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The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21
Creamery Officers.

The directors Of the creamery as
sociation have elected the following
executive officers:
President-lsaac Baer.
Vice Presidential. G. Ellison.
Secretary and Treasurer L. B.
Walbridge.
Az announced In last weeks HER
AID, the above officials, together with
Messrs. Baker and Wharton, COM
pose the board Of directors.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

Now that . town waterworks
system IL assured, everybody should
plan to plant trees next spring. Fol-
low the example of our fellow-towns-
man, Alonxo Cure, who has fenced
and planted trees around every lot
he owns. This II the kind Of = citizen
that makes the town beautiful.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

Rev. Father Drummer Of Glenwood,
Administered to the spiritual needs Of
N large number Of his parishioners at
Odd Fellows hall last Sunday. Like
Father O'Dwyer, Father Drummer Is
young man of pleasing address and
marked ability, and impresses all he
comes In contact with favorably.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

Notice the b-pound potatoes on ex-
htbitiOn In Dikeman 4 Robertson's
show windows. They were raised on
G. F. Browns Flag creek ranch, with
out irrigation and are fair sample
Of the productiveness Of this section.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

THE HERALD congratulates our
neighbor. the Rifle Telegram, on the
appearance Of its last issue. 1t shows
evidence Of enterprise and prosperity.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

J. w. Williams, q comparative
newcomer, IL showing his faith in
Meeker's future by building hand
some and substantial little residence
on East Park avenue. Carpenter
Thomas, assisted by E. l. Coudrey,
Ia doing the woodwork and Andy
Robertson the foundation walls.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

James Bulge Of Buford, attended
to business matters in the city We'd
nesday.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

John Miller, lately head waiter at
the Meeker hotel, is now dispensing
liquid refreshments At Davitt's wet
goods emporium.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

Postmaster Lewis of Angora, come
in yesterday and reported two cases
Of scarlet fever In that region. DR..
French, county physician, immedi-
ately took steps to prevent the spread
Of the disease.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

p. 8. Raine, one Of upper Flag
creeks substantial citizens, trans
acted business and exchanged greet
ings with his numerous Meeker
friends, Monday.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

Miss winifrsd Mediation, from
Eureka, Utah, arrived Tuesday, on a
visit to her uncle, Mr.. J. L. McHat-
ton, and other relatives.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

General Manager Deuel. and Chief
Engineer Sumner Of the Moflst road,
were In Steamboat last Saturday, en-
route overland to Salt Lake City, for
the purpose Of examining the pro-
posed route OF the line.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

Patsey Hebron, one Of the con-
spiclous early day cowboys In the
White River valley, was killed by =
Hsxiean, near Tomossohic, Mexico,
on October 9Th.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

The Wyoming cattlemen have re-
gistered . vigorous kick against the
proposed grazing charges.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

J. H. Frahm of South Fork, made
the city visit Wednesday. Mr.. F.
has made a success OF nearly all kinds
Of farm produce up there, so next
season he will try fruit trees.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

A. L. Durham, John F. Wilson and
James Henry went out to the road
Wednesday with good sized beef
drives.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

Miss Powelsoh has resigned as
teacher In the eighth grade and gone
to Montrose, where, 1t is reported,
she IL offered = better position. Pend
ing the selection Of a new teacher,
VIII Simms II successfully handling
the 9th.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

Let everyone interested attend the
Glenwood convention. In numbers
there IL strength.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

Former Judge Wildhack Is ont in
Denver this week on . business mis-
sion. Mrs.. Wildhack went along to
see that the judge kept in the
straight and narrow path"
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

Mrs. Wetnore returned from Salt
Lake City Saturday, after pleasant
visit to that and other points of in
terest.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

George r. Caldwell, representing
the Denver Post passed through
Meeker Saturday. Mr.. Caldwell il
looking up the mining resources Of
Rio Blanco and Routt counties.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

District Game Warden Bon Nichols
and Special Warden John Story left
for the lower country Thursday.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

George NJ. Lord has bought DIR
Bells residence on West PArl
avenue.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21
Sill Arovine.

