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The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18
Ed Taylor is on The Job

Hundreds of homesteaders In
western Colorado whose lands have
been tied up so that they could not
sell or borrow on them will get their
title within very short time now ~
q result Of the efforts of Congressman
Edward r. Taylor, whose bill set
thing these claims has finally passed
both the House and Senate.
Advices are to the effect that the
measure will be signed by President
Wilson and become law this week.
The law known ~ the Taylor
Gronna bill, Senator Gronna having
fathered the measure In the Senate,
directs the Secretary of the Interior
to issue unconditional titles to all
those homestead and desert land
entrymen who have only surface
titles to land, that were ut one time
Withdrawn - coal lands, and after
wards examined and found not to
contain coal.
This law will remove the cloud
upon and give good title to many
hundreds Of settlers In Colorado and
many Thousands throughout the
west. In many cases the failure Of
the department. to grant title to the
lands has seriously interfered with
the development Of various sections
Of Colorado, because Of the inability
of the settlers to secure loans on their
property-not having = clear title
therefor.
A number Of homestead and desert
land entries in Garfield county are
affected, and Congressman Taylor
has been trying for many months to
secure the passage Of this bill. His
Anal success means much In the
development Of western Colorado
Rifle Telegram.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18
j. c. BROOME,
Painter
Paper Hanger, Decorator
Send your card to me for men,
bership in the "Brighten-Up
Club"
Killed By Lightning


Last Monday while driving four
horses hitcbed to disc harrow In .
field on his Fawn creek ranch in the
Piceance country, Albert Pierson not
only was badly stunned by stroke
of lightning, but all four Of the horses
were instantly killed. The storm was
not an unusually severe one, and the
circumstances emphasize that light
ming performs some peculiar stunts
when least expected.
Mr.. Pierson was knocked down,
and estimate that he was uncon-
scious for about ten minutes, but has
since suffered no i'll effects as the
result Of his experience. - Rifle
Telegram.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18
"Hish Grading"

On complaint of J. L. Riland, en-
tered berfore Mr.. Justice Sanderson,
J. H. Fox was charged with unlaw-
fully abstractiug ore from the Riland
and Cawood radium mine, In the
Sleepy Cat district. Search warrant
was issued and between 70 and 80
pounds of the ore was found In Fox's
possession.
Defendent plead guilty and was
fined 800 and costs.
In the old mining camps, stealing
ore, or "high grading" rs It 10 called,
IL considered . serious ofYense.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18
Another Back to The Soil

Joe Luxen, who with Mrs. Luxen,
has spent the winter In California,
vast visitor to Glenwood last Satur-
day. Speaking of California, Mr..
Luxen said: There 10 just one thing
the Californians are long on and that
10 weather, but don't know what
should do II had to live there per-
manently 1t is certainly very nice
to be able to spend . few months
there In the winter, but aside from
that, we'll, Colorado is good enough
for me. In fact, should think myself
most unfortunate II I were compelled
to make . living In California" -
Glenwood Post
In order to emphasize his views ~
to Colorado, Joe has taken back his
old ranch on Beaver creek, below
Rifle.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18
Another One Who Found No
Better Country Than This

Matt Huston was In town this
week, completing the transfer Of his
400 acre ranch, at Axial, to w. +.
Kisinger. The sale was made by T.
B. Scott, our live real estate man.
The ranch 10 one Of the best In the
Axial region, and as Twyman 10 one
Of the best farmers this region has
ever turned out, he will make . win
ner Of 1t.
Over year ago, Mr.. Kisinger sold
his place In Little Beaver valley. to
Frank Gibbons and Clarence Wilson,
and bought . farm ON Grand river,
which proved . failure. Later, he
moved to the old home country In
Missouri. This wasn't satifactory,
and now he is In . country where he
can make good.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18
Improving The County Park

A large committee Of tho Woman's
Club was out this week soliciting
aid In the campaign the club has
undertaken to besutify the county
park. Needless to soy, the ladies
are meeting with generous response
In their worthy undertaking.
The Improvements will include
putting In gates, making walks,
planting trees, constructing arbors,
installing benches and seats, making
flower beds, and big sand pile for
the Riddles. In fact, making the
park attractive and place Of invit-
ing recreation.
Everyone 10 urged to help either
with cash or labor.
Tho work the ladies have under
taken is praiseworthy In the extreme.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

John r. Bartlett of Buford, had q
runaway Thursday morning, and
after one Of the lines snapped In two,
he was thrown out and the wagon
ran over and broke his left leg Just
above the ankle. His son. Clifford,
also got into the fracas by attempting
TO catch the horses. They threw him
and the wagon ran over his body,
and he was badly used up, but to
what extent was not learned "a DR..
Sobernheimer, who was called, has
not yet reported.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

