Sour Lake oil activity reports with mixed results and suspensions
A Beaumont field update describes Guffey Company suspending Sour Lake operations while a title issue is settled. Reports on the Treadway and Caswell-Braft wells indicate progress and setbacks, with drilling details, depths, and activity near Sour Lake, Texas, including a notable ex-governor Hogg visit and public interest in the Wiggins No. 5 well.
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Guffey Company
Sour Lake
Hogg
Excitement in Territory as Oil Leases Flourish Near Red Fork
Report from Red Fork I T details rapid leasing of land around town with crowds arriving to witness the boom. Oil prospectors drill to 180 feet with many expecting a strike as they plan to drill beyond 2000 feet, similar to nearby finds.
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Red Fork
Denison
Terns
Lsrten
I. T
Pion
Beeville Oil Notes Incomplete Drill Report
Beeville Texas reports a shallow drill attempt at the Beeville artesian well with a tentative 8 inch casing line. The narrative is garbled but mentions casing progress and a downhole effort labeled Tyrfont tch with gear details unclear.
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Beeville
Texas
Oil well at Pedra Ftre Callen fires in San Diego area
Incomplete OCR text describes an oil well near San Diego with a fire or incident at Pedra Ftre Callen along a railroad. References to oil quality and concerns over crude quality compared with Bedumont oil appear, though details are garbled.
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Pedra
San Diego
Ares Noetra
Sour Lake Well Work To Resume Monday In Oil Field
Reports from Sour Lake Texas say work on the Guffey and Galey oil well will restart Monday with deeper drilling underway. Distant visitors arrive to view surface indications as crews prepare machinery and braces for renewed operations amid ongoing exploration in the oil region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guffey & Galey
Sour Lake Springs
Texas
Sour Lake
Calferala
West Virginia
Guttey & Galery
Lee Tung
Bony Lake
Moon Devi
Seine
The
Gaunts
Peter A. Falta
Mo Mier
Drillers Claim Hidden Treasure Near Navasota
In Navasota area reports speak of a discovery deeper than oil with talks of new prospects by Thomas Moris Avon and associates. The fragment suggests speculation on an unseen wealth beneath the land and notes attention from local groups and safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navasota
Tera
Jone
Pepert
Thomas Moris
Avon
Ogrbies
Wyse Company Reports Houston oil well progress
In Greenville Texas D Wise and Wyse Rewumont company members say the Hove Swayne gusher near Beaumont is extending the well 4000 feet deeper. The Wyse company plans further action within ten days and expects testing to begin soon.
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Wyse Company
Onerattaos
Greenvile
Kra D. Wise
Wyse Rewumont O4
Him
Beaumont
Wyee
Powell Refinery Begins Test Run and Oil Plant Capable
Reports describe the Powell refinery starting a test run with plant ready to process heavy crude. Operations expected to reach about 100 barrels daily once fully started as crews prepare gear and pipelines for steady output. Nearby irrigation firm and equipment deliveries are noted as part of the industrial activity.
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Powell
Vesus
Jone
Work at Angleton Operation Delayed by Machinery Setup
June 20 report notes machinery for the Hraxoe Valley Oil company will begin ree and drilling at Angleton Texas. Start time and final schedule unclear due to incomplete OCR text.
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Angleton
Texsa
Hraxoe Valley O11 Company
Or. Ree and
Driiliog
Lockhart Locale extends odd notices and movements
June 28 in Lockhart Texas reports Jesse Seniors in the service in the ranger pursuit of a Mexican Cortes returning home to aid his parents. Colonel Eugene Green heads to Mineral Wells for a short stay. Grace Armiten of Bonham visits this week for college business. C G Lamb of Gian runs Caldwell and visits friends in Game City this week. Mr Lamb praises Lak alters Hadler of Martindale Rustier and Bridges of the tining Sigoval visiting the city papers in the interest of their mother Mega x of the Bi et a.
