The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago
Meeker began celebrating on the third and kept it up until late on the night of the fifth. Early Saturday morning people began coming in and by noon all sections were represented.
On the morning of the July 3, pony racing was indulged in, Summit Marksbury winning with Morgan’s bay gelding.
Sunday, foot racing occupied the better part of the day. Charley Beall, Billy Morgan, Mr. Rockwell, Summit…
Oh how I miss the horse races at Columbine Park.