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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-02-26

should be given prominent
attention, for not only is il
a story Of vast interest. but
to a striking degree, It an
swers the question, "Why
such achievements as have
been attained bv competent
men operating in the oil
fields Of Northern Oklaho-
mar
While the Deming-Acosta
interests have been quietly
at work since March, 1910,
acquiring valuable oil prop
critics, the work they were
doing was conducted So
quietly that but few had any
idea Of what they were do
ing. These few were of the
inner circle and backed the
Judgment Of the interests
with considerable cash and
influence until it became one
of the strongest in the entire
Mid-Contnent oil field. In
November, 1910, well No. l.
on a lease owned by the Mon
tezuma Oil Co, came in and
proved such a good one that
considerable activity was
noted in finding out who the
Montezuma belonged to, and
from that time on the move .
Of the Deming-Acosta
people were the subject Of
much talk, for success fol
lowed their every move and I.
it was no longer possible to
keep them quiet, The next
ease that showed up good \
md strong was on the Clyde 4
Iussey l60, north and east
f Tulsa, operated under the
lame Of the Lura Oil Co.. /
nd this lease promises TO be
me Of the most valuable in
he entire Bird Greek dis
rict, a field noted for the (
taying qualities Of its wells. /
following the Lura came the {
cquiring by the Demaco Oil I
o. controlled bv the same
interests. Of the Ethel Carter I
90 IN the famous Glenn I
'ool, and shortly after that {
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-02-26

ipassed into the hands Of tn,
Z Deming-Acosta interests
the big well west Of Kiefel
came in, making the Demaco.
property look Ike gilt edg,
stuff.
Drilling is now progress.
ing on the Nlontezuma
where No. 3 is being put
down; on the Lura, where
No, 2 is being drilled, and OF
the Demaco, whore No. / ha,
just started, and all look
good. The interests also
have large holdings scat
tered throughout the Mid
Continent field and viii con-
tinue TO develop properties
as fast as they get them.
Mr.. Deming, representing
the interests, is now in New
York negotiating for the
placing Of large properties
with Eastern and English
syudicates and Will remain
there for some time yet.
In discussing the opera
tons Of the Demiug-Acosta
Co. Mr. Acosta said:
There is nothing unusual
about our success. for We
forecasted il in the leases we.
secured. 1t is our method to
buy that which looks
good and 10 cut out an which
looks Ike Wild Cat We
get a lease that is worth de-
veloping, pay a price for it |
and then start 10 work. By /
eliminating all wild Cat |
features we pay more for our
cases than We would if we |
.ook chances, but by sticking
lose to production we elm
nate as far as possible all
elements Of chance. OIL
curse no man can tell what
s under the ground and we
10 not pretend to be more
ar-seeing than others. but
7e do know enough about
he business not to place our
money on a piece of property
hat looks risky" |
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-12-08

E. M. SHEAFFER
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-12-08

IN the Clerks office of the Circuit
Court of the County of TazewelI,
on the 7th day of December, 1911.
w. S. Carter and C. A. Carter,
against Plaintiffs,
Ransom Carter, exor of Edward Carter
deceased and in his own right; Edna
Dickinson, heir at law of H. G.
Carter, deceased; Sidney Carter,
Peggy Strickland, Ida Loudermilk
and James Carter, infants and heirs
at law of James Z. Carter, deceased;
Edward McMullin, May Yost, Bette
Carter, Effle Arms, Ennis Nolles,
John McMuliin, infants and heirs at
law of America 7. McMullin; Frank
Carter, Gray Carter, Hazele Carter
and Janette Carter, infants and heirs
at law of Thomas Carter, deceased;
and Bette Williams and Stella Will
Jams, infants and heirs at law of
Thomas Carter, deceased; and Bette
Williams and Stella Williams, infants
and eirs at law of Lou Williams,
deceased, Defendants.
SUMMONS IN CHANCERY.
Th object of the foregoing suit is
to have set aside, or declared null
and void and of no effect, a paper
purporting to be the last will and
testament of Edward Carter, deceas-
ed. which was improperly allowed to
be probated in the Circuit Court of
Tazewell County, the same not
having been properly aItested The
said paper beng dated the5th day of
October. 1907, and was probated on
the End day of November, 1910, in
Will Book No. 10. page az, and it
now appearing from a proper affidavit
that Peggy Strickland, Ida Louder
milk, Edward McMullin, Bette Car
ter, Ennis Nolles, John McMullin
and Gray Carter are non residents of
the State.
And an affidavit hav'n been made
and filed that the defendant, Peggy
Strickland, Ida Loudermilk, Edward
McMullin, Betty Carter, Enn is
NolIes, John McMulIin and GRAY
Carter are non residents of the State
of Virginia, it is ordered that they do
appear here within Is days after due
publication hereof, an do what may
be necessary to protect their interests
IN this suit. And it is further ordered
thata copy hereof be published nee
a week for four successive weeks in
the Clinch Valley News. newspaper
published in the county of Tazewell,
and that copy be posted as 1rescrib-
ed by law.
Copy-Teste:
a. b. Buchanan. Deputy Clerk.
H. G. Anderson, Sexton and
r oberts, p. q.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-12-08
Kakeped the enthusiagm.ofl :.
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t|'[-
Mrs. Peter Yos%Sfd Mrs. II. C.
Young. two good lady citizens Of the
Grafton neighborh God, were in town
on business Tuesday, and paid this
office welcome visit.
The trial of Joseph Kendrick, in
dicted recently for alleged robberies
in this town. is scheduled to begin in
the Circuit Court here today. Ken
drick will be defended by j. z. Roy
all, Chapman amp Gillespie and Gree
yer and Gillespie. 1t is reported that
many of tn leading authorities in Vir-
ginia have been summoned to appear
here to examine Kendrick as to his
sanity, in case of plea of this kind
is made.
Mems suits and over coats at cost.
j. S. and A.P Gillespie, THE BIG
STORE.
f. w. Lawrence, at North Taze-
well, has large amount of kindling
wood at $1.50 per load, delivered,
consisting of strips from lum Der cut
at saw mill, which is for sale. Good
for heaters an cut proper length. Call
Hartman Brothers, North Ia Jewell.
Silk scarfs and aviation caps at
THE BIG STORE.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-12-08

