Decoration Day Observed with Largest Kingman Crowd
Memorial Day observance at Harveysburg cemetery drew Kingman residents and an unusually large crowd. The Kingman band played as twelve girls placed wreaths, veterans marched to Dalbey’s At Rest, and Rev. R. V. Johnson gave the address in the grove west of the cemetery. O. V. Spencer led the program with praise for helpers. next year Leeman Wilkins leads the exercises.
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Kingman
Harveysburg
Bobby Briggs
Silverwood
Dalbey
John Gillum
O. V. Spencer
Spencer
Leeman Wilkins
Hogs Get on a Toot at Tom Woody’s Farm
A humorous rural item reports Tom Woody’s hogs becoming drunk on spilled grape juice from spoiled fruit stored in a hotel basement. The hogs staggered and later sobered, returning to normal feeding as Woody worried about losses but avoided damage.
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Tom Woody
Tom
Woody Hotel
Mr. Woody
Woody
Local Couple Ties The Knot In Billings Montana
Miss Ruby Philpot daughter of Mr and Mrs E M Philpot a prominent farmer of Freedom vicinity northeast of here married Ora E Bever on Thursday June 5 in Billings Montana. They plan to live near Garland Wyoming after June 9 as Bever has purchased a farm there. Both are well known and highly esteemed by friends in their home area.
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Ruby Philpot
E M Philpot
Freedom
Here
Chicago
Billings
Montana
Ora E. Bever
Garland
Wyoming
Bever
Perrysville Teacher Honored for State Licensure
Perrysville’s Professor Valentine, former superintendent, traveled to Indianapolis for the state teachers examination and earned a United States life license based on his results. He has been retained to supervise Perrysville schools for another year.
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Valentine
Perrysville
Indianapolis
Children’s Day Programs at Local Christian Church
The Christian church plans Children’s Day Exercises next Sunday evening with a splendid program for families. Those who do not attend will miss a rare treat of children’s entertainment prepared for the event.
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The
Christian Church
Crum Buys Robi Ewing Property for 500 Dollars
Wm Crum purchased the Robi Ewing property yesterday for 500 dollars. He plans repairs and likely to move in soon. Ewing will relocate to Clinton early next week to take steady work at plastering. Ed Youngblood was visiting from Waveland yesterday.
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Wm. Crum
Robi Ewing
Veedersburg Boy Killed In Freight Train Wreck
A Clover Leaf through freight wreck near Stevens station near Veedersburg killed Cyril Glover 16 and seriously injured four other youths from prominent local families. The accident followed a joy ride of about ten boys riding in empty box cars as wheels derailed and timbers toppled, with Glover’s body found badly mutilated. Funeral held at United Brothers church in Veedersburg with burial at Rockfield cemetery.
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Cyril Glover
John Glover
Veedersburg
Stevens Station
Dewey Merrill
Cra Stonebraker
Marvin Ochletree
Herman Dive
Merrill
Glover
Mellett
Veeddersburg
Mellott
Glenn Patterson
Yeddo
Thelma
Gwendolyn
Will
United Brothers Church
Rockfield Cemetery
Obituary of Charles Dillon of Ridgefarm area
Charles Dillon born September 18 1854 near Ridgefarm Illinois died May 30 1913 at age 58 with his wife Almaretta Embree surviving. He leaves three sons Henderson Rufus and Logan Dillon three grandchildren four sisters and one brother. Funeral services were held at Yankee Point with Rev Campbell officiating and burial nearby.
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Charles Dillon
Jonathon
Permelia Dillon
Ridgefarm
Almaretta Embree
Henderson Dillon
Hamrrick, al
Rufus
Logan Dillon
Emily Pugh
Jane Oberon
Sallie Hayworth
Lucy Canady
Georgetown
Lewis Dillon
Cayuga
Ind
Albert Henderson
Barcley Dillon
Newburg
Yankee Point
Kingman
Woodmen
Humrick
Kingman Camp No
Ill
Campbell
Memorial Day Observance by K of P and I O O F Lodges
The K of P and I O O F lodges plan their annual memorial next Sunday afternoon. Rev. R V Johnson will deliver the address and a large attendance is expected. The program includes band selections, quartets, invocation, decoration exercises, and the lodge choirs will participate.
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K.of P
R. V Johnson
Johnson Music
Itidel
Crumley Reported Employed at Twine Factory
Sheriff Van Matin says Gilbert Crumley, convicted of his wife’s murder, is working in a binder twine factory after returning from Michigan City prison. He has not left the walls since placement and is described as a model prisoner and in improving health.
