Foxworthy On Trial For Murder In Danville Case
Charles E Foxworthy faces murder charges in Fountain Circuit Court over the October 8 incident near Danville Ill when Mitchell Kiger died after a struggle during an attempted assault Foxworthy allegedly defended himself as Ira and Mitchell Kiger attacked him in a field Foxworthy fled to Veedersburg surrendered then posted bond About thirty witnesses have been called and the state argues the shooting was unlawful while the defense pleads self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Foxworthy
Mitchell Kiger
Danville
Ill
Cates
Fountain Circuit
Foxworthy
Ira
Geo. W. Kiger
Bessie King
Geo. Kiger
Kiger
Mitchell
Veedersburg
Charles Hnight
A. B. DeHaven
George Clem
Chas. Spining
Wendll
Farmers' Short Course At Purdue January Week Records Expected
Purdue hosts a grand farmers short course the week of January Sth to 13th attracting about 1,500 farmers and their wives. Preparations promise an unparallel program of agricultural merit surpassing previous gatherings in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue
Indiana
Big Christmas in Kingman Remains a Local Hallmark Event
Kingman enjoyed one of its largest Christmas trades with merchants reporting higher priced gifts and crowded stores all day Saturday. Extra help was hired as clerks rushed to serve shoppers while Santa distributed treats at the opera house. The Friends church program drew a full house with a tree heavy with gifts and candy for each child. Community leaders wish for continued harmony to make 1912 a prosperous year for Kingman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingman
O. B
Friends Church
Methodist, Christian and Friends
Caesarian Birth in Sylvania Delivers 9-Pound Boy
Mrs Samuel Vanscoyce of Sylvania underwent a Caesarian Tuesday noon, delivering a nine pound boy named James Noah. The operation was led by Dr E D Clark of Indianapolis, with Dr F S Cuthbert of this place and Dr R F Hester of Bloomingdale assisting. Mother and baby are doing exceptionally well and the grateful father praises the safety of both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Vanscoycc
Sylvania
James Noah
E. D Clark
Indianapolis
F. 5
Cuthbert
R. F. Hester
Bloomingdale
Babe
Dressmaking services offered by Mrs Josey Tinder
Dressmaking offered by Mrs Josey Tinder who states she has no formal study employment and will use every precaution to ensure satisfaction. She invites work and can be reached at Home Second Street near M. FE church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josey Tinder
Second St
M. FE
Clyde Moore in Attica on business Friday
Mrs C B Philpott visits relatives here for Christmas as Clyde Moore travels to Attica on business Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Moore
Attica
C. B. Philpott
Local visits and business trips across towns
Miss Artie Hurley visited in Yeddo yesterday. G L Cory traveled to Indianapolis on business last evening. Spencer family are spending holidays with relatives in Indianapolis. Miss Niecy Booe of Cayuga visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs J B Rowlett. Inquire at Kingman Tile Co for a car of tile f o b Kingman or Yeddo for 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.L. Cory
Indianapolis
Spencer
Niecy Booe
Cayuga
J. B. Rowlett
Kingman Tile Co
Kingman Or
Yeddo
Eberle and Cox Tie In Kingman In Simple Ceremony
Roy Eberle and Miss Ella Cox were married in a quiet Tuesday ceremony at the home of the bride’s parents after a M E Sunday school teachers meeting. The couple, popular locals, both musicians and active in church work, begin life together with warm wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Eberle
Ella Cox
M. E
Ater
R. ¥. Johnson
E. M. Cox
Kingman
John G. Eberle
Noth
MFE
Notice to Advertisers Changes in The Star Rates
Notice explains higher circulation and higher production costs require billing by issue or week rather than by month. Ads of 25 50 or 75 cents will be charged per week with monthly collections as usual. Four free issues would occur otherwise. Applies to all ads except Professional cards.
