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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1901

Page

3

Wells Chase Deep Oil as Spindle Top Firms Plan Tests

Least three companies press ahead with oil tests near Spindle Top Texas as Beatty Well expected today. Plans aim for 4000 to 5000 feet depths with corridors at Shane and Treadway wells and action by Texas and New Orleans Oil interests to test the field. Team owners and directors vote on tests while contractors push toward a夏 depth and potential future drilling.

Beatty Texas Weil Ig Texas and New OF Company Ilfaveid Schwaat Corner Kelly Weli Stockieldens Rxas Ofeane Orla Freibenlils Weil Belig Eselh Ud Prather Martic

Oil Stock Trading Mixed as Beatty Gains Lead

Trading in oil stocks showed further gains by Beatty with bidding lively yet sales not large. Prices fluctuated across crude, refinery shares, and related equipment as traders reported narrow gains amid broad demand and several firms noting lower closes.

Beatty

New Oil Companies File Charters in Texas

Austin July 16 Three oil and mineral prospecting firms filed charters with the Texas secretary of state. Ris Hil Oil Development Company of Fort Worth capital 35000 Directors Rowley Roe Pallock Hbome Cogram Macpay Moll. Oxithorna and Texas Oil Company with Perry, Mangum, and Perry figures listed. Alamo Texas Oil increased capital stock from 1000 to 1000 under amendment.

Austin Texas Secretary of State MP. Rowley A. J. Roe Pallock B.C. Hbome J. C ‘Togram Macpay KE. G. Moll Fort ‘Art Nite Washington Ou Ene Ae Company Benaley Penn Fiat Oxithorna Sian Sienenre Ray Crawfo EB. Denoin J. A Hatsen C. Watlerstest C.D Jeneen Perry

Test Hole Abandoned Near Navasota Texas

A prospect hole sunk by a Grimes County oil company in the Gales cutter area was abandoned Saturday afternoon after drilling difficulties. The Houston company operated the bore, and crews cited safety concerns and mechanical issues leading to the halt.

Navasota Texas Grimes County of Aod Ral Houstom Company Wes Grillera

Veiled Discovery Near Beaton Survey Field Described

An informant indicates a mining venture near the Beaton survey field northwest corner, on Nelert Owens' property, where crews probe a stream bed for ore. Geologists note volcanic formation layers and expect discovery with careful testing and sampling of the site.

Beaton Survey Nelert Owens Eid Couery Poly Trenton

Orange Oil Field Shows Strikes at Terry Well

Report from Orange Texas says the Chicago Orange Oil Company struck oil in the Terry well with a sand layer encountered. Operators expect to bail and assess the well while planning continued prospecting and securing equipment as the field yields potential for further wells.

Terry Chicago-Orange Orange Texas Sul M. Ba Heckwood Wye Lapine Orimgs Lis Wall Teery Oranee Oh Melling

Snow Case On Hearing Involves Life Interest Probing

Judge Bryant hears a snow case on merits with Mes Apple K Show seeking appointment of no receiver for land near Heat mont. The case questions the right of a wife to a life interest in property originally married into by the husband. No decree was granted. further proceedings continue tomorrow at 1 o clock in the afternoon.

Bryant Rhernan Tons Jaty Apnle Heatmont Reerot Chanter Momntribetay

Experiment Notes Reveal State Efforts and Officials

A cryptic report describes a July 15 investigation into sorting at a state facility. It mentions Rupert McNalir and the Empire, with references to trials, positions, and a forthcoming September hearing.

Dust Lays at Cleburne and Nearby Areas

Fragmented text notes dust or debris in Cleburne and surrounding locations. Mentions places like Mebupae and Beaumoant with scattered phrases about weather or conditions. No clear events, dates, or identifiable persons emerge.

Cleburne Beaumoant

Religious Protracted Meeting at Caldwell Tease Parish

Protracted religious gathering held at Caldwell with preaching by Rev Mr Mania and Rev Sir Hore of the Methodist church. Several accessions reported as attendees renewed faith and joined the congregation.

Caldwell Providence Chan Web Enat Stev Mania Sir Hore

Holiness Meeting at Denton Sparks Local Interest

Denton hosts a holiness gathering as Oak Street Methodist church prepares to welcome campers from surrounding areas. Organizers report growing crowds and ongoing preparations for the event despite unclear OCR text.

