Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The Herald-Democat says a “degenerate” has been captured in Leadville. If we properly understand the meaning of the word “degenerate,” the Leadville police have captured a millionaire’s son, because if he were a poor devil he would be called a “thief” or a “criminal.”[Read More…]

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 Erecting the poles and stringing the wire for the upper White telephone line began this week and the subscribers to the enterprise will soon be able to “hello” between Meeker and the Buford post office.  Brothers William and Fred Ramsay came in Wednesday from[Read More…]

Meeker Herald ~ 141 years ago The Market Report – reported by  J.W. Hugus & Co – Meeker, CO August 15, 1885 Ranch Eggs per dozen: 35¢ Breakfast bacon per lb: 18¢ Michigan salt, 3lb sack: 20¢ Granulated sugar, 1lb: 121/2¢ Denver Best Soap, 1lb: 71/2¢ Full Cream Cheese, 1[Read More…]

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The happiest man you will meet these days is the cattleman who depends largely on the range for food.  The late rains, coupled with the good prospects for high beef prices, are the cause of his good humor.  A special meeting of the White[Read More…]

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago “Cyclone Bill” struck town Wednesday, and has come to stay. During the past three years, he has been traveling for his health, and has visited Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah. He thinks there is no place like the White River. Within the last[Read More…]

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…]