New York firm plans Indiana oil field development
Morgan Oil company of New York seeks incorporation in Indiana with a $2.5 million capitalization. J O G Lanont in Indianapolis handles preliminaries while four rigs head from Indian Territory to Montpelier. Leases cover 3000 acres in Grant Huntington Blackford and Wells counties with drilling to start mid March. Radinam Oil reports a strong strike near the Selma field as new derricks rise near the Hanna well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Oil Company
New York
J. Og, Lanont
Indianapolis
Grant
Huntington
Blackford
Wells
Hartford City
Indian Territory
Montpelier
Backford
Thomas Taylor
Indiana
Radinam Oil Company
Selma
Hanna
Dunkin
Bluffton Library Seeks Carnegie Aid For New Building
Bluffton library board met Friday to decide how to proceed after bids on the library building exceeded available funds. With $15,000 from Andrew Carnegie and $1,000 more possible, bids of about 730 for heating and 2,000 for finishing threaten the plan for a modern building matching common library design. Some members favor a cheaper structure, but others push to secure Carnegie’s support, citing past successful funding only after showing a need. Negotiations with Carnegie are expected soon, aiming to raise funds to complete the project this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Library Board
Hale & Markley
Andrew Carnegie
J. W. Gooiyear
Carnegie
Goodyear
Bluffton
Alzo
Boy 14 Injured as Door Mashes Thumb
The son of Joh Studa vant living south of the city suffered a painful thumb injury Thursday morning when a door pulled shut on his left hand by his brother. Dr. Markley treated the wound and believes the thumb can be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh Studavant
Car Barn Bandits Guilty Must Hang
Special to The Banner Chicago March 12 a jury found Neidermeyer Van Dine and Marx guilty of killing Chicago street railway officials. The verdict fixed the punishment as hanging. The bandits were youths who confessed to killing more than a dozen men and faced a long struggle before capture. The case drew nationwide attention as police and farmers pursued them in the sand hill country near Trammond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Neidermeyer
van Dine
Marx
Trammond
Bandidis Themerelves
Chicagty
Visiting St Louis Friend from Warren News Founder
Thomas P. Smith of St Louis, brother of Senator Smith, notes John Wy Surran’s visit to the World’s Fairgrounds. Surran, longtime Warren News publisher, plans prairie farm in Vernon county Indiana, with 1700 apple trees, timber land, and a move to a new home 320 miles west of St Louis. He invites friends to visit and share peach pie and strawberries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Smith
St. Louis
Senator Smith
John Wy. Surran
Warren News
Harry
Annis
Helen
Surran
Vernon County
Ind
Little Osage
Nevada
Fort Scott
Kan
Deerfield
Library bids prove too costly for new Carnegie building
Carnegie library board met to review four bids for the Bedford stone gray brick and terra cotta trimmed library project. Bids ranged from about 14 000 to 47 000 with steam heating excluded and funds insufficient. Officials consider lowering plans and changing details to reduce costs while preserving the building’s appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library Board
James P. Hale
John Lichtenberger
Mann & Christen
Constable Searches for Wanted Jacobs in Van Buren
A Pennsylvania constable traced oil worker William Jacobs to Van Buren, then to Decatur and Bluffton. A man named Jacobs was jailed in Marion for intoxication under the name Martin Jacobs, and the constable planned to verify if he is the sought individual. The jailed man faces ten days in jail for nonpayment of fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
van Duren
William Jacobs
Jacobs
van Muren
Decatur
Bluffton
van Buren
Marion
Martin Jacobs
Wishout
Marton
Lantis and Arnold United in Markie Marriage
Alonza Lantis of Markie wed Ethel Arnold daughter of Adam Arnold living east of the city at the Reformed church parsonage. Rev. J. H. String performed the ceremony. The couple as promising young people will establish their home in Markie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonza Lantis
Markie
Scott's Emulsion for Chronic Weakness and Hunger
The ad targets thin and chronically ill readers calling them rutting patients. It praises Scott's Emulsion to build new flesh, blood, and appetite, claiming strength returns with each dose. A free sample offer is extended and the label is urged on every bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Chemists
Sam Snider’s Move to Bluffton Farm
Ossian News presents a humorous portrait of Sam Snider who moved to his father in law’s Bluffton farm. The piece highlights his practical farming skills, adaptability, and the affectionate tone of local columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Snider
Bluffton
Sam
Jim
Ossian News
Extension in Ninety Days Leads Union City Extension
The Cincinnati Bluffton & Chicago railroad reports a ninety day extension target to Salamania and Union City with a contract closed for United States Express to handle express business and Western Union Telegraph to supply wires. A steam shovel has operated in Penn township for two weeks and Pennville has sufficient material to complete the extension to the city. General Manager Russell says completion is assured within the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Township
Cincinnati, Bluffton & Chicago Railroad Company
United States Express Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Penn Township
Pennville
Salamania
Union City
Greenville
Ohio
Russell
Portland Commercial-Review
Carnegie Rejects Carnegie Offers To Build Withno Cost Home
The American Society of Civil Engineers rejects Andrew Carnegie’s offer to fund a no cost home for four societies, valued between one and a half million dollars. Detroit also declined a 15000 library gift, mirroring a string of refusals across Elwood Indiana Quebec Boston and other places. The Philharmonic Orchestra of New York similarly declined 599000 due to attached conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Society For Civil Engineers
Andrew Carnegie
Society
Societies of Engineers
Detroit
Carnegie Library
Carnegine
Carnegie
Elwood
Ind
Literary Society of Quebec
Baston Py
van No Assanint
Tranid Stupids
Mich
Clinton
Mass
Onions Tariff Talk Meets Price Realities in toll debate
A Columbia City Post column argues against onion tariffs by noting egg prices and crop yields. It asserts imports will continue until American farmers meet domestic demand and that tariffs on potatoes corn and wheat do not set prices, which depend on supply and demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble and
Whitley Counties
Europe
Columbia City Post
Liberty Center school chief predicts March 25 closing
Principal Q R Taviner of Liberty Center schools visited the city Saturday and announced that schools would close on March 25. The graduating exercises will be entirely student led with each member delivering an address. Taviner has earned approval and will again lead the schools next year, planning to study in Chicago this spring and summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. R. Taviner
Liberty Center Schools
Schoos
Taviner
Chicago
Architects plan new residence at Liberty Center for Dr Garrett
Building operations report that Messrs Brolin Houck and Dearduff are preparing plans for a fine new residence at Liberty Center to be put up for Dr Garrett Harmon Frees preparing to erect three new houses on South Johnson street for rent when completed during the gaming season a ates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Brolin, Houck and Dearduff
Liberty Center
Garrett
Harmon
South
Johnson Street
Ates
Framed Pictures Sale and 20 Percent Framing Discount
Local ad notes a sale on large stock of framed pictures and a twenty percent discount on all framing orders. It highlights an expert framer, Ben Ashbaucher, and invites customers to view offerings to take advantage of the month’s special offer.
