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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
8
State statistician reports Indiana hog valuations totaling $926133. Poland China leads with $376875, Duroc Jersey $352227, Chester Whites $98930, Berkshires $88390. Indiana hogs number 6487 across breeds with 65740 total population.
J. T. Pickett of Sheridan R F D 22 promotes the Perfect Coil Spring Fence called the New Shiner. The salesman advertises the fence as the best on the market and provides a contact at Bakers Corner and a local phone number.
Union Loan and Trust Company of Sheridan Indiana advertises mortgage loans at five percent interest, promising secure funding backed by strong mortgage security.
A list of real estate transfers filed in court includes Yhos A Fletcher to Jonas F Johnson in Delaware for 8500, John A Adams to Thomas A Fletcher in Delaware for 8000, and many more among Jackson, Noblesville, Arcadia, White River, and Washington. Also noted are new cases and marriage licenses filed or issued in the same notices.
A nice new line of oxfords is now available for men and women at M. Richardson’s. The shop displays stylish designs and quality leather for everyday wear and dress occasions.
Local advertisement announces carpet sale featuring a range of carpet types from the 19th century era priced at 1.12 per yard at the Golden Rule store. The brief item highlights affordable flooring options for customers seeking value.
Sheridan lost to Noblesville 716 757 822 across three games as Elliott posted 190 in the final frame while Kercheval and others filled in for Compton who battled a thumb injury. Noblesville’s Darrah and Oursler each delivered 194s with team totals 716 757 822 and 740 740.
Eustace H Miles of London challenges for the world amateur court tennis championship as the Racket and Tennis Club in New York hosts the April 6 event. Jay Gould, holder, may not defend unless challenged by the winner, and Gould will stand out if not pressed.
Paris embraces bowling with ten alleys in ten months and growing waiting lists. The Bowling Club of France forms with M. Barlatier as president and Captain P L Bowen as vice president. Eight Frenchmen and one American sit on the administration committee, signaling rising local interest and plans to promote the game in other French cities.
The document presents a bank balance sheet for Farmers National Bank listing assets including loans and discounts 123105.99 plus U S Bonds 30000.00 notes of other banks 1500.00 and reserves from approved agents 1595.06 totaling 201230.92. Liabilities include deposits 132547.95 and other items making the same total. signed by cashier J E Kercheval with notary S Griffin dated February 25 1908.
Interest soars in Indiana for a state professional league to launch next season. Promoters aim to import top eastern players and combine them with strong Indiana talent to draw public support comparable to roller polo or baseball. Cities named include Richmond Muncie Anderson Indianapolis Crawfordsville Brazil Columbus Terre Haute Lafayette.
Former world lightweight champion Terry McGovern joins New York Giants invitees at Marlin Springs Texas. Manager John McGraw believes McGovern can earn a living on the diamond after slimming about twenty pounds. McGraw notes McGovern is clever with baseball and will train with the Giants.
Eddie Burns, brother of champion Tommy Burns, announces his entry into boxing after growing up around his sibling. He has started in the 145 pound welter class and already booked several bouts, with supporters claiming he resembles Tommy in build and style and shows strong potential in training.
Manager Howes announced the annual boat races against Yale will be held in New London on June 25. Harvard officials confirmed the date and venue for the intercollegiate contest.
Charlie Dexter named manager of the Des Moines Western league club after a career with Louisville and Chicago. Former Panama Canal chief engineer says the project will bring limited benefit to the United States.
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