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Newspaper

Sheridan News

Location

Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1908

Page

8

Local dog story and new Noblesville law office open

In Sheridan a shaggy dog Revo herded a baby from a cart near the Gold en Rule store, then returned it to the Thistlethwaite hotel where the mother found the child. R R Foland has opened a law office in Noblesville with a new library and offices. He is a Hamilton county native with a fresh law degree and a background in teaching.

F.G. Kassebaum Sunnyside Washington Spokane Revo F. B. Kercheval Thistlethwaite Sheridan The R.R. Foland Noblesville Lke Mr. Foland Hamilton County Adams Township Boxley Indiana University Foland Pittsboro Indiana Galesburg Iinois

Three Wills Probate and County Board Actions Noted

The county board held a special session approving gravel road bonds and supplies for the coming year. City officials notified the board of acceptance to share street cleaning costs, with the county paying 200 annually. Recorder Moshaugh reported July receipts and related figures. Attachment proceedings were filed against Allen Leap over a $70 note with efforts to reach Leap’s Adams township land interest.

David Brook John Thom Nelson Higbee Marvin Thistlethwaite Higbee Pany Sheridan Attachment Allen Leap Leap Ohio Adams Township

Floaters Are All Good in Hamilton County

Special Agent Rafferty of the Jeffersonville Reformatory toured Hamilton County to interview parolees and assess those on probation. He found floaters generally well behaved, with police not actively disturbing them and most proving trustworthy citizens during routine checks.

Hamilton County Rafferty Jeffersonville Reformatory Mr. Ratterly Ledger

Bryan Notified for Third Presidential Bid in Lincoln

Colonel Malone’s battery fired a 41-gun salute as William Jennings Bryan received notification of his nomination. A broad, nonpartisan celebration featured speeches by Bryan, John W. Kern, and H. D. Clayton, with Lincoln’s officials and citizens turning out for a large, ceremonial day at the Nebraska capitol.

Malone Lincoln William Jennings Bryan Mr. Bryan Myr Bryan Notifica Nebraska Sheldon Hall Brown John W. Kern H. D. Clayton Alabama State Capitol Clayton Capitol Grounds Government Square Kern Lincoln Hotel

New Show Horse Barn at Indiana State Fair Grounds

The new horse show barn at the Indiana State Fair Grounds near the Coliseum is under construction and due for completion before the Sept 7 to 11 State Fair. It features brick and stucco walls, a red clay tile roof, a 200 by 50 foot main front, 36 stalls, and a second section with 344 stalls in forty three stall rows, all with ventilation, clay floors, and full facilities, wired for electric lights. During the fair the barn will house heavy draft coach and high harness horses.

New Baseball League Spreading Across North America

A new International Baseball league is growing with teams in Canada and the United States. Reports say the circuit plans to invade Buffalo next year and challenge the Eastern League.

International Baseball League Canada United States Buffalo

Dahlen Shines in Star Game with Boston Americans

Bill Dahlen is prospering with the Boston Americans and hitting better than .280 while playing a magnificent game in the field.

Kercheval Family Reunites After Fifteen Years

The Kercheval family held its first reunion Sunday August 2 at Frank T. Kercheval’s home in Caney. Attendees included Mrs. Anna Harper Kansas City Missouri Mrs. George Ashby Alexandria Louisiana Harry Kercheval Coffeyville R P Kercheval Leavenworth and F T Kercheval family. One member Mrs SL Wallingford Altus Oklahoma could not attend due to illness. This marked the largest family gathering in fifteen years.

R. P. Kercheval Frank T. Kercheval City Anna Harper Kansas City Missouri George Ashby Alexandria Louisiana Harry Kercheval Coffeyville Leavenworth F. T. Kercheval

Miss Mary Carter Hosts Miss Almira Cox and A Langdon

Miss Mary Carter entertained Sunday guests Miss Almira Cox and A Langdon of Kempton in a cordial social gathering.

Mary Carter Almira Cox A. Langdon Kempton

Farmers Seek Incendiary Fires in Kosciusko County

Farmers in northeastern Kosciusko County protest a spate of three mysterious fires over ten days causing about $10,000 in losses. Last night a barn and several outbuildings on Chester Vanator’s Pierceton-area farm burned, with wheat, hay and vehicles also destroyed, and authorities suspect arson.

Warsaw Ind Kosciusko County Chester Vanator Pierceton

Tragic Bridge Crash Claims Two Teen Men

In Indianapolis on Sunday afternoon a Monon railway bridge collapse over the White River near Broad Ripple kills Hubert Staley, 17, and John Weston, 19, who were exploring the river for a vamping spot. They were struck by a fast train as they crossed the bridge.

Caughton Bridge Indianapolis Monon White Rivyer Broad Ripple Hubert Staley John Weston

Court House Volume Transfers and New Cases

List of transfers including land sales in Washington Jackson and Noblesville. New cases filed include Nelson Higbee vs Allen Leap and Roy Woodruff paternity matters. Marriage licenses issued for Peter Schmitz with Bessie M Jones and others.

Elizabeth Wo Moore Jaura Davis Washington Sarah E Mundell Jos Mundell Ain Jackson Hiram Pottenbarger E E Chance Ain Washington John Coffey J F Coffey Jackson Mary L Warman Et al Arcadia Chas B Jackson Israel Ehman Samuel Horney Et al Noblesville Fuel and Sup Co Noblesville Jas Wood Et al Nelson Higbee Et al Allen Leap Jennie Potts Roy Woodruff

Market notes on wheat from The Modern Miller

The Modern Miller of St Louis reports soft winter wheat market moderating while hard winter wheat is liberal due to Nebraska crop progress. Farmers hold wheat in granaries or public warehouses and will sell based on bid prices. rains have worsened the soft winter crop in shock.

St. Louis Nebraska

Clinton County Fair Promises Big Show In Fort Aug

You will probably get more and see more this year at the great Clinton County Fair than any other fair in the State. Nearly all space and room for stock and display exhibits have been engaged. The speed department is assured with the best horses and most exciting races you have seen for years. Attend this great fair at Frankfort Aug. 18th to 21st.

Clinton County Frankfort

Also Mentioned on This Page

First National State Bank Sheridan, Indiana Wainwright Trust CO Noblesville, Ind Annecdote R. R. Foland Circuit Court Cicero Perkinsville H. A. Schildmeier Moshaugh Indiana State Fair Grounds Kercheval Reunion the Farmers’ National Bank Sheridan, Ind Resources U.S U. S National Bank Court House Volume LB Kenworthy A G Osborne Ain Hiram Foster Geof Henry Lohmann Eva B VanBibber Abraham H Kauffman Atlanta Jonas I Johnson Moore Delaware Jno G Mundell Sarah A Mundell Chase Reagan Nancy E Day Flora Stern Franklin Newby Franklin Rigby White River Peter Schmitz Bessie M Jones Harry H Evans Mae Harrison Geof Cobler Amanda Drestler Chase Hall Bertha Moulton
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