On Monday the supreme court
handed down . decision in the case
Of w. e. Tibbitts W. Louise Terrill,
snd In brief states Reversed and
Remanded." Just what this means
cannot be told until the full text of
tho decision 10 received, but on the
face Of 1t it looks Is II Joe Alley had
lost out, which we are sorry to see
That shyster Martin was the main
cause for the case going a. 1t did,
when he failed to look after the case
for which he was we'll paid.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

The last legislature put another
batch Of work on the county asses
sors. They are required to get statis-
tics and information on between 60
and 10 different kinds Of crops. The
object Of the law 10 all right, but Its
requirements are putting ahellofalot
Of work on the assessor without any
additional compensation. To facili-
tate tho work Of gathering this In
formation and not interfer with his
regular duties, Assessor Hartke will
send out coming week, necessary
blanks and letter Of instruction.
The figures asked for will not be tax
ed, SO you need not be afraid to NIL
out the blanks.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

The Baer creamery cannot supply
the local trade these days, 90 general
has become the demand for the pro-
duct now being turned out by Mr..
J. g. Gardner, the new man in charge
Of the Baer creamery, who 10 an ex-
pert butter maker. And, by the way,
the Baer butter has lately been re-
duced from IS to 80 cents per pound,
to meet corresponding reduction In
the Denver market.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

Henry Genier came down from
Buford, Thursday, and yesterday
left for the railroad, where he will
meet Mrs. Genier, and together they
will make . three months visit to
France and points Of interest in con-
tinental Europe. Mr.. Genier has
fully recovered from the effects Of
his recent surgical operation, and the
trip IL taken for pleasure and its re-
Operative effects.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18
The Grim Reaper

In the early part Of the week, Hon.
J. G. Gentry received word that his
younger brother, who was about to
graduate from the law department Of
the University of Colorado, was In
. dying condition. Mr.. Gentry hast
ened to the brothers bedside. Later
advices tell Of the young mans
death. Particulars will not be OBJ
tainable till Mr.. Gentry returns to
Meeker.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18
TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO
Should auld acquaintance b forgot.
And never brought to mini
[rrom The Herald Of April Il. lssol
Charles g. Attix and Pleasant p.
Harp formed partnership to deal in

Charles g. Attix and Pleasant p.
Harp formed partnership to deal in
real estate.
The new council appointed John
w. WEIGH, treasurer; Frank Barton.
recorder; Ed Smizer, marshal; and
G. w. Stone, police magistrate.
The Antlers hotel was opened with
w. e. Simpson ~ Mine Host. The
structure was then known - the
Sanderson building; 1t is now the
court house.
The 1T company fed large bunch
OF steers In Nebraska during the
winter. They weighed 1900 and
brought 1910 on the Chicago market.
The same class Of stuff would bring
$500 to $500 now.
Governor Cooper appointed officers
for the new county of Rio Blanco rs
follows: County judge, George d.
Thayer; clerk and recorder, Harry
Evans; sheriff. Marcus Coon; treas
urer, H. J. Hay; assessor, o. P. Y.
Burch; superintendent of schools,
George 8. Allsebrook; coroner, Fred
w. Gregory.
April 20, lssp.
J. w. Hugus 4 Co. sold about 1900
pounds of seed wheat.
David Smith was treasurer Of the
new Powell park ditch.
John J. Niblock was appointed q
member of the state cattle inspection
board.
The governor appointed George
Welty, commissioner for the upper
Tor Buford) district, and Arthur B.
Critchlow for the lower district
Piceance to Rangely. Charles s.
Attix was hold over commissioner
from Garfield county, and as such
represented the Meeker district.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18
ORDINANCE No. los

