Kingman Horse Show Draws Big Turnout Despite Rain
Kingman hosted its second horse show with a large Thursday crowd after a Wednesday rain. Judge Wm. Peare of Gary Indiana presided while the Kingman band provided music. Cash premiums were paid in full, debts settled, and a baby show drew several participants with Mary Katherine Marks and Dorine Harvey placing first and second. Class winners covered draft stallions to miscellaneous pony events with scores and various exhibitors including T. M. Jackson, Jas Marks, Eden Gose, and J. Metsker & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingman
Wm. Peare
Gary
Ind
Mary Katherine
Jas. B. Marks
Dorine Harvey
T. M. Jackson
R. G. Bruniga
T.M. Jackson
Marks & Fisher
Marks
Jas. Marks
J. W. Metsker & Son
Chas
Smith
Eden Guse
Lot Lindley
Robt. Turner
J. Metsker & Son
Isaac Sheil
Clyde Jackson
Gilbert Ratcliff
Fred Coffing
Seconde Concert a Success Seconde Concert a Success
Seconde Concert a Success. Kingman band followed a rain ruined first concert with a Saturday show that drew more townspeople than all prior summer Saturdays. The balmy night and State street crowd made passage difficult for vehicles. another concert is planned for tomorrow with a larger expected turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingman
State Street
Father and Son Badly Hurt in Farm Runaway
Thomas J. Blackford and his eight year old son Cletis were seriously injured when a hog startled horses, sending the team into a stream. The father suffered severe leg and arm injuries, and the boy lost eight teeth and part of his jaw. a younger brother helped keep him alive until help arrived. Doctors expect both will recover unless complications arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Blackford
Hillsboro
Cletis
John Bowman
Mr. Blackfierd
Caplinger
Wallace
A. D. McKey
Hillboro
Blackford
Master Robert Cuthbert Celebrates Fifth Birthday Party
Last Sunday a party was given for Master Robert Cuthbert turning five. Twenty two little guests attended and enjoyed a pleasant afternoon with light refreshments and merry amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cuthberts
Fred Machledt Weds Miss Magaret Mankins in Simple Montezuma Ceremony
Mrs Lizzie Reese returned from Montezuma after attending the wedding of her nephew Fred Machledt to Miss Magaret Mankins held Thursday evening in a modest home prepared for the event. Groom brother Harry Machbledt acted as witness and Miss Mable Evert served as maid of honor. The ceremony drew only close relatives with a home decorated in white and pink roses. Machledt, a former employee at a Montezuma brick plant, is well known locally with many friends sending best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Reese
Montezuma
Fred Machledt
Magaret Mankins
Harry Mabhlett
Mable Evert
Machledt
Mrs Jas H Smith and Family Visit Brother Editor
Mrs Jas H Smith and her children Cecil and Francis visited Tuesday from Holly Colorado to see her brother the editor and his wife. Rev Solomon Woodard and James Holowell will preach at the Friends church next Sunday morning at 11 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. H. Smith
Cecil
Francis
Holly, Col
Solomon Woodard
James Holowell
The
Friends Church
Ladies Aid Society Picnic at Bruner Home West of Wallace
The Ladies of the Prairie Chapel and Wallace Aid Societies gathered at the Bruner home near Wallace for a June picnic. Attendees arrived by auto and buggy, with noon meals served on the lawn featuring fried chicken and strawberry shortcake. After meals each society held brief meetings and socialized before departing, thanking the Brunners for their hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Prairie Chapel and
Wallace Aid
William Bruner
Wallace
Betsy Shoat
Mrs. Bruner
Mesdames Ola Lough
Jennie Thomas
Lillie Elmore
Emma Grimes
Caroline Lough
Manda Elmore
Estella Livengood
Artie Wilson
Ivy M
Operation a Success Miss Genevieve Bove Improves
Miss Genevieve Bove daughter of Mr and Mrs E S Bove underwent an appendicitis operation last Friday at 9 oclock at Augustana hospital in Chicago. The operation was a success and she rallied soon after the surgery. She rested, grew weak, and did not take nourishment until Tuesday morning when a small amount of water was allowed and she was reported to be gaining rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Bove
E. S. Bove
Augustana Hospital
Chicago
Miss Bove
Death of Parke County matriarch Charlotte Armstrong
Aunt Charlotte Armstrong 84 long a Parke County resident died at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Haworth near Tangier Wednesday morning after years of feeble health. A community figure she will be missed. Funeral held at Fairview church at 10 o clock this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Armstrong
