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The Washington times., 1922-11-18

Loyalties: JoHN GAlswosrHr.
A Paganini Of the Brush: KARL FRxvHp.
This Freedom, A. S. M. HurcHnsou.
The Man from the CroH; Epwrs MAaxHAn
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22
Early Day Irrigation Eaterpri.e

An old time observer brings to mind
the following relating to the Highland
ditch:
OF the original eighteen loators
and claimants to the Highland ditch.
on the mesa suoht Of Meeker, hut two
u them still retain their interest there
In. namely. Frank Harker and Frank
Keel. Reminiscent Of this important
artificial water course, we recall the
names Of Wess TOmlinson, George
W. Temple. Ben Christie. Otta
Metzger, Robert Metxger, Will Kiss
niger, Jake Chandler. II Blootlworth.
Harry Rock. George Zitxman. James
Zitzman. Julius strehlke, John Martin
Oscar Morse. Frank Smith. and Wal
ter F Dendy; and we well remember
the hardships these pioneers went
through in the construction of this In
1896 and couple Of years following.
About half Of the original colony
have passed to their reward, others
have scattered to other pastures while
Oscar Morse, with the two first nam.
ed. arcstill with US In person; and
either of the three can relate some of
the trials and tribulations Of the ear
~ days.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

lo,,or, coastwise tranic. the tarin
commerce, the suppression Of trafdc
In women and children. and IN opium
.nd other dangerous drug and all
otner domestic questions are solely
within the Jurisdiction of the United
States and are not under this treaty to
he submitted In any way for consider
alton"
An administration organ comment
Ing upon this reservation said that 1t
was so involved that portions Of 1t be-
Ing heard provoked merriment in the
gallery.
Commenting upon this Senator PITT
man said:
" 1t Is possible that 1t Is involved
and yet I had such confidence In the
ability Of the. Senator from Massa-
chassetts (Mr Lodge) to draft reser-
vations and the reservation presented
by him to the Versailles Treaty h1v-
Ing been approved by majority vote
II the Senate at the time Of consider
alton of that treaty, that adopted the
exact language which was approved
by the Senator from Massacipsetts
and by the majority of this body In
connection with the resolution aud
ratification of the Versailles Treaty.
"The resolution which l offered yes.
tcrday designed to protect the United
States against interference In Its do
nestle Affairs by the four powers at
rny Conference which may be called
wur taken word for word from reser-
walton No 4 to the Versailles Treaty F"
The hyposcisy Of the Republican
Senator's. with the exception Of the
'irreconciliables" was then exposed
by Senator Pittmnn, who said:
let me call attention to the fact
that every Senator except four, who
voted for that reservation to thever-
sailles Treaty voted upon yesterday
against the similar reservation to the
Fonr-IDwer Pact"
Without discussing the merits or
dement's of the Four-Power Treaty.
the absolute reversal Of their votes on
the two treaties Is most glaring Illus
tration of the hypocrisy Of Republi-
ran craftsmanship In the Senate under
the leadership Of Henry Cobot Lodge.
cnlogized by George Harvey as "eru-
d'te In cloisteral aloofness."
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22
PUBLIC TRUSTEES SALE

Whereas. Daniel F Frost whose ad-
dress is Marvine, Colorado grantor BY
his Trust Deed, dated September 18th.
1910 and recorded June 18th, 1920 In
the office Of the Clerk and Recorder
Of Rio Blanco County. Colorado, In
Book o. at Page 1874 of the records Of
said County. conveyed to the Public
Trustee of said County the following
land in said County. to-wit: The south
half Of the northeast quarter Of the
northwest quarter, the north half Of
the southeast quarter Of the north
west quarter, the north half Of the
north half Of the southwest quarter
Of the northwest quarter, the south
half Of the northwest quarter Of the
northwest quarter, the south half Of
the north half of the northwest quar-
ter Of the northwest quarter Of Sec.
tion 20, the north half Of the north
ehst quarter. Section ~, all in Town.
ship One north, Range Ninety West Of
the Sixth Principal Meridian, contain
ing 100 acres, together with all i'm
provements thereon and all ditch and
water rights appertaining thereto
more particularly the johnson Ditch
and the Lodge Greek Ditch and the
water rights appertaining to each
in trust to secure the payment Of one
principal note of even date with said
Trust Deed for $3.50 payable to the
order of Herod johnson on or before
Three years after date with interest
thereon FROM date at the rate Of sew
en- per cent per annum payable annu-
ally.
AND WHEREAS, Default has been
made by the grantor In said Trust
Deed in the performance Of the cove
nants and conditions imposed upon
him by the terms Of said Trust Deed
in this, to-wit: That said grantor
has failed to pay the interest due on
said principal note on September 18th
1921.
AND WHEREAS, The legal holder Of
the Indebtedness represented by said
note has fled with said Public
Trustee notice and demand in writing
declaring said default and electing to
declare the whole debt represented by
said note and interest thereon to date
of sale due and payable, and demand
ing the sale Of said land under said
Trust Deed,
Now Therefore. Public Notice is
hereby given that pursuant to said
notice, election and demand and I'M.
der and by virtue Of the authority yes.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

