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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
4
A bisected vintage ad touts a premium corset for a dollar. It claims medium bust and long skirt design to flatten the abdomen, with improved fit, finish, and durability, plus wide attached supporters for support and comfort.
The item lists multiple households visiting relatives and hosting guests over the weekend. People mentioned include Mrs. L. M. Burton in Indianapolis, J. Miller and W. A. Miller families, Ed and Mollie Erp, and Clara Hughettte among others, with references to trips to India and San Francisco and a mill seed ad from Smith Elevator.
D. W. Mikels reflects from Lake Erie about Cleveland and its history. He notes John D. Rockefeller’s 25 story building, Commodore Perry’s naval victory, Taft versus Theodore Roosevelt, and local progress. He praises Ohio crops, Cleveland streets, and compares U.S. scenery to Europe before departing for the East.
The Adams Township Sunday School convention will meet at First M. E. Church Sheridan Sunday June 9 at 2 30 P M. Program includes Ruth A. Harris Prelude singing invocation Rev Payne quartet items by Mrs F W Kercheval and others. Election of Officers and a short business session to follow in the North room at two. All township superintendents and county chairman urged to attend.
Sarah Elizabeth Hunt Swaim Tothem, born July 12, 1852 in Sugar Creek Township Indiana, died June 3, 1912 aged 59 years 10 months 21 days. She married William Hayes Swaim Tothem on December 25, 1872 and had four children Eva Floy surviving, two sons and two daughters born, many siblings. She joined the Methodist Episcopal Church in youth, endured widowhood since 1905, faced illness with patience, and lived a devout Christian life as a mother and grandmother to Lawrence and Lora. Death followed a long illness, leaving a legacy of fortitude.
Under favorable weather the Decoration Day program at Crown View cemetery proceeded from the G A R Hall to the cemetery with singing prayer and remarks. Porter Teter delivered Lincoln's Gettysburg address paraphrase. R B Foland spoke on good citizenship. A martial band led by J M Spencer provided music.
The remains of Mrs. W. B. Swaim who died Monday afternoon were taken to Parke county for burial. The funeral party left Tuesday afternoon and services were held the following afternoon. Mrs. Swaim had lived here about four to five years. Two daughters, Mrs. Jersey Weaver and Mrs. Avery Spencer, reside in Sheridan.
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