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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18
WHITE HOUSE LADIES.


Thsy Wisid Considerable Power. ~ .
Rule, sundsr the Ress.~
Only those who have given the sub
ject close consideration and have been
familiar with It personally eau have
even \ remote idea OF the power Of the
women connected with the presidential
administration. meaning the wives of
the president. the vice president and
the cabinet officers. This power of the
women first began to be marked In
President Andrew Jackson's time. and
1t has continued almost undated up to
the present hour. 1t is an unseen
power. 1t Is not proclaimed from the
housetops.
1t takes some time for the wives Of
the cabinet Officers to reach fnir foot
ing with the wives Of the president
and vice president and among them
selves. They come from different sec-
tons OF the country and must accus-
tom themselves to vastly different
environment. the oficial life Of Wash
ington. In u thousand little ways and
In rs many big ways they can make or
mar. help or hurt. hasten or retard the
policy Of a presidential administration.
They raised old hob In JacksOn's
time by attempting to boycott the wife
Of cabinet officer. Mrs. Eaton, but
Old Hickory. though not a ladies' man
himself. stood valiantly and calamity
beside Mr.. and Mrs. Eaton and de-
ciared that the wives Of his other cabi-
net officers shouldn't rule his admins
tration-"NO, not by the eternal!' Jack
sons favorite phrase In negativing .
positiOn.-Exchange.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18
Whore hs Mads lad, Money.

Years ago gentleman settled In the
south Of England and became very
popular in the neighborhood. Tho
county families could never discover
how he had made his money. but were
satisfied by bis solemn assurance that
1t was not in trade. Nothing could ex-
coed the ordinary gravity Of his de-
meanor. which indeed caused him to
be placed on the commission Of peace.
but now and then. without any appar-
ent provocation. he would burst into
such laugh as no one ever heard be-
fore except in one place. Where they
could have heard 1t puzzled the county
families for tive and twenty years. but
at last he was betrayed unconsciously
BY his own grandchild. who. after a
visit to travelling circus. innocently
exclaimed. why. grandpa laughs just
like the clown"-James Payn.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18
ELIZABETH GLASS limerick

Was born at Centerville, st. Clair
county, Illinois, May 9th, 1928, and
died November 18th, l9l8,aL her home
near Buford, Colorado. at the age Of
80 years, 8 months and 8 days. Her
life, with that Of her husband, who
passed away in August of last year
at the ripe old age of SO, WAS always
that Of . pioneer. Her early life was
spent In the territory and new state
Of Illinois. In 1872. she came with
the family to the territory Of Colo
RADIO and settled at Greenland, near
Denver. In 1889, another move was
made and this, too, further into the
West and on the picket line OF civili-
cation. Down the Western Slope the
family came cutting brush and ford
ing unbridged streams and making
their own road until they came to
the present location Of the limerick
brothers randh on the north fork OF
White river above Buford. Here by
hard work . home was made In the
wilderdess. From this place she left
her children snd started for the land
whence no traveller returns" to re-
join the companion Of near three
score years and ten.
On November 9th, 1915, she was
united In marriage to James M. MINI
erick. Nine children came to the
home, five of whom are living. Mrs.
Lloyd Stealey of Ouray, Colorado,
and Mrs. George Taylor Of Washing
ton, are the two daughters. The three
sons, Nell g., James b. and John
make their home on the North fork,
Living most Of her life out Of reach
Of the church she has never united
with any denomination. She came Of
Methodist stock and WAS herself
Extraordinarily inclined. Always
ready to lend helping hand she de-
voted her life to others and WAS low
ingly known far and near as "Grand-
ma limerick" Her life was one Of
useful activity. "Her children rise
up to call her blessed"
By the natural process OF decay,
her body failed and quietly her spirit
took its flight. Services were held
at the Methodist church Thursday
morning by the pastor and from the
church her body was taken to the
cemetery on the hill where it was
laid In Its last resting place to await
the resurrection morn. F. H. r.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18
KEEPING CUT FLOWERS.
Methods by Which the Fading Process
May Be Delayed.

Roses, carnations and orchids have
been found to keep three times as long
IL small quantity of sugar be added
to the water. writes Mabel II. Wharton
Of Oakland. Cal. to Popular Mechan-
les. A small lump of starch has also
been found beneficial Other flowers
begin to bleed as soon as they are cut.
and the precious sup running out Of
the stem causes the cells to collapse
Immediately. To prevent this the end
Of the stem must be quickly closed.
and this Is best done by soaring in
fame or by placing directly in hot
water
The florists Of California go SO far as
to boil the stems OF the brilliant poin,
settias or Christmas flowers, for which
they nre 80 famous. The stem II first
stuck through large sheet Of paper to
prevent the steam from rising directly
into the flower and injuring it
Carnations and chrysanthemums will
keep almost twice as long II placed in
fresh water daily. and a small piece Is
clipped from the ends of the stems
ench time. While cutting this piece Oh
keep the stem under water 30 that no
air bubbles are allowed to enter the
stalk and thus retard the upward dow
Of water.
II large headed lowers. such ~
chrysanthemums or peonies. arc to b
sent some distance insure their arriv-
ing In good condition by wrapping each
blossom separately In waved paper.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18
waterprootins Matches.

