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Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-01-12
OIL. NOTES.

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are the chief topics of the talent to-
day. The Victor Oil company
drilled their MOI Armstrong Smith
into the top of the Big Injun sand
last evening, and developed a
heavy gas pressure. The well was
shut down for the boiler to be
moved back. During the night the
we'll filed up and this morning
it was flowing steady. Its
capacity will not be known
until tomorrow. as it will be drilled
deeper, which will doubtless In
crease its output. The owners are
eiated over the outlook now that
they have a ,"Klondike." The To-
cation of this we'll is -5oo feet al
most due north of the South Penn
Oil company's No. Meredith and
makes that direction look very en-
couraging.
The South Penn Oil company's
No. Reppart was reported gasslng
from the top of the sand last night
and will be drilled into the pay to-
day. The indications for a good
we'll are very fattering and makes
the southeast direction look good.
Leaseholders in that direction are
feeling jubilant over the promising
outlook and leases are out of sight.
In the Elk Fork pool the north
west direc ton of the southwest ex.
tension does not present a very
promising outlook.
w. A. McCosh, receiver, has
drilled w. J. Hill No. I almost
through the Big Injun sand and has
so far tailed to find the pay. This
was an important location and was
held in high favor by the talent. If
a buster is the final result, theorlz-
ing will again be in order.
In defined limits in the Eastern
portion OF the field the Argus Oil
company have completed their No.
8 E. P. Snider and will have a 200
barrel producer.
Near Iuka, the gas we'll being
drilled by Treat & Crawford is
showing up for buster. At late
hour last night they were reported
drilling at 20 feet in the sand, with
no showing of either oil or gas.
The Eastern Oil company has
located their No. 2 M. A. Gorrell,
and Kennedy & Elder have a force
of men building the rig. This To-
cation is slightly in advance of de-
velopments to the northeast, and
will add another location to the
large number already being pre-
pared for the drill in that locality.
In the Elk Fork pool operations
are becoming more interesting from
the fact that several wells are now
nearing the sand, and their final
outcome is awaited with interest.
Treat & Crawford are due today
at their No. s J. F. Farrell in the
southwest extension. This loca'
ton is on the southeast portion OF
the farm, in the direction of the
Gorre1 farm, which has been afford
ing some large producers.
The Elk Fork Oil q Gas com
pany cased their No. 9 J. K. Hill,
Yesterday and there No. s on the
same farm will be cased today.
Their No. II has been drilling
since Tuesday, while their No. 10 is
700 feet, and fishing for lost bail
er.
Treat & Crawford have their 9,
II and IL J. F. Farrell all drilling at
various depths.
This company has postponed the
drilling of two wells on the Cas-
andra Thomas farm until the roads
are in better condition.
The Hill Oil company is due the
IL. l. N.Y.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-01-12
NOTICE
OF Stock holders Meeting Of the Sisters
Vile and Salem Railroad Company.

OF SfOckhOlder Meeting OF the Slsters-
willie and Salem Railroad Company.
Notice is hereby given that there
will he a meeting of the stockhold'
ers of the Sistersville and Salem
Railroad company, held at the law
Office ofG. D. Smith, in the town
of Middlebourne, in Tyler county,
West Virginia, on the goth day OF
January, A. D., 1898, for the pur.
pose of electing a temporary board
of directors and for the transaction
of such other business as may be
deemed necessary.
ROMEO II. FREER,
c. Y. BENEDUM,
F. ]. CLEMENGER,
A. B. SMITH,
D. H. MoREY,
w. R. FITCH,
H. w. SMITH,
q DIV 4w incorporates
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-01-12

Two million Americans suffer the
torturing pangs of dyspepsia. No
need to. Burdock Blood Bitters
cures. At any drug store.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-01-12
D. S. VS. REPORT.

In the southern extension of the
Elk Fork pool Childers, Flack &
Co. have completed their No. s on
the Snider heirs farm and have
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-01-12

