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1921 fun, had by all

Democrat April 1921

Fairfield Class Party

The door bell being out of commission, a spoon and pan gave the alarm that the S.S. class taught by Alma Himelick had arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Snider, near Fairfield, on the evening of April 1.

A peanut hunt, which proved to be an April Fool joke, was participated in by a few. This started the fun to going.

Thirty-five members and visitors took part in the simple game "Gossip" which caused much merriment.

Stunts were performed, proving they were active young people. The boys and girls sang several songs, the boys proving themselves to be the singers of the evening.

At a late hour, lunch was served consisting of fruit salad and cake, at which Virgil Bowne and Chas. Linegar showed the girls that they were capable to serve the eats.

This class of young people extend an invitation to anyone who wishes to join it and assist in making it one of the best classes in the Sunday School.

Note: Yodeling, not included.

D. of I. Entertain K of C

It was an inexpressible joy and pleasant surprise to the Knights of Columbus to see the Daughters of Isabella render a prepared program at their joint meeting Thursday evening, March 31. It was beyond all expectation. With every number their enthusiasm increased. 

Much praise is due to Miss Lauterbach, who handled with exceptional ability, the work connected with this entertainment. The work was exemplified most beautifully by every character participating, each one displaying an intimate knowledge of her part, which reflected much credit to their teacher.

The program consisted of vocal solos by misses Helen Fries and Clara Smith, accompanied by Miss Hilda Geis, a reading "Robert of Sicily," by Miss Dorothy Reifel, a piano solo by Miss Agnes Humig, two comedies, "Not a Man in the House" and "How a Woman Keeps a Secret," in which 15 girls took part.

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1919 news

Democrat July 1919

ANOTHER PIG

Feeding Club Formed in Bath

Another Pig Feeding Club is formed in the county. Boys and girls in the neighborhood of Bath have formed a club and are starting their pigs on feed.

It is their intention to make the Brookville and Laurel clubs work for the county prize, regardless of the interest the other two are showing in the start. There are other interesting points of competition; the three girls enrolled against the 11 boys, and the nine Franklin County members against the five Union County members.

The Bath Grange is offering to pay at least $15 on the expenses of the winner of a trip to the state Club Round-Up at Lafayette next spring.

G.L. Reed, County agent

Note: Bath kids knew how to have a snortful of fun

Buggy Wrecked

Reckless driving cause a serious collision Saturday night when a new buggy had two wheels wrecked by an auto near the residence of the late Samuel Masters on North Main Street.

A shade tree was ruined in the mix-up but none of the occupants of auto or buggy were hurt. 

Sunday School Picnic

The Fairfield M.E. Sunday School will have an all-day picnic next Saturday, Aug. 30. Come will well filled baskets and enjoy this all-day outing at the Noree Cory cottages, north of Fairfield. An excellent program has been arranged.

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1906 -- truly local news

Democrat, 1906

ELEVATOR BURNED

The Willey Grain Elevator at New Bath Destroyed Saturday Night.

The large grain elevator at New Bath, a station on the C.C.& I. Railroad in Bath Township, with 1,400 bushels of corn, 800 bushels of wheat and a lot of coal in adjacent shed, was destroyed by fire Saturday night.

The elevator was owned by the Willey Milling and Elevator Company and was comparatively new. It will be rebuilt at once, as New Bath is an excellent grain shipping point. The origin of the fire is unknown.

PRIZE OFFER

Extra Cash Prize Offered to Tomato Growers by the Brookville Canning Company

The prize offer of $25 to tomato growers, contracting before March 25th, delivering 1,000 bushels of tomatoes during the season of 1906 is increased to $30 for the first 1,000 bushels and one dollar per ton extra for all over 1,000 bushels. Five acres on good ground should average at least 1,500 bushels for which we would pay you $345.

BROOKVILLE CANNING CO.

G.M. SHIRK, President

ATTENTION FARMERS

We have just unloaded a car of Smith Great Western Endless April manure spreaders and kindly ask you to come and examine same before buying.

We can show you more good practical features of the Great Western spreader than all other makes combined. We are making special prices and terms for the next 30 days and it will pay you to get in on this deal as this is for 30 days only.

FRIES & GEIS

SCHOOL HOUSE

In Blooming Grove Township Destroyed by Fire Monday Night

The schoolhouse in Blooming Grove Township near the residence of Mrs. Mary Deter, was destroyed by fire Monday evening.

This was a new building, having been built only about two years ago by John N. Sherwood, then trustee, to replace an old building that was burned to the ground.

The origin of the fire is unknown. Loss $1,000. Insurance, $600.