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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1926

Page

6

Gulf Production Leases 25000 Acres in Palmer County

Amarillo reports Gulf Production company leased 25 000 acres in Palmer County from Capitol Reservation lands. Samuel H Roberts announced the sale. Tests or drilling blocks are being pursued across Deaf Smith Oldham Hartley and Dalhart counties as majors and independents push western Panhandle activity toward Parmer and Garcia Lake area.

Panhandle Carson-Hutchinson New Mexico Reagan Field Amarillo Gulf Production Company Palmer County Capitol Reservation Samuel H. Roberts Capitol Holdings Deaf Smith Oldham Hartley Dalam Parmer Gulf C.S. Survey Bovina Santa E

Relief Oil reports Smith No 3 well flowing strong in Hutchinson

Relief Oil states its Smith No 3 well in Section II Block Y Hutchinson county is flowing about 300 barrels daily after a light shot. The company plans to let the hole stand and later drill deeper for a heavier shot. Gas production from nearby Smith No 2 is rising as crews work toward a top-producing well while awaiting engine replacement.

Relief Oil Company Smith Block Y Hutchinson County Relif F. S. Sallenberger Soeskine Aino

Land and Oil Receipts Estimated to Reach 18.9 Million by Aug 31

State land office receipts for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1926, are estimated to total about 96.9 million dollars, with land and oil revenues already surpassing 3 million dollars, per Land Commissioner J. T. Robinson.

AVEST State Land Office J. T. Robinson

Londons Early Morning Walkers Meet by Thames Embankment

Chalispin the singer and George Shaw the writer were seen walking along the Thames embankment at dawn near Canary Wharf. Chalispin toured Canven Garden on his first night, reading the morning papers after an operatic debut. They spoke briefly before parting.

Asermrete London Jane Chalispin Thames Embankment Canven Mary Flies George Shaw Embankment Black Friars Westminster Callepin Shaw

Mammoth Cave aims to become a national park

Kentucky leaders and the Mammoth Cave National Park Association push for 20 000 acres to be designated as a national park east of the Mississippi. Max B Nahm seeks options on 70 000 acres funded by subscriptions. Cave exploration spans 159 miles and could extend much further with more mapping.

Bowling Green Mammoth Cave Mississippi Max B. Nahm Mamoth Cave National Park

You Can File and Shoot Says Earl to Proceed

Earl Calloway oil and gas inspector says operators may file to shoot a well in the Panhandle without his presence. They must complete forms 1 and 15 and attach a log of the well, leaving the documents on the Board of City Development desk. He notes many operators waste time seeking him and aims to save both time and expense.

Panhandle Earl Calloway Oil and Gas Inspector Mr. Calloway Board of City Development Gelloway

Drilling Rights in Canadian River To Be Discussed

Austin June 25 The state land commissioner J T Robison will meet Wednesday in Fort Worth with oil company reps to discuss leasees rights to drill far in the Canadian river bed in Hutchinson County An additional conference is set for Friday at Texarkana The Marland Oil Company has leases covering about 25 miles of the river bed and faces opposition from riparian owners on both sides of the river

Associated Press Austin Hutchinson County Fort Worth J. T. Robison Texarkana Marland Oil Company Robison

Phillips Review Shows Fifty Wells Drilling Locally

Phillips Petroleum reports progress in the Panhandle District with Gasoline Plant No. 1 expansion and seven units of Plant No. 2 now operating. Production reaches about 9,600 barrels daily from 18 wells as 50 wells are drilling in proven areas and new acreage acquisitions increase output. In Sumner County Kansas, two new wells boost lease values with a 250 barrel per day shallow sand well and a 600 barrel per day deeper sand well.

Phillips Petroleum Company Panhandle Phillips Company 2 Ome Gelf-Panhandle Phillips Company Landreth Production Corporation Wilbarger County Texas Sumner County Kansas Phillips

Dixon Creek Oil to Shoot Five Wells in Hutchinson Pool

Seven Dixon Creek Oil Co wells in block Y Smithland Hutchinson County produce 6700 barrels a day with No 1 in section 14 steady near 3700 and other wells ranging from 75 to 1550 barrels. Five wells to be shot this week with nitro expect production to double.

Hutchinson County Dixon Creek Oil Company Block Y Smithland

Apex No. 1 Well Reaches 721/2 Barrels Per Hour

Harvey Radey reports Apex No. 1 in Soeleck has bridged and now flows at 721/2 barrels per hour after two weeks of signaling. The well in Smith Section 11 Block Y shows a strong bottom and nearby No. 2 well drilling at 1960 feet with pipe set in 17 days as owners celebrate progress.

Harvey Radey So'eleck Smith Block Y Katey

Golden Eagle Rig Ordered for Work in Hutchinson County

The Golden Eagle Oil company has bordered the rig for its No. 1 Bost and expects to start payward soon. The exact location has not been surveyed yet but will be in the southeast corner of Section 56, block Y-2 Hutchinson county. Officers said they are still selling Golden Eagle stock but with only a limited amount left.

Golden Eagle Oil Corporation Hutchinson County Golden Eagle

Amarillo Refiners Drive Past Claude 7 5

Amarillo Refiners defeated Claude 7 to 5 Sunday afternoon at Claude. Kaufman pitched strong after a rough start, outlasting Claude’s Pegram Reck and Faulkner as the local club sought sharp competition. Batteries: Kaufman and Boyles for Amarillo. Beck, Pegram, Faulkner and Davis for Claude.

Claude Amarillo Kaufman Pegram Reck Faulkner R. H. E Befinera Clauday Boyles Beck Davis

Half Section Sold On Brainard Ranch

Ed Mayer who recently leased 5 000 acres on the Brainard ranch announced the sale of the south half of Section 8 Block XO Hutchinson county for 4 800 with easing head rights and certain royalties reserved. The buyer is Theo Torbenson of Montana.

