Odon Oil Well Update and Local Moves in 1901
The Odon Oil Company drill near Odon Indiana, led by Sproul Brow, reaches deep in the Trenton rock sequence, with gas and salt water encountered but no clear strike yet. Stockholders split on continuing at 1500 feet versus developing another field. Local notes report residents Mike Wallick, Mrs. Lida Gilley, Mrs. Joliff, Rev H N King, Rev M E Taylor, and Karl Kelsey moving or visiting in the area as Blue Grass and Vincennes connections shape the week.
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Opex
Ind
Odon
Sproul
Taegootes
Trenton
Mike Wallick
Eldora
Lida Gilley
Loogootes
A. Joliff
Wilson. Myers
John’ Smith
East Odon
H. N. King
Blue Grass
M. E
Mes
Corning News Highlights Local Happenings
Corning residents receive updates on education as Glencoe schools resume and teachers return, while local families plan travel to Washington. Reuben McDonald and Roland Fegat attend Whitehall Sunday service. Frank Smith and Dewitt from Loogoos (Loogoodos) visit Montgomery. Mrs Mary A. Wiaish returns to East St. Louis after month here. Local socials include Carrico family gatherings, hats for sale, and extended kin visiting from East St. Louis and Washington.
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Matt McCord
Washington
O. F. Carrito
Reuben
Montgomery
Glencoe
Derome
Hnett
James “Cullivan
Andrew Smith
Cullivan Dow
Emrs
Mary A! Wiaish
St. Louis
Frank Smith
Corning
Er Dewitt
Loogooses
Tesepthus Matthews
Chas. Currany
Roland Fegat
Reuben McDonald
T.carrico
Alfordshille
Frank Raymond
Brattle
Lot Montgomery
T. Carrico
Frank
Wit Smith Iyies
Lon Sundby
Sand Famil
Bichsian
Walsh
Wif Berney Queen
James Baber
Anni White‘sides
Thomas
Whitesides
Fragmentary name listing from foreign text
Unclear OCR fragment shows a name resembling Nicklas de Strhacis Roussia with uncertain context or date. No identifiable event, organization, or location. difficult to interpret beyond partial personal attribution.
Fragmentary Note Reveals Social Visit and Illness Rumors
A garbled OCR fragment reports a social visit by Miss Stelle with Carna ali Halbott and Pratbod visiting land Slatived Sunday. It mentions typhoid fever and family relations, a school interest, and a scattered reference to a market sale beginning soon.
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Soni
Wilson
Stelle
Halbott
Land
Attended by Services Acknowledged in Brief Item
A brief notice notes attendance of services for a community event with limited readable details. Names, dates, and locations are unreadable in the fragment but the item signals formal observance or participation.
Local Washington gathering noted by attendees
A fragmented report records a small meeting in Washington with friends and relatives of several locals. Names like Capritenne, Este, and Yate are partly legible among unclear lines, with mentions of Mr and Mrs Hieome Capritenne and others present.
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Jam
Washington
I Hieome Capritenne
Imperial Reform Journey Amid Poverty Strain in China
Dispatches detail a vast reform movement in China amid poverty. Officials begin preparations along routes with troops, carts, horses, and mules gathered from Blan Put district. Emperor and Empress Dowager face foreign pressures as eunuchs accused of extirpation practices. Local tax collectors and governors move to fund costs, with threats to officials over enforcement.
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Feryaut
Taravan
de Blan Put
Hang
Lai Gut
Hung Chang
Ito
Prince Cling
Enthy
Sujhis
Indicted Figures and Local Incidents Highlight Indiana News
The report bundles a string of events from Indiana including a reported assault with a possible murder attempt near Valparaiso, a court hearing in Indianapolis, a fatal accidental shooting involving Tob Torrence’s son in Lafayette, a fire at a printing plant in Logansport, an acquittal in Princeton, and notes on a Hoosier centenarian in Evansville. The items reference Hartman, Hart, and other locals, with dates and locations spanning October to September, and reference state charity observances and police actions.
Market Quotations Prevaling Amid Mixed Grain Prices
Market report shows varied quotes for grain and provisions. Indias Grain and Investi Wheat No 2 futures mixed with corn values trading, prices at roughly $528.40 for hogs and $1.35 for eggs. Market commentary notes steady movement across staples.
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Indias
Ivesti
Fide
Hogi
Bioch Taedy
Steedy
McKinley Will Probate and Estate Appointments
Canton Ohio Oct 1 The McKinley will admitted to probate by Probate Judge Maurice E August as papers filed by Mrs Sarah Duncan and Miss Siclen CKinley of Cleveland sisters of the deceased. William Day and George B Cortelyou appointed administrators with bonds and letters of administration. Estimated personal property around 140000 and real estate about 70000, total about 210000. Reports of Chinese unrest near Canton and naval movement, Victoria BC: Bev eridge returns from Siberia voyage aboard Kaga Maru. mis L em ly Rarhed to death in Charlotte.
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Canton
Ohio
McKinley
Wis
Armits
Messinley
William
Ind
George
B. Cortelyou
Dye Willan
George Ib. Cortelyou
Austin
Lynch
Mary
Mraks
Barber
Rede Testamentiary
Dudge ‘Day
CDK Tary
Cottalyau
Inverted Hindie murder mystery case news reveal
A fragmentary report details a murder investigation with references to Indian suspects and police led inquiry. The article notes a suspect arrested near a highway, with unclear timeline and conflicting accounts. Authorities aim to clarify the motive and events surrounding the blaze and disappearance during the period of the crime.
Bank cashier’s alleged shortages stun Morabs era
A bank cashier at People’s National Bank named Davis, recently resigned amid an alleged $180 shortage. Gambling losses of about $76,000 are cited as a cause, with underwriters and officials secretive about the wider impact while fugitives are reported linked to the case.
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Leas
Davia
Signeh
Élonnl
Davis
Santier
Haute
Ind
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