Mrs. Andrew T. Ritter died la st
Monday night, in the Bluefied Sana-
torium following surgical operation
performed on Sunday. She had been
ill for several months. Mrs. Ritter
was Miss Tabor. of Bluestone. She
was "a years of age. Her husband
I survives.
l will have with me Friday. Dec.
8th.. jewelry man with fine line
of jewelry of every description. Will
be pleased to have you call and select
anything you may want.
H. W. POBST.
Lawrence, the little SON of MIR. and
Mrs.J.T. Wright, has the pneumonia.
and is quite sick.
Buy an Edison monograph for a
Christmas present for the family,
from Pobst.
We wan; to thank our nieghbors
and friends for their kindness and
sympathy shown US during the sick
ness and death of our dear little girl.
We want to thank them for so many
nice flowers that were contributed to
her. We do not know how to express
our thanks to the good people for
what they have done for us.
Mr.. and Mrs.W. E. Kimble.
Boys, Pobst wants to see you.
Girls. Pobst wants OF see you, too.
Elsewhere in the News is the an
nonncement that MIR. H. K. Haw-
thorne has become a member of the
law firm of Henry and Graham. Mr..
Hawthorne has been in town only a
short time. and has many friends
here.
You will be surprised to see what
nice line of jewelry Pobst has. You
should see it.
Give your dear mother nice pair
of gold spectacles from Pobst's
assortment, and then let him test her
eyes after Christmas. Remember, you
will never have another mother.
Anderson Taylor, a well known col
ored man of this town, is confined to
his house now, and it is not thought
that he will recover. He has a serious
lung trouble. Anderson, or, as the
boys all call him, cash." has been
conspicuous figure here for many
years. He has been faithful man,
and friend to white people when
ever called On, and should not now
be forgotten in his extremity. He
is being supplied with the necessities
Of life by the town council,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-12-08

%. P. Peery, of Adria, and John
L. Fox, of Burke's Garden, two good
friends of this paper. were here on
yesterday, and had business with the
bookkeeper. Press lives on top of
Stoney Ridge, and raises sheep and
cattle, but not much grain. He has
built a new house. and is getting on
fine. Mr.. Fox and his wife have been
left alone by the children getting
married. Recently he made his son,
Frank, move back home. and things
are in better shape.
Mr.. Fox says that two old people,
living in a house by themselves, is a
poor businesses, and it is.
The Supreme Court of West Virgil
mia has handed down its opinion in
the case of w. A. Lathrop VS.. Col
umbia Galleries Company, deciding
the case in favor of w. A. Lathrop.
This case was based on contract
whereby Mr.. Lathrop agreed to pay
$S5, 900 for tract of land in Nc
Dowell county, w. Va, and after the
contract was entered into the seller
conveyed the property to other part
les. Mr.. Geo. W. st. Clair represent
ed Mr.. Lathrop in this case.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-12-08
CLAIMANTS, TazeweII, Va.

