Drain not approved and court cases in Hamilton circuit
The county commissioners continued work on gravel road and ditch matters and did not approve the Inman drain report, delaying viewers on Samuel Waltz road project. Local suits oppose curb placement on South Union and Main streets while Irene Nichols wins a case against the estate of P C Lawyer. A hobo, Chris Harden, pleads guilty to stealing a gold watch and faces a Michigan City penitentiary term.
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Inman Drain
Washington Township
Samuel Waltz
Arcadia Inman Drain
Irvin Stanley
Abel Dean
Westfield
South Union
Main Streets
Irene Nichols
P. C
Atlanta
J. E. Henderson
Petit Jury
Johnson
Hamilton
Christian
Franklin
Davis
Kelly
Johnson County
Chris Harden
Abe Briggs
Michigan City
Ministers Unite for Enthusiastic Kokomo Gathering
A district Methodist lay meeting at Grace Church Kokomo ran 10 AM to 4 PM with ministers sharing speeches during lunch. Logansport district splits into two parts meeting monthly with a Tipton session August 2, Sheridan delegates included Rev. W. H. Bright mire and others. trip took 90 minutes each way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Grace Church
Kokomo
Logansport
Tipton
Sheridan
W. H. Brightmire
H. A. Bindaley
E. J. Mendenhall
Dr. Hutchens
W. E. Cox
County Board of Review Examines Local Corporations
The County Board of Review met on Monday to fix valuations of corporations. Members Auditor, County Treasurer, County Assessor, H. C. Mabrey and Grant Caca toured factories and other corporations not assessed by the township assessor in Grant Caca’s automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Review
H. C. Mabrey
Grant Caca
Mr. Caca
Milo Stuart Accepts Assistant Principal Post in Indianapolis
Milo H. Stuart, previously an instructor at St Paul High School, Minnesota, will join Manual Training High School in Indianapolis as assistant principal. He has prior experience in Sheridan where he served six years including four as Superintendent and oversaw the school’s commission. He and his wife plan a visit here this week.
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Milo H. Stuart
St. Paul, Minn
Manual Training High School
Indianapolis
Stuart
St. Paul
Sheridan Schools
William Griffin Dies After Long Illness
Howard County resident William Griffin, aged 72, died at his home near West Middleton after a prolonged heart condition. He leaves a widow, two sisters and two brothers, including Sam Griffin. He was known in Sheridan and lived on the Brookside farm east of Bakers Corner. Interment occurred at Cicero cemetery on Tuesday.
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William Griffin
West Middleton
Sam Griffin
Mr. Griffin
Sheridan
Brookside Farm
Bakers Corner
Chas. McConnell
Cicero Cemetery
Town Board Holds General Meeting With Few Actions
Monday night council session focused on broad discussion with only two bills approved. The totals were Young & Steffy supplies 55.66 and Chas Robbins labor 8.25.
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Young & Steffy
Robbins
Generator Gas Explodes Injuring Young Tipton Boy
A Saturday night generator gas explosion near Floyd Baker in Tipton burned his face and head. John Ridge’s car was being started when his helper tried to light lamps and gas failed to ignite. They removed the can top and lit a match, triggering the blast. The incident is noted as an unusual occurrence for such a scene.
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Floyd Baker
Tipton
John Ridge
Parsonage Fund Ties To P J Bohn Estate
Greenfield resident P J Bohn died after a paralytic stroke at 73. He deeded his home to Bradley M E church for a parsonage with a $300 annuity for life and left about half his $20 000 fortune to the church. The remainder goes to relatives.
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P. J. Bohn
Greenfield
Bradley M. E. Church
Bohn
M. E. Church
Merchants Organize in Sherman to Form Business Men's Association
Twenty Sher idan retailers met at the Farmers National Bank to discuss forming a Business Men's Association. The group aims to boost local interests and foster closer ties among town merchants. A further meeting will be held Monday night as committees report progress. The new club will operate separately from the Commercial Club but may cooperate when opportunities arise.
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Sheridan
Farmers National Bank
Commercial
Busy Sheridan Packing Plant Drives Town Activity
The Sheridan Packing Company's plant has been the town’s busiest spot as the pea crop hits peak. Manager Mr. McIntosh reports near round the clock operation with visitors streaming in daily and a confident outlook for a strong season.
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Sheridan Packing Company
McIntosh
Otterbein Council Funds Weekly Summer Concerts
The Otterbein town council voted to pay the band 80 dollars per month during the hot summer season for weekly concerts. This comes in addition to donations from local businesspeople, reflecting town pride and enterprise and urging other small cities to follow Otterbein’sExample.
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Otterbein
Band Plans Street Concert This Saturday Night
The Band has arranged to give a concert on the streets Saturday night, aiming to perform in public space. The plan holds potential for a lively event with passersby invited to enjoy the music and atmosphere.
Arcadia Electric Chief Killed Replacing Light Switch
A E Shaffer of Arcadia, manager of the Arcadia Electric Light plant, was fatally electrocuted Saturday at 6 AM when a self placed switch failed and he touched a live wire on a pole near his home. John Martin witnessed the accident. Shaffer died shortly after. He was about 30, left a wife and one child, son of Geo Shaffer.
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A. E. Shaffer
Arcadia
Shaffer
Arcadia Electric Light Plant
John Martin
Geo. Schaffer
Ledger
Deaths of the Week in Lamong and Nearby Areas
Mrs. Asenath Hiatt 78 died at her home near Lamong from a stroke and old age related ailments. She leaves five children including W. K Hiatt and Dr Julius Hiatt of New Castle. Interment at Union Grove cemetery. Infant son of Jacob Boyer died of dysentery and was buried at Spencer cemetery. Mrs Belle Everman 34 died near Kirklin from consumption and is buried at Baker cemetery near Scircleville.
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Asenath Hiatt
Lamong
Ellis Hutchens
W. K Hiatt
Ellis Hiatt
Seth Hinshaw
Julius Hiatt
New Castle
Union Grove
Jacob Boyer
Spencer Cemetery
Belle Everman
Kirklin
Baker Cemetery
Scircleville
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J. M. Mitchell
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Queen Ironing Board
EU. CO
First National Bank
A. B. Johnson
Ida Ridgeway
Georgia Street
Hortonville
Thomas Faussett
Fletcher
Methodists
Board OF Review
M. H. Stuart
Howard County
Tipton Boy
Page
Arcadia Light Plant
Sheri
Dan
John Gifford
Ind
Twine
Country Store
Co. B. Jones
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