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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16
NOTICE OF TOWN ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given that the annual
municipal election for the Town of Meeker,
Colorado, Will be held on Tuesday. the I'd
day of April, A. ID. 1907, for the purpose of
electing the following town officers, to- wit !:
One Mayor. to serve one year.
Three Trustees, each to serve to years.
The Board Of Registration Will meet on
Tuesday, March ~, 1907. and again on Mon
day, April J, 1907, as by law provided.
Place of registration and electfOn-COunty
Court House. +. f.. SHERIDAN,
Town Sean Mayor.
q. d. THAYER, Town Recorder.
Meeker, Colo, March IA, 1897.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16
Teachers Examination.
Office of Co. Supt. of Schools,

Meeker, Colo, March 5, 1907.
The regular county examination for
Rio Blanco county, will be held In
my Office at the court house in Meek
er, Colo, Thursday and Friday March
FL and ~, 1907. The examinations
will begin at 800 o'clock Il. m. each
day.
Applicants will please notice that
the Colorado constitution il one Of
the required branches.
/ The bar examinations will be held
In connection with the regular county
examination at the above time and
place. G. F. Brown,
County Superintendent.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16
Notice Of Final Settlement.

In the matter OF the estate of Arthur H.
Griggs, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that on Mon day,
the LIST day Of April, A. d.. 1907, being
one of the regular days of the March
County, in the State of Colorado, /, A. G.
Moultoi, Executor of said estate, will
appear before the Judge of said court, pre-
sent my final settlement MS such Execu-
tor, pray the approval Of the same, and
Will then apply to be discharged as such
Executor. At which time and place
sent objections to the same II any there be,
Dated at Mecker Colorado, March Z, 1907,
A. G. MoULroE,
" Executor of the Estate of
mg-fn:.o Arthur H. Griggs, deceased.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

When about to start up Monday
w. F. Hossack, engineer In charge
Of the Ford trencher, discovered that
one of the destroyed pieces of the
machine, which had been sent for,
was not the right part. So digging
operations will be delayed till some
time next week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

That earthquake that was pre-
dicted by one of our high-school
scholars a few weeks ago, did not
tnaterialize In this section, but north
ern Routt county experienced quite q
shock last week. Hahn's Peak and
other points reported good shaking
up, but no lives were lost.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

Deep down in his heart however,
Mr.. Jerome must be satisfied that
some Of the people who have been at
tending the trial are In greater need
Of the attention Of lunacy commits
sion than Harry Thsw ever will be.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

Hats of to the Democrats Of Steam
boat! They worked In" . full city
ticket on the g. o. P. and the
Women's club; and Weiskopf can't
blame 1t on Charley Leckenby,
either.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16
Public Sale.

On March 23d J. P. Sykes will sell
large assortment of farm and gar
den implements, household articles,
horses, harness, etc. For particulars
sea hand bills. mis-
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

simp Harp had inquiry Monday
from Yampa river stockman for six
head Of his registered short-horn
cows, but simp declined to sell As he
Is using his registered stock for
breeding purposes.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

A robin WAS around town last week,
but he must have gone back to re-
port as he was not to be seen this
week
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

Archdeacon Bull of the Episcopal
church was expected to-day. but will
not arrive until some time during the
coming week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

Last Friday evening Miss Hazel
Nichols entertained in fine style her
young friends to the number Of about
twenty-five.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

This vicinity experienced regula-
tion March weather Saturday to
Tuesday, when some four or i've
inches Of snow fell, followed by the
usual drop Of the mercury.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

Sheriff Ellison, manager of the
Vaughan outfit on North Elk creek,
contradicts the report that he has
leased the ranch. Has Just arranged
to have the hay cut on shares the
coming season.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

Say, Claude, next time you loan
out one Of your overcoats to lady
passenger, see that the pockets are
cleared Of. Now, don't let It
happen again. For particulars see
General Agent Salty.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

u. s. McWilliains departed Sum-
day to accept q position with the
Coltharp company at Ely, Nevada.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16
SATURDAY. MARCH 10, 1907.

