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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-12
fewest dry holes Of any other location
in the field.

fewest dry holes of any other location
in the field.
TWO WELLS.
The syndicate property has two fine
oil wells just brought in with a thirty
foot stratum of oil sand Their ground
is surrounded by aHne producing wells,
some of which are among the best of
the Chanute district. Northward, on
a line with this tract, are the large
group of Braden wells. the Mundy
wells, the Phoenix, the Ideal, and other
large companies, all among the most
productive in the territory. Between
these and the syndicate are other wells
located at intervals on partially de-
veloped holdings.
1t is the intention of the company to
drill the entire tract as rapidly as pos
sible, sinking sixty wells, as the pur-
pose of the company is to make it's
money in developing a dividend-pay-
ing property, and therefore, to sell no
more stock than is necessary to in
sure early and rapid development, as
it is anticipated that production will
prove most gratifying to the stockhold-
ers, insuring an early increase in value
ground is susceptible of development,
and every dollar derived from sale of
stock will be utilized as fast as it comes
in. in payment for drilling and the cree
ton of pumping plants.
When fully developed, the syndicate
ing from wells in surrounding territory,
these. at a conservative estimate,
should produce fifteen barrels to the
WELL an average of 900 barrels, and, If
pumped 800 days in the year, would
make an average of 100000 barrels per
year, which, after deducting one
eighth for royalty, would leave 236, $50
barrels, which. at present price of $119
per barrel, will insure net returns, at a
very conservative estimate, of 20 per
+, p on the Q1Tif0I stock of the
company.
No other investment offers so good
returns for the money, and no invest
ment is more secure than developed oil
land, it being even less hazardous than
bank stock. The company is Offering a
limited amount only of its stock and
at about one-sixth its par value. This
price with thoroughly tested ground
with two good wells drilled thereon
makes it the most attractive Offering
ever made in the Chanute district, as
at this price the value of the invest
ment will increase fivefold in a year
and tenfold in two years.
OPERATION.
An engine has been purchased. and
the wells will be put to pumping as
soon as drilled. The proceeds from the
sale of oil will be used to put down
more wells, and, as each month the
production will grow much greater,
YOU can readily see that we will have
plenty of funds to thoroughly develop
our land after selling enough stock to
put down six wells. After that, stock
will not be offered at present prices.
Within two years they expect to make
the stock worth par and to pay 2 per
cent per month dividend on same. II
you want something good, get in on the
syndicate treasury stock.
For prospectus and price of stock,
address the fiscal agents,
KELLY & KELLY,
Central National Bank Bldg,
Topeka, Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-12
MUNDY & SON.

Have you been to see Mundy?" is
the first question asked of a stranger.
Who is Mundy?
Colonel Mundy is the man who has
done more to tell the outside world of
" hat Chanute really is than probably
any other man. When Chanute was in
its infancy and people were skeptica1
as to her future, Mr.. Mundy went back
east ano ran excursion train loads OIL
people into Chanute.
I'VE are from Missouri" said the
people.
Il will show you." said Mr.. Mundy,
and he did.
An cid operator having extensive
dealings in the Boulder and Beaumont
fields, he knew what the Chanute fields
We're. His confidence in the field never
wavered. When people were slow to
respond. he spent his money like water
to advertise the place.
He had no hopes of getting his money
back except in an indirect way, but his
perseverance has been rewarded and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-12

Jaws of Arizona for the protection of
its stockholders. which makes the
stock worcestershire. Their property
is very choice. consisting of 100 acres
in the very heart of the Proven South
Trend" Their holdings have nearly
mile of river frontage, making a tract
of nearly 140 acres. The company is
situated in the very center of the great
producing trends. Near them is the
magnificent 1,000-barrel well that has
occasioned a great deal of newspaper
notoriety. Close is the great Isett-
Irwin properties. the Knapp field
which made Hetriek Ga man who could
neither write nor read) rich. and who
today enjoys an income from his
royalty of thousands of dollars.
None of the KIondike company Off
GERS has any salary The company is
stocked for s1,000.000. divided into s.
900. 900 shares of a par value of 20
cents. OF this 100000 shares belong to
the treasury for DEVELOPMENT purposes
This stock is selling now for one cent,
but it is sure to advance as the COM
paDy has one good well drilled and
others are being drilled. Undoubtedly
the stock will pay at least a dividend
of ona per cent. shortly, as their earn
tngs will be large.
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DILDINE & DIMICK.

