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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-07-28

attacking travellers on the trails, raid
ing exposed settlements, and occa-
sionally venturing to- try open battle
with the small squads of armed men,
In this stress of sudden emergency
every available soldier ON active duty
civilians had been pressed into serV
ice, and hastily despatched to- warn
exposed settlers, guide wagon trains,
or carry dispatches between outposts
And thus our rider, Jack Keith. who
knew every foot of the plains lying
between the Republican and the Cam
adam rivers, was one of these thus
suddenly requisitioned, merely be-
cause he CHANGED to- be discovered I'M
employed by the harassed commander
of cantonment just without the en-
v1rons of Carson City. Twenty min
utes later he was riding swiftly into
the northwest, bearing important
news to General Sheridan, commander
Of the Department, who happened at
that moment to be- at Fort Cairnes.
To Keith this had been merely anoth-
er page in career of adventures; for
him to take his life, in his hands, had
had quietly performed the special
duty allotted him, watched a squad
ron of troopers trot forth down the
valley of the Republican, received the
hasty thanks Of the peppery little gen.
eral, and then, having nothing better
to do, traded his horse in at the gov
eminent corral for fresh mount and
started back again for Carson City.
For the greater portion Of two nights
and a day he had been in the saddle,
but he was accustomed to this, for he
had driven more than one bunch of
longhorns up the Texas trail; and as
he had slept three hours at Cairnes.
and as his nerves were like Steel the
thought of danger gave him slight
concern. He was thoroughly tired,
and it rested him to get out of the
saddle, while the freshness Of the
morning air was a tonic, the very
breath of which made him forgetful
Of fatigue.
After all, this was indeed the very
sort of experience which appealed to
him, and always had-this life of
peril in the open, under the stars and
the sky. He had constantly expert
enced it for so long now, eight years,
as to make it seem merely natural.
While he ploughed steadily forward
through the shifting sand of the cou-
lee, his thought drifted idly back over
| those years, and sometimes he smiled.
and occasionally frowned, as various
incidents returned to memory. 1t had
been rough life, yet one not unusual
to those Of his generation. Born of
excellent family in tidewater Virginia,
his father a successful planter, his
| mother had died while he was still in
early boyhood. and he had grown up
cut of from all womanly influence He
had barely attained his majority. a
senior at, William and Mary's College.
| when the Civil War came; and one
month after Virginia cast in her lot
with the South, he became sergeant
| in - cavalry regiment commanded by
| his father. He had enjoyed that life
and won his spurs. yet it had cost.
There was much not over-pleasant to
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-07-28
MORE EXCELLENT
REPORTS FROM
WESTERN CANADA
Grains Are Heading Out
Rapidly and Harvest Is
Now Approaching With
a Great Demand for
Harvest Help.

Last week it was pointed out in
these columns that there would be
yield of about 20O,0O0,O0O bushels Of
wheat throughout Western Canada, an
increase of about 100,000,0O0 over the
previous year, and that the demand
for farm help was very great Con.
firmation of this news is to hand and
the cry still is for more help. The
Canadian authorities are hopeful that
the friends Of the 100000 or 100000
Americans who have gone to Canada
during the last few years viii come to
the help of these people and induce
as many able-bodied men as they pos.
sibly can to take advantage of the
low rate which is being offered from
all points on the Canadian Boundary,
and particulars Of which can be had
from any Of the following Agents of
the Canadian Government: M V. Nc.
Innes, 176 Jefferson Avenue, Detroit,
Mich; C. A. Laurier, Marquette.
Mich; J. S. Crawford, Syracuse, N.
Y; Thos. Hetherington, Room 202, 70
fremont Street, Boston, Mass; HI. VI.
Williams, 413 Gardner Bldg, Toledo,
Ohio; Geo. Arid, 216 Traction-T ermin-
al Bldg, Indianapolis, Indiana; c. j.
Broughton, Room 412, M L. & r. Bldg,
Chicago, ILL.,; Geo. A. Hall, End Floor
125 Second Street, Milwaukee, Wis;
E. T. Holmes, 315 Jackson Street, ST.
Paul, Mimi; Chas. Pilling, Clifford
Block, Grand Forks, N. D.; ]. b, Car
bonneau, Jr., PIT Main Street, Bidde
ford, Me-; J. M. MacLachlan, Box
1877, Watertown, S. D.; w. V. Bennett
Room 4, Bee Bldg, Omaha, Neb.;.
w. H Rogers, 125 West 9th Street
Kansas City, Mo-; Benz. Davies, Room
6, Dunn Block, Great Falls, Montana;
J.. N. Grieve, Auditorium Building
Spokane, Wash.
Every facility will be afforded meE
of the right stamp to secure advantage
of these low rates. To those who pro
pose to- go, it may be said that they
will have this splendid opportunity OF
securing first hand information as tc
the excellent producing character OF
the lands in Manitoba, Saskatchewan
and. Alberta. They will have the op-
portunity of seeing some of the great
est wheat fields III the world and prob
ably the largest yield of wheat, oats
and barley that has ever been grown
on the Continent And all this on
land some of which cost the settler
only the $1,000 necessary to enter for
his homestead, or, if he purchased,
in some cases., costing him from $500
to- $1,000 per acre. but which is now
worth from $500 to $4,000 per acre.
Even at these, prices the land is re-
markably cheap as Will be realized
when the statement is made that from
20! to Is bushels per acre and over
If wheat are grown, netting the farm
eFr from $500 to, $1,000 per acre; and
Lhiss on land that he got for nothing
81" paid, merely nominal price. In
TACT the production shows that $500
to- $4,000 per acre would be nominal
price for. land that would produce az
these lands produce.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-07-28

