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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-08-07
THOMAS

Mrs. May Van Orden was called
home to Menden, Utah, last Saturday,
on account of illness. 1t is hoped
that she will find the patient better
that she at first thought.
The bishopric of the ward have
purchased from James Duckworth
the lot on the townsite just west of
the relief society's lot, and they will
use it with the others that they have
joining it and will make a public
park. This is something that we have
been wanting for long time and the
ball team have promised to assist in
putting the grounds in order for the
coming year.
Smith Furniss, youngest brother of
Tobias Furniss, is visitor in this
part of the state for the first time.
He likes the country around here
and says that it looks good to him.
He is a railway man and has been
working for the railway in Ogden for
the past % years.
1t is easily seen that the primary
election is not far distant by the
number of fresh faces one sees here
now. Almost every daw some one of
the candidates for office can be seen
renewing his acquaintance and by the
promises they receive one would
noturally believe that they will all
be elected
Logan blanks-approved forms at
the Republican office.
Several of the ranchers are taking
advantage of the off part of the sea-
son and are going off to the Ban
nocks for derrick logs and other kind
of timber that they get in the noun
tains.
The league game of base ball BEL
tween Thomas and Riverside was
played on our diamond on Saturday
afternoon, and resulted in win for
the Thomas team. The Riverside
team left for home at the close of
the tighth inning.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-08-07
Awful Come Down.


William Draycott, playing in Under
Cover" Is Scotchman. One time,
while under the Williamson manage
ment, he played the title role in 1.-THE
Duke Of Killiecrankie" in. New Zea.
land. In one scene he wore kits such
as the Clan Gordon uses. A Scotch.
man in the audience sought him out
after the first performance and ex-
pressed great pleasure at seeing a
Scotch actor in kits.
"Oh, it's fine" said the newcomer.
You're a pleasin' sight to the eyes"
He hung around Draycott every
night. Finally, one evening, the actor
told him the bill was to be changed
And what are you going to play
now?" asked the other.
I'm to appear in playlet called
Madame Butterfly" said Draycott
"And what part will you take?"
It'll be lieutenant in the United
States navy"
Huh" came from the Scot. Amt
1t an awful come down f'r your"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-08-07
Mira. rMaddIea wonders.

T have always wondered" philoso.
phized Mrs. Twaddles, "how horse
feels. Now don't interrupt with some
silly remark; am in earnest. A horse
hasn't any idea what is going to hap
pen to him when he is hitched up. He
doesn't know how far he is going, or
what he is going for. To be driven
hither and thither, blindly, seemingly
without purpose. with no idea what
it's all about or when it will be over
how must the poor creature feel-what
must he think about it ALL"
II suppose" answered Mr.. Twaddles,
YEARLY, that he must feel just as /
do when you take me on shopping
trip with YOU"
But Mrs. Twaddles merely shifted.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-08-07

Roman Sefert, balif $4,000
ID. p Pratt, water commissioner and assistants and tee
phone 2oI25
Daniel Hamer, stenographer for work. ribbons, paper
and personal expenses Io2oo5
Y. R. Pugmre, commissioner attending
$40 day and railroad fare, buss hire and hotel
expenses added December, 1910 ~~.~~~~~~~~~~~- $685.
Alex. Youne for money advanced pay for serving
all ligants, and for interest the
accounts per cent for several years 1,672.47
R. Pugme commissioner 10 days at $40 day 10000
/. E. Houghton, 43 days at 81 I72oo
Roscoe Rich S. days at So day ~~~~,--~.~~-~ $4,000
W. w. Jenkins, AZ dayst at So day ~~---~~~~- $500
H. Pncock 80 days at So day. 10000
Ernest F. Hale, days at So day o2oo
F. w. Kefer, and one-ha days at $40 day. 1900
Pugmlres expenses 10 days 31345
Current Journal, printing copies of decree $4,000
James Hull, deputy water commissioner 775o
T. r. Jones' trip Boone creek with auto for Cowen,
December 1910 1900
c. c. Dietrich, stenographer 100000
We did list all the bills connected with the acse many
of them being for service Fremont county and of the limits
of this judicial district but of similar nature those listed above
The bills for engineers and craftsmen made the greatest of
matter and have given enough of the ncdnas show what
kind of business management applied We call particular at
tenton the allowance Mr. Pgmre for ten dollars day
and all living and travelling expenses for attending the referees
witness The reader will observe that Referee Cowen
made many trips Snake river many years, doing little
work the each time and charging his living and travelling
expenses the farmers The way Mr. Governs bills made
up and then sweed by the addition of interest," leads one to
wonder how much beray he showed and whose favor ne
Continued page
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-08-07
The Referees Bills
First payment to Cowen total.

