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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-19
CUBS HAVE NARROW
 ESCAPE ON TRAIN

O'Fallon, H., April 1S-Members of the Chicago National League base ball team had marrow escape last night when the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern train, carrying them to Cincinnati from St. Louis jumped the track. The train carried twelve
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-19

coaches and was speeding along at forty-five miles an hour, when it struck a spread rail. Every coach save the last one left the tracks. The wreck occurred nineteen miles from St. Louis. The Cubs expect to reach Cincinnati late this afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-19

Piles Cured in . to IA Nays.
 Your druggist refund money fl PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any case of ticking, Blind, Bleeding CT Protruding Piles in to IA days. b0c.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
Could shout For Joy

II want to thank you from the bot
tom of my heart" wrote c. B. RAIDER,
Of Lewisburg, w. Va, "for the won
derful double benefit I got from
Electric Bitters, in curing me Of both
q severe case of stomach trouble and
Of rheumatism, from which had
been an almost helpless sufferer for
ten years. 1t suited my case as though
made Just for me-" For dyspepsia,
indigestion, jaundice, and to rid the
system Of kidney poisons that cause
rheumatism. Electric Bitters have
no equal. Try them. Every bottle is
guaranteed to satisfy. Only 80 cents
1T all druggists.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
Perhaps Your Readers Would
Like One

One Of the abandonment, ~ we'll -
ono of the most instructive calend-
ars We have seen for this year, 10 that
sent out by the White 4 Wyckofi
Manufacturing Company, Msnufact-
urers Of "Autocrat" and Exclusive
Correspondence Stationery, Holyoke.
Mass. The large type, the featuring
Of holidays and notable days Of the
year. in three-coior process printing,
makes the calendar . most desirbie
one. A calendar will be mailed upon
receipt Of 10 cents In coin or U. g.
stamps.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

g. ". Shanklsnd of Angora, was In
town Monday, attending to business
matters. Mr.. Shankland says three
alfalfa threshing outflts, operating In
the lower country, turned out 5000
bushels Of prime alfalfa seed past
fall. At the low price II ten cents .
bushel, this would represent $50. 900.
Tho alfalfa straw would probably
cover all expenses of cultivation and
harvesting.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

We had = pretty steady spell Of
cold weather most Of the week. II
started In with quite drop Of the
mercury Saturday night,-8 below
being registered by the government
Thermometer 1t Bakers Sunday
night, l6 below WAS the record. Wed
nssday night was another nippy one
and the mercury slid down 70 20 be-
Low. It has been hanging around
the Is bslow mark since.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
THE FELLOW OUT IN MEEkER

caption
Pilot the the voracous Den
Meeker line foows
fought their
the gallant boy in blue"
have told of others who to glory have a claim
thing rhymer likes
But today want to speak Of just another know
He's no hero but man of note
a who's
he M sv'ry where.
loose
He has ound .
Yield Of 'tatera" TO the foot,
He hast pound o baspr plains
He's found cabbages had
miles railroad built a
He's achieving just like
And each day he finds places
Where the Redskins held their
follow Meeker turned loose and
When hits the matter what his
That writer's him his list bet,
old Meekers fairest
For grabbing 1 the "news' he takes . net;
He's Ananias beat just fourteen city blocks,
Why, White river =
He And million
Why crops grow
fellow Meeker turned loose
He . Of water sweeping down mountain SIDE
And indulating evrybody's shack
midnight
have eighty drowned injured whack;
takes the he find St Peter
Remember this old Petell write
Thatll pass along the
Asking { they've ver
OF the fellow Meeke turned loose and
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

Rio Blanco county people must be
prosperous. Their delinquent tax
list contain the names Of only eleven
persons who are behind with the pay
ment Of their taxes.-Craig Courier.
tYou bet we are, and II you have
any doubts, look At Meeker's bank
statements published In last weeks
HEkALD-ED.1
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
Famous stage Beauties

look with horror on skin eruptions,
blotches. cores or pirnples. They
don't have them, nor will any one,
who uses Bucklen's Arnica Salve. 1t
giorifles the face. Eczema or salt
rheum vanish before it. 1t cures sore
lips, chapped hands, chilblAins; heals
burns, cuts and bruises. Unequaled
for piles. Only Is cts. at all druggists.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

