W R C Ladies Entertain Old Soldiers at Tangier Dinner
The Women’s Relief Corps in Tangier hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for eighteen veterans at the old hall. The menu featured roast beef, chicken, ham, pies, fruits, vegetables, coffee, and rolls, with some dishes for the sick and a charitable donation from the soldiers to assist the ladies’ hats. Charley Spencer provided patriotic music, and recitations by Bertha Wilkey, Anna Seely, and Mrs. Chas. Spencer complemented the event. Ministers and locals spoke, a social hour followed, and a final prayer closed the gathering with hopes for a yearly observance.
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Women's Relief Corps
Tangier
Remenant
Charley Spencer
Vce
Bertha Wilkey
Anna Seely
Chas
Spencer
Barbara Tritche
Dr. Price
John Jackson
Willis Moore
C. M. Spencer
Wm Pickard
Wm. Parent
W. BR. Swaim
John Swaim
George Hendrix
Chas. Lewis
Mr. Duncan
John D. Marshall
Josaiah Hicks
Wm. Pickard
John S. Pickard Sr
John Christie
Win. Wilkey
Chas. Spencer
Messrs
Sallado and Lucas
Brazil
Talk of Corn Show in Kingman
A movement to hold a corn show in Kingman urges local Commercial Club action or startup by businessmen. The piece notes widespread success in nearby towns, promises farmer interest, low cost, and multiple benefits from showcasing this year’s crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingman
Mrs Dundebarger Visits Relatives in Lafayette
Mrs S H Dundebarger went to Lafayette Wednesday to visit a few days with relatives. N I Newlin and family of Indianapolis spent Thanksgiving with E H Towell and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H Dundebarger
Lafayette
N.I. Newlin and Family
Indianapolis
E. H. Towell
Young Men Fined for Malicious Destruction of Property
Tuesday morning T M Jackson found three large window panes and a small door glass smashed in the old saloon building where his apples are stored. Cloda Moore and Carl Bowsher were brought before Justice Woody and fined 12.50 each plus 3 50 for new glass, totaling 14 25 per person. The journal notes regret over the incident and hopes for better conduct from Kingman youths. Carl and Jim are named critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M Jackson
Cloda Moore
Carl Bowsher
Woody
Suit for Support Filed by Mabel E Norris
Mabel E Norris through attorney T Livengood filed a circuit court suit against her husband Charles P Norris for support. She says they married in January 1907 and he abandoned her about a year ago, offering no support. She asserts Norris owns personal property over 1000 and is able bodied with steady employment, seeking 20 dollars monthly and proper relief. Norris is a prosperous farmer near Yedda, while she lives apart with her parents near Catlin Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel E Norris
4. T. Livengood
Circuit Court
Charles P. Norris
Norris
Yedda
Catlin
Ill
Kidnapped for a Million Five-Act Melodrama at Opera House
The Perrys bring their five act society melodrama Kidnapped for a Million for one night only on Monday December 12 at the opera house. The show features Little Flossie Perry and Little Pauline Perry in leading roles with a child theft plot, up to date singing and dancing between acts. Prices are 50 35 25 cents.
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Opera
The Tramp Shoe by Julian & Kokenge Co.
The Tramp shoe from Julian and Kokenge Co of Cincinnati is praised for daily wear comfort across street parlor and fair. Thousands of women endorse its comfort and style, and the stock is described as complete at H. P. McCrary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian & Kokenge Co
Cincinnatti
H. P. McCrary
Former Veedersburg Mayor Seeks Divorce From Alberta McGaughey
Former Veedersburg mayor and minister Elder Oliver W. McGaughey filed for divorce from Alberta McGaughey in Fountain circuit court. He alleges 1899 marriage, years of spousal scolding and abuse, and prolonged separations including trips to New York and Chicago. He seeks custody of their ten year old son and other relief. both parties are noted as prominent local figures.
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Oliver W. McGaughey
Veedersburg
Christian Church
Alberta McGaughey
Fountain
Defendant
Indianapolis
Plaintiff Futher
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Nashville
McGaughey
Arch Booe
Hev
Roy Sanders Names Katherine McMahon Deputy Clerk
Roy Sanders, set to become Fountain County Circuit Court clerk on January 1, appoints Katherine McMahon as deputy. McMahon has gained full familiarity with the office through years of experience and is deemed competent in every way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Sanders
Fountain County
Katherine McMahon
Change in Show Times at the Opera House
Notice announces two moving picture shows tomorrow Saturday at 6 30 PM and 8 PM at the opera house. Next week starting Tuesday the shows will begin at 8 PM each night.
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Moving Picture Machine
Opera House
Monster fire bell arrives for town alarms
A new fire signal bell weighing over 700 pounds arrived Saturday night and was unloaded Monday. Placed near the town center, it will replace the elevator whistle as the fire alarm and will serve to summon residents during emergencies.
