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The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11
M.rri.s. Problems.

"Gsod morning. parson." said jerks.
the village wag. meeting the parish
rector one morning. II want your ad-
vice on a certain point concerning the
marriage laws"
~ shall be very pleased to assist you
IL l can, Mr.. jerks. What is It you
require sOlving?"
"Well, want to know whether It's
legal for a man to marry his widows
niecey
The vicar hesitated before vouchsaf-
ing reply, then very slowly expressed
1t as his opinion that such marriage
would be perfectly legal.
That's satisfactory, sir, but would
it he possible for such a marriage to
actually take place" continued jerks.
with merry twinkle in his eye.
Certainly. If the thing is legalked
by law It is, Of course. possible" re-
piled the clergyman.
you're positive ON that point. pre-
sume?''
"Of course amr'
well. I can't say that share your
opinion. AS rule, in this country
widows are widows, and If n man
wished to marry the niece of such a
person I'm afraid he'd have to rise
from the grave first. Good morning.
parsOnr'-London Mall.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

On the first page will be found the
announcement Of the Preaching
Mission, which will he held hero be-
ginning with Sunday, March 10th,
and continuing through the ensuing
week. In the various protestant de-
nominations, such affairs are called
revivals; In the Roman Catholic and
Episcopal churches such religious
movements are rightly called mis-
sions." They aim to arouse . spirit
Of devotional interest In the men,
bers Of the creed which gives them
but the principal object 10 to awaken
religious interest In those who have
no church home, or profession OF
Christianity. No matter under what
auspices given, they serve . good
purpose. Bishop Brewster, who will
conduct the forth coming mission at
st. James church, 10 m able, elo-
quent and earnest preacher. All
should hear him.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11
Card Of Thanks.

Words are weak to express the
gratitude we feel to the dear friends
who were 90 kind In our awful affiic-
ton; but we are, indeed, thankful to
each one. The beautiful flowers and
the more beautiful words spoken In
tribute to our darling boy will always
live In our hearts sweetest memories.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Fisk who made
their home ours, Drs. Lumm and
Montgomery. and the Rev. Mr.. Nell
son, all Of whom were with US
throughout the last night of our boys
earthly life, we owe an eternal debt
Of gratitude.
ME-. AND MRS. GRINsTEAD AMI. BOYS
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11
SEE Reward. Size

pleased to learn that there il at least ons
dreaded disease that science has bssn
able to cure In all Its stages. and that u
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being . constitutional
disease. requires constitutional treat
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system, there
by destroying the foundation Of the dis
building up the constitution and assisting
nature In doing its work. The propristor1
have 10 much faith in Its curative pow
for any case that 1t fails to cure. Send
for list Of testimonials
Address: r. J. CHENEY q CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists. 7Sc.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipatioa.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Nancy MAhala Ricneau WAS
born In Indiana, October Z. 1850. Her
maiden name was Stitt She was
married to her now bereaved husband
at Del Norte, Colorado, In 1888, and
died at her home In Meeker, Colorado
Sunday, March 9Th, after only . few
minutes acute suffering from rhsu-
matism of the heart. She had been
. lifelong Christian, and for some
time . member of the Methodist
church. She was most devoted
wife and . most indulgent mother.
She was very energetic, and . hard
working woman, and one Of those
women whom every body loved. She
leaves her husband. one daughter
and four sons who were 1t the funeral,
. brother and some other relatives
who could not be present
She WAS . woman who was con-
sumed with her home duties and de-
votion to her family. This was her
little world and she cared little for
anything else. Her unselflsh devo-
ton to her home and loved ones will
be = priceless legacy to her bereaved
family.
The funeral services were conduct
ed from the Methodist church by the
pastor, DR.. Denote, Wednesday sf-
ternoon. The floral offerings were
profuse and beautiful and the attend
ance was very large. One Of her sons
being . member Of the county high
school, his class mates gave . very
tender expression Of sympathy by at
tending in q body. The choir sang
hymns Of her preference closiLg with
her special favorite, well Never
Say Goodbye In Heaven"
"There remaineth therefore . rest
for the people Of God" M. Dem.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11
Directions For Poisoning Prairie
Dogs.

