Bingville Beats Wiggins on Telephones Says No Telefomes
In Bingville the editor vows no telefomes after a visit by Wiggins of the Co. seat. He claims Bingville can manage without such contraptions and ridicules the idea, citing a thunderstorm incident and rival town Hardscrabble where telephones ruin private talk. The piece mocks the new device and urges public sentiment against it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiggins
Bingville
Telefomes
Cittizens
Hardscrabbble
Telefomne
Editorial Attitude on Televisions in Bingville Voiced
A letter style editorial argues that people should keep ears open to avoid missing broadcasts. The piece promotes a local viewpoint on television in Bingville and calls others to adopt a similar attitude toward media access.
Bingville Bugle Mixed Notices From Town
The Bingville Bugle carries local items and humor about church roof repairs, Jed Peters the schoolteacher finishing term, Tiara Underwood’s alleged past act and stew trade, requests for a June 23 1776 issue copy, and minor town happenings including fishing at Gootchic Lake and Jim Hill’s shaving mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingville
Jed Peters
Ott
Jed
Tiara Underwood
Clear Wilson
Gootchic Lake
Clem
Jim Hill
Jim
No Locals This Week In Bugle
The paper reports no local items this issue due to editor duties delaying collection. It notes absence of outsiders bringing locals and promises a return to normal next week with a few personal items to fill space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingville Bugli
Unclear Birth Report With Calf Note From Mondal Farm
The week produced no confirmed human births, only two calves reported from Sim Wilson's Jersey cow. Inquiries found several births in progress but no definite details due to uncertain circumstances and propriety.
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Anybuddy
Sim Wilson
Two Fishermen in Night Crick Duel and Lost Boat
Wes Woodruff and Clem Hines angling by torchlight in Snake Creek attempt a sucker spear. A mishap ends with Wes falling overboard, the torch extinguished, and both men fighting in the dark before paddling back to Bingville with the boat damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Woodruff
Clem Hines
Wes
Clem
Terkin
Madder
Frame
Glen Rot
Bingwille
Turner’s Watering Trouble and Local Mishaps
Silas Gordiin endures fret and motor attacks while Ben Hoover, carrying stone for a barn, fell and now walks with a crutch. Rufus Hemmingway buys a horse to replace a dying one. Mrs. Arthur Simmons welcomed twins last week and Arthur jokes about more. Ranse Smith lost his spectacles while pitching hay and cannot read without them.
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Turner
Silas Gordiin
Ben Hoover
Ben
Rufus Hemmingway
Arthur Simmons
Arthur
Ranse Smith
Local Notes From Sycamore Bend and Surrounds
Miss Lillie Friedland visited the county seal last week and had last year's hat trimmed. Jedl Wilkins suffered a chest cold and wore a plaster, which left his colt unable to move. Aliss Gerty Jones kept a parlor light on until late Saturday. Spring planting has largely begun locally. A light rain would not harm crops. The correspondent did not receive the Bugle last week and asks why.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore Bend
Lillie Friedland
Jedl Wilkins
Aliss Gerty Jones
Sam
Bugle
Ajax
New Town Pump Urgently Demanded After Narrow Fall
Town residents urge authorities to repair or move the public square pump well after Deacon Bradbury narrowly avoided a fatal fall into the damaged well. The community notes ten years without a town pump and calls the deteriorating structure a menace to civil habitation.
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Deacon Bradbury
Weathersby
Birthday Surprise Ends with Broken Ankle in Rural Party
Amai Gookins turned 83 last Tuesday and a surprise party at his home led to laughter and cider. He danced a jig, fell, and cracked his head against a chair, injuring his ankle. he now limps on crutches and jokes about his age.
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Amai Gookins
Amz
Amizi
Anim
Amy
J P Office Closure For One Week In Singville
The J P office in Singville will close for one week starting Monday. Anne will handle urgent matters evenings after supper, but nonessential business should wait. He plans to construct a stone foundation for a buggy shed over the week and will be away from the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amostlilyer
P. In
Singville
Pblick
Anne
Ante
Gideon Hayward and Mary Elles Strong Wed in Simple Ceremony
Gideon Hayward and Miss Mary Elles Strong united in marriage last Monday with Rev. San Moore officiating after a delayed knot tying near 1 p.m. Mary Ellen wore a new fawn dress. Gid wore his father’s suit passed down for the occasion. The notice notes Gid’s lack of property and Mary Ellen’s father is well to do, hinting at future subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideon Hayward
Mary Elles Strong
Mary Ellen
Gid
San] Moore
Mary Elton
Job Seeker in Ringville Seeks Honorable Work
NK Dewberry of Ringville writes that after recovering from rheumatism he seeks any honorable job with good board and suitable hours. He prefers winter cover work during cold weather, asking for consideration by the local board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringville
Why Dot Do Igh A Enormous Biznems
Local shop owner argues enduring hours and wide stock ensure profits. He promotes year round sales, bargains on prunes at 12 cents per pound, garden seeds for current and next spring, winter underwear and gum boots, and prints at ten cents a yard. Prop. Hen Weathersby runs Bingville's General and Only Business Emporium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becuz
Sam
Sto
Hen Weathersby
Bingville
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Miss Hary
Misa Lledie
Friedland
CO. Seat
Trinmee, Overly
Clem Mines
Fightin
SNARK
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Bingville Sucks
T Hiright, Brecay Bellies Ming
An Ur Addresa
Eddy Torius
Teleiones
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