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La Junta tribune., 1914-10-03
boys Clue DEPARTMENT.

The Honor Court held = special
meeting Wednesday night.
Mr.. c. L. Seeley has given a-numbeI
OF books TO the club library recently,
October Sd Is Coup Day" At the
club. Many OF the members arc in
terested in this part OF the clubs
activities. and II IL likely that = new
classification Of honor groups will
have to be made % result.
r. o. Oakley. Of the Brunswick
Billiard Hail. has been smployed 70
repair the pool and billiard tables at
the club. Mr.. Oakley IL doing the
work this week. and Il IL likely that
before this paper goes to press the
tables will Be in first class condition.
Parents: When you have = little
leisure you are invited 10 visit the
Boys Club. You viii always b
made welcome. On school days the
club IL open from Sis To 8. In the
afternoon. and from Z TO At night,
On Saturdays the hours are > TO ~ In
the forenoon. and Z To > at night
About thirty boys met at the club
Tuesday night With Superintendent
?. r. Austin ~ leader. and organised
tho Boys Club Olee Club. After Z
few minutes spent In sinsins famili-
ar. songs. Nr. Austin gave each boy .
little individual attention in order
to classify the voices. Il was decid.
ed 70 meet again In two weeks. and
In the meantime music viii be order.
ed 10 that real work may be started.
There II no reason why the Boys
Club cannot work up . splendid glee
club.
La Junta tribune., 1914-10-03
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losps iA1sslsy a1osass - ~ : san-
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that viii Win. ysar = and ysaf on,
has not = ~ bssa iavitsA. II you
must raiss eaataiospes buy cattis
and hogs and fssd 'sn. and u d A.
most : sure thing that you viii win
every ysar-at least you will beat
the cantaioups industry = n pres
ent conducted 70 . supreme frassls.
La Junta tribune., 1914-10-03
sso-- r,ss.s.. for sale.

Shelving. countsrs. tables. Bow.
Ger oil tank. Bowser gasoline tank.
100 sgg cases. one eight foot show
case. one cash registsr-cost $3.50.
one Underwood typewriter. one new
style duplicator: all will be sold
very cheap. Bee J. Y. Rice. At the
Golden Rule Store.
La Junta tribune., 1914-10-03

Temperance Meeting se Rest Room.
The regular Temperance meeting
will be held at the Rest Rooms on
Tuesday afternoon. October 9Th. BE-
ginning promptly at 2:30 O'Clock.
Mrs. Coder will lead the devotions
aud Mn. Blsvias VIII coaduet the
program. Our president Will give
= report Of the state convention BE-
Ing held this week at Balida.
Everybody welcome.
La Junta tribune., 1914-10-03
DEDICATION
DAY
FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH
At the

One day above all others in the history Of such
structure il the day Of public installation when it 10
to take its place formally factor In The future
life Of the community. We are using every means
to make this date which il to b October l0th COM
munity event and to which hope to have TIE heart
Of the whole community turn. In pioneer days the
fine Old spirit of cooperation mads pssslbjs The
house raising and the logging bee, when al TIE neigh
bors came In and gave lft on Tie task in hand and
IN rejoicsd together at the completed task We are
asking a La Junta to in and view ths work thiS
society haa dons for ths psbe - veil y their own
needs and that every public spirited persoa make ~
one gfL ths only ons Ne win ssk outsids our own
company, 70 hsp meet s pressing nseds Of the pres
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La Junta tribune., 1914-10-03

Temperate. Needing .s Re.e Room.
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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10

A boast appeared in print this week
to the effect that next year the Mid
land trail via Grand Junction would
be the popular route with fasteners
travelling In their cars to and from
the big doings on the Pacific coast.
Maybe so, but sure 1t is that the bulk
of the travel In this manner during
the past summer (and continuing at
the present time) Is over the Pixies
Peak official route to Rifle, and
thence northward to Meeker and on
to Vernal. The Telegram has no
particular interest In the matter, un-
less 1t be to favor Meeker in prefer
ence to Grand Junction because there
Is more in common between Rifle
and Meeker than there is between
Rifle and Grand Junction, but re-
gardless Of sentiment Of any kind,
tourists will travel that route which
includes the best highway, or there
being no choice in this respect, will
20 in the direction which offers the
best scenic attractions and ''hospital-
ity."-Rifle Telegram.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10

