Indiana Fire Marshal office begins fire loss reduction
William E Longley of Noblesville has taken the duties of Indiana’s new state fire marshal to organize the department and begin prevention work. Deputies John W. Minor Jr and Roger W. Wallace. Ralph E. Richman secretary. Township trustees and town clerks named as assistants to report fires and causes statewide.
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Indiana
William E Longley
Noblesville
Ralston
General Assembly
Longley
John W. Minor, Jr
Roger W. Wallace
Minor
Wallace
Ralph E Richman
State of
Harveysburg pupils honor teacher Karl L Wright with community lunch
The Harveysburg school patrons surprised teacher Karl L Wright by bringing in baskets of food at noon. Sixty two patrons and pupils enjoyed the meal and later the class presented a program. The event was remembered by all. Also note Stevers Comedy Co. at the opera house next week.
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Harveysburg
Karl L. Wright
Karl
Stevers Comedy Co
Opera House
Alumni Banquet Celebrates School Spirit at Kingman
The annual alumni banquet was held last Saturday at the school building. Guests arrived at 8 pm and were seated in a transformed assembly room. Wayne Cory welcomed seniors and outlined the program as readings and music were provided by local staff and students.
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Wayne Cory
Alumni Association
Rollie Gray
Iva Lewis
LaVern Cory
Alela Copeland
Mae Moxley
Scott Ratcliff
Kingman
Remembering Robert Vestal Aged 8 Buried At Lutheran Cemetery
Robert Vestal son of Albert and Minnie Smith born May 21 1904 died May 4 1913 aged 8 years 11 months 17 days is described as cheery and a general favorite. Survived by father mother one brother five sisters and a loving uncle with grandparents and extended family. funeral services were held at 11 oclock Tuesday conducted by Rev A Mr Tomlinson and interment was in the Lutheran cemetery near Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Vestal
Albert
Minnie Smith
Mr. Tomlinson
Luthern
Wallace
Samuel Bales Dies After Illness in Shawnee Township
Samuel Bales died at 5 30 Sunday afternoon at his son's home in Shawnee township after months of brain illness. He was 65 and leaves three sons. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 PM with burial in Riverside cemetery. He was the brother of E P Bales formerly of this place now of Xenia Ohio.
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Samuel Bales
Shawnee Township
Central Insane Hospital
Riverside
E. P. Bales
Xenia
Ohio
Birthday Surprise for Earl Carter Celebrates 21st
On Friday May 2 at the Carter home east of Kingman relatives and about 30 neighbors gathered to honor Earl Carter on his 21st birthday. The hostess prepared foods and games capped by gifts including a gold watch and fob, cuff buttons and a tie pin. Gäste left with good wishes for future celebrations.
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Lon Carter
Kingman
Earl
Carter
New Jail Rules to Enforce Cleanliness at Fountain County
Fountain county jail to enforce Board of State Charities rules as Sheriff Martin prepares to implement weekly baths for inmates, daily inspections, bed making, meals on schedule, and strict classification with sex separation. No vagrants admitted without legal process.
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Fountain County
Board of State Charities
Martin
Fountain county appoints W B Leonard tax collector
Fountain county treasurer William Thompson announces W B Leonard of Parke county will act as special tax collector. Leonard, experienced in Parke Vermilion counties, begins June 1 after the May tax installment and will search for delinquent personal property to levy if owed taxes remain unpaid.
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Leonard
Kingman Telephone Co Announces Late Payment Policy
Beginning May 15, 1913 customers three months or more in arrears will have service denied until rent is paid. Country phones must be paid quarterly and town phones monthly. Kingman Telephone Co.
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Kingman Telephone Co
M E Church Sunday Schedule: Worship and Epworth League
The M E Church invites with a Sunday School at 9 30 A M and preaching at 10 30 A M on The Prepared Home The Epworth League gathers at 6 30 P M with preaching at 7 30 P M on Gods Holy Ground.
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Epworth League
New County Councilman Elected to Fill Vacancy
At a special county council meeting on Monday Al Roberts of Jackson township was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Alex Starkes of the same township. Roberts is a Republican, as was his successor Starnes. The Democratic majority allowed a fellow party member to remain in the seat, preserving political alignment with the people’s choice.
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al Roberts
Jackson Township
Alex Starkes
Roberts
Starnes
Commencement exercises crown year of schooling
The commencement exercises last Friday evening concluded the year's work with a program of music by the town orchestra and glee club, invocation, an address by Dr. John on What Next, and diploma presentation by Supt. H E Redding. Seniors wore caps and gowns and carried white rose flowers as the stage was decorated in class colors and ferns. Graduates included Reid Duncan, Laren Ewbank, Arnot Cox, Parke Grismore, Ross Irwin, Iva loo Rowlett, Margaret Smith, Gordon Sowers, Atha Weaver, and Charles White.
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Glee Club
John
H. E. Redding
Reid Duncan
Laren Ewbank
Arnot Cox
Parke Grismore
Ross Irwin
Ivaloo Rowlett
Margaret Smith
Gordon Sowers
Atha Weaver
Charles White
Freak Colt Born Near Williamsport
A three legged colt born at Spring Valley Farm 12 miles north of Williamsport by J. D. Hooker was fully developed except for its right fore leg which was reversed. The colt was able to move but deemed hopeless. it was euthanized Wednesday morning by Mr. Blooker.
