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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-07-15
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Maybe you are not familiar with the
luxury these little tubs contribute.
They are an invaluable addition 70
your bathroom. Come and see them
,at our store. 53 5Szj ss:.s.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13
Developing the sand-A.ph.ltum.

A company of California capitalists
have taken hold of the petrolithic
field at the head of Thirteen-mile
creek and will go to work at once to
develop the same.
Four houses to accommodate the
working force will be erected a. soon
rs lumber can be gotten on the ground.
Stables and other necessary buildings
will also be put up as fast as possible.
1t has long been known by people
hereabouts that rich and promising
field of natural resources existed at
and now that it is to
be developed on large and compre-
hensive scale much citation is felt in
Meeaer.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13
FINE FOR KIDNEYS.

Here is simple homemade mix
ture rs given by an eminent author
ity on Kidney diseases, who makes
the statement that 1t will relieve al
most any case Of Kidney trouble II
taken before the stage Of Bright's
disease. He states that such symp-
toms as lame back, pain in the side.
frequent desire to urinate, especially
at night, painful and discolored uri-
nation, are readily overcome. Here
is the recipe. Try it:
Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-half
ounce; Compound Kargon one ounce;
Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three
ounces. Take q teaspoonful after
each meal and at bedtime.
These ingredients are all harmless
and easily mixed at home by shaking
well in bottle. This mixture has a
peculiar healing and soothing effect
upon the entire Kidney and Urinary
structure, and often overcomes the
worst forms of Rheumatism in just a
little while. This mixture is said to
remove all blood disorders and cure
Rheumatism by forcing the Kidneys
to filter and strain from the blood
and system all uric acid and foul, de-
composed waste matter, which cause
these affections. Try it If you aren't
we'll. Save the prescription.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13
COMING AND GOING.

Charley Hefiey is up from Rangely.
Reid Moore Is now with the Cross
l. outfit.
Bob Wear, of the Park, reported
all well in that section Thursday.
His Honor, Mayor Wilson, of
White River. was a town visitor early
In the wekk.
|, Mr.. and Mrs. o. H. Lunney, Of
Oakridge nark, visited friends in the
city Thursday.
Fred b. Burke, of the Park, attend
cd to business matters In town the
first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Miller are due
to return from the east before the
end of the month.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. p. HOckett were
among the Powell pork folks who
visited town Thursday.
Frank Clark and Fred Riley have
gone out to help in the work Of erect
ing buildings at the asphaltumc camp.
]. n. Pierce departed for lower
Yamps river Tuesday to look after
his extensive cattle interests in that
region.
L. W., Ward came In from the
south branch OF White this week, af-
ter helping Lee Mellinger in building
operations on the lAtter's claim.
w. T. Kisinger. OF Little Beaver,
says dry farmers up there ought to
do well the coming season, rs the
heavy snowfall of this winter will
make plenty Of water In the sur
rounding hills next summer.
Mrs. H. P. Hunter and son H. P. Jr.
departed for Boston Tuesday. Mrs.
Hunter will visit with eastern rels-
tives for couple Of months or longer,
and Mr.. Hunter will resume his stu
dies in one of the noted collegiate in
situations of 1.-THE Hub"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

The Craig Courier is publishing no
state land ON the south side of the
river, southwest Of Craig. The land
II underlaid with coal, and the mini
mum price has been fixed at $40 per
acre, with royalty to the state Of 10
cents per ton for any coal mined
from the property. The applicants
for the land are Sam and William
Nay. Of Steamboat, and parties at
Denver Cripple Creek and Kansas
City.-Yampa Leader.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13
Council Doines.

The town council held two meet
ingi this week. The first concerned
the health of the town.
AT the next meeting wednesday,
Mayor Wildhack rendered his resig-
nation and Trustee Roy Robertson
was elected to fill the vacancy.
Mr.. Wildhack, who has been in
poor health for some time past, leaves
today for Boulder, Colo, to enter the
sanitarium at that place.
Mr.. Wildhack's many friends In
this valley hope his stay on the out
side will not be Of long duration and
that he will return home much inn
proved in health.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13
The Hustline Knights.

