Kingman Star Marks Year of Growth in Town
The Kingman Star reports its first year under new ownership, noting expanded pages and new equipment, strong local business ads, and thanks to patrons. Writers highlight H Mercer of Danville for feature pieces and praise key locals including S D Alexander and W R Massey for community leadership and enterprise.
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Kingman
Moore & Massey
Massey
The
Star
the Star
H. Mercer
Danville
Ill
Kingman Indiana A Growing Local Hub in 1900s
Kingman grew from Harveysburg as the Brazil branch of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad arrived. The town incorporated June 1900 after a 63 to 28 vote, with the first village election July 20, 1900. Located near Covington Veedersburg and Crawfordsville, it prospers as a trade center with coal, mills, banks, hotels, and schools led by Superintendent James W. Wilkinson and principal E M Suter. Five churches and several fraternal orders serve the community.
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Kingman
Brazil
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Harveysburg
Fountainville
Charles L. Cartwright
Kineman
Indiana
Covington
Veedersburg
Crawfordsville
John T. Carter
Scott E. Ratcliff
Marcus Hamel
Marshal
A A. Williamson
Mark Inlow
J. M McHargue
James W. Wilkinson
E. M. Suter
Alice Shedd
Abbie Biederwolf
C. B. Philpott
Local Businessman Frank Farr Active in City Saturday
Frank Farr from near Hillsboro was observed transacting business in the city on Saturday, indicating ongoing commercial activity by residents from neighboring areas.
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Frank Farr
Hillsboro
Crowds Turn Out For City Visit Saturday
An unusually large crowd visited the city last Saturday afternoon with hitching places full and streets lined with people. The gathering signals strong local trade prospects and town appeal. Subscribers urged to subscribe now.
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S. D. Alexander
Alexander
Kingman Opera House
Cc. L. Woody
C. L. Woody
Woody
Jas. W. Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Stevens Enterprise
W. R. Massey
Millcreek
Veedersburg News
W.R. Massey
Ethel Cox
Mary Meisel
Viola Glascock
Methodist Episcopal
Daugherty
Church of Christ
O. E. Kelley
Friends
Leanah Hobson
United Brethren
W. Manuel
First Christian
C. A. Brown
Masons and
Eastern Stars
Knights of Pythias and
Pythian Sisters
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Modern Woodmen of America
China
Alexander’s Cash Grocery
Pioneer Drug Store
J. M. Cory
Prop
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