100 years ago: “A train of 24 cars left about 3 o’clock this morning for Silverton, where they will be loaded with sheep bought from Frank Brown by the Hatchers. Over 3,500 sheep are in the flocks to be shipped.”
75 years ago: “Fancy cowboy boots to be worn by one of American’s premier jockeys are being exhibited by Charley Hogan. The boots, made of kangaroo leather, were ordered by Alfred Shelhamer, formerly of Bayfield. Shelhamer, who rides regularly for an eastern racing stable, competes in practically all of the big races. He is now living at Havre de Grace, Md. The boots, specially made for him, were ordered when he was home visiting.” The boots cost $30.
50 years ago: TELLURIDE – “A neat little U.S. Forest Service privy has replaced a colorful old landmark at Matterhorn, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Montgomery, only permanent residents, are complaining, according to the Telluride Times. The landmark is the old dance hall and saloon at Matterhorn, near the summit of Lizard Head Pass. Montgomery said the Forest Service ordered removal of the old building where girls on the line often stood on a second story balcony to persuade miners into the hall when Matterhorn was a busy mining camp. This was before the turn of the century and Matterhorn was known as San Bernardo.”
25 years ago: “The World Mountain Bike Championships banners are gone and the race courses are deserted, but a test of courage and endurance has just begun for a young Italian competitor. If all goes well, Markus Rainer, 18, will be recovering from plastic surgery as today’s Herald is being delivered. ... Thousands of miles away from home and family and without sponsors or medical insurance, Rainer, 18, was the victim of an accident that crushed bones in his face and jarred his teeth loose. He will require months of recovery. Part of the time his jaw must be wired shut, and he will have to breathe through a surgical opening in his windpipe.”
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
