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The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07
"Pors Old Dad"

Ye can sca'ce pick up paper
An its "poets' corner" greet,
Cept we'll sec . pirty poem
'bout tho mother, sAintly sweet;
But ye1l have time. 1 say
Eyes will be or-achin' bad
Ere yell Overtske . poem,
Al this time for pore old dad!
No, It isn't wflful in em-
Thorn that write Of mother dear
That thsr's never notice taken
OF her old man settsn near:
No, IFS never meant to slight him
But hit looks . little sad-
All the bouquets made for mothers,
Not bloom for pore old dad.
True, our mother watched above US
Tell her gray old eyes would ache,
But ole dad he bumped TO 1eed Us
Tell bis back would nearly break,
Mother crooned above the cradle,
Gave devotioa. all she had;
still there wasn't any circus
At this time for pore old dad!
Do not take one line from mother
when you write the soui-swset song
But II thar . word for father
Now and then It wont be wrong.
Pore Old dsdi Hes bent and wrinkled
An I know twooId make him glaa
II, while you are peatsin' mother,
SoWethins aid for pore old dadi
-Deavsr Labor Bulletin
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07
A Mining Stir

Considerable interest wis aroused
10 town over renewed interest in the
radium and vanadium deposits on
north branch Of White river.
Indications are chat good deal OF
prospecting and development work
will be had on both north and south
branches Of White coming summer.
That there are bodies Of valuable
minerals In the regions indicated has
long been known. but 1t 10 going to
take considerable money and time to
uncover them.
We hope those interested will stay
with the operations till pay dirt" is
discovered, or otherwise.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION ISOLATED
TRACT
PuHLrc LAND SALE

PUBLIC LAND SALE
Dopartmeht Of the Interior, U 9. Land Once At
Greenwood Sprfuss, Colo. March "A lsI7.
NOTICE L. hereby given that, - directed BY
the Commtesioner Of the General Land Omce.
DO TIC appiication Of Owen n. Lunney Of Neck
q. Colorado, Serial No. Ol0e3l, we will offer
at public sale. TO the hlghesa bidder, but 1t
noe less than sl.7S per acre. II l0:lS O'Clock q
y. on the l4th dry Of My. 1911 next, Ut this
oGoe, tAe fo,!owinf ss.cs q lad: Log rs seN
The naie VIII not b kept open, but will be
DECLARED CLOSED wtsn those pfesent at The hour
In9 de htghest ~ VIII Be Required TO immedi-
ateiy pay tn de Receiver the annosint thereof.
Any person claiming adversely the above de-
scrtbed Ind are advisod to ale thefr ciai0s, Or
obtect3ooa, On Or before tho tfme desi9naced
for saSe- DC. weYAND, Register.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07
The Neal Cattle Sale

Will take place - scheduled next
Tuesday.
Az We have heretofore stated, this
sale will afford . good opportunity
for small buyers to get . small bunch
Of high grade acclimated cattle with
which to start . herd.
Mr.. Neal wishes II to be known
that he can protect buyers for few
days on tho feed proposition.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07
NOTICE FOR rusLIoAr1oN : ISOLATED

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION = ISOLATED
TRACT
PUBLIC LAND SALE
Department Of the Interior. U. 9. Land Once 1t
Glenwood Springs. Colo. March %, 1917.
NOTICE Ii hereby siven that, ~ directed by
the Commissioner OF the General Land Once,
under provisions Of Bee 3466, Il. g., pursuant
to the application Of Lucille Mathes, Of Meek
er. Colorado, Serial No. Ol0o8l, We will offer at
public SALE to the htxhest bidder but ut not less
than 3l.Ih per acre, At 1000 O'Clock .. m, on
the l4th day Of Nay 1917 next, at this oface, the
following tract Of land: Lot 10 and seN sek,
Sec 7; Lots and Z, swk SEX, Bee & TpS N, X
vs. ", eth p. n.
The saie will not be kept open. but will be
declared closed when those present At the hour
named have oeased biddinp. The person maxi
lug the highest lid will be required to Inn
nodtately pay to the Receiver the amount
thoreOf.
Any pefsons claiming adversely the above
described land are advised to nlo their claims,
or objections, on or before the time designated
'I s5.ms ~ " ANIL 'et'
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

After returning from Denver,
where he had been on . business trip,
DR.. Arlington proceeded to his Big
Beaver estate, to lay down plans fer
the spring work. The doctor owns
one Of the finest properties In Rio
Blanco county, and he intends to
keep on improving It.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07
Hewitt Arnold.

