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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
MEEKER COLO, SATURDAY., NOVEMBER ), 1906

is IL ladies' man. Granted! And we
will go further. The doctor is II
gentleman; but in addition to these
admirable qualities we want ability
and experience in the management
of the superintendent's office. Brown
possesses these qualifications.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

To Republicans: If you wish to
vote against Judge Gabbert and
for supreme judge, scratch out Cab
bert's name and put IA cross opposite
the name of the Democrat you wish
to vote for.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
Archie McLachlan

Is due here to-day and in the mean-
time THE HERALD is authorized to
state that Mr.. McLachlan is not
pledged to vote for Tom Patterson for
United States Senator. Mr.. McLach-
Ian has made a complete canvass of
Routt county, which has taken up
his time from beginning of campaign
to date. He will carry Routt county.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

Despite the disturbed political con-
ditions, it is gratifying to notice that
there are 10000 600 turkeys fattening
for Thanksgiving
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

Mr.. Baer says he is not pledged
to vote for Simon Guggenheim for
United States senator. But, if sent
to the Legislature, Mr.. Baer will be
voting for Guggenheim, pledges or
no pledges.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

London reports the sale of an odon-
toglossom crispium pittanum at So
$50. They've gone up since we
bought ours.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

These persistent announcements
that s.the administration is after the
trusts. leave the inference that the
trusts are still ahead.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
The Democratic Candidates,

The Democratic Candidates,
Harry Golf, John A. Watson, +. A.
Carstens, George E. Aicher, "Fletch"
Hay, G. F. Brown, Dan Moog and II.
E. Holloway, are all men of ability
and the highest character, and should
command the support of taxpayers
and voters generally.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

In the person of Judge Shumate,
the people of this district have an
able and upright official on the dis
trict bench. Vote to keep him there.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

WOMEN REPRESENT TlV ES
it, Pin Money
weiappoint
win with you reasonably indus
advantage the oppo
while
liberal contract than other Mag
personally. MARGARET Agency HOME MAGA
Indon onanDls nd
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

"Fletch" Hay was one of the very
first settlers in the White River val
ley. Pioneers, remember this on
election day.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

Mr.. Darrow is on the Lindsey ticket
despite the protest of Ben Lindsey.
Cast your ballot for Judge Shumate
and rebuke DESCRIPTION.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

Let nothing swerve you from vot-
ing for that able, conscientious, tried
and true public servant, Judge Shu-
mate
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
Fine Work.

For all classes of blacksmith and
wagon-making work, fine carriage
and buggy painting, 90 to the Harp
JoHantgen shop.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

The Republicans in Denver are re-
sorting to the old gambling trick OF
reporting the betting odds in their
favor
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

Our esteemed contemporary down
street, the Review, is laying great
stress on the fact that DIR. Hubbard
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

No more worthy or capable man
ever ran for an Office in this county
than Fred Carstens. These are facts.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
DISTRICT TICKET.

For Judge Ninth District,
JOHN r. SH UNI ATE,
Pitkin county.
For Representative,
ARCHIE McLACHLAN,
Routt county.
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HI. S. HARP, Proprietor,
Services at ST. James Church

Tomorrow will be as follows:
HOO II m-Morning service.
300 p m-Sunday school.
$50 p m-Class.
400 p m-Service Tor the young.
100 p m-Evening service.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

Subjects at the Methodist church
tomorrow 1.-The fruits of self-denial
in religion" and ''Self-justification."
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03

Sunday school will be held at 300
until further notice.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-11-03
Blacksmithing!

To the Public:
My blacksmith shop is now
open for all kinds of work.
| have secured the services of
J. ]. Bowen of Denver, IL first
class nll-round blacksmith and
wood-worker, who will have
charge of the shop. Come in
and give him n trial.
Horseshoeing a Specially.
JOHN DOUGAN.
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Good Men to Vote For.

