16 Nov 1906
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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1906
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes show a jewelry department facing poor sales with references to watches diamonds sterling silver and glass goods. The text mentions discounts and low prices from factories and departments, with unclear names and locations.
The court reports the appointment of viewers for the proposed west Lafayette road project. Chores ielart George Tombs and Jebnidessup were named to report findings. bids for repairing the Cicero Creek bridge east of Atlanta were awarded to J. D. Adams & Co. of Indianapolis for $569.36 after previous bids were rejected.
A brief notice about He Macy fs The Jeweler and Optician appears in the local column. The item notes business focus on jewelry and optical services with no further details available.
The Frankurt team was defeated as the high school season closed in a stubbornly fought game. Sheridan breached the visitors goal once, while the local team did not allow any score all season, earning admiration. They seek more games but lack venue sites.
J N Stephenson returning from South Dakota reports prosperity and ideal weather there. He bought 4800 acres of farmland in Spink County within the artesian belt at 25 per acre and sold 40 acres northwest of town to C A McNeal for 6000. Possession is set for March 1 as he moves to the new holdings.
Stephen Hinshaw purchased J. A. Parr’s stake in Sheridan Hardware Company and Mr. Serwick sold his share to Messrs Hickson and Hinshaw who will continue the business.
Quail hunters may shoot from November to December 31 but limits apply. No more than 24 quail per day and no sale of any quail. A 10 fine applies to any sale attempt. Trespass risks arise without landowner or tenant consent. fines range from 10 to 25. Farmers increasingly bar hunters from their farms.
The second annual Indiana Corn Growers Association show will run January 14 to 19, 1907 at Purdue in conjunction with the corn school. Premiums include corn planters, walking plows, fertilizer, cash funds, and more. Entries are sectioned to limit cross-region competition, with sweepstakes for north central and southern exhibitors. G. L Christie, Secy., Lafayette, Ind., invites inquiries for circulars.
Sheridan residents worry brick streets will become muddy without a cleaning plan. Thad Coastrain resigns amid red tape delays. An Adams Township advisory board forms today, with L. S. Kercheval W. S. McMurtry and James Murry for a four year term.
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