Oldham resigns as Postmaster. Newby to run office pending Permanent Appointment
I M Oldham resigns as Post Master Monday. T I Newby designated to take charge until a permanent appoinment is made after an investigation by Inspector Fletcher found a balance due of 227.41 which Oldham settled with the government. Newby acts as Post Master while Chester Oldham remains principal deputy for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Oldham
T. Il Newby
Ofice
Fletcher
Post Office Department
Oldham
Mr. Newby
Congressman Landis
Sheridan
Chester Oldham
Reain
Township officers assume duties after last week’s election
Newly elected township officers have filed bonds and taken oaths. Bradfield will turn the office over to Pettijohn today. Assessors and road supervisors have begun work. County officials elected assume office within ten days: Sheriff, Surveyor, Prosecuting Attorney, and County Council. Auditors and Treasurers have specific start dates in 1901, with Commissioners and Representatives to begin at the January legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
aMee
Bradfield
Pettijohby
Pettijohn
Sherif
Coraven
County Council
Phe
Januairy
Thomas” Hussey
Henry Carpenter
Levishiture
Jauunary
Reagan to Depart Angel Island for Philippines Mission
Walter Reagan son of William J. Reagan from Adams township leaves Angel Island near San Francisco for the Philippines. He has crossed the Pacific three times before and has been at the island two months seeking health. He fears he may not reach active service. Congressman Landis will seek a furlough so he can return home to recover fully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
William J. Reagan
Adams Township
Angel Island
San Francisco
Philippines
Pacific
Regen
Congressman Landis
Ledger
Hull of Veedersboro Record Suffering Eye Trouble in Monticello
W ob Hull former owner of the Kirk fin Journal lies at his sister’s home in Monticello with an inflamed eye. He has long suffered weak eyes and doctors fear removal of the eye to save the other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ob Hull
The
Veedersbore Record
Kirkfin Journal
Monticello
Hul
Breezy Time at Opera House Draws Fair Attendance
The Breezy Time company performed at the Opera House on Tuesday evening with only fair attendance but the show was praised by those present and deemed rightly named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Tailor Pritsch Installs Low-Price Goods Ahead
Jacob Pritsch the tailor announces big savings as he buys woolen goods 23 cents to 1.50 cheaper per yard than a month ago. He offers hundreds of patterns in fashionable suits and overcoats at new low prices. Central Indiana Telephone Co cuts lamp price to 25 cents for 30 ct 16 candle power lamps through January 1, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Pritsch
Pritele
Central Indiana Telephone Co
Rescue Mission Relocates to Williamson's Yfall on Main Street
The Rescue Mission of Sheridan moves from Second Street and will resume meetings at Williamson's Yfall on Main Street. Meetings every evening at 7 o'clock, all warmly invited for gospel singing and sound doctrine. Signed by Mission Worker Will O. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rescue Mission of
Sheridan
Second Street
Williamson
Yfall
Main Street
Will O. Jones
Ladies of the Christian Church Market and Rummage Sale
The ladies of the Christian Church announce a market and rummage sale on Saturday November 17 in the Permanent room of the Old Central Rice. Also features a wrap sale at Stanley's on the same date for bargain hunters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Christian Church
Stanley
Pettijohn sworn trustee after bond approval in township
Theodore Pettijohn, elected trustee, had a twenty thousand dollar bond approved by the county auditor on Wednesday. The bond was signed by Eli Watchens Theo Richey Jno UP Cox G H Palmer L S Kercheval C de Elliott Sam Devaney sinc C Newby Frank Hf Vickery and Zeno Johnson. Bradfield, the outgoing trustee, prepares to formally turnover the office to Pettijohn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Pettifjohn
Pettijohn
Eli Watchens
Theo, Richey
Jno
UP. Cox
G. H. Palmer
Kercheval
C. de. Elliott
Sam Devaney
Sinc
C. Newby
Frank Hf. Vickery
Zeno Johnson
Bradfield
Township Council
Rainy harvests and westward movement fill Sheridan report
The Sheridan news notes heavy rain over three days improving fall plowing and wheat prospects. Cattle shipments to Yakana valley and 2400 ewe lambs bound for Palmer mountain mark a busy market. Emigration to Dakota Minnesota Iowa increases. rail rates entice home seekers through April. Mrs Brockman hosts Margaret’s eighth birthday party with forty guests despite rain. Settlement rush on reservation intensifies with rapid land filings and free shacks. Potatoes fare well though crop not large. apples and winter pears sell cheaply. Curran George and wife separate. he moves to Colorado. No weddings or deaths reported. Apples sell at half a cent per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epiron
Sheridan News
Bridgeport Perry
Yakana
Palmer Mountain
Okanogan
Okanogan Co
Dakota
Minnesota
Iowa
Spokane
Brockman
Land Office
Lane
Curran George
Colorado
Noblesville
Indiana
Yakma Valley
Noblesville Population Report Appears Lower Than Expected
Washington census figures list Noblesville among Indiana towns with 4,729 residents, ranking higher than several county seats but below prior directory estimates. The Ledger notes possible errors in earlier counts and expresses belief the Washington total is correct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
Washington
Indiana
Noblesville
New Castle
Lehbanon
Tipton
Greencastle
Greenfield
Ledger
Temperance people oppose license for J M Spencer
The temperance group prepares a stand against granting a license to J M Spencer, whose license application goes before the Commissioners at the December term. Spencer’s notice appeared in the Atlanta Times two weeks earlier. Arnold Sedam traveled to Dakota with Thomas Higham October 1 and will return soon with two carloads of western horses, Higham having returned a week ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemperence
J. M. Spencer
Spencer
Atlinta Times
Arnold Sedam
Dakota
Thomas Higham
Mr. Higham
Mr. Sedam
Hinshaw Moves Drug Store to Darlington Next Week
QO D Hinshaw announces his Sheridan drug store will relocate to Darlington next week to seek better business with less competition. Darlington rapidly grows with five new brick business rooms nearing completion. Mrs Clement's millinery shop offers a closing sale with low prices on hats and winter woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QO. D. Hinshaw
Asade
Darlington
Mr. Hinshaw
Sheridan
Heine
Copletion
Women as Builders Highlight Unlikely Home Projects
A parade of domestic innovation shows women constructing homes and furniture. Kentucky's Mrs George Lease builds a four room brick house near Louisville with husband away. Miss Sarah L Dunning crafts birch furniture and a lakefront retreat with self made shelves, dressers, and a birch stair railing using lake debris and found materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago
George Lease
Kentucky
Fountain Ferry Park
Louisville
Lease
Mgr
Local Sheridan notes and social chatter in Indiana
Purely Personal items from Sheridan Indiana report families moving to Shirley and Elwood workers at jobs in nearby towns. The column records court work, grafting duties, weddings, obits, and letters from Korea with local connections and a humorous note about a large turnip.
