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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22
DEATH OF FRANK E. SHERIDAN
Another Pioneer Joins the Great Silent Majority One
Whose Place will be Hard to Fill.

Last week The Herald made brief
mention OF the serious illness OF
Frank Il Sheridan, In Denver. This
week 1t is our painful duty to an
nouncc that this pioneer and noted
citizen OF Meeker and Rio Blanc0
county IL no more.
As stated in our last issue. Mr. Sher-
idan was stricken with II paralytic
stroke on arriving In Denver, to which,
place he had accompanied his wife,
who was to undergo minor surgical
operation and medical attention.
He was rushed to n hospital and the
hest medical talent to Ike had was sum
moncd. II was seen ut once that his
illness was serious: so his son Ham
mic" was called to his fathers bed-
side and arrived there before the end
came. The oldest hoy. nJmes, Ind &C
compnnicd his father and mother to
Denver. The spirit left its earthly
body Friday morning. April II. 1922.
The passing OF Frank Sheridan
comes as grent shock to the people
Of Meckcr and Rio BlancO county.
For nearly forty years he had bcen
one OF our most prominent and pro-
gressive citizens: Of good deeds: ever
ready with his purse and his time to
aid In the advancement Of Meeker and
Rio Blanco county. we can think OF
nobody who will he missed with great
or regret.
The life record of Frank Sheridan
is briefly summed mp rs follows:
Born May 20. 1858. ut st. Sylvester.
Providence OF Quebec. Canada. Of good
Irish ancestry. Came to Colorado n
bout the year 1850. settling at Gothic
IN Gunnison county.
October II, 1888 arrived at Mceker
Entered into partnership with the late
J l. Mediation In the saw-mill and
lumber business. and "A friendship
which lasted till the latter passed A.
wny ZONE years ago. Prcemptcd land
east OF town. to which he had added
greatly as time pissed. and where he
made his home most Of the time ever
since.
September u. 1891. married Miss
Nellie Wash. Two chiliren-Jnmcs W
and Francis II and the Rreavcd Wild
ow. are left behind to mourn the loss
Of n devoted husband and father.
Was appointed sheriff Of Garfield
county in 1883. to fill the uncxpircd
term Of Sheriff Kendall.
Was elected commissioner of Rio
county In 1891.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22
RESOLUTIONS OF COINCIDENCE

To Mrs + 4 Sheridan. and Family
WHEREAS. II has pleased Almigh
ty God to remove from his earthly
tabernacle our worthy and well bclov.
ed Brother and townsmnn + + Shcri-
dan of Valentine Lodge No. AZ. /. O.
o. +. and,
WHEREAS, 1t Is fitting n recognition
he had of his worth and tribute III
scribed to his memory; therefore be
IL
RESOLVED. That in the death " +
f. Sheridan our Order has lost n
s'aunch ndhercnt and our Lodge n
worthy Brother and the community q
worthy and Industrious citizen:
RESOLVED. That the heart felt sym
patty of the members of this Lodge
he extended to the widow aud family
of our beloved Brother In their be
reavement:
RESOLVED. That this preamble and
resolutions he spread upon the re
cords of this Lodge. and that copy
he sent TO the widow and family of the
deceased Brother.
w A THOMAS
JIM BUCHANAN
f vANCLEAvE. Committee
Mcckes. Colo, Apsil II. 1902.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22
"A WHITE EASTER

Meeker wasn't the only part Of Col
nrado to see a white Easter. Here
about an inch OF snow mantlcd the
ground Sunday.
The dispatches state that 10 Inches
fell III Denver. A like amount fell IN
Salt Lake City. The storm was gen
"ral all over the Rocky Mountain re.
xion.
The Mississippi basin states werr
visited by snow, rain and death deal
ing tornndOs. Many lives were lost
and millions of dollars Of damages
were done. As always we got of light
In this favored section.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22

