing neither does or bucks to be killed
Tor season or two would decidedly
assist in solving the question.-Yam-
pa Leader.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26
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The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26
Mesker Chapter Ne. s1,sR. "A. M.

As previously announced sih these
columns, Meeker Chapter No. n,
Royal Arch Masons, was duly insti-
tuted at Masonic hall last Saturday
evening, Hon. Charles O. Unfug, Of
Pueblo, deputy grand tigh priest,
conducting the ceremontss, assisted
by Hon. Henry r. West, Of Greeley.
Colo, past grand high priest Of
Capitular Masonry In Colombo.
A. G. Moulton was induetsd into
office Is high priest, and n. n Ford
ham as king, together with full
corps of subordinate oiilcers, all Of
whom will serve until the regular
convocation next month when
officers to serve for the ensuing
Masonic year will be chosen.
At the conclusion Of the Institution
ceremonies, fins banquet was
served and u number Of toasts given
and happily responded to by the
DISTINGUISHED guests Of the occasion
and members Of the chapter.
Meeker chapter r. A. NJ, starts out
on Its career Of usefulness In the Ma
sonic world under suspicious condi-
tlOns. Among the charter members
are the following companions:
A. c., Moulton, Thomas H. Hes, e.
f. Fordham, o. J. Aldrich, G. H.
Kapple, James Lyttle, q. A. Booth,
S. p. Wear, F. e. Sheridan, Isaac
Baer, H. H. Givens, John A. Wat
son, A. L. Strehlke, e. Salmon, r.
H. Wear, J. P. schermerhorn, Jos.
s. COLON, Humphrey Jones, Lee
Peterson, w. E. Simpson, r. K. Sea-
ton, w. L. Veatch and Harry Nib
lock, deceased.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Yesterday was Rev. f. N. Mallery's
forty third birthday and his friends
within and without his flock cele-
brated the event by gathering at his
residence last evening-in the nature
Of a surprise party-and presented
the parson with a well-filled purse
and timely congratulations. after
which all present participated In a
good time, topped by refreshments.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

AL Ellison, superintendent OF the
Vaughan ranch, reports that John
Smith and force Of men, succeeded
few days ago In getting the larger
part Of the Vaughan elk herd into the
home pasture. There are still five
head out on the range but 1t Is hoped
these will be gathered in before long.
The band broke out Of their fenced
pasture over year ago and several
attempts to get them enclosed again
failed. This fine band of elk has
been the especial pride of Mr..
Vaughan, and the news that most
Of them are again within the lodge
pastures will be very gratifying to
him.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26
Fine Jewelry and Holiday Presents

Fine Jewelry and Holiday Presents.
No need to send to Chicago, New
York or Salem, Mass, for nne jewell
~ or beautiful holiday presents. You
can do better (and keep the. money
nearer home) by calling on or writ
ing to the A. ]. Stark Jewelry COM
pany, 7Oo-ll Sixteenth street, Denver.
This I. one Of the largest and finest
jewelry concerns in the country and
prices are 80 reasonable that custom.
era always 30 back.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

About a score and half OF the
friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. II. o. Rey-
nolds gathered at their home down
the river on Thursday evening, unan-
nounced, to assist them In celebrating
their 25th wedding anniversary.
All seemed to be- out for time and
everyone certainly enjoyed the affair,
judging from the hilarity that pre-
vailed throughout the evening. The
guests departed at q late hour with
the wish that Mr.. and Mrs. Reynolds
enjoy 25 years more II welded bliss
and that all of the guests be on hand
to assist the popular couple to cele-
brate their golden wedding anniver-
sary.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

The National Live Stock associa-
ton will hold It's eighth annual meet
ing at Denver, commencing January
10th and concluding on the l4th, 1905.
In addition to having good time,
which is being arranged for, matters
Of great interest to range cattlemen
will be up for consideration SO n full
attendance is desired at this conven-
tiOn.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

A. M, Mitchell, brother of Lew
Mitchell, arrived on the stage Mon
day from Clifton, Kansas, and will
assist in nursing his brother back to
health and strength after severe at
TACK at pneumonia.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26
Death Of Baby Cure.

D. F. and MIA. Cures baby boy
died on Wednesday morning from
the effects Of an attack Of pneumonia.
Little Edward was seven months old
OH the day of his death. He was, a
bright little fellow-the pride Of his
parents, to whom, especially his
mother, his taking away was a sad
blow.
The funeral was held yesterday
morning, Rev. Mallery conducting
the services.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26
FROM SOUTH AFRICA.
New Way Of Using Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy.

