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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1906
Page
2
In the early war period the text praises preparation and readiness to fight illness. It urges immediate treatment of a cold and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective and widely known. Sold by J. F. Redenbaugh.
Display ads priced on application with 5 cents per line for non display ad carriers and 2 cents per line for those carrying ads. Obituary poetry at 5 cents per line. Condolence evolutions $1 and cards of thanks 50 cents. Kneading notices of church and society events revenue to be charged 214 cents per line. Sunday church announcements free.
All wool horse blankets offered by J. J. Hobson. Chief Justice Fuller created a sensation by objecting to the spelling of through as thru in a brief by Solicitor General Hoyt. Hoyt apologized. Also tile of all sizes and brick for sale.
This historical notice advertises Chamberlain's Salve as a remedy for sore nipples and damaged skin. Sold by J. M. Cory, it recommends washing with warm water, drying, and applying before bed for healing.
Col A G Madden arrived from Kingman by the Wednesday morning train with a smile of satisfaction at election results and headed to Covington to watch official returns. His friend Shoaly Ephlin also came from Kingman and as the train left, Ephlin tossed Madden’s hat to Lew Roberts. Madden walked the Covington streets bareheaded until buying a new hat at The Leader.
Mt Elgin merchant Thomas George markets Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the leading seller among all medicines he carries and reports no bottle returns after using it personally with his family. Product available from J F Redenbaugh. Storm aprons advertised at Woody's.
The text explains March 4 as Inauguration Day chosen to avoid Sundays. It lists three past instances James Monroe 1821 Zachary Taylor 1849 and Rutherford B Hayes 1877. It predicts future Sundays on 1917 1945 and 1973 and notes a pattern of a Sunday in this century every seven leap years.
The notice records the death of Madge Kerns born July 31 1906 who died November 1 1906 at three months. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Manuel and burial followed in Harveysburg cemetery.
Ern Atkinson, who shot Riley at Kingman months ago and was sentenced to jail with a $100 fine, was released last Sunday after his wife raised $165 to cover the fine and costs. He had served his sentence but could not pay the fine, which would have kept him imprisoned about six more months.
Farmers complain of widespread rotten corn causing huskers and owners conflict over payment to husk and discard spoiled grain. The speaker warns removing rotten corn saves livestock values as stock pasture suffers and several horses have already died from rot-related issues.
Charles E. Osborn offers a Marion Touring Car for sale at a bargain. Veedersburg resident seeks quick sale and invites interested buyers to contact for details.
Mrs. Baker of Cisna Park and others hosted dinners for several families including Branson Demotte and Jasper Millikan with Ras Garrard and Lem Bugg. W R C to elect officers in December. J R Parent funeral attended by Mrs Rosena Mendenhall from Indianapolis. Tangier telephony group formed Citizens Telephone Company with new switchboard. Attica Clipper gains second class post status. Turnbull wagon advertised by S M Myers.
The ad explains heart weakness arising from weak nerves and muscles and promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure to strengthen the heart and relieve palpitations chest pain and breathlessness. A testimonial from J H Sherman of Belding Michigan claims relief after using multiple Miles products and asserts promised money back if no benefit. Sold by druggists with a guarantee from Miles Medical Co.
Special round trip Homeseekers Excursions to Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas Kansas Nebraska Colorado New Mexico South Dakota Wyoming announced. On first and third Tuesdays each month low rates with 21 day return, stopover allowed. One-fare-plus-$2 to Northwest on Tuesdays with 21 day return. Details via agent R. B. Myers.
Public auction targets Nov 22 1906 at the residence on Geo Stone broker farm located 1 1 2 miles east of Cates and 2 miles north of Kingman. Live stock listed include horses mares cows hogs and calves with farm implements and miscellaneous goods described and terms set as all sums of 5 and under.
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