A waterproof matchbox is good for
emergencies. but not for a smokers
daily supply. waterproof the matches
themselves by dipping them half length
In shellac varnish thinned with alco-
hol ind laying them out separately ON
newspaper to dry. Shellac Is better
than paraffin or coilodion because 1t
does not wear Oh. and 1t ~ itself In.
hammable. like sealing wax. Matches
30 treated can be left in water long
time without spoiling.-Outing.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18
ship Of the pessrt.

For safety and endurance in travel
ing in desert regions the camel has
been found unequaled by any other an
imal. Its foot ii soft cushion, pecul-
larry well adapted to the stones and
gravel over which 1t IL constantly walk
ing. During q single journey through
the Sahara horses have worn out three
sets Of shoes. while the feet Of the
camel. travelling over the same course.
were not even sore.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18
Notice Of Dissolution

Notice 10 hereby given that the co-psrt-
nership heretofore existing between the UNI
dersigned and doing business 1t Neeker,
COLORADO. under the firm name and style Of
the Aeeksr Drug Company, has been dis
solved by the mutual agreement Of the par.
ties and the sale Of Dr.. HubbArds interest
IN the arm to Mr.. Robertson, who Will con.
onue tho business.
All outstanding bills and accounts Of the
nrm are payable to Mr.. Robertson. Your
early settlement will be appreciated. Mr.,
robertson assumes and Will pay all lust
nrm indebtednsss.
Dated At Mseker. Colorado, this 18th day
OF November. A. D. 1916
De. A. p. AusnAnn
ROY R0DB1FsoN.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

r. Hartke was elected justice Of
the peace In Rangely precinct and F.
A. Nichols, constable.
James Wiltshire, DR.. Emery and
Harry Smith are tied for justice in
precinct No. 2 (Piceance). Walter
Horn was elected constable In this
precinct.
A. L. Gourley and J. NJ. Clark were
elected justices in precinct No. 8,
(Meeker).
b. L. Nichols and 8. 7. Ray were
elected constables In Meeker district.
J. F. Wilson was elected justice and
Clifford Bartlett, constable In justice
precinct No. 4, tBuford).
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

On the second page Of this issue of
The HERALD will be found the at
tractive saving fund announcement
Of the Bank Of Meeker. This savings
plan 10 now popular all over the ma
ton. It 70 fine thing to present to
children "a It gets them into the saw
ing habit. Be sure and read the plan |;
snd-act on it, suggestions.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

christmas day is only three hours
long in the Finnish town Of Tornea."
said traveller. II spent last Christ
was there. At sunrise got up to see
my presents and to read my Christmas
mail and night had fallen before got
through breakfast
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

The fine display of grains and veg
etables in the Commercial club show
window past few weeks, Is very con
vtncing evidence Of the richness of
Rio Bianco county rs an agricultural
section. Some fine samples are also
shown In the window Of the Tom
Scott real estate agency.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18
St. James Church.

Twenty-secondSundAy after Trinity
7.SO a. m. Holy Communion.
8.45 am. Church School.
ll:0O .. m. Morning Prayer and
sermon.
7.so p. nj. Evening prayer and
sermon.
Thursday.
1880 p. IN. Choir rehearsal.
PHILIP NELSON,
Priest in Charge.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

Turks around the Bosporus amuse
themselves by playing pitch and catch
with the hungry fish hawks. They
throw high Up the air lump Of raw
meat. and the hawks pounce upon the
meat before 1t strikes the ground and
make away with 1t to the little ones.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

The voters Of Rio Blanco county
showed that the herd law was not a
popular measure in this county. The
returns show that there were 1870
voters In favor of this pernicious
measure TO 847 against. The vote
sgAinat the Denver PESTS" pet
measure throughout the state was
overwhelmingly against it.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

Pessimism may he defined as that
form Of restricted mental vision that
causes men to anticipate evils that do
not happen. Houston Post.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18
viii be in Meeker Again

s. R. Berger. the popular
" optometrist and optician will
be here again at the Meeker hotel for
2 days, November 18th and 10th, Sat
urday and Sunday. Glasses scientif.
ically fitted. Satisfaction guaran-
teeo. .. Mills
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

"What a srasping fellow you are.
Hawkins! You've bothered me about
this bill afty times in ten days"
"You wrong me. farley. I'm not
grasping. I've bothered you about the
bill. l admit, but haven't been able
to grasp anything yet"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