The society bearing the above for
midable title was duly organized In
Meeker last Friday evening, Febru-
ary 9th, under authority OF u charter
granted to r. Hartke, deputy grand
hustler for Western Colorado.
The organization will be differed
as follows for the first term:
Venerable Hustler-R. B. Garrison.
Royal Adviser-W.s A. Kyser.
Pen Pusher--R. Hartke.
Chief Pusher-J. L. Riland.
Coin Snapper-C. NJ. Thompson.
Inside Sn )ozer-L. j. Robertson.
Outside Snoozer-H. p. Spurlock.
Worthy Cruiser-A. T. Riley.
Chief Snorter--C. M.;Sheets.
The new society il a side degree of
the Modern Woodmen. It's chief
aim and object is fun and lots Of it.
The Hustling Knights are q warm
bunch, SO II warm name was chosen
for the local society, which will be
known as Tobasco Circle.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13
Working in a Good Cause.

We notice by late issue of one Of
the Denver papers that E. A. Brown,
formerly a well-knOwn and popular
resident Of this county, has taken up
the cause Of the ''hobo" and unfort-
innate element Of men In the city of
Denver; going to the extent of dom
ming the ragged clothing OF the
hobos and mingling with them to
find out something OF their hardshi ps
and needs.
One Of Mr.. Browns experiences
was that of sleeping Tor trying to
sleep In an empty-but warm-brick
kiln out In the suburbs with fifty I'M
fortunates In his investigations he
found lots Of worthy unfortunates-
men, young and old, out of employ
ment. What he Ia striving after
now Is the proper housing or shelter
Of the large element named, by the
city government.
Ed Brown is now COMFORTABLE fixed
In his own right and his wife is well
of financially, SO can afford to in
dulge in this phaze Of 'slumming."
Some there are who will undoubted-
ly jump at the conclusion that he is
In this work for the newspaper noto-
riety 1t will bring, but The HER
AID ia not of that number. We be-
lieve Ed is actuated by worthy and
humanitarian motives, and that he
is engaged In a very laudable under
taking. Success to your efforts, old
man.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

Some have been wondering why
MI. Baxter, who organized st.
Louis company last summer, to bore
for oil In the lower White region, was
not getting . move on himself, SO to
speak. This was explained this week
when word came In announcing the
death Of Mrs. Baxter, at her home in
81 Louis. 1t is confidently expected
that Mr.. Baxter will get to work in
due time, IS he has some good people
back Of him.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

Tom Kilduff returned from the
lower country Tuesday, after spend
ing a couple of weeks down there in
specting the condition Of the KIT
cattle. Mr.. Kilduff reports that the
range stuff is beginning to show the
effects of the severe winter, but 30 far
the loss is light. His company bought
all the hay they could down there
and are feeding the weak ones as fast
rs they can gather them In.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13
Will cure your cold
BROMO- FEBRIN
while you sleep.

Threatening feverishness with chill
dren is quickly and safely claimed by
Preventics. These little Candy Cold
Cure Tablets should always be at
hand-for promptness is all-impor-
tant. Preventics contain no quinine,
nothing harsh or sickening. They
are indeed "the stitch In time" Car
ried in pocket or purse. Preventics
are a genuine safeguard against Colds.
25c. Sold by Meeker Drug Co.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

On last Monday night a mountain
lion killed two-year-old colt belong
ing to Johnny Smith, in the canon.
Tuesday Homer Golf and Fred House.
with the formers hunting dogs, ran
the lion down and Mr.. House shot
him. The lion was one Of the largest
ever killed in this part of the state,
measuring 8 feet 10 inches from tip
to tip.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

Sheriff Ellison, who attended to
ofhcial business on Piceance last
week, reports quite = cattle loss In
the feed lots down there. Losses are
more noticeable ut the Richner
ranch, where the hay which has ac-
cumnlsted for several years is being
fed out. 1t seems to be very poor
feed and cattle are not doing as we'll
on 1t - animals out In the hills.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

