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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1914
Page
4
The company presents The Lion and the Mouse featuring special scenery and a reputable troupe. The performance is set for Friday night September 25 at the Alexander Opera House with a large anticipated crowd.
Carl Briner eight year old son of John Briner of Veedersburg sustained a skull fracture when kicked by a horse on Monday. Medical authorities reported the injury and the boy was receiving care at a local hospital.
Florence E. Furr through attorney C M McCabe files for divorce from Charles A Furr. They wed in Mellott in 1909 and separated in June 1914. Defendant runs a restaurant in Mellott and is known locally as a son of Mr and Mrs Marsh Farr.
An advertisement claims spanking fails to cure bedwetting and offers a free home treatment from Mrs M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana. It asserts a constitutional cause and promises full instructions without payment. The program allegedly helps children and adults with related troubles by day or night.
Friends announce the approaching marriage of Miss Lena Ostheimer to Mr John P. Sulver. The ceremony will be at 9 00 oclock on September 30th at the St Lawrence church in Lafayette. The Ostheimers are prominent in the area.
Victor Hugo notes a 1844 incident where the tragedy Count Egmond earned little money and faded after three performances. The director Liroux explains receipts were near 100 francs less than a rival hit, yet sometimes even higher grosses failed to save plays from obscurity.
Snippet shows a tepid exchange where one person scolds another for sending a long mushy note and both admit unclear tastes. The dialogue centers on mistaken literary choice and mutual misread of preferences. No other names or locations are provided.
Four 1,000 watt tungsten lamps mounted overhead along the center line illuminate the Mohawk Golf Club courts. The setup reduces glare by concealing filaments and uses less electricity than conventional side-lighting.
Conversation notes a dance incident where Primley was keeping time when fifteen people collided with him, causing a fall. The exchange highlights the moment as a humorous chatter item.
A light exchange features a narrator fearfully remarking on a young nephew's lack of application while the response humorously notes the boy regularly applies to the speaker for a loan each week. The banter reveals social manners and a sly joke about borrowing.
Mrs Wayback and Mr Wayback banter about a new fangled dance on the Russian steppes in a humorous exchange reflecting playful confusion over unfamiliar customs.
Maud Wellalong smiles as a palm emblem marks her wedding scene while guests celebrate a traditional ceremony. The line about the palm signals victory and ceremony symbolism within the page’s light feature.
Chicago Tribune questions the staying power of a thread of trust. A commentator wonders why the bond cannot simply unravel and examines implications for business and society in a concise op-ed tone.
Elva Irene Holton, daughter of Austin and Artie Holton, born October 3 1911 near Kingman Fountain County, died September 7 1914 at age 2 years 11 months 4 days after a week of illness. Funeral at the Newport Methodist Church conducted by Rev John S Brown, burial in Newport Cemetery.
A search party chasing Grover Jones entered F. W. Leatherman's unlocked office in the old rail yard. At gunpoint the two umbrella menders complied and were not arrested. R. A. Booe was in Covington.
Theo Richardson and Samuel Jones with the late Grover Jones admitted guilt to petit larceny after a series of store breaks last week. Judge Aikman gave sentences from one to eight years, suspended on good behavior, with orders to repay goods and court costs and to abstain from liquor. Merchants’ petition sought leniency amid public sympathy for Sam Jones due to prior clean record and drink addiction.
At a Rockville Republican noted county committee meeting on a Saturday afternoon Wm Flock of Penn township was nominated to succeed Hank Myers as commissioner of the 3d district Myers resigning to move to Kingman Pence also of Penn ran but lost 11 to 19 with Flock chosen. Flock described as a popular young farmer.
Himan A. Newlin Republican candidate for Auditor of Fountain County was in town yesterday evening. He hails from Attica and is described as one of the citys most prominent business men.
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