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MEEKER HERALD. Established Amp* M. M* JAMffff LVTTLK. Editor A Publlebor. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, IMS bund la tbs as —ooad-eias*, aali matf r. Lo«l holiday trad* la now in fall awing. . Frank Lakamp and other ap-riYer cattlemen received s4*6o for tope In Denver. Oar a took men have gained over six wtaka In the feeding propoaition aa eotnpored with laat year. Hie Hulett * Torrence outfit re ceived #4.66 atralght for a bunch of MO 1168 pound ateeramt Denver. Baporta from Rifle ahow that Lon Mltohell la Improving nicely from tbe effects of hia recent bad accident. Oeorge Baela came in Thuraday after completing aome aubatnntlal building lmprovementa at the river rnneh of W. A. Keller, Cattlemen say the weather In tbia auction during the paat few weeka boa bean all right No billiards, light anowa and not too cold. Many people ore doing the aenalble thing In making their holiday pur ahaaaa now. All our merehanta are well efcooked to meet the trade. The Courier reporta that the Hague company haa aold the Craig flour mill, which haa been Idle for aeveral years, to A. A. Smith and associates. All the atorea ahow a fine dlaplay of holiday good a—in fact aa fine aa you oould get In Denver and other large elties, and at moderate prioee. The Baer company, W. A. Keller, I* P. Craig, T. D. Holland and other up-river atoekmen, will a tart for the railroad Monday with large ahlp menta. Sheriff A1 Elllaon received a ped igreed Toulouae gander, and an equally arietocratto drake this week, from Freeport, lIL A1 la bound to have the beet. Late atorma oauaed considerable shrinkage on cattle moved* to both Denver and Kanoao City during the poet two weeka. But good prioee were obtained nevertheless. Foreet Banger Moyle atatee that there la more enow in the hllta thla yearthen loot at thla time. It la the the early enow that makes a good ir rigation season.—New Castle Dem • John J. Davltt is out these days grubbing quokenoap and scrub oak oh hie high Une farm. John believes that the future of the valley lays in farming, and—la getting ready for the future. Travelers, note the D. <fc R G. special ad on the third page of this issue. For further information re garding holiday rates, etc, see Salty or write the passenger department, Equitable building, Denver. V. S. Wilson, the versatile editor of the Kremllng News, who was here lately la the interest of tbs now Aegis kaeurance company of Denver, refers to Meeker In his paper as the beat • Inland town In Colorado. Correct ypa are, Vie. Coo tractor Joy has the work of bgUdlng a cement pier under the north abutment of the county bridge ftp the lower end of town) well In hand. Mr. Joy found he had a hard er and more disagreeable job than be hj#d figured on. Mm Maude Crosier, who wae seri ously hurt In a stage accident near Thirteenmlle last week, is now re ported in a very favorable oondltlon. Mrs. Crosier la being oared for at the Engs trend ranch. Dr. Montgomery has charge of the case. W. A. Keller leaves tomorrow for New Castle, where he will receive a bunch of thoroughbred bulla Mr. Keller woe about one of the first in tblapalley to introduce high grade cattle and now he reoeives prioee lively year wbieb show that it pays to bread the beat. A family named Reynolds from Middle Park passed through Monday for the lower White, where they in tended to settle, or go on to the Uintah country. They had their heroes and cattle and houeehold chat trie along*—in foot everything down to the baby bu^gy. Former State Treasurer, J. H. Feeler and Mm Pauline H. Clark of Dmiver, were married In the capital etty laet Saturday evening. The bride le wealthy and a social leader on (Mpim bill. Thu HniALD joins with M Jaak” Feeler*# many friends la 4beee pdru in tendering eoogratu- Chief Gains Warden Ledford Is miking It warm, over on Yampa finer, for beaver trappers, baying sc cured oonviedona against aeveral of tbieo people. If there are any White river people who are disturbing the navinal fupoae of the Industrious Utile ewtaals 44 they had better look set" for John. Coming and Going. Mr nod Mrs H P Hulett returned from Denver Sunday. Mrs George Warren of Boeedale, was doing holiday shopping