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And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Much of the time at the meeting of the city council was devoted to matters pertaining to the change of the city pipe line route. Considerable discussion was had on the kind o...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Barry Sullivan is planning to go to Electra with his family, spending the day in fixing up his bungalow, and then returning to business, leaving the family there for the summ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Old ‘Doc’ Crapser, of the Oriental bar, worked his patriotism overtime and hung $1,000 worth of American flags and star-spangled bunting around his place, with a big flag flo...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “City Commissioner Wilson left for Silverton, from which point he will return to Electra Lake and fish for two solid days with the new outfit he grabbed at Wall’s.” ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Apricots are commencing to ripen. This delicious fruit is more plentiful this season than usual and all good housewives can be depended upon to make an extra exertion in cann...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Mr. and Mrs. Henry Berri and Mr. and Mrs. D.R. McKinney will leave for Electra Lake in the latter’s car to spend the Fourth fishing and picnicking.” 75 years ago: ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Electric Theater – Presents ‘The Hand of the Law.’ This is a feature picture made in Colorado sunshine, showing prison life under Warden Tynan.” 75 years ago: ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “George W. Taylor, for years one of the central figures in scenes that gave to the great, unconquered West of early days its colorful glow or romance and adventure, a man fami...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Judge George Brawner of La Plata County, who has not been down to this city for about a year, came in to spend a few days here. The judge is said to have recently disposed of...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “A big celebration will be held in Cave Basin on the Fourth. Shooting matches, races, a ball game, and plenty of fireworks have been arranged for by the committee. Music will ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Cave Basin town is growing very rapidly and if it keeps on it will soon be necessary to extend the city limits. Four new residences completed last week and three more will be...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The ranchers of the Florida Mesa Section, in and around Griffith particularly, are circulating a petition directed to the board of county commissioners asking that the west r...
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