Oil strike near West Liberty stirs Howard county excitement
Found oil on the Marion Curless farm two miles southeast of West Liberty at a depth of 1300 feet. Oil rose 120 feet in the pipe, prompting strong local interest and lease activity by the Pennsylvania Oil Company. The Cass County horserifle detective association plans to affiliate with a bloodhound group led by New Paris farmers to aid in catching thieves. Cuban bloodhounds Tramp and King will be used by members who pay a $2 animal fee. Also note a subscription drive urging advance payments with a deadline of the upcoming Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Howard County
Marion Carless
Curless Farm
Pennsylvania Oil Company
Curless
Cass County Horsethief Detective Association
Bloodhound Detective Association
Headquarers
New Paris
Tramp
King
Flora Schools Open with Nine Teachers and 352 Enrolled
Flora's school term began with 352 pupils and nine teachers including Principal Charles Skinner. Attendance exceeds last year by 25, prompting hiring of an additional teacher to ensure each grade has a dedicated instructor. Teachers express enthusiasm as the winter term starts smoothly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
J. 8. Slabaugh
Chas. Skinner
Petersburg
Ind
Amy C. Jones
Fort Wayne
Herbert Cochran
Idaville
Merlin Cochran
Hopedale
Bertha Hendrix
Carrollton Township
Martha Little
Luna Bell
Della Snyder
Owasco
Tillie Otten
Lillian Nowels
Low fare California aid return via major lines
Travel offer from Chicago to California with $50.00 return via Union Pacific and North-Western Line. Daily tickets August 1 to September 10, with two fast trains each day on a double track route to Missouri River and direct cross country line. The Overland Limited runs year round. less than three days en route. For itineraries contact A H Wayggener travel agent 22 Fifth Ave Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Pacific
North-Western
Uchicago
Missouri River
Overland Limited
A.H. Wayggener
Trav. Agt
Fifth Ave
His
San Francisco
Denver
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake City
Over
Iti River
H. Wag
Fifth Avenue
Daisy Shaner and Edgar Dunkin Wed in Quiet Home Ceremony
A private wedding occurred last Wednesday at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs D C Shaner. Miss Daisy Shaner and Mr Edgar Dunkin were united in marriage by Rev J M Kendall of Camden. The couple, both county teachers, left Thursday for Yeoman. Relatives and friends celebrated with elegant refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise-Sentinel
Farmers Expect Record Profits for 1904 in Agriculture
The editor of the Orange Judd Farmer reports after a national tour that American farmers are more independent and that 1904 should yield higher profits. Crop demand meets or exceeds supply, wheat and corn may rise in price, cotton returns look strong, and overall farmer income may exceed all prior years despite higher labor costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Judd Farmer
Orange Judd
California travel folder from Chicago & North Western Ry
The railroad issues a colored map rich folder California travel guide with hotel lists and rates. It offers September 15 to October 15 sale fares from Chicago to the coast at 83 dollars and low rates from other points. Send four cents for a copy to A H Waggener travel agent Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & North Western Ry
California
Chicago
A. H. Waggener
Trav. Agt
Fifth Ave
Ils
Notice of Real Estate Sale by Executor in Carroll County
Lewis Trent executor of Joan Trent deceased will auction her interest in Lot No 2 in Abraham Flora's Addition to Flora Indiana by private sale starting October 1 at his residence four miles east and one south of Flora. The sale is subject to Carroll Circuit Court approval and not less than appraised value with terms of one third cash and balance in two installments within six and nine months, with interest and legal protections, deed to purchaser upon court confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jor Trent
Lewis Trent
Joan Trent
Carroll Circuit Court
Indiana
A.di
Nie
Flora Carroll County
Towit
Abraham Flora
Flora
Carrel County
Carrel Circuit Court of
Excursion and Fair Rates Across Indiana and Nearby States
Travel bargains announced for state fairs and reunions across Indiana. Details include Indiana State Fair Sept 12 16 with round trip fares, Syracuse for the 74th Regiment reunion, Wilder's Brigade events in Lafayette, World’s Fair rate to St Louis, and Labor Day excursions with one fare plus 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Fair
Indianapolis
Syracuse
Indiana
74Th Regiment
Ind
Veteran Association
Lafayette
Wilder's Brigade
St. Louis
Flora
Winona Lake
Crawfordsville
Township Trustee Announces Wednesday and Saturday Visits
Monroe township trustee H. A. Thomas declares official business will be conducted at his residence on Wednesdays and Saturdays until further notice. Citizens leaving business with him are asked to govern themselves accordingly. The notice appears amid other local notices and farm market advice from A J Rice and Rieie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Township
H. A. ‘Thomas
It Saved His Leg Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures in days
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a frightful running sore on his leg but Bucklen’s Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days Ulcers Wounds piles are best salve in the world and guaranteed Sold by C E Nobes druggist at 25 cents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
C. E. Nobes
Nervine Promises Relief For Sleepless Nerves
The ad lists three forms of sleeplessness and nerve symptoms like dizziness headaches worry and irritability. It claims Dr Miles Nervine cures nervous prostration and related conditions with a testimonial from Mrs A G Haskin of Freeville New York describing her husband’s recovery after using Nervine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Nervine
E.t
A. G. Haskin
Freeville, N. Y
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oberon JR
Colt
Amos Myer
Flora, Ind
Nobel & Huntsinger
Teleernonne
Manufacturers, Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Rocusia
Brockington
A. T. Bowen & CO
Delphi
E. E. Bligkenstafe
Kittler
French Lick Springs
West Baden Springs
MONON
Chas
H. Rockwell
Custom House Place
Dr. King
New Life Pilla
C. BE. Nobel Drug Store
Lafayette Business College
Beoksaa
Lafayette Buginess College
Gti
Ina
Ioe
Delphifon
Weil
Dally
A & m Press
Strayer, Agt
Toa
Samuel Steward
G. A. R. Fiora
Ayers
Ayer
Ed Ayer
Trent
W. A. Pruitt
BB. Pruitt
Llister
Rocky Mountain
Dory
Deis
Tabfren
Uscents & Box
Listen Dave Company
Madison
Wis
Vandalia
North Boys
Pe Trata Xu
Express
Mall
Times
ea‘Lon
Weite J. A. Cneerart
T. Flora
Tnd
Dr. Caldwell
Wm. Collier
N. Robey St
Pepsin Syrup CO
Mentleelie
Robert R
A. J. Rieeie
Beddastek
Lna
Ostenane
Carroll
Lincoln Oil Co
Cleveland
Yaoa
Ayn
Kagaa Uy
Ayaa
E. Market St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!