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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-04-20
CARRIE MUST BEHAVE.

Or She viii Be Sent to Jail For Six
Months, With a $3.50 Fine.
Wichita, Kan, Special-In district
court, Carrie Nation, Myra McHenry
and Mrs. Lucy Wilhoit were found
guilty of destroying property. Mrs.
Nation was fined $3.50 and four
months in Jail. Mrs. McHenry two
months and $3.50 and Mrs. Wilholt %
days and $3.50. The sentences were
suspended, pending good behavior. The
offense was committed September last
when the women broke windows OF
wholesale liquor house.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-04-20
Hay Improving.

Nervi, Italy, By Cable.-The condi-
ton of Secretary Hay improves daily.
He received a visit from Ambassador
White, who stopped here on his way
to Rome. Mr.. Hay discussed principal
ly questions interesting Italy and
America, chiefly emigration matters
and King Victor Emmanuals proposal
for the establishment Of an interna-
tional chamber of agriculture, giving
verbal instructions to Mr.. White on the
subject. The latter expects to arrive in
Rome. Saturday.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-04-20
Bia Deal in Oil.

Beaumont, Tex, Special.-The larg-
est deal in oil ever made in the South
took place Friday. Messrs. Carnes'
Bass & Benckenstein, Of Beaumont
from Messrs. Laertel &
Cafferty, Of Franklin, 1,750,OO0 barrels
of oil in storage at Jennings. The
sale gives the purchasers a total OF
3,OO0,0 900 barrels in storage at Jen'
nings.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-04-20
Vessels Near Philippines.

Manila, Specialize British steam
Ell Empire, just arrived here from Aus.
tralia, reports that on the night Of
April she sighted large war vessel
in Basilan Strait. between the islands
o. Mindanao and Basilan. The war
vessel approached closely and then
disappeared down the coast Of Mindan.
40. Her nationality could not be de-
termined, but it is believed that she
was Japanese.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-04-20
Conspiracy Charge Dismissed.

New York, Specialize indictment
charging Nan Patterson with conspi'
racy with ]. Morgan Smith and Mrs.
Smith. wrongfully to obtain money
from Caesar Young was dismissed in
the court of general sessions at the
request of Assistant District Attorney
Rand.
The court reserved decision in the
Smiths case.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-04-20
Greenville, s. c., To Have Permar''
ent Fair-Strivina to Raise SIS, 900.

Greenville, s. c., TO nave q Fermd"
ent Fair-striving to Raise SIS, 900.
Greenville, Specialize people OF
this city have for several weeks been
striving hard for the organization OF a
permanent fair association. Subscrip-
tions lists were circulated last week
and at a meeting Of the subscribers,
held in the council chamber last even
ing, a permanent organization was et.
fected. The name Of the association Will
be the Piedmont Fair Association.
The meeting last night was harmo-
NOUS and more than one hundred sub
scribers were present. The total sub
scription to date amounts to $lO,25O. 1t
is the purpose Of the directors to raise
$4,000. 1t is thought the Greenville
Traction comDany will be called upon
to assist In raising the remainder.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-04-20
Harper Bankruptcy Hearing Post.

Harper Bankruptcy Hearing post.
poned.
Bristol, Va, Specialize failure
OF counsel for the creditors to appear
at Big Stone Gap, Va, caused the post.
ponement of the bankruptcy hearing
of Edward L. Harper, former president
OF the wrecked Fidelity National Bank
of Cincinnati, until April 9th. Har.
per and his counsel were present.
Harper will remain at Big Stone Gap
until the 9th inst.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25
improvements at Axial.

