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High river, mill work near completion, town notes
The river remains high and roads to the station are rough. A new flouring mill on the former fire site is near completion and should be ready by March. A brass band formed last July shows strong progress. Washington's Birthday events by Public Schools included recitations and music. A protracted M E meeting, led by Rev Holcomb and Rev Jones, reported no conversions yet. A local store note mentions fifty nine oaths spoken. enforcement of anti swearing laws could curb such behavior. The Coolville society is strong though temperance and misdeeds are discussed. Clarke Wilson in Buchtel broke a leg from slate fall at the New Pittsburg mine.
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Washington
M. E
Holcomb
Jones
Congregational Church
Sibley
Coolville
Buchtel
Clarke Wilson
Pittsburg