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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1912
Page
1
The Yeddo Old Settlers gathering in Fountain County Indiana will occur on August 15. Farmers and residents from Fountain and neighboring counties attend for a day of talks stands amusements and chicken dinners with music by the Kingman band.
Fountain County delegates selected to state and county Progressive conventions at Veedersburg meeting. J W Martin of Van Buren elected chairman Everet Ogle Richland chosen Secretary Freeman Dice Van Buren named Treasurer.
Manager Alexander announces Eli and Jane will perform at the Kingman Opera House on Wednesday evening August 14. The show promises a gala night of music singing dancing and wholesome fun with a feast for the eye and a symphony of harmony.
Charles Nolen and his family from Mecca attended the funeral of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Otha Cox on Monday, reflecting the community's condolences.
Prominent Republican leaders and candidates met in Veedersburg to discuss the coming campaign. The party plans a strong effort to regain Fountain County control, naming Covington the site for the county ticket and setting August 26 as the convention date. Delegates will be chosen August 4 with a post-convention address by a noted speaker and music by the Newtown band.
Byron Hesler owner of a Hillsboro garage witnessed a Sunday crash when a sold car to Irvin Swaim overturned after a rut near Henry Clare Hill south of Wallace. All occupants escaped with scratches as Swaim’s first driving lesson ended, and Hesler’s brother Ralph brought help to the scene.
A postal yesterday announced Miss Veda Anglemyer formerly of this place won first prize in a Crawfordsville toy theatre contest. She drew $50 in gold rather than a Niagara Falls trip, and her win prompted congratulations.
Leland Massey, visiting his parents in Covington, spent Saturday and Sunday with them. Mr and Mrs W R Massey hosted. Calvin Hodges from Danville, HI, joined friends over Sunday. Guy McMasters visited his parents Cyrus and Guy on Sunday. A good moving picture show ran at the opera house every Saturday.
The obituary recalls Kenwood R Best born December 23 1911 to Charles E and Libbie Best. He died July 28 at a home, leaving a father mother two sisters and a brother. Funeral services were held at 2 PM Sunday by Rev Levi Woody with interment in Harveysburg cemetery.
Bloomingdale residents launched a fly catching contest to exterminate pests. A purse of 10 was split as 5 3 and 2 to the top three winners with 201 250 137 525 and 66 640 flies respectively. Sixteen runners received a dollar each for participation.
Benjamin Spencer died at his son John W. Spencer's Veedersburg home after a five week illness and an infected mouth. He recovered briefly before failing. Funeral services were held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the home conducted by Revs. Berry and Tuggle, with interment in Neoga, Illinois.
Kingman meat markets operated by Keat Shops will open at 7 a m and close at 9 p m on Sundays. The change applies to both markets and starts immediately.
The Indiana circuit court docket shows State of Indiana ex rel Winfield P Thomas vs Hanson Payne transferred from Vermilion county. John Fowler sues w Dudley and Earl Waymire on debt foreclosure. Laura Edna Sproul seeks absolute divorce from William H Sproul citing illness and abuse. Eight year old George H Shipman sent to Orphans Home for care. mother employed as domestic in Danville.
The Sunflower Miss reports Mr TM Ewbank of this place formerly of Kingman Indiana produced the finest red clover crop in the Delta. He planted last October and cut two tons per acre in May from six acres, worth 27 dollars per ton due to overflow. The second crop is ready to cut and with seed adds about 84 dollars per acre.
Horace Towell and Ruth Lewellyn were quietly married in Newport last Saturday evening and returned to the groom’s parents’ home. The bride is Mrs. John Wake’s daughter and highly regarded in Clinton. The groom, youngest Towell son, is praised as a fine partner and will live with his parents in Parke County. The Star offers congratulations.
Mr and Mrs Arther Webster and their son John traveled from Terre Haute to spend Sunday with Mrs Webster's parents Mr and Mrs J F Redenbaugh. Mr Webster returned to work Monday while Mrs Webster stayed for a several week visit.
Miss Carrie Bard and Master Randolph Redmon of Alamo visit Dr and Mrs J T Redmon.
Malissa King born near Charlestown Coles County Illinois April 3 1881 died July 25 1912 at 3 10 p m age 31 years 3 months 22 days from tuberculosis of the blood. She lived with uncle Thomas King and Jane Richardson at death having joined the Quaker church about twelve years ago. She leaves father William H King two half brothers World King and William Quayle one half sister Mrs Jasie Groves and other relatives. Funeral at Thomas King home July 27 10 a m conducted by Levi Woody and burial at Harveysburg cemetery.
Fountain County progressive leaders decide not to field a Bull Moose ticket this year. They will focus on supporting progressive congressional, state and national tickets and stay free to back any county ticket. Logan Township progressives align with Republicans to support the Republican county ticket, while many former Democrats may vote as they please likely supporting the local Democratic ticket.
Aunt Belle Ridge aged 67 died Sunday at 6 05 PM at her daughter Mrs D V Spence home in Covington after a two year illness. Born in Covington she spent her life there. Her husband a Covington business man died years ago. Interment was in Prescott Grove cemetery.
Fifteen silver loving cups are on display in Newport to be awarded to champions of the renowned automobile Hill Climb event set for next Thursday August 8.
A11 year old boy, son of Claude Debaun, was injured when he jumped from a hay mow onto a load of hay, a broken pitchfork handle piercing his body near the groin and exiting his back. Doctors treated him. condition was critical days later. In a second accident, Mike Fruits’s son was dragged by a wheel while aiding threshers, tearing knee cap and skin. amputation may be needed though he showed some improvement.
Charles A. Greathouse state superintendent of public instruction clarifies his position on year-round schooling. He says if schools stay in operation the regular course would run all year, with idle months devoted to industrial arts and manual training in half day sessions.
Mrs. J C Sanders of Kingman Jud will supply readers with Mrs Summers' Home Remedies and a free ten days trial for displacements leu corrhoea painful periods headaches backache nervousness and other female ailments. Continued treatment available at 12c a week at home. Woman's Own Medical Adviser also provided with references.
Covington postmaster Fletcher W. Boyd married Ollie E. Taylor of Lafayette on Wednesday. The ceremony took place at the bride's mother's home with Rev. G W Switzer officiating. The couple plans a short honeymoon to the northern lakes and will be at home after August.
Boy Scout unit meets in Rev. R. V. Johnson’s room at Woody hotel Friday at 7 30 for final trip arrangements. Scout Master R. V. Johnson presides.
A. M. Ford went to Indianapolis Wednesday to attend the Bull Moose state convention and had been chosen as delegate from this district at the Veedersburg convention on Monday.
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