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Newspaper
Smithville News
Location
Smithville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
3
Local readers report strange happenings near Chapel Hill with rumors of a ghost and a wild cat. Eiza Deckard, son of farmer Bud Deckard, says he saw a large brown animal with a long tail and catlike ears that screamed as he fled. Authorities urge calm while residents speculate on the creature’s presence.
A note from Oct 30 1908 lists subscribers who expect to see elected candidates Bryan and Taft. Names include J W Dust L Fox H Wright B Linthicum Mrs Sherman Fox Mrs W Forney Mrs A Forney D Simms C Storms G Sylvester L Jamieson J Whitted J Roger J Baker W Sare W Siygler S Greer A Moat. Seven will get the News for one year while others receive ten cent portions. Also an offer for job printing.
The Smithville News describes a disrupted week with missed publication, urging readers to renew support and invest 75 cents to ensure regular weekly issues. Local residents including Mrs. Anthony Deckard and Mrs. Sarah Chambers are noted, with references to Bloomington travel and community events.
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