January term opens with postponed case and local notes
The January term began with a case postponed for lack of evidence as Theodosuis Soullas faced naturalization matters. Judge Vestal left for the governor’s inauguration while commissioners dismissed a petition for Sutton gravel road. Local officials and rural carriers joined a state road committee, jail remains empty, and Arcadia case blocks ground purchase near the new school pending court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodosuis Soullas
Vestal
Wis
Chicago
Noblesville
Jinige Vestal
Tarlitp Ageaiin
Grovernor Releton
Arcadia
Board of Man
James Driver
John Her
Ercase
New Clothing Firm Eudaly and Norman Takes Charge
Briggs sells his stake in Sbrigge & Company and a new firm named Eudaly & Norman is now operating. Fred Eudaly, formerly with the old firm, and the other partner are young men with strong capacity and local popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Briggs
Fred J. Eudaly
Cla. Briggs
Sbrigge & Company
Fred Eudaly
Eudaly & Norman
Briggs
Sheridan
January Clearance at Sheridan’s Two Dry Goods Stores
Glearange sales are highlighted this week with cut prices on staple and seasonal cold weather goods. The open winter disrupted heavier lines and these items must be sold before spring arrivals arrive. Thrifty shoppers can save by patronizing these sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Mann Opens Office for Building and Contracting Plans
QO H Mann has opened an office in the News building second story. He will engage in building and contracting on a larger scale and offer plans and drawings for houses or other structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QO. H. Mann
News
Mann
Indiana State Fair Dates Shift to September Second Week
The Indiana State fair will run from September 8 to September 12 this year, marking a shift from its usual first-week schedule in September. Organizers note the later dates aim to accommodate fairgoers and events.
Shoemaker Plans Public Sale Then Canadian Claim
W. B. Shoemaker announces a public sale of his personal effects before he leaves for Canada to pursue a potential land claim in the Dominion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B
Canada
Dominion
Shirley Hershman Auction Moves to Alberta Claim Expected
Shirley Hershman will sell his goods at auction and relocate to Alberta Canada. He expects to take a claim of 160 acres near Edmonton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Hershman
Alberta
Canada
Edmonton
Newby and Wiles Contest Concrete Work Claim
Local campaign notes show W. G. Newby and Wm. Wiles in a contest over concrete work claims. Details unreadable, but dispute centers on contractor duties and project scope. Further records awaited for clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Newby
Wiles Ae ‘Concrete and ‘Con Swork
A Big Change in Fifty-Seven Years
E Teter recounts a trip from his youth to Kokomo Indiana noting modern paved roads, drainage improvements turning worthless lands productive, abundant corn and hogs, and better buildings. He recalls old routes to Petersburg and a childhood travel time of eleven hours, contrasting it with today’s half hour auto ride.
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Kokomo Ind
Kokomo
Tetersburg
Unoon
Teter
Drain construction contracts let in Sheridan area
The Phebus et al drain contract in this township will be let Saturday by T.8. Spencer, superintendent of construction. Another township drain named Herr Haughey was recently let to Mr. Miller of Atlanta. Both drains are north of Sheridan.
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Phebus Et al
Spencer
Herr- Haughey
Miller
Atlanta
Sheridan
Unclear fragmentary note on event and pricing
Fragmentary text mentions attending an event and a price of $3.50. No clear identities, dates, or location emerge from the readable portion.
Pulled Away Too Fast
William Carey seventeen son of Wallace Carey of Hortonville took a joy ride with Glen Hutchens in a box car attached to a freight train between Hortonville and Frankfort Tuesday night. The train sped up making a jump dangerous. Carey got off at Frankfort and went to an aunt’s home in Lebanon, after which he phoned his family.
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William Carey
Wallace Carey
Hortonville
Frankfort
Glen Hutchens
Carey
Lebanon
Old Pen Holder Given To J H Campbell In 1882
An heirloom pen holder, over thirty years old, cherished by J H Campbell who uses it daily. It is an ordinary cellulose holder likely bought at a stationer, given to him in 1882 while he worked in the United States Marshal's office at Prescott, Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Campbell
United States Marshal’s
Prescott Ariz
Hamilton County Democrats Placed on Six Committees
W R Dunham of Kempton and Bailey Hawkins of Delaware township, both Democrats elected in November, are assigned to six and two committees respectively in the legislature, reflecting differing committee loads.
