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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-08
The woodmen of the World of Dallas

will for the first time see the new
ritual for the Pacific coast put on this
evening The work will be eXemplified
by the drill staff of the Salem lodge
under the direction of l.. ;. Geer. 1t is
expected that about 50 members of the
Salem lodge will attend the Dallas ses-
sion tonight The Salem team will also
put on the work at several cities in the
valley.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-08

DR.. Stones Drug Store makes free
delivery. Phone 80.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-08

I wish to thank the friends of my
father, John Gray, for their many
kindnesses during his last illness.-W.
c. Gray.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-08
The Business Mems league of the

the BUSINESS men league VI tho
Commercial club win meet this evening
to elect a director for the coming year
to succeed Fred w. Steusloff. As yet
no candidates for the honor have an.
nounced. And while the Business Men s
league is electing, the department of
agriculture will meet to choose sue
cessor to Seymour Jones.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-08

Although a close watch has been kept
on the river between Salem and Wheat
land, the body of Bert Winslow has not
been found.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-08

The Rev. James Elvin has been invit
cd to deliver the baccalaureate addres.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-08
A plant exchange is one of the plans

of the Salem Floral society. At the
meeting held last night committee
was appointed to prepare plans and fix
a date and place whereby all who have
plants to swap may be able TO do so,
This plant exchange idea has been tried
out successfully and the members of the
Salem society believe that it could be
made a success in this city.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-08
Miss Gail Reed, of Mapleton, Ore, ar.

MISS wan ANCNNi VA 4'ANPANSNAAi O@N'f W.
rived Saturday evening in Salem for II
visit with Mrs. Sara Dorsey, the police
matron. Mrs. Hand, Il teacher in the
high school, and Mrs. Bohrnstedt, of
South Commercial street Miss Reed is
graduate Of the 1916 class Of the Sa-
lam high school and has been teach.
ing school in the Reed school district
in the foot hills Of the Cascades.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-08

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-08

For the week ending May 5, enlist
ments for the navy in the Portland dis
trict were as follows: Portland, III;
Spokane, 80; Pendleton, Is; Astoria, 5;
Salem, 3; Medford, 2; Eugene, 0; Rose
burg, 0.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-08

Glasses for surgical dressings are
meeting with Mrs. Harry E. Clay in the
pcstoffice building. Another class will
be formed Friday morning and other
classes will be taken on as soon as or
ganized and proper registration made at
headquarters. The members of each
class must first register at the Court
street headquarters. All who want to
work should report to headquarters or
where any group of women wish to
work, headquarters must first have
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-08

The submarine kiss is the latest. In
discussing this latest invention Sa
lem young lady said: "It has wonder
full possibilities, but not in Salem. As
l look at it. the proper setting should
be at some limpid lake-blue water
even temperature and flowers on the
bank. 1t is vastly more interesting
than anything Theda Bara ever showed
on the screen. g."
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-08
The wayfarer on the streets of Salem

heard the following BITS of converse.
tion, just scraps from interesting but
unfinished stories: 81 think | will try
Freezone and if it doesn I work" 81
Just couldn' t believe it and l won t
unless "He's the handsomest man
ever saw on the streets Of She Is
some bird, believe me, and if l ever hap.
PEN
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-08

The funeral Of Mrs. Karen Morgren,
who died Sunday, May 6, 1917, was held
this afternoon from the chapel of Webb
& Clough. She was SO years and
months old Two aged sisters survive
her, Mrs. M. Rasmussen, who is 90
years old, and Mrs. N. Hansen, who is
in her eightieth year. Mrs. Morgren IS
husband died 40 years ago yesterday
and for the past 40 years, she has lived
in the same home in Salem.
The call to report at the Preside, San
Francisco, was received this morning
by the following, who had passed and
were recommended for the officers re-
serve training camp: w. G. Patterson,
o. W. James, Harold Benjamin, Paul
Burris and Mr. Cooper of the Oregon
Hop Growers association. Next Sun
day is the day they are to report to the
war department authorities. For three
months members of the officers reserve
training camp will be instructed in not
only the drilling of raw recruits but in
the tactical work, which includes trench
digging, bomb throwing and bayonet
work.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

The men who are finally selected
to wear the khaki may we'll be proud
that the nation has chosen them to
bear its flag and its cause into the
smoke Of battle. Those who are to re-
main At home can do 30 with tran
quill mind and . clear conscience,
sure that their own part, II less
hazardous aud therefore less glorious
than that of the others, 10 not . whit
less essential to the final triumph of
democracy in the world. - Youths
Companion.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07
Light Plant in New Hands

