The Meeker Herald ~ 100 years ago We handle the celebrated Wooly Boy Suits for boys. A. Oldland & Co. Notice is hereby given that Fifty Dollars ($50.00) reward will be paid by Rio Blanco County to any person apprehending and securing the conviction of any person guilty of shooting[Read More…]
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Days Gone By: January 23, 2020
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Wish we could get up a railway scare — or a dog fight — every week so we’d have something to fill the local column with. – County Clerk Walbridge has been doing a real brisk business in recording projected railway right-of-way papers[Read More…]
Days Gone By: January 16, 2020
FROM THE MEEKER HERALD, 1913 … Gray Wolves The winters got so bad for a while, gray wolves were literally knocking on people’s doors. Bounties were offered and some lucky people had the good fortune to bring in a couple of month’s wages in just a day… Gray wolves have[Read More…]
Days Gone By: November 28, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – A handsome headstone will mark the final resting place, in Highland cemetery, of the late Johnny Gebhardt. The marble memento was purchased by the brother of the deceased after his late visit to Meeker, and as soon as the different parts arrive will[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Nov. 7, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – The Indians are on their annual game slaughtering raid in the western end of the county at the present time. Each year they encroach a little bit farther on the white man’s domain. They are now operating in the Coyote basin region. Of[Read More…]
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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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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…]
