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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
1
316 pairs men's work shoes priced from 3.00 down to 1.98 and 176 pairs men's dress shoes discounted to 2.93, 1.39, 1.79 and 2.39. Misses shoes 98c to 1.89. Ladies storm rubbers 39c, ladies alaskas and men's alaskas 59c. Rubbers and felts also offered at low prices.
All parties with claims against the estate of Phoebe Eudaly deceased are requested to present an itemized bill to H. A. Eudaly.
The Sheridan Gas Company completed a well on the Tweedy farm west of town, the first valuable well in Boone county. The dry well will feed town mains soon, expanding the gas supply for about 400 consumers with few complaints.
Dr M S Johnson of Ekin died Sunday after a long lung illness. He was 60 and leaves a family. A member of LO QO F Encampment and I OG RM. Funeral held at East Union on Wednesday after he arranged his own burial plans.
Court House column lists numerous real estate transfers including James Egan to Alice Shaw in Sheridan S125 and Hanah Small to CO Small in Adams 150, plus Cast transfers and Boxley lots. Also notes several divorces and custody suits, and a long list of debtor and party names in Hamilton County filings.
Representatives of the Ohio Oil Company have spent the past week in the area seeking options for an additional pipeline. Two lines already exist, and officials report more difficulty securing new options this time. The Union Loan and Trust Company elected J. H. Cox as president and named Fancher, Padgett, Thistlethwaite, and Hare as directors for the coming year with W. J. Eberwein serving as assistant secretary and treasurer.
The Advisory board met Monday and audited Trustee Spencer. His accounts were found in good order and his report approved. Township finances are in fine shape with about 1600 outstanding. he aims to leave the township debt free after his term ends next January. A new ditch law shifts work from the Surveyor to the Trustee, making next summer harder.
J Mendenhall of this township announces his candidacy for the office of Representative. His sole opponent is H M Caylor of Noblesville who represented the county last year. Sherman Rhoades of near Mooresville visited Sheridan this week and expressed satisfaction with the region.
Reading by R Willard Rawlings at Red Men's hall Friday night drew a fair sized audience and was well received by those who enjoy that type of entertainment.
Mr and Mrs R G Beals who had been visiting the Oberle family, Jacob Oberle and wife, returned to their home in Decatur Texas Saturday.
Monday night the Town Board approved full salaries for officers for 1907 with payments to Jas Laughlin 12.50 G W Young 12.50 J W Lindley 75.00 A C Scott 125.00 G W Scott 12.50 T W Davenport 12.50 Wim Robbins 125.00 A C Pearson 50.00 S H Timmons 40.00 Sheridan Gas Co 224.98 A C Pearson legal services 100.00 James Grey 8.75 J L Vickery 1.00 A C Pearson named town attorney for another year. The group discussed the electric light situation and expected resumption soon. The board could not prepare a new room for this meeting but aims to finish by the 20th. Squire Moore moved his office to the Union Block after 4 years in the board room.
The notice outlines delays in issuing the poultry show catalog due to security concerns and logistical issues. It mentions plans to hold the event the week of February 10 with T. ML Campbell serving as judge, noting prior unfavorable conditions affecting the industry and attempts to improve advance prospects.
After two weeks of talks with Fairbanks Morse, town officials say the line shaft for the light plant will be sent immediately. They claim a better price was secured, putting them about $300 ahead of the prior deal.
Maude Merchant 20, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Merchant, died Monday after a severe stomach illness. She had been ill for months but recently seemed better. Survived by father mother and a brother. Funeral at home on east Fifth street Wednesday morning conducted by Rev Sumwalt. Interment Crown View cemetery.
Dr. John P. D. John delivers lectures at the M. E. Church, drawing large crowds who praise his strong speaking and clear handling of topics. A.G. Finley of White River township campaigned in Sheridan this week as a candidate for Treasurer.
If you contemplate making a public sale this spring have your bills printed at this office and get a free notice in the News.
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