Republican Township Ticket Named In Local Ballot
The ticket lists Congress candidate Chas. B. Landis and several officials including Representative E. J. Mendenhall Judge W. Christian Prosecutor C. M. Gentry Auditor Geo. Griffin Treasurer John Bauchert Sheriff Walter White Surveyor Hugh Johnson Coroner C. C. Ray Commissioners J. E. Clark and J. Metsker with Trustee Geo. W. Scott Assessor R. C. Kercheval. The season approaches when the death list will be swelled by the foe who rocked the boat.
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Congress
Chas. B. Landis
E. J. Mendenhall
Tia W. Christian
C. M. Gentry
Geo. Griffin
John Bauchert
Walter White
Hugh Johnson
C. C. Ray
J. E. Clark
Republican
Geo. W. Scott
R. C. Kercheval
Rainy spell keeps lawn crews busy across town
Persistent rains have kept lawn mowing crews working hard as crews report heightened demand and extended schedules throughout the city.
Deep Wells Along Main Street Serve Town
The town commends its many deep wells along Main street praised for easy access during thirst and in case of fire, emphasizing their usefulness to residents and emergencies.
Town health dept launches general cleanup campaign
The health department begins a rigorous municipal cleanup. Crews will also target weeds in alleys and along sidewalks to improve sanitation and appearance.
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Health Department
Speed Ordinance Planned for Sheridan Streets
An ordinance regulating the speed of automobiles will soon be promulgated in Sheridan to preserve the original street uses and maintain the thoroughfares for their intended purpose.
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Sheridan
Weather Predictions Prove Poor As May Ends
The month Hicks warned would be disastrous has nearly passed with his forecasts largely refuted. The passage notes weather as a jealous mistress and that no one can know her future actions.
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Hicks
Bank statements show health after panic year comparison
A comparison of the latest bank statements with those from the same period last year reveals a healthy rise. Sheridan's two institutions emerged stronger and more trusted in the public eye after the money panic that loomed months ago.
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Sheridan
The Young Man Who Must Work Wins the Battle
A dated reflection argues two paths for youth. Hard knocks and hard work sharpen character. Sympathy should comfort those spared from toil yet ridicule and burden await. The author claims the working youth dominates the struggle and grows wiser.
The Curse of Lack of Discipline Across Family and School
The author argues American society suffers from insufficient discipline. Families and schools foster too much permissiveness, eroding authority and individual character. Strong regulations are needed in childhood to build the habit of obedience and social order.
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America
Indiana Republicans Pay Off State Debt In Ten Years
In 1895 Indiana’s state debt exceeded seven and a half million dollars. The Republican party then controlled state finances and legislation. It paid off 6715.12 dollars of rate indebtedness over ten years, averaging 655181 dollars annually.
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Indiana
Republican Party
Memorial Day Reminder For Patriots And Next Generations
To morrow is Memorial day a day to commemorate soldiers dead and the cause they suffered for The living ranks thinning rapidly deserve the greatest respect and homage The occasion should be taught preserved and observed as a solemn patriotic reminder for future generations.
Dutchman’s test hints at boy’s future career
An angerman hides to test his son’s mind by offering a whiskey bottle a Bible and a dollar. The boy chooses the Bible then sips whiskey and pockets the dollar, prompting the Dutchman to declare the lad will become a politician. The tale relies on playful stereotype and irony.
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Mein
The Man Who Fired Sumter Ends His Life
Edmund Ruffin who fired the first Civil War shot at Fort Sumter shot himself on June 17 1865 at Amelia Court House Virginia. Once a plantation owner along the James River he remained loyal to the south but saw his estate ruined by the war.
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Edmund Ruffin
Fort Sumter
James River
Ruffin
Amelia Court House
Humanity Is Brave The Daily Battle of Work and War
A reflective prose piece extols human courage in daily trials from business competition to motherhood. It contrasts brave public feats with private struggles and cites Robert Louis Stevenson’s prayer for cheerful industry and steadfast virtue.
