Bingville Snowbound and Road Blocked by Deep Winter
Bingville remains cut off as four feet of snow blankets the area. Roads are impassable due to inaction by road commissioners and sidewalks stay uncleared. The Bugle notes social gathering at Hen Weathersby’s store and jokes about the season, while a poet Miss Sally Hoskins features a poem but is not printed. Subscriptions decline yet persist as residents endure the winter.
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Bingville
Dad Henderson
Dad
Hen Weathersby
U.S
Hen. Weathersby
Attre
Sally Hoskins
Bugle
Jane Trueman
Jane
Tate Henderson
Bingeville
Lafe
Patchy Country Notes From Zion Cross Roads
Winter hardship slows partridge skates and snowbound life as Ben Woods fishes with little luck. Ben and Bill Woods joke about a cow and cat while neighbors trade small purchases after cold snaps. Several locals endure boils and colds, and Teammates talk of belts and suspenders. Pro Bono Publico.
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Bett
Ben
Late' Golig to Press The Bingyille Bugle
A late issue of the Bingsville Bugle was delayed by an accidental splash that damaged type and page layout. The staff lamented the mishap and noted Rev. Moore, the local pastor, arrived after the incident to offer comfort, promising to publish the paper next week.
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Rev. Moore
Bingsville
Bear Den Trek Ends in Narrow Escape on Sawridge Mountain
Wes Woodruff and companions traced a bear den on Sawridge Mountain after scouting traps near Bingville. A bear emerged, knocking Bill Hepburn to snow, while Wes fired warning shots and both men fled with Lije Green, returning to Bingville with Bill shaken and covered in snow.
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Woodruff
Liga Green
Bill Hepburn
Particklers
Wes Woodruff
Hiner
Jenpper
Phurscay Thorning
Wes Woouruti
Sawridge Mountain
Menshion
Wes Shadent
Yeas
Wea
Wes
Bingville
Hear
Seth Dewtrrey
Towtt
Seth
Noth
Ringville
Fin Grech
Ki Hepburn
Lije Green
Bears den
Den
West
Will
Arit
Hal Laje Green
Lije
Bill
Local items mix humor in midwinter town musings
In a rambling local column the editor blends oddities and neighborly tales. Ham gets a midwinter hair cut amid rumors of romance while Mrs. Dewberry returns home after a brief visit. Subscriptions lag as Brent Williams dodges payment, and others swap horses, strike kerosene lamps, or find odd items in tobacco plugs.
Fre Alarm Fails as Town Pump Freezes in Bingville
In Bingville a fire alarm is not usable because the town pump is frozen and there is no water to put out the blaze. Residents report a fre alarm being raised but lack of water hampers response as streets freeze and urgency grows.
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Bingville
Births at Bingville: baby boy for Simons couple
The Simonses welcome a 10 point baby boy born last Thursday at their home. Les Livermore, a local veterinary surgeon, attended the occasion. The child is described as a stater and resembles his father, Bill Simons, though the family jokes about the credit of the name. The child has no given name yet, and the Bingville Bugle suggests naming him after the paper as a compliment.
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Bill Simons
Les Livermore
Doc
Bill
Ile
Bingwille
Bingville
Ale Ona Sprea Ale Watheraw Town Gossip Ends in Scandal
A local tale from Bingville recounts Abe Ona Sprea Ale Watheraw, a respected church member, returning home from county duties in a heavily intoxicated state. His wife confronted him with a floor mop, and he vows to quit liquor and reform his conduct starting next Tuesday if possible.
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Ale Watheraw
Bingville
Abe
Bill Hepburn
Uhe
Mince meat for sale by Jerushy Perkins at Bingville
Jerushy Perkins advertises mincemeat for sale in qt jars, claiming a stored supply from last fall. Offer price is 23 cents per jar with a 10 cent refundable jar return, urging prompt contact to avoid missing out as demand climbs.
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Jerushy Perkins
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