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The Parker post., 1914-09-19
TOO OUTSPOKEN ON STAND
for the Right, Though 1t Made
Him the "Goat."

The late Jacob A. Riis was a good
story-teller, but there was one story
that he used to tell to his friends
with especial glee, even though he was
the goat" of it.
1t seems that soon after he took up
his residence on Long island he de-
cided to build a house. He went to
an Austrian, whom he had known In
the days when he was poor and friend.
less, and who had since prospered.
Riis asked for a loan on mortgage.
Riis' friend insisted that the money
should be regarded as a gift. Riis
would not consent, and the matter
eventually was left as loan (of which
no written record was made), which
was to be paid back at the borrowers
convenience.
Years passed." Riis used to add,
"and somehow never had the money
to pay my friend. Then l heard he
was i'll, and went to see him. I found
that he had become estranged from
his family, and had many talks with
him regarding his expressed desire to
leave his property to distant relatives
in Austria. Incidentally, he again told
me that his loan to me was not to be
repaid. Eventually he made a WILL
in which the bulk of his estate was
given to the people in Austria.
'Well, my old friend died, and, Of
course, the family contested the will,
alleging that the testator was of un'
sound mind. The Austrian crowd
learned of my intimacy with him and
of the fact that had seen him often
toward the end of his life, and 1 was
called as a witness at the hearing
of the suit to upset the will. l took
the stand and told as fully and as
frankly as knew how of my relations
with the dead man and of the talks ]
had had with him, making it clear that
he was sound in mind if not in body,
and knew what he was doing when he
left his money outside the immediate
family. Incidentally, IN talking of my
old friend, 1 told the whole story OF
the loan of years before.
"And would you believe it," Riis al
ways finished with a chuckle, when
those Austrians won their suit and got
possession of that estate, the very first
thing they did was to demand from
me payment of that unrecorded loan
And, by golly, 1 paid it, tool"
The Parker post., 1914-09-19
ELECTRICITY GRINDS COFFEE
Man of As Says 1t Does Not Taste as
Good as Formerly-LittIe
Work Required Now.

Twenty years ago it was my duty to
do some of the marketing" declared a
man of forty-fve, according to the
New York Sun. "My marketing was
confined mostly to buying groceries,
as my wife was timid about trusting
me with the purchase of meats and
vegetables.
Probably the thing that pleased me
most to buy was coffee. In those days,
as now, grocers kept two kinds of cof,
fee on hand, that already ground and
that in the bean. From the first my
wife wanted me never to buy the for
mer, but to have the coffee freshly
ground. This was agreeable to me, for
the reason that it pleased me to watch
the hustling grocer take the scoop,
dig into the coffee in the canister and
bring me half scoopful of the brown
beans.
"On his way to the grinder he tore
down a paper bag from a hook neal
the counter. Then he poured the cot
fee into the grinder, arranged the re-
ceiving tin underneath, grasped the
handle and with jerk set the wheel
spinning. The next instant you could
hear the beans being ground inside the
machine Then you saw the ground
coffee falling into the receptacle and
the aroma of fresh ground coffee filled
your nostrils. That's how they ground
coffee in the old days.
Not having done any marketing in
recent years, l was not aware that
modern methods have revolutionized
coffee grinding. However, the other
day went to purchase coffee and
saw the old mill has been supplanted
by the electric mill. The up-to-date
mill does not require much work from
the grocer. All he does is to throw in
the beans, turn on the switch and cleo
tricity does the rest. But somehow
the coffee does not taste as good as
when ground by the old method"
The Parker post., 1914-09-19
PineappIe Pie.

