New Year's Reflections and Resolutions in Ringville
A humorous 1915 year-end editorial urges readers to turn over a new leaf, urging honesty and reform. It lampoons local figures like Cy Hoskins and Hen Wher shy, lampoons petty vices, and promotes paying up subscriptions on New Year’s Day. The piece blends comic tone with admonitions, echoing small town newspaper style of the era.
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Gentel & Innocent
Onny
Cy Hoskins
Widders & Orfins
Enny
Rineville Church
Everybuddy
Nobuddy
Bill
Ringville
Fullern
Lucksbury
Crossroads tale of trouble and a stubborn town
A garbled report from Zion Cross Roads centers on Fos McCracken and a grieving woman, with locals gossiping about debt, a missing voice, and a deputy sheriff collecting 15 cents in the town. Hints of a death appear amid chaotic recollections of teeth, haircuts, and small town misadventure.
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Zion Cross Roads
Enon
Renee
Enos
Belle of the Crossroads
Mil Hildy
Allus
Ireland
Bill Hendricks
Bill
Miss Jane Truman Seeks New Dress Amid Fitting Frenzy
Local observer notes Miss Jane Truman repeatedly seeks a new dress, insisting on a perfect fit. She jokes about prior fittings and says she aims to save money while choosing a striking garment. The lighthearted column highlights her stylish aim and witty refrain.
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Jane Truman
Jane
Jane Allus
Xmas Tree and Entertain ment at Town Hall a Big Sucksess
A Christmas event at the Town Hall last week drew a crowded audience. The program featured a lit Christmas tree, a performance by Ringfille Morn Band, a lemon-eating stunt by Rev. Moore, and a Santa Claus skit by Cy Hoskins. After a 25 cent church supper the Ladies Aid hosted a large crowd, with many praising the evening and paying toward the pastor’s salary.
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Moore
Dad Henderson
Cy Hoskins
Menny
Local society notes bring small mishaps and rumors
Fragmented items recount church bell mishap with a deacon, bachelor Hen Williams, and Widder Denise. undertaker Dave White slips in ashes and buys a cap. Granny Hobbs falls through a chair. Obe Hankins fears hot water bottle snakes. Mrs Atkins visits ill mother. Jed Peters scolded pupils after candy mischief. local chatter and gossip persist.
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Hen Williams
Happy Valley
Hen
Skandalus
Dave White
Dave
Alera
Aithea Gookins
Granny
Obediah Hankine
Obe
Rafe’ Atkins
Atkins
Jed Peters
Jed
Rave
Local boy chatter and plans from the Bugle
Fragmented notes show Jed facing challengers and planned activities, with peers discussing attempts and hopes of success. The items hint at school life and social plots, reflecting a rural town mood and informal reporting in the Bugle.
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Jed
Bustle Mix-Up Ends With Woodshed Warming
Bud accidentally wears another woman’s bustle in a store mix-up and is questioned by his wife. She punishes him by taking him to the woodshed where he is chastened with a rough, nail-warmed reprimand.
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Lem
Post Offis Report from Bingville P M
A quarterly report dated October 31, 1918 from EPH Higgins, Post Master of Bingville, detailing stamps and a list of miscellaneous fiscal items. The note complains about the P M General and mentions self-identification with Bingville’s post office.
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Bineville
P.M
P. M
Bingville
Temay
Follers
Eph Higgins
P. M. Bingville - Bingvile
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Colleckt
Undertaker
Descon Butreerworth
Eddytorius
Lokel Breefs
Post Offis
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