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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
1
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Noblesville Indiana June 17 1915 Grand Jury actions lead to seven arrests in bank failure probes including embezzlement charges against John L Hinshaw Ed M Hinshaw George Bowen Elmer L Sturdivant A H Bowen and O R Russell All released on bond. Other notes cover American naturalization for Joseph Grohn two days trial ends in Kate Dickover vs Indiana Union Traction Company with $5900 damages, and Mayor Loehr’s court fines for public drunkenness speeding and related infractions.
A Sunday storm caused notable damage in the locality with downed wires and ruined silos. Lightning killed a horse in Spicewood and struck Elizaville's Christian church, damaging the belfry and bell. insurance covers about $100 of the loss.
The W. E. Iles drug store in Kempton was robbed Saturday night of whiskey and other items. Bloodhounds traced the scent to a prominent resident. whisky tobacco and cigars were recovered. An arrest occurred but the suspect was released at the owner's request to avoid prosecution due to the man's family.
About one hundred members of the Sheridan Oda Fellows lodge gathered at Christian church Tuesday night for a supper hosted by brothers who lost a membership contest. The program included speeches by W. H. Leedy and John S. Cox among others, with toasts led by L. C. Mitchell.
N. J. Parr, Booze county treasurer elect, was hurt last week at Newby yards while loading brick. A wagon tipped and he was crushed under the load. He suffered a severely sprained back and a dislocated ankle, and will be on crutches for some time.
The Indiana Condensed Milk Company paid out 42,098.63 for May milk, totaling 185,428.86 over five months. The monthly average stands at 37,085.77, a higher rate than any other Indiana location.
W. R. Moss and his mechanician John Bush head to Columbus Indiana for automobile races on Saturday. The pair recently won an event at Shelbyville two weeks prior.
Sheridan Odd Fellows and Knights to hold a joint memorial service Sunday afternoon at Crown View cemetery. Lodges meet at the IOOF hall at 2 o'clock and proceed to the cemetery. Rev. Grahan will deliver the address. Music to be furnished by the Sheridan band.
Frequent rains slow progress on Tenth street with the grade nearly finished and concrete work advancing at the east end near White avenue. Two to three weeks of favorable weather could complete the concrete. It is the first roadway of its kind locally and opinions vary on whether specifications meet current traffic needs. A trial run will settle questions. criticism centers on a 16 foot driveway width.
The case for $10,000 alleging alienation of affection was settled in Tipton circuit court on Monday without trial. Tull received $1375 and was granted a divorce from Mrs. Tull in Clinton circuit court. Both parties are well known in the Pickard neighborhood where they live.
Mr. Thomas L. Hudson, uncle of John H. Cox, died at his Lincoln Illinois home on June 12 at the advanced age of nearly 98. He was remembered by some residents for a visit here less than two years ago.
Emmer Baker reports a valuable cow lost on Sunday along route 22 near the green clover route. Three other cattle were saved with difficulty as pasture conditions remain rank after recent rains.
Poor foreign demand and war fears push wheat from 1.50 to 0.90 per bushel with further declines possible. Corn also slides due to excessive rain and weeds slowing planting and replanting. Extended wet weather threatens yields, though some fields show fair conditions.
Readable text shows pricing for fruit jars and can rubbers. Mason offers jars in 1 2 gallon sizes at 70 cents per dozen, plus 1 pint jars at 45 cents each, while can rubbers are priced at 5 to 10 cents.
The American State Bank of Sheridan reelected the old Board of Directors at its annual meeting on Wednesday June 15. Directors named include John H Cox John M Haughey W H Stahl Jesse Raines D Stultz Eber C Gregg H D Cutts. John H was elected president and John M Haughey president pro tem with C H Goff as cashier. The new terms begin with the first opining of the fiscal year.
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