Denton Yeaua Wibelle Oak Stret Methodist

Campmeeting Near Navasota Texas Resumes With Vigor

Camp meeting along Tirricine creeks between Stoneham and Plantersville, Texas, near Navasota, is resuming lively proportions despite adverse weather. Yesterday a gathering drew notable interest and community participation.

Navasota Texas Stoneham Plantersville

Pastor Resigns From Mount Calm Church

Rev RT Gillon resigns from Magne Antioch Baptist Church in Mount Calm. Bev Franele of Jacksonville is named to fill the vacancy.

Mount Calm

Jasper Jottings Two New Brick Business Houses Begun

Work began on two brick business houses at the corner of Houston and Mulberry in Jasper Texas. One will house L T Bearharongs Co druggists and E A Santo a prominent merchant. The Jef Davis Mises Co plans a public substation and rapid work continues as the Kayes rowd progress.

Jasper Texas Houston Muln L. TP. Bearharongs & Co Attier Bor E A T Young Len Bertie Galvestan Air Kayes Jeustea Tenton Penton County Hillert Nebertson County Terns Fee Leiiers Diol Hetty Medigu Folter Willie Tras Juivi Jahertville Cherelee Hersten Waller County Aistin Conatr Grace Jesper County Texan Hockley Harris Conant Mewford Robertison County Copperas Core Coryell Co Dike Mineola Prine Sete Neubing Yeaterday MD Teddy Kville Live & Cyonty Xas Fred Maniowe County

Celebration and Host Laying Contest in Corpus Christi

A Corpus Christi gathering approved festivities including a fire department celebration and laying contest. The city plans a grand parade and additional events such as baseball activities and a nighttime gathering to honor local teams and community groups.

Corpus Chebitl Texas Corpus Christi Fire Department Monias Cithwas Mor Naps

Telegraph Poles Down In Beaumont Storm

Flooding rain and a cyclonic wind struck Beaumont Texas on July 1 tearing down the highest Weeters Undan Telegraph poles across the Neches river. Widespread lightning and thunder caused minor damage but trains and rail lines faced disruption while some areas reported decayed poles and downed trees.

Beaumont Texas Jefferson Weeters Undan Telegraph Company Neches River Great Cowt Faber

Use of Bisulphide of Carbon Questioned

To the Editor of Thy Post Fowston Teras July 15 a letter claims there is no law against throwing Disalphide of carbon at a dog or other domestic animal and asks if such offenses would be covered by a law passed by no law aeae. The letter hints the legislature may address the issue.

Fowston Teras

Mrs McLelland Elected Chairman at Daniel Baker College

Mrs M L McLelland elected chairman of the Daniel Baker College faculty in Brownwood Texas. Board members and college patrons praised her eminent teaching qualities and leadership as the school faces a new presidency transition this week.

Daniel Baker College Brownwood Prowneeed Texas Chaired Maker College Sue M. Moellelland Chelore de McClelland Taconite Tery Rom. Locket Beeville Methland

Paralyzed Richmond Man Dies After Sudden Illness

Stricken with paralytic illness, Mr Jones of Port Bend county, Richmond Texas, died this morning at home after a night of illness. He was a long time carpenter and wheelwright, married, and had recently suffered a light attack but was recovering prior to this fatal event.

Richmond Texas Jones Port Bend Mr. Jones

Ear of Com Described in Local Letter to Editor

A letter from August Horst, a wealthy bachelor, describes sending an ear of corn through town with a meal of corn of a certain flavor. The author expresses curiosity about whether a black operatores of corn exists and notes the corn’s taste after a fire attack. The writer signs as I. Db Schumacker.

Navasota Tezam August Horst Schumacker

Tornado Touches Texarkana Causing Property Damage

A small tornado struck Texarkana Texas on July 16 bringing heavy rain and severe conditions. The activity caused property damage amid unusually strong winds for the era.

Texarkana Texas

Obscure obituary fragment hints at names and events

Fragmentary text references a death and possible obituaries for individuals including John Tat and Mie T. Wie, with garbled phrases suggesting a reported fire or accident and undefined locations or dates. Details are unclear, but the piece notes passing and memorial actions.

Fragmentary notice on sale and development matters

Fragmented OCR shows a local public sale and development topic referencing unspecified authorities and a Tiberal tanihe. Limited readable facts. main action appears to be sale and development but place and dates are unclear.

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