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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1914
Page
1
The article urges Kingman business leaders to form a Commercial Club to unite interests, promote progress, and spur enthusiasm. It argues a backed organization is essential for advancement and warns that inaction risks falling behind competitors. Chas Wilker of Yeddo visited relatives this week.
Fountain county Democrats schedule delegate selections on February 28 based on 1912 vote tallies for Governor Samuel L. Ralston. Delegates from ten townships to meet in Indianapolis March 18–19 to nominate state officers for 1914. County convention follows March 2 in Veedersburg.
Liberty township farmers conclude a two day institute with talks on soil fertility hog cholera and house management. Mrs Lindley joins on Wednesday to cover care and management of the house while Dr L G Herbert is set to speak on Cash Conscience and Country.
After church visits, several couples gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Mark Inlow for a Sunday dinner hosted by the couple. Guests enjoyed ice cream and cake after an evening of conversation and games, with praise for the Inlow hospitality. One attendee noted the hosts as ideal entertainers.
Frances Vandelene Ratcliff daughter of Theson V. Ratcliff and Josephene I. Ratcliff was born February 23 1909 and died February 6 1914 at age 4 years 11 months 13 days after a childhood marked by sickness that left her blind yet filled with love and music She spoke kind words and asked if others loved her and now rests with family members including Pappa Mamma Ward Wilber and baby Wintsed in the family plot. Her memory is cherished by grandmothers a grandfather and many relatives and friends.
Mrs Walter Robinson hosted the Needleworkers Club on Wednesday afternoon with almost all members present and one guest Miss Ivy Bonebrake. Mrs. J. B. Rowlett won in the closing contest. Also announced was the birth of a daughter Penina Martha at the home of Mr and Mrs J C Williams of Rosedale on Tuesday. Mrs Williams formerly Grace Wood of this place.
P G Smith of Rhode Island Reds entered five birds in the Indianapolis poultry show and took top honors with 1st and 3rd cock 2nd hen and 2nd pullet plus ribbons for best shaped and best colored male. His success confirms the high rank of his birds and he has been active selling stock including a cockerel for 25 dollars to a Terre Haute buyer.
City marshal wakes Owens M Brown after 12 as a huge icicle forms on the mill whistle line from dripping valve steam. The ice blocks valve, releasing a low whistle sound until the icicle is removed and normal quiet returns.
Harry Towell, son in law of J. W. Bonebrake, has taken over general management of the lumber yard. Bonebrake remains active but will assist only as needed. Towell brings broad lumber and business experience to the post at the firm in this local alteration.
Uncle Jim Watt travels to Indianapolis for a final X ray treatment said to nearly cure a head cancer. The item notes the event while the nearby mention highlights local business selling buggies.
Mrs. Chas. Brant and baby and her sister Miss Fanniel Hall of Covington arrived Monday to visit relatives here. Mrs. T. H. Van Duyn and Mrs. Elizabeth enjoyed a quilting party at Mrs. Chas Gillum’s home. Mrs. Rolly Gray returned from a Kokomo visit. Booe Cory Hardware Co. advertises farm tools.
The Attica Republican gathering drew about 200 attendees from Fountain, Kingman, Cates Millcreek and Fulton townships via a special train. Col. W. R Jewell of Danville Ill spoke intensely winning praise from over 500 listeners with statistics and humor. Return journey to Kingman ended around 1 30 A M as attendees praised the evening’s entertainment.
A rumor circulated that Joseph Little & Sons sold their mules before the scheduled sale. The report is groundless. the mules remain with Mr. Little and will be sold on the advertised sale day. The auction promises some of the best mules in the region and may fetch high prices.
C F Van Duyn formerly of Kokomo as tinner rents the Pithead Ward building, former Dicken's restaurant site, to open an automobile repair and tin shop. He brings broad auto repair experience and is also to run a hot air furnace agency. While finishing repairs, he works from the neighboring Hays Wilkey shop.
The Revival at the U B church progresses well with growing interest and attendance. Services continue through Sunday with Sunday morning topic A New Creature and Sunday evening The Unpardonable Sin. Rev H A Strohl is the pastor and invites all to attend.
Kingman is expected to have a busy year with lively business activity and hopeful farming plans. Farmers anticipate a bumper crop and have already completed breaking, weather permitting earlier planting. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Massing of Danville Ill visited friends Ollie Copeland and G L Cory before returning home. Harness repair noted at Bove Cory Hardware Co.
Elmer Shoaf a respected Fulton township Democrat announces his candidacy for Fulton township trustee subject to the Democratic nominating convention. He is known for honesty integrity and a gentlemanly campaign and if nominated will conduct office with honor and justice to the public.
Elmer Wilkey selected by acclamation as Chairman of the Republican County Central Committee at the Covington convention. He plans to assume duties on arrival home and has not yet named a secretary.
The fourth Kingman high school lecture series will feature Dr. L. G. Herbert next Monday night. He is a highly regarded Century Lyceum Bureau lecturer with engaging humor and brilliant expression.
On Thursday February 19 the K of P Lodge celebrates the golden jubilee of the 50th Pythian Knighthood with a program. All members are urged to attend. 威. Drake, C. C.
Revival meeting opened at East Liberty Sunday night. Residents visiting relatives include Mrs Curtis Holland of Covington and Mr and Mrs Everett Shoemaker of Algin Illinois. George Rickett dies at Tom Abernathy’s home. Farmer's Institute set for February 23. County Institute to be attended by township teachers. quarterly meeting held Tuesday.
40 acre farm near Cates and Kingman offered for rent. For particulars contact B Pavey in Cates.
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