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Newspaper

Sheridan News

Location

Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1914

Page

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Will of the late Geo Scott probated in Noblesville

The will of George M. Scott was admitted to probate in the circuit court on Friday afternoon. Executors are Loring and Otto Scott. widow Orimda E. Scott receives personal property and life estate, with division of remainder among Hazel Scott, Loring Scott, and Otto Scott. The estate references East Wayne Street property and the Farley farm near Kinsey crossing.

George M. Scott Ira Floyd Christian Orimda E. Scott Hazel Scott Loring Scoit Otto Scott Otty Scott East Wayne 50 Farley Farm Kinsey Crossing City

Chautauqua Opens With Good Crowds in Sheridan

Sheridan's second Chautauqua opened with a strong turnout as ticket sales topped expectations. The program featured University Players led musical numbers, a talk by Thomas McClary on The Heart of the Nation, and The Mission of Mirth. Gov Patterson spoke on Why I Changed Front on My Country's Greatest Question, making Thursday night one of the event’s highlights.

Sheridan Investment Co Incorporated

Articles filed with the secretary of state reveal Sheridan Investment Co formed in September 1910 by twenty five locals. Capital stock stands at 10000 with G H Palmer as president C A Briggs vice president J E Kercheval secretary and A S Rowe treasurer. The firm now owns three Sheridan business rooms renting for 60 monthly. stock has traded as high as 275 and is deemed a desirable investment.

Sheridan Investment Company G.H. Palmer C. A. Briggs J. E. Kercheval A.S. Rowe Sheridan

Miss Kearney to Appear At Lincoln Chautauqua Fifth Day

The noted orator Miss Kearney has drawn large audiences in Toronto Royal Albert Hall London Ocean Grove New Orleans and Washington with ovations and repeated invitations to lecture. She appears at Lincoln Chautauqua on the fifth day in the afternoon with the Hazel Folsom Daggy Company providing the prelude.

Iss Kearney Toronto Canada Massey Hall Royal Albert Hall London England Ocean Grove N. J New Orleans South Convention Hall Washington, D. C Miss Kearney Hazel Folsom-Daggy

Woman from Elwood Buried After Suicide in Sheridan

The funeral of Mrs. Shula Blessing of Elwood was held at the M E Church in Sheridan, with burial at Crown View cemetery. She left a husband and three children and was visiting her mother in Tipton when she died by hanging Friday morning.

Shula Blessing Elwood M. E Sheridan R. J. Burns Albion Crown View Blessing Leslie Blessing Fear Campbell Co Alis Z Price Tipton

Plenty of rains in other states and crops

The article notes excess rainfall across northern Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota and the Dakotas while here pastures hay crops and feed are short. It contrasts local drought with good precipitation in Canada and western regions, and says no overall crop shortage is seen outside this area.

Illinois Wisconsin Minn Dakotas Canada

Sheridan Banks Show an Increase in Deposits and Loans

An examination of reports from Sheridan banks and the Union Loan and Trust Company shows prosperity. Total deposits of the two banks rise by over 21000 year over year, loans up more than 50000, and combined resources near 1.25 million dollars. The Union Loan and Trust Company reports about 8000 in loans and 6000 in deposits growth over the past twelve months.

Trust Co Union Loan and Trust Company

Rural Carriers Association Delegates Named at Lafayette Meeting

Emor Baker W B Laughlin and Herbert Tapp plus John Pritsch attended a state Rural Carriers Association meeting in Lafayette. Pritsch was among seventeen delegates chosen to represent the state at the national meeting in Washington D C in August.

Rural Carriers Emor Baker W.B. Laughlin Herbert Tapp John Pritsch Lafayette The Rural Carriers Association Mr. Pritsch Washington D. C

Wheat Harvest Swamps Sher idan Elevators Amid Record Yield

Wheat pours in from many farms as the central West inventories the biggest crop in memory. In the Sher idan area yields average around 20 bushels per acre with some fields higher. Fertilized plots show faster ripening and fewer pests. prices fall, prompting some farmers to feed rather than sell.

Sheridan Great Central West John 8. Kercheval Toledo

Blind Tiger Found Buried in Compton Woods

Workmen clearing underbrush in Compton found a barrel buried end down in wild roses. It contained bottles and ice though no liquor was recovered. The discovery occurred near preparations for the Old Settlers meeting, and local young men are suspected.

Compton's

Sheridan schools to issue illustrated catalog

Catalogs of the Sheridan schools with illustrations will be issued soon by the school board. They will be mailed free on request and target students aiming for high school. Word from Per ley Weaver notes the catalogs arrived at Tampa on June 28 after a smooth auto trip of twelve days.

Sheridan Perley Weaver Tampa

McCarty Named for Marshal in Town Board Vote

John McCarty was elected by the town board to fill the marshal vacancy left by Ira McClay. His term expires January 1, 1916, as praise from diverse parties follows the appointment. A big safe for the American State Bank arrived, delaying the opening planned for Thursday to Saturday.

John McCarty Ira McClay New American State Bank

Baby Dies of Whooping Cough in Short Illness

Caroline, two year old daughter of Norris Spidle, died Sunday evening from whooping cough. Funeral held at home Monday conducted by Rev. Graham with burial at Crown View.

Caroline Norris Spidle Graham Crown View

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Geo. Scott Noblesville, Ud C. B. Jones Robert Washington Court House Sesthe Perkinsville Bridge Sheriff County Goldsmith Brown Tipton County Smith Robert Tomlinson Ella T. Kivett Hortonville Hoosier Warming Company Oliver Mann Healtag Sheridan Library Vestal Lebanon Henderson Bert C. Kinnaman Kane Fred Rie Whetsel Chautauqua Belle Kearney Blessings Drouth Compton’s Woods Kerceval New York Waitt's Grocery Vickery McCarty Stanleys Linton’s Grocery Phore
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