Was elected 10 the Colorado Lcgis
laturr in 1896 representing the coun
tie. of Rio Blnnco and Routt.
Severed us Mayor Of Meeker In 1901
and 1907
Was the first postmaster of MeekeI
under presidential appointment.
Was chairman Of the Republican
County Central Committee for over
twenty years; was member of the Re
publican state committee for many
feiins, and was serving IN that capac
ity At the time of his death
IN addition 10 serving with credit
In al these capacities, Frank Shcrl'
dan found time to build mp his ranch
md cattle interests. and leave his
isOy> one oi the finest stock farms ia
the country
H. was n member Of the Masonic
insies in Mcckcr-Itio Blanco Lodge
M. 81. a F& A NJ. Mcckcr Chapter
No. II. Il a NJ. and Mcckcr Command,
cry No. 33 Knights Templnr. Was also
member of the local lodge of Odd
Fellows.
j., n life time OF i3 years. 10 months
and Is days. Frank Sheridan came ns
pcnr filling the role of the ideal nan,
and citizen as IL is possible for weak
mOrtnls to attain.
Tell remains were brought from
Denver, arriving in Mcckcr Thursday
afternoon.
In compliance with the lifetime
wishes of deceased, the mortal remains
Of Frank Sheridan were assigned to
Ors. 90.
Church services were held at Mason.
IL hall mt 30 p III. by Rev Nelson OF
1t James church, the large hall being
filled to over flowing.
The Masonic bodies and Odd Eel.
lows lodge escorted the remains ia
Highland Ccmctary.
Past Master Reuben Oldlnnd u life
long friend of deceased. assisted by
Master J A Rea and other officers Of
Rio Blanco Lodge A F 4 AM. conduct
ed the beautiful Masonic services nj
the ,,siye.
Afessrs Ambrose Oldland. r f. Ford.
ham. F n JoHuntgcn, J l. Tagert. 7
J Cassidy and james LyttIc. nil Past
and old time friends of the departed.
acted MS pail bearers.
As Of right II should bc the funeral
corregc wns the largest and most i'm
prcSsivc ever seen in Mcckcr.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY

Whereas. Almighty God has In His
Infinite wisdom taken unto Hra-
self Mr. Frank Sheridan, thus bring
ing grcnt grief to Mrs Sheridan. her
sons and her family and to the entire
community In the loss Of m cstimnble
husband. father and citizen and de-
priving them Of compani"nship
which cxcmplif'ed the finest ideals Of
home life and citizenship.
Therefore. BE 1t resolved. that the
heartfelt, sympathy of each. and every
member OF the WOmnn's Club le OK
tended to Mrs Sheridan. her sons, rel
niivcs and friends of the family who
are most deeply bereft by the demise
Of Mr. Sheridan: and that. as n mark
of respect to the deceased. and of sym
unthy and rcgnrd I" all who mourn
his loss. that n copy Of these rcsOlu-
tons m kept by the Woman's Club.
May He who Is the author Of our
being and to whom We all look for
guidna,c. bring comfort and consola.
tion to the stricken ones and may we
rcnli-r that when lie said Come. I'll
TO me We that are weary and hcav,
laden and I will give you rest" TIr
said II not In vain.
Mary d Oldlnnd
.:ncnn Wharton
Virginia NJ Shepherd. Com.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22
HOWARD l. ELSTON
Endorsing the High School
Bond Proposition

At the meeting OF the High school
Tsonrd. held March Goth. the Commit
zee representing the High School Tax
payers Advisory Committee, present.
cd the following resolution which was
unanimously adopted:
"RESOLvED-Thnt the Rio Blanco
County High School Board he empOw-
cred to select new site for coun-
ty high school. Same II possible to Ike
donated by the Town Of Meeker. That
they also request the Taxpayers Of
Rio BlnncO County to vote $4,000
Bond Issue mt the regular school cleo
lion for the erection of n building suf-
ficicnt for the present needs. TIL" pre-
sent building to comprise an integral
portion of a complete unit or High
School building. rs per plans and SPEC
iflcntions rendered by competen: ar
chitcct and accepted by the SSatn
building Inspector"
Further Resolved-That the pre-
sent building be lismantled AMI all
available material used In the cree
ton of the new building, and that the
High School Committee use every a.
valuable means to have az much Of
this work performed by local labor as
possible. and when ever possible to
use material and give preference to
that which is native to Rio Blancc
County"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22
AMERICAN LEGION

The American Legion Dance and
Supper which was scheduled for last
right was postponed until May 9Th, rs
n mark Of respect to Frank Sheridan.
Tile Legion boys had made cons'd-
cradle arrangements for this affair
and unless the public supports the
dance on the 9Th of May they will lose
money, SO lets show them the public
appreciates their sacrifice.
Remember that this dance Is given
in order to place n monument at the
grave OF Nicholas Goeder who was the
only Rio Blanco boy killed in action
during the war. There could Ike no
wOrthier cause than this one.
EVERYBODY boost the Legion Dance.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22
METHODIST NEWS
Lay Reader

