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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
4
The official October Postal Guide warns of the Spanish Swindle where con artists use prison fantasies to extract money from victims. It notes legal hurdles under Spanish law and urges postmasters to publicize the scheme. It also urges collaboration with schools to teach children proper mail handling and addressing procedures.
A traveler describes Gulfport as a leading Gulf port near the sweating line. He stays at the Southern hotel with 1000 rooms offering beach access, turkish baths and sea rides for twenty dollars weekly. He plans to visit New Orleans next Sunday and notes political leanings in Mississippi.
Capt John D Alexander commander of the Indiana department of the Grand Army of the Republic calls for thorough recruiting of Civil War veterans. The order also asks posts to hold memorial services for Oliver P Morton on the first Sunday in November, marking the thirty first anniversary of his death, with exercises held the following Sunday.
Take notice that the local paper emphasizes serving churches and societies, sharing in afflictions and prosperity, and highlighting year round interests. Success Magazine seeks a Sheridan agent to manage subscriptions and secure new business with permanent pay and commission options.
Taft will spend a brief stop in Frankfort today after arriving from Lafayette on the L and E. railroad. He will transfer to the Clover Leaf for Kokomo and deliver a short speech. The Buck Store Sheridan Hardware contest entries are due by noon today.
The law bans any person with a stake in the election or who is a candidate from serving on an election board. Boards must include two qualified, freeholder residents from opposite parties or from the party carrying the most votes in the prior election, per Burns 1908 section 6984.
A blaze in Terhune burned two barns and two sheds on Friday night causing local excitement. The conflagration ended before help arrived. the barns belonged to Messrs Childers and Mutchler. Authorities suspect boys smoking in the hay mow started the fire.
Perry and Foster hold a public sale at their south livery barn in Sheridan on Saturday October 31 1908. Twenty six head of extra good milk cows fresh and owned by M Dismore of Scottsburg will be inspected October 27. Cows sold as represented. Terms five dollars and under cash over six months credit with 3 percent discount for cash.
The Chris Wilson property on West Third Street, west of the Christian Church. For full particulars inquire of J. C. Burton, Sheridan, Indiana. 11-6.
The Sherman W C T U was entertained by Mrs J W Ridge with a song service by Mrs Northam and a devotional by Mrs Reece of Kansas. Miss Hallie Ridge played piano and a review of the temperance manual was skipped. Delegates Rozella Goodnight and Cora Hutchens spoke on the Bedford State convention. The Bedford group aims to gain 1000 members. 1522 were added, bringing total to 7128, and they elected a delegate to the National convention in Europe in June 1909.
Mrs. Demmie Emery wife of Charles Emery of the South part of town died Saturday morning of consumption. She had been ill for some time but could perform household duties until Wednesday. She leaves a husband and a two year old child. Funeral services were held at the Wesleyan church Monday at 10 conducted by Rev. Eber Teter with interment at Crown View.
Mr C E Gregory announces securing the agency for Zemo a remedy claimed to cure eczema pimples dandruff and scalp diseases by destroying the germ. It promises instant relief and displays photos of cured cases.
Briggs and Co promotes a sale of gents furnishings and rubber goods while noting that all Buck Stove Company drawings must be submitted by noon today Friday.
At the regular board session Monday night the request to lower the Skating Rink license from 50 to 0 was denied along with a motion to reduce the Bowling Alley age limit from 18 to 16. Bills approved include Ft Wayne Elec Co. 24.87 Varneyet 94.11 National Carbon Co. 13.75 Stephen Craig 19.00 Clifford Glover 17.00 Hershel Owen 4.40 Oscar Stephens 13.00 Harry Cline 4.00 Chal Rairden 7.00 Thos Wray 3.00.
A brush fire spread across Compton's Woods east of town last Thursday, burning from the east near the bail grounds to the west before being extinguished. It caused minimal damage beyond scorched underbrush and dry grass, likely sparked by embers from a southbound evening passenger train.
The Methodist Sunday school plans Rally Day with every member asked to attend and bring one more person. A sermon on Prison Reform will be preached at 10:30 by the pastor in response to the State Board of Charities and Reforms. An evangelistic evening service follows to revive the work of God.
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of Matilda Rhoades deceased to appear in Hamilton Circuit Court Noblesville Indiana on October 36 1908 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Witness the Clerk October 5 1908
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