As the campaign is drawing to II
close permit us once more to refer to
the Democratic county candidates
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.
John A. Watson was born near
Woodsiield, Monroe county, Ohio,
April IS, lS4S. His early education was
in the Harman and Graysville common
schools OF his native county.
All lG years of age he enlisted in
Company l, ls6th Ohio Volunteer in
fantry. and served with credit to the
close OF the war and was discharged at
Nashville. On returning home, entered
Professor Moore's Academy, Woods
vile, and graduated from Duff IS Com
mercial college, Pittsburgh, in June,
1867.
| Was book-keeper for and engaged in
the mercantile business with James
Watson Il Sons and Watson Brothers,
for about eighteen years.
Mr.. Watson visited Colorado with a
view of locating in 1854, and on July
9th, 1885, he, with his family arrived
in Meeker along with what was known
as the Allen party, and has resided here
ever since.
! Was clerk in the Watson store (now
Oldland's) in 's6's7, and held similar
position with Hugus Il Company dur
ing 'SS and 80. Later attended to the
duties of clerk of the district court and
| looked after his ranch interests.
| Mr.. Watson was largely instrumental
in organizing the local Grand Army
post. He is Il member of the Masonic
bodies, and has always taken deep in
terest in our school and church affairs.
In a word, Mr. Watson is a public
spirited upright citizen whom the peo-
pie like to honor. As all his predeces-
sors have held the Office of treasurer for
three terms, no exception to this rule
will he made in Mr.. WatsOn's case.
+. a. CARsTENs,
Democratic candidate for county
clerk and recorder, was born in Cen
tral City, Colo, in 1874, and is there
fore in his thirty-second year. In
II lSS3 tllS iHGIeilts IlSSVo ~ '1S''' ANtNf
and in 1885 the subject of this sketch
located in Aspen where he was en-
ployed in the law Office of Judge
Stimson as II clerk and stenographer
and incidentally studied law. The
summer of 1893 was spent on White
river, and on returning to Aspen that
fall Fred took position in the First
| National bank as bookkeeper, but
having had taste of outdoor life,
in the following July he resigned his
position in the bank and returned to
| White river to stay.
Fred Carstens has had IL liberal
education, which, taken in connec-
tion with his Office training noted
above, qualities him ina marked de-
gree to fill the office of clerk and re-
corder of this county.
Fred Castens is II member of the
cattle,and ranch firm of +. A. Car
stems & Co., of upper White; he is
married; he is honest, capable and
has been true to every trust imposed
on him.
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Money to Loan.

Unlimited money to loan on farm
security. Low interest. For partic-
ulars apply to +. f.. Sheridan. 90
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Democratic candidate for snperinten-
dent of schools, is native of Illinois
and is now in his thirty-eighth year
Was educated in his native state, re-
ceiving complete high school and
normal training, thus thoroughly
qualifying him for the position of
teacher, which profession he has fol-
lowed since 1888, having taught in
Illinois, Missouri and Colorado. Mr..
Browns abilities as an educator
are too well and favorably known to
need commentator at our hands.
The position of superintendent of
schools requires IL man of executive
ability, and one not afraid to express
an opinion upon any controversy
which may arise between opposing
factions in school affairs. Such "A
man is G. F. Brown.
Elect a superintendent who has
the interest of both the schools and
taxpayers at heart, one who is a tax
payer himself and permanent resi-
dent of the county.
GEORGE Il. AICHER
Is essentially White River boy. His
parents located i'm Aicher's gulch.
east of town about twenty years ago,
where the elder Mr.. Aicher was en-
gagged in the cattle business for many
years. George was a small boy then
and attended the Meeker school. Az
terward the family moved to Denver
where the subject of this brief sketch
attended the North Denver High
school, where he graduated some
years ago. Since boyhood days the
White River country had an attrac-
ton for George Aicher, and about
five years ago he returned here to
make it his future home. He is mar
ried; has an interesting family; lives
in his Owp home, and is n trusted en-
The Jersey City news., 1906-01-12
ANOTHER MURDER

Annie Carroll, thirty-eight years old,
of No. 4OS Grove street, was assaulted
with razor by Conrad WitzeIl, who
boarded In the house. Common, report
had it that Witzell was married to the
woman, but this fact was not authenti-
Gated. Witzell cut her throat. This af-
ternoon she was reported to be dying in
st. Francis Hospital Witzell some
time ago came to Jersey City and secur-
ed position as brakeman on the
Pennsylvania Railroad.
The attempted murder of the woman
was witnessed by her mother, who is 88
years old. Her eyes were so dim that
she could scarcely see the tragedy. She
says her daughter was sitting on sofa
sewing when Witzell appeared. He had
been drinking for several days. He left
the house this morning and came back
with bottle of whiskey portion of
which he drank in the kitchen. After
the crime he committed he was arrested
as he was entering the Central Stock
Yards at the foot of Sixth street. No
Fblood stains were found on his hands.
ssThey had been hastily washed. The ra-
szor was found in chimney, having been
thrown through the paped which covered
a etove-pipe hole.
Miss CAROLS condition was reported
at the Hospital this afternoon as being
serious, with barely chance of recov-
cry.
The Jersey City news., 1906-01-12
Directors Last Night Elected
Charles D. Ridgeway
President and John H.
Coyle Vice President
NEW MEMBERS TOOK SEATS
DIRECTORS LEWIS AND HER
MANN EXPRESSED THE RE
GRET OF THE BOARD on LOS
ING THE RETIRING MEMBERS.

