Bingville Copper Factory Fight Divides Town Readers
Weathersby opposes barrels for the general store while Lem Brown supports a copper factory. The Bugle editor backs the factory hoping for growth and subscribers. A town vote rejects the plan except for Brown and the editor, prompting Snagsby to seek another site. The piece ends with a grumbling note about Bingville’s progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weathersby
Lem Brown
Snagsby
the Bugle
Ourself
Becuz
Mr. Snagsby
Everybuddy
Er. Snagsby
Bingville
Copper factory rumor shakes Bingville town meeting
In Bingville last week a civic meeting debated a proposed copper factory by Rufus Snagsby. Cy Hoskins led the discussion with questions on capacity and jobs, while Jed Peters opposed the project, noting Bingville has managed without such a plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingville
Bugle
Cy Hoskins
Bingville Board of Trade
Joe Hines
Bill Simms
Rufus Snagsby
Snagsby
Hoskins
Deacon Butterworth
Hen
Personal Items and Social Notes From A Small Town
A local column gathers odds and ends from daily life including Ame Hillyer’s recent business trip unclear purpose and old resident Old Dad Henderson’s four hour chat. Martha Tucker visits with Lem and Mrs Brown for Sunday dinner. Deacon Butterworth miscounted a church collection. Samantha Deevers remains sick yet hungry. Dr Livermore touts a new colic cure. Miss Ellen Hoskins practices on a melodeon and plays The Last Rose of Summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ame Hillyer
Ame
Dad Henderson
Martha Tucker
Lem Brown
Martha
Deacon Butterworth
Samantha Deevers
Samantha
Doc Livermore
Doc
Ellen Hoskins
Ellen
Country Correspondence Lacking in Bugle Issue
The Bugle notes an absence of country correspondence for this issue and excuses the gap. It invites four correspondents to take notice and govern themselves according to the situation.
Fox Hunt in Bingville Ends with Local Kill
A Bingville fox hunt turns chaotic when fox escapes pursuit and is later shot by Ab Snider on his land. Dozens chase on foot and on horseback through Hardscrabble Sawridge Mountain Snake Bend and Sorrow Hollow before Ab fires and ends the day with the fox dead. Hunters return tired, with Ab defending trespass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingville
Wes Woodruff
Wes
Deacon Andrews
Smiley
Ranse
Ogether
Sawridge Mountain
Snake Bend
Sorrow Hollow
Lafe Wilkins
Lafe
Zeke Snodgrass
Zeke
Bingee
Dale
Ab Snider
Pea Ridge
Local Brevities from Hank Dewberry to Iz Gookins
Short items from a rural area report Hank Dewberry smoking pennyroyal in a store, Iz Hemingway losing a pine tree worth five dollars, Gabe Skinner boot mishap with a cat, Josh Jones freezing but eating potatoes, Iz Gookins posting trespass signs, and a damaged silver dollar offering back subscription. Old Bugle copies offered for five cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabe Skinner
Gabe
Josh Jones
Josh
Iz Gookins
Becaz
Darning Party Draws Bingville Society Figures
Mrs. Cyrus Hoskins suffered a bad headache last Saturday afternoon while Mrs. Ezra Underwood hosted a darning party for a select group. Ladies spent the afternoon mending socks and discussing future events as Bingville’s social scene perks up around Amelia Tucker’s recent social withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Hoskins
Ezra Underwood
Amelia
Word With You From Bingville Pastor On Wedlock Plans
The Bingville Church pastor addresses local and nearby youths contemplating marriage and invites couples to seek his legally sanctioned ceremony. He notes Amos Hillyer justice of the peace is rumored to marry for one dollar and announces a forthcoming action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Hillyer
The Next Four Weeks I Will Marry You for 75 Cents
An ad promotes a limited four week period offering marriages for 75 cents per couple, noting the price will rise to 1.50 after the period ends and urging couples to hurry to secure the discount.
Cut Rate On Marriages From Rev Samuel Moore
A pastor in Bingville offers marriage services and spiritual advice for 75 cents each, urging cash payment and promising economy. The notice emphasizes low prices and quick service from Rev. Samuel Moore of Bingville Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Moore
Bingville Church
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Hank DewsBerry
Gaee
Gooking
FOX Hunt
Follers
Hank Dewberry
Hank
Hen Weathersby
Iz Heminway
Operashion
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