Latter part of week has been colo
and clear.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

Harry L. Shepherd proved up on
his Angora land Monday before the
clerk Of the county court.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

Ed Wilson and sons OF White River
have purchased Lige Salmon's fine
bunch Of cattle.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

Hold on, Fred Nichols! What do
you mean by taking all our top-notch
salesmen out into the Nevada des-
ortap
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

The Odd Fellows will give n fine
entertainment at their hall Monday
evening. Members and their fami-
lies are requested to be on hand. ~
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

A Christian, evangelist and singer
from Denver will be In Meeker next
Thursday, and will hold services for
. week or ten days.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

Ladies', examine the fine assert
ment of hats at Mrs. Browns. Both
the goods and prices will meet your
approval.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

Albert Proctor is might '.erd. r. Of
the water works trenching machine
this week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

The Meeker Mercantile company
are now showing some Of the most
beautiful designs in wall paper ever
seen in this town.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

The Modern Woodmen took an
other batch of frightened novices
through the Woodmens' forest re-
serve Saturday night.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

q. p. and Mrs. Hawley. of White
River, were guests ut the Meeker
Sunday
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

Commissioner kilduff returned
from Denver Saturday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

Easter hats, at Mrs. Browns. Lat
est styles. Prices low.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

Notice Is thereby given that by virtue Of
nm order and decree made and entered Of
record In the County Court OF Rio BlanCO
County, Colorado, on the 18th day of Febru.
John W. WEIGH. deceased. the undersigned
Administrator of said estate, will on
SATURDAY. MARCH o, 1877,
between tue hours of 10 O'Clock In the fore.
noon and O'Clock in the afternoon OF said
day, at the front door Of the court house in
Town of Meeker, Rio Blanco County, Colo
RADIO. offer for sale and sell at public sale to
the highest and best bidders for cash. at not
less than the appraised value thereof, all OF
the real estate belonging to the estate Of
being more particularly described as fol.
lows, tO-wit:
The south West quarter OF the south West
quarter, the North half Of the South West
quarter, and the Lots !, ., 81 and I. all in
section IL, in Township south, Of Range ~
West 9TH p. NJ, containing 7i8 acres. includ-
ing all Improvements thereon. together
with any and all ditch and water rights be-
longing to said premises, and more partfcu-
larry one and one-half shares In what ID
however, to IA mortgage for y, $40 in favor Of
the Farm Investment Company appraised
at $685..
Lot in Block o, Town of Meeker, tap
praised at Sl75l.
Meeker appraised at E5).
Dated mt Meeker, Colo, this 18th day Of
WILLIAM II. WELCH,
fl6-m9 John w. WEIGH, deceased.
f. =. II. SANDERsoN, Auctioneer.
The above sale has been postponed to sat
urday. March ~, lqO7, between the hours and
at place stated above, the property described
having been re-appraised.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

Correct styles in street hats, Al
Mrs. Browns. Prices low.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

G. J. Duffy was in and the dane.
was success.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

Get ready to plant trees this spring
both shade and fruit
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

Harry Bulge came in from Aspen
Friday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

Jay Gard liz now one Of the force in
the Hugus establishment.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-03-16

The above sale has been postponed to sat
urday. March ~, 1907, between the hours and
at place stated above, the property described
having been re-nppraised.
WILLIAM H WEIGH,
Administrator.
f.. ., X. Sanderson, Auctioneer. m23
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-08-20
Noel, Four Years Ago

The Grenada Sentinel says:
Several parties have inquired at
this office this week as to Mr..
Noel's position in the contest for
governor four years ago after the
first primary. Others have asked
to see the files of The Sentinel to
investigate for themselves. For
the benefit of other probable in
quirers, we give below what Mr..
Noel said with reference to the
Critz-Vardaman contest:
s.Il has been charged that
would vote for Mr.. Vardaman in
he second race. You can say
for me that / stand now for pre-
cisely the same principles did
during my canvass for governor,
and believing that those primer
pies are more nearly represented
by Judge Criiz. | shall vote for
him in the primary on the 27th.'
f. L. NOEL.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-08-20
Vote for w. r. Scott--2
cent Scott--the peoples
candidate for railroad
commissioner.
Seats Hattieshu News.