remember, and those strenuous years
of almost ceaseless fighting, of long
night marches, of swift, nerciless
raiding, of lonely scouting within the
enemy's lines, of severe wounds,
hardship and suffering, had left their
marks on both body and soul. His
father had fallen on the field at Ante
tam, and left him utterly alone in the
world, but he had fought ON grizzly
to the end, until the last flag of the
C0nfederacy had been fur1ed. BY that
time upon the collar of his tattered
gray jacket appeared the furnished in
sigma of captain. The quick tears
dimmed his eyes even now as he re
called anew that final parting follow
ing Appomattox, the batt1e-worn faces
of his men, and his own painful jour
ney homeward, defeated, wounded and
pennfless. 1t was no home when he
got there, only a heap of ashes and
few weed-grown acres. No familiar
face greeted him; not even slave
was left.
He had honestly endeavored 10 re
main there, to face the future and
work it out alone; he persuaded him
self to feel that this was his para
mount duty to the state. to- the mem
DRY of the dead But those very years
of army life made such a task i'm
possible; the dull, dead moUtony OF
routine, the loneliness, the s9Owness
of results, became into1erat'is. AS 1t
came to thousands of his comrades.
the call of the West came to him, and
at last he yielded, and drifted toward
the frontier. The life there fascinau-
ed him, drawing him deeper and deep
err into it's swirling vortex He be-
came freighter, mail carrier, hunter,
government scout, cowboy foreman.
Once he had drifted' into the noun
tains. and took a chance in the mines.
but the wide plains called him back
once more to their desert loneliness
What an utter waste it all seemed
now that he looked back upon it.
Eight years Of fighting, hardship and
rough living, and what had they
brought him? The reputation of a
hard rider, daring player at cards,
quick shot, a scorner of danger, and
O. DaO AAnA W ICOI WItu--JudL was the
whole of record hardly won. The
mans eyes hardened, his lips set firm,
ly, as this truth came crushing home.
A pretty life story surely, one to be
proud Of, and with probably no better
ending than an Indian bullet, or the
flash Of q revolver in some barroom
fight
| The narrow valley along which he
! was travelling suddenly changed it's
direction. compelling him to climb the
rise of the ridge. Slightly below the
summit he halted. In front extended
the wide expanse of the Arkansas
valley. a scene of splendor under the
golden rays of the sun, with vivid
contrast of colors, the gray of rocks
! the yellow of sand, the brown of dis
!! tant hills, the green of vegetation,
and the silver sheen of the stream
! half hidden behind the fringe of cot
] tonwoods lining its banks. This was
| a sight Keith had often looked upon,
but always with appreciation, and for
! the moment his eyes swept across
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-07-28
And Then He ESCAPED.

William" said Mrs. Peckem, stern
Iy, did you ever stop to think that
some one might steal me when you
are away"
Well" responded the poor husband.
with far away look, Il was little
alarmed when horse thief was prowl
ing these parts last week"
Mrs. Peckem stiffened up haughtily
"A horse thief, eh?'
Yes [ heard that he carried of
two or three nags from this district.
And then Peckem made Decline fol-
the door
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-07-28
NO Luck.

