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Miss Irene Smith of Pin Oak reported off at home. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. John Bosomworth on Tuesday. Spring signs spread as tramp activity rises and prices drop. Deimling's Meat Market to begin Fresh Fish Fridays from January 27. Dr. Sallee to present glasses at Baird hotel on March 7 with free consultation. Grandma Schultze ill. Mrs. Isabelle Mize also reported weak but improving. Roads deteriorated by warmer weather. thaw expected. M. W. Powell and family move into new Clay Street home. G H Schwartz joins Arch barber shop as tattoo artist. W Montooth installs gas engine in former carpenter shop on Hickory Street. Renfro residence narrowly escapes fire from chimney sparks. Lawrence Benardin and Gilbert Fries move to Maryville for Donk mine work. Washington's Birthday passes with little observance in Troy. Taxes slow, eager March rush anticipated. Republican township convention set for March 4. Democratic date not announced. John Schlichting recovering from coal fall injuries. Kiesel family relocates to new home. Watt brothers sell their interests west of the city. Clyde McMakinu reports his Chicago school class graduation and banquet. Troy Telephone Company petition approved to extend lines across county roads this spring. Deimling Sr. ill, undergone a major leg operation with 24 incisions performed by Dr Pogue. patient improving. The Jeweled Bird tale recounts Queen Amelie de Irance’s fascination at Windsor with Tippoo Sahib’s jeweled bird and Queen Victoria’s generosity.