In
January 16, 2025

In Retrospect

100 YEARS AGO
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Hill and children of Cleveland, who have been visiting Mr. Hills’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Hill of Summersville, returned home Monday.
. . .
Mrs. Ortho Smith spend Friday with her son, Leo Rizor and family of Marion. She was accompanied home by her little granddaughter, Thelma Rizor, who visited her until Sunday.
. . .
Mrs. William Peet returned to her home in Richwood last Wednesday after spending Christmas with her son, H. E. Peet and family in Akron. She was accompanied home by Mr. Peet, who remained here until Friday.
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Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Thompson, of Marion, were guests Sunday of J. W. Kyle and Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Kyle Mr. Thompson sold his grocery several d…

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