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Star
Christmas Day Stock Shipment Noted In Indianapolis Trade
Mrs Josey Tinder visits with Nate Dedllinger and family. Funeral for Jacob Sample held Wednesday at Cen tennieal. T B Nolen and Frank Maris shipped three loads of fine stock to Indianapolis markets on Christmas day. Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church to entertain husbands at Mrs J W Black's home next Wednesday. Miss Rosa Ostheimer of Lafayette visited her parents and returned home Wednesday with her father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Nolen
Frank Maris
Indianapolis
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
J. W. Black
Rosa Ostheimer
Lafayette, Ind
Phillip Ostheimer
Supervisors Elected in Fountain County Townships
A list shows road supervisors elected December 16 in Fountain County. Names include Jackson Township M B Wilkinson Huston Sowers Chas Philpot Joseph Newkirk Cain Township John H Miller Robert Clements George Pursley Daniel V Harper Troy Township John R Weaver Win W Glover 3 Smith Myers 4 David L Steele Davis Township Edward Kitts Chas Kitts Melvin Houts Fulton Township J W Allen T M Abernathy Miles Martin Elmer J Lewis Millcreek Township David Smith Al Glascock Henry Paschall Logan Township By LD Clark Oliver Talbert Jonathan Dunkleberger Richland Township James M Biffle Seth Bacon Albert Porter Dennis Broderick 3 VanBuren Township Walsey Dice Frank Campbell Chas Morehouse L N Roach Shawnee Township John Williams John Kaler P N Coax Sherman Strader Wabash Township Edward McLain Richard Bodine Roby Abernathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain Township
John H. Miller
Robert Clements
George Pursley
Daniel V. Harper
Troy Township
John R. Weaver
Win
W Glover
Smith Myers
David L. Steele
J. W. Allen T. M. Abernathy
Miles Martin
Elmer J Lewis
Millcreek Township
David Smith
al Glascock
Henry Paschall
LD. Clark
Oliver Talbert
Jonathan Dunkleberger
Richland Township
James M. Biffle
Seth Bacon
Albert Porter
Dennis Broderick
Shawnee
John Williams
John Kaler
P.N. Coax
Sherman Strader
Wabash Township
Edward McLain
Richard Bodine
Roby Abernathy
Tangier Lodge Elects Officers for Pythian Sisters
Tangier lodge of the Pythian Sisters elects officers including Elma Pickard P C and Della DeBaun M E C, with Mary Hayworth installing officer. Members plan baskets and an all day New Year session, with Jennie Wessner as three year trustee and other officers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangier
The
Pythian Sisters
P. C
Elma Pickard
Della DeBaun
Lou Hendrix
Sabra Grimes
Faye Lewman
Sebhyl Parent
Jennie Wessner
Oficer
Mary Hayworth
Knights
Sisters
Mrs Samuel Wallace Dies After Severe Pneumonia Near Cates
Mrs Samuel Wallace died at her home near Cates Tuesday night after a severe attack of double pneumonia. She was about 60 years old and is survived by two sons and two daughters, besides other relatives and friends. Funeral was held yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Wallace
Cates
Local Visit and Birth Notice in Community
Miss Golda Little of Covington visits D. M. Strader and wife. Donald and Paul DeVerter of Crawfordsville visit relatives here. Rev Higenbotham will preach at the U B church next Sunday at 11 o clock. Mr and Mrs David Ferguson welcomed a daughter, Dorothy Francis, born Tuesday December 19 at Mrs Ferguson’s sister Mrs Perry Sowers home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golda Little
Covington
D. M. Strader
Donald and
Paul DeVerter
Crawfordsville
Higenbotham
U. B
David Ferguson
Dorothy Francis
Ferguson
Perry Sowers
Local News Notes and Holiday Visits in Kingman Area
Local items report Miss Jennie Best visiting relatives, Miss Marie and Donald from Covington visiting the Ratcliffs, and various relatives from Brazil, Covington, Waynetown, Marshall, and Indianapolis visiting over the holidays. A Kingman Grain and Milling Co offer and Perry Glascock’s sale stand out, with sugar and calico deals. Several local residents travel to Brazile, Covington, Wallace, and Hoopeston, while others host Christmas guests and report improvements in health.
