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Meade County news., 1908-09-24
SAYS MEADE WAS LEADER
Dick Griggs says 1t First with
Motor Fire Department

"You're wrong when you talk
about Hutchinson having the first
motor fire wagon" said Dick Griggs
of Meade, last night in talking to a
reporter. eff you'd get around
and visit your neighbors once in a
while you would know better than
this.
Meade, sir, has had a motor
fire department for some six or
seven months. We always go-to a
fire in big touring car and we
carry the paraphernalia along with
US that keeps down the insurance
rates if there is such a thing as
keeping the rates down or in any
sort of control. We have ladder,
1 want you to know, that is taken
to every fire, and we take buckets
and some other things along to put
out fires.
eve were all admiring your new
automobile fire wagon and have
read what the News says about its
being the first there is in the west,
but it certainly affords me great
pleasure to inform you that Meade
is ahead of you by several laps in
installing this brand of fire ma
chinery."
"What SOFT of a fire machine
have you?" was asked.
"We use the pressure from the
great artesjan wells in my county,
sir, for the necessary force, and
then we take buckets along. With
these buckets we carry water to use
in putting out the fire, sir. What
did you think we did with our
water, sir?"
DICK Grlggs manages ito gel
something in the papers every time
he has an opportunity, and that
something is about the famous ar
tesian valley in Meade county, which
he says is the garden spot of the
universe and which is undoubtedly
a fine piece of country. Mr.. Griggs
talks Meade county all the time
and his talk has made good name
for community that is thriving. =
Hutchinson News.
Moral: Help Dick boost the
community.
Meade County news., 1908-09-24
Impressions of MIR. j. l.,
BPfSfow

He impresses you as being
personally honest and common
place. His speech here was in
all it's essential features an old
fashioned republican appeal.
There was little appeal to the
modern democrat or the old fash
ioned populist which was so ap-
parent in the primary campaign.
Mr.. Bristow made promises of
faithfulness to his constituency
which we believe were made in
all honesty, but he will find after
he has been made United States
Senator, that it will be one thing
to make promises and quite an
other to fulfil them as they will
be interpreted by hord of hun
CRY Office seekers.
The appeal that Mr.. Bristow
and his friends made to certain
elements in the state will have to
be met and in a measure satis-
fed. His remarks about Mr..
Bryan were in the main true, but
according to our idea. outside of
his being a democrat afforded no
reason why he should not be
elected president.
Mr.. Bryans party has changed
its mind with regard to certain
issues, all of which any man or
party has right to do and which
Meade County news., 1908-09-24
they ought to do if they find they

are wrong.
Mr.. Bristow himself confessed
that he had been ignorant of very
important ISSUES relative to this
campaign until very recently.
Therefore he must have very
recently changed his mind, We
think Mr.. Bryan will never be
president but he will always
be a christian gentleman. Mr..
Bristow said that the orators
had gone out of fashion in politics
it may be so but we think not.
AS long as there are men in pol
itics that can see more than cold
Raterirl worth and whose con-
science are not blunted by patr-
isanship Or hunger for Office.
AS long as there are men politics
that can see the stoop pshouldered
and tired and hopeless men and
pale faced women and pinched
children whose toll has not been
requited there will be orators in
politics.
Meade County news., 1908-09-24
Both Democratic and RepnbIi-
can Speakers Here
DEMOCRATS ON SATURDAY
And Joseph L. Bristow Last
Tuesday

The people of Meade and sur
rounding country have enjoyed quite
an amount of political oratory dur
ing the past few days.
Hon. II. T. Farrelly, democratic
candidate for the u. S. senate, and
Sam |. Hale, democratic candidate
for congress, spoke at the Phelps
opera house last Saturday, at 200
p. m.
There was large and apprecia-
tive audience to greet them.
They are both able defenders of
their political belief and their tour
of the country will undoubtedly
serve to strengthen the democratic
party.
Meade County news., 1908-09-24

