Lake Erie Wins Over Cicero Again in R.R. Dispute
Judge Vestal issued a permanent injunction preventing Cicero from fencing a twenty foot by three hundred foot strip of Lake Erie & Western Railroad right of way in the road area. The case began in Circuit Court, moved to Tipton, and was appealed to the Supreme Court before Vestal’s thorough ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vestal
Lake Erie & Western Railroad Company
Cicero
Ramine
Oto Tipton
Dade Kirkpatrick
Supreme Court
Raiload Company
Train Hits Wagon at Park Avenue Crossing
An early Friday crash at Park Avenue near the palk factory involved a Motion passenger bus colliding with a wagon owned by Jobo Stand of Boxleytown. The wagon was demolished and coal flew along the track as witnesses noted drivers often speed up after hearing warning bells.
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Poe
Jobo
Boxleytown
Park Avenue
Palk
Perther
Soiadi
Dart
Eye Wittaeses
The
Bemiden
Ottoallo
Soth Reunion Observed in Sheridan With Indiana Volunteers
The 30th annual Soth Indiana Volunteers reunion occurred in Sheridan drawing wartime mood and small veteran turnout due to heat. Indiana veterans and guests from neighboring states attended with local W R C hosting and Gertrude Baker presiding. A Q O Bragg led Sheridan and A Somers of Kokomo served as secretary noted as a potential National commander candidate. Next meeting slated for Greentown in October 1914. Boone circuit court to convene Monday with grand and petit juries drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
A. QO. Bragg
Sheridan
A. Somers
Kokomo
Ihs
Greentown
Boone Circuit Court
Grand
Peti
Progressives Form Sheridan Town Ticket Plan
Members of the Sheridan Progressives met at the Higbee Buggy factory to organize a full town ticket for the November election. Perley Weaver presided and F S Kercheval acted as secretary. a convention to select the ticket was scheduled for next Monday at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Higbee
Perley Weaver
F.S. Kercheval
Sass
Winter Milk Prices Announced by Indiana Condensed Milk Co
The Indiana Condensed Milk Company released winter milk prices spanning November 1913 to April 1914 with values from 1.70 to 1.86 dollars per unit and a unclear February figure. They report a 20 percent rise in milk intake year over year and expect higher winter supply as they purchase more milk than any other state firm, Sheridan leading in purchases. The notice frames the pricing as a planning aid for farmers amid strong demand and predictable returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Condensed Milk Company
Sheridan
Boxley High School Granted Eight Month Commission Term
A historical note records Boxley High School being commissioned for an eight month term. The action indicates a short term restructuring likely affecting staffing and curriculum delivery within the district.
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Boxley High School
Sheridan Town Tax Increase Amid Modern Improvements
Sheridan voters face a higher levy after officials raised the tax from 1.10 to 1.45 to fund a new water works, street lighting, and brick streets. The rate breakdown shows General fund 0.35, Street fund 0.20, Light and Water 0.05, Refunding Bond 0.10, Library Bond 0.10, and Special street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Township Maintains 1914 Levy On Local Taxes
Adams township trustees and advisory board approved a 1914 tax levy equal to the current year for township expenses local tuition and library services. The total levy remains 79 cents per poll with 50 cents per poll for overhead. No hiring of school wagon drivers occurred at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Township
Trustee and Advisory Board
Cox & Melson Sell Farm and Town Property
Cox and Melson Agency report two real estate deals this week. The Ike Brown 10 acre farm north of Six Points sold to George Wolfgang for 1900 dollars, and the Harry Anderson residence on South Main Street sold to Arthur Mills for 1200 dollars. A one year old daughter of Walter Weaver of Schrcleville died from phosphorous poisoning after a week of convulsions.
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Cox & Melson
Ike Brown
Six Points
George Wolfgang
Harry Anderson
South Main Street
Arthur Mills
Walter Weaver
Schrcleville
Per mimon Brigade 50th Anniversary Event
The 50th anniversary of the Per mimon Brigade will be held at the Ps R hall on Maryland street in Apolis on Wednesday September.
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Permimon Brigade
Ps R. Hall
Maryland
Apolis
Head of Sheridan School Resigns After Two Years
Prof. H. L. Moreland, Sheridan school superintendent for two years, resigns and leaves for St. Louis to become principal of an industrial school with a starting salary of 1640 and raise to 3000. He holds A B from DePauw MA from Chicago and Indiana State Normal graduate. The Sheridan board plans new hires and outlines updated staff and grades.
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H. L. Moreland
Sheridan
St. Louis
C. H. Judd
Parker
School of Education
University of Chicago
Moreland
Mrr
DePauw
Chicago
Indiana State Normal
James W. Kirk
Prin
W. H. Hill
Asst
Forest Ellis
Brownsburg
J. W. Teter
Belle M. Neal
Trene Phillips
Morris Elliot Heads to Texas as St. Andrews Coach
Morris Elliot leaves today for Austin to serve as coach and athletic director at St. Andrews prep school. He will be joined by Lon Singleton who aims to try out for the football team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Elliot
Austin Texas
St. Andrews
Lon Singleton
Sanitary Cake and Cake Walk Promoted in Grocery Lines
A nostalgic ad mentions Chase & Sanborn coffees King of the Northwest Flour Club House canned goods and cake mix products as popular buys with emphasis on affordable ready to bake options for home bakers.
Dairy Butter Offer Highlights Freshness and Value
We present choicest fresh Dairy Butter from reputable creameries. The brand boasts unmatched freshness and fine flavor. Daily food standard is high and prices are described as moderate.
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Nellesville
Tod
Raymond Baskett
Wm. Haskett
Lenora Lindley
Wx. Lindley
Squire Matthews
Fall Creek
Delaware
Clay Townships
Charles Lee
Joseph L. Lee
Hamilton County
Guy G. Lee
Indianapolis
Plaintff
Clay Carmel Delaware Carmel
John Small
Boxley
SOTH
39Th Infantry
8Th Cavalry
C. A. Somers
Webster
New York Globes
Moosers
Bozley H. S. Commissioned
Cox & Melson Agency
Sheridan School
Prof. Moreland
Saint Louis
Chas. L. Martin
Della Pogue
Letha Kercheval
Lucy Thompson
Grace Hanson
Ed H. Miller
Lilly Carter
Fanny Cox
Edith Cox
Ada Plew
Texas
Morris Elliott
Chase & Sanborn’s Coffees
King of the Northwest Flour
Grocers
Waitts Grocery
Vickery
J.L. Vickery
Ball and
Mason
Branson @ Linton
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