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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1915-05-01
Methodist Church Notes
BY THE PASTOR

Mrs. Patterson entertained the Gro
chet club this week in a gracious
manner.
Church people will miss Mrs. Wat
ers, who, after spending the winter
with her daughters, Mrs. Carr and
Mrs. Strehlke, returned this week to
her home at Aspen.
The Ladies Aid Society dinner at
the home of II. o. Reynolds and wife
Wednesday, afternoon was well at
tended and netted n nice sum for the
treasury. The Reynolds home is al
ways II good place to go.
The official board OF the church, at
the last meeting, extended a cordial
invitation to the Glass of 1915, Rio
Blanco County High School to use
the church for their Baccalaureate
sermon. Extra seats will be provid-
ed and every thing will be done for
the comfort of the Glass and their
friends.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1915-05-01
St James Church

On next Sunday, May End. / shall
close my four years pastorate of st.
James church, Meeker, and the mis-
sionary work also in Rio Blanco and
Moffat counties. have endeavored
to do my work faithfully and loving
ly. / am grateful for the friendships
formed during these four years. l
ask that the same kindly treatment
be shown my successor as has been
extended to me. There will be two
services heid-One ut II q. m. Gel
ebration of the Holy Communion
with sermon and evening service at
Z 80, to which all are very cordially
invited. Sunday school at 10 a. m.
when all teachers and pupils are re-
quested to be present.
+. NJ. BACON,
Priest in Charge.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1915-05-01
Commercial Club Meeting

Monday was the regular meeting
of the Commercial club. The meet
ing was called to order In the district
court room at 2:3O p. III. with Presi-
dent w. s. Montgomery and Secre-
tary w. ID. Simms at their posts OF
duty. A goodly attendance was pres
ent.
The minutes of meetings held Oc-
tober and February 25 were read
and approved.
Letters from Mr.. Henderson, Sec
retary OF Pixies Peak Ocean to Ocean
highway, in regard to Log Book for
that highway; also In regard to Log
Book for the Lincoln Highway to be
issued by the Grand junction Cham
ber of Commerce.
On motion, the president and sec
retary were instructed to reply to
these letters, and also to take up with
the Glenwood Springs Motor club
the matter of sending Mr.. Wallace to
Colorado Springs for the summer to
work in the interests of the Ocean to
Ocean highway.
Motion that the Commercial club
donate $40 to the Wonaus club to rs
sist in the work of beautifying the
county park. Motion carried.
1t was decided that committee
from the Commercial club make a
socibility run to Vernal, Utah, to dis
cuss matters with the Vernal Com
mercial club in regard to roads and
log books, and the Rifle to Meeker to
Vernal route.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
w. ID. SIMMs, Secretary.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1915-05-01
Chamberlain's Linin,ent

This preparation is intended espec-
tally for rheumatism, lame back,
sprains and like ailments. 1t is a
favorite with people who are we'll ac-
quainted with its splendid qualities.
Mrs. Charles Tanner, Wabash, Ind,
says of it, ~ have found Chamber
lain's Liniment the best thing for
lame back and sprains have ever
used. 1t works like charm and re-
lieves pain and soreness. 1t has been
used by others of my family as well
rs myself for upward of twenty
years." 25 and 50 cent bottles. For
sale by All Dealers.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1915-05-01
Valuations in Weld County

County Assessor Mumper announ-
ces that cattle will be assessed at $35
per head this year; milch cows at
from $50 to SIS: good horses at $50
and second grade horses at 500; &C.
cording to the schedule agreed upon
by the assessors of Northern Colora-
do at their recent conference
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1915-05-01

You can contract cold now as easy
as earlier in the season. Check and
cure it by using Strehlke's BROMO-
FEBRIN.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1915-05-01
| Want Your Business

Office one door west of Court house I;
Ave years experience in the land
business; all kinds of property ex-
changed; trading is my specially.
Will sell your land if it is priced
right. ID. F. McCARvILLE,
ny3O Meeker, Colo.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1915-05-01
Let the Other Fellow Do 1t

A fair-minded (J one exclaims-
1--WE long for the old time freedom,
to do as one pieases."
That's the stuff" Do as you
please, and make the other fellow do
as you want him to. That's the up
tO-date stunt.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1915-05-01