Mount Vernon passed into the hands
Of the Mount Vernon association
Just prior to the war between the
states. 1t was purchased from the
Washington heirs for 100000. OF the
purchase money about half was raised
by Edward Everett through his lee
lures and the balance by the ladies of
the association. Each state represent
ed in the association has a special
room In the mansion. The place is
kept in faultless repair and vandalism
is made well nigh impossible by the
careful watching. During the war
Mount Vernon was, by mutual consent.
neutral ground, and the wearers of
the blue and the wearers Of the gray
often met before the tomb Of the great
American, who was loved equally by
north and south.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10
Another Storm

Rain set In last Saturday, followed
by nice fall Of damp, soggy snow.
This melted, and good, old round
Mr.. Sun emerged from behind the
clouds, but things didn't look good
to him, and he got under cover again.
Jupiter Pluvius then went to bat,
SO to speak; and that worthy has
been making three-baggers and home
runs lin his line) balance Of the
week.
Ye ancient chronicle has 1t that
there was considerable rain in the
time Of one Noah, who, according to
report, got around In a boat called
the Ark.
When 1t comes to excessive mois-
ture Old Man Noah had nothing on
us, only that We are living In . more
advanced age; are using mind scows
instead Of Anticipated craft like the
Ark.
But these rains are only delaying
the threshing, and, they will help in
the fall blowing.
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PARkER's TWO SERMONS.
And How He Get the Morning consrs-
cation Back at Night.

And How He Got the Morning Con0rs-
cation Back at Night.
A characteristic story of DIR. Parker
was told me the other day, writes "a
Man Of Kent" In the British Weekly.
by minister who had 1t from an old
minister who was much interested in
Joseph Parker's early work as local
preacher. One Saturday he met Park
er and asked him whether he had an
engagement for Sunday. "Yes," was
the reply.
Are your sermons ready. Joseph
asked the minister.
II have the morning sermon" was
the reply, "but am not sure about
the evening"
well. Joseph. what is your text for
the morning and how do you treat it?''
Parker went over his text and the
outline of bis sermon.
but, Joseph" said the minister.
'that is very clever, but it is not the
real meaning Of the text. II you will
look at the commentaries you will see
that you are wrong"
Parker thanked him and went his
way. On the Monday the minister
agilin met his friend.
well, Joseph, how did you get on
yesterday
every WELL" was the reply.
allow did you manage"
"WelI," he said, "ln the morning
preached my sermon and explained the
text In my way. and at the close l
said: This is how l understand 1t.
But learned men understand 1t differ
emily, and l will tell you in the even
ing how the learned men understa nd
it,"
They all came back In the evening,
and Joseph had happy day.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10
Methodist Church Notes
BY THE PASTOR


In spite of the the very unpleasant
storm last Sabbath, the congregations
were good.
The training class will meet here
after, Sunday evening ut $3.50, and
the evening preaching will be at 7 80.
The Ladies' Aid society met last
week with Mrs. J. ]. Donneily. and
this week with Mrs. A. f. Merritt,
where plans were made for . pie
social to be given next Wednesday.
DR.. J. J. Lace writes the pastor
that he will be with US Saturday
evening October "a, for the first
Quarterly conference, and will re-
main over Sunday for whatever ser
vices he can render.
We are very sorry to lose Brother
and Sister Carnahan. After . sum-
mers visit with US they have re-
turned to their old home In Carthage,
Missouri. Their plan now Is to make
that their permanent home for the
future.
While other cities are having
strawberry Day." and Apple Pie
Day." our Ladies' Aid society has
planned for a "Pie-e-ty Day." and
will serve all kinds of home made
pies at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Offerle, next Wednesday, beginning
at 4 o. clock. The public is invited.
The pastor has taken up the even
ing service. and will test his strength
for time with both, morning and
evening service. He IL especially
DESTROYS of being the largest possible
help to the people, and earnestly
urges that all the members and
friends Of the Methodist church, and
all who have no church home, to Join
us in our worship.
The DAY of Prayer for Peace"
was duly observed last Sabbath. The
pastor preached In the morning on
the subject. Mrs. Carr sang very
sweetly Peace, Peace, Wonderful
Peace"
In the evening the people sang a
number of appropriate hymns led by
the choir. Prof. Davis read the pres
ident's proclamation; Bro. Gourley
gave an interesting talk, and the
pastor short talk. An offering was
taken for war sufferers, amounting
to eight dollars.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10
ONCE Of the County Clerk and Recorder of
Rio Blanco County, Meeker, Colorado,

