Kingman School Crisis Deepens With Condemned Building
Kingman faces a critical school situation as the old building, condemned by state authorities, closes again. Trustee Henry Lawson pushes for a new facility, bidding twice rejected by the advisory board, with proposals ranging from 13,800 to 16,025. Lawson vows to serve three more years to secure an appropriation and keep classes for primary and intermediate departments, despite ongoing uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingman
Vicinty
Henry Lawson
J. T. Boswell
Sims
Berry & Larson
Jacob Barnhart
S.A Strode
Lawson
Millcreek
Board of Advisors
Thanks For Birthday Wishes From Dalhart Friends
In Dalhart Texas on November 24 editor Kingman Star receives a heartfelt note from Mrs William Ratcliff thanking friends for 122 birthday postcards. She expresses gratitude and prayers for long life and renewal of happiness from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalhart
Texas
Kingman Star
Kingman
Ind
the Star
Wm. Ratcliff
Tile price offer and local society notes
Kingman Tile Co. advertises 14.80 cash per thousand for 4 inch tile for a short time. Everett Miller and wife welcome a new baby girl. Mrs. F. S. Cuthbert and children travel to Gary Indiana for Thanksgiving with her brother. Fred Madden and twins Dorris and Dorrene, Wm. Wilkey and wife, and Miss Betha Myer attend the wedding of Miss Elizabeth Wilkey to Mr. Leslie Spence at the bride’s home on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingman Tile Co
F. S. Cuthbert
Gary
Ind
Fred Madden
Dorris
Dorrene
Wm. Wilkey
Betha Myer
Coyington
Elizabeth Wilkey
Leslie Spence
Yeddo Couple Reunited After Short Separation
Joe Williams and his wife of Yeddo reconciled after a six month separation. They met at church and returned to their old home with plans to dismiss the divorce suit and joint deed. The case of the state versus Joseph Williams for incest and criminal assault remains set for December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Williams
Yeddo
Suic
Mrs. Williams
Joe
Covington
Schoonover
Notice to Subscribers Readers urged to settle arrears now
Notice to subscribers warns those not paid up or in advance that a cleaning will occur and statements of accounts may be sent. If they don’t want the paper, they should leave it in the mailbox. Also those sending papers to others should ensure payment is made.
Local Visitors and Holiday Travel Report
Mrs R A McCord visited in Veedersburg Saturday Grant Lindley visited the county seat Monday Garland and Jim Steinbaugh returned from Wabash college Tuesday to spend Thanksgiving with relatives John Gillogg and daughter Mrs H H Puckett went to Newman Ill Wednesday for Thanksgiving Col Claude Madden from Danville Ill conducted Wm Gray sale He recently returned from Louisiana with prospective real estate investors and is intrigued by the proposition
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland
Jim Steinbaugh
Wabash College
John Gillogg
H. H. Puckett
Newman, Ill
Col
Claude Madden
Danville
Wm. Gray
Claude
Louisiana
Jesse Towell
Ill
Inez
Christmas Time Prompts Kingman Gift Preparations
A Kingman town column urges early Christmas shopping and charitable giving. It calls for universal gift-giving, store visits to Star advertisers, festive window displays, and turning local shops into Santa Claus shops. Community updates mention Trustee Henry Lawson and Greenleaf Woody visiting relatives, Eck Armstrong’s new baby girl, and several residents traveling or visiting over Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingman
Santa
The
Star’s
Lost Man Found Near Wabash After Court Escape
David Elwell, missing since leaving Fountain county court, is located in Veedersburg near Wabash township. He appears hale and sane, staying with old friends while authorities review the case. He reportedly held about 12,000 one dollar coins and distrusted banks, avoiding formal institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Township
David Elwell
Elwell
Fountain County Court House
Indianapolis
Missouri
Wabash
Court House
Dave
Mr. Elwell
Veedersburg
Covington
Cousins Air Old Grudge At Lafayette Court
Jacob F. Marks of near Odell was arraigned in Justice Warner's court on assault and battery and surety of peace charges. His cousin Jacob G. Marks testified of threats to kill. Several witnesses were heard but insufficient evidence led to dismissal of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob F. Marks
Odell
Justice Warner
Lafayette
Jacob G. Marks
Attica Ledger Press
Local visits and social notes raise small town tales
Misses Ruby Wright and Veda Anglemyer visit relatives in Crawfordsville while Miss Dot Dark stays with her aunt Mrs. Wm West in Danville Hl over Sunday. John Stoup and wife and E M Cox and wife travel to Quincy Il on Friday due to Charley Stoup's death. A Hillsboro Times rumor about Ben Hur planning to build west of the Big Four next spring draws sharp critique and a warning to be cautious of interurban gossip from Warren Bowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Dot Dark
