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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
7
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a sure remedy for dyspepsia and liver disorders with a Bennettsville South Carolina user testimonial. It claims success against chills fever malaria biliousness and kidney and bladder issues priced at 50 cents from C. E. Elliott.
County records list Julius L Ballard and Hazel M Godby among jail vacancies and mention a divorce petition from Bessie M Jones against Thomas M Jones with alleged abandonment. The quarterly report shows detailed financials for deeds mortgages and school fund moneys and notes the Recorder’s salary and balance.
A writer debunks the phrase as a myth citing that the Bible does not mention a turkey and the bird originated in North America long after Job's era. The line is traced to the satirist Sam Slick who imagined Job's turkey as poor and featherless, misled readers for generations.
Farmers and horse buyers report record high costs for horses across the country. Liverymen note strong demand for draft horses for work as prices soar and supply tightens. The market shows no sign of easing soon, with elevated bids shaping cattle and farm labor costs.
Jane E Joseph to win H Schles ker acre in Cicero and Lucius Msinter to OE Talherr with wife own Westfield lot. Henry Mostrehman to John W Collins and wife Cicero lot. Luu Jasper N Kinder to John W Collins and wife Cicero lot. Sylvester Trietsche to Carl T Becker and wife Arcardia lot. Divorces sought: Bessie M Jones v Jones. Sidney M Carey v Ernest R G. Accounting suit: Alice Lytton v Henry Lytton. Marriage licenses: J Curtis Maker and Mai Shaffer.
Mrs. Carey seeks a divorce from Ernest Carey claiming abandonment and failure to provide support. The complaint alleges the husband is insanely jealous. Carey is noted as brother of former County Clerk Horace Carey and has been in Colorado for over a year.
Local farmers report improved conditions after a week of drought with better prospects for corn and later crops though oats and pastures show some damage. Memorial services for the I O R M Lodge are set for Sunday at 2 30 PM with Rev Bartle delivering the address. A large pocket book found with receipts is held for the owner to claim.
Acknowledgment of friends who cared for Daine during illness and death. Special thanks to Rev Bartle who officiated at the funeral, Mr Burton and the young singers, and to Mr and Mrs J T Hillock, Mrs Geo Starrett, Mrs Jacob Pritseh, and Mr and Mrs B E Hillock for their support.
A notice announces a meeting at the Christian Church on Thursday June 25 1806 to elect one trustee and handle other business that may arise.
An alarming situation results from neglect of clogged bowels and torpid liver until constipation becomes chronic. Dr King’s New Life Pills are touted as the best and gentlest antidote for this condition, offering gentle relief.
A holiness tent meeting is in progress two blocks east of J. L. Vickery's coal office and will continue as directed by the Holy Ghost. Rev. Clyde Shearer of Elwood Sister Phillips of Frankfort Sister Minton of the Southern Indiana Conference W G Bogue our ruling elder arrive June 12 with other workers. A full gospel will be preached for salvation sanctification healing and hastening the second coming. All invited.
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