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Newspaper

Sheridan News

Location

Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1907

Page

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Graduating Gifts Showcase in Boxed Presents

A large selection of pretty gifts organized in neat boxes for graduates. Shoppers can find themed sets and decorative wrapping as part of a commemorative display.

Ashes Destroy Blessing Residence After Weekend Fire

Michael Blessing’s two story home in northwest town is total loss from a Saturday fire. The blaze began in the roof near the chimney after a kitchen stove preps for dinner. Firefighters lost control as west winds fed the flames, first floor furnishings saved, upper rooms gutted, insured none, Blessing an old soldier who moved here five years ago from Kempton.

Michael Blessing Blessing Kempton

Narrow escape for Horton farm worker gored by bull

Bert Jessup of Horton on the H. L. Covode farm northwest of Westfield barely survived a bull attack last Friday. He was knocked down and gored. Al Moon drove the beast away with a pitchfork. Dr. Baldwin treated him, and he returned home to recover with plans to resume work later in the week.

Bert Jessup Horton H. L. Covode Westfield al Moon Dr. Baldwin Hortonville

Closing Evening Crowns League Endeavor Course

The last number of the League Endeavor course was given at the I O R M hall Wednesday evening to a large audience. It was rendered by home talent and was the crown ing number of the course. The program as announced last week was carried out and each performance heartily anchored.

League Endeavor I.O. R. M. Hall

Pay Electric Light bill at Scott's office by the fifth

The notice advertises payment of the Electric Light bill due by the fifth at A C Scott's office located within Weaver-Cox Lumber Company.

A.C. Scott Weaver—Cox Lumber Company

Sheridan Grounds Leased for Night Games by New Ball Club

Sheridan supports a new ball grounds lease on Compton farm east of town to host national games this summer. Nebraska Indians have requested a date and plan day and night play with lighting. The old fair grounds ball park becomes a corn field. Lena A. Clements wins her case against the town of Sheridan for injuries from May on Third street during repairs after a two-day trial.

Sheridan Compton Farm Nebraska Indians Fair Grounds Lena A. Clements Noblesville Clements Third Street H. E. Davenport

Entered Guilty Plea in Forgery Case in Marion County

A. R. Nichols of Marion township pleaded guilty to forging several checks drawn on his father J. T. Nichols and J. R. My rs. Judge Artman sentenced him to 2 to 14 years in the Indiana reformatory with a $10 fine and costs, but suspended judgment on good behavior. The piece notes a fire-signal critique and proposes a large bell at the light plant for quicker alerts.

A. R. Nichols Marion Township J. T. Nichols J. R. Myrs Artman Indiana Jeffersonville Young Nichols Lebanon

Mrs James Shull Rites Held at Ridge Cemetery

An aged lady from the north side of town, Mrs James Shull, died Wednesday. Funeral services were scheduled to be held at Ridge Cemetery today.

James Shull North of Town Ridge Cemetery

Sheridan schools lose Beals to Harvard next fall

Superintendent Beals resigns his Sheridan post to enter Harvard University next fall. He will be joined by instructor Geo. Teter from IU. The superintendent’s office will be open with Llewelyn, Earlham College graduate, holding potential first refusal.

Beals Sheridan Harvard University Geo. Teter I. U Llewelyn Earlham College

Banquet Promises Unprecedented Alumni Event in Sheridan

Committees report the Alumni Banquet in Sheridan will be the greatest social event of the year, with an up-to-date banquet, special musical attention, and well-organized preparations. Red Men’s hall and Pocahontas ladies will host parts of the program. Date set for May 7.

Sheridan Aglay Red Men’s Pocahontas

Indiana Democratic leader Theodore P. Davis gravely ill

Theodore P. Davis chairman of Indiana Democrats and prominent attorney is seriously ill at his home 1503 Park Avenue. Doctors say death could come at any time after more than four weeks with Brights disease. Davis has long been active in politics and law since 1897 moving from Noblesville, a former judge of the Appellate Court, and a prominent Mason, Odd Fellow and Knight of Pythias member with many local relatives.

Theodore P. Davis Democratic Central Committee Indiana Park Avenue Bright Davis Frank E. Gavin Masonic Order The Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias Indianapolis Noblesville Newton Davis

Prominent Man Gone After Paying Taxes at Noblesville

John A. Cline a well known farmer from the north part of the township has been missing since Saturday morning. He appeared in Sheridan on Saturday drawing 450 from the First National Bank to pay taxes and visit Prosecutor Gentry. He later drew a draft for about 300 payable to a Chicago bank and mentioned Solorado as a target. Neighbors and family search Noblesville without results. A theory points to possible mental unbalance after a head injury from a prior assault.

John A. Cline Sheridan First National Bank Gentry Court House Noblesville Chicago Solorado

Death of H. E. Stephenson in lung illness

H E Stephenson died at his home on West 2nd Street Tuesday after a long lung illness. Funeral services and interment were held at Bethel Cemetery. He was about 60 years old and leaves a family.

H. E. Stephenson West 2Nd Street Bethel Cemetery

Miona stomach tablets promise relief for busy people

Hurried business men and mothers who skip meals along with dyspeptics seek relief in Miona stomach tablets. The ad states a fifty cent box price with a money back guarantee if they fail.

John Gifford

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Nice J. L. Hastings Sheridan, Indiana R. G. Davenport C. E. Cox Ures Ture First Nat’l Bank B. Z. Morris Able Mad Bull Pitchfork BEAST Nicaragua Donaheu Cleveland Plain Dealer L. A. Clements Qld Corn Town Prof. Bales George Teter Harvard J. A. Cline P. O. Sheridan Hannah Whitehall Smith J. L. Vickery Prop
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