On Tuesday the 22nd our people
had the pleasure of hearing Joseph
l.. Bristow, the republican candl-
dale fer United States Senator.
Mr.. Bristow's popular campaign
in the recent primary was sufficient
drawing card, and large audience
greeted him in a very enthusiastic
manner.
He was accompanied by Earnest
Tucker, of the Topeka Capital, and
Richard J. Hopkins, candidate for
Representative.
Mr.. Bristow is an elegant speaker
and his explanation of the republi-
can principles made strong and
lasting impression on the minds of
the many listeners.
Now, that the voters of this sec
ton of the state have heard both of
the aspirants for the u. S. Senator
ship, they should be able to cast an
intelligent vote at the coming cleo
ton and elect man who will repre-
sent their interest.
Meade County news., 1908-09-24
New Settlers Picnic

On the anniversary OF the hrst
battle of Saratoga, September 10Th,
upon the conclusion of which France
came out in the open and boldly
championed Americas cause and all
Europe began to sit up and take no.
tice, occurred the first New Settlers
Reunion of Meade county.
Such events as these while not ex-
citing nor momentous, help to make
up the sum of peace. Potentially
these men are the same, they, too,
are the builders of the nation; 'they
who constitute State" and history
is made in piping times of peace as
we'll as during wars alarms.
The day was voted by all sue
cess. People from different parts
of the county were present.
Through the efforts of Mr.. Beck
ley and Griffin an organ was brought
to the grove and much informal
music was enjoyed.
Mr.. M. Petehsh delivered a short
and spirited address at the conclu-
sion of which he called on the can
didates present, most of whom re-
sponded with few remarks in light
er vim.
A permanent organization was ef-
fected with Mr.. Beckley president,
and Frank Griffin secretary. All
appreciated the kindness of Mr.. and
Mrs. McElroy in rendering the free
dom of their beautiful grove, and
while nothing about the program was
"cut and dried" the day was all the
more enjoyable thereby and marked
by that free and hearty kindness and
hospitality which characterizes the
dauntless inhabitants of the short
grass county, the new and old set
tiers of Kansas.
The CANDIDATE WHO DIDN'T SPEAK
Meade County news., 1908-09-24
Crookeo Greek items

The first thing this week l wish to
call attention to misprint or mis-
take in last weeks items in regard to
the height of the millet owned by
Chas. Thompson. Although it was
excellent millet, it only averages
from q to AZ feet tall.
Mrs. Spurgeon, of Cimarron, was
in the neighborhood this week trans
acting business.
Miss Edith Butler, of Two Mile,
called on Miss Etna and Nell Thomp-
son, Friday.
The Lakeland school opened Mon
day with Mis- Emily Painter as
teacher. Everyone is confident of
an. excellent school this winter as
Miss Painter is an experienced as
we'll as competent teacher.
Chas. Thomps n has been hauling
! wheat to Englewood this week.
We are informed that Homer
Sumpter. recently of this commun-
ity, was so unfortunate as to fall
from load of hay and break his
arm and throw his wrist out of place.
We hope for speedy recover.
Miss Etna and Nell Thompson at
tended Sunday school at Five Mile,
Sunday.
Lee Pennington was the guest Of
Henry Thompson Sunday.
MERELY Mary. ANN.
Meade County news., 1908-09-24
Died

Mr.. John Spurgeon, of the Cimar-
ron community died at his home
last Monday night. His death was
caused by cancer which had very
badly disfgured his face and caused
him untold agonies.
Mr.. SpuTgeon leaves a family to
mourn his death, and The News ex-
tends its deepest sympathy to them.
Meade County news., 1908-09-24
ANOTHER BLUE RIBBON
Headlight Morgan Takes the
First Prize

Headlight Morgan, Uncle Dick
SINNERS st, lish stallion, took first
prize at the Hutchinson State Fair
last week, which was offered for the
best Morgan horse exhibited.
He took first prize last year, but
some insisted it was merely because
there was no other Morgan horse ex-
hlbited, but this year there were
several competitors, and still Head
light is the proud possessor of the
blue ribbon.
Uncle Dick is satisfied further by
the fact that the second prize was
awarded to colt owned by w. T.
Bruce, of Englewood, and which
colt Headlight is the sire.
Uncle Dick Is very devoted to his
horse and takes the best of care of
him. Meade county in general
should congratulate Uncle Dick for
bringing this prize home with him.
Meade County news., 1908-09-24
UbeatricaI

The Star Amusement Company
has been showing to good crowds
this week. Their circuit includes
Meade, Bucklin, Greensburg and
Artesian Valley. They will present
an exceptionally strong perform
ance in this city next Saturday eve
ming.
Meade County news., 1908-09-24