One can pineapple chopped fine (or
get the shredded from your grocery.
Add Juice, one and one-half cupfuls
sugar, one tablespoonful corn starch,
yolks of three eggs, grated rind and
Juice of one lemon, one tablespoonful
butter, pinch Of salt. Cook until thick.
When cold bake in one crust. Beat
the whites of eggs stiff, add three Ia
blespoonfuls sugar, frost pie and set
In oven to brown.
The Parker post., 1914-09-19
Making Tom0rr0ws
=U]Orld==
BY WALTER W1LLIRMS, LID.
[Dsao6as SepelotJounoAan fAs Uns~sav % Mhsw0
.)OrLd:
THE GERMAN cETY-Ts GOOD AND EVIL

Cologne, G. e r
many.-The mod
e1'n German city
is, in a double
sense, a factory
product. 1t did
not "just grow"
as Topsy, but it
has been manu-
factured. T b 9
reason for it's
manufacture has
usually been the
development Of
the local factory.
This generaliza-
tion must be
modified by ex-
c @ p t ! o n 8, Of
course. T ra n s.
portation, M
merce, music, art
a n d education
The Parker post., 1914-09-19
Queen of Puddinus.

One pint of bread crumbs, one quart
Of milk, yolks of four eggs, sugar and
salt to taste. Flavor with lemon.
Bake 20 minutes. When cold add
thin laker of jelly, and frost the top
with the four whites and one cupful
Of sugar Brown in oven.
The Parker post., 1914-09-19
Use Olive Oil,

When next making white sauce use
olive oil or peanut oil in place Of but
ter. The consistency of the sauce
will be quite the same as though but
ter were used and the flavor in no
way impaired.
The Parker post., 1914-09-19
Vegetable Hint,

When vegetables have been strained
and are ready to be put in the dish,
il a piece Of dry toast is laid on the
bottom of the dish first the remaining
water will be absorbed by the time
hey are served.
The Parker post., 1914-09-19

Designed to foil thieves, a new in
candescent lamp can be screwed into
q socket In the usual way, but cannot
be removed until the glass Is broken.
The Parker post., 1914-09-19

Mercurial ointment not only will
prevent firearm barrels from rusting,
but also will loosen any lead deposits.
The Parker post., 1914-09-19

A ten-cylinder motor for aeroplanes
that can develop 100 horsepower Is a
French novelty.
The Parker post., 1914-09-19

Few people are so disagreeable that
they can't keep on good terms with
themselves.
The Parker post., 1914-09-19

About six per cent of Ohto's auto
mobiles are electric cars.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

DIR. A. J. Bloomfield WAS 10 Meeker,
Wednesday. attending to professional
duties, which reminds US that 10 the
present rise In the price Of horses
and the prospective bright outlook
for the horse raising industry, II will
pay all owners Of this, the noblest
specimen Of the animal kingdom, to
look after their equine friends. Latest
U. 8. government reports, issued by
the Agricultural department., bureau
Of animal industry, says that In less
than two years horses will be At
boom prices. So, IS we have said
above. look after your horses-par-
ticularly the mares and colts. We
know of nobody better qualified to
attend the Ills that horses are heir to
than DR.. Jack Bloomfield. He
graduated At the Colorado Agricul-
tural college among the top-notchers
In veterinary surgery, and since the
beginning Of his practice In Rio
Blanco county has met with remark
able success; and there are two req
sons for this-one 10 his natural abil-
ity, and the other-he loves . horse.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19
A Bed shootinx ser.pe Al R.ae.lx


On Wednesday, word reached the
county seat Of . bad shooting scrape
in the Rangely section.
The shooting was done by Samuel
Moore, At the N-Rar ranch on
Douglas creek, and the victim was
Arthur R. Gross, better known ..
dutch" Gross, and occurred At 7
O'Clock last Monday evening.
It seems the shooting was the out
come Of . drunken affair at the
ranch.
Gross was shot In the ear, the
bullet coming out Of the head on the
other side. near the back. The In.
jured man was taken 10 FruitA fol
medical and surgical aid. At last
accounts We was alive with some
hope of his recovery.
Moore was brought to town Thurs
day, by Deputy Sheriff J. N. Walsh
and Bart Howell Of Rangely. and Ia
now In the county Jail.
After the shooting, Billy Williams
Of Douglas creek, placed Moore IN
der arrest.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

