Gravity census shows town population up from 1900
Assessor Mellinger reports 557 inhabitants for Gravity, eight more than in 1900, with school enrollment down by over twenty five and more vacant houses. Plan for growth calls for expansion or new business, as emigration may be needed. W W Larrison and family depart for Edmonton, Canada to farm. School election set for March 18 to fill three director posts and a 3 mill tax question for 1904. John Hazelbaker of New Market loses control of his team. leg broken and dragged before help arrives.
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Mellinger
Independent School District of Gravity
Dr. Long
Q. A. Shaw
McColm
John Hazelbaker
New Market
Hazelbaker
Dr. Paschal
Bedford
Miner Al Delay Sentenced to Thirty Days Jail
Al Delay, a miner at the New Market mines, was arrested for carrying concealed weapons last Wednesday and sentenced to 30 days in the county jail.
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al Delay
New Market
Report of the Gravity Township Treasurer March 7
The annual financial report lists receipts from the tax and interest, with temporary and permanent investments and tuition totaling 1921.61 dollars, and a balance on hand of 1921.61 with 907.44 in contingency. It shows funds paid to CYS, bonds outstanding, and a certification of accuracy by Treasurer C. B. Baily. The next year estimates include Teachers Fund 1500, School House Fund 300, and Contingent Fund 700.
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Cuas
B. Baily
A Young Man Edgington Struck By Sudden Illness
Edgington, employed by John Steeves south of town, was seized Tuesday by a severe throat and lung episode. He struggled to breathe after nine in the forenoon, sought medical aid without relief, grew weaker, and later was moved to Mr. Steeves’s home. He attributed the attack to climate change in Colorado.
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Edgington
John Steeves
Mr. Steeves
Hackman
Colorado
Lenox Man Arrested on Adultery Charge
N D Adams a prominent Lenox resident was taken to Bedford on Tuesday morning on a complaint by Ed Moore charging adultery with Moore's wife. Adams is described as a highly respected young man active in church and social circles.
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N. D. Adams
Lenox
Bedford
Ed. Moore
Moore
Mr. Adams
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