The Rev. and Mrs. Bacon and the
children left Thursday afternoon In
the Spurlock auto for Fort Collins
where Miss Dorothy and Master Gill
bert will enter the Agricultural col
lege. Mrs. Bacon will remain At
Collins with the children, but Mr..
Bacon will return to his charge at
Meeker.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

How's This ?
We otter One hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of catarrh that cannot be cured By
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, O.
We. the undersigned, have known r. J. Che
ney for the last Is years, and believe him per.
fectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obiiga.
tons made by bis flrm.
wALDiNo, KINNAN L MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price IS cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

County Clerk Scott returned from
Denver last evening. Mr.. Scott was
called to the capital city last week
on account Of the serious illness Of
his daughter, Miss Blanche, who he
reports Is recovering from an attack
Of scarlet fever.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

Only three pieces of property In
this county were sold by Treasurer
Tagert for taxes. last week. People
who own property In Rio Blanco are
not allowing much of 1t to go At tax
sale,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

Assessor-elect Hartke and Clerk
elect Claude Wilson spent last week
At the court house acting as assistants
to Messrs Bills and Scott, and incid-
emily getting the ''hang' Of their
work, which will begin on January
18th, 1918.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
COMING AND GOING

Burnhsm Smith departed Satur-
day for Fort Collins.
w. H. James Of Axial, registered at
the Meeker, Tuesday.
John Rescorla and family were
town visitors Monday.
Jim Hayes Of the Park spent Sat-
urdsy with town friends.
Ernest sprod Of the mesa, mingled
with his town friends Saturday.
Frank NJ. Green Of the Park. was
. town visitor early In the week.
James H. Templeton Of Maybell,
registered At the Meeker. Monday.
The Lunney and Holland families
did their holiday shopping Saturday.
Josh Maniece Of the lower country,
spent few days in town during the
week.
Mrs. w. 9. Warren Of Rosedale
attending to Christmas shopping
Monday.
Gerald and Walter Oldland Of Pic
eance, spent Christmas with the
town folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Collier left Sum
day for . months visit to eastern
slope points.
Claude and Mrs. Rees came over
from the ranch to spend Christmas
with the old folks.
District Attorney Gentry is home
again after finishing up court work
over in Routt county.
Assesor-elect Hartke went down to
Rangely Sunday to spend tho holi-
days with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Miller Of Cur
tbs Creek, finished. up their Christ
mas shopping Monday.
Frank Tatro came down from his
Miller Creek logging camp to spend
Christmas with the family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shepard and Mr.. and
M.s. G. B. Parker Of the lower coun-
try, did their Christmas shopping
Saturday.
c.. A. Ralston, superintendent of
the P L company, Piceancs, and
wife, were guests at the Meeker dur
ing the week.
Miss Kathrine Oldland accompan-
led by by her young friend, Miss
Blanche Twitchell, Of Denver, came
in to spend Christmas.
Among the Park people who shop
ped Monday were Mr.. and Mrs.
Flstch Hay, Olaf Anderson, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Howey and Mrs. Har-
per.
Mrs. Garrison and son got home in
time to spend Christmas with the
professor. Mrs. Garrison had .
lengthy visit with relatives in Dem
YER and Illinois points.
Msssrs Ssm Queen. Fred and Chef
Mobley Of Angora, did . bit Of Christ
mas shopping last Saturday. All re-
port happiness and prosperity - the
prevaily features OF life In the An
CORA region this year. Mr. Queen
says 1900 bushels will represent the
alfalfa seed output Of his communi-
ty this season.
w. H. Clark, who, with . corps Of
assistants, has been doing govern
ment surveying In lower Grand river
region all past summer and fall, re-
turned to Maeker Tuesday. and will
be engaged In ONCE work most Of
the winter. Mr.. Clark reports that
the fruit business 10 . bursted bubble
In lower Grand valley and the bulk
Of the people over there are In bad
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