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van Matin
Michigan City
Harry Crane
Gilbert Crumley
Crumley
Light wreck delays southbound C E I train near Rob Roy
The southbound passenger on the C E I was delayed last evening due to a light wreck near Rob Roy where two freight cars derailed. No damage is reported. C P Miller and wife of Cayuga passed through Sunday en route to Grange Corner to visit his ailing father. C M Spencer and wife returned Thursday from a two week visit with J W Black and family of Sikeston Mo.
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Rob Roy
C. P. Miller
Cayuga
Grange Corner
C. M. Spencer
J. W. Black
Second Operation at Culver Hospital
Donald DeVerter underwent a second operation at Culver hospital in Crawfordsville on Wednesday of last week. The appendix was removed and a mild bowel obstruction found along with other complications. The operation was successful and he is expected to recover soon. He has suffered for nearly a year and friends joyfully note his convalescence.
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Donald DeVerter
Culver Hospital
Crawfordsville
Band Concerts Set for Kingman Streets This Summer
Kingman announces a summer series of street band concerts starting tomorrow night at 8 o clock. The all experienced ensemble is in good condition and invites Kingman residents to attend for an evening of recreation. Band members are urged to assemble tomorrow evening ready to begin promptly to help decide whether the concerts will continue through the season.
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Kingman
King Man
Fountain Warren Medics Hold Practical Meeting
About fifteen local physicians from Fountain and Warren counties gathered in the school building for a brief but productive session. The meeting, held from 10 30 until noon, covered practical methods of medical practice and yielded several interesting tasks.
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Fountain-Warren Medical Association
Bloomingdale Academy Alumni and Teachers Reunion Set
A reunion for Bloomingdale Academy alumni and teachers will be held on Thursday June 12 with a noon dinner at fifty cents a plate. Graduates, former students, friends, and current pupils may attend as classes plan gatherings throughout the day. Attending guests include W T Briggs and family Ad Hepler and family James L M L Cors and family Glenn and Mrs Wert and baby from Covington.
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Bloomingdale Academy
W. T. Briggs
Ad Hepler
James L
M. L. Cors
Glenn
J. M. Lewis
Obituary of Alex C Starns
Alex C Starns died at age 45 after a life marked by faith and family. He married Amanda Miller in 1893 and left behind wife, three children Oren Lena and Gloria, an aged set of parents, one brother and two sisters. He served as Deacon at Freedom church from 1907 until his death and was praised as a faithful husband father and citizen. The funeral sermon used Job 16 22.
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Alex. C. Starns
Marti
Amanda Miller
Oren Starns
Lena M
Gloria M. Sari
Chistian Church At
Freedom
J. A. Parr
Church Triumphant
Freedom Church
J. J. Patterson
Veedersburg Family Injured in Runaway Cart Incident
William Marquess and his son Jimmie were injured Sunday when a colt hitched to a farm cart bolted after a dirt pile. The elder man fell from the cart, suffering a deep knee cut and a bruised hip, while Jimmie escaped serious harm as the wheel passed near him. The horse dashed away and was later captured by bystanders.
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William Marquess
Jimmie
Veedersburg
Marquess
Sterling
Gettysburg Veterans Set for Civil War Reunion
On July 1 2 and 3 Gettysburg will host a major Civil War veterans reunion with about 40000 old soldiers from both North and South gathering to mark the fifty year anniversary of the 1863 clash. A descriptive story on arrangements for their entertainment appears on another page.
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Gettysburg
North
Gettysbur
For Sale Horses and mules on hand at all times
G L Ward offers 20 to 40 head of horses and mules for sale cash or installment plans. Buyers may select from a ready stock. This classified notice emphasizes high availability and flexible payment terms.
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G. L. Ward
Veedersburg Local Notables Highlight Bar Admission and Visits
Wm. LaBaw of Veedersburg has joined the Fountain County bar and will practice law. J. A. Boswell and family spent Saturday night and Sunday with relatives in Veedersburg. F. R. Jones and wife also visited relatives in Veedersburg Sunday.
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Wm. LaBaw
Veedersburg
Fountain County
J. A. Boswell
F.R. Jones
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ed Youngblood
Waveland
Chas. Dillon
P. and
I. O. O. F. Memorial
Kingman Boy
Alex C. Starns
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