Oil Field Activity Maintains Strong Flow Optimism Grows
September notes show continued oil gushers at Spindle Top and ongoing drilling across the field. With about fifty one gushers in place and roughly seventy five wells under way, prospectors expect further oil flow as deeper drilling and new wells push production, despite uncertain limits of the reservoir. Local letters and reports indicate substantial interest from Beaumont and East Giles counties as workers anticipate winter demand and steady shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont Tony
Odie
Peti
Vielh Boewuthent
Oil stock trading in Houston market shows uneven activity
The Houston Oil and Stock Exchange saw mixed demand with many stocks denied and small lot trading. Prices varied with some stocks like Galveston Drawing Co. trading around 150 per share, while others were bid and offered inconsistently amid cautious interest and limited sales.
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Houston Oil and Stock Exchange
Pritler
Matanith
Palestine
Treaument
Batk
Fidge
Galveston Dreving Company
Oil Situation at Henrietta Texas Faces Lease Delays
Oil development stalls in Henrietta Texas as small holders lack funds to drill and landowners refuse leases. Investors show reluctance to buy, efforts to form a stock company falter, and one Corsican firm backs limited operations near a producing well. A refinery plan stalls awaiting leasing progress.
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Henriiite
Texas
Tost
W. O
Iwiata
Pirogreas
Hell
W. G. Bostie
Jennings Gusher Expected This Time for Certainty
Drillers at Jennings Louisiana report a gusher seems certain after a morning strike at 1500 feet and a further 47 feet of flow. They claim pressure is held and anticipate high quality oil surpassing previous yields. They have ordered escape valves for safety on the oil train.
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Jennings
Excape
Drilling Resumed at Sour Lake and Vinton
Reports describe resumed drilling at Sour Lake Texas with oil prospects at greater depth and water flow easing. In Louisiana at Vinton boring restarts after a fuel car delay with a ten inch pipe reaching 444 feet and plans to lower a four inch line to assess gravel strata. Another pump ordered and expected to arrive Saturday.
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Sour Lake
Texas
Beachniagt
Balllig
Vinton
Dnl
Work Crew Arrives as Project Prepares to Begin
A crew arrived Saturday to advance a project described as progressing toward start in a few days. Workers focus on preparing the site and assembling equipment for upcoming tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feld
Celine
Limited Progress at Guffey Well Drilling
Dayton Field Texas report notes slow progress in the Guffey well as drillers persist in hard rock. Arrival of T F Smith of Tabor as the new Medal manager of the Dayton oil company and retirement of director B Briggs are recorded among recent arrivals and changes.
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Dayton Field
Dayton
Texan
Guffey
T. F. Smith
Tabor
Wslor
B. Briggs
Taylor
C. Stalth
Clarkaville
Tino
Unclear Lease Notices From Burnet County
Fragmentary OCR describes leases in Burnet County near Bertram Texas with parties tied to Beaumont company. Text is garbled implying a distant location and forthcoming actions in a few days related to bore work or midlife operations.
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Burnet County
Bertram
Tezas
Beaumont
Tanith
Here
Aod
Tax Rolls Filed and State Officials Movements
From the state capital Austin reports show the tax rolls for viewing counties with total assessed property values for 101 compared to prior years. Governor, charter actions, and several state officials travel or attend meetings in San Antonio and other cities as they conduct duties with departments and courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Comptroller's
Aml
MOORE
Eeree
AGERE
Memorial Proclamation Sparks Calvert Memorial Meeting
Calvert Texas mayor issues proclamation calling citizens to assemble at the Methodist church Thursday at 1 o clock for memorial services honoring a late president. Local dignitaries and visiting figures from Houston and New Orleans attend on the eve of events. several residents arrive and depart for related preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvert
Texas
Meredith
Methodist Church
Stockholders To Consolidate Two Gulf Of Mexico Firms
At a September meeting in Beaumont Texas stockholders unanimously voted to consolidate the estates of The Madeline Consolidated and The Marielle Consolidated into a single pool agreement. The Madeline plan is to exchange stock by March 4 190 through a circular to all holders. The Madeline Well on Spalding Top is slated to reach 70 feet with completion by October 1 and sales negotiations for its product are underway. T B Burbridge, President.
