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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
1
The article promotes footwear as ideal Christmas gifts noting their usefulness and universal appeal. It highlights large assortments and modest prices and mentions preparations for holiday trade with many styles for men women and children to simplify selection.
Prominent Sheridan Indiana firm Fear Campbell Co advertisesTop offers for all kinds of fur and urges owners to visit the company when ready to sell.
Special to the NEWS Noblesville Ind December 24 Edward M Tomlinson Jasper N Tomlinson and Roscoe Tomlinson sue to set aside a will involving twenty acres near Atlanta alleging Dana Tomlinson was unsound mind and unduly influenced while at home on furlough from the Hospital for the Insane The defendants include Cyrus Tomlinson G A Tomlinson Sarah A Bunyan Elizabeth Tomlinson Francis M Tomlinson John W Tomlinson and Sherrell Walton administrator The plaintiffs seek the land and a small sum of money C G Reagan and Floyd Christian represent the plaintiffs The case follows a trial in which Dana Tomlinson was acquitted of killing a relative years ago and committed to the insane hospital for safekeeping
Local fanciers prepare for an exhibition in the opera house block with anticipated record entries. Barred Ply Rocks lead classes as breeders vie for prizes, and doors open Tuesday morning through Saturday evening with daily drawings giving away a pair of pure bred fowls to draw public attendance.
The Sheridan board admitted the Squire Y Owen addition after he presented a plat. The land lies northeast of town across from the M E church. The board also approved J L Vickery’s maintenance bond for Fifth street work and granted a canning company permit to enter the Symons drain.
A compact saying urges unity to support the town and prevent a collapse. It emphasizes collective effort and mutual responsibility for community improvement and stability.
Chester Musgrove arrested on forgery charges remains jailed in Noblesville while Judge Christian reviews the case. He pleaded guilty in Justice Court and admitted past forgeries, prompting a mental health evaluation with possible commitment to Epileptic Village at Newcastle for treatment.
The Symons Brothers of Sheridan announce an arrangement with F. MacKinnon Co. of Grand Rapids Wisconsin to build the Steel King wagon for a year with a four dollar royalty per wagon or a thousand dollar yearly minimum. After one year the patent may be bought for ten thousand dollars or royalty may continue for 17 years. The Sheridan factory remains for development of other patents including a steel covered axle.
Ora Long of Terhune was kicked by a horse last Friday night after the animal reacted to a light touch. The blow broke bones in his face and caused facial injuries with general bruising.
Supt. McIntosh and wife of Noblesville visited Sheridan on Tuesday in search of a house. They expect to move next week if a suitable place is found. Plans for a canning factory are nearly finished and locals are requesting material estimates. Some buildings will be iron frame and concrete will be used in large quantities.
Mrs J W Hockenberry died at her Boxley area home after a period of frail health. She was 85 and left a husband and five children Moses Abraham A Hockenberry T W Hockenberry Jacob Hockenberry and Mrs Mary B Wiles. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 11 in the Dunkard church at Arcadia. J P Davis returned Sunday from Ohio where he had been engaged in Farmer Institute work.
C B Jones offers the largest and best line in a country store featuring D C School Shoes for boys Ball Brand Rubber Footwear Rosemarry Shoes for ladies Setsiug and Utica underwear for all customers at Bakers Corner.
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