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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1907
Page
4
The Kingman Star urges citizens to fund a small fire engine to protect the growing town from destructive fires. It notes Kingman lacks a drainage system and questions where water would run if basements were built, urging immediate action and community backing.
A list of real estate transfers includes Artha Lindley to A L Ratc h for S14 lot 26 at Harveysburg and related adjustments totaling 65 dollars. Several other parcels pass between spouses or with trusts in Sterling, Attica, Troy township, Millcreek, Covington, Hillsboro, and Veedersburg, with prices ranging from 1 to 11000 dollars. Names include Jacob LaBaw, Dick Cook, Elizabeth Shoaf, Isam Allen, Morris Herzog, Sarah J Clouse, Wallace Bales, John McMannomy, James Marksbury, Christiana Whearley, George Whearley, O G Watson, Steinbaugh & Black, John M Hopkins, Lewis D Brooks, Martha Wilson, Homer Sewell, H B Isley, A J W Hillsboro, W H Neft, Annie M St Clair, and P Veedersburg. Specific parcels cover blocks, streets, and plats such as City Survey Attica, W E Canal, and Millcreek properties, with totals cited as purchase prices.
A proposal suggests Kingman could gain an electric light plant with modest effort. Supporters say it would be acceptable and achievable, outlining small steps to move the project forward.
Local agent for Kingman and vicinity needed to renew and expand a prominent monthly magazine’s subscription list. Salary plus commission. Experience desirable but not necessary. Good opportunity for right person. Address Publisher, Box 59, Station O, New York.
Bloomer Hershberger, a farmer in southern county, endures a string of calamities. A month ago his son Lee died in a runaway near Veedersburg. A second son perished in a 1902 accident, and a daughter burned in a 1905 railroad wreck in Colorado. Friday he narrowly escaped being trampled when a team and wagon toppled into a new house cellar. one horse stepped on his face, likely leaving lasting disfigurement. He may recover from injuries.
Marsh Furr and wife visited Veedersburg on Monday as the circuit court probates the late Amos Wilson will. Marshall Furr is named executor with the estate to be divided equally among John Wesley Wilson Eva Jane Furr and Mary Elizabeth Furr after debts. The will, dated March 27 1900, lists E S Booe and James G Moffett as witnesses and James G Moffett as executor.
For Sale 132 acre farm known as the Davis Stevens place in Liberty township a bargain Address A W Bundy 1414 St Terre Haute Ind Leave your measure for your full suit with I H Ephlin If you want a suit with fit and workmanship guaranteed leave your measure with T H Ephlin
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