1911

Brookville Democrat, May 25, 1911

New Cemetery at Fairfield

Certificate of incorporation has been granted making the old Sims Cemetery north of Fairfield an incorporation under the name of "Sims Cemetery Association." 

The newly elected directors have purchased one acre additional and have had same platted in regular cemetery form and are now ready to execute deeds for burial lots. The management henceforth will be under the supervision of directors and sexton, and all parties desiring to use the old cemetery must first consult the aforesaid officials.

It is the purpose to repair and beautify the grounds as soon as possible. The association is in position to receive donations and bequests which will be used to further the interests of this City of the Dead.

Plat of same with sections and burial lots duly numbered can be seen at the residence of O.H. Logan, Fairfield.

JT Buckley

Elisha E. Myer

O.H. Logan ... Directors

The Gasoline Law

The following is the law relating to gasoline cans being painted red, passed by the legislature last winter:

"Be it enacted by the General Assembly that it shall be unlawful for any person, firm  or corporation to keep for sale or for use or to sell any gasoline, benzine or naphtha in any barrel, cask, package or can unless the same is painted red, or to keep for sale or use or to sell any kerosene in any barrel, cask or package or can if same is painted red.

Provided however, that in case of gasoline, benzine or naphtha being sold in bottles for cleaning and similar purpose it shall be deemed sufficient if the contents are so designated by a red label completely attached or posted thereon, bearing the word gasoline, benzine or naphtha. 

All barrels, casks etc. containing gasoline shall have plainly printed thereon in black letters not less than one inch in height the word gasoline.

For violation of this law, there is a fine of not less than $5 nor more than $50 or by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed 99 days or both.

Fire Signals

For the benefit of the new men employed, the paper mill at noon tomorrow will give the complete list of fire signals, so when you hear the whistle, bear this in mind and do not ask "Where is the fire"?