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The Meeker herald., 1916-09-02
Oflirc OF the County Clerk and Recorder of Rio
Blanco County, Mcckcr, Colorado, August y,

Once OF the County Clerk and Recorder of Rio
Blanco County, Mcckcr, Colorado, August ",
lDlG.
In compliance with the above request, and in
accordance with the laws and parts nf Election
LAWS cited, hereby certify that Nominations
for the several County Offices OF Rio BlNnco
this Direct Primary Election of September IL,
1916. and that the names Of tho canddhtcs ms
certified To me for the several Offices Will br
found In the Oiiicinl List Of Nomination.:
one County Judge.
One County Clerk and Recorder
One County Sheriff.
One County Treasurer,
One County Assessor.
One County superintendent ot schools.
One county Surveyor.
One County Coroner.
One County Commissioner within and for
Commissioners District Mo-
One County Commissioner within and for
commissioners District No. 3.
Justice precinct No. i
Two Justices of the Peace.
Two Constnblcs.
Justice precinct No.
Two Justices of the Peace.
Two constablcs.
Justice precinct No. J.
Two Justices of the Peace.
Two Constnblrs.
Justice precinct No. l.
Two Justices of the Pcucr.
Two tonstui,lcs.
Precinct No. I, Knngcly-
One Committeeman and one Committee
woman. MI,
One Committeeman and one Committee
woman.
Precinct MOB, Piccnncc--
One Committeeman and one Committee
woman.
Precinct No. 4, Fast Mcckcr-
One Committeeman and one Committee
woman.
Precinct No. :. Cnal Creek
One Committeeman and one COMMITTEES
woman.
Precinct No. d, Buford-
One Committeeman and one Committee
woman.
Precinct No. :, Powell Park
One Committeeman and one Committee
woman.
Precinct No. 4, Angora-
one Committeeman and ore Committee
Precinct No. y, West Mcckcr-
One Committeeman and one Committee
woman.
Precinct No. TO- Pyramid
one Committeeman and one Committee
woman.
Precinct No. II. Pctrolitc--
One Committeeman md one Committee
woman.
Which election will he opened at O'Clock In
the morning md continue open until ! O'Clock
in the evening of the same day.
In Witness Whereof, | have hcrcnnto set my
hand and official seal ut Mcekcr. this nth day of
IsEAIl c. J. WILSON.
nIy-ss Clerk and Recorder.
The Meeker herald., 1916-09-02
Citation to Heirs at law to attend Pro
bate Of Will
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spaTE Of HIo In n Prn6S court
People OF the state of Colorado to Robert
S Siis,sret 1;4 5slls rtsterer' and Mrs
Whereas, 1t hns been made to appear to
the County Court Of Rio BIanco.in the state
ofColorndo, that you the snid Robert PTS
Netiicn are the heirs at Inv. to-wit: broth
ers and sisters of Karl Wilhelm Pnsterer.
deceased and that you are also bene ticinries
under n certain alleged last Will and Tesla
ment of the said Karl Wilhelm PfIsterer.
Now. therefore, in accordance with the
statute in such ease made and entered, you
are hereby notified that the Instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will md
testament of the said Karl Wilhelm Pills.
terer, deceased. was presented to said Court
for probate on the 3lst day of July A. D. 1915.
by Robert Metzger. residing at Meeker, in
the state OF Colorado; that the said deced
ent WAS Mt the time OF his decease. resi-
dent OF Meeker. Rio Blanco County. state
Of Colombo: that the said decedent accord
ment devised and bequeathed his property
In the following manner, to-wit:
First-To Otto Metzger, OF Meeker. Colo
RADIO. Lots one and two. Block ~. In the
Second-To Robert Metzger, of Meeker.
Colorado Lots two, three and the east half
of "A" Block ~, in the town of Mecker.
Colorado.
Third-To Otto Metzger and Robert Metz
ley subdivision of parts of sections 70. q -:
and %. Township North. Range West of
the Salt Lake Meridian. salt Lake city.
Utah.
Fourth-To Otto Metzger. Elsie Wilson,
Karl Metzger and Frankie Metzger, three
horses. n saddle and bride.
Fifth-TO Robert Pfisterer, Julie Pfisterer
and Mrs. Emma ANefiien. the rest, residue.
and remainder OF the property of the dcccd-
ent, both real and personal.
You are hereby notified to be and appear
before said Court at the Court House at
Meeker In the County of Rio Blanco, Stnte
of Colorado, on the zIrd day of September.
A. u. 1915. then and there to attend the henr-
ing of the probate OF the said alleged last
Will and testament of the said Karl WILL
helm Pfisterer, deceased. and further to do
and perform Whatever then by the said
Court may be required and adjudged.
In Witness whereof. I have hereuntO set
my hand and AMI xed the seal Of said court
ut my office at Meeker in said County. this
10th day of August, A. II. 1918.
[sEAL1 A. l.. STREHLkE.
al9-sa Clerk Of the County Court.
The Meeker herald., 1916-09-02
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PUBLIC LAND SALE

