Smithville News, Volume 1, Number 11, Smithville, Monroe County, 9 October 1908 — Page 1
PHE SMITHVlLE NEWS.
VOL. I.
SMITHVILLE, INDIANA, FR1
Y, OCTOBER 9, 1908.
No, 11
A'Suggestion Now son! 16 of the people in Bloomington are ccj m pl a i n i n g about the court house yard'keiag too high. “That they Can’S|kand| on one side of of the square, and n-^ an on the other.” For this reascj 7 are going to ask the commiss lower the [grading of the yar i ®^womore feet. We are going to 1: tender a suggestion, that ors0 c wit; w are digging up the hitchraek just dig on down to a sufficient dept t), and fix the whole yard, court houjfflf and all on an automatic spring, witli electric push buttons at convenient into, v als around the square, so that whelp any one gets on a “hot trail” ©f his creditors, his wife or another maifl’s wife, on band nights, when they I are (trying to give him the “dodge” you| coufjM just tench a button and drop the ceyLft house, yard and all, down into the gro®ud, giving a plain view of the while square. Such an arrangement woi»ld be useful in many different ways, especially would it furnish unlimited giieHpure to the “sever sweats” and help their food. The only particular “ciHUv back” to such an arrangement, woBd he, that it might have a tendency in Bopping the court house into the eaBb, would place the office-holders a Buttle” closer to “Hades” and the get busy on some of well as H-epub-
Judge Wilson to be with Poling and Harris
THE TIME NOW
Judge Wilson, by special request, will stop off on his return home from Bedford, Friday night, and will speak, when the rest of the candidates will be here. If the weather is pleasant the speaking will be from tke band stand. Everybody is invited to come out.
TO GET BUSY
Mrs. Fred Koontz, died Monday, at the home of her father John Carmichael at Kirksville, of consumption. She was about 23 years of age and had been married only a short time.
October Starts the fall rush. When thinking of what to buy
and where to buy, just think of Campbell’s
Dress Goods, Silks, Blankets, Comforts, Underwear, Hosiery, Ladies’
■‘Growing stronger every day”—is a statement of facts of the general sentiment of Ralph Carter’s candacy for trustee of this township. Amd why shouldn’t he? He is competent, everyone will admit. Why not give him the office? More benefit to the people generally would be derived from his salary than a*ny other man that could be put up.
Cloaks, Furs, Suits, Men’s and Boys
Clothing and Shoes for everybody.
The only way for you to positively know that we show the largest stocks and best values is to come and see for yourself. You are always welcome.
Eagleson Barber Shop A barber, who has shaved every president of Indiana University from Dr. Moss to Dr. Bryan. trade solicited.
CAMPBELL & GO.
BLOOMINGTON
INDIANA
Chas. Dill received a very painful injury, while working at the National quarry, Monday. A heavy shieve fell on Ms foot, and will be some time before he can walk on it again.
THE DEGK&RD HOTEL Oppo.site Monon Station. 6E0. M. DECKARD. Prop.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Fogle are spending the week in Indianapolis.
LOCAL NEWS
Mrs. Oliver Tatum, Mrs. Wm. Updegraffand daughter Anna, were shopping in Bloomington, Monday.
lEd Douthitt, while working on a machine at the Oolitic quarry, Tuesday, a Vgang” of drills fell on him, breaking his collar bone. Dr. Kentling reset the fracture and it is thought he will be out again in a short time.
Don’t knock, vote for Carter
Miss Gertrude Bouher of Harrodsburg, was the guest of Miss Katie Reeves Sunday afternoon.
Dr. Kentling is having a cistern built.
European Plan.
New Country Sorghum at C. E
C)ur township schools have for the last few years been longer than common. East year there was 7 months school and trustee Harrell says that there will be inough township money to have a 7 or months school this year. Mr. Harrell says that it is with only the most ecnomical management that a 7 month schoool can be had in this township.
Mr. and Mrs. Silas Wisley, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. McCormick, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Harrell.
Deckard’s
Chas. Litz went to Bedford Wednes-
day, on business
James McCune, an old time meat cutter, of Bloomington, is working for the Butcher & Huffman meat market.
Rales $1.25 Per Day Curteous treatment.
Contractor Gaither is building two new rooms for Paris Xrisler.
Milt Pittman is having his house repaired. Joe Butcher, Dave .Shields am George Davenport are doing the work.
McCormick and Miller expect to get their pike done this week.
Dr. Kentling went to Martinsville, on professional business, Wednesday.
Mrs. Hunter, from Scotland, England,
and Mrs. Tell, of Clear Creek, were the guests of Mrs. Dr. Jackson, Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Adams spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Pate.
LOS X—A bunch of keys, between my ' house and the stone bridge. J, G. Fogle.
Mrs. Edith Walls, who lost her watch Saturday night, while attending the W. C. T. U. supper, found it in the alley near her home.
Mrs. Junnie Burris and Mrs; Mattte Humphery visited Mrs. R. P. Trisler, Monday.
John Foster is at Indianapolis, as a delegate to the state convention, from the Bloerningion K. of P. lodge, Mrs. Foster is teaching for him during his absence.
Miss Lena Boruff will be the “hello” girl, while Miss Katie Reeves takes a few days vacation.
Miss Grace Hainey, who is teaching school in Indian Creek township, visited home folks over Sunday.
Chas. A. Pate has bought the E. W. G. Johnson farm, 80 acres, west of town. Consideration $2800.00. It is Mr. Pate’s intention to move out on his new property, and rent his residence in the Grimes addition.
Mr. and Mrs. Mort Payne, of near Bloomington, were the guests of W, W. Ross and family, Sunday.
NEW MEAT MARKET We have opened up a new meat market in the Monroe County telephone exchange building and are now ready for business. We keep all kinds of Fresh Meats. Nice Mutton and Steak., Your Patronage is Solicited. HUFFMAN & BUTCHER.