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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-07-15

farms near the town, have suddenly
found that they have been made very
wealthy from the land which they could
In former times hardly make pay taxes,
let alone secure living from. But such
is the history Of all oil fields. IL was
the same thing years ago when tue
first oil was discovered In Northern Penn
sylvania, when colossal fortunes were
made in a few hours, aud very often
those who were benefited did not have
a penny beforehand.
There is now, perhaps, town here OF
3, 900 people. aud il mas been improved
somewhat, although a majority OF the
buildings which have been erected ara
only shells aud as soon as the excite
ment dies out they will be torn down
and the town will not be much larger
nor better than IL was before the boom
struck it. Among the more lasting i'm
proyementS made and TO be completed
in the near future is the new BlJou
theatre, constructed by Work & Thomp-
son, the city water works. the FIRE de-
partment, and last, but not least, the
new hotel now ia course OF erection on
Charles street by Mr.. Eph Wells. This
is 10 be a brick structure with stone
trimmings, and will cost not less than
SIS, 600 or $50. 600, and will be one OF
the finest hotels between Wheeling and
ParkersbUrg.
pThe town already supports two hrst'
class hotels, the Newell and the Airing
ton, both situated In the center OF the
town near the railroad station and
steam boat landing. Mr.. Davis, thesDro-
prietor Of the Newell, has had his house
remodeled and refurnished and now has
one OF the most commodious houses IN
the Ohio Valley. Mr.. James Dolon,
the proprietor Of the Arlington, is
model mine host" and his guests are
always sure OF good treatment and the
best Of accommodations His house is
we'll arranged and clearly kept and his
service of the bsst.
We have one flouriShing bank with
some OF the most prominent men OF the
city at the head. The capital stock is
sos, 600. 1t does business with Wheel
ing and Pittsburg banks aud issues
drafts on all European and American
banks. Mr.. Z. A. Durham is president
and Mr.. A. c. Jackson, cashier, with j..
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-07-15

There never was man. or woman,
either, who would want TO go riding In
any other kind OF Cd outfit, and, no one
could blame them either. When you go
driving or riding aud want turnout
that is firs:-cIass in ever respect call on
Mr.. j. L. Knoke 81 his livery stable
near the Globe Hotel, and he will ut
you out in the finest style possible. He
always keeps on hand an excellent lot
of horses and his bugRies are all new
and OF the best You may depend II
you take out one Of bis rigs you will not
have to walk back. His turnouts are as
stylish as any in the city and always
look well. Mr.. Knoke is Young man
in years but old in experience In
this line, and knows how to please his
patrons.
GEO. ". GARDNER-REsTAURA
1t has often been remarked that the
best way to put man in good humor
is to get him up q first class meal. No
doubt there is great deal Of truth in
this assertion-at least | know there is
when the meal has been gotten up and
served at the Phoenix restaurant, on
the corner OF Charles and Wells streets.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-07-15

liberal patronage from the residents,
not only of the city, bat also OF the sur
rounding country. An exceptionally
Iargs and very fine line OF boots and
shoes for both ladies aud gentlemen, 10
always kept on hand by this enterpris-
Ing firm. and anyone can De suited as
to style. quality aud prices. The men,
hers OF the firm are experienced gentle
men and know how to run nrst elias:
store successfully. The clerks, as well
as the members Of the firm, are always
pollte and accommodating aud treat
their patrons in the best possible man
ner.
Mccoy BRos.-GESERAL STORE.
The Oldest and most reliable business
firm is that OF Mccoy Bros. on PIKE
street, near Diamond Square. They
occupy large double storeroom, 4Ox7S
feet, two stories high and basement.
Theirs is the only strictly cash store,
aud the only department store 10 the
CITY. and are the only firm carrying
stock Of carpets. This department.
comprises everything 10 that line such
as rugs, borders. stair buttons, llno'
leums, etc. and they can show you
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-07-15

