Sheridan School Notes Reflect Seasonal Activities and Reentries
Walter Krause showcases new nose glasses during Monday visit. Senior class toured Tittlethwaite mills studying scales and grinding gear. Miss Lemon Stethey finished a Post Graduate course and remains active at the school. The opening program featured piano solos, readings, and vocal pieces, with a feminine cast but limited male participation. Teachers plan a meeting next Friday at the News Office. Mary Smith of 1901 returned Tuesday to help with the Christmas Cantata for the M E Church. The Sheridan schools will adjourn December 24 and resume January 5, 1903, a longer break than usual. Mary Davenport returns full time with improved vision. Dora Jester rejoined the First year class Monday after studying elsewhere. J M Harris went rabbit hunting before school and, as expected, caught nothing and took a cold.
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Katie Hoffman
Melissa Scott
Lovie Mae Scott
Mary Davenport
Florence Kincaid
Missouri Notes and Local Color From Caddo to Webster County
Walter Lamb writes from Caddoo Missouri on December 9 1902 to the Sheridan News. He comments on buggy orders from Delphi and Marshfield Missouri mentioning Indiana buggies and a New rig. He reflects on Webster County politics the navy frosts and early crops and closes with well wishes to News readers and a sign off as a Missourian.
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Sheridan News
Delphi
Cox
Marshfield Mo
Mud Creek
Missouri
Indiana
Webster Co
Navy
Willie Clark
Ird
Boone
Walter Lamb
Farmers Institute Program Outline for Thursday and Friday
The schedule lists morning and afternoon sessions with music devotional periods, farmer education topics on soil improvement, drainage, corn culture, live stock care, hog management, and domestic economy. Notable presenters include W A Hart J J Billingsley and J P Davis with sessions on hogs cattle crops and education. The event features committees reports, prize awards at the corn show, and recitations by Westfield students, under chairman Wilton Hanson and secretary A Linaley.
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J.P. Davis Sheridan
George Walker
Willow, Hancock Co
Sylvester Newlin
W. A. Hart
J. J. Billingsley
Hawthorne Musical Club to perform in Opera House
The Hawthorne Musical Club of Boston, praised by the American Lyceum Bureau, will give a concert at the Opera House on December 24. Herbert Labadie could not attend in Sheridan Monday night in In Louisiana due to illness. further attractions to be announced.
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Ing
Herbert Labadie
Sheridan
Lousiana
Hawthorne Musical Club
Boston
American Lyceum Bureau
Opera House
Christmas Cantata at M B Sabbath School Concert
The M B Sabbath School plans a Christmas program with a charity gift drive. Admission is an apple or potato, or any donation, to fund the committee distribution to those in need. Children perform a cantata titled Waiting for Santa Clause on Tuesday evening Dec 23.
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M. BE
Christian Church Sunday services and Bible school notice
Regular preaching next Lord's day by the pastor at 10 30 a m and 6 45 p m Sunday school at 9 20 the key note of study being Childhood Subjects of discourse in their order 1A new and Powerful Doctrine 2 Ways of Spending Money There should be a full attendance at the Board meeting on Saturday night Enroll you and your children in the Bible school Come and join our numbers we will do you good Special music and you will be made welcome at all these services
Shakespeare Club to Meet at Mae Scott Home Next Monday
The Shakespeare Club will meet Monday night at Miss Mae Scott's home. The evening will read the last scene of Act 4 and all of Act 5 with music by a ladies quartet including Elizabeth Glass Mae Scott Mary Davenport and Jessie Young.
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Shakespeare Club
Mae Scott
Elizabeth Glass
Mary Davenport
Jessie Young
Obituary: Joel C. Jackson Dies at 72 in Noblesville
Joel C. Jackson 72 died at his home Friday after stomach trouble. Born in Alabama he moved to this county at age four. Survived by wife Eunice Davis and five children including Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. Davenport, Mrs. Palmer, Frank Jackson, and Charles Jackson. Funeral Sunday with Ex-Senator Boyd speaking. interment Crown View.
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Alabama
Eunice Davis
Elihu Hawkins
Noblesville
S. W. Davenport
G. H. Palmer
Frank Jackson
This Place
Charley Jackson
Horton
Crown View
Christian Women's Board of Missions observed in Sheridan
The Sheridan Auxiliary held a Sunday evening program at the Christian Church to honor the Christian Women’s Board of Missions. The article outlines the organization’s scope across the United States and abroad and notes the monthly meetings open to interested readers.
