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The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10
A Noble
Sacrifice
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By Eva Warrington

Copyright. 1917. Western Newspaper Union.)
Verne Purcell Ind double expert
ence In n single day that marked the
turning point In his whole life; he met
Albion Marsh. dreamer and inventor.
whose personality, once cultivated. 1t
was difficult to forget; he met also
the lovelicst young lady he Ind ever
seen-Janice Marsh.
1t was because young Purcell was n
mechanical engineer. something Of an
inventor himself and n member of a
city technical club. that he becnme nc
quaintcd with the old mnn. The Int.
ter invited him to his home. n qunint,
humble cottnge, but surrounded by a
garden that comprised veritable
floral paradise.
In the midst of II, suggesting fairy
queen OF roses. and perfumes, and
sweetness, stood the lovely janice,
framed In background of bcwldering
color. Purcell for moment stood riv-
etcd. MS one in trnnce. Then he was
conscious that his host had proceeded
some distance In advance and rejoined
him.
"ThIs is my workshop" said Marsh,
MS they entered little square many
Widowed building at the rear Of the
garden.
"And this il the mnchine ! told you
about" and proudly the old inventor
designated a huge. intricate mass of
springs, levers, rods md piping set
upon heavy platform. "rhe model
will be easier to understand" and he
moved towards bench on which was
duplicate In miniature OF the large
construction.
ar l can perfect this invention" con-
tinucd Marsh with the glowing eyes OF
drenmer and enthusiast. ~ shall he
rich, famous and content. 1t Is II ma
chine that will do away with half n
dozen machines now used In the manu-
facture Of print paper"
Purcell uttered n quickly suppressed
ejaculation. His face Ind pnled, "A
mystifying expression came into his
eye. He steadied himself with an eff.
fort.
"How-how long have you been
working on this invention here7" he
asked in a husky tone Of voice.
Eight years." replied Mr.. Marsh.
"Oh, I must not fall now. so much is
involved. A large paper mill has Of
fercd me fifty thousand dollars to pro-
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10
Deposit o, M,n,r., Salt

Experts employed In the department
Of biological studies of Mexico have
reported that after careful investlga-
ton of the lands reclaimed by the
drainage Of Lake Texcoco, In the VI
entity of Mexico City, there have been
rendered available some 100000 Of
tons Of mineral salts, Including com
mon salt, caustic soda. blcarb0nate OF
soda, etc. for all OF which there Is
large demand In the republic In vari-
Gus industries.
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10
Cause. Of Headache

BY knowing the cause, . disease
may often be avoided. This Ia partic-
ularly true Of headache. The most
common cause of headache Ia a dis
ordered stomach or constipation.
which may be corrected by taking .
few doses OF ChAnberlain's Tablets.
Try II. Many others have obtained
permanent relief by taking these
Tablets. They are easy to take and
mild and gentle In effect.
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION ISOLATED
TRACT

Department OF the Interior. y. 9; Land once at
GlenwoOd Springs, Colo, April ~, 400.
NOTICE Il hereby Kivenssnt, Ms directed by
the Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
70 the application Of William II. Hon, OF Meek
er. Colorado, Serial No. 0liisO. we will offer at
public sale. TO the highest bidder, but At not
lees than Si.75 per acre, at 100 o'clock p. m.
on the 9Th day Of June. 1919, next, at this Office.
the following tract Of land: swA seL, Sec -,
nwk ns@, Sec j.. and Sell swA, Sec ~, all in
Tp rs. RM W, 9Th r. NJ. Colorado.
This tract Ia ordered into the market on a
showing that the greater portion thereof Is
mountainous or too rough for cultivation:
These tracts being contiguous, will he
offered separately. and unless both tracts are
bought by same party. separate certificates
will Issue.
The sale will not he kept open. but will be
declared closed when those present at the hour
named have ceased bidding. The person MAX
ing the highest bid will be required to immedI-
ately pay to the Receiver the amount thereof.
Any persons claiming adversely the above
described land are advised to file their claims.
or objections, on or before the time designated
for sale. ID. c. wEYAND, Register.
mlDt1
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10

MAN WANTED TO SELL GROCERIES
SELLING EXPERIENCE NOT NECESSARY
One Of Worlds largest Grocers, Capital over
81 600 0O0.OO wants ambitious man In this local
ity to sell direct to consumer nationally known
brand Of groceries. teas, coffees, Spices paints,
oils, stock foods, etc. Big line easy sales.
Values beat any competition. Earn big money.
No experience or capital required. Complete
sample Outfit and free selling Instructions start
you. Long established reliable house. Write
today, John Sexton Co., a62 W. Illinois st.,
Chicago. Ill.
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10
NOTHING ELSE LIKE
TIN MEEKER

