Romance Ends With Death Illusion In Conner Nightlinger Case
The Terre Haute Star reports a complex romance involving William Conner known in Terre Haute Marshall and Paris. Conner reportedly wooed Miss Kate Nightlinger of Marshall who traveled to West Virginia with the story of a suicide attempt to secure marriage. After a sequence of letters and calls, a fake report of self harm emerged from Huntington and Miss Nightlinger supposedly joined Conner in Willsburg, Ohio, with his mother noting consumption as retribution for the pursuit.
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William &. Conner
Terre Haute
Marshall
Paris
Springfield
Ohio
Saga the
Kate Nightlinger
Conner
Willsburg
W. Va
West Virginia
Miss Nightlinger
Huntington
Star
Wade
California
Illinois
Mary Conner
Ywomin
Ohio Oil Company Buys North Fork Oil, 6000 Acres
The Ohio Oil Company completes a major acquisition in the Windis oil field, purchasing the North Fork Oil Company with 6000 acres of leases and 4009 barrels daily production for 1.28 million dollars. North Fork is a West Virginia firm formed three years ago with $500,000 capital stock and a history of monthly dividends. The deal removes a large independent producer from the Illinois field, giving Ohio Oil about 65 percent of regional output.
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Ohio
Windis
North, Fork Oil Company
Clark, Crawford
Lawwrelice
Big
North In
Ohio Oil Company
Illinois
Banks to Sell Christmas Stamps for Red Cross Appeal
A Chicago Tuberculosis Institute drive asks Illinois banks to sell Christmas stamps to fund the Red Cross appeal. The campaign surfaces last week with eager participation, hoping to boost donations during the holiday season and ease tuberculosis relief efforts.
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Tinos
Red Cross
Chicago Tuberculosis. Institute
Tllinois
Local Attorney Wins Large Pension Victory for Widow
Mary Doty Sandy widow of Jeremiah Doty former Co EF 1233rd Winds Infantry wins reversal of a Pension Bureau decision. Secretary of Interior approves restoration to pension rolls for over 31 years amounting to 4105 dollars and 45 cents. Attorney Edward C Madison of this city celebrated as a noted pension lawyer.
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Edward C. Madison
Secretary of the ‘Interior
Mary Doty-Sandy
Commissioner of Pensions
Jeremiah Doty
Doty-Sandy
Lowry
Clark County
Wayne County
Eq” Madison
Holidays for Teachers and Institute Attendance Policy
The Clark county school system clarifies Thanksgiving week as a five day institute period. Teachers who miss the Friday after Thanksgiving are not paid for that day, with only eight absences noted this year. Co Superintendent W. Drake emphasizes notifying absences and valuing ready participation.
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Clark County
W. Drake, Co
The Farmer's Prosperity in the United States
William E B Curtis reports on farmer wealth rising for thirteen years with rising prices and new credit flows. Farmers finance Eastern business, buy autos, and deposit money in village banks while safes selling to nearby farmers reflect prosperity.
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William EB. Curtis
Washington
Chicago Record Herald
Ilinois
Wilson
William McKinley
West
Federal
Treasury
New York City
United States
Baptist Church Services Highlight Sunday Activities
The article details Sunday services at the Baptist church with morning preaching at 11 o clock and Sunday school for juniors at 2:00. It notes an organized orchestra performing, with special music planned for the evening service and a focus on welcoming outsiders to attend.
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Junor Tintori
Smi
Baye
Universal
Patistatilone
Cme
Houtsiders
John Kelly
Lawrenceville Excited Over New Oil Well Within City Limits
Lawrenceville erupts with excitement as the Elf Well on the Newt Stan field farm strikes in at midnight November 27. Located at the Stanfield farm near the city west limits, the new sand well is expected to yield 15 arres of oil. Leasers and headmen anticipate rich profits and high bonuses on unleased lands as Lawrenceville's oil boom revitalizes the town.
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Lawrenceville
Elf
Stanfield Farm
Wisnals In the Lead in Spirit Production
States producing the largest quantities of ardent spirits include Illinois with 37,793,376 gallons Indiana 21,916,486 gallons Kentucky 17,624,275 and Ohio 9,119,611 gallons. New York tops in beer and ales production followed by Pennsylvania Illinois and Wisconsin. Pennsylvania and New York produced the most cigars, New York led in cigarettes and tobacco products, with North Carolina and Missouri close in tobacco output.
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Indiana
Kentucky
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Wisconsin
North Carolina
Christmas Cantata Promises Sacred Messiah During Eve
Town hymners present a Christmas cantata titled The Messiah Advent at 7 30 Sunday evening at the church. Reverend W. leads the choir with soloists and a full ensemble performing sacred songs and carols for Christmas.
Indiana farmers win top prizes at National Corn Exposition
Judges at the National Corn Exposition in Omaha awarded Fred C. Palin of Newton Indiana first prize for the best single ear of corn. J By Seangelay Franklin also claimed top honors for the best ears of corn, earning part of the $50 000 prize. G L Kerlin received a leading prize for ten ears of corn marking Indiana’s continued success in the event.
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Fred C. Palin
Newton
Ind
Seangelay Franklin
Omaha
Indiana
G. L. Kerlin
W. M. Scott Raises Over Five Thousand Dollars
Report notes W. M. Scott, an area fundraiser, collected more than five thousand dollars amid efforts to mobilize two carloads of contributions.
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W. M. Scott
Aeig
Salt Water at Grandvi Vieen and Local Business Notes
The report notes a salt water strike at a depth near Grandvi Vieen and a dry Neah oil well. It mentions K Black selling to Ben T. Baird, who occupies the firm and plans to devote time to duties. A first class grocer in the town is cited and the scene reflects local business changes and expectations.
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Grandvi Vieen
Storgn K. Black
Ben T. Baird
Baird
Hasina
Black
Ana Teor
Courtene
Bee of Honor
Flier Congregation Notice Across Local Churches
Fragmentary OCR notes show a church flier referencing congregations and events with unclear dates and locations. The readable elements indicate a regional religious notice likely for a joint service or outreach. Further details are unreadable.
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