Observe that he charged for days expenses when he did
only SO days work
The above seemed complete term for each of the
other the expense bill made up practically the same
way, the items showing the number of days. the expenses the
railroad fare and other travelling and the interest down
the the bill presented and paid There being ap
preabe variation except the dates and figures for the of
The TERMS give them totals under the various dates The
reader should bear mind that from 80 per of these
expenses were for interest," and the gans had consented the
expense of the referee especially delay and
delayed for years. Stenographe Dietrich complained because he
could get his money when his work done the engineers
and craftsmen sold their warrants and they placed in
in the banks the referee was computing interest his
bill for service we'll for expenses he did only 2S7 days
work the upwards of FIVE years. everybody waiting
for the referee finish his work. the lgans sacrificing
fortunes their crops and in the expense of placing dams
the to meet emergencies arising from the lack of the decree
govern the division of the water and the following expense
bill for the referee being created and paid by the order oil
the by special assessments against the gants
Idaho Falls, june 1906, eight days and expenses with
interest," total I64. IoI
ST. Anthony November, 1908, six days. expenses and
interest," total 1887
Blackfoo March, 1909, six days and expenses and in
teres, total 3oo.45
Bladfoo March, 1870 20 days. expenses and interest,
total 3s9.ao|
Blackfoo May 1870 ten days. expenses and interest,
total ~--------------------- 1s5.2oI
Time spent at Salmon in office, estimated $50 days at
$40 per day 1,soo.ooI
Five months stenographer at SIS per month 375 oo'
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-08-07
Miss Rena Braley
Heads Piano Contest
and secures a beautiful set of
dishes for largest number of
votes secured during July ::

A lady's beautiful, Elgin gold watch goes
to the hardest worker for this month---all
votes secured count in the final count for
the piano. Get busy, you will have fine
opportunity to get this piano. Come in
and we will explain how simple the plan is.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-08-07
The following list are entered contestants
--.vote your certificates by name or number

Masonic Lodge 30-L ID. S. Church.
2-L o. o. F. Lodge 31-Episcopal Church
3-Modern Woodmen. 32Iutheran Church.
4-WoOdmen of the World. 33-FlOrence Anderson
.5-Royal Neighbors. 34-Groveland Sunday School
.6-WOmen of WOodcraft. 35-Mrs. John Coumerilh.
.7-Eastern Star. 36-Miss Ora Lyon.
.S-Rebekahs. 37-Miss Rena Braley.
.9-Fraternal brotherhood. 38-Miss Mildred Felt
1O-Miss Mabel JONES' 39-Mrs. +. ii. Halverson
11-NIiss Doris Dunn. 4O-Miss Mabel Riley.
12-NIrs. John Briggs. 41-NIrs. o. Greenan.
13-Miss Margaret Neelan. 42-Mrs. Leo Cushwa.
H. Miss Hilda JosephsOn. 43-Mrs. E. w. Howard
15-Miss Meta Bingham 44-Mss Lille Noack.
16-Eva Gardner. 45-Nlrs Edwin Felsted.
17-Edith Christensen. 46-Olive Hansen.
18-1rs. Agnes DriscOl. 47-Mss Ellen McCarty
19-Mrs. Lola Lee. 48-Mrs Betty Ezell
2O-Mrs. Lee Meyer 49-Mss Betty Ezel.
21-Mrs. H Furey. 50--Moreland Sunday School,
22-N1rs. Albert Henney 51-Riversde Sunday School
23-Miss Carice just. 52-ThOmas Sunday School
24-NIrs. E. Burkman. 53-Miss Minnie BeIamy
25-Miss Alice M. Hunt 54-Miss Edith Prouse.
26-Mrs. John Cooper. 55-Mrs o. n Cherrngton.
27-Methodist Church. 56-MOreland Methodist SUM-
28-CathOlic Church. day School.
20-Raptist Church. 57-Miss Edna Olson
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28
Carl Dawson Suicides

