08 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1915
Page
1
The Town Council, minus J H Ephlin, discussed an acetylene gas lighting system from Attica Carbide Co and potential $3500 bonds. Attorneys say bond issuance needs a public vote, so no election is set. The election under the new Primary Law remains unsettled as lawyers debate the law’s provisions.
Miss Katherine Van Doyn brought to this office a copy of the American published at Indiana Pennsylvania February 9 1815 an extra edition. The tiny paper is over a hundred years old yellowed with age and handed down in the family of Cornelious Blue a Revolutionary War veteran. Also shown is a sixty dollar bill dated 1778 said to be the pay of soldiers at that time.
Pocketbook friendly appeal invites readers to view a wide line of Ladies Misses and Childrens Ready to Wear at Zeigier's in Attica. Community notices mention the A B Ladies Aid social at the Library basement a strong turnout and enjoyable evening. Services are planned at the Christian church next Sunday with morning and evening sessions the latter at 7 pm. A red barrow hog is reported missing with a reward offered. Covington stockmen P J McMahon and Bart Hell visited town Wednesday.
The Kingman Lecture Course presents five programs this season. Gretchen Cox Concert Company opens October 27 with Gretchen Cox Edith Kien and Hubert Smith performing violin soprano and cello pieces. George C Aydelott lectures November 27 followed by Concert Favorites December 15. Preston Bradley speaks January 3 and Francis Elendry performs February 16. Tickets available soon.
Mrs. Miles Madden recalls her granddaughter Helen Madden turning ten as a box of California grapes arrives on her birthday. Trustee David Brown of Liberty township, Parke county, visited Tangier for the Riley exercises, and Tangier’s Steam Garter school plans an ice cream and oyster supper on Friday the 15th with commissioner Steve Myer.
Two cars collided on Perrysville hill last Sunday afternoon near the river bridge. Ford driven by S W Cramer and a larger car driven by Mr Martin side swiped while passing. the big car went off an embankment but no serious injuries or damage to the Ford occupants reported.
A. Clingan has arranged a Saturday night program with a three part drama The Hard Road a vivid production of the great white way and a moral lesson followed by a comedy Their Last Haul a side splitter full of laughs yet featuring thrilling scenes about the actors development The show begins at eight.
Lucile Rabb and Charles Sil Tunin were married at the groom's parents home with Justice Asa Osborn officiating. A wedding dinner followed. The bride is the Rabbs' daughter and the groom runs a local drag line. The couple plans to live in the Methodist parsonage.
Miss Venora Thomas daughter of Mrs Don Thomas of Cates wed Floyd M Redenbaugh son of Marion Redenbaugh also of Cates. The ceremony took place at the bride's home at 2 pm last Sunday afternoon with Rev O W McGaughey officiating. The couple will reside with the bride's mother for the time being.
Miss Jennie Best and George Dickens entered a nine month teacher training term at State Normal in Terre Haute last Sunday. Zeigler's Store in Attica advertises the best suits and coats in stock. James Phipps, Fountain Produce Co branch manager in Veedersburg, was in Veedersburg Sunday. Mrs James Ward of Veedersburg visited over Sunday with her sister Mrs Ed Keath and family.
Through persistent effort by members and calls to the district superintendent, Rev Guy Carpenter of Brazil was selected to lead the local church for another year. His decision to return, despite a higher salary elsewhere, pleased both the membership and the wider community.
The Library Board held a brief regular session in the library basement Monday night with no unusual business. Minor claims were approved and adjournment set for the first Tuesday night of next month.
Zeigler's Store in Attica doubles fall business in ladies, misses and childrens ready to wear garments with extraordinary styles and reasonable prices. David J. Ratcliff attends Terre Haute reunion of the 31st Indiana Volunteers. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sanders visit from Covington to see Mrs. Sarah Jackson and relatives. A H Barker and wife visit Claude Barker and Mrs Shell in Danville.
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