Since last enumeration DIR. Hub
bard reports the following additions
TO our growing population:
Mr.. and Mrs. o. M. Hoback, a girl;
October 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. F. Frost, a boy;
October 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Nielsen, a boy !;
October 18th.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

e. II. lines passed through Wed
nesday en- route to the end Of track
on the Moffat road.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

It is said that the woods and the
sage brush is full Of game wardens
these days,
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

The above call Is in line with that
suggested by THE HERALD two
weeks ago, and Is the right why to
70 at the matter. One grand and
vigorous protest from the entire
Western Slope is better than dozen
local kicks.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

y 1Arnss.fEsank Hair o. south Bosk
visIIsd ~ sify SVsdnssaay.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21
HoA6E NEWS.
THE GRAZING QUESTION.

A mass convention Of all stock
growers and ranchmen on the West
ern Slope, Interested In maintaining
. free range on the forest reserves,
is hereby called to meet At Glenwood
Springs, December l, 1905, for the
purpose Of entering strong protest
against the imposition Of the pro-
posed grazing tax.
Signed by the Executive Com
lnittee OF the Roaring Fork and Eagle
River Stock Growers association.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

Commissioner Rector, who had
been on the outside, passed through
town Monday on his way home.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

District Attorney Gentry Is attend
Ing 70 Omeial business 1T Gienwood.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

The early days Of the week were
cold and blustery.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

Glenwood Is centrally located an,
Is = good place to meet.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

J. B Wallace received $40 for his
steers 1t Kansas City.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

Colorado won nearly 800 medals for
her agricultural display at the Lewis
and Clark exposition. Great is Colo
RADIO.
The Meeker herald., 1905-10-21

Sir Henry Irving, the famous Eng
fish actor, is dead.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-03-10
SENATOR BACON AS A COOK.
Georgia Statesman Can TALL Well
aud Make Coed soaP.

senator Augustus -. Ba-uu OF Geor-
..ia =, known a. >ticklrr Tor the con-
Etltuiiou ar7 BE- Is constantly On che
watch against suv infringement ~ the
prnyi> ous o. ti.at Instrument a. OF Ihe
prcro;ssti~.-S OF the senate 10y tire cVty'-
utivc lrrIn-h Of tie government. Tie
recently inirssluced resolution a~kiu.
FOR an inquiry as To Tire validity NJ
the protocnl wish Sautp Domingo enter
al int" in January. l|ti hy virtue OF
whirh the United States has since
taken possession of cuSFuus dUiics NJ
certain ports for tie ~Ct cement ~
American claims. lie is an advocate
OF independence for tile Philippines
and introduced the senate resolution on
these lines. which was a subject of de
bate ia that body six years AGO.
Senator Bacon was born IN GEORGIA
in $3.50 and is Il graduate of tire Uni
verSity of Georgia. lie BEGAN the
study Of law. but when the civil war
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-03-10

today"
.'Oh. YES. I can" I rejoinel. That
price Il open 20 me mn Il noon iomor-
row
Harland Hk-'i hlur. aud knew IT.
lie laughed.
"Fo- Ir,nr much Stock" he asked.
Ten thousaud share" said ! at a
vsniu,c.
lie Lcs.tai,d u moment and then said.
1T goes"
zen tho lsand shares 1t - cents call
for S..ip. and couldn't raise a eth
# that um. f~d not spoken for my
self nj ie. Lowcve; ! had lrrn think
I'm. OF good old Mrs. Non Claim ana
her p'r ful worries Here was chance
TO frc, her mint from care and give
her Irace fo- The remainder Of her
DAYS. II was perfect certainty that
an Investment in Golden Gallcon SHARES
at a5 ts.nts would result I'm qradrunl.nG
ones lncy for the JrS would Ger.
tainIy ~ To mar Immediately unon the
announcement Of the new discoveries
at the mes. WHY Should not this
honest am kindly woman reap some
share of pro,l from my present oppor'
tunity:
She was sitting In Ter accustomed
place on the stoop when ! reached tic
house. AMI my heart sank when per.
celved that she was reading from a lit
tn voIur,a hound In dark r-Cpu Ni.l Il
picture Of q golden ship upon the GOV
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-03-10
For pCnplc O. Thirty.