Mr.. Arthur Chapman writing from
Durham, Natal, South Africa, says:
"As proof that Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy is cure suitnble for
old and young, I pen you the follow
ing: A neighbor Of mine had child
Just over two months old. 1t had a
very bad cough and the parents did
not know what to give 1t. suggest
ed that II they would get bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
put some upon the kummy teat the
baby was sucking 1t would no doubt
cure the child. This they did and
brought about IL quick relief and
cured the baby" This remedy is for
sale by all druggists.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

d. w. Black pulled in from Rifle
Wednesday with the desks and other
furniture for the high school. Mr..
Black reports the road beween here
and Rifle In good condition aside
from superfluous amount of dust.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

The editor is In receipt Of letter
from our old friend, L. J. Beemer, in
which he sends kind regards to all
old White river friends. Mr.. Beem-
er, as our readers know, has been the
manager of big fuse manufacturing
company located at Denver, for sew
eral years past. He Is well and pros
Derine.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

r. N. Van Deusen Of Steamboat
Springs, the popular clerk Of the dis
trict court of Routt county, spent a
few days here in the early part Of the
week. Van says Teddy's popularity
swainped the Democrats In his
county at the recent election, butt
will be different next time.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Ben stumpt plead guilty before
Justice Fisk Monday to ''swiping'
, '.gun' from Sanderson's store, and
in lieu Of the necessary collateral to
pay flne and costs, is doing . wood
chopping stunt for the county, which
contest vim last for some weeks.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

The Pierce Reef Cattle company Of
Lsadvile, one Of Routt county's larg-
ct cattle outfits, says the Craig
Courier, has fled articles of incor-
poeation with = capital Of t76 900
The incorporators are J. N. Pierce,
J. 8. Reef and George w. Watson.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

}. A. Rickart, the Kansas City live
stock correspondent, writes : 1T
looks like stock and feeding cattle
were going to get better right along
pow. A good many feeders are sorry
they did not get into the game earli-
er, and there were more people look
ing for feeders last than during some
Of the biggest weeks Of the season.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

w. L. and Miss Pattison OF Buford
were among the up river visitors tt
the county seat in the early part Of
the week.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Barela Topped to defeat and there
Is much rejoicing thereat. The
Chinese fiip-flop is not a valuable po-
litical asset to any party. Decency
and honesty will prevail in the end.-
Rifle Reveille.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Thanksgiving services were held in
st. James church on Thursday. At
the 10 O'Clock service there was q
largo attendance-'Young Meeker"
being strongly in evidence and pay
Ing marked attention to the service
and address.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Lieutenant George f. Aicher and
wife came In last evening and will
spend several days among frienda
and relatives here.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26
Notice.

On Monday. Dcccmlcr 81 h, 1901, mt so'cloci,
u, M, nj the front door of the Court house IN
Meeker, Colorado, We Will sell at public sale,
to satisfy y chattel mortgage given by Fred
sO8 dollars with interest thereon due Nov.
LIST. iOOl, the following chattels, to-wit: about
100 tons OF hay and the pasture now on the
premises known ms the burch ranches. Said
mortgage In recorded In book ~ ut page Ii'
OF records Of Rio Blnnco county, Colorado.
tst) HAY WALBRIDGE, Agents.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Latest reports from Leavenworth,
Kas., received by friends here, indi-
cate that Mira Carney has gotten
over here. recent dangerous illness
and II much improved 10 health,
which will be welcome news to her
many friends In this town and vicin-
1tv
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

The Rebekahs gave largely at
tended dance and the supper In con-
nection at the court house hall Thurs
day evening.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

DR.. Bell received . letter last evsn-
ing from DR.. Freeman Of Denver an
nouncing that Mrs. Homer 0s6 had
passed through serious and success
full surgical operation and was get
ting along nicely. This will be glad
news to Mrs. Gofi s friends here and
elsewhere.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Dan Gillis Of White River reports
everybody peacesbly inclined in his
section, INCLUDING the more or less
warlike Vtes, who have been on their
annual visit to the palsface<l brethren.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

As We 90 to press there are premo-
pition that our long spell Of Riviera
jike weather Ia nearing an end. In
deed, = rain or snow storm to lay the
dust would be an acceptable change.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

w. o. Patton Is again on duty In
the Patton clothing and furnishing
store after brief trip to outside
nOinta
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are becoming u favorite for
stomach troubles and constipation.
For sale by all druggists.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

After several days illness, the
popular Johnny Marshall of the
Hugus force, is at his post of duty
again.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

The Hayden Republican reports
the death Of Mrs. J. NJ. aayre, In her
e3rd year.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Weather couldn't be finer If we had
the making of it; cold nights and
sunshiny, warm days.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26
Canned Goods.

