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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1914-02-20
FEDERAL.
PRECINCT.

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School Directors-B. W Randall, 8. H. Nc
Clure, J. X. Ownby
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21
Billy Greene Dead

This community was shocked to
hear Of the death Of Billy Greene,
which occurred Thursday morning,
about six O'Clock. At his residence In
Meeker. Cause Of death. pneumonia.
William Collins Greene was born
In Longmont, Colo, almost thirty
nine years ago. He has resided In
this community about fifteen years,
coming here with his father, who
had charge Of the -four mill for many
years. Billy" ~ he was affection
ately called by his many friends, had
learned the milling trade under his
father, and took charge Of the local
mill when the latter left to live In
Denver some years ago.
'"Billy" WAS of quiet, gentlemanly
disposition and was we'll liked by all
who knew him.
He leaves . wife and little girl
about four years of age, to mourn his
passing away.
The funeral will be held Sunday,
from the late residence, near the
flour mill, and will be under the
auspices Of the Odd Fellows, Of which
society deceased was . member.
Undertaken Thomas 4 Gourley will
have charge Of the arrangements.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21
Busting " Joints"

The day was all right and broncho-
busting stunt came Oh - scheduled.
Joints" the celebrated III horse
was to be the victim and the rider
was an unknown from the wilds Of
Wyoming. Later, 1t transpired that
the unknown" was Mccormick, the
champion broncho-buster OF the
world
Mr.. Mccormick rode s.Joints" sue
cessfully, but friends Of the horse say
he was not In his Fourth Of July
form, and didn't play the game with
his usual spirit. There was consid-
cradle money put mp on the horse,
with the result that quite . number
Of oar sports took the short snd
Of the event.
A regular Fourth Of July crowd
WAS In attendance.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21
Forest Notes

The state Of New York has Just
published . comprehensive report
of its wood-using industries.
Canada has . society of forest en-
glneers. Dr.. B. E. Fernow, of To
ronto, Is president, AMI Mr.. F. w.
H. Jacombe, Of Ottawa, is secretary.
OF the three Pacific coast states,
Oregon and Washington far out
stripe California in the work done by
private owners for forest protection.
The development Of quicksilver
mines promises to make large de-
mands for cordwood and construc-
ton timbers on the Tonic national
forest, Arizona.
Manufacturers of greenhouses and
makers of boxes are getting in touch
30 that the latter may use for box
cleats the cypress waste from the
greenhouses.
Lodgepole pine seed sown broad
cast on the snow in southern Idaho
last spring terminated when the
snow melted, and as many as 90
little trees were counted to the
square foot. The summer was 30
dry, however, that most of the plants
died, except where sheltered by
brush or logs.
The department of agriculture 10
trying to eliminate the danger to
cattle from poisonous plants on ma
tional forest ranges. OF these plants,
larkspur, loco weed, death camas,
and water hemlock are the most
poisonous. Larkspur does the most
harm, because It is SO widely distri-
buted and is particularly bad for cat
tie. Ordinarily, horses will not eat
larkspur, and sheep can eat 1t with
out apparent injury.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21
BALLAD Of the BEGINNER

Oh Jasper stout upon the street,
Where motor horns most hoot and bray.
Durprtsed me az on equity feet
He hoped ~ nimbly a. . fay.
] smiled to hear his angry "Hsyf
did not miss him very far,
30 called back with manner gay.
who says cannot drive cart"
Our lawn was lately smooth and neat
Tho drives its straight and narrow way
Now furrowed turf your eye will meet,
For over It my wheels will stray.
Our pup 10 dead: the children play
Inside the house, 30 naught shall mar
The hour when smile and say,
"Who says cannot drive a carr
m natursd prophets shall cheat
What Break my neck? Not I! Nay.
nayi
hardly like to stop to eat
get no out Of practice. say
But. though I'm lately growing gray.
Some time. n skilled ~ chauffeurs are.
shall not miss a single Jay
Who says I cannot drive . car.
LENvOI
Good nefshbors, though you show dinmay.
was born meath lucky star.
I'm ut and eager for tho fray
Who says cannot drive . car?
New York Globe.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21
March u. 1870.