ONCE Of the County Clerk and Recorder of
Rio BlancO County, Meeker, Colorado,
October 5th, 1914.
In compliance with the above request, and
in accordance with the laws and parts Of
Election Laws cited, notice is hereby given
that General Election will be held in the
several wards and voting precincts Of Rio
the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday in
the month OF November. A. ID. 1914, to- wit:
On the Third t3rdl day Of November, A, ID,
1914. And that on said day the following
County and Precinct officers are also to be
elected, to-wft:
One County Clerk and Recorder.
One County Sheriff.
One County Treasurer.
One County Assessor.
One County Superintendent of Schools,
One County Surveyor.
One County Corner.
One County Commissioner within and for
Commissioner District No. l.
Justice Precinct No. l.
Two Justices of the Peace.
Two COnstables.
Justice Precinct No. p
Two Justices of the Peace.
Two ConstRbles.
Justice Precinct No.3-
Two Justices of the Peace.
Two Constables.
Justice Precinct No. -
Two Justices of the Peace.
Two Constables.
Which election will he opened at O'Clock
10 the morning and continue open until
O'Clock in the evening of the same day.
In Witness Whereof, have hereuflto set
RADIO. this ST. day Of October. A. d. 1914.
tsEAL] CO.. WILSON
Clerk and Recorder.
First pub Oct 10, last pub Oct 81, 1914
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10
MEASURING A RIVER.
How Napoisen's Engineer Found lie
Width Without Instruments.

How Napoison's Engineer Found Its
Width Without Instruments
An engineer found himself summon
ed one day into the presence Of his
commander. Napoleon stood on the
bank of wide river gazing across to
where the enemy had planted batteries.
which he desIred to attack with artil-
lery.
How wide is that river?" was the
question put to the engineer.
LET me get my instruments" was
the reply as he turned to 60 for them.
II must know at once" the emperor
insisted.
The engineer went down to the level
bank OF the river and. standing erect.
gradually bent his head forward till
the edge of his hat brim just touched
the line from his eyes to the water line
at the opposite bank Of the river.
Then. keeping his head bent as it was.
he wheeled quarter turn till his eyes
looked along the hat brim and met the
land Mt point on the same side Of the
river on which he stood. Here he
noted a rock or tree near the point at
which his eyes met the ground and.
calling soldier, directed that a stake
be driven near that point as he should
direct. Then. by motioning just where
to drive the stake. he fixed the point
at, which the line from hat brim and
eye reached the bank. Turning to the
emperor. he said. "Your majesty. the
distance from where stand to the
stake is the width Of the river"
And 30 1t was, as you can readily
see. II the emperor did not promote
that oficer-why. then the story does
not end as 1t should.-St. Nicholas.
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Motto Of General Election
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF sTA1
or THE STATE OF COlORADO.