The Department Of Agriculture,
Washington, d. c., sends out the
following receipt for poisoning prai-
RE dogs:
Mix l ounce Of powdered strych-
nine In three-fourths Of . pint Of
water and heat to boiling point. Mix
. tablespoonful Of gloss starch In one
eighth Of pint Of cold water, add to
the strycnnine solution, and boil un-
til clear paste Is formed. Remove
from IRE; add / ounce Of powdered
bicarbonsts Of soda, previously mixed
with one-eighth Of . pint Of cold
water, and stir to . smooth, creamy
mass. Add tablespoonful Of heavy
corn sirup and one-eighth ounce Of
saccharine, and stir. Pour over l3
quarts of oats and mix thoroughly
until the grain 10 evenly coated. AL
low TO stand several hours before dis
tributing.
For mixing small quantities an or
binary galvanized iron .washtub IL
convenient. For larger quantities .
tight, smooth box may be used, and
the mixing may be done with . spade.
Each quart Of the prepared grain IL
sufaoient for treating about 40 holes.
This quantity should be scattered
lightly on clean, hard ground near
each prairie dog hole. Do not plsce
the poison on loose earth or In the
hole. With reasonable care In scat
tering the baits cattle and sheep on
the open range will not be endangered.
The poison IL effective 1t any Sea-
son when the dogs are active. The
most favorable time for poisoning IL
early In spring or during periods Of
drought, when green food 10 scarce.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11
Notice Of Town Election.

Notice Is Hereby Given, That the annual
municipal election for the Town Of Meeker,
Colorado, will be held on Tuesday, the 18th
day of April, A. d. 1915, for the purpose OF
eIecting the following Town Omcers, to-wit:
One Mayor, to serve one year,
Three Trustees, each to serve two years.
One Trustee, for one year. to NIL vacancy.
The board of registration will meet on
Tuesday, March 18th, 1915, aid again on
Monday, April 3rd, 1915, as by law provided.
Place OF Registration and Election-Coun-,
ty Court House. T. B. SCOTT
[TowN sKAL1 Town Recorder.
,uII.a1
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11
The Daughter Undsrstoed.

Once upon time fond mother dis
approved Of her daughter marrying
This was the more awkward because
the young lady had picked the young
man out. Also he had wealth. And
the mother. who was widowed. had not
the wherewithal to furnish her daugh
ter with the variety Of frOcks and
things which her youthful heart crav-
ed. II might not object to the man
10 much" said the mother one evening.
eff you would only let me see him.
But here is a man whom have never
set eyes on and yet one whom you In.
sist on taking for husband. I don't
understand such secrecy!'
The daughter replied, "If ever In
troduced him you'd insist on marrying
him yourself"
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11
St. James, Church.

First Sunday In Lent.
7.8O am. Holy Communion.
8.45 .. m. Church School.
HOO .. IN. Children's missionary
service.
7.SOp.m. Evening Prayer and Ser
mon.
Wednesday.
1000 .. m. Morning prayer.
1851 p. m. Evening prayer and sd-
dress.
Thursday.
1000 .. m. Holy Communion.
1880 p. m. Choir rehearsal.
Friday.
1000 q. m. Morning prayer.
4:l6 p. m. Children's service.
1850 p. m. Litany and Bible Class.
Confirmation classes Is announced.
Attention is drawn to the childrens'
service on Sunday morning to which
the parents are especially invited.
There will be no collection at any
Of the Lenten weekday services.
PHILIP NELSON,
Priest In Charge.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11
Notice to BondhoIders

Notice Is hereby given that all holders
of Meeker Town Water Bonds, dated No
vember is. lp06, and optional November Is.
1915, are requested to present tho same to
Causey. Foster 4 Co., Denver. Colo, for re.
demption. Said bonds amount to 9tOUO
due November IL, 1870. Interest on aAme
Will cease on April !, 1919.
j. W. RiGBY,
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11
Effective Test.

