The Meeker Herald
125 years ago
– An informal meeting of the board of county commissioners was held on Monday at which a number of citizens, representing the cattle and sheep interests of the county, were present. The meeting was called with a view to seeing if some understanding could not be reached whereby the heavy expense the county is now under in protecting sheep could be stopped. After the late attack on the Allsebrook sheep all the other sheepmen applied to the sheriff for protection and a number of deputy sheriffs was furnished each camp, which, at $3 a day apiece, soon foots up quite a bill for the taxpayers to shoulder, and, as above stated, it was for the purpose of doing away with this expense that the chairman of the board, Mr. Sheridan, called the meeting and invited representatives of both sides to be present.
A general discussion of the question at issue and the late trouble was had, after which a proposition was made on behalf of the sheepmen that if given until October ’95 to wind up their business they would all get out of the county by that time.
This proposition was favorably received by the cattlemen present and put into the form of an agreement and signed by the representatives of both parties present. The paper is now being circulated for general signature and as soon as a sufficient number of names to make it reasonably binding are attached, the deputy sheriffs will be called in.
So far as heard from the arrangement, it seems to give satisfaction to all parties.
The Meeker Herald
100 years ago
– Well, the atmosphere is cooler.
– The Meeker band is now practicing with a large enrollment. This is an institution which should have the hearty encouragement and support of everyone.
– A Steamboat Springs preacher announces a sermon on “Snakebites.” If he has a remedy that will prove as popular as one in vogue for many generations prior to July 1, 1919, the sermon ought to be interesting. It is more likely that his remedy will be like one offered by the Holy Rollers in their revival meeting in Denver.
– In another column will be found a call for a special school election to vote on the proposition of issuing $10,000 in school bonds, the proceeds to be used in finishing and equipping the new grade school building.
– Only once in the history of the oldest inhabitant, says the Maybell Bell, has lower Yampa river been so low.
The Meeker Herald
50 years ago
– Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Sprod are announcing the birth of their daughter, Suzanne Lynn. Born at Pioneers Hospital Sunday, July 27 at 3:38 a.m., she weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces.
– Mrs. Marge Rogers received the Grand Cross of Color degree at the District Preceptory meeting of the Grand Cross of Color, Order of Rainbow for Girls.
– Living is a lot of fun. On the other hand, fun is a whole lot like insurance. The older you get the more it costs.
– We are a little short this week, so remember … “Service is the rent that we pay for our room on earth” … See you all next week.
The Meeker Herald
25 years ago
– Elections are the time when the average Joe Citizen gets his or her opportunity to help set the direction that Rio Blanco County will be headed for in the future, and the future is what is at stake in this election. Our job as a newspaper is to present the profiles of all of the candidates in an unbiased and untainted forum.
– Amanda Marie Ross had a surprise birthday party held at her aunt Carrie and uncle Frank’s in Grand Junction. Amanda is the daughter of Jay and Connie Ross of Meeker.
Rangely Times
50 years ago
– An excellent crowd attended the Little Buckaroo Rodeo held here last Friday and Saturday nights. Cally Steele, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Steele, won the all-around Buckaroo trophy both nights.
– If you don’t want your children to hear what you’re saying, pretend you are talking directly to them.
– Mr. and Mrs. James Reaksecker of Worland, Wyo., announce the birth of a daughter on July 22 named Sarah Nicole, weighing 9 pounds, 3/4 ounce. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J.D. King of Rangely.
Rangely Times
25 years ago
– Maybe it’s time for Rangely to create a change on the Board of County Commissioners. The Primary Elections are Aug. 9 and your vote could make a difference on fair representation for all of Rio Blanco County. Please cast your vote for Kim Cook.
– Rangely cross country program dedicates memorial hills to David and Richard Coker.
