Visit Scene at Fontenet After Dupont Mills Explosion
C P Miller and wife traveled from Fontenet to learn if their children survived the Dupont Powder Mills blast that flattened the town and left many homeless. Florence fourteen and Thomas eleven escaped serious injuries though both bore marks from the schoolhouse collapse as the teacher perished and all others were shaken by the catastrophe.
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C. P. Miller
Fontenet
Dupont
Mr. Miller
Florence
Thomas
Miller
Pretty Home Wedding of Dora Haselton and Perley Parent
Miss Dora Haselton and Mr. Perley Edgar Parent wed at the Haselton home on South Clay Street with Dr. Harry R. Stark officiating. A three course dinner followed as out of town guests joined local friends in a warm reception and short wedding trip before settling at No. 453 South Clay.
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Dora Haselton
Perley Edgar Parent
South Clay Street
Harry R. Stark
First Presbyterian Church
Cushna
Parent
F. W. Haselton
Effingham
Omer Drake
Kingman
Ind
W. B. Mc.Claran
William
Fostoria
Ohio
H. B. Holloway
W. A. McConnell
Indianapolis
J. E Clapper
Mulberry
C. C. Skidmore
St. Louis
Clover Leaf
the Times
Frankfort Times
Attica defeats Kingman 5 0 in strong high school clash
Attica high school routed Kingman 5 to 0 on their field last Saturday in a well attended game. The center field action drew many rooters and left both teams in good shape with a clean, lively contest despite the final score. spectators left satisfied with Attica’s win.
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Attica
Kingman High Schools
Ouite
Senior class banquet raises library funds at town school
The senior class banquet at the school house last Friday netted about 30 dollars for the library fund. Miss Abbie Biederwolf won the most votes for the prettiest cake, Virgil Sanders won the ugliest man cake, Hudler's Orchestra provided music, and visiting relatives joined town residents at the event.
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Abbie Biederwolf
Virgil Sanders
Hudler
Library Fund
Fitch B Cooper Wizzard Delights Opera House Audience
Fitch B Cooper the musical wizard gave a pleasing lecture in the opera house on Wednesday. His show drew a fairly well attended and highly appreciative audience, marking his first visit to the town and sparking support for funding the school library.
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Fitch B. Cooper
Mr. Cooper
Silverwood Wedding Seals Quiet Marriage at Home
Jessie Wann and T H Robson wed at the home of Mr and Mrs W H Wann on a quiet Sunday ceremony conducted by Rev A J Marshall. A three course luncheon followed before the couple left on an eastbound train for their wedding tour. Jessie's longtime post office work and Robson's recent transfer to Sullivan are noted along with warm wishes from local friends.
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W. H. Wann
Jessie
T. H. Robson
Sullivan
Bertha Samuels
Cayuga
A. J. Marshall
Shirley Hill Coal Company
Contract Let for Covington West of River Bridge Repair
Warren county board let the contract for the grade west of the river bridge at Covington. Tom Glascock of Covington was the low bidder with a bid matching the $1,500 appropriation. The project raises and widens the grade and spreads eighteen inches of gravel along its length, transferring maintenance from Fountain to Warren county and improving the bridge approach.
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Board of Commissioners
Warren County
Covington
County Council
Tom Glascock
Fountain County
The Meetings at Christian Church Series Continue
The evangelistic services at the Christian church proceed with steady attendance and serious study of The Way. Evening programs include topics such as Preacher vs Fakir, Responsibility, The Foolishness of Preaching, The Conversion of a Milliner, The True Source of Character, The Query of a Seeker, and The Descent of Man.
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The
Christian Church
Fakir
Man
Kingman Prepares for Halloween Decor as Old Vehicles Return
Next Thursday night is Halloween and Kingman will be decorated with old vehicles and boxes as usual. Citizens are urged to place a lock on any unwanted items to avoid leaving them on buildings.
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Hallowe’en
Kingman
The Hathaway Case in Fountain Circuit Court
Robt Hughey Zaney Hughey and Harris Hayes face robbery charges in the Fountain Circuit court. The trial has drawn countywide interest as both sides present new theories. Witnesses note Hughey had substantial money after the robbery as the defense begins its case with Andrew Mitchell and O S Jones helping.
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Robt
Hughey
Zaney Hughey
Harris Hayes
Joe Hathaway
Fountain Circuit
Robbey
Cayuga
Andrew Mitchell
O S. Jones
White
Andrew E. Foley
O. B. Ratcliff
Big Combination Sale Looms In Kingman Area
Arrangements made for a large sale Thursday in Kingman with 50 head of horses and mules, 700 rods of woven wire, cattle hogs farm implements and abundant hay corn and household goods. Howard Atcheson to list items. bills out next week promising one of Kingman’s heaviest sales.
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Kingman
Howard Atcheson
Will Make Pond Larger at Kingman Fair Grounds
Work began yesterday to scrape the center pond at the Kingman fair grounds race track. H. Harrington funds the project, enlarging the oblong pond for annual ice production. A 200 ton ice house will be built with plans for boating and a small pleasure resort, transforming Kingman into a nicer park.
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Fair Ground
S .H. Harrington
Kingman
Hartington
McHargue Family Moves to Sheldon Ill for Ministry
Reverend J. M. McHargue his wife and daughter Pearl left Kingman for Sheldon Illinois where he has an appointment in the ministry preaching two sermons in town and one in the country each Sunday. They will be missed in Kingman but Sheldon gains a friendly minister with many warm friends in Kingman wishing them success.
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J. M. McHargue
Pearl
Sheldon
Ill
Eva Miller Joins McCrary Family Later This Week
Miss Eva Miller arrived from Terre Haute on Tuesday morning to begin work with W. E. McCrary and family, marking a new household employment arrangement and upcoming routines at their residence.
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Eva Miller
Terre Haute
W. E. McCrary and Family
Ephlin Promises Savings on Fall Suits Today
Daily Hudler spent Sunday with relatives and friends in Pine Village. Ephlin advertises money savings on fall suits targeting cost conscious shoppers.
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J. H. Ephlin
Hudler
Pine Village
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Bowling Green
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Jessi, Nevins & Co
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J. W. Horning
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