Street assessment apportionment for Residence to Co. & E railroad
The article lists property owners and frontage lengths on State street to apportion $10,207.45 in street costs with town paying about $2,000 for street and alley crossings. Notable oddities include C. d. and Scott E. Ratcliff owning 8 inches west of Citizens Bank and Chas. T. Ward holding 4 inches between The Star office and C. M. Hudson's restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Residence Street
J. W. Bonebrake
S. M. Ratcliff
W. H. Sowers
H. S. Aysisworth & Co
Chas. T. Ward
Marsh Farr
Thos. J. White
Elisha Pithoad
Fay E.cook
Sarah M. Jackson
ATV
H. Ds Puckett
F. R. Jones
David Bentley
A. A. Alexander
H. P. McCrary
C.F. Smith
W.A. Moore
W. A. Moore
A. L. Ratcliff
Carrie P. Cuthbert
Fuys Wen
Caende Ce
S. M. Myer
Bank of Kingman
P. Lodge
Eeeens
Oliver Copeland and
E. S. Booe
C. d
Scott E. Ratcliff
Citizens Bank
Chas
T. Ward
Star Office
C. M. Hudson
Card of Thanks to Eastern Star and Community
The Gordon couple express gratitude to the Eastern Star lodge and friends for hospitality and gifts. They announce a move from Kingman to Hanford California with heartfelt thanks and invite visits. Also notes visits and local notices: Miss Blossom Board and Harland Livengood returned to Covington. C L Myers to hold a public sale near town. J G B Steinbaugh home from Crawfordsville. C E Howrey to Bloomington for business.
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Eastern Star Lodge
Kingman
Hanford
Calif
J. G. Gordon
Miss Blossom Board
Master Harland Livengood
Covington
H. E. Redding
Pixies Cantata Delightful Crowds at Kingman School
The Kingman schools staged the cantatta The Pixies last Friday night at the opera house. Seventy two pupils formed the cast and drew a full house with skilled singing and drills. Receipts totaled about 75 dollars to fund new books for the school library.
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Kingman
M. E. Church Revival at Wingate Starts Soon
Rev. O. T. Martin, now pastor of the M. E. church at Wingate, assists in a revival at Kingman M. E. church from December 31 to January 19. He previously served five years ago during the church remodeling and is highly regarded by those who met him then. R. V. Johnson, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. Martin
M. E
Wingate
Kingman M.E
Martin
R. V. Johnson
Kingman Has Candidate for Internal Revenue Collector
Kingman announces Hon. E. S. Booe as candidate for the Internal Revenue collector of the 7th district. Booe, a prominent Kingman Fountain counties figure, served as one of Fountain County's 12 ex representatives and held a respectable legislative record. He has long been associated with the Bank of Kingman and is described as a diligent local citizen. Local notices also mention C. M. Spencer's toy show window selling a wide assortment of toys, coal prices at 8c per bushel for mine run and 5c for nut coal, Ura Summers visiting Greencastle for Thanksgiving, John Moore returning from Indianapolis for Thanksgiving, and Bert Newman planning a public sale near here on December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingman
Internal Revenue
E. S. Booe
Booe
Kingman and
Fountain County
Fountain Courty
Bank of Kingman
Early Christmas shopping urged to beat the rush
The city prepares for Christmas with expanded stocks and gilt goods. Merchants urge early shopping five weeks before Santa’s arrival to avoid late shortages and disappointment for gifts to relatives and friends.
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Santa Claus
Suburban Farmer Sends Renewal and Crop Update
Hutchinson Kansas on November 24 reports a reader sending one dollar to extend a subscription for another year. The note mentions good health and weather, corn yields near 40 bushels per acre, wheat and alfalfa prospects, alfalfa cuttings, pasturing, lower grain prices due to car shortages, six elevators and mills full, and many sheep and cattle fed for market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Kan
Bert
Campaign expense filings urged for all candidates
The Rockville Tribune reports that all candidates must file campaign expenses with the county clerk within 30 days after an election. To date filings include H. S. Lindley 41000 M. May 486.50 Charles A. Thompson 153.88 Levi J. Linebarger 35.50 Charles R. McCune 32.15 Green T. Taylor 16.25 R J. Cummings 86.70 Thos. J. Collings 1300 W.M. Mottern 17.50 Harry L. Davies Edward R. Nicholas 60.00 The law covers both winners and losers and noncompliance may incur penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Lindley
M. May
Charles A. Thompson
Levi J. Linebarger
Charles R. McCune
Green T. Taylor
R J. Cummings
Thos. J. Collings
W.M. Mottern
Harry L. Davies
Edward R. Nicholas
Rockville Tribune
Tragic Child Scalding Fatality Near Cates
Evelyn Brown aged 21 months died after severe scald injuries at home two miles northeast of Cates. Mrs. Brown placed boiling water in a chair. the child climbed up and upset the tub, pouring scalding liquid over her. Two doctors offered aid but she died within hours, leaving grieving parents and community sympathy.
