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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
8
A reader recalls a warm day in Enstone when an overheard exchange between two workmen over whether one man is a Quaker or an Episcopalian turns into a witty remark. The mason Bill labels Episcopalian as a fancy foreign religion, delivering a quip about religious labels.
The piece recalls Stonewall Jackson’s last words and military reminiscences. It then advertises Calbastco Elliott’s Drug Store offering free samples of Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets claimed to restore liver function and vitality at 25 cents.
A traveling representative working for a prominent wholesale grocery house collected 50 to 60 dollars from many farmers in a wealthy area. Goods arrived at a railroad station in intact packages, but at home proved very low grade or worthless. The agent vanished, and the piece warns buyers to examine before accepting goods and verify the agent’s credibility and the house’s standing.
The farm sector expects the beef trust investigation led by the attorney general to expose how beef prices move from farm and ranch to consumers. It notes that if middlemen profits are excessive, publicity from the inquiry will aid producers.
An eastern fruit grower earned a large sum last year selling apples bearing an outline of President McKinley. This year his apples will feature McKinley’s successor. The process isn’t mysterious but requires ingenuity, and the gentleman keeps the method secret.
Preliminary reports from leading onion growing sections in both west and east indicate a tendency toward larger plantings this season. The rise in prices last winter drives the expansion, though the increase is not universal across all areas.
An ad notes Liehty's Celery Nerve Compound as an invaluable specific for disorders tied to impure blood and lists John Gifford as the seller.
Paul Muller said to be Germanys oldest man celebrates his 109th birthday this month. A glass worker by trade, he lives at Kleinkathan.
A terse advertisement touts getting money's worth in Good Faith cigars, emphasizing value and quality without additional details or context.
Gates at Winona Lake Park Indiana opened May 15 and cottages and hotels filled as season begins. June conventions include the Western Association of Writers meeting June 28 at Winona Hotel with W O W Pfrimimer of Kentland as president. The Tadiana Association of Photographers holds its eighth annual meeting June 23 to 27. officers listed: C H Harley Logansport president, Geo J Parrot Port Wayne secretary, I M Lacey Indianapolis treasurer.
A Sunday picnic near Straw Down Bridge brings Fad Foust family Chas Pitman Sam Steath George John Pliny Harold C W Owen and others from Noblesville Elwood and area. After a feast the group fished and relaxed until a thunderstorm and rain prompted an early return home.
Community updates mention Theo Blackburn improving after illness and rainfall Sunday. Edna Simmonds visits with Cecil McMurtry in Sheridan. L A Staley hosts family near Ekin as Sunday school opens. Pearl Martin visits Noblesville. many attend Decoration exercises at Hills, Pleasant Ridge, and Kempton. Planned meetings begin Thursday night. Wandering Jew.
A patent remedy promises to break up a cold in 24 hours with no work interruption and to prevent colds if taken at first symptoms. Price 25 cents. Sold by John Gifford.
Paris records a population of 2 650 000 with over 1 200 000 foreigners or provincials among residents. The latest census shows a sizable immigrant and provincial presence amid the city’s diverse makeup.
During the summer kidney irregularities are often caused by excessive drinking or overheating. Attend to the kidneys at once by using Tol ey s Kidney Cure. Sold by John Gitford.
A genuine package of Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills is sold by dealers of the Dr A W Chase Medicine Company located in Buffalo New York.
The Fisher barn in Sheridan sells all stock at public outcry on Saturday June 7 1902. Items include four rubber tire buggies, steel tire buggy, two sleighs, harness sets, three to four horses varied ages, and work horses. Terms cash under five dollars, six months credit for larger sums with notes and security. Property not to be removed until terms fulfilled.
Arrangements with publishers allow Livingstone's Africa as a premium for 75 cents to subscribing readers or those paying one year in advance. The $1.50 book is provided with a year’s subscription for $1.75. A sample copy is available in the office for viewing.
Summer tourist rates advertised for first class train service between Chicago and Wisconsin and Michigan fishing areas. Direct connections at Chicago link south and east lines. Ticket agents or A H Wageneer at 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago provide particulars. A druggist offers a Madison Medicine Co Rocky Mountain Tea substitute from C E Elliott.
Jno G Clark of Westfield will be at the Central Livery Stable every Friday to pay the highest market prices for horses.
Product claim states Foley’s Honey and Tar contains safe ingredients with no opiates. Marketing notes emphasize children’s use and overall safety of the remedy.
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