The Meeker Herald125 years ago This is the season of the year when an appropriate shroud for some people would be the winter underwear they discarded too soon. A larger number of fine shade and fruit trees will be planted in Meeker and vicinity this spring than usual. We hope[Read More…]
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DAYS GONE BY: March 18, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago Celebrations will take place this week in honors of St. Patricks’s Day. I. G. Mitchell is supervising the building of the new hotel, which is moving at a steady pace. The White River Stock Growers’ association will meet on April 14 at 2 o’clock. The[Read More…]
Days Gone By: March 11, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago The other day, a telegram was sent to Meeker from President Cleveland. It read, “We have 500 cowpunchers, ready at your call, for a fight with the ‘cigarettos.’ Reserve the right to furnish our own horses and grub. Signed, Dwight Edwin Ryland, president, and Harry[Read More…]
Days Gone By: March 4, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago The Dreifuss ranch, which was previously owned by W. F. Dendy, was sold to H. S. Harp for under five thousand dollars. The proceeds of the New Castle relief ball will go to those affected by the recent disaster at the mine. It’s said that[Read More…]
Days Gone By: February 25, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago A deadly explosion in the Vulcan mine in New Castle was reported after an explosion occurred. It is said that 50 men are reported dead so far. It is suspected that Meeker will endure a building boom this summer. This past week the weather has[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Feb 18, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago If the eleven counties of the western slope of Colorado are ever to become great, they must unite upon one plan, and through cooperation work out their own salvation. The James brothers (Thomas and Walter) of Axial, were in town the other day and report[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: February 12, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago Simp Harp has secured the mail contract for summer service from New Castle to Marvine Lodge and will run a line of fast passenger coaches in connection with same. Mediocrity wages incessant warfare against superior ones. Patronage solicited at City Restaurant. Meals at all hours.[Read More…]
Days Gone By: February 4, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago At the most recent Cattle Growers’ Association it was proclaimed that a big boom in the cattle business is in store for the future. “Fame never pursues men. It’s wreath is won by standing where honor dwells. Notoriety pursues; fame is enthroned.” The Meeker Herald100[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Jan 28, 2021
The Meeker Herald – 125 years ago At the annual meeting of the Highland Cemetery association, the following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year: A.C. Moulton, President. J.L. McHatton, Vice-President. F.E. Sheridan, Treasurer. F.H. JoHantgen, Secretary and manager. The attendance of stockholders was unusually large and the[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Jan 21, 2021
The Meeker Herald – 125 years ago A social dance will be given at the Coal Creek school house on Friday evening, Jan. 31, 1896. All are cordially invited. By order of Committee. Most of the cattlemen are paying their wolf tax very promptly and as a result the war[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Jan 14, 2021
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Being killed by electricity is a shocking way to die. Simp Harp, manager of the stage and express company, took a trip over the Meeker-Rifle division in the early part of this week, and reported the road in very smooth condition on his[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Dec 7, 2020
The Meeker Herald – 125 years ago Some folks, like tug boats, seldom accomplish anything without a great deal of puffing and blowing; but unlike tug boats, they often puff and blow without accomplishing anything. The skating pond has proved a popular attraction and is drawing large crowds of merrymakers[Read More…]