Police-Hewitt Arnold.
On motion the mayor appointed
Trustees Joy and Arnold . commit
tee to confer with the cemetery as
ISOLATION and Meeker Electric COM
pany, in regard to building foot
bridge across White river, at the foot
Of Sixth street.
On, motion, the mayor was In
atrucsed to appoint . committee Of
ono to have native cottonwood trees
planted on the south side OF the town
park. Trustee Joy was named.
On motion the board adjourned.
T. B. SCOTT, Town Recorder.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

Mr.. Webster Brown and Miss Fac
Whitlock were united In holy matri.
mony ut high noon March II. 1917, by
Rev. r. H. Rose, It the Methodist
church. The relatives and . large
circle Of friends wish the young
people long and happy life together
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

Word came In yesterday morning
that Charley Bloomfield had died 1t
the Mayo hospital, Minnesota, hsv-
ing failed to rally after .. surgical
operation.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION : ISOLATED
TRACT
PUBLIC LAND SALE

Department Of the Interior, U. g. Land Once at
Glenwood Springs, Colo. March b 1917.
NOTICE is hereby given that, a. directed by
the Commissioner Of the General Land Once,
under provisions Of Sec. 24SS, X. g.. pursuant
TO the Application Of Clarence P. Mathes, OF
Meeker. Colorado, Serial No. OlO066, we
will offer NJ pubic sale. to the highest bid
der, but At not less than ti.7S per acre. at 1880
O'Clock .. M, on the 18th day Of May, 1917,
Lot 8, Sec q, TIP N, r 20 W, 9th p. N.
The sale will not be kept open, hut will be
declared closed when those present at the hour
named have erased bidding. The person max
ing the highest bid Will be required to immed-
lately pay to the Receiver the amount thereof.
amy Ell c..'Ins ad t ~ me 1oove
or objections, on or before the time designated
Tor aale. D. G. wEYAND. Register
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

Mlss Mildred Joy has returned
from the University Of Colorado, in
order TO help her father In ONCE
work during the spring and summer.
Miss Joy made . splendid record 1t
the university, her standing in
scholastic work being such that she
will not lose much on account Of
having TO leave before the summer
examinations take place.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07
ATTENTION, clTIzENsl


President Reuben Oldlsnd. Of the
Commercial Club, received the fol.
lowing telegram last Saturday:
DENVER, Colo, March 30, II
President, Chamber Of Commerce,
Meeker: Navy Department statAG
that 800 men are required from stats6
Of Colorado and Wyoming immedi-
ately, to I'LL Navy emergency COM
pliment; must be enlisted ny April
Goth. You are requested to take this
matter up at mass meetings, appeal
ing to to all loyal American citizens
to stimulate recruiting for Navy, and
urge every young man to enlist In
order to furnish required number Of
men, between ages Of II and so. Navy
men are now being placed. ~ gun
crews, on all merchant vessels sail
ing for war zone. You are requested
to send. thirty men from your town
and surrounding country, to nearest
recruiting station; furnish them
transportation, by popular subscrip-
tion, II necessary; tho government
will care for all applicants accepted
for service. after reporting at recruit
ing station. This appeal is most
urgent. w. P. BROWN,
Lieutenant U. g. Navy.
Recruiting Omcer.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

We notice that . number Of state
papers are administering singing re-
Dukes to sensational evangeiists,
who are now travelling over the
state and making an essy-if ques-
tionable-living. Being an inland
town-60 miles Oh the railroad
Meeker is FREQ from these pests; also
trsmpp,
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

There were ,i2l bills introduced In
the late legislature. and 1865 passed.
Senator Barney Napier 10 credited
with six of the successful measures,
one Of them being the much needed
Trappers Lake fish hatchery.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

A large number Of the national
emblems were displayed yesterday
morning when 1t became known that
war had been declared on Germany.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

L. 7. AImerman and Hays c. vii.
son have leased the Meeker Garage
plant from lobe House, and propose
to carry on the garage and auto bust.
ness along up-to-date lines. Messrs,
Almerman 4 Wilson are experienced
men in their line.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07
State Ct Ohio. City Of Toledo. l..

state CT Ohio. City Of Toledo.
Lucas County, -
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he n
Co, Going business in the CITY n rs.
s.soo. County and State aforeeIjd. and
tnnt gSld nrm will pay the sum OF ONE
ery case Of Catarrh that cannot - cured
oy inc use OF HALLS CATARRH CURE,
s- FRANK J. CHENEY.
1~orn 70 before me and subscribed in
ny presence. this 9Th day Of December.
'oeaD A. W. GLEASON,
Han. Notary Pubic.
1aHs Catafrh Cure 10 taken intefnaiIy
cn,,. acss directly upon the blood and mu-
te.ss,.on .iLIses OF the system. 0end for
CHENEY CO., To)s6o. q.
Sotd y all DrusRists, lie.
hairs Family Pills for esasespasssa
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