the small gas pressure by last even
ing and ceased to flow. The boiler
has been moved back and drilling
will be resumed today. 1t is be-
lieved at a deeper point in the sand
more gas will be found and the
pressure will be sufficient to force
the oil above ground.
Nothing could be learned of the
South Penn Oil companv's No.
Reppart. They had developed
strong gas pressure in the top OF the
sand yesterday and should have it
completed by this time. ,
The Klondike Oil company that
is operating the John Johnson tarn
has met with streak of good luck
and will not have to move their rig
as was feared. The lost tools have
been recovered and drilling will be
resumed today.
The Fisher Oil company is max
ing other locations on the Edwards
farm in the Wilson run pool and
operations in that locality promise
to be fairly brisk for the next few
months at least.
The Carter Oil company should
complete couple of wells in that
locality by the early part OF the
coming week.
From Fridays Daily
The attention of the talent is yet
directed towards the Jug pool and
if it is freak as some are inclined
to think. such has not as yet been
demonstrated. D. S. w. in his re-
port of the developments in that
locality, as in the Elk Fork pool, is
evidently trying to create a wrong
impression upon those who are un-
familiar with the depth where the
pay is found. He has so far been
calling it Maxton sand develop
ments, which is both false and mis-
leading. The pay is found at a
depth of over 400 feet. This alone
will convince practical oil man
that it is impossible for it to be a
Maxton sand pool. Another feature
that is favorable TO this pool and
would signify good staying qualities
is the fact that the pay is found be-
low 90 feet in the Big Injun forma'
ton. The oil is dark, but dark oil
has been found right in the heart OF
the old Sistersville pool proper and
this feature is considered by the
majority of oil men here as being
Insignificant.
A feature that bellies the belief Of
a clash light" pool is the fact that
the South Penn Oil company's No
Meredith, which was completed
almost three months ago, is still
making more than 200 barrels per
day. 1t is given out by them that
it is only so barrel producer, but
information from a reliable source
shows their report to be misleading,
presumably given out in order to
discourage leaseholders who have
adjoining territory.
This morning a telephone mes.
sage from that point places the pro,
duction OF the Victor Oil & Gas
company's No. I Armstrong Smith
at so barrels per hour. This well
is located 1900 feet north of the
Meredith No. I and demonstrates
beyond question of doubt that a
pool of considerable magnitude has
been discovered.
The South PENIS Reppart No. I
to the southeast is not yet deep
enough Tor the pay. They en-
countered little show Of oil in
running the first screw this mora
ing, AID if they are in no way de-
layed they should reach the pay
sometime this afternoon. 1t is re-
norted that thew have a STRONG oaS
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-27
"reminiscences of tho Commune.

Very Interesting is the collection Of
relics of the commune which gentle
man connected with an important fnau
cial establiShm ent has been forming fer
some time with no little patience and
perseverance,. Among other noteworthy
articles it comprises a red flag, with the
number Of . battalion and 4 company
inscribed upon it, which tloated close
to the spot cn which the i'll fated hos
tages were massacred; the rosary and
Apostles which one of the priests held
tightly in his hands when he was shot
down, and a portion Of the cassock worn
by Mgr. Darboy, stained with bis blood,
while the spade with which the grave
of the archbishop Of Paris was dug Is
also to be seen. Then there is q paper
which was discovered on the corpse of
another Of the victims, and On which
had been hurriedly written the words:
II ain about to die. lforgive those who
are killing lie. l am thinking Of those
who love me, and / hope to meet those
who have loved ne in heaven" There
are, moreover. u number of souvenirs CT
the siege il the shape of uniforms, but
tons, fragments cf shells and so forth,
and by nc means the least remarkable
feature of tie collection is to be found
in the specimens of the various articles
made by the hostages while they were
awaiting their doom in La RGquctte
prison In the course of few years this
little museum will probably contain
the largest and most complete Of rcvo-
lutionary relics in isteuce.-Paris
Cor. London Telegraph.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-27
AUGU STA UINISION.
THROUGH TRAIN SERVO ]

Pullman Palace Sleeping cars betweeu
Charleston and st. Lou,s. via Atlanta Chat
tanocga, Nashville and Evansville, without
change.
Augusta D:visiCn.-Thronch Sleepers be
tween ha;Iest0n and Atlanta, leavin.
Charleston at ) SO =. m., arriving in AT
lanta AZ ) III.
Columbia Division Through Coaches
between Charleston AID asheviile, both dl
rections.
Shortest route to AsEcvlile aud He:
Springs. n. c.. and all resorts Of Upper
North and Sou;h Carolila q.
Tarough tickets can y" purchased. sleep
ing car rcsei vations scared. baGga1e
checked to d. S;,ua len and all other lntnr-
nation obtained by arp!;ng to Wan II
Evans, c. T. A.. Charleston Hotel ORG ".
Devices, Ticket Agent, Line Street Station
l.. \ EMERSON,
Traffic Manager.
J. II. SAND. G3n cral Munger
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A Narrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs.
Ada T.. Fart, Of Groton. S. D. "Was
taken with bad cold which settled
on my lungs; cough set IN and finally
terminated in Consumption. -Four
Doctors gave me up, saying l could
live but a short time. gave myself
up to my Savior, determined If l
could not stay with my friends on
earth. would meet my absent ones
above. My husband was advised to
get DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. l
gave it Il trial, took in all eight bot
ties. It has cured me, and thank
God l ain saved and now we'll and
healthy woman" Trial bottles free
at J. E. kaufmann's Drug Store.
PECULIAR size so cents and 81 "
Guaranteed or price refunded.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-27
April Wisdom.