"If YOU reach The age Of thirty with.
out having had any $eYious Illness you
will be likely to li,T-t iu seventy ct
more" said u phyaici1'H. '",ll the Oh
folk know reached thirty without any
alarming maladies sco:el - ~ them.
From thirty on all you need In /, To
be careful. 10 observe a few sim 'e
rules Of health fShould say that these
rules are simple and scod;
Eat fruit ut breakfaas and at lunch,
con.
Avoid pastry. mullins, bot bread and
buttered toast
Eat potatoes only once Il day.
walk at least four miles in tie open
air daily.
"no not drink tea or coffee
Take a daily bath ana wash the
face with warm water before retiring.
sleep eight hours" - Philadelphia
Bulletin.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-03-10
wilkie Collins Fat Villain.

Here is story that was told by
Hall Game concerning Wilkie Collins:
The most successful character in The
Woman In White was not woman.
but a man-Fosco. the fat villain
When the book was produced every,
body was talking about the fat villain.
While the author was staying with his
mother II visitor came Tie lady said
to Collins:
You seem to have made Il great
success with your villain in The Wo.
man In White" have read tie book.
have studied this villain but lie Is not
half Il villain. You don't know real
villain and the next time YOU want to
do Il villain come to me. | am very
close 10 one. lave got one constantly
in my eyc---in fact, it is my own hus-
band.
"Wiftie Collins often told this sto-
ry, hut withheld the IA me OF tie lady.
1t WAS the wife Of sir Edward Bulwer
LyttOn."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-03-10
The ExurcNk ON "GrCat Scott!"

Correspondents of the London Acade,
my have been discussing he origin of
the American expression Great Scott
One thought ii arose in some obscure
way from TIE name of General Winfield
Scott. Another writes: surely tie con.
nection of this with Gene.al Winfield
Scott, mentioned by your CORRESPOND,
ent, is doubtful-probably mere voks-
etomoloeie or story invented to account
for Il word not otherwise Understood.
Russelrs Current AmericauiSmS' mere
ly defines it as a 'euphcnistjc oath Of
no great force and very uncertain ori-
gin He must have been acquainted
with the Winfield Scott story and (as
he is elsewhere very hoSpitahic to fan
cy derivationsl must have had reasons
for rejecting this one, but it is odd that
he did not record the fairly obvious cor
ruption of the German 'GruSS Gott"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-03-10
LELAND STANFORO'S VISION.
Spirit Of FORMER Senator'S SON gave
Inspiration For Noted University.

Through a spirit message from their
dead son Mr. and Mrs. Leland Stanford
Of San Francisco were led to found
the Leland Stanford university in Cal.
ifOinia. according TO the statement
made recently 10y the Rev. +. Ward
nenyS. eX-chaplam OF the American
church In Florence, Italy. and now
rector Of St Marys Episcopal church
in Baltimore says the New York Tu,b-
unc. When Young Stanford died In
1884, Mr.. nenys says he was sum.
moned Ivy the parents. He read the
services for the dead. and then Mr.
Stanford said To him;
II have just had strange expert
ence, and ii You will be kind enough
to come into lie next room would ike
10 tell you about it and ask your adj
vice"
Mrs. Stanford was present NJ the
conference Mr.. Stanford after they
were seated said: Just after my sob
died sank into a chair nnd for n time
became unconscious White ! was in
this state my son, who seemed To be
standing beside me. said. Father
want you to build university for the
benefit of poor yoGag men, 81 that they
can have The same advantage the rich
have after which he left me.
Now, tell me what ypn think of
that and II you think ! ought to 20 it,"
Mr.. Denys replied: 1T scc~'S 10 me
more important what Won think about
lt-that is. are you in sympathy wfh
the idea and is it in your power 10 car
ny II OUT?
Yes" said Mr. Stanford. Il do think
1t would he II good thing. and we have
no one To leave our money to now
at was III this way that the Idea of
founding the university originated"
concluded Mr.. Denys,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-03-10