The Board of Education last night re,
organized by electing Charles D. Ridge
way chairman. The three new members
took their seats. They are William G.
Felz, of the First Ward, Owen ]. Sulli-
van, of the Second Ward, and Albert A.
Franek, of the Eleventh Ward. AL
three are Democrats. Directors John F.
Moran and Bernard Tully, who We're
turned down. were absent. Director
Cmte, who was also turned down, was
present.
Director John Fl. Coyle was elected
vice-president.
Fire Commissioners John Brennan
and Richard Connolly and Henry A.
Steffens were present as visitors, and on
motion of Mr.. Lyons were escorted in
side thes rail, where they took seats
alongside of Mr.. Ward, who was almost
concealed by a magnificent basket Of
flowers presented by bix business associ-
ate in the Insurance business, William
George Nelson. A big bunch Of ferns
and large bouquet also ornamented Di-
rector Lyons's desk. They were tributes
from his Sixth Ward friends
Director Lewis made a feeling speech
on the departure of the Board of the
three retiring members. Director Her
mann echoed DR.. Lewiss. sentiments.
While the reorganization was in pro-
gress Director Lewis presided.
It was fofner President Ward who
nominated Director Ridgeway. Director
Diffenbach nominated Director Coyle for
vice president. Director Ward absolutely
refused to stand for reelection as pfesi-
dent of the Board. He is still mem
ber.
o. assuming the clair Director Ridge
way praised the conduct of Mr.. Ward
IS president of the Board and expressed
the hope that he would be able TO up
hold the high standard of dignity and
fairness which Mr.. Ward had given to
the position as president of the Board.
The rest of the business transacted by
the Board was Of an ordinary routine
character.
Two Of the members of the Board
Messrs. Diffen'bach and Frank-are sons
of men who served previously as School
Directors.
Directors Ward, Diffenbach and Goyle
were appointed as a Committee on Rules
1t was announced that the corner stcne
of the new No. 20 school would be laid
on the evening of January IS, at P. NJ
The Jersey City news., 1906-01-12
Two Negroes Invade the
Upper Stories of the Boule-
ward House While the
Family Was at Dinner
SERVANT MAID SAW THEM
SHE SCREAMED AND THEY FLED
PURSUED By PEDESTRIANS
AND CAPTAIN CODY AND RE
SERVES, WHO CAPTURED ONE
MRS. YoUNG's PURSE WAS
TAKEN FROM HIM.

The handsome Boulevard home of
Banker E. F. C. Young, president of the
First National Bank, was entered by
two burly negroes last evening. who We're
in the act of ramsacking the rooms Of
the two upper stories when their pres
ence was detected by servant maid.
who noiselessly entered and lighted the
gas. She screamed and the two men
fled through the second story window
they had entered. They had climbed
portico and forced the window in ques-
tion. Mr.. Young and his family We're at
dinner on the first floor. They heard the
scream Of the servant-maid on the floor
above and on investigation ascertained
that the house had been entered by a
couple of negro burglars who fed from
the house when the servant-maid scream
ed. Mr.. Young Immediately notified the
Seventh Precinct police station and Cap
tain Cody and his reserves were soon on
the Job.
Several pedestrians passing saw the
negroes climbing down from the roofs
of the portico, and with a cry of stop
thiefT' they joined in a chase. The po-
lice reserves, headed by Captain Cody,
however, had already out-sprinted the
pedestrians. They were gaining on the
burglars when one of the latter suddenly
nFaulted fence and though dislodged
cfrom several retreats, ultimately escap-
oad- Captain Cody pursued the other
imam, who turned upon him with a reyol-
yer. The captain drew his revolver. too,
but didn't shoot. He grabbed the pistol
from the negro's hand with one hand and
knocked him down with the butt of his
revolver in his other hand. Then he
searched him and found reticule belong
ing to Mrs. Young. The reticule con-
tanned $50 and some jewelry.
The police are stiM searching for the
other negro who escaped and they ex-
pect soon to catch him. The man ar
rested gave his name as John Williams,
Of No. 331 Thirty ninth street, Manhat-
tan. He was held this morning for the
Hudson County Grand Jury on charge
of burglary.
A $1,000 diamond ring was found in
the possession of the prisoner, but it was
not taken from Mr.. Young's residence
The Jersey City news., 1906-01-12
TO BEAT STATEHOOD

