Early Christmas shopping urged to beat holiday rush
A Sheridan notice warns shoppers to start now to avoid crowded stores and late deliveries. It urges beginning Monday morning and emphasizes comfort, business aid, and clerk relief. A separate item records the Sheridan Grasian Coal Company meeting to elect directors Frank Colby, George H. Palmer, and Thomas S. Spencer with Palmer named secretary and treasurer. the office moves to G. H. Palmer’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Gras
Ian Coal Company
Sheridan
G. A. Palmer
Zeeboes Tein
Prank Colby
George H. Palmer
Thomas S. Spencer
G. H. Palmer
Farm for Sale Amid Orchard and Timber Resources
For sale a farm with acres in cultivation acres in pasture and timber, a new house and barn, 200 fruit trees just coming into bearing, ample water supply, fencing partly wire and partly rail. Priced at 1400 dollars for a few days. See A Mendenhall.
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Mendenhall
Moore Law Effectiveness and Township Dry Status Report
The anti saloon league bulletin cites Moore reonstrance law as highly effective in 15 months with 575000 people across 167 townships and 14 city wards made dry for two years. It notes 124 townships remain dry by Nicholson claw and 361 townships are dry overall. A wedding in Sheridan is described as quiet due to a family death, with Carraway and Miss married. they will live on a farm near Westfield.
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Anti-Saloon League
Ciry
Oregon
Carraway
Bartie
Sheridan
Mr. Carraway
J. E. Carraway
Hyomei Outfit Promises Cure for Cat Arrh by John Gifford
Buy a Hyomei outfit from John Gifford for $1 with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure. The ad presents a simple medicinal claim and reimbursement offer.
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John Gifford
Real Estate Transfers in Noblesville and Westfield Column
Court House column lists transfers including C D Zimmer to Jno Zelt for 20 acres in Noblesville at 2000 dollars. Elizabeth E Weaver to M E Weaver, M A H Harrell to Wm H Beals, Zula Z Taylor to L A Pettis, and Trust Co administrator to Messa Small in Noblesville. Also notes many other Lot transfers in Noblesville Westfield Sheridan and surrounding areas plus several lawsuits and venue changes.
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D Zimmer
Jno Zelt
Noblesville
Elizabeth E Weaver
M E Weaver
AH Harrell
Wm H Beals
Zula Z
Taylor and
Husb
L A Pettis
Westfield
Wainwright Trust Co
Admr
Messa Small
Elizabeth M Bishop
Hexary Gascho Et Alto
Sohl
JS Stanley
David Johnson
Christian Wilson
G H Palmer
Sheridan
Beautiful bats less than cost see Rose Reynolds
Fragmented notes list items and obituaries from a local paper. Mentions Rose Reynolds, Rev Mrs Dickey at Wesleyan church, Mrs J M Thistlethwaite visiting Lebanon, Mrs Wm Norman and Katie Woods guests at J K Rodeman home, Home Mission meetings, Emily McMurtry returning from Noblesville, Sadie Foster and Carrie Hutchens visiting Cicero to see Sam Foster who is not expected to live. Also mentions Mrs Alex Shannon of Ekin dead at 48, Charles and Vinton survivors, and burial notices with various names and addresses. References to Sheridan, Noblesville, and local residences and jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Foster
Carrie Hutchens
Cicero
Sam Foster
Alex Shannon
Ekin
Charles and
Vinton
December Named for Romans on Shortest Day and Longest Night
The article notes December the month of the shortest day and longest night. It explains December's name origin in the old Roman calendar with ten months and added days. It states the sun enters Capricorn on December 22 after the winter solstice, beginning its ascent.
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Capricornus
Market Quotations from Sheridan
Market quotations from Sheridan show butter rising while chicken prices fall. Grain and hay values listed with per bushel and per ton figures. cattle and sheep prices also noted alongside various fowl and egg prices.
Followers of Forestry Discouraged Catalpa Fence Posts
The State Board of Forestry officials warn many farmers will become discouraged in years ahead. Farmers planting catalpa seeds and trees to use as fence posts face failure as experts say catalpa species such as catalpa speciosa and the ordinary catalpa are unsuitable for fence posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Freeman
State Board of Forestry
Ben W. Douglass
Douglass
Freeman
Mr. Douglass
Next Indiana real estate tax assessment to hire qualified appraisers
Spring brings the required assessment of Indiana real estate for taxation. More deputies will be chosen who are skilled in judging property values as appraisals occur every four years, determining four years of taxes. Franklin Se aardth and other officials emphasize the importance and time needed.
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Indiana
Franklin Seae
Ike
Meat shipment rules under new federal law require certificates
Farmers must obtain a for mil certificate showing the killing date and animal condition before carcasses can be shipped out of state. No express company or railroad can transport meat across state lines without this certificate. Government blanks for these certificates must come from a meat inspection office.
Mrs Johnson Buys Stomach Tablets at Gifford’s Store
In a few days she anticipated feeling better after purchasing a 50 cent box of Midna stomach tablets at John Gifford's. The remark suggested a hoped for quick recovery and health improvement.
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Mrs. Johnson
John Gifford’s
Patient salesman earns promotion through amiable service
A young Marshall Field & Co. neckwear clerk endures a fussy elderly customer with patience and good humor. He shows several satin and silk ties, asking cash or charge, and the customer reveals himself as Marshall Field in disguise. The clerk’s courteous handling leads to later promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Field & Co
Marshall Field
Saturday Evening Post
Judge Upton’s Experiment In Alcohol Influence
Chronicles Judge Upton of Keene New Hampshire a strict prohibitionist who tested why liquor attracts drinkers by drinking Medford rum himself and recording effects The next court session saw drunkards discharged while other delinquents were punished prompting questions about the judge’s approach and the outcome of his informal experiment Local notices include Mrs W T Wilson entertaining the E K Club a Christmas sale by the Ladies Aid Church and a watch sale claim.
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Upton
Keene
N. H
Boston Herald
Medford
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Amas Trade
Giets
Tsax
Hanuiten
Elvin and
Waltham Watches
Cour
Duttons
B. Og
A.B. Johnson
Gregory
Elmer Underwood
Squire Owen
Sheridan Gas
Oil and Coal Company
AH. Palmer
Frank Cuthy, Seey and
Treas
Pres
Court House
Maria E. Lennon
Lackey
Wim E Craig
Joseph R. Welly
Pinnell-Dulin Lumber Co
Geo. W. Heinigman
Jacob F. Heinzman
New York Dental Co
Geof Gaynor
Marion County
Irven A Harvey and
Maggie J Roberts
Elmer Eo Carraway
Leota V
Henry Boyer
Sarah E Reese
Beo E West
Orie E Wiseman
Christian H Burkhardt
Maud Rondebush
Arlington G Moses
Edith Faye Sowerwine
H A Toole
Enna
Graham John A Hilton
Carrie Wilson
Benj Gascho
Sarah A Vestal
Win N Smith
Fern Crawford
Virgil G McDonald
Viola E Bauniles
Rose Reynolds
Dickey
J. M. Thistlethwaite
Lebanon
Mrs. Wm. Norman
Katie Woods
J.K. Rodeman
Emily McMurtry
Evan Bray
Martha Dike
Forkner East
Clarence Be
Pei
Ep Veer
Alti Weaver Lamber Co
Ted Hand
North Main Street
W. J. Woods
W. T. Wilson
Indiana Condensed Milk Factory
Catalpa
Elizabeth Wilson
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
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