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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1901
Page
8
One fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale July 5 to 7 good returning to August 31 by depositing with agent at Cincinnati. John Merchant Avt.
The Rathbone Sisters announce ice cream and cake on June 25 in the Thistlethwaite Block to benefit the Horse Show. The Order of Committee invites patronage.
For Rent two houses list on Georgia street four rooms and California street five rooms. A third dwelling in the Cox addition has five rooms and a barn. N. W. Cowgill placed the rent notice. For sale a jump seat survey and set of harness in good condition offered cheap or trade. QO. N. Ridgeway.
Auction notice listing Bed Room Suit Bed Secretary wardrobe Stand Table and Childs Rocker left for sale from the Bonnefield household. No further terms or purchaser details provided.
Two ladies bicycles for sale in good order. Price is cheap. Inquire of Irene Lanham.
A narrator recounts dying alone last winter in Sheridan Indiana, recalling a dreamlike town, eccentric trustees, and a circle heard on May 25. He mentions inventions like a life extender using mosquitos, a self dressing device, and a wearable salve that grows clothes, alongside local notices about charity appointments and a catarrh cure advert.
A tale of town life mentions a drug store fountain and a ban on drinks for women during a repair. The writer jokes about Sunday closing, noisy talk, and a man with a Waltham watch timing a young lady at church. The entries end with plans to visit next Sunday for more smiles in a flirtatious scene.
William Richardson died June 11 1901 born in Decatur County in June 1827. He moved with his parents to Boone County in 1839 and lived his life on the family farm. Survived by wife son two brothers and one sister. A Baptist church member whose last words were I am going home.
The 1901 game laws take effect June 4 and set a deer open season from November 9 to 30 each year. Limits cap at three deer per person per year. Resident licenses cost $1 while non residents pay $25. Deers or parts may not be shipped out of Michigan. Sale of protected game animals or birds is illegal. Official communication from Captain Jay via R C Browning of Tron Mountain Michigan.
W R C Nou d Win Smith thank the Directors of the M E Church for using the church during the County Reunion on June 13. They express gratitude for the ample space, acknowledge weather affecting attendance, and credit the President and executive committee for a successful event. Lou M. Cox, Press Correspondent.
J. W. Shelby of Sheridan hires George T. Miller for excavating on his West Main street lot where the Rose House stands. He expects to start soon and finish by August first a two story brick block 60 by 110 feet with ground floor store rooms and front second floor offices. The building will cost 11000 dollars and Shelby will move to Lebanon to buy a lot for a residence.
Levi Davis of near Eagletown drowned while sein ing in Hayle Creek about four miles north of Zinnsville on Thursday. He and two companions were working a seine when he became entangled and drowned. The body was recovered and the funeral held at Eavie Greek church on Saturday.
The neighbor plans to spend 65000 this summer and fall on sewers and improvements for health and convenience of citizens. Lebanon keeps current. The City Council adopted the meter system at the last session in 1897. Notice: 1901. Eastern Star will hold a social at the Masonic hall on Wednesday June 26, 1901. Masons and family urged to attend. By order of committee.
Mrs. W J Woods entertained Little Marie Williams and Anna Ford at dinner Sunday. Miss Grace Scott studies dressmaking under Mrs. L A Floyd. Mrs. Theo Richey visited Indianapolis with daughter Daisy. others from town visited Nellie B Schaffer and mother there. Allen Walverson of West Prairie says people come ten miles to buy Foley s Kidney Care. J A Spero of Helmer calls it the medical wonder of the age. IT O R M has leased upstairs of brick room north of Centralotel. Odd Fellows occupy third story of Golden Aute. K of P lodge improving with new paper and electric lights.
D L Minor and Jennie promote various remedies claiming true merit. A tonic called Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised as a shortcut to a graceful neck and better posture sold by C E Elliott's Pharmacy.
The Monon plans a Sunday June 30 excursion to Chicago with a $1.00 fare. The train will pass Sheridan at 6 09 morning.
Mrs Anna Beaver and children and Miss Grace Robbins returned to Leb anon Thursday for 5¢ we will do up your sun bonnet and make it shine like a tin roof Home Steam Laundry. Misses Essie Sims and Lola Thistle thwaite and Messrs Clyde Davis and Ernest Ridgeway called on Noblesville friends Sunday. Misses Ella Smith and Anna Hiatt went to Arcadia Tuesday to attend the Epworth League Convention and remained until Thursday. Mr and Mrs C L Carter entertained Mr and Mrs Millikan Misses Laura Wright Meda Fancher Daisy Kercheval and Messrs Rollie Davenport and Fred Beauchamp at their home Thursday eve.
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