Another comedian and myself" said
Eddie Foy. "were looking at some sau-
snges OH the table for luncheon. My
friend insisted they were pure pork.
while plunged for the equine theory.
My friend was obdurate, 30 l bet him
a new hat was right and said l would
prove 1t. Thereupon cut one Of the
mysteries into FIVE pieces and went out.
In ten minutes returned.
''There!' said I. What did tell
you? They are horse. / put the Eve
pieces on a cub line outside. Then
took the first piece away, and the other
four promptly moved up.'"-Every
Week.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

Reese Tatro returned to Meeker
last Sunday from Provo, Utah. Reese
lost foot last December, while ''rid-
ing the bumpers between Green
River and Provo. His foot was mashed
In the coupling and had to be ampu-
tated. After spending nine weeks In
a hospital at Provo, he IL now on the
road to recovery.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11
Methodist Church Notes.
BY THF PASTOR.

Mrs. Denote is onvalescing from
. severe attack Of tonsilitis.
DR.. Englund's solo last Sabbath,
Fly as Bird to the Mountain" was
very much enjoyed.
The picture show benefit last Mon.
day night. rendered by the Empress,
filled the house twice and netted tho
Ladies' Aid neat sum. They are
very grateful to the management for
the courtesy.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

1.-THE best Of things are open to
abuse" said a clergyman. "even pray
er meetings. William spargus rose in
prayer meeting one night and said he
desired to tell the dear friends present
Of the great change Of heart that had
come over him, SO that he now for
gave, fully and freely, Deacon Jones
for the horse he had sold him.
Deacon Jones was too shocked at
first to reply. He soon recovered him.
self. however. and he rose b his pew
and said:
"'I am indeed glad. dear Christian
friends. to have gained Brother Will
liam Spargus' forgiveness: but. all the
came. he amt paid fof the boss yet"
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

The mud on our streets, II it gets
any deeper, will rank with that fam
Gus mud back In Indiana, which has
to be sounded to find the bottom.
P. Sour cub reporter had 1t Miss
ouri, but we wouldn't stand for any
crack" at good old NILSSON" a. long
as Lark Craig is alive, and we hope
that will be for = good many years.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11
ARE You s1srERs ?"

ing house on the hill. hits dis or way.
Sanders. up dar In de white house. he
married me fu'st: den Sis Liza heah
come long. an he 'vorsted me an put
me out heah in de cabin SO he could
marry her. But bimeby he 'vorsted
her. and den he fetch her down de hill
10 de cabin to make room for dat
young gal. Cora. he done married. No.
sir. us ain no blood kin-I guess ives
wives-in-law."-Eve
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

H. A. Warner, who was reported
much improved fore part Of the week,
had a relapse Thursday night, and, as
we go to press, his condition Is seri-
GUS. Mr.. Warmers weakened condi-
ton and eighty-one years Of age 10 y
big handicap to bis recovery.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

This one has the merit Of being true.
anyhow: The Official pessimist of a
small city, gentleman who had wres-
tied with chronic dyspepsia for years.
stood in front Of the postofiice rs the
noon whistles sounded.
Twelve o'clock. eh?'' be said half tc
himself and half to an acquaintance.
swell. I'm going home to dinner. II
dinner amt ready I'm going tO raise
the very. mischief. and II 1t II ready ]
amt going to eat a bite."-saturday
Evening Post.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

Miss Mabel Skinner and Miss Ruth
Graves entertained their many
friends with delightful dance last
Friday evening. Tasteful decorations,
beautiful flowers and nice refresh-
ments made the affair more than en-.
joyable to those attending.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

Travellers on the Meeker-R Rifle road
report that the moving mountain,
near the l4-mils station on the Grand
river side, IL again on the move. 1t
has moved onto the new road, and
will probably move across Dry Rifle
valley bafore 1t stops.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Adams, who
have been In the South during the
winter, have returned to Denver.
They will probably visit Meeker be-
fore Mr.. Adams starts on field work
coming summer.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

The Oak Creek Times enjoyed .
very liberal circulation In Meeker
this week. Those who were not sub
scribers were borrowing, begging OF
stealing copies.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

The good old summer time IL sure
approaching. Over In Routt county
they are talking Fourth Of July cele-
brations and candidates.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11
TURNED THE TABLES.
A show Manager Who Got Even With
an obstinats Landlord.

