23 Dec 1910
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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
1
Kingman merchants report the best Christmas trade yet with stores looking nicer and fully stocked. They credit generous ads and window decorations, urging shoppers to act quickly as stock is moving fast and prices remain competitive. The article promotes Kingman as a buying hub, noting spending returns to buyers.
Mrs Chas M Berry wife of Veedersburg News editor died at her home Sunday morning at 3:00 after months of illness. She had undergone three operations in Indianapolis and the family tried all to save her. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 and burial followed at Waynetown. The community extends sympathy to Charley Berry.
A correction announces that the high school play The Cuban Spy will be performed next Wednesday evening December 28. The note corrects the earlier Dec 9 date and highlights the sensational comedy drama with thrilling adventures and strong comedy parts.
Royal Neighbors of Yeddo host an oyster and ice cream supper in their hall on Thursday evening December 29. Everyone is invited. W H Cates thanks those who helped him return home from the U B church last week. A building west of C L Woody’s harness shop is being overhauled to house Harvey and Printy Millinery once finished.
Fountain county youth Thaddeus Reece nears his 1911 Purdue electrical engineering degree, already a Purdue football star. He played right tackle in the Lafayette game, never missed a tackle, earning praise from Lafayette fans and Purdue classmates for skill and steady ball handling. His friends say his work ethic promises business success.
Roy Eberle marked his twentieth birthday with a surprise at home hosted by his parents and sister. About twenty five guests from his Sunday school class attended a lively evening of music games and light snacks, with the group presenting him a nice book as a memento.
The column notes a baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Hormer Thomas on Tuesday. Mrs. Sam Trinkle of near Barce returns home after visiting relatives. Loyd Barker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floy Barker, is ill with double pneumonia but improving. Elijah Massey, aboard the U S battleship Connecticut, reports naval life with good health after a London visit and a shift toward France.
The Passion Play in Oberammergau began in 1633 as thanks for ending a plague. Villagers perform the Christ story with about 600 praying participants, tied to gospel tableaux and choral odes. The nine month run attracts global visitors, and films are shown at Kingman on New Year’s Eve.
Mrs. Frank Cowgill hosted relatives and friends on Wednesday while Chas W Hudler father of the editor and Mrs Jennie Hunt from near Boswell wed at Rev 5S. Rodgers home last Thursday evening Rog McAlister did business in Danville and Ill reported Truman Orahood in critical Hyer trouble at his south town home. Chas E Massey traveled from Mecca to spend Christmas with relatives.
The piece outlines James Jesse Strang, a Beavor Island figure who proclaimed a monarchy on Beaver Island Michigan after fleeing Nauvoo. It details his rise from a credulous organizer to a self styled king with a Royal Press and strict social rules, ending with his assassination by followers he had punished. The narrative links his saga to a serialized work by Mr Curwood titled The Courage of Captain Plum.
Our greeting wishes Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all in Kingman and vicinity. The year brought success and growth with improvements in the mechanical department. Machinery now runs on a gasoline engine, boosting local paper production and enabling us to handle two page folders to small cards and limited book work. We boast a list of well paid subscribers and dedicate daily labors to publishing a clean, newsy sheet. If not yet a subscriber, visit us at once.
The editor directs readers to settle outstanding accounts promptly with a sharp demand. The note warns that action will follow if debts remain unpaid and invites those responsible to respond immediately.
Nathan Sams shopped in Danville Illinois Ned Inlow visited an Indiana polis on business Clem Ratcliff transacted business in Veedersburg John R Teegarden attended business in Covington M T Woody conducted business in Covington yesterday all routine activities noted in brief.
Harveysburg village updates list sick lists at Little Alice Baldwin Henry Lindley James Drake’s daughter and Ham Ratcliff’s family hosting visits amid illnesses. A. D. Mann traveled to Indianapolis while Will O'Donnell visited from Danville to Clayton New Mexico. Louis Peter Dora Woolf stayed with Albert Bardin and Charley Numan visited Ham Ratcliff from Michigan.
The U B Sunday school plans a Christmas entertainment during the regular hour at 9 30. Doors open early for a presents reception led by a person in charge. Mrs. Miller, once a pastor’s wife, receives aid from friends in Indianapolis. Officers elected for the coming year include A M Ford superintendent E M Cox assistant superintendent Ella Cox secretary Inez Towell treasurer Ora Hurley pianist Ethel Cox assistant pianist Ora Eberle chorister Ira Duncan assistant chorister Mettie Hammel. The Sunday school reports its best year with high attendance and strong interest.
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