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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
6
A Mississippi city diary recounts a week in Jackson and nearby sites. The author notes Prohibition’s dry status, visits Civil War remnants, and an exhibit at the State Fair while observing local social and racial tensions and the weather.
Mrs. S. M. Flanders of Lebanon Indiana swears Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her kidney trouble and back pain after half a box, with five boxes ending her complaint. Sheridan residents report similar results. Sold at Elliott's drug store 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, agents. Remember the name Doan's.
The Noblesville Elks bowling team led by Frank Aare and Johnny Fifer were defeated on the local alleys Thursday night. Sheridan won two of the three games.
Narrative recounts Billy the Kid amid the Lincoln County cattle wars during Lew Wallace’s New Mexico governorship. It covers his capture by Pat Garrett in 1880, escape, pursuit, and death at Fort Sumner in 1881, with details from Harper’s Weekly. Also includes a brief anecdote on French economy and waste in Paris kitchens via a janitor’s remark.
An orator warns of national wrongs and asks where America’s great men are. A cynical reply suggests they are all cast in bronze, remaining cold and silent as defenders are needed.
A humorous dialogue excerpt depicts Hiram rebuffing a city gal seated near his no trespassing sign. Mandy, nearby, notes the moment with wit. The quoted exchange reflects small town banter and local color.
A witty exchange features Mrs Hoyle claiming her late husband left her most of the ciphers. Mrs Doyle asks how much he has now, and Hoyle replies that he has most of the ciphers left.
Grace Margaret Gould recounts a Paris establishment ruse where a “princess” customer, actually an employee, fazed American shoppers into copying her gown at inflated prices. She notes two prices per gown with American and French rates, and price spikes when Americans are present.
An Irish worker places a sign saying the hill is dangerous at the bottom instead of the top. When his employer discovers the misplacement he scolds him and jokes that accidents happen at the bottom.
Dialogue shows Harduppe pleading for a hundred dollars from Riggs who calls him cracked. Harduppe insists he is serious and broke, while Riggs mocks the situation in this short exchange from the Catholic Standard and Times.
Humorous exchange notes Cupid absent from alphabet as U and I stay apart, a quip from the St. Louis Republic.
Mr. GC. E. Gregory announces securing the agency for Zemo the remedy claimed to cure eczema pimples dandruff blackheads piles and other skin or scalp diseases. The advertisement promises instant relief and healing by destroying the germ and includes displays and cure photos.
The Sheridan Shredder Company will hold a meeting Saturday night at 7 30 in the law office of G W Osborn. All are invited and business men are especially urged to attend.
In Kulu Himalayas a sacred aerial slide tests devotees by riding a 2 500 foot rope across a gorge. A wooden saddle with sand bags speeds descent while wet rope and carpeted lower end slow the finish. If the feat ends safely a harvest is foretold, and performers belong to a distinct caste.
The New York Press recounts a Medford tale of a phantom vessel laden with rum and treasure. A pirate pursues a derelict floating coffin crewed by skeletons, steering by a madman’s glare, sighted off Medford as an omen of storm and disaster.
A schoolteacher uncle stops Jenny on a May day to correct her grammar. He teaches proper contraction and negative forms by listing examples and ends with Jenny confidently saying there ain't nobody going.
A playful verse riffs on a whale blowing about swallowing a character named Jo noah. The dogfish notes the whale has received many notices for the feat and has been blowing ever since.
The Sheridan Town Board in Hamilton County Indiana confirms final assessment for Fifth Street improvements from Main to White Ave and Fanning Street. Assessments due December 2, 1906. ten installment option requires written agreement within thirty days after final estimate approval. Ownership signatures required. notice dated November 2 1908 from Town Clerk J W Lindley.
Malinda B. Owen named administratrix by Hamilton County Circuit Court to oversee the estate of William E. Owen late of Hamilton County. The estate is stated as solvent. Atty C. W. Griffin listed for Admx with date October 22, 1908.
The text advertises a cure for skin and scalp diseases using Zemo and promises recovery for any case. It mentions E. W. Rose Medical Co of St Louis and a display of cures at C Gregory's drug store with photos of successful results.
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