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Newspaper

Sheridan News

Location

Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1908

Page

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Pythian Sisters Hit With Two Nights Jubilee Show

The Business Men's Jubilee under the Pythian Sisters at Castle Hall drew fair attendance and featured Mrs Antrim Gregory Llewelyn Cox in a five film Jubilee chorus. Highlights included Otis Boyd and Mrs Lil Harvey in Reuben and Rachel and a marble statuary tableau by Spider and Richardson. Promoter Miss Patterson and lodge secured fair returns.

Pythian Sisters Castle Hall Antrim Otis Boyd Lil Harvey Reuben Rachel Llewelyn J. G. Antrim W. HE. Cox J. E. Kercheval Nina Gregory Stella Miller Norah Bennett Golden Rule Chas. M. Parr Miss Patterson Lodge

Lincoln League formed and high school baccalaureate held

The Bacalaureate exercises for the graduating class of 28 at the Methodist church drew a large crowd. Prof Elbert Russell gave the address Making a Life and Miss Mae Scott sang. Adams Township Lincoln League was formed at the skating rink with R E Pearson president and Everett Newby vice president. Regular meetings set for the fourth Monday each month.

Methodist Church da. C. Newby Ruth Harris Helen Pearson Russell E. J. Llewelyn J. W. Cain Bertha McMath Nina Gregory Oakie Cooper Nora Bennett Adams Township Lincoln League R. E. Pearson Everett Newby E. J. Mendenhall O. B. Mace Elbert Russell Biblical Department Earlham College Mae Scott Eld. W. D. Bartle

Cox & Rickard's Shoes Introduce Oxfords Line

Customers praise Cox & Rickard shoes for lasting quality. The new Oxfords are now on display and promise extended wear, reducing need for frequent replacements. The store invites shoppers to try them and likely buy.

Cox & Rickard

Moulding sale at Clayton E Cox shop in Sheridan

The largest lot of moulding ever shipped to Sheridan is offered at Clayton E Cox's repair shop first door west of the First National Bank. They make and sell frames at the same price as before the raise, offer large 16x20 inch frames for enlargements, and provide furniture repair, making and upholstery services.

Sheridan Clayton E. Cox’s

Whispering man in a well sells goods without profit

A fragmented verse contrasts a man who whispers about his goods from a well with one who climbs a tree shouting, implying poor earnings and less success. The lines use archaic phrasing to express the futility of deceit and better sales methods.

Alumni Meeting Set for May 6 in Knights of Pythias Hall

The eighteenth annual Alumni gathering is arranged to be held Wednesday evening May 6 at the Knights of Pythias Hall. A private party will provide the supper. Members may buy tickets at Stanley's store Golden Rule Kirst National Bank Farmers National Bank J A Branson's or the News office.

Knights of Pythias Hall Knights of Pythias Stanley’s Store Golden Rule Kirst National Bank Farmers National Bank J. A. Branson’s News Office

Patented cotton bale tying device adopted by Atlantic Compress

H B Johnson who visited with his parents here last week left Friday for Cincinnati but did not find what he sought. He has patented a bale tying device praised for efficiency and adopted by Atlantic Compress Company to outfit branch houses in the South, saving the firm thousands annually.

H. B. Johnson New York City Cincinnati Atlantic Compress Company Mr. Johnson South

Pastor Bartle Resigns After Four and a Half Years

W. D. Bartle offers resignation from the local Christian church pulpit after nearly four and a half years of service. He plans to relocate near his boyhood home in Southern Indiana and will be away next Sunday. The pulpit will be supplied by Elid. I. W. Smith of Kendallville, Indiana.

W.D. Bartle The Christian Church Indiana Elid

Adams Township S. S. Convention New Officers Elected

The Sunday School Convention of Adams township met in the Christian church with strong attendance. Key talks by O. C. Lindley, Rev. Bartle, and Irvin Stanley focused on department work. New officers chosen for the coming year include J. A. Branson as President and F. E. Williamson as Vice President.

Adams Township Christian Church O. C. Lindley Bartle Irvin Stanley J. A. Branson F. E. Williamson Sarah Mendenhall J. W. Cain M. E. Little L. W. Cox Bertha McMath

Bicycle Found Traced to Noblesville Carrier

The bicycle found by Oliver Hutchens at Wesleyan church belongs to Harold Anderson, a Ledger carrier of Noblesville. He and Officer Barnett took the machine home at Bakers Corner. Marshal Simmons believed the thief headed west from the east. No further details on the thief emerge. Higbee-Kercheval Buggy Company supplied three buggies to a Westfield livery stable this week.

Oliver Hutchens Wesleyan Church Harold Anderson Noblesville Officer Barnett Bakers Corner Marshal ‘Simmons Higbee-Kercheval Buggy Company Westfield

Returns From Holy Land Echoes of Rev Ricketts Voyage

Rev Clem Ricketts returns from a 72 day voyage with 649 members sailing from New York February 2 aboard a chartered vessel. He toured Egypt Palestine Italy Switzerland France Germany Spain and England including five days in Rome. He brings home a Damascus city sword relic and praises the grand sites.

Clem Ricketts Holy Land New York Egypt Palestine Italy Switzerland France Germany Spain England Rome Damascus

Indiana Union Traction Wins Damages Case

Mrs. Lavina Cook failed to obtain damages from the Indiana Union Traction Co in Clinton County. Her husband was killed near Carmel about two years ago, and a companion was killed the same day. The court ruled in favor of the company.

Lavina Cook Indiana Union Traction Company Clinton County Carmel Cook

Missionary Convention Closes With Addresses in Indianapolis

The district missionary convention at the Christian church in Indianapolis closed Friday evening with an address by Dr. Jabez Hall of Butler Bible College and a sermon by C. H. Winders of Downey Ave. church. The next convention will be held at Fortville Christian church next year. Miss Susie B. Teter will spend the summer in Washington visiting Boyd Teter and family.

The Christian Church Jabez Hall Butler Bible College C. H. Winders Downey Ave. Christian Church Indianapolis Fortville Christian Church Susie B. Teter State of Washington Boyd Teter

Miss Carrie Haskett Dies At 33

Carrie Haskett daughter of Mr and Mrs A A Haskett died at her parents home near Westfield on Tuesday. She had taught for several years. Funeral services were held at the Friends church of Westfield Thursday at 2 pm with interment in the nearby cemetery.

Carrie A. A. Haskett Westfield Friends Church of

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