Search Continues For Missing Man In Mexico
County Commissioner Wm A Wright and James J Williams of Hillsboro travel to Oaxaca Mexico to find Herbert Williams a missing brother. R P Brown an Indianapolis civil engineer says Herbert works in a Yucatan silver mine hoping to raise funds to return after four years as a slave on a Yucatan plantation. Williams has pursued the man for a year without results and plans to seek help from the Mexican government to reunite family if the lead proves valid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Wright
Jas. J. Williams
Hillsboro Bank
Hillsboro
Oaxaca
Mexico
Herbert Williams
R. P. Brown
Indianapolis
Yucatan
the Star
Williams
Fairview Notes Cherish Community Ties And Spring Hopes
Aunt Charlotte Armstrong is poorly. Families visit and travel, including William Millikan with Mike Seely and Vernal Millikan to Missouri. Almon DeBaun visits from Bloomingdale. Myrtle Millikan stays with Mrs. Miles Ratcliff in Kingman. Harris Manwaring moves back to his farm from Mecca. A child falls ill. Rev Cooper leads ongoing meetings with strong attendance. Friends dine with Wm Bowsher. Aunt Mary Harvey, now blind, stays with the Hunt family and is cheered by neighbors. Mike Seely and Vernal Millikan depart for Missouri with household effects hoping for a new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Harvey
Major Hunt
Mike Seely
Vernal Millikan
Missouri
Democrats Hold Meeting In Millcreek Township
The Millcreek township Democrats met in the old school building last Saturday to select precinct committee men for two years. Geo Norris was named permanent chairman with M L Cory as secretary. E L Farr first precinct committeeman, Norris second, Cory third. E L Booe was chosen as delegate to the state convention with J M Cory as alternate. The precinct committeemen were instructed to vote for Jas A Copeland for County Chairman. Several brief talks followed before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millcreek Township
Geo. Norris
M. L. Cory
E. L. Farr
M.L. Cory
E. L. Booe
J. M. Cory
Jas. A. Copeland
Corn Shredder Victim in Leg Injury near Tangier
Wm Wagner of near Tangier sustained a severe leg injury when his foot slipped while operating a corn shredder last Saturday afternoon. The wound was dressed by Dr R R Pellom of Cates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wagner
Tangier
R. R. Pellom
Cates
Trustee Henry Lawson Ill in apparent appendicitis
Trustee Henry Lawson has been ill at his home north of town with what is believed to be appendicitis. He was gravely ill for several days but is now improving and expects to resume duties. no operation will be needed, according to the attending physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lawson
Notice to Contractors for Church Building Bids
Sealed bids for a church building in Said town in Fountain county Indiana must be received at Cates Bank by 1 PM on February 10 1912. Each bid must include a $50 certified check payable to the Board of Trustees as bid guarantee. If the winning bidder fails to sign the contract and bond within five days, the check becomes liquidated damages. The Board reserves the right to reject any bid. Enoch Robbins President and M M Lindley Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cates Bank
Cates
Fountain County
Indiana
Board of Trustees
Enoch Robbins
M. M. Lindley
Cory attends K of P District meeting in Attica
M. L. Cory attended the Knights of Pythias district meeting in Attica on Friday, joining fellow members for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Cory
K. of P
Attica
Former Sylvania Woman Is Dead in Coldwater Kansas
Mrs. J. T. Maris died January 19 in Coldwater Kansas after a three day decline from tuberculosis of the liver. She moved to Kansas in 1889 with her husband, born in Sylvania Parke county, and left behind nine children, five brothers, three sisters, and many relatives. Funeral services were held the following Saturday at 1:30 p.m. with pallbearers Burton Oscar Ralph and Walkier Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coldwater
Kans
J. T. Maris
Leceased
Kansas
Maris
Sylvania
Parke County
Burton
Oscar
Ralph
Walkier
Butler
McGaughey Chosen Fountain County Republican Chair
Fountain county Republicans at Veedersburg delegate convention unanimously chose O W McGaughey former Veedersburg mayor as county chairman for the 1912 campaign with Lawrence Marshall as secretary The meeting was harmonious and welcomed the new leadership Andrew Marshall had held the post but declined another term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
Veedersburg
O. W. McGaughey
Lawrence Marshall
Andrew Marshall
G. W. McGaughey
Veedersburg Faces Kingman in Evening High School Game
Veedersburg and Kingman high school basketball teams meet tonight at Alexander's opera house at 8 15 as the season winds down. A tightly matched contest is expected with a new ball and the aim of a victory for the Veedersburg squad. Admission is 25 cents for men and 15 cents for ladies and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veedersburg
Kingman
Alexander’s Opera House
Revival at M E Church Sees 22 Conversions Reported
