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The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20
Oil News.

The we'll in the ravine north OF Peters
burgh, owned by Emlen,on parties, is not
yet doing very much, but they expect
paying we'll.
There are four new wells starting on the
II. Nicely farm. The Coast well on this
place continues to pump Is to 20 barrels
per day.
The we'll on the l. Neely (not r. Nicely,
as reported) farm. east of Turkey run is do
lug 80 barrels per day.
The Hess well on the knight farm, i
about to the sand, but it is tho opinion o.
opera tors that this well is too far west to
strike the belt square.
Mason and others, expect to strike the
sand the last of this week in their well on
the Mike Shoup farm, 3s4of mile north OF
the Furnace well.
A part of the knight farm hasbeen Leased
at "a royalty and the small bonus Of three
hundred dollars per acre.
The Cooper we'll on the MClymouds farm,
south east of Fairview, is pumping little
more than 100 barrels Per day. The
excitement continues 10 increase in that
vicinity.
A we'll owned by Noble, Baily g. MCulla
Bros. has jus: been completed on the Eox
estate west eide Of the river which is
pumping IL barrels per day in tho second
sand.
A well owned by A. X. Murry Il Hsrpist
of Parker's Landing on the Dan Ritz farm
was torpedoed on Wednesday and increased
from 1910 10 barrels per day.
Wanted--a powerful telescope to ascertain
the whereabouts Of the 'oil belt-that was
een,by oil operators las. summer passing 10
a north easterly direction through St. Pc
tersburgh Clarion Co., Pa.
On the Fry farm which joins the n. Neely
on the north there Is one well down about
900 feet. Mr.. Fry is' considerably excited
er the strike 40 close to bis line, and
will not either lease or sell until he has Won
big veil 60 betther ash goot.-[Emlenton
Friend.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20

The "American Newspaper Directory for
1872" published by Geo. p. Rowel 6 Co.,
is now before the press and public. Every
effort has been made to secure the most &C.
curate information possible concerning the
vast amount Of detail it records, and no ex-
pense has been spared to bring it to the
highest perfection. The publishers are con-
fdent that this volume presents as thoroush b
and complete transcript Of tie press OF the
United States as can be made. The ad-
vancement 10 journalism We have made in
the PAST year will BE- noted with pride by
our contemporaries while the. e..evident increase
10 circulations and advance 10 general pros.
perity cannot out create satisfaction in the
present, while 1t promises for the future q
world Of journalism OF whose extent no man
now living wonld d re to-day TO form an es-
innate. 1t is aow in your hands for notice,
We are 10 receipt of q copy OF the above
work, and unhssitatiugly. pronounce ii. The
best work of the kind ever published, giving,
as 1t does, complete list .oi all the papers
and magazines published IN the United
States and British Provinces. 1t is publish
ed by Messrs. Geo. p. Rowell l. Co., Al
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The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20

ROUGH on ''THE BoYs.'. after.
noon several Of 1.-THE boys" In town went to
the Driving Park to see the races. They
found the races, and also found party run.
ming sweatboard. "The boys" thought it
would be good thing to "break the bank ),
and so they made a combination with q
"gentlema an from Randolph" to give 1t hard
run. They wzestled 1t long and earnestly.
and just before they "busted the bank
"the boys" and the "gentleuan from RAM
dolpL" we're dead broke. "The boys" lost
about $50 each, and the "gentleman from
Randolph" proved to be none other than the
celebrated Bob Hamilton, of Petroleum Cen.
tre, who always deals ga skin game" and
has now an enviable reputation as the most
accomplished sabrper in the. country. "The
boys" however, didn't pocket their Il sses
like true sporting men, but played .,he ba-
BY game" threatening ths "gen tleman from
Randolph" and the bank with arrest if thew
didn't give back the money. They got i,
back, and "the boys"can now pitch pennies.
or play pin or some other nice little game
jamestown Journal.
"Bob" has been 80 long gone from Petro
leum Centre, that the universal opinion is
be has lost bis residence here.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20

