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The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

Besides so large cups from each 26c
package of DR. Shops Health Coffee
I now put in = Sc clever silvered
"No- DRIP" coffee strainer coupon.
Look for 1t! The satisfaction of
Health Coffee is, besides, most per-
feet. Made only from pure toasted
cereals, malt, nuts, etc. Sold by the
Meeker Drug company.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

Charley Thompson returned home
Friday, after business trip to Dem
yer for the White River Lumber Co.,
and months visit to his old home
at Bloomfield, Iowa. Later on Mr..
Thompson's mother and . younger
brother will come to Meeker with the
intention Of locating here.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

Monday wsA the one hundred and
nftieth anniversity Of the birth Of
the Immortal "Bobbie" Burns, Scot
lands great poet, and Meeker's
small-but rspresentative-bunch Of
CAlsdontana land Scotch Irish) duly
observed the day
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

Superintendent of Schools Riland
went out Wednesday to Leadville to
attend tho '70ers celebration held at
the Cloud City Thursday.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

sThs Carthage. No, Press amour
o. the marriass Of Mr.. John d.
L,pshr and Mfs. Cornells @. Redding-
Ton, OF that place, The bride has .
number Of relatives here In the Hol-
loway and Grove families.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

Late snow storms In the main
range have caused death dealing
snow slides In the Ouray and Tellu-
ride regions. Up to date eight per-
sons have met their death In the
sections named.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

At their annual meeting the Colo
rado Cattle and Horse Growers as
ISOLATION paused resolutions calling
upon the state to light the encroach-
'ments Of the national forestry ser
vice ~ administered by Clifford Pin
ehok ia.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

J. D. Miller returned from st. Louis
Tuesday. Mr.. Miller had = good
time visiting relatives he hadn't seen
for many years, but the climate and
weather Of the Mississippi metropolis
offered no attractions for him COM
pared with White river.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

Manager Moulton Of the local house
Of the J. w. Hugus Mercantile COM
pany, returned to Meeker Tuesday
after attending to the sad duties that
called him out In connection with the
death Of Mr.. Davis. Mrs. Moulton
will remain In Denver for some time
with her stricken sister and family.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

Report comes from Rangely that
George Hinton died there last Thurs
day, cause Of death being heart fall
prs. Deceased was we'll and fayora-
by known by many people through
oat the valley.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

Louis Allen sold tthrough B. L.
Niehois) . nice building site to Mr..
and Mrs. 3. L. Coudray Monday.
Tho property 10 located on west Park
avenue. The Coudray's will build a
handsome residence the coming sum-
mer.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

The reason many people
never have coughs Is be-
cause they have learned to
use Lungaline ut the first
symptoms.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30
Will cure your cold
BROMO- FEBRIN
while you sleep.

WANTED-Lady or gentleman Of
fair education to travel for line of
household articles and specialties.
Salary $3.50 per day above expenses.
Address the Alexander Supply Co.,
1856 Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill. j31
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

The storms. Of last and this week
wore general ,thronghout the Rocky
Mountain region-in some localities
being fierce bliEsards
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

Mike stateler, Of Rangely, got
.'marooned" here yesterday on &C.
count of the cold snap. But Mr.. 8.
can thank his sstars'' that he wasn't
at home where III Fred Nichols
would send up the true record) 1t was
probably 50 below.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

The Little Beaver country presents
. different appearance since the dos
ems Of new settlers have taken up
ranches there. and the section is dot
ted with cabins In all directions.
Waesr 10 the only scarce article
tbsrs. Plenty Of grit and good land
In abundance.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

Bert Salter, of the Park, hsuied
hay to town early in the week. Bert
says he would rather dispose Of his
hay now than about the first Of May.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

Mrs.. D. w. Mcmillan. who has
bsen bedfast for some weeks past,
troubled with vsricose veins, IL again
apls to be up and around, We are
pleased 10 chronicle,
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

The Albany Hotel, Denver, very
popular rates, European plan-sl.O
and tl.6O per day. With bath, $500
and $3.50. The hotel where You get
the best for the least money.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

Judge Walbridge celebrated his
eighty-second birthday at Steamboat
last Saturday. The judge Is hale and
hearty and good for at least another
eighteen years. Long life to him and
his estimable wife.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

With the Thermometer 10 below
ssfo yesterday morning and last night
nota warm one by any means, those
who failed to harvest their Ice for the
coming summer will still have q
chance 10 get all they want.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