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J. D. Hooker
Spring Valley Farm
Williamsport
Governor weighs appointing Stahl to Panama Exposition post
Rumor from state house circles says Governor Ralston may name Representative Joseph H. Stahl of the county to a Indiana commission at the 1915 Panama exposition. The two year post pays about 3500 dollars a year and is described as one of the best plums left to be dispensed.
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Statehouse
Ralston
Joseph H. Stahl
Indiana
Attica Ledger Press
W. H. Myers Re-elected County Truant Officer
The county board of education in Covington re elected W H Myers of Millcreek township as county truant officer. He has completed three full terms and begins a fifth term next August.
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County Board of Education
Covington
W. H. Myers
Millcreek Township
Myers
Kingman Admirers Attend Shank Minstrel in Rockville
Three autos carried Kingman enthusiasts to the Shank Minstrel in Rockville Thursday evening. Passengers included Mr and Mrs R A McCord Miss Bertha Shoaf Gertrude Moore Lem Pithouc Lloyd Ward Wm Drake Garland Steinbaugh Fred Madden Vern Barker and A G Madden at Cates. Miss Mae Moxley went back to Greenfield Indiana Tuesday.
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Kingman
Shank Minstrel
Rockville
R. A. McCord
Bertha Shoaf
Gertrude Moore
Lem Pithouc
Lloyd Ward
Wm. Drake
Garland Steinbaugh
Fred Madden
Vern Barker
A. G. Madden
Cates
Bank notice on 1912 Jackson collection fee accounts
The Bank of Kingman requests prompt action to collect T. M. Jackson’s 1912 collateral service fee accounts left with the bank. Prompt response sought for recovery.
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T. M. Jackson
Bank of Kingman
Ice for Refrigerator Offered at Robinson and Reath's
Robinson and Reath's advertises ice suitable for refrigeration needs. The notice emphasizes available quantity and immediate pickup at their store.
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Robinson & Reath’s
Wid Thompson Lands Two ThreeFoot Buffalo Fish
Wid Thompson visiting his son Clarence on Silver Island hooked two large Buffalo family fish, each three feet long, but in his excitement he forgot to weigh them. The catch impressed nearby fishermen and their meat proved delicious. Misses Ura Brown and Ruth Osborn of Wallace attended a Veedersburg commencement Friday brought by G. W. Dove of Wallace.
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Thompson
Clarence
Silver Island
Buffalo
Wid
Ura Brown
Ruth Osborn
Wallace
Veedersburg
Store News and Attica Booster boosts local attention
J Frank McDermond of Attica promotes his six column quarto paper Store News and Attica Booster packed with local topics and advertising. Hillsboro Times editor Warren C Bowers leaves plant with new owner Cooper. Bowers family heads to Colorado for healthier surroundings. Ruby Philpott visits from Wallace.
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J. Frank McDermond
Attica
J. Frank
Hillsboro Times
Warren C. Bowers
Cooper
Bowers
Colorado
Mr. Bowers
Real Estate Transfers in Fountain County This Week
The Star lists recent Fountain County real estate transfers filed for record. Transactions include Attica, Kingman, Covington, and Hillsboro properties with varied sums from $1.00 to $10,000, detailing grantees, grantors, and parcel descriptions such as town plats, additions, and fractions. Highlights feature transfers to individuals and firms like Attica Lumber Co and Crowned by a mix of farms, lots, and town lots across multiple townships.
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Fountain Co
O. S. Douglas
Covington
Ind
Six nights of comedy at the opera house next week
Local notes detail entertain ment by Stevens Comedy Co joining E F Landon from Chicago and visits by Miss Cecil Moore Ross Irwin and Devi Irwin. Ads offer rental pasture near Tangier. Car for sale speaks for itself. Furniture bargains at C M Spencer and Robinson Reath’s. Mrs Sarah Gillum of Eureka Illinois visits relatives.
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Opera
Stevens Comedy Co
C. M. Spencer's
Sarah Gillum
Eureka
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. E. Church
New County Councilman
Joe Stahl
Miss Mae Moxley
Greenfield
Tueday
G. W. Dove
Ruby Philpott
R.S. McCord & Cs
Attica Lumber Co
T.N. Lucas
Thos. Rowell
Christiana Keller & Wf
Josephine Welch
John Smith
Cyrus McMasters
A. Mill. Creek
Anna A. Alexander & Husb
F.M. Hudson
S. Add
Annette M. Negus
Pearl Keernslot
C. P. Kingman
Lee Dinwiddie
Laura M. Whitehall
Newtown
Chas E Howard & Wf
Geo
D. Thornton
Talius T. Parsons
Rebecca J. Town
W. H. Walden
J C. Canine & Wf
Chas. Groves
P. Veedersburg
Minnie Hummel
M. H. Fugate
Jesse Cuppy
H. Dd
Prospect
Corwin Calvert
F. A. Finch
E. F. Cooper
Hillsboro
Lizzie F. Pavey & Husb
Rufus E. Dotson
A. Millcreek
E. F. Landon
Chicago
Cecil Moore
Kingman High School
Indiana State Normal
Tangier
W. S. Dennis
Paul Shoaf
E. F. Shoaf
Case Automobile
F. W. Beal
Yeddo
C. M. Spencer’s
Devi Irwin
Dansville
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