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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
8
State attorney Jeffries of Linton states that chickens wandering from their owner’s yard become wild birds. A neighbor may shoot such birds without regard to target area, while the owner may retaliate verbally or physically but cannot sue.
The Weather Bureau reports May average temperature 64.0 degs, near the 38 year mean of 63.3. Highest 87 on the 25th. lowest 34 on the 2nd. Precipitation 5.19 inches vs 4.00 inch May average. Winds SW at 10.8 mph. max 48 mph from SW on the 11th. Clear 5 days, partly cloudy 11, cloudy 15. 16 days with precipitation of .01 inch or more.
Announcement that a large stock of Sargents Best Mixed Paints is now available with a five year guarantee. Also offered are White Lead Pure Linseed Oil Varnishes and related supplies. Call for prices. Sheridan Hardware Co.
The article notes bonds totaling 4000 dollars to finance the John Harger gravel road in Wayne township. Bonds will be sold to J F Wild & Co of Indianapolis, with John Holloran and George Haverstick as contractors and work to begin once funds are delivered to the Treasurer.
Court records show attachments in the Johnson Coal Mining case against Lizzie Stroud for 205 dollars. Gertrude Johnson obtained a divorce from Thomas Johnson on abandonment grounds. Arcadia Electric Light receivers appointed for John A Shunk plant in Peru with liabilities of 4000 dollars. Several real estate transfers listed with multiple deeds across Noblesville Cicero Arcadia Sheridan and other towns. Marriage license issued to George W Payne and Josephine E Armstrong.
The W C T U of Sheridan hosts a reception in the Methodist church parlor next Friday June 12 at 8 PM honoring new members. A short program, refreshments, and social time follow. Also noted are upcoming quarterly Wesleyan services led by Rev. C B Whitaker with scheduled sessions June 6 7 and 11. Henry Wiles of Chicago visits Mrs. John Ridge.
Attorney General Bingham argues a rural mail carrier cannot hold a notary public commission due to constitutional limits on holding multiple lucrative public offices. The ruling follows Post Office Department positions on notaries. Also promotes Arkansas Valley land for irrigation with profits from sugar beets and alfalfa, and an excursion from Indianapolis on June 16 by Great Western Land Co.
The Alcos defeated the Northerns of Indianapolis 17 to 2 on Sunday. The local team swung freely with strong hitting as they head to Atlanta for their first away game, facing a stiff Atlanta lineup.
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