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Newspaper
Smithville News
Location
Smithville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
1
The drought persists with scarce wells and springs. Some areas report no water for a week, then brief improvements. Thrasher's spring, once dry, now runs again while Sanders branch shows water flow gains. Overall, the report cautions that those without means to access groundwater would suffer without rain.
The Huffman and Butcher meat market changed ownership on Monday with Homer Eads taking charge. Huffman, pleased with patronage, cited distance as the reason for stepping away. Eads, son of farmer George Eads, is praised for hustling vision and aims for success. Edgar Butcher remains with Eads for now. Bloomington liveryman Chas Bivins asks for the return of a missing buggy seat cushion.
John Scott, a well known farmer, dropped 75 cents for a year’s subscription. In a month he will be four score, yet moves around his large farm without glasses. He often gets involved in lawsuits as the defendant but rarely loses. The Old Fiddlers Contest by the W C T U at the schoolhouse drew a large crowd despite Bloomington’s opposition. Three contestants Mr May Ed Graves and Sam Smith attended.
Jonah Crafton son of Henry Crafton marries Ona Phillipy daughter of William Phillipy in a Wednesday ceremony at Esq Adams residence north of town. Groom known as a long time section gang worker under Horace Trisler. bride from east of town. They will reside in a home bought from Peter Deckard.
A petition before the county commissioners requests extending Ketcham Mill Pike from the crossroads to the mill. The action aims to improve access and road length in the local area.
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