Next Sunday is Cradle Roll Day.
We would like very much to have
every member Of the Cradle Roll pre-
sent at the Sunday School hour. Mrs
Wilson IL president Of this department
and II you need any assistance In get
ling the children to church notify her
ind girls will he sent to assist you.
Any parents wishing the children ban
Used while mt the church please not
ify the pastor.
At eleven the morning worship. Ser
,non subject. Eternity In The Henri
Here and Now" Special music by
the choir.
At eight O'Clock the Popular Sunday
evening Service. An anthem by tho
cI,oir-nnd congregational singing.
Sermon subject I'm the beginning
God or In the Beginning Force and
Matter" Are the good old beliefs Of
our fathers gone? Are we fallen nm
gels or exalted monkeys. You say.
'prcachcr. let Evolution alone: hut
The fact Is the world will not let :lic
subject alone: God is being pushed OF
Ills own doorstep"
A hcart-appcnl on this subject at
'hc evening service.
Mr.. Woody will sing n solo Mt the
evening service.
"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1922-04-22
MAHOGANY AND WHITE

Will he the color scheme In my shop.
located In the store room formerly &C.
cupied by Jeffries Bros. where you
will always find the most up-to-datc
sanitary service. Fresh lnundrietl and
hot face towels with each shave. Free
balloon for children with each hair
cut. Try Roomey's for Service.
tu22.N 4. rooney, Proprietor
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-05-26
NOTICE TO BRIDGE CONTRACTORS
NoS. las and ll6

Sealed bids are invited to be filed with the
undersigned Clerk on or before IL o'clock a.
m. on Tuesday. the 9Th day of June, 1929,
for furnishing the material for and construct
ing according to plans and specifications now
on file in tie Chancery Clerks office of
NoXubee County, Mississippi. the following
A steel and concrete bridge over Hashugua
Greek, on the Macon and Louisville Road,
about s miles West of Macon, Mississippi, No.
li5 mo. IL No. l46 (No. ~.
Bids are invited on each of said plans and
specifications.
Said work to be completed within so days
from the date of awarding the contract.
A cashiers or certified check of five per
cent of bid to accompany each bid. and no
bid will be considered without check.
The contract will be let to the lowest bid
Ter who must. during the meeting at which
TIE contract is awarded enter into formal con-
tract and furnish bond, with sufficient sure
ties. for the prompt. proper and efficient per-
formance Of the contract, in penalty not
less the contract price. The Board reserves
the wight To reject any or all bids. The sue
cessful bidder to pay for recording contract
and lVnd,
ny order Of the Board Of Supervisors. this
9TH day of May 1922,
JNo. A TYSON Chanceyy Clerk
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-05-26
DIR. s. II. MIL or PTCKENS
ANSUERS LAST CALI
He'd Beer q PracticiRg Physi.
clan for Fifty-twO Years.

DR.. S. H. Hill, a native and life
citi,en If pickery countv and
,nalI [nour ia Noynboo d;oJ ~ he
''o''e III O~''io.''"" VIZ "'''"'' ""'
18th, HIS death was due to append
citus, and followed an operation per-
formed several DAVIS hefore
r.u..h,. t,lon fn,m p;,lous
'o"o",'S " WV
County herald:
Deceased was horn at Palmetto, in
the northern section of this county
about sevcnty,-fve years ago, and re-
moved with his parents to Carrolton
at an early age, where he resided
continuously through his long life.
He attended the schools of this coun-
ty and was a student at the Univer-
sity Of Alabama during the Civil war
with a record Of some service as a
Confederate soldier. Completing his
course at the University of Alabama
he entered the University of Louis
Vile, Ky, where he graduated with
honors in medicine in 1870. Before
he completed his course in medicine
he acquired an interest in a drug
business in C~arrollton, later buvinp
the entire interest, ard conducted the
business at the same location until
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-05-26
CITATION NOTICE

-
In the CEanCery Court of Noxubee County.
Estate of William Erskin. ST.. No. 1852.
To William Erskin. Jr., a minor bobut II years
Of age, and who is at this time LIVING with
his mother, Annie Dca.e in st. Louis, Mo-.
and who ; a nonresident of the State Of
Mississippi. and whose address is 2223 Ram
dolph street st. ouis, Mo. and to Annie
Deale, mother of said William Erskin. Jrr,
minor, whose address is 222S Randolph
street, st. Louis, Mo.
We m you to b nd appear before
he Chancellor of our said Chancery Court at
n term Thereof to be holden at tie Court House
IN the ity of Neon, in said county Of Noxu-
bee, on the Fourth Monday in October A.
D. l922, then and there to present objections,
any they have to said final account, and
show cause, if any. why said final account
Srould not be ratified, confirmed and APP
proved and the administrator and his bonds
men finally discharged in said cause where
in YOU are defendant.
Witness my sig nature and seal of said
Court affixed Mt my office in City of Macon,
Miss, this oath day of May 1922.
JNO. A. TYSON. Clerk.
KATE h. AUGUSTUS. D.. C.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-05-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