A slight ripple of amusement was
aroused Saturday when it was re-
ported that Carl Dawson, q we'll
known character, had attempted
suicide by cutting his throat.
Drs. French and Hubbard tried to
save him, but he had cut too deep
and died Sunday.
Coroner Thomas and Undertaken
Gourley tried to locate relatives, but
were unsuccessful.
Deceased had been In this valley
for about two years; worked for
various ranchman, all of whom had
trouble with him owing to his drink
ing habits. When under the in
fluence of drink he WAS vicious, and
made murderous attacks on Town
Marshal Nichols and Robert Reigan,
for whom he worked last summer
and fall.
Before committing the act which
ended his career, Dawson scrubbed
In broken English two incoherent
notes-one to Mr.. Robert Reigan, and
to The Herald. In the latter note he
asked that the people Of Meeker do
not think hard of him, and bid all
good bye forever.
Deceased was buried by the county
Thursday, all efforts to locate rela-
tives failing.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28
Life In The Land Of Alligator.

st. Cloud, Florida.
The Aeeker Herald, Meeker, Colo.
DEAR EDITOR:-The Herald came
In due time like tray Of sunshine In
. snow storm" In Colorado. Every
thing o. X. In this land Of flowers.
Was up ut Taft two weeks ago to soc
Al Ellison, found them In the best of
health; Mrs. E. never better. They
have q flne place, all kinds OF fruit
and planting more. Saw oranges
going to waste on the ground, enough
to supply Meeker for q week and
give you all you wanted.
Met Comrade Simms; he IL feeling
fine this winter, mercury 81 In the
shaded. Rained last night and Is
cooler this afternoon. Comrade J. O.
McNew lives in st. Cloud, near
where am stopping, was over to see
his place, he has all kinds of fruits,
flowers and vegetables, (and hold
your breath-roaslng ears) growing;
this is no joke, (Missourians) but a
stern reality.
This certainly is the country for
your venerable old friend-385 sum-
mer days every year, mercury very
seldom gets above 80, 80 old timers
say. There is q fine lake here, ten
miles across. good boating and fine
fishing. The wonder city has about
1900 inhabitants; pretty good for four
years; 1t Is extensively laid ont, but
thinly settled like all soldiers colo
MES; covers territory l42 miles.
1t is an ideal place for the old Vets,
but young men, dixie myself can
plant groves, oranges, grape fruit,
lemons, bananas, pineapple and
every kind of semi-tropical fruit, and
In two to Ave years they will be
shipping. In the meantime they will
make their living on their gardens
and strawberries, they are on the
market from December to July, mo
exageration).
My brother is managing The
Tribune, he gave me . job right
away folding papers, but 1t 10 too
much like work. At first I thought
I was y printer but they called me q
devil, and struck.
am feeling fine; with kindest re-
CARDS to all and hopeing to see you
all when the buckskin come up.
I am truly,
w. L. VEATCH.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28

Moffat county people are worked
up over the damage done by jack rab-
bits in that county, this winter, and
are talking Of taking steps to exter-
inmate them. Some place the hay
consumed by the jacks at over one
hundred tons. 1t Is evident that the
rabbits are getting too plentiful in
this section, and . thinning out
would be . benefit to farmers. In
the Little Beaver section of this
county, rabbits consumed consider
able hay past winter.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28
Feel Miserable

Out Of sorts, depressed, pain In the
back-Electric Bitters renews your
health and strength. A guaranteed
Liver and Kidney remedy. Money
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cured Robert Madsen, of West Bur-
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After four doctors gave hin up, he
took Electr Bitters and is now q
we'll ma. Gel a bolt e to-day; 1t will
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adelphia or st. Louis.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28
John and Mrs. Martin of Piceanc,
attended the Masonic doings.
800 Reward, 800

Tho readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure In all its
stages. and that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
Is the only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being constitu.
tional disease, requires constitutional treat.
ment- Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease. and giving the IA.
tient strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing it's work. The
proprietors have so much faith in its curative
powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that 1t fails to cure. Send for list
of testimonials.
Address F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by all druggists. TIC.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
DR.. Taylor, dentist, Meeker, Colo.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28

w. H. Clark, returned Wednesday
from Salt Lake City, after attending
the meeting Of the Lincoln Highway
association Of Utah, as the represent
alive Of Rio Blanco county. The
county commissioners of the various
counties in Utah, through which the
Lincoln Highway will run, were as
sembled In Salt Lake, Mr.. Clark met
with them. They all pledged them
solves to have the Lincoln Highway
In good shape for travel by June LIST.
18l4-to the Rio Blanco connection
At the tx" ranch. Good!
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28