Notwithstanding light receipts,
prices went down from l5 to 80
cents 1t Kansas City last week.
Colorado sockers and feeders
held up well and were In demand.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

Surveyor Dan Moog, engineer-in-
chief Of the Church Dufiy tunnel, re-
turned from inspecting that enter
prise Sunday. Mr.. Moog reports
work progressing satisfactorily.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Rector, OF
RanRely, were guests at the Meeker
Tuesday-en route to GlenwoOd.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

Say John, what was the charge
pending against George Nv Of Eng
Land when they sprung that ''siege"
ON himf
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

sgd Moylle's smiling ''phis" wa,
visible on our boulevards this week.
sgd IL one Of the most popular men
In the forest service.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

The verdict of tho coroner's Jury
holds Engineer Olson, Of the passen-
ger train, responsible for the terrible
Dotsero wreck.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Murray, of
Mediation park, were town visitors
yesterday.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

&c. Sullivan was looking after the
Blythe coal mine during the absence
OF Mr.. Blythe.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Herman Richner, deceased.
Tho undersigned. having been appointed
Administrator Of the estate Of Herman
Richner, late Of the County OF Rio Blsnso.
gives notice that he will appear before the
County Court Of said County, At the Court
House in Meeker, IL said County e tne
February, A. D. lSop, At which time All per-
sons having claims against said estate are
nOtified and requested to attend for the
purpose Of having the aame adjusted. All
persons Indebted to said estate are reQuest-
ed to make immediate payment " the un-
dersigned.
Dated at Meeker, Colo. this 18th day OF
~ - - ROBERT REI0AN,
isS.flS Administrator.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

Have your harness repaired and
oiled. Hartke 4 Sheets will do the
work.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

E. A. Williams made freighting
trip to Hamilton this week.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

.Lorin Clark came in wednssds
from Debeque.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

One today Is worth an eternity of
yesterdays.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

Rsv. Dennis attended q memorial
meeting Of the clergy Of Western Col
orado ct Grand junction this week.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

The man who has kind word for
everybody is generally suspected Of
having an AK to grind.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

The man who is looking for trouble
can usually find 1t by rubbing the
first man he meets the wrong way.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30
Placing Him.

Papa" inquired little May, after
Sunday school, was George Wash
ington an IsraeliteT'
Before her father could answer this
somewhat unexpected question Mays
six-year-old brother broke In.
"Why, May, I'm 'shamed Of your
ign'ance! George Washington is in
the New Testament, not the DID,
Woman's Home Companion for Feb
ruary.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30
.RpAY. JANUARY 30. 1909.
ssvsntssn below Thursday night
Inquiry for town property is brisk.
Our local BARRIERS will do away with
The Sunday shave soon.

The White River Lumber Co. Il
filing up their yard, getting ready
for tho spring building boom.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30
Will You Do This7

Send US your name and address
and we will send you our cata-
logue Of Diamonds, Watches,
Solid Gold Jewelry, Sterling
Silver and Cut Glass. We pay
mail or express charges on all
articles except Cut Glass. Do
not throw away any old jewelry
because 1t il broken. Send It to
u.s." We will make 1t look like
now, at q very reasonable cost.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

Anger Is q composite picture of all
the baser passions.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30
HO FOR IDAHO! s ssso .sas 6,

and progress, where the sun sh!nes nlI the
year and crops never fail. Where Land II
ted wrfte-up free. .'signal." Weiser, Ida. NJ
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

It sometimes happen that II young
man has so much common sense that
a college education doesn't unfit him
for useful career.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

h H. Taylor. dentist, Meeker.
The Meeker herald., 1909-01-30

r. b. Taylor, dentist, Meeker'
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-09-03
Change at Southern Express Go.

Mr.. G. W. Vance, who has been agent
for the Southern Express Company in
this city for several years, has been
promoted to the agency at jackson,
Tenn, and as soon as he returns from
his vacation, which he and Mrs. Vance
are spending in Virginia, he will move
from Greenwood and accept the duties
OF his new position. We regret very
much to lose the citizenship of Mr.. and
Mrs. Vance, but we congratulate them
upon his deserved promotion.
Mr.. Vance will be succeeded as agent
here by Mr.. Bennett Shute. Mr.. shute
has been connected with the Green
wood Office for several years, and has
held the agency at Itta Bena and In
dianola. We consider Bennett as a
GREENWOOD boy, however, and think the
company could not have made better
selection that would have pleased
Greenwood patrons more.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-09-03
Stern--G0Idberq Weddinq.