Again one is reminded Of John J.
Ingalls, saying that he is q mighty
poor politician who will not promise
his friends anything they want.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1915-05-01
Notice

1t is requested that all citizens of
Meeker, within the next ten days,
clean up their premises, removing all
garbage. manure and any other filth
which breed flies and develop condi-
tions that make for unsanitary sur
roundings. NILS
BY order of Health Officer.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1915-05-01

Konopik's for furniture, stoves,
beds, mattresses, springs, pictures,
mirrors, enameled ware and cooking
utensils. Next door west of court
house.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1915-05-01

Just received-a carload of Port.
land cement in water proof sacks.
a2ImI White River Lumber Co.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1915-05-01
Under New Management

The Pollord mine (Meeker Coal
company mine is now in charge Of
Frank Parcell and Ed Wagner.
Those who have used the coal
know there is none better In the val
ley.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1915-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Salter and Mas
ter Salter, were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry A. Wilson, Monday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1915-05-01

Apparently the only thing that can
force Italy into the contest will he n
boost in the price of Spaghetti.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1915-05-01

Something must be done to lowe
the high cost of elections.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1915-05-01
Good Ranch fer Sale

At Rangely. Inquire at this Office.
my-tf
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1915-05-01

John Bull may learn to like tenn
perance, once ne becomes acquainted
with 1t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-26
KAISER CALLS LOAN
SPLENDID VICTORY"
Berlin Papers Think II VIII Give
Germany Big ADVANTAGE.

Berlin, Sept. 25 by wireless 10 Tuck
erton. y. J).-LonE editorials con
graduating the nation on the success
Of the third way loan are printed By
the German newspapers to-day, says
the Overseas News Agency. Simuitane-
ous.y Emperor William supplemented
his fist conCratc,a'ory telegram to D..
Kari HelFerich. Secretary Of the In
perial Treasury. with another message,
which read:
The result is beyond all expec-a-
tions. II is equal 20 a splendid victory
achieved on the battlefield, and with
out the loss Of human life"
The "Lokal Arzeiger" speaks OF the
loan as triumphant demonstration
of the confidence and determination o.
the nation"
The "Vossische Zeitung' alludes 20
the success OF the loan as emphasiz-
ing the fact that j. is peoples loa
in the truest sense Of the word
The "Tages Zeitung" points out tina:
in fourteen months time the German
nation has placed 26,000,000,O 900
marks az the disposal OF the govern
ment. 10 be given back again in the
form Of business profits and Increased
earnings. The money remains in the
country, and, moving in an endless
circle. will enable Germany to iioat
still other loans. while her enemies
arc obliged to enrich neutral copn-
tries"
The banks have been surprised NJ
the promptness with which cash pay
nents have been made, in many IN
stances subscriptions to the new loan
having already been paid in full
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-26
Germans Within Days
March of DVinSk

Pe.rograd via London. Sept. 25.-
Tie most important operations now in
yrsress along the Russian front are
cs,:ring about three points-Barano-
v,hi, Molodechno and Dvinsk. The
Struggle brought on By the new Ger
nan movement against Dvinsk has been
under way for several days. The Ger
mans are making a determined attack
IN the Dvira River region and have
pushed their lines 10 within a days
march OF Dv.nsk.
The city itself IS not yet within the
sphere Of direct military action, al
though is situation is regarded by
Russian officers IS extremely serious
The invaders are pushing forward on
both sides o. the highroad between
Noyo Alexandrovsk and Dvinsk, and in
The vicinity q Lakes Dresvyata and
Obole, twenty miles south OF Dvlnsk.
This success OF the Germans IL Offset
by Russian victories further 10 the
south, along Oginski Canal and the Styr
and StokhoG rivers. from which the
Isutonic forces have been cleared. The
Russians report that many prisoners
rave been taken there.
More important still was the recapt-
IRE Of Lutsk a strong position regarded
as the key 20 the entire field OF opera
tons in the southwest.
The -...way junction at Baranovichi
Is under heavy attack, the Germans
having forced the Shsra River and pro-
crossed as far as Myschaika, where they
tneopntered large body Of Russians.
lns battle is raging within cannon shot
o. Barsnovichi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-26
TURKS DEPOPULATE
ARMENIAN VILLAGES
determination Is Systematic,
Saws London Times"

