Community News Notes from Salem and Nearby Areas
Sunday at Campbellaburg Charles Wood oversaw the undertaking with cash and labor. Dr E Newland of New Albany visited. The Baptist church tree Friday night was a success. Art Beal is handling the wire at Providence this week. The Methodists hosted a three stare at their church Saturday night. Depot agent Glover spent Christmas with kin in Bedford. Pierce Mather of Campbellsburg visited town. Presbyterians plan a sleigh event Friday night. An ordinance prohibiting coasting on sidewalks wouldn’t be amiss. William Eaton celebrates a new baby at home. Ed Birdsong returned from Cincinnati to greet friends. School week vacation for high actions teachers and pupils. Mrs R L Mitchell and family of Linden visit Salem. John Henderson returned from Cincinnati for holidays. John Butler and wife of Louisville visit Salem relatives. Gen B F Workman of Union Pacific was in town last week. John and Amands Knight of Saltillo visited Salem. Prof James Gay has visited Greans Bedford and Indianapolis. At the Salon Wollen Mills thirty women who understand smoking Atans pents.
Salem News Notes and Local Tidbits
Misses Clary Smith and Nellieoe of New Albany visited Salem last week. Maggie Moore of Mitchell was in Salem visiting friends and returned home Friday. Hartwell DePew, at Indianapolis dental lectures, spent holidays here. John Clark’s store advertises new toy novelties for children. Subscribers urged to renew. Over $2,100 stock subscribed to the Fair. Articles of incorporation soon filed with the county recorder. G Knight sells meal and shigstuff at Mill Street. Eld. Jordan corrects false report about leaving Salem. Will Kemp gifted a mustache cup by a young ladies club. Hercrex Zaring relocate law office near Bark of Salem. Sam Mitchell to Indianapolis to discuss country school law. Prof Edgar Hawes sought for dramatic readings in multiple states. Depot visit poorly timed as waiting room fills with chatter.
Local Notices Mention Tragedy and Train Delay
A town struggle between Hugh McNeely and Louden ends with injuries and Louden’s escape. Mrs. Elizabeth Chase dies at 65 after months of illness. The note lists a train delay and a joke about Rockford watches praised by a university professor for reliability.
Nan Clarey Injured by Fall at Market Street Bridge
Miss Nan Clarey sprained her ankle after getting her foot caught in a hole at the culvert by Market Street bridge while returning from church last Wednesday evening. Several people helped extricate her foot, and she has since been unable to put weight on it. The note suggests she consider suing the town for damages and removal of fallen debris. The text also includes a late 19th or early 20th century railway express agency notice and a branch office announcement at McClintock & Co. for the LN. A. & C. Railway Co. express service with thanks to customers.
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Nan Clarey
Market Street Bridge
LN. A. & C. Railway Co
S Express
McClintock & Co
AL Ws
Byal
Masonic installation and weddings noted in local event list
The report lists a Masonic installation and oyster supper at the courthouse with attendees. Ben Gaxaman is noted for a watkey fete on New Year’s Day. A pocketbook with $18 was found at John Clark's Grocery and returned to Joseph Bassil and wife. Newly married Miss Mitie Lockwood and James F. Persise wed at the bride’s mother’s home. guests praised gifts and soon left for Chicago.
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Court Court House
Lou Duckwall
John Clark
Sarah Lockwood
J.M. McRee
Jas. F. Persise
Mittie Lockwood
Chicago
Persise
Paxad
Local Visitors Reported in New Philadelphia
Scarce news note records visits by P G Caubie of Illinois Dave H Durbin of New Albany and Nise Hattie Payne of Boston spending Christmas in the village Ka Iaston and relatives also visiting the area before Dec 28.
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Nise Hattie Payne
Boston
Our Village
Ka Iaston
Thislplaes
Local Notes and Visitor Snatches in Fairview
Fairview reports Charles Mitchell home from Terre Haute and Will Crofts visiting Martinsburg relatives. Spencer W. Smith, at Louisville Medical College, spent time at home. Rev. Wm Motley preached to a large crowd at Millcreek. Billy Bowers visits old Washington for the holidays. Eli and Joseph Zink, formerly here, now in Illinois, visiting relatives. Feather prices rise daily while Shamo offers hats and shoes at steady rates. North side public square, next to Mobley’s in Salem.
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Charles Mitchell
Terre Hate
Will. Crofts
Martinsburg
Spencer W. Smith
Louisville Medical College
Wick
Wm. Motley
Illinois
Frinds
Ahseer
Shamo
Hodts Sui
North Side
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Bedford
Pierce Mather
Campbellsburg
William Eaton
Ed Birdsong
Tome
Cincinnati
High Actions
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Linden
Salem
John Henderson
John Butler
Louisville
B. F. Workman
Union Pacific Railroad
John and
Amands Knight
Saltillo
James G. “Ay
Greans
Indianapolis
Mills
Clary’ Smith
Nellie Oe Get
Salen
Mise Maggie Moore
Mitchell
Hartwell DePew
John Clark’s
G. Knight
Mill Street
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Eld
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Iino
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Louden
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Charles Chase
Lawrence, Kan
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Rockford
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Washington
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Tveats
B.vorush
K. Craycraft Ware
Wen
Joseph Bassi
Mertil
Pripples
Olden County
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Trueblood
Mary A. Overman
New Philadelphia
P.G. Caubie
Kidred
Dave H. Durbin
Fairview
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