A business deal Of considerable
magnitude took place this week
when Mr.. aud Mrs. William Laidlaw
disposed Of the Meeker Electric Light
plant to Charles Grove, who, for
some years past, has been an en-
ploye ut the plant, and knows how to
run 1t.
The business and social world Of
Meeker will be sorry to lose the
Laidlaws. As HERALD readers know
Mr.. LaidlAw 10 At the officers train
Ing camp at Fort Riley, Kansas, and
Is liable to be called to regular ser
vice At most any time.
Mrs. Laidlaw will remain In
Meeker till September when she will
leave to put little Miss Eileene In
school-probably In Denver.
Charley Grove has resided in
Meeker since he was boy, and
many friends wish him success In his
big undertaking.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07
"John Smith, Jr.,
Infantry,

American Expeditionary Forces"
The name and address of the sender
should be on the upper left-hand
corner Of the envelope. Use United
Stases stamps. Postmasters will for
ward all such mail to New York and
thence to France, and U. s. mail
agency will see that the letters are
delivered. But Of course changes in
these regulations will be made from
time to time. The United States
government is soon going to issue
orders prohibiting any women from
going from the United States to
Europe to visit their sons or hus-
bands, no matter II they are in hos
pirals, because Of . serious shortage
Of food, hotel accomodations, and
transportation facilities, and increas-
ed responsibilities, and other Incl
dental complications.
think need not assure you that
1 want to be - helpful as possible In
whatever assistance I may be able to
FENDER all Of the parents In my dis
trict during this war, and II your
citizens will compile and keep up
this record, and send me copy Of 1t,
I know We will be rendering q very
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07
A Ranch Home Destroyed by Fire

The news came in yesterday that
the ranch home Of Barnette Idol, on
Strawberry, was burned to the
ground on the night Of the Fourth.
It seems Mr.. and Mrs. Idol at
tended the community observance of
the Fourth at the Strawberry school
house that evening, and when they
went to their home at late hour
next morning found 1t destroyed.
The house was new one; . SUBJ
stantisl log, and had just been COM
pleted and occupied.
Tho loss 10 total; the only thing
saved by the unfortunate owners be-
ing the clothes on their backs.
The Idols were now corners In the
community, and were we'll thought
Of by all neighbors.
Mystery surrounds the destruction
of their home.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07
One secret of success-stick-to-it-
lvness.-
Constipation and IndiRe.tiol

Constipation and Indigestion
"Ihave used Chamberlain Tablets
and must say they are the best 1
have ever used for constipation and
indigestion. Ny wife also used them
for indigestion and they did her
good" writes Eugene 8. knight,
Wilmington, N. G. Chamberlain
Tablets are mild and gentle In their
action. Give them . trial. You are
certain to be pleased with the agree
able laxative effect which they pro-
duce. Obtainable everywhere.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

+ THE HERALD agrees with Con-
gresham Taylor that suggestions
outlined above are Of much import
ance to parents and relatives OF all In
or going into the Army or Navy; and
until such committee named rs that
above suggested, We would recon-
mend to all that they send the names
of their boys to Postmaster Shepherd
together with all information in their
possession.-ED. HERALD.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Mrs. John F. Wilson and children
have left for Grand Junction, where
they will stop at the home Of Mrs.
Wilson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. J.
Aldrich. As result Of her recent
sore bereavement, Mrs. Wilson 10
suffering from . nervous breakdown,
and it is hoped the change to . lower
altitude will be OF much benefit.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Prof. Victor N. Aaucher aud Karl
II. Rudelbach from Silver City. N.
NJ, registered 1t the Mseker hotel.
Sunday. The gentlemen failed to
make known their business, 20 We
take II for granted they were either
secret service men or here to inspect
our mineral resources on the quiet.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Will A Thomas Of Ninemile attend
to business matters In town Thurs
day. Mr.. Thomas reports that his
son, Charley, who was In the Coast
artillery, ha been transferred to the
heavy field artillery, and 10 now loo
ated 1t Fort Bliss, Texas.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Several attempts at rain during the
week, but, all were failures. We need
not look for much rain until the hay
ing gets under way. which Is proba-
bly, week distant. We were agreeA-
bly, disappointed by getting . good
shower Thursday evening.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

An auto party all the way from
Quebec, Canada, was registered at
the Meeker hotel, Sunday. Tho party
was en- route to the Coast, and took .
side trip TO Marvine lodge.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

The Rio Blanco members of Troop
M" Colorado Cavalry, have been
ordered to Rife where they will be
inspected, ut that place today, by =
regular army ofiicer.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