Manager Moulton is at his desk
again-returning home Friday even
ing. Mr.. Moulton attended the Re-
publican Lincoln Day get-together
banquet at Denver; listened to the
glittering generalities Of Senator
Cummins and various other shades
Of G. O. P.ers., and helped to put
away that big feed. And, did some
business, such as attending direc-
tors meeting Of the Hugus company
met the representatives Of eastern
houses, and gave liberal orders for
all kinds Of quality goods for tho
Quality Store, SO as TO be prepared
for the biggest years business up to
date In Meeker history.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28
Forest Notes

Minnesota has forested area of q
million acres, the largest OF any state
east of the Rocky Mountains.
There are approximately four mil
lion acrers of timber land in New
Hampshire of which about half is in
farmers woodlots.
Forest fires In the United States
have caused an average annual loss
OF 20 human lives and the destruc-
ton of % million dollars worth OF
timber.
Juniper from the Indian reserva-
lions of New Mexico and Arizona
may prove an excellent source of mat
erial for lead pencils. Manufacturers
are searching the world for pencil
woods.
Canada has established a forest
products laboratory in connection
with McGill University at Montreal,
on the lines Of the United States in
stitution of the same sort at the Uni
versity of Wisconsin.
Tree planting on national forests
has to be confined to comparatively
short intervals in spring and fall.
In spring 1t starts when the snow
melts and stops with the drying out
of the ground; in the fall it comes be-
tween the fall rains and first snow
fall.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28

In its Twenty Years Ago To-
Day" notes, the Rocky Mountain
Newe says: "Meeker and the north
western region Of Colorado escaped
the recent storm" Sure. and Meeker
10 keeping up her record in escaping
the bad storms. Situate In the most
equitable climate In the Rocky
Mountain region, Meeker Just gets
fragments Of the great storms and
blixssfds that circle around Denver
and sweeps over the Wyoming des-
efts.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28

The Rio Blanco county bill va,
moving slowly to it, passage In the
legislature.
It was recorded that "March came
in wearing ~ mild . countenance ~
Mary's little lamb.
Joe Peltier was recovering from q
long and painful illness. Joe wa
then living on his ranch at Buford,
(now part Of the Arlington estate)
but IL now . resident Of Meeker.
Articles Of incorporation Of the
Denver and Salt Lake Short Line
Railroad company were filed with
the secretary Of state. And We were
fool enough to give over two columns
to this one of many newspaper built
roads.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28
Notice to Gardeners

The Herald is in receipt of a letter
from Congressman Taylor, Of this
district, announcing that he is now
ready to make the annual distribu-
ton Of government seeds.
Those Of our readers who wish to
share in this distribution should
make their wants known by address
ing . note to Hon. Edward T. Tay-
Ior, M. c., 285 House Office building,
Washington, D. G.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28

w. b. salter has sold his ranch and
stock In Powell park, and will move
to California. Ed Engstrand is the
purchaser. The move Ia made on
account Of Mrs. Salter's health,
which has been poor for years. Many
friends will miss Mr.. and Mrs. Salter
but We hope to have them with u
again when Mrs. Salter RECEIVERS her
health. They still retain property
interests here.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28

w. E. Simpson, mayor of the
promising town Of M.rvine, was in
the metropolis for . few days this
week. Mr.. Simpson says 1t Is much
warmer up there, under the shadows
Of Marvine peaks than down here in
the valley. That's the way to boost
for tho home town, and shows that
the good people Of Marvine made no
mistake when they made His Honor
their chief magistrate.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28
Buy your Stove Pipe Of A. E. Lytle.
He makes the best pipe. s2S


Ladies' cricket matches were not un-
common in the eighteenth century and
were apparently highly popular. In
1747 a game between the Maids of
Charlton and the Maids Of Singleton
on the artillery ground, London. at
tracted "the greatest number OF spec
tators ever seen at any publick diver
sion" In fact, the finish of the game
had to he postponed owing to the
breaking in of "the company" whereby
some Of the players were very much
frightened" In 176S, too. at Upham,
In Wits. eleven married played eleven
single women for plum cake and q
barrel of ale. The cake and ale went
to those who lacked husbands.-Lon-
don Chronicle.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28