A show Manager Who Got Even With
an Obstinate Landlord.
In the book OF "Reminiscences that p.
T. Barnum. the famous Snowman,
wrote forty years ago there Ii All
amuse anecdote TINT recalls the days
when the one ring circus was the chief
attraction of the long. hot summer.
The incident occurred when We were
ut Hanover Court House. in Virginia.
wrote Mr.. Barnum. 1t rained SO heav-
ily that we could not perform there.
and Turner. manager of the show. de-
cided to start for Richmond imme-
diately after dinner.
He was informed by the landlord
that as our agent had engaged three
meals and lodging for the whole com
pany the entire bill must be paid
whether we went then or the next
morning. No compromise could be ef-
fected with the stubborn landlord. and
80 Turner proceeded to get the worth
of his money IS follows:
He ordered dinner Mt IL O'Clock.
which was duly prepared and eaten.
The table was cleared and reset for
supper at half past II. At ! o'clock
we all went to bed. every man carrying
a lighted candle to his room. There
were thirty-six Of US, and we all un-
dressed and tumbled into bed us If We
were going to stay all night. In half
an hour we rose and went down to the
hot breakfast that Turner had demand
ed and that We found smoking on the
table.
Turner was very grave. the landlord
was exceedingly angry, and the rest Of
us were convulsed with laughter at the
absurdity Of the whole proceeding. We
disposed Of our breakfast as II We had
eaten nothing for ten hours and then
started for Richmond satisfied that We
had fairly settled with the unreason-
able landlord.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

Judge Porter. a popular Irish magis-
trate Of some years ago. in sentencing
a notorious drunkard. said:
"You will be confined In jail for the
longest period the law allows. and ]
hope you will spend your time In ours
Ing whisky"
81 will. SIR" promptly answered the
topper, land Porter too"
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11
II ADMIRE You VERY MUCH"

Il ADMIRE YOU VERY MUCH.
leader produced a travelling compan-
ION and asked:
LAS you do not play cards nor
smoke you will not refuse to join us
In drink
".I thank you, gentlemen. but never
drink
with this a venerable man with
ministerial aspect sitting in the sent
behind the young man reached forward
and tapped him on the shoulder.
"-T have heard what you have said
to these men, said the sedate old fell
low. and admire you very much for
the stability of character which has
enabled you to shun bad habits. I
have daughter in the parior car
whom should like to have you meet
al thank you. SIR replied the young
man. turning about and facing the
gentleman. but the fact is I never In
tend to marry"
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

Simp Harp Is feeding oil cake sx-
tensively, and reports that with about
one-fourth the hay his cattle are fat
and contented.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

Green grass has PECAN to mako Its
appearance and 1t ought to grow fast
with all the moisture we have receive
ed this winter.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

There seems to be shortage Of oats
In the valley. AT least the stores
haven't any. so we understand the
local merchants are getting ready to
ship In few car loads. 1t used to be
. good many car loads were shipped
out.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

The weather was warm and spring
like most Of the week. In town, yes
terday, 1t was warm enough to grow
garden truck.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

The Routt county papers report
that there will be big stock losses
in that county, a. . result Of the
heavy SHOWS Of this winter. The
sheep losses will be greater than the
cattle losses.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

DR.. Chas. H. Farthing has moved
his ofiice from rooms 1921 Hugus
block to rooms and 2, First Nation
81 Bank building. mills
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

WANTED-A man BY month on
ranch on Blair mesa, from April LIST.
Must understand irrigation. L. H.
Phelps, P. O., Meeker. mills
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

Fred A. Nichols came In Friday,
after q three-weeks trip to points east
of the main range. He was accom-
panied by his oldest son, who 10 stop
ping with his granddad for . week OF
SO. Mr.. Nichols went to Rangely,
Monday, to look after business inter-
ests there,
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11
A Matter Of Kin.

