Indiana Oil Field Surges With New Wells and Output
Indiana oil territory attracts nationwide attention as Stowe’s report notes 97 new wells drifted and completed in November with 825 barrels daily from those wells. Only nine abandoned and sixty two discharged with thirty eight derricks now drilling. New wells span Wells Adams Blackford and other counties with 358 wells completed daily output 7202 barrels. Standard Oil predicts Indiana will become the world’s greatest oil region in coming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Stowel
Mother Earth
Wells
Adams
Blackford
New York
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Standard Oil Company
Liberty Township Institute Program at Liberty Center Pee
A listed program shows a Liberty Township destitute institute meeting at Liberty Center Pee. 15 To 4 with lessons on philosemis et teaching, history and geography, music, and miscellaneous names. The group extends thanks to the Pinstees MP Church for use of the church and to the Haze Querriette for music, and to local citizens for hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Township
Liberty Center
Stefi Leach
George Gavin
Mr. Pieckier
Simons
A. T. Merriman
Maisie
Adivare
Inet
Nettibers
Magen Mest de
Mer Damisen
Farks
Nottingham Township Sunday School Convention Topics
The 1895 Nottingham Township Sunday School convention at New Salem M. D. church opens at 1 30 p m on Sunday Jan 6 with topics on Sunday school blessing profitable winter schooling attendance grading funds and potential discussion by F M Dickaton Simon Bower J H Reeves Eli Beebe Geo Schott A W Sawyer Ben Ashbaucher John Hecker Jac W Blair and a query box Advised full attendance and timely participation Warren Watski Co JH Newer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Salem M. D
F. M. Dickaton
Simon Bower
J H. Reeves
Eli Beebe
Geo. Schott
A W. Sawyer
Ben Ashbaucher
John Hecker
Jac
W. Blair
Christmas memories and school notes from Ruth Proverbs
Christmas is past and the little day is happy. Work progresses on the Rosewell project as teachers reward pupils with candy. Items are scarce as holiday activities keep everyone busy and silent. School resumes at Stahl this morning and Frog Pond recently emptied. Mr. Ethan Allien leads Coon school after Miss Mitchell retires due to illness. Meetings continue at Poneto and the Parade draws interest. more news next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stahl
Ethan Allien
Pickersville News Briefs With Holiday Happenings
IbNO reports improving conditions at a local business as C Colberto of Moarian notes a strong week. Petey Cloud recovers from a rheumatic attack while Walter Rock visits Christa with his parents in Henry county. Levi Cilue and wife visit Browns Corner for the holidays. Items remain scarce as Christmas approaches and locals prepare. Lewis Culbert learns to pump oil. Wardsmith plans the same. Ayers Pritchett relocates to Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Colberto
Moarian
Petey Cloud
Walter Rock
Christa
Henry County
Levi Cilue
Browns Corner
Lewis Culbert
Ayers Pritchett
Marion
Local Guests and Community Notes From Sugar Grove Area
Last Thursday guests H. J. Roby and wife and Wm. Colbert and wife visited the Jones family. Mrs. Lucy George of Illinois and Wm. McKee near Mt. Zion stayed with Wm. Colbert. Mr. and Mrs. Watt Hayward visited relatives and attended church at Sugar Grove. Linley Colins visited friends and returned from Ft Wayne Monday. A. Polse repaired scales south of Batson bridge. An entertainment by teachers and scholars featured singing speaking and dialogues. Five music pieces by Ward Smith Walter Bock and John Kella. All reported a good time. Mr. Roush is giving satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Roby
Wm. Colbert
Jones
Lucy George
Illinois
Wm. McKee
Mt. Zion
Watt Hayward
Sugar Grove
Linley Colins
Ft Wayne
A. Polse
Batson Bridge
Ward Smith
Walter Bock
John Kella
Mr. Roush
Craigville News Wraps Up Christmas Season
Health improves in Craigville as residents note illnesses and travel plans. Local visits include Alf Abbott and family, Winnie Reed's Christmas with his mother, and several trips to nearby towns for shopping and holidays. A school report error is corrected. many residents plan holidays with families in Lima, Elida, Bluffton, and Markle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Vierce
Alf Abbott
Winnett Reed
Craigville
Croasdale
George Shaft
J. M. Pyle
Breneman
Markle
B.P. John
Lima
Elida
Ohio
Sherman Stanton
Liberty Center
Dr. Huffman
Clement Bolinger
Bluffton
Curryville News Roundup Reflects Local Happenings
The Curryville notes report illnesses including Mrs. Sarah Plank and Walter Maddux with typhoid fever. J. D. Hate shipped 28 grain loads, Drum and Hartman planning a new pulp wood contract, and the Drum Bros. starting a new plant in about thirty days. A fox supper is planned January 3 and two hundred guests were invited for a wedding in French township.
