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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1911
Page
4
Officials press contestants to stay busy and ready as the award time nears. The message emphasizes urgent preparation and constant work, urging no delay in pursuing prize eligibility and ongoing practice.
A civic notice urges immediate action to review rules carefully and understand expectations. It emphasizes reading the rules in order and completing the process without delay to prevent mistakes.
Description details dimensions weight case design veneers carvings and finish elements all describing a grand piano with high quality materials and components. Includes 714 octaves German felt hammers nickel hinges copper strings and a 25 year guarantee price noted on lid.
Any woman over any age may enter and compete for a piano prize for the most votes. Other contestants earn 10 percent commissions on subscription money they or their representatives bring in, while the winner receives no commission. Only candidates and their workers may solicit subscriptions, with receipts issued by the office. There are no geographic limits for votes, and votes issued at The Star office never expire. Votes cannot be transferred after casting. Each Star issue carries a 25 vote coupon usable for any contestant.
A special meeting for men only will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m at the U B church. Rev H A McBride invites every man in Kingman and vicinity to attend.
The Chariot Rebekah Lodge No. 517 I O O F passes a condolence resolution for the death of sister Jennie Lindley’s mother. The note extends sympathy to the family, records the resolution, and forwards copies to The Kingman Star. Various local residents are noted visiting family and traveling between Danville Attica Yeddo Waynetown and Chicago.
Miss Effie Woody went to Newcastle Friday to be the guest of her brother Jim over Sunday.
Public sale conducted at the seller's residence four miles southwest of Kingman and 24 miles northwest of Tangier. Items include horses and mules, cattle and hogs, farming implements, with nine months credit on sums over five dollars and a cash discount for note amounts. Auctioneers listed as Madden and Ratcliff clerk.
Martha Ellen Hendricks born May 8 1863 died Oct 17 1911 at age 48 years 5 months 12 days. Married Zackery Delp Sept 14 1879 four children Emma Jane Leora Eston Bessie Love Maude May two preceded her. Converted about ten years ago at Sugar Grove Chapel and remained steadfast. Funeral at Luthern church east of Wallace by Rev A M Tomlinson Oct 19 with burial in nearby cemetery.
Mrs Baker of Cleveland says her son was cured of a severe epilepsy by Dr Miles Nervine. Mrs Bennett of Alma reports her daughter with St Vitus dance improved after four doses. The ad claims many nervous diseases, including fits and spasms, are cured or greatly helped by Nervine with persistent use. It offers refunds if no benefit and urges buying from a druggist.
Wm. A. Moore was among tax payers in the county seat Saturday. Mrs. Preston Rowlett and daughter Ivaloo shopped in Attica Saturday. John Marshall traveled from New Market Wednesday for business. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Metsker visited Greencastle Friday to see Mrs. Mate Little and daughter Mary, returning Monday.
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