This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Smithville News
Location
Smithville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1909
Page
2
In a reflection on newspaper value a columnist weighs expanding market reports and full inside pages against higher prices for residents and merchants. He notes the burden of increased cost on citizens and advertisers while considering the town’s small size and the effort required to print and deliver.
A hearing for the opening of a new road is planned for the next session involving Wm Deckard Irvin Fender Laura Lucas and Andy Deckard. The road is described as badly needed. Arthur Burkhart and his wife visiting Lafayette with his father James Burkhart and relatives are mentioned in relation to past memories.
In Justice Davenport's court a state case from Salt Creek township, The State vs William Ayers, is being tried for stealing timber from Calvin Baxter near Paynetown. Captain Wm Louden prosecutes for the state and Hon. R W Miers defends Ayers.
A large bird seen near Guthrie prompts chatter about a stork in town. If the bird remains, locals expect a population uptick and further sightings in daylight.
E E Nixon of the World Courier has been here several days collecting. The piece asserts there is no free lunch and readers must support publishers who send newspapers, noting they would be missed if the seller’s patience runs out.
Fourteen dollars was taken in at the Presbyterian ice cream festival Saturday night. Mrs John Clay and three granddaughters are visiting Indianapolis Marshall and Martinsville for several weeks. Citizens traveled to Evansville on a Sunday excursion. Mrs Crace Sayre of Los Angeles Cal visited Mrs C M Jackson and others at Trinity Springs for mineral water.
The G. R. C. met with Mrs. Geo. Miller and daughter Bertha. Thursday afternoon ice cream and cake were served. Those present included Misses Ruth Parks Goldie Butcher Norine Johnson Lena Winsloe Nellie Prince Minnie Lucas and Mrs Lula Deckard.
A reader urges Smithville to diversify business and unite residents to attract trade from surrounding areas. He criticizes rivalry among locals and slow adoption of public improvements such as electric light, a flouring mill, and a public hall, arguing collective effort would have made Smithville the best town.
Jas Finley and wife visit H F Dillman relatives in Clear Creek. Rev Trusty held services. Ed Martin and wife return from Jackson County after his mother’s death. Harold and Chas Mathers buy cattle in Harrodsburg. Oscar Wymer and family visit Oscar Campbell in Bloomfield. Zelda Mathers and Kate Dillman visit McMillen friends. Frankie Campbell vacationing with Bloomington relatives. Erma Rice improving after appendicitis. Dr Kentling called for Ruth Hainey. J A Glaspy and Bertha. Mabel Flick visit Luke Glaspy for birthday. E R Douglas returns from three weeks with son George recovering from typhoid. Edna Reeves visits Ellettsville. Jessie Campbell and Grace Dillman visit Mary Mitchell. Mrs L E Dillman sick.
The trustee of Clear Creek Township Monroe County sets the 1910 expenditures and taxes at 950.90 for township, 4.80 total school and road taxes, and 8. a combined total tax of 75 cents per hundred dollars. Net taxable property is 774 079.00 with land and improvements 382 630.00 and personal property 166 590.00. Mortgage exemption credit 13 620.00. Signed Frank Sherlock dated Aug 4. 1909.
TOL markets as best route to Chicago and northern points with Vestibule Trains Dining Cars through day service and Pullman Sleepers on all night trains. Listings show North Bound No 8 Bloomington Accom 656 pm No 12 Lafayette Accom 347 pm South Bound No 7 Louisville Accom 637 am No 11 French Lick Accom 1055 am No 41 Local Freight 720 am. Notices note Aunt Mary Ann May seeks treatment in Martinsville for rheumatism and JA Glaspy travels to Owen County with daughter Lillie for health reasons awaiting improvement.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.