1867, newsy year in Brookville

 Brookville American, April 1867

Main Burgess Street.

The graveling of this street progresses slowly but steadily. The mud has been wagoned off during its entire length -- so much better fortified are Brookvillians against a visit of the cholera. A small gutter also extends along both sides -- small enough for a commencement. Maybe our Main Street may yet present a respectable appearance for a growing town. It all depends on the "city dads."

Cars Off the Track

The last one of the four empty freight cars that recently ran off the track near Riker's above town, was place in proper position last Sunday. A drove of hogs suddenly appeared on the track at the curve, causing the catastrophe.  Some three or four days before this accident, a cow placed herself in the way of the construction train, throwing off four or five flat cars. Our railroad wouldn't be a railroad, were it not for such accidents, especially wen our people won't keep up their stock.

Hogs Killed

It is a frequent occurrence for hogs to be killed along the line of the railroad both above and below Brookville. Half hogs, and hogs mashed into a jelly, are scattered promiscuously. When will our people learn to keep their hogs within enclosures?

The Valley Railroad

The Connersville Times understands that about the 15th inst. regular trains will commence running to Connersville on the Valley Railroad. The depot is to be erected immediately, the timber already being prepared. The company is doing excellent work in town. The bridges across the canal have been lowered and are being widened to the width of the streets. The company deserved great credit for the energy displayed in pushing ahead the work during a very inclement season.

Pavements

A few of the dwellers along the line of our main Street are putting pavements in front of their houses. This action is to be strongly commended, as the commencement of a series of improvements which it is to be hoped will be continued until every piece of property fronting on that street cn boast of a brick or stone pavement.

Arrests

Our worthy Town Marshal is determined to put a stop to drunkenness and disorderly conduct on the streets. Several violators of the law in this regard have lately been arrested and confined to jail.