HE Estate Of Eugene G. Moore, Deceased,
No l5@l in the Chancery Court Of NoXubee
Cousty, Mississippi.
Letters of administration c. r. A. on
said catate having been on the 22nd day Of
MAY, 1922. granted to the undersigned by
JOHN A.. TYSON, Chancery Clerk of said
County OF Noxubce.
All persons having claims against said es-
tate are required to have same probated aud
registered by said Clerk within six months
from this date tdate of first publication of
this notice 10 creditors.l
A failure for six months to probate and
register any claim will bar the same.
Jamie o. MOORE,
administrators of said Estate.
This 22nd day of May 1922.
tCom testiments Anpeyul
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-05-26
I TO CREDITORS

The Estate of Steve Gully Deceased, No.
4525 in the Chancery Court of Noxubee Coun-
ty. Mississippi.
Letters of Administration on said estate
having been on the 2lst day Of April 1922,
granted to he undersigned by JOHN A.
TYSON, Chancery Clerk of said County of
NoXubee.
All persons having claims against said es-
tate are required to have same probated and
registered by SAID Clerk within six months
from this date tdate of first publication of
this notice to creditors.l
A failure for six months 70 probate and
register any claim will bar the same.
R. JENNINGS, Admr. of said Estate.
This 2Sth day of April 1922.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-05-26
He Felt the Need

Albert's mother had been watching
him squirm as he studied his next
church lesson, Finally she asked:
what is the matter, Albert?"
ooh, mother" he burst out, "this
catechiSm is awfully hard. Isn't there
a kittychism | could study"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-05-26
He Wished To Change Gender

"'''' ',"'," ''u pee" s,'S,"S
'S'"'> WIZ" nus "''''v' ''' '","'E
aucc after a while to the repeated
)ong-drawn ''ameu" at the close Of
each hymn.
"Mothcr," he abruptly remarked,
"all these songs we've sung have been
amen songs. Let's sing 'a-lady' song.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-05-26
Peas and Mexican June Corn

About ten bushels of hlack-eved
peaS-a two-crop pea.
Also Mexican June corn.
J, R. McNICHOLS, Macon, Miss
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-05-26
AUTO O SALE

Oakland Six, 1920 model; run 5000
miles. Good mechanical condition.
Price, $3.50; 500 cash, balance in a
good note. ]. d. BRAME.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-05-26

Perhaps the st. Louis man named
his baby Radio because you can hear
il so far away.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-05-26

The dove may again bill and COO,
but life won't seem the same until we
manage to delete the bill.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-05-26

In any case, the army must be kept
large enough to keep all the swivel
chair seats nicely polished.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-05-26

The Only nation the Irish seem very
enthusiastic about is determination.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-05-26

The hand that rocks the cradle
doesn't know how to tease 4 jazz strain
out of a grand piano.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-01

The flower OF affection blooms anew
for Lawrence TiItOn, successful
young attorney, when Diana Rich
mOnd returned from England after
an absence of FIVE years. Previous to
her going, Triton had been her guar
dian and had cherished a hope that
some day he would make her his
wife.
While visiting relatives in Eng
land, Diana meets Lord Banaster'
whom she marrles. With the break
out OF the great war, Lord Banister
is called to tina cOlors and is KILLED
In action. In partial settlement OF
estates, the Earl of Hardcaster,
brother of Lord Banlster. presents
Diana with the famous Manchester
family jewels, valued at half mil
lion dollars. On her return to her
American home, Diana brings the
gems with her.
A Spanish woman, alleging to be
the widow of tbs Earl of Hardcaster,
follows Diana to America and de-
mands the gains, threatening charges
of theft and exposure If they are not
turned over to her. Diana lays her
difficulties before Lawrence Tiiton for
solution. Later Developments show
the Spanish woman to be only an ad-
venturess and Philip Morell, student
friend of the Richmond family,
proves to be an accomplish.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-01
WATSON STYLE
SHOW ATTRACTS
MANY TO STORE
Young Women as Models Dis
play Latest in WOnaen'S
Apparel.

