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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1907
Page
8
A severe wind and thunder storm Sunday caused a lightning strike that burned the large Dougan Hinshaw farm barn two miles northwest of Westfield. The Hinshaw family, sitting at their house door, witnessed the blaze as the barn burned to the ground.
The continued board session set Monday at 7.30 p m for hearing objections to the Georgia street improvement assessment roll. The roll lists per property assessments and the improvement was accepted by Marshal Timmons as inspector.
Rural delivery carriers will not count pieces of mail after July 1 on routes handling 5,000 or more pieces per month for the quarter ending June 30. Postmasters have been instructed accordingly.
Indiana farmers warned to beware of reps from a livestock insurance firm said to be based in South Bend. Miami County farmers report being defrauded by the company under false pretenses. Complaints claim misrepresentation of fees and annual assessments, with some insured stock against illness, and first month charges exceeding promised yearly costs.
Harvest usually starts before the Fourth of July, but a backward season keeps farmers from cutting by then. The middle of the month will see them in the midst of the wheat work with delays likely.
J B Johnson at the Home Bakery has lard barrels to dispose of at 50 cents each and jugs priced at 5 cents.
Noblesville Indiana June 27 details the case of David Gant who offered to plead guilty to receiving stolen copper wire and concealing stolen goods in exchange for a 90 day jail term and a $10 fine. The court sentenced him to three months in jail. Other docket items include special judges payments totaling 1205 dollars since 1905 and property and guardianship filings in the county.
Alva Edwards living near Sherman has been restored to the pension rolls at six dollars a month from August 1901. He previously drew a pension once after it was granted then lost it when the board reported his disability had ceased. Edwards will receive about four hundred dollars back pay.
Frankfort loses to Alco with a 5 to score as Frankfort’s leading hitters fail to hit with runners on. Zike held the opposing batters to three hits while Thistlethwaite and Harding misplayed base running and fielding errors. The Alco lineup improves and a strong Atlanta team is lined up for next Sunday’s game. Local crop notes report wheat looking well despite risks from heavy rains, with oats rusting and berries depending on rain.
Mrs. Ross Newkirk of near Atlanta is in serious condition after a Jersey cow charged a little girl. Mrs. Newkirk tried to defend the child and was knocked down, breaking an arm and collar bone and sustaining internal injuries. Her age over seventy worsens recovery prospects.
The officers of the Knights of Pythias were elected on Tuesday night for the next six months. J. M. Harris was chosen C C, Floyd Williamson V C, R. R. Williamson P A, Arthur Fritz M A, G. W. Scott O G, Geo Beam I G, and W. E. Cox M W.
Do Not Neglect the Children. The first signs of discomfort in a child’s bowels require attention. The remedy promoted is Elliott’s Castor Oil and Cholera Medicine in a bottle of Dr. Yerlain’s Colic, Cholera mixture. For sale at local outlets.
Local strawberry growers selling from house to house ask $2.50 per crate this year up from $2.00, while last season’s home crop brought $1.50. Berries are larger but lack flavor due to heavy rains. the price rise is helped by a shortage of other small fruits.
Fire Works! Fire Works celebrate a large Welcome Banner 10 ft long in red white and blue and a display of lawn fireworks at Pettijohns General Merchandise. Special prices on lawn displays draw shoppers.
In the German House auditorium Friday night Miss Nellie B Shaffer's pupils performed a piano recital with dash and brilliancy. Malissa Scott earned praise for Gavotte by Bach and Rondo Brilliant by Weber, while Dorothy Jordan impressed with Etude de Concert by Lavalie and fine technique.
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