History Lessons, Meeker

HISTORY’S MYSTERIES: Stagecoach picture

Special to the HT

MEEKER | The mystery photo shows metal stagecoach cutouts mounted on three parking lot light poles at Smoking River Brewery. Despite years of exposure, the cutouts remain intact — notably without bullet holes.

A closer look reveals a marking, “S/S,” etched into the metal. The slash resembles a squiggle. The same mark appears in the concrete walkway near the front entrance, more noticeable when entering than when leaving after sampling a…