London, Sept. 25.-"The Turks are
gradually but effectively exterminating
the Armenian people" asserts the
Dedeagatch correspondent of The
Times" "The modus operandi IS TO
send from each Armenian village, day
by day, as many persons as train can
carry. When they rive at Konia or
some adjacent station they are turned
out and an escort supplied over the
Taurus mountains.
"Once on the other side they are
supplied with enough food for few
DAYS and told to continue their Journey
TO the neighborhood of Mosul, as they
will now be in perfect safety. But IT
point of fact the region is nothing put
a desert, and before many hours ma
rauding bands of Kurds or Bedouns
rob and pillage these helpless men,
women and children. so that those VINO
are not actually slain die of hunger or
thirst. Not one ever reaches the IN
tended destination, for should any one
try to escape in another direction
Turkish shepherds have orders to shoot
them at sight. =.
The consequence is that many dis
tracted mothers throw their children
into the Euphrates rather than see
them suffer. Some even sell them for
what they will bring before starting
on their journey.
"A widely known American mission
ary who arrived st Constantinople the
frst week in September declared he
saw as many as fifteen thousand Arme-
mans collected around one station,
waiting 10 be sent on this journey,
from which none would ever return"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-26
RUSSIANS LOSE
AT DvINSK, BUT
WIN IN GALlOA
Won Hindenburg'S Forces
Make Roadway in Dvina
Valley Drive.
cTIJBBORN BATTLES
STILL IN PROGRESS
,..,nture of DubnO Next Oh
active of Cars Forces in
South Central District.

-.-so,. Sent o. The battle tide on
-. ,ss.err front seems 90 he swing
=. more with the Russians. except in
oh. whore Dv'nsk Is under heavy
,..,k with Won Hindenbure's forces
~.,~,g Roadway in their drive on this
s.-,eed city on the Dvina.
Nc.-kborr battles were IN progress
tbe --latest of ciai statements were
'...ed FOR the mastcry o. important
l,.o-,,o,s both north and south Of the
80 Including the stratcg Cally
..'roble railroad JUNCTION OF Bara-
...,cb, about scvcnty-tvc miles south
~. ~ Nirsk. and Mo.odechno. about
- miles 60 che northwest OF that
city ..-- ..-.~,i 5;s+ric+s
.r-d Pirsk. and in \olhynia and
c.Tc,a the Russian arms appear IN the
...sr5snt for the present AZ least.
W. Tutsk srain in their possession,
- have Duhro 20 recap.ure 10 com
~ the retaining Of the Nolhynian
y.-,,sss triangle. OF which Rovno has
iesn held throughout
AUSTRIAN OFFICIAL
TIE following oA.ciai statement was
siven out today;
Arains' our No.hynian front the
.,emv began several attacks. some
~ which were severe. leading a.
,ons points 20 our trenches, but all
v-ere sa.guira~,ly reYu.Sed. The Rus
SANS suffering great losses. The
number O. prisoners captured IN the
I.ra Inc orr Thursday and Friday
amounted % 20 officers and about
4Oo0 meo.
Austro- Hungarian cavalry. advancing
through the forest aid marshy dis
tr.st Of the Lower Styr, again cap
tured some villages which were stub
bornly defended by the Russians.
In L.thuar.a our troops advanced
into the district Of krasyn.
In Fast Gafc.a nothing u import
has happened
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-26

sci returned to England Yesterday. sir
Ernest. who was the financial adviser OF
the late King Edward VII, and his
most intimate FREUD, arrived in New
York fortnight ago on the same
steamer with the Anglo-French mis-
sion. While he denied that he was
here in any official capacity, his friend
ship with Jacob II. Schiff and other
members of Kuhn, Loeb & Co. is be-
lieved to have kept that firm from cast
ing its powerful influence into the
scale against the loan, which was first
regarded as q purely partisan operation
in favor of the Allies, and to further
their purchases of munitions in this
country. as well as Of normal com
modties OF export
Lately there has been little heard
about munition purchases in connection
with the loan, though at first there was
a demand that they De expressly ex-
cluded. II is believed now that the
ultimate articles o: agreement will ig-
more the item, except 10 stipulate that
explosives and firearms will not be paid
for out Of the proceeds of the credit
This would permit the purchase of uni
forms, blankets, foodstuffs, etc, for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-26
Bulgaria's Action
No Surprise to Allies

