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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1911
Page
8
The Great Store proclaims its October sales smashing all prior October records as it invites customers to visit. Management emphasizes its motto A Good Safe Place To Trade and welcomes customer feedback.
Lydia E. Marks, 61 years old, wife of Geo E Marks, died Monday night at their southeast home after a long illness. She leaves four children Jas B, Elmer, a daughter who preceded her, and Mrs Alvin Lindley. Funeral was held at 11 a.m. yesterday from the home conducted by Rev Airhart, with burial in Rush Creek cemetery.
The case against Joe Williams has been continued to the December term of court. Albert Jones and wife returned last Thursday from a visit with relatives in White county. Alva Wimmer and family came Wednesday from Belmore to spend a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hays. Mr. and Mrs. Schyler Michles returned to their home in Goodland yesterday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jones. Wa. Ratcliff arrived home from Texas Wednesday evening. He reports that Mrs. Ratcliff is improving in health and will not return home until next spring.
Chas. H. Ratcliff, cashier of Citizens Bank, married Miss Bertha Wilkey, daughter of farmer Wm. H. Wilkey, at Rev. Sarah Mackey's home in Marshall at 4 o'clock Tuesday evening. Both parties are held in high esteem and blessed with broad well wishes.
Lawrence Shanks visited Hume to husk corn and Fred Parrett went to Bloomington on business yesterday. A fine new baby girl arrived for Arista Shoaf and husband Tuesday evening. Geo Hurley and family visited Milford relatives yesterday. J N Boswell and son Rufus of near Steam Corner visited here. Elwood Towell reported a large Wolf River apple. An old time fiddlers contest and vaudeville show at the opera house Wednesday night drew a large crowd and good entertainment.
Andrew Marshall advertises a private sale of sixty acres of land in Mill Creek Township near Yeddo Indiana owned by the heirs of Daniel W Newman deceased. Terms require two thirds cash and one third in twelve months with interest, sale by mortgage acceptable, bids due November 18 1911 sealed at the Hesler Building Veedersburg Indiana. A warranty deed with clear title will be furnished and bids may be rejected.
Sealed bids for altering and adding to a two story school at Kingman Mill Creek Township Fountain County Indiana will be accepted until 1 PM November 18 1911. Bids opened at Yedda School in presence of bidders. Plans on file October 27 1911. Bid bond of 500 dollars required. check forfeitable if bidder breaches. Right to reject bids reserved.
Arthur Kerr a 20 year old prominent local youth near Hillsboro shot himself at the Youngblood home south of Veedersburg after quarreling with his sweetheart Miss Margaret Jackson. He died at 3 AM after being found by Miss Jackson and Donald Taylor. Kerr was a Hillsboro High graduate and Purdue attendee. Funeral held at Prairie Chapel church with Hillsboro High School in attendance.
A call to all business owners in towns to ensure their name and business are mentioned in every issue of the local paper. The piece argues strong advertising sustains town life and attracts trade, warning that lack of advertising leads to stagnation and decline.
Addison Hepler traveled to the county seat on business Saturday. Clyde Hobarger visited his sister Mrs. Lee Clements and family in Hillsboro Saturday.
Marsh Farr visits Veedersburg on business Saturday. Fresh one cured meats at your own price Robinson and Reath. Mr and Mrs Elmer Alward return Saturday from French Lick Springs. Earl Marshall and family visit relatives near Tangier Sunday. Garland and Jim Steinbaugh home from Crawfordeville Sunday. J A Boswell calls for poultry eggs hides junk and rags. Rev R V Johnson to speak Prison Sunday at M church next Sunday morning on prison life.
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