In
July 18, 2024

In Retrospect

100 YEARS AGO

JULY 18, 1924

JULY 7: This issue of the Gazette is No. 1 volume 53 – meaning that fifty-two years have elapsed since the first issue of the paper appeared. Fifty-two years is not a great space of time, comparatively, but nevertheless there has been there has been a great change in Richwood in those years. In looking over the first number of the Gazette we find not a single advertiser who is in business here today – even the name of the railroad has been changed. The Gazette, all through the years, and under various managements, has made a faithful effort to serve the community.

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JULY 7: Miss Starling Cramer accompanied Elizabeth and Mary Simons to their home in Akron for a week’s visit.

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JULY 7: Rev. and Mrs….

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