Today In History

June 7, 1889 — The rainfall for April and May has been almost unprecedented in the history of this county. During the later month nearly three times as much rain has fallen as during the […]

June 6, 1890 — The Rev.W.Davenport, of the Cave Street colored Baptist church, this place, was heavily pounded by his congregation one evening last week, and notwithstanding his robust form he offered no resistance to […]

June 5, 1890 — We have just heard of a marriage which was to have taken place in the famed village of Blainesville, this county, but which was delayed a few days for a rather […]

June 4, 1965 — Last Tuesday evening, approximately 120 4-H Club members, leaders and parents were present at the Springfield Elementary School for the annual 4-H Share-the-Fun contest. The first place in the senior division […]

June 3, 1887 — The principal in his remarks referred to the increased patronage of the Girls Home School during the past year, and stated that he had more encouraging prospects for the coming year. He […]

June 2, 1911 — Mr. McKim, who is one of the contractors putting in the extension in the water system, says that if nothing unforeseen happens the work will be completed by the last of […]