was dealt a pat flush OF diamonds.
made up If the i've. seven. eight nine
and Jack. He skinned the cards over
ani di'i a mighty pi',r ~ thinking He
felt la his l,un'-S that a flush would lie
81 no ao7ornt in the world when Il
came {, showdown. hut he ehipp,d
in iu draw rsris
He pnnCrrcl a long while between
discerning tide fivc spot or the picture
anl al last tCsscd away tire Jack and
called for a card. The dealer looked as
toniShed AT his wanting any. but gave
n earl.
"Wo'coit picked IL W. and found that
he had got the six spot OF diamonds.
lie never turned n hair. The betting
began. and he nurscd his sequence
along. letting the other fellows do the
raising. Vt last IL got down 20 WolcOtt
ana one OF the professionals.
Finally there was call. and the
other man showed four queens. VOL
colt laid down The i've. six. s,.,rn. eight
and hin of dian lulls ani swept in the
money. The ~ lie stopped right there
| reckon that was the grea, ST piece OF
luck any man ever had ia poker
game"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-03-10
The Long cared Elt,

The long cared bat pats itself to bed
in wraps MT only of its own wings
but sGpplen cnted by the fold hg of It's
own enormous ears. This little British
mammal, the body of which is only
two inches long IRON the tip of the
nose to the base of the tail. has the
largest e'rs. in proportion TO its size, of
any animal in the world. They are an
inch and IL half long and thrce-Q lar-
tiers of an inch broad, and when their
owner proposes to go to sleep it bends
them outward and then backward
folding them down on either side of it's
head and shoulders before bringing up
the wings to cover its sides. When
waking up it is quite business for the
little bat to Let its tall ears straight
ened out ana into position again. They
remain for some time at half cock"
and then are gradually set up and
erected to serve the animal while
awake.-London Nature.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-03-10
Tn. Pur,utt Of IN. Nasa.,..

Thsy're a-ehasin' % the nnssnst~s up and
down and ia ard out:
The railroad crowds a-rAllin' to the
senate Ia ~ kind.
They've got the oil crowd Eoin'-itll soon
be up the spout
And the meat trust peoples coat tails
are a-sticLin' ont behiii'
There are riSin's everywhere.
For reform j. In the air.
The wicked combinations are about TO b.
upset.
They have played a shameful part.
So we'll make the riscals smart.
But there Amt no magnatr iooSin' out
through prison graiin's Yet.
The president is with us heart and soul
and night and day.
And we've got the senate corn"red
where it's got TO quit or draw.
Wen show these meat trust people-and
well do Il right away
That they haven't any license for ig-
NORM of the law.
We've been patient Ion: CROUCH.
And we've hated to be rough,
But il we've got to do II we can hit right
out you bet,
They have reated us as dirt,
And it's time some one got hurt
But there amt no magnate lookin' out
through prison gratin's yet
Have you heard the news from Kansas?
Is It splendid? Well. ! guess!
And then there's Jimmie GARFIELD round
in IN the other crowd
We've got EN- scared and dizzy; well
have no more foolishness:
Well show EN- that the people are still
powerful and proud!
Yes. well show en-. so we Will,
That the people govern still,
Ar.I we'll teach 'em a few lessons they
won't very soon FORGET
We have got em on the go.
But the solemn fact is. though.
That there amt no magnate lookin' out
through prison gratins yet.
$ +. Kiser in Chicago Rc"ori-iterald'
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-03-10
HUGE GAME PRESERVE.
Texans Plsa Q" Establish H1atss''s
Paradis. In Indian Territory.