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Cates
Evelyn
Austin Brown
Death of 104-Year-Old Aunt Mary Rafferty in Hillsboro
Aunt Mary Rafferty, among Fountain and surrounding counties' oldest residents, died at Wm. Bailey's home in Hillsboro last Wednesday at age 104. Funeral services were held Friday. An op era house find lists a lost pair of tan kid gloves size 6. owner can claim by payment.
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Mary Rafferty
Fountain
Wm. Bailey
Hillsboro
School thanks helpers for last Friday evening program
The school expresses appreciation to everyone who helped and contributed toward the program of last Friday evening. H. E. Redding, Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Redding
Local residents report midweek visits and farm purchase
Ollie Copeland moved to his recently purchased farm from J. G. Gordon on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Metsker were in the county seat on Wednesday for business. Donal B. DeVerter arrived from Attica Monday night to visit relatives. Mrs. Pearl Thompson traveled to Aylsworth on Monday to visit relatives.
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Ollie Copeland
Wednesday
J. G. Gordon
J. W. Metsker
Donal B. DeVerter
Attica
Mrs. Pearl Thompson
Aylsworth
Boy Gored by Angry Goat Near Yeddo Farm
James Moffett five is seriously injured after a goat butted him in the barnyard four miles east of Yeddo. The accident followed the mother placing the house dog with the goat disturbing the hens. Doctors from Wallace and Crawfordsville attended the boy and he was resting easy with expected recovery.
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James
Thomas Moffett
Yeddo
Memories of Former Days at Old Mill Creek Falls
A nostalgic poem recalls an old vine covered house near Old Mill Creek Falls. The speaker cherishes grandma’s home, memories of happiness, and Grandma’s kindness while dreaming of the past and seeking comfort in faith.
M. E. Church Schedule and Appointment Changes
The M. E. Church sets Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Epworth League 10:30 a.m. and preaching at 7:00 p.m. A quarterly conference Saturday at 7:30 p.m. causes cancellation of the Salem appointment next Sunday. The preacher will be at both services but will miss the regular Salem appointment on Sunday December 8.
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Epworth League
Salem
R. V. Johnson
Christmas trade grows as Kingman merchants prepare
Kingman merchants note early Christmas shopping with several purchases this week for gifts. Shoppers are urged to buy early for better service and selection. A. L. Cox’s address is changed to Syracuse Indiana where he works as shipping clerk. Mrs. Jennie Youngblood returns home to Veedersburg after visiting relatives. Also advertised: 1912 Harley Davidson motorcycle for sale by Kingman Hardware Co.
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Kingman
A. L. Cox
Syacuse
Ind
Harley Davidson
Abargain
Kingman Hardware Co
Campaign expense filings reveal varied donor and spending totals
Law requires candidates to file itemized campaign costs within thirty days after an election. The records show Socialist treasurer $2017 in expenses and Jas R Meitzler $30.13, with others listing small sums and central committee donations. Several candidates report cash gifts to the committee and expenditures for printing, auto hire, travel, and personal costs, totaling hundreds for some races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. R. Meitzler
O. Bo Rateliff
John Nixon
John T. Hock
Mooser
County Central Committee
Dnly Frazier
Lee Philpott
Central Committee
Joe Stahl
Albert M. Erving
Congress
A. B. Carter
Fred Randolph
I. E. Schoonover
Attica Ledger
van’ Martin
C. B. Philpott
Obituary of Christopher W Swann born 1842 Guilford County
Christopher Whitefield Swann son of Brantley and Lrena Swit born in Guilford County North Carolina September 12 1842 died November 19 1912 aged 70 years 2 months 7 days He married Maria Garlinghouse November 13 1873 and had daughter Sophia After his wife died Sophia lived with grandmother and aunt Isabell but for years has been his housekeeper and companion He leaves a daughter five brothers Byron WB PH JB and Milton and many relatives He followed the Baptist faith and led an honest life Funeral services were held in Tangier on November 21 1912 conducted by Reverends Airhart and Collings
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Christopher Whitefield Swann
Brantley
Lrena Swit
Guilford County
N.C
Maria Garlinghouse
Sophia
Isabell
Byron
W.B
P. H
J.B
Milton
Tangier
Airhart
Collings
Christmas Entertainment at Kingman Opera House
The A. B. Sunday school plans a Christmas entertainment in the Kingman opera house on Saturday evening December 21. The program will be announced later.
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A. B
Kingman Opera House
Mrs Lizzie Reese and Audrey Little Visit Thaddeus in Lafayette
Mrs Lizzie Reese and her niece Miss Audrey Little traveled to Lafayette on Saturday to attend the Purdue Indiana football game and visit Thaddeus Reese, the Mrs Reese’s son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Reese
Audrey Little
Lafayette
Purdue
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State Street Assessment Roll
C. L. Myers
Here
J. G B. Steinbaugh
Crawfordsville
C. E. Howrey
Bloomington
C. M. Spencer’s
S. B. Coal Co
Ura Summers
Greencastle
John Moore
Indianapolis
Bert Newman
Grandma’s
Grandma
M. E. Church
Jennie Youngblood
Veedersburg
Christmas Entertainment
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