baugh. and the Democrat, edited by j.
H. Mccoy.
The officers of the town are: G. Il.
Lowther, Mayor; G. B. Slemaker, Clerk;
w. H. Gillespie, Treasurer and Sergeant;
G. s. Kidd. Chief OF Police; George era
ham, Street Commissioner. and Council
composed of the following members: q.
Il. West, ]. H. Mccoy, Z. Roome, w. r.
Rice and James McCoach.
Not satisfied with the present condi-
ton Of our thriving little city, some Oh
our more progressive citizens have or
ganized a Boaro OF Trade, the object Of
which is to secure new industries and
do ANYTHING else which will further the
interests of the town and keep it NOV
ing toward the front. The Board, which
was only organized the Goth OF last
month, is composed Of half hundred
of Sistersville's best citizens, and
already, though scarcely more than
two weeks old, the results OF the
Boards existence are being felt. The
prospects now are bright for securing,
through the efforts of the Board. large
glass works, which will employ nearly
a hundred men, and will materially
swell the pOpulatlOu VI our sO"u Auo
Board has several other projects In
view, which, when carried out, will add
to the inheritance, wealth and popula-
ton OF the town. The members are
all energetic, loyal citizens or Sisters
willie, and may be counted on to do all
that is in their power to build up the
town they represent: Following are
she officers and directors OF the Board
of Trade: A. c. Jackson, President; j..
NJ. Boyer, Vice-President; j. II. Nc
Coy, Secretary; E. A. Durham, Treas
urer; q. L. Semaker, Walter Cutler, T.
w. Atwood, F. d. Mccoy, DR.. G. b.
West, Ed. Roome, d. G. Holibaugh,
Charles Thistle aud James McCoach.
The "POlecat" we'll was the hrst
we'll drilled in this territory, which,
after it was finished 10 1889, was
Abandoned on account of the enormous
amount OF salt water it produced,
and because it was thought it would
be impossible to get rid OF the water
and secure the oil, but after lying
idle over a year, the owners started to
pumping. After long while 1t was
doing about ten barrels per day. Still
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-07-15

the line of ladies' and gents furnishing
goods, and their supply, both In style
and quality. in this line Is second 10
none in the city. Call on them, and
they will treat you royalty.
HALL & HALL-QUEENswARE.
There is but one strictly frst-class
glassware and Queensware store In the
CITY and that is conducted by Messrs'
Hall & Hall opposite the postothce'
This firm handle everything in their
line at the lowest possible prices. They
have a large room in which all sorts OF
china ware, glassware, ornaments ana
bricK-a-brack OF every description are
kept in great profusion. No one couid
fail to be suited in anything In this
store.
CUTLER & HILL, GENERAL STORE.
It was the intention when speaking OF
Messrs. Cutler IL Hill in another col.
umn, TO mention their immense STOCK OF
ladies' and gentlemen's boots and SHOES
They have on hand q stock OF these
goods which il would be pleasure Tor
any one 10 look al whether they Would
care to buy or not, and should you WISH
10 be fitted ont with new pair OF ooots'
shoes. slippers, or anything else in that
line, they will be pleased TO give you
lust value for your money.
C. A. SCHMIDT, BOOTS AND SHOES.
Charles A. Schmidt is the new shoe
merchant who opened up tine stock OF
goods in the room recently occupied oy
the King shoe store, on Wells street,
opposite Bower & Pollock's, furniture.
Mr.. Schmidt has on hand a stock OF
about $1,000 10 $1,000. and makes a
speciality OF all the latest novelties such
as seal skin shoes, bicycle shoes, fancy
dancing shoes. etc, together with
superb line of both high and low cut
patent leater shoes in all styles. DE
also carries one OF the best lines OF
ladies' and children's oxford ties ever
brought TO the city. One OF the most
striking novelties We will mention that
is carried by this enterprisiDg firm,
is shoe for oil men, which
is guaranteed 20 be absolutely
water proof and which is especially
adapted to gaugers. The novelty OF
mis- shoe is that between the ducking
and the upper there is layer OF rub
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-07-15

