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Newspaper
Smithville News
Location
Smithville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
1
A report mentions Ketcham's Mill where a railway depot reportedly served as a church. Wood workers near the area formed a Sunday school with active meetings, though interrupted by passing trains during gatherings.
The article reports a proposal that postmasters may be chosen by voters. It outlines the change in selection process and notes expected implications for postal administration and local offices. The piece references officials and districts likely to implement the plan.
Dr J W Baker who recently moved from Harrodsburg to Edinburg was here on business for a few days last week. The doctor has the appearance of prosperity and with energy ambition and the ability to back it up is a sure winner.
Last week at Chas. Pate’s home a birthday gathering celebrated Lillie Pate’s 15th anniversary and Lelia Hainey’s 14th birthday. Attendees included Muriel and Pearl Trisler Daisy Deckard Ethel Wooden Anna Updegrati and Maudeline Hainey. James Karsell acquired the Hainey property.
Mattie Clendenning Fox sues Ord Fox for divorce in a case filed locally. The couple are well known in the area.
The lodge members of this place after seeking a suitable site to purchase a lot for a handsome new home have chosen to buy the current location and abandon plans to build elsewhere.
An obituary notice for Norman who died on the tenth, with brief reference to Mrs B M Seembers and Mr 11s rodsbiary context indicating a local death report from the era.
Two or three good milch cows for sale. See Louis Litz, two miles west of Smithville.
Frank Deckard, a prominent local farmer east of town, has purchased a fine new piano from H. T. Kitson. The transfer marks a notable addition to his household and reflects a growing interest in music among residents.
Notice warns all indebted parties to call at Fogle’s and settle at once after a dissolved partnership. All accounts must be settled immediately.
A notice invites cancer patients seeking recovery to address Lock Box 282 in Edinburg Indiana for further information or assistance.
Evidence of strong reader interest appears in the flood of letters and inquiries when the weekly paper misses an issue. The editorial note notes the habit shows how eagerly the News is awaited each week.
Hugh, Baker, and their family are spending time with relatives this week, visiting junctions of kin and sharing family moments.
A local band in Oolitic is undergoing reorganization as members adjust roles and leadership. Officials say restructuring aims to streamline performances and community outreach while preserving the group's musical identity.
A city county clash over rent and an injunction ends with taxpayers paying for a costly building. Citizens cling to the stand, yet blame shifts to themselves as the dispute persists between Bloomington and Monroe commissioners.
A mile long procession led by the Smithville band featured lodge members and the largest crowd in town. Rev. Trusty delivered the address and the Harrodsburg orchestra played fine music at the grove with praised arrangement and discipline.
A brief note explains a missed paper last week due to illness and spring fever but assures readers a larger issue this week to compensate for the lapse.
The Eads Restaurant and Meat market expands with two new members. Ed Ellidge, a former Mitchell resident and quarryman, buys the restaurant portion and is expected to gain a share through fellow quarrymen. Willie Vaught is also noted in the firm’s changes.
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