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Sheridan News

Location

Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1914

Page

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Controversy Over Right of Way In Noblesville Case

In 1914 Noblesville and Arcadia courts hear disputes over a twenty foot right of way claimed by Lake Erie & Western Rail road Co against Hollett Winders Grain Co and individuals Jesse D Winders Elizabeth A Hollett. The suit seeks possession and damages.

Lake Ene & Western Railroad Co Shirts & Fertig Hollett-Winders Grain Co Arcadia Jesse D. Winders Elizabeth A. Hollett Railroad Co Plainnntiff

Plan 10 Holds Old Settlers Meeting in Sheridan

A movement to relocate the Old Settlers gathering to Sheridan gains momentum with the August 4 date set as the first Saturday in August. Committeemen L C Mitchell J B Johnson and W H Compton oversee preliminaries as Eagletown parties refuse a return to the old site Barker grove near Sheridan is being cleared and Compton's woods east of Sheridan are eyed as a suitable location. Assurances say objectionable features will be removed and the event will be a creditable affair.

Sheridan L. C. Mitchell J. B. Johnson W. H. Compton Charce Eagletown Old Place Barker Grove Compton's Woods

Gas Well Struck North of Sheridan Hits Pressure

A gas well with satisfactory pressure was struck on the W. 4H Stahl farm two miles north of Sheridan on Wednesday. Trenton rock was located at 11463 feet and entered about ten feet. The Sheridan Gas company put the well down.

Stahl Sheridan Trenton Rock Sheridan Gas Company

Third Attempt Suffices in Sheridan Wesleyan Dedication

The third dedication attempt for the Sheridan Wesleyan church yielded good results with funds raised to place the church in solid financial condition.

Sheridan Wesleyan

Cline Buys Sheridan Area Farm at 185 Per Acre

The Cland Bowers 40 acre farm near Sheridan sold last week to J A Cline for 185 dollars per acre. Possession set for March 1. The transaction was arranged by A A Butcher.

Ninth District Republicans Hold Congressional Convention in Kokomo

The Republican convention for the ninth district met in Kokomo yesterday with several local residents in attendance. A brief report notes community involvement and invites readers to place Want Ads for selling or trading items.

Ninth District Kokomo

Twenty Five Years in Mexico Miss Nanavy IL Lee

Miss Nanavy IL Lee, who spent twenty five years in mission work in Mexico, visited at her brother Rev LG Lee's home. She recounts a two day battle experience in Victoria and details her forced departure due to war disruptions. The trip to Brownsville by car covered Sup miles in a day and a half. She will speak at the Friends church next Sabbath at 7 30 accompanied by Miss Teodomira Valdez.

Nanavy IL. Lee Mexico Rev. LG. Lee Miss Lee Victoria Mis. Liu Brownsville Texas Friends Vhorch Teodomira Valdez

Ford Touring Car Turned Over In Indiana Crash

A Ford touring car driven by Mrs M E Williamson overturned near Christina Liberty church on Kirklin route 2 Wednesday morning. She was thrown into a cornfield with slight injuries. A defective radius rod from a prior break caused the crash. she plans to repair the car and resume driving.

M. E. Williamson Kirklin Route 2 Christina Liberty Elizaville

Not Practical To Change Schedule For Sherdan Route

In response to a petition asking improved southbound morning service, Monon General Superintendent L. McManus says changing the schedule is impractical as it would disrupt north‑bound stations. He notes the present timetable suits the milk factory and receiving points along the line. He adds the company might consider stopping No 35 at Sherdan. No 35 arrives from the north at 2:30 AM.

Sheridan PRP L. McManus The Monon McManus

Small Boy Loses Eye Playing Duck on Davy

Hershel Palmer of Boxley aged about twelve lost an eye last Friday while playing Duck on Davy with other boys. A stone sliver penetrated the eye causing a painful wound.

Hershel Palmer Boxley Davy

New State Bank Is Launched in Sheridan

Shareholders of the American State Bank of Sheridan met at John H. Cox's home on Wednesday June 17 to perfect the organization with 40000 capital and 40000 surplus. Seven directors were elected and officers named led by John H. Cox as president and J Haughey as vice president. James Raines D Stultz Henry D Cutts W H Stahl Erie C Gregg C H Goff named to roles including cashier, formerly with First National Bank. Over sixty stockholders, many present, pledged support for the new bank and its success.

American State Bank of Sheridan John H. Cox John M. Haughey Jesse Raines D. Stultz Henry D. Cutts W. H. Stahl Erie C. Gregg C. H. Goff

Clover substitutes rise in demand amid drought report

A crop outlook notes corn and wheat in good condition while oats pastures and young clover suffer from dry weather. It highlights a clover hay shortage, advises sowing millet alfalfa and red clover in corn, and notes profitable returns from alfalfa cowpeas and soybeans as forage options.

Small Pox Outbreak in Tipton County Escalates

Several cases of small pox are reported in the Pickard and Kempton neighborhoods with no deaths so far though many are afflicted. Churches are closed and public gatherings halted to stamp out the disease. A recent tent show in Kempton is blamed for spreading it. Affected families include Geo Manlove of Kempton Ira Boyer Joe Goodnight and Alvin James. The worst is expected to pass by next week.

Pickard Kempton Kenmipton Geo. Manlove Ira Boyer Joe Goodnight Alvin James

Fireworks and Music Planned for Sheridan Visitors

Fireworks and band concert are being arranged for the entertainment of Sheridan visitors Saturday evening July 4th. C. E. Couch and C. E. Gregory to oversee the noise producers. J. M. French trades store and 20 acre farm at Center Boone County for 220 acres near Saltillo in Wash.

Sheridan C. E. Couch C. E. Gregory J. M.french Center Boone County William van Buskirk Saltillo Wash

Hot Metal Ignites Waste at Palmer’s Planing Mill

A ladle of hot metal spilled by W. A. Scott ignited waste oil at Palmer’s planing mill Wednesday around eleven. The blaze caused black smoke but no damage and did not require the fire department. Scott was boxing nearby when the spill occurred.

W. A. Scott Palmer Planing Mill

Stores to Close All Day on Saturday July 4th

Several shops will close for the holiday with Golden Rule, Stanley & Beauchamp, Tol Collins, D. F. Hutchens, and Eudaly & Norman among those affected.

Golden Rule Stanley & Beauchamp Tol Collins D. F. Hutchens Eudaly & Norman

Typewriter Paper Bundles Offered in Mixed Sizes

Typewriter papers available in 500 sheet packs priced from 75 cents to 1.05 dollars. Stores advertise mixed sizes and bulk quantities for offices and students.

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L.E.&. W. Sues Arcadia Grain Company Noblesville Todduness George W. Brill Danville Herman Fry Agiest Daisy Castor Vestal Dudee Brill Wayne Towneship Iva Jordan James W. Jordan Maron County Fiee Seotathat Har Homer Harold E. V. Brigham Kane & Kane Kline- Macy Machine Company Strawboard Bngham Brigham Denis Monson Indianapolis Union Traction Company Rogera New York Herata A. A. Butch M.E. Williamson Monon Head NEW State Bank J.H. Cox Indiana Tipton County Trades Farm Chase & Sanborns Kercheval Best H. & E Waitt’s Grocery the Home of Quality Mason
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