11 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1901
Page
1
The 1909 accounts show town treasurer Mr. Scott collecting delinquent taxes and maintaining control of all funds. Electric light expenses rose with bond redemptions and new boiler upgrades, while the plant struggles with overloads as capacity nears doubling and over 1000 incandescents are in use.
The meeting at Corp hall noted upcoming vacancy in the Senior Vice President seat as officer departs for Jefferson County. Mrs Weaver and Mrs Clarence are praised for service and memory, with ex organist Miss Emma Sxerch eval tied to illness.Outgoing president Mrs Kien Scott receives a gold WOR C badge. Mrs Ellen Scott earns a gold medal for faithful leadership. The year closes with aid to the poor and praise for new President Mrs Fifer and her workers.
Marion Trust Company filed in county court for a receiver to close Mason J Osgoods estate affairs tied to the Sheridan and Brazil brick works. Osgood held twenty notes totaling about 45000 as president of the company, unpaid. two plants worth about 80000, Sheridan plant unused recently but regarded as one of the best in the state. Mrs S A Boxley suffered a slight relapse this week and remains confined.
Samuel R. Artman named speaker designate for the Indiana House after James I. Statesman withdraws Wednesday evening leaving Boone county candidate unopposed. House officers include William Essman Chief Clerk D B J Schafer Assistant Clerk W T Murray and John B Bonham Caucus Chairman. Senate officers list William R. Wood President Pro Tem Frederick A Joss Caucus Chairman W W Huffman Principal Secretary Harmon L Hutson Assistant Secretary Clemmer Pelzer Doorkeeper.
Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees approves minutes and bills including gas and salaries. The town ordinances will be published as a pamphlet. The annual poultry show opens with 250 entries and notable Belgian Hare displays amid an optimistic outlook for a strong financial showing despite bad weather.
Miss Statia Whitty a well known Sheridan nurse died Saturday evening at a Chicago hospital after typhoid fever and pneumonia. Dr H E K Davenport learned of her illness and rushed to Chicago arriving as she failed. The body was sent to Indianapolis for funeral services with Dr Davenport and his family in attendance.
Mrs Laura Beam wife of Wilson Beam died at home in Sheridan on Tuesday evening from typhoid fever. She was 28 and left a husband and four young children. Funeral services were held at the Friends church yesterday at 10 a.m. conducted by Rev Jesse Mills with interment at Spicewood.
The stockholders of the First National State Bank held their annual election on Tuesday Jan. The following is a list of the directors for the year 1901: Jno. H. Cox, Thos. L. Harris, Dr. J. C. Newby, Dr. J. N. Parr, W. L. Hare C. EK. Elliott and Jas. H. Padgett.
Birth notices report a son for Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Weaver born Saturday January bth and a girl for Mr. and Mrs. John McKin zie born Saturday January Sth.
Monday morning the Young and Steffey hardware store was entered through a roof window sash by burglars who disturbed only about fifty pennies from the money drawer. Earlier in warm weather a similar break in occurred through the same window with a revolver stolen. prints on a wall and footprints suggested local youths, though no arrests were made. The owners believe the same individuals committed both burglaries.
Sound supply advertises wood delivered in cords of 18 inch length for one dollar per cord. Telephone 64 mentions contact.1-4wo D.C Purnas. & Co.
The Monon offers one fare round trip to Indianapolis for the inauguration. Tickets go on sale the 13th and 14th and are good to return on the 15th. JOHN MERCHANT, Agent.
An old time ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a one day cure for a cold. It notes a money back refund if it fails and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box priced at 25 cents.
The passage reflects on a broader outlook and vast opportunities as society enters a new era. It emphasizes meeting evolving claims with courage and resolve, urging progress inspired by past women's contributions. Margaret E. Sangster quotes frame the call.
Announcement that Dr M Marble will preach Sabbath January 13 at the last quarterly meeting of the year and that the Quarterly Conference occurs Saturday evening January 12 marking his final sermon as Presiding Elder.
A 16 acre farm located a mile and a half northwest of Sheridan features a good house reliable water and abundant fruit. Inquiries addressed to O. N. Wiles Whio Indiana.
Notice is given that on Friday January 18 at 6 PM at the Christian Church in Sheridan Indiana an election will be held for one Trustee to serve a three year term. J L Waller Clerk.
Homemade Salt Rising bread advertised for sale at Bransons grocery on Mondays Thursdays and Sundays.
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