Walnut Grove, Miss, Aug. 10.
< Macaronigra nl) The Dawn
of Light, an en-. erpfisi.sg weekly
published at this place, has of
fered President Roosevelt a sal
ary OF 500, 900 per year. equiva-
lent to his present salary, to
become editor-in-chief of the
Dawn OF Light after be retires
from office, The present editor
is very much overworked and
desires to take a fishing trip on
Pearl River. An eight hour day
and a bonus consisting of all
watermelons and cordwood paid
on subscriptions is added to the
offer. 1t is believed that Mr..
Roosevelt is favorably inclined
to the proposition.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-08-20
For Shooting Negroes From
Ambush Here.
He Was Captured in Malvern,
Arkansas, and viii Be
Brought Back.

About FIVE weeks ago, as the readers
Of this paper will remember, three
harmless and peaceable negroes were
shot by an unknown person at the cor
ner of 3rd street and 4th Ave. North,
at about the hour of midnight.
AT the time of the shooting there
were several suspects but investigation
by the police showed none guilty and
the matter remained a mystery for a
few days when positive proof was had
that Eulah Gilbert had committed the
deed. Further investigation proved
that Gilbert left Columbus the day af-
the shooting for parts unknown. Since
that time the police have been dilli-
gently trying to locate him and did so
last week when his brother left here
for Malvern, Ark. Taking his destina-
tion as a clue the officers OF that place
were communicated with and Eulah
Gilbert was placed under arrest and is
being held for our authorities.
1t is understood that Gilbert has
confessed, but whether this is tue or
not the police are prepared to prove
that he fired the shot, which came near
ending the lives of three innocent ne
groes. Mayor Donnell left at o'clock
Friday morning for Malvern 10 bring
Gilbert back, and is expected to return
Monday or Tues day.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-08-20
Hon. Earl Brewer.

The Magnolia News calls the
turn in the following:
"From the way the great dali
ly papers of the country are
ranting about the Hon. Chas.
Scott, it looks to the man up
tree as though Earl Brewer was
correct in his diagnosis of the
case when he accused this gen
tieman Of being the candidate of
the classes, The Commercial
Appeal of the 18th inst. comes
out with an editorial headed
"Hon. Chas. Scott" in which
they tell the voters Of Mississippi
what a terrible blunder they
have made in not electing this
gentlem an as their governor.
Now that Scott is downed the
great public service corporations
are throwing ali their influence
to Mr.. Noel, realizing that it
would be a serious disaster to
them if Hon. Earl Brewer should
be elected. But the voters Of
Mississippi are not going to be
dictated TO about how to run
their state by the Commercial
Appeal, the railroad magnates
and other outside influences, but
when they come to vote they will
walk up like freemen and depos-
it their ballots for the man who
believes in controlling public
service corporations, the man
who is for the masses in prefer
ence to the classes Hon.
Earl Brewer.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-08-20
Boys Speak Good Words For
Columbus and Her People.
Considered Most Enjoyable
And Profitable In History
CT National Guard.

The encampment of the Mis-
eissippi National Guard W s
Brought TO close Thursday
morning and by night the
grounds were practically desert
ed, only a few men being left to
see To the packing up OF the
various tents, cooking utensils,
ETC., and shipping them to Jack
son.
judging from the comments OF
the press of the State the men,
bers of the National Guard on
their return home had nothing
but words of praise to utter
about Columbus and her people.
THE COMMERCIAL feels quite
sure that there is i warm spot IN
all of our hearts for the bows be-
cause of their splendid deport-
ment and their devotion to duty
while mere.
1t is an unusual thing to get
twelve or fifteen hundred m7n
toge her and not have some row
dies an The bunch but If there
were any present on this occasion
they were kept in the back
ground and not allowed TO be
seen in public places.
The only thing that happened
TO throw a shadow over the occa-
sion was the serious accident
that befell Major John 2. Mayo
and he had the heartfelt sympa-
thy of every member Of the
Guard. both officers and priyates.
1t will be pleasant news to Major
Mayo's friends to know that he
wac able to be carried TO his
lions from The hospital Thurs
day night ana that he is recov-
ering rapidly.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-08-20
HENRY NOLAND
Funeral Attended By a Large
C0ncOurse Of People.

