Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of April 15
1884 A Grand Army of the Republic meeting is held in Adrian with a gigantic supper provided by the Howerton Hotel.
1892 The Worland Watchman newspaper begins publication with W.D. Sylvester acting as editor.
1895 A late night storm literally floods the city of Rich Hill.
1905 The Independent Order of Good Templars install a temple at Passaic with 24 members.
1927 American Legion Post #46 announces a World War memorial will be dedicated on Decoration Day (Doughboy statue on Butler Courthouse lawn).
1955 Harmony School, established in 1872, closes. Shawnee township.
1979 A reward of $400 is offered for the arrest of a firebug responsible for several torchings in Butler in recent months.
2000 A capacity crowd enjoys the Ballard Schools dinner theatre, feature food and fun with "If Boys Wore The Skirts" and "Chicago ERR". Ginger Moore, Director.
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