DAILY HERALD, Delphos, Ohio, May 15, 1902
Submitted by Mary Ann Tapey
NEBRASKA VOLCANO QUIET
Ponca, Neb., May 15. - The fear entertained that there would be an eruption of Mount Iona, located near this town, because of the renewed issuing of obnoxious gases and smoke, has quieted down. Although the gases continue to pour out, no sounds have been heard since Tuesday morning.
Mitchell Daily Republican, Mitchell, South Dakota, March 21, 1886
Submitted by Mary Ann Tapey
The Missouri on a High
ELK POINT, D.T., March 19. - Special to the Journal: From the best authority obtained a gorge has been formed opposite Ponca. The river has raised twenty feet from the ice marks. Two miles above this place the water is rising through a swale. Three miles below this city it is eight feet deep. The water is running into the slough west of town, and is rising six inches per hour. The bridge was torn up and drawn away. The water is reported seven feet deep in Green's house. Several farms are flooded, and the people are moving out. Considerable excitement prevails. Boats are being sent for to Sioux City, and others are being made here. All are hoping for the gorge to give way.
Mitchell Daily Republican, Mitchell, South Dakota, January 17, 1890
Submitted by Mary Ann Tapey
Under an article: RAILROAD CONFERENCE, Representatives in the City From Various Points
PONCA REPRESENTED
Ponca claims to have an excellent place for a bridge for the projected line across the Missouri. The advantages, which are said to be numerous for bridging at this point, will be presented by Ponca's three representatives, viz: E. E. Halstead, president of the Dixon County bank, John Stough and S. K. Bittenbender, president and secretary respectively of the Ponca Mill company.
Nashua Reporter, Nashua, Iowa, May 5, 1910
Submitted by Mary Ann Tapey
TAR EXPLODES; SIX ARE KILLED
Boiling Liquid Almost Wipes Out Family Ferryman
Following an explosion of tar, the home of Jerry Miner at Ponca Landing, Neb., was destroyed by fire and his wife and five of his children were burned to a crisp. Miner operates a ferry at Ponca Landing. He had placed a pot of tar on the kitchen stove to boil, prepatory to mending a boat. With a terrific concussion the tar exploded. The father threw an 8 year old girl out the window, saving her life. Then, his clothing aflame, he ran and jumped into the Missouri River. It is thought he will die.
