16 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
1
An advertiser promotes the best cement plastering materials, red cedar shingles, and galvanized iron roofing. The offer promises perfect plastering results and urges readers to call for quotes and orders.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Jenkins of Homer Illinois visited relatives over Sunday. Hazel Hammel and her sister Mettie traveled from Morrocco Friday and spent several days with relatives and friends.
Miss Jean Jackson daughter of Mr and Mrs E F Jackson of Sylvania recently returned from Chicago where she took a six hour examination for the B certificate under A K Virgil of New York city. She passed with a high grade and Virgil praised her talent while urging continued study and good health. Accompanied by her teacher Miss L Eva Alden of Terre Haute she has studied three years and previously impressed the Euterpean club in Terre Haute with Bach numbers.
Veedersburg residents plan a horse show in the Hub on Saturday June 24th. The premium list is out attracting horsemen with novelties and events expected to make the show a success as many local businesses support the event.
City marshal W G Marshall warns bicyclemen to avoid riding on sidewalks with fines for violations under the ordinance.
Kingman enjoyed a vibrant horse show with ideal weather, a calm crowd, and high spirits. The Covington band played during the day and evening, with judge Harry Philipps of Lafayette praising the event. no disorder occurred. Exhibits lined First Street in the morning and Second Street in the afternoon, with a lawn baby show won by Mr. and Mrs. Hilly Bowsher’s infant and second by Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Musson’s. John R. Teegarden’s new track hosted racing as premiums were awarded across many classes including stallions, mares, geldings, and colts for various ages from Fulton Draft Horse Co., J. E. Maris & Son, and others.
Aunt Mary Rafferty of Hillsboro celebrated her 100th birthday on Tuesday. Fountain County may have its only living centenarian. She has lived alone for years, remains in good health, and actively maintains her household. The Junior League of Hillsboro hosted a postcard shower with many beautiful cards.
T He VanDuyn was called to Cayuga Monday by the serious illness of his son. Mr and Mrs Chas Crowley of Veedersburg visited over Sunday with J L Flesher and family. Joe Smith and family of Danville Ill returned home Tuesday after visiting relatives and friends here.
Attica enjoyed a large turnout for an aviation auto meet on a Wednesday. Willard the third man piloted a Curtis biplane with two successful flights before a wire broke on the third attempt causing damage after contact with the propeller. About 10,000 people attended with ticket sales reported at Kingman 82 Yeddo 38 and Veedersburg 190.
Nellie C Madden posts a strict no hunting notice one fourth mile south of Cates. Violators will be prosecuted. Also mentions Kingmao Hardware Co. and local social notes about Garland Steinbaugh, Odia Cox and wife, and David S Neal visiting relatives and a horse show in Danville.
James B. Elmore, noted poet of nature, receives an urgent inquiry from William Dymock, Sydney book dealer, asking for a list of works and prices. The note signals growing international fame and potential large orders, while Ripley’s farm is seen as a future literary mecca.
Gasoline and oil stoves are featured at Kingman Hardware Co. as part of a midyear display. The ad highlights durable cooking and heating units and notes available pricing and selection in stock for local buyers.
The notice proclaims Cable-Nelson as a pinnacle piano name, symbolizing high grade reliability durability and tonal excellence. It highlights its suitability for demanding artists and positions L. C. King & Co. Kingman Indiana as a leading piano establishment, with Harvey and Printy Millinery Store as the location.
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