Oil discoveries and test drilling in Texas reported
The July report describes oil tests at Lucas well and others, with Guffey Petroleum cited for producing up to 25 000 barrels daily after valve tests. It notes infrastructure readiness, barge shipments, and plans to drill deeper wells on Hogge Swarne and Treadway tracts as progress toward reaching oil-bearing zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Lucas Gueher
Guffey Petroleum Company
Alba
Ogdar
Ummers Ol
Hogge-Swarne
Jevel
Beatty Stock Active as New Issues Enter Market
Active trading in Beatty stocks with several sales at higher prices. New stocks introduced include Missouri, Kart an and Texas Oil Company. Prices showed variability with declines in some favorites and bids concentrated around investment demand, brokers reporting many buy orders and limited selling at higher levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Wnt
Mit
Hitte
Nationnal
Mabe Atos
Remarkable Remedy Claims Free Trial for Men
A misquoted notice from the State Medical Institute offers free trial packages of a remedy to men experiencing sexual weakness and related conditions. It invites all interested readers to write to 409 Frickton Building Fort Bend to receive a mailed sample and suggests the treatment restores vigor at its source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Medical Institute
Fort
Tnd
Oil booms in Nacogdoches County with new leases
In Nacogdoches Texas July activity centers on oil exploration as several rigs prepare to bore. The Uhirasle company plans to commence work and others will follow in days. A local observer reports natural oil seeps in the area and notes a citizen’s claim of abundant surface oil and a mill-worthy flow, though details remain unclear and invitations to inspect were declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nacogdoches
Texas
O' Fell
Uhirasle Company
Aot
Puselig
Gas In Colorado County Ignites In Creek Bed
A report from near Columbus states that during tests conducted last month Cantata A. FL Lucas claimed gas indicators existed except escaping gas. Captain Z J Dick later found gas escaping at the foot of Ploey Creek, igniting it and collecting talc like material. The sample is described as white soapstone used for powders. Texas Ore and Mining company is involved and transporting material to Rocky Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Cantata A
FL Lucas
Keaster Hill
Z. J. Dick
Werkniin
Ploey Creek
Dirk
New Oil Charters Filed in Texas S0c Okt Secretary
Austin July filing notes oil and mineral charter applications with the Texas secretary of state. Firms named include Mutual Unto Oil and Asphalt of Austin and Dallas Fort Worth area directors G B Waloo W M Waloo H C Holcowh Jefferson Johnson A L Beere and others. Sutherland Spring company listed with officers from Sreeevo se and Beaumont area participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Texan
Mutual
Ol and Asphalt Company of
St. Jo
Capital Stork
G. B
W. M. Waloo
H. C. Holcowh
Jefferson Johnson
A. L. Beere
Sr. Ae
Sutherland Sprin, ml Company
Ecreevsoe 'Ire
Stork
Pire Hea
Neoit
Erst
Tullos
Ken Foes
Creevilte
Operations Report from Corsicana Field in Texas
Report of operations in Corsicana Field Texas for June and July. Websa completed four units Meike 45 hone dd abandoned 1m Hes five ae July tests completed reducing of OOS gas 23 dey Ey aban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsicana
Comicana
Texan
Websa
Ft Meike
PIEDRAS PINAS WELL FLOWS. DRILLERS TRY TO STOP OIL
A tele phone message from Pilestran Pintas, thirty miles west of Corpus Christi, reports oil is flowing freely from the well. Drillers work to halt the seeps but face great excitement as the situation threatens broader disruption.
