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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09

drill series OF wells on the Bessie
Bowers farm. In section 10 2slw. TO the
sand found at 800 feet. The company
has two wells on this farm that will
produce from the ii00.foot sand.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09

The Chickasaw Refining company Is
one OF the most active concerns here.
1t has received as many as thirty'two
cars of material 1t has full crew
of men at work building the plant.
Lines are being laid to the tank sites.
much OF the brick work is completed
and the company is OF the opinion that
by the first of the year the plant will
be In operation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09

Fred c. Gillette. of FL Reno, is here
looking over his oil holdings
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09

T. L. Sparks, of Oklahoma City. is
here today on business with the Chick
asaw Refining company.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09

Joe Severns, of Austin. Texas, is
here visiting with Frank L. Ketch and
Alva L. Mcdonald and looking over
the Ardmore oil fields
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09

r. o. Dulaney, of the Fort Ring OIL
company, is in the fields today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09

Gypsy Oil company is planning to
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09

Summit OIL 4 Gas company. In sec
tion 1928 on the Hernstadt farm, Is
drilling at 1880 feet. The sands Of the
Fox district have been passed,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09

L. S. Dolman has returned from a
visit through the Kansas oil fields.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09

Jake L. Hamon has gone to Tulsa on
a business trip and will likely be abb
sent for several days
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09

Henry Davis is in Fort Worth on a
business trip
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09

Heath NJ. Robinson, with the United
States Geological Survey. has gone to
Oklahoma City after spending several
days in the Ardmore oil district.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15
Making Progress

The work Of trying ont the White
River oil fleld 10 now fairly under
way. This time ample eastern capt.
tai IL back Of the enterprise, with r.
G. Horn ~ manager Of 6eld work.
While not ~ expert oil man, Mr..
Horn h . good business man, and
there will be no money wasted under
his management
Joe Trachta aud Vern Harris, than
whom there are no better drillers 10
Colorado, are In charge Of the drill
ing plant. A good force Of workers
are helping them.
This eastern syndicate has leases
on the White River ileld and practi-
cally all the patented oil land In
White River valley. A large amount
Of development work 10 contem-
plated.
Operations, for the winter will be
confined TO White River, but next
summer the Curtis creek and Little
Beaver sections, east Of town, will
receive attention.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15
Public Trustee. Sale

Whereas, Henry Brucksr, whose address
I, Messss GTolorsdo 4ran ate By bis Trnss
Rio Blanco County. Colorad,,, in Book 10, ct
:ia s g ss
iss; y 1 iSss shs AZ se:s 81 q Los
gether with ali the improvements thereon.
In trust to secure the payment Of One
Iced for 5000. payable to the order :. Of
Patrick Hayes on or before . years after
date With =, interest n thereon from date q the
And Whereas, Default has been made by
performsnce Of the eovensnss and condis
said Trust Deed il this. to-Sit: That said
And whereas, The legal holder q ths in.
debtedness represented BY said aots has
demand in Writing. deciasins .ai S Ssfsui s
by said note and Interests there
s q ale " Sa as end ,
hThe,sf9r PuSis sOs,ss i hereby
authority vested in me BY said Trust Deed
q a1 .sd Bi.neo dany s I'll sss
suction. 10 the highest bidder a sS.n norts
front door Of the County Court House,
Meeker. in the County Of Rio Blsnco and
state Of Colorado, on Monday, the 18th day
forenoon for the purpose Of paying said
note, interest to date OF sale. 1915 taxes and
the purchaser thereof y certificate Of pur-
chase therefor Is provided by law.
Dated, December II. 1917.
]. L. TAGERT,
Public Trustee of Rio Blanco County, Colo.
RADIO.
FRS, publication December IL. 1917.
Last publication January IL, 1918.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15
Auction Sale Of Cattle

There will be an auction sale Of
high grade cattle held at the Harp
ranch, Meeker, next Saturday,
December 29d.
The lot to be disposed Otto the
highest bidder-will be . mixed
bunch, but all Of finest quality.
Also few head of first class bulls
-Shorthorns aud Herefords-among
which will be registered stock.
Sale will commence ut 1890 p. m.
These cattle will be sold In lots to
suit purchasers.
TERMs-one years time on ap-
proved notes.
For further information see ]. b.
Legg, or }. Ernest Oldland, At First
National Bank. dig
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15

