Kingman Horse Show Date Moved to June 10
The Kingman Horse Show date shifts from June 3 to June 10 due to the County Commencement at Veedersburg. A premier premium list is planned with local horsemen offering attractive specials. The event will feature free attractions, a hand and ball game between the Arabs and another team, plus an address by Indiana Governor Thos. R. Marshall and music by the Newtown band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingman
Veedersburg
Thos. R. Marshall
Indiana
Newtown
Mrs Bodine Dies After Short Illness in Covington
An obituary notes Mrs Isaac Bodine aged 62 died at her Covington home after a brief illness with Brights disease listed as the immediate cause. The report also covers Billy Boughton's Overland Show drawing crowds for three days of vaudeville featuring a polite troupe of ladies and gentlemen. It adds Veedersburg high school held commencement with fourteen graduates and mentions renewed subscriptions from distant readers including Jack Sowers in Penn Michigan and local lake area summer resort developments near Diamond Lake and Studebaker Wagon Co properties.
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Isaac Bodine
Covington
Brights
Billy Boughton
Jackie’ Sowers
Penn, Mich
Sowers
Diamond Lake
Studebaker Wagon Co
Accidental gunfire wounds teen in rural home
A safety 22 rifle discharged as Byron Allen turned with Geo Goodin behind him at Tim Alward’s southeast home Sunday afternoon. The bullet struck Geo in the abdomen but was described by the physician as only a flesh wound with no serious injury expected. Geo was transported home after the incident.
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Tim Alward
Here
Geo Goodin
Isaac Goodin
Byron Allen
Allen
Goodin
Postponed a Month for C E L Train Schedule
The Fountain-Warren Democrat of Attica reports the schedule change on the C and E L railroad has been postponed a month. A new passenger train will run from Momence to Brazil each way, starting in the morning and arriving in Attica between nine and ten, with return through Attica about four or five in the afternoon. No major change expected for the current service.
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Fountain-Warren Democrat
Attica
C & EL
Momence
Brazil
Pioneer Dead: David Short Dies at 79 in Richland Township
David Short, 79, a pioneer of Richland township, died at his home six miles northeast of Hillshoro at 3 30 Saturday morning after a period of declining health. Funeral services were held at his home at 10 AM Monday, with interment in Short cemetery. Aside from the death, local items note visits and small events around town, including millinery displays and farm developments.
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David Short
Richland Township
Hillshoro
Short
Decoration Day Observances Set in Kingman
Decoration Day on May 28 in Kingman progresses with a polished program. A Memorial address by Rev. Frank K Daugherty of Covington is planned, a band is sought, and special singing is arranged. Local notes include Wool sales by See H P McCrary, and five meats offered by See Myer & Dillon.
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Kingman
Frank K Daugherty
Covington
Renick in Veedersburg and local visits noted
Wm. Renick conducted business in Veedersburg yesterday while Misses Ruby Ephlin and Grace Ratcliff visited relatives in Tangier on Wednesday. Miss Georgia Jones returned home in Hillsdale after a multi day visit to local relatives. Cook Ratcliff offer Saturday night skating at the opera house. A. S. Peacock named receiver for Attica Ledger Printing Co. and will manage the plant until disposal. Cayuga gains three saloons after lengthy suit, sparking local sympathy for towns without saloons.
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Ruby Ephlin
Grace Ratcliff
Tangier
Georgia Jones
Hillsdale
Cook & Ratcliff
Opera House
A.S Peacock
Saturday Press
Attica Ledger Printing Co
Attica
Peacock
The H. S. Annual On Sale Now At Local Outlets
The high school annual is issued and selling fast at Steinbaugh Jones G L Cory and The Star office. The 58 page book includes class half tones basketball football teams faculty and many cartoons. Priced at 50 cents with supply limited, it is expected to rise in price later. Each person interested in the school should own one.
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Steinbaugh & Jones
G. L. Cory's
Star Office
Newtown Incorporation Approved by Narrow Vote
Newtown residents voted 67 to 25 with one spoiled ballot to approve incorporation. The result will be reported to the county commissioners at their next meeting, after which town officers will be elected likely around May 15. The town will be divided into four wards with a board member from each, plus a clerk treasurer and marshal.
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Newtown
Wool market rivaled as McCrary pays top price
H P McCrary pays the highest market price for wool. M T Woody was the guest of relatives in Indianapolis over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. McCrary
M. T. Woody
Indianapolis
Local Notices and Visiting Residents North Central
H P McCrary offers wool purchases. Mrs T W Allen went to Danville on business. Miss Blanche Gillam left Monday for Indianapolis to resume work. J G Gordon J W Black and R A McCord visited Covington on business Monday. Mas G B Steinbaugh visited his brother Garland in Crawfordsville over Sunday. Miss Ruby Zackmire of Mecca visited relatives in this vicinity over Sunday.
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R. A. McCord
Indianapolis
Aaron Walton
Yeddo
T. W. Allen
Danville
Blanche Gillam
J. G. Gordon
J. W. Black
R.A McCord
Covington
Mas
G. B. Steinbaugh
Garland
Crawfordsville
Ruby Zackmire
Mecca
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Jas. W. Bonebralkie
Franklin Bingham
Warbin Bove
Ethel Coats
Mabel Inlow
Emmett Mollett
Roscoe Parker
Forest Reed
Una Reichard
Ruth Roach
Golda Snyder
Veda Wallace
Lex Wilkinson
Harry Whittaker
Jewelle Wilkinson
Capital
Capital City
G. L. Cory
Pioneer
Adie Shoat
Coyington
Charley Coffeen
St Louis
T. M. Jackson
Dot
Josie Tinder
Fairmount, Il
Harry Glascock
Katherine
Pliny Cox
Leota
Noblesville
Chas. M. Berry
Harvey & Printy
Clay Beard
Jersey
J. H. Ephlin
Ephlin
Myer & Dillon
Wm. Cuppy
E. Lowes
Kingman Hardware Co
Edgar Shoaf
Miss Bertha
N. L. McDaniel
E. S. Booe
G. W. Grismore
Clark Jones
R. B. Myers
Terre Haute
Mr. Myers
Mr. Johnson
Wm. Renick
Cayuga
H. S. Annual
Alexander’s Grocery
Ness
Nelson
L. C. King @ Co
QO. B. Morrison
Havey & Printy
C. L. Cory
G. W. Spencer
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