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Newspaper

Sheridan News

Location

Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1902

Page

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Oil drill planned as A A Pennsylvania leases land

A Pennsylvania company has leased 4,000 acres in the county and plans to drill for oil. Samuel W. Cook sold his farm for $6,000 to T. W. Cline this week. Rural Route No. 5 post office will begin operation tomorrow. Local notices mention various transfers and travel of residents including Mrs Barbera Timmons and Mrs G L Bishop.

A&a Pennsylvania Company Samuel W. Cook T. W. Cline Fancher & 'Ohall

Adams Township Horse Thief Detective Association Banquet

The first annual banquet of the Adams Township Horse Thief Detective Association was held at the Ketcheval hotel on Saturday night with many members and wives, invited guests, oysters as a main feature, music, and social time. Guests included Geo. W. Drake, Jno S. Kercheval, L. S. Kercheval, J. W. Jonas, Layton Mendenhall, Dan Hare, W. Evans, P. B. Stout, Jake Spencer, Walter Pritsch, J. B. Cottrell, Boub Cranbaugh, Miss Melle Spencer, Jos. Cash, Jno Bush, J. B. Hancock, David Linton, and Capt. Quincy Vickery.

Horse Thief Detective Association Adams Township Ketcheval Hotel Geo. W. Drake Jno. S. Kercheval L. S. Kercheval J. W. Jonas Layton Mendenhall Dan Hare Evans P. B. Stout Jake Spencer Walter Pritsch Cottrell Boub Cranbaugh Melle Spencer Messrs. Jos. Cash Jno. Bush J. B. Hancock David Linton Quincy Vickery

Sheridan Hosts Religious Convention And Traction Talks

The Sheridan convention drew a small audience for most sessions but featured strong Sunday School instruction by Rev. Carmen who also shared curio from the Holy Land including the Resurrection Plant. City leaders discuss a potential streetcar line via Kokomo Tipton Elrin Boxley Sheridan Broad Ripple, with McCullough and Central Traction eyeing routes.

Carmen Christ Bre Bo Estate Nervics Sheridan Holy Land Awakener McCullough Traction Company Kokomo Tipton Elrin Boxley Broad Ripple McCullough Company Central Traction Company Noblesville Lake Erie McCullough

Tomato contracts eyed for 300 acres in county

The Vaso Camp Company aims to secure contracts for a large tomato crop. After canvassing the surrounding county, they expect 300 acres to be profitable for the Canning Company. Tomato growers say the soil is well suited and farmers will likely join after trying the experiment.

Vaso Camp Company

Sheridan Chapter 3662 Holds Monthly Meeting Tonight

The Sheridan Chapter No 3662 monthly business meeting will be held at the M E Church this evening at 7 p m. Seven candidates will be received into full fellowship alongside regular business. All Learners are urged to attend.

Sheridan Chapter M. EB

Uncle Jacob Griffin Stricken With Paralysis On 3rd Street

Uncle Jacob Griffin longtime Sheri dan resident was stricken with paralysis at his home on 3rd Street Tuesday. He lies in a semi conscious state, unable to move or speak clearly. His wealth has been limited for years and his age makes the illness very serious.

Jacob Griffin Sheridan

Sheridan delegates attend Knights of Pythias district meeting

W J Woods and Marvin Thistlethwaite attended the district meeting of the Knights of Pythias in Muncie Tuesday. They were chosen as delegates from Sheridan. They report a large attendance and a great meeting with speeches degree work and a banquet.

W.J. Woods Marvin Thistlethwaite The Knights of Pythias Muncie Sheridan

Mrs Addison Boxley Suffers Serious Leg Break in Street

Mrs Addison Boxley aged 70 fell on the streets near her home last Saturday breaking her leg in two places. The accident is described as serious for one of her age.

Addison Boxley Boxley

Coit Novelty Co to entertain at Opera House in March

The Coit Novelty Co under the Inter-State Lecture Bureau will present a highly entertaining moral program at the Opera House early in March with reading songs magic mirth mystery and mental telepathy. date to be announced.

Coit Novelty Co Opera House Inter-State Lecture Bureau

Higbee Buggy Co Formed In Tipton

Nelson Higbee and Marvin Thistlewaite start the Higbee Buggy Co employing experienced men from the Binkley shop in Tipton. The firm offers horse shoeing and repair work. A local exchange thanks supporters of a departed husband and father and notes a sale of stock and property for cash with a free lunch.

Nelson Higbee Marvin Thistlewaite Binkley Tipton The Higbee Buggy Co Missouri Mortal

Shakespeare Club to Meet at Miss Boxley’s Home

The next meeting is set for Monday evening at Miss Boxley’s home. Reading selections include Henry VII and Acts 1 and 2 from Henry VIII and Mrs. C. BE. Elliott.

Shakespeare Club Miss Boxley Henry

Ladies of M. E. Church Will Serve Dinner at Convention

The ladies of the M. E. Church will serve dinner for the Republican Convention on Thursday Feb. 6, 1902. A Carmel postscript notes the event and committee details.

M. BE. Church

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