New Sher idan News gains 290 subscribers since April 1900
The News reports over 290 new subscribers since assuming control on April 1 1900. It notes growth in subscribers and aims to expand both subscription books and funds. January list includes multiple names from Sheridan and surrounding areas. Minutes list bills, street work, and deputy marshal appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Boxley
Carmack
Will Cook
Tra Chance
Hmima Davis
Newton Emergr
LL. A. Floyd
Kge Gilligan
J. A. Plarvey
EP. Iferton
Jack Robin
Melvin Phillips
Aaron Rawlings
Ora Ridge
Wan. Stiull
M. OB. Sparrow
Woo
WarArsdali
Dan Burkoar
Ceitnithaush
Starrett
Pred Brown
Carmel
Mary Mcfewen
Chas Phistlethwaite
Shirley
Curt Crumbaugi
Chase
Dude Wo
Russell
Bloomington
Fil
Chas
MfcCarty
Brazil
Geo. Burton
Rinda Moore
Tilien Burton
Matinda McMurtry
C. . Cox
Vint McWhingie
Pleasant social at Myers home honors Educational Day
The Auxiliary of the C W B M hosted a Thursday evening social on 4th Street at Mr and Mrs Telmer Myers to raise funds for hiring a Bible instructor in colleges. About 60 attendees received souvenir heart pins and enjoyed lavender decor and a whimsical bill of fare.
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Telmer Myers
4Th Street
Bro. Conner
Quarterly Pension Day in Hamilton County
On Monday regular quarterly pension payments were issued to 1070 Civil War veterans and 330 widows and orphans in Hamilton County. About 37 000 in vouchers were processed to speed checks on the first mail benefiting 1400 pensioners who receive around 145 000 annually. Noted veterans Mich ner Mattsville Lane Big Springs Pitts Hortonville and Shy are the only county residents drawing 72 per month.
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Hamilton County
Samuel Michner
Mattsville
Edward Lane
Big Springs
Henry Pitts
Andrew Shy
Hortonville
Oyster Supper by the Union Aid Society at Central Barber Shop
The Union Aid Society invites attendance at an oyster supper held at 1st Door south of the Central Barber Shop on Saturday February 9. The event begins at 2 o clock and continues into the evening. Proceeds support the society's community work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Aid Society
Paw Ra Cleo
Bank Forgery Arrest After Brief Pursuit
A 23 year old man entered a Sheridan bank, tried to cash a 43 50 check with Pumping Hall memo, and fled when questioned. cashier Cox alerted officers. the suspect was caught and admitted guilt at a preliminary hearing, bound over in 500 bail to await court. He used varying names and resides in Greencastle, brother in law to Dunning Tall near Carniet. The piece also notes Rural Carrier routes 1 and 2 handled 4209 and 1010 pieces in January and hints at possible future route adjustments between Kehbanon and Sheridan with broader plans for routes 3 and 4.
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Pumping Hall
Cox
Kingletown
Squire Hutchinson
Trotel de Bray
Clarry Beard
Ludhow
Lindell
Greencastle
Dunning Tall
Carniet
Sheridan
M. T H. Stanley
Kehbanon
Baker
Newby
Doubtful William supporter Theodore Richey in Sheridan
Theodore Richey of Sheridan, a lone county gentleman who is a doubte of William, attended Judge Neal's court on Tuesday. He entertained officials with anecdotes about Bryan and, at Cereen field, was central to a reception for the boy orator of the Phitte. He later walked the street as thousands cheered him as champion of free silver. Politically, Richey is a Democrat and an ardent Bryan supporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Richey
Sheridan
William. Bryan
Mir Richey
Mir
Bryan Lereer
Citizens Band Opera Prouse Friday Evening Show
The Citizens Band gave an entertainment at the Opera Prouse on Friday night that was fairly well attended. Several program features were excellent and the audience felt they were well paid for attending. Some instrumental performers showed lax practice while the vocal portion drew no criticisms. The audience might have enjoyed more if the house had been in better condition.
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Opera Prouse
The Unique Monthly Seeks Local Agent in Depew NY
A promotion opportunity offers exclusive territory to one agent in the Depew area for The Unique Monthly formerly Penny Magazine. High commissions plus a valuable gift for every subscriber, with immediate contact urged at The Unique Monthly Depew Building New York.