part OF the town on Wells street extern
sion. They have a very nice house and
cart and have rendered efficient service
whenever they have been called upon.
The town is pretty we'll supplied with
physicians, there are six Ia the place,
five of them regular practitioners, the
sixth one holding position as city Off
cial, which prevents his attention TO his
profession. The five practicing physi-
clans are DrS. G. b. West, h. q. Meek,
w II. Fore, c. p. Sellers and c. F..
Haworth. The other one mentioned is
Dr. w H. Gillespie, who is the City
Treasurer.
There are but three law firms in the
city, from which il must not be con-
strued that the people are not like
those of other places and do not resort
To the courts to settle their dithcultieS.
Although there are but three firms
here, viz: Blackmarr Il Young, Mathery
& Smith, and J. II. Mccoy, there are
many lawyers from nearby towns who
virtually make their living of the Peo-
pie OF this place.
The town has two live newspapers
which are published semi-weeKiy, and
give the local news Of the town and
county Ia an able manner. They are
the NelDs, edited ey D. George Holt
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The above is an excellent cut Of
G. P. Lowther, ESQ.,, the present Mayor
OF Sstersvlle. He is gentleman Of
integrity and ability, and has during
the Two terms he has served the people
of the city in his present official capa-
city, given general satisfaction as far as
IL has been possible under the many
difficulties which usually come to man
in his position, especially In an oil town,
where there is always class OF people
who try to make as much trouble as
possible.
W. F. RICE, HARNESS AND SADDLES.
W. F. Rice, dealer In and manufac-
turer OF harness and saddles and other
leather goods IN that line, is the prin-
cipal and, in fact, only dealer In these
goods. Hi, place of business is located
on Wells street, near the hose house,
where his superior workmen are al
ways at work turning out harness, sad
dies, etc Mr.. Rice has a reputation
for good goods at honest prices, aud al
ways giving his patrons the worth OF
their money.
CUTLER HILL, GENERAL STORE.
Messrs. Cutler & Hill. Of Wells street,
near Elizabeth, are headquarters for
dry goods Of all kinds. Their stock is
always neat and clean aud the latest
styles are to be seen In their store. This
firm makes specially OF everything In
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-07-15

We are indebted 20 genial William
Burns, Of Bayne, Wilson & Pratt'S Office,
for the following complete list OF pro-
ducers who are operating 10 this field at
the present time: Victor Oil Co., Car
ter Oil Co., J. T. Jones. Kaoawha OIL
Co, Eastern OH CO., Boyer & Caldwell,
Henry Oil Co., Wallace, Patton & Co,
L. A. Brenneman, shannon Oil Co, j.
W. Shay, Bartlett, Nernene & Co., Safe
oil Co., Island Oh Co.. Earnest Zigler &
Latschaw, Sutton OIL Co., Conuelly
Bros, Fisher OH Co.. Twitchen &
Hershberger, Fearless Oil Co., Iseman
Donnan & Co., Betman. Watson Il CO.,
Grace s. Jennings, J. NJ. Guffey & Co.,
Henderson & Amsler, A. Brunner 4
Co., Neeley * Cramer, Ihrig Russell X
Blackmarr.
The town OF SisterSville until the oil
boom struck Il was a very small village
with nothing but Tire trade Of the farm
ers from the surrounding country TO
support il aud keep it alive.
There were number OF
general stores here, prominent among
which were those OF Joshua Russell, A.
Thistle and the McCOYs, and Of course
All Of them managed 70 make a living
from trading with their rural neigh ors.
But since the advent Of the oil excite
ment here these men, who all owned
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-07-15

The present town OF SisterSville was
Incorporated in 1906, and its trst Mayor
was A. d. Soper, who afterwards be-
came Judge Of the Circuit Court OF
which Tyler county forms part. At
the time the oil boom struck 1t the
place only bad a population Of about
500, while now a conservative estimate
by reliable men place the population at
about 5000 persons.
There has always been great deal OF
talk everywhere about the Sistersville
oil field, is size, production, ana general
appearance AS far as extent Is con-
cerned no one can tell how far or In
what direction the field actually ex-
tends: IL already covers an area OF about
fifty miles square, north, south, east
and west. and the indications are that 10
the near future il will embrace consider
ably more territory, as new wells are
constantly being drilled in on the pre-
sent outskirts OF the field, and some OF
the more adventurous operators are
validating in different directions, and
altogether the field will probably extend
to five miles long by ten miles
wide, and perhaps farther. There
is no telling where OIL will
be found 10 West Virginia, as 10 IL the
candid opinion OF some Of the most ex-
pert oil operators in this section that
the entire State is uuderlaid with pools
OF oil and that some time or another
some lucky contractor or operator will
make rich find and strike good pay
where Others have drilled dry holes Ia
every direction. IL seems that the
SistersvilIe pool, however, is an enor-
nous one This field has now been
operated ABOUT three years, and during
that time millions Of barrels Of oil have
been conveyed through the two pipe
lines running from here 20 the seaooard-
One can imagine how enormous che
field is when 10 is known that the two
pipe line companies handle an aver
age Of about POO, 900 barrels
of crude petroleum through their lines
each day, making a total of over Co.,
600 barrels per month 90 thirty days
and about $4,000, 600 per year, or over
800, 900. 900 barrels for the three years
this field has been In existence, and this
being computed into gallons a. forty
two gallons 20 the barrel makes the for
midsble array OF figures 10 takes 20 de-
note I ., COO 600, 900 aud there is 20 doubt
but the production will be much larger.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-07-15

