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Gaged Wanderers and Christmas News in 1897 Progress
The Progress notes social tidbits from Gage with visits from G. S. Newsome and W. C. Agurs. It praises Mrs. Campbell at the new phone exchange, reports a Christmas fire on Crockett street damaging homes of Holcombe, Dingle, Hicks, and Maas, and highlights local weddings, gifts, and residents like Capt. Pete Youree and Mr. Dingle’s family staying with Dr. Hicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Agurs
New York Life Insurance Company
H. E. Gardner
W. W. Nunnally
Brownlee
Campbell
Hicks
Pete Youree
B. G. Holcombe
M. Dingle
Dr. Hicks
W. L. Gilmer
W. B. Ogilvie
W. H. Marshall
Homesville
S. H. Hicks