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Peeking in the Past

10 years ago (1994)"It took just three quarters to get the job done as the Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots defeated the Nicollet Raiders 46-0. H-BC now moves into the finals of the section nine-man playoffs Saturday The game is set for 1:30 p.m. at Edgerton. The Dutchmen stopped their opponents 55-36 Tuesday night."25 years ago (1979)"John Minette and Ann Brehm, co-owners of The Crescent, have started a newspaper in Ellsworth. The first issue of the new publication, called The Ellsworth Voice, was printed and distributed by mail this week. The Voice will concentrate on the news and advertising needs of the people of Ellsworth and surrounding areas. In the beginning copies will be circulated free to more than 1,000 families in that area. Subscriptions to the new paper will be sold at a future date."50 years ago (1954)"Carpenters are coming along nicely on the new home for Emil Hoyme in the east part of town. The furnace is in and the siding is on. Hills folks are happy to have these new homes coming up in our town, with prospects of more in the spring."75 years ago (1929)"The home of Mr. and Mrs. O.M. Ruud was the scene of a pleasant gathering last Saturday afternoon, when a number of neighbors and friends, bringing well-filled lunch baskets, dropped in to spend a few hours." 100 years ago (1904)"The Halloween imps were out as usual Monday evening but not much damage was done. About the only thing that raised the ire of the inhabitants was the ringing of the church bell at the hour of midnight, especially as old Mr. Colby was laying very sick only two blocks away."

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