Names Behind the Mines of Ottawa County
Miami Oklahoma March 22 A survey of local mines reveals how some gained colorful names reflecting owners history or humorous incidents. Blue Goose near Commerce became famous after a drill crew member noted its blue goose look, Wild Bull near Cardin recalls a pasture clash with a bull, Diamond Joe honors a diamond heavy St. Louisan, Eltty near Cardin carries a kitten-influenced title, and other names hint at periods, people, and stories shaping the district's mining lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Okla
Ottawa
Himan
Croesus
Gydia
Duluth Mining’ Co
Hockerville
Oklo
Blue Goose
Commerce, Mining, & Royalty, Co
Calor Cosen
Cardin
Jim Reno
Reno
Joe
Quapaw
St. Louisan
Eltty
R. L. Kidner
Kansas City
Curious mining names reflect family ties and odd origins
The article shares how mines in Oklahoma and Kansas carry names tied to children of founders, lawyers, or local anecdotes. It recounts Easley’s cellar flood fish episode and drills naming a baby shoe mishap, then lists mines like Domado, Jack and Jill, Lawyers mine, Whitebird, Anna Beaver, and Bluebird with roots in personal stories and local lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simllafly
Cardin
Daomado
J. H. McBirmey
Tulsa
Okla
Domado Lead & Zinc Co
Dorothy
Margaret
Donald
Jack and Jill
Catdlin
McBirney
H. S. Scruby
Lawyers
Treece
Kan
Lawyers Mining .Company
GC. J. Hindman
Allison Man Hurt in Fall from Roof
Allison Ia March 22 Joe Schuler injured shoulders and back when he fell from the roof he was shingling at Mae Reeve's house. A wall hook broke and he lost balance striking his head and shoulders Pete Pals fell but landed on his feet in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Joe Schuler
Mae Reeve
Schuler
Pete Pals
Doctor at 83 Found People Preferred His Prescription
A vintage health capsule cites Dr Caldwell and his Syrup Pepsin as a safe, mild remedy for constipation. The text highlights herbal laxatives, pepsin, and the physician’s preference against drastic purges. It urges keeping a bottle at home and following simple health rules for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwelleft
Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
Dr. Galdwell
A Year Ago Today in Waterloo
On Thursday March 22 1928 Frank R Kern died from a skull fracture after his automobile overturned on lower Lafayette street. Mrs Henry T Esch who spoke no English when she came to America from Germany two years earlier astonished Judge H Boles and a crowd by delivering flawless English in her naturalization hearing. Dr G W Bothwell Civil War veteran and his wife left for Des Moines where Bothwell had been appointed doorkeeper for the state historical building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank" R. Kern
Lafayette Street
Henry T. Esch
America
Germany
H. #. Boles
G.W. Bothwell
Des Moines
Bothwell
Fa’ I
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Easley
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Fourth Street
Robert
Schulte
Whitebird
Chéyfish
Fagile- Picher
Eagle
Lincolnville
Anna Beaver
Anna Beaver’ Mines Company
Beaver Mine
Commerce’ Mining & Royalty
Goodeagle
the & R. & W.company
Kansas Racetrack
Commerce Mining& Royalty Co
Baxter Springs
Kansouri
Federal Mining & Smelting Co
Bluebird
Steely
East Fourth Street
Waterloo
Pndard i ——— Pet Ass Saint le Opposite Hotel President
Weathershield
Walker-Schubert Lbr. CO
Washington St
Credit Clothing
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Ening Specays
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Kayser
Walt
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