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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
8
Sheridan base ball team organized this week with B. D. Rogers as manager. Players urged to attend next Sunday tryouts weather permitting to earn a spot on the squad, with Jones Horton Hinshaw and Hochstedler among the mentioned contenders.
A playful note on Bill juggling a board bill and a billboard leading to sale of the board billboard. The quip ends with Maple Hill coal sold by G. H. Palmer, hinting a local trade context.
Real estate transfers list Mary C Boxley to W A Taylor and Annie M Rehling to Arthur J Shaw among others. New cases filed include foreclosures and divorce actions. Marriage licenses granted to EL Carmean with Minnie M Booth and Fred R Keiser with Gertrude Elder. A lengthy obituary narrative honors General Howard's military and civic career.
John McCarty reports theft of a watch and shovel from his dwelling at 4 School House. He states the items belong to him and will be at the residence for several days to claim. Advertisement offers a five year Fire Lightning or Wind Storm Policy from Home Insurance Company of New York with annual payments.
For sale a good one horse wagon in usable condition listed by J L Vickery.
A Paris ball at the German embassy reveals to M de B a niece of the chancellor Marie von Allenstein who foresees war with France. The journalist transmits the sensational claim to France, publication stirs interest then fades. Marie and De B later reconcile as the betrothal is announced. WINSLOW JENKINS.
Lebbeus R. Wilfley, US judge in Shanghai, stands accused after taking bench in 1907. Charges, raised by Lorrin Andrews, allege disbarment of most American lawyers in Shanghai while allowing foreign practitioners. Roosevelt and Root exonerated him.
Local shoppers are invited to explore new spring dress goods and silks at the Golden Rule store. Fresh fabrics arrive to refresh wardrobes with bright colors and patterns suitable for the season.
An assortment of ads lists brick for sale from Fristoe on West Second Street Sheridan and a 5 percent mortgage loan through Union Loan and Trust Company of Sheridan Indiana. Also promoted are linoleum flooring from the Golden Rule and oxfords for men and women at J M Richardsons. A new line of Perfect Coil Spring Fences from J T Pickett at Bakers Corner Sheridan R F D 22 is advertised.
New mortgage exemption blanks for sale at this office. FOR SALE Big 4 Seed Oats at 50 cents per bushel Abe Haughey R. F. D. 22 For Sale Two vacant lots in the Park addition A bargain to an early buyer Jacob Pritsch Now is the time for Harness Oil Fish Oil and Neats Foot Oil and Gregory's drug store is the place to get it.
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