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Lockhart
Texae
Jesse Saniors
Allee
Cortes
Eugene Green
Mineral Wellu
Ariten
Bonham
CG. Lamb
Gian
Caldwell
Game City
Lamh Express bin Amaeed
Lak
Alters Hadler
Martindale Rustier
Bridges
Dhe
Ex-convict suspected in Texas capture case
Sheriff believes a man described as a possible ex-convict and named suspect may have been captured. Deputy reports a woman connected to the case while authorities push to identify the fugitive and verify the claim amid limited readable details.
Oil Stock Sales Show Busy Exchange Day
The ouster exchange saw strong activity with oil stocks trading as bids and asks moved upward. Highlights include Hivelock ill, Beachmont Petro Itt and Gas, Bryan Heard, Cinleens' Consolidated, and Poweral Crude with multiple gains, while several issues slipped on lighter demand.
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Ouster Exchange
Hivelock
Houtty
Beachmont Petro
Bryan Heard
Sailes
Cinleens
Pwleral
Beaumonat
Pacific Slope
Baraton
Brentan Rock
American of and Refining Omapithy
Cobiitin Crile
Chileno Crude
Drillers
Enterprise, Grace, Gober
Bamnas
National of and Pipe
Seaboard
United States
Multiple fugitives sought in Texas among stolen and escaped individuals
Police bulletin details ongoing manhunts for several suspects across Texas. Descriptions include ages from teens to forty, varied heights and weights, skin tones, birthmarks, and scars. Names mention Brown, Gardner, and others. warrants issued by local sheriffs and state authorities. rewards posted for capture or return.
Verne Addreke Reward Notice Arrives in County
A reward offers compensation for information leading to the capture of an individual named Verne Addreke. The notice lists contact details and requests any tips sent to the indicated office.
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Verne
Addreke
M. Callison
Conwinblu
Bogle Bate
Vosaa
Court Delivers Guilty Verdict In Highway Robbery Case
At an Arntiret court session, Hamp Prather, colored, was found guilty of highway robbery as charged by the State. The jury returned a verdict of guilty to a term of eighteen years in the penitentiary. The sentence followed a trial detailing the alleged robbery and involvement in the incident.
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Vietton
Hyaginths in the Gabine at Orange Texas
Local notes describe water craft and riverfront activity around Orange with references to steamboats and mill operations. The jagged OCR hints at a tense scene of navigation and commerce amid rising tides and limited trust among workers.
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Orange
Texas
Bie Bank
Che Olin
Whsli Bui
Ety
Rio
Construction Advances On Allen-Kenned Brick Inn
A partial list shows ongoing improvements on a two story Allen Kennedy brick building and a nearby ash can depot. Developers J. D. Belt and Khloe Bartley are rapidly raising an elegant hotel complex in the area.
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Andor
Mepsia
J. D. Belt
Khloe Bartley
Hutto Fire Company Secures Hook and Ladder Cart
Hutto Texas June 28. The Hutto fire company has reserved the now hook and ladder cart and is prepared to fight fire. Willis Holman leads the fire company and plans to have a fire drill. Class Wirtel of Hutto and hotel keeper Mr Blackshear are in Beaumont to practice law.
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Hutto
Tevsa
Hutto Fire Company
WiUis Holman
Hutto Fiorel
Clase Wirtel
Hatto
Dance at Palestine Hosts Guests of Ackermin Lacy Family
A local dance at Bailey hall last night honored Miss Barnes and Sampson, guests of the Ackermin and Lacy households. Attendees included Mrs Ackermin and Mr Lacy, with additional guests from Ya and Hun tir hosted by Mr and Mrs Wronk Lacy.
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Palestine
Texsas
Jane
Mes
Ben Ackermin
Prank Lacy
Bailey Hall
Misaes Barnes
Sampson
Mra
Ackermin
Miehns
Huntir
Wronk Lacy
Reagan Visits Ennis In Texas On Arrival
Hon John D Reagan and wife arrived in Ennis Texas yesterday and were warmly welcomed by Colonel and Mrs Ts Demian. A crowd of friends and admirers greeted the distinguished visitors noting their gracious reception and notable presence in the city.
