Oil firm formed in Illinois with $10,000 capital
The article notes the formation of a new oil company called the Elag and Gas Company in Illinois with officers HA Hever president J. E. Pershing secretary Peter Al Hasler treasurer. capital of $10,000 is divided into shares of $10 each. The first well will be drilled about four miles from the big field, located with a registering machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Z. Frank “Cross
Washington
New Oil Companiora
Elag and Gas Company
Testowihs
HA. Hever
Ah Stover Stalcup
J. E. Pershing
Rotary
Peter al Hasler
Nat
Holy Name Society meets to promote reverence for Jesus
A community meeting at St. Simons ball sets officers for the Holy Name Society and outlines aims to curb blasphemy and profane language. Members vow to sanctify Sundays, uphold divine dignity, and invite neighbors to join, with obligations declared and a January 12 session scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simons Ball Bimsley
Holy Name
Simons Church
W. V. Boland
Me Faent
Joseph Zinkan
C. A. Kidwel
Earle Thompson
Michael A. Cosgrove
Tars
James A. Norrie
A. Peeph J. Keller
Henry
Society
God
Christ
Jerbas
Cimoly
St. Simons
Anderson Switzer announces wedding of Samuel Anderson Jr and
Announcement of the marriage of Samuel K. Anderson and his bride Switzer. The groom, a young baker from northeast Fifth Street, is the son of Mrs. Anna E. Anderson. The bride, daughter of C. Chestnut of East Vanree Shereer, are noted for their plans and background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrigg
Sanuel’ K. Anderson
Irs
Va Switzer
Anna E. Andrson
Northeast Fifth Street
East Yanree Shereer
Building Committee Named By School Board
A school building committee was announced at St. Lurday to meet Thursday. The committee includes Burke, BM G ONeill, James P Hogar, Sinnott, John W Mehalies, A Kidwell, Emerson, James Norris, John Garn ey, R Bradley, Frank Den, Doyle, John Feane, Bowler, Julian Bowls, Layanaugh, James Magri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lurdday
Burke
G. O'Neill
James P. Hogar
Fh Sinnott
John .W. Mehalies
A. Kidwell
Emerson
James Norris
John. Garney R. Bradley
Frank den
Doyle
John Feane
Amherizer
Damit Arse
Julian
A. Bowls
Layanaugh
James Magri
Telegraphed chaos yields a questioned marriage ruling
Fragmentary text suggests a court dealing with a first marriage, a second spouse, and a restraining order or injunction. Names appear incomplete, with references to Lawrenceville and a pastor Markham, but the record is garbled and unclear about dates, ages, or definitive outcomes.
Boiler tampering halted major blaze at missing boiler
An explosion threat near the boiler was averted when a watchman found tampering with the mud valve in the boiler room. Police report no loss or theft, but the west office building was damaged and a night watchman was absent during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anya
Nelle
Hays
Ework
Martin
Oller
First M. E. Sunday School Elects Officers
The Sunday school board of the First M. E. elected officers for the ensuing year. A. O. Fulkerson continues as Superintendent. Other officers include IN Barber as Assistant Superintendent, Minnie Cox as Secretary, Geneva Allen as First Assistant Secretary, J Paul Smiley as Second Assistant Secretary, M. M. Mitchell as Treasurer, Dr. R. M. Smiley as Chorister, Dr. Roy Smiley as Assistant, Prof. Y. E. Dillard as Leader of Orchestra, Mary Feagans as Organist, Mildren Whetsell as Assistant Organist, Robert Hyatt and Gaylord Palmer as Librarians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Sunday
A. O. Fulkerson
Barber
Minnie Cox
Geneva Allen
Paul Smiley
M. M. Mitchell
R. M. Smiley
Roy Smiley
Y. E. Dillard
Mary Feagans
Mildren Whetsell
Litrarians
Robert Hyatt
Gaylord Palmer
Elect Officers Named by L A A O H Division 3
The L A A O H Division 3 elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs Anna Hane and Treasurer Mrs Kate wer Mia led the slate. Other officers include Vice President Myrtle Schoul Recording Secretary Sree Anne urer and Sentinel Miss Levade Norris Pianist Mrs Mayme Mangin.
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Ms Dent
Anna Hane
Myrtle Schoul
Kate Wer
Mia
Ress-At
Ming Eunice
Clements
Sentinel
Levade Norris
Mayme Mangin
Kendall Resigns and Promotions in Company L M G
Franklin L. Sayeer of Company L M G reports an order accepting E F Kendall as first lieutenant and promoting Nathan B. Davis to first lieutenant with an election to name a second lieutenant. Captain Snyder to designate the election date. Also mentions Chamberlain's cough remedy and its sale by dealers.
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Franklin L. Sayeer
Company L
M. G
E. F.kendall
Nathan B. Davis
Snyder
Unclear fragmentary notice from historical clipping
A damaged OCR snippet mentions Enos Yarbrough and a farmer with wounds in the town. The legible parts reference a dog, money, and a medical liniment but lack coherent details or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos
Yarbrough
Havin ‘Bly
Washington Woman Praises Kidney Pills Remedy
Miss A Heltin of 106 W Washington St Washington Indiana reports kidney trouble and relief after taking a pill remedy. She states the pills removed pain and backache and improved her condition, with local dealers listed as sellers.
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Uiry
Addres Court of
Indiana
Benal
Honan
Atage
Washington
A. Heltin
Washington St
York
Post Office Dep Disallows Several Burglary Fire Claims
The post office department lists allowed and disallowed claims including burglary and fire losses. Individuals such as Willi Sholty, Vic Miller, James Ferre den, J W Rads, Jobin Brown, and Elnora Coffin Carthage appear among the names with various sums. A separate money order funds loss of 12.34 is noted and a burglary disallowance against Postmaster Robert H. Brydon in Indianapolis is stated.
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Post Office Department
Snakfe
Willi Sholty
Windtail
FL Miller
Vic
James M. Ferre
Den
J. W. Rads
Jobin H. Brown
James ¥.Ling
Elnora
Ap Coffin
Carthage
Robert H. Brydon
Indianapolis
Cord Returns Home After Illness
Paul McCord, the young son of Mr and Mrs Cord, has been discharged to return home after undergoing surgery for appendicitis. He is expected to regain his health with rest at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfort le
Paul McCord
Fragmentary Obituary Notice from Fort Branch
A partial obituary fragment mentions Murdock family ties and a 1979 date, referencing John Murdock’s brother and a Shel tied location near Fort Branch. The readable text is garbled and lacks clear events or full names.
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Hugh Murdlock
John and
Murdock
Washington
nBlis
Dulowing
Mr. Musroe
Georgine
Wallace
Fort Branchibe
Executrix Notices Estate of Jabez A Xam in India
Notice is given that the executrix of the estate of Jabez Axmi deceased, late of Davies, Indiana, is qualified to administer the estate. The widow Mrs Walls reportedly suffered a stroke two years ago and remains unable to speak. The estate involves Hastings and related parties within the state and county jurisdiction.
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Aira
Walls
India
Jabez AX mi
Daviesa
Diana
Hastings
Ale Hastings
Mttor- Beye
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