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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-16
cilty Park Now Beautiful.

As a result of the efforts of the Civic Improvement club. the City park is now a beautiful place, and the appreciation of the public is shown by the fact that ev- cry afternoon it is visited by crowds of people, both old and young.
 The building of a nice pavilion has en- abled them to tear out the old wire net ting that surrounded a square in the park where entertainments were formerly held; and the result obtained by its re- moval Is most pleasing to the eye.
 A large sand bed furnishes lots of pleas ure to the little folks. The swings have all been put in first-class shape. In fact, the entire place has been so vastly inn proved that one would hardly realize that it's the same old park. With just little encouragement the ladies of the club in tend to continue their good work until the grounds around the city schools, libra " and other public places shall be made beautiful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-16
New County News.

News received by the campaign com mittee from parties canvassing in differ ent parts of the state are most favorable, and the outlook for a large vote favoring the Ragsdale amendment to the consti- tuition is most encouraging.
 The following letter, received by W. s. Gilbert, secretary of the campaign com mittee, from Gov. B. B. Conner, is most pleasing:
 Birmingham, Ala, August IA, 1908. Mr. Walter S. Gilbert, Secretary, Besse- mer, Ala
 My Dear Sir: Yours regarding the amendment to the constitution providing for new counties received and noted. I favor same. With regards, I am yours very truly, B. B. CONFER,
 Governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-16
B E s 6 E M E R

speech of his campaign at his headqnar- ters last night, politics has been dis cussed most freely on the streets today. The bone of contention is that the recent primary was not a democratic primary, and O'Gara says that this being the case, democrats are not morally or otherwise obligated to support the nominees of that primary.
 Tt don't make any difference what kind of primary they call it, the people that voted in it pledged themselves when doing so to abide by the result and support the nominees, and don't you forget it, they're going to do 1t. They can't afford to do otherwise" said E. A. Little on the streets today, voieing the sentiments of the supporters of W. L. Rush.
 The democratic executive committee will hold another meeting next Thursday night. and from then on meetings will no doubt be more frequent, and things po- litical will begin to wax warm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-16
Not Utterly Hopeless.

From Judy.
 The knack of looking at the bright side of things was never developed to such perfection as in the case of man who, after railway accident, tele- graphed to his friends wife:
 Your husband killed in a railway accident; head, both arms and both legs cut off,"
 And later:
 First report exaggerated; your hus- band killed; head and legs cut off, but only one arm."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-16
Personal and General.

H. D. Keith has gone for a weeks visit to friends in Tennessee.
 Walter Anderson, who has been visiting friends in Talladega, has returned home
 Mrs. J. L. Rarden and children are wis., iting relatives in Goodwater.
 Miss Lalla Denis of Hopkinsville, Ky will return home tomorrow after a pleas ant visit to her brothers, W. H. and Med ley Dennis She will be accompanied by Mrs. W. H. Dennis and children, who will spend several weeks visiting relatives in Kentucky.
 Miss Mona Trimm of Northport, is the guest for few days of Mrs. T. T. Huey.
 Thomas Grigsby, former resident of Bessemer, but now of Athens, is spending a few days in the city with relatives.
 MT. and Mrs. George Randle of Colum- bus, Miss, are spending few days in the city with relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-16

son infirmary. Jacobs & Sons are prepar- Ing the remains for burial. which Will take place at Walnut Grove but whether tomorrow or Monday has not yet been decided upon.
 Tony Cinquimano, an Italian child, died this afternoon at Robinson infirmary of membranous croup. Interment tomorrow at 10 o'clock, Cedar Hill cemetery, with Kennedy Bros. in charge.
 Alice. the 12-months old daughter of MT. and Mrs. G. W. Hassell, died this afternoon at their home at Virginia mines
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-16
Citizens Optimistic,

The reports from the mining sections in. dicate that conditions are improving, ano some of the merchants are most optimistic regarding the business outlook. The coal output is increasing, the small industries around Bessemer have work ahead, the rolling mill has oeen able to get in some steel from the mill at Ensley, and will re- sume operations Wednesday, and with the ore mines all running even the most pessi- mistic cannot but acknowledge that things are looking decidedly better than they did two weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-16
Council Meetino VIII Be Interestinc

