Southeast Texas Oil Lake Draws Geologist Otley’s Attention
In Southeast Texas an immense oil lake is described near Sour Lake. Geologist Otley recounts four years of prospecting work with Savage and others, noting a well producing about fifty barrels per day and a vast underground oil stream flowing toward the gulf. The Post reports Otley’s observations of the oil field and the potential scale of future discoveries.
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Ont
Texas
Otley
The
Post
Gladys City
Cort
Gour Lake
Sour Lake
Simtos
Colorado
Prownwood
Bua
Nacogdoches
Sepps Owl
Gulf
Beaumont Oil Geyser Attracts National Attention
Beaumon oil strike draws Galveston officials and promoters to Jefferson County. Observers note unprecedented, continuous flow for five days with a vast black column, possible lubricating oil, and fears about local water impact as crews plan tests and valve actions.
Houston could gain from Beaumont oil strike says official
Houston manufacturers official argues Beaumont oil discovery will aid fuel supply for industry. He notes lignite limits and high pine wood costs, estimates oil barrels replacing coal at half price, and suggests natural gas could benefit iron conversion, boosting Houston's development prospects.
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Beaumont
Houston
XN. Grar
Thas
Orange Prospecting company forms to seek oil in county
Orange Texas January 14 The Orange Prospecting company organized to prospect for oil in the county with indications of oil and no prior exploration. The board includes FP B Curry L Miller George R Holland H C Selle George W Curtis George Call Pete Lausen B H Reis and B C Miller. Capital is $10 000 and charter is being sought. Interests are being secured and drilling will begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
Texas
Orange Prospecting Company
FP. B. Curry
L. Miller
George FR. Holland
H. C. Selle
George W. Curtis
George Call
Pete Lausen
Oil Contract Ties Beaumont Captain to Hartwell Works
The document records Captain Lucas of Beaumont contracting with Hartwell Iron Works of Bistity to erect four large oil structures, signaling a rapid industrial effort. The snippet notes the firms involved and the immediate urgency of construction.
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Lucas of
Beaumont
Hartwell Iron Works
Bis Tity
Promoters Push Jeffries Rahlin Fight Amid Delays
The Sacengerfest Association continued work on contracts for the February boxing match as promotion tensions rose. Promoters insisted the event proceed despite town opposition and political pressure, while a petition signed by chamber of commerce members urged cancelling the fight at the Saengerfest hall.
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Clovinmat
Rablle
Matipes
Aeath
Evangelian Alliance
Saengemess Athietin
Seensereen Athletic Club
Chamber of Commerce
Races in New Orleans Details and Odds Versus Track
New Orleans results report a confusing card with multiple horses and odds. Senator Bevericky headlines a six furlong handicap with strong showings by Chare O'Brien and General Marauder among a crowded field. weather clear, track Henry.
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New Orleans
Senator Bevericky
Mile
seling—Weponan
Walsh
Drumburs
Winkfeld
Sto Sand
Weeman
God Gevinty Fadts
aelling—Cattern
weiling—Palarm
Kane
Boomerack
Weber
Tofmepondr List Blewett
Corhran
Lothind Tite Ty
Aplling
General Marauder
McGann
Dyvun
Torewivel
Roburteoni
Ovun
Ecund
Fick
Tite
Frisco Caricature Matches Highlight Twentieth Century Club Event
The Twentieth Century Club of San Francisco hosts boxing preliminaries on January 1 with Sharkey and WeCew linked in a bout. Terry McGovern slated to fight in the city, with February 14 set for an exhibition and plans for a heavyweight match in April or May.
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Sharkey and WeCew
Twentieth Century Club
San
Bharkey
McCoy
San Pranchico
McGovern Motter
Lightning Terry
Twentiet Grntors Club
Thie City
Unclear local race results with disqualifications at Oaklaid
Public attendance at Oaklaid race day records a disqualification for Wallenstein after a foul on Wonblane who placed second. Wonblane received prize money, while Wallenstein was fined. Runners include Monrivia Marvato Cantata and others with times noted for various distances.
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San Francisco
Wonblane
Hemeid
Wallenstein
Monrivia
Marvato
Yorda
celling—Lomond
Walloustein
Dunblane
Pimo
Turlénia
turlénia—Sel Lichenatelr
Eros
Minerva
Aaj
Furionge
Crdoune
Frank Dell
Gibraltar
celling—Wyatley
Pat Morrinny
Urchin
Furléner
Offine
Preetidigitater
Teajene
Espiranda
Burne Wins Bird Shoot Wager At Stock Pride Park
In Brenhan Tex on a January afternoon L Burne defeated F Martin winning 25 dollars in a bird shooting contest. Burne aimed to hit four ten birds of twenty with a single barrel four ten birds were counted fourteen birds killed no total score recorded for the event.
