Sheridan Packing starts 1909 pea canning with 50 workers
On Wednesday morning John H. Cox started the first run of the 1909 pea crop at Sheridan Packing Company. The first day focused on adjusting machinery. peas move through sorting, weighing, screening, and canning processes before labeling and shipment. The plant hires about fifty helpers now, with more later as the season runs about four weeks before a brief shutdown for corn.
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Sheridan Packing Company
John H. Cox
Sheridan Teachers Named for Ensuing School Year
Sheridan school board announced the teaching staff for the coming year. E J Llewelyn remains Superintendent with E W Montgomery as Principal and a full faculty including W P Dyer, M J Shield, Harriet Ward, Miss Daisy Tipton, and several grade teachers. Janitors listed as Lafe Lovell and Guy King.
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E. J. Llewelyn
E. W. Montgomery
W. P. Dyer
M. J. Shield
Harriet Ward
Daisy Tipton
Chas. Martin
Della Pogue
Letha Kercheval
Lemon Steffey
Mary Carter
Edith Cox
Mae Scott
Lafe Lovell
Guy King
Ellis Named Garfield Grammar School Instructor at Richmond
Ellsworth Ellis recently returned from Earlham College and was chosen as an instructor at the Garfield Grammar School in Richmond. The position allows him time for ongoing collegiate work toward graduation. Ellis previously taught at Sheridan High School and resides west of town with his parents. Harry Ridgeway, also a Sheridan student at Earlham, accompanied him home.
No More Band Gonterts in Sheridan Streets
The Sheridan street band concerts may stop if additional funds are not raised. About $7 had been subscribed, insufficient to cover expenses. A systematic canvass among residents and business people is urged to secure weekly support, with many unsolicitated yet willing to contribute.
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Sheridan
Band
Paralyzed Stroke Fatality Claims Life of P. J. Bohn
P J Bohn of Greenfield died after a paralytic stroke at the home of Lafe Griffith. He had visited with Robert Oldham and family and Daniel Bohn the day before. The 75 year old Odd Fellows member had survived a prior stroke last fall and another lighter one two weeks earlier. He will be buried in Knightstown beside his wife.
Money Now ready for county corporations and schools
Auditor Cowgill has completed the distribution of the money to civil and school corporations in the county. Entitled parties may call to collect. Next January the auditor will again divide funds per law. Listed amounts include Noblesville township 4297.99, Washington 14274.60, Clay 3361.34, Wayne 3811.27, White River 5343.13, Jackson 10594.68, Delaware 7104.08, Fall Creek 3369.74, Adams 7132.43, Noblesville City 13454.53, Westfield Town 936.61, Cicero 2116.67, Carmel 586.66, Sheridan 3114.29, Atlanta 632.26, Fishers 52.72. Noblesville School City 9976.52, Cicero School 1744.14, Sheridan 2761.42.
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Cowgill
Noblesville Township
Washington
Clay
Wayne
White River
Jackson
Delaware
Fall Creek
Adams
Noblesville City
Westfield Town
Cicero
Carmel
Sheridan
Atlanta
Fishers
Noblesville School City
Cicero School
Invents a Pipe Wrench Patent by Herbert Ray
Herbert Ray night man at the light plant has been awarded a patent for a pipe wrench that promises a firmer grip and easier loosening due to movable jaws. It can be produced in several sizes and priced like current wrenches. No manufacturing plans yet, but potential fair profits. C. R. Balser and family, former Sheridan residents now in Omaha, Nebraska, run a bakery business after moving to Texas last fall.
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Herbert Ray
C. R. Balser
Sheridan
Texas
Omaha
Neb
Sheridan to Add Two Business Rooms Along Main Street
John H. Cox plans two new two story brick structures on vacant lots north of the News office in Sheridan. The 44 foot Main street frontage is set, length undecided, with prospective tenants already in view. Flag day celebration observed with widespread decoration.
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John H. Cox
Palmer declines Ninth District chairmanship offer
G H Palmer, named as the likely candidate for the Ninth Congressional district chair, announces he will not accept the position if tendered. He cites lack of time due to business obligations and the upcoming state campaign, saying he could not give the role the required work and attention right now.
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G. H. Palmer
Ninth Congressional District
Rev Brightmire Heads to Goshen League Meeting
Rev Brightmire left Monday afternoon for Wakarusa to preside at the annual Goshen district Epworth League convention and is expected to return tomorrow.
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Brightmire
Wakarusa
Goshen District
Epworth League
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A. B. Johnson
Ida Ridgeway
Georgia Street
E. J. Walker
Amanda Parr
Lebanon
C. M. Parr
Sheridan School Board
Richmond
Elsworth Ellis
Ellsworth Ellis
Earlham
Garfield
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P. J. Bohn
Lafe Griffith
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Mr. Bohn
Robert Oldham
Daniel Bohn
Griffith’s
Clee
Arthur
Baker
Hamilton County
Parr
Maud
Circuit
Arza
Maud Garris
Fall Creek Township
Leon Macey
Thorntown
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Macey
Morrow
Sheri
Dan
John Gifford
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C. B. Jones
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