H. L. Grinstead Of Josephine park,
took In the town Monday. Grinstead
is farming his own place this year.
Owing to the lateness Of the season,
he did not get In very big crop, but
is getting . large acreage ready for
fall seeding.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

J. Elmer Wilson aud Miss Blanche
Carrie Meyer, both of Flag creek,
were united In marriage by Rev.
Rose Of the Methodist church, last
Monday. A large number Of relatives
and friends extend best wishes to the
young folks.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07
County Commissions Proceedings

Monday, July 2 1917 The Board
Of County Commissioners met In
regular quarterly session. The meet
ing was called to order by Chairman
F. w. Miller. Present, Commits
sioners H. s. Harp and J. A. Bills,
and Clerk G. J. Wilson.
The minutes Of the April and May
meetings were read and approved.
All correspondence was read and
ordered answered and fled.
The State Highway Commission
made n further appropriation April
20, 1917, to Rio Blanco county, to be
expended for construction on State
Road, No. AZ, of one thousand.
On motion, by unanimous vote Of
the board, q resolution was adopted
accepting this money.
On motion the board adjourned for
the day. -
Tuesday, June 3.-The Board met
pursuant to adjournment, all men,
bers being present.
The following monthly and quar-
terly reports were examined and ap-
proved:
r. G. Lyon, sheriff.
A. l.. Gourley, justice of peace.
G. J. Wilson, county clerk.
j. Wilson, semi-annual state
ment.
c. J. Wilson, financial statement.
J. l.. Tagert, county treasurer.
J. l.. Tagert, financial statement.
The county treasurer's financial
statement was checked and approved
and all warrants for past six months,
checked and cancelled.
On motion the assessor was in
structed to apportion the corporation
taxes to the various school districts
as follows:
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

The band made its first public ap-
pearance on the Fourth, and created
good impression. Needless to say,
1t also furnished Meekerites with
some good music.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

The first rain In about . month
visited Meeker and vicinity, Thurs
day evening. 1t was heavy, but only
lasted . few mlnutes-long enough
to Law the dust.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Word came to town yesterday that
Reid Moore Of Strawberry. was down
with spotted fever. We hope the case
may not be serious one.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

important humane, patriotic and
public spirited service to Colorado
and to the people Of Rio Blanco
county.
Trusting the Importance OF this
matter may justify the great length
of this letter, remain, rs ever,
Very cordially yours,
EDWARD T. TAYLOR.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Evan Thomas Of the Park, WAS .
town visitor, Saturday. Mr.. Thomas
says that the labor question 10 going
to be . hard problem to solve, in his
section, coming haying and harvest
ing seasons.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

J. P. and Mrs. Dysart are now the
happy possessors Of . fine baby boy.
which put in its appearance At their
home last week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

The OldlAnds are now sporting a
handsome auto delivery wagon. And
so we progress In the line of modern
WAYS,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Claude Wilson says 1t Is just n
lucky to get married In July - IL
June. He has goodly supply 10
license blanks on hand.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
DiarrhOea Remedy

Every family without exception
should keep this preparation at hand
during the hot weather of the sum-
mer months. Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is
worth many times its cost when
needed and is almost certain to be
needed before the summer Is over. 1t
has no superior for the purposes for
which 1t Is intended. Buy 1t now.
Obtainable everywhere.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Lee Peterson and 81 Bailey of
Three Springs, attended to business
matters In Meeker, Monday. Owing
to the fact the Wolf creek bridge 10
out, they had to go over to Yampa
river and reached this town by way
Of Lily park and Strawberry. Quite
ways around.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Philosopher "Oie Yonson'' OF the
Steamboat Pilot, says the crop Of
"Yune" brides 10 up to the usual
standard In his community, but that
"Yune" roses are . few days late.
Same here, old man.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Ace Caywood has finished . good
job Of placing foundation walls under
the Hayes apartment house. on
Fifth street.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Otto Hahnewald was In this week
looking over his south branch in
terests.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Veterans Dick Stone and Jack
Crissinger have arrived after spend
ing the past winter In California.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Colonel Thayer is ON the job sgain
after . short visit to the Norman
Capital.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Mrs. Patrick Nolan from Granada,
Colo, came In this week on . visit 10
her relstives-the Lunneys.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07
Moving Machine for Sale

A good 6-foot Deering mower. AL
most ~ good Is new. Call on A. J.
Denton, at Sheridan ranch. jy7-14
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

George l.. Sherman and Max E.
Butner Of Piceance, attended to Land
ONCE business In town, Monday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Billy Spatsr came In this week and
Joined the family circle ut Grsndps
Ed Wilber's.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

All our hotels are crowded these
days, showing that there are lots Of
people coming and going.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