March ~. 1870.
Governor Cooper signed the bill
creating Rio Blanco county.
A. starter for the flour mill
Judge Hugus shipped In q car load
Of good seed wheat.
Meetings Of taxpayers were being
held In the several communities, up
and down the river, for the purpose
Of selecting names to be presented to
the governor for officers Of the newly
created county.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

Some Of our timidly inclined peo-
pie were nearly frightened out Of
their clothes last week, when .
booming as of . cannon was heard In
this vicinity. They thought 1t was
Wills and his blood-thirsty ''greas-
ers" Smelling the town from some
where In the vicinity Of Schermer-
horns. Investigation revealed the
fact that the loud noise was caused
by . gang of quarry men, blasting
rock up Anderson gulch, for the new
First National Bank block.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21
Notice Of Town Election

Notice is hereby given that the annual
municipal election for the Town of Meeker,
Colorado, will be held on Tuesday, the 7th
day OF April, A. d. 1914. for the purpose of
One Mayor, to serve one year.
Three Trustees. each to serve. two years.
The board Of registration Will meet on
Tuesday, March 3lst, 1914, and again on Mon
day, April 9TH. MIA, rs by law provided. sfeQ
Place OF Registration and E1ection-Coun-
ty Court House. T. B. SCOTT.
tsEAL1 Town Recorder.
Meeksr, Colo, Mar. 10, 1914. ml4-a4
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

The government 10 talking of cut
ting out the mail route between
Meeker and Craig, and the people Of
both towns are entering vigorous
protese against the projected move.
The people living between the two
towns are still more vigorous In de-
nouncing the contemplated move.
Right all along the line. Instead Of
being discontinued service on this
line should be inceeased for the &C
commodation of the travelling public,
and the people affected In both Rio
BlAnoo and Moffat counties.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21
Rio Blaneo County High School

A Boulder, Colo, dispatch Of March
10, says:
1.-THE Senate Of the University Of
Colorado last week placed the fol-
lowing high schools on the accredited
list Of the University: Breckenridge
High School. Fowler High School,
Rifle High School, and the Rio
Blanco County High School at
Meeker."
Principal G. e. Patton, Of our high
school, and the county auperintend-
emit Of schools Of this county, have
been working for the past three Year,
to have the end above noted accom-
plished. Rio BlAnco County High
School now ranks with the best In
Colorado.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21
Notice

Owing to the death Of Brother VIM.
Green, Valentine Lodge, No. ~, I.
o. O. F., has decided TO postpone
their entertainment from March s.
70 . date 70 b. decided BY ths'sol6s
mittee. CoMNIrTnR
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21
TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO
should aud acquaintance BE- forgot.
And never brought TO min?

March 10. lsee.
Spring weather prevailed.
Ike Bxer was In from Leadvills.
Sheriff Sheridan was over from
Glenwood.
Mrs. Joe Peltief left for visit
with friends 1t Canon City.
After the battle was over We poked
considerable fun ct the Glenwo0d OPP
ponents of division.
Choice beef cattle were selling on
the Chicago market for s4.96 TO $4.6o.
THEY bring more now.l
The visit of the late J. w. Hugus
to Meeker resulted In tho organise
ton Of the -four mill company.
Il. 8. r. Sanderson was down 1t
his ranch, near White River City,
and saw many cArcasses Of dead cat
tie along the road.
Several hundred oil claims were
located at White River City. Which
shows that the locating Of oil claims
in that section was an ancient In
dustry and 10 still carried on.
Messrs. Rube Oldland and Dan
Taylor of the Piceance country, were
doing the town. THE record doesn't
say-but these gay boys were prob
ably putting on the usual red tint.l
This issue Of The Herald chronicles
the passage through the Legislature
of the bill creating Rio Blanco
county. OF this momentous event
we will have more to say later.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