Stage Driver Thompson informs US
that the town of AXial Is enjoying a
full sized boom. Four houses are
now in course of construction which
will fully double the size of the viii
lage, making per cent of gain few
Colorado towns can boast of. Joe
COLON is building nice residence
near the postofiice. Mrs. J. A.
Wright, whose husband was muir
dered at their ranch in the basin this
year, is to move into another build
ing now going up, while Ben Long
and Ollie Hobackar also putting up
dwellings for occupancy this winter.
Craig Courier.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

Charley Baer, for many years in
business In Steamboat, and one Of the
most popular fellows In town, this
week disposed of his sporting goods
stock to J. w. Hugus 4 Company and
has entered the service OF that well
known firm. He will be found on
the grocery and hardware side Of the
establishment for the present. We
congratulate Charley, as he is popu-
larly known by his friends, on secur-
ing such IL splendid position, and the
Hugus company on being able to add
to their splendid force man so pop
ular and we'll known throughout the
county ms Mr.. Baer.-Steamboat Sem
tinel,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

Frank Eggs, who has been with
the Valentine thresher for some time,
met with a very bad accident last
Saturday. He was under the ma
chine fixing something, when 1t
moved ahead and u wheel struck him
on the right hip fracturing the mem
Der and otherwise injuring him badly.
The injured man was brought to town
and DIR. French called, who applied
all the medical and surgical aid pos
sible In the case. Mr.. Eggs is now
resting easy and doing as we'll rs
could be expected, but it will be IL
long time before he will be able to be
around again.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25
]. S. Needham
TAILOR
Clothing made to order,
cleaned, pressed
and repaired.
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Owen o. Jones, deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed
Administrators of the estate of owen o,
Jones, late of the county of Rio Blanco, In
the stnte of Colorado, deceased, hereby
county court of said county, Mt the court
house In Meeker In said county, Mt the De-
,cember term, 1865, on the last Monday in
January next, at which time nll persons
having claims against snid estate are notil
fled and requested to attend for the purpose
OF having the same adjusted. All persons
Indebted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment to the UNDER
signed.
Dnted Mt Meeker, Colorado, this iith dny of
November, A. ID. 1905 MARGARET JONES,
tnlS-dp) Administrators
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25
Executors Notice.

Estate OF JOhn DnuNf, uecehseu.
The undersigned, having been appointed
Executor of the last VIII md Testament of
John Dauin, late Of the County of Rio
hereby gives notice that he will appear be.
fore the County Court OF Rio Blnnco County,
at the Court House in Meeker Mt the 10.
cember Term, on the first Monday In De-
cember next, ut which time all persons hav-
ing claims against snid Estnte nre notified
and requested to attend for the purpose Of
having the same adjusted. All persons In
debted to said Estate nre requested to make
immediate payment to the undersigned.
Dated this seventh dnv of November, A,
ID. 1906. EwIS AMtcx. Executor. tnll-d2l
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25
Administrators Notice.

Estnte Of Belle Ryan, deceased.
The undersigned. having been appointed
Administrator of the estate OF Belle Ryan,
late of the County of Rio Blanc0 in the State,
OF Colorado, deceased, hereby gives notice
that he VIII appear before the County Court
Of said County. at the Court House in Meeker
In said County, Mt the December Term, 1905.
on the last Monday in January next. Mt
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified md re-
quested to attend for the purpose of having
the same adjusted. All persons indebted TO
said estate are requested to mike immedi-
ate payment to the undersigned.
D,ited Mt Meeker this 18th day of Novem-
Der, A. u. 1905. NJ. +. RYAN,
tnlS-dD> Administrator.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

Reports from Kansas City show
that AL Ellison worked off a new
''selr' on the guileless cattle buyers OF
the city by the big Muddy" This
time he assumed Il pious air and posed
as Norman bishop with three wives
and twenty-nine children at home
just down at Moab. It's shame to
work the fasteners this way, and a
horrible retribution is sure to overtake
AL one of these days. And it may
come in what would be the worst of
all punishments, to Ala months
stay In New York City.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

