Family completes cross border journey by wagon and boat
A family of six traveled from Maulk county to Turcell in five months in a wide plank wagon through rough terrain. The party included Mr Abbott his wife and child his sister his mother and his grandmother. The voyage crossed near the Canadian River with the Rev Wallin Afioett guiding parts of the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miro Abbott
Mr. Abbott
Indy
Maulk County
D. T
Turcell
Berder
Qidaloma
Necone
Jordan
Wallin
Attorneys Davin and Moffett Promote Local Practice
C E Davin and W W Moffett announce MOFFEtt and DAVIN as successors to Shaw and Bays offering legal services in Greene County and any court where needed. They possess predecessors abstracts and specialize in real estate title examinations and abstracts. Also listed are Dr Cravens physician and surgeon and Dr Burke physician in Scotland Indiana with 24 hour call coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.W. W. Moffett
Moffett & Davin
Attorneys AT Law
Bloomfield
Indiana
Shaw & Bays
Greene County
Trustee Powell Schedules Weekly Office Hours in Wright Township
notice to Wright township residents that WM Powell trustee will be at Jasonville each Tuesday and at his residence Saturdays in the forenoon to transact township business only on those days as provided by law.
Notice of weekly township office hours Indiana
Notice to residents of Washington township Greene County Indiana that LT will hold office at the trustee's residence each Saturday during the term to transact township business, with no other business on those days as required by law. George Bogard Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Greene County
Indiana
George Bogard
Teustee
Notice of Township Trustee office hours in Cass Greene
Notice to residents of Cass township in Greene County Indiana that John D Moore trustee will be at his residence one mile southeast of Newberry on Mondays and Tuesdays each week during his term to transact township business. No business on other days as provided by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass Ownehip
Greene County
Indiana
Newberry
John D Moore
Trustes
Notice to Taylor Residents for Weekly Trustee Meetings
Henry Borter, Trustee, invites Taylor residents to his office or residence each Saturday during his term to transact township business. Only those Saturdays are designated meeting dates as required by law.
Notice of weekly township business in Grant Township
The Trustee WM. II. DECKARD announces he will transact township business at his residence two miles south of the precinct every Saturday. This notice serves to inform the people of Grant Township Greene County Indiana of the weekly sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Township
Greene County
Tnndiana
WM. II. Deckard
Trustee Notice from Highland Township Greene County
Trustee Simon Blanity announces transfer of the township property at residence within Highland Township Greene County. Notice specifies conduct of transaction during the week excluding Sunday.
Trustee's Notice for Stock township Greene County Indiana
Trustee JOSELED MO s announces he will transact township business at his Linton office on any workday except Sunday, inviting the public to attend and observe proceedings in Greene County Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton Township
Greene County
Indiana
Linton
Oklahoma boomers and land disputes in early settlement era
A detailed sketch traces the Oklahoma land dispute era from the Seminole and Creek treaties through land grant intrigues, railroad rights of way, and booted boomer settlements led by figures like Payne and Cord. It notes the era’s violence, relocations of colonists, and the stalled opening of land to settlers despite legal claims and presidential proclamations.
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David L. Payne
Indiana
Wanas
Railus
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Oblinoms
Santa Fe
United States
Dow
Capt
Pusu
Barnard
Wellington
Kan
Addaese
Amd Payne
Besa
Oklahoma Boomers and Their Adventurous Followers
The piece recounts Capt. David L. Payne and the 1850s Oklahoma boomers, their clashes with soldiers, and the Santa Fe railroad's role in settling the region. It details harsh abuses of settlers including the Bucher and Tyrrell families, the hardships of frontier life, and the odd aristocracy among boomers led by Rev. William Abbott.
Oklahoma boomers restless frontier town Purcell described
A vivid portrait of Purcell Oklahoma on the border of settlement shows boomers squatting along the line waiting for Oklahoma to open. Describes diverse shanties and dugouts, rapid town growth, wealth hopes, lawlessness brief mentions, and geographies of nearby lands and cattle interests.
