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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1906
Page
1
J L Hastings of Mohawk New York has bought the jewelry business formerly run by C N Ridgeway. Hastings, an expert watch repairer and graduate optician with twenty years in jewelry, plans to build the best store in the country and calls for a mass meeting next Wednesday evening to discuss improvements and a local fair.
Spring tax installment reaching the Sherulan treasury reveals a disappointed outcome. Only a portion, headed by Silke, is available while levy cuts drive most of the shortfall. Last year the spring payment totaled 2,108 with valuation details noted, and new levy changes this year affect collectability at the county seat.
The board, after deliberation, grants a franchise to Capital Circuit Traction Co. for a producer gas engine solution to the electric light question. Superintendent Robbins will notify competing firms that the town is ready to work with them. A portion of the board plans to take further action.
A warning ad cautions against cheap fading photographs by traveling photographers with slick talk. It promises one free enlarged 16x20 with every dozen photos $3 or more and notes regular work from 8 to 10 dollars, now half price with no extra family-group charge.
Residents discuss hosting a day of business and pleasure to boost hospitality and industry without inviting street performers. A meeting at the News office next Wednesday evening invites businessmen and others to attend and discuss the plan at a small cost.
Conditions favor a fast wheat harvest in Hamilton county with warm sun and heavy rain aiding maturation. Much of the crop is heading out and expected to be in the shock by the Fourth of July. Rev. Eber Teter returned from Syracuse and Houghton, New York, after attending Wesleyan College commencement.
Boxley Alumni held its annual picnic at J. C. Goff’s grove near Boxley on June 18. Albert Johnson presided. Sallie Miller served as secretary pro tem. An executive committee was appointed and a spread was provided. Toasts celebrated Boxley High School of the Past, with remarks by R. R. Foland. Bills for labor and brick were approved, and a franchise was granted to Capital Circuit Traction Company.
About 180 attended the Hinshaw family reunion held last Sunday near Westfield to honor Uncle Johnny and Aunt Sally Hinshaw. Most local relatives joined including Dr. Dugan Hinshaw Ridgefarm Ill and Orlie Hinshaw Elwood Ind with several others from Plainfield Reynoldsburg Wichita and Seymour. Clifford Jessup photographed the crowd as neighbors dropped by for a day of visits and a communal dinner.
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