Oil Finds and Drilling Actions Reported in Reeve Township
Reliable reports from Reeve township say the Austin Allen well east of Alfordsville yields ten barrels daily with earlier claims of up to twenty barres likely exaggerated. Drillers remain reticent on plans but may drill more wells if other flows prove profitable. Work continues in Bogard town Silo with gas finds at shallow depth. Two men, Charles Neidig and John Conbrigghton, fined for intoxication.
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Alfordsville
Allen
Bogard
Silo
Spferal Y
Terre Hantle Ang
Ft, Wayne
State Board of Reducation
Terre Hauta
Wfayne
Stdy
Thic
Morgan
Terre Haute
Brnay
Cotton
Srute
Terry Haute
State Board of Educatio New
Ft. Wayne
Evansville
Terre “Haute
I Terre; Haute
West Main Street News Stumbles Through Weekend Events
A frail report details a mother from Summerville arriving home from an excursion to Terre Haute and falling ill with indigestion. Mr Jones, dusty and tired, rode a train to Preston before joining his family. Oak Grove schedules a civil war reunion in Newher as the Harrington Stock Company moves to Petersburg for a show this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Main
RyJelige’s
Summerville
Terre Haute
Mr. Jones
Vinmi
Jones
Preston
Moving Picture
Oak Grove
Newher
Trinity County IAT accident upends town
Fragmented report recalls an accident involving local youths and families in Trinity with police and mayor Hastings present. Witnesses describe injuries and ongoing medical care as officers plan to return for follow up.
Rivalry of the Big Cities in Colonial Observance
A fragment reflects on gentleness and courtesy, noting a calm, courteous man whose heart shines beyond formal politeness. The piece hints at deeper virtues versus public violations, citing Indianapolis Sun as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falam
Ragsdale Veteran Blacksmith Dies at Washington Home
Samuel H. Ragsdale a long time Washington blacksmith born February 1838 in Kentucky died at his south Meridian street home after a year of failing health. He served in the Fifth Indiana Cavalry from Versailles and later settled in Washington twenty five years ago. He leaves three sons and five daughters and was active in church and fraternal orders. Funeral services planned at Cumberland Presbyterian church with burial at Oak Grove.
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Samuel H.ragsdalé
South Meridian Street
Ragadale
Heath
Washington
Ragsdale
Boone County
Kentucky
Darius Ragsdale
Johnston ‘County
Indiana
Adelia BR. Co
Versailles
Fifth Indiana Cavalry Volunteers
Middle
Tennessee
Fairview
Switzerland County
Shelby
Ripley County
Willam Idale
Chicago
Harry E
Rags
Fortuna
California
Howard A
Ale
Kallgpell
Montana
Otag Williams
Ed Folson
Pasadena
E. W. Bawden
Duimbridge
Ohio
J. ‘E Fengand
Jeni, Ragsdale
Cumberland, Presbyterian Church
Odd. Fellows
the Masons
A. R
Cumberland Presby+terian church
Oak Grove
Petersburg
Link
Indianapolis
State College Ofhysicians and Surgeons
Hoover College
Phi Delta Theta
Goethe
Bink
Misa Mona Link
Miss. Lipkag
Roy R. Ray
Fitzgerald
Jennie Wilson
Serious tribal uprising near Casablanca threatens French forces
Paris reports Aug 12 that Tangier and Casablanca are plagued by fanatical tribesmen mounting horse back raids against French troops. Despite heavy fire and brave assaults, tribesmen fail to break through. Algiers notes orders to ready a battalion of sharpshooters and artillery for rapid deployment.
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Paris
Pmctal
Tangier
Ataips
Casablanga
Caiperb Hornes
Casablanca
Algiers
Mopodco
Defective Rail Causes Fatal Train Wreck Near Springfield
A freight or passenger train derailed near Springfield Missouri after defective track or rail. The wreck occurred on Mipsout Road. Several passengers suffered injuries with one fatality reported. Risk details include a high speed and multiple derailed cars, with emergency responders aiding shaken or injured riders.
