Local Notes From Mooresville and Surrounding Towns
George McNeel bought a three year old mare from Arthur Moore for $115. The gray horse sold for $42 with Captain Z C Andrews purchasing. The sale total reached $102.50. Dame Rumor hints at a wedding this week. Yocum Brothers expanded their store due to rising business. Sunday school at New Hope Baptist church planned. Several residents visited relatives and friends in nearby towns last Sunday. Ab Sheehan is seriously ill with a complication of diseases. Various locals attended dinners and visited farms, including T B Flaugher and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McNeel
Arthur Moore
Yocum Brothers
New Hope
Wm. C. Smith Dies After Pneumonia
Report notes Mr. Smith died of pneumonia with speculation about its cause. Inquiry into potential exposure or a beating is mentioned, but the author asserts no molestation occurred and urges an investigation to prove innocence if accused.
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Smith
Evidence of Progress in Mooresville Buggies Pas through
A local observer notes that last Sunday seventy five new buggies passed through Mooresville, with fifty belonging to nearby residents. The observer reflects on the town as a growing auto age hub and the rapid transit changes over twenty years.
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Mooresville
Dose of Carbolic Acid
Cleo Cheatham, two years old, reached a shelf and seized a bottle of carbolic acid while his mother was occupied with house chores, prompting a dangerous incident. The child’s condition and any medical response are not detailed in the text.
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Cleo
Ed.Cheatham
Warning to Mothers After Child Burns From Fiery Liquid
A young boy spilled a fiery liquid on himself and suffered intense pain but is now out of danger. The incident, described as a cautionary tale for mothers, underscores the dangers of hot substances and the need for vigilant supervision.
Willisburg Social News Highlights
Miss Edda Gibson visited aunt Mrs. Martha Grider. Mrs. W. T. Wells visited at Polin. Mrs. Florence Scrogham visited friends here. Rusia Miller saw aunt Mrs. Sallie Sutherland. Addie Foster visited Miss Elizabeth Shirley. George Prather and wife were guests of W. S. Browley. Bessie Hardesty visited Mrs. Wells. Harry Greenwood and wife returned from Louisville. Basket meetings at Tat ham Springs and Glenns Creek church drew large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Wells
Polin
Florence Scrogham
Rusia Miller
Sallie Sutherland
Addie Foster
Elizabeth Shirley
George Prather
W. S. Browley
Bessie Hardesty
Ww. T. Wells
Harry Greenwood
Louisville
Tatham Springs
Glenns Creek Church
Gibbs Family Celebrates 83rd Birthday at Home
W. S. Gibbs spent last Sunday in Anderson county at his father Dr. J. C. Gibbs home where the elder Gibbs turned eighty three. Seven of his nine living children attended with thirty five total descendants including grandchildren and great grandchildren. A sumptuous dinner and grand refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Gibbs
Anderson County
J. C. Gibbs
Dr. Gibbs
Valley Hill Social Notes Include Visits and Sermon
Mrs. Sam Derringer and Miss Pearl Goatley visited Mrs. Turner Derringer last Tuesday. Chas L Grundy bought a milk cow from Mr. Whitlock for 50 dollars. Rev. Williams gave an engaging schoolhouse sermon Thursday night and plans to preach May 18. Ernest Tichence of Fairfield visited Sunday. Mrs. Bruce Williams and children called on Mrs. Eliza McAllister at Beechland. Miss Ola Goatley visited Miss Elizabeth Roberts in Springfield. Mr. and Mrs. Coly Porter of Bloomfield came Thursday. Miss Pearl Goatley travels to Belmont for a month with Mrs. M. Dorsey. Mrs Nannie Pinkston spent weekend in Springfield. The McIntire children thank friends for support during their father’s illness and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Derringer
Pearl Goatley
Turner Derringer
Chas. L. Grundy
Whitlock
Edward Goatley
Williams
Ernest Tichence
Fairfield
Bruce Williams
Fiscal Court Sets Duties for New Road Supervisor
The Fiscal Court outlined the Road Supervisor duties, term two years, salary 750 dollars yearly paid monthly upon report of road inspection. He orders payments to the treasurer, lets work to lowest bidder, uses rock or gravel through two inch ring, and must bond 18,000 dollars. Mr Clements praised. court approves 750 dollars for bridge lumber and urges examination and replacement of unsafe small bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciue
Clements
Pleasant Hill Community Notice Highlights Local Happenings
John Hays of Springfield visited last week as house cleaning dominates. Mr and Mrs William narrowly avoided a runaway when a horse frightened by a white bonnet, no injuries reported. Mrs Wornall to have rooms papered at the Tatham hotel including dining room and parlor. A large crowd attended church at Tatham Saturday and Sunday. Severe hailstorm Friday night shivered windows. Death of Mrs Mary Hedger near here from paralysis. funeral held at local cemetery, she was a longtime neighbor and beloved. The family has the community's sympathy.
