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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
2
The issue announces a new serial titled Red Saunders beginning this issue. It notes a La Grippe epidemic in large cities, described as contagious, and urges readers to read the opening chapters to learn more.
In a New Year note Ira W. Christian urges merchants to invest in advertising and cites economy in office administration. He notes a $5 change of venue from the county during his term and records 89 such venue-change cases.
The Post Office department bans sending papers to subscribers more than one year in arrears unless postage rises. It notes that Congress two years ago barred trading ad space for railroad mileage. The writer asks to be told if they cannot pay over two cents for flat news and says they feel regulated.
A Hamilton County judge presents a year by year ledger of change of venue moneys received and paid out since assuming office. From 1904 to 1907 the county paid out 2304.50 while receipts totaled 7980.05, yielding a net gain of 5675.55, all paid into the county Treasury. figures verifyable in the records.
The Coffeyville Record editorial urges Samuel McMurtry to announce as a Republican candidate for State Senator. McMurtry has been elected county clerk twice and is widely liked. He previously lived near Westheld in Hamilton County before moving to Kansas.
In Greene county, sheriff Jim Cosgray faced a debtor who owed him 5000 dollars. While visited in Philadelphia, Cosgray retrieved the money through a tense confrontation, threatening lethal force if payment was not made. He returned to Waynesburg and banked the funds, with no trial ever held.
Mrs Eli Clark of Sheridan Indiana credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relieving long standing kidney disease symptoms. She describes back and loins pain urinary issues and dizzy spells followed by complete recovery after using the product. G C McMath Adams township candidate for Sheriff is active seeking the nomination amid favorable local politics.
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