The Democrats captured about
everything in Garfield county. Lat
est reports show that our former fell
low townsman, e. f. Fordham, was
one vote behind for clerk and record
or. The absent votes may carry
Teddy" in.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

That old stand by" marked News
Rush, The National Rivers and
Harbors dope, 10 again on our desk.
In our opinion. this rivers and hsr-
bors graft" IL the father Of all graft
ing pork barrer schemes, and
should be awaited"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

After he heard that the herd law
was defeated, John F. Wilson, the
pioneer cattlemsn Of Thornburg,
went out and purchased six head of
FLOODED bulls. Had the law passed,
Mr.. Wilson would have shaped his
Affairs to 60 out Of the cattle business.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

A light SNOWFALL last Sunday was
followed by an unprecedented drop
OF the mercury, when 1t was found
that the government thermometer at
Bakers had dropped to % below dur
ing the night Monday night was ls
below. Since then cold nights and
sunshiny days.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

Mrs. Raymond Garrison and son,
Master James, departed for Denver
last Friday. Mrs. J. M. Garrison.
who has been visiting with her
daughter, Mrs. James Sheridan, for
several months past, was also anput-
going passenger for her home in Dem
yer.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

Lovers Of music and all interested
In musical instruments, will do we'll
70 read the announcement Of the
Knight-Campbetl Music company, on
another page. This 10 the oldest and
most reliable house Of IT. kind in the
West.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

THE Expeditions First Romance
the only picture Of the frontier part
OF the Worlds Fair at San Francisco,
1t the Princess, Tuesday night, Nov
ember 2lst. so and IS cents. n1s
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

A good western frontier picture of
the Panama Pacific Exposition, 1.-The
Expositions First Romance" at the
Princess, Tuesday, November 2lst.
Prices 80 and q cents. n18
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18
Hay For Sale

About l75 tons of good hay for sale.
Good water and shed. Apply to W.
8. Harmon. Telephone So RI, Meek
er. nl8.da
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Cynical.

Some cheap people expect st. Peter
to pass them through the pearly gates
because they once paid so cents for .
fifteen cent supper at a church social
ATLANTA Journal
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18
Cholera.

Cholera was first recognized by the
Portuguese in India as far back Is
the middle Of the sixteenth century.
1t has the peculiarly Of following q
well defined route. with progress Just
equal to that Of an average journey
on foot.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

The vote ~ cast at the recent cleo
ton In this county, was canvassed
by Clerk Wilson and Mr.. Justice
Gourley. The ofIicial election table
appears in this issue.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

The bond proposition carried In
MofYat county, which will have an
up-to-date county building In yesr
or 90. That's the way to progress.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

We notice . lot Of Democrats wear
ing new hats; and-a lot Of Republic
cans wearing old ones.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

J. N. Breeze, . pioneer settler
near the site Of the present town Of
Craig, 10 dead.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

Just Like Relatives.
Are Belle and Barbara blood rela.
tions?''
"Oh. no. 1t is purely platonic
crouch they have for each other."-
Puck.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

Meeker people were interested in
the straw vote taken by Strehlke's.
A short article showing hoy this
straw vote was taken, appears on an-
other page.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

The Ladies' Guild of st. James
Church will meet with Mrs. JoHant-
gen on Thursday, November 23rd.
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Mean.

"lt's 30 hard to buy for man"
Yes. I've noticed when you womes
are doing It you look a. though u
hurts."-Detroit Free Press.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

The Steamboat Sentinel pays , very
handsome tribute to its neighbor,
Charley Leckenby, auditor-elect OF
Colorado. Good boys, Wood aud
Morgan.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

December 9th IL the date set for
holding st. James Guild Christmas
bazaar.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

Don't forget the county fair pro
position. Its good move. Keep II
moving.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

An evening of instruction and
amusement 10 in store for all who
will attend the high school entertain
ment next Thursday evening.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

Don't forget the Christmas bazaar
held by the ladies of st. James Guild
Saturday, December 9th. Christ
mas gifts for everyone.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

r. H. Wear was among the Straw
berry folks In town during the week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

Quite . number Of our cattlemen
started for the railroad this week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

Attend the high school entertain-
ment, Thursday evening, November
48rd.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

Several shipments Of hogs were
moved TO the railroad this week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

November SOth 10 the day and date
Thanksgiving.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18
OFFICIAL ELECTION RETURNS
Rio Blanco County, Colorado, November 9th, 1916


