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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
4
The article advises shaking dust from black lace before washing then cautions against overhandling. For dirty lace, wash in soapsuds, rinse, and stiffen in deep blue water with gum in it to restore color. Roll in cloth, pin between cloth and sheet, dry, then iron with tissue paper to avoid marks.
The text prescribes a homemade eye lotion for inflamed eyelids mixing givcerin horax and egg white with cold water. Apply nightly to eyelid edges until redness and inflammation abate, then rinse with diluted water to soothe any tightness.
A New York eatery has invented a corn cob holder to keep corn from rolling off the plate and to prevent buttery fingers. The device uses a elongated trough with end walls and two rods with knobs inserted at the ends to grip the cob, allowing easy transfer to a trough without mess.
A damaged text describes methods to insert ribbon through bends in garments. It explains dividing the ribbon, centering it at the waist, drawing ends evenly to avoid crushing, and mentions using paroon tape or face with a fan in finishing touches. The passage is garbled but centers on ribbon work for clothing.
Wash velveteen as with a flannel using a good soap. Rinse by pressure not twisting. Shake and ring before the fire with the right side to heat to raise the pile. When dry, lay over a thick blanket and iron the wrong side.
Beat three eggs with a rounding cup of sugar then fold in two thirds cup flour and half a teaspoon lemon flavoring. Drop teaspoonfuls on a buttered sheet bake in a moderate oven and roll into lily shapes while hot. Bake four or five at a time to prevent cracking. Fill with beaten sweetened cream.
Mrs. Vanda Reddington, wife of Hershel Reddington, aged 32 years and 25 days, died after a short illness at 1011 North Fourteenth Street. She leaves a two year old daughter and a grieving husband. Funeral held at the M E church Saturday afternoon at 2 oclock with Rev Sumwalt officiating. interment in the city cemetery. Elwood Call Leader.
Nancy Jane Barker born May 28 1836 in North Carolina died August 4 180s at 72 years 2 months 11 days. Married John Barker September 14 17859 emigrated to Indiana where most of her years were spent. She leaves a husband seven children four daughters and three sons with four predeceased. A life member of Friends church she is remembered as a faithful wife mother and devout believer in Christ.
Sarah B Stratton of Richmond Indiana born April 11 1833 to William and Bethsheba Stratton died August 8 1908 aged 75 years 4 months 22 days She held Hicksite Friends birthright membership married Lewis Underwood 1851 and bore six daughters and three sons two daughters died in infancy Husband died on a yet unspecified date Near relatives include sisters Anne Higbee of Elizabeth and Mary Brown of Camden Francis Foulke among her children The family offers the sentiment Thy will be done.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness shown through our mother’s death and burial and the floral offerings. Special thanks to Bros. Will Owen and Phillip Simmonds for their consoling words. Elmer and Carrie Underwood.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and assistance during our mother’s illness and passing. Grateful to the singers and all who helped in any way. John Barker and children.
The Sporting World notes Billy Murray guiding Toy Thomas away from the Philadelphia Nationals and Roz delivering hard hitting and stellar fielding with the Pirates. Whomuaa, a long time Phillies right fielder, regressed last season but was released and picked up by Pittsburgh this year.
The Alcos beat the Iron Giants in the opener but lost the second game in 12 innings. Sheridan, Stephenson, Harrison, and Newton starred with timely hits and long pitches shaping a two game set decided by a late winning run.
Rumors say Mike Rotheny would take over as manager of the New York Yankees this season if contract issues with the Yoronto club of the Skasternzleadue are resolved. President Farrell favors the move and values Kelley’s leadership potential despite a quiet eastern league showing.
Walker Matticks, a sensational outfielder in the Western League, has been sold to Charles A. Comiskey of the Chicago Americans for 2500 dollars. He will join the club after September 14 and is noted for batting over .800 and a powerful throwing arm. A St. Louis native, Matticks played in the Iowa league last season and is described as young, tall, and strong.
The Kempton-Pickard combination, noted for its efficient twirler, faces a Sunday game. Boyd previously played in an Illinois league this season. They have suffered only one defeat this year.
A large workforce is building a race track and grand stand at Windsor across the river from Detroit. The facility aims to serve northern circuit owners unable to send horses to California, now the sole winter option after New Orleans closed. Hudsonville financier Josep James backs the project and expects at least 590 horses ready for racing.
Letters to the English press propose swapping months for cricket and football seasons. May is cold and wet, cricket would start in June and end in September. Football would begin in September and end in April, with a potential MoC and football association agreement to swap the two seasons.
Westfield won the third game against Sheridan 2 to 1 on Westfield ground last Thursday afternoon. Batteries were Finestine and Hinshaw for Westfield, Newton and Stephenson for Sheridan. Newton struck out 16, Finestine 12. The fourth game is set for August 23 with the final likely at Westfield the following Saturday.
The schedule lists upcoming games for the local team with dates in August. On Sunday August 16 they play K P C Combine, Thursday August 20 against Chicago Union Giants, Sunday August 23 versus Westfield, and Sunday August 30 at Whitestown.
Scuilers and George Downs the Australian champion and Ernest Barrie the English title holder will row a straightaway race over the championship course in the Thames for a side bet of $1,000. The race between Putney bridge and the ship at Mort lake is set for Oct 12.
Briggs and Newton traveled to Flora on Wednesday where Newton was signed by the A B C of Indianapolis to pitch against the Flora team.
Lieutenant Frank D. Berrien will act as head coach of the Naval academy football team next season, succeeding Lieutenant Commander Joseph M. Reeves if orders allow his Annapolis station. Ensign Douglas L. Howard, captain of the 1906 team, will serve as field coach.
Miss Florence Kincaid arrived home Friday after a six week visit to Oshkosh Wisconsin and other northern cities. She spent time as a guest of Prof and Mrs Bowers in Chicago.
Mrs Cyrus George died Tuesday evening. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Bakers Corner. She was buried at West Grove cemetery.
Charles Martin of Arcadia and Miss Anna Boxley of Sheridan were married August 5 in St. Joe Michigan at the M E Parsonage with Rev Swenk officiating. The couple, both longtime Sheridan teachers, were a surprise to local friends. Martin will begin his third year as principal of the First ward this coming winter.
Frankfort merchants report bargain sales as trade pullers with twenty local merchants holding a special Saturday sale on selected articles. The program has run for several weeks and proved highly satisfactory.
Miss Ella Hadley from Indianapolis visits friends here this week. Miss Lonie Wimborough spends Sunday with grandparents Jno. N. Cooper and wife. John N. Cooper and family host at dinner Tuesday with Mrs. John Koker Mrs. Albert Christy Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Cooper and daughter Oakie Mrs. Fred Wright and son Marion and Misses Dollie Melson and Lucill Wright.
Dr J N Hurty of the Indiana state board of health reports 1907 average death age at 42.83 years, up from 39.1 years in 1906, with Boone county showing 45.61 years. He cautions that trends require a full decade of data before firm conclusions can be drawn.
The Hamilton county corn crop shows uneven conditions with moisture stress and stunted plants on clay soils yet promising yields in black soil areas. Farmers describe acreage as spotted with good and poor fields and anticipate possible high prices not yet supported by futures.
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