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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1911
Page
24
The Deacon recounts a near miss when lightning struck the barn gable and narrowly missed him. He recommends installing lightning rods and says the paper has become authorized white a local agent for a rod company to sell to Bingville residents. The notice mocks croaky parties and jokes about doctors, riffing on local life.
Following a severe Tuesday thunderstorm, residents report many lightning rod installations on homes and barns. Cy Hoskins and Bige Barker shift views. Deacon Butterworth remains skeptical as Last Dussday’s storm prompt renewed caution and awareness.
Mrs. Jemima Peppers visits Mrs. Sam Hawkins then leaves in disgust after a falling out. Jasper Tarbell injured by a colt on the 29th and left with a lame back. Arioch Perkins wonders how to manage a hand reared ram that butts and spills wash. Mrs. Hester Jones is reportedly pursued by Mr. Jim Hawkins with plans of a hitch. News scarce, more next week.
Eph Higgins, the local postmaster, faces stamp problems as warm weather makes gum sticky. He recalls past pests like cockroaches ruining stamps and notes the job is not easy with the seasonal annoyances.
Society notes from Bingville highlight a scarce week as the social season winds down with remaining winter funkshions and gatherings reflecting the town's refined circle.
A humorous tale recounts Ame Hillyer tripping in a warm dishpan of dough near the kitchen stove after an evening at Hen Weathersby's store. He hops about in dough up to the ankle, waking his wife who delivers a sharp rebuke and a lasting embarrassment.
The Bugle seeks new subscribers who pay in advance while existing arrears are already full. Jed Peters, a former Bingville teacher now studying law, returns home calm and confident. A dry spell worries farmers near Hardscrabble. Apologies extend to out of town readers for missed copies due to paste loss. Constable Seth Dewberry flaunts a club awaiting use in Bingville’s unusual quiet. Mrs. Doc Livermore suffers another dyspepsia attack.
A local column shares odds and ends from Bingville residents. Sick bachelor Hodge Perkins seeks marriage prospects, Mrs Ab Skinger misplaces a pocketbook, Brad Tucker suffers rheumatism, and Deacon Butterworth prays under a leaky roof. Molly Tucker fashions a new bonnet, Jim Mason loses counterfeit money in a suspect deal, and readers are urged to subscribe for the Bugle.
Amzi Gookins, veteran of Gettysburg and Bull Run, nearly fights Brent Hooker after a war talk. Amzi wields his wood leg in a confrontation, Brent is shoved, throws the leg away, and the crowd restrains further violence. Amzi vows to prove if any fight remains.
A resident offers unused space at home citing generous room for storage or use. The note mentions wife Miranda finds managing the large area a difficult task and invites prospective tenants or renters to inquire.
Peter Tucker offers two rooms in his house for cheap rent to a small family with few children and no dogs. Inquire of Bingville for suitable tenants and good reasons for renting.
Hank Dewberry cut his finger while closing a barrow knife after sharing a tobacco plug with Jeremy Gookins in Hew Weathersby’s store. Bystanders quickly wrapped the wound with a handkerchief and applied kerosene as rumor says. Hank nearly fainted from the sight of blood but recovered with fresh air.
A Calamity Corners farmer reports a red bald faced calf that ran away last Tuesday and has not been seen since. Anyone harboring the calf does so at their own expense and is asked to return it to the owner at once.
A stuffed owl shot seven years ago is offered for sale. It measures four feet from tip to tip and has worn feathers from moving it around. Call Bingville resident Hank Dewberry if interested.
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