Mrs
Wm. West
Danville
John Stoup
E. M. Cox
Quincy
Charley
Warren Bowers
Hillsboro Times
Warren
Ananias
Pleasant Thanksgiving Social at Russell Home
A cozy Thanksgiving social was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Russell last Tuesday. Guests included Misses Dorris Jones Mae Dagger Gladys Harlow Della McCauley Jessie Coleman and Messrs Carl Wright Vergil Sanders Clark Jones Carl Bowsher and E M Gifford. Activities featured candy making hulling peanuts apple tasting music and storytelling with thanks to the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Russell
Russell
Dorris Jones
Mae Dagger
Gladys Harlow
Della McCauley
Jessie Coleman
Carl Wright
Vergil Sanders
Clark Jones
Carl Bowsher
E. M. Gifford
Red Cross Christmas Seals Campaign Opens in Indiana
This week begins the Red Cross Christmas seals drive across Indiana with agents appointed and seals shipped. Posters are placed around towns for the Friday morning opening as larger cities order 100000 seals or more with Terre Haute, Lafayette, and Indianapolis leading the count to aid in combating the white plague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Indiana
Terre Haute
Lafayette
Indianapolis
King Man
Thanksgiving and revival services at M E Church
The M E Church announces a Thanksgiving service on Thursday at 10 30 am. Revival meetings start January 14 and run indefinitely with Rev W C Ross of Urbana Illinois assisting. A young peoples Thanksgiving social is at E M Coxs home Friday evening. Prayer service Thursday at pm. The next preaching day is December 10 led by Pastor R V Tohnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Ross
Urbana
Young Peoples
E. M. Cox
R. V. Tohnson
Community Notes From Covington And Nearby
In Covington Monday SaALE barred Plymouth Rock roosters were among items listed with 75c. Wallace Musson, Tangier R. R., Mrs. Willard Thompson and daughter-in-law Mrs. Pearl Thompson noted. Mrs. Sarah Black attended a Thanksgiving dinner in Hillsboro Thursday with all children except Carl. Leon Holman is a new baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Hershal Ewbank last Friday. Grandpa Forester Ewbank comments on changes. Mrs. Lawrence Bowsher recovering well after tumor operation last Wednesday with no fever and improving health praised by distant friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Black
Hillsboro
Carl
Leon Holman
Hershal Ewbank
Hershal
Grandpa Forester Ewbank
Lawrence Bowsher
Real Estate Transfers in Fountain County Week End
Transactions filed for record show numerous conveyances in Fountain County including Elyina C. Clark to John Hunt lot F Francis add Covington for 700 dollars and Sarah J. Keerns to Nellie Adkins lot 50 V add Covington for 425 dollars. Other major transfers include J J Williams & wife to Minnie Carter Hillsboro lots 82-87 for 208.20 dollars and D P Frazier W 14 Hillsboro lots 91-92 for 264 dollars.
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Fountain Co
Sue Star
O. S. Douglas
Coyington
Ind
Elyina C. Clark
John Hunt
Partlot
F. Francis
Covington
Sarah J. Keerns & Husb
Nellie Adkins
J J. Williams & Wf
Minnie A. Carter
Wms. Bros
Hillsboro
J. J. Williams & Wf
D. P. Frazier
Bros
Mrs. Loyd Madden Visits Ill with Family for Thanksgiving
Mrs. Loyd Madden and her children traveled to Filo Illinois on Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving with her sister Mrs Dr. G Bodreau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyd Madden
Filo, Ill
G. Bodreau
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Everett Miller
Bessie King
Mitchell Kiger
Charles E. Foxworthy
Cates
Miss King
Kiger
R. A. McCord
Grant Lindley
John
Dayton
Greenleaf Woody
Indiana-Purdue
Bloomington
Eck Armstrong
Jessie Craft
Jessie Millikan
Springfield
Attica
Harrison Hickman
Ruby Wright
Veda Anglemyer
Crawfordsville
M. E. Church
Saale
Plymouth Rock Roosters
Wallace Musson
Tangier
R. R
Willard Thompson
Pearl Thompson
A. B. Lowe & Wf
C. C. Grimes Et al Pt
O. P
Jacksonville
P.C Holland & Wf
Wm. H. Walter
Milo N. Black
Stephen Davis
W. Bros
Cc. M. Taylor
Wms.Bros
J.J. Williams & Wf
I. S. Hamilton
J. T. Kerr
J. J. Williams & Wt
James Warren
Susan Shade
J.J. W
Jewell Tinsley
J.J. Wiliams & Wf
John D. Tinsley
J. W
W. F. Fye
J. W. Ellis
Letitia S. Akers
A. N. Coffing
J. A. Boswell
Daniel Pickering & Wt
A. S. Faulkner
David Bannon
Mary A. Gebhart
A. Cain
Harry Sands
Solomon Devoss
Stone Bluff
Wm. H. Mallory & Ws
Veedersburg I. O. O. F. W
O. P. Veedersburg
Attica L. & IT. Co
Lida Brown
Prospect
Manzella Miller
D. McClure
M. Add Newtown
C. E. McClure
Newtown
E.E Crawford
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