The matters that will come up before the city council next Tuesday night are creating interest among the citizens, and it is thought that the council chambers will be overflowed with spectators.
 The ordinance against the storage of whisky will come up, and as a petition was carried around by ladies, asking the citizens to use their influence for it's pas- sage, strong fight will be made for it, but while the vote will be close, it is not thought that it will go through.
 Several other important things that were referred to different committees on last meeting night will be reported upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-16
Ladies, Ald sarue crean,.

The Ladies' Aid Society, of the Jones' boro Baptist church will serve ice cream and cake from stand at the end of the Jonesboro car line. The proceeds will go toward paying for new seats that have recently been installed in their church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-16
w. H. Dennis Will Come Down.

W. H. Dennis will not stay in the race for mayor of Bessemer he having ex- pressed himself on the matter this after noon. This will leave just two in the race as was predicted by The Age-Herald sev- eral weeks ago.
 Since J. D. O'Gara made the opening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-16
Deaths,

Mrs. Pearl Evans, wife of Claud Evans, residing at Wilkes, on the North Bessemer car line, died this afternoon at Robin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-16
NOTICE!

NOTICE!
 MYRTLE LODGE, K. OF P. All members requested to meet at Castle Hall Sunday aft ernoon at 3 o'clock for the pur- pose of attending the funeral of Brother John Van Cleve.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05
District Court.

District court convened Tuesday
with Judge Shumate presiding and
District Attorney Gentry in attend
ance.
Minor civil matters were taken up
and disposed of.
Water adjudications were adjusted
for Harp & Moulton, w NJ Bailey,
o II Lunney and r Watkins.
Criminal cases were disposed of as
follows:
People VS. John Miscarenas. AS
sault to kill. Dismissed.
People VS. Ova Morrow and Bart
Howell. charged with horse stealing.
Defendants plead and guilty were
sentenced from two to three years in
the pen"
People VS. Henry Bum; charged
with horse stealing, and convicted.
People VS. George Vaughn, charged
with killing cattle on the range. On
trial.
As there is considerable criminal
business yet to be disposed of court
will not likely adjourn before the
early part OF next week.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05
Open in October for Filings.

The officials at the land Office at
Glenwood Springs have issued a
notice of the filing of II number of
plats of the re-surveyed townships to
the north of Meeker, and it reads as
follows:
Notice is hereby given that the APP
proved plats of surveys as follows
have been received at this office, and
on and after
October IL, 1908,
Filings and entries will be received
for any lands embraced within said
townships:
Township North, Range 90 West.
Township . North, Range 81 West.
Township 2 North, Range 85 West.
Township North, Range 93 West.
Three sheets of supplemental plats
as follows:
Townships North, Range 90 West.
Township North, Range 81 West.
Township North, Range 90 West.
(For the uninitiated THE HERALD
will state that the lands to be opened
all lie north of an east and west line
four miles north of Meeker, extend
ing approximately eight miles to the
east and ten miles to the west-this
strip being eighteen miles long and
six In width. Township 3 North,
Range 93 West, the south half of
which is in Rio Blanco county, is
the township in which the James
brothers are located.)
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05
Special Rates East.

Yes, the Colorado Midland has ar
ranged rates to many points in the
east. including Chicago, st. Paul,
Minneapolis, Detroit, Niagara Falls,
Pittsburgh, aud st. Louis. Stop
overs allowed at many points en-
route. Tickets will be on sale COM
mencing June LIST and daily until
September Both with final return
limit to October 3lst.
For further information regarding
rates and route call or write Agent
Colorado Midland Railway, or r. F..
Vickery, General Agent, Grand
Junction.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Henry H. McKeal, an old-time res
ident Of the government road, died
Of pneumonia Sunday night on Mar
vine creek where he had been camp
ing out. The remains were brought
to Meeker and the funeral took place
from Undertaken Holloway's parlors
on Wednesday. Rev. J. H. Dennis
Of st. James church officiated and in
terment was in Highland cemetery.
Deceased was about So years old, and
little is known of his affairs here as
Rifle was his main headquarters. but
relatives have been communicated
with.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Head Consul I. I. Boak, of the
Woodmen of the World, was to have
addressed the Meeker members Of
that order and the public generally
on Tuesday evening Of this week. 1t
was, however, after 9 o'clock when
the gentleman got in from Rifle and
an informal reception was all that
could be accorded the distinguished
visitor. Mr.. Boak resumed his jour
ney Wednesday morning to Craig
where three-day celebration comes
to conclusion to-day.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05
WILL HE EVER rUMBLE7


