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6TT SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2015 HOME, LAWN & GARDEN • TRILAKES EDITION OF THE ARKANSAS DEMOCRATGAZETTE
Left: Candice Swiger shows off a painting of her home, the Glaser-Kelly home, that was painted by the granddaughter of Dr. Obie Kelly, who bought the house in the 1930s. Top right: The Glaser-Kelly home was built in the 1920s by Jake Glaser, a local business owner. Bottom right:The home’s original porch swing is still part of the home and was often used by Kelly to treat patients.
PRESERVING HISTORY SHERIDAN FAMILY MAKES DOWNTOWN HOUSE A HOME
STORY BY CODY GRAVES, SPECIAL SECTIONS WRITER | PHOTOS BY WILLIAM HARVEY
SITUATED JUST A COUPLE OF BLOCKS FROM THE SHERIDANTOWN SQUARE,THE GLASER- KELLY HOME HAS BEEN A RECOGNIZABLE
LANDMARK IN THE TOWN FOR NEARLY A CENTURY.
While the home has changed hands several times and was on the verge of being condemned, the house is still standing and is home to a local family.
Owners Brian and Candice Swiger have owned the Glaser-Kelly home since 2003, and Candice said she feels responsible for keeping the house looking great for generations to come.
“I think it’s important [to preserve the home],” she said. “I think a lot of people expect that of us, too, so I hope we’re doing what we should.
HISTORY OF THE HOUSE
Built in the mid to late 1920s, this house has been a part of the history of the town in many ways. According to the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, the home was built by Jake Glaser, who owned and operated a dry goods and clothing store. Glaser was very active in local organizations and was a charter member of the Sheridan Rotary Club.
In 1932, Dr. Obie Kelly purchased the home, along with his wife, Ellen. Kelly, who was born in Grant County, was the only doctor in the county and treated patients at his home anytime, day or night. Kelly often treated patients on the