Joe Lutkiewicz has sold his Buford
ranch to the White Bear Land Il
Cattle Co., and on Monday pulled
out for the Grand river, where he
will go into the fruit-raising business
In the vicinity of Palisade.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

Ed Brown, late owner of the Big
Beaver ranch, is doing some boost
ing on large scale for this White
River country Of ours. Mr.. Brown
10 making an effort to have the White
River forest reserve made into ma
tional park by congress. His scheme
also includes the establishment Of q
national sanitarium up the river for
fever-stricken soldiers.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

Bishop Spalding is booked to visit
Routt county next week. Hope he
visits this county while he is still in
charge Of Western Colorado. The
popular bishop has hosts of friends
In White River valley-both in and
outside the church.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

The ground hog hit 1t about right
this time. The End was lovely day
and the animal had every chance in
the world to see his shadow-an indi-
cation, according to ground hog
mythology, that we would have some
more winter, which we are certainly
having.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

To the end that he might know the
trade from the ground up and in due
time become q famous banker, Bank
or Oldland Of the FIRST National had
Director Lige Salmon out shoveling
snow on the sidewalk in front Of the
bank building early Monday morn
ing. That's the way to break 'em in.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

Tho company which is going to de-
velop the sand-asphaltum at the head
Of Thirteen-mile creek have bought
600 bushels of oats for their work
horses. This looks good.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

County Assessor A. J. Bills bought
. comfortable residence from 4. ID.
Riley this week. The property is To-
Gated on east Main street.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

Word comes from Piceance that
Mr.. and Mrs. Bainbrich Jr. have an
addition to their family circle In the
shape Of fine eight-pound boy.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

The school observed the Lincoln
holiday with appropriate exercises
Thursday afternoon and then dismiss
ing school until Monday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

DIR. Jefferson says he never expec-
ted to do ''land office business. p
Denver Democrat.
But the genial doctor will do it
now, and do it about right.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

Old King Winter had better look
out. He will be caught mapping one
of these days and then he will have
to skiddoo for the North pole region
and go into Information for about
ten months.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

Clerk Scott issued marriage IL
censs to Thompson BurreIl and Bea-
trioe Fraker, both Of lower Yampa
river.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

Justice Arthur Burnham bought
lots from H. A. Wildhack, In the
east side Of town, this week and will
build the coming summer.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13
A High School Building.

The Rio Blanco County High
school enrolment this school year
Is 80, an increase OF about 70 over
last year, and the indications point
an enrolment of nearly 100 pupils
next year.
The present quarters In the old
Adventist church building are in
adequate to the large attendance
and will be out of the question next
year. The best school work is i'm
possible in such small. cheap shack
of q building.
Something has to be done to pro-
vide quarters for next school year,
and now's the time to commence
thinking about it.
Three teachers and suitable
building will be needed for next
years work. High school pupils
are coming in from every section of
the county and provision for their
tuition in keeping with the require
ments of II first-class accredited high
school and the progressive spirit of
Rio BlapcO county, should be made.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

In order to keep his hand in Judge
Shervin disposed Of some minor cases
In the early part Of the week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

Place your orders for harness and
saddles with Hartke Il Sheets. Come
before the spring rush.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

THE HERALD Is in receipt Of the
Craig Courier's art calendar. 1t is q
dandy. Thanks, Bro. Spencer.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

The honor of being the first candi
date initiated was accorded G. P
Hawley, the Rangely mail contrac
tor,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

Estate of Herman Rtchner, deceased.
The undersigned. having been appointed
Administrator OF the estate Of Herman
Richner, late of the County Of Rio Blanco,
In the State Of Colorado, deceased, hereby
gives notice that he will appear before the
County Court of said County, at the Court
House in Meeker, in said County, ct the
February, A. ID. 1909 at which time ali per-
sons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend for the
purpose of having the same adjusted. All
persons indebted to said estate are request
ed to make immediate payment tn the UNI
dersigned.
Dated at Meeker, Colo. this 18th day Of
ROBERT REIGAN,
jN-fl8 Administrator.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