An pssoyaing t or the
Malt, spirituous or Other Liquors are
Kept. sold. Exchanged Or Given Away !;
or Other Games in Saloons, Clubs or hi.
lizard or Pool Halls; and Prohibiting Drug
Ss.: ps DrSs ceiling nth
Penalties for the Violations Thereof:
Be 1t Ordained BY The Board OF Trustees OF
The Town OF Meeker.
sectionl. That from and after the passage
where malt, spirituons, vinous or other
or given away ,sSa il Be closed and Kept ciosed
every day Of the week until si1 O'Clock the
The week, except sunday. or the s nr;t Day Of
the week. and ON sunday or the flrst day Of
inbsfcrs in this section msntionsd shsfi Be
Saturday Of each and every week and kept
the following Monday Of each and every
week That during the time or times herein
places are to be closed no liquor Of any kind
shall be sold, bartered or given away, nor
shall the keeper or owner OF any such
any person or persons whomsoever to re.
main in or around the same, other than
m With
ANY person, persons, nrm or corporation
"a fined In 4 as,rn moi iess than Thirfv f,oi.
lars nor more one Hundred Doiisrs Tor
zach ntSense, Ao'
section 8. That from and after the passage
the Town ~ Haeher for rnv nerscn or nor.
sona other thsn fhnae connacfed 18th ~ an
nI0ved in the husinecs of carrvinv IN IeenInr
rrnv soloon. har. clnh or ntfer nisre ,nentirra5
in section Of this ordinance, TO be or remain
njsoe SiIirins tie hour snecineSi IN SECTION One
kerent 1her s,ich nisces or niaTe shaii ~ ~
= n ss,prr,sed h re rinsssi W p'o' ''' WI
ANY person or persons firm or corporation
iined In 4 ann not ieSs than FIVE Doliarr nor
,,nre fhsn ;rhirtv noi,.r. Tor asch snd n, .us
offen.s. -o- -" o'ei'
Section 3. That from and after the passape
OF .n,S AIS snail 0e Mnnwini ior any
n.negina~ ~ cnnt,oiItns snH ai,,lp., LINZ
rs,ni a. h3l,tsr,, hsii m o,her r,hiic ,,i.c ~
,,st,n.. ,rtsh,u H. Tn,- N L P - 80 y.
MI snv .ema ~ -, h,,1s - h,s 10 ~.
mt sns ny tame PJ ~ D ~ ~ poMnS. Or
Me- ~ hsIness ht rs tha hr ~, ~ t,.s'',a
p'cincS At misintUht and an o;ciocr ~ ,he
,,,Cs,,s,, y, M fnn.,, u ~ III - cn IN 'ne
WeeE. In WHICH esse ST snch Games sh MI 1h ne
stonnad nd cio.sd a. rxoIwn SIIses sn t VA X
syCtteu ~ Slsoeu ~ tweNS OclOcA ~ inlo,
n.sIs " ~ - eson anu oscIy ween anu
n,cI,sch IN tSr ,o,-,,t, ~ th pTiSr- M, II s,A
~ OF eecn ana every week, ana All billiard
,,,ot, .trsss = HssS - sss unere .ne
ing TIE h'nIs =, when such games shall not DO
( ROOD .nd suseIens ooverlns during such h
~ ~ NJ nsvng ss ''a ssthes are not peFm'tted
FSr svsry violation ion Of .hi. , section there
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering It through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as
the damage they will do Is ten fold to the good
you can possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by FL. Cheney
l. Co., Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and Is
taken internally, acting directly upon tbs
blood and mucous surfaces Of the system. In
buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get tho
genuine. 1t is taken internally and made in
Toledo, Ohio, by r. J. Cheney Co. Testi-
monials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price 75c per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18
Pay Up--At Once

All persons owing for services, by
Gayet, for last and previous years,
are requested to make immediate
payment to the undersigned, as the
horse 10 now in other hands. All
accounts not settled, by cash or note,
ON or before May 2, 1914, will be COL
lected by due legal process.
A18-m2 ID. d. TAYLOR.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18
Lion Canon Coal

Coal only Fridays and Saturdays,
until the middle Of September. Leave
orders at Shepherds Hardware Store.
nils T. E. LENDERMAN, Leasee.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

Among the measures now being
considered by congress-, is . law CIV
ing boys and girls Of eighteen years
Of age rights to locate and prove-up
on homesteads. A good measure,
and, ~ usual, our congressman, Ed
Taylor, 10 back Of 1t.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

A fragment Of the storms which
have prevailed, past week, In the
south and southwest, struck this
section yesterday morning In the
shape Of . wet snow fall, which
melted as fast as 1t came down.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

Harry Smith departed for Hayden,
Tuesday, to look after business inter-
ests there. And, Harry wishes Il
distinctly understood that he 10 10
no way related 70 George Washing
ton Smith, the Bull Moose editor Of
kthe Hayden Republican. Our Harry
10 red headed and . Democrat.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18
The Best

When in need of good Liquors
don't forget that the Ranch Bar ham
dies full line Of liquors, and serves
nothing but Sunny Brook and Cedar
Brook over the bar, the two best
known whiskies sold. Keg beer .
speciality. W. KoNoP1K, Prop,
Al8-25 Phone, Rio IL
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