II 9 funeral OF Henry Noland, !,
who was killed Wednesday after
noon while coupling cars on the
Southern near Gown, Ala, was
held in this city Friday after
noon, from the home Of his par
ents, MIR, and Mrs. r. NJ. Noiand
on Military street. A large con-
course of sorrowing friends at
tended the last sad rites AMI the
many beautiful floral offerings
attested the high esteem In which
he was held by large acquain-
tance. To his many friends his
untimely end was poignant
blow, as he was a general favor.
ite with all. His father and
mother, wife and children, broth
ers and sisters are grief stricken
beyond consolation, save that
which may be given by Diyine
administration.
Besides his wife and children,
and father and mother, deceased
leaves three brothers, L. NJ. Nc
land, of Cola, Ala, secretary of
the Cola Lumber Co., HI. B. Mo-
land, travelling salesman for J,
L. Walker 6 Co., and r. NJ. No
land. His sisters are Mrs. Bob
Richey, of Aliceville, Ala, and
Misses Matte Lee and Eloise
Noland of this city.
Mr.. Noland was twenty seven
years old. He had been in the
employ of the railroad company
for two years. His sunny, light
hearted disposition and faithful
attention to duty had endesred
him to his associates and en-
ployers,
Revs. Shoaff and Chandler
conducted the funeral and spoke
appropriate words over the bier
of our departed friend, so sud-
denly ushered into the mystery
of death. The following acted
az pail bearers; Messrq. Louis
and Fred Shull, ]. H. Bell, I.
Littieton, Harry and Robert Al
bright. The interment was at
Friendship.
To the @soFrowing relatives THE
COMMERCIAL extends its profou2d
sympathy.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-08-20
Columbus Takes Four
Straight From GuIfpOrt

The DISCOVERIES made up for
lost games Thursday, Friday and
Saturday by swiping them all.
In the game Thursday the
score stood to 0 in favor of
Columbus. Friday a double
heades was played, the score in
the first being II to 4, and in the
second 6 to 3 in favor of Colum-
bus. The game Saturday was 3
hot one, requiring eleven innings
to decide, resulting in a victory
for Columbus, the score being
3 to 2,
Mobile plays Columbus here
Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-
day.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-08-20
!, NJ. c. A. entertainment
At LAKE PARK,

The ladies OF the various
church es in Columbus gave an
entertainment at Lake Park
Wednesday night complimentary
to the members of the Y. M. G..
A. IN Camp Columbus. The
program consisted of several
selections by the second Regi-
ment band, solo by Miss Beal,
solo by Capt. Hutchinson, a
solo by Miss Mary Lou Peyton,
a selection by the Natchez
Quartette and a solo by Miss
Madden, of, S.. Louis.
Rev. Mr.. Lewis chaplain of
the 3rd Regiment was master OF
ceremonies and he was assisted
by Messrs Hunter and Moorm an
secretaries of the 7. M, G, A.
At the conclusion of the pro.
CRANE light freshments were
served, and all present pro.
nounced the occasion a very ep.
joyable one.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-08-20
CAPTURED
The kurderers Of Raymond
Battle. May Be Lynched.