The Woman's Club of Meeker will
serve another Of Its splendid lunches
on Saturday, March %, from $3.50 to
$3.50. You will be treated to . cup Of
coffee and an old English dish, ''Slip
On" II you do not know what this
10, come and try 1t. Price l6c.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

We note the names of Frank
Sheridan and L. B. Walbridge. a.
among the promoters Of big irriga-
tion scheme in Ashley valley. See
here, boysl Stay right at home and
spend your good money on our own
dry land. We won't stand for this
thing Of blowing It in among those
unregenerate Mormons.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21
Shorthorn Bulls

Coming, April LIST, . car load Of
Shorthorn bulls; 3-year-old and up;
ali old enough for service. You can
beat Denver prices at home-$76 to
$500 per head. Call on or address the
Harp Moulton Cattle Co., Meeker,
Colo.
We also have a few Whitefaces for
sale. m28
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

Pending final decision on plans,
etc., for the new Oldland store block,
Manager Tom Cassidy Is having the
Oldland store building Furnished up
inside and out. Painter Broome 10
doing the job. He finished the inside
this week and next will tackle the
outside-weather permitting.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

Contractor w. A. Thomas and .
force Of men, are putting the finish
ing touches this week, on . SO < 80
barn for Boyd Walbridge. Next
week Painter Broome will be in
charge Of the work. When finished
this will be about the finest structure
Of the kind In the county.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

Mr.. Ambrose Oldland IL having .
new barn. carriage house and garage
built. George Baelz and Henry A.
Wilson are the builders.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

Mr.. Henry Genier returned home
early part Of week, after strenuous
time Of 1t 1T the Red Cross hospital,
Salida. Mr.. Genier was all cut to
pieces If the saying ID. He is weak,
but good home care and rest will put
him on his feet In good shape in .
short time.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

What's the matter with taking
steps to duly observe the twenty
nth anniversary Of the creation of
Rio Blanco county?
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

DR.. Arlington and family have ar
rived from the South and are now At
their Big Beaver lodge. The doctor
ha. big campaign Of improvements
ahead Of him coming season and 10
desirous Of getting started ~ early
~ possible.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

One Of our ''thirst-quenching par
lors" kept open beyond the legal
hosr Tuesday night and Mayor
Brown had the usual nne assessed
against the offending institution next
morning. His Honor sees that the
laws are enforced In this town Of
ours.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

e. L. Mike from Twin Falls,
Idaho, has leased the LaKamp farm
at Buford-with an option to buy.
Mr.. Mike il an experienced farmer
and - such he 10 Welcomed to Rio
Blanco county. Tom Scott put the
trade through.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

Son-Dad, when you put a hen ON
eggs to hatch them, do you say she il
sitting or. "setting?'' A hen can't
really nit, can she7
Dad-Don't bother about little things
like that. What concerns me most Is
to know when she cackles whether she
has laid or Med.-Philadelphia Press.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21
Land for Lease

Or work on ehares; 1854 acres fenced;
in Josephine basin; 10 acres plowed.
H. E. Ramsey, care Record Herald,
Chicago, Ill m7-2l
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

THAT distinguished member of the
hunting party always wants to shoot.
He never cares to fish,"
"Well." replied the guide. "you see we
can get out into the woods and chase
animals his way. SO that he's almost
sure to get something. But you can't
do anything with nsh."-Washing.
ton Star.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

Senator and Mrs. lies Of Axial,
spent few daos In town this week.
Mrs. lies visited friends here, while
Tom was On route to Missouri river
points for the purpose Of buying .
car load Of blooded stock.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

No big catches of fish - yet, al
though 1t ID Lent and they are
needed. The best ones Of course, are
put back to learn to swim.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