yester day. Hon Joe Luxen of Garfield county, spent a few days with Meeker friends thla week. Mr ond Mrs E J Wilson of White River, were guests at the Meeker Wednesday. Mayor John Lewie of Angora, and R E Thompson, took in the town sights yesterday. Mrs Margaret Jones and family of Powell park were doing some holiday , shopping Monday. After a taste of high life on the outside, Lige Salmon is mlngliug with home folke again. A H Adams is home again from the western Routt oounty survey and will remain In town until after the holidays. GC Felton, representing the North western Life Insurance company, was at the Meeker hotel several days this week. Drßteadman, our able veterinary surgeon, returned to Meeker Monday after a trip to Denver and other outside points. R B Ellis of Rangely, was In Saturday. Mr Ellis Is one of the lower country people who is taking the wild horse question np in ernest. R 8 Squires and wife came In from Rifle Sunday and proceeded to their home at Axial next day. Mr Squires Is eattle foreman for the Hulett A Torrence company. District Attorney Gentry returned home Saturday after attending to court matters at Glen wood and Aspen. Also legal business In Denver for the town—connected with the Ford case. Uncle Jim Hargis came In from the other end of the stage line yester day with a load of extra express matter. Uncle Jim's many friends in this town, who hadn’t seen him for quite a while were glad to see the veteran stage man looking so well. John F Wilson, wife and Miss AUeen, were guests at the Meeker hotel latter part of the week. Mr. Wilson waa one of our numerous cat tlemen who wae hit hard laat Winter, but he la an optimist of the genuine kind and will stay right, with the cattle business and retrieve his losses In a year or two. And in the meantime, will take every precau tion to prevent a repltlou of last winter's losses. Dr. and Mrs. Taylor gave a party on Friday evening, December the 10th, to some young friends of their nleoe. Miss Elio Harris, to celebrate her twelfth birthday. All had a good time and wish Elio happy returns of the day. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Moulton gave a dinner on Friday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Oldland who leave Meeker for England on December 16th. The evening will be a pleasant memory to all present even when seas divide. Weather When the mercury dropped to 2 below sero last Friday night, It was thought that a spell of settled White river weather was at hand, namely, cold nights snd sunshiny days, but it disappointed us, and we have had wtnterish weather all week—not very cold but cloudy and disagreeable. , Outside reporta indicate very cold and stormy weather all over the Rocky mountains and Plains regions. Later reports show that severe storms, blissards and sero weather prevailed from the coast to the lakes, and down Into the Panhandle region. In the Denver region, the mercury was 10 below sero last Saturday, and haa been at that point most of the time sinoe. We should appreciate our sheltered conditions and prepare for the good things to ooine next spring and summer. And in the meantime, thank your stars that you are living in Rio Blanco county, climatically, the most favored section of great Colorado. Born Dennis— Oh Wednesday afternoon, Decembers, 1909, to Rev. and Mrs. Dennis, a daughter. Dr. Mahoney in attendance. Stewart— On Wednesday, Decem ber 8, 1909, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stewart of Powell park, a daughter. Dr. Frenoh In attendance. All reported welL Coal from the Fairfield mine can be had at the bins in rsor of Oldland store. A bunch of nice, well-bred horses for sale. J. C. Gentry. Money to Loan. Unlimited money to loan on form security. Low Interest. For partic ulars apply to F. E. Sheridan, (tf) The propoeed Increase of freight rates le another sign that prosperity has landed—for the railroads. Fifty Yean die Standard, delicious griddle cakes— Lime Phosphates Teachers’ “Pet” A Denver hotel, that enjoys the reputation and advantantages of be ing “Teacher’s Pet,” is the Albany. During the annual holiday conven tion of state teachers the Albany will be the favorite and will brook no rivals in the affections of the visiting