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Reagan
Ennis
Texas
John
Ae City
Ts. A. Demian
Seguin Killing Case Attracts Local Attention
Report from Seguin Sesum Texas notes a fatal shooting occurring between 1 and 10 pm at a residence. Dr J D Fennell fired or was involved. both parties are well known in the area. One suspect is jailed awaiting trial while the other is in custody.
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Seguin
Sesum
Texas
Thia Moralis
J. D. Fennell
Norkers
McLaughlin
Gonzales County Court to appoint new county clerk
Gonzales Texas June 20. The commissioners court of Gonzales county will meet Monday July 1 to appoint a county clerk to an unexpired term. Eight or ten names are before the court for consideration.
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Gonsales
Texas
Commie Nioners’ Court
Gonzales County
J. Veter
Death of W. H. Greer in Corsicana Texas
W H Greer died from injuries after a hay press accident in Corsicana Texas on June 2. An inquest or river accident note followed but no further details were provided.
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Corsicana
Texas
W. H. Greer
Hay Press
Urar Tareka
Avi
Waller County Commission Passes on M84 Assessment
In Hempstead Texas on June 2 the Waller county commissioners court convened to act on the M84 assessment and related measures. The session focused on property valuations and budget implications for the county.
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Waller County
Hempstead
Texan
Commisioners Court
Ersen
Fragmentary OCR of railway tolls and juror list
The text shows damaged figures for railway tolls and a reference to a Willing Buria and a wide juror list. It mentions the Wollston and desat Cintral tailroad tolls at 11.00 per mile and the Missouri, Bkanion and Texas railway at BOON per mile with unclear context.
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Wollston and Desat Cintral Tailroad
Misoari, Bkanion and
Texas Railway of Texas
Boon Per Mall
Telal
Willig Buia
Bari
Tony
Thewatton
Gewid Jury
Fragmented OCR Note On Public Works Hearing
Fragmented text describes a local hearing or filing process with mentions of schedules and officials. Names and places are garbled but hint at a municipal or building project proceeding and related billings. The exact actions and participants remain unclear due to corruption.
Made Repository at La Grange Site Draws Attention
A fragment suggests a project at La Grange involving Lexis and Wye Sha hy Firat Ne with ties to a monastery and estates linked to Jan krajite. The note mentions SAF at the hankyaptee coner and a Webseite WEE.
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la Grange
Lexis
Jan Krajite
Celie
Local Option Carried Amid District Vote
Local option carried as voters in the district show support for the measure. The tally and local names appear unclear due to OCR issues but indicate passage in the district around Louisville. Further details are unreadable in the source text.
San Marcos News Notes in Brief
San Marcos notes include mentions of WS-Mrett Bohnnand Witla daughter of Avastin and Mrs. Vokes of New Braunfels alongside charity references. The fragmentary items reflect local social notices and names tied to families in the area.
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San Marcos
Texan
Ite
Bohnnand Witla
Avastin
Vokes
New Boannfels
Charity
Visiting dignitaries and families gather for Mic. Tour event
The text notes visits by multiple individuals including Mr TL YD Kone of Roelute and Mrs Ji SWeeny in San Antonio. It mentions Winston Mission tours in San Marcos and a gathering at Gotentiea. References to April events, university ties, and community members in San Antonio and nearby areas appear, with various names and locations scattered throughout.
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Woteel
Kyle
Mic
Kotoe
Narwon
TL YD
Kone
Roelute
San Antonio
Jacknon
Motilova
Rom
Bikit
Ze i
Busta
Lissos
Laligia
M Blomel Bugend
Bairdosinn
Eds
Ghraltag
Storekeeper Shot at San Antonio Arsenal
A storekeeper at the San Antonio Arsenal was shot through the head in an accident this afternoon. He was found injured in the arsenal and was rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
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San Antonio Arsenal
San Antonio
United States
Arsenal
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