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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
1
Clayton E Cox announces large moulding stock for Sheridan at his old reliable repair shop near the First National Bank. He sells frames at prior prices despite price raises and offers oversized 16x20 frames for quick sale. He also repairs makes and upholsters furniture.
Union Loan and Trust Company of Sheridan Indiana advertises loans secured by mortgage at a five percent rate.
Special to the News from Noblesville Indiana May 21 a suit to enjoin commissioners from selling bonds for new gravel roads under a new law was filed and set for May 28. Samuel M. Smith represents the petitioner with defendants including Auditor Cowgill and Treasurer Pettijohn.
Real estate transfers listed for Arcadia Noblesville Cicero Westfield and more with prices from 150 to 1850. Court filings include divorce complaint injunction petition for partition and guardianship discharge plus two marriage licenses Earl Steward Emma Smith and Jesse Bond Amelia Sawyer.
At Monday night’s board meeting no protests were heard on the Fifth street improvement petition and the final resolution was adopted. Bills paid include Standard Oil 46.76, Gas Co 101.05, Richey Hardware 10.45, and A. C. Pearson rent 25.00.
The Annual Encampment of the G A R and W R C of Indiana meets in Kokomo with splendid weather and about five thousand attendees. Local representation includes Sheridan posts and residents Jno H Cox J S Kercheval L S Kercheval W M Evans Tom Stephens A O Bragg J P Bradfield R N Crumbaugh John Lane Lafe Griffith.
The Republican Editorial Association explored the Ohio River by trolley from Indianapolis to Louisville and a steamer to Cincinnati. They toured Jeffersonville Reformatory with Superintendent Whittaker then enjoyed sights at North Bend and Harrison estate before returning, noting a 1500 passenger capacity on the City of Cincinnati steamer.
Word reached local lodges last week of the serious illness of Rev. M. J. Hodson of Tipton. He has suffered poor health for years with grave doubt over recovery. Hodson lived in Sheridan for many years and served as pastor of the Christian church. He remains a member of the I O O F K of P and Masonic orders.
Dr W E Cooper James Kercheval Johnnie Johnson AR Melson and Frank Melson visited Laporte Sunday to view the gun ness farm scene and the remains of five victims. The farm about one and a half miles from town has drawn thousands of curiosity seekers since the house was burned.
Dr. O. M. Morris formerly practicing in Sheridan was among the graduates at the Indiana Medical College commencement in Bloomington on Wednesday.
The North End moving picture show owned by Murry Robertson closed Saturday night. Equipment and household goods moved to Noblesville for storage while a new location is sought.
All Republicans of Sheridan and vicinity are invited to hear Hon. James E. Watson next month at the Lincoln League gathering. The meeting is Monday evening at 7:30 in the Skating Rink, with this also the regular meeting night. By order of the President.
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