The Pioneer Laundry does good
work and would like the patronage
of the people; always try to please,
Also do repair work. Phone 40.
Meade County news., 1908-09-24

]. E. Henry's wagon show pre-
sented very clever performance to
large and appreciative audience in
this city Wednesday of last week.
The show is bigger and better than
ever before and Mr.. Henry promises
a still better performance. next sea-
son,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-12
BOSTON CON. CAVE-IN
RESULTS IN ONE DEATH
Special to The HeraId1


Bingham, Nov 1L-One of the most Sc
riOus accidents in the local mines for a
number of months occurred at the Bos-
ton Consolidated tonight from a cave-in
in the Ben Hur tunnel No. 16, which re-
suited N the death of Nick Nickoloponlos
and seriously injuring two others. a
number of men on the night shift We're
working in the tunnel, when. without
warning, tons of rock and dirt gave way.
causing a great deal of confusion for the
time. 4 gang OF men was put to work
clearing away the cavern. and found
Nick NickolOpOnlos had been struck by
big boulder. which crushed his skull.
causing his death instantly. Two Other
miners were severely bruised. The mine
physician was called and treated the in
jured miners and ordered their removal
to st. Marks hospital on the morning
train. TIE two miners who were injured
are Buigarians and the mine officials are
ner able to give their names Nick Nick
Oloponlos has been employed in the mine
for two months, coming here from Colo
RADIO He is a Greek and is 30 years old.
He has been in this country about ten
years
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-12
ABSURD, OF COURSE.
Yet the President Did Take Notice of /
the Discussion.

Washington. Nov. 1.-THE discussion
which has arisen over the dinner which
President Roosevelt is TO give in the
White House next Tuesday to number
of labor leaders brought forth from the
executive office of the president today an
official statement pointing out that the
dinner is not an official one and declin-
ing TO discuss the omission of President
Gompers. Vice President O'Connell. Sec
rotary Morrison and Treasurer Lennon of
the American Federation of Labor from
the guest list. The statement follows:
LAS the statement has been made that
this is an official dinner. it is worth while
pointing out that il is nothing of the
kind. The president has on several diff
ferent occasions had various labor lead
ers. with whom he had been thrown in
contact and whose views he wished to
obtain. at dinner. For this occasion he
had asked a number of men within and
without government circles who are in
terested in different phases of the labor
question to come to dinner. Three fourths
of these men are not members of labor
organizations. Six or eight of them are
connected in one character or another
with the work of labor organiza tons. 1t
could be. of course, absurd to take any
notice of any discussion as to who should
or who should not be invited to dinner
by the president
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-12
NEW HOTEL FOR LOGAN.
Will Contain One Hundred Rooms
and Cost About $150,OO0-Busi-
ness Men Will Back 1t.

Logan. Nov. 9-There was a mass meet
ing OF business men held here tonight to
iis1cr, TO n proposition relative TO the
erection of a big hotel in Logan, which
Was pIcsented by john @. CritchlOw Sam
porter and w II. Birrell, of Salt Lake
city After hearing the plan outlined,
tbe business men voted unanimously to
hack it morally and financially. The
scheme is TO build 100-room hotel here
at cost of about $4,000, which will be
managed by Mr.. Porter. and the meet
ing tonight was held in order To ascer-
tain whether the business element of the
town would stand behind the enterprise
with its influence and means. The pro-
motors have satisfied themselves that the
necessary support will be forthcoming and
announce that they will prepare their
PROSPECTUS and plans forthwith
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-12
Chamber of Commerce.

The Ogden Chamber of Commerce held
a meeting last evening and considered a
plan for the payment of general taxes
every six months, instead of yearly
The chamber also considered the pro-
posed extension of the electric railway
through Ogden canyon, but no action was
taken.
1t was reported at the meeting that the
case for the exhibit of fruits. grains and
mining products. TO be used at the Union
depot. had arrived, and that 5000 pamph-
lets giving the resources of Weber county
and Utah were ready at the depot
w. w. Davis was chosen aseassistant
secretary OF the chamber and a commit
tee consisting of w. NJ. Bostaph. w l.
Russell. ,Hyrum Belnap. S. H Browne and
J. II. Hill was appointed TO arrange for
the care OF the delegates allotted to Ogden
on the occasion of the coming session OF
the national encampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic at Salt Lake City
next year
The matter of securing an uptown ex-
press office. as well as an uptown ticket
office for the various railroads entering
the city was also discussed. No action
was taken pending a meeting o. a COM
mittee from the Retail Merchants asso-
citation.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-12
KILLS SELF WITH A GUN
Shorty" Verlade Commits Suicide
Because He Was Broke and
TO Save Friend.