A largo force Of men were working
on the OAkridge park ditch.
Work was progressing on the
Niblock- McHatton ditch In Powell
park.
simp Harp was celebrating his
twenty fourth birthday. Now you
can figure how old Simp 10.
Plenty Of rain, and then frost, was
the prevailing weather conditions up
to this time twenty-five years ago
according 70 the record.
The record shows (up to this dste)
that We had . remarkably open
winter. Some Of the Mesa ranchmen
plowed and planted wheat.
John F. Wilson was In from MIX
creek and reported mountain lions
doing much damage in that section.
They were killing calves and colts in
large numbers.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19
Test For Liver Complaint-Men-
tally Unhappy-Physically, Dull

The liver, sluggish and inactive,
first shows itself in . mental state
unhappy and critical. Never 10 there
joy In living, as when the stomach
and liver are doing their work. Keep
your liver active and healthy by
using DR.. Kings New Life Pills;
they empty the bowels freely, tone
up your stomach, cure your consti-
patton and purify the blood. sc At
Druggist. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
excellent for piles.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19
LOCAL DRUGGIST SAYS:
TAKE ONLY ONE DOSE

We want to tell those in Meeker
suffering from stomach or bowel
trouble that We are agents for the
simple mixture of buckthorn bark,
glycerine, etc., known IS Adler-i-ks,
the remedy which became famous
by curing appendicitis. This is the
most thorough bowel cleanser known
and JUST ONE DOSE relieves sour
stomach, gas on the stomach and
constipation almost IMMEDIATE
LY. You will be surprised at the
QUICK action Of Adler-i-ka. The
Meeker Drug Company.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

The average life Of . horse on the
firing line in France IL said to be
only ten days. by . British army
ofhcer buying horses In this country.
1t 10 estimated that there are over
100000 horses engaged in the
European war. In view Of the tre-
mendous demand for horses, which
will last for long time after the war
closes, every farmer will do we'll to
hold on to all his mares and flllies
and breed every one possible. -Vernal
Express.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

Mrs. McClain's Experience With
Group
when my boy, Ray, was small he
was subject to Group, and I was also
alarmed at such times. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy proved far bet
ter than any other for this trouble. It
always relieved him quickly. 1 am
never without 10 the house for 1
know 1t 10 . positive euro for Group"
writes Mrs. w. R NcClain, Blsirs-
willie, Pa. For sale BY All Druggists.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

Rio Blanco Masonic lodge was re-
presented At the dedication Of the
new Masonic temple, 1t Rifle, last
Friday. BY Past Masters e. e. Ford
ham and John c. Marshall, A. e.
Rees, J. N. Neal, and Mr.. and Mrs.
L. L. Onerle. All returned home
loud In their praise Of the way in
which the Rifle brethern and their
ladies entertained the visitors. They
had one grand time. Meeker should
have had larger delegation 1t this
important AFFAIR, despite the storm
which prevailed here and ON the d.
vide last Friday.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19
Notice for Publication

Department of the Interior, U. 8. Land Once at
Gleuwood Springs, Colo. November -. 1914.
NOTICE Is hereby given that Irwin v.
.imonton. Of Meeker. Colorado, who. on June
LIT, f0i4, made Presumption Declaratory State
ment, Serial No. 0elo6. for eh nwL, swk neL,
nvH sel, Bee Is, Tp i, r ss W. 9Th P II. has
Med nOttce Of intention to make Final
Prescription Proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before Henry ]. Hay.
q. g. Commissioner. at Meeker, Colorado. on
the 1zsh day Of January, 1915.
Claimant names rs witnesses:
JameA 4. Davis, Alanson Stith, Edward 8.
Davis and Alfred L. Pearson, all of Meeker,
Colorado.
E. E. FORDHAM.
dbto Register.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