"Old Man Winter" hangs on with
the tenacity of q Standpat Republic
can. Last week, we thought we had
him on his way north, to his home at
Medicine Hat, but he fooled us and
came back and gave Us all kinds of
weather warm, rain, snow, below
zero, etc. Next week, we will get
rid Of the old cuss II we have to use
force.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28

H. H. Stalker of Meeker has pur.
chased the Bernklau ranch three
miles west Of town. Mr.. Starker
intends to improve the place.-Rifie
Reveille.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28
Banquet
Short Addresses by Brethren

Short Addresses by Brethren
america" by the l25 people pres
emit concluded one Of the most sue
cessful affairs given under the
auspices of Rio Rlanco Lodge No. 80,
A. r. d A. M.
Past Master Moulton acted as
toastmaster in his usual efficient and
happy manner.
To the committee having the affair
In hand and to Billy Pfisterer,
who supervised the preparation
of the banquet, much credit is due
for the success OF the evenings
program.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28

A dance followed the entertain
ment, and all took part-even some
Methodists, 1t is said, fell from grace
A fine midnight lunch put the I'm
ishing touches on the evenings en-
joyments.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28
At the Mesa School

Last Friday night the pupils Of the
Mesa school and their teacher, Mrs.
Purdy, gave very enjoyable WASH
lngton's Birthday entertainment.
The school building was filled to
the limit
Those In attendance say one Of the
most pleasing features of the enter
tainment was the Flag Drill. The
drill was led by Uncle Sam paul
Kincher) and Miss Columbia (Lettie
Lockhart).
In this drill the children did re-
markedly well.
The new school organ arrived in
time for the entertainment. 1t is .
beauty and fine instrument. It was
purchased from the Knight Camp
bell Company, Denver, and is all paid
for excepting I'll. It was purchased
by the board.
Among the features of the enter
tainment which were much enjoyed
were the play, Aunt Jerusia and
Uncle JOSH" and q farce, 1.-THE
Physical Torture Club"
The entertainment was enjoyed by
all present-young and old.
Forty-six dollars was realized by
the entertainment, which goes into
the organ fund.
The organ will be used by the Mesa
Sunday school next summer.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28

Lindow, Lytle 4 Son moved into
their now building, on west Main
street, this week. This firm has q
flne plant and Is we'll prepared to
meet the big business that will be
here the coming summer-in ma
chinery, plumbing, metal work, and
auto business.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28
Furniture For Sale

Household goods, consisting of
steel range, heating stove. bureau,
with large glass, iron beds, with
springs, sanitary couch, and other
articles too numerous to mention.
Must dispose Of these goods by March
10th. Sale private. w. w. Luke,
opposite Baer Creamery. j28
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28

Come home, Old Top! Just now
with two railroads heading for
Meeker, and various other things
liable to happen any moment, we
need . 80 degree booster like you.
We wired Al Ellison to turn the belt
over to Will Veatch. Ed Herald.J
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28

The Wildhack family has received
word from Vinelsnd, N. j., (the
home Of the Mootz family that Miss
Carrie Mootx is still bed-ridden and
has gone blind. This unfortunate
girl has had more than her share Of
misfortune.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28

Veteran Cowman B. c. Howey was
In Tuesday, having been down In the
Park buying hay. Mr.. Howey said
he was sure he had enough feed up
on Flag creek for his stock, but WAS
going to be on the safe side and was
buying more rather than being
caught short about the first Of April.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28
Politics

Mexico lies PROSTATE. bleeding end
America lies PROSTATE, Its men out
of employment and its factories
closed.-Congessman Mann.
O,fudge! Keep your hullabaloo
for campaign time, Mr.. Mann. Mil
waukee Sentinel (Rep.)
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1914-02-28
More Go,d Eats"

more IoOd Eats
The Womans' Club Of Meeker will
serve tea, cake and sandwiches in the
Public Reading Library Rooms at
3p. M, Saturday, March 2lst. Price,
10 cents.
A splendid program will be render
ed. Everybody come.
MRS. F. N. JoHANTaEN,
mia Hostess.