There Is one powerful man In world
politics. He does not let other nations
or any man. at home or abroad, die
tate policies for him. Mr. Lloyd
George Is the man; lucky for England
that she has him. And fortunate
thing for the world In general that he
remains the defiant head Of the most
powerful nation on earth. Beyond
question. he is working wisely and
sanely in the general interest. This
could be the most powerful nation and
would be II II had one or two men like
Lloyd George. But the United States
il follower. not leader in the af-
fairs Of the world. brisbane In the
Grand Junction Sentinel.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22
AS TO SITES

A Herald subscriber sends In the
following:
Apparently the matter Of Rio Blan-
co County voting on a bond issue for
the purpose Of erecting new High
School building Is receiving more or
less encouragement among those who
are championing the cause. and like
wise the using Of the present site has
a good many directors. The matters
Of location seems to be the para
mount issue. few Of them even 90 %
far as to insist that It must be the
Town Park. From well informed sour
ces 1t seems that this park cannot be
used for such a building and forum.
ate 1t IL that such In the case. for Il
is generally conceded that this block
Of land Ia the most valuable asset that
the Town of Meeker owns and con.
trolls at the present time-not even OK
cepting the electric franchise. There
are a number Of locations which would
Ike ideal, the whole Of block % (just
east of the Bner property) or the
south half Of Block u (just north Of
Herbert Gordon's residence) being ur
permost In mind. Sewer connections
with either would not be serious oh.
stacle; and both being under the Town
site ditch the soil has been pretty well
irrigated and compacteti in years gone
by 30 that Its foundation is not in
jeopardy as Is the case Of lands nbovc
that ditch.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

ted In me by said Trust Deed and the
law. W G Shepherd, Public Trus-
tee Of said Rio Blanco County, will sell
the above described land for cash at
public auction. to the highest bidder at
the principal front door of the County
Court House, at Meeker, in the County
Of Rio Blanco and State of Colorado
on Monday the 9Th day Of May
\. ID. 1922. at 10 100 o'..icrk in the fore
noon for the purpose Of paying said
note. interest to date of sale and taxes
and the expenses Of this sale, and will
give to the purchaser thereof a certi.
flcate of purchase therefor as provided
ly law.
Dated April 3rd, 1879.
(Seal) VIC SHEPHERD
Public Trustee Of Rio Blanco County
Colorado.
Fi,st Publication April 9Th. 1927.
Last Publication May 9th 1922.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22
srRAwBERRY soUIBBLEs

Easter Sunday proved a success Mt
our school house where program and
dinner took place and all who attend
ed were made to feel at home and EN-
Joy the whole event. Pictures Of the
crowd and also the table stacked high
with an endless variety Of good eats
will prove to all who see them that
our community knows how to banquet
and celebrate.
Mr. and Mrs Clifford Caldwell came
up from the Yellow Creek country and
will visit Mr. l. IDOLS family for a
couple of weeks.
Iva White has been nursing cold
this last week of rniny weather or
what we hope IL the last bad weather.
Mr. and Mrs W F Shaw and v G
White were In town on business one
day last week.
Mr. Hottell has been helping Mr. Doc
Filler move back to his ranch at White
Rock.
Mr. and Mrs W F Shaw, and v G
White and family took Sunday dinner
at Floyd Browns home
Mr. and Mrs H Weller spent Sunday
evening at the Ray Shain home.
Miss Coltharp spent Sunday eve Mt
Reid Moore's and returned Monday
morning In time for school.
Mr. Oyler and family called at W F
Shaw's home one afternoon last week
Billie Pinkerman missed couple Of
days school last week.
Miss Mona Hurd spent couple Of
days In town this week.
Ray shain and Floyd Brown have
been working on the Jeffries store
building the past week.
Eddie Hurd is now helping his faith
er with spring blowing
Helen Finch is now at the ranch
helping with spring work.
velma Shaw called on her sister
Mrs v G White. last Monday.
Robert Shaw has been on the sick
list the last few days
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

