Striking new mining excitement near Galena Kansas
In Galena Kansas a forty acre lease and a subsequent sixty acre tract along Shoal creek have yielded rich jack ore with a shaft at 14 feet producing 6000 pounds today. Geologist predictions about mineral wealth near Galena appear validated as many lots on the leases are taken amid rail rumors. Local notices also mention a gasoline stove incident and a preliminary court hearing in a separate case.
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Galena
Kan
United States
Shoal Creek
Raine Bros
C. N. Stewart
O. Halderman
H. E. Overstreet
Chicago
Rich Jack
Family Scrap and Burglar Case Dominate Local Notes
A volatile family dispute near Pleasantview School House ends with wounds and a patching by Dr. Jones as a neighbor intervenes. Emery Lavender and John Andrews face trial after a burglary at Morrow & Co’s drug store with Turner and Boyd discharged. Blues lift after rain in the countryside. Walter Coffer receives 2 1/2 years for assault with intent to kill. Sol Pointer and Ada Locke wed in Columbus. Ada a local colored teacher.
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James Lewis
Pleasantview School House
Arthur
Thomas
Lewie
Emery Lavender
John Andrewa
Bert Turner
Jim Boyd
Teep" Stevens
Morrow & Co
Justice Jones
Turner
Boy
Lapender
Andrews
Stevens
Boyd
Lavender
Andrewa
Meannena
Walter Coffer
District Court
Skidmore
Sol Pointer
Hutchinson Reformatory
Ada Locke
Columbus
Local Notices and Classified Snippets From Baxter Springs May 28 1901
Baxter Springs announces Gary Hartley O K barber shop and S J Armstrong South End promotions. Willard Shulte fights horse impoundment after fines, while Mar bal Black also faces charges. J A Eriksen hardware sold to G R Gout with new owner taking over. Modern Woodmen of America notes and a public bid to drill oil. Farewell social for the new church planned at Presbyterian.
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Baxter Springs
Kan
J. A. Eriksen
G. R. Gout
Presbyterian Church
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