1908 was a very good year

 Democrat, April 1908

Springfield -- A team of horses hitched to a loaded wagon belonging to Pete Wilhelm, who lives on John Frye's place, south of here, ran off one day last week. Mr. Wilhelm was thrown out near the Center school house and when picked up and taken home was thought to be seriously hurt, but on examination by Dr. Seal proved that only a few cuts and scratches resulted.

Fairfield -- The Bazaar at Bentley last Saturday evening was well attended. Amount of money in socks, $17.42, in booth, $17.40, tables and stands, $25.60. Net proceeds were $46.83.

Salt Creek Township -- A stray hog has been at my place since April 7. Owner can have same by calling and settling charges. John W. Stirn.

Brookville -- The Brookville Centennial and Homecoming Week will be held from Monday, Aug. 31 to Saturday, Sept. 5, 1908.

D of P Notice -- Great Pocahontas, Mrs. Lida Roser of Richmond will visit Owosso Council at Whitcomb Thursday evening, May 6. All members of this degree are cordially invited to attend. (Degree of Pocahontas)

India Elwell, K. of R. 

Bath -- Rev. C.M. Croft preached an exceedingly good sermon on "Our Heavenly Home" Sunday evening. Those who could have come and did not, missed what might have been profitable unto them.

Franklin County -- The people of Franklin County will have an opportunity on Wednesday and Thursday, May 6-7, of visiting Ringling Brothers' World's Greatest Shows, the point of exhibition being at Cincinnati. 

This season marks the 25th anniversary of this great circus and the Ringling Brothers are celebrating the year by presenting the greatest European program ever offered, a parade that surpasses all those of the past. (There was more here but, superlatives overload....)