28 Dec 1906
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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1906
Page
1
Marshall News reports residents of Grange Corner recount regular coal shot sounds from the Byrd mine 20 miles away with five shots heard at the old unsecured entrance. Miners speak of strange prop sounds and pulling down props while locals seek a practical joker or other explanation for the eerie events.
The annual Christmas entertainment by the high school for the library fund was presented at the opera house last Friday night. The well attended performance featured a chorus of high school girls, a funny cantata with Happy Hooligan and his nephews, and the show generated funds for new library columns.
Expressions of gratitude for gifts to the pastor and families appear alongside notices of a Kingman lodge banquet on December 29 hosted by I O O F and Rebeccas, with invites to nearby lodges. Community ads urge hay buyers, holiday items, dish goods, and to settle accounts at local stores.
A Father’s Curse presented by Frees Bros delighted a full house with a moral tale of a hard hearted father who finally admits his haste in driving his daughter from home. Also a lively performance of Happy Hooligan and Gloomy Gus sparked laughter, while Purdue University and Bread Baking contest drew local interest with sessions and awards details. A Kingman Agricultural Society notice lists event dates and bread contest rules for girls ages 14 to 21, with prizes and travel to Purdue. Also a sales pitch for Saunders Co. traveling reps and a shoe ad from Steinbaugh Jones.
A Christmas day 7 p m wedding united Carrie McHargue and Clem Ratcliff at Rev J M McHargue’s home. Only close friends attended with a dinner and reception at the groom’s parents. The couple will reside with the groom’s parents and are well known in town.
A long list of holiday activities and local notices from Milford area. Mentions Xmas greetings and visits by residents from nearby towns, sales at Woody’s and other shops, family travels to Covington and Terre Haute, a New Year church service, and community events including a Christmas tree surprise at the Hickmans near Winthrop. Multiple brief notes about land sales, salesmen, and a failing interurban project.
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