Thomas Spence, the self-con-
fsssed murderer of little Ray
nard Battle, Aus McClelland or
Ramsey, stepfather of Spence
and his implicated aceomplice,
and Annie McClelland, or Ram
sey, mother OF the former and
wife of the ,srtte are all nov
languishing behind the bars of
the Lauderdale county j all. The
boy and the woman were placed
there late Thursday afternoon
and the man confined Friday
night about 9:15.
Spence was the first to make a
statement. He admitted having
killed the little Battle boy, but
said that he had done so under
the instructions of his stepfather,
OF whom he was much afraid
because of his (the stepfather's) }
cruel treatment Of him. He stated
that his victim came to his home
Saturday afternoon about 4
O'Clock with a shotgun and asked
him to go hunting with him. Me-
Clelland heard the request and
called him or behind the house
and with a big green stick in his
hand told him. he said that il
he didn't kill the white boy while
be was away with him, he would
get killed himself. The older
man was captured near Artesia,
A lyn ching is in prospect,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-08-20
EPISCOPAL
College For Girls win Be
Built al VICksburg.

Vioksburg, Miss.. Aug. A.
The Mississippi Episcopal
Diocesan College for Girls will be
located in Vicksburg. This is
now positively known here as
the actual transfer Of the notifi-
cation Of the deed to the proper
ty which is to be a part of the
donation for securing the college
was made to. day.
This information was given
out by Harry K. Johnson, who
from the start has worked with
great energy for Vicksburg to
secure the college.
Vicksburg, through public
subscription, will make a cash
donation of $32, 800 and the Ma
tional Park Realty Company
gives the wenty-five-acre site
for the college, which is to be
located at the extension end Of
the Drummond street railway
line. This site abuts directly on
the National Military Park.
Being asked concerning the
outlook for building the college
DR.. G. w. Hin on said be believ-
cd it the intention of the commit
tee to get to work just as soon as
the preliminary work is COM
pieted regarding the site. Unless
there is something Unforeseen at
this time that may arise to pre-.
vent, DIR. Hinton believes the
college should be completed and
ready for opening Sept. / of next
year.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-08-20
NEGRO VOTE
Georgia House Passes Bill to
Curb Suffrage.

Atlanta, Co.. Aug. IA BY
vote of 100 to 16 the lower house
of the Georgia General Assem-
bly, to-day passed the bill to dis
franchise the negroes, with a
few minor amendments.
The measure had already been
passed by the Senate, and after
the amendments are concurred
in it will go to Gov. Hoke Smith,
who will approve it.
In addition to the qualification
already prescrib I'D by the law
The prospective voters must come
under one or more of the follow
ing qualifications:
1. All persons who have
honorably served in any war of
the United States or in the Con-
federate army or in the military
forces OF the State of Georgia
during the civil war.
2. All persons lawfully de-
cended from those who served in
the Confederate army or in the
military forces of Georgia dur
ing the civil war.
8. All persons of good charac-
ter who understand dulles of
citizenship.
4. All persons who can COR
rectly read in the English Ian.
guage any paragraph of tn g
Constitution of the United States
or of this State and correctly
write the same in the English
language when read to them by
any one OF the registrars. and
all persons who solely because
of physical disability are unable
TO comply with the above re-
quirements, but who can under
stand and give reasonable
interpretation of any paragraph
of the Constitution of the United
States or of this State that may
De read to them by any one of
she registrars.
5. Any person who is the
owner OF forty acres of land in
this s upon which he resides
or is the owner of property situa =
ted In this State and assessed for
taxation at the valuation of $500.
It is claimed the law will dis
franchise % per cent of the
States negroes.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-08-20
Don't forget w. r.
Scott for railroad Com
missioner. He led in
the first primary by
1856 votes.
Notice to Contractors.

The Board of Supervisors, at
their regular meeting on the
First Monday of September,
1907, will receive sealed bids for
the following work, to wit. Build
ing approach to Lawrence
Bridge across Buttehatchie
River two miles from Caledonia
in District One: also building
bridge across Cedar Greek in
District Five, Also building
prison on County Farm: Above
bids must be in accordance with
plans and specifications on file in
the Chancery Clerks Office oi
Lowndes County. The Board
reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
d, d. Richards Clerk.
By B. A. Lincoln, D. G.