PUBLIC LAND SALE
Department of the Interior, U. $. Land Office ut
Glcnwood Springs, Colo, August 4. 1918.
NOTICE IL hereby given that. rs directed by
the Commissioner of the General Land office.
under provisions of Sec 2+55. X. s.. pursuant to
the application of James Y. Wilson, Serial No.
taII5 we will offer at public sale. tofhe hfghc.t
l1;rN O'Clock u. M. on the End day of Septem-
her, next at this Office, the following tract Of
land: swL. nci.. VII sell. Sec IL. and nwis
mel. sec ia, Tp2 :. K ~ W. 9Th p. NJ.
This tract is ordered into the market on q
showing that the greater portion Thereon Is
mountainous or too rough for cultivation.
The sale will not I've kept open. but Will he
declared closed when those present at the hour
named have ceased bidding. Inc person MAY
inv the highest hid will he required TO immehl-
ateIy nay to tho Receiver the amount thercOf.
ANY persons claiming adversely the above
mr. obiectiuns on or before the time designated
for sale. ID. T. WEfA AMI heB'ster.
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PUBLIC LAND SALE
Department of the Interior, L 5. Land Office mt
Glenwood Springs, Colo, July 21. 1915.
NOTICE Is hereby given that. AS directed by
the Commissioner of the General Land bfice.
under provisions of See. 2+5b. Il. =, pursuant
70 the application Of Clarence r Mnthcs, Serial
No. Ol0047, We will offer ut public sale. TO the
highest bidder. but nj not less than $l1b per
acre. at 1000 O'Clock II. M. on the l4th day OF
September. next. NJ this office. the following
tract of land: Lots y and :, Sec IL, Up, y, L..
gG W. aud lots !, s, and Is, Sec ID, TIP. . N, H..
nj w, 9Th p. NJ.
showing that the greater portion thereof IL
mountain, us or too rough for cultivation.
The sale will not he kept open. but will be
declared closed when those present at the our
named have ceased bidding. The person max
ing the highest bid will be required to lmmcdi-
ately pay To the Receiver the amount thereof.
Any person claiming adversely the above de
scribcd land are advised to file their claims. or
objections, on or before the time designated
for sale. ID. &. WEYAND, Register.
uI-s2 Y. II. SELHONST, Receiver.
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Department of the Interior. U. $ Land Office AT
Gicnwood Springs. Colo, July u, 1916
NOTICE II hereby given that MS directed 10y
the Commissioner of the General Land office.
under provisions of Sec. 245i, r. s. pursuant tn
the application of Roswell l}. King. Serial No.
Oa54 we will offer ut public sale. to the highest
bidder but at not less than $l.15 per acre, at
II:DO o'clock "A. M, on the 18th day Of Scptcm-
her next. at this office, the following tract nf
land: Lots &. 10 and u, Sec 4, Up. N, Il rs W.,
9TH p. NJ.
This tract is ordered into the market on n
showing that the greater portion thereof Is
mountainous or too rough for cultivation.
This land will he sold subject to the provi-
siuns and reservations of the Act of June -,
1910 cbj stat. $3.50.
The sale will not h kept open. but will he
declared closed when those present at the hour
named have ceased bidding. The person max
ing the highest bid will he required to immedi-
uteIy DAY to the Receiver the amount thereof.
ANY persons claiming adversely the shove
described land ARE advised 10 file their claims
objections, on or before the time dcsiHnatch
for snc. II. WEi AND Register.
asrsa N. SELHORST. Receiver.
The Meeker herald., 1916-09-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Non Coal Lane