The Glenwood Post notes that two
descendants Of the noble Roman
were fined $500 and costs at Glen
wood, . couple Of weeks ago, for hav-
ing deer meat In their possession.
The Post Gays they got on easy, ~
they could have been fined up To
$500 and costs. The gentlemen with
patrictan, but unpronouncable names,
came through with the coin Of the
realm.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

The Meeker Photo Studio
Portraits and Postals . speciality.
Have your pictures taken. Moth
Ing makes rs nice . Christmas
present and costs so little. Have
good light from Q to 8 o. clock. All
kinds Of kodak finishing; films
developed, &c and up; prints, &c
and up. Pictures copied, enlarg-
ed, and retouching done. All
work guaranteed.
VICTOR SlIF1lA,
Photographer.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19
Woman's Club Program

The following program will be
rendered at the next meeting Of the
Women's Club, December 20, 1914:
Roll Cali.
Quotations from Scotch authors.
Scotland-A General Sketch
Mrs. n. H. Taylor.
Reading from Scott
Mrs. w. A. Fairfield.
Wales-A Brief Biography Of Lloyd George
Mrs. Jasper Bailey.
HOstess-Ars. p. l.. Rankin. re
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19
Notice for Publication

Department Of the Interior, U. 8. Land Once At
Glenwood Springs, Colo, November 81, 1914.
Baker, Of Meeker. Colorado, who, on December
!. 1909, made Homestead Application, Serial
No. o9e01. for ~ nwA, Wy sw14, SEQ 3. TIP 3,
TO make Final Three Year Proof, to establish
cAtm to tho land above described, before
Henry J. Hay. u Commissioner, at Meeker,
Claimant names rs witnesses:
Robert g. Lyon. H. Frank Keel, Paul Rankin
and Rrnest eprod, all Of Meeker. Colorado.
E. e. FORDHAM.
d5jo Register.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19
Notice for Publication
Serial nN0N

Department Of the Interior, U. 8. Land Once at
Glenwood Springs. Colo, November q. 1914.
NOTICE Is hereby given that r. Lillian
Baker. OF Meeker. Colorado, who. on December
No. 0sso6, for en- swN, Sec g. NJ nw1, Sec ID.
Tp 9: K ~ W. eth p y. has fleti notice OF
intention to make Final Three Year PrOof. tn
establish claim to the land above Described.
before Henry J. Hay. U. 4. Commissioner. Al
1915. ".i''
Claimant names ~ witnesses:
Robert g. Lyon, II. Frank Keel PAM Rank In
and Ernest sprod, all Of Meeker. Colorado.
.o +. 4. FORDHAM.
ooW Register.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19
Notice for Publication

Department Of the Interior, q. 9. Land Once at
Glenwood Springs, Colo, December 4, iolA
NOTICE Il hereby given that "a vestes
Daweou, Of Meeker, Colorado, who. on March
10. 1911. made Presumption Declaratory State
ment. Serial No. Dress, for Lot 8 nwk nek, and
eh nwk. Sec q, Up N, h e W, Nh P y. hasnled
NOTICE Of intention to make Final Prescription
Proof. TO establish claim To the land above
described, before Henry J. Hay, U. 9. Commss-
saOner, Mt Meekef, Colorado, on the z1<A day Il
January, 1918
Claimant names - witnesses:
James B. Green. Jasper u. Burch. Stanley J..
Graham and William Cotton, all Of 0oekef,
Colorado.
E-E. FOKDHAM.
dn-tD kegister.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

LOST-Black horse, weight 1000
pounds, fresh shod, with toes in front
and none behind has stubby foretop.
Had saddle and bride on when he
got away three miles northwest, Of
Rife Falls. No brand. 80 reward for
delivery at Crawford barn At New
Castle. H. H. Reinhardt. dl9-A
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19
s. James Church