New Well at the Mound Started
The Rywtulle Mining commur began operating at Kalver Mound yesterday and drilled the well twenty five feet last night. Mr Pnderwood states the company aims to reach SMN feet or more to complete the venture. A miner at Equitably Mining's well at Mowe fell and sustained injuries this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colmblea
Rywtulle Mining Commur
Kalver
Pnderwood
Pujier
Local Drilling Efforts Advance in Brazoria County
In Brazoria County, Hon. Vi. T. Perts reports readiness to drill for oil with a competent driller. The Gnffey company has derrick machinery set up and plans within the area near Bryan Holguts and adjacent sections. Several landowners refuse to name any price for their land despite progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazoria
Vi. T. Perts
Bryan Heights
Moe
Gnffey Company
Bryan Holguts
Contract for Another Well at Sour Lake
Judge Gere D Neal and Dr A H Roetetom returned last night from Sour Lake where they and Messrs Mindlay and Trenes Meeder signed a contract for an ad d well for the Empire State company to be commenced at once with large machinery to reach profitable depths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sour Lake
Navasota
Texas
Gere D. Neal
A. H. Roetetom
Messrs
Mindlay
Trenes Meeder
Empire State Company
Potatoes Shipped From Groesbesch Texas
A shipment of potatoes left Groesbesch Texas on Monday aboard a cargo ship. The loading details and exact origin appear garbled but indicate a notable agricultural shipment from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groesbesch
Groexbueck
Texas
McMotle & Procter
Work at Damon Mound Sparks Texas Oil Prospecting
The Damon Mound area in Panola County, Texas, anticipates active drilling soon as the New Work Oheanpany plans to begin ore exploration at HH Wh and the nearby Handron well. Prospectors, officials, and visitors from Alvin to Brazoria observe the site while crews cut wood and prepare equipment for operations expected to run through Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawon
Texas
Fella
Wes
Geologiete Agil
Herndon
J. H. Mernhim
Beagle County
Depois
Tao
Herndonia
RR. T. Mulcahey
Davis
Dimon City
Beaumont Irrigating Pump Repaired Amid Transit Delays
A special express from Centralville Ind delivered essential pump machinery to Beaumont Irrigation Co and cost 747 dollars in freight. The repaired pump, crucial to the Beaumont system, was installed after delays and a city council session approved a temporary salary for the new treasurer as part of the handling of related charges and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Texan
Iily
Siuttern Pacific
Cennereville
Ind
Beaumont Irrigation Company
Marge Pumpa
Trollo
Eltr
Simonton
Blair
Lee Clara
Ely Tremanner
Poly
W. Tc. Averlil Wan Elactau
Brenham Budget Notes Weather Shortages and Local Farewells
The Brenham report records scarce corn and feed due to dry weather impacting farmers with about 100 ears of corn on hand and a push to gather supplies. It notes the death of Mrs. Optein Gelsecke and funeral arrangements, local church activities, and civic movements including candidates for pardon Prince Httr and troop mobilization orders for Camp Mabry.
Harry Field Dead Office Manager for Lutcher & Moore
Harry Field an office manager for Lutcher and Moore Lumber Company died at Boerne Texas after a long illness likely tuberculosis He had moved from Williamport Pennsylvania to Texas and later to Orange where he served as city elder and was active in local affairs His wife and family mourn him and he was laid to rest after his death on July 5 The obituary notes his prior business ties and migration from Pennsylvania to Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krag
Winkelman
Schindt Bret
Bern
Cape
Opteiin Gelsecke
Farr Non Gelserke
Ofelock
Gelaseke
Ated Myre
John Steel
Zianayuir
Myr
Gabav
Ream
Thes Union
Sf Witich
Colaeche
Indy
Fanerd
Chook
Renanns
Prairie Lea
Jock Portes
Murieson County
John Williams
Prince Hit
M. Tl
Washington counLy
Prince Httr
Christ
Brenham
Ft Brenham
Temple
Hrenham
Presbyterian Church
Signet Corps
Hécore Bkehulf
Theodors Schirmacher
Adjutant General
Camp Mabry
Lutcher & Moore Lumber Company
Orange
Texas
Boerne
Harry Meld
Field
Heston Wit
SnocAntonio
Elie Inter
Stark
Bio
Paula
Harry Field
Bors
Williamaport
Terns
Gem of Copeetan, Ricards & Co
Wininsport
Johnstown
Galveston
Texie
Watteston
Klae HA
Houston
Weeween
Joly A. Kirfintee
Galeedon
Lore Ant
Rirtide
Cominetar
Ube
Campheth Cuehler
Campbell
Lee
Opie
Crapbell
Campbell Residenon
Exhibits for Farmers Congress at College Station