Miss Ruby Goldberg, of Memphis. and
Mr.. Sol Stern, of Greenwood, were unit
in the holy bonds of matrimony, by Rab-
bi Samfield, at the c)rdova Hotel, last
week in Memphis, the wedding being a
elimination of a short but interesting
romance. The parlors of the hotel were
tastily decorated. Miss Gertrude
Frost was maid Of honor, and Sol Stock
ner acted as best mau. After the cere-
mony a wedding banquet and reception
was given at the pretty home Of Mr..
and Mrs. 1. Goldberg.
Miss Goldberg is prominent leader
in Memphis society. Mr.. Stern, one OF
6reenwood's prominent young business
men. is too we'll known for any mention.
The Commonwealth wishes for Mr.. and
Mrs. Stern the best Of everything, and
that their honeymoon will not cease af-
ter the trip they are now enjoying.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-09-03
FRANK ALLEN SIGNS
MOBILE CONTRACT.
Frank Joins Mobile A49re2atlOn aftes
the Corlnth Series.

Our premier pitcher, Frank Allen,
who has pitched such excellent ball for
Greenwood this season, and who has
waivers from Detroit, signed a Mobile
contract last Friday.
Franks friends in this city knew it
was only few weeks off until he would
be pull ed into faster company, and that
he was the mcst promising pitcher in
independent ball.
His Greenwood friends will watch
with interest the games in which he
participates, and wishes for him the
success he so we'll deserves. He lined
the Mobile team the day following his
pitchers battle against Bill Chapelle
at Corinth. in which he figured SO prom
inenlly. We hate to see him leave
Greenwood's team, but are glad to see
the deserved promotion.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-09-03
A Neat Increase In Assessments.

The recent assessment made Of per-
sonai and real property made by Tax
Assessor Arterbury shows a neat in
crease over that of last year. The
valuation of real property shows the
largest increase, from $3 800, ,S52 in 1908
to that of s4,314,27e in 1909. Personal
property jumped only from that of 81,
a1S'440 to $2,39O,47O. These figures go
to prove that our county is in as pros
porous condition as ever, and that her
prosperity is steady and sure. The to-
tai assessment OF 1908 was $6,O89, ,592,
while that Of this year is $6,6O4,748.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-09-03
A Surprise Affair.

While enjoying the band concert at
Brown & Words Monday evening sew
eral young couples decided to transfer
the band to the gymnasium over the
pool room and dance it out. Mr.. and
Mrs. e. r. McShane, Mr.. and Mrs. Cal
houn Wilson, DIR. and Mrs. e. E. Bull
lock, Mrs. John Metts, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Johnson, Mrs. Chas. Gillespie,
Mrs. N. S. Wright, Mr.. and Mrs. Statham,
and others promptly agreed to chap
erone the jolly crowd. Several autos
were held up until the following crowd
were together at ten o'clock to enjoy
three hours of dancing: Miss Mary
Topp and James Gordon Gillespie, Miss
Virginia Topp and Will Neal, Miss EN-
ma Bachelor and Howard Stewart,
Miss Eleanor Sutton and Scott Doolin,
Miss Clara Bell and Gid Joiner, Miss
Goodman and Monroe McClurg, Miss
Ruth Rhyme and Walter Bell, Miss
Bertha Jones and Maury Humphreys,
Miss Nora Metts. Miss Ethel McShane
and Fred Word, Miss Gertrude and Ed.
ma McShane and Friday Shuler, Frank
Pettey, Ewing Johnson, Albert Marx,
John Pettey, Prosser, Fred Mcbride
NJ. B. Grace, Weston, and others. The
dancing lasted until after one o'clock.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-09-03
BUSINESS LEAGUE
AFTER SOUTHERN,
W0rki04 for q Ch9n4e Of Schedule on
the Webb Branch.

