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The Spirit of Democracy, April 20, 1899
Miller Hogue, an enterprising farmer near town, is putting up an outhouse to be used for milk room in summer and cold storage room in winter. Other farmers would do well to imitate. The lower story is of tile placed in cement, with cement floor, and double walls with dry sand between instead of the usual saw dust, which harbors damp as well as rats and mice. The upper story is of heavy timbers.
Isaac Hogue, who has been housed up for five months, has made two trips to town the few bright days we had last week. Today winter is back again and the sick will need to stay by grates.
Word comes from Miss Rose Evans in her new home that she did not teach the school she expected to but accepted a more lucrative position as clerk in a millinery establishment.
Mrs. Fletcher Markee was called by telegram to Indiana to see her mother who is not expected to live. She will remain and visit her daughter Mrs. Glad King.
Mrs. Fred Ullman moved from Woodsfield into her own property here last week. Old friends are glad to welcome them back.
W. HJ. Barnett made a business trip to Marietta las tweak and laid in a large stock of goods for his harness shop.
Our roads grow "no better." Since the mud is drying so rapidly they are really unsafe for horses.
J. W. Eaton made a trip to Wellsville to see his new grand baby. He found parents and child well.
Private letters from Scio tells that Mrs. Wilson, who struck it so rich in oil, has moved to Alliance.
Messrs. Charlie Farley and Tim Cleveland were down from Summerfield Sunday calling on friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Robinson were able to drive to town Saturday after being sick all winter.
Mr. Larmer will remain here and drill the Carpenter well on which work will commence this week.
Work commenced on the old Renner oil well Monday. They will clean it out and drill it deeper.
Bert Robinson bought a fine team of draught horses last week and put them on the road.
Our merchants, Robinson & Co., and Will Ullman are receiving spring goods every day.
Mr. and Mrs. Larimer spent Saturday and Sunday at George Hine's on the creek.
Messrs. Clide Robinson and Forest Reed were here from Swazy Sunday.
Miss Josia Reed of Woodsfield is visiting her sister Mrs. Brock.
Zie Hughes has been confined to the house with a lame back.
S. S. Holland has roofed Louisa Smith's property.