Public sale of Ratcliff estate personal property
Executor and surviving partner announce a public auction of the Ratcliff & Son partnership assets at the late home four miles east of Kingman Fountain County Indiana. Inventory includes 19 horses various farming implements 20 tons of hay and other items. Sale begins 10 AM with cash terms under 3 and under cash over 5 and credit up to nine months at eight percent interest with sureties and six percent discount for cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Ratelif
William R. Ratcliff & Son
William 7. Rateliff
Kingman
Fountain County
Indiana
A. Lonzo Ratcliff
Alvan M. Ratcliffe
Insolvent Estate of George W. Pearson Notified
In the Fountain Circuit Court September term 1913 the estate of George W. Pearson is declared insolvent after a petition by the administratrix. Creditors must file claims for allowance. judgment issued October 16, 1913 in Covington Indiana by Clerk Leroy Sawders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Pearson
Fountain Circuit Court
Judge Aid
Covington
Indiana
Williamson Birthday Dinner At Spencer Home
Dr and Mrs W N Williamson and relatives from Indianapolis Marshall and Miss Maude Williamson dined at the home of O V Spencer in this place to celebrate Dr W N Williamson's birthday. Banks observed the governor’s holiday as the new state law required, causing Monday closures surprising locals. Hats in stock include six dozen trimmed designs for all ages at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.N. Williamson
W. Williamson
E.R. Rudd
Indianapolis
A. A. Williamson
Marshall
Maude Williamson
O. Y. Spencer
W. N. Williamson
O. V. Spencer
J. Myrtle Harvey
Kingman
John Combe
Martin Hacker
Alba Thomas
Mulberry
Ind
M. Myer
Frank
Sylvia Bullock
S. D. Alexander
Local Social News and Wool Packing Tips
Danville residents welcome Helen Allen home after weeks away. visits from A G Walton and son Harry of Stone Bluff, Shell Williams in Kingman, Sam Bonebrake in Kingman, Magdalena Day in Hillsboro, Mable Marshall in Rossville, Mary Lines in Danville, and business trips by Hardy Norris Dennis Shell and G F Lines. Wool storage advice favors tightly woven clean jute bags or canvas cover, bagging only if purchaser requires, to prevent dust and fiber shedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neithe
Lincoln sheep wool and fleece packing guidance
An Illinois circular advises packing fleeces by class including ewes lambs rams and wethers with separate bags or internal sheet separation. Labels mark contents and black or gray fleeces kept separate. Lincoln sheep noted as the heaviest British breed with lustrous long wool, crossbred in Leicester lines, valued for crossing on Northwest ranges. judging at a Yorkshire show in Leeds is pictured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Islands
United States
Leeds
England
Prairie Creek Baptist Ladies Aid Meeting Notes
The Baptist Ladies Aid met at Mrs Cade Drollinger s home near Cates with plans discussed and refreshments served. Numerous neighbors visited or were mentioned with scattered Sunday visits, travels and family gatherings noted across Prairie Creek area, including Danville Veedersburg Mulberry and nearby farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Ladies Aid
Cade Drollinger
Cates
Carrie Drollinger
Ruby Robinson
Lina Drollinger
Kate Jones
Fannie Miller
Deal
Artie Helms
Margaret
Lula Hutchins
John Elliott
After Pests On Horses Bots Warning
Veterinary guidance from E. T. Baker Idaho Experiment Station warns horseowners to prevent bot infestations. An old remedy suggests moist cloth with coal oil to treat legs and shoulders to stop bots from harming eyes and stomach. Prevention is stressed as crucial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Baker
Idaho Experiment Station
Care of Brood Mares Instructions for Proper Shelter and Feed
Broodmares require shelter in all seasons but must receive sunlight fresh air and exercise. Feed with a minimum of corn and protein rich feeds like oats bran and alfalfa. Allow nonworking mares to pasture with an open shed for protection from heat and storms.
Knowledge of Heredity for Breeders of Trotters
For Breeders of Trotters. Some knowledge of the law of heredity will prove of great value to any breeder ambitious to succeed in producing trotters that will prove money winning campaigners, as American Cultivator notes.
Stabling the Horse and Stall Length Advice
The article warns against stalls that are too short as horses back out and kick. It favors slightly longer stalls over narrow ones and cautions that very wide stalls invite a horse to lie down and roll. Five feet is suggested as an appropriate stall length.
Calf Watering Practices After Early Months
After the calf reaches the third month it will seek more water. Some calves may receive water mixed with milk. Ensure fresh water always available and adjust amounts as growth continues. Monitor intake and consult a vet for any irregular drinking patterns.
Cider Making Begins at George E Marks Mill
J. S. Marks and Max Lindley announce cider production at the George E Marks mill on Tuesdays and Fridays with barrels for sale in ample supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Marks Mill
J. S. Marks
Max Lindley
Local couples spend Sunday with friends in Newtown
Joe Towell and wife and H. M. Brown and wife motored to Newtown Sunday and spent the day with friends. Fresh oysters at Robinson and Reath's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelso Harvey
Tangier
Joe Towell
H. M. Brown
Newtown
Robinson & Reath’s
Monthly Telephone Rent Notice From Collector
On the first of every month the collector will call at your home or business to collect telephone rent. Please pay her promptly as it funds operations and ensures continued service.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Royalty Society
Royal Society
Leroy Sawders
J. A. Boswell
Kingmam
Fred Buck and Family
Independence
Kate Schmidt
Lafayette
Ira Bonebrake
A. J. Huxford
Central City
Iowa
Andrew Huxford
Newport
Borce Huxford
Clinton
Chas. Millikan
Helen Allen
Danville
Paul Redenbaugh
A. G. Walton
Harry
Stone Bluff
Mrs. Shell Williams
Sam Bonebrake
Magdalena Day
Hillsboro
Mable Marshall
Rossville, Ill
Mary Lines
Hardy Norris
Dennis Shell
G. F. Lines
Grismore & Drake
Kingman Hotel
Pioneer
Hot Blast
Nubian
Armstrong & Graham
Ned Inlow
American Press Association
Prairie Creek
Sabina Johnson
Ella
Joseph Miller
New Century
Elizabeth Harvey
Guy Lightle
Wallace
J. E. Palmer
Ridgefarm
Cayuga
Anna Helms
Alpha
Yeddo
Bert Riley
Kate Myers
Amanda Livengood
Beulah Harvey
Orwena
Minnie Eliott
Fred
Scotts Prairie
Mort Patton
Vall
Orgena
Ed Simpkins
James Darwachor
Vernon Helms
Family
New Liberty
Ed Douglas
Wm. Hepler
Veedersburg
John Reath
Lot Lindley
Eli Myers
Everett Myers and
E.M. Mendenhall
Effie Simpkins
Elbert Palmer
Fred Vollmer
Wife
Cook
Wile
J. M. McHargue
Ed Newman
Uper Wabash Valley
C. P. Madden
Donard
Danville, Il
Chas. Taylor
Ratcliff's
H. P. McCrary
Alice M. Howell
Victor Ladies Tailoring Co
Chicago
Kingman Telephone Co
the Farmer's Loan Co
Melvin Light
Kingman, Ind
James W. Bonebrake
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