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Newspaper

Sheridan News

Location

Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1913

Page

4

Memorial Service by Four Lodges At I O R M Hall

Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows Red Men and Pocahontas lodges held their annual memorial service Sunday afternoon in the I O R M Hall. A large audience filled the hall as the Student's orchestra and Avon Glee club provided music. Rev. Graham spoke on If a man die shall he live again turning the event into a solemn observance. Decorating committee reports were presented by Mrs. Nelson Hackleman, T. L. Malott, J. M. Harris and A. M. Stephenson with Stephenson serving as master of ceremonies.

Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows, Red Men Pocahontas Lodges Avon Glee Club Graham Nelson Hackleman Porcahontas T. L. Malott Odd Fellows J.M. Harris

National Encampment Back in the South in Chattanooga

The forty seventh annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment will convene in Chattanooga Tennessee from September 15 to 20. Thousands of veterans who marched from Chattanooga to the sea will return to relive the march.

Grand Army of the Republic Chattanooga Tenn

Fire Hits Zionsville Store Room and Lumber Yard

A Saturday night blaze at Zionsville caused an estimated $18,000 in damage. The fire started around 11 o clock in the light and water company store room and spread to a lumber yard and nearby structures before firefighters gained control.

Zionsville the Light and Water Company

Epworth League officers elected for coming year

The Epworth League elected officers Monday to lead for the year. Katie Woods is President, Nellie Pengohn 1st Vice President, Minnie Stahl 2nd Vice President, D. M. Applegate 3rd Vice President, Gladys Smyth 4th Vice President, W. E. Woods Secretary, Fay Phillips is Pianist.

Othcebs Epworth League Katie Woods Nellie Pengohn Minnie Stahl D. M. Applegate Gladys Smyth W. E. Woods Fay Philllips

Weekend church services with Rev. T. P. Baker

Quarterly meeting set for Saturday and Sunday with services at 2 and 7 30 P M on Saturday and 1 6 and 7 50 P M on Sunday. All services held in the basement of the Christian church. Dr. Joe Sturdevant dined Friday with Mr and Mrs Joel Hull.

Christian Church T. P. Baker Joe Sturdevant Afrs Joel Hull

Moore-Snouth Nuptials Performed in Ottawa

Moore of Ottawa and Miss Zelin Saath were married by Rev. J. Pl Nesmith at the First Methodist church Saturday afternoon in Ottawa. Only immediate Moore family present. Mrs. Moore was a former Sheridan News compositor. They plan to reside in Ottawa.

Per Br. Vic Moore Ottawa Ih.wein Zelin Saath J. Pl Nesmith Mo E Boon Moore Lyr. Moore Chicago St. Joe Susith

Will Quit Sheridan Jewelry Store Move Planned

C R Brooner who recently took charge of a Sheridan jewelry store one hour south of the News office will leave next week. The watch supplies and large clock were sold to Walter Stab who plans to set up in Kirklin. Other wares will be taken to Indianapolis according to reports.

C.R. Brooner Sheridan Walter Stab Kirklin Indianapolis

Silver Medal Contest Program at Hoxie Church

A program for the Silver Medal contest to be held Friday night June 13 at Hoxie Wesleyan Methodist Church. The order includes songs scripture reading prayer, several solos and duets by Elsie Teter Lois Carr Dorothy Wilson Lizzie Grinstead, then “The Fight Is On” and a freewill offering. Judges’ decision and medal presentation follow with benediction by Rev. Eddy and superintendent Miss Auvie Harvey.

Wesleyan Methodist Church Hoxie Eddy Smith Dorothy Wilson Lizzie Grinstead Freewill

Buick Touring Car Wins and Delivery Noted

Swafford received a new 1931 Buick touring car with a 35 hp engine delivered Wednesday by local agent J. W. Ridge. A. B. Wheeler acts as Indiana State Journal agent for the Republican party.

