Kingman High School Holds 13th Annual Commencement
The 13th annual Kingman High School commencement was held in the opera house last Friday night. Eleven graduates received diplomas after four years of study. Prof G H Tapy of Wabash College delivered the class address, praised for its eloquence. Hudler's orchestra provided music. receipts neared 45 dollars to cover entertainment expenses. H P McCrary advertises wool buying. Myer and Dillon offer fine meals. Mrs Hettie Hershberger visited Covington yesterday.
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Kingman High School
Opera House
G. H. Tapy
Wabash College
Hudler
Kingman to Have Horse Show This June
A Kingman meeting at Jas A Copeland’s office backed a horse show for June 3 1911. Bogue McAlister named president with James A Copeland secretary and F R Jones treasurer. A soliciting committee was formed and town urging all to contribute generously to ensure a successful event.
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Jas. A. Copeland
Bogue McAlister
James A. Copeland
F. R Jones
Frank J Jones
J. G. Gordon
Chas Millikan
Kingman
Arabs Defeat Wingate In Openers At Westside Park
The Arabs beat Wingate 5 to 3 in the season opener at Westside Park. Williams vs Sanders pitched in a strong duel as Arabs led early and stayed ahead. Sanders sprained an ankle and was relieved by Grismore. Deal, Elwell, Wilkey, Orvis, Jones and Hepler stood out in field and at bat. Umpire Cory. batteries Williams-Hazel and Sanders-Woody. Also notes on County Assessor Dochtermann visiting Covington to discuss land valuations.
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Wingate
Westside Park
Williams
Sanders
Teimng
Eason
Kingman
V. Sanders
Dom” Grismore
C.sanders
R. Woody
Deal
Elwell
Hans’’ Wilkey
Orvis
Jones
Hepler
Haxel
Woody
Cory
Five Rob Roy forgeries end with escape of the culprit
Ben Reece, 21, of Rob Roy, fled the country after a four month forgery spree centered on Rob Roy and local grain dealers. Checks drawn on Central National Bank and payable to Jas Keefer were used. Louis Nathan cashed them. The scheme began January and progressed monthly through April. a fifth forged check to Ed Foster triggered the discovery.
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Ben Reece
Rob Roy
John T. Nixon
Ed Foster
Louis Nathan
W. H. Clawson
Mr Nixon
Jas. Keefer
Central Nacional Bank
Jus. Keeter
Central National Bank
Mr. Nathan
Edd
Foster
Nathan
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Keeter
Lost Brother Found in Merida Mexico After Five Years
Hillsboro man James Williams learns his missing brother Herbert Williams, once enslaved on a plantation near Merida Yukatan, is alive. A servant who befriended Herbert provided his address to his master and the Williams family, prompting a telegram from Chicago and plans to seek aid from Washington DC. Local relatives race to reunite, while the news notes small ads and a Veedersburg shopping item.
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Hillsboro
Ferbert Williams
Merida
Yukatan
James Williams
J. P. Langdon
Chicago
Herbert Williams
Williams
Herbert
Yukatana
The
Valley
J B Langdon
Jack Williams
James J. Williams
Washington, D C
Hides Wool Prices Highlight Regional Market Notes
Myer and Dillon pay the highest price for hides while H. P. McCrary offers top market price for wool. Joe Sowers traveled from Danville on Saturday to visit relatives and friends amid wool trade chatter.
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Myer & Dillon
H. P. McCrary
Joe Sowers
Danville
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J. W. Bonebrake
Indiana
Hettie Hershberger
Covington
Big Ben
Christian Ladies Aid Society
E. Howrey
Chas. Dochterman
Forger
Clawson
Attica Ledger
San Francisco
Alexander’s
Cable-Nelson
Ruth Hybarger
Veedersburg
East Liberty
A. T. Orahood
Hazel Huffman
East Liberty School
Joe Starkey
Hazel Richardson
C. H. Moore
Report of Schools
Geo. C Wilhite
West Liberty School
Grace Printy
Alexander’s Grocery
Ness
Kingman Hardware Co
Capital City
Liquid Paint
G. L. Cory
Kingman, Ind
Cable—Nelson
J. S. Marks
D. P McCrary
G. W. Spencer
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