teachers. The ideal central location was what first won the hotel its place. During the year it has made im provements that place it far ahead of any hotel in the West, while still maintaining the same rates. The Albany has a national reputa tion for good music. The best musical talent In Denver is engaged by the management to furnish tnterfcaln ment for Albany guests. During the Teachers’ Convention, the Albany expects to devots a great deal of time and attention to the teachers snd tbeir wants. The result promises to make the holiday a de lightful one. Advertised Letter List. The mall matter described below remains unclaimed in the postofflee at Meeker, Colorado, the week end ing Dec. 6, 1909, and if not called for within two weeks will be sent to the dead letter office: « Armstrong, Thomas Nolan, Ed Brooks, OP Orth, John Brown, O L Pendleton. Percy D 2 Conar, Mr Pryor, Clark Cox, Mrs J W Parke*. K K Davis, EC Prentice, George, Jr I>evor, MlssMabelle Handel, Mr Divine, TJ Reser, Ray Dlmmlck.Herbert C Kequa, Miss Dutch Douglas, O A Roberson, D 8 Ewing, Roy I. Blence, Geo Ford, George Hhets, Mis* Ignore Ilolsapfel, T Bummer, J A Holliday, Arthur Mhafer, J A Hedhy, Mr Taylor, Mrs Katie Lewln, Ralph L R Waketnan, W L • Lustlg, Bam Wash 2 Webster, D E Mattlce, W B Wllsmi, May Worth ley, Mrs Caroline B When calling for any of the above please say “advertised.” A C Moulton, P M. Will cure your cold BROMO - FEBRIN while you sleep. Havb your harness repaired and oiled. Hartke A Sheets will do the work. The freight car shortage Is another sign of prosperqus times—and rail road discrimination against the west ern slope. McClure’s Magazine Wants a responsible and energetic man or woman In Meeker and vicinity to attend to Its subscription Interests. Experience un necessary. There Isa liberal guaranteed compensation. A profitable permanent bus iness without capital can be established among friends and acquaintances. Whole or spare time. Complete outfit and Instruc tions free. Write now. McClure's Magazine, 46 East 28d Street, New York City. INI MIS C CO’S OVERALLS Mlwl Invitations are out for the annual “Kounty Fair and Harvest Ball” by the Albany hotel, Denver. This en joyable affair takes place to-night at Denver’s most popular hotel, and no doubt will be the same big suoceM os it predecessors. The first 1910 art calendar to come to iiand Is from the Coltharp com pany, Rangely. Thanks, Fred. The Courier reports another con signment of bass for Yampa river. The short days are nearing an end. Holiday Rates via The Midland The Colorado Midland has ar ranged to make a rate of one fare for the round trip during the holidays, between all points on their lines In cluding Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Tickets will be on sale Dec. 94, 26, 81, and Jan. 1, good re turning until January 8, 1910. A rate of one and one third fare will be made from Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo to the state line. For Yurther particulars see the local agent of the Midland Route, or write R. E. Vickery, General agent, Grand Junction. Good Bread Meeker people who desire good bread can have their wants supplied in this line by calling on Mrs. H. H. Joy, at residence. R. H. Taylor, dentist, Meeker. Second hand wagon, 81-4 inoh; Oliver riding plow, etc., for sale. Call on C. M. heeto. Many persons find themselves affected with a persistent cough after an attack of Influenza. As this cough can be promptly cured by the use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It should not be allowed to run on uutll It becomes troublesome. Bold by City Drug Store. The Guthrie (Okla) Leader recent ly contained a story of a woman In that town who had sued for divorce, stating that her husband abandoned her the day following the wedding. She also asked for the care and custody of their child. We would suggest that the city authorities of Guthrie give this man! job on the “Hurry-up” wagon. New State Tribune, Oklahoma City, Okla. Every man’s aweatheart is expect ed to get up in arms against him. The peculiar properties of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy have been thoroughly tested daring epidemics of Influenza, and when It was taken In time we have not heard