30 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1907
Page
1
The Kingman fair crowds are urged to enter exhibition articles and livestock for the largest local event yet. Livestock tents stand ready, speed ring premiums tempt competitors, and organizers assure ample space, shade, and water. Bring horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, poultry, womens work, and agricultural products to showcase.
The Dice family gathered in Frinkie Grove northwest of Veedersburg for a homecoming with a noon feast and afternoon singing and talks. Henry Dice spoke to the crowd, followed by others, as officers were elected for the coming years and teaching staff announced for Fulton township.
Parrett and Miss Martha Mae Badger were married last Thursday evening at the bride’s country home near Graysville. Rev G F McNaughton officiated at eight o’clock in the presence of about forty five guests. Attendants were Miss Leatha Mark and Fred Parrett with Miss Mil dred Shield as flower girl. The couple will reside in Rose Dale where the groom works as a printer. The bride’s family and friends extend best wishes for a long, happy marriage.
The place’s schools will open Monday week September 9 with a ready faculty and full preparations. The term promises to be beneficial and the school ranks with Attica Covington and Veedersburg. Students completing the course may enter college without examination. Music and drawing taught. enrollment expected to rise this season.
Kingman residents learn of jurors for the September Term. The Variety notes fair and local view post cards. Mr and Mrs R B Myers and Harry Torbert spent Sunday at The Shades. Mr and Mrs H M Brown moved to housekeeping in Byron Grismore property in the south part of town.
Kingman man s Pleasure Resort opens Monday night under new owner S D Alexander. The Stevens Comedy Co returns for a week with high moral shows and elaborate scenery. Opening drama The Girl and the Sailor offers a pleasing night of theatre under John E Moore management.
A Kingman opera season opening is announced for next week. General admission remains at 35 cents with free admission for every lady on Monday night to boost turnout and ensure good order during performances.
A large birthday gathering last Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Anglemyer celebrated Myrtle Anglemyer's 16th birthday and Will Salladay of Brazil's 20th birthday. About 62 guests attended a lawn party with a long table, lantern lighting, a supper with sand witches and ice cream, cigars, and a varied music program. Gift highlight included a gold watch for Myrtle and a ring for Salladay. attendees from Tangier, Brazil, Covington, St. Louis, and Veedersburg were listed.
The Kingman Agricultural Society announces a large stock tent has been secured to shelter cattle at the fair next week replacing the old sheds. The tent is strong and there is no danger of it blowing down.
Jas Wilkinson in Covington Monday. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Ratcliff visited Covington Monday. Cook's offers to “whce” as fair season nears. Mrs. Malinda Marshall of Yeddo visited relatives here over Sunday. W. B. Woody and wife of Indianapolis were guests here over Sunday. Harry Torbert of Brazil was guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Myers last week and over Sunday. Souvenir postal cards of the Kingman fair at the Variety tempting shoppers. Mrs. W. H. McCord, Audrey and Arley of Veedersburg and Violet and Maggie Smith dined with Grandma Madden. Frank Irwin, son of Levi Irwin, married Lottie Vice August 1 in Marion. they will reside in Knightstown. Veedersburg teachers listed for the coming school year.
Mrs. Arthur Evans and Mrs. Amelia McKey of Los Angeles arrive in town for a two months visit with Mrs Evans’ father Levi Irwin James A. Copeland, the land man, sold last week to Marshall Farr the Williams property on east Main St for $1600.
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