Paris. Sept. 25.-The action of Bull
gara has caused no surprise In the
Chancelleries of the Allies, according
to de Petit Parisien," which usually
is well informed on diplomatic sub
jects. The Quadruplc Entente powers
are said to have been comforting dur
ing the last week as TO the best means
of acting with maximum Of force in
the Balkans. They are now in posi-
ton to strike quickly in that quarter
should the necessity arise. The re-
serves at the Dardanelles are large and
can be augmented quickly.
Premier Nenizelos, the Rome cor
respondent Of "Le Petit Parisien" says,
has affirmed the necessity for an agree
ment between Greece, Ruman;a and
Serbia in order to force the Bulgarian
government to consider carefully the
possible results before il takes positive
action.
A Havas dispatch from Athens says:
PARLIAMENT will be called upon at
its session next Wednesday not oily TO
proclaim martial law but to vote upon
declaring a state of siege in Macedonia
and other measures the situation may
demand.
"The National Bank will advance
funds TO meet the present needs.
at is reported from Sofia that Bull
garian mobilization is being carried on
normally, but without enthusiasm"
Rome via Paris). Sept. 25.-Al-
though it is admitted that Bulgarian
mobilization is a significant act. ca
pable of precipitsting hostilities with
Serbia, II is thought here that events
may yet prevent Bulgaria from en-
barking upon so perilous an enterprise.
Reports received from Bucharest in
dictate that the Bulgarian mobilization
order is considered in Rumania to
presage hostilities. II is said that i'm
pressive anti-Gernan manifestations
there have resulted in the Duke Of
Mecklenburg- Schwerin. personal repre-
sentative of Emperor William, hasten
ing his departure for Berlin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-26
GERMANS BOW TO SWISS
Voice Regret for Air Raid Mistake
Saw Petrograd Faces Famine.

Rerlin. Sept. % (by wireless TO Tuck
erton) The Overseas News Agency
says to-day:
"A dispatch from Berne says that
the German Minister to Switzerland
called at the Swiss Foreign once and
expressed regret that German alrmen
had on September q crossed the SWISS
frontier by mistake and dropped
bomb. c,
yorsaw announces that district courts
80 been established in twenty cities
80 Poland for the purpose OF adjusting
orivste claims in the trial OF civil
"Information has been received from
po.rnrysd nicturing conditions there rs
serious. Facilities ftr taking food sup
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-26
RAIDS MAIN COZ BRIT0NS

London, Sept. % The East Coast
Raid Committee. appointed in January,
submitted to-day to the Treasury a
report covering fourteen German aerial
raids previous to June 10 and the bonn
bordnent of the Hartlepools, Scarbor-
ough and Whitby by German warships.
The number of claims reported for
personal injuries is 697, OF which l7ss
were fata. cases. The number OF
claims for damage to property which
have been investigated is lO,291.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-26
MOSCOW'S BULCARS
REFUSE TO FIGHT

Lordon, Sept. 25.-Reu :er's CORE
spondent In Moscow says Bulgarian
colonists in that city have declined to
obey the call to the colors.
They telegraphed to King Ferdinand
and to Bulgarian statesmen messages
deprecating a campaign against Serbia,
and stating they never would partlci-
pate in a fratricidal war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-26

plies to the capital are iaaGel~a e, and
only 1853 cars Of noer I'D -four
reached the city in August, as com
pared with 2,l32 in May. The bakeries
are shutting down, and, as the supplies
Of food on hand are sufficient for only
one week, a famine threatens. Sugar,
salt, tobacco and petroleum are unob-
tainable. There is only enough fuel
for military hospitals and private fam
lies have TO do without IT,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-26
DIES AFTER STROKE IN TUBE
Lawyer, Foe 10 Tammany. Carried In
conscious to Platform.

