The Meeker Herald 100 years ago n Governor Bamberger and a party of Utah people again visit Meeker arouse much interest in railroad prospects. n Meeker and Rio Blanco County had a good representation at Rifle on Apple Pie Day. Friz Ebler took first money in the free-for-all horse race,[Read More…]
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Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • The stage company has leased the McHatton barn, and Mr. Harp is happy over having such commodious quarters for his vehicles, stock and drivers. • On Wednesday evening, the local lodge of Odd Fellows installed their newly elected officers for the ensuing term.[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 30, 2019
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – As yet, no frost damage. – Mr. and Mrs. Frank Robinson have returned home after spending most of the past winter at Fort Collins. Two of the girls are still at the college taking advanced studies. – The Decoration Day program was carried[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 16, 2019
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago • The heavy rains of last Saturday were followed by the usual frosts. • The excavation work for the new State Bank building was finished Thursday forenoon. • When hanging pictures always hang them with the face to the wall at first, then turn[Read More…]
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The Meeker Herald | 100 years ago • There are four kinds of people in this world: (a) Those who are grouchy at home and pleasant everywhere else. (b) Those who are pleasant at home and grouchy elsewhere. (c) Those who are pleasant both at home and elsewhere. (d) Those who are grouchy everywhere.[Read More…]
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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[Read More…]
Days Gone By: April 12, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – This would be a nicer country to live in if so many of us didn’t have the idea that we were put here to regulate the affairs of the other fellow. – The Limekiln school will close Friday, April 19, with an entertainment,[Read More…]
Days Gone By: February 15, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Some people are so constituted that they are disappointed when their worst suspicions fail to come true. – Oil prospecting is now a live issue in this county. – Harry Kincher, who recently returned home after spending several years on the coast,[Read More…]
Days Gone By: October 26, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – LOST—A black and white, long-haired dog, about 8 months old; has a black head and a bob tail. Return to Mrs. David Smith and receive reward. – The notice which appears in these columns regarding Halloween deviltry means what it says. For[Read More…]
Days Gone By: October 19, 2017
Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – One day last week O.L. Banner and his younger brother, Frank, were walking in a cow trail, half a mile north of the old LaKamp ranch on upper White River; happened to see one rattlesnake; having a 22-rifle with them, commenced to fire;[Read More…]
Days Gone By: September 28, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The woman who was too modest to wear a slit skirt and expose her calf four years ago is now wearing a skirt that exposes both knees. – Never run into debt if you can find anything else to run into. –[Read More…]
Days Gone By: September 14, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The British Tommy’s definition of a “Slacker” as given in the dictionary of the trenches is: “An insect who stays back in England and lets other men do the fighting.” – You can’t worry and be glad at the same time—so just[Read More…]