All Modern Woodmen in good
standing are eligible to membership.
Get your application in.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

Spring must be at hand. The con-
gresslonal garden seed is beginning
to arrive.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

This will be a development year
for Rio Blanco county.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

The first meeting of Tabasco Circle
was a warm number.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

Have your harness repaired and
oiled. Hartke 4 Sheets will do the
work.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

The entertainment given under the
suspicious of the Women of Wood
craft last Friday evening was very
we'll attended, notwithstanding un-
favorable weather. Miss Ethel Avise
the headliner Of the entertainment,
proved an eloquent elocutionist and
the program throughout was much
enjoyed. Had the entertainment
been properly advertised much
larger audience would have been in
attendance.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13
Weak Women

10 weak and ailins women, there 10 at least one
way 70 help. But with that way. two treatments
mus b. combined. Ono 10 local. one Is constitu,
hona1, but both arc important both essential,
Dr.. Shops Night Cure 10 the Local.
Qr. Shops Restorative, tho Constitutional.
Tbs Bormer-Dr. Shops Might cure--iss topical
Shops Restorative ID wholly N internal treat.
ment. The Restorative reaches throughout the
entire sys1em, seeking tho repair Of al nerve,
al Hssoe, and al blood ailments.
Tho Ntght Cu!e". - it. name implies, does it,
work while yoQ sleeD. Il soothes sore and infam-
ed mucous surfaces, heals local weaknesses and
discharges, while the Restorative, eases nervous
exdtsment, gives renewed vigoe and ambition,
builds up Was4ed tissues, biinGing About renewed
efsnsth, vigoe. and energy. ISke Dr. Shops
Restorntive@Thblets or LQuid-asa generAl tonic
10 ths sysean- For positive loeAl hslp. use asNeu
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

Renewed activity is promised in
the Rangely oil field.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

Town property continues to change
hands.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

Join the Jacks" and be good fell
low.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

R. H. Taylor. dentist, Meeker.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

Carriage Painting
Carriage, buggy and wagon paint
ing at the Harp-JoHantgen company
shops.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-02-13

Call him Jack" for short.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-16
Siz;no Up Bernard Shaw.

Bernard Shaw Is thus innortatZed by Charles Hawtrey. the well known English comedian: "Once on d time I had mad desire to produce Shaws play of You Never Can Tell. wrote to Shaw and asked his permission. He answered that he would come and read 1t to me. He did and began by saying that sometimes he thought 1t was the best play that ever was writ ten and at others he considered it tha greatest trash. Anyhow, he was of opinion that 1t was a pretty poor play and that if produced it-well. l must take the consequences. Some time afterward I asked Shaw if l could the last act He declined 10 allow one line to be altered or cut out. In view of certain contingencies l had 1t last to tell him that l couldn't pro- duce the play His answer was: Thank you 50 much. You have taken $ great load off my minG.' Now, what are you to do with man like that ?'-. Journal
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-16
Scotland and Horse Racine.

Scotland has been famous for It's horses from the most ancient days. When Agricola defeated the Caledo- nians at the battle of the Gramplans, A. D. S4. the Celtic enemy. as Tacitus relates, were exceptionally strong in cavalry and charioteers. Successive kings of Scotland d!d much to improve It's native breed of horses. and in this connection 1t Is not to be forgotten that the first Scottish king of Eug lard. James l., did .aore tp Improve th,. race horSes iu eur is:aad than was ever done before him CT has ever been done I,y any in!iNi'!ua. s'nce. James I. was the real author Of horse raci;g as It has since been i,l's WI Tn England. He it was Mho first established ragu lar courses. and uuriH-, i.; reign there came into being the erha of resula- tions that led ap to the modern laws of the turf. Nobedy dcnltA, that horsa racing has done much fer the breed of British horses It was q gift from Scotland d-I .out,un Answers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-16
A Very Restfui Rest.
! Nenzel the Germnn nrtist.

