Probat e of John Orbaugh’s will in Noblesville court
The will of John Orbaugh, executed October 24, 1904, was probated in the Noblesville circuit court. He died recently at his Adams township home at age over eighty. The estate, real and personal, goes to Theresa C. Orbaugh for life and then to daughters Hannah E. Jessup and Eliza Jane Moore share and share alike. Nearby, assessments for Hamilton county show total value near 44 million, with state boards adding utilities later. projections place totals around 48 to 50 million.
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Noblesville
Indiana
John Orbaugh
Orbaugh
Adams Township
Neal
J. F. Beals
Theresa C. Orbaugh
A. B. Wheeler
Indianapolis
Hamilton County
State Board of Tax Commissioners
C. L. Thounsberry
Wheeler
Joseph Clothing Store
Indiana Highway Commission
Indianapolis Pike
C. C. White
Marion County
Anderson
Fishersburg
Rooker Boulevard
State
State Tax Board
C. E. Couch Named Manager of Store
C. E. Couch has been chosen by Robert Kinney to manage the Eudaly and Company store after Kinney was named federal receiver following bankruptcy proceedings. Couch awaits guidance from the federal court on stock and reopening plans for the store in the near future.
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C. E. Couch
Robert Kinney
Eudaly and Company
Mr. Kinney
Couch
Riverwood Bathing Beach Opens North of Noblesville
Riverwood bathing beach at the site of the former Conner's dam north of Noblesville is open to the public. Slides have been erected for visitors.
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Conner
Noblesville
Wheat threshing begins as yields show strength near Sheridan
Wheat threshing starts in areas near Sheridan with higher than average yields. W. E. Wilson farm reports 43 bushels per acre, Theo Richey near Boxley averages 35, and Charles Marlow 33 on 30 acres. Elevators at Terhune report 32 to 42 bushels, with B. F. Wheeler field at 42. Prices open at 90 cents per bushel.
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Sheridan
W. E. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Theo Richey
Boxley
Charles Marlow
Lewis Hinshaw
McCardle and Wallace Elevator
Terhune
B. F. Wheeler
Zion Park Assembly Cancelled After 30 Years
For the first time in thirty years there will be no Zion Park assembly this summer. The officers and directors announce the cancellation, with no reason given, and thank the public for loyal support and good will toward Zion Park.
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Zion Park Assembly
Zion Park
Friends of Zion Park
News Office reports death of Mr.
Brief notice states the News Office has received word of the death of Mr. with no further details provided.
Oats Bug Causes Great Discomfort
The oats lice, a tiny black insect smaller than a chicken louse, invade homes during oats harvesting. Biologists note they hatch in the morning and die by evening, fly in vast swarms, and can enter through the tightest windows and doors. They cause annoyance rather than crop damage.
Farmers Federation Meeting Next Week
The local Farmers Federation will hold a public library meeting Friday evening August 3 at 8 o clock. A refund of checks from the Producers Commission Firm will be made to farmers with interests in that company. Wm H Settle, president of the State Farm Bureau Federation, will deliver the principal address. County Agent Gilkey will also be on program.
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Farmers Federation
Producers’ Commission
Wm. H. Settle
State Farm Bureau Federation
Settle
Gilkey
Forty first 154th Regiment Reunion in Frankfort
The forty first annual reunion of the 154th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry will be held in Frankfort on Wednesday August 15. Comrades are asked to send one dollar to secretary A N Grant Indianapolis to cover expenses or send a letter if unable to attend. Program begins 10 30 a m and runs through the afternoon.
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154Th Regiment
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
The
Regimental Association
Frankfort
A. N. Grant
K. of P. Building
Indianapolis
Local Merchants Remodelling Store in Sheridan
Stanley and Beauchamp dry goods dealers begin extensive remodeling of their Sheridan store. Upstairs will house ready to wear clothing trimmed millinery and rugs with blue carpet and French grey decor. New lighting and cases, a 35 by 100 foot upper room, and a fashion show planned after fall opening.
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Stanley & Beauchamp
Sheridan
Aged Woman Nancy Cox Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Nancy Cox, aged 67, Sheridan resident, died Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs. Ellen Thompson on East Second street after a long illness due to gangrene. She leaves five children Richard Cox Kirklin William Cox Lebanon Albert Cox Sheridan Mrs. Shook near Kirklin and Mrs. Thompson. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 PM at the Thompson residence with burial at Spencer cemetery.
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Nancy Cox
Sheridan
Ellen Thompson
East Second Street
Richard Cox
Kirklin
William Cox
Lebanon
Albert Cox
Mary Shook
Near
Thompson
Shoemaker Family Plans Seattle Drive Next Wednesday
The Shoemaker family from Seattle plan to travel to Seattle, Washington by Ford starting next Wednesday. They intend to make their home in Seattle.
Sheridan Jersey Calf Club Picnic Aimed at World Class Show
Five thousand dollars will be spent in Sheridan over three weeks to promote Jersey cattle breeders and showcase the largest Jersey calf club in the world. The event at Compton's park on Wednesday August 1 will feature a four reel movie, multiple classes with $400 in premiums, and entries from Indiana New York Chicago and Ohio. Dinner ice cream sales music and free children’s attractions will accompany the picnic activities with top 24 head sent to the State Fair.
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Sheridan
American Jersey Cattle Club
Jersey Calf Club
Compton’s Park
Lawrence Wright
Cecil McCray
Joe McCray
Maude Gilliam
Westfield
Jersey
Jersey Bulletin
Indianapolis
Indiana
New York State
Chicago
Ohio
Sheridan Christian and
Frieds
Boxley M. E
Jolietville Methodist Church
Noblesville Military Band
Sheridan Orchestra
Special Concert by Military Band in Sheri dan
Friday night August 3 the Sheridan military band will give a street concert. The ensemble of about forty or fifty players will perform approximately two hours. The event is an extra attraction expected to draw a large crowd while the regular Wednesday concert proceeds as usual.
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Sheridan Military Band
Head of good cows sell cheap at Lanham’s barn auction
Lack of buyers during harvest time leads to a small sale of quality cattle at Lanham’s barn. One top heifer was bid in by A. Box as the lot drew limited competition.
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Lanham’s
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Boland & Hord
Squire Maker
George Cook
Court House
Ingram Mallory
Ralph Waltz
Rev. Chaffee
Riverwood
Golly
Burry
Zion
154Th Regimental
Logal Merchants
Stanley and Beauchamp
Seattle
Ford
Galf Club
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