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Depew Building
New York
Valentine Social Hears W R C Ladies Host G A R Hall Event
A Valentine Social will be given by the W R C ladies at the G A R hall on Thursday evening February 14. The Westfield News returns after a three month rest with an improved appearance. City Treasurer A C Scott is confined to his home with a severe case of grip. The Cinch Club enjoyed a royal evening hosted by Mr and Mrs C B Kneale at their Georgia Street home on Wednesday.
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W. R.C
G. A. Ro
Westfield News
A.C. Scott
Jagrippe
Cinch Club
C. B. Kneale
Georgia Street
Mrs Theo Richey Visits Boxley to See Her Mother
Mrs Theo Richey traveled to Boxley on Tuesday to spend several days with her mother Mrs Jane MoeMurtry, who is noted in local circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. Richey
Boxley
Jane
MoeMurtry
Palmer’s Cuba Florida Excursion Returns Home
G Ur Palmer returns from the Linkbermans Excursion to Florida and Cuba. The trip covered Key West Havana Nassau and Bahama Islands with five days in Cuba and visits by Indiana locals including Thos A Cilden of Eagletown. Palmer recalls no seasickness and reports souvenirs including a piece of an iron bolt from the Maine.
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G. Ur. Palmer
Linkbermans
Florida
Cuba
Bahama Islands
Mr. Palmer
Vampound Key West
Ilavana
Indiana
Thos. A. Cildin
Eagletown
2Nd Cavalry
Matangas
Nassau
Uncle Sam
Tome
Maine
Pron
Ekin Trouble Reaches County Officials Over School House
County Superintendent Hutchens travels to Atlanta to meet Tipton county officials and township trustees to discuss resolving a dispute over building a new Ekin school. The old house was condemned by the State Board of Health and patrons resist sending children far distances, pushing for a jointly used county line school.
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Hutchens
Atlanta
Tipton County
Jefferson Township
Adams Township
New Ekin
State Board of Health
Ledger
Smallpox Case Reported Near Joliet
A well developed case of small pox appeared near Joliet. The patient came from South Carolina and is now at the home of Jos. Saylor near Eagle Creek Church. Visitors traced the illness to Zionsville and other places, but physicians say there is little probability of further spread.
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Joliet
South Carolina
Jos. Saylor
Eagle Creek Church
Zionsville
Atlanta Citizens Build Tin Plate Company for $125000
The article notes Atlanta residents organizing a Tin Plate manufacturing company with $125,000 capital. It urges support for the Union Aid Society aiding Sheridan’s needy, cites past winter generosity and two months of distributions, and mentions an oyster fundraiser in a vacant room near the National Bank. It also records Mr and Mrs John H Cox and son Howard Jett leaving for Florida aboard the Florida Special via Cincinnati for about two months.
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Atlanta
Eiverybody
Union Aid Society
Sheridan
Fancher's Restaurant
National Bank
Jno. H. Cox
San Howard Jett
Florida
Cincinnati
Reuben Kercheval Returns Pramotal Mystery
Fragmentary notes claim Reuben Kercheval returned Pramotal, but details are unclear. The text is garbled with unfamiliar names and possible references to events or items. Further context is needed to identify persons, places, or significance.
Personal notices from Sheridan and vicinity drift with many names
Purely Personal items report A C Pearson buying the Cat Rate Drugstore in Indianapolis while keeping law practice in Sheridan He will also run the drug business in Indianapolis. Other notes mention Miss Mary McEwen returning to Cincinnati, Mrs Gay Ru dies, John Shelby visiting from Lebanon, and several travel and family visits across Sheridan Indianapolis Kokomo and Chicago. A church revival in Russiaville Bourbon? and local marriages recorded.
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John Shelby
Lebanon
Sheridan
J. W. Shelby
Will de. Woods
Russiaville
A.C. Pearson
Indianapolis
Mr. Pearson
Ptony
Dr P C Plaster to Visit Osborn’s Drug Store
Eye and ear specialist Dr P C Plaster will be at Osborn's drug store on Monday February 20. All persons wishing to see him are asked to take notice.
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P. C. Plaster
Osborn’s
Perons
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