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Ben Ashbaucher
Harrold and Kingen Tie The Knot In Quiet Ceremony
John R. Harreld and Mrs. Mary Kingen were joined as husband and wife in Harrold village. Clerk Studabaker officiated at the courthouse ceremony performed Thursday afternoon with a small group of guests including a Banner reporter present.
Sugar Grove Struggles With Poor Spell and Cipher Matches
Special notice notes Sugar Grove facing consecutive losses and headaches from tough spelling and cipher contests. The fragment blames poor results on ongoing difficulties and persistent bad luck.
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Sugar Grove
Muncie to Host Republican Convention Delegates
The Muncie Star reports Mayor L. C. Davenport is one of two candidates announced as a delegate to the Republican national convention. The district convention will meet in Muncie on April 20 to select delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Davenport
Muncie
Farm Sale Report for Lancaster Township Buyer
Noah Hetrick of Lancaster township disposed of his farm to Mr. Moun. The farm consists of twenty ten acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Hetrick
Lancaster Township
Mr. Moun
Bluffton Residence Offered as Best Bluffton Bargain
For Sale we list the James Spaka residence at Market and Williams in Bluffton Indiana. A fine two story modern residence in splendid repair in an excellent location. In our judgment the best bargain in Bluffton at the price we are to give you. If interested call and see us soon for it will go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Spaka
Market
Williams Streets
Market Street
Bluffton
Indiana
Dining room furniture offered with attractive prices
An old ad promotes a dining room set selection led by Kenry Thomas & Son with a six foot extension table priced at 5.50 and chairs starting at 2. The copy emphasizes attractive pricing and a coordinated look for a nice dining room.
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Kenry Thoma & ‘Som
Spring Furniture Shelf to Highlight Fresh Home Pieces
Local ad urges readers to visit H Re: Workman for the largest stock of new furniture as spring cleaning nears. It promotes choosing one or two new pieces and directs customers to the store for a big selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workman
Best Coffee On Earth At Low Prices
Filson Cenbo proclaims the odor of coffee will convince you. It is 35¢ a pound, and the grocer claims it is worth it. J. H. Painter, the Provider, urges customers to shop there, offering groceries at the lowest prices and inviting a call to phone 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filson Cenbo
Tnes
J. H. Painter
Racket Store Promotes Bargains at North Main Street
The ad proclaims men and boys hats at affordable prices with large stock and low costs. It touts toques, gloves, mittens and assorted bargains like shirts and caps, inviting readers to visit 113 North Main Street for the best values in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Shanters
North Main Street
Tailor Establishment Ad Promises Best Spring Wear
An old advertisement extols tailored clothing as the season shifts. It urges readers to vow to wear a custom suit this spring and guarantees affordable prices and a sharp appearance, promising will clothe you with quality and style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O. Stites
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machines Ad Leads in Quality
G D Shigley urges buyers to test the Wheeler and Wilson machines before purchase, claiming they lead all others in performance and reliability. The message promotes trying both models at a trusted shop to be convinced of superiority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler & Wilson
G. D. Shigley
Our Business Boom Amid Quiet Sales Growth
A local furniture store reports steady activity and rising sales with modest profits. Advertising may be attracting customers, and prices remain steady as the owner emphasizes practical value over flash.
City Meat Trade Aims To Please Local Customers
For the city trade at the little City Meat, you can get exactly what you want. The message emphasizes improving trade, customer satisfaction, and invites readers to try them next with Telephone 448. The note asserts knowledge of W and strengthens the promise to serve.
Lichtenberger & Co Promises Quality Goods Trade Invite
The message promotes carrying the best in groceries and canned goods. It invites others to trade with Lichtenberger and Co, claiming superior products and value. The tone appeals to merchants seeking a reliable supplier of premier canned goods and related items.
Headquarters ad for pianos sewing machines and more
An old advertisement headline promotes a variety of goods including pianos and sewing machines. It highlights a store offering Olga brands and other household items in a general display. The fragment suggests a broad retail catalog from a storefront.
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Ayer
Emma Jane Entsminger
Langsville. O
J.C. Ayeilco
Lowell
J. F. Adamson
T. EH. Woontz
Aha Sel
Lantis-Arnold
Welcome
Samuel
Harrold-Kingen
National Convention
Grap Waeeren
Beyuy
John C. Harris
Vhank Bois
Key City
Lichtenberger & Co
Olga
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