'S e"ee"ey-cnicxens
Mrs Lytie-cakes
M'' nrinstead-conee
~" F.. f'ooer'Soh--pancappie tsrated)
M ".af''n-ho's ana cream
WI" D"hhaui-eess ana olives
SooAS
NJ. NJ ue"o,eonee
~. , m.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

The ex-service man who thinks the
government owes him a living Is 20.
ing to worry himself sick trying to
collect 1t.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

Another reason why there is &c
much complaint about taxes now I,
that there are more people paying
taxes than ever before.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

The politicians are again telling us
that something must be done for the
farmer. This is election year, you
know
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

The ladies' Of the st James Church
will have an Easter Supper and Basar
in the Meeker Hotel dining room on
Tuesday April 18th. Supper will be
served from s O'Clock on. aeiS
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

Some towns seem to want to be
judged by the number Of filing stat
lions they have.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

The chap who fills up on moonshine
Mt night can't appreciate the sunshine
next day.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

The New York Tribune remarks
that there are three-year-old children
in Mexico now who have never seen
q war.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

Twenty-eight seniors at Princeton
claim they have never kissed q grill.
The rest Of them tell the truth.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

Afghanistan has barred white men
from that country, which action does
not at all lessen our respect for the
Afghanistans
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

Let US hope that Egypt's new free
dom will not prove to be another
plague.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

Luxury taxes have been abolished
hut 1t ~ the tax on necessities that
hurts.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

Funny, but business begins to spec,
up when 1t gets on the up grade.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

1t Is said that Lenine's power In
Russia is waning. Sounds good whe-
ther 1t L. true or not.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

Reduction Of our naval force may
not insure world peace. but reduc-
tion Of our diplomatic corps would
help a whole lot.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

Breviety is said to be the soul Of
wit. And these modern skirts excite
levity because Of their brevity.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

! Apparently nobody wanted Muscle
Shoals until Henry Ford made bid
for It.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

Some juries, we opine. fail to con.
vict through fear Of setting a danger
GUS precedent.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22
American Legion Dance and Supper

American Legion dance and Auxil-
larry Banquet given for benefit of the
Nicholas Goeler Monument. May 9th.
1922 at Durham Hall and Dining
Room.
MENU
Roast chicken with dressing
Cold boiled ham
Mashed potatoes with glblet gravy.
Apple and nut salad with whipped
cream
Kadui eggs and olives
Hot rolls, butter and Jelly
Pineapple sherbert, cake and coffee
Committees
Soliciting:
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

David may have been a tax assessor
when he said in his haste; that al
men are liars.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

Secrefary Fall says ALASKA alone
coald pay for the war" Does anybody
object to her doing It?
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

There are a good many people who
would like to enjoy the luxury of pay
ing luxury taxes.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

France seems to be getting along
better since she quit depending on
Germany's promises to pay.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

Most automobiles have too much
horse power and most automobiles
have too little horse sense.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

II you think 1t is easy to write q
column Of these bright thoughts You
Just try 1t sometime.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

There are no divorces in heaven
either.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-05
SO. AMBOY OBSERVES
VISIT SCHOOLS WEEK

