Freedmen's fate unclear despite motion for new trial
The Columbus Republican notes that David Fox and Jacob Kirk may avoid a second trial. Local chatter suggests public belief in their innocence or lack of charges. Social mentions include visits to Harrodsburg by Mrs. Sallie Oldham and Mrs. Edith Bowers, and various friendly gatherings at homes and farms with neighbors and relatives.
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Columbus Republican
David Fox
Jacob Kirk
Sallie Oldham
Edith Bowers
Harrodsburg
Public notice on sale of telephone interests in Monroe County
A landholder announces he may sell his entire interest in the local telephone system due to health and weather, offering 12 years of labor for about a third of the build cost. He warns of possible rate increases to sustain service and urges potential buyers to step forward or expect continued operation by him.
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Monroe County
Thanksgiving Gratitude Keeps Cheer Through Difficult Times
Citizens express thanks for plentiful water and good weather for work. They note a peaceful election, improving infrastructure with new Pike roads, and optimistic prospects for a prosperous year ahead.
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Pike
Smithville Lamp Lights Up Main Street With Gas Glow
Smithville residents fund a large gas street lamp for the post office area on a 40 foot pole to ease downtown darkness. The device should improve trade, while Dr. Kern moves to Harrodsburg and J W Faris gains a new automobile for mill trips. Horseback riding becomes a local fad among women, with saddle economics and health claims noted.
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Wallace Anderson
Down Town
Mrs. Susan Woodward Illness Notice
Mrs. Susan Woodward has been seriously ill, according to a local health update. No further details on prognosis or treatment are provided in the notice.
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Susan Woodward
Quarterly meeting to be held at M. E. church this weekend
Rev Dimmer will preside at the quarterly gathering at the M E church on Saturday and Sunday. Homer Humphery is off duty from the section gang due to a badly hurt chin from a spike driving accident and will be unable to throw the tuba for several days.
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M. E. Church
Dimmer
Homer Humphery
Local Notes From Bloomington and Surrounding Areas
John Henry Musser returns to his Bloomington property this autumn after moving away. Mrs. James Pearle of Bedford visited her mother Mrs. Caroline Reynolds over Sunday. David Fox and Lovell Bowers drill a well for Dillon Deckard. Miss Lena Borufi visited her grandmother this week. Mrs. Cantrell has sold her goods and lives with her son Fred at Smithville. Mrs. Caroline Reynolds and Miss Lily Tate traveled to Bloomington on Wednesday. Mrs. Oliver Tatum visits her husband’s parents this week.
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John Henry Musser
Bloomington
James Pearle
Bedford
Caroline Reynolds
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Abb Ketcham
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Mose Burris and
National Quarry
Lottie
Edna
Blanch
Hainey
Minnie Lucas
Pete Deckard
Alice Hainey
Corin Fox
Mattie Zikes
Mary Pate
Smithville
F. W. Kern
Normans Station
Kern
J. W. Faris
McMillen Mill
McMillens Mill
Stone District
Goluie Parnell
Moorsville
Grace Cooper
Frank Sherlok
Silas Grimes
Loebe Warring
Chas. Botkins
Wm. Trisler
O. M. Morris
Clear Creek
Eacheas Institute
Bivins & Fair Skating Rink
North College Avenue
Nan Wooden
Ethel Wooden
France Wooden
Indianapolis
Bud Clark
Mr. Clark
Danna
Henry Eads
Loebe Warrings House
Sanders
Lovell Bowers
Dillon Deckard
Lena Borufi
Lily Tate
Oliver Tatum
Mrs
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