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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
1
This ad suggests giving Walk-Over or Queen Quality Shoes as Christmas gifts for lasting comfort and goodwill. It touts the benefits of quality footwear, mentions pleasing house slippers for ladies or gentlemen, and notes special prices available this month with an invitation to inspect the stock.
Farmers invited to swap choice Plymouth Rock cock erels for young birds of black white or mixed breeds pound for pound. Beneficial for raising better poultry, visit to learn details and join the exchange.
The county board convened Monday, reviewing gravel road, ditch matters, and non liquor license items. Contracts for seventeen gravel roads are due on the 15th, with quarterly reports from county officers filed for approval.
F M McKinzie a 68 year old farmer died at his home two miles north of Sheridan on Monday morning after years of invalid status. Civil War veteran of Co H 57th regiment, he leaves two children and a sister. Funeral Thursday at his home with Rev. Cain officiating. burial at Crown View cemetery.
B. F. Wheeler left Tuesday morning for a hunting trip in Texas traveling via Wichita Kansas where he spent a day with his son J. J. Wheeler an instructor at the university for three years. In Texas he will stay with W. B. Jarrett and family and reports plentiful game especially antelope and deer. J. J. Wheeler plans to join his father during Christmas vacation.
An old Fiddler's contest will be held at the Sheridan Opera House next Wednesday night promising unique entertainment. Violinists from miles around are expected to participate as promoters ensure a warm, comfortable venue and anticipate strong attendance with reserved seats on sale Saturday at Elliott's.
David George and family moved to western Oklahoma Tuesday, purchasing a 100 acre farm. Household goods shipped last week and mail will come from Kiowa, Kansas due to proximity to the state line. G. C. McMath learned of his brother James M. McMath’s death in New Mexico yesterday.
Canning factory talks dominate Sheridan discussions as promoters plan sites and acreage. Superintendent McIntosh visits, seeks a residence, and coordinates contracts with local businesses to secure pea and tomato crops. Tomatoes have yielded profit for five years. peas promise stronger returns with subsequent potatoes or sugar corn. Building work to start by January first with Sheridan preference for local workers.
Local butchers urged the board to amend the meat and fish sale license. The fee was set at one dollar per day. Bills approved include Newt Beard 3.00 and Hess Hines 1.87. A cleaning bill for Fifth street was deferred for investigation. Bond printing for Fifth street estimated at 2300 was ordered. The board adjourned and reassembled as Finance Board to review town funds proposals due January 4.
Shops are rapidly dressing up for the holiday season with Christmas gift articles on display in Sheridan. Early buyers gain advantage with complete lines, but ample stock remains for all.
A revival is planned for January 1 at the Christian church. Organizers invite congregants and community members to attend, with services featuring sermons, music, and prayer. Details on times and speakers were not provided in the readable text.
The country store announces the largest and best lines yet with C C School Shoes for boys Ball Brand rubber footwear Rosemarry shoes for ladies Setsiug and Utica underwear for all customers available for inspection and purchase.
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