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…]
Days Gone By: April 4, 2019
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…]
Days Gone By: March 28, 2019
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…]
Days Gone By: March 21, 2019
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…]
Days Gone By: March 14, 2019
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…]
Days Gone By: Mar. 7, 2019
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…]
Days Gone By: Feb. 28, 2019
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…]