Swafford J. W. Ridge A. B. Wheeler Indiana State Journal Republican Party

Ilo Pritsch Birthday Party

Mr and Mrs Walter Pritsch honored their daughter Ilo with a birthday party on Saturday from 2 to 4. Miss Ilo turned 9 as 22 guests arrived bearing useful and beautiful presents. The group enjoyed games on the porch and a three course luncheon in a pink and white decorated dining room.

Walter Pritsch Rebecca Ilo

Funeral held for Carmel civic leader Alvin Bond

The funeral for Alvin Bond a Carmel respected citizen was held Saturday afternoon. Bond was father to several children including Austin Bond architect of the Sheridan library building.

Alvin Bond Carmel Bond Austin Bond Sheridan Library

Land sale near Windfall lands 40 acres to Tipton resident

Mrs. Sarah Runyon sold 40 acres two miles west of Windfall last Saturday to Ed Laudig who lives northeast of Tipton six miles. The price paid was 175 per acre. John Barrum of Tipton acted as special representative of the Orin Jessup Land Co.

Sarah Runyon Ed Laudig Tipton John Barrum Orin Jessup Land Co

Lightning Strikes Mrs Overdorf Near Atlanta

Mrs Carl Overdorf of five miles west of Atlanta was struck by lightning last Friday evening, leaving her severely shocked and unconscious for several hours.

Carl Overdorf Atlanta

Mrs Kepner Dies at 77 in Noblesville Area

Mrs. F F Kepner of northwest of Noblesville died Saturday at age 77. She is survived by her husband and four children, one of whom serves as trustee of Jackson township. Carmel hosts a horse show on October 10 and 11.

F. F. Kepner Noblesville Jackson Township Carmel

Frost Slows Corn and Tomato Garden in Recent Nip

Farmers report setbacks of at least a week for corn field crops tomatoes and garden truck due to recent nip frost. The freeze threatens early yields and may delay harvesting across rural areas.

John H. Cox Heads to Los Angeles on Personal Trip

John H. Cox departed Tuesday evening for Los Angeles on personal business and is expected to be away for a few weeks.

John H. Cox Los Angeles California

Miss Fanny Dooley Visits at Dr. Woods Home

Miss Fanny Dooley is visiting the D. M. Woods residence this week, according to local notices. The report notes her stay at the Woods home and outlines the social arrangement for the visit.

Fanny Dooley D. M. Woods

Record Frosts Hit June Across North East and Midwest

The coldest June weather on record was logged in the middle Atlantic and New England states, Ohio valley, and Great Lakes. Frost reported from Vermont to Michigan with ice in several places, though officials say no major crop damage is expected this season.

Middle Atlantic New England Ohio Valley Great Lakes Region Washington, D. C Weather Bureau Gulf States Rockies Vermont New York Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Wisconsin

Christian Church Sunday Schedule and Events

Sunday school at 9 30 invites all members to bring a friend for a future voyage to Palestine. Morning service with communion at 10 45 features A trans figured church. Christian Endeavor at 7 00 led by Raymond Swafford. Evening sermon at 8 00 titled Gospel Urgency. All invited.

Palestine Christian Endeavor Raymond Swafford

Market Demoralized Pressures Stock and Bond Markets

The New York stock and bond markets have remained in a demoralized condition for several days with securities of all kinds trending toward lower levels.

New York

Graduates Named From Bliss Electrical School

Washington D C June 6 list includes Wilbur Sholty and Raymond Harvey both of Sheridan as graduates.

Bliss Electrical School Washington D. C Wilbur Sholty Raymond Harvey Sheridan

Witnesses at Indianapolis Trial in Pearson v Smith

Witnesses J. E. Revebeval and L. W. Cox testified in a lawsuit between A. C. Pearson and A. H. Smith in Indianapolis on Monday.

J. E. Revebeval L. W. Cox Indianapolis A. C. Pearson A. H. Smith

Inheritance Tax Law Graduated to Take Effect July 1

The new inheritance tax imposes a graduated rate on estates above a set exemption, with the levy applying to all inheritances meeting the threshold. Provisions outline exemption amounts and rate steps, signaling a significant shift in tax policy to be implemented starting July 1.

Tre Pew

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