Allen Field Gains From Ramsey Drilling Boom
Ramsey interests strike No. 1 Butler in the Allen field. Initial flow reported at five barrels per hour, later increased to twenty as the sand was reached at 2479 feet. Two companies now producing, with widespread activity and thousands of workers, as Wheeler City plans oil field development east of the discovery well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Oil
Allen Field
Butler
Allen Territory
Ramsey
Allen
Ada
Wheeler City
Homackla Oil Company
Louisiana Oil and Refining Corporation
W. R. Ramsey
Texas Pacific
Snowden-McSweeney
Louisiana Company
Harjo No
McElroy No
Milner No. 1
Milner No
Boy Scout First Aid and Handicraft School at Allen Succeeds
Pontotoc County Boy Scout Council completed its third First Aid and Handicraft school at Allen with high attendance and strong interest. average attendance four nights was 30. fifth night dropped due to Saturday. Perry Blue and Roy Saffaranans funded the event. proceeds cover expenses and a camping trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Loyol A. Jones
Elvin Crowe
Edgar Werengast
Allin
Frisco
Allen
W. A. Cole
C. A. Box
Perry Blue
Part of American Oil Well Supply Business Is Sold
The American Supply sold all oil and gas well supply operations except line pipe and casing. Atlas Supply of Muskogee purchased and now runs the remaining business. Irving Shefts continues as head of pipe and casing at the same location and is optimistic about future orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Supply
Atlas Supply Company
Muskogee
Irving Shefts
American
Oil Field Worker Injured in Allen Fall
Homer Cruze was injured early this morning when he fell about 50 feet in the Allen oil field. He was brought to Brecon hospital in a dazed condition around 9:30 and has been under sedative influence since. His injuries include facial bruising and a broken cheekbone. further examinations will determine any additional damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Deep Oil Pool
Ches Roberts
Steedman
Ada
Homer Cruze
Breco
Allen
Cruze
Allen Field
Bank Robbery Strikes Mill Creek At Noon
Two masked men robbed the First National Bank of Mill Creek in Johnston county of about 4000 dollars shortly after noon. They locked cashier W C Eubank in the vault and fled in an automobile as Sheriff Fred Hunt organized a posse from Tishomingo to pursue them.
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Mill Creek
First National Bank
W. c. Eubank
Johnston County
Fred Hunt
Tishomingo
Bank Robbery Probe in Mill Creek Lands Two Arrests
Posses and citizens combed the woods of Tishomingo at noon for two men who robbed the First National Bank of Mill Creek, taking 4200 dollars yesterday. Two young men were arrested but held for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tishomingo
First National Bank
Mill Creek
Shaffer Oil tests Yaokan No. 1 and Ramsey drills many wells
In section 16-5-8 Shaffer Oil reports the rig up for Yoakum No. 1 and W. R. Ramsey drills many wells with expected production by week’s end. A flight to the Pacific coast began this morning on the first leg of its long journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaffer Oil Company
Yoakum No. 1
W. R. Ramsey
Pacific
Pacific Coast
Important Civil and Criminal Cases to Open at Court Tern
Judge Orel Busby will start immediate civil and criminal actions on July 25 with a docket ready. Key items include a permanent ouster suit against County Clerk W A Peck and the murder trial of Josie Mack. Hazel Oglesby’s fragile condition and her bond issue accelerate the speedy handling of the cases.
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Orel Busby
W. A. Peck
Josie Mack
Peck
Hazel Oglesby
Odella
Jury unavailable girl’s robbery trial moved to LaGrange
In San Marcos Texas on July 12 the case against Rebecca Bradley Rogers former university student charged with robbing the Farmer's National Bank at Buda last December was transferred by Hays County to Fayette County District Court in LaGrange due to inability to obtain a jury.