Be sure that yoar blood is pure,
your appetite good, your digestion
perfect.
To purify your blood and build up
your health, tHke Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla.
This medicine has accomplished
remarkable cures CT all blood dis
eases. 1t is One True Blood Pun
fer. s:&&::' s:&s:& ~
Hoods Sarsapali!la has power to
make you we'll by purifying and en-
riching your blood, giving you an
appetite, and nerve, mental and
digestive strength. %
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SLEEPING CAR SERVICE.

SLEEPING CAR SERVICE.
Most excellent daily passenger service DC
tween Florida and New York.
Nos 31 and :S-Washington and So;;t iwestern
Limited. Solid Ec>tibuicd train with dining
cars and first class coaches north u! Charlotte.
Pullman drawing room sleeping carN between
Tampa, Jacksonville, s-avannua Washington
and New York
Pullman sleeping cars between Augusta and
Richmond.
Pullman drawing room s'eering cars be-
tween Greensboro and Norfolk. Close conncG-
ton at Norfolk for OLD POINT COMFORT,
arriving there in time for breakfast.
Nos 33 and ST. =. Fast Mail. Through
Pullman drawing room buffet Sleeping cars be
tween Jacksonville and New York and pa!l'
man Stepping ears between Augusta and Char'
lottc. Pullman sleeping ears letween Jack
sonvil!c and Columbia, IN route daily between
jacksonville and Cincinnati, via ASncyl!!e
FRANK ;. CANNON, ). VI: CLhr'
Third V-P s. Gen. Mgr. T. ~, Warrington.
IA. TURK, :. n. HAND" !nh,
g. p A. Washington. a. &. p A. Atlanta
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O2cEtion cf the Day.

II admit an tro1bled," said the
fashion editor.
"What's the matter::' asked the So
ciety editor.
"Why, 1 can't quite make up MY
mind whether it is all right, in view Of
prevailing conditions, to speak Of five
pairs CT blocmerS, dozen shirt waists
and two DOZEN pairs Of golf stockings as
a trouSseau. "--Chicago Post.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-27

demands Of Nature. Every spring
the system is thoroughly over
hauled-thcre is a general house
cleaning going on within. Iho
impurities that have been accunu-
lating for q year nust be got
ten rid Of, and the system reno
waited and prepared fer the siege
of summer. Unless Nature is as
sisted in this task, the strain on
the system is too scvc1e, ana q
breakdown is the result. Some
people neglect to supply TINS as
sistance, and as result they are
overcome by al enorvating, dc
pressed feeling, their energies re-
lax, appetite fails, and they are
totally disabled for q season.
Everybody just now needs 4 tome,
and Swift's Specific
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-27
In Effect October 18th, 1897.


Train No. 50 connects at Laurens
for Greenville, Spartanburg and Au-
gusta.
Train No. So connects at Columbia
for Charleston and all points East.
Train No. 2 carries through sleeper
to Atlanta daily except Sunday.
Berth fare 81 Go.
Train No. carries through sleeper
from Atlanta daily except Sunday.
For tickets and any other informa-
tion, call on
3. T. P. LEAPHART,
City Ticket Agent,
Columbia. S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-27

P'l"ue, sure cure ior Piles. Try
it, so cents bottle. Murray Drug
Company. C#ll for it.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-27

clcanseda d a. q
toned up Wit h
S. 5. :. in the
spring. Get S.
S. s. and be pre-
pared. Sold by al
druggists.
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SIS. S.f9fIbis Blood

is logically the best tonic On the
market. The general health needs
building up, hence atomic IS needed
that is entirely harmless. 5. ). ).
is purely vegetable, and is the only
blood remedy that is guaranteed
teseontain 10 potash, mercury, or
oshcr harmful mineral ingredient.
1t is Natures remedy, being made
from roots and herbs gathered
froa Natures great storehouse. 1t
thoroughly cleanses the blood OF
all impurities, tones up the gem
eral health, renews the appetite
ard imparts new life and Vlgor to
the entire system. Dangerous
typhoid fever and other prevalent
summer diseases seldom attack q
person whose system is thoroughly
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-27
THE CUARLESTON LINE

SOUTH OLINAAN GA, l.. r. Co.
Schedule corrected to December lJ, 1897.
(Ea,tern Time.)
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"P," o. III. a" a. III
JULY 4, 1857.

