13 Apr 1906
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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1906
Page
1
The text warns about improper handling of optical instruments and the dangers of tampering with eye safety and accuracy. It stresses that unqualified facilities should not attempt adjustments and cites risks, accidents, and past cases to urge timely compliance.
An operator intervened to avert a costly outcome in an incident involvingfraik. The saved action prevented damage or loss and limited potential financial impact. Details remain limited but the response highlights quick decision making and procedural safeguards.
A derailed chain of events at a Lake Erie line results in three runaway cars rolling toward the main track. Clemente spots danger from the fire tower, signals an emergency, and trains stop with passengers boarding safely as crew contain the incident. Construction work on Afign street carriers proceeds with bids due next Monday for Ohio and Cora streets.
A brief note announces round the clock service at Big Lunch 115c with short order offerings available at all hours. The item highlights continuous food service and accessibility for late diners.
A local promotion offers a weekly present each Saturday night. With every purchase, customers receive a ticket for a chance to win the available prize.
Beginning April the following price list will be in effect at Darpy's Gallery and remain good until further notice All work guaranteed Cabinet size per dozen pricing included with values and terms as provided by the gallery
At the Alexandria session Rev. Sumwalt named new Sheridan pastor and Rev. Sutawalt to assume the post here. Rev. Wd. Stewart, two years at Roxley, transfers to Santa Fe. Os. Min. Gither assigns former Seendan pastors to Windfall Richmond New Paris and Geneva with Har Peary and others.
A record crowd attended the Indiana state convention at Tomlinson Hall in Indianapolis with 1640 delegates present. Nominations were made for Secretary of State Fred A. Sims Frankfort. Auditor John C. Bilheimer Washington. Treasurer Oscar Hadley Plainfield. Attorney General James Bingham Muncie. Clerk of Supreme Court Edward Fitzpatrick Portland. Supt. of Public Instruction F A Cotton Indianapolis. State Geologist W S Blatchley Indianapolis. State Statistician Joseph Stubbs Indianapolis. Supreme Court Judge James H Jordan Martinsville. Judge Leander J Monks Winchester. Appellate Judge nominees C Hadley Indianapolis and Ward H Watson Charleston.
The Sheridan board weighs a switch to producer gas to close the electric plant deficit. Coal alone would run about 3500, salaries and expenses 1800, totaling 5600 with income near 4000, yielding a likely 1600 deficit. Producer gas is claimed to cut fuel bills by 75 percent, reducing annual fuel to about 950, with a 1000 sinking fund and large installation cost estimated around 7000. Citizens urged to decide to prevent ongoing debt.
Phesupt of the Light Plant announces coal delivery will allow resumption of the all night service. Patrons are asked to observe turning off portion of lights at retiring to enable continuous operation through the night.
The fifth well in the Hortonville field on the Cox farm was shot Monday evening and shows promise to compare with nearby wells after new pumping. Derrick crews are active, prospectors visit from across the country, and J. W. Stone leaves the local telephone plant to take a job in Arcadia. John Young received a dispatch announcing the death of his oldest brother William You.
Wm P Harbaugh aged 81 recounts Adams township life from early settlement. He recalls corn bread mush meat potatoes roasted ears pumpkins squashes turnips beans milk or water, later wheat bread on Sundays, widespread illness and old medical practices, no cancers catarrh or diphtheria, seven year itch relapses, no buggies, and a Yankee jumper to move in snow while Pope were
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