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Sheridan News

Location

Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1914

Page

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Abstract of Assessment Roll for Noblesville Township

Noblesville July 16. County Assessor Emil Decker completed an abstract for the Auditor showing total mortgage indebtedness countywide up by 204000 from last year. Exemptions lowered taxable property. personal property in the north part of the county rose by 311000. The survey notes no mortgaged exemptions in Fisher's station in 1915 or 1944. Largest mortgage on record in Hamilton County filed by Indianapolis Water Company for 29000000.

Emil Decker Horton Inawilton County Board of Review Decker Indianapolis Io Fisher's Station Noblese Township Nobille Noblesville Washington Delaware Fall Creek Wayne White River Icksu Adams Hamilton County Indianapolis Water Company

A Sheridan Woman Dies After Apoplexy

Mrs. H. V. Laughner, 62, visiting at her daughter’s home on Georgia street, suffered apoplexy Tuesday afternoon and died four hours later. She had lived in Sheridan for years and is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Ed Ogle and Mrs. Ed Stout. Funeral services are at 10:30 Friday at the residence, with burial at Crown View cemetery, Rev. Graham officiating.

Ed Stout H. V. Laushher Georgia Street Sheridan Ovenr Rev Graham Prive Crown View Cemetery

Resignation from County Assessor Ticket Stirs Local Politics

Larkin Lee of Clay township resigns from the Publican ticket for County Assessor after a four year eligibility issue. He handed the resignation to B. E Pardue, chair of the county central committee. A July 21 Central Committee meeting will consider filling the vacancy. J. Baldwin of Westfield was second in the May convention.

Larkin Lee Clay Townshlp B. E Pardue Lee Westfield

Marked Shortage In Local Apple Crop Report

A pronounced apple crop shortage is reported in this state section with only sparse trees showing normal yield. July estimates place Indiana at 45 percent of full crop versus a 52 percent ten year average, while the nationwide figure stands at 64.2 percent against 59.4. Berry crops also show a marked shortage.

Department of Agriculture Indiana

Escaped Convict Follows Chase From Chicago to Kentucky

Frank Clifford, 26, escaped while being transferred from Chicago to a Kentucky state reformatory. He jumped from a moving train near Lebanon, despite a leg wound from a revolver. He was captured the next day near Pittsboro.

Frank Clifford Chicago Kentucky State Reformatory Lebanon Pittsboro

County to let Tenth Street improvement contract

The county Commissioners will let the Tenth Street Sheridan improvement contract on July 31 at 2 PM. The projected road cost is between 8000 and 9000 dollars.

Tenth Street Sheridan

Emmer Baker Buys Land to Build

Emmer Baker purchased a lot in a move to develop construction plans. Details on location and project scope are not specified in the readable text.

Emmer Baker

Chautauqua closes successful six day course

From a financial view the Chautauqua ended Monday night with about 750 adult season tickets and 9 dollar child tickets sold. The event is expected to leave a margin near 200 after expenses. A final meeting at the Library assembly room Friday will settle affairs.

Chautauqua Siloe Ad Library Assembly

Funeral of Runaway Victim Held Saturday

The funeral for G. C. Stowers, who died Thursday after a runaway accident near Terhune, was held at his home and burial followed at Spencer cemetery. Stowers, dragged by a horse he owned briefly, died about ten hours later. he leaves a wife and five children.

G. C. Stowers Terhune Spencer Cemetery Mr. Stowers Dallas King Stowers Threshing Machine King Stowers

Two Young People Wed in M. E. Parsonage Ceremony

Marion Moore and Miss Bessie Ringer were married at the M. E. parsonage on Wednesday at 3 pm by Rev. Newcombe. Moore is assistant cashier at First National Bank, son of Casper Moore. Ringer is daughter of Chas Ringer./readable fragments end with vague location southeast of Sheridan.

Marion Moore Bessie Ringer M. E. Parsonage Rev. Newcombe Mr. Moore First National Bank Casper Moore Chas ‘Ringer Sheridan

Horse Trade Suit Settled By Sheridan Hardware Verdict

A dispute over a horse sale between John Prater and the Sheridan Hardware Company went to trial before Squire Sterfey Monday with Sterfey ruling for the hardware firm. Prater claimed misrepresentation and sought return of a seventy dollar note, but the court ruled defects were disclosed by hardware firm agents and the trade valid.

John Prater Sheridan Hardware Company Squire Sterfey Prater Hardwere Furt

Gasoline lighter explosion injures man at Fisher's restaurant

Phil Henderson suffered burns to his left hand and forearm on Saturday when he tried to pour gasoline into a burning lighter at Fisher's restaurant. The lighter exploded, a fire blazed on the sidewalk, scorching ice cream cans as bystanders gathered.

Phil Henderson Fishers Restaurant

New Bank Opens Doors Saturday

The American State Bank opened its doors on Saturday with hundreds visiting to inspect the new quarters. Deposits for the first day exceeded 330,000 as president John H. Cox and cashier C. B H. Goff reported strong early activity. Lincoln pennies were given as souvenirs and lemonade and melodious vietrola music entertained customers. A large manganese steel fire and burglar proof safe protects cash and valuables.

American State Bank John H. Cox C. B H. Goff Lincoln

Charley Fristoe Comes Home for Burial

The body of Charley Fristoe who died in Colorado Springs last Thursday of cancer arrived in Sheridan Wednesday morning. He was about 37, had worked as a musician across the West for fifteen years and had been in bad health for a year. Survivors include his parents Barney Fristoe and wife on West Second Street and a sister Mrs C H Fisher.

Charley Fristoe Colorado Springs Sheridan Barney Fristoe West Second Street Fristoe C. H. Fisher

Record Wheat Yield On Cox Farm Near Sheridan

Clarence Ogle reports a field of thirty acres on John H. Cox farm north of Sheridan yielding 364 bushels of wheat per acre. Fertilizer was used and the field was ground.

Clarence Ogle John H. Cox Sheridan

Head On Collision Injures Family Near Sheridan

A Monday night head on crash at the Farmers' National Bank corner in Sheridan involved an Oldsmobile owned by G H Palmer and a Ford of Ray mond Stout. Nine people were in the two cars, with two children injured and Stout's arm sprained. palmer assumed all blame and costs.

G. H. Palmer Ford Raymond Stont Eagletown Farmers’ National Bank Sheridan Palmer Duval Palmer Mr. Stout Fess Rayle Stout

William Beard Dies After Stomach Illness at 57

William Beard, aged 57, died Wednesday night after months of illness. A Sheridan resident for much of his life, he had a wide circle of acquaintances and a long decline due to stomach trouble. He leaves a wife, two grown sons, other relatives and many friends. funeral arrangements have not been made.

Wim. Beard Mr. Beard Sheridan

Noblesville Milling Chief Advises Against Red Wave Wheat

C B Jenkins superintendent at Noblesville Milling warns farmers to avoid Red Wave wheat as it does not mill well and may fetch lower prices. He favors the Mediterranean variety as the best all around for the region. Other millers have not commented.

C. B. Jenkins Noblesville Milling Company Mr. Jenkins

Wild Cash for Liberty Ends in Escape of Suspect

A man named Cook, wanted at Kokomo on horse stealing charges, was captured by Marshal Rayle at Kempton Saturday night. He knocked the marshal down and escaped, leaving authorities still seeking him.

Cook Kokomo Marshal Rayle Kempton

Tipton Court Adjourns September Term

The Tipton circuit court adjourned the September term as recorded by official docket entries. No further proceedings were reported in the fragment.

Tipton ‘Circuit Court’ Has Ade Ugitik

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