II, p III =, - 'T6' =
Trains Q ard 10 carry elegant Pnilman
Sleeping cars be;wcen Columbia and AShevllle.
en-o,,tc daily between Jacksonville and C'ncin
natl ,;.;..
northbound 631 C.. m. S., y. nj. {: IS p M,
jVesfibule Limitetl): soui il:honu;: /? 20 !; m.
s:l5 p. NJ. II 81 s. H., iEr>lih"le i'n;rt.?
Trains leave Grrcnvi. A. and e. division.
rorthLound :!J a r., 81 u. III. and 30 p. m.
IVeslibui.d I.imi,cll -p':tl. rn,i :25 a. NJ.
S:sOp. IN, II 30 p. III. tEe>;ib;,!eI l.i:nitedl
Pullman Service.
Pullman palace stepping cars on Trains - and
"a - and 23 en- A. auu c. division.
W. H. GREEN, ii Gt!.S ..
Gca. Superintendent, fainc III ,
W,.t,;,,.ton d. G., Washington. D. G.
e. TI-Ry Sc !lAEDWlCK,
cnn pas Ae't. As'tl,ru Pass As't.
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" Columbia. 90 pm 200 H. 1 00p IL
ar Charies,o: = @ p Il. *llt0aIL $ 90 p II
Daily. Except Sunday.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-27

Now IS tie tine
t II . t every one
should s take q
spring tonic to
strengthen tn e
system and pre-
pare for the extra
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-04-27

The Best Inheritance.
The best inheritance a young man
can have is the feeling that be has TO
fight his own battle and that life is
struggle into which he must throw
body, mind aud soul or be disgracefully
worsted. Where are the burial places CT
the men who started life with 4 fortune:
Some of them il the potter's field, some
in the suicides grave. But few Of these
men reached S3 years Of age. They
drank, they smoked, they Gambled. IN
them the beast destroyed the man.
Some Of them lived long enough to get
their fortunes and went through them.
The vast majority Of them did not live
to get their Inheritance. From the gin
shop or house Of infamy they were
brought bone to their fathers house,
and in delirium began to pick off loath-
some reptiles from tho embroidered pill
low and to fight back imaginary devils.
And then they were laid out in highly
upholstered parlcr, the casket covered
with flowers by indulgent parents
flowers suggestive Of a resurrection with
no hope.
AS you sat this morning at your
breakfast table and looked into the faces
of your children. perhaps you said
within yourself: Poor things! How
wish l could start them in life with Il
competence! How l have been Gisap-
pointed in all my expectations Of what
l would do for them" Upon that scene
Of pathcs break with q pnan OF con
graduation, that by your financial losses
your own prospects for heaven and the
prospect for the heaven Of your children
The age-herald., 1898-07-23
TROOPS MOVING
 FROM CAMP THOMAS ..ssu. ---s About 10000 Men and Officers
 Will Be Sent TO CAPTURE PORTO RICO A Special Train Will Garry Gen. Brooke to Newport News, Where He Will Embark
 to Join Gen. Miles in the As
 sault on S"n Juan.

Chickamauga National Park, July a. The actual movement of troops from Camp Thomas for the Porto Rican expedition be- gan this morning, when General Haines brigade the Second of the First division, First corps, broke camp and marched to Rossville. The regiments included were the Fourth Ohio, Fourth Pennsylvania and the Third Illinois. The Fourth Pennsylvania, the last to load, did not leave Rossville un- til tonight Their route is to Cincinnati over the Cincinnati Southern, thence to Newport News via the Chesapeake and Ohio.
 These troops will be followed tomorrow by General Brooke and staff, the reserve ambulance company, the reserve hospital corps, the signal corps and General Brookeis guard, consisting of Troop H of the United States Cavalry and Company F of the Eighth United States Infantry, the guard being commanded by Colonel Pilch- CT, assisted by Lieutenants Ryan and Hei- berg, of the Sixth United States Cavalry.
 The signal corps broke camp this even ing and marched to Rossville, where it will load early tomorrow morning. The ambu- lance and hospital corps, under Lieutenant Colonel Huidekoper, will march to Ross
The age-herald., 1898-07-23
HAWAIIAN FINANCE
New York Financier.