OF special interest to our patrons Is
our offering in canned foods. Early
In the season We arranged with the
best canning establishments in the
country to supply us with the choic-
est Of their pack. The goods are all
fine and fresh, and thoroughly relia-
BILE in every way. Just arrived.
J. w. HUaus & COMPANY.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Mrs. M. Bowers Of Denver came In
Friday on visit to Mr.. and Mrs. b.
w. Valentine, and sister Mrs.
Howard, who, rs HERALD readers
know, has been quite unwell for some
weeks, but Is now getting on very
nicalv.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Ambrose OldlAnd has been confined
to his bed since Sunday suffering
with y painful affection back of the
right ear. DR.. Hubbard In in Atten-
dance and reports his patient resting
easy and on the road to rapid recov-
cry, which will be glad news to Mr..
Oldland's many friends throughout
the county.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Thanksgiving Day was observed In
the usual way in this town. Services
at the churches In the morning and
good dinners at the various homes in
the afternoon.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Frank, Keel departed "Wednesday
for the Worlds Fair.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Two sisters ATTACHED to st. An
thony's, Denver, hospital came In
Tuesday for the purpose Of collecting
funds for that worthy institution.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Although Peabody Is defeated, the
taxpayers will continue to "dig up"
for his extravagances for, sometime
to come. The sum of $4840 was paid
members Of Troop D, in one pay roll,
for services in the field. The money
for the horse hire is expected In soon.
Rifle Telegram.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

DIR. b. l.. Jefferson will continue to
represent this county In the state
senate-goOd man, tOo.-Grand
County News.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

School will be opened Monday, ir
all grades.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

SO l-s oh on mems pants for the
next 30 days. A. Oldland & Co.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

In every election to some must
come defeat and to some victory.
The philosophical man will accept
without question the decision Of the
voters, for to them our system Of
government gives the final voice.
Steamboat Pilot. n
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Fred and Mrs. Nichols came up
from Rangely Wednesday and had
Thanksgiving dinner with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. II. Coltharp.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Furnished rooms for rent by the
day, week or month. J. F. Mcdonald.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26
Episcopal Church Service

ST. James Episcopal church ser.
vices will be held tomorrow (the first
Sunday in AdvenU as follows;
IL a. m.-morning prayer and SER
mon.
m.-holy communion.
4p. m.-service for the young.
1880 p. intervening service and ser
mon.
10 Il. in.-Sundav school.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Clarence Lamb returned from Dem
yer Tuesday.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26
HoME NEWS.

B. n Groves returned from Park
county Friday.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26
What Others Say.

Peabody would have been worse
beaten man than Parker. had 1t not
been for Roosevelt.-Rifle Telegram.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

The contract for building the lower
White river bridge has been let and
work on that much needed and long
delayed structure will soon begin.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Bets on the election were made in
Rifle even as late ~ 10 or II o'clock
on election night. Peabody money
was much in evidence. Among the
losers are G. G. Compton, w. R. Lee
and Geo. A. Clark.-Rifie Reveille.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26
For Sale or Trade

100 acres Of choice farming or fruit
land, on Grand river. Good location;
half mile to station. Will take stock,
Meeker or White river property in
exchange. Also, 4 best resident lots
in New Castle. Address H. n. Raw
son, Buford, Colo. Mo
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26
A Bargain.

About 80 head of cattle. Must sell
by Dec. 18th. They are well bred
and dirt cheap. Win sell on easy
terms.
The H. A. DennisOn Real Estate Co.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Those new style coats tor women
are here. Awful swell. At Oldlands'.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Postmaster Sheridan sold one of
his registered Hereford bulls to Hayes
Bros. this week.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Need a shirt waist? Thought 10,
Just received a new lot at OldIand.,
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Hart, Schatfner 4 Marx clothing at
A. Oldland & Company's.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Clothing Repaired, Pressed
And cleaned and made to look MS
good as new, by J. s. Needham, tailor.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26
Uaveeoxnized.