Department of the Interior, U. $. Land Office at
Glcnwood Springs, Colo, July 81, 1919.
NOTICE Is hereby given that Henry A.
Wildhnck. of Meekcr, Colorado. who, on Sep
TENDER u, 1910 made Homestead Entry Serial
No. 047G7. for swl4 sw,4, Sec II; ch. sell and
.ei4 nei., Sec IS, TIP ! S, II 81 W, 9TH = N, has
filed notice of intention To make Final Com.
mutation Proof. to establish claim to the land
above described, before Henry ]. Hay. u. $.
Commissioner, MT Mecker, Colorado, on the
2:'l d day of September, 1916.
Claimant names ms witnesses:
John X. Bartlett, Hugh Jones and Henry
Conant. all of Biford. Colorado, and William
II. Purdyof Meckcr Colorado.
DC. WEYAND.
airs2 Register.
The Meeker herald., 1916-09-02
A Pearl Among Women

MY husband has found a way by
which he says / am of the great
est help to him in his literary
work"
How nice that must be for you,
my dear. But how are you able to
do it?''
las soon as see him at his desk
| go into another room and keep per-
fectly quiet until he had finished"
New York Globe.
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PUBLIC LAND SALE
Department OF the Interior, U: $. Land officca

PUBLIC LAND SALE
Department OF the Interior, u. s. Land Office at
GlcnwoOd Springs, Colo, July %, 1915.
NOTICE Is hereby given that, MS directed by
the Commissioner of the General Land office,
under provisions of Sec 2l55, X. s., pursuant
to the application OF Minnie ID. Salter, Serial
No. 12lH. we will offer at public sile. to the
highest bidder, but ut not lcss than $l.i5 per
acre, at 1918 O'Clock u. m. ON the llth day of
September, next, at this office. the following
tract of lnnd: eli swl4. Sec ~, nci4 nwl4, See
10. TIP. | $. Il "a W, 9th 7. NJ.
This tract Is ordered into the market on II
showing that the greater portion thereof Is
mountainous or too rough for cultivation.
This land will be sold subject to the provi-
sions and reservations of the net OF June -,
1910 e}G Stat. 5S}).
The sale will not he kept open. but will be
declared closed when those present ut the hour
named have ccased bidding. The person max
ing the highest bid will he required to immedi-
ntely pay to the Receiver the amount thereof.
Any persons claiming adversely the above
described land are advised to file their claims.
or objections, on or before the time designated
for sale. ID. G. WEYAND, Register.
ul2-s9 F. II. SELHORST, Receiver.
The Meeker herald., 1916-09-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Nnn-l'naI Land

Department of the Interior. U. s. Land Office at
Glcnwood Springs, Colo, August Z. 1915
NOTICE IL hereby given that Robert q Nelson
of Meeker, Colorado, who. on May 10, laib,
made Presumption Dccaratory Statement. Ser
ial No. G9lsi, for neia seq, See ~. MI swA and
scl4 swia, Sec p Up s. RW w. 9TH 7 NJ. has
filed notice of intention to make Final Pre-
emptiOn Proof. to establish claim to the land
above described, before Henry J. Hay. U. $.
Commissioner, at Mccker. Colorado on the 18th
day of October. 1916.
Claimant names witnesses:
Fay N. 3abcock. Henry Perkins. Isnnc o.
Berry and George Dalton. all of Mcekcr, Colo
fTdo.
DC. wEYAND.
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The Meeker herald., 1916-09-02
Number 97S, 422

