Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884

Peek at the Past

100 Years Ago

April 24, 1923

Three well loaded wagons passed through here Saturday with supplies and tools for the highway work now starting at Rocky Ford. The job includes a cement bridge and two miles of new road.

G.W. Williamson sustained a severe loss by fire Thursday when his farm residence was completely destroyed with all the contents. This is a hard blow to Grandpa Williamson, whose years are numbered by scores but it is hoped he will soon be able to rebuild.

Lawrence Good and Tom Straight started work Tuesday on the high school basement, with three four-horse teams. With the force...