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Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1897

Page

3

Petersburg Oil Prospects and Local Industry Notes

Reports from Petersburg describe limited gas finds at Seno No 2 and evolving drilling plans as directors decide whether to deepen. The Rogers well near Petersburg shows promising oil potential with about four barrels per day, while Washington excitement grows over a prospective oil market as local industry figures push deeper exploration efforts.

Reynolds Petersburg Jumbo No.'2 Big Jumbo Rogers Washington Rynolds Pennsylvania Foctuas Daviess County Mr. Reynolds

Prominent Knox County Youths in Seduction Case

Ed Nicholson of Wheatland and Olive Harbia sixteen, longtime sweethearts, faced a public dispute over alleged pledges. A preliminary hearing in Wheatland led to bail denial. civil action for damages for seduction to follow, with Knox County lawyers Gardiner & Gardine for the plaintiff and others involved.

Ed Nicholson Wheatland Olive Harbio Allen Harbia Ed i Nivel- Bon Knox County Gardiner & Gardine Demagen

Gib son Lett Attacked By Miners After Strike Incident

Gibson Lett, a miner living on South Meridian Street, allegedly received a blow to the head during a confrontation at the No. 2 mine on Monday morning. Wallace denies assault, stating witnesses did not see Lett struck. Van Horn and other miners dispute the claim, saying agitators attempted to stir quit-work demands as workers regrouped to clear machinery after the strike.

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