About three hundred persons attended
the fashion show given through the
courtesy of the Juvenile department Of
H. P. WATSON B Co. Monday and Tues
day Of this week.
The room was beautifully decorated
with palms and ferns and, hidden among
the ferns, were vivid red geraniums.
Bright colored wraps and dresses were
displayed on waxen figures throughout
the floor.
The dresses displayed in the show were
mostly of simple design, but Of vivid
colOrs. Dresses for all occasions were
shown, from the bingham dress for morn
ing, the sport costume Of flannel, the
afternoon dress Of canton crepe, to the
dinner and evening gowns Of georgette.
Great stress was laid on the knicker
suits, especially those of white with vivid
colOred Jackets.
The young women participating in the
show were Miss Frances Bracket. Miss
Margaret Wolfred, Miss Kathryn Karch,
Miss Dorothy Lee Cox, Miss Ida Alice
Stanton, Miss Ellen Irene Hamilton. Miss
Dorothy Marie Mlchaelis, Miss Betty
WOlfred. Master George Pfaf showed
the proper dress for miniature gentle
men Of or 8 to wear.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-01
WESTERN FARM
W0MEN SAID TO
BE- IN REVOLT
Feminine Voters Organize
for Congressional Up
hedC0I.

NEW YORK, March Farm women
OF the Middle West, West and North
west are in political revolt, Benjamin c.
Marsh, managing director Of the Farm
ers' National Council, declared here to-
day.
According to Marsh. they are organ
iZing for activity in the mex congress
sional campaign to support the program
OF the United Farmers National bloc"
the new farmers organization recently
launched in Chicago to>stand behind the
agriculture bloc" in Congress and to
secure balance o. power. in national
elections.
They win send speakers to appeal to
me new woman voter in the East TO help
them By supporting legislation proposed
for relief OF the farmers Marsh stated
'The farm mothers and farm children
are the worst sufferers from conditions
which are driving farmers throughout the
country to ruin he said.
1.-The women are thoroughly aroused
and wiz be heard from with their bal
lots In the next election.
THE United Farmers National bloc
is going 10 begin 10 organize in q non
partisan way to carry out its program
in the coming congressional ELECTION to
hold the balance Of power in the strategic
States and congressional districts in the
Nor Invest, Middle West and Far West"
Marshall declared the Republican party
is doomed"
He announced that the Farmers Ma
tional Council is supporting the Calder
bill, which provides for publicity regard
ing the coal industry. The bill was
killed In the Senate.
Marsh declared the coal industry is 'in
the most chaotic state, with the railroads
e cLSse second"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-01
ELECTRIC Rail
HEADS BANQUET
AT CLAYPOOL
Guests Hear Prominent Speak
erS and Fine Musical
Program.

The mid winter dinner Of the Ameri-
can Electric Railway Association, held
last night IN the Riley room OF the Clay
pool Hotel overhowed TO the mezzanine
floor and adjoining rooms. After the
inner adjournment to the Riley room
was made to hear the speeches and pro-
gram Of the evening. The dinner was
announced by the blowing VI trumpets
by boys OF Culver Military Academy,
who furnished a large part OF tho rnter-
tainment Of the evening. Musical num-
bers were given by chorus Of ltler
College girls, directed by Mrs. Arnold
Spencer
Mrs. Spencer was also heard through
out the evening In musical numbers. The
tableaux presented by the Culver Mill
tary Cadets showing the genesis and de-
velopment OF military music and in
struments IN either the exact music Of
the period represented. or a close imita-
ton Of It, was an interesting feature Of
the evenings entertainment.
THE speakers OF the evening were w
y. b. Ainey. chairman Of the Pennsyl-
vania public service commission Of Har.
risburg, Pa. who spoke on Some Elec-
trio Railway Problems Samuel insult,
president Of the Commonwealth Edison
Company Of Chicago, on Public Rela-
tions," and Mrs. Antoinette Funk or
Washington. d. C.. on 1.-THE Woman's
Viewpoint Of Electric Railways and Elec-
trio Railway Service"
All of the speakers stressed the thought
Of establishing proper relations with the
public taking the people into partner
ship and keeping the public informed on
all OF tbs affairs of the organization.
Robert I. Todd, president OF the Rsso-
citation, presided at the dinner and gave
the opening address, in which he gave
some interesting facts about Indlanapo-
lis Included in these were tie follow.
ing: Indianapolis is within a few miles
Of the center Of population Of the United
States.
1t is within n nights ride OF more
cities in the United States of population
Of 10000 or over than any other great
city.
It is a great electric railway center
and the home of the first interurban rail-
road In the country, and the homo Of the
Father OF the Interurban," Charles l..
Henry.
More than 5000 persons are brought
to Indianapolis each day by interurbanH
The city has cheap fuel. available In
dustrial sites, good labor conditions,
splendid educational facilities ami whole
some living conditions.