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Reveille
Robert Louis Stevenson
Bride Marries With Wooden Leg In Legal Pickle
A Pittsburg dentist is sued by a physician for $100 over a wooden leg furnished years ago to the dentist’s wife. The suit tests whether a wife’s artificial limb becomes part of the marriage contract or remains separate property. The court ruled the husband must pay, prompting reflections on wedlock and a three legged family.
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Pittsburg
Martial Mortals and the Courage to Live
The piece extols human resilience and bravery in facing life and death. It asserts the race endures through hardships while acknowledging rare surrender by a few exhausted individuals, highlighting a stoic view of humanity.
Memorial Grand Army monument planned for Washington
Memorial Grand Army RHIND of New York plans a three sided obelisk at the junction of Louisiana avenue and Seventh and C streets Washington to honor Dr. Benjamin Franklin Stephenson founder of the Grand Army of the Republic. Construction aims for dedication about Aug 1 1909 if Congress approves $10000 and locals add about $25000.
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Gore J. Massey
The Creative Power and Scientific Faith in God
The author rejects atomistic ether theories and argues science asserts a creative power beyond physical forces. Citing vital principle beyond gravitation, he aligns scientific insight with belief in God, citing Lord Kelvin and a dialogue with Liebig about vegetation and chemical force.
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Liebig
Lord Kelvin
Wanted His Tip In Astoria Story Told By Official
A Washington state official recalls an old Astoria fisherman who sent a monthly salmon gift. He says he always tipped the fisherman, but one busy morning forgot the tip, prompting the fisher to ask for written proof that no tip was given or his wife would think Poe spent it on rum.
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Astoria
Washington
Poe
Los Angeles Times
Fresh water fish trade drives live tanks in German restaurants
German law bans sale of fresh water fish except when alive, so restaurants display live fish in tanks. Fish are hauled across Prussian railways and shipped to Berlin from Lyons in France and as far south as Roumania, illustrating the cross border movement of aquatic stock.
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Germany
Berlin
Lyons
France
Roumania
Ayer's Pills Recommended For Constipation And Biliousness
An advertisement states the dose is one pill at bedtime and argues laxative doses are better than cathartic ones for constipation biliousness dyspepsia and sick headaches Ask your doctor about this produced by the J C Ayer Co Lowell Mass
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Ayer
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Notice to Non Residents in Hamilton Circuit Court
Complaint filed in Hamilton Circuit Court Noblesville Indiana in October term 1908 by Spencer Ogle against Benjamin Gould and related defendants not residents of Indiana. Defendants are required to appear on the first day of the next term to answer or demur, or the complaint will be heard in their absence. Clerk Leroy J. Patty signs and seals.
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Indiana
Hamilton
Hamilton County
Spencer Ogle
Benjamin Gould
Charles W. Griffin
Sylvia Ann Gould
Sylvia Ann Wood Gould
Wiliam Gould
William Gould
Thomas Gould
Dorcas Ann Woodruff
Charles Benjamin Gould
Noblesville
Leroy J. Patty
Sheriff’s Sale Ordered in Hamilton County Indiana
A notice for a sheriff sale issued by Frank Randall Sheriff of Hamilton County Indiana cites a 1908 decree in the case of Joseph L. Vickery versus William Howard Smith et al. The sale on June 14 at the Hamilton County Court House will offer rent and profits for up to seven years, and if needed the fee simple of Lot three in block three John H Cox’s addition Sheridan Indiana to discharge the decree. Pearson and Pearson attorneys represent the plaintiff.
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Hamilton Circuit Court
Joseph L. Vickery
William Howard Smith
Hamilton County
Indiana
John H. Cox
Sheridan
Notice of bids for Sheridan Fifth Street paving project
Bids will be opened by the Sheridan Town Board at 7 30 P M on the stnd day of June 1908 for grading and paving Fifth street from Main to White and Fanning by brick on stone and gravel base. Bids due by 7 90 A M the same day with a two percent certified check. Bid award requires a bond double the bid and completion by September 1 1908. J W Lindley Town Clerk.
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Board of Trustees
Sheridan
Hamilton County
Indiana
Igcs
Council Chamber
Fifth Street
Main Street
White Avenue
Fanning Street
J. W. Lindley
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