21 Jul 1911
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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1911
Page
1
The Kingman school board has been abandoned and control returned to the township. Dr A L Ratcliff turned over books to township trustee Lawson and a unified settlement will follow once county funds arrive. Lawson plans to bring in Dr King of Indianapolis to inspect the building for possible expansion.
Joseph B. Keller announces in the Covington Republican his plan to apply for licensure to sell liquor in quantities under five gallons in Cates. The Greatest July Cut Price Pre-inventory Sale opens at J Frank McDermond's Big Department Store in Attica with vast reductions on apparel home goods pianos and sewing machines ahead of August first.
The old dilapidated trolley car known as No 10 or the road house was loaded on a flat car and shipped to Chicago. It served as Fountain County’s first electric car over a railroad and will be remembered by all who saw or rode it. Forester Ewbank’s mules hauled it through town amid harsh words, though it once shone like a lone star in the community’s memory.
The U B Sunday School will hold its annual outing at Mill Creek Falls on Sunday July 28. Everyone is invited and transportation is provided. Sunday school starts at 9 30 with a class contest beginning next Sunday. Jim Sowers Jr pres and Elva Puckett sec.
P C Holland from Cates traveled Tuesday toward Veedersburg on business. Till Booe and his wife from Veedersburg spent Tuesday and Wednesday visiting relatives and friends in the area.
Miss Florence Conant of Monrovia Ind arrives in Kingman to visit relatives but finds no funds for lodging. After a purse theft at the station she borrows money with a gold watch as security and stays with Dr and Mrs Cuthbert until she can return home. Friends describe her as a charming young lady.
Joe Williams speaking from an interview in Covington claims innocence of charges related to a alleged affair with an illegitimate child. He cites a 26 year residence in Millcreek Township and calls court proceedings a test of truth while promising to present witnesses and defend against alimony claims.
Myer and Dillon bid the highest prices for hides at the weekly livestock market, setting a strong benchmark for traders. Officials reported heavy attendance and brisk buying as buyers competed for prime skins.
Two fine girl babies were born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Guy Summers and to Mr and Mrs Milford Newman. Mr and Mrs Eli Wendal Mr and Mrs Chas Logster and children Bonnie Daniel Katharine of Marshall. The Newmans and Wendals are named among others. Evelyn, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Wendal of Washington DC, visited Irvin Lindley and family. Ras Parrett wife and little daughter visited from Russellville. Parrett is editor of the Russellville Searchlight.
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