From the New York Financier.
 As Hawaii is now practically a part of the United States, it is interesting to note the present condition of her finances. The total bonded debt of the islands, according to statistics furnished the Financier by the bureau of statistics, at Washington, is $3,- 337 100, bearing interest at from to per cent. It is not generally known that the United States also annexed a postal sav- ings bank when it took over the islands but such Is the fact. The postal savings bank according to last reports, owed de- positors $7S2,O74. The future of this institu- tion now that annexation is a fact, is un- certain, but it will probably be continued.
 The currency of the islands is of the same unit of value as that of the United States. The gold is all of American mint age, and United States silver and paper money is in circulation and passes at par. The Hawaiian money is paper, very little of which is seen in circulation, and silver. The paper money is secured by silver held in reserve. The banks keep two accounts with their depositors, silver and gold. The checks are so worded that the depositor may specify from which account the check is to be paid. If the check does not state
The age-herald., 1898-07-23

Wood to the Rough Riders.
 Take that for the Maine"-Captain Sigsbee; as he fired shot through the Spanish torpedo boat Terror.
 Expect to take the place as soon as can move; endorsements will not reach me."-General Shafter before Santiago.
 "Shafter is fighting, not writing."-Adju- tant-General Corbin to Secretary Alger, when the latter asked for news from the front.
 War is not a picnic.'-Sergeant Hamil- ton Fish, of the Rough Riders, to his the Rough Riders.
 Afraid I'll strain my guns at long range. I'll close in. n.'-Lieutenant Wainwright, of the Gloucester, in the fight with Cervera' s squadron.
 Don't cheer, boys; the poor devils are ng."-Captain Philip, of the Texas.
 'I want to make public acknowledgment that I believe in God, the Father AL ighty."-Captain Philip of the Texas.
 1.-The Maine is avenged" d."-Lieutenant Wainwright, after the destruction of Ger vera'S squadron.
The age-herald., 1898-07-23
WORDS THAT BURN

Here are some of the epigrammatic say ings of the present war that will go down in history:
 Excuse me, sir; have to report that the ship has been blown up and IS sink- g."-Bill Anthony, of the Maine.
 Suspend judgment" Sigspee first message to Washington.
 "We will make Spanish the court 1an- guage of hades. ."-Fighting Bob Evans, when war was declared.
 "Remember the Maine."-Commodore Schley's signal to the flying squadron.
 Don't hamper me with instructions. I am not afraid of the entire Spanish fleet with my ship."-Captain Clark, or the ore gon, to the board of strategy.
 aYou. can fire when you are ready, Grid ley."-Commodore Dewey at Manila.
 ''To hell with breakfast; let's finish 'em now."-A Yankee gunner to Commodore Dewey.
 4srhe battle of Manila killed me, but would do it again."-Captain Gridley, or the Olympia on his death bed.
 Don't get between my guns and the en- emv."-Commodore Dewey to Prince Henry of Germany.
 sPye got them now, and they will never get home"-Commodore Schley, on guard at Santiago harbor
 ''There must be no more recalls; iron will break at last."-Lieutenant Hobson to Admiral Sampson.
 Don't mind me, boys; go on fighting Captain Allyn K. Capron, of the Rough Riders.
 Don't swear, boys; shoot. '-Colonel
The age-herald., 1898-07-23
Racing at Detroit

Detroit July 22.-The feature of today racing at Crosse Pointe track today was Star Pointers attempt to lower the world s record of 1:59h, made by himself. All though the big horse failed to accomplish this, his time of 2:O11a, is considered re- markedly good for this early in the sea- son. The track was in prime condition for speeding, but the weather rather cool for fast going. Pointers time by quarters was: 3019; 101A; 1:32; 2:011h. This broke the track record of 2:02, made by Robert J.
 The Consolation stake f9 rthe non-win- ners in the Merchants and Manufacturers was trotted today and furnished good sport. Mike took the first heat with ease, after driving Elmer Day off her feet. The next heat Mike broke badly at the quarter, Gov ernor Holt winning in a good brush with Quarterstaff. Governor Holt was then drawn by order of a veterinary, who said the horse was too sick to race.
 Mike got the third heat by nose from