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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
7
A reflection on a lifelong book lover who feeds on antique tomes and vellum. The man fades as volumes age him, while critics prize fragile margins and the possibility of a heavenly Grolier binding for a worthy book in his soul.
Uncle Pete and Sist' Mournin' spar over a heated revival at Zion Chapel as a Baptist preacher clashes with a Methodist elder and a Confederate of gossip. The dispute erupts into threats of church discipline and a dramatic exit as Sist' Mournin' ends the affair by tossing Pete's beaver into the street and singing Roll On, Sweet Chariot.
A New York report states Mme Sembrich earned a record $2000 for a single aria from a millionaire’s wife for a drawing room event. Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt paid Mme Melba $1500 for a musicale. Sembrich Calve Swames prefer voluntary appearances for friends with no fee.
The article states German officers exhaust troops with dawn to dusk drills and training. It claims Germany has mobilized an army of 1,000,000 within ten days, with efficient headquarters and commissaries, making the nation ready for peace or war.
From Our Correspondents Carmel reports hog losses and new arrivals as Charley Beeson moves in John Ginford rents Will Hawkins farm and plans for hosting the whiskey ring crackdown. Ed Murphy eyes the Indianapolis poultry show and premium haul.
Anderson Ind November 14 1900 Mr Gro B Irancts Lapel Ind. My dear Comrade I thank you for your hearty congratulations and I am very proud that most of the boys of the IST were interested in and stood by their old Company The prize it more than any longer that could be bestowed upon me in the way of an office With best wishes Sincerely Yours Winfield F Durbin
Edwin Abbey has accepted a commission to draw a cover for the Ladies' Home Journal. Four or five years ago he created a much praised cover, admired by illustrators in America and Europe. He aims to surpass that effort to please his American friends. Abbey’s work is in high demand and he rarely steps away from his brush for pencil work, though it is among the costliest tasks.
One way and round trip settler's tickets to points in the west north and northwest offered on select dates through 1901. Tickets available November 6 13 20 27 1900 February 12 19 21 March 5 12 19 26 and April 2 16 28 28 1901. John Merchant agent.
Advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach disorders and liver and bowel regulation. Price set at 25 cents with free samples at C. I. Elliott's drug store.
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