81 never do have amy such luck as
the other boys!"" complained young
HaroldI
Why, L am surprised" answered
his mother You have roller skates,
bicycle, al football suit, and ticket
to thee gymnasium Some boys would
think themselves very lucky if they
hadithose things"
Yes, but Willie Standings house
burned down, and he helped to save
things Tom Anderson's house was
robbed and he heard the burglar!
And Jack Turner is sick, and the
neighbors are carrying ice cream and
stuff to, him"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-07-28
MAKING It LEGAL.

'sWe7 don't know what to do about
Rfute Pete said the Crimson Gulch
citizen. He was real good Teller
bat he would be careless about shoot
in up the popHlace."
Did you straighten out the mat
ter?"
''Toa some extent; we elected him
sheriff, thereby maxim it look little
more legal"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-07-28
Stop the Pain.

The hurt Of a burn or cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalve ia applied. 1t heals
quickly and prevents scars. Csc and DOC py
druggists. For free sample write 70
]. w. Cole & Co., Black River Falls, WIS
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-07-28
lrnnorfanf to Mothars
WISE.

Bobby, didn't you hear mamma
tellin' US to come in out o. the rain?
Yep, but I'm not goinf' to do it TILT
I'm so wet that she can't lay me
across her lap 'thout spoilin' her
dress"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-07-28

Mrs. Wfns1ow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhammS'
ton. allays pain. cures wind collie, 25c a bottie'
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-07-28

Black looks are wasted on people
who are color blind.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-07-28

Aeroplanes may become as danger
Gus to look at as they are to fly In.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-07-28

Who is that man." asked the new
boarder, who is making such fuss
because he has swallowed fish.
bone?'
That's the sword swallower at the
dime museum around the corner
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-07-28
GTO BE CONTINURD)
Manuscript of ThIrteenus Cent?

"duCSSLipL Vi y fltFCCCKfEsP AGnIuFES
White reading a French book of
the sixteenth century I'm the uniuer-
sity library, st. Andrews, the German
lecturer, DR.. Schaaffs, noticed some
fragments of an old French poem
which the binder had' pasted on back
and covers of the book
After loosening them he removed
the glue and out OF the four pieaes OBJ
tanned composed two larger pieces,
parts of two leaves Of a manuscript
written in beautiful and clear typo
in two columns, of thirty-nkne lines
each, LA In all. with red and blue in
itials. The names occurring in the
text leave no doubt that the frag-
ments contain parts of the old French
chason "Le Roman de Girara de
Viane," and from the language and
the script it appears that the manu-
script was written between 1850 and
1900.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-07-28
Ali He Knew.
n. romantic

Tell me about Spain. romantic
Spain"
Well. said the motorist, there are
few bad places as you come down
the mountains. but in the main thu
roads are pretty good"
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19
Attack Like Tigers

Attack Like Tigers
In fighting to keep the blood pure
the white corpuscles attack disease
germs like tigers. But often germs
multiply SO fast the little fighters are
overcome. Then see pimples, boils,
eczema, saltrheum and sores Of all
kinds multiply and strength and APP
petite fail. This condition demands
Electric Bitters to regulate stomach,
liver and kidneys and to expel poi
sons from the blood. '"They are the
best blood purifier" writes G. T. Blu
dahn, Of Tracy, Calf, 81 have ever
found" They make rich, red blood,
strong nerves and build up your
health. Try them. soc at all drug
gists.
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19

Gerald L Schuyler and wife Of
Denver, were guests ut the Davitt
House Thursday and Friday. Mr.
Schuyler is agent at Denver for sew
eral big fire insurance companies.
The Rescorls girl is at the Davitt
house, in charge of Mrs. Davitt. Her
disposition will be determined when
Father Walsh comes in on next pas
toral visitation.
Mr. and Mrs Joe Trachta Of Petro-
lite, are rejoicing In the arrival
"Wednesday of their first-a fine
boy. DR.. Montgomery In attendance.
Frank Heaton, who has spent the
spring and summer here, left for
Battlement and other Wyoming
points.
The Riley Merritt company has
sold the Wilson Park sawmill to the
White River Lumber company.
Mrs Genieve Chandler Phips Of
Denver, and large auto party, Wis
tied Meeker Thursday.
Col. Montgomery was In town Mon
day, after solourn on the outside
mostly Denver.
Yves Tomlinson was In Monday
mingling with the oldtimers and the
newcomers.
J NJ Burch was among the Little
Beaver people who took in the sights
during the week.
Mrs. e. J. Wilson of White River,
visited Mr. and Mrs w A Kyser early
In the week.
County Clerk Scott reduced the
trout supply in upper White this
week.
Mrs Wildhack and the girls are vi
sitting up river friends this week.
Mr. w B salter of the Park, looked
In on the town folks Monday.
Jim Hayes looked In on his Meeker
friends Saturday
Mr Adolph Baer was in this
week.
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19
Bids Wanted

