The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Railroad is coming To put the thing in as few words as possible, it looks as though the projected railroad has something more than “hot air” back of it. – In the city park, Meeker, two nights, Saturday, July 13, Sunday, July[Read More…]
Days Gone By
Days Gone By: July 5, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Oil Strike at White River Local people are very much excited. Believe a 200-barrel well would result by pumping. Many calls for White River stock coming from neighboring districts. – The Fourth at Meeker Was observed in a very satisfactory way by[Read More…]
Days Gone By: June 28, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The Collom Mine Through the courtesy of Mr A.C. Moulton, a party of Meekerites visited the famous Collom coal mine at Axial Thursday. The party was fortunate in that they arrived just in time to be photographed with the first 5-ton truck[Read More…]
Days Gone By: June 21, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – June 22, 1918 Sugar Shortage Makes Economy A Vital Issue “The rationing of sugar for manufacturing purposes will continue so far as we can see, throughout the war.” Declared J. N. Bundick, chairman of the Food Administration Sugar division of Colorado. “[Read More…]
Days Gone By: June 14, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – 20th annual celebration Strawberry Day Saturday, June 22. Glenwood Springs, Colo. Free strawberries and ice cream. Free swimming pool and free wild animal show for the children. – Regular Kansas heat first three days of this week. – Miss Margaret Oldland returned[Read More…]
Days Gone By: June 7, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – “Pink” Hossack, the well-known and popular freighter, has purchased the truck line—known as the Meeker-Rifle Transportation Company. “Salty” will continue as agent for the line at this end. – Freeman Fairfield sold a 2-year-old heifer the other day, and, with the proceeds,[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 31, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Henry A. Wilson of Powell Park has started the work of erecting a handsome residence on his ranch. – As will be seen in this week’s Herald, “The Birth of a Nation” will be presented to the Meeker public on June 7th[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 24, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – In the presence of a few invited friends, Mr. Arthur Wilber and Miss Anna Kracht were united in marriage at Glenwood, last Sunday. – Following are the names of the 1918 graduates: Helen Anderson, Clara Critchlow, Mae Esther Fish, G. Ira Hahn,[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 17, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The White River Oil company received its big transportation trucks this week. – Two large trucks were seen in Grand Junction last week on their way to the Rangely field. They are a part of the new equipment being brought in by[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 10, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The press is not all powerful, but it is a power to be reckoned with. For the past few weeks the Herald has been urging taxpayers in the Meeker school district to wake up and take an interest in the school election[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 3, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Last Sunday was the 70th birthday of our esteemed fellow citizen, John A. Watson, and the occasion was observed in fine style at the ranch home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilber, Danforth Park. Mrs. Wilber, who is the oldest daughter of Mr.[Read More…]
Cottage Food Training offered by CNCC
MEEKER | The Cottage Food Training classes are open for registration. There will be two sessions offered on Wednesday, May 9, at CNCC Meeker Center. The morning class will be held from 10 a.m. to noon and afternoon session from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Cost of training is $25. Learn[Read More…]