j. Brownson Ker, lawyer with Of
fees at SO Wall Street, was stricken
with apoplexy in subway train under
the East River yesterday afternoon.
He died at the Borough Hall station
The body was identified at the Adams
Street station by the lawyers wife
Mrs. Helen b. Ker, Of 430 West ll9th
Street. He was fifty-three years old.
Mr.. Ker was born in Louisiana, and
for many years was a member OF the
bar in that state. He moved TO New
York twenty-three years ago. lie was
a member Of the Jefersonian Alliance
and of the Tilden Democratic Club OF
the 10Th Assembly District. In 1913
he started an snti-Tammany movement.
Besides his wife Mr. Ker leaves two
children-David, twenty-one, and Eliza
beth, seven.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-26
BULGARIA AND
GREECE ARMING
Continued from page l

paired. The Greek policy Of neutrality
is expected here to be like that OF
Bulgaria that Is, similar to the armed
neutrality Of Holland and Switzer-
land"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-26
$4,000 Austrian Prisoners
Pass Through Kiey in IS Days

Petrograd. Sept. 45.-Between Sep
tsmber . and ZJ $4,000 Austrian pris-
oners. including 10000 sick or wounded,
passed through kiev Oh the way 10
Moscow and Noro0eLh.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-26

the military and naval forces of the
Allies. II is believed impossible, in
practice TO separate these from pur-
ehases made for the civilian popula-
tons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-26

Washington. Sept 25.-There are no
officials of the German Embassy in the
city to explain why Captain Won Papen
and Prince Hatfield are going to Mex
leo Captain Won Papen is also assigned
by the German government as military
attache to its legation in Mexico, and
he might, with propriety. pay a visit
to Mexico City. Prince hatfield has
no connection with the Mexican Lega..
ton. but is close personal friend OF
CAPTAIN Won Papcn's.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-26
DUMBA LEAVE"
REJECTED BY U, S.
Continued from page l

my wife" he said. an passing. it may
be said that publishing a mans letter
to his wife is deuced bad form. When
the British authorities at Falmouth
found these letters on Mr.. Arch bald
they bounced with avidity on the two
words that have made all this trouble:
"They published only an excerpt OF
ny letter, thus changing its meaning
entirely. Ny wife, or any one else read
ing the letter from start 20 finish,
would have gathered that the express
sion 'idiotic Yankees referred to the
publishers of New York newspaper.
"The newspaper had been calling US
conspirators and other Objectionable
epithets. It grew especially vehement
after a portfolio containing certain OF
our private papers had been stolen
from one of our men on the train. In
writing to my wife dealt with these
publications. Not word did the Brit
ish publish about these parts OF my
letter"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-26

Observation-Disclosures
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-14
Dxpress Want Aus Drink results.
And There Are Many Such.

"What hate to see, said Uncle
Eben, is man dat KANT stand up
feh his own rights wifout iookin' foh
everybody else to lay down an be
walked on
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-14
Riding a Horizontal Cycle.

Going at speed Of from seventy
five to eighty-fve miles an hour, a
motorcyclist succeeded In driving his
machine around the perpendicular wall
at the top of motordrome, says
Popular Mechanics This is regular
amusement park feat for automobiles
but is seldom attempted with a motor.
cycle. since the machine must be
driven at terrific speed and must
stand out almost horizontally from
the wall 1t Is good example of the
power of centrifugal force, as well as
ofsthe skill and nerve of the driver.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-14
uncalIed for Balances.

Nearly every bank carries uncalled
for balances. These inactive accounts
may sleep for years from various
causes. A mah may die suddenly and
leave no record of his bank balance.
Every business man has had some ex-
perience in this matter. A law requir-
ing banks to publish in some newspa-
per every five years a list of their
inactive accounts would be just and
quitable.-Birmingh Age-Herald
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-14
Here for Entertainment.

large crowd Of people arrived
from Oklahoma City to attend the
oklahoma Watch Your Step enter
tainment. Among them, besides those
participating in it, were Mrs. Nels
Darling, Mrs. Donnelly-Reid, Mrs. Wal
ter d. Paschal, Mr.. and Mrs. II. N
Sisson. Mrs. Ross Thomas and Mrs.
Frank Cow. Quite a number Of them
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. f. e.
Riddle
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-14
Jeeming Life In Ocean.

Few imagine when crossing the
ocean, that the prov of the ship is
cleaying its way through teeming
myriads of foamlike creatures and
that every turn of the screw is a
marine catastrophe. bringing sudden
death to multitudes of sensitive be-
ings. That this is fact is frequent.
ly demonstrated In the darkness of the
night when the swarm OF life ap-
proaches nearer the surface which it
illuminates by phosphorescent scin'
tillations.