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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
1
A local ad from Clayton FR offers moulding and repair services at the old repair shop near the National Bank. The seller mentions selling picture frames 16x20 inches at pre higher prices and offers furniture repair, making, and upholstery.
The Sheridan Poultry Association presents its second annual exhibition starting Monday and running through Saturday. Judge T. M. Campbell from Darlington will assess entries on Tuesday. Admission is 5 cents, with many cash premiums and local business support.
The final Republican township convention selected delegates and alternates for district and state meetings. For the district convention at Kokomo on Tuesday five delegates and alternates were named. From the township two delegates and alternates went to the state convention with Palmer MecMath Davenport and Jasper Moore noted among the picks.
A Monday letter received by Gand, anonymous and mailed at Sheridan, ends with a two dollar bill. The writer appeared to owe Thomas Fland, father of the Hand family, who has been dead thirteen years. His five heirs divided the money per his request and say they acknowledge receipt and hope his conscience is relieved.
The county recount filed by W. R. Fertig and Lyle York ends with Christian’s 9 vote majority unchanged amid minor ballot errors. Sheriff result shifts. Walter White gains one, while G. C. Mc Math and L. R. Haworth gain 2 and 5 respectively. Precincts numbered 39 show unusually small margins for 4417 total votes.
Supplemental notices are being served on new parties affected by the Thistlethwaite drain extension. The project aims to improve drainage value for the southwest Sheridan area and nearby farms.
Wednesday afternoon Sheridan merchants spent the day clearing ice and slush from sidewalks. Spades were in use everywhere and several falls occurred where walks remained uncleared.
The Joint Senatorial Convention between Hamilton and Tipton counties will be held at Tipton on Tuesday February 18. Five delegates from this township are J. N. Hickson J. C. Kercheval Charles Fouch A. A. Stahl and John B. Foulke. Jacob Pritsch attended the poultry show at Indianapolis Thursday.
H Palmer and H H Newby attended a Kokomo convention to select delegates for the national convention in Chicago. Palmer was elected presidential elector by acclamation, head of Indiana's Republican state ticket for the November election. Indiana has 15 electors, two at large, meeting in Washington to cast the state vote next February.
The ground hog Sunday signaled a deep freeze with snow and gusty winds. Thermometers ranged from 2 to 10 below zero as a cold wave spread, suggesting winter will last into next month and possibly into early March.
After nearly two months of idleness the electric light plant is back in operation. The engine was tested Sunday night and lights were on for a few hours, then resumed usual hours Monday evening. Some residences lacked power due to fallen wires. Nancy Agers, 60, wife of John, died Friday after a weeklong illness. Funeral Sunday at home. burial at Ridge Cemetery.
Monday night’s Town Board meeting proceeded quietly with only four bills approved. Wim Robbins received 125.00 dollars, S H Timmons 40.00, J W Lindley 8.75, and News Pty. Co. bonds 43.00.
Vickery promotes coal sales highlighting a variety of coal types. He offers personal attention, a single price for all customers, and prompt delivery with contact by phone 230.
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