A Matter Of Kin.
Are you sisters?' asked the census
taker Of two colored women who sat
on the tiny porch Of their cabin.
mo, SIR" one of the women replied;
''us amt no blood kin. You see"
pointing to a rather pretentious look
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11
When to Take Chamberlain
Tablets.

When you feel dull and stupid
after eating.
When constipated or bilious.
When you have sick headache.
When you have sour stomach.
When you belch after eating.
When you have indigestion.
When nervous or respondent.
When you have no relish for your
meals.
When your liver is torpid.
Obtainable everywhere.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

Mr.. Henry Genier Of Buford, was
In yesterday, and reports about . foot
and . half Of snow In the bottoms up
his way.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

Joe and Mrs. Trachta of the lower
country, were guests at the Meeker
hotel, early part Of the week.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11
Bald Barley Seed.

A limited quantity Of the finest
bald barley seed for sale. INQUIRE at
this office. mll-ls
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Baer have gone
to Honolulu, where they will spend a
month or 20.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

J. w. and Mrs. Shepard Of While
River, were town visitors, Wednes-
day.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

Mr.. J. N. Pierce was In from Dem
yer this week, attending to business
matters.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11
ST. PATRIcK's DAY DANCE
Given under the auspices OF
the Catholic Ladies' Society,
will be given on the evening
Of MARCH II, 1916, At
ROONEYS HALL
A Fine Supper will be serve
in the hall upstairs.
Teachers Examination

Teachers Examination
once Of the
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
MEEkER, COLO. March I. 1ole
Notice 10 hereby given that the regular
teachers examination for Rio bianco county
will DO held in the once Of the county super
intendent OF schools at the court house in
Meeker. on Thursday and Friday, MARCH l6
and II, 1915.
The examination will begin at O'Clock q. m.
each day and continue till 4:0O p. IN.
Mus. c. A. SMITH,
mil County Superintendent.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11
The Kansas City cattle market tool
another upward jump last week.
Commissioner Metxger attended to
some official duties at the court house,
Tuesday.

Remember that next Friday night,
March 18th, Is the great event-ths
st. .Patrick's ball.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

Listen to what your friends say of
others If you would know what they
think of you.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

Frank Egg mingled with his town
friends, Saturday.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

The ladies' OF st. James Guild will
meet with Mrs. A. e. Lytle on Thurs
day, March 18th.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

Sorrow drives many woman to
tears, but it drives many man to
stronger liquid.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

Fair weather friends arc generally
enemies 10 disguise.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

Next Friday is the day We wear
the green.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11

w. B. and Mrs. Salter of Josephine
park, visited town Wednesday.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11
Courage.

Physical courage. which despises all
danger, will make a man brave In one
way. and moral courage, which defies
all opinion, will make a man brave in
anotler.-Bolton.
The Meeker herald., 1916-03-11
Content.

Content.
Seek not to be rich. but happy. The
one lies in bags, the other in content.
which wealth can never give.-William
Penn.
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.LUS|TAN|A CASE
PRACTICALLY SETTLED
81 Pae. and Int,I News service.

BY Pae. and Inti News Service.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 8.-The
president and his cabinet this morning
discussed the Lusitania case. Presi-
dent Wilson was presented with Secre-
tary Lansing's analysis of Germany's
latest proposals. It is understood that
his analysis recommends that Ger
many's phrase be substituted for the
word "disavowel."
Situation Favorable.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Feb. s.-The
cabinet adjourned this afternoon with
out coming to decision relative to
the acceptance Of Germany's proposals
in the Lusitania case. However, no
break is feared and further negotia-
tions are possible.
Secretary Lansing is in conference
with Ambassador Bernstorff this after
noon in an effort to determine whether
the German latest proposal can be in
terpreted the same in both languages.
1t Is announced by the administration
officials that the situation looks very
favorable.