The Rector-What would be your
idea of the best way to spread the
gospel to the utmost parts of the
earth?
Fair and Frivolous Parishioner-
How would it do to put a Bible in
every Ford car, doctor? Puck.
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PUBIC LAND SAEE
Department of the Interior, L. $. Land Office ut
Gicnwood Springs. Colo August :. 1915.
NOTICE IL hereby given that. Ms directed by
the Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
under provisions of Sec. 2i55, r. s., pursuant
to the application of Zrb Is. Wise, serial No.
p,,e. we will offer mt public sale. to the highest
bidder. but at not less than $l.15 per acre. ut
IU:20 o'clock II. M. on the END day of scptcm-
Der. next, at this Office. the following tf1ict of
land: sell swi4, WIZ sell. sec 80, Up ! N, II "
W. 9Th p. NJ.
This tract is ordered into the market on n
showing that the greater portion thereof Is
mountainous or too rough for cultivation.
The sale will not he kept open, but Will he
declared closed when those present ut the hour
named have ceased bidding. The person max
ing the highest bid will be required TO immcai-
atcly pay 10 the Receiver the amount thereof.
Any persons claiming adversely the above
described land are advised to file their Chains.
or objections, on or before the time designated
Tor sule. ID. &. WEGAND Register.
uIy SIG
The Meeker herald., 1916-09-02
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Nou-roAl Land

Department of the Interior, y. =. Land Office nj
Glenwood Springs, Colo, August :, 1915.
NOTICE Is hereby given that Hjalmnr r. An.
dcrson of Mcckcr, Colorado, who, on February
/, 1915, made Presumption DcclnrHtory State
nicnt. Serial No. Oss2s for s1i nelt and M sell
See 81, TIP $. X ~ W. 9Th p NJ, has filed notice
of intention to make Final Prccnption Proof.
to establish claim to the land above described
before Henry J. Hay. U. s. Commissioner. ut
Meekcr, Colorado, on the 30th day of Scptcm,
bcr. 1916.
Claimant names ns witnesses.
John Is. Leyg, j. A. Bills. Fred Hamilton and
Frank johnson, NIL of Meckcr. Colorado.
ID. c. wEYAND.
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Department of the Interior. U. $. Land Office AT
GlenwOod Springs, Colo, July y. 1916.
NOTICE Is hereby given that. as directed by
the Commissioner of the General Land Office.
under provisions of See. 24jj. X. :. pursuant to
the application of William II. James. Serial No
OG72ss,. will offer at public sale. tn the highest
bidder hut at not less than FI.I5 per acre. at
i1:1O o'clock II. m. on the l4th day of Sepiem
her. next. at this Office, the following tract of
land: Lot Il Sec Is, Lot l, Sec =, TIP ,RG} W.
9Th p. NJ.
..This tract is ordered into the market on
a showing that the greater portion thereof IL
mountainous or too rough for cultivation.
The above land will he sold subject TO the
provisions and reservations Of the Act of June
q. 1910 tB Stat. 5s3).
The sale will not be kept open. but will be
declared closed when those present at the hour
named have ceased bidding. The person max
ing the highest bid will he required to immcd-
lately pay to the Receiver the amount thereof.
Any persons claiming adversely the above
described land are advised to file their claims.
or objections, on or before the time designated
for sale. ID. c. WEYAND. Register.
a5ss F. II. SELHoRST, Receiver.
The Meeker herald., 1916-09-02
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PUBLIC LAND SALE