Mn. Sanford Green Of Oakridgs
park, was In town yesterday and 70
ports that Mr.. Green bad 20 far 70
covered from bis recent injurlee ~ 70
be able to discard tho crutches.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

There 10 = movement on to establ-
ish new county, formed from .
large chunck Of Mesa county and
slices Of territory from Garfield and
Rio Blanco. This county objects.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Wilson. How
ard Clifford and Tobe House were
among tn Meekerites registered, At
the Winchester Hotel the flrst Of the
week, Cir being on his way to Chi
caga for brief sojourn.-Rifie Teie-
gram.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
Best place to stop in Meeker is the
Miller house; meals, 35c.
Special Round Trip Rates via The
Colorado Midland

Denver, Colo. = Account National
Western Stock Show, January 1925,
1918. Dates Of sale January 10, 20
and 81. Final return limit January
q, 1918. One fare for the round trip.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

J. G. Townsend and Miss Edna
Widener were united In marriage
Saturday December 2lst by Justice
Sanderson.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

The Wharton private bridge is
completed. A. G. Robertson super
intended the work. It 10 frat class
timber structure and connects both
parts Of Mr.. Wharton's farm.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
The Meeker Studio

Can show you some as good work
as any one on the western slope.
Come ana look over our new work.
A fine portrait Of the children would
make nice Xmas present.
VICTOR SLIFKA,
Photographer.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

It IL evident . lot Of Democratic
county otiicials-elect are not afraid
Of the "l8" hoodoo, ~ they braved
the fates by starting in ofiicial life
during this "l8 year.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

Miss Myrtle Hubbard came home
from school to spend the holidays
with her parents.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

When in need Of anything In the
Sheet Iron line. go to A. e. Lytle's.
He will treat you right. sss
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

Charles R. Shivers and Miss Pearl
Lindow were married, at the home Of
the bride, Sunday evening. December
18th, Rev. Nuckolls of the Methodist
church, oflciating.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

J.. J. Bowen has bought the Paulsou
property, corner Park avenue and
Seventh street.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
Record Breaking Land

Six crops Of alfalfa this year SO
far, giving nine tons per acre, and
there will be a seventh cutting.
Price Of hay now at the tract
Nov. 28th) $l8 per ton. Average
from all crops SIS to 500 per acre.
No blight, no drawbacks and no
lack Of water on the tract irriga-
ted by the ORIENT RAILROAD
in Pecos Valley, Texas. Ideal
climate; altitude 2.4OO feet. Land
nearly all sold; 1850 acres under
cultivation. B. g. Wray, Desk
H, 40 Ideal Bldg, Denver.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

The spurlock auto line 10 operating
between Meeker and Rifle every day.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

The ice harvest will soon be over
A fine crop will be stored away thil
season.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

FOR SALE-Team heavy horses;
young; sound and true workers. CG
Simpson, Box s5l, Grand Junct' n, Col
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

A happy and prosperous New Year
to all HERALD readers and patrons.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

Invitations have been issued for
the second annual grand ball to be
given by the Dancers Club, Thurs
day. January 2 1918.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

The Meeker Rifle road Is now In
good auto shape.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

J. P. Bailey continues to improve,
under treatment At Denver, is the re-
port.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

Tho local stores all had . great
holiday trade.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

Well, we might ~ we'll have win
ter now and be over with II.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

Did you notice how much longer
the days are getting?
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

Moving pictures Thursday, Satur-
day and Sunday nights.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

DR.. Taylor, dentist, Meeker, Colo
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
How's This ?

Try tho Miller house; meals, s5c.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-30
Climate Failed
Medicine Cured

