27 Sep 1907
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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1907
Page
1
All guesswork ends with the young housekeeper choosing tea. The ad argues that quality comes from a store with public approval earned by years of hard work. Shoppers are assured of the right goods and fair treatment here.
Clayton E Cox's repair shop advertises the largest moulding lot shipped to Sheridan. Frames 16x20 inches for enlargements offered cheap if sold soon. Also repairs, makes and upholsters furniture at the same prices as before any raise.
Local shoe shop Cox & Rickard promotes Queen Quality and Walk-Over lines. Emphasizes fit style comfort and durability with a wide line and nationwide appeal.
Hamilton and Tipton counties held a joint session in Noblesville on September 26 approving burning 37 000 county bonds redeemed at the Old Settlers meeting to be held October 12. W T Wheeler will speak on county finances followed by bond burning and speakers plus music. The Hamilton County Historical Society also plans an exhibit of pioneer relics during the event.
The vanguard of winter arrives as cool evenings prompt top coats and fires. Frost hit Tuesday night though not as severe as last year, hastening tomato growers to market and aiding ripening of remaining harvests.
Miss Gray Davis daughter of the late Theo P Davis resigns after one week as an instructor at Boxley high school and leaves for Indianapolis where she was to marry Walter Williams. Grades are merged until a new teacher is found with Miss Edith Dockweilder of Indianapolis proposed as successor.
Local produce dealers report a national Thanksgiving turkey shortage due to cold wet conditions earlier in the year. Prices are expected to be high though other poultry varieties remain plentiful. The skating rink at the old opera house room opened Saturday with good attendance and plans for three public nights weekly.
Court house column lists numerous land transfers in Jackson Sheridan Washington Fall Creek Adams Cicero Clay Noblesville and more with amounts ranging from 10 to 12000. Also notes new cases filed including EJslanpin and Wali Irwin vs W C Lewis and N G Manship complaint on note and multiple divorces and guardianship petitions in Hamilton County.
A Monon reply to Sheridan business leaders cites limited funds and cites Board of Directors constraints. The General Manager A E Taylor explains that only curbing and leveling will be done this season due to over 3200 in assessments for street and sewer work. The Rigge reunion near Markleville drew 200 attendees with seniors Samuel Keesling and Mary Morris among the oldest participants.
Sheridan in central Indiana gears to host October 10 and 11 Horse Show and Corn Carnival with 500 dollars in prizes. Fraternal Societies organize, local business men back it, a large tent and a judging panel will run events, hoping to draw a record crowd and offer premium lists on request.
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