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Purdin Items Highlight Local Moves and Community News
Rev Gilbert preached at Shelby Sunday. Louis Bower moved into the Widow Dodge property. Armstrong bought and will move in. Editor Nickell visited town. Warren Mitchell and Tom Armstrong saw friends near Shelby. Bush Jenkins bought George Smith property and plans to move. Rev B F Henry preached at M E Church South. Tom Armstrong moved into Bower property with family. Robert Moore adds to his house. Bill Baskett returned from Kirksville. Principal B E Western left to visit Linneus. Wm Smith bought the town mill from Armstrong and McGhee. Charivari near Price Gilmer’s. plans for one in town. Ala Dodson moved soda fountain to Milan north side drug store. Purdin Band reorganized and seeks success. Seaman & Son advertise best meat.
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