After . very successful run, under
the management Of Dean LAGRANGE.
the Meeker flour mill closed for the
season, last Saturday.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

March went out last Saturday lion
like. and growls and snow have beer
the weather charscteristlcs most o.
the past week.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07
Notice.-To Dancers

To members Of the Subscription
Dance Club: The first dance will be
held at Rooney hall. April 10th and
every second Tuesday In the month
thereafter for Ave dances. ~
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

Reports came In this week showing
that there 10 likely to be . considera-
BILE loss Of cattle In Routt and Moilat
counties ~ . result of . shortage OF
feed. We hope the reports are ex-
ARRerated,
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

Paul Babcock who went to Grand
junction last week to enlist In the
Navy, was rejected on account Of his
hearing being defective.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

Every native American has q
chance to some day become Presi-
dent-excepting Bill Bryan. Through
his actions in the present crisis, con-
fronting the Nation, Bill has cooked
his own ROose,'
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

Tho vernal Express reports that
Tom Mcneil, the former Meeker
boy. has added s75 acres to his farm
holdings on Ashley river.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

Denver's yellow" journal 10 giving
the late 3lst general assembly Of
Colorado "hell," but the large ma
jority Of the state papers seem to be
Of the opinion that 1t was . pretty
good body Of makers and unmsksrs
Of laws. The Herald takes the judg-
mont Of the state press in preference
70 that Of the Pest:
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

WIN O. Ferril, the able editor Of
the Rocky Mountain Herald, the
only Republican paper in Denver,
ufKss Republican editors and others
70 cnt out partisan politics pending
the present national crisis, and 10y
ally support the President the ma
ticnal and state governments = in
fact, TO stand by our nag, our country
and those In authority over Us.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07
Auction Sale

OF household goods and personal pro-
perty, Saturday, April l4th, at one
O'Clock p. IN. Everything not sold
before the above date will be dispos-
ed Of 1t auction, for cash, to highest
bidder; at residence, second house
east Of the flour mill. John Flucky.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07
Holy Family Catholic Church

Easter services Of Catholic church.
April g.
Confession, $3.50.
High Mas, 1850.
Benediction Of the Blessed 9scrs-
ment Immediately afternoon.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07
The Ricksrt letter reports top
steers around sla 1t Kansas City past
week.

Remember the Neal cattle sale
Tuesday, April 10th, beginning At II
O'Clock .. m.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

A dispatch from chihuahua City,
Mex. says Murguia hanged 70 villa
rebels. Good boy, Murg. This 10
the proper way to settle the Mexican
question.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

Easter Supper and Sale will BE-
held In the Rooney Hall, Thursday,
April 18th.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

Archie McLachlsn, Routt county
pioneer, died 1t Craig, Saturday
week, aged 10 years. Brights disease
was the cause of death. Mr.. McLAch-
Ian had resided In the lower Yampa
river valley since 1883, and WAS
highly thought Of in that section Of
old Cont county. A number Of year,
- seprssented Routt and Rio
1janeo counties in the state legis-
lA&afe.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

The Meeker hotel register was we'll
filled every day, past week.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

Clarence Mathes Of lower White
was attending to business matters in
town, Tuesday.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

The nearest recruiting ONCE to
Meeker, 10 Grand Junction.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

D. w. Black Of Petrolite, reported
plenty Of snow out that way, ~ yet.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

Monday was observed - patriotic
day in the Rio Blancos high school.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

It's all of with the kaiser now.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

Billy Cunningham Of the Mesa.
mingled with his town friends, Mon
day.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

1t is not likely that those volun-
teering now will have to serve the
full term Of naval enlistment, which
70 four years, but can secure their
discharge, II they 20 desire. when
the present emergency passes. But
II . young man possesses the right
stun and ambition the Navy offers
exceptional Advantages to serve In
the first line Of national defense, and
ultimately rise to the rank Of warrant
officer, with maintenance and pay
ranging from go to $i26 per month,
and splendid chance to ESQ the
world.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