Their workin' mans n curi'us cuss.
Don't seem ter know what's good fer him
Alwurs howlin' about Their trusts,
Their evil ways an clutches grim.
Then: Then he tells Just what HE'D do
II HE lind power ter right Their wrong;
He never thinks about his vote
Their strength he has which Is SO strong.
An when election day comes round,
What does he do but go an vote
Fer the same men MS made Their trusts,
Then n bigger load he has ter ''tote!"
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

NJ. g. Lord arrived in town Mon
day on visit to his brother George
and family and remained for the
week. Mr.. Lord, accompanied by
his mother and sister, has been on
the Pacific coast for the past three
months and took the country in from
Catalina island To Portland. Mrs.
and Miss Lord proceeded on to their
Denver home.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Il. Salmon has sold his fine ranch
below town to G. l.. Shuman, a late
arrival from Kansas. Mr.. Salmon
will become Il welcome addition to
our town population. Mr.. and Mrs.
Shuman, who have visited this valley
several times during the last few
years, are now welcomed as perman-
ent residents.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

The Republicans will hold n county
convention to-day, and as big scrap
is anticipated, Sheriff Ellison will
have one hundred special deputies
on hand to preserve order. These
Republicans are a turbulent lot and
when they get to fighting don't know
when to let up.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Louis Bills, accompanied by his
mother and sister (Mrs. Heber Car
rolD and Mrs. George Bills, arrived
from Vernal Tuesday, and will re-
main for week or so visiting rela-
tives here.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Freddie depart
ed for Villa Grove, Colo, Thursday.
where Mr. Freedle will assume his
old position as head of the schools
of that town. Many friends here re-
gret the departure of the Freedles
from our midst.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

The town council, consisting OF
Mayor Oldland, Councilmen Dougan,
Hay, Lindow, Spurlock and Wild
hack, visited the headworks of the
water system Sunday and looked in
to the matter OF needed repairs, which
will be undertaken at once.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

f. L. Davis and family who have
arrived from Oklahoma have rented
the l.. E. Mitchell residence and will
reside in town during the coming
school year. Mr.. Davis is well
pleased with this valley and is here
to stay. He will either buy ranch
before next spring or go into some
line Of business In Meeker.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Bishop Knight has placed a clergy
man, from the East, over the Epis-
copal church work at Steamboat,
Yampa and adjacent territory, thus
leaving the Rev. Mr.. Dennis at lib
erty to open up new work in this val
ley and to develop the places already
under his care.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Mr.. r. d. Holland, of Rosedale, &C
companied by his daughters, Mrs. NJ.
Schneider and Mrs. Henry Murray,
were in town yesterday. Mr..
Schneider will probably visit the
valley this fall.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

E. Becklund, from Gilbert county,
this state, was in this week looking
the country over with view to loca-
ting In this valley. Mr.. Becklund
was well pleased with the appear
ance Of White River valley and he
and other "rainbelt'' farmers will
likely become residents of Rio
RlancO
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Luther Smith, formerly member
of The HERALD staff, favored us
with visit Wednesday. Luther,
who is a mighty fine boy, will leave
in a few days to enter on an electric
cal engineering course at the Agricul-
tural college.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

An outing party, composed of DR..
Charles p. Wagner, University of
Michigan, Waldo F. Wilson and
Chas. b. Franklin of Denver passed
through town Thursday after a good
time at Trappers lake and the upper
White,
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

