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Newspaper

Sheridan News

Location

Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1908

Page

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For Sale Calf Feeder One Dollar Each

Common Sense calf feeder offered by J. L. Vickery at two for a dollar fifty while stock lasts. Cheap farm equipment ad noting limited quantity and reduced price.

J. L. Vickery

Making New Assessments for Titled Drain Proposal

Surveyor Hugh Johnson and two ditch commissioners reviewed the Titlethwaite drain route this week after the initial assessment was rejected for lack of Boone county representation. Two lay plans were considered to reduce costs about twenty percent with an estimated total around four thousand dollars.

Hugh Johnson Clark and Higgins Thistlethwaite Boone County Sherpian

County ticket chosen by Noblesville Democrats on Saturday

Delegates from Noblesville met in secret session and endorsed a full county ticket with one exception. The slate includes Meade Vestal for Judge, George Osborn for Prosecuting Attorney, Floyd Zimmerman for Auditor, Melvin Cardwell for Treasurer, Templeton Dick for Sheriff, Edward Quear for Surveyor, Dr. Rodenbeck for Coroner, and W. A. Morgan and Henry Plew as commissioners.

Noblesville J.P. Davis Adams Tipton Hamilton Meade Vestal Noblesville Township George Osborn Sheridan Floyd Zimmerman Wayne Melvin Cardwell Washington Templeton Dick Jackson Edward Quear

Adams township Democrats nominate ticket at White Theatre

The Adams township Democrats met in the White Theatre Tuesday afternoon and nominated their township ticket. On the first ballot trustees nominee were Martin Hand and Charles Johnson. For Assessor, Arthur Baker won on one ballot over Fred B. Miller.

Adams Township White Theatre Chas. E. Couch Jnck Gifford Martin Hand Charles Johnson Bakers Corner Mr. Hand Mr. Johnson Fred B. Miller Arthur Baker Mr. Baker

Pythian Sisters Stage Business Mews Jubilee Carnival

The Pythian Sisters announce an entertainment titled Business Mews Jubilee Carnival to be held at the KofP Hall next Wednesday and Thursday evenings. It will showcase town business interests with 65 participants and feature unique costumes songs recitations and tableaux for spectators.

Pythian Sisters Kofp Hall

Meat Prices Rise at Sheridan Markets

Beef prices in Sheridan markets have increased from fifteen to eighteen cents per stake as meat sold by local shops is largely bought from large packers whose pricing sets the going rate for the area.

Sheridan

Will Manufacture Gloves by Local Partnership

Jacob Pritsch and L. D. Cox form a glove making partnership and plan a two week opening of a factory. Ten machines, capacity 120 dozen pairs daily, will operate in three upper rooms of a cement block with about 12 workers. Initial output focuses on cloth and canvas gloves amid high demand and limited local supply.

Jacob Pritsch L. D. Cox

Old Soldier Nathan Davis Dies After Brief Illness

Nathan Davis aged 57 who served in the Civil War died at his home on South Georgia Street after a short heart ailment. He farmed until retirement and moved to town with his wife and four children surviving along with a brother Milton of Noblesville. He was buried at Crown View Cemetery on Monday afternoon.

Nathan Davis South Georgia Street Milton Noblesville Crown View Cemetery

Sheridan Best 3 Impresses Traveling Visitor

Mr. Francis and his wife of Gas City visited friends here Tuesday and Wednesday. He says Sheridan looks best for its size among towns he has seen and notes his Gas City and Marion businesses are in good condition.

M. Francis Gas City Francis Sheridan Marion

Miss Stahl Wins High School Oratorical Contest

Miss Mary Stahl won the High School Oratorical contest held Friday at the Second Ward building. Her speech was The Struggle for Freedom. John Miller took second with Our Nation's Flag, among seven contestants. Winners advance to Noblesville May 2 for the county contest.

Scond Ward Mary Stahl John Miller Noblesville

Mystic Shrine Initiates 102 at Indianapolis Desert Crossing

G H Palmer among 102 candidates admitted to Murat Temple Mystic Shrine in Indianapolis. C E Elliott attended the ceremonies as a longtime member. The issue features the Man of the Hour.

G. H. Palmer Indianapolis C. E. Elliott

Town Board Grants Franchise to Traction Company

The Town Board granted a franchise to the Indianapolis and South Bend Traction Company after a second hearing. The franchise allows choice of Second, Third or Fourth streets and shortens the construction time to three years. President Keller represented the company and pledged rapid construction.

Traction Company Indianapolis and South Bend Traction Company Keller

Sheridan Alumni May Not Meet This Year

Prospects for the Eighteenth Annual meeting of the Sheridan Alumni Association are very poor and unless more enthusiasm is shown by members this year’s meet will be a failure. Officers and others who should take part have not found time or declined to do the necessary work and it is about to be abandoned. With less than three weeks to work in unless volunteers come soon no meeting will be attempted this year.

The Sheridan Alumni Association

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SOK Rickards Clayton E. Cox’s Bszece Second and Blake Streets Sheridan, Ind J. B. Johnson Prop A. M. Stephenson & Co. Real Estate and Loans Briggs Chicago Tribune Philippines Uncle Sam Rodenbeck W. A. Morgan Fall Creek Henry Plew A. Lloyd Hickson Philippine Islands Chloe Mr Hickson Miss Simms Hickson San Francisco J. R. Malotti Bloomington Malott Islands Bernard Walker Democrats Adams Rame Bluffton Fowler Messrs. Pritsch & Cox Miss Stahl Man of the Hour Board Grants Ford’s Drug Store John Gifford Pharmacist P. O. Sheridan Vickery the Country Store
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