Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of September 3
1896 Many Bates countians stay up late to witness a lunar eclipse.
1913 The Adrian Street Fair begins a three day stand.
1915 There are now 93 homes and businesses with electricity in Hume.
1929 Mrs. Julia Smith is arrested by the Bates Co Sheriff for making illegal whiskey and home brew at her home near Foster.
1932 The Virginia community gives a farewell party to Dr. Lusk, who is moving to Butler.
1946 The city of Butler officially approves the plat of Gilbert Heights subdivision.
1950 The 3 day Butler Fair begins at the Bit & Bridle grounds on West street.
1954 The Damon Shannon family, of Merwin, appear on channel 5 television as "Farm Family of the Week".
1985 Gail Simpson is murdered at her home East of Amsterdam. Her 15 year old daughter is tried as an adult, serves time, then is retried and absolved by taking the Alford Plea.
1988 The community of Worland celebrates their Centennial.