SOUTH AMBOY, Dec. 5.-Ameri-
can Education Week being observed
throughout the nation this week at
the suggestion of President Harding
is also being held here. Parents and
people interested having been in
vited to visit the schools of the city
any day during the seven day per-
iod terminating on next Saturday.
Few took advantage of the oppor-
tunity yesterday. although it was ex-
pected that many would avail them
selves of the opportunity 20 view for
themselves the work being done in
the schools.
1t is expected that today will find
a large number of the parents of
the children as well as their friends
at the schools. Signs printed by the
students and circulated about the
city remind the citizens OF the visit
the school week"
The parents of the children are
given an opportunity of coming into
closer contact with the teachers of
their children. The conditions under
which they work. The methods en-
ployed by the health nurses. The
conditions of the schools and the
school rooms, and other items of d.
rect benefit to the children, and to
their parents.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-05
AND MRS GEIDEL
ENTERTAIN AT DINNER

TOTTENVILLE, Dec. 5.-Mr. and
Mrs. Max Geidel of Cherry Hill. Tot
tenville, gave a Thanksgiving dinner
to a number of friends at their home
Saturday night. The house was
tastefully decorated with chrysan-
themums and ferns and the table was
artistically arranged. The favors
were red and white carnations. Mr..
,Geidel at the head of the table made
the address of welcome and there
were a number of other speeches.
After the dinner a reception and
dance followed. Paul Geidel and
Albert Schafer accompanied by the
Misses Helen Rudert and Freda
Schaefer entertained the guests with
a violin recital.
Among the guests present We're:
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Guether. Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Gruther, Mr.. and Mrs. Max
Geidel, Jr., Arthur Geidel, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Schaefer, Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Schoefer. Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Job, Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Weiss
man, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Kurosky, MIR.
and Mrs. Otto Rudert, Arthur Powell,
Alfred Cooke. Julius Kurosky Harry
Weissman, Mr.. Gerlach, Misses Freda
Schaefer, Ida Schaefer, Helen Ru-
dert and Flora Rudert.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-05
NIGHT SCHOOL
At So. AMB0Y
Classes Will be Started To-
night Large Attendance
Hoped or--Course Free

SOUTH AMBOY, Dec. 5:-The
evening vocational school in the
high school building on John street
opens tonight at Z o'clock. Quite a
number have thus far registered for
the various courses and with to-
nights registration before the class
es it is expected that this years en-
rollment will be far above that OF
last year..
The courses are free, the amount
to cover the expenses being set
aside by the State Department OF
Education. Those in charge are
anxious for a good enrolment this
year.
The courses offered include cook
ing, sewing and dressmaking for
women. Blueprint reading, archi-
tectural drawing and mechanical
drawing for the men.
Professor o. o. Barr, superin-
tendent of schools, is anxious that
those who want to enroll be present
promptly at Z O'Clock tonight, so as
to be in time for the instructions
preceding the classes
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-05
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Manning
E Brooklyn, spent the weekend al
FRINGE Bay.
Mrs. Ella Hoag, who has been i'll
for some time, has gone to Man
haitian for treatment.
Gladys and Marcy Auteuer, oil
Milford, Pa, have been visiting their
aunt, Mrs. Blyth.
w. H. Perkins, of Rossville. is
visiting his son., Congressman Ran
delphi Perkins, at Woodcliffe, N. j..
The pageant which was to have
been given Sunday in connection
with the semi-centennial at st
Marks church, will be held at the
church tonight.
Molly Stark Council, Daughters
Of America, will meet tonight at
Amicitia hall.
The funeral for John w. Depew
of Mcguire avenue was held this
afternoon from his late residence,
Rev. s. o. Rusby. pastor of the
Woodrow M. E. church, oficiated,
The interment was in the Woodrow
cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-05
KEASBEY

At a regular meeting of Protection
Fire Company No. 1, held last night,
President E. F. Schuster appointed
a committee of five. consisting OF
Chief Charles Wagenhoffer. Michael
Parsler. Heinrich Moog, Morris
Deutsch and Joseph Fitzgerald. to
wait on the Board of Fire Commits
sioners at their nexr regular meet
ing, with views of formulating a set
of rules governing the three fire
companies of the district and to get
rulings on several important mat
rers confronting tho company.
Three applications for member
ship were received. One was &C
cepted and the other two were re-
jected.
A report on the recent dance
given by the company was received
and accepted. Preliminary plans for
the company's New Years eve par
ty were discussed and arrangements
are in the hands of the social COM
mittee.
Mrs. William Romer is visiting
her mother in New York, who is
seriously i'll.
Otto Schuster is spending the day
at Trenton.
Mrs. Nels Lauritzen was an out
of-town visitor last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-05
Thief TAKES MONEY, SHOES
AND PANTS; LEAVES SILVER