On the excavating, laying pipe, back
filling and manholes for Meeker sew
er system. Price per lineai foot, and
for each manhoie. All material fur
nished. Plans and specifications at
the Bank Meeker. Bids to be in
August 18th. The committee reserve
the right to reject any or all bids.
ISAAC BAER,
A. q. MOUITON,
J. e. ROONEY,
a28 Committee.
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19

We are now prepared to turn out
the finest kind Of engraved or en-
bOssed work, at prices even more
reasonable than those obtaining In
Denver. The styles Of engraving are
the latest and most up-to-date, and
the workmanship excels that Of the
large city shop. Come In and let US
show you our samples.
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19

Mr. and Mrs Henry Scarot, from
Oklahoma, are among the latest arri-
walls. The Scarots are friends Of
Painter Broome's family and are
here to locate.
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19

At . meeting Of the board the other
day, 1t was decided to open high
school on October ID. The auditor
ium part Of the now building will be
completed by that time-possibly the
entire building.
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19

The dispatches indicate = crop
shortage; hence high prices for farm
products. There is no crop shortage
in this Trio Blanco) county; hence,
We should share in the general high
prices.
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19

Mr. and Mrs w A Keller were the
guests Of Mr. and Mrs + E Co.'s Tues
day and Wednesday. After his re-
cent illness, Billy's many town
friends were glad to see him on his
pins and looking 80 well.
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19

LOST--Ladies gold watch, attached
to fob bearing the state seal of Colo
RADIO. Finder will please return to
this office or the Union Trading Co.
Liberal reward. ale
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19

Arthur Leininger gave up farming
on his Buford claim and is helping
Plumber Chaplin this week.
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19

The Riley Merritt threshing ma
chine outfit this week received an ex-
tension feeder, especially designed
for headed grain. The boys keep up
with all the improvements in the
threshing line.
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19

Miss Margaret Hendricks from
Denver, came in this week and has
taken . position ~ clerk In the for
estry office.
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19
M. E. Church August 20

M. E. Church August 20
Preaching both morning and even
ing. Prof Wise of Denver, will be
here and sing both morning and even
ing. You are cordially invited to all
the services. J. A. Dean, Pastor.
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19

Sanford and Mrs Green Of Little
Beaver, were in Monday. Mr.. Green
reported the heavy rains of latter
part Of last week, hadn't as far rs he
knew done any damage to the wheat
crop,
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19
House For Sale

A neat and comfortable five-room
cottage, on two lots 1OOxl5O feet; good
barn; city water and electric lights.
For sale ct a bargain. Inquire at
HERALD OFFICE. tt
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19
FOR SALE

open side-spring buggy; good
as new; cheap. One 2a light fruit
wagon, in good shape. At JoHant-
gems shops.
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19

The Hulett outfit moved large
bunch Of beef cattle out to the Dem
yer market last week.
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19

Miss Lillian Barnett from Gran
willie, N. Oak, Is visiting her relat-
ives, Mrs Keel and Mrs Sprod and
the younger folks.
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19

The Baer and Mahoney families
gave delightful private dace at Odd
Fellows hall, Thursday evening.
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19

FOR RENT--Five or six rooms Tor
less) for housekeeping. Call at Riley
Park avenue and Third
streets. AIS
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19

The work Of rebuilding Andy Rob-
ertson's residence is progressing rap
idly these days, under the supervis-
ion Of Carpenter w. A Randolph.
When finished, the work will be an
improvement on the original.
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19

Send The Herald to your friends in
the East.
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19

DR.. R. H. Taylor, dentist, Meeker.
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19

Galvanized chimneys, any size,
made to order, by A. E. Lytle.
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19
Rye For Sale

Ihave plenty of good, clean rye for
sale.
al2-28 ]. N, VIVIAN,
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19

FIJI Hopkins, former principal Of
the Meeker schools, dropped In last
Saturday, and spent few days with
town friends. Since leaving here,
some years ago, Mr.. Hopkins has put
In most Of his time in Utah and Ne
vida with big mining companiea
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19

st James Sunday school picnicked
ut Smiths grove Thursday.
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19

Several large business blocks are
In contemplation for next season.
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19


HOT sulphur Spring. within the
body cannot sink $50
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19