The business League, with it's char
ac teristic activity and foresight, is nov
bringing the Southern Railway to itf
taw. They invited Mr.. Hatcher, lts
superintendent, last week, to visit thei,
rooms and discuss the change of the
schedule Of the Webb Branch.
Z. Mr.. Hatcher was shown that the train
has been mixed one, carrying both
freight and passengers, arriving at
Greenwood at $50 a. m. and leaving at
2:15 p. N. 1t is proposed that this train
be run into Itta Bena as q passenger
train connecting with the 9:10 train;
then to double back to Webb as a mixed
passenger and freight, returning in the
afternoon to Itta Bena and leaving
there Immediately upon the arrival OF
the 5:16 train.
The business-like manner in which
the committees proved the feasibility
of the change of the schedule seemed to
have met the approval of superinten-
dent Hatcher, who assured everyone
that the matter would be taken under
advisement, aud the proposed change
made, il possible.
This would be of great benefit to the
trade that comes to Greenwood from
that section of the country, as freight
could be ordered aud shipped all the
same day; and our out-of-town GUS
toners would have plenty of time to do
considerable amount of shopping be-
fore returning home the same day they
visit our city. We feel sure that the
Southern will take into consideration
the better interests of Greenwood and
will grant the request made by the Bus
mess League. Our Business League
certainly accomplishes things.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-09-03
Moving into Larger Quarters.

The remodeling of the Mann Hard
ware Building has been about com.
pleted, and the large stock of the
Greenwood Furniture Co. is being NOV
ed from it's home into larger and hand
somer quarters. Mr.. Wright promises
with his new store to give Greenwood
the prettiest furniture display in the
State, and from the way he has begun
he will fill the expectations of all who
crave the latest designs of nobby fur
niture.
Mr.. S. g. Wilson will soon begin NOV
ing into larger quarters occupying the
store house vacated by the Greenwood
Furniture Co. Mr.. Wilson has also
made preparations to greatly enlarge
his stock and be better prepared to ham
die his large trade.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-09-03
The Morton Grocery Go.

In this issue of The Commonwealth
appears the charter of The Morton Gro
Gerry Company, which will soon be
started in Greenwood. Among the pro-
moters of this new groce-, urn are
Messrs. o. B. Morton, Robt. Wilson, ].
d. Ellington, w. +. Chapman and 9TH
ers. We welcome this new firm and
feel sure that from the personnel Of the
'ncorporators that they will enjoy a
successful business and receive a due
share OF the patronage of the good peo-
pie Of our city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-09-03
A Storm Dance.

On last Friday evening about ten
couples stormed Miss Wheat Burkhal-
ter. Ross Orchestra went with them,
and the halls and reception parlors
were soon made ready for dancing.
DR.. and Mrs. Burkhalter were assisted
by Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Wilson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. johnson and Mrs. G. q. Gill
lespie in chaperoning the jolly crowd.
Dancing was in full swing by ten
o'clock, and the favorite pastime was
indulged in until almost one o'clock.
This dance was characterized by the
same good time as are all the functions
that are given at this beautiful home,
every one feeling entirely welcome from
the unusual hospitality shown them by
DR.. and Mrs. Burkhalter. Among those
dancing we're Miss Emma Bachelor and
Robt. Hassell, Miss Mary Topp and
James Gordon Gillespie, Miss Wheat
Harlow and Stuart McIntyre, Miss Vir-
ginia Topp and Monroe McClurg, Miss
Eleanor Sutton and Walter Bell, Miss
Gertrude McShane and Mr.. Weston,
Shane and Fred Word, Miss Yeba Gist
and William Sanders, Frank Pettey, AL
bert Marx, jamie Dodson, Friday
Schuler, Stanley Sanders, Scott Doolin,
Dave Humphreys, Ewing Johnson,
Maury Humphreys, and others.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-09-03
Losing Ground.

DO you ever feel that you are living
to little or no purpose and that your
ambition is stilled? People are never
quite as happy as when saving and liv-
ing frugally and with an aim to "get up"
in the world. This bank offers every
inducement to those who desire to save.
We receive deposits of from $I.0O up
and pay 4 per cent. interest, compound
ed semi annually.
BANK OF LEFLORE,
Savings Department.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-09-03
COOpfRA6f COMPANY
fNlAR6FS PLANT.
This Industry Is Prevla4 IN important
Factor to Creeu,vood.