Mary A. Williams came in Thurs
day and began soliciting financial
MD for the Home League orphanage
of Denver. This institution is run
by Jay NJ. Lind and his wife. 1t may
be meritOriOus and it may not. The
state authorities should examine In
to its management and affairs and
let the public know whether 1t Is
worthy institution or otherwise.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

After indulging in his annual out
ing on White river, p. ii. McArdl,
departed for Colorado Springs Mon
day. On the present occasion Mr..
McArdle' made his headquarters at
w. l.. Pattison's place on North Fork.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

Former Forest Supervisor Veatch
was . townvisltor Wednesday. Mr..
Veatch was showing to few Of his
friends specimen OF gold bearing
rock which looks mighty good to a
poor editor man.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

District Attorney Gentry has APP
pointed a. NJ. Gooding of this place
his deputy. The appointment is IA
good one and we have long needed n
deputy district attorney in the county.
The district is 30 large that it is fire.
quently impossible to reach the dis
trict attorney when he is wanted.--
Steamboat Pilot.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

Carpenter w. A. Thomas, assisted
by f. l.. Coudrey, is making new
residence out of the old Bob Jones
place on Market street. When fin
ished it will be occupied by William
Flukey and family.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

The members of the Methodist
Ladies' Aid society held their stated
meeting Wednesday afternoon, at
the Wheaton ranch on Sulphur. Re-
port has 1t that the ladies land their
escorts) disposed of II large batch of
society business, and also one OF
those sumptuous dinners for which
Mrs. Wheaton is famous.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

Reports from Fort Collins show
that the Rio Blanco boys at that in
stisition of learning are all doing
we'll. Among the delegation are AL
fred johnson and Robert Proctor of
Powell park, both OF whom are max
ing very satisfactory progress.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25
Dance and Supper.

A dance and big supper will be
given at the residence Of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. b. Barnes, Angora, on
Thanksgiving night. Good music.
Everybody invited. Tickets for dance
and supper 81.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

There are advantages in trading at
our store-a large stock Of drug store
goods of superior quality and exem-
plary service. The City Drug Store,
Strehlke Bros.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25
Guides.

From deer season on, we will be
prepared to take parties out for any
kind of game. Have the only pack
of trained dogs in the county. ID. w.
Black. j. M. Clark and Sam Ray.
For prices address d. w. Black &
Co., Meeker, Colorado.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

We've had our holiday trade in
mind for months and have stocked
our store with things we think you'll
want. Now is the time to look them
over before the assortment Is broken.
The City Drug Store.
Strehlke Bros.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. Hornbek leave
Monday for Colorado Springs and
Denver for visit with relatives and
two weeks outing, which is hoped
will be beneficial to Mrs. Hornbek's
health which hos been poorly for a
long time back.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25
Ancient History Tells Us

That McGinty went to the bottom !;
and, by the same token, we want to
inform the public that the bottom has
dropped out of coal prices-even the
best. Black Diamond is now selling
at*l.5O Mt the mine and So so delivered.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

The residence of Mrs. Fred Riley
on Water street, is undergoing extern
sive enlargement and renovation. j.
ID. Miller, the plasterer and brick
man, has the work in hand.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

Since his recent outing, 1t may be
noticed how much "sprier" is our
old friend, f. A. Proctor. Indeed
Mr.. Proctor says he feels nearly as
young as he used to, which is good
news to his many friends through
out this section.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25
Winter Is Near at Hand

And the chipmunks, squirrels and
''sich creatures" all prognosticate n
severe one. Prepare for 1T now. Get
in your coal supply. Black Diamond
coal is only $l.5O at the mine and $3.50
per ton delivered. It's as good rs the
best. Try it.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

Thursday being Thanksgiving Day
and the Festival of st. Andrew there
will be services as follows:
$3.50 u. In.-Holy Communion.
10a. m.-Morning Service and Ser
mon.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

c. ]. Dickinson returned from
Grand Junction on Saturday and
shipped some furniture there, where
Mrs. Dickinson has decided to spend
the winter.-Rifie Reveille.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

