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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
1
Cox & Rickard promote Queen Qual ity and Walk-Over shoes for men and boys, boasting durability and comfort. They warn against cheaper imitations and invite customers to view their shoe lines and factory offerings.
Clayton E Cox announces the largest moulding lot shipped to Sheridan. He repairs and upholsters furniture at the old reliable shop, located a first door west of the First National Bank. He sells frames at pre raise prices and offers 16x20 inch frames for enlarged pictures at a discount if sold soon.
Union Loan and Trust Company in Sheridan Indiana advertises loans on solid mortgage security at a five percent rate. The notice targets prospective borrowers seeking reliable funding from a local financial institution.
The 1907 08 closing event at the M. E. church drew a full house despite threatening weather. Parr's Orchestra provided music. Rev. Northam gave the invocation. Bessie Antrima presented the salutatory. Carl Parr delivered the valedictory. diplomas were presented by Supt. Llewelyn. Rev. Huddleston gave the benediction. and Pres. W. W. Parsons of the State Normal gave the class address on reforming curriculum to include honesty, politeness, promptness, and patriotism.
The Indianapolis resident Wm. Oldham, a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge and Modern Woodmen with a $2000 policy, was interred at Phillips graveyard after a Monday funeral party via Arcalia. Survived by five children Chester Hazel Gladys Paul and Mrs. J. W. Dalrymple. He had been bed bound about ten days.
A letter written by brothers fifty five years ago, now owned by J H Young of the place, was emigrant father from England, sent to Iowa after living here twenty one years at time of writing. Frank Richardson announces bowling alley to be replaced by 10 cent vaudeville house this summer with bookings already made.
Four elders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints arrived in Sheridan Tuesday to begin meetings. They plan outdoor sessions as weather allows, targeting business and professional men. Books and pamphlets describing their faith are for sale. the elders are G. W. Webb, Sidney Corey, Willard Homer, and D. A. Banks from Idaho and Utah.
The board met on a Monday in Mont with all members present. Claims were approved, including Knight & Jillson 12.22, Fort Wayne Electric Co. 63.61, Ed Stout gravel 17.00, Jesse Lovell labor 49.50, Geo. Fear dray 25, S. H. Timmons salary 40, Wm. Robbins salary 125, Harry Cline labor 4, James Carter labor 10.60, John Prater 2.50, Chas. Noe 1.20, Chas. Fouch 0.80. The only other action was approving the Fifth Street improvement.
A veiled woman left a newborn girl in Mrs. Everett Hodson's Tipton County home while she was away. The note attached stated the baby was born March 9, 1908 and was hers to keep. The stranger departed by traction car. Hodsons may keep the child.
A reception honored Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cain and family at the Epworth League room of the M. E. church on May 5. The event featured welcome addresses from community leaders and a program of recitations and music. Rev. W. E. McKinzie attended as a visiting Elder. County Board of Education reappointed A. J. Fryberger as County Truant Officer for eight years. Ninety graduates received two hundred and forty-nine diplomas for distribution among eighth year graduates. Rev. W. E. McKinzie of Crawfordsville visited with his parents Barney and Mrs. McKinzie.
Eighteenth annual Sheridan Alumni Association banquet held in Castle Hall despite heavy rain from six o'clock. L W Cox presided with Jno W Teter inaugurating as president. Morris Parr spoke. Mae Scott sang. Harry L Ridgeway and others contributed. After a two course supper, four teams competed for prizes before a late theater outing. The informal mood prevailed with guests socializing late into the night.
Ethel Shannon of this year's graduating class departed Monday to join her parents in Washington Louisiana.
Residents of Fifth Street win a city vote to pave the muddy street with brick after a Monday night petition. Officials say initial construction has begun and costs should fall near 105 dollars per 66 foot lot, cheaper than past street projects. Miss Florence Kinc aid of Danville Illinois visited her mother south of town Friday through Monday.
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