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Brenhan
Tex
Stockpride Park
L. Burne
Martin
Burne
Sone
Ucker
Salley
Moses
Brgl
Burns
Gardner
Exhibition of Hugging in Cavemon Texas Boxing Match
Exhibition boxing in Cavemon Texas features Jack Johnson of Galveston against Jim Stanian of Pittsburgh Pa. Bout ends in seventh round amid crowd of about 200 as referees suspend action following controversial tactics and alleged rough conduct.
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Cavemon
Texas
Jack Johnson
Galvenson
Jim Stanian
Pittsburg
Bornau
Gymnaxium
Igen
Iain
Hearne rattled by death as town eyes telephone plans
Hearne Texas January 14 The funeral of Miss Angie Jenkins who died yesterday morning was held at Norwood Cemetery. A representative of the Hell Telephone Company visited Hearne last week to study the field and arrange a telephone system. He said he would return soon to finalize plans. For several days many visitors have arrived in town.
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Post
Himanl
Hamill
Lucoe
Lucas
Cvplaln
W. B. Sharpe
Ear
Sharpe
Journal
Newespapers
Mr. Sharpe
Rome
Sour Lake
Sherpe
James ‘Arity
Corsica
Roger Q. Mills
Garrity
Mont
Jefferson County
Captain Cerrity
Hearne
Texas
Angie Jenkins
Norwood Cemetery
Hell Telephone Company
Local News Notes and Arrivals in Mexia Area
Scattered items from Mexia include visits and returns: Norflet Paine and Chariie Lofland in Heargs on a visit. Harry L. Terry associated with local veterans. William Kirlicks and wife back from Houston. Marie and Timoclea Shields visiting Bryan relatives. Miscellaneous movements: B F White of Banham as city auditor. Richard Mays and John L Wortham from Mexia to Awetin. Col Bob Adams in town from the bottom with ties to Lutkin. D G Boyd visiting Hampstead. Victor Hudgon of Bryan en route to Franklin. Thomas Hillier of Rockdale in town. J P DeLendornier leaving for Wortham on business.
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Norflet Paine
Chariie Lofland
Mexia
Heargs
Thende
Theas
Philippines
Harry L. Terry
Terry
William Kirlicks
Houston
Mieces Marie
Timoclea Shields
Bryan
B. FF
White
Banham
Richard Mays
John Lir Wortham
Awetin
Bob Adams
Calooff Adams
Lutkin
G. Boyd
Hampstead
Mion
Victor Hudgon
Ryan
Franklin
Thomas Hillier
Rockdale
John PP. DeLendornier
Wortham
Calvert Seweils Notes on Bank Officers and Local Growth
Calvert Texas notes announce annual election of officers at First National Bank J A Poster elected president Scot Field vice president B F Elkin cashier A Mrlendlander expanding brick business Mouse Kalvert sees new stock of goods and furnishings. Local economy shows cotton sales and better housing with a coal and manufacturing company to hire about 150 workers boosting money circulation.
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First National Bank
Calvert
Texas
Pirot National Bank
J. A. Poster
Apo
Scot Field
B. F. Elkin
A. Mrlendlander
Mu Leiden Wros
J. J. Lauderdale
Calverttas
New Coal and Manufacturing Company
Bim
Navasota News Roundup From Local Churches And Societies
The week of prayer in Navasota churches featured speakers J. tis Tenper Dr. D Bewby and Rev. J. M. Adwina at Pres byteilitg church. Kate Woodward led the Young Folks meeting as officers were elected for the year. Knights of the Maccabees named new officers including Henry Fore and J EB Cuttrell. Rowland Gaythie moved stock to a new site and Santa Fe conductor Beo Parker joined the fleet. The Park association set plans for equitation and two men faced charges of property disposition.
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Navasota
Varlone
Myeog
J. Tis Tenper
D. ¥. Bewby
J. M. Adwina
Kate Woolward
Varigua
Misa Kate Woodward
Mien
Eleanor Brome
Henry T. Fore
J. EB. Cuterell
Terrell
Sam Cook
J. M. Felder
LD. Kuperman
Arme
Sam Maheiey
Guardé
A. V. Cuthtrill
Gdarda
G. K. Gille
Eentinel
Larry Jacobs
Rowland Gayithie
Hia Olletore
West Whaliciton Avenue
Fruét Palace
Beo Parker
Allgwtor Tiintet
Santa Fe
Conduster Sewell
United
Baetall ‘Park Association
Hacom
Norwood Wao
Man Loses Foot In Freight Train Accident At Orange
Orange Texas January 4. A man near the freight yard was found with one foot severed after a mechanism involving a freight train. He is identified as a white laborer with ties to Lutcher Moore Lumber Co. Amputation performed between ankle and knee. Relatives in New Orleans notified. sheriff informed.