" D. Verlade, well known character
about the city committed suicide yes
terday morning by shooting himself
through the heart with a revolver. Yer
lade was more Familiarity known as
shorty" and has been a familiar figure
about the streets of the city for the past
ion wears. having been employed as a
porter in various saloons and gambling
halls Tie had lost all he had at the gam
ing table. About "A month ago a man
named Frank Munro entered Verlades
room and robbed him, and the case was
TO have come up for trial yesterday morn
ing. Officers called upon Verlade Tues
day night and told him that he must ap-
near in police court yesterday morning
and testify against the man he accused
Of having robbed him He begged the Of
Gcers not to take him to court and said
that he did not want to send the man to
the penitentiary. Later he went to a sa-
loon on Twenty-fifth street. carrying two
grips and leaving one of them on the
outside carried the other into a closet.
where he remained for some time Com
ing out of the closet he went to his room
al the Palace rOomingl house and from
that time nothing is known of his move
ments until he was found dead in the
room. Not a scintilla of evidence was
found on Nerlade to give the officers a
clue as TO the identity of his relatives. IL
any and 1t is supposed that he destroyed
evcrvthing II is not believed the fact
that he had been ordered TO appear in po-
Ice court TO testify against a friend
caused him to commit suicide but the
officers are of the opinion that he hal
made up his mind to do so. and he
thought that he might as well do il then
as later and save the man who had been
compton and Detective Pender We're the
first on the scene.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-12
HAPPY DISCOVERY.
looking for Medicine, Found Food,

In looking. for a recommended remedy
In a newspa per. sick woman found
the food which restored her to health
She writes:
About three years ago a spell of
sickness left me so weak that it was an
exertion to move my hand.
My appetite was gone and what
little I did eat. distressed me so 1 had
better left IL alone. The doctor saw |
was getting weaker and advised me to
take cod liver oil, but my stomach
would not tolerate it.
Then I was told TO take egg-nog
with stimulants to strengthen me. but
that did not agree with me. was get
ting discouraged, when a lady sent me
a paper in which there was medicine
advertised which she thought might
help me.
In looking through the paper L saw
an adv. telling how strengthening was
Grape-Nuts food. Strength was what /
was after so 1 sent for a package of
Grape-Nuts.
II was so bad that the cream 1 used
with this food distressed me. so l took
one teaspoonful of dry Grape-Nuts and
ate it, using no liquid until l was
through
ITO my surprise 1 felt no bad effect.
The next time l took two teaspoonfuls
before I could eat three teaspoonfuIs,
with the result that I was gaining
strength and my stomach was feeling
much better.
Il knew II was owing TO the Grape
Nuts. because that was all / was eat
ing. 1t was not long. then, until / could
eat cream with the Grape-Nuts and no
distress. From then on all was well.
and there are very few meals eaten at
our table without Grape-Nuts''
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Greek. Mich Read The Road 10 Well
Vile" in pkgs There's Reason
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
interest.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-12
FAMOUS LANDMARK GONE
Beaver Coop Store Destroyed by
Fire after Forty
Years.