The firm of E. L. Dimick & w. II.
Dildine is one that Topeka people
should visit in Chanute. These two
gentlemen have a pretty close hold on
Topeka people as one of the most sue
cessful companies of Topeka (The
Manhattan) was of their organization.
These gentlemen have been in Chanute
been eminently successful in securing
over 5000 acres Of the best of oil lands.
Not a foot of their lands is wild cat
All lies in the oil belt. Messrs. Dimick
and Dildine have organized companies
from Topeka, Kansas City, Colorado
Springs. Milwaukee and Washington,
D. c. They opened and developed the
famous Woodson county field. Their
motto is, Nothing too large, nothing
too small for us to handle And this
is the index of their success as they
have any and all kinds of propositions
of fee and lease lands for any kind of
a buyer.
Most all of their leases have been
secured under the most favorable terms
and while as a rule they retain an in
terest in every company and every
lease, yet they have many pieces of
land that will make more money, and
that one can get outright. It is with
out shade of doubt that people that
go to Chanute can do a great deal bet
ter to go to one of the land men as
they know what is what and as a rule
can put you in a position to operate
much more easily than you could by
yourself AS a rule they know the
propositions and are only too willing
to help you. If you want something
meritorious Dildine & Dimick are all
right and the properties that they will
show you are good and will make you
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BRIDGES & GREEN.

This firm. is originally from Topeka.
Mr.. Bridges is an old time Santa Fe
conductor. who has quit railroading to
operate in the oil fields, and Mr.
Green is an Emporia boy who was in
the real estate business in that city.
Mr.. Green came to Chanute without a
cent He is we'll fixed now. This firm
recently sold 720 acres to a Boone. Ia.
syndicate for $4,000, which recently
brought in large well that is an i'm
mense producer The Topeka crowd
make the Bridges & Green Office their
headquarters. Any time during the
day you will find a welcome here from
and for Topeka men.
The firm has over a thousand acres
of valuable oil land in the southwest
nd that will be good dividend pay
ing property when thoroughly divided
ard organized companies commence to
drill it Bridges & Green have several
drills at work now and have many
good opportunities to throw in your
way if you are interested in oil. AS Mr..
Greer s;Ys, .Oil is in the air." Even
the boys instead of playing marbles
make miniature drills and pretend that
they are drilling for oil. The firm oc-
cupies the front upstairs offices in the
new Barnes building and will help you
in any way that they can if you tell
them you are from Topeka
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THE GEO. M. NOBLE
s CO.'S HOLDINGS

The Geo. NJ. Noble Real Estate COM
pany promoted the Junction Oil & Gas
company which is owned principally by
Topeka people. This company only
capitalized for $50 900 for development
purposes and have sold all the stock
The Junction is an S0-acre proposition
and right in the cream of the oil field
two miles southeast of Chanute- They
have four good wells and expect to soon
drill for more.
the Geo. NJ. Noble company was one
of the first that saw the splendid op-
portunities of the oil district and so
strong was their confidence in its fu-
ture that they bought this tract three
years ago when the knowledge of the
field was limited and a great deal of
chance taken on its future
They also organized the Shawnee on
& Gas company, one hundred and
twenty acres, but only capitalized it for
So 900 to develop. They gave the name
of their home county to this tract and
their confidence is not misplaced for 1t
is predicted that the Shawnee" will
be as good as the best and bring large
returns to the promoters.
Albert T. Reid. the artist is presi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-12
MAKE A STRONG TEAM.
A. w. Butler and o. e. Beeks Join
Issues.

