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Newspaper

Sheridan News

Location

Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1902

Page

7

Nearing Indiana Farmers and the Journal Offer

The Indianapolis Journal markets itself as a comprehensive daily paper with extensive market reports, national coverage, farm news, sport, fashion, and reliable court notices. It emphasizes accuracy, early delivery, and non sensational content while highlighting Republican Conservative editorial stance and low weekly price of ten cents.

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Foley's Kidney Cure Sold by John Gifford

A notice states Foley's Kidney Cure can cure kidney or bladder trouble when used in time and is sold by John Gifford.

Foley John Gifford

Denver Women’s Democratic Club Seeks National Reach

The Jane Jefferson Democratic Club of Denver has secured a thirty year charter. Founders aim to grow the group into a national network of Democratic women named in honor of Thomas Jefferson’s mother and expand influence beyond Colorado.

Denver Jane Jefferson Women’s Democratic Club of Thomas Jefferson

Electric Bitters credited with curing severe indigestion

Mrs. H. Newsom of Decatur Alabama credits Electric Bitters with ending three years of digestive agony. She reports improved appetite and a 35 pound weight gain after using the remedy for indigestion stomach and kidney related troubles. Available for 50 cents at C. E. Elliott's drug store.

8. H. Newsom Decatur Ala C. E. Elliott

Neighborhood notes report tipton county line

Mumps and chicken pox spread among local families with several cases noted. Gravel road needs urgent grave ling on the Hamilton and Tipton County line road east of the Sheridan and Kempton pike. Christmas events, store rumors, robbers, and community greetings fill the column.

Death of E W Rood at age 72 in Roscoe

E W Rood died Sunday morning in Roscoe at age 72 from pneumonia fever. Miss Glen Staley stayed with friend Miss Ada Ogle Sunday. Rollie Foland Clyde Hershman from near Ekin and June Pearl Burton from near here attended Sheridan Saturday. Mrs L A Staley and daughter Zonie visited sister Mrs H R Cox Friday. Lotie Edna Simmonds hosted Zonie Staley Sunday evening. Wandering Jew.

E.W. Rood Glen Staley Ada Ogle Rollie Foland Clyde Hershman Near Ekin Misses June Pearl Burton Near Here Sheridan L. A. Staley Miss Zonie H.R. Cox Lotie Edna Simmonds Zonie Staley

Cough Medicines and Constipation Compared

Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy with no opiates. Claims other medicines contain opiates causing constipation and warns it is unsafe for children. mentions John Gifford as the seller.

Foley John Gifford

Violent Death Toll in Britain Report

A historical statistic notes six hundred twenty six per million Britons die yearly by violent deaths, highlighting the high mortality rate from violence in the country.

Lamong Notes On Local Residents And Events

James Wammack continues to weaken after several days of illness. Alf Hinshaw was in town and all Hinshaw and wife plan to travel south for the winter. Jesse Raines and family will visit old North Carolina on December 16 for health reasons. Mrs. Collings, mother of W. P. M. Collins, is sick but improving. W. A. Wells moved to a farm he bought from T. A. Fesmire. Wm. Hutchens & Co. have shipped several carloads of stock. L. N. Newcomer is remodeling his barn after last spring’s storm. Susan Teague sells books and reports good sales. W. A. Johnson of Sheridan was seen on the streets. Church members are improving with new fencing. A. H. Barker and sons are handling the work.

W.A. Johnson Sheridan Hinshaw and Wife A. H. Barker and Sons

Local Neighbors Share Winter Weather and Visits

The community notes a cold snap with light snow and zero wind. Mr and Mrs Bird Jarrett and Mr and Mrs Frank Cobb visited E R Worley and family of Sheridan. Lena Jarrett works for Harry Lake’s this week. Mr and Mrs ake welcome a new baby boy. Florence Worley of Sheridan visited with sister Mrs William Spear. Edward Rawlings and Bert Martin visited F M Cobbs.

Bird Jarrett Frank Cobb E. R. Worley Sheridan Lena Jarrett Harry Lake Ake Florence Worley Wm. Spear Edward Rawlings Bert Martin F. M. Cobb

Told by a Doctor booklet on Digestive Diseases

Free for the asking. The booklet discusses diseases of the digestive tract and includes testimonials of cures for constipation, dyspepsia, and stomach troubles by Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Write today to Syrup Pepsin Co., Monticello Ill., or see U. B. Elliott.

Great Yale football captain Chadwick shines in season

Captain George B. Chadwick of Yale is hailed as one of the best all around football players of the past season. He led Yale to an excellent record with standout play in wins over Princeton and Harvard. Chadwick, Brooklyn-born, previously starred at prep level and is expected to win a halfback spot on the All America team.

George B. Chadwick Yale Chadwick Charles Chadwick Brooklyn Winnecton Trarvard Viinceton Starvard Michigan

Australian Heavyweight Jim Doherty Sought for Clash with Rivals

The Australian champion Jim Doherty arrives seeking a shot at heavy artillery fights. Billy Madden plans a high profile invitation to meet either Gus Rublin or Denver Ed Martin. Madden says Doherty and his manager Sam Fitzpatrick should soon seal an arrangement, with Doherty preferring lighter opponents like Carter, O'Brien, Marvin Hart, or McCoy before Rublin.