G. E. Ross returned from Denver,
Sunday. Mr.. Ross didn't have any
thing to say, for publication, concern
ing his recent shipment Of radium
bearing ore, other than that the re-
turns will justify further develop
ment work.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

This week AL Strehlke added to his
flne plant one Of L. A. Becker Co. 3
1.-THE Soda-Msker Carbonators," run
by electricity. Strehlke, Of Course.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

Ed Erskine, wife and two children.
arrived during the week from Lead
willie. Mr.. Erskine takes . position
as foreman on the Niblock ranch.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

Commissioner Harry Goff exhibit.
cd some good looking mineral speci-
mens, when In town last week. They
come from the Rangely section.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

Beats all how some people will get
all pulled up over little thing. DR..
r. H. Taylor was about the biggest
man In town Saturday, and all be-
cause ten pound boy arrived Ut his
home the evening before. DR.. Sam
French officiated, and all is we'll.
And 20 We grow.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

George Niblock, manager of the
Niblock estate on Flag creek, came
in Monday, and will remain here .
week or SO, looking after the Affairs
of the estate. Later, Mr.. Niblock
may come In and take charge Of the
ranch.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

Chaplin 4 Joy sold two Case cars
this week-one to W. 8. Montgomery
and one to Roy Graham. The Case
auto L. one Of the finest makes now
on the market.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

Indian Runner Duck Eggs For Sale
Noted for their enormous egg pro-
duction. Running water not neces-
sary. t2.OO per setting Of II. Big
Beaver Ranch, Meeker, Colo. Asst
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

ut was ever thus" One Of our big
stores, last week, equipped two
freighting outflts-advancing expense
money, ETC., to go to Rifle for needed
goods dry, and the freighters came
back loaded ION the wagons) with
beer and whisky.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18
$500 Reward

Will be paid to the finder Of large
ladies leather hand bag. Lost on the
Meeker- Rife road, some time ago.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

The Oldlsnd boys Of Picesnce,
bought the Jim Henry bunch Of
cattle this week.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

Mrs. Peterson arrived from Idaho,
Saturday, and was met here by her
son, Lee. Everybody was pleased to
see this estimable Rio Blanco pioneer
In good health and looking 80 we'll.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18
Commercial Club Meeting

Commercial Club Meeting
The regular meeting Of the Rio
Blanco County Commercial Club
convened 10 the District Court room
1T $3.50 p. M, Monday afternoon,
April 9Th.
Minutes of meeting Of January s,
1914, were read and approved.
This being the annual election, the
reports of officers were In order.
The president reported In = brief
manner the many things which had
been accomplished for the good Of
Rio Blanco county during the first
year of the Commercial clubs ex-
istence.
The secretary's and treasurer's re-
ports were read and on motion Of
Mr.. Clark were accepted and filed.
Mr.. L. b. Wslbridge reported hav-
In. received twenty-five membership
cards from the Colorado Good Roads
Association who desired this club to
dispose Of same, and Is this associa-
ton has been Of great benefit to the
good roads problem In Colorado the
proposition WAS received with favor
by the club.
Motion by Mr.. Baer that Rio Blanco
County Commercial Club subscribe
for the 25 membership cards and dis
pose Of same. Motion carried.
Election OF officers being In order
Mr.. w. H. Clark made motion that
the old officers be reelected for the
ensuing year. Motion carried.
President-W. 8. Montgomery.
1st Vice Pres.-F. e. Sheridan.
End Vice Pres.-L. P. Craig.
Srd Vice Pres.-R. H. Crawford.
Secretary-W. d. Simms.
Treasurer--A. L. strehlke.
The president appointed the follow
ing members to the executive CON-
mittee:
L. B. Walbridge, w. H. Clark,
F. e. Sheridan, DR.. A. P. Hubbard,
DR.. Lyman Ellis, A. Oldland,
A. G. Moulton, H. }. Hay,
James Lyttle, A. L. 5trehlke,
T. B. Scott, DR.. Sam'l French,
Isaac Baer.
Motion by Mr.. Clark that the SEC
rotary be authorized to employ an
assistant whenever necessary, such
expense to be borne by the CONNER
cial club. Motion carried.
The chairman appointed Messra
Scott and Sheridan committee to
invite the Board of County Commits
sioners to meet with the club.
Upon the arrival of the commits
sioners, Mr.. Montgomery read . let
ter from the Lincoln Highway Asso-
citation In regard to Rio Blanco
county becoming q member Of the
association. Mr.. Kilduff OF the Board
Of County Commissioners assured the
club they would take action ct this
meeting and forward the required
membership fee. 81
1t was also suggested that we take
some action with the Northern
Highway association In regard TO
their coming via Meeker, but after
some discussion 1t was deemed best
to use all our efforts for the present
In perfecting the Lincoln Highway
project.
Motion by Mr.. Clark that the
secretary be instructed to draft ,
letter Of thanks to Hon. E. r. Taylor
for the effective work he accom-
plished In the restoration of the
Meeker- Craig mail route. Motion
carried.
Motion by Mr.. Clark that . COM
mittee be appointed to draft resolu-
lions and forward same to on.
senators and representatives in con-
gress, discouraging In the strongest
possible manner the withdrawal of
Is, OOO, 900 acres Of coal land In the
west. Motion carried.
The president appointed on this
committee Messrs. Walbridge, Hay,
A. Oldland and Scott
w. 8. MONTGOMERY,
w. d. SIMMs, President.
Secretary.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