Issues
The well known brokerage firm of
D. M Bell & Co., of Chicago, has
opened branch Office in Chanute and
placed in charge Messrs. A. w. Butler
and o. E. Beeks, two of the best and
most favorably known oil men in the
Kansas field. The office is located in
the east wing of the new Barnes build
ing.
Besides dealing extensively in oil
leases. Messrs. Butler and Beeks will
act as brokers for the purchase and
sale of stocks of all reputable COM
panies. A special feature of their
business will be the securing of desir
able leases for eastern companies and
individuals who may become interested
in the Chanute and adjoining fields. In
this they will be materially assisted
by Mr.. Bell, who is a firm believer in
the greatness and superiority of the
Kansas field.
Messrs. Butler and Beeks are both
peculiarly adapted to the business in
which they have engaged. They have
been in Chanute the same length of
time, having come here about twenty
months ago, and having been con-
tinuously engaged in the oil business
in some capacity or another. They
both enjoy the reputation of never
having had anything to do with a
transaction in oil stocks or leases that
tees which are sometimes INDUCED in
by INSCRIPTIONS brokers in new oil
countries to the discredit Of the field,
to their own dishonor and to the shat
tering of the confidence of their victims
in the integrity of the oil brokerage
fraternity in general.
Mr.. Butler came to Chanute from
Springfield, Ill, and at once assidu-
| ously applied himself to the study Of
the oil business, beginning by the per-
Torrance of manual labor in the field
in order that he might become familiar
with it in every detail. Recently. upon
the organization of the Advance Oil
and Gas company of Kansas by Chi
cago parties. he was selected as gem
eral manager. By profession Mr.. But
Ter is a civil engineer.
Mr.. Beeks was instrumental in the
organization and promotion of the
American Oil and Gas company, and
evidenced foresight into the future of
that excellent property which gave him
a reputation over the entire Kansas
| field as man of remarkable business
acumen and excellent judgment.
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Passing a puddle of water sixteen
years ago Colonel Isett thought he saw
oil and Straightway commenced negO-
tiations for that eighty acres. His
friends all laughed at him. Colonel
ISett thought he remembered what oil
looked like back in the Keystone state.
The oil was tested and proved that
there was not a sign of kerosene, but
that made no difference to Colonel Isett.
He stuck to his idea of oil under his
eighty and the more his friends COM
batted and ridiculed the theory the
more persistent and determined he was
to prove it The oil came. Colonel
Isett is quoted as being worth three
quarters of a million dollars and the
singular fact remains that Mr.. Isett is
money from the oil fields. Colonel Isett
is a good fellow. His good fortune does
not affect him a particle. He takes it
as a matter of course and he is really
more interested in couple of dozen
fancy chickens and their eggs than he
is in his wells. He has a very genial
disposition and never forgets his friends
as many who have a good bank account
can testify to having made it by
his generous treatement of them.
The Isett-Irwin Oil company, of which
Mr.. Isett is general manager. has 247S
acres of the finest of oil land. They
have an income from the wells that are
now producing of over $1,000 a month.
He recently purchased another eighty,
giving S14 900 for it, so some idea may be
gained of his immense holdings.
Almost any day you can see Mr.. 1sett
driving his "bIackS" a thousand dollar
team Animals and politics are his hob
by and he is willing at any time to stop
and talk politics He has Travelled much
and is an excellent reconteur and his
friends do not hesitate to approach him
at any time for a favor of a position as
they know that he never refuses them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-12
THE MAN WHO MADE
CHANUTE FAMOUS

Truth is stranger than fiction and no
history Of Chanute would be complete
without a mention of Colonel S. G.
Isett. the original discoverer of oil in
Chanute.
The life of Colonel Isett has been
quite eVentful He was raised in Penn
sylvania, where all men are oil experts.
Before he was twenty-one years of age
he was general paymaster of the Logan
Coal company, one of the largest coal
companies in the keystone state. He
studied law and was admitted to the
bar. He is a civil engineer and has been
a travelling shoe salesman and success
full at all Of his avocations. Not a single
failure in life has ever come to Colonel
Lett
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-12

while thousands have made money,
Mundy's holdings have made him ex-
treIuolv wealthy.
Mr.. Mundy made one of the largest
deals in the field. He sold the Heath
tract for as commonly reported, $780,
000 This tract consists of $50 acres,
owned entirely by. Des Moines people,
and is probably worth three times the
selling price today. Mundy & Son are
large dealers in lease lands, and know
every foot of the ground. They are in
q good position to organize companies
and settle them on good holdings. as
they know what they are doing.
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THE AMERICA OIL & GAS CO.

