Ninth District Convention Held at Crawfordsville
The Ninth Congressional District Convention met in Crawfordsville on Wednesday with Judge Neal named chairman. Delegates elected were W F Craig Hamilton County and Captain J A Allen Fountain County to the National Convention in Philadelphia. Alternates chosen were W T Marker Tipton and Geo G Dinwiddie Clinton County. Captain R W Harrison Lebanon was nominated as a presidential elector. Resolutions endorsing the administration passed. W T Craig edits the Ledger and the selection marks the district’s first recognition for Tipton County. The gathering was harmonious throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Neal
This
W. Fr. Craig
Hamilton County
J. A. Allen
Fountain County
Philadelphia
W. T. Marker
Tipton
Geo. GL. Dinwiddie
Clinton County
R. W. Harrison
Lebanon
Kokomo District Ministers Appointed for 7th Annual Session
The 7th annual session of the North Indiana MME Conference closed at Elkhart with the Kokomo District appointing ministers for the coming year. Names include M.S. Marble presiding elder and many clergy assigned to Alto Arcadia Atlanta Kokomo Logansport Sheridan Sherman and more. Delegates also elected to the General Conference in Chicago in May.
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North
Indiana
MM. E
Elkhart
Kokomo
M.S. Marble
Alto
D. Wright
Arcadia
Morris
Atlanta
L.C
W. 2
Parr
Gifford and Miss Richardson Wed After Mixup
John Gifford a popular druggist and Miss Richardson daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Richardson were married at a Christian minister's residence in Atlanta on Sunday evening. A misunderstanding caused the minister to travel to Sheridan while the couple were in Atlanta. The minister learned of the wedding and returned, leading to a quiet union celebrated in Atlanta. The bride formerly taught in city schools and both families are praised in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gifford
Isuceuta Richardson
Atlanta
John
Sheridan
Gifford
J. M. Richardson
An Old Pioneer Gone
Adam Wiles aged 94 died at his Jackson township home on Thursday April funeral held by Rev McKenzie at Phillips church on the deceased’s farm. He came to Indiana early and settled on the land that remained his home. He retained the government sheepskin patent for his farm.
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Adam Wiles
Jackson Township
McKenzie
Christian Church
Phillips Church
Indiana
Card of Thanks for Samuel Owen’s Family
The wife and Samuel Owen’s brothers and sisters express gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during illness and death of a dear family member.
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Samuel Owen
Republican town office candidates must report by noon
All candidates on the Republican ticket are required to submit their names to the Central Committee by Thursday noon April 19. This notice sets the reporting deadline for official party candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Committee
Turon Haymakers Parade and Entertainment in Sheridan
The Turon Association Haymakers No. 117s plan a parade on Sheridan streets Monday evening April 16 at Gad pota. After the parade an entertainment will follow with music and other features and an invitation has been issued to the Pocahontases. ATL members are asked to attend and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turon Association Haymakers No. 117S
Sheridan
Gad Pota
Pocahontases
ATL
Serious bio tank break at Noblesville glass works
Monday afternoon the bio tank at the Noblesville glass works broke at the bottom and released melted loss causing a fire. No operators were injured but damage runs to several thousand dollars and forces the plant to close for several weeks.
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Noblesville
Musical and Dramatic Entertainment at the Opera House
A musical and dramatic program by Miss Nellie Shaffer and pupils plus violinist R. Fredrick Grover of Indianapolis will be staged Saturday evening April 21 at the Opera House. Earl Emsworth Shaffer will also perform. Tickets are on sale at Hinshaw's Drug Store.
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Opera House
Nellie EB. Shaffer
R. Fredrick Grover
Indianapolis
Shaffer
Earl Emsworth Shaffer
Warrier Agusta Prank
Indiana
Boston School of Elocution and Expression
Hinshaw's Drug Store
Rushton and Harold Wed in Sheridan County Clerk Office
George A. Rushton and Miss Achilla Harold, a well regarded couple from Sheridan, were married in the county clerk's office on Monday morning by Squire Matthews.
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George A. Rushton
Achilla Harold
Sheridan
Squire Matthews
Ledger
Alumni Meeting Planned By John Cottrell Home
Alumni members will gather Monday evening April 16 at John Cottrell's Main Street home to organize the yearly Alumni Association meeting. President Mattie Scorr urges all members to attend.
