Democrats Name Township Ticket at Millcreek Meeting
Ninety four Democrats in Millcreek held a mass convention at Yeddo naming a full township ticket with no opposition for most posts. Trustee vote 64 for Pithoud and 30 for Howrey. Howrey motioned to make Pithoud's nomination unanimous. Carl Jones lost to 34 for 59 for assessor. Meeting presided by Geo R Norris with Virgil Sanders as secretary. ballots used and the gathering described as harmonious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millcreek
Yeddo
Lemuel Pithead
Thomas Moffett
M. T. Woody
J. B. White
Glen Williams
Thomas Day
A.D. Mann
Clarance Howrey
Pithoud
Howrey
Carl Jones
Geo. R. Norris
Virgil Sanders
Troy Republicans Name Ticket
The Troy township Republicans met in Covington and nominated a full township slate. Trustee nominee Rolland Luke, a farmer living east of the city, is named along with assessor James Parrett. Notable locals were chosen for the advisory board and other township offices.
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Troy Township
Covington
Rolland Luke
James Parrett
Mortgaged property case leads to arrest of Tom Pritchard
Fulton township resident Tom Pritchard was arrested by Sheriff Van Martin on a warrant accusing him of disposing of mortgaged property. After a preliminary hearing before Esquire Asa Osborn he was held on $300 bail to await the coming term of court.
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Tom Pritchard
Fulton Township
van Martin
Esquire
Asa Osborn
Kingman Crowds Attend Closing Band Concert Night
Large Kingman crowd packed the closing band concert and moving picture show last Saturday. The night was ideal and attendees enjoyed a jolly atmosphere. A tax notice typo corrected to 34.90 cents after earlier error. Byron Grismore and daughters visited Omar Drake in Attica with Dorothy DeVerter arriving to spend days with relatives. Clay Heath traveled from Marshall Tuesday to visit his brother Warren and family.
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Kingman
Byron Grismore
Geraldine
Dorothy
Omar Drake
Attica
Clay Heath
Marshall
Warren
C. & E. I. to Change Brazil Division Operations
The C and E I railway plans changes to its Brazil division likely within days. One passenger crew may be removed with remaining crews running Brazil to Momence daily, delaying the evening train and nudging the morning train earlier. The move aims to cut costs as the line, now under receivership, reduces coal output, parcel post competition hurts express business, and autos erode short-distance passenger traffic.
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Brazil
Kingman
Chicago
Momenco
Momence
Windy City
Seventeen Hundred Gall Stones Case Shocked Medical World
William Parish of the town area underwent gall stone surgery last Thursday at the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis. The operation removed stones described as ranging from mustard seed to a grain of corn, a number claimed to be seventeen hundred, verified as true and noted as historically remarkable. Parish is reported to be recovering well.
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William Parish
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Parish
Rally Day at Local Christian Church
The Christian church will host a Rally Day on Sunday October 4. A special program is planned and all former attendees and members are invited to attend.
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Christian Church
Republican Speaking at Kingman Opera House
The Hon. John McCartle will speak at the Kingman Opera House on Tuesday September 29 urging support for the Republican cause. All supporters and readers are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingman Opera House
John McCartle
Vaudeville star E M Landon to perform at Alexander Opera House
E M Landon and his troupe visit for Saturday night show on October 3 at the Alexander opera house. Dr F S Cuthbert and family attended a State Medical Association meeting in Lafayette Wednesday. Mrs J L Flesher visited relatives in Veedersburg Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E M. Landon
Alexander Opera House
F.S. Cuthbert
The
State Medical Association
Lafayette
J. L. Flesher
Veedersburg
A. L. Ratch
Howard
Cory Opens Giant Fall Sale at Booe-Cory Hardware
G L Cory, now owning his partner’s share, launches a massive money saving sale starting Thursday October 1 through Saturday October 3. The stock includes hardware buggies harness stoves and more at deeply slashed prices to raise cash. An ad on the last page highlights bargains and a chance to win 25 dollars in merchandise with each dollar purchase.
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G. L. Cory
Booe-Cory Hardware Co
Kingman
Cory
Lion and the Mouse at Kingman Opera House Friday
The Geo H Bubb company brings Charles Klein play to Kingman with Shirley Rossmore and John Burker Ryder in a sharp wit duel. A book inside the plot targets the financial ruler as the audience enjoys a clever social satire. Show runs Friday September 25 with prices 25 35 and 50 cents.
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Charles Klein
Geo. H. Bubb
West
Shirley Rossmore
John Burker Ryder
Sarah Green
Kingman Opera House
Obituary for Sarah J Sowers of Crawfordsville Ind
Sarah J Sowers daughter of Albert and Mary Squire was born December 23 1857 in Putnam County Indiana. She died September 16 1914 at age 56 at her home in Crawfordsville after a long illness. She joined the Christian church as a girl and later the New Light church then the Friends church at Kingman. She married James Cotton in 1877 who died in 1879 and then James W Sowers in 1883, leaving three sons Gilford Manson Earl and Everett with Gilford Manson dying in 1876 at age two. The remaining sons and her husband mourn her loss. Funeral services were held Friday at the Friends church in Kingman conducted by Revs J M McHargue and Albert Bardin and she was buried in Harveysburg cemetery.
