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Subject: Thurman (Fremont City, then Plum Hollow) As of 1905.
Date: 13 Apr 2003 13:35:17 -0600

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THE FREMONT COUNTY HERALD. Nov. 3, 1905.--Tuesday morning found a representative of the HERALD making an early drive to Thurman. The highway was frozen and the sharp points of pinical clods impeded the progress of the steeds. We passed over the familiar route known as the "bottom road," but in spite of our desire to gain time it was nearly the noon hour when we reached our destination.

We found the village rather quiet, as the condition of the roads made travel a burden so farmers were at home doing up some necessary work before beginning to husk corn. In speaking of the village being quiet one must not infer that Thurman has not a good trade, for such would be an erroneous idea. We had the pleasure of meeting most of the business men and it was only a renewal of old acquaintance and an event most enjoyable to us.

The appellation "Thurman" seems slightly strange to us, as in days gone by we knew of it as PLum Hollow and even now the pioneer's features beam and his voice strengthens as he recall some stirring event of the long ago. And farther back it was known as Fremont City.

The location of Thurman is peculiar, and to the stranger the condition would afford food for though; however, there are sufficient reasons why the town is so pleasantly situated at the base of the bluffs. Some of the houses first built remain standing, but many have given place to new, commodious and modern structures. The change is constantly going on--especially in the residence portion.

We visited the public school and found teachers and pupils busily engaged delving for the central thought which is so essential to the progres of a truly successful school.

ADAMSON: W. H. Adamson is well known as a caterer to those looking for the good things found in a first-class confectionery store.

AMBLER: L. S. Ambler & Co., occupy the double lower rooms in the McCartney block. Their rooms are large, well lighted and ventilated and easy of acess to the trading public.

BALDWIN: Walter Baldwin has been in the mercantile business some three years, and carries a line of goods well suited to his trade.

CARTER: Carter Bros. deal in brick and the quality is pronounced good and the quantity sufficient to supply most any demand.

COLE: Dr. T. C. Cole operates the only drug store in town and carries a large stock of goods usually found in such an establishment.

CUPP: George Cupp is the accommodating postmaster and is pleased to distribute to all his customers the latest news.

EWELL: Leonard Ewell deals in stapple groceries., has a complete stock and invites a share of the patronage.

FLETCHER; KLEIN; POWERS:--The village is well supplied with meat markets, there being three in operation and the names of the proprietors are J. B. Klein, W. S. Powers and Frank Fletcher.

HALL: Hall Brothers have no competition in the barber business. They are courteous and painstaking and have established a profitable trade.

Leaving the village people and its interest one naturally looks at the surroundings and observes many prominent advantages; foremost, no doubt, is the great agricultural section lying in every direction, stretching for miles to the westward across the Missouri bottom or to the eastward over the rolling but ever productive highlands. In a future issue of the Herald we purpose giving a writeup of the leading farmers of Scott township.

HICKS: W. H. Hicks has been a resident of Thurman since 1876, and for several years had devoted his efforts to the harness buiness. He is prepared to do work on short notice.

KLEIN: See "Fletcher".

MARTIN: A. J. Martin is the accommodating liveryman, and Al's teams can be seen in every part of the county. He has the largest barn in the county.

McCARTNEY: The McCartney hotel was erected three years ago and has been under the charge of E. S. McCandless, who has built up a large trade both by commercial and resident patronage.

McCARTNEY: C. R. McCARTNEY conducts an up to date hardware store where those wanting goods in his line can find a well selected stock from which to make a choice.

PAUL: C. R. Paul has for years conducted the lumber yard, and here may be found any material used by builders at the lowest prices.

PAUL: H. C. Paul has been one of the business factors for several years, and only a few years ago built a fine store on the north side of Main street. He has carried an extensive stock of general merchandise and many regret that he now announces a closing out sale, but his friends hope that he will remain a resident of Thurman.

PAUL's BANK: The Bank of Thurman is one of the strongest financial institutions in the county. W. M. Paul is president and I. A. Loose cahsier.

POWERS: See "Fletcher".

PROCTOR & BALDWIN: Proctor & Baldwin are located on the south side of Main street where they are well stocked with hardware and implements. They are accommodating gentleman, and command a good trade.

PRUE: C. E. Prue make a specialty of baking in connection with his confectionery store.

SAMUEL: The Misses Samuel conduct the only exclusive millinery store at that place and have their stock neatly arranged for the display of seasonable goods.

THUMA: Harry Thuma came to Thurman about two years ago and engaged in the harness business, and by close attention to details he now commands a nice trade.

WARNER: E. L. Warner has been in the general mercantile business for several years, and he and his clerks are generally found busy waiting upon customers.

WYANT & BECKWITH: Wyant & Beckwith are prepared to do all kinds of work included under the head of blacksmithing. Their shop is new, warm and conveniently situated.

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