CHARLES BORTTCHER. Hep.
DAVID Il. G. BROWN
J. W. CREWS
J"HN q. BELL. Dom.
WILLIAM n. SWEET
SARAH X WALKING
For Congressman
HENRY ], BAIRD, Rep.
EDWARD T. TAYLOR. Dem.
GEORGE W. ALLEN. Rep.
SdkL5N H s. aHRRE R ri,
GEORGE 4. CARLSON, Rep.
For Lieutenant Governor
MOSES r. LEWIS, Rep.
For Secretary of State
JAMES X. holland. Dem.
For Auditor Of State
OLE THOMSON, Rep.
For state Trsasurer-
HARRY e. ,MULNIX, Rep.
For Attorney Eeneral.
WILLIAM G. ROBINsON, Rep. Pro.
For State Supt. Public Instruction-
HELEN N. WILSON, Rep.
For Regent. state University
CLIFFoRD w. MILLS.
WILLIAM ]: KING, Rep
ANNA WOLNOTT VALE,
For District Attorney
FRANK DELANEY. Dem.
JOHN l.. NOoNAN, Rep.
For senator, Thirteenth district
in. MowiLLiAMs, Dem.
For Regrssentstiys11,
ERN Est BARLOW, Dem.
W. X. LEE, hep.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-11-18

E. o. WATSON departed. end Of the
week, for Yampa river points, and,
may go up into Wyoming.
Regular White River weather once
more.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30

Its selection and in its prepara-
ton. At this season of the year
goose Is in Its prime. Choose one
having yellow bill, red being u
sign of>age. See that the white Is fat
and soft and the wings tender. A
goose should hang several days be-
fore cooking. Scrub carefully with
soda water and small vegetable
brush, after smuggling. to remove every
bit of soil on the skin. Rinse inside
with cold water and wipe with Il cloth.
Some thrifty housewives scrub n goose
with soap and water, process per-
fectly good In itself but careless cooks
sometimes leave taste of soap on the
skin, flavor which Is not appre-
ciated, especially in our ATTITUDES.
Put the goose over the fire and
steam until all the supertluous fat has
been extracted, then remove and wipe
dry, dredge with flour and stuff.
Roast like turkey, dredging and
basting. allowing twenty minutes to
the pound.
dtC ilhHlHSl Vi StuhAit
for goose and each may select the kind
which especially appeals to her.
Boil three white potatoes, mash
them chop three onions and cover with
cold water, stir into the potatoes with
a spoonful! of butter; salt and pepper
to taste, n tablespoonful Of powdered
sage; mix we'll and stuff the fow
with II.
Take equal parts of mashed pota
toes and breadcrumbs, season witt
butter salt, pepper, onion. two hard
cooked eggs, chopped. and two table
spoonfuls of minced walnut meats
bind with the yoik Of an egg and fl
the goose.
The Norwegian coOks stuff goose
with chopped, tart apples and stewet
prunes, and most delicious film!
It lis.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30

ing to the bone. Into this pocket
place stutiing made IF moistened
bread seasoned With poultry dressing.
or sage, butter. salt. pepper and u few
drops of onion juice. Sprinkle the
chops with salt pepper aifd little
onion juice. Place In hot oven ana
bake 20 or 30 minutes; make gravy
from the fat i'm the pan to serve with
the chops.
Partisan Coffee custard.--Cook four
tablespoonfuls of coffee In a pint OF
milk Ave minutes. then strain through
a jelly bag: add the yolks Of four eggs.
beaten, with cupful OF sugar. ana
cook over the fire until thick. Cool
and add third of an ounce of soft
ened gelatin and a pint OF whipped
cream, Stir well and stand In cold
place for an hour before serving.
Succotash Soup.--Add the contents
of quart can of succotash soup to
two cupfuls of hot water and sinh
mer this until the corn and beans are
tender enough to press through u
PURGE sieve. Cook II Tablespoonful or
butter In tablespoonful Of flour ana
add two cupfuls Of milk. When boil
ing blend with the soup. Add sen
soning of salt, pepper, onion and cei-
cry. Serve with a spoonful Of whipped
cream on top.
Corn Pudding.-Open and air can
Of corn before using at least an hour.
Beat three eggs, add n PINT OF rich
milk, tablespoonful Of melted butter,
| salt and pepper and a bit Of mustard |;
| mix all together and bake In fire.
proof dish standing In dish OF hot
| water. Cook until the eggs are set.
Tomato Eearnaise Sauee.---Cools
three egg yolks with one tablespoon
| full of water and teaspoonful of but.
| ter stirring over water until thick.
then add four tablespoonfuls Of but
ter, salt, paprika and teaspoonful
Of tarragon vinegar and take from
the fire at once; add a cupful OF toma'
! TO sauce and serve n spoonful of this
| sauce on each tillet.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30
All the Druggists Fault.

Belinda VAS beautiful-so beautiful !!
And for that same beauty Brown mar
ried her.
1t didn't take him long TO discover
that behind her beauty lay very little
brain. She was an absolute duffer at
cooking.
Joseph, dear" she cooed one even
ing when he came home from business
Il have made you such lovely rice
tudding for your supper"
Thank you. dear" replied Joseph
ky. hoping for the best.