TIE r~Iur.s. al Iark ':nrl"n 81 Paris.
Tex. for ,-rE-r, ss.uHrl r'a-''It O" HI
purchase or ItvuOl acge~ OF noumin-
eral aHi houu .sricui,ur-l .. al flum tile
thyvtaw AM ,h!ckas.tN Ia. lions COLI
templates lie cslab.iShluca, -. one %.
the e-;est -ame parts in ihr west,
says TIE Hugo u. IT, correspondent
Of the Kansas ~ Star. Tha lana lies
in that portion OF the Choctaw nation
traversed 10y the kiamiiia mountains
and the many beautiful STREAMS that
make this lhc most delightful ahI pie
turcsque region of Indian Territory.
The country is SO rugged as 10 he III
most inaccessible by U.gDu Il IL Il IL
ly inhabited ANA still the home OF deer.
bear, panther. turkey. wildcat :nd FOX.
HE streams. all clear and swift are
filed with small aud large mouth bass
jack s1lu Ola. C.apyie ami ~, :, va
riety OF perch known in tES h. En-
tcnSive pine forests cover the hills aud
valleys. SportSmen declare that the
Kiamitia co,ni.y Is one of the few
primitive hunting grounds in the Unit
eel States.
Gordon expects TO oTrlni"e club Of
300 members who will lie owners OF
tine land. \ woven wire, game proof
fence twelve mics square. or forty
eight miles In length. will inclOSe the
park. in wh,rh will he another in
closure of GI0 acres. where large
clubhouse. two stories high. OF rough
native pine ana stone, Will he built.
This clubhouse will be ten miles from
the Arkansas and Choctaw railroad.
Members will he permitted TO build
their own lodges on lots set aside for
this purpose.
Gordon has fished and hunted in the
Kiamitia country for twenty years and
declares that he never found more
healthful place elsewhere In the Unit
ed States ~ canada. Sp1rtsmen from
Missouri, Kansas. Arkansas. Texas ana
Indian Territory 90 regularly each sea.
son to the Kiamitia mountains and al.
ways make big Kills Of game. Should
Gordon succeed in his plans he will
stock the park with elk ana pheasants
In addition to the native game.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-03-10
STORIES OF W0LC0TT
Sample of Colorado Senator'S
Nerve as a Poker Player.
ENCOUNTER WITH STAGE ROBBERS

How lie Fought Them on Single
Handed and Saved n FortUne-His
Capture of Mad Svede-StOry of
His Kindness to "a Waiter--A GAM
The late Edward o. Wolcott. former
senator from Colorado, is said to have
been one of the coolest of men when
engaged in a game Of poker. In de-
scribing his play to IL reporter of the
Washington Star Albert Watson Of
Denver said:
The senator once found himself in
game of poker where three of the 9th
or players were playing sure game
they were professionals and were aft
or big bundle Of money Wolcott had
In his possession rs we'll as locking for
that which fifth player. g. mining op-
orator named Durkin, was known to
have
"Wolcott knew in twenty minutes
after tho first hand was dealt that the
Intention was to roll, him and wearied
his wits in trying to find way to get
out of the game without making trou-
BE, but he could not do it. At last lie
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-03-10
Butchers, Merchants and Hide Buyers

Butchers, Merchants, Hyde Buyers
Should write to Carroll S. Page, Hyde
Park, Vt, who wishes to purchase
their Hides, Calfskins. Sheep pelts,
Tallow and Bones. He pays spot cash.
lie pays the freights. He pays full
market values. He wishes to arrange
with some one in every village, where
he has no agent, to sell Poultry Sup
lilies and to pick up for him Hides,
Calfskins. Sheep Pelts, and Bones. He
furnishes money with which to buy
ana lie keeps his agents thoroughly
rosted at all times as to market values.
Write him for full particulars.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-03-10

All the while Mr. Wolcott was a
leader IN the Republican, party in pfi-
waite life lie was John Fox, seeking ex-
citcment and amusement. says the
New York Evening World He did not
gamble for any remunerative gum, but
for the pure inspiration OF the moment
Before he WI elected to the senate a
story got abroad that he had lost s22.-
010 at Il game OF faro. His political
advisers bcSought him TO deny the
story. fearing that it might hurt his
prospects.
publicly that he had lost the money.
lie explained. however, that he first
won it on a horse race and that the
fun OF losing ii had not cost him a
cent This story was repented in
every corner OF Colorado and instead
of losing him any supporters won him
undying fame as good sport"
SO it was all his life. Wherever he
was found good spirits prevailed and
yellow money poured forth in II prince
~ utbH. Ills tildEltlts "tlt Nitllpul
number and his benehcence at times
eccentric. On one occasion he asked
a waiter In restaurant II he would
like TO take trip abroad. The waiter
aSscntcd with eagernesS, and the sena-
tor from Colorado took him iii his suit
aud gave the garcon the time Of his
lie.
Whom he left the senate his presence
WAS surely missed. He was the only
left handed member. and the whole
house would watch him write rs he
turned almost completely around in his
chair to give sweep to his left hand
Mr. Wolcott WAS one OF the best read
men in public life. He WAS also II col
lector OF Old books. queer books, curl
Gus books. most of them out of print
and forgotten. How he found time to
cultivate his literary taste was another
source of amaZement 10 his friends,