WASHINGTON, Jan. IL, 1906. The
House insurgents made big gains yes
terday and last night. and claim enough
votes to defeat any statehood rule.
The leaders say they have "A votes
pledged in writing. With the solid Dem
ocratie vote only So Republican votes
would be- required to defeat any propo-
sition. d
The Jersey City news., 1906-01-12
TAMPA--PALlN BEACH--FLORIDA

and all winter resorts in the south are
most quickly reached via the seaboard
Air Line Ry. Three daily trains includ-
ing the seaboard Florida Limited, the
handsomest and quickest Florida train.
For booklets on Pinehurst, Southern
Pines, Camden and Florida resorts, ad-
:sress ". q. Conkiyn, g 3. 2. A., 1888
PxosawaE. New York.
The Jersey City news., 1906-01-12
FOUND DEAD In BED

Daniel Crowell, forty two years old,
was found dead in cot in William
Symes's lodging house in lower Newark
avenue yesterday afternoon. In the
pockets of his clothing was found one
cent, two packages Of glue, five laundry
tickets and a memorandum book. He is
supposed to have brother living in Pa
cifc avenue near the canal.
The Jersey City news., 1906-01-12
HELD FOR HOLD up

At 1915 this A. ". Patrolman Daun
arrested John Harper, twentysix years
old, and J. Sheebey on complaint Of Sa-
loonkeeper Martin Conroy, Of No. 463
Henderson street, who says the two men
attempted to hold him up IN his saloon,
one Of the men pointing revolver in
his face. Both were held for a further
examination.
The Jersey City news., 1906-01-12
Large Assemblage of Repre-
sentatives From Five Lod-
ges Of District No. 27
Cat her in Becker's Hall
GRANT LODGES OFFICERS
SUPREME REPRESENTATIVE P.
f. STANLEY EXEAIPLIFIEo
THE SECRET WORKS. ]. STE
PHENs RECOMMENDED FOR
DEPUTY GRAND CHANCELLOR.

Representatives from the FIVE lodges
connected with District No. 27, knights
of Pythias, gathered last night in the
rooms of Grant Lodge. No. 80, at Beck
erss Hall, on Jackson avenue. Jersey
City, and held their annual district meet
ing. There was a large attendance and
considerable business beneficial to the
order was transacted Supreme Repre-
sentative p. f. Stanley attended the
meeting and was cordially received. He
spoke of the progress made by the order
during the past year and declared it to
be in a hourishing condition. He also
colnplimented the officers and members
of the five lodges connected with the dis
trict for the work they had accomplished
in the interest of the order and urged
them to continue their work, saying that
it would only be question of time when
the district would occupy conspicuous
place of honor among other districts of
the County and State.
The lodges represented were: Arion,
of Bayonne; Bayyiew and Centenary, of
Greenville; Lafayette and Grant, of this
city. Samuel j. Stephen, of Grant
Lodge was nominated by acclammation
and unanimously recommended for APP
pointment as Deputy Grand Chancellor
Of the district for the ensuing year. He
gracefully accepted the honor in neat
address in which he thanked the repre-
sentatives for their support which came
to him unsolicited and pnsought.
Mr.. Stephens is one Of the best known
and most active workers of the order in
this section of the State. He has de
its welfare and how well he succeeded
is attested by his selection of the office
of Deputy Grand Chancellor.
After the election Supreme Represen-
tative Shanley exemplified the secret
work of the order for the edifcation of
all present. 1t was greatly appreciated.
During good and welfare, refreshments
were served and general good time fol-
lowed.
Prior to the district meeting the newly
elected officers of Grant Lodgs, No. 49,
were duly installed in office with appro-
pirate ceremonysby District Deputy Ia
linski, of Bayonne. The representatives
of the district meeting We're in atrelld-
ance. The officers installed were:
james Campbell. Chancellor Command
er; Richard Entwistle, Nice-Chanceilol
Commander; E. c. De .Aileinne, Master
of Work; Samuel Cosgrove, Trelate; w
f. Won Gruehen, Keeper of Records and
Seal; John Newcomb, Master OF Hi
nance; Samuel j Stephens, Master OF
Exchequer; ]. Wallace King Mastei
alarms; Henry Paeglow, Inner Guard
and James Mccoy, Outer Guard
The Jersey City news., 1906-01-12

