110 years ago

july 1, 1915

Major Fred Lewis has returned from Rosedale, where he has been superintendent of construction on a building erected for the state medical school.

Douglas Revo launched a few days ago a motorboat he has been building for some time at odd times. It is the finest boat on the river. It is a delight just to look at the sort of work a real workman like that man Revo turns out.

Ethel Gardner and Marjorie Winchester entertained their little girlfriends at a matinee Saturday and a picnic afterward at Spring Branch. About 23 guests attended. They were taken in autos out to the picnic grounds by Mr. Gardner and Mrs. Winchester.

The county Boys’ Camp near Peabody will begin today and last a week. About 15 Marion boys went.

You will not find any nicer sweet potato, cabbage, or tomato plants than those for sale by Sidney Holder at Loveless store or at his home.

Mildred Good, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Good, had a party Saturday for about 30 of her little friends. It was given in celebration of her 5th birthday anniversary, which occurred on Friday. Dainty refreshments were served, and all the little people fished for favors, which were varied and pleasing.

Mr. Scott, who drives a cream wagon, was quite badly injured by a horse the other day. His ear was torn, and his limbs injured.