There has never been anything In
Meeker with the INSTANT action
Of simple buckthorn bark. glycerine,
etc, as mixed In Adler-i-ka. ONE
SPOONFUL Pushes the ENTIRE
bowel tract SO completely 1t relieves
ANY CASE sour stomach, gas or
constipation and prevents appendi-
citis. The INSTANT, pleasant &C.
ton OF Adler-i-ka surprises both doc
tors and patients. Meeker Pharmacy.
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION = ISOLATED
TRACT
PtJBLlC LAND SALE

Department Of the Interior, U.s Land Office AT
GIenwood Springs, Colo April ~, 1919.
NOTICE IL hereby Eiven that, as directed by
the Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
the application Of Otto Hahnewald, Of Rifle,
Colorado, Serial No. 0ltO6e. we will o6er at pub
lie sale, to the highest bidder. but at not less
the 9th day Of June. 1919, next, ut this Office.
the following tract Of land: neH nwk, Soc 9,
seA swS. Sec u, Tp. s, Rsi w., 9th p NJ,
Colorado.
This tract is ordered into the market upon
showing that the greater portion thereof is
mountainous or too rough for cultivation.
The sale will not be kept open, but will be
declared closed when those present ut the hour
named have ceased bidding. The person max
iug the highest bid will be required to immedi-
ately pay 10 the Receiver the amount thereof.
Any persons claiming adversely the above
described land arc advised to file their claims,
or objections, on or before the time designated
for sale. D.. {. wEYAND, register.
m1O.lT
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION = ISOLATED
TRACT

Department Of the Interior. U. :. Land ONCE at
GlenwOOd Springs. Colo, April ~, 1919.
NOTICE In hereby given that, rs directed by
the Commissioner OF the General Land Office.
under provisions Of Sec. 2+tS. \. g., pursuant
Meeker, Colorado, Serial No. Ol2Osl, we will
offer 1t public sale. to the highest bidder. hut
at mot less than 500 per acre. at lao O'Clock
p. M. on the eth day of June 1919, next. at this
Office, the following trnct Of land: Lots ]. z, 3
and I, Soc 10. TIP 3, X 70, w, 9Th p. ~. Col
oradO.
This tract Ia ordered into the market upon II
showing that the greater portion thereof is
mountainous or too rough for cultivation.
Tho sale will not bc kept open, but will he
declared cloeld when those present At the hour
named have ceascd bidding. The person max
ing the highest bid will be required to immetli-
ately pay tn the Receiver tho amount thereof.
Any persons claiming adversely the above
described land are advised 10 Me their claims.
or objections, on or before the time designated
for sale. ID. c. WEYAND, Register.
miO-j7
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10

The headquarters for the Fifth
Liberty Loan will be at the First
National Bank.
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION = ISOLATED
TRACT
PuBLIC LAND SALE

Department OF the Interior. U. 8. Land Once at
Glenwood Springs. Colo. April 20, 1919.
NOTICE Is hereby Rtven that, ~ directed by
the Commissioner OF the General Land Once
under provisions OF Sec. 24S, Il. g., pursuant
to the application Of Dora Hahncwald, of Rife
Colorado, Serial No. 0l50s3. we will offer at
public sale TO the highest bidder but Mt not less
thsu 500 per acre, At 1890 o'clock u. M. on
the oh day OF june 1919 next, at this office, the
following tract of land: nwls nwk, Sec q. Tp I
g. Il VI ", 9Th p. NJ, Colorado.
This tract Ia ordered Into tho market upon a
showing that the greater portion thereof Is
mountainous or too rough for cultivation.
The sale will not be kept open, but will be
declared closed when those present at the hour
named have ceased bidding. Tho person max
ing the highest bid will be required to i'm.
mctiiatcly pay to the Receiver the amount
thereof.
Arv persons claiming adversely the above
dee,. bed land are advised 10 hle their claims,
or objections, on or before tho time designated
for ale; d. c. wEfAND' Register.
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10

"And we can sell you this car on
easy payments" said the auto agent,
pleasantly. my friend" replied the
prospect, ''the expression easy pay
ments belongs to the same category
with that other well known fib, pain
less dentistry
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10
Beneficial All Around

