Real 1898 news

Democrat, November 1898

FAIRFIELD NEWS

John Watterson shot a wild hog last Friday that has been recuperating in Manfred Crocker's corn field all summer. It weighed over 200 pounds.

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His many friends in this county regret that better business prospects has induced Dr. Thomas Cooksey to move from Fairfield to Wilmington, Ohio. During his eighteen months residence at Fairfield, he built up a nice practice and was held in high esteem as a physician and citizen.

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Fishermen report that the East Fork of the Whitewater is alive with bass, catfish and carp.

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Harry Ogden has attached a corn crushing machine to his engine and is prepared to grind corn for farmers.

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The bridge spanning the mill race is badly in need of repairs. The township trustee and the county commissioners should come to an agreement and make the necessary repairs before an accident occurs to someone.