Last Monday afternoon The Com
monwealth reporter enjoyed visit t.
the Big Bend cooperage Co., manufac
turers Of slack barrel slaves, who's.
plant is about mile from the heart O
our city, near the Grenada junction.
The Big Bend Cooperage Company
formerly under the name Of the Wayne
Stave Co, began operation in Green
wood in May, 1908, and has been run
ming daily since it's establishment. The
promoters of this concern were former.
" fr,.m Vandalia, ILL.,, where they still
have interests. Mr.. g. W. Walker il
president Of the firm, with Messrs. c.
A. and g. A. Walker managing the
Greenwood plant.
The weekly pay roll Of this stave
plant aggregates six hundred dollars
employing about thirty fve experienced
men. This is quite an important item
for Greenwood, as almost all of this
weekly output Of six hundred dollars is
spent in this city. The capital Of the
Big Bend Cooperage Company is $685.
600.
This concern makes speciality OF
slack barrel slaves, for which they find
ready market. They use elm, gum,
sycamore, maple and other woods, which
abound in this section of the State. An
interesting item in this connection is
that they use an extra large amount of
gum timber, timber which has been
put to very small use in this section.
This concern offers good cash prices for
this article, which encourages the cut
ting and marketing of gum timber, which
heretofore was almost useless to timber
men near Greenwood.
just now the Big Bend Cooperage Co.
is eniarging it's plant. 1t already has
four tenant houses and is erecting six
new ones. They have three long sheds,
about five hundred feet long each. A
$500 switch has just been completed
from the Y. & M. v. tracks, which will
greatly increase the plants shipping
facilities.
The Big Re- COOP 1fagc plant ;s a
scene Of bustling activity, and is wor-
thy of visit from every Greenwood
citizen. We wish it we'll, and appre-
ciate it's value as an enterprising in
dustry that lends it's share of aid in en-
hancing the prosperity of our city and
county.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-09-03
EDUCATION ON THE
DESTRUCTIVE WEtVIL
Farmers Told OF the Importance Of
Burning Stalks.

Members of the Commercial Eecre-
taries Association of Mississippi, re-
Gently organized in this city, have
seized with avidity the suggestion of
Secretary f. W. Sterling, of the Green
wood Business League, that they give
cooperation in the campaign of educa-
tion relative to the boil weevil now be-
ing waged in the state.
Accordingly the secretaries are pre-
pairing addresses and circular matter to
be distributed among the farmers in
their respective sections urging them
to burn all cotton stalks as soon as the
crop is harvested, thus destroying pros
poets for a plentiful supply of weevils
during the early part of next season.
Thousands of these circulars and ad-
dresses will be distributed over the
State, some of them containing ex-
tracts from the opinions and addresses
OF government agricultural experts and
if the farmers do not join in the move
ment it will not be because they have
not been fully informed as to it's impor-
tance.
The press of the State is also taking
up the subject, and the campaign of ed
ucation is SO general that it is certain
to spread to the most remote sections
Incidentally, it is believed that the
legislature at it's next session will en-
act law authorizing boards of super
visors to make the burning of cotton
stalks compulsory in infested districts
jackson News.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-09-03
At the Baptist Church.

On next Sunday, Rev. G. v. Edwards,
Of the First Baptist church of New Or
leans. La, will preach at both the morn
ing and evening services. Mr.. Ed.
wards is . most eloquent pulpit orator
and those who will be 30 fortunate as
to hear him Will enjoy rare treat.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-09-03
The Cooperative Gin COMPANY.

The Cooperative Gin Company is the
style of the new ginning company that
has been incorporated at Schlater, with
a $4,000 capital. Among the incorpora-
tors are Messrs. j. D. billiard, F. M. Nc
Eachern, W. NJ. Wall, Joe Gates, Jno r.
Smith, r. B. Schlater, and e. Fl. Schla-
tion of this county. Read their charter
in this issue Of The Commonwealth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-09-03
Will ATTEND
RAILROAD COMMISSION
Hen. S. L. Gssln VIM Represent Green.
wood Business Leaxue.

Secretary Sterling Of the Business
League, Hon. s. L. Gwin and others OF
the committee who have been inves-
tigating the proposed change in rates
by the Railroad Commission, are pre-
pairing brief which is to be read and
plead before that Commission which
meets at jackson on the seventh oi
September.
Much interest is being manifested in
this proposed change as it will seriously
affect Greenwood and other points.
The Business League has studied the
matter carefully and this excellent COM
mittee which has had the matter under
investigation will be in every way pre-
pared to show the commission why the
change will prove of much detriment to
Greenwood's business, and why it is in
advisable.
Hon. L. Gwin has been wisely Sc
lected to represent the League at the
commission which meets next Tuesday
at the Capitol City, and we feel sure
that the commission will not act has
tily and unjustly when it is p roven to
them that this territory and other cit
les will be seriously injured by the
proposed change. Greenwood is not the
only city that would suffer from the ef-
fects of the change, but the others do
not seem to understand the danger that
will come out of the change. We are
indeed fortunate to have such a capable
business league which is active in serv-
ing only the better interests of it's con-
stituency.