08 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1907
Page
1
The article urges urgent funding to upgrade heating and ventilation in Sheridan area schools. It cites inadequate air supply, draughts from jacketed stoves, and deteriorating equipment as health risks to pupils. With crowded grades and a large high school, the School Board seeks means to provide safe sanitary facilities.
Local items note the Indiana State Fair set for September 9 to 13, 1907 in Indianapolis. Other brief mentions include A. C. Pearson representing Frankfort in the Gallaher case, W. J. Woods and daughter heading to Union County New Mexico, a Farmers National Bank versus W. S. Coyner appeal, Sheridan City Band planning an Opera House concert February 20, and real estate transfers involving D. Foster and A. C. Pearson. George W. Osborn opens a law office in the Cement Block after graduating from Indiana University.
Arthur A. Metsker sues Phillip Niceum and E. J. Todd for partnership accounting and receiver appointment. The Flora case, heard before Judge Watson, involves alleged misappropriation of firm funds and scrutiny of personal living and earnings since 1904. Arguments follow two days of testimony with high public interest. Delphi Journal.
State saloon supporters and anti saloon advocates await Judge Samuel R Artman of Lebanon to rule on February 13 whether a saloon can be licensed despite existing license laws. The decision may determine the licensing of saloons in Indiana amid a novel constitutional question.
The Frankfort Standard urges towns and farming communities to stop patronizing catalogue houses. Local merchants pay taxes and contribute to roads, schools, churches, and charity, while catalogue stores do not. Support for home merchants strengthens the community and benefits farmers and residents alike.
The Georgia street project faced opposition and the board voted to block the improvement with a cement foundation replacing the originally proposed earth base. A parallel Seventh street petition to brick the roadway and cement walks was presented. most favored it. Win Robbins was reappointed Superintendent of the light plant with a $25 raise. Bills totaling listed expenses were approved.
The piece compares current winter conditions to 1879-80 noting a light snow in December and a mild season with green pastures. It recalls a colder following winter that balanced early warmth with sharp cold snaps, alongside rain and thunder.
Walter Edwards departed Tuesday for Texas to spend a few days inspecting the country and assessing conditions firsthand.
Hamilton County trustees face heavy workload if the law forcing the enumeration of male citizens over twenty one is not repealed. The six year cycle would run January to July, with likely inaction until legislature adjourns. Prohibitionists in Noblesville hold mass meeting February 9 1907 at 10 30 a.m. in the court room for reorganization. Elmer E. Teter Co. Chairman milton.
Jacob Pritsch entered his Black Langshans at the State Poultry Show this week and secured the second prize.
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