Oil Boom Near Welsh and Jennings Fields
The Lake Charles Press reports continued drilling near Welsh, with a 1040 foot oil flow but a deeper well planned after a pipe broke at 1468 feet. Capt. B. T. Walshe notes strong future prospects. promoters advertise a 1000 acre tract for sale at $30 per acre with easy deed, urging rapid investment in Welsh and Jennings oil developments.
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Lake Charles
Welsh
Soa
Beaumont
Jennings
Mermentau
Oif
Tts
B. T. Walshe
Times-Democrat
Bilb
Capt. Walshe
Walshe
Jennings Fields
Louisiana
Titans Fire Destroys Main Block In Town Forenoon
Townsfolk learned of a blaze centered in Lane's restraint as flames swept the business block. Tanks, stores, hardware, drugstore, and general shops suffered heavy damage with partial salvage near Bank building. Rebuilding planned on a stronger design after insurance limitations.
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Lane
Yestruriih
Callies
Hib & Fhul’s
Ladendort
Hall's Hardware
Falkenhainer’s
Tad
Kinz? Gener
Bank
Titania
Schedule of Claims Allowed by the Board of Supervisors
Schedule of claims presented to the Board of Supervisors shows payments to numerous individuals and firms including CO, Algona, Cresco, and Des Moines areas. Personnel named include J. Redn, W. Wong, and E. P. Phelps, with entries for bridge work, lumber, hardware, and freight. Several clerks and trustees are listed along with amounts and vendors such as Campbell & Gronwal and Chrischilles & Herbst.
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Board of Supervisors
Welshige
Ludwig
Pepirie
Liek Bolt
Boone Bhurk Bk Co
Virtatt & Sar
Ly CO
Coil
Postal LN
the Reinson
Val
Egbert
Masrlehan
Iowa Pt Co
Buck ccc JR Aare
Mary Daffstulty
G Berge
AW Roblaison
Sullivan
Cossat de Ted
Upper Des Mates
Priithig
Uae
Altona Aclirten
HerQhago
Bouter
Gresco
Chanied
Aradorfer
Rithard
de Cresco
Grith
Geine Fo
Tag
Wethy
Huta
Alg Carter
Departa
Lark Dog
Bes IB Care
Inquest
Murray
Hop Haren
Algoun
Dewell
Hibpmilan
Peyson
Bancroft Tester
Chrischilles & Herbst
Mdise
Das Parte Spurtiech-Limbert Co
Sun
Syc
Bhinney
Tmstec
Algon
John Wood
Ainge
McDonall Richard & Nufus
Beedle & Cy
SOO
Wheeler Lhi Fund
C&n W Ry
Campbell & Gron Wal
John Wand
Robinson
AC Carksty
Peter Thorson
Y Wieln
H&a
M Brows & Son
Luimbyr
A.W Austin
Bal Bridge
Ini & Co
Imibor
Witeeh Lumber Co
Fox
Pinnell
Darfield
Salisbury
Anderson
T Reed & Coot
Malarky
Broadwell
Ledyard
Algona City
MD 18
Chas Stolte
Prad
Siryeyipo
Goeth
Root
Brownell & Co
Jennie Mariele
Bowen & Co
Farny
Patton Son
Rank Winkie
S Mertin
Joe Muvnyiy
Bert Eck
JG Brich
Ramon Poor Fia
Ghoedlers
Woodford
Wheelon& Themplhd
Vie Tinklesda
JW Robinson
Centon
Dey
RN Tate
MOG Rdner
Wah Vretis AK Depkor
Brat Gelse
Curtiss Secures Tax Certificates Converted Into Stock
County treasurer completed making tax certificates for the railroad funds paid to Town Central & Western Railway. Certificates themselves are worthless but may be exchanged for stock, allowing individuals to gain value up to one hundred dollars. Lawyer Curtiss is taking assignments to put stock in Town Central & Western, hoping future market value emerges. He reports several thousand dollars in signed certificates. Burr Oak Posts for Sale: fence, shed and anchor posts from Huckman place, 24 miles south of town to C.O. Fohnson. High period ads note patent flour and Dr. King’s New Discovery for consumption with endorsements and local druggist guarantees.
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Lis Wheub
Hunus
Town Central & Western Railway Company
Curtiss
Iown Central & Western Company
Curtis
Huckman Place
C.O. Fohnson
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Algona Boys IN Luck
Cadelns
Hest
Calcasian Parish
Louistiaity
Texas
Sulphur
Standard of Co
Woods
Welsh Oil
Mammon Ofl
Frank Roberts
Calcasiau National Bank
Carey
L. J. Robinson
Lake Commercial Bank of Welsh
Calcasien National Bank
Charles
F. D. Calkins
Hine
Earth City
Minn
Kansas
United States
Geo
G. Gall
Algona
Iowa
Chase & Sanborn
W. T. Bourne & Son
Titonka
Big Blaze
O. FI. Downey
Chirabusco
Ind
Dr. King
KE. F. Smith Drugogist
Sunerey & Puan
Big Watch
A.D. Clarke & Co
Itt
Central Depot
Moore Bros. & Felthous
County Savings Bank
Lambago
W. C. Williamson
Amherst
Chamberlain
R.H. Miller
Fast
Fan@lair
Wusit
WNT Soc
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