05 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
The Thorntown Argus
Location
Thorntown, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1901
Page
1
In 1901 local notes report Ottumwa events, new post office boxes, and a surge of New Year observances. Towns like Thorntown, Lebanon, Colfax, and Zionsville experience political talks, rail and gas concerns, and a bustling business scene with sales, subscriptions, and farm ventures highlighted.
Census figures show Boone County lost 251 residents from 1890 to 1900, Thorntown shed 19, with gains earlier and continued wealth rise. Debates note true loss lies in smaller family sizes as trolley lines spur country migration and county wealth grows per capita. Several property transfers listed, including Mitchells and local loans.
S. F. Cones, from this place, won most prizes at the Boone county Poultry and Pet Stock Show in Lebanon running December 24 to 30. His birds, bred by him, topped stock bought for high prices in multiple classes, including pen pullet and cockerel. Cones has 12 years of Rock breeding and a leading flock. Other notable exhibitors included J. W. Lockwood Otis Crane Lee Potts and Mrs. Ida McMullen.
The year 1901 was greeted in Thorntown with a lively demonstration rather than quiet celebration. A watch meeting at the M E church drew a large crowd while outside ignited by fireworks and a ramb ling holiday element. Bells rang at midnight and prayers were offered as the century began.
The Candy Kitchen hosts a supper at eight o clock honoring Fay Hall of Thorntown and Will Thomas of Zionsville. Attendees include Messia Carl Anderson Frank Essex Sam McDaniel Lon Wilcox Chas Logan John Hendricks Rolla Williams. Guests enjoy a country dance at Lochinvar Hall with a toast praising the host group.
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