Beneficial All Around.
This food economy Is proving bene.
acdal in several ways"
Eyes. We are reducing the national
Vaistline to protect the coast line.
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10
About rheumatism

Rheumatism causes more pain aud
suffering than any other disease, for
reason that it is the most common OF
ills, and it ia certainly gratifying to
sufferers to know that there 10 REM
edy that will afford relief, and make
rest and sleep possible. 1t 10 called
Chamberlain Liniment-
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10

~That rundown feeling Is part1c-
ularly spring symptom. isn't itf'
"Not since the speed maniacs rot
In the running"
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10
A B c
OF the
VICTORY LIBERTY LOAN

AgitatOrs and
Boisheviki howl
Continually,
Denouncing
Everything they
Find In the
Good old system,
Handed down to us,
Intact
Just as our
Kind forefathers
Left 1t, to
Make the young
Nation
Opulent and free,
Protector Of all In
Quest Of liberty,
Right and equality!
Smite down
These vile efforts to
Undo our blessings!
Vindicats America!
War on agitators!
Xterminate "Reds!"
You can help: Put
Zest into Buying
DRY LIBERTY NOTES
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10

DIR. J. p. Riddle, specialist In dis
eases OF the eye, ear, nose and throat.
Glasses fitted. Glenwood Springs. II
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10
For q sprainetl Ankle

As soon - possible after the injury
Ia received get . bottle Of Chamber
Isin's Linimsnt and follow the plain
printed directions which accompany
the bottle.
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10
A Lost Hat

II you have derby hat that does
not belong to you, call at this ONCE
and get track OF the right one.
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10

Good luck loves the man who
works hard, minds his own business
and keeps his nose clean.
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10

PINTO BEANS, cts here; 80 lbs
or more. G. A. Hamrick, Rifle, Col.
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION = ISOLATED
TRACT
PUBLIC LAND SALE

Department Of the Interior, U. =. Land once at
NOTICE II hereby given that, rs directed by
the Commissioner OF the General Land Once.
Tntier proyisiuns OF Sec. PASS, Il. s., pursuant
10 the Application Of Henry A. wildhack, of
Heekcr, Colorado, Serial No. 0l4h2 we will offer
q public sale, to the highest bidder, but at not
Iees than O. 90 per acre, at l0:S O'Clock H. M,
on the eth day OF June 1919 next. at this Office.
the following tract Of land; wy nwA, Sec 10,
Tpl 8, II 81 ". 9Th p. ~, Colorado.
ThH tract Ia ordered into the market on q
showing that the greater portion thereof IL
mountainous or too rough for cultivation.
the sale will not be kept open. but will be
Declared closed when those present at the
hONr named have ceased bidding The person
uekinT the highest bid will be required to
Immediately pay TO the Receiver the amount
thereof.
ANY persons claiming adversely tho above
described land are advised to fle their claims,
ar objections, on or before the time designated
for sale. ID. c. WEYAND, Register.
m10i7
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10

FOR SALE - Marquis Wheat and
seed oats. Phone 84-JS
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10

The Victory Liberty Loan must be
q triumph OF peace
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10

See Cure for fine grade Of Flour;
s5. 90 per 100 at mill or delivered.
Telephone lSW. Al9-mlO
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10
M O N K
&eAkOn of 1919

Monk is a high bred Hambletonian Stallion
owned by T. d. Bernard. Weight $50: good
disposition; s years old. Terms, ei2.50 TO in
sure; $500 for colt to stand up and suck
For further information call at tho Bernard
Harness Shop.
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10

FOR SALE-One new Pulliford |;
cheap. NJ. d. Hopkins. al2-tf
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10

BROMO-FEBRIN will cure your
cold. Try It. At STEHLkES.
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10

Send The Herald to your friends
In the East.
The Meeker herald., 1919-05-10
Notice Of Presentation Of Petition 70
Change Of Point Of Diversion
OF Water Right
STATE OF COLORADO. !

COUNTY or GARFIELD.
In Tho District Court.
In the Matter Of the Application
of the Plateau live stock Com
pany, a Corporation. for II de-
cree ofcourt Allowing the said
Plateau Live Stock Company
to change the Point of Diver
sion OF the Waters of PiceHnce
Creek, In Water District No.
%, from the Hendgnte of the IL.
and NJ. Ditch to Another Point
Farther up tho said Creek.
and Mt the HcndgRte Of AN FIX
tension of said Is. and NJ. Ditch.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-30
Few Changes in Standings of Clubs In the Majors Other Live Baseball News.