PUBLIC LAND SALE
Department of the Interior. u. Land Office Mt
GlcnwOod Springs. Colorado, July 70 1916.
Notice is hereby given TINT, MS directed by
the Commissioner of the General Land Office,
under provisions of Sec 2455, r. s., pursuant
to the application of William II. james. Serial
No. G7S,, we will offer at public sale. to the
highest bidder, but Mt not less than $l.Ib per
mere, at ll:2O O'Clock n. IN. on tho 18th day Of
September. next. ut this office. the following
tract of land: Lots II and IA, See IA. Tp3N. X
E} W. 9TH p. NJ.
This tr,lct is ordered into the mnrkct on IL
showing that the greater portion thereof ~
mOiliita nous too rough for cultivation.
This land will he sold subject to the provi-
sions and reservations of the Act of June b,
1910 G35 stat. $50.
The sale will not be kept open. but will he
declared closed when those present mt the hour
named have ceased bidding. The person max
ing the highest bid will be required to immcdi-
ately pay to the Receiver the amount thereof.
Any persons Ginning adversely the above
described land are advised to file their claims
or objections, on or before the time designated
for sale. ID. Z. WESASD. Register.
arsa r. II. SElHDRST, Receiver.
The Meeker herald., 1916-09-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Non-Coai Land

Department of the Interior, U. S. Land Ofiice ut
GlenwoOd Springs, Colo, August !, 1918
NOTICE Is hereby given that Roy W. Page
of Mcckcr Colorado. who, on March I. 1915,
made Presumption Dcclantory Statement;
s ssfl" .e ~ S see H. r, Tp t sth H. bus
tIcd notice of intention to make Final Pre-
cmption Proof. to establish claim to the land
above described, before Henry j. Hay. U. 4.
Commissioner. at Meeker, Colorado, on the
end day of September. 1915.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Fritz Kmcht, Joe Walden. james kilduf
and Chase NJ. Oshcl, all of Mceker, Colorado.
ID. c, WEYAND,
aiys1 Register.
The Meeker herald., 1916-09-02
Diversified

First Traveller (cheerily)-FiDe
day, isn't it.
Second Ditto (haughtily)-Sir! You
have the advantage OF me. don't
know you.
First Ditto-Humph. fail to see
the advantsge.-The Passing Show.
The Meeker herald., 1916-09-02

Nonsense! There was plenty Of
room for you to pass with the cart
without knocking the gate Off"
But yer see, sorr, the room was on
the wrong side of the cart" - The
Ingleside.
The Meeker herald., 1916-09-02
How to Give Good Advice

The best way to give good advice is
to set good example. When others
see how quickly you get over your
cold by taking Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy they are likely to follow your
example. This remedy has been in
use for many years and enjoys an ex-
cellent reputation. Obtainable every
where,
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PUBLIC LAND SALE
Department of the Interior, u. :. Land Dncc Mt
Glcnwood Springs. tolo August y 1915.
NOTICE Is hereby given that, us directed by
the Commissioner of the General Land office.
under provisions of Sec. 2taa IL. s.. pursuant
Ia the application of Icb Is. Wise. Serial No.
t1G,B. will offer ut public sale. to the highest
bidder. but at not less than $l.,5 per acre. nj
InH % clock IL. m. on the End day of Scptcm-
her next at this office. the following tract of
mnd: Lot =, See 81, Tpl n. X 81. w. 9Th r. NJ.
This tract IL ordered into the market on II
showing TINT the greater portion thereof Is
mountainous or too rough for cultiNhtion
The sale will not be kept open, hut will be
declared closed when those present ut the hour
named have ceased bidding. The person max
ing the highest bid will be required to immcdi-
atcly pay 10 the Receiver the amount thereof.
Any persons claiming adversely the above
described hand advised to file their claims.
objections, on or before the time designated
for sale. ID. &. WEfAND. kegistcr.
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Publ IL LAND SALE

