Remarkable Wildwood Oil Well Draws Crowds
Spectators near Greenlee and Forst wells in Wildwood flocked yesterday as oil gushers and tank emissions filled the air. The Meyer No 1 at McDonald topped the field with 14 000 barrels in a week, while other wells like Herron No 1 and Elliott No 2 showed strong flows and rising production. Independent operators and financiers watched anxiously as drilling spread, the field expanding toward Laurel Mill and eastward along Gordon sand prospects.
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Greenlee & Forst Weil
Armstrong
Thorn Creek
Barnsdale, Gillespie & Co
Wildwood
Dave the Meyer
Gackert, Sneel & Co
Meyer Farm
Cheenlee & Forst
Tms
W. J. Read
Chicaco
Las Laurel Mill
Melvonelid
McDonald Field
Elliott
Herron
Matthews
Iuffer, Gailey & Co
Connell Farm
Forest Oil Company
Gordon
Garland & Hays
Miller Farm
E. W. Frink & Co
Charlier
RW. Evans & Co
Thomasy
Fale
Ewing
Devonian Oil Company
Fayall
Gorden
U. P. Church
Norval Gas Company
Souters Farm
Eir
Sauters
Roland & Co
Heve
Jeavis & McClurg
Wallace
Guckert & Steele
Wilmwoop—Guckert & Steel
Pierre
W. P. Black
Upham & Co
Griffith & Co
Front Bros
Evans & Mandeville
Jiretzer
Whitesell
Metropolitan Oil Company
Kolbar
Strip Oil Company
Oil market activity and price reports across multiple exchanges
The market showed active trading with buying pressure lifting prices. November oil sales reached 1,000 barrels with varied bids and highs reported. refined oil prices were marked up in New York. London and Antwerp quotations, daily averages and transit certificate data from Cleveland and Taavronm noted, with overall closing values described.
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Filies
Gye
New York
London
Antwerp
Taavronm
A AG
Cleveland
Petroleum Easy
Tgc
Pennsylvania
Lowest
Gige
Nighest
Boke
Brotherhood Of Railway Trainmen Case At Convention
At the convention Lodge 126 Grand Forke Oak faced censure for circulars conflicting with the constitution. The lodge apologized and had its charter reinstated while the Grand Master Wilkinson upheld the sanction against the lodge. Wilkinson also noted replacing 400 Northwestern switchmen with Brotherhood men in his annual report.
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Garresnere
the Brotherhood of Hailway
Lodge
Grand Forke
Oak
Wilkinson
Northwestern
Allegheny Market House Hires Extra Cleaners Amid Offal Issue
The Allegheny sub committee on city property approved payrolls totaling 55.15 for extra men to clean the Market house after occupants left offal. Market Constable Lang explained the need despite two regular sweepers. An ordinance requires stall occupants to remove waste or face fines. the committee will post copies of the ordinance and enforce its provisions.
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Allegheny
Market House
Lang
Koehler
Neya
Aesin
Ehlers
Music as medicine spurs debate on soothing versus exhilarating tunes
A London effort to use music as therapy draws Herbert Spencer into the debate he did not initiate. Observers report mixed responses from wards, with soft music favored by nervous female patients and lively pieces preferred by some male patients.
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the Herald
London
Herbert Spencer
Spencer
America
New York
Andrew Clark
Westminster Palace
Divided Family in Sayers Divorce Case
Testimony in the Emma Sayers vs Alex Sayers divorce case depicts a fractured family with a mother and two daughters against the father and two sons. The couple married in 1871 and moved from Chicago to Pittsburg then McKeesport before separation in 1890. The mother alleged repeated abuse starting in 1872 including beating, hair pulling, burning with a lamp, and threats with a hatchet. The father denied the charges, blaming Alfred Maxwell for instigating trouble and claiming his wife and daughters conspired against him. Numerous witnesses testified to incidents involving both sides as the case advances to the Judges of Common Pleas No 1.
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Emma Sayers
Alex. Sayers
Chicago
Pittsburg
McKeesport
Sayers
Reynoldton
Alfred Maxwell
McKeeson
Ie Onsen Maxwell
Maxwell
Jessie
Campbell
Anyacs
Commor Pleas No. 1
Safe Deposit Vaults at Farmers' Deposit Bank
The Farmers' Deposit National Bank at 66 Fourth Avenue offers secure vaults with strong construction, good ventilation, clear light, and spacious coupon rooms. Separate apartments for women available with boxes rented from £5 and up for valuables.