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W. R. Dunham
Kempton
Hamilton
Tipton Counties
Hamilton County
Bailey Hawkins
Delaware Township
Aged Joliet Woman M rs. Mary J. Bland Dies at 79
Mrs. Mary J. Bland of Joliet died Friday evening at 79 from stomach trouble and age related infirmities. Survived by two children. Burial held Sunday at Little Eagle cemetery.
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Mary J. Bland
Joliet
Little Eagle Cemetery
Adama Township Receipts and Expenditures Report
The annual report details the trustee’s receipts and expenditures for Adama township. A close perusal shows how township funds are allocated and spent in the period covered.
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Adama Township
Dr White Eagle Vaudeville Tour Planned
Dr A P McCarty known as Dr White Eagle father of Luther McCarty will tour vaudeville with a monologue act. He signs a contract for major county cities starting in Toledo with wife Mrs McCarty and possibly the younger McCarty joining the act for about a year.
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Piqua Ohio
A. P. McCarty
White Eagle
Luther McCarty
Vaudville
McCarty
Toledo
Republicans Break Bread at Hamilton County Banquet
About three hundred Republicans gathered for the Hamilton banquet at the R of P armory in Noblesville Tuesday night. C. M. Gentry presided. Judge Jackson of Newcastle delivered the principal address in place of C. W. Fairbanks who sent greetings and regrets his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton County
Hamilton
R. of PB
Noblesville
C. M. Gentry
Judge Jackson
Newcastle
C. W. Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Pastor J H Mavity Injured in Ice Fall at Home
Rev J H Mavity formerly of Sheridan and Boxley and pastor here fell on the ice at his Windfall home Saturday. He was unconscious for a time but it is believed he will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Mavity
Sheridan
Windfall
The
Christian Church
Boxley
Breeders Meet Set in Noblesville for Jan 18
Hamilton county pure bred draft horse breeders announce their annual meeting in Noblesville next Saturday January 18 at 10 AM. Paul Edgerton of Marion will address the association. T. E. Beals is president and Thomas B. Lindley secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlton County
Noblesville
Paul Edgerton
Marion
T. E. Beals
Thomas B. Lindley
Sheridan Packing Plans 1913 Crop Contracts
Sheridan Packing Company prepares contracts for 1913. The pack will match prior years with corn peas and tomatoes. Prices will be the same as last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Packing Company
James Perry Dies After Long Illness Near Deming
James Perry aged 54 of near Deming died last Thursday afternoon from consumption after a prolonged illness. The funeral was held Sunday at West Grove with burial at Cicero. He is survived by a wife and one daughter. A son Jesse Perry died from the same disease several years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Perry
Deming
West Grove
Cicero
Jesse Perry
Death of Eight Year Old in Sheridan Funeral Set
An eight year old boy, son of Willis Collier of Sheridan, died after complications. He was shipped to Sanday for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Collier
Sheridan
Ateiliey
Sanday
Meat salt and curing supplies offered in 70 pound bags
Advertises meat salt in 70 pound bags and complete supplies for sugar curing meats. Promotes the product as the best option for customers seeking curing ingredients and related equipment.
Fine Wagners and Grimes Golden Apples Price List
A market note lists apple varieties with prices per peck in cents. Fine Wagners at 35 ets, Grimes Golden 40, Baldwins 35, Greenings 34, Best Johnathons 40. Kale mentioned as an item.
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Sutton
Wi. V. Rooker
Wood Roads
Indiana Better Roads Congress
W.D. Ward
Carmel
Indiana
Indiana Association of Rural Mail Carriers
Will H. Craig
A.C. Harris
E. Daniels
Frank E. Gavin
Joseph E. Bell
R. W. McBride
John W. Holtman
John E. Hollett
John Lapp
Clarence A. Kenyon
Charles C. Brown
Indianapolis
Marcus A. Sulzer
Madison
Henry Brown
George Osborn
City of
Phil J. Fariss
TRE
Williams
Indianapolis News
OF Clothiers
Theeridan
Hortonville Bay
J H Campbell
Faring Welk
Idary Bland
Trustees’ Report
DR. “White Eagle
Alexander Hamilton
Ralston
J. A. Brausoi
Kale
Hutchens & Waitt
Grocers
J. L. Vickery
Second Street
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