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE,
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO.
To Hon. Claude ]. Wilson, County Clerk OF
Rio Blanco County, Meeker, Colorado.
Sir: In accordance with the provisions of
Sections 10 and 10 Of Chapter xXxIv of the
RADIO. being the same rs section 2l4s Revised
Statutes OF Colorado 1919.
Notice Is Hereby Given, That a General
Election will be held in the several wards
on Tuesday, the Third day November, A. d.
1914, for the election Of the following Of
1cers. tO-wtt:
One United States Senator.
One Representative in the XIV Congress
Of the United States, for the Fourth Com
gressional District.
One Judge of the Supreme Court for the
State Of Colorado for the term of ten years.
One Lieutenant Governor Of the State Of
Colorado.
One Secretary of State.
One Auditor Of State.
One State Treasurer.
One Attorney General.
One superintendent Of Public Instruction.
Two Regents of the University Of Colorado.
One Regent of the University Of Colorado,
to I'LL vacancy caused by death of William
II. Bryant.
One member of the House OF Representa-
tives, to represent the counties of Garfield
and Rio Blanco. in the Twentieth General
and Robert +. Norvell, account of reappor-
tionment).
Also such County and Precinct Onicers as
are to be elected in the Several Counties.
set my hand and afixed the Great Seal Of
the state OF Colorado, at the City of Denver,
this Third day of October. A. D. lola.
tsEAL] JAMES b. PEARCE,
Secretary of state.
DeDuty.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10

Local announcement In another
column, will be found, of J. A. Rea,
who is about to take up the business
Of public accountant, and the kindred
lines that goes along with this. Mr.
Rea is going to fill . want, long
needed in Meeker. There are quite q
number Of business and professional
men In Meeker who cannot afford to
engage regular book-keepers, but by
taking charge Of the books Of ten or
twelve, Mr.. Rea can handle the
work Of all at nominal cost. We hope
he makes . winner out Of the enter
prise. He IL needed.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10

The appetite Of the guest was a
keen one. and he was doing full JUS
tice tn the excellent dinner provided
by his host. The little daughter Of
the house watched him open mouthed
for awhile. Then finally she smiled
on him brightly and said:
"Oh. do wish you were here to din
ner every day.
The guest beamed with satisfaction.
DO you. my dear7 Why?" he in
quired.
Because" came the unexpected re-
ply. there won't be anything cold to
eat tomorrow."-LOndon Tt-Bits.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10

The mystery surrounding the rob-
bling Of the National Bank of Craig,
couple of weeks ago, has been
solved. A young fellow named
jackson, formerly in the employ of
the Hugus company, was the guilty
party. He knew the combination on
one Of the bank safes, where small
amounts of cash were kept, and
acted accordingly. The amount
stolen, $500, was all recovered, and
jackson is 'adrift with q blasted
reputation.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10
Veios Of Experience.

Great Picture Buyer Ito hostess)-
What do you think Of an artist who
painted cobwebs on the ceiling SO
truthful that the servant wore herself
Into an attack Of nervous prostration
trying to sweep them DOWN. Hostess
IA woman Of experience)-There may
have been such an artist, but there
never was such . servant.-London
Tit. Bits.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10

lobe House was caught in the
midst of . cloud-burst, or water
spout, this side of Rife last Sunday,
and his machine was engulfed In a
wall Of water, mud, sand and debris,
and almost covered out Of sight. The
auto had to be dug out next day. The
torrent came on at q point where he
was stuck In the mud and could not
help himself.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10

M. b. Welsh of Flag creek. was a
town visitor during the week. Mr..
Welsh is Of the opinion that the
average White river farmer pays
taxes on too much land; In other
words, more under cultivation and
less laying idle growing sage brush)
should be the rule. We are inclined
to think Mr.. Weleh has the correct
philosophy of the thing.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10
$3.50, was laid over until the next

$23 80, was laid over until the next
meeting. "
Permission was given J. E. Rooney
to move the old bakery building to
the rear OF the Odd Fellows hall.
The town treasurer presented his
semi-annual financial statement
which was examined and approved,
and same ordered filed.
By unanimous vote of the MEM
bers present the following tax levies
were made for the year 1914:
For Meeker General fund. ~ mills
Interest on water works bonds mills
Outstanding warrants general fund ~ mills
Outstanding warrants, water works m mills
On motion the board adjourned.
T. B. SCOTT, Town Recorder.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10

