20 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1901
Page
1
Sheridan farmers are urged to boost dairy production citing higher milk prices. The ad claims Michigan and Wisconsin dairy regions show the profitability and notes September prices at $1.00 per 1900 pounds for milk testing 4 percent and 5 percent. It estimates 25 pounds per cow daily, about 25 cents a day and $7.50 monthly.
The text states prices for raw milk will reflect finished product market rates with a floor of 75 cents for 4 percent milk in summer and up to $1.00 in winter, with potential increases. It emphasizes market-based pricing and seasonal variation to patrons.
A milk company offers $1.25 per hundred on average milk and invites locals to drop a card at Sheridan or Indianapolis for a representative to visit. The firm plans to establish new routes, expand old ones, and hire men to haul milk with good wages. They expect to sell one or two car loads of milk around October 1.
The Town Board held a regular session approving bills for travel, drayage, electricity, and supplies. A memorial day proclamation was ordered, suspending business 9:30 A.M. to 1 P.M. A street improvement petition was received and W S Coyner hired for street work. A sewerage system plan was approved with A Mitchell as engineer and a hearing set for October 21.
The Sheridan Stock Pens advertises cattle auctions citing long delays and low interest. It proposes monthly sales under favorable terms if sufficient buyer participation is found and calls for 30 000 lbs per day.
A large Local Lodge of Odd Fellows attended the National Encampment and Sovereign Grand Lodge meeting with the Sheridan Band leading the parade. A misdirection left the Sheridan delegation out of place until Cr. Eliott redirected them, creating one of the largest parade crowds in Indianapolis.
The Upper Wabash Annual Conference of the United Brethren Church met in Lebanon last week with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Henry Timmons Sr and Mrs. Emily McMurtry from this place. Rev L P R Tramilton, pastor at Terhune, was reassigned to West Lafayette. Rev Lewis of Illinois becomes Terhune Circuit pastor. Adams Township Sunday Schools passed a resolution decrying the president’s death as a national calamity and pledging to Christianize youth to curb crime. Soldiers’ Reunion announced for October 3-4 in Warren, Indiana. Pearson sells a full line of building materials.
William McKinley died on September 14 after wounds from an assassin. Sheridan held memorial exercises in M F E church with prayers, Roosevelt proclamation readings, and biographical tributes by local leaders. Veterans, rural mail carriers, and post office workers attended as church bells tolled at noon.
Our benevolences program outlines the one day conventions for the Noblesville division chaired by J. E. Ervin. Evening addresses by J A Beatty and others listed include J Naftazger J H Pyke and T N Her Tick. The program features a 10:30 missionary sermon by J di Jarvin and an afternoon session.
The local baseball team suffered a home defeat last Thursday against Arcadia in a well played game likely the season’s final. Sheridan lineup included Williamson, Shannon, Kercheval, Abbott, Vox, Lovell, Dwiging, Stephenson, Jolson, McGinley, with Williamson on the mound. Arcadia featured Miller, Cowell, McLaughlin, Whippell, Curtis, Barnett. Umpire Dean called the game in 1 hour 55 minutes as Arcadia won 4 to 8.
W E H Franklin was jailed by Marshal Timmons after a judgment for 150 dollars plus costs in Clerk MacMath's court for selling beer by the drink without a town license. He refused to pay or settle and says he intends to obtain the license by laying it out.
Mrs. L. A. Clements promotes Kall and Winter Fashions with jackets capes skirts waists furs and petticoats for stylish dressers. Announces man tailored garments at popular prices and a binding sale event inviting shoppers to view latest designs.
Notice offers a driving mare and price inquiry. Contact EF G. Kassebaum at First National State Bank for details.
Joan A Campbell, a watchmaker and optician with 15 years at the beach, locates in the former M Truby stand. He offers fine hand made watches and an electric regulator with guarantee on repairs. Sheridan residents attended the Jessup Spiritualist meeting in Frankfort Monday night.
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