Peek at the Past

100 Years Ago

Mar. 17, 1921

Rev. N.E. Wood met with a painful accident Thursday while doing some decorating work at the Citizens Bank. The scaffolding broke and dropped him to the floor. The result was a badly wrenched ankle and other bruises. As Mr. Wood was unable to conduct services Sunday, the regular service was presided over by M.C. Roberts.

The combined fair committees of the commercial club and farm bureau had a meeting last week and decided to engage a livestock judge immediately. It is proposed to hold a real livestock exhibit this year, and some splendid premiums will be awarded....