The Meeker herald., 1905-04-08
Buford and Vicinity.


From last week.)
From three to ten inches OF snow in
the valleys yet.
There will be considerable hay left
over this spring.
J. w. c. Shepherd is preparing to
bring In more cattle this spring.
Wolves are becoming numerous in
this section of late and will soon be a
menace to stock.
Several OF the populace are in the
clutches OF the ''floo," more common
ly known MS Ia grippe.
Rain, lightning, thunder, sleet and
n blizzard, all in one. After all, is
variety the spice of life.
The several herds of elk that WIN
tered on the south slopes between
Fawn and Lost creeks are making
their way up to higher grounds.
1t seems that the wolves did not
kill all the deer in Il. A. Browns
park rs has been generally supposed.
All OF Lee McKillip's escaped as did
also one of Mr.. Browns.
Coolest weather during the winter,
30 degrees below zero (Feb. 12.)
Deepest fall OF the ''beautiful' during
my one storm, 16 inches. Greatest
depth of snow. 2 feet, inches. Total
snow fall, as reported by Mr.. J. NJ.
limerick. 10 feet.
The robins and blackbirds have
duly arrived, and likewise the blue
birds; but it is noticed that the
robins amt sayin' much, the black
birds are Il takin' their crimson muf-
fer with'em, while the bluebirds are
appearin' mighty s'blue.'' But the
birds must be way off, for one Of the
oldest and most veracious settlers in
the neighborhood ~ telling that he
found score or so OF frogs trying to
break through half-inch sheet Of ice
in IA pond In his field, and that upon
his cutting hole in the ice, the frogs
hoped out and at once lifted their
melodious voices In song. Verify
spring must be close by. q. M. S.
Spring work is commencing.
School in this district closed the
Both ultimo.
But, on the, other hand-and Hugh
made note of tut"
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Parrotte will be
at Glenwood Springs this week.
A most enjoyable, largely attended
entertainment and dance was given
at Buford hall last week.
Miss Ella johnson, who is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. James Bulge, is receiv-
ing IL cordial welcome from old friends
here.
The North Fork road, from the post
Office down to Beaver creek, is In All
almost impossible condition, owing
to boulders.
Many improvements = including,
according to report, two handsome
residences, are on the program for
this years work.
All Fools day was generally OBJ
served, and for ways that are dark
and tricks that are vain" commend
us to the gentler sex.
Talk about the density of London
fog! The misty city across the pond
wasn't In it with Buford during the
closing days of last month.
AL Ellison claims that the reason
the bears are not leaving their holes
is because they have been warned by
wireless" that Teddy is coming to
Rio Blanco.
There will be a scarcity of ice here
this season. Owing to divers causes
few put up the cubes which in the
heat Of summer bring delightful
memories lin the shape of ice cream
of the refreshing (1 GOODNESS of the
winter time.
There seems to be a universal opin-
ion that w. f. Simpsons white mules
are the cause of Che unprecedented
mix-up Of tho elements which has
prevailed here of late. 1t is difficult
to perceive the connection between a
pair Of unoffensive mules and atmos-
pherical conditions, but 'there are
more things in heaven and earth than
are dreamed of in our philosophy"
G. NJ. s.
Durum Wheat on Dry Land.