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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
4
Carmel will host its horse show tomorrow with a full program and a new event every fifteen minutes. The schedule includes a baby show fiddlers contest and a tug of war between Clay and Delaware townships drawing larger crowds than usual.
The Ninth district annual convention met with 50 members from various corps. Presiding officers praised the Welcoming committee and past presidents. The afternoon featured demonstrations of charitable work by entertaining corps and a review of fundraising efforts, with remarks on local railroad issues and a $25 aid society dinner receipt.
A lively entertainment tale features George Barr McCaff erin s remarkable plot unfolding in Tudingapoli for a full week. A young heir inherits 47 000 000 with a condition to spend one million within a year while keeping the purpose secret. His wit and friends propel a string of adventures. The cast includes noted players as the stage company delivers the production.
A local ad lists youth offerings with prices from 2.00 to 7.00 and higher tiers from 10.00 to 25.00, alongside 200 and 12.50 as potential rate markers. The misspelled line hints at a quality motto and promotional emphasis.
J L Hastings, long time resident, was seriously ill in New York, with doctors guessing Bright’s disease or tuberculosis. The Cato air and medicine delivered an unusually large tapeworm, and Hastings now shows signs of recovery, drawing relief from friends.
Prospects for quail hunting are debated with some favoring a good season while others see scarcity. The dry spring aided juvenile birds but summer drought may have harmed them. Local landowners’ refusals limit access for hunters in Hamilton County as November beth opening approaches.
Rebecca Young born July 18 1838 in Butler County Ohio died October 7 1908 aged 72 years 2 months 24 days. She married John Young January 22 1857 and had four children Jno H William W Fannie John son and Mary M who died young. A Christian church member since 1882 she suffered illness before passing peacefully last Wednesday morning. Comrade Young served three years in the 98rd Indiana. Survived by husband and three children this obituary notes the faith in resurrection.
An analysis notes U S population growth outpacing agricultural productivity. Meat prices rise as meat bearing animals lag behind demand. Farm labor leaves for factories mines and rails, while immigration laws hinder farmers from sourcing workers abroad.
The church schedules a 10 30 sermon for Old People Day with the Lord s Supper at the close of the quarterly meeting. Dinner follows in the basement for seniors. A 2 30 love feast led by Rev Hutches, and a 7 pm young peoples rally with a sermon on Essentials of Success in Life. Epworth League devo tional at 6. Briggs and Co advertise Gents Furnishings. Mrs S A Royster visits Indianapolis. J P Davis goes with his mother Mary J Davis to Chicago and Sunnyside Wash for future home.
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