to any special efforts of ours, as much
and teachers are giving to their duties
commercial centre of the New Yorld.
Plans for accommodating new pupils
should already be under Way and appro-
priations fir the construction of new
buildings already determined.
The extensions made during the past
year will undoubtedly serve to some ex-
TENT to supply the demand for the com
ing year.
with the withdrawal of the High
School from its present quarters, School
No. may be devoted entirely to elemen-
tary school purposes. This building will
therefore, have to be entirely refurlished
i need not comment at length upon
the work of the evening schools. Their
usefulness ana the effective manner in
which they are doing their work are
we'll Known to you all.
The attendance department, to whose
establishment | referred in my last re-
port. is growing more useful with ex-
perience The longer it is in existence
E the more evident the need of it appears.
Your adherence to the civil service pol
icy of making appointments and pro-
motions in the teaching staff of the
schools continues to receive general ap-
probation.
During the year / have visited all the
schools and have noted with great pleas
ufe the earnest attention which principals
and teachoers are giving to their duties
1t is only just for me to say that we
should have confidence in such loyal and
faithful workers.
We have been fortunate in our CON
nection with the Board during a time
when much has been expected of us and
during which it has been possible for us
to accomplish much. We may Justly
have the satisfaction which comes from
participation in the operations which
have characterized what has probably
been the most progressive era in the his
tory Of our schools. But, although great
success has been the realization of our
hopes and desires and though we may
justly claim that. much of the progress
made was due to our foresight and activ-
ity. yet it must be said that our progress
was made possible by the hearty sup
port given to all school measures by his
Honor Mayor Fagan. He has been quick
to suggest Improvements and to take adj
vantage of opportunities which offered
themselves.
4 congratulate you on the success
which has attended your participation in
the work of the Board Of Education and
thank you for the courtesy you have
shown me as your presiding officer.
Headaches and Neuralgia from Colds
Laxative Bromo Quinine, the world wide
Gold and Grip remedy removes the cause.
Call for the full name and look for the
signature Of e, w. Grove. Zoe.
The Jersey City news., 1906-01-12
A GUARANTEED CURE rOR
PILES

itching. Blind. Bleeding, Protrudng Piles. Drug
gists are authorized to refund money If PAz0
o1NTMENT fails to cure in to Il days. sas
The Jersey City news., 1906-01-12

Rich warm, healthy blood is given by Hoods
Sarsaparilia and thus coughs, colds, and pneu-
monia are prevented. Take II now.
The Jersey City news., 1906-01-12

If the Dickinson Republicans, or the
Pagan Republicans for that matter, want
to vote with the ten Democratic Alder
men they are welcome to do so. There is
no reason under existing conditions why
the Democrats should go into a combna-
ton with either Of the Republican fac
tions and there are no indications that
they have any such intention. If the
Republicans cannot get together that is
no fault of the Democrats and the longer
they keep apart the better the Demo
cratic Aldermen will like it.
The Jersey City news., 1906-01-12
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, Jan. -, 1900.-Fore-
cast for the thirty-six hours ending
p. NJ. Saturday to-day; fair and
colder tomorrow; fresh to brisk south to
west winds.
The Jersey City news., 1906-01-12
Headaches and Neuralgia from Cold,

Laxative Bromo Quinine. the world wide
Gold and Grip remedy removes the cause.
Call for the full name and look for the
signature Of r. w. Grove. Zoe.
The Jersey City news., 1906-01-12

1t is the concensus Of opinion that if
Mayor Fagan and his cabinet would de-
vote more time TO the solving Of the
water problem and less to peanut poll
ties, they would be doing the city great
service.