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Per
Sarah Plank
Mr. Bow
Marion
Ind
J.D. Hate
Ss. Rockwell
J.B. Drum
D. W. Hartman
Dall, Oho
J. Eo Ward
Ezra Steele
Hale
Curryville
J. W. Hartman
Indiana Pulp & Paper Co
Drum Bros
Ho Deihland
F. Dowmn
Famly
J. C. Myers
Cora
Bluffton
French Township
Edward Falk
Lydia Ashbaucher
Honduras Hootings and New Year Notes
SNAKEYE reports a brisk New Year update from Honduras with health and road conditions noted as improving. Local items include S. C. Mills visiting Bluaff ton, John Swartz described as unhappy, and hay baling by David Crum for Dave Studabaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honduras
S. C. Mills
Bluaff
John Swartz
David Crum
Dave Studabaker
J.G. Crum
A. Zerkel
George Harket
Oliver Levine
H. I’. Crum
A Cristal in need is a friend indeed
An 19th century advertisement touts King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with promises of curing throat chest and lung diseases. Trial bottles offered with guarantee money back. Kilobyte notes and campaign for molasses from maize stalks referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. King
Chartes
Deam
Rheumatism Cure Promoted by Hood's Sarsaparilla
Advert says rheumatism stems from morbid blood formed lactic acid in the blood attacking joints. Hood's Sarsaparilla claimed to neutralize lactic acid, purify blood, and strengthen the body boosting cures from back and shoulders to knees ankles hips and wrists. Also notes China raises and consumes more ducks than any country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Sarsaparka
China
Morris English Stable Powders for Horses Health
To horse owners and riders this notice promotes Morris English Stable Powders as a remedy to tone the system aid digestion cure loss of appetite relieve constipation correct kidney disorders and destroy worms giving new life to an old or overworked horse. Priced 5 for $1.00 with 25 cent packages sold by J E B gta 99013.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. EB
Prominent Patent Remedies Advertised in Local Notices
A collection of 19th century medical ads tout Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Wills for health relief, claiming cure for nausea indigestion and biliousness. Also billed are cheap Cotten at Liverpool prices, Morris English Stable Liniment for injuries, and Drummond Medicine Co. rheumatism cure. Boston reports 610 pairs of twins and nine triplets in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Boston
Distemper Its Cause and Treatment Curative Claim
Distemper Its Cause and Treatment outlines the dangers of distemper in horses sheep and dogs and promotes Craft's Distemper and Cough Cure with proof of efficacy. Free by Wells Medicine Co Lafayette Indiana. sold by J E Sturgis 49113. The Greeks had oats in 200 B C but used them for horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craft
Wells Medicine Co
Lafayette
Ind
J. E. Sturgis
Largest watch factory to open in Liverpool England
An Atchison woman's poodle dog sports a glass eye. The best salve in the world for bruises ulcers and eruptions promises perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 28 cents per box. For sale by Charles C Deam 21 yl Liverpool England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Deam
Liverpool
England
Atchison
Dr Wells New Cough Cure Sold At J E Sturgis
Coughs and colds arrive suddenly and can be fatal. warning is urged and prompt action may save lives. A bottle of Dr Wells New Cough Cure is advertised for 25 cents at J E Sturgis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wells
J. E. Sturgis
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Prva Tiesie
Liberty Township Institute
Nottingham Township
AW. Sawyer
Warren Watski
JH. Newer
Ruth Proverbs
the Twins
Rosewell
Poneto Aml
Pickersville
Foxy
Ira Hower
Upland
Bethel Chapel
Renoon
Miss Vale
Hultican
Mr. Esick
Binfton
Bart Dram
Bratton
Mary Snaaiver
Milnese
W.M. Gilliland
Sam Kunkel
Tocsin
Jo Watkins
Tennessee
Will Steman
Klida
John
Gertie Watkins
Robert Niblick
Gath
Mens & Boy
Childrens
Coats
Fromer
A Sape Investment
Ashbaucher
Forst Brothers
Ehle
Wells County
Dave
Heisfsburg
Ionduras
Snakeye
Vienna
Morris
Paris
Express
Drummond Medicine Co
Maiden Lane
Sltz
Bucklen
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