Oklahoma Proper lands and Cherokee Strip described
The article outlines Oklahoma Proper as three tracts between the Arkansas and Canadian rivers and Cherokee Strip occupying northern and western territory. It notes rich farming and grazing land, ample timber for stock protection, and water access via Cimarron and Salt forks. The Cherokee Strip covers over 6 million acres, held under Cherokee control with limited white settlement, and long contested lease to the Cherokee Strip Live Stock Company, paying heavy rents yet awaiting renewal.
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Thor Port
Kiawn Ani Comanche Reservation
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Mavex
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Rey
Cheniguntain
Yabley
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Cross Timbers
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Arrapaloo
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Kiowa
Kan
Osave
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Comanche Reservation
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Sun
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Sheridan
Chicago
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Mar
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Shumard
Oldhorne
Greer County
100Th Meridian
Texas
Texas Panhandle
Purcell
Deal
Dovarndt
Ted Rey Desae
Americe
Lidian
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Watt
Muuch
Kansas
Cherokee Strip
Tuttle & Co
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Santa Fe
Pond Creek
Buffalo Springs
Cherokee Strip Cattle Company
Lera
Rocky Mountains
Washita
Potesu Ranges
Cherokes
Red Fork
Arkansis River
Tadinus
Lorzely
Stassy Uplands
Arkansas River
To Strip
Cherokee Strip Live Stock Company
Lews of Kansas
Utire
BLM
Subh-Tibis
Inka Water
Aris Bos
It Is a Goodly Lord but There Are Still Many Difficulties
Fragmentary text discusses ongoing struggles over land and policy affecting Indians and White settlers. The piece notes difficulties in moving or dividing land and tensions between groups, with incomplete phrases implying government action and local resistance.
Prohibition and the Republican Party in Pennsylvania
A historical critique of party stance on prohibition in Pennsylvania. It cites the role of the Republican Party and its leaders, the actions of national and state prohibition committees, and press commentary. The piece notes internal divisions and the possibility of a public vote on the prohibition amendment, with figures like Senator Cooper referenced.
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Pennsylvania
Keystone
Stevens
Pennnsylvania Prohibition Committee
National Prohibition Committee
Louisville
Republican Party of
Sennator Cooper
Republican Party
Bucks
Bunfori
Johnny Bras Yo
House
Pittsburg
Repubhegen
Commonwealth
Warners Safe Cure Promoted as Kidney Disease Remedy
An editorial argues against medical secrecy and ignorance, urging proper diagnosis with full light. It attributes many diseases to indirect organ involvement and promotes Warner's Safe Cure for kidney disease as a cure that can halt lung decay and other symptoms when kidneys are diseased.
Alden's Book Coupon touts The Lamplighter edition
Our Book Coupon No 2 promotes The Lamplighter as a popular American novel offered at 50 cents in large type on good paper with fine cloth binding. The notice urges paid in advance subscribers to take the book with easy terms and asks readers to encourage neighbors to subscribe, noting post and date details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden
Commissioners Court Delivers Licenses and Appointments
The court granted liquor licenses including one to B. F. Winters of Lyons. John G. Bullock is appointed superintendent of the poor asylum for another year at a salary of 235 dollars. The March term focuses on allowances and road business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Winters
Lyons
John G. Bullock
Poor Asylum
Inaugural Surplus to Be Invested for Relief in Capital
By vote of the inaugural executive committee its surplus of 25,000 will be invested in real estate security through the district commissioners, and the interest used to relieve the poor in and about the capital city. Ex President Cleveland plans a Cuba trip starting next Tuesday with Fairchild Lamont and likely Whitney Vilas and Dickinson.
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Wasixutos
Cuba
New York
Cleveland
Fairchild
Lamont
Whitney
Vilas
Dickinson
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