Bingville 4th of July Editorial Urges Patriotism and Noise
A Bingville Bugle editorial urges residents to celebrate Independence Day loudly and proudly. It defends American liberty, notes the Liberty Bell's damage, and calls all citizens to join in the Fourth with vigor regardless of background. The piece acknowledges a Sunday observance shift and signs the editor Engle.
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Bingville
U. S
Patriots of America
Partiohek
Bugle
Speshiats
Engle
Pertinent Personalities and Wild Weather Notes
A Peculiar local column mentions Cy Hoskins predicting an early winter, hot spell lingering, and weather quarrels. It records Tommy Barker limping with a stone bruise, Lafe Whittacre’s irehouse loss, Mrs. Whittacre whitewashing the fence, Amzi Gookins awaiting Civil War pension, Jabez Crum selling oxen, Jake’s oxen for sale, and Amelia Tucker with a scarlet rash.
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Cy Hoskins
Lafe Whittacre
Lafe
Mary Ann Whittacre
Jake
Amelia ‘Tucker
Iit
Amelia
Stolen Wallet Incident in Ringville Alleges Theft
SI Slocome reports a wallet theft at the post office after purchasing two stamps from Eph Higgins. He claims a companion may have taken the wallet, valued at $2.60, and warns the likely thief to return it or face legal action. He later observes the wallet was misplaced in another pocket.
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B. O
P. M. Eph Higgins
P.O
Bingville Fourth Celebrations End in Explosive Pranks
The town's Fourth of July festivities included drills by Snide Petershy and Clem Wilkitts, a blasting incident at Hen Weathersby’s store, a large crowd hearing Jed Peters’ speech despite a toppled table, and a day of meals, fireworks, and near disasters. No fatalities reported. Hennerson’s whiskers singed and property damage noted as patriotism ran high.
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Bingville
Hingville
Snide Petershy
Clem Wilkitts
Patrofick
Snide
Clem Thort
Weathersby
Stort
Anil
Mainst
Jed Peters
Jed
Everybuddy
Bingsille
Sam
Moore
Jason Tucker
Hennerson
Ansmond
Local showhorse bucking proves stubborn for Brad Govkins
Brad Govkins attempted to ride a young colt after attaching a bridle and saddle in the pasture behind the barn. The filly bucked and rose, throwing him head over heels before he freed himself and left the colt grazing. Govkins plans to continue breaking the horse over the summer.
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Brad Govkins
Brad
Tim
Bray
Mule Kicks Blacksmith in Shop After Sale Swap
Bill Hepburn, a blacksmith, was kicked twice by a mule last Thursday after inquiring about its safety from Simon Cruikshank. The animal had been traded by Brent Hooper, with Brent praising its gentleness. Bill, wielding iron tangs, fought to drive the mule away before collapsing from pain and leaving the scene with injury concerns.
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Bill Hepburn
Bill
Simon Cruikshank
Snake
Shooless
Bil
Simon
Brent Hooper
Co. Sc
Brent
Holf
Sittin
Local Country Correspondence From Trickery Corner
Mrs Sam Hawkins returns home after a pleasant visit with Mrs Jemima Peppers at Trickery Corner and reports a good time. Jaspar Tarbell nearly stepped on a garter snake while walking and was scared as the tail rose. Avioch Perkins offers to sell 50 acres of stone and swamp land though selling will take time. Widow Jones rumored to wed a distant bachelor soon. Susan Beeb sends butter and eggs to the company in exchange for groceries. Vox Popull
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Solab City
Sam Hawkins
Jemima Peppers
Trickery
Jones
Tha Widder
Susan Beeb
VOX Popull
Local Items From June Bugle Center on Subscriptions and Road Hole
Local notes report Doc Livermore recovering from illness and Amri Hoover praising the Bugle after 19 years as a subscriber. Mrs Hez Andrews faced dough mishap when her oven collapsed and the accident sparked talk. A culvert hole on May Street threatens a horse’s foot and a potential town damage suit. Readers urged to subscribe and send news for fresh weekly issues.
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Doc Livermore
Hez Andrews
Mrs. Andrews
Amri Hoover
Sorrow Hollow
Bugle
Amri
The
Avril
May St
Lost laprobe request from Snake Bend note
A resident of Snake Bend asks for the return of a missing laprobe lost while driving home from the county seat. The note asks the finder to leave it at Bingville P.Q. and that someone will call for it next Tuesday evening if not earlier.
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Bingville P.Q
Galloways Snake Bend
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