Anniversary of Delta County 1883-1958—Bits and Pieces

In 1886 Harry W. Bull homesteaded the tract of land where Phil Starr lives. Less than a year later he bought the Womack place where he lived until his death in 1938.  The home is now occupied by his son, Ernest Bull.

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Mrs. Elias Wenger, wife of former Eckert postmaster, died early in February of this year.

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Early day residents southwest of Cedaredge included the Ratigan family.

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The first ‘nice’ house in Cedaredge was built for Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hogrefe in 1903. Ed Marah lives there today.

Delta County Independent

May 1958

 

Linda

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I live on a farm in Colorado, the western side of Colorado, called Delta. I write about our everyday life here on our farm. I also share Adventure Stories from my two dogs Fuzzy and Boomer. Life is Good here in Colorado! Hope you enjoy your visit. Ya'all come on back now, ya hear! Linda
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