of a single case of pneumonia. Sold by City Drag Store. The bashful lover is always in hot water while trying to break the ice. Elizabeth Rebiat the eminent English authoress, writes about the English Suf fragettes. She tells why they resort to the violence that lands them in jail. Save a little of your indigna tion for the chapters of 4 * The Beast and the Jungle ” that are to come7 Judge Lindsey hasn’t really started to get to the heart of his story yet. BCBEMB IYiIYMm Atk H m tkt fromnifimi . For Sale by all ' NEWSDEALERS TOP COATS ■- > ' HOW IT WOULD PLEASE HIM Your boy would be pleased, would be delighted with one of our Swell Top Coats. These Coats sre made In the Box Styles—Just like tbe men’s, and are by far the nattiest ctrment your boy ran wear. The pricea are not high. You will appreciate these coats after taking a look at them. Everything for the boys. We are offering a big bargain this week in i • OUTING FLANNEL AT lOcts Give it a trial. ******* 111 111 "■■■ " " " "" ' """ ' A. OLDLAND & CO. Provision* are becoming so high in price that the stockmen are asked to produce more cattle and the farm ers to raise more grain and produoe In order to keep the world from re sorting to half rations. The condition is an unusual one and for the first time since we can remember agri culture is taking its seat at the front In another decade everybody In town will be wishing that they had a little patch of land and when that time time comes the people will be living like white folks.—Ex. “Sure ’an what the dlvll is a ohafln-dishr” asked Pat ‘•Whist, man,” answered Nora, “it's a fryin’-pan thot's got into so ciety.”—Everybody’s. If you are suffering from biliousness, con stipation, Indigestion, chronic hendnche. Invest one cent In a postal card, send to Chamberlain Medicine Co., Des Moines, lowa, with name and address plainly on tbe back, and they - will forward you a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Sold by City Drag Store.’ Love laughs at locksmiths, but it never giggles at the plumber. For Sale My stock of undertaking goods, pictures, picture - mouldings, room mouldings, picture frames and other goods. H E Holloway, Meeker, Colq. It Isn’t where the shoe pinches that worries the small boy; it’s where the slipper stings. Carriage Painting Carriage, buggy and wagon paint ing at the Harp-JoHantgen company shops. # When a telephone girl breaks her engagement It is a case of “ring off.” A man is in no condition to settle down until he has settled up. F. G. WALTON Sign writer, painter and paper hang er, has a fine Une of Wall Paper In the Latest Pattern*. Shop, Second and Main Streets. Will You Do This? Send us your name and address and we will send you our cata logue of Diamonds, Watches, Solid Gold Jewelry, Sterling Silver and Cut Gloss. We pay mall or express charges on all articles exoept Cut Gloss. Do not throw away any old jewelry because It Is broken. “Send it to us.” We will make it look like new, at a very reasonable cost. A. J. STARK & CO JeVelero and Silversmiths, 709-711 16th St., Denver. JOSEPH J. MAHONEY, M. D., Physicsn and Surgeon. Office, Meeker Hotel. Hour*: TolOJOa. m; Sto 4 and 7 to BJO p. m. Dr. MONTGOMERY, Phyalcian and Surgeon. Office and residence, Mr. Watson', Inquire at Meeker Drug Co. Dr. W. H. STEDMAN Veterinary Surgeon. Offiee. City Drug Store. . . Meeker Clinard Restaurant end Short Order House BAER BLOCK Sundty Dinners t Specialty A well-kept rooming house run in connection. Practical Plumber and Fitter ■A.II YKToxle qtaereriteal Jobbing Promptly Attended to Estimates Give* oa all Ciststs of W*rk I MARTIN SLIFKA (Late of Leadvllle) Practical German Shoemaker All work guaranteed first-class, and price* most reasonable. New Shoes Made to Order SHOP. EABT market street xjSx Eton Pkoiurajh Gold Moulded Records and all phonograph supplies at catalog prices. jgfiL D E SHANKLAND Agent for Rio Blaneo Co - P Meeker. Cffto. Send for our select list of ISO California. Papers whereby you can Insert display ads in all papers for $8 Pox Xnoli THE DAKE ADVERTIS ING AGENCY, Inc. 427 S. Main St., Los Angeles, 21 Geary St., San Francisco. Love and reason are seldom on sneaking terms. The potato bug is bad enough, but the ever-peesent humbug is worse.