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Orange
Texas
New Orleans
Robertson
Kepa
Lutcher & Moore Lamber Campany
Lamber Yard
Allen Lumber co sale on private terms in Polk County
Allen Lamar Co. announces sale of all Allen Lumber lands mills planers and related properties in Polk County at private sale to be held at the office on February 1 pending court approval. Reserve right to reject all bids and accept bids separately if needed. Sterling.
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Allen Lamar CO
Allen Lumber
Polk County
Sterling
Southern publishers hold annual meeting in Richmond
The Southern Publishers association gathers at the Bike club room at 11 AM with leaders from the Richmond Dispatch and Nashville American presiding. Topics cover circulation, reader engagement, women in the field, reporting practices, telegraph and telephone use, and newspaper management.
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South
Associaton
Coronel
Charles O'F. Cowarden
Richmoml
Dispatch
Wasnslation
Rue Mol
Leland Rankin
Nashville American
Southern Pacific
Murions Atteo
David
Alf Tony Hite
Conmdurina
Walfetation
Iin
Elariter and Gerade
Forelen
Phesonia
Aitorarg
Eleunier Lawrenst
Convijn
Death notices for Harriet A Strom and family
The notice reports the death of Mrs Harriet A Errong widow of the late G Errong at 6:70 o clock and funeral arrangements from her home on Polk Avenue. Also listed are multiple relatives including Mrs Mllmebeth Tray Mrs Hattie L Hathaway and others with funeral details for several family members in Houston and nearby areas. A separate item notes the death of Sie Little Jones at 814 Lakin Street with burial at German cemetery and no funeral arrangements yet announced.
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Harriet A. Errong
T He Late
G. Errong
Mh Stroam
Polk Avenue
Glenwood
Strove
Fouston
Hattie L. Hathaway
Houston
E. Troy
Thomas Hatheway
Seth Strong, Jr
Mark Hathaway
Treacy D. Duero
Tom ¢. Duoy, Jr
Tom O C. Dunn, Jr
Siw
Little Jones
Lakin Street
Chageyville
Sie
Bo Tet Leaves Home On Journey Without Remedy
A notice urges travelers to carry Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy before boarding steamship cars. The remedy is described as pleasant safe and reliable and widely sold by all druggists.
Core the Grip in Two Dalva Larative Bromo Quinine Tablets
A medical note advertises Dalva Larative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming quick relief for grip and related symptoms. The copy emphasizes efficacy and ease of use in a compact dosage form.
Seasonal sale slashes prices on boys and suit items
A year end sale trims clothing prices with deep discounts. The notice lists price cuts on boys suits and pants suit sets, dropping from regular levels to bargain figures such as 7.50 for long or short pants suits, 6.00 for boys suits, 35.00 for a boys 7.00 suit, and 3,600 for a boys 4.00 suit.
Window Shades Offered for Offices and Stores
Quality biartwhorn roller and bold shade cloth available for office and store use. Prices and samples provided on request. Prompt made-to-order service for window shade needs.
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Southeaast
H. Galey
Rinter
United States
Gatley
Galey
Gailey
Port ‘Arthur
W. W. Kyle
George W. Carrol
Jurge George C. O'Brien
W. FR. Blain
Galveston
L. A. Bergeron
Galveston National Bank
Heywoll
Nornase
Ostetter
Beaumoant
Dale
Ranlin
Sacengerfest Association
Arenh Will
Sarkla If
Phidige
Heroine
Silver Colin
Adminius
Albert Vale
Ceiling
Iorga Gardner
Madeline G
Mleamblebush
Picas
Avenstoke
Wordtrive
Alpaca
Hing—Goonnolatte
Carrigan
Macle Maree
Tourney
Gen. McGruder
Lancewood
Lillian’ Read
Sees d
Dad Staite
Acitatir
Samovar
Henry
Frisco
Brenham
Calvert Sewls
the Southern Publishers
Harriet A. Strom
Mee
Peter Campbell
Holston
KIAWS
Mammoth Clothier
James Bute
Texas Ave
Bae
Rozbhuck & CO
Chicago
Temple
W. W. Darby
A. Ragland
Dallas
Texa
Aull
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