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Springfield
Memphis-Kansas
Travel of Cabel & Kauffman Shoe Manager
John B. Cook has given up management of the shoe department at the Cabel & Kauffman Company to take a road position for a Bos shoe house. Cook, long with the firm and previously with John Reinsel & Son, is regarded as a capable man in the business. He returns Saturday from a vacation trip through the east.
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Artment of
Cabel & Kauffman
John B. Cook
Mr. Cook
Th Cabel’. & Kauffman
John Reinsel & Son
Excursion Trains Draw Crowds To Cincinnati Terre Haute
A Sunday excursion event drew large crowds with special trains. Fifty three travelers used the discounted rate to Cincinnati while another group headed to Terre Haute for the Debs speech.
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Terre
Halate Aml
Cincinnati
Ithis City
Terre Hall
Eugene v. Debs
Idaho
Personal Notices From Riverside Area Socials
A jumble of names and visits fills this personal section. Readers note travel to Bloomfield Clay City Terre Haute Indianapolis and Dayton. attendees include families and neighbors sharing get togethers and funeral duties.
Real Courtesy and True Character in Society
A terse reflection on manners failing to mask a bad heart. No social polish can cover a corrupt nature, and a gentleman is judged by deeds, not appearances.
College football hopes rise for Indiana rivals this fall
Local fans watch Purdue Indiana and Notre Dame as state contenders. Purdue faces Chicago and Michigan visits Indiana as Notre Dame and others eye a strong season. Two or three freshmen may join the eligible lineup with Parker and Allen likely key quarterbacks. Thanksgiving game versus Vincennes could headline a slate including Evanville Linton and Bloomfield.
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Indiana
Exwrectink
Purdue
Notiy Dame
Chicako
Yarly Hn
Arthur ‘Allen
Arate
Vincennes
Evanaville
Linton
Bloomfield
Fulkerson
Roy Swing Hurt in Indianapolis Accident
A injured man named Roy Swing, son of Marcus Swing, was struck in Indianapolis last week. He suffered a sprain and possible internal injuries. the full extent of his injuries could not be determined from available details. Frank Johnson of the city reported the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus
Indianapolis
Frank Johnson
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Austin Allen
Fordsville
Reeve Township
Charles Neidig
John Con Briughton
J. W. Kellams
Miss Ruthledge
E. & J. Depot
Sentleman
Soles Jones
Newberry
Bargington
Daviess County
Trinity
Mart i County Respre Santiay
Hastings
J Daviess
Lén
Joseph Difora
Carrie Myers
Mogrebend
Nath Beltman
George Faith
C. K. Srgurt
By McKitrick
McHittrie
2Mayor
Rubsen
Trinity Morrow
Theaja
Fitzgulp
Nike
Samuel H. Ragsdale
W. H. Link
John B. Wilson
Laura
B. Carroll
Wesley
Rubsell
Laura B.carroll
Xele Township
Carroll
Dixon Carroll
Steele Township
Goodman O
Pervicea i
Sugarland
Oakrove
Wesley Russell
van Ae Jamerten
United States
Canada
Mipsout Road
W. P. Swope
Beudder
Qook
Sita- Hervidle
Oor
Beever
Pinora
Thys Ile
Frank
Yohdaan
Br. P.ib
Goon
Roy
Beobie
Paul
Gibson
Ralph’ Martin
Brent
Harry Ay Dunn
Wallace
Clay” ‘City
Frank Mt Curry
Bloomington
M. Allen
Brownatown
Javier
Will Allen
Minnie Carnahan
Prosser
Bmiss
Virginia Hedd
Spher A. Ward
Harry Feinwald
East
Wallope
Corington
C. Pecudder
East van Trees Street
Edith
Mabel Medcaife
I Kuttatwa
John A. Yenne
Fort Morgan
Colorado
Mra . Yenne
Charles ‘Lealles
Leslie
Hhe Ideal Furniture Factory
Diantyle
Capuaine
Parkéni
Mafuromg
Dougai
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