8. v. shAnkland of Angora, at
tended to business matters in town
Tuesday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

r. H. Wear and Tom Ruckman
were among the Parkites who took
in the city sights during the week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

G. B. and Mrs. Parker were among
the lower White folks who attended
the st. Patrick's Day festivities.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21
Seed Oats

The finest grade of seed oats; free
from wild oats. Apply at the Keel
ranch or see Frank Keel in town.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

James Hayes has sold the Hamper
place on lower White, TO James
Tilford. The latter 10 . hustler from
Kansas and will make . winner Of It.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

Al LAKamp and family have
moved to town. In the near future
Mr.. LaKamp will Investigate the
Blue mountain ineral.region.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

Lovely White river weather all
week - despite . freezing snap
Wednesday afternoon and night and
. prinkie Of snow and cooling breexes
Thursday night and yesterday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

Messrs. w. H. and w. L. James
Of Axial, were guests at the Meekel
hotel during the week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

When he isn't wishing he was .
big league ball player every real
small boy puts in the rest Of his time
hoping the school will burn down
and that the soap factories will all
fall.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

II you have an irrigating pumping
proposition, now is the to take 1t up
ana get estimates Of Lindow, Lytle
q son. mh7
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21
Teachers Examination

Once Of the
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
NEEKKR, COLO. February q, 1914
Notice 10 hereby given that the regular
teachers examination for Rio Blanoo county
will be held In the ONCE Of the county super
intendent Of schools at the court house in
Meeker. on Thursday and Friday, March 18th
and aOth, 1914.
The examination will begin at O'Clock =. m.
each day.
MRS. SELKNA d. LYTrLE,
m1-l4 County Superintendent.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

His Honor, Mayor Simpson Of
Marvine, exchanged greetings with
Lord Mayor Brown during the week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

Fred Mobley Of Angora, spent .
few days in town early ysrt of the
week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

o. J. Fletcher returned from
Florida, Sunday. ''Horn" has been
In poor health for some time past,
but this glorious climate will make
him all right again In . few weeks.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

Tom Gentry, superintendent Of the
Warlbridge farm, was st. Pstrick's
Day observer.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

J. P. wyman Of Thornburg. took In
the wild West" sports Tuesday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21
Coming Soon

The greatest feature film ever
made, Paul J. Rainey's African hunt,
in six parts.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

Mr.. and Mrs. e. J. Wilson Of White
River, were town visitors yesterday:
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21
DAY. MARCH 81. 1914
Tho st. Patrick's Day ball WAS
very much Of success. Good man
ayers made 1t 30.

A movement IL on foot to re-
organize the White River Stock
growers association. A move In the
right direction.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

COAL - Orders taken and collec-
tions made for BLACK DIAMOND
COAL. H. e. Low; Phone, Meeker
No. "a.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

Just received, full line Of Tung.
stein electric light bulbs.
Shepherd Hardware Co.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21
DR.. Taylor, dentist, Meeker.

VIII pay lie for all dry hides. The
Meeker Market. ps-n
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

Rev. Father Fatanelle held his
regular services here Sunday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-03-21

Send THE HERA1D east.
Evening journal., 1914-07-14
AUGUST II field
DAY FOR GRANGE
Annual Outing of Newport
Members and Friends in
MCFarlin'S Woods
POMONA MAY MEET IN
ODD FELLOWS HALL