The report that Al LaKamp was
dead was premature. Latest reports
show that 10 very much alive.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

H. w. Wellman OF Thornburg
spent Monday In town, attending te
various business matters.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

w. B. Salter of Josephine parl
was looking after business affairs II
town, Thursday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Alfalfa cutting will commence
Monday, so we can look for more OIL
less rain from now on.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Messrs O. G. Banner and Muir
Stith were among the Rosedals
people In town forepart of the week
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Harvey Hefiey Of Rangeiy, reg
istered at the Meeker, forepart of til,
week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07
Strayed

One Bay Horse, weight one thou
sand pounds, branded Lazy A g.
Please notify M. G. Pollock, Craig,
Colo. t8Oiv7
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. Wyman spent
the Fourth at Collbran. They were
accompanied Oh the return trip by
Mr.. Lon Wyman, . younger brother.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Mike Bender left some rye at the
Commercial club, on the Fourth,
which measured six feet 1t was
raised on the McCarville place north
of town.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Top prices for stock 1t Kansas City
last Monday, were $500 for cattle
and 3l5 10 for hogs.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Mrs. Mike Schneider and daughter
came In this week on . visit to Mr..
and Mrs. T. d. Holland and other
relatives and friends.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

J. b. limerick wanted . good, liv,
place In which to spent the Fourth
80 came to Meeker.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

AL. Pierce mingled with his town
forepart Of the week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

H. A. Hiner of Buford, was a guest
at the Meeker, Monday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Joe Baldauf OF Miller creek, spent
the Fourth In town.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Reid Moore, Pete Forney and Bert
Whitlock of Strawberry were in
town Monday and registered kicks
on the hot weather and other thiprs,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

S. M. and Mrs. Green OF Oakridge
Park, were town visitors, Monday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Rev. Nelson left Thursday morning
OH missionary trip through Moffat
county,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Bargains in various lines of sum-
mer apparel at Mrs. Reals.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07
White river 10 falling-slowly.
The Fourth was observed In Asekel
In . very quiet way.
Read the article on Food Copper
heads" on an inside page.
The upper Coal Creek valley had q
good rain Thursday evening.
Reports from all parts Of this sec
tion indicate good hay crop.

In these parts, the Month o
Roses" has been shifted from June Il
July.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07
Taking Big Chances

1t is q great risk to travel without
9 bottle of Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, as
this preparation cannot be obtained
on trains or steamships. Attacks Of
bowel complaint are often sudden
and very severe, and every one
should 20 prepared for them. OBJ
tainsble everywhere.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07
Methodist Episcopal Church

Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday School Sunday 1000 a. m.
Preaching. Sunday ii 100 a. IN.
Epworth League..Sunday 7:l5 p. m.
Preaching - Sunday $500 p. IN.
Ladies' Aid. Wednesday 2:D p. M.
Prayer meeting Thursday 7:3O p. IN.
Choir practice Thursday 500 p. m.
Your presence and cooperation are
desired In these services.
Phone 4S-J F. H. ROSE, Pastor.
Send The Herald to your eastern
friends.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Send The Herald to your eastern
friends.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

BROMO-FEBRIN will cure your
cold. Try 1t. At STREHLKES.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07
Cattle For Sale

About 300 head mixed cattle for
sale. For particulars write or see
s. G.. FLETCHER, Meeker, Colo. jel6
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1917-07-07

Send The Herald to your eastern
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-07-12
Ra.na ssureau Mes Ae,ixe. Nov.

A committee from the Southeastern
Underwriters. Association OF Atlanta
held conference with f. H. McMas.
ter, insurance commissioner. when
the matter of filing the necessary
agreement for the opening OF the
South Carolina inspection and ratius
oureau was considered. 1t is thought
tnat the agreement will be filed by all
OF the hre Insurance companies within
the next several weeks and then the
rating bureau will be reopeued.
The following statement was issuea
by MIR. McMaster after the conference
through inadvertence the South Car.
, oiina inspection and rating bureau
commenced operations before the
agreement in regard to the making,
NSins or collecting OF fire insurance
rates on property within this state was
Hiea with the insurance commissioners
pom the attention OF the compan.
les being called to that fact, they inn
mediately stopped the operations OF
me bureau and filed All aSreement
with the insurance commissioners Witch
ne does not approve az compliance
with the law.
All previous instructions issued by
the bureau will be recalled
The bureau will remain closed un.
I'll the companies decide what further
action to take.
The above statement is agreeable
to Messrs Prescott Mikell and Hughs.
representing the Southeastern Under.
writer's Association, and the nsur-
ance commissioners"