A Washington dispatch announces
that j. 8. Foulke, of Gunnison, Colo,
has secured q patent on a dandelion-
killer. II Mr.. Foulke's patent is a
sure-enough "killer" of the yellow
pest. 1t will find u ready sale in this
town. The patent was procured
through d. Swift & Co., the WASH
ington patent attorneys.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

H. J. Hay has been appointed U.
8. commissioner at Meeker. Trans
gressors Of the federal laws can now
have their preliminary hearings here
instead Of having to go to Glenwood
or some other place where there is a
commissioner.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

DR.. Hutton reports that a number
OF Florence and upper Arkansas val
ley people will be here to locate be-
fore next spring. The doctor is doing
his share toward bringing advan.
tages Of this valley to the notice of
Outaiderk.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Ralston are
rejoicing in the arrival of a fine girl
lat the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Ralston and Grandpa Joe is also
correspOndingly happy. DIR. French
acted as master of ceremonies.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

The high school board has rented
the Adventist church, and the ensu-
ing school year will be held in that
structure.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Don't forget the great State Fair
at Pueblo commences on Monday,
September 18th.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Commissioner Golf was up from
Rangely during the week attending
to official duties.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Aftcr n successful professional trip
through Routt county towns and Mt
Meeker, DIR. Berger left for Lead
vile yesterday morning. The doctor
will be here again in about two
months
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

The supper and social given at Odd
Fellows hall Thursday afternoon and
evening, under the auspices of the
Ladies' Guild of st. James church,
WAS an enjoyable and successful af-
fair.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

A. J. Denton landed n 22-inch trout
at the old Archer place the other
day. This catch entities Mr.. Denton
to the blue ribbon for the season.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. u. w. Mcmillan are
in from their south branch ranch and
will tarry in town for spell.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05
Lost-Horse.

A sorrel pinto. Branded C on left
shoulder and c on left stiflle. Will
pay $500 for information leading to
his recovery. b. l.. NICHOLS,
Meeker, Colo.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

We will give free $3.50 worth of
ware 1t our store with each Majestic
range sold during week of September
l4tb to 10th. Don't fail to come.
j. w. Hugus Il Co.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Mr.. w. NJ. Bailey of Angora, was
in this week having water right adj
Indicated by the district court.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Mr. and Mrs. F. N. JoHantgen ac-
companied their Ohio relatives to the
railroad yesterday morning.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Mrs. Jesse Bassett of Angora, ac-
companied by Miss Goldie Philips,
Of Powell park. visited Meeker. for a
few days this week.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Bert Whettemore came in from
Utah, Monday, and will mingle with
his many White river friends for a
week or so.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

The county commissioners met as
board OF equalization this week, but
had no complaints to consider.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

One fare for the round trip to Dem
yer via the Rio Grande account Col
orado Interstate Fair. Tickets on
sale September $40 inclusive. Call
on local agent for further informa-
ton.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

w. II. and 4. y. James were among
the ANialites registered at the Meeker
during the week.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Among the White River people
seen on our streets during the week
were Messrs. Robert Reigan, Joe
Neal, Pat Hayes and u. P. Mathes.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

J. ID. Miller has been repairing the
Adventist church building for past
few days overhauling it generally
preparatory to occupancy by the high
school teachers and pupils.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Robert Proctor. Jack Bloomfield
and Vic Cram are among the White
river boys who leave Monday for the
Agricultural college at Fort Collins
to resume their studies.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

F. E. Shaver and family came in
from Axial Monday and will reside
In Meeker during the coming school
year.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

r. G. Graham of the Electric Light
company departs for the outside the
coming week on a vacation trip.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

J. w. Rector and Robert Adams,
of Rangely. got 1880 for l1l5-lb steers
ut Kansas City.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Bronco Febrin lis the best remedy
for cold on the market. For sale
at Strehlke's City Drug Store.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Fred Kracht started in on his grain
last Saturday. Mr.. X, who is about
as good q farmer as the best of them,
will have fine yield of oats this sea-
son.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

w. M. Bailey of Angora bought
three town lots from A. Cure this
week. Mr.. Bailey will build sub
stantial brick residence this fall or
next spring.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05
A Sure-Enough Knocker

