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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1912
Page
6
Professor Punnet argues that pigmentation differences within a species might influence mental traits. He notes darker eyes predominate among actors preachers and orators, while sailors and soldiers show lighter eyes, hinting at an intimate link between eye pigmentation and temperament worthy of further study.
A reader note surveys the origin of the expression pay through the nose. It rejects Odin’s nose tax as a solid source and favors a meaning tied to reluctant payment. The age of the proverb remains uncertain, with references scarce before Heywood and Rawhide era, though it shows modern use.
A Hungarian farmer named Maris of Masel killed an elderly man Hevte in Lau senburg with a hatchet claiming Hevte was a sorcerer. Maris surrendered and said cousins paid to harm him after a lawsuit loss. Another reputed wizard had told Maris epileptic fits were caused by Hevte, justifying the act.
A property owner in the Pau area France found a large pocketbook while trimming a hedge by the railway containing forty one thousand dollars in scrip. The owner learned the holder was a demented man traveling from another town who threw the pocketbook from a carriage and was later detained at Pall Station. The pocketbook had lay hidden for over a year.
The Nottingham city council approves a two shift daily scheme for elementary schools. The proposal routes one group of children from eight to one and a second group from one to five, aiming to curb rising capital costs by utilizing existing schools more efficiently.
State of Indiana Fountain County Court issues notice in the case of William P Bryant et al to defendants including the widow and heirs of several named individuals. The suit seeks to quiet title to real estate in Fountain County and to require appearance by June 3, 1912. Court Clerk Leroy Sanders records the seal and attorney OQ S Douglass for the plaintiff.
Yeddo residents Mrs. Wm Banty and son Richard of Crawfordsville visited S. H. Elwell family over Sunday. Mrs Efla Little of Indianapolis visited Mr and Mrs Frank Applegate this week. Sylvia Redenbaugh visited friends in Kingman and Perry Glascock did business in Covington Wednesday. Joe Williams did business in Danville Wednesday. Miss Maggie Day visited relatives in Danville Illinois Saturday. Miss Clara Lines visited friends in Veedersburg last Saturday. Miss Irene Laughlin shopped in Veedersburg Tuesday. W R Cronk did business in Veedersburg Friday. Mrs Wim Cronk visited friends in Covington last week. Clark Myers went to Louisiana last week on business. George Norris was in Veedersburg Tuesday.
Steam Corner notes Mr and Mrs Deford moved to the Andy Shoat farm then visited Geo Algood. Sun David Glascock of Crawfordsville was guest of Alfred Hesler over Sunday. Nathan Drollinger's child showed some improvement after several days of low condition. A Mr Gilmore of Crawfordsville was here the first of the week.
A weekly list of Fountain County real estate transfers shows Alvin Lindley’s estate selling property to Eva C. Cramer in Kingman Heights for 950 dollars, and numerous other lot sales, fractions, and deeds across Attica, Covington, Kingman, and surrounding townships, totaling thousands. Community notes mention church trustees, disaster fire at Lithia hotel, local visits, and efforts to print all news. The column also records minor personal items and social updates from residents.
Kingman high school holds commencement Friday evening April 19 at Alexander’s Opera House. Hudier’s Orchestra performs Class March and selections. Miss Agnes Sturm gives invocation. Rev R V Johnson sings. Male quartet and Prof Geo H Tapy address. Hudler’s Orchestra performs diploma presentations. Supt Gifford offers benediction.
A geodesized Jack and a good two year old Draft stallion are to serve mares in the 1912 season at the barn of Frank Maris. Stallion let to a limited number of mares. Mrs. Huldah Teegarden visited relatives in Indianapolis over Sunday. Miss Nellie Nolen was visiting in Veedersburg on Wednesday.
The Kingman Grain and Milling Co. was contacted about Columbia Hog and Cattle powder. Mrs. Fanny Hashbarger returned to her Veedersburg home after visiting Mike Watt and family.
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