Ed. Mayer Brainard Ranch Section 8 Block XO Hutchinson County Theo Torbenson Montana

Mound Valley Oil Corporation Formed in Texas

Charter issued at Austin for the Mound Valley Oil Corporation of Amarillo with P. L. Hale James Dunn and H. M. Thomas as incorporators. Capital stock set at 100000 dollars. acreage and location not ascertained.

Austin Mound Valley Oil Corporation of Amarillo P. L. Hale James Dunn H. M. Thomas

Charter Granted for Bryan Royalty Company

The Bryan Royalty company receives a charter with capital of 15000 dollars and owns royalties on 1280 acres in Carson county. Land is in sections 92 and 107. Incorporators named: F. Bryan, E. D. Green and J. Riggs.

Bryan Bryan Royalty Company Carson County X, F. Bryan E. D. Green J. Riggs

Oil fields report and town notices from Hutchinson and Moore counties

Swabbings W W Silk et al No 1 section 95 block ST Hutchinson county drilling at 1950 feet Brookins Flowers No 1 Sneed section 25 block 1 Moore county drilling at BHO feet White Eagle Oil and Refining Smith No 3 11 Hutchinson county flowing 300 barrels daily Dixon Creek Oil Smith No 9 section 11 block Y Hutchinson county flowing 200 barrels daily Nelief Oil Smith No 1 section 11 block Y Hutchinson county sending 1000 barrels daily into pipeline McMan Oil and Gas Johnson No 1 section 21 block Y Hutchinson county drilling at 2000 feet Seen about town scout denies proposing next check meeting in Ma s dance hall Marjorie Capperton leads jay walk parade Polk F S Fullerton seeking an office Bill Bruce en route to Booger with a smile Someone spilled a bottle Vessey with a sponge Jack Caudle thinking of upcoming vacation.

W. W. Silk Block ST Hutchinson County Brookins-Flowers Moore County White Eagle Oil and Refining Company Smith Dixon Creek Oil Company Smith No. 9 Section 11 Block Y Ma’s Marjorie Capperton Polk F. S. Fullerton Bill Bruce Vessey Jack Caudle

White Eagle Ends Fishing on Johnson No. 2

The White Eagle Oil and Refining company completed a fishing operation on Johnson No. 2 in Section 64 Block 46 Hutchinson county and is drilling at 1680 feet. Casing or cellars completed on Johnson No. 7 and 8 in the same area with rigs to start within days. Smith No. 2 in Section 11 Block Y to be pumped today or tomorrow. Johnson Haggin in Section 64 Block 46 has two wells at 475 and 285 feet.

White Eagle Oil and Refining Company Johnson

Brokers Subject to Occupation Tax

Oil brokers must pay occupation tax set at 25 dollars for state and 12.50 dollars for the county, per J M Edwards acting comptroller to Ben Golding Potter county tax collector. Tax is based on city population under Texas law. Nevada Montana Pennsylvania and Wisconsin noted for old age pension laws. Yellowstone, the largest national park, covers 324 and a half square miles.

J. M. Edwards Ben Golding Potter County Texas Nevada Montana Pennsylvania Wisconsin

Phillips-Sneed gas strike at 2500 feet opens Moore county field

The Phillips Landreth No 1 in Moore county reports a large gas flow at 2500 feet. Spotted by scouts, the find could spur activity across the area and may open a new oil field feeding Hutchinson county to the southeast. Further developments are awaited.

Phillips-Landreth Hutchinson County

Goldedline Starts Soon on Four Wells

The Goldelline OIT corporation will drill by week end on four wells in the north Hutchinson county field. No. 1 and 2 B in section 27 block 47 H and T C survey are down about 450 feet. No. 1 A is spudding at 100 feet. No. 1 and 2 B in sections 8 9 block 7 near completion and will be rigged soon. More locations expected shortly. George Fox founder of Quakers once apprenticed as a shoemaker then wandered England Germany Holland and America preaching as sent of the Lord and forbidden to remove his hat.

Goldelline Oit Corporation Hutchinson County H.&t.c George Fox Friends of Quakers England Germany Holland America

Phillips Barnum No 1 flows 200 bbls daily in Texas well

Phillips Petroleum reports Barnum No 1 in Hutchinson county flowing 200 barrels per day from 2 812 feet after a second nitro blast. The well reached 2 818 feet and was set back six feet.

Phillips-Barnum Phillips Petroleum Company Barnum No. 1 T .C Hutchinson County

Hartley Play Picks Up With First Drilling

Activity rises in Hartley district as several outfits prepare to drill. Neudigate plans to drill on Shelton ranch in section 1 block 8 while Marland Humble and others lease Shelton and Capitol Reservation lands. Surville France mayoralty remains in one family for 117 years.

Hartley First Drilling Panhandle Holmes & Heck Coots Ranch J. C. Neudigate Marland Humble Neudigate Marland and Shelton Ranch Shelton and Capitol Reservation Surville France

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Reagan Fields Garcia Lake Chalia Japan Earl FT. Worth Phillips Review Flapper Fanny Dixon Creek South Hutchinson APEX Amarillo Refiners Mound Valley Nelief Oil Company Smith No. 1 McMan Ojl and Gas Company Johnson No. 1 Section 21 White Eagle Yellowstone Ordway-Saunders Co Insurance — Bonds — Loans California Southern California Vacation Land Supreme Chamber of Commerce Los Angeles Calif Goldelline Hutchinson Centerfield Mellroy Spring Creek Center Dome Newby Billy Wilson School OF Polk St Holmes & Heck Spud Neudigate, Marland and Humble Ready Hake la. Sul
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