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Narrator recalls travel from Atlanta toward Washington in 1864 noting contrasts between north and south sides of mountains, winter conditions, and hardships. Describes farming in the South, cotton yields, corn production, and lack of pasture due to nonrotating crops. Reflects on comfort of modern trains versus past marching.
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Atlanta
Washington
Haut
Cumberland Gap Tenn
Nicholsville City
Indianapolis
L. 8. Kercheval
Henry J Thistlethwaite obituary noted Sheridan resident
Henry J Thistlethwaite born January 14 1846 in Wayne county Indiana died March 5 1908 in Sheridan age 62 years 1 month 20 days He was survived by his wife Beaunavista Sims five children five grandchildren his mother four brothers and five sisters He was one of Sheridan’s oldest citizens a former athlete and respected neighbor baptized in the Christian church and known for Christian spirit and private prayers.
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Henry J. Thistlethwaite
Joan
Rebecca Thistlethwaite
Wayne County
Ind
Richmond
Sheridan
Milton
Eliza Bethe
Hamilton
Beaunavista Sims
Lawrener
Thistlethwaite
Hiber Ma Soith
Minnie Dillon
Aeatrice Wilson Tustlethwaite
Jim
Lis
Mr. Thistlethwaite
Obituary of Alexander Summers Dated 1831 1908
Alexander Summers born in Decatur county Indiana February 12 1831 died at his Sheridan home March 2 1908 after seven weeks illness. He moved to Hamilton county as a child married Christine Call in March 1852 and had nine children four daughters and one son living. He joined Sheridan Christian church about 15 years ago and lived to follow his Savior. During illness he was patient and hopeful and said he was willing and not afraid. May we live so when the sum of life comes we lie down to pleasant dreams.
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Alexander Summers
Decatur County
Ind
Sheridan
Hamilton County
Christine Call
Bro. Summers
Sheridan Christian Church
Thistlethwaite Family Thanks Friends for Kindness
The Thistlethwaite family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for their sympathy and support after the death of their husband and father.
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H. J. Thistlethwaite
Death of Ora R Dickey in New Mexico
Ora R Dickey born May 28 1885 near Ekin Tipton Indiana died Feb 26 1908 near Nara Visa New Mexico at age 22 years 9 months. He lived with parents except four years in Illinois and recently moved to New Mexico to claim land near Nara Visa. He spent winter with his parents in Sheridan then returned to work on his claim. He leaves father mother a brother and sister and many relatives. A grieving family laments the loss.
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Ora R. Dickey
Ekin
Tipton County
Indiana
Nara Visa
New Mexico
Illinois
Sheridan
Ora
Card of Thanks for Sheridan Community Kindness
We the bereaved express gratitude to the people of Sheridan and the community for their kindness and assistance during the death of our beloved son and brother. E. A. Dickey and family.
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Sheridan
Newton Eyes Naps Start After Macon Training
T J Newton of the Cleveland team training at Macon reports 11 pitchers and three catchers in camp with seven pitchers to be kept for the regular start. He believes he can win a spot and anticipates Sheridan fans may see him in Indianapolis early season. Newton played with Sheridan two months last season and signed articles with a Naps representative there.
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T. J. Newton
Cleveland
Macon
Sheridan
Indianapolis
Newton
Naps
CAN COMMAND GOOD WAGES IN MILLINEY TRIMMING
The piece praises millinery trimming as a high paying profession for women with artistic taste offering weekly salaries from 25 to 50 dollars after a few seasons as an apprentice. It notes the short training period and strong demand, urging girls to learn trimming for self support. It also reports 1907 cantaloupe acreage in Indiana totaling just over 2800 acres, with Gibson, Jackson, Knox, Carroll and Sullivan leading, housing over 60 percent of state production.
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Indiana
Gibson
Jackson
Knox
Carroll and
Sullivan
March Weather Outlook From St Louis Forecaster Hicks
St Louis weather prognosticator Reverend Hicks predicts March storm periods from the 4th to the 9th central on the 6th with rain sleet and snow and cold after. Additional perturbations on the 11th to 13th and a big snow block on the 17th to 19th followed by a cold wave. Seismic period from March 29 to April 3 with heavy snow squalls to the north and much colder weather early April. Also ads for Chamberlain's Salve and notary services.
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Iir R. Hicks
St. Louis
Pigeon Plague Turns Farmyard into Nail Bombardment
A Warren County farmer entered his barnyard to feed stock and found hundreds of wild pigeons on the roof. Lacking shotgun ammunition he loaded a box of carpet tacks into his gun and fired. He nailed more than two thirds of the birds to the roof, and was astonished to see the barn roof soar upward. Next.
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Warren County
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Dr. Fristoe
Weaver
E. A. Dickey and Family
The
Nas
Stanley
Selby Shoes
Selby
Shorkian
Stanley’s Dry Goods
Hicks
Chamberlain
Elliott’s
A. M. Stephenson
Giuseppe Pitacci
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