Free mail delivery arrives 125 years ago
150 Years Ago – June 1872 During the thunderstorm last week lightning struck an apple tree near the house of Austin Curtis somewhat injuring a…
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In May ’47, three-way tie for high school valedictorian
Compiled by Dave Greenleaf 150 Years Ago – May 1872 A destructive fire occurred last Thursday caused by sparks from the locomotive setting fire to…
100 years ago city votes to adopt Daylight Savings Time
Compiled by Dave Greenleaf 150 Years Ago – April 1872 The freight train from the west met with disaster just above the North Village. An…
Fire by the side of the road saves imbiber 150 years ago
Compiled by Dave Greenleaf 150 Years Ago – March 1872 On Saturday evening there were rowdy times in the saloon neighborhood. Albro Castle, John Atkins,…
Compiled by Dave Greenleaf 150 Years Ago – December 1871 Christmas was very generally celebrated in town according to the fashion of the times, the…