A former we'll known and able
doctor Of Grand Junction, says the
Sentinel, named DR.. H. Freuden-
berger, has had 10 name legally
changed to that Of Gath, (his moth
er's name). DR.. Gath 10 now enrolled
- an army surgeon. He says the
atrocities committed by the German
army, In the present war, and which
are sanctioned by the German gov
eminent, makes him ashamed Of the
German name.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15
Horse Sale

Twill sell at public auction. at the
Rio Blanco Barn, In Meeker, on the
22nd day Of December, 1917, tn fol-
lowing horses to-wit:
One gray Mare and weaver Colt,
weight about l, 200 lbs, s years old.
One bay Mare, weight about LOO
lbs, 8 years old.
One bay Horse, weight 100 lbs,
Z years old.
Two black Mares, good stock.
Two yeArling Fillies and one sad
die Horse.
All of this stock is good bone,
broke and gentle.
TERMS: IL months credit will be
given on notes Of approved security,
At 10 per cent interest.
Sale will begin 1t 2 o'clock p. M,
sharp. r. g. LYON.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15
Camin-Adams

The Glenwood papers announce
the marriage, in that town last week,
by Rev. Father Fajanelle. Of Mr..
Guy Csmin Of Wolcott, and Mrs. N.
Adams of Meeker.
Mr.. Camin 10 manager of the
Hugus store At Woicott, and for over
. year past Mrs. Adams was the pop
uiar manager Of the ladies' depart
ment of the Hugus establishment
here.
Many friends In Meeker and else
where tender congratulations to the
newlyweds.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15
Cattle Sales

Late sales Of local cattlemen on the
Denver market were - follows:
Dennis Murray, t9.75 for his tops.
J. N. Wyman, 48.86 for cows.
W. 8. Wyman, ss.86 for top cows
and 1915 for light steera.
o. H. Lunney received $3.50 and
% 90 for steers.
The Harp Moulton company re-
ceived $40. 10 for s76-pound steers.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15

President Wilson's address to con-
gress was . masterfal patriotic ex-
preston Of the aims Of the American
people in their resolve to help win
the war for the liberty Of the worlds
nations. Firm In his fight for civili-
sation and right he disowns all peace
proposals that do not make for an
end Of German "kultur" for all time
to come.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15

Messrs.. William, Roy aud Verlin
Winslow returned this week from
their old home at Tonganoxie, Kan
sas, where they had been called
owing to the death Of their father,
Mr.. Jonathan Winslow. The father
was . prominent pioneer citizen Of
eastern Kansas.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15

Considerable snow fell In the
higher places pact two weeks. Fred
Wilson, who. had some stray cattle
on Marvine creek, reports IL inches
of snow up there. 1t Is also reported
that two feet Of the "besutiful" fell
In the Sleepy Cat mountain region.
1t will be needed for next summers
Irrigation.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15
HAVE MUSIC IN YOUR HOME
THIS CHRISTMAS
Get Our Gre.. Holiday Offer

WRITE TO-DAY for our splendid
list Of HOLIDAY BARGAINS In
PIANOS and PLAYER PIANOS,
slightly used, . little shopworn, re-
turned from rental. or used In con-
cert and demonstration.
These instruments have been re-
paired, regulated aud reflnishsd by
skilled craftsmen In our BIG MUSI-
CAL WORKSHOPS = largest and
most complete in the VISIT. They
are Of well-known standard makes.
PERFECT IN EVERY PLAYING
ESSENTIAL, Handsomely cssed,
and mostly in the newest styles.
YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED
AT THE GREAT MONEY saw
INGS and the liberal terms Of pay
ment we offer. Factory prices are
constantly increasing. BUY NOW,
and take advantage Of this golden
opportunity to GET A BIG REDUC-
TION ON THE RCHAS e
PRICE. AND ACTUALLY MAKE
MONEY ON THE GROWING
VALUE OF YOUR PIANO OR
PLAYER.
RETURN THIS ,AD with your
name and address, aud receive by
following mail full description,
prices, terms, etc. OUR RELIA-
BILIrY IS YOUR SAFEGUARD
onr money hack guarantee and ex-
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15

The public entertainment by the
Meeker Grade school will take place
At the High School auditorium, next
Friday evening, December 2lst. 1t
will be an entertainment worth see-
ing and the proceeds will be used for
the benefit Of the school. A small
admission will be charged-adults Is
cents, and children 10 cents.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15

Mr.. and Mrs. L. 8. Bloomfield, and
Mrs. William Hof1, leave Tuesday
for . visit to John Bloomfield, At
NAmpa, Idaho. The party will take
In the Coast country before returning
to Meeker in the gentle spring time.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15

The dispatches report nine deaths
from intense cold and blixxsrds in
the eastern states past week. At
some points 1t was the coolest In
thirty-five years. 1t was to 20 below
zero In many eastern cities. What .
contrast to our mild weather.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15
AGood Showing

Following IL the report Of the
finance committee Of the late Red
Cross dance:
The committee In charge Of the
dance given December 9th, for the
benefit OF the association beg to
make the following report:
Lunch, receipts from tables
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15
Notice Of Adjustment Day
Estate of Daniel D. Taylor, deceased.