Miss Dacy Borton, of Rifle, Colo
RADIO, leaves next week for Omaha,
Neb., to continue her vocal studies.
Mise Borton will have . church posi-
ton In connection with her school
work this year.-Salida Mail.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10

FRUIT-All kinds Of winter app les
to sell or will trade for grain. Adj
dress, G. H. BUTLER, Grand Valley,
Colorado.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10
A Good Thing Long Wanted

J. A. Rea will soon open an Office
Is public accountant and stenograph-
er. Letters and all classes of type
written work, bookkeeping, and
monthly Statements. See future an
nouncement Of office location.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10

Register E. E. Fordham returned
the first Of the week from Salida
where Mrs. Fordham was recently
operated on for appendicitis. He re-
ported his wife doing very nicely at
the time he left and later advices in
dictate still further Improvement
GlenwOOd Post,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10

"How do you get your constituents
30 thoroughly accustomed to implicit
reliance on your word?"
SWELL" replied Senator Sorghum. II
made 'em understand at the outset
that II they didn't accept my state
ments they'd have to listen to long
string of statistics Washington Post.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10

J. 8. Sullivan of Ninemile hill,
was q town visitor yesterday. Mr..
Sullivan has hay down since the first
snow storm, and has not had enough
dry weather (up his way) since then
to get 1t up In good condition.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10

Mayor Simpson of Marvine, having
come to the metropolis In . road
wagon and not having . boat In
which to ascend the raging White,
was detained here for few days be-
yond his appointed time.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10

prisoner. have YOU any collateral
about your
"No. sab: an dat mans liar what
said even don teched any."-Balti-
more American.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10

The Commercial Club held its reg
ular meeting last Monday. The CAM
paign for good roads is making
progress.
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w.stsd EHort.

"He never spanks his son. does her
mo; he's an efficiency crank"
whats TINT got to do with it?"
HE says the upward stroke Ia lost
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Post.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10

The weather IL getting colder.
Clerk Claude Wilson reports that he
has good stock of marriage license
blanks on hand.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10
Keep Your Stomach and Liver
Healthy

A vigorous stomach, perfect work
Ing liver and regular acting bowels IL
guaranteed II you will use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. They insure good d.
gestion, correct constipation and
have an excellent tonic effect on the
whole system-Purify your blood
and rid you Of all body poisons
through the bowels. Only Csc at your
Druggist.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10

All the parties have declared In
their platforms for good roads. Vote
for the half-mile levy. The Demo-
Gratis, Republicans and Progressives
have endorsed the measure.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10

1t is reported that AL strehlke got
auto-stranded in going to Rifle last
Sunday and had to plod through the
mud for Blk miles In reaching Rifle
on-the- Grand. Just Ais luck.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10
Four Thousand horses were shipped
during the week, by way Of Canada,
to the French government.

Last week. buyers were In Grand
Junction picking up everything in
the horse line, that will answer for
cavalry purposes.
As far as we know, no buyers have
yet appeared in Rio Blanco county,
but rs the demand for all kinds Of
horses Is brisk, and prices are going
up, this county will be called on.
Earl Kitchener the greatest Of
present day military organizers, has
informed the British public that 1t
can prepare for . three years war.
The United States will be called on
to furnish . large number of horses.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10

Practically every country news
paper in Colorado Is Logging for
Charley Leckenby for state auditor;
and they are Logging for q mighty
good man.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10

Messrs. Albert aud August Hahne-
valid, and Frank Vaughn came In
last Saturday night and proceeded to
south branch Of White next morning,
for an outing.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10

Through the courtesy of r. Hartke,
this Office had watermelon to eat
Monday. The melon was raised on
the Hartke farm at Rangely, and
was we'll matured and IS fine - any
imported from the outside.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10

Mrs. Cady, whose serious illness
was announced in last weeks H erald,
was taken outside for surgical opera
ton, last Sunday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-10-10
Notice

On the 10th day of October, 1914,
the Soho 4 Board of District No. 1,
will make payment to Winterburne
4 Hawkins, contractors.
olO-17 ]. W. G. SHEPHERD,
Secretary School District No,