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Sarah J
Albert
Mary Squire
Putnam County
Ind
Crawfordsville
Christian Church
New Light Church
Friends Church
Kingman
James Cotton
James W. Sowers
Gilford Manson
Earl
Everett
Give The Farm a Name
A farmer should name the farm to express pride and strengthen home ties. A distinct name invites better care, painting, fencing, stock, and crops, making the place feel like a true home. Landscape features and history can inspire a fitting name, helping curb rural drift to cities.
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America
Beveridge to Speak in Veedersburg Park Pavilion
Indiana Senator Albert J. Beveridge will speak in the city park pavilion at Veedersburg next Friday October 2. All ladies and voters from every party are invited and expected to attend for a music filled event with a speech worthy of your hearing by the favorite son of Indiana.
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Albert J. Beveridge
Veedersburg
Indiana
Card of Thanks from James W. Sowers and sons
We express deep gratitude for acts of kindness from the people of Kingman and vicinity. May God’s choicest blessings rest upon each of you. James W. Sowers and sons.
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Kingman
James W. Sowers
Mrs. E. M. Landon Visits Chicago Roots
Mrs. E. M. Landon of Chicago visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Van Duyn. Daniel Wright has been calling on intimate friends in Kingman over the past week.
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Mrs. E. M. Landon
Chicago
Mrs
T. H. van Duyn
Daniel Wright
Kingman
Marriage Surprise Unites Crowder and Davidson in Marshall
Grover Crowder son of Mr and Mrs John Crowder of near Hillsboro and Miss Bessie Davidson daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Davidson of Wallace surprised friends by marrying Sunday at the United Brethren parsonage in Marshall. Rev Shriggley officiated at 3 o clock. Both have ties to Hillsboro High School and Wabash. They returned to the Crowder home to begin married life as friends extend best wishes.
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Grover Crowder
John Crowder
Hillsboro
Bessie Davidson
Howard Davidson
Wallace
Marshall
United Brethers Parsonage
Shriggley
Hillsboro High School
Wabash
Mrs. Crowder
Public Notice of G W Spencer Grocery Continuation
The new owner announces purchase of the G W Spencer grocery and plans to continue with an increased stock inviting continued patronage from old customers and new shoppers who see fit to trade.
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G. W. Spencer Grocery
Smith Newnan Reunion Set for October 11
The Smith Newnan reunion will be held Sunday October 11 at the Henry Smith home stead south of Yeddo. If warm enough it will meet in the large grove. otherwise the gathering moves to the house.
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Smith Newnan
Henry Smith
Yeddo
Sunday Dinner Attended by Fremont Russell Bonebrake Couples
Mr and Mrs Fremont Russell and Mr and Mrs Ira Bonebrake shared Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs M E Howery in a social gathering.
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Fremont’ Russell
Ira Bonebrake
M. E. Howery
Needleworkers meet at VanDuyn home with guests
The Needleworkers gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. R. B. VanDuyn’s residence with all members and three guests Mrs. E. M. Landon of Chicago Mrs. J. T. Redman of Covington and Miss Kate VanDuyn present and enjoying hospitality. Mrs. C. M. Barker won the closing contest. Elbert Guilford and the bandmates left Monday to rejoin C. A. Wortham's concert band on a week long Urbana Illinois engagement.
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R. B. VanDuyn
E. M. Landon
Chicago
J. T. Redman
Covington
Kate VanDuyn
C. M. Barker
Elbert
Dingbat
Liberty township events and community changes noted
In Liberty township a band concert drew many residents to Kingman. Local life includes attendance at Western Yearly Meeting in Plainfield, property sales by Lewis McMasters, silo building among farmers, and moves by the Pickard and Young families. A steady stream of visits, sermons, and local travel marked the week.
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Mary
Martilla Cox
Plainfield
Western Yearly Meeting of Friends
Birthday party and political campaign visit in Kingman
Wednesday marked little Miss Glenn Cory’s third birthday with a party including Aliene Moore Vera Trinkle Lela Barker Charlotte Graves Martha Cowgill Elenor and Myrtle Copeland Edward Spencer and Francis Cory. County Chairman Sanders attended with about twenty Democratic candidates and party friends to open their Kingman campaign with a dinner at the Dickens hotel and extensive handshaking. Also noted was Mrs Henry Watson of Newport formerly Miss Hollis Richardson of Tangier who underwent a successful operation at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis and is recovering. Mrs Wm Nolen and her children of Attica visited relatives for a few days.
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Miss Glenn Cory
Mrs Cory
Aliene Moore
Vera Trinkle
Lela Barker
Charlotte Graves
Martha Cowgill
Elenor
Myrtle Copeland
Edward Spencer
Francis Cory
Sanders
Dickens Hotel
Kingman
Henry Watson
Newport
Hollis ‘Richardson
Tangier
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
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Township
Troy
Dorothy DeVerter
Mark Ivlow
M. E. Church
A. B. Ladies Aid
E. B. Towell
N. [. Newlin
John Heath
Albert Jones
Walter Robinson
Rockville
Gordon Sowers
Illinois University At
Champaign
Shropshire Lambs
Elisha
Liberty
Liberty Township
Robert Andrew
Mrs. Andrew
Lewis
Babe) McMasters
Sarah McClavern
Tangier High School
Terre Haute
Fairview
Mr. Shannon
U. B. Church
Floyd Parent
C. & E. I. Railroad
Jacob Young
John S. Pickard Jr
Caleb Pickard
Cox Sisters
Albert M. Tomlison
Sylvania
Wm, Nolen
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