Governor’s party visits Turkey Run for state park plan
A group appointed by Governor Ralston toured Turkey Run to report on acquiring the famous resort for a state park. Estimates place the price at about 100000 dollars with debate on funding and possible Governor action. The party included William Watson Woollen, Vida Newsom, Juliet Strauss, Ed and Harris McCord, John E Woodard, C W Lindley, C H Law, George H Moore, and others.
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Ralston
Turkey Run
William Watson Woollen
Indianapolis
Vida Newsom
Columbus
Juliet V. Strauss
Ed McCord
Harris McCord
Rockville
John E Woodard
C. W Lindley
C. H. Law
Geo. H Moore
John Russell
E. T Coleman
Henry Gohman
W. A. Lasley
Woodard
Minnie Vickery
Orville Wood
Kept Wedding a Secret Quiet Covington Pair Wed
Miss Lois Thompson and Clif ford Martin married May 12 in Covington and kept it secret until a tea hosted by Miss Helen Myers revealed the news. The bride, daughter of former county treasurer William H. Thompson, recently graduated Covington High School. Mr. Martin is the son of Lawrence Martin. G. W. Spencer bought a Ford from Chas. Sackmire earlier this week. Mrs. George Stockdale of Steam Corner died suddenly at 49, mother of 12. funeral held at Scott's Prairie Church with burial in Rockfield cemetery.
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Lois Thompson
Clifford Martin
Covington
Helen Myers
Martin
William H. Thompson
Lawrence Martin
George Stockdale
Steam Corner
Here
Stockdale
Charles
Arthur
Guy
Rex
Ralph
Paul
Fannie
Will Coats
Jess Stockdale
Alamo
Scott’s Prairie Church
Rockfield
Lindley Woman Undergoes Tumor Operation in Indianapolis
Mr and Mrs A H Lindley Miss Della Ratcliff and Dr F S Cuthbert traveled to Indianapolis where Mrs Lindley had tumor surgery at 8 oclock yesterday morning at Methodist hospital Dr E D Clark performing the operation The family had noted poor health and officials believe the procedure will restore her health Myer and Maris invite wool sellers to receive the highest market price in an advertisement
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A. H. Lindley
Della Ratcliff
F. S Cuthbert
Indianapolis
Memorial Day Decoration Service at Kingman Cemetery
President Byron Grismore of the Kingman Memorial Association prepares for Decoration Day at the cemetery next Sunday afternoon. Services start at 2 oclock with graves of departed veterans honored, a sea service tribute, then a program on the speaker’s stand led by principal speaker Mr Jewell described as capable and patriotic.
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Byron Grismore
The
Kingman Memorial Association
Mrs. Asa Mann Dies After Long Illness Near Harveysburg
Mrs. Asa Mann a 35 year old mother of seven died at her home north of Harveysburg Tuesday morning after a long tuberculosis battle. Funeral services were held at the Harveysburg church with burial in the Harveysburg cemetery. Obituary to run next week. Fountain Produce Co. Kingman.
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Asa Mann
Harveysburg
Kingman Forms Its Own Baseball Team for Summer
Kingman residents crowded McAlister's cigar store Wednesday night to organize a local baseball club. Virgil Sanders chaired the meeting and officers were elected: C J Sanders president M L Cory umpire R A Booe secretary treasurer J Mark Inlow manager Guyyee captain. John R Teegarden race track arena was chosen for the diamond. grounds were mowed for first class condition and the team may join Fountain and Montgomery league with Sunday games. The club seeks citizen support to build a proud, honor-filled team for the town.
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Kingman
McAlister’s
Kingman’s
Virgil Sanders
Fountain and Montgomery
Mrs H M Brown undergoes major facial surgery in Indianapolis
Mrs H M Brown was taken to Robert D Long hospital in Indianapolis after persistent facial pain. Dr Carl D Lucas performed a one hour operation on the maxillary bone to remove a necrosed bone and the missing tooth root, with Mrs Brown expected to recover from neuralgic pain and chronic catarrhal trouble.