Services Fourth Sunday In Az;
vent. 5ik
Sunday School. 10 .. m.
Morning prayer and sermon.
Evensong and sermon, 'Christmas
JOY"
Practice for carol service 4.l6 We'd
nesday.
Christmas Day: Holy Eucharist
and address, 10 .. m.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19
Monthly Auction Sales

Sanderson has leased the old Union
Trading Co. store building and now
runs = commission store, handling
everything. The first Saturday after
noon Of each month SANDY" will
hold auction sales, and II you have
anything to sell bring 1t In at least .
week before the sale day. Plenty of
room to display the goods. January
2, the first sale day, and monthly
thereafter.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19
Notice for Publication
Serial OSv6

Department Of the Interior. u. 9. Land Once at
Glenwood Springs, Colo, December 8, 1914
NOTICE Is hereby given that Arthur
ktncher, Of Neeker, Colorado. who, on July l6,
1D14, made Presumption DeclaratOry Statement,
Serial No. 06t64 for swA nwk, Sec Is, eh neh
and swk ne14, Bee 10, TIP 9. X % ", eth P NJ.
has dled notice Of intention to make Final
Presumption Proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before Henry J. Hay, U 8
Commissioner, At Meeker, Colorado, on the
lbeh day Of January, 1919
Claimant nance a. Witnesses:
Michael S0rensen. William Y. Lowe, John X.
Smith and waiter Bloomfield. all of Meeker,
Colorado.
E. Z. FORDHAM,
dl3jB Register.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

FL. Beaton Of Denver, came In
this week TO look the country over.
II Mr.. Beaton can flnd what suita
him he will become the owner Of .
fine Rio Blanco county ranch before
returning to the capital city.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

On Wednesday, DR.. French re-
ceived telegram from Lark Craig,
from the Mayo hospital At Rochester,
Mimi, stating that Mrs. Craig had
that day successfully undergone an
operation for trouble In her neck,
which had bothered her for years.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

w. H. Clark, who has been in the
permanent government survey work
in Wyoming, for the past summer,
came in Monday. After spending .
few days here, Mr.. CLARK will 60 the
surveyor generals ONCE, Denver, for
office work for the next three months.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

Next Friday IL Christmas Dsy-the
most joyous day Of the year. Il will
be celebrated with due solemnity in
Meeker.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

The latest dance to be introduced
In correct society IL called the
"Sheep Dip" It Is brought here
direct from Kansas City by Grandpa
Rees, who will demonstrate 1t to
novitiates.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

Latest reports from Pueblo show
that Billy Pfeisterer, who 10 1t the
Work santtarium, 10 not any better
than when he left here =, few weeks
ago. Billy has . host Of friends In
these parts who hope for bis ultimate
recovery.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

The Meeker Masons who attended
the Masonic doings 1t Rifle last Friday
are profuse in their praise Of the ef-
ficient manner in which Claude Rees,
Master Of Rifle Lodge, A. F. 4 A. NJ,
handled the AFFAIR. We are proud Of
Claude ~ former Meeker boy.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

The furnishing and fixtures are be-
ing placed In the new First National
Bank block, this week, and at the
present rate of progress, the First
National people will be doing bust
ness In their new quarters Monday.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

The annual old-timers neighbor-
hood dance was given this year at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. r. e.
SERBIAN. As usual, it was . very
enjoyable affair.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

DR.. French IL the latest to get
automobilitis. The doctor has not
determined what make of machine
he will select, but ''Davey" says he
has penchant for Fords.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

A rumor was In circulation in town
this week, that Charley Clark, .
former Meeker boy, WAS married 10
Nevada some days ago.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

It must make . motherly old
woman mad al over to see . l7-year-
old Princess sitting In . street car
yawning over volume labeled
Damaged Goods"
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

Sanford Green. jr., was In from
Oakridge park this week. He re-
ports the old folks, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sanford Green, ST., who are now liv-
ing in Oregon, enjoying good health.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

