The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The committee of the town council, consisting of Messrs. Oldland, Young and Welch, who were appointed to look into the matter of the purchase of the town ditch, after a careful investigation, in which they were assisted by County Surveyor Moog, reported favorably[Read More…]

The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago As the story goes a man (no, it couldn’t have been a Meekerite) recently made his wife a birthday present of a mammoth parlor lamp. She gave it his name and when asked to explain, said, “Well, you know, dear, it has a[Read More…]

The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago All men are more or less alike; the only difference is that occasionally one has a conscience. The ancestors of society’s insolvent blue-bloods stole cattle, butchered men, and bought titles for themselves, while our millionaires rob men, butcher cattle and buy titles for[Read More…]

The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Dwelling houses in Meeker are scarcer than they have ever been. Howl upon howl has gone up for years past because our game laws were not enforced. Now that the game wardens are endeavoring to do their duty the howls go up because[Read More…]

The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Meeker cast 251 votes last Tueday, 13 less than a year ago, although the registration was heavier this fall. B.M. Vaughan has bought the David Smith residence and adjoining lots. Mr. Vaughan will make extensive improvements on the property in the spring. Mr.[Read More…]

The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago A few inches of snow fell in Meeker and vicinity Wednesday night, but the sun took it off before the next day rolled around. This morning snow is again flying. Mrs. Minnie Craig was appointed postmaster for Meeker on Saturday last, vice F.N.[Read More…]

The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago “How’s election going?” is an oft-repeated question these days. “I wish it was over,” is remarked quite often — by the candidates. Opinions never change the weather, nor elections. The Meeker Herald ~ 100 years ago The amendments are again published in this[Read More…]

The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago ◆ A light fall of snow mantled mother earth in this valley in the early part of the week and it looked winterish for a few days, but — as usual, we just caught the tail end of what was a storm east[Read More…]

The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago he time is at hand when the candidate will make his rounds among the horny-handed sons of toil. He will grasp hands as he never did of yore, and talk of matters never dreamt of before.  First good frost of the season last[Read More…]

The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Beware of buying goods from strangers. We ask all who have been called on by a certain party who is selling goods for an eastern firm to call in and see us, and compare our prices with his quotations. It is right that[Read More…]