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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
2
Local Republican ticket listed for Sheridan Township with Chas Landis for Congress and E J Mendenhall as representative along with a full slate of county officials. Also mentions Easter headgear debate, a Metchnikoff claim about 120 years, advertising benefits, and a critical remark on a hoax in a Star headline.
A leading agricultural publication notes the average winter wheat condition on April 1 at 90.2 percent, up from 88.11 a year earlier and 85 over the past decade, a sign of encouragement for farmers.
The state questions using wooden or other Indian figures as cigar signs and considers alternatives. Authors note Filipinos have no political influence here.
A scientist reports metals tire as living things and notes Telegraph wires conduct better on Monday than Saturday due to Sunday rest. A three week rest increases a wire’s conductivity by 10 percent.
An English scientist praises the energy and intellect of American boys and predicts American girls will soon rival and outpace European youth. He claims the American boy is ahead by a mental margin of two years.
A commentary argues that the Speaker wields dictatorial influence in Congress and that concentrating such power in one persontempts the majority of lawmakers and risks misrepresenting the people.
The President declares annihilation of anarchism as a national goal. He argues anarchists are enemies of humanity and calls for excluding anarchists from entering the United States and barring publications that propagate anarchist views. The message cites a Department opinion as grounding for these powers.
Discussion of government use of mail to prevent crime and threats to officials. Reports guard measures for Postmaster General and President amid anarchist suppression and Paterson mail threats. Also contrasts Democratic and Republican local option planks on liquor, weighing county wide vs ward based approaches and brewers’ influence.
A New York Legislator quotes a Russian Albany resident who, upon leaving his home, longs to kiss the pavement and cherishes the chance for his children to become American citizens. He notes Americans take liberty for granted while immigrants dream of freedom and opportunity in this land.
Local retailer announces fresh Spring dress goods and silks available at Golden Rule. Shoppers are invited to view new fabrics and patterns for the season.
Winston Churchill born 1874 rises to president of the board of trade in the Asquith ministry. The English Churchill is noted for military writings and a biography of his father, with a history as soldier and war correspondent in Cuba and Africa. He shifted from Conservative to Liberal over Chamberlain’s protection policy.
A Minneapolis Journal account describes how a boundary was set by a sun shadow at 10 o'clock. The process involved an Indian chief and survey instruments to draw circles, leading to a division with land on one side for whites and the other for Indians.
William Hall Milton of Marianna Florida appointed by Governor Broward to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William James Bryan in the United States Senate. Milton, born in Jackson County in 1864, is a farmer banker and lawyer with prior service as mayor of Marianna a state legislator a presidential elector and United States surveyor general of Florida. He is a grandson of former Florida governor John Milton.
By decree of the Hamilton Circuit Court in the Nolan Slattery vs Harris case, I will sell on May 16 1908 at Noblesville court house the rents and profits for up to seven years for Lots 1 and 2 in square 1 Thistlethwaite’s First addition Sheridan Indiana. If insufficient, I will also sell the fee simple of the real estate to satisfy the decree interest and costs. Frank Randall Sheriff. Pearson & Pearson Attys for Plaintiff. April 23 1908.
From the Clerk of the Hamilton Circuit Court a sale is ordered in the case of Joseph L. Vickery versus H C Hurand and Henry St. Clair. On May 16, 1908, between 10 AM and 4 PM at the Hamilton County Court House the rents of Lot 6 in Block Three of John H Cox's Addition Sheridan will be offered for up to seven years to satisfy the decree plus interest and costs. The fee simple of the real estate may also be sold to satisfy the decree and costs. No relief from valuation laws.
Complaint No 14759 in Hamilton County Indiana alleges Carrie Glenn is not a resident. Defendant must appear by June 1 1908 or respond to the complaint. clerk Leroy J. Patty signs at Noblesville April 3 1908.
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of Polly Cox deceased to appear in Hamilton Circuit Court Noblesville Indiana on May 16 1908 and show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Witness the Clerk April 16 1608.
Doctors prescribe strong tonics and alteratives and modern science prompts alcohol free remedies. Ayer's Sar saparilla is shown as alcohol free and recommended by doctors. The ad urges consulting a physician about constipation and suggests Ayer's Pills as laxative doses from the J C Ayer Co.
Bright bay colt foaled 1902 Pedro 1593 stands 16 hands and 1200 pounds. Sired by Clement 31 758 from Laclede 1895, out of Happy Medium 400. First dam Fox by Amelect 20273, then Elector 10830 from Electioneer 125. Second dam Dixey by Pilot Chieftain 382¢. Insurance term: 15.60 to insure colt to stand and suck.
Black John a fine Kentucky Jack nine years old described as beautiful black with a mealy nose stands 143 hands high. Terms asked ten dollars for purchase.
Mrs Eli Clark of Ninth Street Sheridan Ind states kidney disease caused back and pelvic pain, frequent whitish secretions with sediment, rheumatic stiffness and headaches. After using Doan’s Kidney Pills from Elliott’s drug store she was fully cured and now praises the pills. For sale by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan’s.
The Golden Rule offers carpets of various kinds at 19th century to 1.12 per yard prices. shoppers are invited to browse a range of rug materials.
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