The wise look dismaI. i .urmise.
Because folk won't believe they're wise
Puck
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

20 bars Denver soap for 81 at Old
lands.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Clothing Made to Order
BY Needharh, the tailor. Made to fit,
and ut prices only = trifie higher than
you pay for .thAnd-me-downs."
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Chatterton (sourly)-Why don't you
go into the water? 20.
His Wife (naively)-Would you have
me taRe all the starch out of the col
lar and cuffs Of my bathing suit?--
brooklyn Eagle.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

The boiler, tubing and much other
material used by the company which
several years ago bored for oil on the
Miner ranch between Pool and Hay
den, was taken through Yampa last
week, on Its way to the railroad to be
shipped to Florence. The material
is being taken back by the Oil Well
Supply company, which was unable
to collect the price of the material.
The drillers never struck oil, their
material playing out before they
reached any considerable depth.
The indications for petroleum are ex-
cellent in that Observation-Disclosures
pa Leader.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

The re-organizers did not re-organ-
lie. The rank and file of Democracy
have learned lesson and the people
will dominate the party four years
hence. Progress and honesty are the
issues which must be adopted by the
party In order to win, and these COM
bined with the safe, sane economic
reputation now reposed in it, should
place the party in position to mould
the destiny Of our country. Roose-
welt Is fmpetuous and will probably
make many grave errors, SO that In
four years from now the mass of the
voters will welcome change to calm,
logic, tudicious administration
Rifle Telegram.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

A Douh1et.
Oars de bubble bre asted Jacket.
De bubble breasted sack:
Oars de bubble bre sted macintosh
Dat keeps de watah back:
Oars de bubble breasted obercoat,
De bubble breasted vest:
But = bubble bre azted chicken
Wud suit dis chile de best.
-Arkansaw Thos. Cat.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

A Word to Ranchmen.-Are you
aware that II you have any business
correspondence At all, and there are
but few Of you who have not, 1t will
pay you to use printed stationery. II
you use printed letterhead the peo-
pie you write to will think you
amount to considerable whether you
do or not Come in and ask the
Courier for Its prices. You will find
It cheaper than buying tablets and
envelopes by the package.-Craig
Courier.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26
Dilatsry

ITS kind of Encouraging. Ethel"
said Mr.. Cumrox; kind O. discourage
ing"
what is, father?"
Its month since you read your
graduation essay. and they haven't
taken your advice on how to run the
government yet."--Wa shington Star.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Peabody had chance to find out
how the people OF Colorado view his
policy, anyhow. Two wrongs never
did make right, and while the
union WAS carrying things with too
high hand 1t did not justify the ex-
treme and unlawful measures adopted
by Governor Peabody. Even handed
Justice should be meted out to both
capital and labor.-Steamboat Pilot.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

Year, Ago.
Miss Pinkie-What do you think of
this? King Edward VII. says Amer
lean girls are the prettiest in the world.
Rival Belle-No doubt he had you in
mind.
81 have never been over there"
"No, but he's been here."-N. Y.
Weekly.
The Meeker herald., 1904-11-26

There IL certainly something wrong
with the Democratic party when
they can't elect an editor to office.
There was Chas. Leckenby and
James Lyttle, two good Democratic
editors, and neither one got farther
than second base. They were on the
wrong side Of the fence to be In the
procession.-Yampa Leader.
Oh, yes; We got as far rs third /;
and will cross the home plate next
time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-25
PRESIDENT LEAVES
 FOR WORLDS FAIR
MIR. ROOSEVELT AND HIS PARTY WILL REMAIN IN THE EXPOSE TON CITY UNTIL NEXT sATUR- DAY NIGHT.

Washington, November 24.-President Roosevelt left here at midnight for vis- l. to the St. Louis exposition. He was accompanied by Mrs Roosevelt, Miss Alice Roosevelt and Miss Douglas Rob inson, Secretary Loeb. General Rixey of the navy, M C. Latta of the executive office and representatives of the press associations
 The party occupied a special train on the Pennsylvania railroad which is sched- uled to arrive in St. Louis Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. An interesting programme which will take up all the presidents time while in the exposition city has been prepared by the local com mittee Saturday will be spent in visit ing various points in the exposition grounds. At night the presidential party will attend a banquet in the main build ing of the Tyrolean Alps at which prob ably 600 or more people will be present. It is announced that the president will not make any speeches on this trip. although it is not improbable he will make some impromptu remarks at the Saturday eve ming function. Sunday will be passed quietly in St. Louis. and at midnight the president and his party will leave on their special train for Washington, arriving there at o'clock Tuesday morn ing
 While in St Louis the party will be the guest of William H. Thompson the treasurer of the exposition company. MT. and Mrs. Robinson will be entertained by President Francis.