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Sheridan Auxiliary
The
Christian Church
Christian Womans Board of Missions
United States
Jamaica
India
Mexico
Porto Rico
Michigan
Virgina
Kansas
Edwards Miss
Lum
Ala
Louisville Ky
Martinsville
Edwards and
Portland Oregon
Caree
W R C Elects New Relief Corps Officers
The Relief Corps held its annual election on Saturday afternoon naming a full slate for the coming year. Officers include President Mrs Elizabeth Fifer Sr V President Mrs J M Abbott Jr V President Mrs Ellen Truby Treasurer Mrs Rachel Colby Chaplain Mrs O A Bragg Conductor Mrs Minnie Griffith Guard Mrs Wm Scott Organist Miss Emma Kercheval Delegate to the Department Convention Mrs Mattie Woods Alternate Mrs J V Johns Jane Kercheval Secretary.
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Relief Corps
Elizabeth Fifer
J. M. Abbott
Ellen Truby
Rachel Colby
O. A. Bragg
Minnie Griffith
Wm Scott
Emma Kercheval
Department
Mattie Woods
J. V. Johns
Jane Kercheval
O Hooligans Wedding at Sheridan Opera House
One night performance Monday December 15 by O Hooligans Wedding highlighted as a leading on the road act. Featuring comedian Gee Dunree and a large company with prices 15 25 and 45 cents.
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Sheridan Opera House
Gee Dunree
Wribicu
G A R Elect Officers At Wa Smith Post 103 Meeting
At the Wa. Smith Post No. 103 regular meeting on Saturday night December 6 officers for the coming year were elected. Commander Dr. H. E. Davenport led a slate including Senior Vice Commander J. S. Kercheval and Junior Vice Commander George Hamilton. Chaplain D. A. Smith, Quartermaster J. W. Dungan, Surgeon W. H. Given, Officer of the Guard W. L. Scott, and R. T. Horton as Officer of the Day were named. A. O. Brags was chosen delegate to the encampment with Geo. W. Young as alternate.
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Wa. Smith Post No
H. E. Davenport
J. S. Kercheval
George Hamilton
D. A. Smith
J. W. Dungan
W. H.C. Given
W. L. Scott
R. T. Horton
A.O. Brags
Geo. W. Young
Divorce Requested After Dispute Over Living with Folks
Monday Judge Neal refused to grant Emanuel Hinesley a divorce from Lizzie C. Hinesley. Married in White county the couple faced strain as Lizzie left for White county to stay with her parents, the only evidence supporting the divorce petition.
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Neal
Emanuel Hinesley
Lizzie C. Hinesley
White County
Hinesley
Sheridan
Dent forget to pay your subscription and cet ric
Notice warns readers to pay subscriptions before December 27 to avoid service interruption. It cautions about missed deliveries and lost access if payment is not received.
Attica Pastor to Preach at Sheridan M E Church
The Reverend A. DT Brigges of Attica Indiana will preach at the Sheridan M E Church next Sunday morning and evening. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these services.
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Tev. A. DT. Brigges
M. E
Attica
Indiana
Sheridan
Alll
Officers Elected at Red Men Meeting
At a regular meeting of the Red Men last Thursday the following officers were elected for the coming year. Sachem George Fear Senior Sagamore Jesse Lovell Junior Sagamore Ellis Hiatt Prophet Arthur Mullen Chief of Records Lon Waller Collector of Wampum John Gifford Keeper of Wampum Wm McCarty Trustee John A Bush.
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Sachem
George Fear
Sagmore
Jesse Lovell
Ellis Hiatt
Arthur Mullen
Lon Waller
John Gifford
Wm. McCarty
John A. Bush
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad with Laxative Bromo Quinine
Historic ad promising a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Sells at 25 cents with refund if ineffective and E. W. Grove’s signature on each box.
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E. W. Grove
The Cost of Warfare Across the Modern Era
Since 1850 the world has spent £300 million on war and about £1.2 billion maintaining ready standing armies. The figure reflects long term military expenditure and global readiness through periods of conflict and peace.
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Miss Lemon Stetfey
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Mary Smith
M. KE
Dora Jester
J. M. Harris
Caddoo, Mo
Hamilton County Farmers’ Institute
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Ind
J.J. Billingsley
Indianapolis
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Lewis S Kercheval
E. H. Collins
Guenthiamagnes
T. E. Beals
Ll. J. Lindley
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J.P. Davis
Georgia Jaindley
Billingsley
Amos W. Butler
Julian Conklin
Ellen M. Buell
W. A. Jessup
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Vwilton Hanson
A A. Linaley
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the Shakespeare Club
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