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San Marcos
Texas
Rebecca Bradley Rogers
Farmer's National Bank
Buda
Buda Texas
Jury selection begins for Rebecca Bradley Rogers robbery case
A jury selection process starts today for Rebecca Bradley Rogers accused of robbing the Farmer's National Bank of Buda Texas with a gun. Rogers, a University of Texas graduate, faces possible death penalty if convicted though prosecutors may seek only a nominal sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
University of Texas
Two Girls Injured in Sulphur Auto Collision
Misses Geneva and Billie Petty suffered injuries Sunday evening when their car overturned after a curve two miles north of Sulphur. They were returning to Seminocle where they work after an outing at Sulphur and were rescued and taken to a hospital in Sulphur.
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Geneva
Billie Petty
Seminocle
Sulphur
Musician Reuben Davies Dies in Colorado Sanitarium
Reuben Davies a nationally known musician from Dallas Texas died of tuberculosis at a Colorado Springs sanitarium last night. Mrs. Davies was at his bedside. He had arrived at the sanitarium about two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Col
Reuben Davies
Dallas
Tex
Ada Stratford Road Included in Highway Bid
State highway department plans to include the Pontotoc county Ada to Stratford road in a bid. The project calls for grading drainage and bridge construction with contracts expected to be let around July 26 after earlier uncertainty from local officials.
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Ada-Stratford Road
State Highway Department
Pontotoc County
W. D. Little
Highway Office
Ada
Stratford
Jesse Bunch
Kimes Sentenced to Life for Deputy Sheriff Slaying
Matthew Kimes received a life sentence for murdering Deputy Sheriff Perry Chucalate in Sallisaw Oklahoma. Judge C C Smith imposed the verdict amid heavy security, with Kimes in chains and escorted to the state penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallisaw
Matthew Kimes
Perry Chucalate
C. C. Smith
Kimes
John E. Johnson
State Penitentiary
Hugh Norris Talks of New York Visit to Ada Lions
Prof. Hugh Norris told Ada Lions at a weekly gathering about a Country Boy in New York. He praised subway travel and visits atop the Woolworth Building while noting his air giving act for a wandering plains youth. Stuart McDonalds and Rebecca Sargent performed songs as summer college students attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Norris
Lions
New York
Ada
Board of Trade
Woolworth
Hugo Norris
Plains of
Oklahoma
Stuart McDonalds
Wister
Rebecca Sargent
Poteau
Bystander Hurt as Oil Town Gun Battle Erupts Outside Jail
In Seminole on July 12, Lou Cash and Jess Stines arrested two men after an argument in a dance hall. Three gunmen demanded release, firing on officers. Five combatants fired until ammunition ran out. one bystander was struck in the leg and hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seminole
Lou Cash
Jess Stines
Stines
Membership eligibility based on income limit
Persons are accepted for membership with incomes up to $300 a year, but they are charged a small sum in proportion to their income.
Production from Slick well reaches 1000 barrels per day
The Conservation Oil Slick well in section 21-5-6 was fixed at 1000 barrels per day with the separator to receive flow later today. The well had produced 30 to 40 barrels an hour earlier, and operators plan steady production once the separator is installed. Timbers are set for three Texas Pacific tests and American Oil & Refining added another location as drilling activity rises in Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Oil Company
Texas Pacific
American Oil & Rifining Company
Allen
Butler No
Oil Production In United States Shows Decrease
The Oil and Gas Journal reports U S crude oil production fell by 15 832 barrels per day for the week ending July 9 from the prior week Total U S output averaged 2 215 081 barrels daily with the Mid Continent at 1 515 081 and the Seminole field of Oklahoma at 435 895 barrels California declined by 7 753 barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
U. S
Oil and Gas Journal
Mid-Continent
Seminole
Oklahoma
Seminole Field
California
Francis Gains From Local Oil Boom And Frisco Shift
Francis loses Frisco terminal business yet profits from an oil field nearby. Sun Lumber buys a location on Frisco tracks at Francis and Old Well Supply lines up a site for operations near town.
