23 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1911
Page
1
Kingman residents weigh asphalt versus crushed stone as the interurban track removal nears. Asphalt promises less dust and maintenance, while crushed stone brings cement-like dust. The town board plans an upgrade soon and property owners must choose the pavement type for State street.
An ice cream supper is planned at Centenniel on Thursday evening July 6 inviting all community members to attend.
Miss Inez Toowell visited relatives in Danville Saturday. Rev. Pliny Cox traveled to Greenup to conduct a camp meeting. A. H. Dickens went to Indianapolis to check on his seriously ill sister, Mrs. Mattie Poppin, in a city hospital. J. M. Wright and family plus friends were in Attica and Williamsport Sunday with Clyde Moore driving.
A morning crew tore up rails at the east terminal near Geo Orahood's before planed use to Kingman. The Harry Benjamin Equipment Co ordered five cars from C E I to load steel for shipment to Ft Smith Ark, via Missouri. Many labor and bond claims yielded small payouts, workers endured long hours, and Kingman is said to share the loss while remaining hopeful.
The Hub in Fountain county hosts a major horse show tomorrow expected to attract a large crowd. Kingman and south Fountain will send many entrants while local residents plan entertaining, premium lists attract horsemen for prizes. Veedersburg band provides music all day and evening, promising a grand time.
Dr Hicks from Covington visited yesterday while Ned Inlow and Kate Van Duyn were in Cayuga. Mrs Addie Woods of Bloomingdale stayed with her parents over Sunday. Dr R A Cooper and family and Miss Marie Puckett of Carmel Indiana visited H H Puckett family. Mrs F S Booe and daughter Genevieve hosted a Wednesday three course dinner in honor of Miss Alone Biederwolf of Montecello. Guests included Edna Glascock Velya Moore Frank R Jones N Web Metsker J B Rowlett and Garland Steinbaugh.
Kingman merchants announce they will purchase all incoming eggs under a new strict law aimed at banning bad eggs. Farmers are urged to cooperate as inspectors will hold merchants accountable for egg quality. penalties for carrying poor eggs apply to both farmers and merchants.
George Hermling announces in the Veedersburg News that he will apply to the commissioners at their July session for a license to conduct a saloon at Coal Creek in Wabash township. The area is not yet dry unless an election or remonstrance changes status. Temperance supporters are expected to oppose the license and move to make the township dry.
Sunday School at 9 45. Morning preaching at 10 45. Evening service 8 00. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 00. R V Johnson, Pastor.
Wa Renick was in the county seat on business yesterday. E S Booe returned from Bloomington where he attended the commencement. Two announcements were overlooked last week the arrival of a big boy at Frank Maris and wife and a fine girl at Mr and Mrs Earl Marshall both babes arrived on the 14th.
Deputies and State's Attorney pursued Joe Williams, charged with mistreatment of his 16 year old daughter Zola Williams. Williams fled but was later found hiding in a barn and arraigned in Covington before Judge Schoonover. The case looms as a sensational matter for the fall term.
Notice posted by Nellie C Madden prohibits hunting on her farm one fourth mile south of Cates and warns that violators will be prosecuted.
Amanda Jane Sines born near Covington Indiana on April 23 1874 died June 18 1911 aged 37 years 1 month 25 days She married Samuel C Sines on August 23 1892 They had two children Ralph Samuel and Helen Mary Ralph died at 11 Helen at 6 and her husband mourn her loss She joined the M E church at 25 and lived by its teachings Funeral was held Wednesday at the M E church in Yeddo with Rev Toggle Veedersburg officiating and burial in Centennial cemetery
County health officer Hicks condemned the old Kingman frame school and took the key, forbidding use after July 1 1911. Repairs may be needed on the brick building, though not condemned. Abandoning the school corporation could shift to township control with a shorter term unless a wider agreement is reached.
Jas Hepler and Mort Wilkey visited Terre Haute on Sunday in quest of the air ship. Miss Dorothea Sowers and Miss Consula Sowers stay as guests of Mr. and Mrs. C B Philpott in Covington.
The name Cable Nelson signifies high quality piano craft offering superior tonal response, reliability, and durability. It stands for a instrument able to meet the exacting demands of leading artists and deserving a leading position in any piano shop nationwide.
L. C. King & Co. of Kingman announces O. B. Morrison as manager located within the Harvey and Printy Millinery store.
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