125 years ago

Sept. 4, 1890

G.W. Campbell returned home yesterday from Colorado where he has purchased several carloads of potatoes for November and December delivery.

Ed Brewer received two sets of prizes in one night at the Wizard Oil show — each set being a set of knives, forks, etc.

The steam threshers are doing a profitable business this year. With wheat at 80, farmers feel as though they can afford to pay for getting the crop ready for market.