Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago
Those lately through the country near the head of Piceance pronounce the gold excitement there simply a stake craze, the locators each trying to get 160 acres, says the Aspen Times.
The weather for the past week has been exceptionally fine. No snows nor storms, but bright, sunshiny days.
Five lions and four bob cats are said to be to the credit of the Roosevelt party for the first…