Delaware Grange. No 46, met at
Newport last evening. when DR.. J.
Norman Winner of this city was elect
ed a member The field day commit
tee announced that Monday. August
H. was the time set for the field day
which will be held I'm McFarlin's
woods, near Newport.
William II. Mccoy. chairman Of the
committee appointed to attend the
conference with City Council regard
ing the milk and pure food ordinance.
made his report which was discussed
by several of the members
Delaware Grange will extend an in
vitauon TO Pomona Grange, which
comprises all the oranges IN New
Castle county 10 meet with them on
September 8. A special committee
consisting OF r C. Snyder. chairman.
Lewis Ball and Clarence Craig was
named to secure the new Odd Eel
lows Hall at Newport for the meet
ing, as the grange hall Is too small
to hold the large crowd expected that
day.
At the next meeting OF Delaware
Grange, on July 2S. the men will oo-
cupy all the chairs with the excep-
tion Of secretary. which will be held
by Mrs. f. c. Snyder The officers
of the grange are men and women.
Evening journal., 1914-07-14
c. A. M'CRANARY Gets
place ON Police FORCE

Owing to Police Commissioner
Stayton having business away from
this city today, the Police Commits
sion met yesterday afternoon. An
important matter considered was the
filling of the vacancy caused by the
death of Harry A. Taylor. who died
recently after serving twenty-three
years on the police force. The COM
missioners after a consultation, ap-
pointed Charles A. McGranary, of No.
ia Kirkwood street. a Democrat.
Mr.. Stayton, minority member of the
Commission, had the honor of filling
the vacancy, it being his turn to
name a man
Chief Of Police Black in his report
stated that STAG was collected in fines
last week and thirty prisoners we're
committed to the workhouse last
week. The number OF days illness
reported by the police surgeon was
twenty-five days, which is smaller
than usual.
Evening journal., 1914-07-14
Democrats OF STATE
Plan RALLY here

The Democratic League. Of Della
ware, in session last night. appointed
a committee to make arrangements for
holding State Democratic rally,
sometime the latter part Of August
Senator Salisbury. Thomas NJ.
Monaghan and Representative Brock
son will be among the principal
speakers. II is also proposed to have
several other Democratic Senators
from Washington The meeting was
largely attended and was very en-
thusiastic. Much interest was mani
tested in the proposed rally
President Charles Saylor appointed
as the committee OF arrangement:
James c, O'Neal. chairman; James
Salisbury, Edwin j. Cochran. Charles
Schneider, Artemus Smith. Timothy
j Mooney, Joseph Flanagan Edward
ID. Carr. William j. Meaney and
Charles T. Compton
Evening journal., 1914-07-14
MISS MURRAY. POPULAR
Smyrna WOMAN. WEDS

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SMYRNA, Del, July A.-Thomas Nj.
Ryan, general inspector OF the p p. and
W. Railroad and Miss Madeline A, Muir
ray of Smyrna were married on Satur-
day evening. July n, at 3 o'clock They
iournoyed TO Wilmington and went 20
st. Peters Cathedral, where the nuptial
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
DIR. James NJ. Grant. Following the
ceremony a reception was held at the
home of the groom No. 2l2 West Sew
cnth street, Wilmington.
The bride has been milliner in
Smyrna and without doubt is one of the
most popular residents Smyrna ever
had, and her host Of friends wish her
abundant happiness through life.
Evening journal., 1914-07-14
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troubles annoy poslam is The soothing
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drive them away Clears nhamed skin
overnight For Eczema, and stubborn
skin diseases there is no surer treat
ment
Your druggist sells Poalam For free
simple write 10 Emergency Laborator-
les. - West Goth street, New York
poslam Soap contains Poslam-the
most beneficial medication any soap can
have. Improves the skins health, color,
quality. 25 cents and Is cents.
Evening journal., 1914-07-14
How Famous Actresses
Danish SuperfluouS Hair

BETTY LORRAINE. the popular actress
who has scored such a great success in The
Little Parisienne and other Comedies.
writes: Theatrical women are now using
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moves all trace Of unsightly hair growth
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Unlike evil-smeling depilatories 10 doesn .
burn the skin. II has solved the problem
for me
Mrs Osgood's Wonder which Miss Lor.
raine, so heartily endorses is sold by
Scarborough Drug Co., and other up-to-dats
drug or department stores. II costs but
little, but 10 is worth its weight in gold 20
those suffering from unsightly hair growths.
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