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Sheridan News

Location

Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1916

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Grand Jury Opens Session in Noblesville Indiana

Noblesville Indiana January 20 1916 the grand jury convened forenoon with all members present Isaac Beeson of Carmel sits in for Claude Crum of Cicero Bailiff Russ Bader appointed by Judge Cloe Jurors named include Emerson Riggs Samuel Vance Luther Keiser Silas Devany Isaac Beeson John M Thompson Judge Clee orders $25 attorney fees in Hutchens divorce case and attorneys indicate possible change of venue if denied trial dates set from January 27 to March 20 for several state cases Mary A Griffin seeks divorce from John H Griffin alleging abuse and custody of daughter Esha Ada plus alimony and restraining order. In Circuit court Judge Clo heard bank case arguments on embezzlement statute 2294 involving a trust company with the matter under advisement. Affidavit 3630 case set for February 17.

Isaac Beeson Carmel Claude Crum Cicero Cloe Waddell Russ Bader Grand Jury Emerson Riggs Adams Township Samuel Vance Washington Township Luther Keiser Noblesville Clee William S. Hutchens Stafford & Foland Hutchens Henry Spaan Michael Ryan Indianapolis Lis Bowen Metcalf Hinshaw Sturdevant Circuit Court Clo Neal & Neal George Osborn Kane & Kane Christian & Christian Fitzpatrick & Fitzpatrick

Mrs Rhoda Brinegar Dies at 76 in Indiana Home

Mrs. Rhoda Elizabeth Brinegar died at her Ohio Street home Monday January 17 1916 at 4 AM aged 76 years 9 months 16 days. She was born March 31 1836 in Hendricks County Indiana married to Calvin Fletcher Brinegar in 1856 who predeceased her leaving two daughters Etta Thistlethwaite and Atrah with two grandsons four sisters and one brother surviving. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home conducted by Rev. Payne of Indianapolis with burial at Crown View.

Rhoda Elizabeth Brinegar Ohio Street Carson Sullens Hendricks County Indiana Calvin Fletcher Brinegar Etta Thistlethwaite Atrah The Christian Church Payne Indianapolis Crown View

Fewer Sheep Killed In 1915 Report

The annual report of Trustee Pettijohn covers his first year in office. The dog fund shows normal receipts but unusually low expenditures. No sheep were killed in twelve months. only fowls were lost valued at $980, suggesting changes in sheep protection or sheep numbers.

Pettijohn

Paid For Horses Killed in Railroad Incident

The Marion railroad company paid James and William Snodgrass $400 for five horses killed by trains on March 14, 1914. The Snodgrasses live in Marion township Boone county west of Sheridan.

Madion James William Snodgrass Marion Township Boone County Stheridan

Grand Jury Probes Cicero Men Over Local Scandal

Cicero faces a grand jury probe as local men are questioned about a recent cockfight tied to liquor, betting, and sport. Investigators recount a late night transport and a pool room sign found in a different store basement, sparking town controversy and civic tension.

Cicero Noblesville Scherer Pavillion

Indiana Livestock Report January 1 1916

Government report shows stable horse numbers at $104 per head, milk cows up 380000 with slight value dip, beef cattle up 35000 with small value rise, sheep down over five years while values rise, hogs up over five years with price decline to $8.40 from $10.30 and $9.30 five years ago.

Indiana

Pneumonia Fatality of Local Farmer Bud Whicker

Bud Whicker a farmer near Pickard died Friday morning from pneumonia after only one day of illness. He was 61 and survived by his wife a son Fred and a daughter Mrs John Spear. Funeral held Sunday at the residence with burial at Crown View.

Firebridge Whicker Bud Whicker Pickard Fred John Spear Crown View

Big Dairyman Coming to Speak Saturday

A prominent New York dairyman and a practical dairy expert will visit Saturday afternoon January 29. Watch for further announcements regarding the event and activities.

State of New York

Rabbit hunting accident near Schrcleville ends in toe amputation

Earlywine 12, of Earlywine near Schrcleville, shot himself in the foot while rabbit hunting. Dr. Wi F Dunham treated the wound and was forced to amputate one toe.

Earlywine Schrcleville Wi. F. Dunham

Family heads to Florida for winter stay

John 8 Kercheval and wife with Arza Smith and wife depart Wednesday afternoon for St Petersburg Florida where they will remain until spring announcing their move from the local area and listing the travelers by name and relation.

John Kercheval Arza Smith St Petersburg Fla

Missing Clinton county farmer Alvin James linked to mortgaged property

Alvin James, 55, a farmer near Hills church in Clinton county east end, disappeared after a mortgage sale held January 6. Buyers found their titles worthless as all property had mortgages. Partners include James Storms and Jacob Strop. Osborne risk to creditors from unpaid bills and a Sheridan Milling Co fertilizer bill. Authorities pursue leads across Tipton and Clinton counties and to Noblesville and Indianapolis.

Alvin James Hills Church Clinton Country Tipton Clinton County James Harry Henderson Tipton County Losey Hendricks James Moore Albert Woods Kempton James Storms John Wright Pickard Jacob Strop Illinois Noblesville Indianapolis

Fouch Enters Republican Primary For County Offices

Adams township fields two Republican candidates for county offices under the new primary law set for March 6. Charles Fouch of Sheridan joined the race Tuesday morning driven by friends desire to serve. Fouch formerly served seven terms as deputy assessor in the township and two years as Sheridan marshal. An epidemic of lagrippe has closed the Kempton church revival.

Adams Township Charles Fouch Sheridan Fouch

Quality and Renewable Prices at This Store

We maintain both quality and value, offering high grade groceries at fair prices. List includes 25 pound cane sugar 1.60, bulk coffee 15c per pound, extra fancy head rice 3 lb for 6c per lb, Grape Nuts 15c, Post Toasties 15c, Club House cereal 25c for 3 boxes, canned peaches 12c, red seal canned goods 25c, soaps 6 for 25c, sanitary cakes, and charge accounts welcome.

Club House Phoenix Lewis L

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Noblesville, Ind Silas Devany Jackson Township Clay Township John M. Thompson Delaware Township Mary A. Griffin John H. Griffin Ment Pagie Rhoda E. Brinegar Gigero Florida Wm. Jessup Jesse Dulin Wisconsin Bert Parr Jold Kempton Christian Church Greg R. U. Hutchens Grocer Kincaid Sheridan Markets Ane
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