BENTLEY: A very important question has been under discussion in this place for several days, viz., When does the 20th century commence? and quite a difference of opinion exists as to the exact date. We have our opinion, and would like to hear from our neighboring correspondents on the subject.
 

[A hundred plus years later, people are debating the same subject.]
 

Submitted by Marcia Farina
 

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Carthage Republican, Jan 4, 1893
 

Burnside:
 

A small child of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Taylor was buried last week.
 

[this item was submitted to the Carthage Republican by Guy Oaks]