The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – The Western Slope congress is “dead set” against parks and timber reserves in general. – Several members of the gun club were out practicing on clay pigeons during the past week. The boys say they’ll not allow Craig to walk away with the[Read More…]
Days Gone By
Days Gone By: June 13, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Marshal Tovey is down in the lower country looking after his asphaltum interests. The road from the mines to Fruita will be completed the coming week, and shipments will then begin. – Reuben S. Ball and wife arrived in Meeker Wednesday evening, having[Read More…]
Days Gone By: June 6, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – F.W. Fairfield was able to be around town the past week, with the assistance of a pair of crutches. – Those of our readers who wish to buy blooded horses should correspond with Mr. Chas. T. Limberg, Leadville, Colo., who is disposing of[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 30, 2019
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – As yet, no frost damage. – Mr. and Mrs. Frank Robinson have returned home after spending most of the past winter at Fort Collins. Two of the girls are still at the college taking advanced studies. – The Decoration Day program was carried[Read More…]
Touch-A-Truck June 1
MEEKER | Touch-A-Truck is a family friendly event designed to allow children to explore, climb and touch vehicles of all shapes and sizes. There will be fun for everyone in the family—meet the people who build, protect and serve the town of Meeker. Free barbecue lunch. Saturday, June 1, 11[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 23, 2019
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – Jeffries Brothers have a new tea, which is named “Silver-Tip Formosa Oolong”—O-O-long. They say it has a kick equal to the one time Elevation Rye, and is in great demand. – There are only about 900,000,000 ways to keep out of trouble, but[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 16, 2019
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago • The heavy rains of last Saturday were followed by the usual frosts. • The excavation work for the new State Bank building was finished Thursday forenoon. • When hanging pictures always hang them with the face to the wall at first, then turn[Read More…]
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The Meeker Herald | 100 years ago • There are four kinds of people in this world: (a) Those who are grouchy at home and pleasant everywhere else. (b) Those who are pleasant at home and grouchy elsewhere. (c) Those who are pleasant both at home and elsewhere. (d) Those who are grouchy everywhere.[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 2, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – L.B Walbridge was appointed conservator of the estate of Robert McKee by the county court on Monday last. Nothing has as yet been hear from the asylum regarding Bob’s conditions – Rube Oldland and Hank Leonard were up from Piceance Wednesday attending to[Read More…]
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The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • Henry Pearson has bought Lewis Allen’s ranch in Powell Park. The ranch is one of the best in the park. • Sheridan and Mootz erected substantial sheep pens on the Sheridan ranch last week. This week they “dipped,” next shearing operations will commence.[Read More…]
Days Gone By: April 18, 2019
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…]
Days Gone By: April 11, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago -On Wednesday afternoon Freeman W. Fairfield met with an accident which will keep him indoors for a few months. He was on his way to Powell Park with a young, frisky team attached to a wagon, and in the neighborhood of the Bernstein ranch[Read More…]
