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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
1
Chas A Robison Great Sachem of the State spoke at the Huron Tribe Red Men hall last Thursday, praising temperance and urging unity. He cited state Red Men numbers, urged reducing drunkenness, gambling and prostitution, and described 85 000 Red Men under 35 as his boys.
Frankfort tailor J C Miller will present a large new spring line at the Thistlethwaite Hotel on March 25. He showcases choicest materials and aims to attract clients with upscale fabrics and designs.
Two interurban cars meeting head on at 80 mph near Noblesville caused multiple injuries and a hours long track blockage. Passengers were hurled, seats smashed, with several women lightly hurt and men sustaining broken limbs and bruises. Injured include O A L Downey Dr J W Klotz and Benjamin Frieberg of Noblesville.
Reverend Eber Teter came home Saturday after traveling through southern states.
Henry J. Thistlethwaite a Sheridan merchant died of apoplexy at his west Second street home last Thursday night. He was 72 and survived by a wife and five children. The Prohibitionists met at Noblesville Tuesday, naming a county ticket and delegates to the State Convention. The platform attacked liquor in any form and in elections, with nominees listed for sheriff treasurer and other offices.
Boxley High School will hold commencement at Boxley Christian Church Friday evening March 27 with four graduates Elsie Goff Frank Burton Fred Hines and Ralph Baker. The Baccalaureate sermon will be preached at the Christian church Sunday evening March 22.
May drove to Oklahoma and Walter Albertson returned from a two week inspection trip through the southwest. Merton Hinesley who accompanied him stayed in El Reno Oklahoma and is considering moving his family there.
Adams township Democrats meet in mass convention in Sheridan on Tuesday March 17 at 10 A M to select delegates for the conventions and choose township committeemen. W J Richardson moves to a farm northwest of Sheridan and John Ridge will occupy the former home as he plans to enter the auto business. The week’s weather has been typical for March and spring fever is expected to rise if it continues.
Mrs. Thomas Chew died at her daughter Mrs. Charles Smith’s home in Westfield Sunday night. She was buried Tuesday at Little Eagle cemetery. A longtime Sheridan resident, she moved in with her daughter after her husband’s death several years ago.
The sugar water season is underway with plenty of sap for those with the right trees, yielding copious supply for collectors and makers.
Dr H E Davenport died early Wednesday after a short illness of stomach and kidney trouble with paralysis. A Sheridan resident for years he helped bring the railroad and supported local roads. A Republican township chairman and member of several orders, he served in Company F, 40th Regiment. He leaves a wife and three daughters, mother and brother. Funeral at 10 A M at the M E church with Grand Army rites. buried Crown View cemetery.
A. Briggs & Company opened a branch in Atlanta offering clothing shoes and men s furnishings. C Z Thistlethwaite will supervise. Opening day was yesterday with a large stock of new seasonable goods ready.
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