Parke County
Fred Haworth
Tangier
Fairview
Ice Cream Supper Nearing Draw For Quilt Prize
The Royal Neighbors of Cates will host an ice cream supper at the venue next Saturday night June 15. A beautiful quilt will be awarded to the holder of the lucky number. Miss Essie Burger returned to Brazil after a short visit with her sister Mrs C F Smith and family. George Orahood was transacting business in Covington Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cates
Essie Burger
Brazil
C. F. Smith
George Orahood
Covington
Judge A. F. White to Speak Sunday Memorial Address
Knights of Pythias Lodge and Fountain Lodge No 24 plan Memorial Day observances at Harveysburg cemetery next Sunday forenoon. Judge A F White of the Parke circuit court will deliver the address. he is regarded as a gifted speaker. Lodges invite neighboring members to attend and participate in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Fountain Lodge No. 24
Harveysburg
A. F. White
Parke Circuit Court
Contempt Charge Linked To Wright Divorce Case
Martin Wright formerly of Kingman now in Earl Park livery business was arraigned for contempt after allegedly violating a restraining order by moving his wife’s car from Kingman to Earl Park. Judge Schoonover adjourned the case pending disposition of the ongoing Montgomery circuit court divorce action, with Crawfordsville considered for venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Wright
Kingman
Earl Park
Schoonover
Martin
McCabe
Wright
Montgomery
Aviation Day at Attica Promises Return Visit
Attica merchants plan a follow up Aviation Day for Wednesday June 26, hoping to replicate last year’s success. Willard narrowly escaped death when his aircraft broke during the previous display, maring the program. The Curtiss Exhibition Co of Chicago will supply the aviator, with special trains run to bring in a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica Merchants Association
Willard
Curtiss Exhibition C Co
Chicago
Attica
Miss Gladys Tunin Visits from Iantha Missouri
Miss Gladys Tunin of Iantha Missouri visits relatives and friends here after traveling from Crawfordsville where she stayed with Miss Dorothy DeVerter. She reports her parents Mr and Mrs Al Tunin are prospering in farming in Missouri. Also Mrs Gerrard and Misses Mary and Iva Linebarger of West Union were guests of Mr and Mrs M E Howrey on Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Tunin
Iantha, Mo
Miss Tunin
Crawfordsville
Dorothy DeVerter
al Tunin
Missouri
Mr. Gerrard
Leyi Linebarger
Mary and
Iva Linebarger
West Union
M. E. Howrey
Change in Firm At Kingman Hardware Inlow Renick Deal
An agreement transfers ownership of the Inlow & Renick hardware store to Wm. Renick from Ora Ned Inlow. The firm, famed for four years of Grand Spring Openings, will begin invoicing the large stock tomorrow. Inlow may travel to Texas to scout land if favorable conditions arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Renick
Ora
Ned
Inlow
Renick
Inlow & Renick Hardware
Inlow Brothers
Mark
R. A. Booe
Yeddo
Kingman
D. W. Shanks
Inlow & Shanks
Shanks
Inlow & Renick
Texas
Attacked by Mad Cat on J. W. Whicker Farm
Mark Whicker reports a Sunday attack by a suspected rabid cat on his farm east of Attica. The animal sprang at his right hand causing deep bites and scratches, and neighbors say the cat had earlier been bitten by a mad dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Whicker
J. W. Whicker
Attica
Whicker
Lafayette
Riverside
Independence
Lebanon
Local Visitors Mentioned at Pine Village and Fort Wayne
Miss Gladine Hughes visits her uncle John Hughes and family near Pine Village returning home today. Miss Helen Strader arrives Wednesday to attend the horse show and see her uncle D M Strader and wife. Miss Kate Howard of Fort Wayne visits from Saturday to Monday with Mrs Maria Howell and daughters. For sale a late-1 Deering mower a bull rake and a hay ladder cheap if taken at once by Mrs Martha Bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladine Hughes
Near Pine Village
John Hughes
Helen Strader
D. M. Strader
Kate Howard
Frankfort
Maria Howell
Martha Bales
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Weather Man
H. J. McAlister
Eden Gose
Clair van Duyn
Dennis Shell
Et Farr
Warren Ratcliff
Lew Roberts
Warren Graves
Metsker & Son
Jas Marks
Chas. Smith
J. W Metsker & Son
Isaac Shell
Jas
Geo. Chameness
Zeikel Glascock
Pontes
Eston Wilkinson
Connie Ham
Babe
Homer Allen
Geo. Allen
Chas. Mitchel
el Furr
J. H. Smith
Chas Davidson
Homer Frazier
Hog
J. Blackford
Ladies Aid Society
K. OF P. Decoration
Mad Cat
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