Thanksgiving Visit Notes From Local Area
Mrs Letta Printy and her son Hart man with Miss Inez Towell journeyed to Danville on Wednesday to celebrate Thanksgiving with relatives. Alfred Gamble from near Winthrop arrived Wednesday evening to spend the holiday with Clarence Wilhite and family near Cates.
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Letta Printy
Son Hartman
Inez Towell
Danville
Alfred Gamble
Winthrop
Clarence Wilhite
Cates
High School Notes and Visits From Gladys to Miss Wood
Gladys cares for mumps and Katie is absent due to illness. Cecil and Margaret want a pet mouse. Della Hurley missed Thursday last week. Layton Ewbank began Sophomore year last week. A delegation attended the Watt’s school box supper Monday. Mr Matheny spoke again at morning exercises Tuesday. Mrs Claude McGraw and Miss Bertha Shoaf attended UH Ss visitors Priday afternoon. Freshmen and Sophomores prep for a musical in about three weeks. Grace Wood, teaching near Rosedale, visited Wednesday and is a former graduate. Mrs E. E. Baker of Cincinnati, formerly head of the kindergarten department, visited Wednesday and is now at home with her parents taking care of the mumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Wood
Rosedale
Miss Wood
E. EE. Baker
Cincinnatti
Baker
Fire Scare at J P Redenbauch’s House
A fire scare struck the north town as soot in a chimney ignited leaves in a roof valley around 6 30 PM. FE Barker and a bucket brigade arrived in time to extinguish the blaze with the fire engine and ladder wagon late. A yard long strip on the roof burned but caused no serious damage. Mr Redenhaugh expressed gratitude to the fire company and rescuers.
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J.P. Redenbauch
FE. Barker
Redenhaugh
Local News And Sale Ads From Millcreek Township
Warren Miller of Ridgefarm Illinois and Lee Philpott of Covington visited Millcreek on Wednesday. For sale one acre of land one mile south of town with a good house new barn well cistern and outbuildings. Mrs Lettie Akers and C M Spencer announce a kingman furniture store contest for fifth and sixth graders to write essays about the store with prizes awarded December 24 and winners printed in The Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lettie Akers
C. M. Spencer
Norleigh Diamond
Kingman Furniture
Millcreek Township
Earl D Jones
B. Clark
Fred L. Harvey
Star
Spencer's
No Hunting Sign Stirs Local Residents After Thanksgiving
A handwritten notice signed by numerous locals prohibits hunting on land they own or control. The item also lists residents visiting relatives for Thanksgiving, mentions school supplies at J. M. Cory's, and recounts Thanksgiving gatherings, a Mecca vs. Kingman basketball game won by the local team 30 to 15, plus social events at U B Sunday School and Ladies Aid Society gatherings with 30 to 50 attendees.
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Mecca
Kingman High School
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Jim
Gladys
Katie
Cecil
Margaret
Della Hurley
Layton Ewbank
Sophmore
Watt's
Mr Matheny
Claude McGraw
Bertha Shoaf
Sophmores
Warren Miller
Ridgefarm
Lee Philpott
Covington
Wallace
Alexander’s Grocery
Kingman, Ind
Variey
Ftn
W Oh
Wilkey
Cox Bros
J. G. Garden H. Ah, Jackson
Massey Vester Sowers
Brown
Richard Weaver
Cyrus Lindley
Joseph Hadley
J.V. Metsker
Chas. Burk Richard Ramsey
Geo. Aurley
John Gillum
Heath Wo
AL. Cox
Jas. Sowers
J. M. Lewis Jo W. Ratcliff
TL Ry Ratelift J
W. Newlin
VY. M. Jackson
John Eberle
John Teegarden
Joseph Little J
FE. Maris
Frank Maris
John Stoup
Jacob Flesher
A.M. Ford
W. O. Mendenhall
Mrs
Martha Bales
L. A. Bowsher
J. M. Cory
Cuppy
Broadlands
Earl Marshall and
Whe
Theodore Cuppy
Tesse
Attica
Mistes Grace Rateliff
Maudie Woody
Alice Hogan
Bloomington
Dave Bannon
Wavynetown
E.E. Ewbank
Keith
Homer, IN
Earl Mendenhall
J. H. Ephlin
Helen Flesher
Sarah Luther
Terre Haute
Garland Steinbaugh
Crawfordsville
F. B. Irwin
Knightstown
Levi Irwin
Det Seircle
Waveland
Scott E. Ratchit
Adam Bonebrake
Kay
State of
Washington
U. B
Jas, Sowers Jr
U. B. Ladies Aid Society
H. H. Puckett
G. W. Spencer
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