Thrilling Ride Through Tennessee Farm Country
The writer recalls leaving Louisville with his daughter and riding by night toward Jackson Tennessee. He describes rough roads, a runaway horse, and a perilous buggy ride down hills and through gullies. After a harrowing journey they arrive at a possum dinner praised for southern fare and richness, with caution advised for overeating.
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Jackson, Tenn
J. W. Plunk
McNairy
Tenn
Plunk
Myself
Rev. Plunk
South
Resolutions of Respect for John Wesley Spencer
Resolutions from Wr. Smith Post No 103 G A R honor John Wesley Spencer of Co H 57th Ind Vol Infue with sympathy. They note his four years service, neighborly character, devotion to family and country, and urge mourning at the post and in the Sheridan News for thirty days. The notice also mentions former milk factory employees seeking new Capron Ill positions and a winter millinery sale with stock clearout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wr. Smith
John Wesley Spencer
Co. H. 57Th Ind
Post
Sheridan News
Messrs
Chas. Kirby
Lowell Wilson
Capron
Ill
Vna Condensed Milk Factory
How to Cure Skin Diseases
An advertisement proclaims Zemo can draw germs and poisons to the surface and destroy them. It claims to cure any skin or scalp disease regardless of cause or duration. Sample request and photos of cures are available at C. E. Gregory's drug store, St Louis, Mo, via E. W. Rose, Med Co.
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Zemo
E. W. Rose, Med Co
St Louis
C. E. Gregory’s
Auxiliary Meeting for Centennial Aims and Farewell
The Auxiliary to the C. W. E. M. met at Mrs. J. E. Kercheval’s home to study Centennial Aims. A farewell reception honored F. L. Davis wife and Miss Dora George who resigns as treasurer after about seven years. Ella Scott elected to succeed her. Refreshments followed with prayer and a farewell song as friends wished safety on their move to Oklahoma.
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Christian Church
J. E. Kercheval
F. L. Davis
Dora George
Treas
Ella Scott
Aux Pres
Bro
Assiter
Oklahoma
McIntosh resigns from Noblesville Standard Canning Co
Charles E. McIntosh resigns as superintendent after three years to become Secretary and Superintendent of a new factory in Sheridan next year. Walter C. Essington will succeed him as Superintendent, with praise for McIntosh and a call for farmer support for the new leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. McIntosh
Standard Canning Co
McIntosh
Sheridan
Walter C. Essington
Remembering John Wesley Spencer A Pioneer Farmer and Veteran
John Wesley Spencer born November 18 1843 died November 26 1908 aged 65 years 13 days his parents early settlers he lived near his birthplace except for four years in the army He married Sarah P Cornell April 16 1866 and had four children Jennie Eddie Mollie Della and others Mollie died 1896 Della 1905 leaving wife son daughter and nine grandchildren He endured long illness praying and singing and died peacefully in the morning after a final prayer special 75 cent dress shirts 69 cents Smith Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley Spencer
Thos E
Livia Spencer
Wes
Sarah P. Cornell
Jennie Thompson
Eddie Spencer
Mollie A. Cox
Della
Sheridan town ordinance tightens street peddler licensing
The Sheridan Indiana board amends Ordinance 12 to require a one day license for street peddlers selling meats fish or soil products within town limits with marshal receipt proof of payment. Farmers selling their own products are exempt. Passed November 7 1908 with G W Young presiding and J W Lindley as town clerk.
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Sheridan
Hamilton County
Tndiana
Board of Trustees
G. W. Young
Notice For Proposals For Deposit of Public Funds
The Sheridan School Town Board of Finance in Hamilton County Indiana will accept written proposals from banks and trust companies for receiving public funds deposits. Proposals due between 10 AM and 3 PM on January q 1909 at Sheridan office. Submissions must follow state statute and include bonds. signed by W Hare president and A M Stephenson secretary.
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Sheridan School Town Board of Finance
Hamilton County
Indiana
Sheridan
Hamilton
United States
General Assembly of
Boards of Finance
Sheridan School
A. M. Stephenson
Local notices and social greetings from the week
Ralph E. Pearson reports a lost fountain pen from Hay Mon Monday night and requests its return. Mr. and Mrs. W H Cox hosted Wednesday, with Sylvain Owen and G H Cox and families in honor of Mrs. Coxs birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph E. Pearson
Finder
W.H. Cox
Sylvain Owen
G. H. Cox
Mrs. Cox
Sheridan Board of Finance to Hold Meeting January 4
The Sheridan Board of Finance of Sheridan Indiana will meet from 4 PM to 7 PM on January 4 at the Council Chamber to consider deposits of public funds and proposals under the 1907 act. G W Young chairs the meeting with J W Lindley as secretary.
Adams Township Board of Finance seeks deposit bids
Adams Township Board of Finance Hamilton County Indiana will receive written proposals from banks and trust companies to deposit public funds of Adams township for safekeeping under state law. Proposals may be examined by Indiana or federal authorities and must include bonds or collateral as security. Bids open January qth 1909 at 10 am at the Office of Township Trustee Sheridan Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Township Board of Finance
Hamilton County
Indiana
Sheridan
United States
General Assembly of Indiana
Boards of Finance
Adams Township
L. S. Kercheval
W.S. McMurtry
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Dr. King
J. R. Pitt
Rocky Mount, N. C
C.E. Elliott
Rev. Teter
Comrade
Louisville
Mattie Furnas
Noblesville
Smith & Collins
Childr
New York
Chinaware
J. W. Lindley
Sheridan Board of Finance
Council
County of
Town of
Sheridan, Indiana
Fiie
Gregory’s
Home Bakery
J. B. Johnson
Prop
Rogers Bros
A. B. Johnson
John Gifford
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