Thensw we'll on the r. Neely farm east
Of Turkey run is undoubtedly one. Of the
best wells IN tho region. There is not much
gas but the quantity Of oil seems abundant.
1t was pumped last Saturday, the third day
from the commencement attbe rate Of sew
enty.hve barrels daily. Mr.. Nicely is hav-
Ing his farm run off into acre lota. which
be will lease on favorable terms to good opt
orators. He is also laying out town, and
the prospects are that he will have one yery
soon. There is already lumber yard op.
ened there Emlenton Friend.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20

In most any shape or any way Of think!
ing, death, the grave and the hearse are
dread Objects to ell. The rich and tie poor,
high and low, king and peasant, queen and
the flower girl, alike have Q mortal dread
Of the grim monster. and dislike to even
hook at the hearss, much less think Of being
carted any great distance inside the same.
Dutch Henry, bowsver, sppeara to have
overcome any dislike he may have had to
the hesrse, as he has taken possession Of the
hearse, standing on the bank of the Greek,
and uses 1t nights as lodging place. Last
night be retired about IL o'clock, when two
or three practical jokers fastened tho. door
and locked him 10, and then took hold of the
concern and drew the solemn cortege tbro'
the street, Hank roaring at the top of his
voice to be let ont. The sight was ludi-
crous In the extreme and caused much mer.
riment among the lockers on. When set
free, Henry gave as q reason for bis strange
lodging place, that 1t required no effort to
go to bed. All be had to do was to "roll
home" at any hour, and .'roll' into the
hears on the SPOILERS" provided for "rolling'
the cofins In. ''It vas so easily, 20 kno.'
While on this subject we might as well
tell the public what John Graham proposes
to do for them in the way of grave digging
Some time ago be requsted US to state '.tha.
he was prepared to dig graves as neatly and
eheaply as any other msn-six foot one way
two foot the other, and four foot deep."-
Also, "that parties wishing TO be buried
would find bis prices cheaper than any 9th
,er grave digger" He guarantees to give
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20
Big Bill.

EThe "Diversions Of the Echo Club II
the July Atlantic contains the following
capital travesty on John Hay.l
There's them that eats till they're Dustin,
And them that drinks till they're blind,
And them that's snullin' and spoony,
But the best Of all, to my mind,
(And I've been around in my time, boys,
And cavorted with any you lke.)
Was Big Bill, that lived in the slashes,
We called him Big Bill 0'Pike.
II he put bis hand to bis bowie
Or scratched the sc.uff Of his neck,
You could only tell by waitin'
To see If you bled peck.
And the way he fred, twas lovelyl
Nobody knowed which was dead,
Till Big Bill erinned, and the stitI'un
Tumbled over onto bis. head.
At school he killed his master;
Courtin, he killed seven more;
And the hearse was always waitin'
A little ways from his door.
There wasn't much growth in the country,
As the census returns will show,
But We had Big Bill we was proud Of,
And that was, enough TO grow.
And now Big Bill is an angel
Damn me, 1t makes me cry!
just when he was rampin' the roughest,
The poor fellow had to die.
A thieYin' and sneakin' Yankee
Got the start on our blessed Bill,
And there's no one to do our KILN
And nobody left to kill!
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20

1fpeople will persist 10 the foolish habit
OF walking about the streets when they are
fast asleep they must expect to be caught in
some awkward predicaments. A police
man In Lawrence, Mass, the other night,
encountered Mrs. Jones In the garments
OF the night, witha pair OF mems No. l6
boots,. aparasol over her head, and Bible
In her hand. She was under the impression
that she was going to CHURCH, but on being
fairly awakened was induced. to acknowl.
edge the appropriateness OF her attire,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20
De fenda ants Allowed TO Testify,

By an enactment of the State Legislature,
defendants may in the trial Of oil indict-
ments, complaints and other proceedings
against persons charged with the commission
of crimes or offences not above the grade oi
mlsdemeanor in any court oi record, or Grim.
inal jurisdction; the person 60 charged,
shall at his own request, but not otherwise
be deemed competent witness, but his negt
iect or refusal to testify shall not create any
presumption against him, nor shall any ref
erence made to, nor shall hny command be
made upon such neglect or refusal by coun,
sci in the case during the trial Of the cause
provided that this oct shall not extend to
the trial ofany person on an Indictment for
perjury or forgery.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20

