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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1912
Page
1
Trustee Lawson expresses optimism for a strong school year as a new modern building prepares to replace the old facility. Construction aims to finish before opening day with a reworked staff including principals and teachers at Kingman Yeddo Manila and area schools.
Lara Iris Young sues Frank Young in circuit court for divorce after a marriage begun December 1896 and cohabitation until August. She cites cruel and inhuman treatment, frequent abuse and vile language, and accuses him of impropriety with other men. They have two children and she seeks alimony and support, noting prior residence in Veedersburg and past restaurant work in the Marsh Furr building.
Mrs Martha Bales visited relatives in Covington on Friday. The report notes her travel as a simple social visit with no additional details or events recorded.
Mildred Trump five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Perry Trump southwest of town died Monday from blood poisoning caused by stepping on a nail four weeks ago while jumping from a haymow. She was born December 26 1906 in Montezuma and buried August 26 1912 at Wolf Creek cemetery after funeral at home conducted by Levi Woody and wife.
Odus Ratcliff son of Mr and Mrs Charles Ratcliff wed Miss Latitia Swaim daughter of Mr and Mrs John B Swaim at Rockville with Squire Bryant officiating. The reception included dinner at Carlisle and a lavish supper hosted by Mrs Swaim with ice cream and cake. Attending were Mr and Mrs Harvey Swaim, Mr and Mrs Dan Swaim, plus numerous Swaim and Ratcliff relatives and their children.
Dr and Mrs Adam Bonebrake narrowly avoided serious injury when a bolt fell from the guide rod causing the front wheels to pull off course. The car struck a fence near David Drake’s home. Mrs Bonebrake cut her lip, the windshield broke, and the axle and fender bent, with otherwise minor damage.
Paxton Cates, age 11, was buried yesterday at Harveysburg cemetery. His remains were brought from Frankfort on the noon train. He was the son of Mrs. Anna Cates and brother of Tobe Cates, who was killed in a railroad accident near Cates about two years ago.
W. A. Moore and his family traveled to Terre Haute on Wednesday to visit relatives, sharing time with kin and catching up on family affairs.
Miss Portia McKey age 14 Miss Lydia Harvey age 20 and Miss Fay Wilkins age 19 drowned near Edward's rock on Sugar Creek after attempting to wade across with Carrie Williams and her class from Bloomingdale. Ivan Williams and others rescued two. Funeral services scheduled Wednesday as families grieve.
The community mourned three young women at a Bloomingdale Friends church service attended by about 3000. Miss McKey, a Bloomingdale Academy graduate who studied in Terre Haute, prepared to teach. Rev. Cramer led the service with interment in Bloomingdale cemetery.
Mrs Schuyler Cates died at her home near Cates Saturday about 1 o'clock after a long illness due to consumption. A daughter of Mrs Groves, she was about 25 and leaves a husband three children and many relatives. Funeral services were held by Mrs Sarah Lindley at 10 o'clock Monday, burial at a cemetery near Snoddy's Mall beside her father.
Mrs Mary C Bowers wife of Felix Bowers died at their home near Wallace after a long illness caused by an injured hip from icy conditions last winter. Born in North Carolina on May 1 1824 she was 88 years 3 months and 27 days old. She left three children two daughters and one son who had predeceased her. Rev Hunt of the Lutheran Church near Wallace conducted services yesterday and interment followed in a nearby cemetery.
Eugene Guilford traveled to Covington on Tuesday to visit relatives, according to local notes. The trip focused on family reunion plans and catching up with relatives in the area.
The Good Roads Train, ran over the U S railroad, arrives in Kingman on Saturday August 30. It carries experts from the U S Department of Agriculture who will give free lectures on road construction and show before and after pictures, detailing how improvements were made and the benefits to residents.
At Covington a Republican delegate convention filled the court room with staunch supporters. Nominees include Sheriff Jacob Yerkes and Judge O B Ratcliff who accepted as Republican candidates after prior Les Veedersburg and Warren County nominations. Ratcliff stated he would run as a Republican and thanked progressives for their confidence.
A miscellaneous shower was hosted at the Ratcliffs home Saturday evening by Mr and Mrs Harvey Swaim and others. Attendees listed include Geneyive and Marie Millikan, Raymond Millikan, Dan Swaim, Grace Towell, Leonard and Towell families, Lewis family members, and multiple couples bearing Swaim and Millikan surnames with assorted gifts noted such as china dishes, coffee pots, and wash bowls.
John R Teegarden advertises for 100 tons of oats straw at five dollars per ton. He seeks prompt delivery and payment terms.
Progressives Form Full county slate at Veedersburg Coliseum meeting chaired by N M Teegarden. Nominees include Representative William Madigan County Judge O B Ratcliff Prosecutor W H Bowman Sheriff Charles Lough Treasurer John Rock Surveyor Ira Bennett Coroner Harry Fishro and Commissioners William J Mellett Fred Randolph. James Ogle served as secretary.
John Sowers learned that his brother Joe suffered severe hand injuries Tuesday in Danville. Two fingers on his left hand were cut off and amputation feared. a band saw in a large carpenter shop is suspected as the cause.
Darrel Pickett son of Mr and Mrs A V Pickett won first prize in a Rockville oratorical contest held last Thursday. He represented Washington township and his proud parents celebrate the achievement of their young winner.
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