The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Yesterday was Arbor Day but it was only indifferently observed here in Meeker. This apathy should not exist. The planting of trees enhances the value of the individual’s property and beautifies the town. A town with shady streets impresses visitors favorably. – The[Read More…]

The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – J.W. Bainbrich came up from Piceance creek on Tuesday, and paid THE HERALD office a visit before returning the next day. He reports that cattle are doing well in his section, and the loss during the past winter, he contends, will be less[Read More…]

The Meeker Herald 125 years ago -George Witter has been appointed undersheriff, vice Stuart Edgar resigned. -Deputy Game Wardens Cardnell and Moody were arrivals on Tuesday’s stage, and a general shaking up was the result of their trip. At their instance Ed. Sanderson was arraigned before Justice Burnham Wednesday on[Read More…]

The Meeker Herald 125 years ago -The order of services at St. James church tomorrow will be of the finest ever rendered in Meeker. Easter carols, hymns and anthems will be sung both the morning and evening. The Easter offerings will be for the benefit of St. James church. The[Read More…]

The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Johnny Gebhardt, the popular stage driver, who has been handling the ribbons between Rifle and Meeker for several years past, resigned his position a few days ago. – The two young men, Blanchard and Patterson, who were arrested Wednesday for supplying their larder[Read More…]

The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago – The annual meeting of the White River Stockgrowers’ association will be held in Meeker, April 17, 1894 at 2 o’clock p.m. The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – It is no wonder that Miss Anderson looks sad. Every girl in the[Read More…]

The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago – Harry Niblock, who is one of our most enterprising carpenters and builders, is having a good run of business in his line these days, with the prospect of lots of building during the coming summer. The Meeker Herald  ~ 100 years ago[Read More…]

The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Sheriff Wilber returned in the fore part of the week from Pueblo where he left Robert McKee with the asylum authorities. For his services the sheriff has a charge of $240.15, which with the expense of the inquisition proceedings, will come out of[Read More…]

The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago – The town council has rented the old Hugus building at the southwest corner of Main and Fifth streets and will make it the headquarters of the fire department, after necessary repairs and remodeling. – Tom Kilduff and other cattlemen rode the range between Sulphur and[Read More…]