A London correspondent thus writes of
the indulgence OF English women in the
flowing bowl. "You go to the theatre, and
between the scenes we'll attired women in
the dress'circle will take out pocket flask
and refresh themselves with brandy or
port You enter arailway carriage, and
your fair Vis'avis most uoblushingy takes
her fiask and sucks her sherry before your
eyes.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20

The Cleveland Herald records the burial
OF Policeman in that city, end says his re
mains we're "follOwed 10 their last roasting
place by portion ofthe police force" 1.
seems to us that was rather warm remind
er 10th mourners Of the fate in store for
them ia the future.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20

The Petersburg Water Works will soon be
in operation, the pump for forcing the water
upsthe bill having arrived. Our former
tewnsman, Mr.. Harry Derouse, is at the
thead and front" of the Water Company,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20
SEALED. PROPOSALS

Will be received, by the Boardof Directors
Of Cornplanter, until June 22nd, at u
o'clock. ioi BUILDING THREE SCHOOL
HOUSES In said Township, one at Siver'
lyville, one at Columbia Farm, and one t
Kane City. Separate proposals must %
made for each building.
The Board reserve the rights to reject scy
or all of the bids.
Plans and SPECIFICATIONS may be bad on
application to GEO. H. DIMoND. Secretary
Of the Board, OIL City, Pa. Office Of Foxs
Planning mill. P. o. Box 1852.
j,ll-td.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20

Our townsmep, Messrs. T. S. Armstrong,
'ona waddell and VIM. il McCray, "wcnt
hshin' for trout F" to President township.
yesterday, and in addition 10 having q
pleasant trip, caught nearly 500 of the
speckled beauties. They will please accept
Our thanks for q ;smess,n
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20
Local Notices.
Business Meeting.

The members of the Mozart Musical Aso.
citation, and all lovers OF music, are reque.t.
ed to meet at the new School House, PerO.
lenm Centre. on Thursday evening, June
2lst, 1877: Tho meeting Is TO be ihed for
the purpose of organizing q musical assocs.
tion in this place, and'to raise funds for the
purchase ofsuitablo books.
By ORDER CoN.
ilS.tl.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20

A ride, which may fa rly be said to re-
semble the famous little trot OF Sheridan,
was that Of a Kansas man who was bitten
by srattlesnake. "aud whiaky twelve miles
away Like Sheridan hs, arrived yust in
tlne, and still lives,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20
Sacss at jamestown, N. Y, to-day.

Two Italian organ grinders. were arrested
at Titusville, yesterday, for the horrible
crime Of outrsging the person of their
own sister,. child only FIVE years old. The
offence was committed at Cory. Death Is
too good for, the scoundreis.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20

Locust are reported in northern Mississip.
ph devotiug themselves to vegetation in tho
woods and thus far sparing the crops. They
fill the woods by myriads The same lo-
cality had.s like visitation from the pest in
1922,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20

Cnlprits are punished in Canada by being
stripped and strapped to triangle and Sc
verey foggcd with small canes. Breaking
on the wheel was much moro ingenious
mechanical contrivance.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20

A little boy In Paxton, ILL.,, lately got
into trunk with his kitten nd.shut down
the lid, which was provided With spriog
lock. There was long hunt for the lost
boy, and 1t took an hour to, bring him to
consciousness when found.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20
the tollow.ing result:

Inc game was well played throughout,
and with a little more practice we incline
10 the opinion that the Petrolias will hold
'ae'r own With any amateur, and maybe
professional, base. ball club In the oil re~
gi0n.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20

"The Zenith City Of the upsaltsd sea,
has finally found something 1t couldn't do.
1t wanted to decorate, but being only two
years old, had unwittingly neglected to pro-
vide itself with soldiers graves.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20

A patent hos been graz, led to Alexander
5. Hill, Of Pieasantville, for an Oil Vel
Pump.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20
NOTICE,

The Tax Payers Of Compliant.
er Township are hereby mott
fed that John F.. Alcorn is the
only authorized. collector Of
Road and Poor Tax for said
Township.
Also,
No persons have power to
employ persons to work on roads
except the Road Commission
ers.
j. B. FErTERER,
Sect Board.
TMOS. McHUGH,
Road Commissioner.
Pet Centre, June II, 1872.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20

Major S. NJ. Mills, the well known hotel
keeper Of Titusville, died at Wellsville, N.
4, day before yesterday.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20

The'Petrolia Base Ball Club OF this place
INDUCED 10 we'll contested game of ball,
on their grounds, yesterday afternoon. with
the follow ing result.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20

The next gathering Of note in Erie, will
De the Editorial Convention, ON the 25th
Inst. Tue "aress Balr' will be at Wayne
Hall, on the evening of the 26th.
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For Sale or Rent.

