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Newspaper

Sheridan News

Location

Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1902

Page

5

How to Kill a Preacher A satirical guide from a newspaper page

A lengthy mock instruction argues one cannot kill a preacher by mistreatment and suggests extreme kindness as a method to end a ministry. It describes winter meetings, bed arrangements, rich foods, late hours, and constant talking to exhaust the preacher, with notes on elderly ministers and accompanying social updates from the community.

Dia Ali Phe Iertie Tim

Hawthorne Company Delights Crown Point Crowd at Central Hall

The Hawthorne Musical Company delivered the best entertainment at Central Music Hall Monday evening. Each artist earned hearty encores with standout numbers like Pune Trip to the County Fair and The Trip to New York. Trombonist Mr Holly, comedian Mr Messeo, multi instrumentist Mr Ray, pianist Mr Colby and violinist Mr Osgood drew praise from the Lake County Star.

Central Music Hall Hawthorne Musical Company Pune County Fair New York Soiebhias Crown Point Holly Messeo Erand Ray Colby Mr. Osguod Lake County Ind Opera House

Kercheval Hotel Building Sui Table Boarding House

Sui table for boarding house or dwelling for two families listed under the Kercheval hotel building. Refer to J. W. Mills for details.

Kercheval J. W. Mills

Knights of Pythias mark fifteenth anniversary event

The Knights of Pythias plan a fifteenth anniversary celebration in Sheridan tonight with Adl Knights and families invited. E J Mendenhall will present a history of the order and J G Antrio will deliver the principal address Why we celebrate the event. An afterspeech experience meeting and social hour follow.

Knights of Pythias Adl Wkeeper R&s. E

North Side Gallery Holiday Offer Announcement

From December 19 to January 1, 19938 a special discount on all cabinet photographs with ash finish in gloss or dull finish. Other work offered at reasonable prices. See two pictures in first class veneer frames at 93 cents. Mrs Glass, photographer, thanks patrons and seeks continued support.

Glass

Birds and Bees Lecturer Sparks Local Interest in Sheridan

Mr. Brown lectured at the M. E. Church Monday night with free admission and a post lecture collection. He also spoke at area schools during the day. His talks were engaging and instructive, and he advocated several measures he hopes the legislature will adopt this winter.

Mr. Brown Sheridan M. KE

Notice of commodity price change by Smith and Anderson

On and after December 1 1902 the undersigned will buy alburu by the hundredweight instead of by the bushel. Smith & Anderson. Thistle Oliwaite & Cu.

Grand Concert at Opera House by Hawthorne Musical Club

Hawthorne Musical Club of Boston presents a refined concert at the Opera House Thursday evening December 25. Tickets cost 10, 25 and 34 cents with seats available from Stout & Hutchens. Jacob Griffin of Griffin Brothers Monuments has been in town this week. the firm sold a fine monument to Jacob Pritsch and it was installed at Crown View Cemetery this week.

Opera House Hawthorne Musical Club Boston Stout & Hutchens Jacob Griffin Griffin Brothers Plainfield Geaters Jacob Pritsch Crown View

Science food for children and farm stock

The piece extols proper feeding for cows pigs hens and especially children. It touts Scott's Emulsion as a mixed food with cod liver oil to build flesh blood and muscle and to support bones brain and health.

Nerve Pills Promoted By Mrs. J. Stultz Claim

Mrs. J. Stultz of Sheridan Indiana endorses Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills as a cure for weak nerves and sleeplessness. The ad claims steady nerves better rest and energy with natural sleep after use. Sold for 50 cents a box with portraits and signatures of A W Chase M D on every package.

A. W. Chase

Death of Mrs Mary E Hoover at 77 in home of daughter

Mrs Mary E Hoover aged 77 died Wednesday at her daughter's home Mrs B A Melson after illness described as brain trouble. Funeral services were held yesterday at 2 PM and the remains were sent by evening train to Dearborn County for burial.

Mary E. Hoover B. A. Melson Dearborn County

James Hammack dies at home near Lamong

James Hammack aged 70 died at his home near Lamong Saturday night. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 A.M. Interment followed at Hammack Cemetery.

James Hammack Lamong Hammnack

Christmas Cantata by M. E. Sabbath School

The Sabbath School plans a complete program on December 23 with a charity gift drive. Instead of admission fees the public may bring apples or potatoes to be distributed by a committee. Children will present a cantata titled Waiting for Santa Clause for entertainment.

To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Ad

An old advertisement promises a fast cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It notes a refund if it fails and includes E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Price listed at 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

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