“Bess,” a local correspondent from Toney in Lincoln County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Lincoln Republican printed on Thursday, June 20, 1912:

We are having very warm weather and rain is needed very much.

Misses Dollie Toney and Maggie Lucas returned home a few days ago from Hamlin, where they had been attending the normal.

Miss Emma Watts is here from Hamlin for a few days visit with Miss Toney and the Misses Lucas.

Misses Etta Baisden and Maud Dial were the guests of B.B. Lucas and family Sunday.

Mrs. S.J. Baisden is much improved in health.

Clerk Lucas bought a fine pair of mules from Ward Baisden last week, paying $390 for them.

Chris Lambert and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lambert, of Sand Creek, Saturday and Sunday.

The democrats held their district primary last Saturday at Atenville. A large turnout is reported.

Clerk and Bernie Lucas, W. Adkins, and Homer Hager attended church at Rector Sunday. The boys say they like to go to Big Ugly.

Misses Emma Watts and Lottie Lucas were at Midkiff and other points on the G.V. Ry. last week.

Wib Adkins and Watson Lucas have Geo. H. Thomas at Ferrellsburg.

Success to the Republican and its readers.