School notes for September 1908 opening
On air school begins Monday September 14 1908 with grade and high school pupils to attend. Grades two three five and seven go to the north building while grades one four six eight and the high school go to the south building. Books available at three drug stores Friday Sept 7 Monday Sept 8 and Friday Sept 11. E J Llewelyn will be at the south building office 2 to 4 PM to discuss school work. The School Board has improved the south building. The family of Mary Coleman thanks friends for kindnesses after the illness and death of their husband and father.
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E. J. Llewelyn
Tod
Mary Coleman
A Future for Pensacola Eel News
A travelogue notes Pensacola and Biloxi as growing Gulf Coast hubs with Fort Pickens, early steamers, and a thriving climate. The writer describes shell streets, seafood abundance, orange groves, and local agriculture while referencing a quarantine station and government hotel setup.
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Pensacola
Fort Pickens
United States
Panama Canal
Biloxi
Miss
Tus
Sumer
Elections Boost Naturalization in Indiana
The Indiana statistics office reports that election years bring spikes in naturalization and intentions to become citizens. In 1906, 1 547 foreign-born residents filed for naturalization, 249 in 1905, and 85 in 1907, suggesting political activity drives citizenship work. Mrs Mary Stubbs Moore oversees the compiled figures and notes the trend.
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Indiana
Airs
Mary Stubbs Moore
United States
Noted Theatre Manager Toni Pastor Dies
Obituary notes the death of Antonio Toni Pastor, famed New York theatrical manager. Also reports Navy yacht Maryflower arriving in Puerto Cortes to replace Guabdoal Marietta. forecast of wheat market easing in Chicago. mine disaster near Wilkes-Barre kills eight, injures seven. and other brief items including politics, weather, and local notices.
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Antonio
Toni) Pastor
New York
Canton
Belgium
United States
Puerto Cortes
Northwest
Chicago
Notice to Ladies Opens Dressmaking Establishment
Notice announces Mrs. E. Hickman opening a dressmaking establishment at William Robbins residence at the corner of Fifth and Adams streets. She offers first class up to date work with ladies tailoring as a specialty.
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William Robbins
Fifth and
Adams Streets
E. Hickman
Black Cat Hosiery for School Children Sold at Golden Rule
Hosiery for school children, described as the best wearing, is available at the Golden Rule store. The ad promotes durable Black Cat brand hose for students and everyday use.
Base Ball Notes Preview of Upcoming Games
The Alco team heads to Cicero Sunday while Atlanta visits here September 13 after a 9 to 6 win over Sheridan. Roy Shannon will pitch for Atlanta at Cambridge City Sunday and Monday as the season nears its end with likely one more game at Compton's park.
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Alco
Cicero
Roy Shannon
Atlanta
Cambridge City
Compton's Park
Atlanta White Sox
Sheridan
Prohibition Governor’s party hosted by Rev Huddleston
Mrs Martha Johns and grandson Fletcher Brown visited relatives in Zionsville and Indianapolis. Rev Huddleston entertained the Prohibition Governor’s party and W L Northam at dinner Wednesday. H Fristoe sells up-to-date watches and promotes carpets and rugs at competitive Golden Rule prices.
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Rev. Huddleston
Prohibition
W L. Northam
Martha Johns
Fletcher Brown
Zionsville
Indianapolis
Slumber Party Honoring Miss Marc Beck of Warren
Miss Ruth Harris hosted a Wednesday night slumber party for Miss Marc Beck of Warren. Guests included Neva Stephenson Halsye Ridge Ruth Cain Annastatia Cox Beryl Reece Lilly Muse of Shirley and Vine Kercheval of Indianapolis. After a pleasant night and breakfast, guests departed.
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Ruth Harris
Marc Beck
Warren
Neva Stephenson
Halsye Ridge
Ruth Cain
Annastatia Cox
Beryl Reece
Lilly Muse
Shirley
Master Vine Kercheval
Indianapolis
Resolutions of Respect for Comrade John A Garver
Resolutions from William South Post No. 103 G A R mourn the death of comrade John A Garver. The post notes his true patriotism and soldierly record and offers heartfelt sympathy to his children and relatives. Resolutions will be recorded and published in the Sheridan News with copies to the family.
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Wm. South Post
G. Alr
Wm. Simith
John A. Garver
Sheridan News
J. P. Bradfield
W. A.C. Green
R. M.S. Hutchens
Revival through personal effort praised at Methodist service
Last Sunday morning's sermon on revival through personal work was well received with class members pledging greater diligence. The next Sunday’s subject is The Progress of the Kingdom in the Nineteenth Century. If weather turns sultry, the evening service will be outdoors on the lawn, as last week. A hearty welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scw
Optical Specialist Dr Stephenson to Visit Sheridan Saturday
Dr. O N Stephenson of Indianapolis, an optical specialist, will visit Sheridan on Saturday September 12 at the Hotel Thistlethwaite. Those needing glasses or eye care should call and see the doctor. Regular visits will occur every two weeks.
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O. N. Stephenson
Indianapolis
Sheridan
Thistlethwaite
For Sale A Good Four Room House With Outbuildings
I McMurtry offers a well kept house with fruit trees and sturdy outbuildings. Cement walks and a street slated for improvement under the free road system enhance value. A bargain sale soon. News Office listing.
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McMurtry
Kercheva Reunion Reflects Kinship Across Distances
A 1908 style family reunion recounts 103 members enrolled in the Kercheval lineage. Relatives from Iowa Indiana Illinois and Tennessee gather at the old camp ground share meals and speeches, and express hopes to meet again in 1909.
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Wei Oas Ai
Emma K. Baker
Iowa
Hamton County
Eruinnie
Atlanta
Enmima K. Johnson
Indiana
W. R.C
Agnes KK. Hitt
Indianapolis
George Kercheval
Greensburg
Sam Gary
Lincoln
John Ss. Kercheral
Washington
Virginia
Tennessee
Kansas
Missouri
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London
Ed. V. Price & Co
Clyde E. Hood
Sheridan, Ind
Sheridan Hardware Co
Ganal
A. P. Fifer
Spiceland
James K. Kercheval
Lewis Kercheval
Arthur Stokes
Anderson
Mary Lewis
Ohio
Verde Anderson
Della Howard
Clint Hubhbartt
R. R. Williamson
Hiram Teter
Boxley
T. L. Malott
Emma Baker
8. B. Johnson
Atlanta, Ga
Chas. Martin
Jno. BE. Bercheval
Hienspencer
Dr. Fristoe
Sth St
C. BE. Orr
Camp Perry
Chamber of Deputies
Portugal
Wilkesbarre
George P. Rowell
Hester
International Harvester
Cimmaron
Folsom
N. M
George Johnson
Murftreesboro
Prince Varkhanof
South Carolina
New Orleans
San Luis Potosi
General Diaz
J. O. Rice
Lexington
Morehead
Mich
White Star Line
Belfast
Jusitania
Bellaire
Carnegie Gendlannany
Minnie Thistlethwaite
Maurie
Westfield
Eva M. Perry
Austin Roberts
Union High School Grove
Julia Conklin
Abel Dean
Bray
Minnie Thorstlethwaite
Oliver Williams
Will MeiConnell
Lucile E. Baird
Wyllie
Bessie Baird
Terhune
Lucile
Add Parr
Spencer Cemetery
Kh. H. Fristoe
Methodist Episcopal Church
Vi. M. Hardin
Elizaville, Ind
Lebanon, R. F. D. G. Elizaville
Seco Geo. Miller
Kercheva
Annie Boxley Martin
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