Newspaper Tidbits from Edwina


The Spirit of Democracy, January 19, 1899



Parties have begun to lay the pipeline from the Cronin wells to the Jackson Ridge pool. The Albert Cronin well is dry. This well is near the Alex Cronin well. It is quite a surprise to operators. It would seem that there are two pools in that neighborhood. Dr. K. Willison is hauling piping for the pipeline.

Winfield Willison will return to the northern part of the state this week. He has been visiting his parents at this place for some time.

Ed Jackman is moving back to his home near Stafford. He came over to take care of his mother through her illness.

McClellan Willison of Benwood was here looking after his business interest the greater part of last week.

H. S. Shafer will move this week on the farm of his sister Mrs. Hannah Moffett of Center township.

Everett Turner will move to the new oil field at Cronin's where he will be engaged in hauling.

David Stimpert and wife of Toronto are visiting friends in this community.

A L. Bates is wearing a board smile. It is a brand new baby boy.

Prayer meeting every Sunday evening at the Christian church.

Isaac Shafer is improving from his illness slowly.

William Willison is still confined to the house.