S. w. Queen of Angora, was town
visitor Thursday. Mr.. Queen reports
the serious illness Of Mrs. r. E.
Thompson of that community with
typhoid fever. The many friends of
that estimable lady-both down the
river and elsewhere, hope for her
speedy recovery.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

James w. Rector, member Of the
board of county commissioners Of Rio
Blanco county, came over from
Rangely this week. He is here for
the purpose OF buying a bunch of
steers to feed this winter. He pur-
chased and lives on the old Joe Luxen
ranch at Rangely.-Vernal Express.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

Game Commissioner Woodland
caught a lower White river citizen
last Friday with some deer meet In
his possession and had him arrested
and brought before Justice Sander
son and fined $25 and costs.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

There was an exceptionally large
congregation at the st. James church
last Sunday evening. There was a
fine musical service and Mr.. Theodore
Rosenberg of Glenwood Springs gave
an excellent rendering of '"The Holy
City"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25
Attention, Woodmen!

Regular election OF officers of Lin
coin Camp No. $40, w. O. W., will be
held Saturday evening, December 3.
A full attendance OF the memhssA h
desired. Refreshments.
H. A. DENNIsoN, G. G.
w. s. FISK, Clerk.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25
Paw Up.

Having sold my barn and livery
business to G. II. Wolcott all who
are indebted to Inc on livery or feed
account are respectfully invited to
call and settle their bills. Bert Rink
will receive the cash at barn and
give receipt for same.
H, S, HARP.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25
Lost--A Gun.

Lost-a $3.50 Winchester, between
the keystone ranch and Meeker, on
November Sth. Finder will be liber-
ally rewarded by bringing gun to this
Office.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

E. P. Waters and A. r. WEIGH
passed through yesterday, enroute
from upper Yampa river regions with
fine flock H Angora goats. They
were heading for Grand river where
they will winter.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

DIR. Hubbard reports another visi-
tation of the stork On Sunday, No
vember 10Th. This time the happy
parents are Mr.. and Mrs. John Knapp
and it's a girl.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

A couple of our enterprising citi-
zens went out the government road
We other day and located a fine body
sand asphaltum. OF the discovery
THE HERALD will have more to say
later on.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

George Warren received 1880 for
his steers at Kansas City. Tom War
rem had n few head and got the same
figure for them. Not bad, consider
ing the recent ''off-and-on'' fiuctua-
lions of prices.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

All those indebted to P. f. Welch
will please settle before the 9th day
of December, as after that date all
accounts will be placed in the hands
of u lawyer for collection.
w. s. SIMoNs,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. D. ID. Ferguson and
Mr.. and Mrs. J. +. Wilson were
among the Thornburg folks in town
Thursday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25
St. James Episcopal Church.

Services tomorrow Sunday next
before Advent MS follows:
1Oa. m.-Sunday School.
IL n. m.-Morning Service.
APP. m.-Service for the young.
1870 p. m.-Evening Service.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

Lon Meyer and George Case, both
recently from Leadville, will have
charge of the Niblock ranch interests
the coming winter.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

AS usual AL Ellison topped the
market at Kansas City. He received
%. Is for his cows.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

The Rifle papers report serious
accident to Fremont Dixon, who had
his right leg broken in two places
last Sunday while hauling logs.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

The electric light company Is en-
larging its capacity to meet growing
demands on the service.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

We note that j. N. Pierce's name
appears rs one of the committee of
ten who will frame the forest grazing
schedule, etc. Good selection.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

John J. Niblock leaves today for
Leadville. Mr.. Niblock will divide
his time during the coming winter
between the Cloud City and capital
city,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

Pierce brothers, the Colorado Ma
tional Life Assurance men, are back
from the Williams Fork region,
where they wrote many policies In
the new and popular Colorado COM
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

F. G. Barnes and Reed J. Moore
were transacting business In Meeker
yesterday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