Estate of Daniel d. Taylor, deceased.
All persons having claims against said
estate are hereby notified to present them
for adjustment to the County Court of Rio
Blanco County, Colorado, on the Seventh
day Of January, A. u. 1918.
ELIZA J. TAYLOR, Administrative.
First pub. Dec. l5, 1917
Last pub. Jan. ), 1913
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15
St. James Church.

Third Sunday in Advent:
Holy communion, 7.S0 .. m.
Church school, 8.45 .. m.
Morning prayer and sermon, 1l.0O
q. IN.
Evening prayer and sermon, 7.so
p. m.
Choir rehearsal Wednesday, 7.so
p. m.
St. Thomas Day, FRIDAY, Decem-
Der 2lst).
Holy communion, 1000 u. m.
PHILIP NELSON,
Priest In Charge.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15

Bids are now being asked for by
the government for carrying the
mails and parcel post from Rifle to
MeskeT. beginning with the first Of
next July.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15

st. James Ladies' Guild will meet
ct the residence Of MrA @. H
Crockett, Thursdsy, December GOTH
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15

See the Grade "kiddies" at the
High School auditorium, Friday
evening, December Il. The entertain
ment will be worth seeing, and . very
small admission fee will be charged
-25 cents for adults, and 10 for chill
dren.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15

Editor Saunders OF the Brush Re-
publican says, We want no expert
ments OF German kultur In Congress
from Colorado. Right you are.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15

Agent Joy received . sample of
the 1918 Maxwell cars this week. In
spect It at show rooms In the Meeker
hotel block.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15

Tho Presidents message will be
found on an inside page. Like all Of
his state papers 1t 10 worth reading.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15

While Denver and the east of the
main range country was suffering
from billiards, early this week,
Mseker and the White River country
was enjoying balmy weather.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15
The Pioneers

The annual reunion and dance Of
the Pioneers Of Rio Blsnco county
will be held ct Rooney's hall on
Friday evening. December S6th.
The program will consist Of the
annual business meeting. dancing,
cards, and the usual big supper.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15

Charles A. Wells, who 10 now serv-
ing Uncle Sam aboard the cruiser
Denver, spent last week In Meeker
and vicinity. Mr.. Wells had = thirty
days furlough, came here to spend
part Of 1t visiting relatives and
frienda
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15

The Green boy IS. NJ. and Ben o.
Oakridge park, were attending Il
business In town. midweek.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15

Mr.. John N. Ferson Of upper Coal
creek, attended to business matters
In town, yesterday.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15

Jim Hayes left for Denver, Tues
day. He will spend month or two
In the capital city.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Tobe House and Miss
House same In from their Ninemile
hill ranch this. week and will spend
the winter In town.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15
Notice Of Adjustment Day

Estate of william McFadden, deceased.
All persons having claims against said
estate are hereby notified to present them
for adjustment TO the County Court Of Rio
blanco County, Colorado, on the 8rd day of
December, A. b. 1917.
CARLOS ]. McFADDEN,
Mid AdministrAtoY.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15

To get along In the world you can
make no dependence upon mere luck.
Pluck must be your hero.-Selected.
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15

OST- Strayed or stolen-One
dark brown mare, branded j. on
jaw; weight about 1850. Reward.
Address Douglas Sanderson, Meeker
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15
Town Council

The board of trustees for the town
of Meeker met In regular monthly
session, Monday, December 8, 1911
The meeting was called to order by
Mayor Simms. Present, Trustees Joy,
Rooney aud Taylor. Attorney Clark,
and Clerk Scott. Absent, Trustees
Arnold, Brown and JoHantgen.
The minutes of the November
meeting were read and approved.
Following claims were allowed:
FINN
The Meeker herald., 1917-12-15