Revival meetings at the M E Church progress in fine order with twenty two conversions reported to date. The meetings will close not later than Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M E
Fulton N e A Officers Installed by Malisa Summers
Mrs Malisa Summers installed Fulton Campt 4425 Royal Neighbors of America officers including Artie Moore and Mattie Orahood. Recorder Anna Keller, Marshal Marisa Summers, and Susie Ritcherdson as OS. Meetings moved to the second and fourth Saturdays. ten applications received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malisa Summers
Fulton Campt
Royal Neighbors of America
Cates
P. O
Artie Moore
Mattie Orahood
Candas Printy
Dora Barker
Anna Keller
Kicked by a Horse in Coal Creek Area
Robi Keller of near Coal Creek was seriously injured last Sunday evening when leading a horse to water. The horse jerked the strap from his hand, causing a fall. The animal then kicked him in the back of the head. His wife and son aided him and Dr. Coggins treated him. Keller is a feeble former soldier who was shot through the shoulder in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robi. Keller
Coal Creek
Dr. Coggins
Mr. Keller
Fire threat averted at T. M. Jackson's garage
Reports say a fire nearly engulfed the garage floor office on Saturday with a two foot square burn but passerby Press Rowlett forced entry and extinguished the blaze. Other items note Karl Wright called to Darling for a serious illness of his brother and Mrs Clara DeVerter visiting Crawfordsville over Sunday. M L Cory moved his family into Josey Tinder property with Mrs E J Dix and son Lewis moving into the vacated home. The Bigstore extends a special sale one more week due to weather keeping patrons away, promising big savings and adherence to advertised terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Wright
Darling, Miss
M. L. Cory
E. J. Dix
Lewis
Cory
T. M. Jackson
Press Rowlett
Local Poultryman Wins at Lafayette Poultry Show
P. G. Smith, Lafayette poultry exhibitor, reported strong show results for Rhode Island Reds with 2nd cockerel 2nd pen 3rd cock 3rd hen and 5th pullet. He notes January total egg production of 12414 dozens from 110 hens and offers stock and eggs for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.G. Smith
Lafayette
Mr. Smith
Rhode Island
McCoughtry Re-Elected County Democratic Leader
At Attica the county convention re elected Frank McCoughtry as County Chairman with Mayor Tom Dotson of Veedersburg named Vice Chairman and Jas A Copeland chosen as Secretary. The meeting was harmonious despite pre event tensions. Twenty three tickets were sold locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica
Frank McCoughtry
Tom Dotson
Veedersburg
Jas. A. Copeland
Harveysburg ad offers scavenging and costs
An advertisement from A. D. Mann of Harveysburg Indiana invites customers to call and have dead animals removed with assurance of covering all phone charges. The message also mentions robes and overcoats toned as part of the offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Mann
Harveysburg, Ind
Local notes from Kingman area early February
Miss Velya Moore visits Terre Haute relatives while Mrs. Stoup returns from Veedersburg. Jas L Hepler attends the Annual Hardware Dealers Convention in Indianapolis. Christian Ladies Aid meets at Mrs. Copeland’s home on Wednesday afternoon February 7. A big farm sale by Pearl Prenty near Cates on February 28 to include livestock and machinery. Numerous local visits and errands across Veedersburg Covington Danville Indianapolis and Kingman. Public sales and business notices include tile prices and Brunker's Liquid Smoke ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Ladies Aid
Anna Copeland
Pearl Prenty
Cates
Printy
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Old Mexico
Fairview
Charlotte Armstrong
William Millikan
Almon DeBaun
Bloomingdale
Myrtle Millikan
Miles Ratcliff
Lester Millikan
Vernal Millikans Telephone
Harris Manwaring
Mecca
Fred Anglemyre
Cooper
Charley DeBaun
Mort Goddard
Dave Marshall
Maggie Millikan
Wm. Bowsher
Robinson& Reath
J.T. Maris
McGaughey
Veedersburg Vs. Kingman
M. E. Church
Cates R. N
A’s
Clara DeVerter
Crawfordsville
Silverwood
J. Frank McDermond
P. G. Smith
Velya Moore
Terre Haute
John Stoup
Jas. L. Hepler
Mark Inlow
K. B. van Duyn
G. L. Cory
R. B. Myers
J. B. Rowlett
Ed Reath
Sarah Lindley
Herbert Lindley
Sam Lindley
Gordon Moffett
Donald
S. M. Ratcliff
Lot Lindley
Miles Lindley
Robt. Newman
Nat Boswell
John Reath
Chas
Fisher
I. E. Sowers
Josey Tinder
Jas. Ratcliff
Celia Wilkins
Danville, Ill
E. E. McKee
Covington
Jas. Ward
Chas. Fisher
Chas. Dudley
Kingman Tile Co
Will Sowers
Hardware Dealers
Grandma
Brunker
Pioneer Drug Store
Geo. A. Keller
Kingman, Ind
Perry Glascock’s
Ind
J. A. Mathews
Martha Norris
Bismark, IL
Alice Howell
The
B. Kingman
Yeddo
Boyd Fenton
Harveysburg
M. E
Scott E. Ratcliff
R. A. Booe
John M. Bonebrake
Citizens Bank
John Fisher Jr
Marion Newman
Dickerson
Itt
Arthur Teague
Arpan
S. D
Elwood Sowers
Rob Roy
Bert
Spencer
Chas Ham
Yedda
Kingmay High School
Steve Myer
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