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Francis
Frisco
Ufe
Sun Lumber Company
Old Well Supply Company
East Byng Opens as New Pontotoc County Town
East Byng is the newest town in Pontotoc county with streets laid off and graded and lots numbered. Main street will run north and south while Broadway runs east and west. The town lies north and east of Byng, beside the Oklahoma City Ada Atoka railway. a switch is under construction and a station is planned within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Byng
Pontotoc County
Byng
Oklahoma City-Ada- Atoka
Legion Post Seeks Ten Year Glenwood Park Lease
The Norman Howard post of the American Legion asked city commissioners to grant a ten year lease on Glenwood Park. They would convert the area into a civic center with enhanced beauty and an enlarged swimming pool to fund the plan. Previously the park and pool were leased in one year terms, hindering long term beautification efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Howard Post
American Legion
Glenwood Park
the Legion
Legion
Legion Post
Vost
Hawaiian Flyers Back to U S Amid Welcoming Parade
A noisy welcome greeted Lt. Lester Maitland and Lt. Albert Hagenberger as the B-12 liner Mai arrived in San Francisco from Honolulu after a pioneering flight. Whistles, bells, sirens and aircraft saluted the returning aerial conquerors as waterfront crowds watched the ship pass the Golden Gate.
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San Francisco
Cal
Lester J. Maitland
Albert Hagenberger
California
Hawaii
Mai
Honolulu
Golden Gate
Center School Opening Delayed To July 25
Center schools will start the next term on July 25 instead of July 18 according to Prof. Johnnie Flowers superintendent. He and teachers expect one of the most successful terms in the history of the school. The citizen group includes retired officials, superannuated professionals, and destitute workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center
Johnnie Flowers
Flowers
Tulsa man moves to free Owens from jail in contempt case
H Bart Martin, attorney for O O Owens of Tulsa, seeks a federal writ of habeas corpus to free Owens from an Oklahoma City jail where a year sentence for contempt of the state supreme court stands. A hearing is set for October 12, with bond fixed at 15000 and possible release by Monday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
H. Bart Martin
Tulsa
O. O. Owens
Oiman
Oklahoma City
State Supreme Court
Owens
A. S. Valxenburgh
United States Court of Appeals
Oklahoma __ criminal court of appeals
Martin
Guthrie
Okla
Western District
United States District Court of Oklahoma
U. S. Marshal
Ben Dancy
Kiwanians Feast at Latta School
Kiwanians enjoyed a meal and fellowship at Latta school house in the first good will meeting of the year. W E Vaughan performed Virginia Judge and Hugh Norris shared stories of a country boy in New York as Rev Blackburn outlined club goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latta
W. E. Vaughan
Hugh Norris
New York
Morgan
Latta School
United States
M. M. Webster
Vaughan
Hig
Virginia
R. T. Blackburn
Bonnie Callis
Holl- Man
Oklahoma City Market Prices for Cattle Hogs July 1912
In Oklahoma City in July 1912 cattle numbers reached 1200 with prices steady for medium weight grass fed steers at 9.50 and fed cows around 7.00. Grass cows were 5.00, can ners and cutters 3.50 to 5.00, and good light weight calves 10.00. Hog sales totaled 600 with prices 15 cents higher, top 9.70 and bulk 9.50 up, stags and packers 7.50, good choice sows 8.00 to 8.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Earlsboro Officials Face Bribery Charge
In Earlsboro Oklahoma federal court J M Barron accused city officials of protecting vice operations in the Seminole county oil town Barron pleaded guilty to a liquor case and received a 100 dollar fine and five months in Logan county jail He said other vice operatives paid officials for protection.
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Guthrie
Earlsboro
Seminole County
J. M. Barron
Barron
Logan County
Ecourt
Earnsboro
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Rube Lutzke
Cleveland Rooters
Hodapp
State
Perry Chacalate
Charles C. Smith
Sequoyah
Grand Canyon
Flagstaff
Ariz
Sid White
Okemah
W. B. Wall
J. Berry King
McAlester
A. B. Cooper
James A. Brown
State Bureau of Criminal Identification
Russell
Okmulgee County
Johnson
Cotton
Sequoyah County
Potomac
Lincoln Memorial
Washington
Arlington
Lee Mansion
Virginia Hills
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