Spain cedes Dry Tortugas to United States in 1819
The report notes methane or marsh gas as the chief substance in fire damp. It states Spain ceded the Dry Tortugas, a group of coral islands near Florida, to the United States in 1819.
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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1958
Page
1
The report notes methane or marsh gas as the chief substance in fire damp. It states Spain ceded the Dry Tortugas, a group of coral islands near Florida, to the United States in 1819.
Augustus Bronnenberg 76 of Daleville dies at home in Lecoma with services set Sunday. Anderson College Band under William Hazelbauer performs a three part program with pieces from Gershwin to Sousa. Rising local musicians and students participate. survivors include wife Amanda and three daughters. Burial in Bronnenberg Cemetery. Members listed by instrument.
Elwood Mrs. Cora Cogan 81 of 1018 B St was struck at 6 25 p m Thursday at the South By and Anderson intersection. An ambulance took her to Mercy Hospital with injuries not yet confirmed. The driver Richard Jones 24 of 901 N 19th SE was jailed for alleged failure to yield to a pedestrian. Oldest Military Group Newport Artillery Company Rhode Island Militia chartered 1741 active in wars including Korea.
The Hoosier Model T Club met in May with a picnic at New Castle. Model A Restorers Club members joined as guests, and both groups drove antique cars from Mt Summit to New Castle and on to Knightstown. An overnight Massis trip is planned for June 14 and 15.
Mahala R. Goodwin 71 died at home in Anderson after living in Kendallville and Fort Wayne earlier. Mary Laman Collingwood 73 of Willow Branch died in St. John’s Hospital. survivors include sons, daughters, and stepchildren with funeral arrangements pending. Ora King 75 of Rt. 4 died. Drexel H. Cochran 60 of 344 W. 6th St. died. Cynthia Trueblood infant daughter of Robert and Georgan Trueblood died at birth. O T Frash former Anderson resident died in Hollywood Fla. brief news item and unrelated national briefs included.
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