Lewis Fairbanks is Now Devoting all Energy to Blacksmithing

Lewis Fairbanks sold all of his farm implements at the end of October in 1894.  He was already residing at Resaca, where he was a blacksmith.  He also sold the remainder of his livestock.  The neighborhood was saddened by his departure.

Mrs. Richardson's New House

Mrs. Abby Richardson's new house new Chuckery was completed by the end of October in 1894.  The house was plastered on October 30.  This house marked the sixth new house in the Chuckery neighborhood in a short period of time.

Rest in Peace, Earl McCloud

Just before Halloween in 1889, J. B. McCloud received a telegram bearing bad news.  His wife, who was visiting relatives in Kansas, wrote with tragic news of the death of their two year old son, Earl.  Mrs. McCloud is returning home with the two surviving children shortly.

A Killer Dog in Chuckery

In late October of 1886, a killer dog terrorized the sheep flocks near Chuckery.  James McCloud suffered the worst of the attacks, losing 25 sheep and having several more severely injured.  After the McCloud attack, men of the neighborhood armed themselves and went after the dog.  Unfortunately, they were unable to kill the dog.  Neighbors are warned to keep a watch for the dog.

Infantile Paralysis Scare in Chuckery

On October 12, 1930 it was decided to close St. Paul Lutheran School for a week due to the infantile paralysis scare.

A Chuckery Phone Line

In early October of 1899, it was noticed that Chuckery auctioneer, L. H. Elliott, was setting telephone poles between his house and Plain City.  It is suspected that he is installing a telephone line to his residence.

A Fall Chuckery Wedding

Archie Smith and Miss Scott were united in marriage on in the first week of October of 1886 at the Lewis Chapel.  Many well wishers from the neighborhood observed the ceremony.