Fletch and Mrs. Hay, r. H. and
Mrs. Crawford, and Joe and Mrs.
Ralston, were among the Park folks
In town early part Of the week.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

T. H. Holland and the Murray boys
were among the large representation
from Mediation park, Saturday.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

War with Mexico II now almost .
certainty.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

If you have an irrigating pumping
proposition, now Is the to take 1t up
and get estimates of Lindow, Lytle
Il Son. mh7
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

Why is 1t that . boys hands and q
girls elbows always need washing?
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

1t 10 reported from Piceance that
James Mikkelson has sold out his
fine ranch property on Black Sulphur
to Ed Engstrand.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

J. g. Langlas of Idlewild lodge,
south branch Of White, was attend
ing to business matters In town
Monday.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

George and Mrs. Warren Of Rose
dale, were town visitors Thursday.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

M. d. Hopkins Of Ninemile, looked
after business matters in town
Thursday.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

w. H. James of Axial, looked after
business matters in town midweek.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

Claude Wilson reports considerable
activity In the Cupid business.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

Read that splendid good roads
article on the first page.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

Highway Commissioner Walbridge
IL at the capital this week, attending
. meeting of the state highway board
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

Sunday was . fine day everybody
and his best girl was out autoing.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18
Lost

Bundle of letters. Reward. ]. s.
Gardner, at Creamery.
The Meeker herald., 1914-04-18

Everybody boost for good roads.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-28
REV.J.B. Andrews
CONTINUES MEET
LARGEST CROWD OF THE WEEK
ATTENDED SERMON LAST
NIGHT ON "THE DEVIL"

With the Devil as his subject and a
declaration that while he does not
believe the devil is omniscient or omni-
present, he does believe that He is
real and personal, Rev. ]. B. Andrews
last night spoke to the largest con-
gregation that has thus far attended
any of the services Of, the Union pro-
tracted meeting now in progress at the
Main Street Methodist Church.
Mr.. Andrews read several passages
Of scripture to prove the personality
of the devil; among those being the
account of the temptation of Jesus by
the devil as recorded by st. Mathew
He said the devil "goeth around look
in into and at the thoughts of men,"
Saying that the way to keep from
under the influence of the devil is not
to wear his saddle and bride, the
speaker added that he was always
glad when he was meeting the devil
because he was then convinced that
he was not going the DEVILS way, but
in the opposite direction.
81 know if l stay. in this town and
do my God given duty l am going tc
raise the devil before l have been
here a week." was one of the remarks
of the preacher.
Mr.. Andrews announced that his sub
ject Sunday morning would be Chris
tians the salt of the earth, but they
may lose their savior"
The congregation of the three meth
odist churches in the city will worship
together at the Main Street Methodist
Church Sunday morning and services
will begin at 10:45 a. m.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-28
Twelue Profess
Religion First
B Baptist Church
THREE JOIN CHURCH AND FOUR
sAPrlzEp-REv LEAvELL ON
PERSONAL CHRIST.

Last night was the best meeting of
the week at the revival at the First
Baptist church. Four persons we're
baptized, three joined the church and
twelve made a profession of religion.
There will be services tonight at 7 80.
Mr.. Leavell last night preached a
strong and effective sermon on What
Shall we do With Jesus?" I'VE can
not ignore Him." he said. This ques-
tion demands an answer, and not to
answer it at all Is to reject the Lord
There is no middle ground"
He referred particularly to the rich
young man who came to Christ and
wanted to be saved. He called atten
tion to the fact that this young mar
was of splendid character, obeyed al
the commandments and lived mora
life in every way. But that, he said
was not sufficient. He had to accep
the Personal Christ. Rev. Leavel
says accepting the Personal Christ h
the only road to salvation.