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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
1
G. H. Palmer states that every buyer of the twice screened Campbell Creek domestic lump coal becomes a friend and a permanent customer, implying strong customer loyalty and repeated purchases.
A Saturday morning cyclone caused extensive damage across the region. Farms in Boone County reported ruined barns and livestock losses, while Sheridan saw broken windows at the Masonic hall and unsafe conditions at the Wesleyan church. Several local houses and businesses sustained damage as power lines and sheds were destroyed or moved.
Edith Boyer 18 daughter of Marshall Boyer of near Dillard was injured Friday morning when she fell from a wagon while driving the team home alone after delivering hogs to Terhune. She suffered severe head and shoulder injuries but initial fears of a critical condition have lessened as her prospects for recovery improve.
Trustee Spencer reports the loss of a valuable lap robe during Friday night commencement services at Boxley. Similar complaints have arisen from others who left their rigs outside overnight, prompting concern over theft in the area.
At I. H. McMurtry home on Monday Sheridan Alumni elected officers for the year and formed committees for the annual May meeting. Officers include Lawson W. McKinzie president Malissa Scott vice president W R Kercheval treasurer and Elizabeth Williamson secretary. Assessments set at 1 per couple. The leading committee heads invite members to a meeting tonight at Fred Beauchamp’s home.
LL. M. Burton suffered a painful wrist injury last Friday when his feet slipped while descending a derrick at the No 4 schoolhouse. His right wrist struck the edge of a barrel, mangling the wrist joint and causing a severe wound.
Special to the NEWS Noblesville Indiana April 2 ex parte proceedings appoint surveyors commissioners and receivers divide land foreclose liens and review trials. Caseload includes quiet title deed partitions divorces and judgments with jurors drawn for the April term pending reports to next court session.
Elmer Staten a Clinton township farmer aged about 25 died by self inflicted gunshot using a borrowed target rifle. He lived with his wife and child near Elizaville and was a devoted church member and Modern Woodmen, carrying a $1000 life policy. his death shocked the community and was described as a possible temporary insanity by relatives.
Perry and Company publicize a week of circulation to assess sprinkler return prospects but report funds raised fall short of the $24 weekly guarantee. Despite prior seasons of slow starts, some locals resist. a few men prefer others to pay.
Elmer Myers and wife of Indiana visit Lyons Kansas. The Lyons Daily News recounts Mr. Myers hunting skill. He shot 71 jack rabbits in about two hours on Friday and Saturday forenoon while with Chas McCabe's family on route six. Fred Williams will leave for Bloomington for Indiana University spring term.
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