Against ..........-....-N votes
Trustee Purdy made his report on
the organization Of = fire department.
He, presented . petition signed by
the business men of the town In sup
port Of the organization, and the
names Of . number If young men
who will act ~ firemen. Tho board
rendered Mr.. Purdy Its thanks for his
efforts In the matter.
The town clerk then swors In the
incoming ofilcers, and on motion the
board adjourned. -
The new board met pursuant to ad-
journment. The meeting was called
to order by Mayor simms, present
Trustees Joy, JoHantgen, Rooney,
Taylor and Arnold. Absent, Trustee
Brown.
The board then proceeded to the
election Of Officers: T. B. Tcott was
elected town clerk At . salary Of sl9O
per year; J. w. Rigby was elected
town treasurer at salary Of $50 per
year; John r. Clark was elected
town attorney at salary Of $3.50 per
year; B. L. Nichols was continued ~
marshal 1t the same salary; DR..
Chas H. Farthing was elected health
ofncer, to be paid for ~ services are
rendered.
The mayor appointed the following
committees:
DR.. r. H. Taylor, mayor pro tenn.
Finance. Z. Rooney. III,
Water Works-H. H. Joy. ~
Streets and Alleys-F. N. Jo-
Hantgen.
General Improvements = r. H.
Taylor.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07
Try Tho Herald for q year,

Second Hand seove. .na F-
n'eore. At Meeker Cabinet Co. NIT
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

THE HERALD 10 authorised to stats
that all who respond to the abovs
call will have their fare paid u
Grand junction land return, II 70.
jected).
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

Subscribe for The Herald.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07

". D. SIMms Was declared elected
mayor, and c. F. Brown, 81. H. Joy,
and r. H. Taylor were declared
elected trustees for ths full terms,
and Hewitt F. Arnold for the short
term, to MI . vacancy.
The vote on the public library
proposition, whereby the town 10 to
accept, and by an annual tax levy
maintain the library. carried by the
following vote:
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-07
Town Council

April 2, 1917, the board met, bot
there being no quorum present 1t ad-
journed until April4.
April I, the board met pursuant 70
adjournment and was called 70 order
by Mayor Simms. Present, Trustees
JoHantgen, Joy. Kyser, Rooney,
Purdy and Taylor.
The minutes OF the March meeting
were read and approved.
Claims approved and allowed:
GENERAL FUND.
H N Moore, hauling shaIe .................e u 90
J l. Riland, printing and advertising n -
John n Clark, attorney eth quarter 49,. 70 90
Meeker Electric Co, lights. 70 35
r N JoHsntgen. blacksmithing ... Is
T B scott, clerk, Srd and 4th quarter 90 % On
A.Oldland 4 Co. supplies .......--..-.-..-... Is
James Lyttie. printing and advertising 81 50
B l. Nichols. marshal, March salary 80 100 oO
Telephone rent, ons year ............-..-.. Is 90
Chas N Miller, livery hire ......... 3 70
WATER WORKS FUND.
George Roberts, labor ......-...-.....t 4 ~
Alva Thompson, labor o.
L Chaplin, labor 70
The town treasurer submitted his
annual financial statement which
was examined and approved, and
also ordered 1t published.
Henry Hay. election board ....... ...s 90
z whitney, I" ... Z 80
H A wiIdhsck " ........ Z 50
E Davis, clerk Of election ........-..... 2 ~
J W Card, ........-....... 3 50
DR. Chas H Farthing. health onicer - 20 "a
The board then proceeded to can
vas the votes Of the last municipal
election, which resulted a. follows:
For Aayor-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-17
TRUSTEES s4EE
Valuable. House s#a Cot in Alexan.

Valuable. House sads 81. Le e. in Ale1an
dria citE yifgfpla. .is,,.
= b. xirtne. Of apthsrit St f, 9 Ger
Davis fsSnffdaa ffiesdy to SaiHuef p:
] Fisher, Trusted, bearing date jun
| 90, IDA, and duly Of record in thu
! Clerks Office of Alexandria City
Virginia, i'll Liber No. 63, at folio 8
F Fs lie Land Records Of the Said City
aRdl by further authority of certain
decree entered By the Circuit Cour1
of, Alexandria City, Virginia, default
having been made in the payment Of
! the, DEBT secured BY the said deed Of
trust, the undersigned trustee will
sell at public auction in front of the
premises,
On SATURDAY., MARCH 81, 1917
at 400 o'clock, P. NJ,
The following described lot OF
ground, with a valuable dwelling
house and other improvements there
on, situate in the said. City of Alex
andria, Virginia, and bounded as fol-
lows, to-wit
Beginning on the west side of Lee
street, twenty-five t25) feet north OF
the southeast corner of Lot Number
Eighty (8O) in the plan Of the Town
of Alexandria, and about, one hun
dred and. fifty-one (15p feet seven
ca inches south of Duke street, and
running thence north on said Lee
street, twenty-five (25l feet, more or
/ less; thence westwardly, parallel 20
/ Duke street, one hundred and three
.GO3) feet six (6) inches, more or
less, to court twenty (20) feet wide;
thence south with. said court twenty
five (25) feet, more or less; thence
east to the place of beginning; the
same being distinguished, as No. SOB
south Lee street; and being the
same property conveyed to the said
William L. Davis, by Caleb Burnell
ct ux. by deed duly of record in the
Clerks Office of Alexandria City,
Virginia, among the Land Records
of the said City.
Terms of Sale,-Cash.
Deposit of $4,000 will be required
on the day of sale, and ten days will
be allowed for the examination Of
title, at the end of which time the
balance of purchase money will be
required to be paid and deed will
be delivered.
For further information apply to
the undersigned substitute trustee,
C. E. NICOL,
Substitute Trustee, Alexandria Ma
tional Bank Building. 6G-td.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-17
FOR RENT
JOHN D. NORM!0lYLE
Realty and Investments,
Cor. King G. Royal Sts.,
Bell phone 564.

