Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Most of the first cutting of hay is over and it can rain now.  In response to a call issued by Mayor Walbridge, a goodly number of property owners and taxpayers assembled at the courthouse last Monday evening. Mayor Walbridge called the meeting to[Read More…]

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago On Monday afternoon an alarm of fire went forth and the scene was soon located as great clouds of smoke were issuing from the roof at the rear of the bakery of Pfisterer and Baldauf, but the prompt and effective work of “our fire[Read More…]

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The remains of the late Frank Wells were consigned to their last resting place at the ranch of his father-in-law, Mr. George Letchmere, on Piceance, last Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Handel was present and read the burial office of the church.  Another mining war[Read More…]

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The Durham town mansion is assuming shape under the supervision of Builder Malone and a large force of workmen. When completed it will be the finest home in Meeker. Our old friend Harry French is the architect.  Willie Wear’s horse tried to turn a[Read More…]

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Almost every day one or more outfits are passing through town, the objective point being either Battle Lake or Saratoga. Meeker is already represented in both places. Piceance creak ranchmen seem to be having more than the usual amount of trouble over water this[Read More…]

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago “Prairie schooners” with the usual accompaniment of goodly sized families, loose stock, poultry and household effects, have been passing both ways during the past week. Will Simms, who has taught the Rangely school very efficiently during the past two school years, left yesterday to[Read More…]

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Lark Craig of Danforth park was in town a few days ago and reports having killed a coyote in his house. The predatory roamer of the park wilds was first discovered in the parlor by Mrs. Craig, so Lark says, and he was called[Read More…]

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago John F. Wilson of Thornburg says 13 feet of snow fell during the past season on Wilson flat tops and adjacent ridges of the Milk Creek and Morapos watersheds. Strehlke and Givens received a beautiful soda fountain Tuesday, and the City Drug store will[Read More…]

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Rube Ball returned from Glenwood Monday where he tried to boil out his rheumatism. Rube is still lame but much better. In keeping with the usual custom of this town, the school election passed off quietly and without any friction Monday. Postmaster Sheridan, a[Read More…]

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago It wouldn’t be a bad idea if the town council would plant a row of native cottonwood trees around the outside of the town park. These trees will grow. It is doubtful whether any other kind will. Meeker business houses could be made a[Read More…]

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Owing to bad roads the stage from Rifle has been late every day during the past few weeks. The roads were never before so bad, but will improve every day from now on Messrs. Harp and Cole and their operating force have been doing[Read More…]

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Ben Nichols donned the marshal’s badge Wednesday morning. A few rains during the past week freshened things up considerably in this section. Those who had planted seed were fortunate.  Water will be turned into the town ditch the coming week. The laterals around town[Read More…]