Minstrel Show Stirs Salem as Winter News Flows
The Salem Press previews a home talent minstrel show at the Hall Saturday night with a full program of vocal and instrumental acts. Local notices include deaths of Perry Kidwell and John Shields, civic plans, and business ads.
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L. D. Martin
Palmyra
Alfred Morris
Qdon
Ills
Perry Kidwell
South Main Street
Crown Hill Cemetery
The
Fair Association
Tuap Huston
Ohn Shields
G. B. Shields
Salem
Barney Hobbs
Frank Pitts
Julius Malott
Water Works Bond Failure Halts System
A local water works project stalls as the contractor fails to provide a satisfactory bond. Community members express sadness and sympathy as neighbors discuss the setback and potential next steps.
Local Notes and Arrivals From Fairview Lap
Community updates include Ferrel Hoyt moving, Harrison Wingler ill, and social events at Sugar Creek Church and Franklin Richardson’s party. Residents travel to Texas and Louisville for family and commerce. hog sales and farm activity feature, with school days at 87 and honor roll names listed.
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Salem Press
Clara Davis
Franklin Richardson
Lizzie Wingler
Cavetown
I. S. St. John
Salem
Washington County Temperance Association
Wm. Naugle
Frank Standish
Estella Allen
Annie Morris
Luke Watts
Emmet Allen
Ellis Allen
Carson Allen
Alva Colglazier
Oscar Carter
Charles Morris
Willie Oliver
Noble Biterfield
Alonzo Watts
Stanton Wingler
Fairview
Local Notes on Returning Residents and Spring Plans
New Philadelphia reports J W Robison plans to return to Sellersburg Thursday. Charles W Liming will visit Illinois in a few weeks. Several village youths plan to spend spring and summer in the West. Henry Mountz considers architectural work with brother-in-law B F Robison next summer. Sarah Ann Reid pursues hagriculture, hoping for profitable results. Will Baker peddles for John T Jackson, praised for honesty. January 26 admission to Quixotics is 15 cents with reserved seats at 25 cents.
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Ely
Nancy
Fritz
Jamison & Craycraft
S. E. Avery
Bedford
Henry Lyon
Decatur
Drs
Bedford Democrat
J. W. Robison
Sellersburg
Charles W. Liming
Ilinois
Henry Mountz
B. F. Robison
Sarah Ann Reid
Will Baker
John T. Jackson
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Nebraska
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Mollie Boling
Madison
Ind
Sam Jamison
Jeffersonville
Canton
Jack Bowman
Farrabee Station
C. C. Hauger & Co
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Bloomington
Cyrus Gardner
Civil Service Commission
S. B. Voyles
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Mason and Dixon’s
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Washington County
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Louisville
California
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Thad Huston
Our Fair Association
Thad
James Harris
Old
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Salem Building’ and ‘Loan Association
Morris
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WY. T. Reid
Robt. Mitchell
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Thomas Archer, Jr
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Samuel Bunch
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That County
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Brazil Orchestra
K. of P. Order
F. M. Batts
Col. Sayles
S. H. Mitchell
Lizzie Johnson
Frankfort
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Gov. Gray
Tree Planter’s Association
Lanning
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Zink
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