GU Cameron street,
10 rooms, bath, ........ $500
sos Prince street,
10 rooms, bath, ........ $500
1918 King street,
rooms, bath, .......... $3.50
1901 Cameron street,
rooms, bath, ......... S22.60
1907 Prince street,
z rooms, bath, .......... $1,000
226 North Royal street,
6 rooms, bath, ......... $500
sol Queen street,
6 rooms, bath, .......... SlS.U0
1914 King street,
rooms, bath, ......... SlS.0O
418 North Fayette street,
6 rooms, bath, ........ slo.0U
431 North Columbus street,
rooms, bath, garage -. Sl8.oO
S23 Duke street
s rooms, bath, End floor Sl3.0O
513 South Lee street,
{ s rooms, bath, .......... s15.o0
321 King street,
5 room flat, bath ........ $500
1402 Duke street,
6 rooms, BATH. .......... s15.00
1918 Queen street,
I rooms, ..........''.. olS.oo
Prince street, extd.,
rooms, large lot ........ sl2.0O
SIT Oronoco street,
5 rooms, bath, .......... Slof5
514 Queen street, .o
7 rooms, frame, ........ SlO.V9
205 South Fayette street :.
& rooms, frame, ...,.... sl0.00
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-17

WANTED-Place as cook by a mid
die aged colored woman, Of cXper-
fence. First class references. Adj
dress Cook, Gazette Office. 65-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-17
KILLING OF HETH.
Slayer Says Dead Man Betrayed
Friendship and Confidence.

Slayer Says Dead Man Betrayed
Friendship and Confidence. g
Counsel for Prof. Charles E. VaW-
ter, accused of killing Stockton Heth,
Jr., issued statement last night
saying that "after a thorough inyesti=
CATION of the facts surrounding the
tragedy, the evidence will disclose =
betrayal of friendship and confidence
reposed." This is the first statelaen:
from any member or representative
of the Vawter family since Hetll @as
fatally shot in the Vawter home
early last Tuesday morning. aeth
died at Roanoke Thursday and Pro-
fessor Vawter gave new bond yester-
day after waving preliminary
hearing.
If Professor Charles w. Vawter is
put On trial for his life for shooting
Stockton Heth, Jr., testimony can be
put in evidence, it is declared in
Blacksburg. upon which Virginia
juries have returned numerous ac-
quittals. Neither Professor Vaw-
ter nor his wife is willing to break
the mysterious silence. 1t is XII. IN,
however, that young Heth had upon
numerous occasions visited the v0w-
ter home and that Professor Vawter
was not always there when the visitor
called.
Heth's dying statement to the eff
feet that in shooting him Professor
Vawter chad not a leg to stand on"
is not considered peculiar in view of
the facts. Heth is known to have
been dear friend of Mrs. Vawter,
and would never, it is declared, have
uttered a word which could be con-
strued as casting suspicion upon her.
1t is stated that Professor Vawter
had, according to his own judgment,
ample reason for shooting the guest
who was passing the night in his
home.
Shortly after giving bond, counsel
for Professor Vawtcr gave out the
following statement:
"ln view of the account published
by the press of what is purported to
De the dying statement of Stockton
Heth, DR., as to the circumstances
eading up to his shooting, counsel for
Professo: G. E. Vawter is Of the opin-
on that it would serve no good pur-
pose for their Client to make de-
allied statement at this time other
han to say that after thorough !
Investigation of the surrounding facts !
eliminating in the unfortunate trag-
,dy the evidence will disclose be-
,rayal Of friendship and confidence
exposed. The day has not come when
he honor of Virginia -home,is no
onger sacred, and we feel that our
,licnt will have nothing to fear at the |
hands of jury of his countrymen."