New Oil Well 10 to Be Drilled on Bernard Prairie
A plan calls for oil well 10 to be drilled on Bernard Prairie near Eagle Lake, about a mile north of the Mermaid. Landowners have largely agreed to leases, with a majority offering holdings for the project as site selection and compensation details are settled. Authorities anticipate rapid progress once rigs are arranged, with Roanoke Virginia and local firms coordinating operations and land access.
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Bernard Prairie
Hagly Lake
Mermaid
BSA
Eagle Lake
Prairie Wall Grill
San Avi
Crek
Lunaban
Roanoke
Virginia
McCunahay
Fiat Inlard
Mayfield Pleads Guilty To Libel Charge In Houston Court
Mayfield of Columbus pleads guilty in county court to a libel charge and is fined 500 dollars. The state, represented by Ed Spun, and witnesses testified as the defense for Mayfield, with Gary Wilfrieh and Mathis Homegetelder among the attorneys. The court record notes a printed correction published in the regular paper as part of the proceedings.
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Mayfield
Houston
Hines
Wrens
Bul
Gary Wilfrieh
San Granse
ME Kali
Vun Mathie
Fme
Mathis
Heimgetelder
True & Rahn
Pupere
Frei
Olin
Peper
Bowyer
Cnurt
Mate
Prison commissioners inspect bonus farm during delegation
Megiers of the state prison led a delegation to the Bonus Farm near Fazle Lake last week. They toured facilities and discussed leasing and using convict labor. One commissioner favored leasing the property and employing convicts to work it, recalling years ago when the state ran two large plots there.
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Megiers
Fom Anéssianaire
Bynus Farm
Fazle Lake
Aratex
Bonner Delivers Talk At Local Baptist Church
Rev Mr Bonner born in France spoke to a large audience at the Baptist church last night. Once Catholic for fifty three years he described his conversion and urged faith. Rev Mr Equber is scheduled to speak in Garwood next Sunday at the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Bonner
Baptist Church
France
Baptist Clairch
Baptist
Chareh
Equber Will
Prominent Altair Citizen Dies Early Sunday Morning
An obituary notes the death of Farry S. Walker born May 15, 1865, near Skull Creek and longtime resident of the county. He was a respected businessman and civic leader, widely known in Eagle Lake and throughout the county, with services held in Galanus. Also reported is a meeting of the Eagle Cake Retail Merchants Association with remarks by A. Fenske and M. B. Middlebrook stressing cooperation and ethics in trade.
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Eagle
Ges. Walker
Howe
Walker
Farry S. Walker
Henig
Colorado County
Skull Creek
Columbus
Eagle Lake
Vite
Athy
Sot
Ana Whit Tinlad
Yorkin
Dale Pistes
Mes Griggins
Colbie Sire
Stattoch
Youkuu
Ales Sify Ahlvertt
Plubania
WU Walker
Bruds
Mrerhors
Ghia
Walkore
Galanus
Hester Af Buladox
Furaherly Gastin
Attolr
Fagie Cake Retail Merchants’ Association
Batt
Mx. B. D. Middlebrook
T. J. Willinwaon
A. Fenske
State Association
Feaske
Mosti
Nile Theor
Keorety
Novia
Many Cars Stuck En Route From Houston Here
Report describes a lengthy traffic jam of vehicles traveling from Houston reaching Eagle Lake area. Passengers and drivers recount delays caused by a fuel shortage and mechanical issues. Local authorities consider road closures and permit detours while tensions rise among stranded motorists.
MMr and Aira. WT: Aldereon' of Gelvestad tale
Sundsy visit details mention Mr and Mrs CC B. Brosig and parents, with a duck likely part of a local event. Fragmentary text notes a parade or game occurrence with the focus on a family group and a duck reference within the event context.
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Aira
Aldereon’ of
Gelvestad
Mr. Sn
CC B. Brosig
Seiners Warned Against Seining Creeks by Hudler
Deputy fish commissioner Mr A Hudler warns seining laws will be strictly enforced as the fishing season nears. Any seine with mesh under the legal size is a violation. Nets of metal or traps are prohibited and offenders face fines up to 1000 dollars and jail. Licenses cost 1.07 with a 20 cent tax per 100 pounds of fish. Spawning season protection runs March and April.