Fred Ouimet assisted in placing
the machinery in the creamery this
week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

j. p. Schermerhorn registered at
the Meeker Saturday. Mr.. Schermer-
horn has Civil Engineer Rosenberg
of Glenwood engaged on an extensive
enlargement of his reservoir system.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

Aug Muller, who helped erect our
creamery building and install the
has gone to Yampa to
start work on the creamery at that
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

1t Is not u bit too early to be looking
over holiday goods. We have an in
teresting display which we'd like you
to examine. Christmas will be here
before you realize it.
The City Drug Store,
Strehlke Bros.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

Frank Keel and Ed WILDER were
on the Kansas City market last Fri
day.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

SATURDAY. NOVEMBER IS. 1905.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-11-25

JAMES LITTLE. Editor g publisher.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-01-10
w. M. BOXWELL,
Contractor and Builder,
CHARLES TOWN, W. VA.

The undersigned is prepared TO contract for
and execute all kinds of building in a work
man-like manner. aud respectfully solicits
share of the public patronage.
June 24-y- w. NJ. BOXWELL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-01-10

Trains 50 aud connect with Southern X. X.
at Sfrasburg Junction at 1850 aud 7.45 D. m
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-01-10
Will Clean, Press and Sew

The undersigned viii Clean and Press Cen
tlemeu's Clothing in first-cass manner and A
moderate rates. and will also take in Plain
Sewing. Residence in the former. Dobsou
house, South West street
(Mrs.) SALLIE LANCASTER.
July 29-tf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-01-10

A wise old negro lately listened in
silence to discussion on the divers
social claims to distinction Of several
educated men and women of his race.
The members of one family boosted Of
descent from wealthy merchants in the
West Indies; others claimed kinshlp
with well known negro politician;
still others asserted that their ances-
tors never had been slaves, but always
were free.
AT last the old man spoke:
"ChilIun,r said he, with rap OF his
cane, Il doan' know nothin' bout 70
ancestry. as you call it, but | do know
that when / ust to spend weeks in de
maple woods a-b'ilin' down de serrup,
when master he come an 'spect de
row OBJ kettles, he neber say, Uncle
Cargo, how high was de tree dat dis
come out ob?' or chen, 'Whah is de
tree dat dis come out OBJ but just,
what kline OBJ sugar is itg'-Chums.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-01-10
Have Your Clothes Dyed.

LADIES' DRESSES, sHAwLs, CAPEs AND
WAISTS CAN BE DYED & CLEANED
WITHOUT RIPPING THEM UP.
Gents Overcoats and all other articles of
Wearing Apparel can be Cleaned and repaired
in fiFst-class style. l have not the space to
say in what way I'll Clean and Dye, for nv
long experience in the business enables me to
guarantee satisfaction every time. Now one
word to the Ladies, as study their interest.
1t is not worth while for you to lay aside your
Dresses. Cliaks and Shawls, when you are
compelled to go out of eolors when can take
your colors and dye them to look as new W TIL
out the least injurg to the goods. am also
prepared to make from Hair Combings, raids
or Puffs, or any way you choose TO have them
put up. My prices are low. We pay freight
one way on all goods shipped to us.
THOMAS LOVETT.
2l3 r. Piccadilly St, Winchester, Va.
June %. 1904
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-01-10
IN SEASON.
Time Table-Nov. 20. 1908,

The fall and winter months are nov upon
us. and would take this method OF informing
frienGs and customers tn Il am fully prepar-
ed to serve them with all kinds Of
FANCY AND STAPLE GROCERIES:
besides have on hand nice line Of confec ION
cries Of sll kinds. Intend also 70 run
FIRST CLASS LUNCH ROOM,
and will leave no stone unfurned to give 81
who favor me with their patronage y hest
efforts and undivided attention. Opposite
carter House Livery Stable, on George street
Respectfully,
PETER BROOKS.