Jim Doherty Billy Madden Billy Gus Rublin Denver Ed Martin Madden Rublin

Distinguishing young from old horses by tooth aging

The guide notes that milk teeth persist to age four to five, the dark mark on incisors wears away by eight, and lower teeth change from oblong to triangular then flattened as horses age, with width diminishing over time.

Want McGovern and Jordan to Fight for 2500 Purse

The National Sporting Club of London offers a 2500 dollar purse for a twenty round bout at 122 pounds. Weigh in is at 2 PM on fight day. Dr Ordway, U S representative, discussed the terms with McGovern and his manager Sam Harris. Jordan agrees to meet the ex champion under these terms but demands a side bet of 1000 to 2000 dollars.

McGovern Jordan National Sporting Club of London Ben Jordan Dr. Ordway London Sam Harris

Splan’s New Purchase From Ashbrook in Thoroughbred Sale

John Splan of Chicago buys the mare Mary Wagner from A. S. Ashbrook aboard the Strathmore Mary S. by Alcantara. Mary Wagner, dam of Baronmore, bred Peter Stirling holder of the world record for three year old geldings.

Splan New Purchase John Splan Chicago A. S. Ashbrook Mary Wagner Strathmore Mary S Alcantara Baronmore Peter Stirling

Would You Like to Feel Young Again

An advertisement claims Vinci and Vinol restore youthfulness to older adults. It promises improved strength appetite and mood by nourishment and better digestion with a money back guarantee if not helpful.

Vinci

Grim Transport: Convicts Drag Passengers by Chains in Rail Car

A brutal scene unfolds as fifteen blue clad convicts, each armed with halters and ropes, haul a state car on a steep incline while passengers endure a shameful rampage. The line buckles under the weight, forcing travelers to walk as draft tires them for miles and hours.

Gheubre Geritlith Irons Unison Inspecion

A Dutch Gentleman and a Woman on Etiquette

The piece notes that in Holland a woman is a secondary consideration. Dutch gentlemen do not move aside for ladies on the sidewalk, even in muddy or dangerous streets. Women rarely make requests of men, as illustrated when an American woman asked a Dutch gentleman to fetch a book and learned the norm.

Holland Lords of Creation

Fred Gerken Leaves Speedway for Saddle Horse

Fred Gerken once a leading figure in New York speedway and credited with reviving The Monk now dedicates his leisure time entirely to the saddle horse.

Fred Gerken New York Speedway Brigade

American Bred Trotter Domination on Russian Tracks

Russian trotting scene shines with American bred winners led by a four year old champion sired by Alvin an American stallion. The standout performer on Russian tracks this year demonstrates strong international bloodlines and success for American breedings in a European circuit.

Alvin

Bucklen Arnica Salve Endorsed for War Wounds

Soldiers letters praise Bucklen's Arnica Salve for scratches bruises cuts wounds corns sore feet and stiff joints. Also effective on burns scalds boils ulcers skin eruptions and piles. Available for 25 cents at C. E. Elliott's drug store.

Bucklen C. E. Elliott

Invention Praises Oil Lamp as Gas Saver

A quotation from a 19th century snippet credits Jimpsum with a remarkable gas saving invention. The figure proclaims the device is an oil lamp and prompts curiosity about its effect.

Jimpsum

I ll brave the scerrmss of Chilkoot Pass

A brief poetic note by C. E. Elliott in which the speaker resolves to endure arduous journeys across Chilkoot Pass and frozen landscapes, leaving his wife to seek the Rocky Mountain Tea across sea routes.

Chilkoot Pass Rocky Mountain C. E. Elliott

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wim. Shoesmith Ist Georgia Sts Sheridan, Indiana Kirklin Westfield É& Anderson’s E.C. DeWitt & Co C.E. Elliott The Indianapolis Journal iLouisville Nashville Railroad Great Central Southern Trunk Line Kentucky Tennessee Alabama Mississippi Florida United States West Florida U.S Gulf Coast R. J. Wemyss General Immigration and Industrial Ag Louisville, Ky A. C. Scott Hi Care Tipton County Line Mr. Neals Harvey Ogle T. J. Small George Staleys Tinker Neal Mart Small and Family John Rigby O. N. Wiles Mack Wiles Arcadia Mendenhall Atlanta Cyrus Johnson Levi Ogle Kempton al Beam Andrew Goodnight Oliver Smail Joe Wilsons Vperdune L. O. Horton Hamilton and Fijton Co Sheridan and Kempton Pike Atlanta Pike Hortonville Mr. Buell Siam Friends Church M. E. Church Mr. McMurtry Monon Alva Osborn Fretcher Jessup L'Remont Moore Maine Wyatt Perry Jennie Aldred Bil McCain Roscoe Lamong James Wammack Alf Hinshaw Jesse Raines Old North Carolina W.A. Wells T. A. Fesmire Wm. Hutchens & Co L. N. Newcomer Susan Teague R.F.D She Sporting ‘World C. B. Chadwick Yate Matvin GE. Elliget Convies Posver
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