24 Sep 1909
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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1909
Page
1
A school team reports breaking its previous season best, claiming a historic margin of improvement. Coaches highlight a disciplined effort, noting training gains and standout performances that set new benchmarks for the program.
A master tailor presents a carefully chosen line of fall suits. Each garment is meticulously finished to ensure perfect fit and lasting shape, promising superior quality compared to other options.
The county awarded contracts for three ditches in Let-Far from the Office of Surveyor Hugh Johnson. Bidders were John Creakmann Noblesville for the Jessup ditch 810 dollars 4590 feet 3775 feet tiled J W Brendell Clay township 1374 dollars one and a quarter miles with about one mile tiled Ote Power Washington township 489 dollars 3465 feet tiled. Work to start immediately.
The Epworth League ran a stand on Main Street Saturday to sell candy and post cards. It netted $10.25, aimed at paying a $40 debt incurred by decorating the booth, and extra items were disposed of.
The local order of Eastern Stars entertained the Radiant Chapter O. E. S. from Noblesville Friday evening which conferred the degree on twenty six candidates. Following the degree work a banquet was served in the dining hall. An elaborate menu was prepared and a good social time followed. The order flourished here several years ago but had been allowed to die out until this spring when another charter was secured and an effort made to organize it again. Their efforts have been fairly successful, and it is thought that it will regain its old time prestige.
Schools opened with full attendance across grades. First day enrollment showed a 24 student drop from last year, attributed to fewer transfers and cannery employment. High school started with 162, rising to 172 after ten new students. A half day schedule is set for first B grade due to crowding, while work continues smoothly and parents are welcome to visit.
Samuel Hopper or G W Riley was arrested by a U S Marshal in Indiana and taken to Indianapolis. The case stems from a Kentucky registered letter robbery in Maysville about a year ago. He denied charges, claimed the name G W Riley, and was identified by Miss Dillon at the local post office. Hopper or Riley faced trial in the Kentucky district.
Glen Thistlethwaite left for Richmond to begin work as athletic director and instructor in Surveying at Earlham College. He previously held a similar post at Dana College Jacksonville and met with great success. His new role at Earlham is important and local friends will follow his work with interest.
Mrs. D. W. Baird formerly Miss Flossie Guirl of Memphis Tenn visited her uncle G H Palmer and family and her aunt Mrs N W Gowgilladew. She left for Beene yesterday to make...
Dr. J P Fouch of Tipton has leased the Ridgeway rooms for an office and will operate from the T C Harris property near the Second ward building. Raised nearby, he has practiced in the west for years and served as U S Pension Examining Surgeon for 12 years. He plans to start business soon and comes well recommended.
A weekend performance of Uncle Tom’s Cabin drew a crowd far beyond seating, with hundreds turned away. Reported illness of W.H. Green delayed Abe patious, while E.Y. Green of Chester appeared in the audience. Nearby, Wm. Goings of Clinton County described a 12 year old brown mare.
A fragment notes attend sister's wedding involving the son of auditor Sahm of Maree, indicating family event details in terse OCR text.
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