water pump. In an annex to the pump
house there are two small pumps, one
OF which Is used to supply the boilers OF
the plant, and the other for supplying
water to producers leases. There are four
80 horse power boilers in tns boiler
house which are used to run the plant
and the pumps supplying water to out
side operators and producers. The oil
from this station is pumped from here
to Littleton, on the B. d o. railroad,
from there to Hayes Station near Nc
Donald. and from there by relays Of
pump stations to the seaboard. Mr.. r.
5. Sanders, the genial aud accommodate
ing Superintendent of the company
here kindly furnished your reporter
with the above facts.
Sisterville is very pretty place, sit
uated on the Ohio River midway be-
tween Parkersburg and Wheeling on
the Ohio River Railroad.
The town at present is very quiet, as
there is very little work going on out
front, but it is confidently expected
that an outlet will be found shortly,
and should this occur the town will
have a larger boom than ever.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-07-15
ILL, c.-..,no- a.u.. Of q. R.gln.r.

sD,esal CorresDoudsncs o. tAs Rs5ts'sr.
SrsrERsv1LLE, W. VA, July l4.-The
SistersvilIs oil field! Whenever and
wherever the above sentence Is uttered
Il always creates interest aud curiosity
and a desire 20 know something regard
ing the greatest known oil field Of the
present day. VI
Sistersville, Tyler county, West Vir.
eipia. is situated on the east bank OF
the Ohio river. about fifty miles from
Wheeling. The town has excellent
schools and several good churches. The
leading industries are oil and natural
gas; and the Sistersville field is second
to none 10 the world Its citizens come
from every part OF the United States
and more intelligent or hospltaole
class Of people are not 70 be found any
where IL has a good. water WORKS
plant and the streets are lighted oy nat
ural gas. which is also largely used for
fual
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-07-15
THE NEW OIL City.
SistsrsVille, the Thriving and Grow
ing Center Of the
GREATEST OIL FIELD ON EARTH,

An Entsrprising, Energetic Little City OfRapid
Growth. Where Fortunes Have Been
Made and a Hundred Thousand Barrels
Of Oil Are Produced Zach Week--SOme-
thing About the Advantages and Pros
poets of the Town--HlStOry Of Its Growth
from a Mere Village to It's Present Great
ImUOrtance.-Sketchss Of Some Of the
Business Houses Of the Gty--What the
Town Has and What the Board Of Trade
Is Doing for Its Futura
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-07-15

sary 10 that line 70 make It one Of
the most complete assortnents Ia their
line OF goods along the Ohio river be-
tween Wheeling and Parkersburg. The
grocery and produce department. re-
ceiye special attention and the stock on
hand is always OF the best They
handle only the best fancy and staple
goods on the market, and enjoy very
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-07-15

who opened an exclusive shoe store on
Wells street, next to Myers barber shop.
For long time his was the only exclu-
sive boot and shoe store 10 the town, but
within the last year others have opened
up. Mr.. Shufelt is we'll known and we'll
liked by those who are acquainted with
him and has been very successful in his
business here. He carries the largest
stock of this line OF goods 10 the city
and does an immense business. All the
latest styles and novelties are constant
ly kept on hand at reasonable prices.
De makes a specially OF boots and shoes
for oil men, aud enjoys liberal patron
age from that class OF people. His line
Of ladies' and childrens goods Is among
the best in town, and as for style and
quality he is away ahead, and for prices
he Is away below, as be wants to make
room for fall goods. Call and look at
his stock even II you don't want TO buy.
THIsTLE-LIvEBY
Mr.. Samp Thistle, the livery man, Is
a native OF Sistersville and is well
known and popular gentleman. His
rigs are always as good il not better
than those found In most places OF this
size. His horses are goers and his bug
gies, carts, etc, OF the best. He does
not make eIorbitant charges as Is gen.
orally the rule In oil towns, but is al
ways accommodating and strives to
please. Give him call when in need
Of rig.
GLOBE HOTEL
The Globe Hotel. situated on Water
street, is the only strictly frst-class
Sl.OO q day house in the city. and al
ways strives 10 make its guests feel at
home They have good rooms and nice
clean beds. The table Is ali any one
could wish for, and as a testimonial that
it is frst-class, they always have large
number OF ooirders and receiye q good
share Of the patronage Of the travelling
public.
]. L KSoKE-LIVERY STABLE
Where is the person In any town who
does not like 10 have good team Of
horses and nice buggy when they 20
drivIng-a pair Of horses which will go
without continual use of tha whip
and a buggy that does net make noise
enough 10 wAgen the Seven Sleepers?
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-07-15

