08 Nov 1907
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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1907
Page
1
The fragment asks if readers would consider Cox Richards Shoes when offered better value and quality for every dollar, urging investigation before buying. It implies a promotional pitch encouraging weighing alternatives to current footwear purchases.
A vintage ad urges shoppers to visit the store to compare Cox and Rickard's Shoes with other makes. It claims 60 percent of Sheridan customers are convinced of the fact and invites readers to try the wear-respecting footwear, noting no obligation to buy.
Tillie Valentine files for divorce from Mart Valentine claiming cruel treatment and failure to provide. She says he struck cursed and abused her, pushed her from home, and drove her away. They live in Fall Creek township with two daughters Lulu and Mabel, and she seeks custody of both children.
The city reports all improvements for the season finished after a Monday board decision. Nine street sections were upgraded with brick paving on North and South Georgia, Seventh and Park Ave, plus new walks on California and several avenues. Over a mile of walks and about 13 miles of brick streets were laid. Property owners may pay either upfront or in ten equal annual installments, with most choosing the latter, contrasting with two years ago when bonds were more common.
The article notes a lull in activity across business houses tied to tax payment periods and forecasts revival with corn marketing and holiday spending. It mentions a new post office for Amisted in New Mexico, with residents formerly of Nara Visa requesting mail transfers, and a lien foreclosure case in Sheridan connected to a sidewalk project on Georgia Street.
The carnival association completed closing steps last week and disbands with premiums paid and a small treasury balance. Next year’s show will be larger and broader, planning to feature all farm livestock and emphasize agriculture.
Open season starts next Sunday November 10 for quail and other game within range of the law. Muskets will be brought out from hiding. Ensure artillery is in working order and keep firearms from unsupervised youth to avoid accidents and sorrow.
Last Monday marked another quarterly pension day with local notaries processing vouchers. About 2500 dollars flows into the township each three months, with funds arriving roughly a week after vouchers are completed. Some pensioners wonder if they will be limited to the ten dollar plan. John Foulke is named construction Commissioner on the Johnson drain project.
The board held a final session on Califor nia and Sixth streets labeled Kickers night. About 15 residents attended to understand high assessments, which were explained and set as prima facie. President Young was absent. bills totaling 125.40 were approved for payment. Property owners have until December 4 to opt into the ten year plan with formal written agreements filed with the Clerk.
Richard E. Shane sued Winnie Aaron for 5000 damages after a Hamilton county runaway accident. The circuit court trial in Frankfort ended mid afternoon with the jury returning a verdict for the defendant after plaintiff failed to prove serious damages.
William Steelsmith of Marion township was jailed here Wednesday to await commitment papers from Indianapolis for the central insane hospital. The papers were sent this week and may take several days to return. Steelsmith became violent, prompting Sheriff McRoberts to bring him to town. He reportedly has fits and has given his medicine to his ill mother, and struck her nurse.
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