Mrs Parr Visits Daughter in Big Springs
Mrs. Parr of Big Springs spent last week with her daughter Mrs. J. W. Shelby, according to a local social note.
Benefit Society Meeting Prepares Thanksgiving Sale
The Benefit Society of the M Church will meet at the church next Tuesday at 2 p m to arrange for the Thanksgiving sale on November 28. All members are urged to attend as business is very important.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benefit Society of the
M. Church
Fish Market Opens at Corner Fifth and Main
King has opened a fish market in the rear of the Long shop at the corner of Fifth and Main streets. Mendenhall & Co advertise paying top prices in money or trade for produce and urge pricing sugar and coffee, promising a fresh line of groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. King
Fifth
Main Streets
Record of John Lancombe's forty year government service
The late John Lancombe, longtime cashier of the government printing office in Washington, stood out for handling over $50,000,000 in funds without a single disallowance or suspension of any account turned in to the treasury auditors. He served with the institution since its founding and maintained an unblemished record across decades of employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lancombe
Government Printing Office
Washington
Printing Office
the Treasury
Chenille Dominates Winter Boas and Neck Fashions This Season
Fashion notes declare chenille as the decorative feature of winter. Silk and chenille boas with ruffles and fringes, often combined with feathers, lead the trend, while ostrich feathers decline. Light shaded colors like pink blue and gray appear, with ribbons and elaborate garnitures finishing necklines. Evening wear uses mousseline de soie tulle chiffon and gold embroidery for a sumptuous look.
See Higbee & Spencer for Baled Hay and Cold Wood
Rummage sale and market event announced at the old Central Hotel featuring hay and wood bales from Higbee and Spencer. Local vendors advertise hay at per bale pricing and cold wood availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higbee & Spencer
Quick sale ads mix old time cures and clothing deals
An odd compilation of old style drug claims and retail notices. It mentions Dr Kay Renovator cures, 25 cent druggists, John Gifford sales, and Stanley’s cloaks on a Saturday later selling children’s shoes by Mendenhall Co. The text suggests price cuts and cautionary notes about remedies and fashion items.
Molten Wood in France Promises New Invention
Molten wood is described as a new invention by Mr. de Gall, forest inspector at Lemur. Through dry distillation and high pressure, gases are prevented, producing a molten mass that becomes coal-like after cooling, yet retains no organic structure. The resulting material is hard, moldable, water and acid resistant, and an excellent electrical non conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Gall
Lemur
France
United States
Would Quickly End Headache with Dr Kines Pills
Thousands report relief from sick and nervous headaches using Dr Kine's New Life Pills. They claim to purify blood and strengthen health. Sold by C K Elliott, druggist, at 25 cents with a money back guarantee if not cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kine
C.K. Elliott
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Noblesville Ind
MckKinley
Shelby
Smith
Westfield
Hier Drome
Perhune
Henry Porwick
Willims
Lebanon
Shirley Ind
A. BR. Stephenson
Fifth Street
J.C. Newby
Indianapolis
Mendenhall & Co
R. DP. Kercheval
Elwood
Clorace Johnson
New Britton
Ed Richardson
R. O S. Bennett
W. Roc
Jno. Te. Kercheval
Travey H. Griffin
Nablesville
Terhune
Samuel Owens
Ted Tutchens
A. O Q. Scott
Samuel W. Cook
Flo
W. E B. Cox
Carroll County
Rocksfield
J. A. Parr
Frankfort
Jolesville
Dr. Parr
Dr. J. No Parr
Saniel W. Moore
DS. W. Cook
Mr. Moore
C. BE. Eyliott
Darlingtor
Myrtle Flammagan
Brights
Clorton
Mary L. Dlorton
Jotina Gray
FF. A. Fish
Scott
Wwe
Korea
Chas. Sruby
M. Truby
Truby
Asia
J. C. Blaster
Osborn
ATL
Gifford’s Drug Store
John Gifford
Sheridan, Indiata
Benefit Society
Hien
Gostapari
Tristlethwaite Company
BOAS
Sonds Chenille
Llotel
Putnam
C. i. Eliane
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