A communication to exhibitors invites free transport of exhibits to the Farmers congress at College Station on July 28 1888. Shipments should be sent by July 22 1888 and addressed to Prof J A Vongel at College Station Texas care of Henry Chairman Exhibit Committee Row Pita Secretary Farmers' Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iease Ponoknve
Farmers’ Congress
College State
J. AL
Vongel
Vollewe Station
Texan
Leaporttniily
Yoy
Hanery
Esvibit
Row Pita
Farocra’ Congtean
Fire destroys two Mexia houses overnight
A midnight blaze swept two Mexia homes, engulfing Hartley’s dwelling and another nearby. Firefighters gained control after rapid action by Tor Bryant and local crews. The origin pointed to the Hartley residence with extensive damage and heavy smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexia
Tiwary
Joly
Min. Hartley
Howe
Tor Bryant
JLOW
Catholic Church Dedication Sparks Large Local Turnout
A Catholic church in Texan was dedicated today with many attendees from nearby towns and several priests present. The ceremony featured remarks by Hod praising the congregation, and regular services will begin soon with plans for a school to follow in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pew Catholic Church
Chacel
Avacmina
Broom Factory Expanded at Csim Texas
Am ig proprietor of the broom factory enlarged his plant at tile price and plans to purchase the tree corn in the future. He cannot devote attention to retailing at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Csim
Texas
Amig
Han Ao
Ratelng
Hime
Collin County Census Shows Population Figures
Fragmentary census data indicates Collin County population around 11 940 with multiple independent school districts in McKinney Farmersville and nearby towns. Names and numbers are partially readable in the OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collin County
McKinney
Tezaa
Collin
Thla
Intricta
Ag Fo
Tows
Farmeravide
Diane
Lignite of Good Quality Revealed in Angelina County
In Angelina County near Navogdeches Texas a coal sample was found in the Bantington well by the Texan and New Chenan Fairtoud company. The vein runs nine feet thick and is considered a good article of health material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navogdeches
Texas
Bantington
Angelina County
Texan
New Chenan
Old Bettlers Hold Tense Reunion in Mineral Wells
Palo Pinto County Texas July 3 The old set convened with a large crowd in attendance and will continue tomorrow and the next day with a soloe program arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Pinto County
Old Bettlers
Mineral Wells
Texas
Old Getijon
Tetay
Sustaining Diet Amid Perilous Year
Fragmentary local text discusses dangers and daily life during a tense period. It mentions fire, health systems, and concerns about events at a place named Hoon's Sareapart with unclear details. Names and specifics are garbled, revealing only a sense of caution and daily routine under threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Ieee
Chieus
Island City News Items Describes Crime and Returning Volunteers
The Galveston area reports a series of events including a burglary attempt at J F Campbell’s residence with a shooting incident. authorities pursue leads though the intruder remains uncaptured. Also noted are the arrival of U S Colored volunteers from the Philippines and a new Presbyterian minister taking interim duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Forty-cloth Regiment of
United States Volunteers
Philippines
San Francine
Almtant Island
Hintertin
Hintertin Were the Following; Thwttlye Hoo, Sono Officer Beer B. Smith
Jason Braning
August Tyler
J. Goodwin
Lemon Smith
Jh. Holland
Frank Apps
James Belt
J. Montier
Juliet Williams
Joe Haines
Frank Joe
Adame ‘Chaves
Hicnera Spott
W. Richard A. Campbell
U. Coleman
Tom Marshall
F. Coleman
Joo Suttr Td White
L. Perkins
Id Hobland
Rough details surface on Galveston visit by FRAN officials
Fragmentary notes show Joly P Dar rough deputy for the Eastern district of FRAN with HQ at Honaten visiting Galveston. Brooke of Weatherford and Jotie Orr of Austin are listed in city today along with other names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Joly
P. T. Darrough
United States
Honaten
Brooke
Castle
Cpaten
Weatherford
Jotie Orr
Austin
Ein
Etty
Joly Ray
Ciny
Tinsley Admitted to Bail in Murder Case
Fifteen thousand dollars bail was set for W R Tinsley after a grand jury indicted him for murder in the first degree for the killing of Oscar Schiever at Waelder. The bail was granted by Judge Kenpoon on the basis of evidence from the examining trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gowaaloe