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John Hays
Springfield
William
Pulliam Frida
Sharpsville
Mary Hedger
Meta
Paradise
Saw mill boiler explosion kills worker near town
At 3 p m a boiler at Hill Bros saw mill on Mrs Sue Knott’s place two miles from town exploded, instantly killing Geo Matherly and badly injuring Hill. The cause is not known and investigators have yet to determine blame or responsibility.
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Hill Bros
Sue Knott
Geo. Matherly
Hill
Death by own action shocks Valley Hill neighborhood
Merrill C. West, a former resident, was found dead by hanging in a barn on the Grigsby Bros. farm. Coroner’s inquest indicated possible mental distress after recent financial reverses. West was 35 with a wife and child. The case notes a prior similar death on the same farm and cites a jury verdict.
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Merrill C. West
Grigsby Bros
Valley Hill
West
J. C. Ensor
Woodford County
Wi ‘West
J. M. Montgomery
H. H. Tatum
A. G. Noe
E. B. Clarkson
E. J. Colvin
Montgomery Reed
John Armstrong
St Mary College Beats Springfield Club 9 to 7
The St Mary College base ball team defeated the Springfield Club here this evening by a score of 9 to 7.
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St. Mary College
Springfield Club
Miss Kate Carl Paints Dowager Empress Tai An Portrait
Miss Kate Carl, a New Orleans native and noted artist, painted the dowager empress Tai An. She has traveled widely and lived in Peking for several years, and the photograph features the empress’s dog.
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Kate Carl
Empress Tspan
Carl
Tai An
China
New Orleans
Peking
Peta
Quiet political sentiment in Sycamore Valley favors Mayes
The Sycamore Valley community reports unusual peace on politics as residents focus on agriculture and the Growers' Association. They express support for Mayes for Congress and H. E. Walters for County Attorney, while noting local social trades, travel to Springfield and Hillsboro, sickbeds, church attendance, and community updates.
Ancient Hickory Pin Reveals Long History in Hillsboro
Elder W. Ezra Sutherland recalls a two century old hickory pin found by an Anderson county worker while clearing an oak. The pin shows many rings, suggesting ancient use by mound builders or related cultures, with dulled trimming marks from a tomahawk.
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W. Ezra Sutherland
Hillsboro
Anderson County
Local Social Notes Mixed with Names and Errata
Fragmented social notices list births visits and visits from Lebanon Springfield Mackville Danville and Eneido. Items include a newborn son to Mrs Purs dam and guests Miss Bennington Miss Chandler plus locals seen at Reverend Gordon’s service and at various households.
Mrs. Charlie Kimberlin Dead After Illness
Mrs. Charlie Kimberlin dies after long illness on May 1. Her husband, two children, parents, four sisters, three brothers, and many friends mourn her loss. The article prays comfort for mourners and recalls her as a sweet woman.
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Charlie Kimberlin
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Harry Thaw
Pittsburg
Thaw
Evelyn Florence Nesbit
Winfield Scott Nesbit
Countess of
Yarmouth
Wm. C. Smith
Willisburg
Edda Gibson
Martha Grider
Mr. McIntire
Fiscal Court
Pleasant Hill
George Matherly
W. L. Graham
Kyler & Vorhies
James Lambert
Mr. Moss
E. T. Perkins
J. W. Perkins
Robert Warner
George Isham
Battle
Harvey Robinson
Henry Moore
Thomas Mobley
W. L. Moore
Lee Sanders
Mount Olivet
W. T. Moore
Russ Gregory
Ashbrook
Sycamore Valley
Dave Pursdam
Miss Bennington
Lebanon
Iva Chandler
Will Claybrooke
Lydian McElroy
Annie Claybrooke
H. J. Cocanougher
Cliff Greene
Yankey
Mackville
Belle Hayes
Hardin Nelson
Clem Cocanoagher
Howard Moss
Susie Penn
Jacob Peterson
Katherine
G. N. Campbell
Nonin
Misa Arak
Penna
Gibts
Goodeke
Yaste
Danville Setenday Oaks
Clara
Herbert Harmon
Eneido
W. T. Gordon
Mary E. Dewsey
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