1t has been absolutely shown that rest,
fresh air, and good food do help many
persons suffering from Tuberculosis. But,
to be really honest. It must be admitted
that the disease is seldom more than
arrested" Something more is needed.
Eckman's Alternative is d medicine made
for the cure of tuberculosis. 1t has cured
this disease again and again. Ofteh
these cures have been effected where the
surroundings were not ideal, where no
intelligent care was taken of the patient,
where money was scarce; good food and
good cooking unususl-yet cures resulted.
Now we argue and urge that Eckman's
Of tuberculosis, in addition to good,
nourishing food and fresh air, which we
all need.
have been made-are interesting reading
A remarkable cure follows.-Weldon. Ill.
"Gentlemen:-Through Eckman's Altera-
tive | have been saved from n premature
grave. and, feeling that l might beneft
writing you a brief history Of my sick
ness, which you are at liberty to use;
non December IA, 1904 was n"ng taken hen
came very much affected; my snntuni
was examined and tuberculosis Bacili
were found. On February 2lst, 1909, was
advised to go to Fort Worth, Texas.
While there an sbscess in my right lung
broke and discharged. grew worse ana
became very much emaciated. My physi
clan Informed me that | must go 70
tblpld1b us buNhly 40 bp''t'i,' -
Texas June list, and arrived in Canon
City June Sd, very feeble. After being
there two weeks, my physician informed
me that nothing could be done, as my
case was hopeless. Three weeks later
returned home, weighing 1o3 pounds. the
doctor having given me no assurance OF
reaching there alive.
con July IA. 1908, l began taking
Eckman's wonderful remedy for Con
sumption, It having been highly recon-
anu stout and well and can do any kind
Of work about my grain elevator; have
not an ache nor pain in my lungs. eat
well, sleep well. and never felt better.
would be glad if every person afflicted
with Tuberculosis took Eckman's cure:
(Signcd AfidaviN ARTHUR WEBB.
Eckmnn's Alternative Is effective In Bron,
chit|Is. Asthma, Hay Fever; Throat and
Lung Troubles, and in upbuilding the
system. Does not contain p~oisons, opintes
or habit-fOrmlng drugs. Ask for booklet
Of cured cases and write to Eckman
Laboratory. Philadelphia, Pa, for more eVl
Gence. For sale nv all leading druggists and
Lauer Drug Co.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-30
PREPARE FOR
PARCEL POST
Hitchcock Says New Depar-
turs be Ready ian. |.

Washington. Aug. 30.-After several
days conference with officers in charge
of the several branches of the postal
service, Postmaster General Hitchcock
announced that the department will be
in readiness by Jan. ] next, the date
prescribed by congress, to put into gen
eral operation the parcels post system
used i'll the postal appropriation bill
that became law last Saturday. The
postal express business that must be
organized In SO short a period Will not
only cover in its ramitications all sys-
tens of transportation now utilized by
private express companies, but will be
extended also to more than a million
miles of rural delivery and star route
service.
BY the end of the week the post
master general expects to have the pre-
urinary organization work well under
way.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-30
HAVE A PLAN.

If you were to sit down and lay
out a well-defined plan of action for
each days work, with the ultimate
goal of uccess before you, what
would you include in it? You would
have a course of education in the
plan would you not? And then you
would specify hat certain hours
should be. given to it each day. If
your goal was to be a first class bust
ness man you would try to hit the
bulls eye by taking a thorough
course in business training.
If you are a young lady wishing
to become independent, earn a good
living, and be on the high road to
advancement, you would be sure of
it by becoming a skilled s~tenogra-
pher or bookkeeper.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-30
HURT BY HORSE ON FERRY.
Animal, Thrown From Feet by Jolt
Falls Against New Jersey Farmer.

National Park, N. j., Aug. 30.-Thom-
as Roberts, seventy years old, a retired
farmer of this place, was severely in
Jured when he was crushed against the
rail of a Reading ferryboat by n horse.
Two ribs were fractured, and it is
thought II of them punctured his
lungs.
As the boat neared the wharf Roberts
moved toward the front through the
driveway. The boat struck the side
Of the slip and a horse was thrown
against him. He was taken to the
PENNSYLVANIA hospital.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-30
RESCUE DROWNING MAN.
Two PhiiadeIphians Pull Wilmington
Man Out of Surf.

