Verdicts and civic notes from a busy Indiana court
After an eighteen hour wait a jury found Fred Moore guilty of assault and battery on Henry Rodgers, with fines and rising costs. Willis Tones was acquitted of a separate charge. The report also covers a mortgage foreclosure ruling in Lee v Tindell and Sheridan’s new day current power plant, signaling growth in public services and housing appeal.
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Fred Moore
Henry Rodgers
Moore
Blortonville
Moores
Henry
Fred
Judie Vestal
Willis Tones
Theabs
Indiena Union Traction Company
Tudue Vestal
Nesankta
Harris Rash
Dravinun
Idottius
Sibir
Vestal
John H. Lee
John Tindell
Lincoln Park
Schuplar
Lee
Tindell
Copious Rains Save the Grops
The rains in many localities revived crops and pastures after a dry period since April. While some areas still suffer in driest regions, prospects look generally encouraging with good wheat harvest potential and late rains aiding pastures. Overall outlook is positive in the vicinity despite isolated dryness.
Lincoln Chautauqua Orchestra Featured By Bland Group
The Lincoln Chautauqua Orchestra, organized and trained by Professor Harrie L. Bland, will tour under his supervision. The group is described as artistically diverse and capable of delivering varied musical effects and genuine enjoyment to a cosmopolitan audience.
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Lincoln Chautauqua
Harrie L. Bland
Bland
Ready-to-Serve Groceries Featured on Display
On hot days shoppers are offered ready-to-serve goods including VanCamps and Beech Nut Pork and Beans Beech Nut and Pea Nut Butter Raspberry or Strawberry Jam VanCamps Canned Spaghetti The Best Salmons in Town Veal Loaf and Deviled Meat plus many fruit jars and lids of all kinds Regular grocer display highlights available items and options
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VanCamps
Groceries Promise Quality and Fair Prices by L A Waitt
The Question of Groceries is a most important one today in every household. Quality variety price and delivery all have to be considered and we aim to meet all the requirements of the housewife by providing the Very Best grade of groceries in all lines and charging the most reasonable prices consistent with a fair profit. We are prompt in our deliveries as our present patrons will assure you.
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L. A
Boy Speaks Three Languages at Nine Years Old
James Vance, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Vance, wowed hosts Mr and Mrs F V Bercheval last week. Born in Tara Peru he learned an Indian dialect Spanish and English. The Vances recently return to provide home schooling for their children. Mrs Vance is Bercheval’s niece.
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James Vance
Carl Vance
F. V. Bercheval
Vances
Noblesville
South America
Lad
Tara Peru
Vance
Bercheval
J C Ringer Named Administrator Of Thistlethwaite Estate
J C Ringer appointed administrator of the estate of Mrs Eliza Thistlethwaite. The estate includes several acres of land east of Sheridan and substantial funds.
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J.C. Ringer
Eliza Thistlethwaite
Sheridan
42 Gallons From One Tree Breaks Record
J. R. Ogle claims to have harvested 42 gallons of cherries from a single tree, a new record reported by the News. The note challenges readers to see who might best it.
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J. R. Ogle
Town Board Schedules Hearing on Street Sprinkling Costs
The town board sets July 7 as the hearing date for objections to proposed resolutions to sprinkle brick streets and apportion costs to property owners by frontage. A second resolution, aligning with State Board of Health rules, was approved Monday night and is detailed in another column as a sanitary measure for public welfare.
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State Board of Health
Installing Electrica Powers The Smith Elevator
The Smith elevator is being equipped with motors and electrical appliances to replace steam power. This change aims to lower operating costs and reduce insurance rates.
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Smith
Montana church calls Rev L H Graham for Billings post
Reverend L H Graham of the Christian church has received a surprise call from the church official board in Billings Montana. He is considering the offer though not expected to accept.
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L. H. Graham
The
Christian Church
Church
Billings
Montana
Graham
Mrs James Starks Buys Bell Kincaid Property on East Tenth
Mrs James Starks has purchased the Bell Kincaid property on East Tenth Street for 600 dollars. Possession will be given October 1 with Garfield Davis expected to occupy the place.
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James Starks
Bell Kincaid
East Tenth Street
Garfield Davis
Lightning Strikes Town Amid Severe Storm Damage
A severe Tuesday storm struck Sheridan area with lightning causing fatalities and property damage. A 29 year old driver died at the Chas Thistlethwuaite farm. a Deming school belfry was struck. Elmer Underwood and Mayo Griffin homes were hit. two houses in Boone county suffered hits. lines and phones were disrupted. Farmers report heavy rain soaking fields and crops to survive hay harvest.
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Sheridan
Chas
Bakers Corner
Hhe
Deming
Elmer Underwood
Spicewood
Underwood
Mayo Griffi
Ben Wheeler
Boone County
Charles Howard
Route 21
Interesting figures on corn in Wagner bulletin
Wagner's bulletin this week presents corn statistics showing its 26 percent share of crop value and 73 percent growth over a decade. It notes that 29 percent of the crop is marketed 8 percent stays in nearby towns 11 percent is exported and 7 percent goes to distant farms.
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Wagner
America
Miss Maggie Hardy Dies of Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Miss Maggie Hardy twenty daughter of Mrs Lucy Hardy died Sunday night at Terre Haute from tuberculosis. She had visited her brother for two weeks and was not in serious condition. Her funeral was at Friends church Eagle town with Rev I G Lee officiating and burial nearby. Her father Rufus Hardy also lies in Eagle town cemetery.
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Maggie Hardy
Lucy Hardy
Terre Haute
Friends Church
Eagletown
I. G. Lee
Rufus Hardy
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Pickard
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Gettysburg
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Doe
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Morris Woods Treas
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Mead
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New York
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