BRADFORD, PA, July H. Forest fires
are causing serious losses tOlumbermen In
this county. Many destructive fires are
raging between Bradford and Kinzua, Ia
the hemlock district. The fires are the
result Of the recent dry spell, and as rain
has commenced 10 fall, IL Is likely Their Z
will be no further damage.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-07-15

Hoods Pills are purely vegetable and
do not purge. pain or gripe. Sold oy
all druggissa
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-07-15

The SUCCESS which Hoods sarsapa-
rIll. has had in freeing old and young
from af,lctlons caused BY impure blood.
10 really remarkable. HOODS Sarsaps-
riIIa Is a buildIng-up medicine.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-07-15

the line of ladies' and gents furnishing
goods, and their supply, both in style
and quality. in this line Is second 10
none in the city. Call on them, and
thew will treat you royalty.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-06-07
Washington News and Notes.
Special Telegram to THE GLOBE.

Special Telegram to THE GLOBE.
WASHINGTON, June In the Senate
to day the vice-president appointed the
following committee on the alleged ex-
listing public distress in many parts OF
the country Villas, of Wisconsin, chair.
man; Blackburn, of Kentucky; Smith,
of New Jersey; Gallagher, of New
Hampshire, and Patton, of Maryland.
Yesterday the Senate disposed of the
tobacco schedule, and proceeded to the
consideration of another schedule In the
long and dreary tariff bill. Though for
weeks the bill has been under considera-
tion and progress made seems insigniti-
cant compared with the time consumed
in the debate Friends Of the tariff bill
persist in the belief that the bill will be
passed by the Senate within a week or
ten days, and will a few days later be
ratified by the House. The appropriation
bills must then be considered before con.
gress can adjourn.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-06-07

Steel, Schenck, Grimes, Kenan, d. B.
Whitaker, Willard, Van Wyck Hoke,
Hampton, John Andrews, w. G. Clarke,
Shepherd Bryan, Alex. Andrews, Ed
ward Battle, Richard Lee, VIM. Robert.
son, Henry Station.
The German began at II o'clock. Mu-
sic was furnished by the First Virginia
Regiment band
AS the conyeyances were leaving the
hall two vehicles collided, badly In juring
one OF the teams One of the fine horses
had to be killed on account OF its inju-
ries
Theta NJ Epsilon gave a very pleasant
german in Garrard Hall this morning.
AT o'clock p. m. will be held the usual
Thursday afternoon german in Garrard
hall.
Hon. Hoke Smith was yesterday after.
noon made an honorary member of the
Dialectic society; his father was a mem.
! Der Of the society when professor In
the University.
AT 0 o'clock last evening the Cniver-
sity Glee Club gave the annual concert in
Garrard hall. 1t was a very enjoyable
| affair.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-06-07
ChaperOns and Guests.

Secretary Smith and wife, Prof. Walsh
and Mrs Spuill, Mrs. Governor Hoke,
Mrs Col. Kenan, Mrs William Kenan,
Mrs Armstead Jones, Mrs John Man
ming, Mrs Thomas Hill. Mr. and Mrs.
John w. Graham, Mrs. Garland Jones,
Mrs and Miss Baskerville, DR. and Mrs.
Tolman, DR.. and Mrs London, Mr. and
Mrs Hal London, Mrs. A. ) McRae,
Mrs Robertson, of Charlotte; Mrs.
Pogue, Mrs y b Andrews, Capt. and
and Mrs PEBBLES, Mrs Wright, Mr. and
Mrs. Morton Wharton, Col J S Carr.
Among the entlemen present were
Gather, Mathews, Schenck, d Schenck
Jr., E L. G,lmer, Cecil Lee, II. Miller
Gorrell, Lyon, F. Mebane, Armstrong,
Wittson, Boyden, Borden, Barnard, Bas-
kerville, McAl!ister, Rankin. Johnson,
George Graham, Bynum, Bridgers, Fran
Cook. Rollins, McRae, Shaffer, A. {. FL
lis, William Graham, Richard Busbee,
John West. David Booth, V A Batch.
clor. Patterson. BahnsOn. Settle, Thomas