A desirable residence located on the Ee-
bert Farm. short distance from town. Fof
particulars apply to
OWEN GAFFNEY.
Petroleum Centre, June IA, 1872.
Hiatt.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20

Tue managers Of the New York and
heie haiiIoad have Issued an order forbid
d'og 'h' sale OF spigituous liquors, at the
restaurants along their road.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20

"oe village OF Can.c, III, has CHANGED
" name 70 shabhons.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20

Lovers OF music should bear In mind the
meeting at the New School House, Tonight
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20
Girl Wanted.

Girl Wanted.
A girl wanted 10 do housework In sma"
family. Enquire Of
MRS. II. C. JARVIS.
Petroleum Centre. Pa. June 3, lS7Z.
june .3-lw.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-06-20

A Chicago lady ~ years old is the mother
Of baby aged ten days.
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For Sale

- $4,000 to 20, 900 feet of SECONDARY
TUBING, at kom rs to 35 cts. per 1907,
The Tubing is 10 first class order anu D"
ready fitted.
April 23. IT, II. H. WAkNEh'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-06-07

UNCOMFORTABLE JEwELRy-How LITTLE
FALLS LADY WAS HAEDcUFPED.-rFrom the
Utica Observer. Am amusing Incident oe-
CURED IN Little Falls the other day, which
created considerable innocent fun ut the ex-
pense OF pleasant young lady.
Omcer Becker, of Herkimer, conveyed a
: man from Utica to Little Falls who was
charged by crazy man with larceny, After
arriving ut his destination the officer was
sent back to Herkimer to summon the prin-
dpal witness. Before leaving Little Fails he
deposited his handouts in the telegraph office
at the depot for safe-keeping, not caring to
carry them about in his pocket, and lett for
Herklmer ON the day-express about noon.
He had hardly arrived in that village when
he received telegram, saying, "Come back
to the Falls quick I" There was no train
going east within two hours, and reply to
that effect was telegraphed back. Another
telegram was received, imploring him to go
back to Little Falls Us quickly as possible. i,
Officer Becker waited anxiously for the
train. fearing that something dreadful had hap
pened In connection with the prisoner.
When he arrived at Little Falls he WAS drag
ged into the telegraph office as quickly as
possible, and, without word Of explanation
being given, the key Of bis handouts was de-
manded. Officer Becker's hugh came in
just about this time, and bis anxious mind
was relieved. He enjoyed the laugh heartily,
but yenng lady sitting in q shady corner OF
the telegraph Office felt like anything else but
merrlment. 1t appears TINT with Won,an's
natural curiosity, the young lady had been,
examining the steel bracelets which were
never intended to eneircle fair hands like
bers. BY accident or design one Of the
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-06-07
by Moody & Royal, AuctloIecrs,
5a. Manchester, Va. ''.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF. VALCA-
~ BILE REAL ESTATE IN CIIESTERFlELD
COUNTY, VA.-By virtue of decree entered atthe
NoTcnler term of the County Cont ISL, III GER
t.in suit therein pending. styled" William T. Dor
sell, administrator of Calhoun Hawkins; dcseased'
rs. Edwin A. johnson Ct ois.," the nnaersgnG", spe
sr.aI commissioner, will sell mt public suction. on
MONDAY the 0 day of June, 1872. III front OF the
courthouse 5f said county ltbae being court
That valuable FARM formerly owned Dy Eu"lh, q;
J"inson, containing ONE HUNDRED. AND
FORTY ONE ACRES, ore or less, a93oinins me
Lands of William G.. Elicit. George o. Hllrkhan Il;
u. IIorncr, and J. ". n. Winfree About one-thirh
OF the land sin cultivation, and the balance ~ OIL
ti,rrjifIs cOntanin. four rooms and all necessary
out-h0uscs. 49,, -t Sc Eli.
ifEEMs: Sufficient cash to pay all The COST OF t!s
suit and expenses Of sale; the residue upon cHt OF
e two and three wears In equal instruments the de-
ierred payments TO hc secured by the bonds OF te
nurcbser s,ripg interest from day of sale. and tic
little being retained until the whole purchase money
Is paid - ~ SoChSI,ES BhDO;hS,
>InoDJ G. ROy.IJ. AuctioncCrS. IL aids
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-06-07