Report reached Salt Lake yesterday Of
the burning OF the Beaver Coop store
yesterday morning.
The Beaver Coop store was a land
mark in southern Utah. For forty years
II had been one of the chief trading es-
Establishments in all the surrounding coun-
try. II was built in 1859 and the material
of its construction was black volcanic
rock II was two stories in height and
in dimensions about 80 feet north and
south by 90 feet east and west
In 1870 Fort Cameron was erected The
fort. it was estimated. cost $3.50, CGo. and
accommodated 80 infantry and 100 cav
airy. The Coop store reaped rich har-
vest from the presence of this post in
asmuch as the bricklayers. stonemasOns,
lime burners carpenters and others arti-
sans, well paid. spent their wages in
Beaver.
The first year proved to be a success
full ore for the Beaver Coop. II was
then under the superintendency of Ky
Simkins, and il was a remarkable fact
that the store paid 4s cents on every
dollar invested. Among the first and
most prominent investors in the enter
prise were John r. Murdoch John A
Ashworth Thomas Frazier. the Groom
woods. the SINNERS and the Farms
worths, David Levi. Edward Tolton. Isaac
Riddle. Wilson Mowers, James Lowe and
Edward Thompson.
Among the men VINO were superinten-
dents Of the famous old store at various
times were. in addition to Ky Simpkins.
the first head: James Whitaker 3. NJ
J. Bennett. Philo Farnsworth. Dave Nc
Donough. and the present superintendent.
Henry Frazier.
During the slperintendcncy OF James
Whitaker. in the latter -7os the store did
great amount of business. one year
its volume being in excess of s.. 0e3 Whit
aker was also agent for the Wells-Fargo
Express company and. as such, handled
the business of the rich mines of Lin
coin. Cave. Elephant Canyon and the
Frisco mining districts. hundreds of thou
sands of dollars worth Of gold and silver
passing through his hands
For six of the ten years during which
MI Farnsworth was superintendent the
court ard its officers. Of the Second ju-
diciaI district. were located on the sec
ond floor of the building.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-12
LESTER D. FREED LEAVES SALT LAKE
TO TAKE UP RESIDENCE In CHICAGO

Lester d. Freed, vice president and
pet company, 1910 East Third South
street, and one of the most prominent
young business men of Salt Lake, Will
Leave this city next Sunday night for
Chicago to take up his permanent resi-
dence there. and assume a responsible
position with a new concern.
He viii be the secretary and treaSur
er of the Red Cross Antiseptic Tele-
phone MOuthpiece company. a concern
which has just been incorporated under
the laws of Illinois. 1t is capitalized for
100000 and will manufacture and pro-
mote the sale of an antiseptic telephone
mouthpiece, a business which is expect
ed by its promoters, to revolutioniZe the
telephone business of the country.
The antiseptic telephone mouthpiece
is the recent invention of a western
man. and has received the Endorsement
of medical men and scientists all over
the United States. The famous Red
Cross society has placed the seal of its
approval on the invention and allowed
the Incorporation to use its official in
sigma and the Red Cross name on the
mouthpiece.
Letters now in the possession of Mr..
Freed from medical men in big eastern
cities state that the new invention will
be marked step toward guarding
thousands of telephone users against all
kinds of diseases. The telephone, they
assert. is one of the worst known enc
mics to the public health. and is the
instrument through which disease is
spread.
AS people of every description and
nationality talk into telephones. both
public and private, il is pointed out the
germs which they pour into the mouth
piece are spread among thousands.
Medical investigation has proved that
diseases of nearly every description
have been traced TO the mouthpiece of
telephones. all of which win be rem
dered impossible by the new invention.
The invention is patented in every
country in the world. Mr.. Freed will
open up a factory for the manufacture
of the mouthpiece in Chicago, and sew
erai sites have already been placed at
the disposal of the company for selec-
ton. Forty thousand mouthpieces have
already been ordered from a Chicago
firm, to which the machinery to turn
out the new invention has been loaned.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-12
Oddcn Briefs.

Bertha Hough has brought suit against
ner husband. Henry c. Hough. for di-
vorce. alleging failure to provide.
Informations were filed in the district
court yesterday as follows: A. Sherwood
charged with forgery: J. H. LanginO
charged with forgery, and Ralph Dean.
charged with assault with intent to COM
nit robbery.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday
TO Richard De Kuyper and Terintge Wig
gers. both of Clinton. Davis county; to
Walter NJ. Ol1ey and Stella NJ Manning
both of Ogden: to Charles A Robinson
and Anna Thomas both of Springfield.
H., and to Howard F.. Young and Clara
Bingham, both of Ogden.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-12

and the Freed Furniture & Carpet COM
pany will be managed in the future by
his brother. now secretary and treasur-
er of the concern.
The moUthpiece will be of the same
general shape as the telephone mouth
piece now in use. 1t viii have an alum
mum lining and a felt lining between
the exterior rubber and interior alumni
mum will hold the antiseptic solution,
The aluminium will be perforated with
small holes. Tests have proved that
the device renders the mouthpiece abso-
lutely impervious to any kind of bac-
terra