The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-06-29
NOTES OF WESTERN TRAVELS.


Interpreted by Townsman who Re-
Gently Returned East.
During recent visit to the West the
writer visited a relative who resides near
the junction of the Tippecanoe and
Wabash rivers, in Indiana, and was shown
large number of relics of ancient Indian
times ploughed up on the farms in that
locality. Among the relics we're a cannon
ball three inches in diameter, a stone
hatchet, many flint arrow heads,
Aints used for striking fire, and fat and
round stones which had no doubt been
used by the Indians for grinding grain
etc. These relics were found on and near
the grounds upon which the battle of
Tippecanoe was fought by General William
Henry Harrison, grandfather of the
present President, in November 1911
eighty.one years ago. The writer brought
a number of the arrow heads east with
him.
Natural gas is being discovered in many
places in Indiana where it was never ex-
pected Wherever it is found new towns
spring up as if rails d by magic wand and
old towns partake OF new life and spread
out with surprising rapidity, Industrial
establishments follow in the wake of these
discoveries when the fuel is given Rratu-
itously, which is an encouragement that is
frequently extended. The gas is piped
many miles and supplies great number of
towns and cities. Those who use the gas
for h., r,N
do without it at any price. There is no
trouble, dirt or waste in connection with it
All that is necessary is to strike a match,
turn the gas valve and, prestol you have a
a bright fire in your stove 1t does not
take long to heat the largest and coldest
houses, and the heat can be regulated. In
the summer, after meals is cooked. the
gas can be turned off and there is no waste.
When the writer was in Muncy years
ago that place was mere village, al
though county seat, and the population
did not exceed 200. II now has popu-
lation of II 000, large number of manu-
featuring establishments, some very large
and fine business houses, and many elegant
residences. This growth is due to the dis.
covery of natural gas and oil in and about
the place.
Marion is another place in Indiana that
was scarcely known p few years ago, hut
which is now q place Of large proportions
with many manufacturing establishments.
One of the largest tin plate establish
ments in Wales is to be transferred TO this
country in the near future and located in
one of the towns Of this great natural gas
| field. The establishment will employ 2, OOC
hands.
A number of former Schuylkill county
people reside in Muncie and are we'll off.
Speaking of meeting former Schuylkill
countians in the West reminds me of a
story told by Squire Hay formerly Of
Lost Greek. but now of Dubois, Clearfeld
county, this state. While travelling through
a Western town one day the squire heard
the notes from fife. Listening intently
for few moments the Squire made up his
mind that he knew the player, although
he could not see him. The character ol
the playing was such that he identified it as
| that of an old acquaintance in the east
''If that isn't George Brown" said the
| squire as he sought the player, "pll ea'
my hat" And it was George Brown, {
blacksmith, who resided in Schuylkil
county in the ffties and who was a mem
Der Of fife and drum corps at Tamsqui
with james Hinkley, now of Reading, anC
John w. Boyer, now of New Harmony
Indiana.