This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: amyarmstrong Surnames: DICKES, HARRISON, CRONKLETON Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.knox/2910/mb.ashx Message Board Post: source: THE RICHLAND STAR (Bellville, Richland, Ohio): 09 October 1879, Vol. III, No. 2 NORTH LIBERTY ... We were all surprised the other day to see our friend Dickes come out in his best suit of clothes and announce that he didn't intend to work that day as he was fifty years old. Success to our friend Dickes, and may he live to see fifty more years roll around. ... The scarlet rash has infested our community so badly that the school had to be suspended. ... A child of J. Harrison's died last week of cholera infantum. ... The wife of M.L. Cronkleton died very suddenly last week of heart disease. Rev. William's preached the funeral sermon on Thursday to a large number of sympathizing friends. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.