The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – The attention of the public is called to the add of Frederick Ouimet, which appears in this issue. Mr. Ouimet will open a new blacksmithing and wagonmaking shop, half a block west of the old Bergh stand, on Monday. Give him a call.[Read More…]
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Days Gone By: March 12, 2020
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Dwight Ryland, accompanied by J.C. Bell of Cripple Creek, and H.H. Hallett of Kansas City, Mo., were passengers on the incoming state Wednesday evening. The two former gentlemen are her to stay for the summer and came in early in order to get[Read More…]
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The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • And still the inquiry for ranch property continues! Among the latest sales made was the transfer, by George S. Allsebrook, of the old Howard Jones ranch in Powell park, to Owen O. Jones. • Ed Saltmarsh has been corresponding with Fish Commissioner-elect Land[Read More…]
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The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • Bob Crawford has bought the Ben Nichols ranch in Powell Park. When improved it will be a splendid piece of property. Mr. Nichols has the Fourmile fever and will pull out for that district in a few weeks. • The Fourmile gold field[Read More…]
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The Meeker Herald 125 years ago W.H. Jones of this place, has leased the Steele ranch and road house at Buford, and will run the place for the next two years. The Steele family has gone to Mississippi to reside. Our hustling friend, A.J. Gregory, is advertising in the Vernal[Read More…]
Days Gone By: February 6, 2020
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Rev. Ostenson turned teamster this week and went to Buford and brought back a load of lumber to be used in the finishing work now being done in St. James church. – Simp Harp has bought the Meeker stables and will take possession[Read More…]
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – During the past month the first $1,000 of Meeker’s $10,000 school bonds was paid off. – Sam Wear has bought the Jack Burns ranch in Powell Park. It is one of the finest in the valley,, and we understand that Sam got it[Read More…]
Days Gone By: January 23, 2020
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Wish we could get up a railway scare — or a dog fight — every week so we’d have something to fill the local column with. – County Clerk Walbridge has been doing a real brisk business in recording projected railway right-of-way papers[Read More…]
Days Gone By: January 16, 2020
FROM THE MEEKER HERALD, 1913 … Gray Wolves The winters got so bad for a while, gray wolves were literally knocking on people’s doors. Bounties were offered and some lucky people had the good fortune to bring in a couple of month’s wages in just a day… Gray wolves have[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Jan. 9, 2020
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Those interested in the future of this section should attend the meeting at the court house Thursday evening to discuss the latest railway project. – The coupon system has been adopted at the City Meat Market and will be strictly observed. The system[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Jan. 2, 2020
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – The Pioneers: J.W. Hugus & Company, Inc. Prices Right. Goods Right. We Are All Right. We realize that times are “hard,” and will sell you the best of goods at lowest living prices. Trade at home and save time and money. Support home[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Dec. 26, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Travelers who pass up or down the road leading to Oak Ridge Park say that upon reaching Jim Burch’s place they are ordered to dismount and follow the genial Jimmy into the house and there imbibe copiously of a decoction known in the[Read More…]