Publ IL LAND SALE
Department of the Interior, U. S. Land Office ut
GlcnwOOd Springs, Colo, July p, 1916.
NOTICE Is hereby given that, ms directed by
the Commissioner of the General Land office,
under provisions of Sec. 2ii5. X. s., pursuant
TO the application of James Henry, Serial No.
OstsG we will offer mt public sale. to the high
est bidder, but ut not less than 81 10 per acre ut
1870 o'clock II. M, on the 18th day Of septenl.
her. next. ut this Office. the following tract Of
land: Lot II. Sec II, Lot 10 and sci, sel4 Sec ~.
ncl4 nw,I, Sec 70, Lot !, See -, Tp N, Rgs w.
9TH r. NJ.
This tract is ordered into the market on a
showing that the greater portion thereof II
mountainous or too rough for cultivation
This Innd will be sold subject to the provi-
sons and reservations OF the Act of June -.
1910 On stat $50, as far as II relates to Lot IL
and SCI, seI4, Sec ~.
The sale will not be kept open, but will he
declared closed when those present Mt the hour
named have ceased bidding. The person max
ing the highest bid will be required to immedi-
ateIy pay to the Receiver the amount thereof.
Any persons claiming adversely the above
described land advised to file heir claims,or
objections, on or before the time designated for
sale. ID. c. WEfAND. Register.
abs. +. II. SELHORST. Receiver.
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PUBLIC LASu SALE
Department Of the Interior. U. s. Land Office ut
GlcnwOOd Springs, Colo, July 25, 1916
NOTICE IL hereby given that, as directed by
the Commissioner of the General Land Office.
under provisions of Sec. 2i55, II. s.. pursuant to
the application of Cornelius A. Mckcrnari.
Serial No. Ggl4, we will offer at public
sale, to the highest bidder, but at not loss than
&l.75 per acre. at 1870 O'Clock a. M. on the 18th
day Of September. next. ut this office, the fol-
lowing tract of land: Lots |, and Z, Sec. Il. TIP
IS. RIA w, 9th p NJ.
'.This tract is ordered into the market on a
showing that the greater portion thereof Is
mountainous or too rough for cultivation
This land will he sold subject to the prOvi-
sions and reservations of the act of June -
1910 Gt Stat. bS}).
The sale will not he kept open, but will be
declared closed when those present at the hour
named have ceased bidding. The person max
ing the highest bid will be required to mmeti-
lately pay to the Receiver the amount thereof
Any persons Ginning adversely the above
described land ARE advised TO file their claims.
or objections, on " before the time designated
for sale. ID. C. wEYAND, Register.
ah-s2 +. II. SELHORST. Receiver.
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PUBLIC LAND SALE


Department of the Interior. U. S. Land Office at
Glenwood Springs. Colo, July u, 1915.
Notice is hereby given thnt. rs directed by
the Commissioner of the General Land Office,
under provisions of Sec. 2ib5, K. s., pursuant
to the application of John +. Wilson,
Serial No. Oe!O6. will offer mt public sale
to the highest bidder, but mt not less than <l.5O
per acre, ut 1880 O'Clock II. M. on the 18th day
of Septcmber, next. at this Office. the following
tract OF land: Lot 81, Sec. 20, Lot !, See III, TIP
3 N, II G2W. 9Th p. NJ.
This tract is ordered into the rinrset on II
showing that the Rrt alter portion thereof Ia
mountainous too rough for cultivation.
This land will he sold subject to the provi-
sions and reservations of the Act of July II,
1914.
The sale will not be kept open. but will be
declared closed when those present at the
hour named have ceased bidding. The person
making the highest bid will be required To
immediately pay to the Receiver the amount
thereof.
Any persons claiming adversely the above
described land are advised to file their claims
or objections. on or before the time designated
for sale. DC. wEYAND Register.
aug h-s2 +. IL. SELHORST, Receiver