The "Keithsburg Times" was founded by Whitney & Mitchel, at Keithsburg, in 1884. Mr. Whitney was an active, energetic business man, and a versatile writer on political subjects. Mr. Mitchel, having purchased Mr. Whitney's inter­est in the paper, soon after sold a half-interest to Mr. D. N. Blazer, and the new firm, seeking greater opportunities, in 1890 removed their plant to Aledo.

Here Mr. Mitchel continued his editorial duties until his death in 1893. After Mr. Mitchel's death, K. M. Whitham and H. B. Garrett became associated with Mr. Blazer in the publication of the "Times" and later, as publishers and proprietors of the "Times-Record." There is reason to believe the paper will prosper, as Aledo business and boundaries are fast outgrowing original dimensions and assuming more metropolitan aspects.

 

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