Atlantic City, n. j., Aug. 30
Launching one of the beach lifeboats,
after the guards had left, Thomas and
Walter Elmer of Philadelphia rescued
Anthony Howard of Wilmington off
the foot Of New Jersey avenue.
Walter Elmer plunged into the surf
where Howard sank and brought him
up totally exhausted and nearly un-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-30

James Keir Hardie, Jr., son of James keir
Hardie, Socialist leader of the house OF
commons in England, was married to
Miss Marion Stoddart OF Brooklyn, the
Rev. A. N. Daniels, a retired Lutheran
minister, officiating. James X. Hardie.
ST.. the father, arrived from England a
few days ago to be present at the we'd
ding and before returning TO England will
deliver lectures in Boston. Chicago. Den
yer. San Francisco and st. Louis. He
expects to remain about six weeks.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-11-15
Arizona 6 New Mexico Ky. Co
 PASSENGER SERVICE

Daily - - - South Bound North Round 7:35 AM. Lv. Clifton Ar. 4:O3 PM S:l5 AM. Ly Guthrie Ly. 3:a0 PM 9:OO AM. Lv. Duncan Lv. 2:36 PM 1O:23 AM. Lv. Lordsburg Lv 1.33P.M 11:30 AM. Ar. Hachita Lv. 12:10P.M South bond train connects with Southern Pacific west bound train No ], leaving Lordsburg 10:57 A. M.. Mountain Time
 South bound train connects with El Paso & Southwestern east bound train for Fl Paso, leaving Hachita al 11:59 A. M. Mountain Time, and with west bound train for Douglas and Bis bee, leaving Hachita at 11:59 A. M. Mountain Time.
 R. K. MINSON, Gen. Passenger Agt.
 Clifton, Arizona
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-11-15

Quite a painful accident happened to Mrs. George Hadicke, one after noon this week, when she was struck in t.le mouth with a tennis racq .et while playing tennis with a number of ladies. Fortunately no permaner |; injury was done although the impact against the teeth made an ugly cut in the iir.
 It wss with much regret that the many friends of MT. and Mrs. T. L.. Houston heard of his resignation as office manager of the A. c. stoi 8, ed promising position with the p. D. M Company of -Bisbee and -f;ll leave fer that place on Nov. 1.
 The home Of MT. and Mrs. c. r. Johnson was the scene of an enjoy |. able birthday party on Saturday eyen- 'ng in EOnor of their son E. A. John- son, n.s sister Mrs. Shoemaker as- sist;ng Music, games and vario:.s cont est were the chief diversions If amusa itnt in conclusion of whicL 2 bounteous lunch was served.
 Considerable activity is evident Tatound t..e general office of the D FC. M. Co :ntl the office of the r D. N c.. tis week. As a result of the la, vote of the people, the stale law ,rnircs the paying of employees 'wiro @ month which necessitates q compI":o encouragement of old sys ! teil 5. ?nd many changes in the hand ling Of the vast number of accounts are gong on.
 Amor% the many pretty social af- fairs n the season was the dancing party given by Miss Lucy Perdum in the auditorium of the school on last
 'riday evening. During the evening; man., clever ways of finding partlers for dances were introduced by the hostess, which was greatly enjoyed ny all present. Assisted by Mrs. A. l.. Work, ocffee and cake was served l'e- tween dances.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-11-15

An official of the postal department was through the valley this week see ing to it that all postal cards were read in the office.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-11-15

The Board of Supervisors was :n regular monthly session on MonIa. :. and Wednesday of this week, dispos- isS Of large amount of the ordinary Business of the office
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-11-15

Mrs. George H. Birdno and baby Josephine. returned Monday from a visit te the fair at Phoenix
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-11-15

Lorenzo Baroldy and wife arrived here last Sunday from New Mexico Mrs. Baroldy is a daughter of Abra ham Diaz.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-11-15

Mir and Mrs Simms returned Sun day evening from Phoenix, where they had a most enjoyable time at the State fair.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-11-15
GiLA VALLEY NEWS.
Items of Local Interest cuIied from
 Graham County Exchanges

The Sunday School Association of Graham County is to have a meeting and program at Stafford Nov 21
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-11-15

In connection with a short business session 1 the Ladies Aid Society held in the Norenci Club on last Saturday afternoon an enjoyable program was rcadered. After the business meet Ing the ladies' passed the time with
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-11-15

The farmers of this vicinity are con sidering the feasibility of increasing g the midsummer supply of irrigating water by pumping. It is generally believed that it would be a profita bic investment.