The Cemetery Candy Committee.
consisting of Mrs. II. C. Anderson,
chairman, Mrs. Dolly Burke, Miss
Alice Grey Buchanan, Miss Steiger
and others, met at the residence of
Mrs. Anderson Thursday evening to
discuss plans for making that depart
ment at the coming bazaar one of the
most attractive features of the occa-
sion.
Everything in the jewelry line at
Pohst's.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-12-08

Mrs. Kate Pharr. of Covinptop.
Va, is visiting her niece, Mrs. HI.
w. Pobst.
Mrs. Lacy Tynes is recovering nice
ly from a recentoperaton for appen-
dicitis in Richmond hospital. "
Hon. A. P. Gillespie is in Rich
mond taking treatment at the
Johnston-Willis hospital
Attorney H. A. Bowen has returned
from Richmond. where lie has been
with his father, who is i'll in a hospi,
tai in that city.
Mrs. c. I. Patton returned home
Sunday from Kentucky, where she
was summoned on account of the
illness of her daughter, Mrs. II ash.
If you want to save money on your
winter trousers go to Jno. S. Botti-
more's.
This Office thanks Mr.. Moore, first
clerk in the auditors office, Rich
mond, for complete copy of the
Auditors last report. 1t is a valuable
compendium of information as to the
states receipts and expenditures. a
few extracts from this report will be
given in this paper from time to time
The colored Baptists, following the
lead of their white brethren, "turned
in" and gave their pastor, Rev. MIR.
Henry, good pounding" one night
last week. The instruments used were
in the shape of meat, flour, fruit,
preserves, apple 1utter, canned goods
ct cetera ad infinitum, as it were,
and other things too numerous to
mention. 1t is said that the pastor
bore the pounding withoutsa grunt,
but with broad smile and many ex-
pressions of appreciation.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-12-08
Farms For Sale

Good limestone land with stiff clay
subsoil in ideal climate, near to
Knoxville, Chattanooga and Atlanta
markets, altitude 1000 feet above
sea. Priced at one third of the price
of land of same quality in your
county. Better schools, colleges,
churches, markets and climate. Send
for our list of Bargains.
TENNESSEE LAND COMPANY,
ATHENS, TENN.
We are right on the ground.
HID. Mcclure,
w. e Fleu.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-12-08

The Edison monograph is beyond
doubt the finest machine for family
use, Pobst is agent for the Edison.
He has seven hundred records to
select from. Call and see him-he
can get you machine here in two
days time. -
We will have additional help dur
ing the holiday season, so you can be
waited on promptly during the rush.
j. S. and A. P. Gillespie, THE BIG
STORE.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-12-08
HOLIDAY GIFTS
Of Special Merit For Women.

things that appreciate above everything are
the practical gifts of things for everyday use-things that
she would buy for herself
And then too raise her of just another bit higher
when you present her with something practical and sensible
thing she would buy for herself
Every time she the Scarf the Sirkt Waist or the
or the Batrobe or the Hose, the Dress Gloves
TREND speaks word Of admiration for the gift you made her. it
brings a happy recollection Of you.
So when select for cher remember most women are
practlca hey cherish the memory of useful gift but soon
forget the opposite kind And make your gift to cher" something
she will really like better than all other presents receives let
be something she wear.
And don't lose sight Of the that most women nstncve know
a any thing which bears this stores label is absolutely RIGHT
In style and dependable in quality
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-12-08

We have large number of farms
on our books for sale. Some in the
Shenandoah Valley, of Virginia,
others in the eastern part of the
state. Some in western Virginia and
others on the eastern shore of Mary.
land.
We can suit you in size of farm.
quality and for the purpose which
you wish to use it. For particulars
write me, or call at my office in Lex
ignton, Va.
E. M. SHEAFFER
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-12-08
Blacks
Photo Studio
Photos That Please

PHOTOS That Please"
Main ST., Tazewell, Va.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-14

