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Newspaper
Smithville News
Location
Smithville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
2
The Smithville News lists Elmer E. Nixon as editor and manager with Raton B. Carter as associate editor and Walter Trisler as general solicitor for the Monroe Co. Telephone Co. Subscription details appear in the ad copy.
Notice records Smithville Indiana second class matter status dated August 3 1908 under the 1879 act.
Missives note Mrs Andrew Zikes visited relatives near Bedford last week, according to local correspondence.
Ensley Carmichael of Benna Vista was here on business Tuesday. Henry Baker has been adjudicated a bankrupt. Dr. Holland was called to Avoca on professional business Tuesday. Dr. Baker and James Smith were at Bloomington on business Tuesday. Dr. Joseph Strain and family of Bloomington visited relatives here over Sunday. Miss Bertha Worley near Bloomington is guest of Helen Sanborn this week. Ray Cox, formerly sick, is convalescent. Loebe Warring and Dr. Kentling had work done by a Bloomington tinsmith Wednesday. Geo Gaither and James Burkhart are painting the Fogle and Burkhart meat shop. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bennett returned from Martinsville. Mrs. Frank Sherlock, ill with typhoid for seven weeks, is improving. Dr. and Mrs. Baker went to Edinburg and Indianapolis last week. Walter McGlothin, ill with typhoid for three weeks, is improving. Ray Medaris and family of Bedford visit the Chambers west of town. Mrs. Jerry Chambers went to Clear Creek to attend Ceo Thrasher who is seriously ill. Citizens urge no malice and vote for what is best. A visitor from Nirmans station after a week. Homer notes he grew tired of batching. Mrs. Homer Utterback returned regarding the Lucas matter where no agreement or malice existed and legitimate business proceeds.
The piece touts the Tuesday county and state election and praises Democrats on the ticket, urging voters to ignore past rumors and vote for trusted men. It lists Hon. W. A. Cullop for Congress and several county roles including Hon. John G. Harris, J. H. Underwood, R. W. Miers, Joseph Ratliff, John C. Dolan, Wm. Carmichael, and Dr. Jos. Kentling, stating others worthy of office as well.
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