This Meeker boys, considering the
patched up team, made . very good
showing at Craig. The TERRIBLE
Tucker" Of whom We have heard 20
much, wasn't 20 terrible for the
White river lads, who, with strong
er lineup on the 9Th Of September,
may make still better showing.
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19

WO Morse Of Omaha Is visiting
his relatives, Mr. and Mrs e J Will
son, Of White River. Mr. Morse Is .
veteran Of the Civil war and prom
inent. g. A. r. man. He has held
responsible position In the Omaha
post office for forty years; which in
itself il . unique distinction.
The Meeker herald., 1911-08-19
THE MEEKER HERALD

JAMES LYTTLE, Editor = Proprietor
SATURDAY. AUGUST ~. 1911
Light rains Tuesday and yesterday
The road up Strawberry is reported
in bad condition.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-11-10
Pounding'MiIl

Pounding Mill, Oct. 1.-The cleo
tion, today. 30 far, has passed off
quietly. Every one was working hard
for "his man."
Preaching at the Church of God is
still continuing, by Revs. G. w.
Doyle. Boston, and F. M. Wilson,
Big Stone Gap. There were numbers
of people here on Sudnday from the
nearby towns and country.
Rev. Anderson A. Brown, of New
Mexico, who preached here for about
two weeks, began ten days. meet
ing at Maxwell on Sunday night.
Mr.. Luther ,Goss, Richlands, is
visiting his sister, Mrs. Lee, at this
place
Rev. Isaac Wright preached at the
Union Church at IL o'clock to large
congregation. The G.. w. b. M. met
at 3 30, and two new members were
added. This society meets on every
LIST Sunday at 8 80.
Mrs. M. j. Lambert, Raven, was
shaking hands with old friends and
neighbors mere Sunday and attended
the protracted meeting.
Mrs. j. Marion Mcclure and daugh-
ter, Miss Pearl. spent Saturday night
and Sunday with her daughter, Mrs.
w. B. Steele.
Mrs. Jame1 Kelly. of South Oak
ota, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ollie
Hurt, and brother, X. X. Gillespie.
Misses Effie Williams and Pear
Mcclure gave delightful entertain.
ment at the school building. The
pupils acquitted themselves well.
Miss Ida Bailey, Richlan DIS, wal
the guest of Miss Effie Williams OF
Sunday night.
We failed to mention that Mrs
Doyle and her pretty baby. Georg,
Leonard, accompanied Rev. G. w
Doyle from Boston.
Mr.. RIM. Sparks was at Gap Store
to see his father, MIR. Jonas Sparks.
He reports him very i'll. His death
is expected at any time.
Norman Sparks, who had bad spei
of Group last night, is better.
:. George Washington White was mar
ried to Grace Angeline Young, or
Saturday nIgas after church, by Rev
G. w. Doyle.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-11-10
HARMON PLEASED

Columbus, O.Nov. 8. Basing his
opinion on the result in Massachusetts
Kentucky. Ohio, and other points
where Democratic candidates were
elected, Governor Judson Harmon to-
day predicted national Democratic
landslide next year. 'The results
have pleased me very much," he said
"I consider them forecast of what s
coming next year. 1t is the strongest
endorsement of Democracy by voters
in recent years. Local elections are
significant, as are also elections in
Kentucky. Massachusetts and other
points. Ohio elections show unques-
tionably that the public is pleased
with the present administration. Signs
Of victory of the Democratic party
are everywhere. Next year l predict
that the Democrats will win the ma
tional Offices, including the presidency.
1t is an endorsement of the Demo :
cratic administration policies and
labors already performed by that
party
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-11-10
Freellng

Freezing, Va, Nov. 6.-During
the past few days the farmers of this
section have been gathering corn, and
the crop proves to be much better
than was expected, considering the
severe drought that prevailed in the
early part of the season. The quality
of corn is somewhat defective on ac-
count of the wet weather during Oct
ober. Outstanding fodder is much
damaged, too. There is being more
wheat sown than usual, and the sea-
son has been quite Favorable to ger
mination. Irish potatoes are excellent,
both as to quality and quantity, and
many are being hauled to Jeknins,
KY. a new mining town, where the
market is good.
Prof. Milton w. Remines, of Clint
wood, was at Freezing during week.
Walter E. Beverly, of the Franklin
Chronicle, Rocky Mount, Va, is Wis
iting homefolBs here.
Rufus l.. Buchanan, of Darwin, was
in own on bu},iness a day or two since
Claude F.sBeverly, who has beer
at Pikeyilll. KY, for some months,
is at home again.
9, ~. Haynes. capitol policeman, Il
J at home this week.