Major Dave Musselman spent the
latter part Of the week In town get.
ting ready for Christmas.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

Sheriff Bob Lyon 10 up In the
Marvine country this week on official
business. Not sitter bad men, for
there 10 mono Of that class up there,
but lust plain business.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

Colonel Charley Duffy left for tn,
ranch, Thursday, after . few day
spent in the metropolis.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

Bart Owens has been here for some
time. It is said he has bought up
several hundred head Of cattle In the
valley. He will feed them again this
winter In the Jensen country
Express.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

The Cross-L company sold twelv,
head Of saddle horses this week t.
the Denver horse buyer.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

The d. r. McCarville real estate
agency sold the McAllister claim In
Josephine basin, this week, to J. P.
Dysart, . newcomer.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

James r. Wilson and Paul Rankin
were among the Flag creek folks Ia
town early part Of the week.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

The cold snap of fore part Of the
week was succeeded latter part by
milder weather and another inch Of
snow. So far this section has had .
mild winter.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

Mrs. Miles, who underwent . dan
gerous surgical operation last week,
IL getting along all right.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

The New York Store will be open
till 9 o'clock every night (except Sun.
day., until Christmas.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

The reason man admires economy
In his wife IL because it gives him
more money to spend down town.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

Jewelry and an endless variety Of
articles, suitable for Christmas pres
ents, At Konopik's, next door to court
house. d19-28
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

Did you ever know . man who
wasn't . crack ball player and .
great runner when he was . boy?
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

Our first real cold snap put In an
appearance Sunday night when the
mercury dropped to 10 below zero.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

Mrs. Paul Rankin has gone over to
Rifle for . brief visit with her
brother. Mr.. Herbert Starker.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

Grant Fletcher received $7.l6 for
his steers, and ee.76 to 800 for COWS,
Ut Kansas City.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

New and second hand Furniture
and Stoves, at Konopik's, next dool
to court house. dill
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

Hugh and Mrs. Jones Of Buford
visited town Wednesday, and-inci
IDENTIFY did some holiday shopping.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

The church farm adjoining town
on the north was this week sold TO e.
g. r. Sandsrson. The sale was
effected BY the d. r. McCarvills
aRency,
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

Clarence Ford has about finished .
neat residence for Charles T. Call, on
Flag creek.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

VIII pay tic for all dry hides. This
Meeker Market. nS-tf
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

Rev. Father Fajenelle came In from
Rifle, Wednesday, to arrange for
Christmas services 1T his church.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19

The present congress promises to
be quiet affair.
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19
The Gem Picture Show

The Gem Picture Show
The children free. Holiday show
will be given Wednesday, December
28rd, and We will ask the business
men for contributions of candy, nuts,
etc.
Kathlyn-Christmas Eve, and spe-
cial show Xmas night,
The Meeker herald., 1914-12-19
Now's tho time to stay In The horse

About two inches Of snow fell last
Friday night.
The Huttig news., 1914-12-26
C0nandrumS.

Why don't they collect fares from a policeman on the trolly cars? Because they cant take a nickle from a copper.
 What is the mems opinion of boomer girls? They are divided.
 Which is bigger Mir. Bigger or MT. Bigger's baby? The baby is a little Bigger.
 Where did Noah keep his bee, ? n the archives.
 What kind of a sweetness did they have in the ark? Preserved pears (pars.)
 Why is wit like a Chinese lady's foot? Because brsvity is the sele of it.
 Why is a selfish friend like the letter P? It is the first in pity and the last in help.-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Huttig news., 1914-12-26
The Magic Mashina Stifk.

The Magic Washing Stick is just fine. It did just what you sad it would do and the clothes were so nice and white with all that hard rubbing left off" writes Mrs Sarah Goodale. Preston, Texas. The Magic Stick is not soap nor a washing powder. Sold by drug gists, three lOe sticks for 25c. CT by mail from A. B. Richards Medi- cine Co.,, Sherman, Texas.