April 15, 1853

Springwood Current

Current Events since 1850

WELCOME

Sunny weather, fewer frosts, flowers: spring has come. With the arrival of a new season comes Springwood’s first newspaper: The Springwood Current. We recognize the vitality provided to us by the Spring River. Thus, we honor majestic waters that create the current that flows through our city.

This newspaper shall labor to provide news and relevant details to our neighbors and friends. Our weekly dispatches will highlight current and upcoming events of our community. Our endeavor is foremost informational. Please find our humble office on Main Street directly across from Bay’s Drugstore.

To neighbors and friends: welcome to the Current. We sincerely wish that future issues provide you with valuable information. Springwood, at last count in January, hosts some 505 citizens. Who knows how many more will join us in the coming years.

Allow us, therefore, to begin documenting recent events. We thank you for your presence in this community we share.

TOWN DIRECTORY:

Mayor George Garnet – 1st 1st Street

Treasurer Thomas Kent – 9th 2nd Street

Secretary Franklin Willow – 12th 3rd Street

Local Updates

Mayor Garnet hosted a picnic on the grounds behind his property last Saturday. All told, nearly one hundred Springwoodians attended. A toast by Mr. Garnet was given, an excerpt of which is provided here: “To our town, where neighbors can be trusted and prosperity is a friend to help us all. To the land and river which hosts us, grants us fertile soil, and distance from danger…” The town’s band played a mixture of tunes, including “How Can I Leave Thee,” “Vive la Compagnie,” and concluded with “Camptown Races,” where everyone who could sing joined in. The picnic lasted most of the day.

Mrs. Paul Beech fell on her steps this Thursday. Doctor Cypress was fetched by young Johnny Middle. Mrs. Beech suffered a broken ankle, but is stable. Mr. Johnny Middle, for his speed, took home a nickel.

A non-fatal carriage mishap occurred upon the bridge yesterday afternoon. Two visitors from away, driving a fine two-horse equipage at an imprudent speed, came into collision with a one-horse carriage belonging to Mr. Gregory Myrtle, an industrious hand at Bramwell Loomworks. By presence of mind and steady rein, Mr. Myrtle avoided a tumble into the river. His faithful horse stood firm amid the tumult, and both man and beast escaped with little injury. The visitors, understood to be lodging at the Springwood Inn, expressed due regret for the accident. Mr. Myrtle’s vehicle suffered some damage to the wheel and fender, but is expected to be repaired by week’s end at Scotts and Sons Carriages. This is a reminder that our bridge is narrow and requires caution when traveling over.

Whitmore’s icehouse received a large delivery of straw as the temperatures rise this month, especially. Mr. Whitmore assured this newspaper that, dependent on demand, ice should be available through the summer. The cost will remain the same as last year at 8 cents a pound.

Sheriff Dunbar has asked the community to exhibit good behavior this year as the county jail hasn’t enough beds. He appreciates the continued prohibition of liquor, and the town’s steadfast temperance. On the matter, Sheriff Dunbar mentioned Springwood’s history of self-policing. In the past decade, Springwood has contributed the lowest number of folks arrested: just twelve. And half of that came from a fight at the tavern in nearby Westville.

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