The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1912-04-03
STRIKE OF OIL
NEAR HARTFORD
Is a Matter of Growing
General Interest.
WILL SHOOT WELL IN FEW DAYS
The Excellent Work Of Prof.
Gardner, of State Geo
logical Survey,
THE ANALYSIS SHOWS UP FINE

Interest in the oil strike In the
we'll being drilled near Hartford
has not abated and is still the main
topic of conversation in and around
Hartford. Several strangers inter-
ested in the project have visited
Hartford within the past week and
expressed themselves as satisfied
that a great strike had been made.
Drilling and work at the well has
stopped temporarily, awaiting the
arrivG of pumping apparatus to
take care of the oil already flowing
in copious quantities. 1t is esti-
mated that the we'll will afford
about six or seven barrels OF good
oil per day without any further
probing. However, the well will be
"shot" Just as soon as weather per-
mits the transportation of the nj
troglycerine from Oakland City,
Ind. to Hartford. At present the
rivers are too high and the roads
too rough. Owing to the dangerous
explosive qualities of this stuff, ex-
ira precautions must be taken.
About 10 quarts of nitroglycerine
will be used in the shot and it is es-
timated that the effect will be to
put the well in condition so that it
will flow at the rate of from 100 to
$50 barrels per day. Much de-
ponds upon the effect of this shot
In striking this oil and develop
ing the well, much credit is due
Prof. James H. Gardner, of the
State Geological Survey. who made
a report in 1911 of oil possibilities
in Ohio county, before this we'll was
drilled. He recommended the ter
ritory to the West Kentucky OIL Co.
and located the district for the
we'll. This is the first example in
Kentucky. of an oil we'll being locat-
ed on a strictly scientific basis and
not on the usual wildcat" plan.
Prof. Gardeners report was incorpo-
rated in the prospectus of the COM
pany, through the courtesy of the
State Geologist.
This work shows the direct value
of the State Geological Survey to
the people of Kentucky. The State
appropriates $4,000 per annum
for the survey work in the Com
monwealth, in order to advertise
and assist in developing the natural
resources OF Kentucky. No money
appropriated is put to better use in
advancing the interests of the State
and drawing money within her
borders. 1t represents a splendid
investment. Prof. Gardner pre-
diets that the field can be extended
over a considerable territory If
wise judgment is used in locating
all additional wells. Prof. Gard
ner is a candidate for Director of
the State Geological Survey, the APP
pointment to be made by Gov. Nc
Creary between now and July LIST.
His splendid qualifications emf
nently fit him for the place.
1t is probable that the Geological
Survey will have a complete report
made on the Ohio county FIELD. II
is evident that there is plenty of
oil in this section.
Prof. Gardner was here the lat
ter part of last week and took away
with him a gallon of the oil here
for analysis. A letter from him to
the Company here, received Mon
day, says the analysis shows up
splendidly. although not yet COM
pleted. The oil compares well with
the PENNSYLVANIA oil, as shown by
the following results: