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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-29
HE STEALS JUDGES TROUSERS
Police Court Official Declines TO Try
This Suspect.

Wichita. kan. Dec. 29--Could you sit
in Judgment of the man who had stolen
your new brown trousers. just from the
tailor shop. and pass an unprejudiced
sentence? Probably not. 1t would be
hardly human.
That is one reason why Lew Ben
nett will be tried in the district court
on the charge of larceny Bennett 4
is believed by the police, stole fine
pair of new trousers from the office Of
Police Judge Clyde Souders about two
weeks ago.
The police believe that in the cap
t1lre of Bennett they have caught one
Of several sneak thieves VINO have been
operating extensively in the city When
arrested by Detective Dave German
Yesterday. Bennett had two suits of
clothes and one pair of trousers
chucked under the seat Of his buggy.
Mr.. Benefits home on North Mos
lev avenue was searched by the police
and. seV eral suits of mems clothing
were found. These were not confis-
Gated and when the officers returned to
get them. by order from Chief Cubbon,
they were gone
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-29
WOUNDED BOY DEAD
Bullet Did Not Strike Ground. Doctor
Declares.

CORTLAND, Kan, Dee. 29.-The au-
tonsy over the body Of Jesse Babcock
was held here and the bullet was loca-
ted in the pelvis three inches below the
point of entrance in the abdomen. DR.
Weaver, of ConcOrdia, who performed
the operation was present and told the
condition of the boy when he arrived
at the home on Sunday night The bull
let was examined closely and found to
be intact and there was no sign of its
striking the ground as the sheriff sta
ted, as well as Ralph Brooks. who did
the shooting. And too, the course of
the bullet would indicate that it ranged
downward instead of upward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-29
PLEADS FOR SUPPORT
President Taft Hears Congress VIII
Cut on Commission.

Washington. Dec. 29.-President Taft
told delegates to the meeting of the
American Econ mic association ne had
heard rumors that congress would make
no further appropriations for his econ
Omy AMI efficiency commission, crea-
ted a year ago to take up lost mo-
ton" in the government machinery. He
made a plea for support in urging con-
gress to grant the money and predic--
ed that only through such scientific in
vestigation of the machinery of gov
erEment could the United States be
run upon an economical basis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-29
SHE DIES SUDDENLY.
Heart Disease Causes Death OF Mrs.
Gates Sister.

St. Charles. Ill, Dec. 29.-Mrs. F. F.
Angel. sister of Mrs. John w. Gates
and one of the beneficiaries under the
milliOnaire's will, died sudd emily at her
residence here. Death is believed to
have been due to heart disease. Mrs.
Gates, who is in New York has been
notified of her sisters death and will
come to St. Charles to attend the flu
neral
Mrs. Angel is survived by her hus-
band and s year old daughter. Del
lora, also beneficiary under the
Gates will. Both Mrs. Angel and Del
Iora Were left 100000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-29
POLICE HAD HIM
Man Wired Home That He Fell on
the Ice.

Darver, Dec. 29-John F. Rowell.
who was detained by the Milwaukee
police in connection with the death of
Mrs. Ida B. Nelson, who is alleged to
have Travelled with him as his wife
formerly was a well Known stock and
bond salesman of this city. His wife
and three children reside at 1874 Steele
street. They had expected him home for
Christmas, but received a telegram
from Milwaukee stating that he had
slipped or the ice and injured his back
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-29

70 leave him.
Breen was a teacher of horsemanship
When he and Miss Croker were married
by justice of the peace in Hoboxen- n
j. 1t was said at the time that the
family of the bride was much dispIeased
at the marriage.
Richard Croker came here from his
Irish estate about two months ago ard
recently went to florida for the winter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-29
CROKER FAMILY SUED
Tammany CHEERS son-in-Law Wants
100000 Damages.

New York. Dec a9.-Richard Croker and
his sons. Richard Croker. jr., and How
ard Croker, have been made joint de-
PENDANTS in civil action begun by John
J. Breen to recover 100000. Breen mar
ried Miss Ethel J. Croker. daughter of
the former Tammany chieftain, on April
Is 1910. and alleged that his w1fe's at
fections We're alienated by Croker and
his sons Breen declares IN his COM
plant that he and his wife lived happily
together until the defendants induced her
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-29

country store and sent for Miss New
som to come to the store to play
piano.
said to have left the store for the
Newsom home A man named Spivey,
fearing trouble, followed them. Spivey
heard shot and a moment later Miss
Newson ran down the road and fell
dead at his feet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-29
He FINDS GIRL DEAD
Nettie Newsom Declined to Play Piano
for Drunken Men.

Athens. Ga. Dec. 29.-Charged with
the murder of Miss Nettie NewsOm,
ten miles from here. five white men
are in Jail here They are John Toole
md his son. bud" Eason, James Ma
son. ir.- and a man named Falter- Miss
Newsom was shot Christmas night i'll
the road near her home. The men
under arrest had been drinking at a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-29

Orion Player Sends in Contract for
1912 Season.

Davenport. Iowa, Dec. 29.-Ths Da-
venport Three ! baseball club an
nounced today the receipt of the sign
ed contract of Dan O'Leary of Orion.
Ill. and his reappointment as manager
Of the local club for 1917 season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-29
RECALLED FROM HAWAII.
DIR. Rupert Blue Will Probably Be
Surgeon General.

san Francisco, Dec. 27.-Dr. Rupert
Blue, for a number of years in charge
of the public health and marine hos
pital work in this city, viii in all
probability be the next surgeon-gen-
eraI of the service His recall from
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-29
Summoned to Los Angeles.

Seattle, Dec. 29--George Eckman. 10
cal contractor. has been summoned TO
appear before the federal grand jury at
Los Angeles Eckman was foreman in
charge of the construction of the federal
building at Los Angeles at the time the
dynamite was found near the Hail Of
Records.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-29

Hawaii, following the tragic death OF
Walter Wyman, the late surgeon gen
eral. is interpreted by his friends in
this city to mean that he is slated for
tI7e ir71nortant office and the announce
ment of his appointment is expected
within the next few days.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16
Stationery Proposal.

In accordance with chapter fifty-eight
(66) Of the Session Laws Of lttB, entitled
County Government : Books, Stationery
and Supplies" proposals are hereby Invited
for furnishing this county with books and
stationery required by the several county
of1cers thereof, for the period OF one year
commencing on the first day Of January,
1914. Following sre the spectncattons:
Books-s and Squire medium records,
Extra for patent lat opening, per book can
vas covering, per book.
Legal blsnks-Printed lilo ia, 10, Ia, 10.
and hull sheet cap, and II and full sheet
folio, per 100.
autographed blanks, including grocery
licenses, marriage licenses and certificates,
certificates Of election, declaration Of natu-
ralizatf0n, per loo.
Observation-Disclosures election blanks,
per precinct. Assessment roll, each. As
sessnent schedules, per 100: Abstract Of as
book, each. Tax receipts, bound, printed,
one and two colOrs, per lUl Paper fasteners.
Gold and cOlored seals, per box. Arnold's,
Carriers, Htephens' or SanfOrdS writing
fuid and crimson inks, quarts and pints,
All papers and work to equal that now In
use, and furnished to the satisfaction Of the
Board.
Bids to be In by January !, 1919, at noon.
serves the right to reject my and all bids.
T, 3. SCOTT.
County Clerk.
MEEKER. Colo. December I, 1911.
First publication, December ., 1911; last
publication. December no, 1911.
Published in the MKEKER HERALD, Meek
er, Colorado.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16
Death Of Fred SEEK

While at work 1t his bench We'd
nesday morning In the L. e. Chaplin
plumbing shop, Fred G. SEEK fell TO
the floor and In . few seconds was no
moro.
At the time Ace Caywood was in
the shop, and he had turned to leave
when he heard SEEK fall. He then
rushed to the aid Of the stricken man,
but to no avail.
DR.. French Was summoned and
pronounced the cause Of death ~
heart failure.
A brother and sister living In the
state Of Warrington have been tele-
graphed, but up till last night they
had not been heard from. The funer-
81 will not take place till word comes
from them.
The deceased was . native Of Mich
igan and about IS years Of age. He
was . flrst-class plumber and tim
worker and man of gentlemanly in
stincts. He was we'll thought Of by
all who knew him, and all regret his
untimely end.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16
The best biography-the life that
writes charity In large letters.
How's This /?

How's This ?
No offer One hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of catarrh that cannot bc cured BY
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F.J.CHENEY CO., Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned, have known +. J. Che
ney for the last Is year,, and believe him per-
fectly honorable In all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obiiga-
lions made by his hrm.
wALDiNG, KIKNAN 4 MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Ii taken internally, act
ins directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price Is cents Per bottle. 6old by all druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16
COMING AND GOING

un-. .t Lis.
Fred soo ~" n'ss NO ' ~
l'envet'
NJ. snd ArA hseF s''o - ~
ass IN Denver.
). y: Psercs was on the AeeAef
Stsssr TUESDAY.
A. p. Wariiok sised the town peo-
pie up Saturday.
Tom Gentry registered y the Neck
Or hotel this week.
J. II. Damn departed thursday Sor
0oldnsld, Nevada.
Tom Cox Of Rangsly spent . few
days In town this week.
pu Hansen NJ Powell marx. va
/. town viaitor Tbur,day.
~. p.,,... =, r,,,.. .r..k ~.
..nd.d to hn.iness IN town Thur.dsy,
~. 80 49, ~ w,m., .,
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49, r I
mesds"es Clsss s"o nlns :" .nc
up-fivef country, wese oo'"s "o''"ss
snoppinS 1h"osy'
Fred and Mrs. Hamilton lot fof
Craig satutusy nolo'ns " ssse"o
the tuhefsa OF NJ son"so"'
Ad Smith, looking - bale AND
hearty ~ ever despite his eighty -odd
years, was on our streets Monday.
The genial Bill steess, sage Of Lit
tie Beaver, exchanged greetings with
his many friends In town Wednes-
day.
The stith brothers Of Rosedale.
were in Wednesday. They report
that Mr.. Keller stood the trip to Dem
YER all right.
lin Have. ~. among the ont
Going n....nosr. Tnesd.v. lin viii
.S.A an ~. 49, - r.h.r..~
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16
Christmas and New Year Holiday
Rates, 1o1i-l0l2, via Colorado
Midland.

One fare for the round trip to all
points in Colorado, except in the Fort
Collins and Greeley district. Dates
Of sale December 28rd, Gath, 18th,
SOth and 8lst, 1911, and January LIST,
1913. Final return limit January Bird,
1913 For further Information call
on r. e. vickery, General Agent,
$50 Main street, Grand Junction,
Colo. Phone Junction lie.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

You will find that Druggists every
where speak we'll OF Chanbsflatn's
Cough Remedy. They know from
long experience In the aAls 81 It that
in cases Of coughs and colds Il can al
ways be depended upon, Asd thst 1t 10
pleasant and safe TO taxa For sale
BY all dealers.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

Frank N. Green Of the Park, start
ed last Monday to cuts tunnel through
. hill on his farm, the better to enable
him to irrigate his place, which he 10
startling In to make ona Of the best
farms In the Park section. Olaf Hol-
ton Is helping on the job.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

Tom and Jerry have arrived In
town and say that they will remain
until next spring. These we'll known
and jovial characters are generally
found adjacent to the Meeker hotel
bar, Davitt's or Clifford 4 Houses.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

Tom johnson, the popular cowboy,
came in from Wyman's early In the
week and 10 ct the Meeker hotel, bad
~ crippled up with rheumatism. DR.,
French 10 handling his case.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

We are now prepared y tarn out
tho finest kind Of engraved or en-
bosssd work, ct prices svsn more
reasonable than thoss oetAining In
Denver. The styles II suSsaytng arc
the latest and most up-tcs3Ate, and
the workmanship sxeels that Of the
large city shop. Conss n and let VI
show you our samples.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

The stork arrived at the homo Of
Robert and Mrs. Clark, about six
O'Clock Monday evening, and left =
big, healthy girl baby. The young
lady has been named Roberta; and
Or. French reports all we'll and hap
py, including Grandpa w. 81.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

On Monday the outlook for big
prices 1t Kansas City was good. Bar
ring accidents or delays the White
river bunch was due ut the city on
the Big Muddy Tuesday. We hope they
strike . $500 market, but know that
they will be satisfied with t660.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

Frank Gibbons, the freighter, who
10 on the road between Meeker and
Rifle all the time, reports the roads
in fair condition again.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

B. 8. Lovelace, who IL dry farmer
on the gov eminent road, was in Sat-
urday. Notwithstanding the high
price Of potatoes this year, says Mr..
Lovelsce, next season he will switch
10 oAts, ~ be sees no reason why oats
will not do well, II put in early ON
ground plowed deep.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

An sntainment will be held, ct
which . Christmas tree will be fea-
ture, 1t the Piceance school house,
on Christmas Eve, December Gath.
The patrons Of the school have gener-
ously contributed toward the tres.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

Lovers Of music should examine
the Victor photograph, the best ON
the market. Mrs. C. A. Carr il the
local agent. See the Victor ut strehl-
ke's drug store.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

While In Nevada last summer Jack
Dunn ran into our old friend, "Csp-
tain Mike Drumm. The captain
was we'll, and IL the owner Of valu-
able mining property. Mike sends
regards TO al White River friends.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

Sheriff Ellison went down the river
to Piceauce this week to straighten
out family quarrel, which took the
form Of fence-smasbing.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16
Teachers Examination

Once Of County Superintendent Of Schools,
Meeker, Colorado, Dec. g, 1all.
The regular county examination for Rio
Blanco county will be held at my once at the
court house, in Meeker, Colombo, Thurs
day and Friday, December II and y, 1911.
The examinations will begin at O'Clock
n. M, each day.
Applicants will please notice that the Col
orAdO constitution IL now one OF the re-
quired branches.
MRS. SELENA d. LYTrLE.
County Superintendent.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

Rube Ball Of the Meeker hotel re-
ports that he has about 800 tons Of
the finest Ice ever put up In Meeker.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

Grin l. Coin went to Mesker last
Thursday, having boon engaged ~
chief cook at Rube Balls big hotel
there. Mrs. Coin will remain In
Craig, at least for the present Craig
Empire.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16
Ends Winters Troubles

To many, winter is q season of trou-
BILE. The fEpst-bitten toes and fingers,
chapped hands aud lips, chilblains,
cold sores. red and rough skins, all
prove this. But such troubles fly be-
fore Bucklen's Arnica Salve. A trial
convinces. Greatest healer Of burns,
boils, piles, cuts, sores, bruises, &C.
zema and sprains. Only 25c, at all
druggists.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

The moving picture show now pre-
scented to the Meeker public 10 the
best ever given here.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

Guy 6tealey Of .Buford tarfisd In
town for few day during the early
part Of the week.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16
Lost--Watch

Last Monday Nov. S7th). Between
telephone oflics and II. J. Hays Of
dee; AZ opeu-face Waltham silver
watch; leather fob. 400 reward fos
return TO this ON ~.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

Bun Orphinston's for sals. Pure
bred. Call on or addrsss =. O. Lloyd,
Meeker, Colorado.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

FOR SALE = The Richardson
ranch ON Flag creek $40 acres; prio.
ed to sell for cash or on terms.-F. A.
Carstens, Meeker, Colo. dSO
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

The cafeteria supper given BY the
ladies' of the Episcopal church was
financial success.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16
Hauling and Team Work

+ am ready at any time to do all
kinds Of hauling and team work.
such as hauling hay, coal, lumber,
kindling wood, etc. Leave orders ut
Sanderson's store.
FRANK H. TArRO.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

DR.. Hubbard reports the arrival q
n Rirl baby 1t N. II. HarlAn's.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

Telling the average man to do his
Christmas shopping early is like CIV
Ing him letter to mail.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16
Get Your Harness

repaired and oiled during the winter
months. We will be rushed with
work in spring. At r. Hartks's Has-
ness and saddlery shop, Baer block.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

Numerous bad colds are now the
fashionable malady.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

Rev. Father Walsh will hold mass
1t the court house hall tomorrow
vvnapt,fn1
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

DR.. Hubbard is permanently locat-
ed In the Hugus building, room IL.
Once phone, No. IL; residence phone,
No. "a.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16
Official Statement
Of the Financial Condition Of the
BANK OF MEEKER

At Mssksr, State Of Colorado, At the close
Of business on the 9Th day Of
December. 1911.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16
Send The Herald to eastern friends

Galvanissd chimneys, any sise,
made to order, by A. e. Lytle.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

Mis- Lillian BaTnctt u now In thu
dry goods department 1t Oldlsnd's.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

The shortest days Of winter are
now here.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16
Dr.. Taylor, dentist, Mesker.

You can get many articles suitable
for holiday use at Hartke's.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16
(Charter No. 1857
Report Of the Condition
The First National Bank,

At Meeker, in theStatc Of Coloraao,
At the close Of business,
December 6th, 1911;
nEsoUecEs
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

Children need love, tenderness and
sympathy ~ much rs flowers need
air and sunshine.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

Take your joy with you or you'll
not find 1t even In heaven.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

Young Breeding Bears for Sale
Or trade for grain; 80 each. Write
4 phone (Red 952). P. H. HANSEN,
lowell Park. d-0
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

A 296pound bell was installed 1t
the public school housa.
The Meeker herald., 1911-12-16

Not much happening this wssk-of
local interest.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-07
Childrens Dresses
Your Selection

Childrens ready-made dresses in
the neatest and most attractive
styles. Materials used are gingham,
percale, madras, galatea. linene,
pure linen, etc.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-07
Easter Corsets

We are agents for the well-known
G. B. and American Lady Corsets,
and carry complete assortment Of
the latest models.
Hat Pins, Belt Pins,
All the little accessories in the
greatest variety of new designs :
every meritorious novelty of the
season.
Easter Handkerchief
Every thing from the plain and
hemstitched design to the most
elaborate novelties Of the season can
be found in our stock.
Ladies Hosiery
For Easter
In addition to large stock Of
staple cotton and isle hosiery, you
will see here most attractive line
Of silks in white, black and the pre-
vailing shades for spring.
Ladies Muslin Undergarments
IF you love dainty. pretty under
garments. you will be delighted
with our line. 1t is complete in
every respect and affords range Of
styles and materials that will appeal
to the most critical buyer.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-07
Mems $500 Suits
They'll Compare Favoaby with Those You've Been
Paying $3.50 to $500 for

We're going to make reputation suits $500 They
$50 but have culed markets. bought
large quantities special prices and trimmed profit
give better than any they bought
price before You will find them all that could be desired
STYLE materials and workmanship and the range extensive
that it is easy for 0 choose
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-07
We Are Offering Special Prices Easter Week.
Easter Footwear
for Men, Women and Children.

for Men, Women and Children.
Here you will find vast range of
sizes, styles and feathers. representing
the latest and the best of the season S
footwear fashions. We are showing
a large line Of particularly nobby mod
els in the new lot cuts in suede, satin,
velvet, patent and kid for women. We
handle none but brands that have
been tested and that are known all
over the country for their dependable
ty. IF reliable goods, guaranteed as
such, will secure your patronage and
hold it, this is the store you will come
to in the future
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-07
ChildrenS Muslin
Undergarments

A full line Of skirts and drawers,
plain and fancy styles, at prices that
make home sewing an unnecessary
work for the housekeeper.
Childs Socks and Hose
A large assortment of black,
white and colored hose. Also the
pretty effects in white and fancy
socks.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-07
Ladies Hand Bags and
Purses For Easter

Suede, seal, baby walrus and
other popular materials in the nov
city as well as the staple style.
Umbrellas, Gloves, Parasols
We have an immense assortment
Of ladies gloves and parasols for
Easter. Our line of mems gloves
and umbrellas is large and will meet
your utmost requirements. In la
dies gloves we show both kid and
silks in white, black and popular
shades.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-07
Easter Clothing
For Men, Young Men and Boys

For Men, Young Men and Boys
Do you want something conserva-
tive in pattern and cut, or do you
want something ultra fashionable ?
No matter what your taste may be,
you will find just the material, weave,
color and style you want at this store,
as our stock is large and offers the
widest range for selection. Not only
that, but it is our policy to offer only
dependable clothing and price it rea-
sonably, SO you will be satisfied from
every standpoint and buy from us
now, tomorrow and at all times when
in need Of clothing.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-06-11
NInTNINS.

Special to the world
Mounds Okla, juno 10. J, SIS
son was n business visitor IN Kiefcr
Tuesday
ira MaXn was business TO the
county seat last Monday
Dr Flood Of Bcggs was In this
city Tuesday morning on business.
Miss Artlo Crouch came down from
Iiefor Friday morning
Ray Burt was business visitor In
Kiofer Thur sday.
Miss Mamie Depp ot sapulpa was
here sunda, the guest OF Miss Ethel
Coffman.
Joe Trout went to Tabor tho first
cf tho week whore he Is visiting at
the home of his son. Alonzo Trout.