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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1910
Page
9
Property listing offering 20 acres 14 miles north of Sheridan with a good house barn and outbuildings and fruit trees. Includes a good well and other outbuildings. Sold by Clara C. Beard with terms noted as negotiable.
Sheridan Indiana resident G A Fear reports back ache and kidney discomfort improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills purchased at Elliott's Drug Store. Fear says relief came in three to four days and he has used the remedy several times since with satisfaction. Sold by all dealers priced 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for US Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
A chemist Mr. C E Greegory offers ZEMO as a home cure for eczema and skin diseases. He promotes a booklet on skin conditions and claims the liquid draws out germs and poisons to heal the skin.
Judge Vestal ruled in favor of S. M. Smith in the Lukens versus Smith lumber dispute, ordering the return of lumber from thirty three cut trees. In county records two divorces and two marriage licenses were issued, with Anna D. Morris seeking separation from Raleigh E. Morris. Alice McKee seeks divorce from William McKee claiming habitual drunkenness and abuse, with custody of three children requested. Anna Conner versus Willis Conner proceedings continued, featuring a heartfelt letter from Conner urging reconciliation.
United States Department of Agriculture tests found Russian Thistle seeds in 12 seed samples of alfalfa from varying import sources. Seeds ranged from 1440 to 33120 per 16 pounds, all from imported crops. The weed can grow and reproduce in Indiana, with seed described as conical, grey, about one twelfth inch tall, and capped by a thin dried flower covering.
A gas well on Edward James farm near Atlanta owned by Lipton Gas Company yields oil after gas pressure faded. Oil rises above the pipe mouth and the vicinity is covered with fluid. Officials will inspect further amid speculation of paying oil in the north county. The article also describes tumbleweed characteristics and steps for eradicating such weeds to protect crops.
The School Board reports wanton destruction of property at the First and Second Ward buildings with many window lights broken. To curb repeated losses, the board offers 25 dollars for the arrest and conviction of offenders.
Carey Devaney sold forty four acres in Adams township to John D. Devaney for 100 dollars per acre. Devaney had gone to Idaho months earlier with plans to buy a large tract and move there if the climate and country suited him. The Adams township farm change prompted the sale.
A public cornerstone laying is being planned for the new Christian Church with the date to be set in coming weeks as work progresses. Cement work is expected to finish this week and ceremonies would match the building’s significance if the plan succeeds.
The Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows plan memorial services Sunday at 2 PM in the K P Hall with Rev Day of Noblesville delivering the address. The Junior League hosts an ice cream festival Saturday 7 PM to 10 PM on Miss Ella Smith’s lawn at West Second Street. rain location listed.
Mer Parks features northern specimens in a Cox grocery display. The former Sheridan boy, now an electrician at Michipicton River Ontario, works at a powerhouse serving several mines. The collection includes a moose head, wolf hides and snowshoes.
Wanted to rent a good improved farm of 80 or 100 acres near Westfield Indiana. Respondents should mail details to Box 65 Westfield Ind.
Auction notice describes a well improved sixty acre farm 2 miles east of Sheridan with good soil and drainage and a beautiful country home. Prospective buyers are directed to see John Hiatt at Sowerwine's Dry Goods Store in Sheridan R. F. D. for details.
Indianapolis Won Sheridan fell 12 to 3 as Waverleys routed the locals crippled by injuries. A strong effort will be made to bolster the team for Sunday's game with Cicero.
A speaker champions the International Correspondence Schools as a practical path for working people to gain training. He notes over a million students and millions added to earnings, but warns to select fitting courses and finish them. Representative Int Corres Schools, Kokomo, Ind.
The service featured a varied program with Duet by Cleo Jessup and Ruth Ogle, scripture by Burl Haughey, prayers by the pastor, and boy’s chorus. Fern Myers led The Children's Hour while little children sang, with instrumental trio Parr Metzker and Miss Bennett and recitations by Little Tots from Cradle Roll. Mattie Young performed The Story of Jesus, Maxine Dean The Saviour and the Children, and Mildred Metsker What a friend the children have found. Earl Dillon gave a Temperance Speech The Flag of the Free, and George Miller led Carry the Sunlight with a Mixed Quartette. Neva Stephenson read Our Heroes, Nina Gregory and Statia Cox sang a vocal duet with piano violin and flute. Diplomas were presented to graduates from the Teachers’ Training Class, and babies were Baptized.
The Dorcas Society expresses gratitude to the Class of 1907 and their assistants and director Mr Wm Hill for untiring work on a recently staged play. The event was repeated at Ekin and proceeds were donated to the treasury. Appreciation is also given to Mr Burton's orchestra for aid in making the entertainment a success.
The First Methodist Episcopal Church holds its annual children day festival with morning baptisms during the service and no Sunday School. Junior League meets at 2 30 and Epworth League at 6 45 followed by a 7 48 preaching by the pastor on The Parents Responsibility the Training of the Child. All invited.
Mrs Gullion and her children are guests of Mr and Mrs A C Scott, marking a social visit noted in local society notes.
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