kEYPORT, Dec. 5.-Wnen Mr..
and Mrs. Asbury Campbell returned
to their home on Beers street early
Sunday morning after having attend
ed a show in New York, they found
a rear window open. Investigation
proved that the house had been Wis
tied during their absence and every
thing turned topsy turvey. Mr..
Campbell found that all his shoes
had been stolen and the thief had
taken all his trousers lea wing the
coats and vests flung on the floor.
A travelling bag belonging to their
guest, Mrs. Laura Campbell, was
taken, a pocket book which was in
side and empty was thrown on the
floor. Mrs. A. w. Campbell's hand
bag was emptied and left behind.
A quantity of solid silver table,
ware was left as vas also some val
liable jewelry and it is not known
whether the thief was searching for
only money and clothes or whether
he had been scared away by the ar
rival of MI. and Mrs. Campbell.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-05
TOTTENVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Powell Ainsworth
have returned home from a visit
with her parents in Brooklyn.
Mrs. Ida Hendrick and daughter,
of Brooklyn, have been visiting Mrs.
Ralph Laura.
Thomas O'Connor is back after
several days visit with his parents
at Worcester. Mass.
Reuben Cooley, of New Haven,
Conn, has been visiting his sister
aud brother here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Trestrail
have returned from a visit in
rooklyn.
- Robert Fuller spent he week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. William
Wyrill, Of Elizabeth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward DeBoer
were here over the holiday from
Pennsylvania for a visit with his
IN 5ther.
Mrs. A. r. Campbell has returned
to Metuchen after visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Marshall.
Miss Marion Clapp, of New Bed
ford Mass, is visiting her brother,
A. w. Clapp.
Miss Ida Ryder is reported i'm
proving at the home of e niece,
Mrs William Davis. of Orange.
The Ladies Aid Society of Bethel
church will hold a business meeting
and tea at the home of Mrs. H. r.
Yetman, Arthur Kill road, Thursday
afternoon at $50 o'clock.
The December term of county
}ourt convened at the court house
It st. George yesterday with County
Judge r.. Harry Herman on the
Aench.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-05
IMPROVEMENTS
FOR METUCHEN
Contract for Sidewalk is Ap-
proved -PIan Repairs to
Main Street

METUCHEN, Dec. 5:-Improve-
ments in the various parts of the
borough were the chief features of
the regular meeting of the borough
council last night.
The contract recently awarded to
Style e. Miller for the laying OF
sidewalks on Main street was ap-
proved. Councilman Ayres reported
that he has communicated with Off
Gals of the Lehigh Valley Railroad
Company regarding repairs of Gull
verts in the vicinity of the railroad
junction, thus enabling the borough
to clean and drain the water in
that vicinity.
Plans we're approved in an ordi-
nance providing repairs of Main
street from Middlesex avenue to
Amboy avenue in the centre of the
road with a concrete base. RELAXING
of sidewalks on South Main street
In some parts was agreed upon.
Highland avenue, Bounty street,
and Johnsdale avenue are included
in the repair program of the bor-
ough council.
Councilmen Plat, Potter and
Crow and Attorney Benner have
been selected as delegates to a con-
vention of the League of Municipal
tiles to be held December z in
Plaipfield. The various municipali-
ties are being asked to purchase the
water companies or assure a fair
return to them for the water SER
vice.
Peter J. Gay. of the Board OF
Health, resigned from his Office,
saying that he leaves shortly for the
west where he is to make his home.
A permit was issued to the Bor-
ough improvement League for the
erection of a Christmas tree on the
orner of Lincoln avenue and Main
street.
Recorder Weber in his monthly
report added $3.50 to the treasury
which he collected from fines for
speeding and other fines resulting
from the enforcing of the motor
vehicle law.
A list of uncollected taxes from
1904 to 1920 was presented. Part
of it is said to be uncollectabie, due
to death or removal, while a large
percentage is owed by welhto-do
residents. An outside collector will
be employed to raise the taxes.