Texas
Efand
W. W. Conk
W. A. Butch
Waelder
J. R .Tinsley
Yoo
Oscar Schiever
Ball
Tinsley
Ju Kenpoon
Terrell Fourth of July Celebration Draws Thousands
Terrell Texas hosted a warm July 4 celebration with thousands attending as the day went by without incidents. Streets were sprinkled and most houses closed by noon for the holiday while Rev George Sexton, traveling pastor, spoke of distant lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrell
Texas
Bealers
Valuation Fixed on Railroads in Galveston County
The county board of equalization in Gonagles county met yesterday evening and set valuations on railroad property within the county. The session fixed figures for the rails serving Galveston and nearby Harré areas as part of the county tax assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iontales
Terns
Comrale Meuern Court
Gonagles County
Board of Equaiization
Galveston
Harré
New Medical Cure Claim Aimed at Serious Ailments
An advertisement asserts Williams Pink Pills for Pale People can cure St Vitus dance, partial paralysis, neuralgia, rheumatism, and other conditions. It features a testimonial from William Williams of Watertown claiming recovery after eight doctors failed. The piece promotes the pills as a universal remedy with a Schenectady company address for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrone
Williams
Woris
Milford Road
Watertown
Wti
Weil
Golig
Wink Repetante Phyeleians
Mpee Clailets
Bern
Wales
Williamet
Cine Company
Schenectady
S. Y
Gamble and Company Houston Petroleum and Real Estate Ad
R. W. Gamble & Co of 110 Main St Houston invites buyers and sellers of fuel petroleum stocks and real estate. They offer cash transactions on the Houston OW and Stock Exchange floor and solicit inquiries from cities and states for petroleum contracts mineral properties and sales. Real estate for sale advertisement appears with no branch office elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Houston OW and Stock Exchange
R. W. Gamble & CO
Main ST
Railroad confusion across counties leaves few lines clear
Fragmentary notes claim multiple rail lines and places such as Galventon and Aransas Pass in a dispute context. The text mentions a Texas railroad company and various oblique references to routes and rates, with little coherent detail or outcome.
Appointed a Normal Student in County at Hoveton
A fragment notes an appointment of a normal student named Ileyan Torus amid references to Feinstein and Rebmech, mentioning competitive examination held locally and a point of appointment at Hoveton normal, with unclear further details about legal or official aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ileyan
Torus
Hoeo
J. L. Feintein
Thin Dintelet
Mike
Rebmech Ok
Wa Thay
Hoveton Normal
Dias
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OIL Gachers
Las Man
Ben Eckoff
Beaumont Transportation
Treadway
P. Wangford
Mallas
Ngford
J. M. Resgan
Gorton Randle
Potlas
Afr
Langford
Mer. Langford
Langforil
Tangford
Mr. Deneford
Terri Mronet
Ant
Yarbrouch
Reagan Mie
Dallas
Here
Nowiy Realty
Hebert
Lone Star
Creacent Ny
Lumphreys Eybdivision
Swayore
Twentieth Century
Piodle Aine Dee Cheroll
G C O'Brien
Gladys Ctur
RF. B. Morse
Southern Pacific
Mores
M. EB. Harrington
Pep
New York
Me Moree
S Harrington
W. W. Monroe
Ouston
Liovuefon
Reavin
St. Louis Republic
Newleans
The
New Orleans Picayune
Tuesaday
Pittighes
St. Charis Totel
Pring
Atkowe
Jemane
Chicago
Aid Polumbia
Loo Glover Anderson
Herwo
Keith Higgins
Manhattan
Sabelin
Trenton
Prummera
Lumber Co
Beatty Stock
Ria
Aitertean
Ing. Ey
Il Ameriont
Peasensas Siren
Beativodi
Patie Pce
Beaumont ‘Petroleum and Fears
Marientii Gerser
Wren Confedera Ae Tetreote
Beaumont- Aratogs Ford
Vertimont
Eureka
Federal Crode Enterprise
Aily Grace Veers
Kansas
Tiree
Olana P
Texas Gulf Coastar
Crescent Apa
Texas Star
Yvatol
Seewses
Rm Beatty
Beaumont Tantederited
Nacogdoches County Field
Golorado County
Texae OW and Mining Company
Rocky Point
Piedras Pintas
Damon
Hernoon
Coney Can
Island City
M'Fadden
Pompreas
Southern Pacifc
Che
Philadelphia
Galveston Bank
Aether Regan
Connode
Galvestony Toxo
French
Fort Worth
Clit
Beott
Gaternton
Lucan Terrace
Ec Welles Ge Tniy Renaie
Terrell News Notes
Fuel Petroleum
Bour Lake
Revalu Itis
Hausien
Subiosben
Galventon
Earcburg
Attensa ' Railrwid
Ban Ablonso
Aransas Passe
Sweatysia
Bae Antonio Railroad Company
Eyecare
Thaober Medicine Company, Chatieseege, Teas
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