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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1901
Page
3
A visitor reports the Big Hill No. 8 well near Beaumont shows oil and gas activity. Observations describe derrick operations and potential production, with company efforts from J. M. Guffey Petroleum and related firms under scrutiny by local and regional observers.
The report highlights uneven stock movement with some prices lower. Drummers and Hamman advanced while the market saw lively welding and scattered small lot sales amid overall interest.
An old advertisement proclaims Black Hair Ayer's Hair Vigor restores gray hair color and stops hair from falling. It claims reliable results and promotes the product for renewed fullness.
Austin Texas July 181 The following notice lists several oil companies and directors that have had their charters terminated by the Secretary of State. It mentions Paso oil concerns, capital stocks around 1 08s millions, and prospects for oil exploration by multiple firms in various counties with names of directors and officers.
In Missouri City Texas a group led by Mr Hepity plans to prepare the Blue Ridge tract for boring after machinery arrives next week. The site was examined by an oil magnate, with three kinds of mineral water reported and swelling springs seen in wet weather. The local people express confidence in eventual success.
J Wright from Ive Oak county ranch traveled to Reeville Bee County this week and brought oil samples from a fire well on the Hill place. The material shows strong prospecting qualities and indicates possible layer patterns. Wright reports favorable prospects for future sale of his stock from the area.
A vague report notes a find in Antonio Texas dated July 18 near Ottlne Gouzals county on the Ge Lamilto farm with insufficient progress to determine its value.
July report from Volusio, a Texan, notes the Lucas well unit arrived and is being installed at the Bryan Heights derrick. He expresses optimism about starting work soon and enthusiasm over the progress at Bryan Heights.
An expert driller is mobilized to assist Campa in the offshore well project. Crew timelines target completion next week with specialized equipment to ensure efficient boring operations.
Angleton Texas July 18 The New York and Texas Land Company's machinery was hauled out to the ferrick two oil fields where the Sharpe brothers will assemble and operate it promptly. Mr Martin, an expert machine man for the Austin system of oilberlin DanCey, arrived this week and will oversee starting at the Brosoe Valley Oil Company's plant next Sunday.
Tullig Texas July 18 Lyling of ao Manufacturing company plans to use Oi for fuel. The move aims to cut costs and improve efficiency, with emphasis on reliability and satisfaction compared with wood or coal.
Full complement of light guard and cavalry will bivouac at Camp Mabry near Austin. The article lists officers and enlisted men, detailing duties for emergency service and the mobilization of troops for the transit and guard duty.
A garbled OCR summary lists numerous names, companies, and capitals tied to Palestine Cotton Oil and related firms. It references San Antonio, Texas activities, executives, and capital stock figures, with unclear roles for Peters, Scheltia, Sretinke, Selualte, and others amid mixed corporate mentions.
Fragmentary article discusses immunity and natural laws. It urges maintaining vitality, avoiding supposed downtake of energy, and warns against letting illness progress by resting and proper care. The language references medical beliefs and early health warnings without concrete modern guidance.
Mrs M Brier who runs a boarding house on Priston avenue found W G Rutter dead in bed after an apparent heart disease. Neighbors and the deceased’s acquaintance Pattelman Blache alerted authorities as Rutter’s body was identified and investigations noted a likely natural death with injections of personal effects. Results show he recently resided at 708 Drewton Ave and left no clear cause beyond heart disease.
Fragmented archival prose recounts the death of a nobleman son of Sir Kenneth Muir MacKenzie and traces a convoluted tale involving a heiress, a move from Scotland to London, and the social circle around the family. The narrative touches on education, marriage, wealth, and a dramatic disappearance connected to a high society setting.
A garbled Athens report notes a tonic claim for healing and strength. The text references a product and place with damaged names and unclear details about the tonic and its effects. The fragment mentions injuries and a person named Jiles on June 27 and rough spellings cloud the event.
Local notes report a mix of civic, social, and crime items. Entries mention Mayoral actions, public notices, and community gatherings across Houston area towns, plus a stabbing near Maple Mace and remarks on development at Dew Springs. Minor civic acknowledgments and telephone service disruptions are listed.
We seek to contract for large petroleum supplies with delivery across Houston Texas and other states. Advise before closing contracts if you wish to buy or sell stocks of fuel products.
Dr Sherifon B Anderson left yesterday to Dickowen where Shell Neary Thomas of Galverton County joined a Betred Cor inquiry into Convrent Glovers death. Officials aim to land the case with coordinated effort. A switch board at Contra fire station will be installed soon with electrician George Valorepce overseeing the end floor. All carpeting is being replaced in red hues as preparations continue until the market hogs are rebuilt.
The report lists individuals such as B L Goodhar of St Louis and A A Green Sr of Dallas among arrivals at local legal offices and socials. Other names include Kan Antonié la, Caleb of Gonzales, H D Potelek, M Butler, and Mra Molle Plelds, all noted in brief mentions of recent meetings and receptions.
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