Jumping an Oil Claim Ends in Steam Powered Defense
A frontier oil dispute near Henderson involves Ernest Deering who, with Henderson and three hired men, defends a claim against jumpers. Deering builds earthworks around the boiler to guard the site and uses a steam jet to repel intruders. Oil is eventually struck after Margaret Henderson secures the missing signature.
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Henderson
Lenderson
Ernest Deering
Cominins
Anderson
Deering
Tenderson
Thenderson
Trenderson
Margaret
Margaret Henderson
Enderson
Wenderson
Mack
Margaret Wenderson
Washingtons Errand and His Own in Dobbs Ferry Tale
A long, anecdotal piece recounts George Washington’s stay at Dobbs Ferry near New York and the daring journey of Enoch Weatherby to gather intelligence for Washington. Becky Bleecker helps smuggle notes past redcoat guards, leading to a secret wedding with Washington’s blessing after the lovers relay their information.
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Dobbs Peravy
Che Undsom
New Yor
Dobbis
Thidseu
Dobbs Ferry
Ois
George Washington
General Washington
Countey
Fpeach Weatherby
Revolutionary Army
New York City
Gener
Washington
Noch
New York
Spuyten Dayvil Creek
Kingsbridge
Enoch
Diag le
Central Park
Ccrporal
Met
Becky Bleecker
Becky
Otter
Howe
Ringsted
Halfa
Ole Beckforden
J. J. Felky
Sherritt Colgrove
Laddiers
P. Smith Coulty
Wes
Armstrong Cement
Main Street
Opera House
Esther Anderson
Dolliver
Minor Waurice
Melvin O. Smith
Tne
Martin Oleson
Fairville
Chicago & Northwestern
Geo. Neve
Floyd J. Resh
Navy
Salem
Pennsylvania
Sat
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Graettinger
Towa
A. H. Shaver
Prop
Gracttinger
Iowa
C. C. Rucker
THE
SPIES
John Bu
Pres
Sarmers’ Grain Co
the Times
Geo. Lowenberg
Triumph
Minn
Philip Hauenstein
J. M. Resh
Estherville
H. C. Mortenson
Tyler
Pine River
Jens Sorensen
Minnesota
Cameron
D. W. Cameron
H. E. Shartle
T. D. Collins
Sherwin-Williams
Rogers Bros
International Silver CO
Meriden, Conn
Meriden Ritannia Co
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