This is the company that Mr.. c. j.
Devlin is. majority stockholder. The
America is one of companies that is
fortunate in having a particularly
strong class of officers and stockhold-
ers. They have 10 acres in one body
two miles north of Chanute and anoth-
er tract of so acres. Their holdings
border on the land that brought in the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-12

dent of the Junction; e. D. McKeever
assistant U. S. district attorney, vice
president; G. w. Kellar of Chanute,
local manager; A. d. Washburn, treas
urer, and w A. Thompson, secretary.
T. B. Sweet. M. A. Low, F. NJ. Bone
brake, Geo. NJ. Noble of Topeka and
w F. Evans of St. Louis are the re-
naming heavy stockholders.
The most of these gentlemen are in
terested with T. A. McNeal, Judge
Redden, w. NJ. Welcome, A. B. Poole
and Byron H. Davis in the shawnee
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Central National Bank Bldg,
Topeka, Kansas
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-08
Fighting Excursionists.

The Easter Monday excursion will
20 in memory as one Of the fussiest
ever known, resulting on the return
trip in bloody a1ray between two
young men which came near proving
fatal. Just before the arrival Of the
train IN Petersburg on the return trip,
Joel Hillsman, ofFarmyille, and Robert
Connolly, Of Blackstone, had an alter
cation and the knife seems to have been
freely used: Connolly was cut about
the neck. and Hillsman was taken in
charge by officers when the train reach
ed Petersburg, The following is taken
from yesterdays Richmond Times Dis
patch, sent to that paper by its Peters
burg correspondent.
"Joel Hillsman, the young Farmyille
man who was arrested here Monday on
the charge Of cutting Robert Connolly.
a liveryman Of Blackstone, was before
Mayor Jones today.
Hillsman, through his counsel, Hon.
w. b. McIlwaine, waived examination,
and the case was certified to the Hus-
tings Court. The accused was later
bailed by Judge Mullen in the sum of
81 600 for his appearance at the April
term of the court. Mr.. w. NJ. Rucker.
Of the Rucker Dry Goods Company,
became surety, and young Hillsman,
in company with his brother, who has
remained with him since the occurrence
Monday night, left for Farmville.
Mr. Hillsman is engaged in business
in Farmville, and claims that the cut
ting was done I'm self-defense. He
claims that Connolly had him down on
the floor Of the train, and with othefs
was pummelllng him about the body,
when he drew his knife and used it.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-08
Felden. Va. Anril G.

felueni va, April o, 1904.
This beautiful weather and brigh
sunshine seems to have inspired oul
farmers and all nature with new life.
The gee-get-up-there, is heard on all
sides.
DR.. Murray filed the Lanes Chapel
pulpit last Sunday. There was large
crowd in attendance. The sermon, as
usual, was fine. The theme being
growth in grace"
Mr.. r. f. Stokes went on the excur-
sion from Farmyille to Richmond.
One Of our colored neighbors had the
misfortune to lose a good horse.
Mr.. aud Mrs. William Diggs gave an
Easter party on Monday night in honor
of Miss Goodman, their niece and their
son, Compton, who were visiting there.
All enjoyed it very much. Cake and
cream were served in abundance. To
say Mrs. Digs made it means good.
Our people are up and doing to raise
money for the Lspsley Congo boat.
Miss Martha Barksdale is still very
unwell.
All were glad to have Mr.. and Mrs.
w. d. Redd to worship with US on last
Sunday.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-08
Nellie Barber.

Nellie Barber
Most all the children Of this neigh
borhood are sick a. well as severa
grown ones. II will be to our delight
when We can report them cOnYalescent
Some Of the young men Of this neigh
boThood, who intended going to Rich
mond last Monday were so unfortunate
as To lose their trip in some way or an
other. Wasn't that too bad, especially
II they expected to see their girls? 1t
is an old saying Everything happens
for the best" Probably it will prove
so in this case.
Mrs. Alfred Barber is indisposed.
Hope she will soon be all o. X.
Mrs b. H. French is quite sick. Dr.
Anderson, Of FarmYille, is attending
her.
Miss Nellie Barber made a flying
rip to her brothers., Mr.. Alfred Bar
ber last Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Aubrey Atkinson and little
brother, Elwood, are on the sick list
this week. Hope they will be well
soon.
DR.. Sears, OF Farmyille, will preach
at the "Minnie Overton Sunday |
School" next Sunday afternoon, April |
10. Don't forget 10 come lie is a fine |
preacher.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-08
Xenner Xnicings.

