The Meeker Herald
100 years ago
• On their way to their home at Juniper mountain near Maybell, newlyweds Delos Parr and bride had an adventure. Delos heard a rattler and attempted to kill it. He was struck on the third finger of his right hand by its mate, which was hidden in the sagebrush. He at once lanced the finger and bound it with cords. They hurried to the nearest house, the Bob Morris…