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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
1
The ad suggests giving WALK-OVER or QUEEN QUALITY SHOES as Christmas gifts to friends to provide daily comfort and lasting remembrance. It frames shoes as sources of pleasure rather than evils and promises that recipients will think kindly of the giver every morning after wearing them.
Farmers invited to exchange choice Plymouth Rock cock erels for young chickens of black white and mixed breeds pound for pound. The Fear Campbell Co promotes raising quality stock and urges buyers to visit for details.
A devastating fire in Sheridan wiped out the Smith & Inman elevator and flour mill, with an estimated loss of 20000 and 11000 coverage from Chicago and Alton insurers. The blaze began in the west driveway amid grain surplus, threatening adjacent buildings including the Indiana Condensed Milk Factory. Firefighters and neighbors fought flames through the night as investigators consider possible incendiary origin and note suspected local tramps.
Toad Harvey suffers a dislocated left shoulder and a broken right arm after a recent fall at the light plant while starting the engine. He previously incurred a wrist fracture on a prior fall, both accidents linked to moving machinery and poor hand use. He remains hopeful despite the handicaps.
The Sheridan high school football team finished 6 to 6 at Lafayette after two touchdowns were awarded unevenly and a hostile crowd. It marks the second meeting between the clubs this season, with Sheridan claiming the state championship based on its strong record and Captain Elliott as the sole unanimous State star.
The Sheridan Westfield and Carmel Interurban project has raised its $10 000 capital stock split evenly between Westfield and Sheridan. Moore Mansfield Construction of Indianapolis is expected to lead the build with early work planned this winter for a spring start and a projected July operation. A route is under consideration with a visiting party from Westfield and nearby towns reviewing options.
Noblesville based company incorporating for 25000 dollars plans a four line canning plant in Sheridan. Officers include C P Macey president L N Joseph vice president and C E McIntosh secretary and general manager with a 100 worker capacity and initial focus on peas and tomatoes. The head office will be in Sheridan with surveys and site arrangements to begin soon.
Mr and Mrs Joe Stephenson of South Dakota visited Sheridan relatives Tuesday morning and stayed with W A Sparrow and family as guests.
J Arthur Fritz leaves Monday morning for Lexington Ohio to take charge of the new milk factory being erected by the Indiana Condensed Milk company. Other factory staff will go there the first of the year.
The speaker advertises a country store with large lines of footwear including C.C. School Shoes for Boys Ball Brand Rubber Footwear and Rosemary Shoes for Ladies sizing and selection for customers.
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