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H. M. Brown
Robert D. Long Hospital
Indianapolis
Carl D. Lucas
Attica to Get New Steinbaugh Clothing Store
C. L. Steinbaugh & Son rent the Beasley room in Attica and plan a mid June opening with a top modern front. G. A Steinbaugh will head the store and Clark Jones returns to the firm. The family aims to attract trade in Attica and Kingman. O. M. Alward opens a law office above Rector's Grocery with emphasis on collections and notary work. Mrs. Effie Moore and relatives visit Howard, Kansas. Margaret Smith visits Attica.
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C. L. Steinbaugh
G. A Steinbaugh
Clark Jones
Steinbaugh
Steinbaughs
Attica
Kingman
O. M. Alward
Rector’s Grocery
Alward
Fountain County
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Naomi E. Laird Hazel B. Pitman
Carl Davis
Walter Short
Harry A. Wood
Mary E. Gebhart Sheldon Osborn Royse Faulkner
Dorothy Davidson
Earl Myer
Nellie K. Rynearson
Chester Harper
Floyd I Munson
Alza E Fisher
Alva S. McCord
Hazel Hysong
Victor Houts
Marion Funk, Jr
Golda R. Shamp
Fulton
Jesse Livengood
Amy Vaughan
Fred Richardson
Ruth Brothers
Clarence Allen
Robert C. Brewer
Grace Richardson James I‘eHaven
Madge Miller Glee Vaughan
Helen Waterman
Joe Bush
Joseph Beckelhymer Jackson
Dorothy Hamm
Pauline Caplinger
Joel A. Weir
Ruth Wilkinson
Ada Sowers
Lonnie E. McGinnis
Maurice Barker
Glenn Fink
Robert Ray
Anna Stribling
Homer Taylor
Susie Goodin Forest
O. McGinnis
Vergie Starnes
Logan
Leonard Pearson
Minnie Larson
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Lillis Whicker
Harry Westring
Millcreek
Franklin C. Cox
Fredsloan Oral Smith
Fred E. Ratcliff
Kenneth Marshall
George M. Lindley
Collis Lindley Lex Sackmire
Clarence Hite
Myrtle Copeland Bianche Riley Sybil Atkinson
Fred Dotson
Herculus Rector
Glenn Palmer
Chester Douglas Warn Bowsher
Isaac Banister
Kenneth Young
Ruth McKinsie Glee Lindley Reed Douglas
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Lula Ham Mabel Fart
Audrey Little
Ruth Sowers
Loma McCrary
Richland
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Kenneth Shade
Clint Cramley
Clarence :Short Moore Royal
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Bernice Carpenter
Earl Hawkins
Beatrice Twiddy
Edith Davidson
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Ethel Hawkins
Ethel Simmons
Wretha Royal
Bernice Witt
Lola Smith
Gordon Witt
Roland J. Harrison
Shawnee
John E. Conover
Elsie May Clawson
Ethel C. Quiggle
Waneta Deihl
Robert W. Galloway
Ruth Rhode
Katherine Stomer
Iva Hickman
Troy
van Buren— Orval D. Strader
Cora M. Springer
Vera M. Songer
Robert Galloway
Laura Newman
Helen Mallett Pearl French
Ruby Rodgers
Ruth Landers
Carrel R. Asbury
Raymond Roach
Tom Rusk Everett Howard
Ruth Sutton
Mabel F. Kemper
Gladys Erwin
Mary Haas
Marie Sutton Wabash
Helen M. Snoddy Pear Lewin
Edith Brewer
Louise Murray Wilber Hannan Lela . Stevenson Fredia Jarred Clifford Vatalie
Louise Yerkes Mac Brown
Eya Brewer
G. W. Spencer
Ford
Chas. Sackmire
Grismore
Jewell
A. H. Bardin
W.R. Jewell
Levi Woody
Fountain Produce Co
Effie Moore
Gerta
Gordon Moore
Howard, Kans
Margaret Smith
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