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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1910
Page
8
The column records farm life in East Lynne and nearby areas with gatherings at M. P. Rowlett's, moving plans by Mrs. R. B. Myers, a paint update for Dr. F. S. Cuthbert and companions traveling to Danville, and several Sunday visits among families. It notes Carl Cooper's accident from a cannoncracker blast injuring his thumb and forefinger.
At the Clark Wheeler residence in Gaines Michigan Mr. Hardie Marshall Towell of Kingman Indiana and Miss Dorothy Irene Wheeler were married by Rev. Clifton W. Scott. Relatives attended from St Johns Michigan and guests noted the bride's fine gifts and her musical teaching career. Towell will become principal of the business department at Central College Danville Indiana with Mrs Towell as his assistant. They plan to reside in Danville after September 1.
Luther Weaver and Dennis Weaver of St. Joseph Illinois visited relatives last week. The Old Teachers and Students Reunion at Rushcreek drew a large crowd with baskets and a bountiful dinner. Orth Thompson visited homefolks the past days. Fremont Russell and Miles Thompson traveled to Rockville on business. The Ladies Aid Society cleaned for Aunt Susanna Durham. Aunt and Uncle Henry are now very feeble. Mr and Mrs John Maris of Coldwater Kansas stay extended time with kinfolk.
A touring dramatic company opens in Kingman for a week starting Monday July 11 with clean moral plays suitable for families. The program features The Red Cross Nurse East Lynne Dora Thorne Ole Oleson Tracy the Bandit and a Swedish comedy. Opening night offers 15 cent admission for ladies with standard 15 and 25 cent prices.
The Fourth of July in Kingman passed without notable incidents. Many residents enjoyed picnics and fishing while a smaller number hunted squirrels. All local livery rigs were in demand and some private conveyances were booked.
Harveysburg residents host relatives and friends from nearby towns including Atwell Sheil Ras Parrett and families. Local businesses advertise groceries coffee wallpaper and harness while Prof J W Gillaspie relocates to Oden Indiana to lead city schools.
Local districts contribute to the state treasury for school funds and are redistributed to counties by pupil count. Wealthier counties such as Fountain and Renton paid in more than they received, while Brown, Lawrence, Martin, and Spencer drew back far more than their contributions, highlighting cross county subsidies. Attica Ledger notes this wealth transfer to aid poorer areas.
In Cain township the road construction proposal costing about 22000 dollars failed 132 to 121 on a Saturday election. The Attica Ledger notes supporters were confident and believe stronger effort could have changed the outcome.
A Dublin style plea offers a home remedy for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming to cure at home without climate change. It asserts the remedy removes uric acid, loosens stiff joints, purifies blood, and brightens eyes. Contact Mrs J C Sanders, Box 146, Kingman Indiana for proof.
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