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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1914
Page
2
Albert Rodgers home in Harveysburg escaped a Saturday afternoon blaze when a gasoline stove exploded after lights were left on. Mrs Rodgers briefly left to visit Mrs Lindley across the road and the fire was quickly extinguished with minimal damage.
A brief note highlights a fair sample of value prices at a local today sale section. The reader is directed to see more details in the advertisement.
Caroline Sanders Sweeny born August 28 1824 in Chatam County North Carolina died July 8 1914 at age 89. She married Oliver Sweeny around 1844 and had three children one son William and one daughter Nancy Jones who survive with grandchildren and relatives. She and husband were United Brethren church members. Her brother Thomas Sweeny of Mecca also survives.
Phillip Ostheimer, residing on the McMullen farm north of the city, was attacked by a two year old bull while feeding stock. He defended himself with a pitchfork, was tossed into a barbed wire fence, and sustained severe head wounds with profuse bleeding. Dr. Charles Hope treated him in the city. Ostheimer formerly lived near the Sleeper place.
J Frank McDermond announces a large July sale offering big discounts on try goods carpets rugs ladies and misses ready to wear garments shoes mens and boys clothing furniture and home furnishings all regular lines at reduced prices. The store pledges dependable quality and urges customers to travel miles for bargains.
I E Sowers and Versa Moore were in Crawfordsville and Indianapolis on Wednesday for business engagements.
The Waynetown chautauqua failed to cover a $90 deficit but 30 guarantors quickly compensated, deeming value repaid. Entertainment drew moderate crowds at a prize contest and band concert as farmers stayed away to tend crops. Local residents include John Copeland and family visiting from Marshall, with plans unclear.
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