Forman R. Thompson and DR.. o.
Van Wickle attended the dinner CIV
en- by the Grand Jurors" at De-
isles, Allaire, Wednesday.
Sarah Thompson, of Asbury Park,
formerly of Matawan, is spending a
few days with his friend, Bernice
Brown.
Miss Mary Strong and Miss Lila
Arrowsmith attended the funeral of
the late Mrs. w. G. Alexander, at
Easton, Pa, Tuesday. Mrs. Alexan-
der was the wife Of a former pastor
Of the Presbyterian church of this
place.
The receipts of the bean supper"
| given by the ladies of the Baptist
church, amounted to $50.
J. s. Harris has resigned from the
position as express agent for the Uni
ted States Express Company. Mr..
Harris has been in the employ of
this company for twenty-three years.
Mr.. Dean, of Morganville. has pur-
chased a new Ford automobile.
Frank Conover and Ronson Warne
are home from Rutgers College for
their Easter vacation.
The Easter exercises Of the First
Baptist Sunday school will be held
Easter Sunday evening. In the
morning special music will be given
by the combined junior and senior
choirs. The pastor will preach on
the Resurrection"
Mrs. William Kennedy and her
sister, Mrs. George Miller, of Red
Bank, were Perth Amboy visitors on
Thursday ATTENDING fha afternoon
performance at Proctor's.
Misses Lila and Julia Arrowsmith
entertained a few friends Thursday
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-14
MONMOUTH COUNTY
CONFERS WITH
G.. R. R. DEPOT
Report Publicity Bureau
Chairman Presents Matter.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to The EVENING NE VIZ.
Keyport, April 14:-Henry Salz,
chairman of the Keyport Publicity
Bureau, called on Raymond D.. Car
ter, advertising manager of the G.
R. R. of N. j., last Thursday and
presented the advantages of naming
Keyport on the southern division as
suggested at a recent meeting of the
bureau. 1t has been requested that
it appear on the timetable as Mata-
wan-Keyport and the recommends
ton is to be furthered at the main
Office of the above railroad. 1t has
also been requested that the station
at Matawan be called Matawan-Key-
port and the Keyport station to be
named Broad street, Keyport.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-14
SAlZ STORE IN KEYP0RT
F0RhAL SPRING OPENING

The first formal spring opening Of
the stores Of A. Salz & Co., since
their handsome new front was erect
ed, took place on Saturday last. The
windows with their array of beauti-
full hats, women's suits and coats,
dress goods, mems furnishings,
clothing and shoes, present a very
fine appearance and indicate a mere
hint of what the various depart
ments throughout their establish
ment contain.
Numerous interior Improvements,
new cases, fixtures, etc, are in evil
dence. Their opening display,
which Is Keyport's great fashion
show, will be continued this week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-14
BELFORD

Mrs. c. Clark, of Port Monmouth,
who has been very sick, Is improving
Mrs. Julia Johnson is confined to
the house with sickness.
Mrs. George Bickins is Ill with the
grip.
William Kipp, the contractor, is
suffering with rheumatism.
The Board of Health of Middle
town township held Its regular meet
ing last night. No business Of any
Importance came before the board.
Mrs. Benjamin Burdge, of Leon
ardo, is under the care Of DR.. o. w.
Budlong, for grip.
Miss Alva Runyon is suffering with
throat trouble.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-14
kEAkSBURG

Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Truax en-
tertained a number of friends at their
home last night.
Rev. Mr.. Gascoyne and daughter,
Emma, of Jamesburgs are visiting
friends in town.
Don't forget the egg social In the
M. q. church tonight. A good time
is in store for everyone.
The new bakery Of William Stan
ford was opened to the public yes,
terday. This is a long needed I'M
provement to the town.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-14
SHOOT DOGS
AT BELFORD
Opinion of Or. BudIong--
Mad Bog Recently.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Spec4ut 70 ]5G u FSHlN " VS.
Bedford, April 14:-It is the opin-
ion of Health officer DR.. o. w. Bud
long, for Middletown township, that
all dogs that are known to have been
bitten a few days ago by the mad dog
that ran through town, should be
killed at once or at least be kept tied
securely and away from all other an
imals and closely watched.
The officer is very much interested
in this cause and urges his request
carried out and if not no doubt &C
ton will be taken by the township
committee for the destruction Of all
dogs infected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-14

evening in honor Of their guest, Miss
Marion Bell.
Miss Helen Straughn, who attends
school in Philadelphia, is home for
the Easter vacation.
Mrs. w. B. Duncan entertained a
few friends at cards Tuesday even
ing.
Miss Marion Bell, OF Philadelphia,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-14
CHILDREN OF NARY TO
HAVE BALL At KEIP0RT
ypscta1 to the EVENING NEWS.

