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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1911
Page
8
In Fountain Circuit Court April term 1911 John G Gordon administrator laid accounts for filial settlement of John B Boyer deceased The court will examine May 3 1911 Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the accounts should not be approved and heirs must prove heirship at the same time May 3 1911.
The Circuit Court of Fountain County Todiana has appointed and qualified EDMON B RATCLIFF and DAVID J RATCLIFF as Administrators of the estate of Thomas Ratcliff deceased. The estate is said to be solvent. O S Douglass attorney for Administrators. May 5.
Mrs Marsh Farr visits relatives in Hillsboro. Mellott travels to Westside Park to meet the local ball team next Sunday at 2 30 PM. Pitcher Jack Reichard and catcher Doodle Royal return for the Mellott affair. Reichard is well known and expected to perform on the mound. The Mellott lineup is strong and Kingman must limit scoring to hold the game.
Charles H. Grimes of Jackson township is one of Fountain County's oldest men and the state’s eldest Mason. Born June 19, 1820, he joined Fountain Lodge No. 60 in Covington on January 15, 1850, later joining Alamo Lodge No. 144 founded in 1852, where he served as secretary and a leading local Mason. He recalls pioneer travels from North Carolina, flour shortages, and early school teaching in log cabins. His descendants number 78 with eight children, 29 grandchildren, and 41 great grandchildren. He helped organize Father Lutheran church and remains in good health both mentally and physically.
David M. Smith died at his daughter's home in Yedde last Sunday at an age of 833 years. He is survived by one son and two daughters along with many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday and he was interred in the cemetery at Centenniel.
The Billy Boughton Overland Show visits Kingnan for three nights starting Monday May 8 offering vaudeville and magic acts. Read the upcoming advertisement for details.
Mr and Mrs Thain Russel spent Sunday with grandma Russell in Kingman. Miss Oma Dixon visits cousins Alice Grace Russell and Mary Vanscoyce. Mrs Willie Marshall and children visit her parents D L Parent Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Melvin Brown and children spent Sunday with Mr Dave Brown and family. A girl born to Mr and Mrs John Brown on April 21 Hellen Lucile. Mrs Rachel Harvey and daughter Mrs Cowger and children of Rosedale visit relatives nearby.
An appeal to rheumatism sufferers offers a home treatment that allegedly cures muscular and joint pains. The notice claims the simple discovery removes uric acid, loosens stiff joints, purifies blood, and improves vision and general tone. Address requests are directed to Mrs. J. C. Sanders in Kingman Indiana.
Miss Maude Woody Jr. traveled to Indianapolis yesterday for undisclosed reasons. Local observers noted her appearance at several public venues, though exact agenda and outcomes were not specified in the report.
John and Charles Wells while cutting wood found a snake nest in a stump near Balhinch southwest of Crawfordsville. They killed eight black snakes and a copperhead. The total length of the nine snakes was fifty eight feet with the longest just over eight feet. The creatures were shown to locals, drawing many visitors from the countryside.
L. C. King & Co. of Kingman and O. B. Morrison, manager, invite inspection of their line at Harvey and Printy’s Millinery Store, touting the best $2500 machine on the market the Ruby and easy monthly payments.
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