The Sept. 22, 1905, “Transcript” carried an ad stating that the Hotel Davies, J.W. Hedges, prop., was “Strictly a $2-a-Day House in Every Respect.” It had steam heat and gas lighting.

Mrs. Bena Crepps and Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Crepps had a Card of Thanks to their friends and neighbors who had aided them in their recent bereavement.

The Postmaster General was calling for bids for a tri-weekl...