Real Estate Transfers in Fountain County Week Summary
Real estate transfers filed for record in Fountain County list multiple deeds. Frank Rabb and wife move to Thaniel Keller and wife for lot 31S in Kingman area at 325 dollars. Allen Boord and wife sell 52 acres in Van Buren to Elmer E. Leas for 7,800 dollars. Chas T Ward and wife sell lot 29 and part 38 in Kingman to Elisha Pithead for 1,500 dollars. Elizabeth Hill gains property in Covington partition area from H Hill et al. Others include A C Roberts et al to A B Grimes et al for lot 2 in Jacksonville at 1,500 dollars, Martha Briner to FE M Robbins for lot 6 in Veedersburg at 500 dollars, and John Keiler to Peed Drollinger for 10 acres in Cain at 1,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Briner
M. Robbins & Wt
O.H
Veedersburg
Jacob Sample Dies After Prolonged Illness
Jacob Sample died at his home west of Yeddo at eight Monday morning after a lingering illness of many months. He was about 60, leaving a wife and two children, plus many relatives to mourn. A Mallereek township pioneer held in esteem. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10 in the Centennial church, with interment in the nearby cemetery.
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Jacob Sample
Yeddo
Mallereek
Centenniel
Rey Tugegle
Christmas News and Local Social Notes from Kingman
Carl Black returns from Indianapolis for Christmas. Mrs. Byron Lindley visits Warren county to meet the new brother born to Mr and Mrs. C F Best. Kingman high school hosts Perrysville team at Alexander's opera house Friday night. Mrs. Alvessa Ratcliff hosts turkey dinner for OU Caldwell and wife in San Bernardino visiting kin. T M Jackson released after assault bond hearing as prosecution absent in Justice Woody's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Lindley
Warren County
C. F. Best
Kingman High School
Perrysville
Alexander’s Opera House
Alvessa Ratcliff
Kingman Hotel
OU. M. Caldwell
San Bernardino
Cal
T.M. Jackson
Bloomingdale
Jackson
Woody
Mr. Jackson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Artie Hurley
Eberle
Cox
Mrs
Nate Dedllinger
Fountain County
Jackson Township
M. B. Wilkinson
Huston Sowers
Chas. Philpot
Joseph Newkirk
Davis Township
Edward Kitts
Chas Kitts
Melvin Houts
Fulton Township
Logan Township
Vanburen ‘Township
Walsey Dice
Frank Campbell
Chas. Morehouse
L. N. Roach
Haye
J. A. Boswell
Jennie Best
John W. Kesner
Kingman R. F. D. 1
Rachel Hadley
Brazile
Ann Philpott
Claude
Miss Marie and
Donald F
Mrs. C. H. Ratcliff
C. B. Ratcliff
Waneta
Carrie Bard
Waynetown
Mrs. J. T. Redman
Alela Copeland
Marshall
Harrison Jackson
Brazil
Sarah Jackson
Perry Glascock
Ind
Jas. W. Wilkinson
Wallace
Wash Simpson
Terre Haute
H. J. Moore
Kingman Grain and Milling Co
Columbia
Samuel Stover
Lafayette
Elmer Barker
Myrtle Pribble
Hoopeston
Harveysburg
R. A. McCann
Anna Hayworth
C. C. Wert
Della McCauley
Mae Dagger
Dorris Jones
Jessie Coleman
Gladys Harlow
Amy Jenkins
Prof
EB. M. Gifford
Newtown Enterprise
Della Reichard
Urbana Ill
Ethel Cox
Harrison Hickman
C. W. Rozell
Ethel
Chester
Near
Winthrop
Marion Tribbett
James McKinzie
Pine Village
R. B. Myers
Martha Bales
Pice
Fountain Co
Hestar
O. S. Douglas
Coyington
Will Nolen
Mecca
Frank Rabb
Thaniel Keller
Wm. W. Miller
W. H Sheldon
Allen Boord & Wf
Elmer E. Leas
Chas. T. Ward & Wf
Elisha Pithead
Lot 29 & Pt
A.C. Roberts
A. B. Grimes
O.P
Jacksonville
H. Hill
Elizabeth Hill
Covington Partition &c
GC. Mitchell & Wt
Joseph E. McCord & Wit
Davis
John Keiler
Peed
Drollinger
Cain
Carl Black
John Gillam
C. M. Boggess
Catlin, HI
Chas. Gillum
Olive
Blanche
E. Dix
Lewis
Elmer Alward
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