VENNER, VA, April 3, 1904.
The farmers are exceedingly busy
this week. Most Of them are blowing
while some are hauling of tobacco.
The flowers are blooming We are
encouraged to think that the "winter OF
our discomfort is over, and very glad
ly do we welcome the approach OF
spring.
Mr.. l.. r. Baker, Of Marina, visited
relatives at this place last week
Mr.. B. T. Rosser is spending this
week with his son, Mr. w. f. Rosser,
Of Newport News.
Little Lyndelle Glenn, who has been
staying with her grandparents near
Prospect, returned to her home last
Friday.
Mr.. j. p. Baker Of Lynchburg, spent
several days with his sister near Madi-
SOM lille, last week.
Mrs. b. T. Rosser and Miss Mary
Lizzie Baker spent very pleasant
evening with Mrs. f. +. Walker, Of
Pamplin, few days ago.
Miss Matte Baker not long since
spent several days with her aunt, Mrs.
Samuel Thackston, near Rough Greek.
Mr.. Charlie Harris, Of Mizdon, was a
guest here Friday.
Mrs. Nathan Scruggs, near Spring
Creek, spent Sunday with her sister,
Mrs. W. l.. Turner, Of this place.
Miss Beulah Baker, who has been
sick for the past two weeks, we are
glad 10 say is out again.
Miss Lizzie Cakes, Of Adele neigh
borhood, was the welcome guest Of
Miss Lottie Woodson Friday night.
Mrs. DR.. + +. Walker and little
girl, Lucille, and Mrs. James Cawthon,
left Pamplins last week to visit friends
and relatives at Evergreen and near
Red House.
Mrs. }. w. Glenn, who has been
quite sick, is much better today.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-08
Rice Depot Dots.
RICE, VA, April 5, 1904.

NUE. A. Allli % l'vts
Quite a number Of people took adj
vantage Of the excursion Monday.
Misses Ethel Deal and Marguerite
Williams, Of the Normal, were the
charming guests Of Misses Myrtle and
Christine Bradshaw from Friday until
Monday.
Miss Bernice Bradshaw returned
home Friday after a delightful visit to
her sister in Crewe.
Rev. +. J. Shipman and children, Of
Roanoke, are spending this week with
his parents.
Mr.. T J. Harwell, Of Hampden-Sid-
ney college, visited at Mr. Bradshaw's
Sunday.
Miss Lula Cosby, Of Burkeville, spent
Easter with Miss Dele Weaver.
Mrs. r. +. Bass, who has been spend
ing some time with relatives in Rich
mond, returned home last week.
Miss Ella Shipman opened her mu-
sic class last week with quite a number
Of scholars.
Mr. Frank Hubbard, Of Farmville,
spent Easter with his home people.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Shipman return
ed home the first Of the week after a
short visit to his parents.
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Sanco Sinings.
sANco, VA, April 6, 1904.

SANCOi ' A. ApIl % 1871.
There was an Easter celebration at
the "Minnie Overton Sunday School
last Sunday afternoon. Prof. Jones, OF
Farmville, gave an excellent talk which
was much enjoyed by all who were
present. Seven little girls recited a
piece titled "Christ is Risen" Miss
Susie Watkins sang very sweet solo.
IL would be TO our delight 10 hear her
sweet voice every Sunday. Misses Car
RE Xix and Susie Watkins, Messrs.
Basil Bruce and Chas. Watkins sang a
quartette. There are few girls and
boys who have as melodius voices as
these four have. The accompaniment
was beautifully rendered by Miss
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-04-08
Kindergarten.

Editor Of Heraid:-I imagine that
no one who is acquainted with the
kindergarten attachment Of the Nor
NAL will question its utility. have
watched in silence the effective infiu-
ences there at work and am persuaded
that nothing better could be done foI
the young children Of Farmville than
to bring them under its power But
many parents in our town cannot az
ford the tax Of three dollars q month
and 50 their children are denied this
great privilege. Can not the town,
however, so cooperate with the sch DOL
authorities that this barrier may be re-
moved, and that which is no " bless
ing to a favored few may become a
community blessing? believe 80, and
/ respectfully call attention Of the city
fathers 10 the subject. CITIZEN.