Hidden Treasure and Ghosts on a Pacific Reef
In April the narrator keeps unloading silver from Tarafofo to copra bags at Apra and hides the treasure under water and in the bags while dodging pursuers. A phantom guardian and Brer Miguel scare intruders, driving them away before dawn. A mothballed ship and a looming schooner threaten the cache as Dorotea watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson
Senorita Gracia
Guaran
Apra
Cocos Island
Manila
Agana
Sebastiano
Gobernador
Tarafofo
Apra Bay
Dorotea
Agat
Punta Crote
Miguel
Nuestra Senora de Sevilla
Pacific
Halstead
Apapa Island
Doroten
Apapa
Better Price for Cotton by Pratt on Roundlap Bale
Mr T W Pratt president of West Mustaville Cotton Mill Hunterville Ala touts Roundlap bale as superior claiming it adds two dollars per bale value to his mill compared with square bale. He reports two years testing shows equal sampling, eight percent waste reduction, perfect core unwinding, and labor savings in opening room. He calls it the greatest invention of the age for planter ginner and manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.W. Pratt
West Mustaville
Huntervile
Ala
Alabama
Prattas
Follo
American Cotton Company
South American Leaders Weigh Armament Reduction Plan
The London Times cites a Buenos Ayres dispatch that President Roca of Argentina plans to visit Uruguay and Brazil to invite their presidents to meet in Buenos Aires with Chilean President Errazuriz this autumn to discuss cutting South American armaments and propose an alliance of the four republics. A testimonial from Bluffdale Texas touts One Minute Cough Cure as effective for a child’s severe cough and catarrhal fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
London Times
Buenos Ayres
Roca
Uruguay
Brazil
Chile
Senor Errazuriz
B. L Nance
Prin. High School
Bluffdale
Texas
Egolf Drug Co
Gov Stephens Names Appointees to State Boards
Gov. Stephens appointed W. D. Kerns of Bunceton to the state board of pharmacy, replacing the deceased F. W. Sennawald. He also named members for the Second congressional district board: John W. Hill of Chillicothe, Alex Maitland of Richmond, Firth J. F. Groves of Corder, C. M. OConnell of Fredericktown, and F. J. Hall of Wolf Island. An advertisement for Lloyd Hardware urges buyers to capitalize on a 25 to 40 percent price reduction on doors, windows, and moulding.
Trains on New Santa Fe Line Reach Bartlesville Area
Independence Kansas Aug 5 The Kansas Oklahoma Central Southwestern railroad new Santa Fe south line runs regular trains between here and Bartlesville I T the line reaches six miles south of Bartlesville and surveys south to Collinsville and will connect with Guthrie Ok later also an ad for Prickly Ash Bitters praising health benefits and sold by Jackson Drug Co with mention of wall paper and other goods in a general drug store style
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Independence
Kan
Kansas, Oklahoma Central & Southwestern Railroad
Bartlesville
I. T
Collinsville
Guthrie
Jackson Drug Co
Jackson Drug Co, Wth
Jackson Deng Co
Notice to Attorneys and Public on Legal Blanks Availability
A legal notice states that a full set of legal blanks is available at the Enterprise Store on Sherwood Avenue opposite the depot. The public and attorneys are directed to obtain the blanks there for official use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice's of the Peace
Enterprise Store
Sherwood Avenue
Three Room Cottage for Sale or Exchange in Mena
For sale or exchange a three room cottage in Mena Arkansas. Lot 100x180 with well improvements. Will sell cheap for cash or exchange for a house and lot in a town in Southern Kansas or Missouri. For information address Mrs. A A Thomas Mena Ark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mena
Kansas
Missouri
A. A. Thomas
Ark
Notice of Public Land Proceedings and Contest in Arkansas
Notice lists final proof by GEORGE W. WHITE for lands in Polk County Arkansas with witnesses named at Acorn and Menn. Includes contest by RB. R. St. Jobe alleging mineral value and mineral rights. hearings scheduled in Mena and Camden with dates in 1890. Names and locations reflect 19th century land filing procedure and public notice requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Ark
Mena
George W. White
Veter Reed
Acorn
Benjamin F. Evans
Jacob O. Lowery
Menn
Philip Salyers
Freeport
Register
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Camden
RB. R. St. Jobe
Edward A. Beverforden
Kk. i. St. Jonb
TF. M. Ree Notary Public
Arkansas
United States Land Gitlee
Havior
Dine
Apvper
J.B. Prieoneot
B.A. Serrok
Sanford W. Hobinson
South Hilt
Frank W. Rivers
Frank W. Mivers
Poe
Trannis
United States Land Tee
Romtorcer, Keaehewr
Palmer Real Estate Agency Seeks Buyers and Trade
Co. C. Palmer, real estate agent, offers farm and city property for sale or trade. Choice residence and business lots with easy payments for one to five acres. See me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. C. Palmer
Notice of public land proofs and filings in Polk County Ark
Legal notices announce several land claim proofs for various quarters in Polk County Arkansas with deadlines and witnesses. Names include Jackson M. Picks Amos Reeder and Thomas Henderson, plus witnesses from Hatfield Cove and Mena. Also court notices in Polk Circuit Court against George Robinson and an order in Hudgins v Laurence with attorneys listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pull County
Ark
Mena
Sek Angiat
Vies Jackson M. Picks
Polke County
John 8
Abbercrombie
Hatfield
Hatfeld
Alford A, Suither
Hattield
Henry F. Suither
J.B. Fireprint
Keaisner
Polk County
Arkansas
Thomas E. Henderson
Cove
H. K. Noe
Andrews& Colley
Robert A. Powe
Awe
Surner
George K
B. Frrepier
Warning Order in Equity Case Against Cora Jones
A warning order directs Cora Jones to appear in court within thirty days to answer the complaint in the equity suit brought by J J Jones and others. Record dated July 19, 1800 with clerk W J Davis. Filed by Hodgins & Brother and partners for the use of Notentine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Circuit Court
Lartissa Liobinson
George Robinson
Larrises Robinson
J. Davia
T. B. Hurcurson
D. McPherridge and Johnson
JW. Hudgins
H.W Randolph
Piniature
Henry Laurence
Hetre Unkown
Bio
Lis Sud
J. W. Hudgins
Merida
W. J
Clark
Tutehesa
Doe
McPhetrige & Johnson
H. I. Norwood
Polk
J.J. Jones
Cora Jones
J. J. . Jones
W.J. Davis
Polk Etrentt Epart Hudgins & Brother
Mood
J. A. Bennet J. Cossey
Terrell
John Longacre
Loyd
J. A. Bennett
A.J. Cossey
John Lonagmere
Thirey and
aAnewer
Hodgins & Brother, Con
J. G. Hodgins and
Holder
Notentine
Dove
Avis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clarence Heeseer New
J. B. Lippincott Co
Lloyd Hardware House
H. M. Dacc
M.D
Qoren Street
Hone
oGhee
D. J. Cayrrr
H.O, Onn, G. PB. A
Department of the Interior Land Office
Camden, Ark
Ang 10
St. Sat
Falian Stant
W. A. Eddleman
F.c.corsets
Kalamazoo Corset Co
Sawdon & Cunningham
Irk
Department of the Interial
Yolk County
Wiz
Amos Reeder
Rich Mountain
H. EB
Kot
South Range
John Farles
Rockey
George
Mowntalo
Kling Hays
W. L. Craddock
J.T. Parepuer
Ayn
Polk Probate Court
M. B Allen
Eumnrre Fins
M. B. Allen
Menu
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!