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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
8
Three weeks after an alleged mishap on a Noblesville streetcar, Dean sues for damages claiming the conductor forcibly ejected him from a speeding car while he searched for fare money. He fell fifteen feet, was knocked unconscious, and lost $21 from his pocketbook.
Postmaster Newby announces that from October 1 letters sent from this country to the United Kingdom will cost 2 cents per ounce instead of 5 cents per half ounce. Unpaid or underpaid letters will be sent forward with double the deficient postage collected on delivery. Corn Carnival week encouraged as prime advertising period.
Court house column lists transfers and new cases along with marriage licenses. Real estate moves include Richard Power to Viola Williamson in Clay and Almed Evans to Earl Brooks in Noblesville among numerous land and lot transfers. Several civil actions and divorces are also noted with names of plaintiffs and defendants.
The state board of health urges school trustees to bring buildings to first class condition before opening. Dr Harty notes children deserve healthy surroundings and proper heat air and light. Mailings include health rules with legal penalties up to 100 fine for violations.
State Board of Agriculture plans a central rotating board in the fair coliseum to post award results as they are made during night shows at the State Fair Ground. The feature aims to let all attendees see prize winners clearly amid chariot and Roman racing events and other attractions. Labor Day declared a state holiday by Governor Hanly with offices closed and a general plea to suspend private business when possible.
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