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Beaumont, Teas
Hoewumeont
Gulf of Oo
Madeline Ilio
Beaumont
Texae
Sepspass Co
Madeline Consolidated TH
Dats Jnlente Ihhe
Eirenians
Madeline Consolidated
Marielle Consolidated Company
Weighis
Exparts
Dei
T. B. Burbridge
Presideye
Cordeana
Texas
Howe
W. Johnson
Neblett
Corsicana
Th. Dugan
Daniel Lake Club
Batunlay
Cordeuna
Korens Ecileens
Ae Rees
Carelena
Bart
Memorial observance declared by Mexia mayor
Mexia Texas September 17 mayor W E Dosie proclaims a memorial observance Thursday from 11 to 1 o'clock at the city hall. Ministers urged to participate. Public schools to be closed and the hour observed by residents. Names of local participants listed.
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Mexia
Texas
W. E. Dosie
Hows
John Wortham
Pires A BK. Neece
Have Katren
J. J. Jackson
J. Desenborg
Galveston
Repremier
Wal Tees
Delock
Orlorck
McKinneyan
Perahyterian
Telly
Howe
Alsocho Clemen
Garten Verein Link
Pbealdent
Duncan Spirited Away From Sherman Fair
Denlaon Texas report says W T Duncan charged with abducting his stepdaughter Herssie Rolla aged eight from the I B R Moore farm eight miles east of Denlaon on Sunday to avoid a mob. He is believed to have been taken to Fort Worth.
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Duncan
Denlaon
Texas
W. T. Duncan
Herssie Rolla
I. BR. Moore
Fort Worth
Prominent Speakers at Martin Texas September 17
Prominent speakers including W. TY. Latham and Henry will address the Daughters of Confederates in Martin Texas on Tuesday September 17. The event is noted as a civic gathering with local interest in veteran affairs.
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Martin
Texas
Tlon
W. TY. Latham
Hot E. I. Henry
Ae Daughers
T Yuesday
M. City
Beare the Kind You Have Bought Trays oA Max
fragmentary text lists items and phrases likely describing bought trays and media. No clear event or individuals emerge. unable to identify a coherent news item or subject.
Island City News Items on Ship Channel Work and Local Affairs
Reports indicate Captain Riche inspected the Houston Ship Channel work. Galveston residents hear city administration will transition to the new regime with little delay. Weather alerts warn of possible hurricane impact on ships and coastal areas.
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Riche
Houston Ship Channel
Faith Home Benefit Four Act Comedy Presented Friday
A four act American comedy A Bachelor’s Wault was shown to benefit the Palih Home. The cast includes J S Browne Margaret Davis Bert Smith Ada Belle Woollpuff Ollyta Lockhart and Mrs Jeffreys Gibbons. George Mervey directed with praise for his diligent work.
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Wight
Palih
Cheden
Jon Mominrs
Davi Holmes
Arouind
J. Is. Browie
Sriia
Margaret Davis
Papers
le Gran
Worriett
Kent
George Mervey
Storm warning travels toward Mobile and Pensacola
Weather notices report an approaching hurricane with inquiries reflecting alarm. Telegrams say advisories issued from Washington for Mobile Pensacola and Cedar Keys and that the center may strike the middle coast with immediate impact.
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Middle Guilt
Weathey
MecNath
Wanhieston
Mobile
Pensacola
Cedar Bers
Weather Notes From Locality Describe Northerly Wind Shift
The norther arrived at seven o clock with four very decided lowering of the temperatures. The maximum and minimum readings of the waxy were 68 and 65 degrees respectively. The thermometer showed 20 degrees. Readings were taken early in the evening as the wind strengthened. By midnight the sky was clear and no storm indications appeared.
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Ofelock
KhoWwinis
The Rescue Work A Letter From Effie Gibson To Mrs Dupree
A letter from a former cocaine addict now in the Ave Methodist rescue home describes gratitude for Mrs Dupree and the rescue effort. The writer says she has learned to love the home and vows to serve God faithfully and stay a consecrated disciple for life.
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Effie Gibson
Mra. Z. L. Dupree
Ave Methodist Churches
Houston
Dating
Abe
Mrs. Dupree
Tani
Bowler
Mrs. Bowyer
Warohiy
Becom e Discouraged Hut uke Slomons Liver Purifier
Fragmentary text references a liver purifier product and a person named C. Bimmons Jr. The readable parts suggest a discussion of the purifier and a claim of its effectiveness or a reaction to it, but the text is garbled and limits concrete facts.
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C. Bimmons, Jr
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