Bloomington struggles with growth and local concerns
Local notes report John Tanksley ill with stomach trouble Newton Wright plans to reopen a Victor store Thos Hayse new owner Mrs Henry Bishop and son Georgie return to Mitch ell Jennie Brassfield visits Harrodsburg Ed Mitchell to Wes Plains Mo families relocate and farm moves Bloomington residents urge subscriptions and payments for the newspaper along with porch lamp praise and a funeral for Claud Reynolds with local mourners and a white dove at the graveside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bishop
Georgie
Mitchell
Jennie Brassfield
Harrodsburg
Pike road petition before county commissioners
A petition seeks the construction of a new Pike road running from the Judah branch south of Harrodsburg to the Springsville Pike, submitted for county approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Aomissioners
Judah Branch
Harrodsburg
Springsville Pike
Quick Trip to Oklahoma Ends in Return
A group from Smithville rushed to Oklahoma seeking fortune and romance but after three days returned home. They left sweethearts and plans behind, describing the land as enticing yet deciding Smithville would suffice for now. The note mentions local postal changes and updates on residents Calvin Wisley, pneumonia, and a fox incident.
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Smithville
Oklahoma
Nuddy Wat
Local Notes From Smithville Area Residents
Homer Sparks of Remon Illinois requests the Smithville News to hear home news. Joe Stewart wears a bandage after lime injury to his left eye three weeks ago. Cecil Perkins moves to Otha Hardin house in Grimes addition Smithville. Mrs Lizzie Trisler of Bloomington visits relatives. Miss Lena Boruff stays with aunt Mrs Howard Hurdwick.
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Homer Sparks
Remon, Ill
Smithville
Joe Stewart
Cecil Perkins
Otha Hardin
Grimes
Sanders
Lizzie Trisler
Bloomington
Lena Boruff
Howard Hardwick
Harrodsburg Social Notes And Local Moves
Mrs Geo Smith visited relatives in Dubois county last week Ella Clay traveled to Indianapolis for a two week visit with her sister Mrs Bert McCray John T Nance postmaster moved his office south of the old location and opened a grocery stock Hays Thrasher residence north of town burned Wednesday noon most goods saved loss about 500 with 350 insurance on houses 150 on contents Elijah Smallwood moved his family to politic E A Maners and family of Mc Doel visited J A Glaspy’s family last week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Clay
Indianapolis
Bert McCray
John T. Nance
Hays Thrasher
Rainfall appreciated in Clear Creek community
Local folks note welcome rainfall last week and give thanks. Social updates include Metta Allen hosting cousin Bob Morris of Bloomington, Mrs. Charlie Martin visiting Harmony relatives, and the McMillens taking a holiday. Everett Ramsey reports a successful Thanksgiving fox hunt. Families gather for weekend visits and exchanges.
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Metta Allen
Bob Morris
Bloomington
Charlie Martin
Harmony
McMillens
Clear Creek
Everett Ramsey
Lillie Glaspy
Elsie
Frankie
Charlie Jones
Mabel Rager
Maysie Ramsey
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Indiana
John Tanksley
Newton Wright
Victor
Thos
Hayse
Ed Mitchell
Wes Plains
Thos. Mitchell
West Plains
Missouri
J.‘. May
Henry Smith
Feirfax
Scott
Chicago
Claud Reynolds
Harrell
A. C. Trusty
Call Clark Frank Dickason
Willie Cantrell
Wm. Wampler
Jasper Hainey
Reynolds
Caroline Reynolds
Able Wooden
Hannigan Brassfiel
Monroe Co
Tel. Co
Robi. Johnson
Calvin Wisley
Elijah Smallwood
E. A. Maners
Mc Doel
J. A. Glaspy
Eans
Clarks Gash Store
Dex Dillman
Campbell
Gentlemans Shoe
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