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John Cottrell
Main Street
Alumni Association
Mattie Scorr
M. EF. Benefit Society Annual Faster Sale
The M. EF. Benefit Society will hold its Faster Sale on Saturday, April 14, at W. I. Cox's grocery. Items for sale include cakes, chickens, bread and other goods. Proceeds benefit church and parsonage repairs. ladies of the city urged to patronize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EF. Benefit Society
W. I. Cox
Township Delegates Recall Crawfordsville Visit and False Fire Alarm
W Mendenhall Frank Williams and I F Kercheval represented the township at the district convention this week. The party recounts an amusing episode at Crawfordsville staying at the Crawford House when a 2:30 AM fire alarm at the hotel proved false but sent politicians rushing into the street with clothes in arms.
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W. Mendenhall
Frank Williams
IF. B. Kercheval
Crawfordsville
Crawford House
Pearson Keeps Full Line Of Building Materials
Local supplier Pearson maintains a complete range of building materials including lumber bricks and cement ready for contractor and DIY projects across the region.
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Pearson
Easter Morning Sermon at Friends Church
The Easter Morning sermon at the Friends church titled The Resurrection and the Life. A splendid Faster program in the evening by the Sunday School and Junior C.F.
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Friends Church
C.F
Democratic Convention Plans Township Ticket Nominations
The Democrats will hold a mass convention at the Opera House in Sheridan on Saturday April 1, 1900, to nominate a township ticket and select delegates to the conventions, with other business as may come before the meeting by order of committee.
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Tlamilton County
Weel Hou Institute
Sheridan
Mary Tadley
Oreaniver
Phoebe U. Dean
Armindal TP
WLP
Rev
Doan
Connor
Katie Hoffait
Trenley
Westfield Union
Sheridan Union
Opera Trouse
Asm
Tailor Jacob Pritsch Announces Spring Suit Price Cuts
For the next 30 days the leading tailor Jacob Pritsch cuts prices on Spring Suits. The offer promises ready stock and piece goods rather than samples with all work guaranteed. DS-41.
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Jacob Pritsch
DS-41
Sheridan Orchestra to Perform at High School Commencement
Fancher & Co promotes the Sheridan Orchestra as a permanent, first class music fixture in Sheridan. Manager Chas. M. Parr notes they are prepared for engagements and offers good office space over the State Bank for rent.
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Indiana
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
Sheridan
Chas. M. Parr
State Bank
Township Examination Set For April in Boxley
The April examination for pupils seeking to complete the common school course will be held at Boxley on Saturday April 2. A full attendance is desired from pupils who studied the eighth year work during the winter. Reading questions will be based on Lowells Vision of Sir Launfal and Ruskins King of the Golden River. Examination begins at 9 45 a.m. Burton Tp Principal.
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Boxley
Lowell
Sir Launfal
Rushin
Easter Service Planned by Sabbath School at Church
The Christian Sabbath School will give an Easter service at the church Sunday evening. The public is invited to attend.
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Christian Sabbath School
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Wisconsin Reader
W. W. Mayhew of Merton Wisconsin extols One Minute Cough Cure as quick and safe. The advertisement claims it cures coughs colds croup bronchitis grippe pneumonia and throat and lung diseases. It asserts early use prevents consumption and notes children like it and others endorse it.
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W. W. Mayhew
Merton
Wis
Tothers
C. KE. Telliett
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the District Convention
W. TE. Craig
the Ledger
Tamilton County
M. E. Conference
Walter Reagan
Philippines
E. J. Mendenhall
Sam
Tie
Walter
Heen
Mendenhall
Mer
Judson Jarrett
Sam Owen
Lamp
Carmel
Mr. Owen
Harbour
O. Veo L. Harbour
Enureh
Revo
Plarbour
M. BE
Wc.t. U. Institute
Mtu
Meliites
Fran
Dress A. Perry
Granville Patchey
CG. E. Elliott
Bostoats oWhen
Prola
Tashorny
Rey Donn
Secaded
Bub
Ao Otunn
Sigma
Dec Hinshaw
Chas. Russell
Marshall
Cy Jesstore
America
E. Boardman
Pare Woing
Mr. Russell
Wilbur Fisher
Poultry House
Witt J. Woops
J. W. Winnings
G. W. Scott
Grand Parade Entertainment
Musical Entertainment
Just
Sheridan, Indiana
Dr. Plaster
Cottrell’s Drug Store
We Fancher & Co
Sheridan, Ind
Waterloo
Ind
Pepsin Syrup Co
Monticello
Edward Warelat
U. E. Elliett
Japan
Ceylon
Hyson
Imperial
India
Coe
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