Try The Herald for . year.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-08-17
GOVERNMENT MEN STUDY
GRAIN SMUT PROBLEM

J. ID. Price, from the Bureau OF
Chemistry Washington, ID. C., who
spent some time here during the
threshing seasons of 1915 and l9lt
studying smut conditions. has re-
turned to the Inland Empire with
staff of eight or nine assistants ana
will make a close study of smut ex-
blossoms and the causes that lead up
TO them during the coming harvest
season. Special equipment designed
by the government to prevent smut
explosions and stop the spread OF the
smut spores to adjoining fields has
been placed on a ]. |. Case separator
purchased by J. II. Saner of Coifax
ana a special government man, II.
f. Roethe, will be with the machine
during the season to report on the
success of the attachment.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-08-17
PAINFUL INJURY

AS Melville S. Hanna and Joe Ran
die of Pullman, in company With two
young ladies from that place, drove
into Genesee in an automobile Sun
day afternoon they struck a cross
walk near the John Meyer home with
such force that Joe Randle and the
young lady in the back seat with
him were thrown violently against
the top of the auto. striking the bow
in the top.
The young lady erouched down
and broke the force of the blow. es-
capiDg' with only slight injury, but
Ar. Randle struck the bow with such
force that the skin was almost peeled
from his forehead. requiring several
stitches to close the wound Gen
esee News.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-08-17

Whitman countys quota of 294
men for the national army can not
be raised until second call for men
has been made, the wedding out pro-
cess for the first 500 young men
called having resulted, so far as it
has gone, in 1872 reflections for phys
ical disability, POI claims for exemp-
-%ion, 142 who have not yetmclaimed
exemption and rs missing, enlisted
or transferred Should the Whitman
county exemption board adopt the
system employed in other localities
and exempt only those married men
who have children dependent upon
them, the lists of those drafted Will
be swelled considerably through re-
fusals of exemption claims, but on
the other hand a considerable num-
Der of the 141 who had not claimed
exemption when the report was made
yet have an opportunity to file
claims for exemption on grounds 9TH
er than dependents. Those who have
asked exemption and whose claims
are denied by the Whitman county
board have recourse to a board of
appeals. If this board sustains the
local board the man must serve.
Within few days the Whitman
board will act upon the numerous
claims for exemption, and while it
is probable that quite "A number of
these will be refused upon inyesti-
cation, it is certainty that the total
mum Der will not be secured from the
list of 600 called and that a second
call of a size to be determined up
on the results of the first, will have
to be made.
Seventy-eight of the men called
failed to appear, many having al
ready enlisted or been transferred TO
other districts, although few have
as yet presented no valid excuse for
their absence. Unless these men
make satisfactory explanation to the
board before which they were cited
to appear within 10 days they will be
certified as physically sound and
drafted into the army.
Eleven From Pullman Claim No
Exemption
The list of Al men who have as
yet filed no claims for exemption and
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-08-17
RETURNS FROM
INSPECTION TRIP

Thos. Neill OF Pullman, ]. n.
Pickrell of Colfax, j. +. Pickrell OF
Spokane. NJ A. Sherman of Endicott
and j, e. Drake of Spokane returned
Wednesday from tour of inspection
of the ORC Grand mining property.
4 miles from Elk, Idaho The gen
tlemen report that the property, in
which they are financially interested,
holds great promise, and that new
mill will be in operation by Septem-
Der 10. Low grade ore assaying 50
in gold is being taken from a vein
300 feet wide and 1000 feet deep
that crosses three mountains.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-08-17
Security League Makes Arrange
ments To Assist Farmers in Fight
ing Separator or Grain Fires
During Harvest Season

Pullman's citizens will assist the
farme rs of the tributary country in
extinguishing separator or grain
fires during the coming harvest,
under plans adopted by the Pullman
branch of the Whitman County Sc
curity league. A quantity of fire.
fighting apparatus, including wet
sacks, cans of water tools, etc, Will
be kept on hand at the city fire sta
ton and as soon as farmers tele-
phone TO town for help a number OF
automobiles will be available to carry
volunteer fire fighters to the scene
of action. equipped with the neces-
sary apparatus. Five quick taps on
the fire gong, followed at intervals
by the same alarm, will tell the peo-
pie of the city that some farmer is in
need of help.
No members of the l. w. W. have
yet put in an appearance here so far
as is known. and trouble from that
source is hardly expected, although
the extremely dry season may result
In accidental harvest fires. The sur
rounding country is well organized
to combat the I. w. w. element
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-08-17
PIONEER RURAL LADY
MEETS SUDDEN DEATH
Mrs. Edward kitzmiller Succumbs to
Heart Failure, Induced by Shock
Was Highly Esteemed

