A new shaft is in process of construction at Clay. The work is being rapidly pushed and not much time will elapse until its completion.
Miss Nannie Hammock, a charming young lady, is very ill of typhoid fever.
Nance Ringo, who was severely lacerated while sharpening the circular saw at Runnion’s saw mill near here by an accidental starting of the engine is getting along nicely under care of physicians at his home in Marion. His many friends will be pleased to learn that he will be able to resume work in a few weeks.
Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Prof. W. B. Davis, of Sturgis, and Miss Charline Wilson, of Crider, on the 24th inst., at the home of the bride. Prof. Davis is principal of the O.V. College at Sturgis and is a very promising young man. Miss Wilson is a most charming young lady and a leader in society.
Thomas Talbott, who received a part of the Tyson estate in Australia, valued at forty millions, has been arrested on charge of operating a gambling establishment at Blackford.
Several attended Gordon’s lecture at Marion Monday night.
Webster merchants declare that their trade has doubled since the railroad building commenced.
Miss Anna Thomas is very ill with typhoid fever.
The Dekoven baseball team played Russellville, Elkton, and neighboring towns last week. The boys are determined to retrieve their “honor” they lost in their games with the Nashville club.
Crops are withstanding the dry weather even better than was first expected.