Old Santa Arrives as Kingman Shops Dazzle with Gifts
Kingman revels in an overstocked Christmas display across merchants including Kingman Hardware, Cory Toys, Spencer Furniture, G W Spencer Grocery, Steinhaugh Jones, Grismore Drake, Dillon Printy, The Variety, C P McCrary, Rector Ratcliff, Dickens Blue Front, and Robinson Reath. Ads urge shoppers to visit early for best selection with toys, furniture, glassware, clothing, and seasonal foods featured for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickwith
Kingman
Star
Kingman Hardware
Ves Co
G. L. Cory
Cory
Kingman Furniture
C. M. Spencer
Charley Spencer
Fountain
Parke County
Spencer
G. W. Spencer’s Grocery
Steinhaugh & Jones
Sincerity Clothes
Grismore & Drake
C. F. Smith
C. P. McCrary
Rector Ratcliff Grocery
Robinson & Reath’s
Silverwood Man Jesse Dowdell Returns Home
Jesse Dowdell of Silverwood returns from Washington D C where police detained him while pursuing a meeting with President Taft. A physician accompanied him from the capital. Rumors of surgery death illness and burial proved unfounded as he arrives safely home. further disposition of his case not yet learned.
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Jesse Dowdell
Silverwood
Washington, D. C
Taft
U.S
Jesse
Washington
Ruth Tinder and Archie Williams Wed in Veedersburg
Miss Ruth Tinder daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Tinder of near Steam Corner married Archie Williams of Yeddo at 10 o clock Sunday in Veedersburg. Rev O W McGauhey officiated and many friends wish the couple happiness and welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. McGauhey
Veedersburg
Ruth Tinder
Lewis Tinder
Near Steam Corner
Archie Williams
Yeddo
Black family relocates to Sikeston for new real estate post
The Black family, led by W. Black, departed Monday for Sikeston Missouri where he takes a stake in a local real estate firm after selling his stock in the Kingman Telephone Co.
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W. Black
Sikeston
Mr. Black
Kingman Telephone Co
Bargains on hats with ribbons feathers and trim
J Myrtle Harvey advertises bargains on med hats featuring ribbons feathers and trim throughout the year.
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J. Myrtle Harvey
Wives Enter Their Old Men at Needleworkers Party
The Needleworkers Club hosted a grand evening for its members and their husbands at the Barker home last Saturday. Guests enjoyed games, music, and refreshments with hostesses Jean Booe and Katherine Glascock serving, and Prof. H E Redding delivering a toast praising the entertainers.
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Kingman
Clavue Barker
Anumber
Mrs. Karker
Ed Renth
Jean Booe
Katherine Glascock
Prof
H. E. Redding
Notice to Star Subscribers on Renewals and Prepaid Rules
The Star announces renewal cutoff of January 1, 1913 for existing piano contest subscribers. It warns that all single wrapper subscriptions mailed separately must be prepaid in advance or the paper will be discontinued.
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Star
Entertained at Dinner by Aunt Sarah Lindley
Aunt Sarah Lindley hosted a Saturday evening dinner at her home honoring her nephew and niece. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hadley of Coldwater Kansas Samuel Lindley and family Hiram Lot Lindley L. J. Madden Miles Lindley Col A G Madden family Gordon Moffett family Donald Madden Glenwood Fred Madden family Doris Dorene Nellie Carson Herbert and Flayd Lindley. The gathering plus afternoon attendance made for a very pleasant time.
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Sarah Lindley
Ira Hadley
Coldwater
Kans
Samuel H. Lindley
Hiram
Lot Lindley
L. J. Madden
Miles Lindley
Cates
Troy Glascock
Maxine
Gordon Moffett
Donald
Col
A. G. Madden
Glenwood
Fred L. Madden
Doris
Dorene
Nellie Carson
Herbert
Flayd Lindley
Certification of Fire Insurance Settlement for Tangier Loss
Perry Glascock certifies receipt of $2,000 from Connecticut Fire Insurance Co through R A McCord as full satisfaction of Policy 1288 for merchandise stock destroyed by fire at Tangier Indiana on October 14 1912. The document is dated December 19 1912.
Christmas Tree at Alexander's Opera House
Kingman residents plan a Big Tree Entertainment on Christmas Eve in Alexander's opera house. The M E Sunday School presents a cantata with no admission charges. Every child will receive a candy sack, and merchants contribute to the gift program inviting all to attend.
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Kingman
Alexander’s Opera House
M. E
Kingman High School Term Ends With Program and Games
The term ends December 20 with a Friday program beginning at 9 45 including debates on democracy versus monarchy, a selection Defiance, readings, chorus, solos, and a Christmas songs program by primary grades Miss Mosley directs. The boys basketball team hosts Bloomingdale Academy Friday night and changes in lineup may occur. Two weeks of vacation follow, then school resumes January 6 to accommodate the State Teacher's Association in Indianapolis.
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Ola Ratcliff
George Madden
Oren Barker
Roth Farr
Flaud Lindley
Hubert Duncan
Maris Copeland
H. S. Orchestra
Hazel Bennett
Fairyland
Ruby Ephna
Miss Mosley
Bloomingdale Academy
Indianapolis
Sisters Called North for Illness in Sheldon Case
Mrs Fay Cook and Mrs Clem Ratcliff were summoned to Sheldon by the illness of their sister Mrs Fred Thompson. Also note Bloomington business trip by M Inlow and Preston McLeod Lain. Will Dowden from Terre Haute visited relatives and friends. Candy by the bucket full fruits and nuts. Come in and see us. A hearty welcome to all G W Spencer.
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Fay Cook
Clem Ratcliff
Sheldon, J
Fred Thompson
Will Dowden
Terre Haute
G. W. Spencer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Old Santa
President Taft
Neddleworkers Club
Opera House
Cantatta
Kingman School Notes
Miss Bradley
Mrs. Jones
Miss McCauley
Newtown
Miss Coleman
Covington
Miss Moxley
Greenfield
Miss Sturm
Miss McCord
Attica
Mr. Redding
M. Inlow
Preston MceLain
Bloomington
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