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A. Hudler
Hudler
Colorado
Local Woman Suspected in Fraudulent Five Dollar Checks
A local woman, described as attractive, allegedly passed five dollar checks drawn on the OIE Why Bite Bank of Tuting to multiple merchants. Checks bore signatures like Mrs Thos Tolmston and referenced purchases at barber shops and other stores. Police traced the fraud to a woman fitting the description but no trace was found. authorities suspect she fled town by automobile.
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Haver
Furelinae
M. Richiweis
Max Mo
Weis
Puyol Ib
Aid Florste
Angel
Steinweis
Suutthy
Tanda
Pirehayy
Narsbaum
Stefan
Ana
Frider
EDO Raya Faure Shop
Ribo Regatat
Chives Bite Bank
Tuling
Talia
Nanny
Thos Tolmston
Candidates Announced For County Commissioner Race
Two candidates declare for the county commission post. W A Dallas of Bazl Take and Mr Duallax are named, with Dallas endorsed by voters in Precinct and Duallax seeking the office in the upcoming election as a loyal party candidate. The piece notes Dallas as an accountant and a strong candidate for the commission, urging support from the precinct voters.
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Vane Daly
Zim Ben
W. A. Dallas
Bazl Take
Agle Lake
Duallax
Dallas
Peetinut
Wo Hettley
Toe Gay
TA Previnel
Pyeetiet
Eeldraile
Uae
Monty Wiens
Pam Mmiionne
Bikis
Gaptist Woman's Meeting Noted With Mrs Reed
A wartime era church gathering described an all day session including a bountiful turkey dinner. The event featured KE Roberts and others, with attendees from local churches and names like Brower and Miss Thomas noted.
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Migalun
Max
Troxda
KE Roberts
Roberts
Oh Ceveus
Fanon
Horne Metres
Len
Irteuford
Vineyard
Pittling
Brower
Miss Thoms
Wil
Nee Lilies
Loyalty Party Not Abolished. Ten Continue In Force
The White Loyalty Party of Colorado County moves to keep all county officers on the ballot with candidates to run in future elections. A motion at the executive committee meeting in Columbus, chaired by O. Hoegemeyer, favored preserving the party and primary process. The July primary date is mentioned, with committee members listed and a treasurer’s report noting balances and expenditures for election heating and related costs.
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Loyalty Party
Colorado County
Whief
Wescars
Columbus
O. Hoegemeyer
J. Dy Seymour
Ernest Strunk
Gooree Herder
Jno
Na- Sumboy
Auring
Slowsiui
Bahutes
Fredsurs
Columbus Citizen Asks Permit To Build Dam Across Colorado
Malta residents McPianiel plaut Aetenin and Ma A. ZAmewitt file with the State Bags of Water Aagjapers for a permit to build across the Vulwrada river at Dull. Wile Tortie of Motumben seeks electricity rights for the project. The dam would create a 40 panp lake, supply water for two horse-power turbines, and affect land use along the river.
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Columbus Citizen
Colorado
AL. McPianiel Plaut Aetenin
Ma A. Zamewitt
Malta
Vulwrada
Dull
Motumben
Xeerlon
Te Teer Nish
Owater
Pet dog treats cause mysterious illness in village
A dog named Arosig appears to suffer a serious, baffling condition after consuming fish treats. Local residents report tongue pain, swelling, and drooling, with veterinary checks ongoing. Witnesses describe unusual mouth lesions and stumbles, while the owner seeks care and guidance from Dr. Phan and nearby clinics.
Mrs 0B TR Gully Dad Mee 06 DRawh Sy Litle
Fragmentary note describes a Wednesday afternoon event involving young students. Readable pieces reference a class or activity and a location, but many words are garbled. The accessible details suggest a small school gathering or dismissal with limited, uncertain context.
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Wendalya
Re.iene
Htoseu
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Old Buzzard Roost Crossing
San Bernard River
Altair
Hart M. Steinwein
S. Walker
Middlebrook
Rouston
Metoek
Tuat
Chraush
Ule
Game
Seins
Bernardo
Lee
W. A. Dallas and
R. W. Heffley
Angle Lake
Jack Reed
Mrs. Brosig Art
Oh Arosig
Mole de Prosday
Antin
Wartene Tysti
Arosig
Viet Boruma
Jon
Veluek Thesday
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