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Newspaper
Smithville News
Location
Smithville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
1
Early in the week a reported mad dog caused neighborhood alarm near Isaac Mitchells. A farmer near Will S. Park’s farm shot the animal, ending its rampage, while a fox-hound owned by Wm. Girtman was later shot by an unknown shooter.
The Smithville kids defeated the Sanders kids 25 to 9 Sunday morning in Sanders. Sanders vows to win the rematch. In another game the Sanders white sox beat Bartlettsville 13 to 7, with Sanders set to host a return game against Blomington next Sunday.
Claud Reynolds starts a modern eatery at Sanders, described as up to date and fine. The community is urged to give patronage and wishes for his success.
Frank Clendenen and Lon Smith of Chapel Hill called at the News office today on business, visiting with staff about local matters.
Local leaders draft plans to file a complaint with the Indiana railroad commission to secure improved passenger and freight facilities on the Monon line. They note the French Lick train formerly earned about $100 monthly in Smithville traffic and argue the line serves few superior stations yet provides the least accommodations.
Tom Hayse, formerly of Victor, has rented the old brick building at Clear Creek and will move his stock there. He plans to relocate his family into Dr. Jackson’s vacated house. Clear Creek hosts Dillman and Campbell’s store and a growing, busy community with industrious residents.
In a dry county town a brewing company set up a box car bearing a sign visible to hundreds of residents. The protest notes the sign breaches local temperance norms and sparks debate over liquor advertising in a dry region.
A legal expert panel believes the complaint will succeed and improve conditions if no alternative solution is found. They assert that accommodations may become mandatory, reflecting a shift in duties and standards.
A runaway pony on the Bloomington 3rd street pike fatally injures John Mullins and Isaac Fox after striking a sharp stone. Robt. Miller sues the city for 10000 dollars in two suits, atop an existing 6000 dollar judgment. Old Soldiers Reunion set for Sept 4 and 5 at Chapel Hill with Judge Wilson Edwin Carr and others presiding. Smithville band to provide music and amusements planned.
William Deckard, 75, Civil War veteran, died Saturday from multiple diseases. He lived one mile east of town on Ramp Creek. Survived by wife Nancy H. Lucas and six living children in the district. He was respected as a straight, honest old soldier. Town pride note ends with reminder that thrift boosts a town’s appeal.
Mrs Joe Carter Spaulding of Seymour will attend the basket meeting in Leonards Grove on August 23. She is well remembered here and was once post mistress during the Harrison administration.
Mrs Cora Peters of Bloomington visited relatives here on Wednesday and many locals joined the Ringling circus crowds. Miss Gertrude Wright hosted friends at Clear Creek and others attended gatherings including an ice cream social. The town mourns depopulation for the circus while the News force remains. A Lost Elks Watch Charm is offered for return. Luther Chambers visits from Colorado and local farmers transact business. Mrs Hugh Baker returns to Bloomington after visiting with relatives. R L Morgan praises the News after reading.
The band boys performed on Wednesday night for the first time in weeks. S P Temleton, an undertaker, played clarinet and solo cornet, joined by Wylie Cathcart from the Monon freight department in Bloomington. The program earned many compliments.
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