Adolf MenZel, the German artist, at one time engaged on mural deco ration. He had riGged up a scaffoldina in his studio. on which his model was requested to stand. For two long hours the poor poSeur stood up alofl in most fatiguing posture. Menzei in the meantime worked at his sketch. needless of the fact that his model was growing tired
 At length the model found 1t neces, sary to speak. Herr professor" said he, "how about a recess?'
 Menzel apologized profusely for his Expenditures. ''Certainly, certainly, my dear sir" said he. Come down and rest yourself q bit"
 The model had clambcred from tho scasfolding to the ladder which led iown from 1t to the studio floor
 Stop" cried the artist suddenly That pose Is fine. Don't move a mus cle"
 And once more the model was forced into strained rigidity, while the enthu- siastic dra ftsman set about sketching him.
 At the end of half an hour Menzel looked up from his work There, ' said he; that will do nicely. Get back on the scahold. We have had our rest. Let us get back to work again"
 What the model said is left to the readers ina gination.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-16
Redundant Particulars,

Cleveland people consider the name of their town sufficient as an address without the addition of Ohio. and oue protesting against the use Of the name of the slate tells q story to illustrate the folly of redundant particulars 'It reminds ule." he said. of the fussy
 i1nglishman who went up to St. Peter and said, Pm from London And then, for fear the saint might mix him up With somebody else. he added. London England. you know That rilcd t,e good old satekeeper From London. England. eh:' he said We'll. Mir. Nnn fr"ti London, Englan Id, you re knocking at the wrong door. Your new address, is Shovi. Birthstone couu. ty. Ealainio,l of Lucifer" "- Exchapge
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-16
Not Success.

The manager of the subscription book department was telling of some of his experiences. The funniest case l remember" he said, was that of au applicant for job at book canvasslng from whom 1 expected great things He made a careful study of the lltera turn We supplied him with and was very enthusiastic. Judge of my sur prise when the first morning he went "ut back he came and handed in his re<lgnatio
 But you should not be 50 easily .fiscoura ged,' l told him. Few make a s1ccesS at the start, and you ac- knowledge that you went lnto only two places.
 Only two. he said lugubrtously One was a real estate agent, who per suatCd HiA to sign q contract for two intS in Ei.ZirhHESi aaA the other w:'> < tailor V iio So}i ul. d Siiit of clat ti;.s
 de,n't want. And. shaking his hras Z. 0i,!;!l!Itnily he n,umbled Good day and wenl out. Iippinr"tt's.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-16
Tho Now Boarder.

What did you say your name wasT inquiries the landlady in a hoarse whis- per.
 Camp"
 Ladies and gentlemen, this Is MT. Grant
 She waves you to a vacant chair. The young lady on your right drops 8 half bow. The young gentleman to your left drops a pork chop. Thus amid covert sneers. supercilious glances and general awk wardness, you talk your place among an alien people.
 "A hash house Introduction always reminds me of minstrel show de clares the numerous boarder. Be seated, gentlemen; know each other and be acquainted"
 Wherent you must smile.
 "Chuse the COW this way" continues the humorous boa rder in time honoreG reference to the milk pitcher, Hhereai Tou must euffaw.
 You are always master of ceremo. pies." says y, ung lady boarder tc the humorous oHc As for me, TIu too timid"
 "Nby are you tiMid?"
 "Oh, I'm 50 little"
 Sweet goods come in small pack. ages
 "So does poison.'
 Fine old repartee. After dinner yoc ascend to your hall bedroom and won der if you will ever be at home in this company. But you know you will Within a month you will be lending money to the humorous boarder and perhaps have love affair startec.- Puck
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-16
Domestic Bliss.

They had been trotting In double harness for seven long. weary months. and the honeymoon had bumped the bumps for fair.
 "John," she said. as she dished out the breakfast food, "I need a little pin money this morning"
 What did you do with the 5 l gave you last week." asked the man who had promised to love. honor and pay the freight.
 "Oh. I don't remember" she replied Its so easy to spend g. and have nothing to show for it.
 Right you are" sighed John. That was the amount l paid the minister for marrying us."-Chlcago News.