"A Sure-Enough Knocker
} Q Goodwin Of Reidsville, N q,
says: "Rucklen's Arnica Salve is
sure-enongh knocker for ulcers. A
bad one came on my leg last summer
but that wonderful salve knocked 1t
out in a few rounds. Not even q
scar remained" Guaranteed for
piles, sores, burns etc. &c at
Meeker Drug Co.'S store. 81
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Mr.. Hitchcock, the Republican
campaign manager, has opened head
quarters in the Harvester building in
Chicago. But that won't assist the
farmers in getting at the harvester
trust.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Bert Rink of Buford, spent few
days in town this week.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

b. d. Herrick is back from Asper
and will remain for the winter.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Charles II. I.imberg accompanied
John J. Niblock in from Leadville,
arriving Sunday.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Official business detained Com
missioner Crawford in town most Of
the week.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Harry and Mrs. Morris of Axial
were town visitors during the week.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

DIR. French left for Denver yester-
day morning and will be out week
or ten days.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

The Grinstead family moved il
from Maybell this week.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

First severe frost last Sunday night
and considerable damage to gardens.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Apron check ginghams, 7l-2c;
American and Simpson prints, 7l-2c;
Sorosis Heatherbloom petticoats,
$l.50 to 400; guaranteed silk petit
coat for Is. i
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05
Subscribe for The Herald.
A Fine Spread.

On the occasion of the Odd Fellows
ball, Labor Day monday, September
7th) Ed Thorpe, the restaurant man,
will provide the following fine sup
per:
Oyster Chowder
Chicken Salmon Newburgh
COLD MEATS
Boiled Ham Turkey Roast Beef
DELIcAcIEs
Worcestershire Sauce Catchup
Sweet and Sour Pickles
PASTRY
Assorted Cake
Lemon lee Cream
Ten Coffee Milk
Chocolate Iced Tea
supper, 81 per couple
Prize Cake to tho two best walters
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Entered in the Meeker, Colo, postofiice as
second-class mail matter.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

The Odd Fellows ball Monday
evening will be big affair.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

The cold nights of the past week
reminds us of the fact that fall days
are at hand.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Good harvesting weather.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

AL Pierce got caught on the jury.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05
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The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Neighbor Cure is about the only
live real estate man in this town.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

The lower country was largely rep
resented In town during the week.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

r. H, Taylor, dentist, Meeker.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

Good Pasture for Horses
And plenty of pure running water;
81 perimonth per head. G Sullivan,
Ninemile hill.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

The schools open Monday.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

SATURDAY. sErrEMBR 3. 1901.
The Meeker herald., 1908-09-05

JAMES LYTrLE. Editor a Publ,.her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-04
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE WILL
HAVE A LONGER SEASON

Boston. Jan. 3.-The New England
League Will have slightly longer sea-
son next year. according to the plans
adopted yesterday at the annual meet
ing of the league. The date for the
opening was set for Friday. Nav I.
while the league will close it's season
Saturday. Sept, 10, five days later than
usual.
The league meeting and the banquet
which followed were very largely at
tended. the, representation of clubs out
side OF the New England League being
unusually large. At the meeting itself
the hrst business was the formal
awarding of the pennant to the wor-
cester club. the winner of the champion
shin last season. The election of officers
which resulted in the reelection of r.
H. Murnape as president and Jacob c.
Morse as secretary. followed. The UNI
pires for the season Of 1908 were an
nounced as follows: ]. O'Brien of AL
bany. Michael O'Rrien of New York.
w. j. Stockdale of New York. F. r.
Connolly of Natick and Edward Muir
phy. OF -Natick. 49,.
The representatives of the Fall River.
New Bedford, Brockton. Haverhin and
Lynn clubs We're constituted a schedule
committee, and the directorate as form
ed will consist of the representatives
OF the Haverhiil. Lowell. Brockton and
ran River clubs.
Inc following were present, repre-