The stage is set for the inaugura- tion of the preliminary baseball sea son here tomorrow when the Ameri- cans will participate in their first workout at 'Newheld Park
 With most of the players who will sport the Bridgeport Eastern League clubs COlors already in town indica- tiOns are that a lively first day prac- tice will be on the boards tomorrow. Manager Ray Grimes is here person ally to see that everything gets well under way.
 Practically the entire Bridgeport team of last season with the excep- ton of Bracket and Braun, who have not yet signed with the club, are either already in town, all will be here by tomorrow noon. Friday will see the arrival of several recruits from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Michigan.
 Manager Grimes is optimistic as to the future of baseball and particular ly the Americans. He points to the attendance at the games as evidence that there is an added new interest in the sport. With crack team Grimes says baseball in Bridgeport L4l4S oOeSO4A SAlOulIl DG t1 IIlOSI ble venture for both fans and mag nate.
 Clark P. Lane, president of the club, today went on record as saying that he is prepared to give Bridge port the best team money can buy. He has turned over the affairs of the team entirely to Manager Grimes, who, yesterday, was in New York lining up a couple of promising lads. He has plenty of confidence in Grimes and believes him to be a pilot from whom the baseball world will hear considerable in a few years.
 On paper the Bridgeport team win seemingly start the 1919 campaign with a far better nine than any other com bina ton on the Eastern circuit With most of the players back and with several promising and proved able material about to report, a bright future seems to be facing. the To- calls.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-30
TENNIS MEET
 IS PLANNED

Junior tennis players from New York will meet those of Philadelphia in the first inter-city competition of the season at the Philadelphia Cricket club on Saturday, June T. There will be six singles and three doubles. Philadelphia will send Q team to the and Vincent Richards are quite cer- tournament here in June.
 Interest in the inter-city event is increased by inc announcement that William T. TiIden 2d has presented a cup for that competition. The trophy is to be known as the HOsmer w. Hanna. memorial trophy. pr. Hanna was PhtladeIphian who did much for junior tennis. He died only a short time aEO.
 Tennis competition in this section will get it's real start on May 10, with the opening of the annual tOurna- ment of the Harlem Tennis club in New York The events will be for men and the club expects to have the leading experts in the draw. TiIden and Vincent Richards are quite cer- tain to play in the doubles.
 The West Side Tennis clubs courts at Forest Hills soon will be opened formally. A series of exhibitions will be held on Saturdays in May.
 The final of the invitation doubles tournament of the University Heights Tennis club in New York will be held next Sunday afternoon. Vincent Richards and Allen Behr will meet Tchiya Kumagae and Harold Taylor. Richards and Behr went into the final by beating Leon Croley and Alex Her, in straight sets at 6-1, 6-2.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-30

ner champion had never been put to sleep. They ad- they that the man who would Ritchie had been With these it not case O lack couHaeuce youthful Ben 5amin imbibed with an overabundance of confd- enceand it over confidence pure and simple that enabled the once mighty ltch5e to defeat Leonard m Benny underestmated Ri,chie then
 But oVerconhdence was not what proinP-sa L5elL-y to make such bnains statement to his friends. He ed his lesson and Benjamin is of those chaps who needs but one lesson. It deternnation and grit work of Rftchie. And he said it so often after while ne began actually feel that he heads heels better than the former champion. He tain.d he had never trained even for hi tte bout with Fred die Welsh for that was a gamble -0en he had every thing to win nothing 10 lose But the other night simply had to be at his best And he was e q,' de feat his opponent And he stopped him too. II was [ePp' [ r IS, ,1 as ne .,4 @ @ 5o ol +c z-, his T9ar
 And what did this victory of Benny's mean to his
 just this much: Benny's friends. near could learn cleaned up more than $2ooooo on the bout One friend alone cleaned up $loooo. And this wager made by wealthy young man who believes a roped arena. He has followed Benny throughout the country. had been told by Benny that he would
 ec,, and placed on Leonard is no idle eossfp s proud and about its only Benny Leonard Leonard is about ais Harlem.
 Leonard is as able and as good fellow out of the ring as he is in it. He has the tendency of making friends immediately and can hold on to them Bennys friends number into the thousands He never forgets a he presented FauI Doyle ms spafrlhg partner with travelling bag hard stood all the eanng the champion cared to han out. grit and pressed Benny did not overlook him when Good Fortune him with victory.
 faithful trainer, Nanny searnon, too,-carne fin for praise Nanny who spent hour after hour on Leonard rubbing permitting to bang away him and running miles with him on road. Nanny, said in these col yesterday, that Instrumental in bringing about a clean victory for Leonard. He never doubted Benny's superiority the eX-champon When he heard of Benny defeat the Coast Nanny refused to believe a his and he said ''I3enny mt poor Why Benny can stop Willie time he wants to-" That was Nanny Seamon--pal and trainer of Benny talking.
 And when the other night Newark of Fitchie's ringside began ride" Leonard seventh the knockout statement the champion had given out Nanny said; We'll show you round And speaking the truth for the round Leonard stop Ritche; he scored technical
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-30

