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Newspaper
Smithville News
Location
Smithville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
1
A proposed Smithville newspaper pledges to serve the public and invites community members to join as editors and stockholders. Editor Elmer Nixon brings decades of press work. local figures including Joseph H. Campbell and Walter Trisler back the venture with stock and advertising.
Remembers His Old Home Friends Geo Gaither Nelson Fox and Walker Burkhart close a contract to build a frame dwelling for John B Crafton at Roachdale. Crafton is praised as a local benefactor connected with the districts stone industry and Monon branch expansion. The piece notes local finances involving a defunct association and includes a reminiscence about Crafton’s youth and a return of Bob Wooden from McCordsville.
Local notes report Jas Sylvester Jr. ill at home and Mrs. Elmer Litz confined by tuberculosis. Perry Taylor marks 21st birthday and gains vote rights next November. The Smithville News revival is praised alongside old town pride and promises. Bryan appeals for $100 per farmer for campaign funds while readers are urged to subscribe. Contractors advance Ketcham mill road work and telephone service restoration is awaited. A Rockfeller stock surge follows a legal ruling. Readers are urged to provide names and addresses for sample subscriptions to exes and former residents.
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