BY Loc ,Goddia. Auef,orser,
Y No. tlts Main street, 81

10y
0LNEY. a BEAUTIFUL AND pro
ADuGTtyE T.aIssf, THREE AND 4 mn IT. =
IGsyILLE TiliiNPIKF. t't1STaiSsiSfG;' Tar y
hIaaTIr AZ ais x g va S
M ta sAp pasE HssIrSokSiH Ys,ir 70 NJ MEssFs
sffnlsf s AP P, Rhg TF.9SE R
At PUBLIC AUCION.-On THrKsDSY' 81, H.
istn gay 81 Jnne is1s o., The Ircmes. at ioc,6.s
FARsl known as ssOiney.r formerly tbf! ya,1thts
OF the late Josiah ID. mtt.s and now oY t.cip.
GGsIy E FIJI, siqassd e described aoye and e
aHI = HanSRhEB AND SEVENTH. two
and Wen adapted 70 the growth Of lie cereals "
our chgna e. and more especially snIteI for earl,
vegetables and fruits and berries 80 e'tiI
This property will i,e divided Into fye ,r,c,s
each u vision viii contlin ~ follows: ~.
,, 40 ,, acres, 2Os Of which are superior npso
No.. 81 acres q Of same quality ne M 49,,
land. 70 LILO acresof Grstclass bottoms, and II IL;
In WOODS. '1 u '-'
No.s. 5as acres, eae.-,so acres in e.ce,len, Ian.
woods. ' 'SiFS VI
. No. T. esa acres, IS a2le3acres 8ne upland. ss,,.
In rich bottoms, and IL 3S-laJ tn woods '''i"
No. 8. Ssb acrr.s. l. c3-I50 aEres or god ,,,
IL l2-iou iowi2iids. 81 e2-l6p IN woods. ''A''''
Oa lfacs no: : there IS line spring: on No
good orchard OF select fruit; on No. dwelling ,n,
out-o'lss ample for the farm, and In fair order r
No. spring OF most excellent water and an IL, "a
incXlansib'e supply Of mari Ct the Inest sn,.+;~
quality. "p"'f
Beautiful building sites can selected from .,,ber
tract allotted in the division: and from orr IF
acquaintance with the above properly We can ~
pronounce II one of The most productive and d.
Die farms rs wlOe In Eastern Sirsinls hi rss
by the Mechanicsrille pike IN drive Of pbou, r,
minutes from the cty-onc of the best roads T., ~,
connty-and situated In n healthy and mos, rcsn,
Eeighbcrhood, The growing crops attest the Writ.
or Inc soil. THO tract Is well wattred ,hynuSbon.t
boundaries, NOT subject 10 overflow, and The soil /;
quick In Its returns. That Portion containing mi
may be said To be truly vnati. and the s,,nrx
great and guilty so very superior rs fertilizer H.
It's proper ralCe c:ti scarcely he cSimated
Great care has been taken IN The subdivision a.,
survey by Alex. Lee, Esq, architect ard s,,ryr%ry
OF this city, and plais of The property In icw d.
may Ike obtained by calling ut his Office corner MI
and Eleventh streets up stItrs. or OF the act!orr
TERMS: One-fourth cash; residue 1T six, laeI,a
and eighteen months credit for NEGOTIABLE mott,
with SIX per cent interest ADDED from day OF s,l,
and trust deed ~ secure deferred payments Ia,
for the present year ~ he paid by the purchaser nr
purchasers. ss.a.. ...ss
p. S.-Sanples of the mari are on exhibition :,
our office. and we win take pleasure In showir,
Them AMI also visiting the beds with those dlsps
10 purchase. LEE ( GOnDlS.
1e. = 'rI iur,lnupCrI.