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A farthing is a British coin worth a quarter of a British penny, or 1/960 of a pound. Not much value there. In 1918 a Dr. Farthing in Rio Blanco County was worth his weight in gold. Dr. Charles H. Farthing was recorded in the county clerk’s records as certified as appointed to be assistant ....
Occasionally, I run across a person who simply disappears in records. This doesn’t make for a riveting newspaper article. It kind of falls into the category of a personal quest. I took it as a challenge to my research ego. If you are easily bored, skip to the last paragraph. This article will be more ....
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, April 9, 1879. Sir: I have the honor to transmit for your information copy of a communication from Mr. N. C. Meeker, Indian Agent at White River Agency, stating that a large part of White River Utes are about to start north, probably for the scene of Indian troubles, and requesting ....
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Experience teaches people a lot of things they’d rather not know. Dr. French was a passenger on the outgoing stage Monday morning en route to Plymouth, Pennsylvania, to visit “the folks at home.” The doctor will be absent two months or longer. Our local weather prognosticators say the storms ....
Special to the Herald Times Sir: Your circular No. 27, as to the appointment of relatives, is received, and shall be shortly regarded. Respectfully, N. C. MEEKER Indian Agent HON. E.A. HAYT, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C. White River Agency, Colorado. March 24, 1879. Sir: In response to "remarks on my accounts” I have ....