SpecfdI 70 y EPENING NE S.
Keyport, April 14:-The four
teenth annual reception and ball of
the Children of Mary, of st. Joseph's
church, will be held in the new
Broadway theatre Monday night,
April II. Great preparations are
being made by the committee for the
occasion and 1t promises to be a
grand affair. Professor Thomas P.
Wards orchestra will furnish the
music,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-14
The Largest Exclusive Furniture and Carpet hause in the County

sister from Brooklyn, were guests OF
Mrs. Matthias Shock, Thursday.
Soren Johnson is building a new
house on the west side of Atlantic
enu
Van Longstreet, sailor on the bat
ltleship Vermont, which put il at
Philadelphia Tuesday, is home on a
furlOuQh.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-14

Ia visiting Miss Julia Arrowsmith.
Miss Frances Clark, who is teach
ing In New York, is spending a few
days at her home.
Miss Kathryn Terhune, who at
tends Miss Shipley's school at Bryn
Maur, Is home for the aEster Vaca-
ton.
Miss Kirby, Of Boston, and her
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-14
KEYPORI

Master Ellsworth Triton, Of Jersey
City, is spending his Easter vacation
with his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A. Tilton, in Osborne street.
Mrs. Thomas Anderson, of New
York, is visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Aumach.
The Ellsworth Oyster Company Is
digging out and cleaning up the &C.
emulation Of mud from their oyster
grounds in the creek.
Mrs. Lydia Van Keuren and child,
Of Red Bank, were visiting Mrs. Van
Keuren's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Car
hart, In Osborne street, yesterday.
The Drew house at West Keyport
is receiving a new coat of paint.
The new brick wall on the east
side of the M. P. Yard building, in
Church street, has been completed
and the work of remodeling the in
terror is being rushed.
Members of the minstrel show for
the benefit of the Independent. Dem
ocratic Club, to be held in Broadway
theatre Monday night, April "a, had
a rehearsal last night In Crosses
Hall. The next and last full dress
rehearsal will be held Sunday night,
April 23.
The l.. o. o. F. and members of
the fire department will attend
church in a body at the First Bap-
fist church some Sunday night next
month. The date will be announced
Walling and Hopkins captured a
nine and three-quarter pound Roe
shad In the pounds this morning.
Matthew Pease, the butcher, was
taken suddenly Ill yesterday morn
ing. DR.. Cooley feared pneumonia.
Joseph Cannon visited friends in
Perth Amboy yesterday.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-08

men and women over the RESTAURANT
and cofe tables Of many Of the world 5
capitals lie speaks half q dozen Ian
guages and has opinions of his own
respecting the fashionable American
courtship.
We DO things Queerly in this
country" said he. "and there Is moth
lng that seems more strange 10 new
conner here than the custom Of ex-
penslvs courtships smong all the
ranks % society. have seen boys
come Into local cafes and spend the
greater part Of their weekly income
In single dinner 10 the girl they
were courting. / suppose the rest Of
their weekly pay went 20 the taxi
cab driver. They tip lavishly. so Law
thly that l have actually felt Ike
calling them aside and giving them a
little advice. | have noticed, though,
mat they stop such eNtrayagancea
after the ceremony IS over. ! sup
pose their new responsibilities sob
or both the man and the woman and
they stop short ana begin 10 econ
omizc."
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-08

Expensive modern love-mak!ns h
creating a social gulf between the
man and the maid. She viii accept
nothing less than tho most costly
attentions and, unable 10 meas her
requirements, has begun TO seek for
sohee In his pipe and his men friends.
He II afraid OF debts and financial
entanglements and she thinks nothing
Of them until she is installed In her
new home and the collectors are ring
Ing her door bell. lie breads 10 be
known as a cheap man" and she
would like for him 10 be known az a
"spender."
a Lovers Progress through a
couple Of da"s means an outlay OF al
least s25 n he does everything IN the
accepted manner. TaNicab fees alone
VIII account for half OF that amount
in case the theater or other amuse-
mont places are patronized. Flowers
VIII cost another s. and tips win ac-
count for ~ least that much more.
Dinners, in s3ter tickets ana the other
incidentals Z the modern courtship
increase the total expenditure 10 a
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-08

Attorney Bob Davidson for the de-
fenso waived the examination Of his
wltnesses because Of the clearly in.
crlmlnating evidence against the por-
ter.
officer Victor Ellis made the pur-
chase Of liquor served from II bottle
secreted in tho negro's pocket. Just
az the officer asked to be served ono
Of the "hashers' stepped up saying
Don't cell that fellow any whiskey"
he negro is out under a bond Of
$4,000,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-08

point where tho young man Will DO
ant 10 awake the morning after ana
bitterly inquire Of himself whether or
not the game Is worth the candle II
he decides 10 90 ahead he makes
thousand resolutions that he VIII SET
TO work 10 save money and got along
as soon as the honeymoon IL well over
But he forms eXtravngant habits dur
ing this heytay season OF loye-mak-
ing that no finds hard 10 shake ei,'
The chances are that he will start l.
70 life under a cloud OF debt and VIII
rarely be able TO cay a jump ahead
Il his creditors for the first few
years OF his welded bliss.