Thursday, September 30, 1886 We have failed to learn what sort of inducements were held out to our townsman, Joe Evans, to enter the race against O.M. Taylor for circuit clerk, in which he …
Thursday, September 23, 1886 On all sides we hear words of hearty approval of the Times’ suggested board of trade. All recognize that Tipton possesses all the necessary advantages for a …
Thursday, September 16, 1886 Gen. Guitar, the republican candidate for congress, has declared himself in favor of a protective tariff. This we believe to be the most important questions now …
Thursday, September 9, 1886 The editor of the Times is absent this week in obedience to a subpoena, from the U.S. Circuit Court, and is hanging around the court room with as rough and uncouth a …
Thursday, September 2, 1886 Last Thursday there occurred a very sad and peculiar accident to the eighteen month old son of Mr. Jno. Snorgrass, who resides with his father about five miles …
Thursday, August 26, 1886 Having lived among you for n early a quarter of a century and enjoyed your patronage and confidence, please let me extend you my warmest and heartiest thanks and …
Tipton’s local history is anchored by the pioneer families who guided the community through its early years. William Porter Tooley was born in 1822 near Glasgow, Mo., to a pioneer father who …
Thursday, August 19, 1886 We have repeatedly had occasion to call the attention of our municipal authorities to the shameless manner in which railroad trains blockade the street crossings in …
Thursday, August 12, 1886 Chas. Steinkraus was arrested on five additional counts last Saturday, for selling liquor in less quantities than one gallon. The trials were fixed for next Monday, the …
Thursday, August 5, 1886 Willow Fork township asks no favor or partiality at the hands of this county – only simple justice. Our people are as honest and intelligent as those of any other …
Thursday, July 29, 1886 Last Friday as Mr. Boone Martin and wife, of Morgan county, were coming to this city a large rattle snake was discovered in the road near the corner of Billy Smith’s …
Thursday, July 22, 1886 We are pleased to find that all parts of the county are disposed to conceded that Willow Fork township is entitled to a representation in the selection of county offices. …
Thursday, July 15, 1886 We are indebted to Mr. M.F. Petty for a basket of excellent eating apples and a lot of the finest potatoes we have seen this season. Marion says however they were only …
Thursday, July 8, 1886 Syracuse Siftings - The young ladies and gentlemen of the neighborhood, in connection with Mr. Chas. Burford’s school, gave a very pleasant and creditable …
Thursday, July 1, 1886 The heavy rains Saturday night caused the bank of Dr. Redmon’s carp pond to break and hundreds of small carp were carried down into the neighboring branches. A few large …
Thursday, June 24, 1886 Our young friend Ira J. Robertson is gaining strength daily in his race for sheriff and collector. Everywhere he goes he meets with a hearty encouragement from people who …
Thursday, June 17, 1886 Last Saturday as the engine of the Boonville train was switching on the V a little son of Geo. Gwinner, who suffers from epilepsy, was taken with a convulsion and fell on …
Thursday, June 10, 1886 Several gentlemen from the country have expressed their hearty approval of our efforts to secure the abolition of the filthy practice of sweeping and throwing all sorts …
Thursday, June 3, 1886 The young men of Tipton have at last organized a gymnasium and have set up their apparatus in the rear of Hoehn Bros.’ restaurant. Some of the boys are quite expert in …
