Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Travelers over the Yampa river divide in the early part of this week reported the roads in bad condition. Word was received from Sheriff Amick Thursday evening to the effect that he had caught the horse thief (Sam Green) he was after. The capture[Read More…]

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The Powell Park bridge is said to be in bad condition. The commissioners examined it Thursday and will take steps at once to repair it. Although the season is young yet, Rio Blanco County has received quite a number of new and substantial settlers[Read More…]

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Several of the street crossings are in wretched shape and need replacing. Why not put in a few more of stone? They’re cheaper in the long run when put in properly. The work of enlarging the Sheridan ditch is progressing as fast as 10[Read More…]

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The weather was all that you could’ve wished for this week. Mrs. F.W. Fairfield and her daughter, Mrs. JoHantgen departed this week for an extended eastern visit. Ex-Mayor Oldland is as happy these days as a small noy with his first pair of pants.[Read More…]

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The robins and meadow larks are warbling their joyous songs to-day; in fact everybody is joyous–except those who have the “grip.” Mayor Oldland is a genuine sport. His latest acquisition is a lot of pure bred Belgian hares. An effort will be made during[Read More…]

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Mrs. Dunn, whose serious illness was reported in last week’s Herald, was so far recovered this week as to be able to go to Victor, Co., with her son Thomas. Owing to causes too numerous to mention, St. Patrick’s Day celebration was a failure[Read More…]

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago • We are in receipt of a letter from Simp Harp, in which he states that he will unload at Rifle Monday and be in Meeker shortly afterwards. He says he has the best lot of registered short-horns that ever left Iowa.  • After[Read More…]

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago There is an effort on foot to extend the Sheridan ditch so that it will cover several ranches above town, and also continue it down the river so that it will cover a number of good ranches in Strawberry. We hope this enterprise goes[Read More…]

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Things have not gone well with Boers since General Roberts passed on and refused to patronize Oom Paul’s shaving parlor. (published by permission of “Steele’of the Denver Post.) Highest cash price paid for choice fox, coyote, wolf, wild cat, mountain lion, and bear skins.[Read More…]

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago It doesn’t pay anything to be polite, and it often pays enormous dividends. Frank Aul, a freighter of Hayden, came in from that place Thursday and loaded out with alfalfa seed and Meeker flour. Mr. Aul says that the Hayden valley people are putting[Read More…]

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The telephone line will fill a “long felt want” in Meeker. Monday was Lincoln’s birthday and Wednesday was St. Valentine’s Day. Both events were observed quietly in Meeker. The recent improvements in St. James church are a lasting memorial to the work and tireless[Read More…]

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Don’t overwork yourself. Imagine how miserable you would be if you finished all your work today and had nothing to do for the rest of your life. J.A. Simms returned from Rangely yesterday. Mr. S has been running the Coltharp store at that place[Read More…]