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Farmers’ Deposit
National Bank
Fourth Avenue
Grand Cloak Department Opens at The People's Store
The People’s Store on Fifth Avenue reports a grand opening in the cloak department. The event began yesterday and continues today and tomorrow with displays of Paris novelties in wraps jackets and capes from CamPonell & Dick. A window display features a new short bosom shirt marketed as highly comfortable. Hannach at 30 Sixth Street is also noted.
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Paris
CamPonell & Dick
Hannach
Sixth Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Union Station
Pittsburg
New York & Chiicago Limited
Harrisburg
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Philadelphia
Poe M
New York
R. M
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Arriy
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A. M
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Aires Express
Arene
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Wanhoor
M. Harrisburg
Sands
Haniebore
Hari2or
Philadelphia i
Menore A Fe
Eixorean
auZwor
Harrere
Arrisburg
Eexpren
Philad
Htanere
Newnese
Balimere
Aahington
Harrie Cure
Philatediphia
Jermeyr Heals
Ap Annex
New York City
Johnstown
Greens
Zeekiers
KB A
South-West Penn Railway
Asiontown
Monongahela Division
Monongahela City
Brownsville
Anonsara
Denvowinuna
Fire Sale Notice at Allegheny Shop
Fire sale announces bulk clearance of neckwear handkerchiefs hosiery and related items at Allegheny store. Inventory includes 100 Italian silk bedroom robes priced at 125 dollars each with sales in one lot.
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Giits
Allegheny
Glove Shop Promotes Hot Sixth Street Offer
Local ad touts Fink Clark Fingy offering kid gloves at $2 a pair. Prominent display claims famous HAX3ACH brand and directs shoppers to 90 Sixth Street for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fink, Clark & Fingy
Sixth Street
Squire Handel and Tipstaff Negley in Courtroom Brawl
A clash erupted in Judge Mc Clung's Criminal Court when Squire Herman Handel challenged Tipstaff Negley at the rear doorway. Handel resisted removal, grabbed the bench railing, and was escorted out after a brief scuffle. Negley remained at his post as court officers enforce door rules.
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Negley
Tipstaff
The Five Dollar Rate Extended to November First
Doctors Copeland and Hall extend their $5 monthly rate for medicines and treatment through October. Anyone applying before November 1 will be treated for $5 a month with all medicines free, until cured, typically taking two to four months if directions are followed. The offer excludes advanced cases where catarrh has reached the lungs and led to consumption.
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Copeland
Hall
Pittsburg
Kittler
Klippel Family Resides East End Pittsburg Corner
The family of Mr. P. G. Klippel lives at the corner of Rowan avenue and Grape street in the East End of Pittsburg. The household consists of the father, mother, and their 5-year old son Joseph R. Klippel.
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P. G. Klippel
Rowan Avenue
Grape Street
Pittsburg
Joseph R. Klippel
Doctors Cure Child and Woman in Old Local Notice
A Canton or nearby mother reports her infant recovered from ear discharge and eye ulceration after care by Drs Copeland and Hall. A second woman, Mrs Mary Jamison, says years of head pain lung trouble and loss of smell improved after treatment, with all symptoms now gone.
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Terday
Drs. Copeland
Hall
Mary J. Jamison
Main Street
Mieshong
Bewn
Dra
Coneland
Halland
Physicians Copeland and Hall Promote Cure for Catarrh
A collection of testimonials from Pittsburgh area residents and professionals praising Drs. Copeland and Hall for treating catarrh and related ailments. Patients note improved headaches, nasal issues, hearing, appetite, and overall health after short courses of treatment at their Sixth Avenue clinic. Endorsers include engineers, clerks, and residents from McKeesport, Sharpsburg, Oakland, and Turtle Creek.
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Susie Disko
Sherman Avenue
Allegheny
Copeland and
Hall
Anna Mgold
Butler
Copeland
Tillie Satter
Nineteenth Street
Capenat
Hull
Mary Williamson
Turtle Creek
Miss Mary
Chafer
Longstreet
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