Benny himself down at Maurice Still mans Harlem gymnasium that he would stop Willie. They knew also that Benny would not have dared make such a statement unless he knew way down deep in his heart that he was capable of accomplish ing the seemingly impossible. feat
 There were a slzeptical few who did not take Leonard's threat or promise
 as you will have it-seriously, for thev knew only too well that the for
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-30
TIPS AND RAPS
 ON LIVE SPORTS
By GEORGE c. HAw1IAN.

By GEORGE c. HAVNTAN. THE first members of the sporting
 fraternity to offer their services for the benefit of the Victory loan are Alfred De Orc, the Cuban cue wizard, and Robert Cannefax. They will ap- bear in a three-cushion billiard match to be played at the Friars' Club in New York on the last three nights of this week.
 GUU1sS Larry Williams will have to
 O wait a while longer before he will meet Willie NIeehan. AIeehan has
 just come from the West and his first bout will be with Harry Greb at Pittsburgh in the early part of next month, after which he will meet Billy AIiske in d ten-round affair at New ark on May 12. After finishing these two bouts perhaps Willie will probably have had enough of the East.
 The Pim1ico track is in splendid
 condition ready for the opening in a i few days.
 l EOHNNY DUNDEE has fully recov- 1 @ cred from his illness and has matched himself to meet Ritchie Nit ichell, the crack Milwaukee light i weight, in a. ten round go in MiIwau- Iee on May g. Dundee was to have met Mi cheu before, but was taken seriously i'll on the day of the battle. | We hope Johnny will prove as good 1 a fight manager, as he is fighter. 1 HIGH LIVING Is the winner of an- l RA other bout with one of the for rner stars of the squared arena Bob l by Wilson is reportedNto be dying of consumption in a sanatarium at Sar- anac Lake N. Y. Wilson was a pretty good scragper in his day, hav- | ing fought such good men as Ad Vol gast, Battling Nelson, Matt Wells,
 Matty Baldwin and a host of others. With their pitchers showing mid
 season form and Groh and Rousb
 with their eyes on the apple, the Gin
 cinnati Reds are apt to prove much
 stronger opposition than most people 1 Metropolitan junior championship
 the change of address and has shown
 a great improvement in his batting
 which alone is great enc0uragement
 to the RSdH
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-30

With the announcement of the governor of Maryland that he would not stand for the staging of the Jess Wulard-Jack Dempsey bout in that state, ends the hope of the folks of Cum berIand, Md, of ever landing the big fight. However, the Cumberla I'd Chamber of Commerce has achieved it's purpose, although it will not get the big go" It sent delegates to New York to land the fight because it wanted to put Cumberland on the map. And they have put it there, for Cum berland has received more publicity during the past three weeks than any other one city in the coun- try
 Paul Doyle, who so decisiveIy de feated Walter NTohr of Brooklyn at the Arena. last night. will box twelve rounds with Eddie Mckay of Phila- deIphia at the National i. c at Ma rieviIle, F. T., tonight. Doyle was originally booked to fight Young Ahearn. the dancing master but he was found to be too heavy Later Matchmaker Jack Doherty made an effort to sign Louis Bogash of this city with Doyle for a. fat guarantee of s20O, but the local ightweIght's manager demanded $500, which was refused him. Mckay recently defeat ed Joe Walsh of Philadelphia. in the Quakertown.
 The next boxing show at the Arena in New Haven will be conducted on May IS and in the main bout 8 boxer of national distinction will ke seen in action. Willie Jackson of New York will in all probability meet either Louis Bogash of this city or Paul Doyle of New Haven.
 Terry Brooks of Boston and Bill Carney of New Bedford were today