Mrs. Maude Kitzmiller, wife of Ed
ward Kit2miller, the pioneer farmer
residing two miles north of Pullman
at kitzmiller siding, died suddenly
at 500 o'clock Wednesday afternoon
from acute dilation of the heart,
induced by near-aceident in which
Mrs. Kitzmiller figured Accom-
panied by three of her children, Mrs.
Kitzmiller was driving home from
Pullman behind the family horse
when one of the children dropped a
package from the buggy and the
horse was stopped while the child
went back to recover the parcel. The
horse switched one of the lines from
Mrs. Kitzmiller's hands and she evil
IDENTIFY pulled on the other, starting
the animal over a steep embank-
ment. Mrs. kitZmiller became fright
ened and jumped from the buggy to
the ground, succumbing almost in
stantly, although no injuries of any
nature could be found Attending
physicians ascribe the cause of death
to the violent shock, caused by i'm
pending danger The buggy re-
manned upright and neither of the
little children were injured
Mrs. Kit2miller passed her seth
birthday last December She was q
pioneer of Pullman and a daughter
of MIR. and Mrs. Z. c. Mathews, pio-
neer farmers of north of this city.
Deceased is survived by her husband
and four small children as well as
by her parents and three sisters and
two brothers. The sisters are Mrs.
Ed McCracken of Pullman, Mrs. Bert
Pickel of Pullman, and Mrs. James
Shanks of Walla Walla. The broth
els are Hugh Mathews of the Camas
prairie district in Idaho and Ted
Mathews of Pullman.
Mrs Ktzmiller enjoyed a wide ac-
qnainlance and was held In highest
esteem by all. Her sudden taking
away is distinct shock to the en-
Tire community and the bereayed
husband, children, parents, and
brothers and sisters have the heart
lelt sympathy of all.
The funeral will take place at
2:30 o'clock this afternoon from the
Presbyterian church, interment be-
ing in the South Side cemetery.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-08-17
PIONEER LADY BURIED SUNDAY

The body of Mrs. Cady of Che
halls, better known here as Mrs.
William Ellsworth, was shipped to
Pullman Sunday and laid to rest be-
side the body of her first husband,
Mr. Ellsworth. in the |. O. O. f.
cemetery. Mrs. Cady was one of the
earliest of Pullman pioneers, cross
ing the plains With her first husband
in 1877 and coming to Pullman the
following year. Mr.. Ellsworth home
steaded the tract of land on which
the State College now stands and
farmed it for several years. Later
the family removed to Palouse,
where Mr. Ellsworth passed away,
the widow later marrying Mr. Cady,
Civil war veteran Following the
death of her second husband Mrs.
Cady has made her home with her
son, r.. f. Ellsworth of Chehalis. who
will be rem embered by early-day
Pullmanites as the former owner of
the present White drug store. She
was "a years of age. death being the
result of senile decay. Mrs. Cady
was a member of the W. r. c.
Funeral services were held at Che
halls.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-08-17
PULLMAN MEN NAMED
REGULAR OFFICERS
Ten Students and Former Students
of State College Commissioned
From Training Camp

In the lists of successful candi-
dates for officerships from the train
ing camp of the Reserve Officers
Training Corps at the Preside are
included the names of 10 students or
former students from the State Col
lege The highest office accorded to
any of the Pullman candidates goes
to j II. Fulton of Asotin, former
student at the college and prominent
in military affairs during his college
career. Mr. Fulton is given a cap
tain's berth. E. L. Collins, a student
from Spokane, is commissioned as a
second lieutenant, as are also G. 7.
McMahon, form erly prescription
clerk in the White drug store, and
A. p. Croonquist, J. E. Ray Robert
c. Howard, w. A Moss, and P. E.
Todd. all students and members OF
the cadet battalion. Melvin j.
mickey, State College Y. M. G. A.
secretary, is given second lieuten-
ancy and Frank w. link, assistant
to Athletic Director j. f. Boiler
is accorded the same stripes.
The success of the Pullman men Is
a fitting tribute to the wonderful eff
fieiency of the State College fol
training men and of its military de-
partment for training soldiers. The
1400 officers commissioned were
chosen from over 1000 applicants
Many of those who failed have been
recommended as first sergeants il
the regular army.