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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07
OIL and GAS NEWS

nj the present writing is running in
the neighborhood of 500 barrels.
ANith the large amount of wildcat
work going on in the country sur
rounding Healdton. there may he
new territory opened, although of late
some of the outside tests have proven
barren. The pool as it stands IS
three and one-half miles in length
and approximately two and one-half
miles in width, with the trend to the
northwest and southeast
1t is only a question of a visit o
Healdton to ascertain that the pool,
as far as developed, is one OF the
best looking propositions now in The
limelight. There are close to GO der
ricks which dot the landscape and
many more are being built. The work
of exploitation continues in other 10.
calities near the pool and il is likely
TO continue for an indefinite period.
Good wells continue to be found ana
the pool is gradually extending i's
producing area. That the northern
end is the richest, has been proven,
as the best wells have been round
in that direction. although an uo'9s.
ional cusher is unearthed in the direc
tions outside of the southern end. -
OIL and Gas Journal
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07

of Ardmore people will begin ac-
tivities in the field at once. On
40acre tract which the company has
in section 3-4-3 an offset will be drill
ed TO the Red River well and an
offset will be drilled to the Twin
State well. J. l.. Thompson who has
been superintendent for the Santa Fe
in the Wheeler field has been EN-
rloyed as superintendent for the
Gates people. Two rig contracts
have been awarded to the Western
Rig and Reel Co., and one drilling
contract has been awarded to Emer!
Bros.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07

The Twin State Oil company in the
southwest of the northwest of sec
tion 3-4-3 reached the sand at 1923
feet With the drill one screw in
the sand it is showing up and threat
ems to flow before the company has
it in shape to produce, This well is
three-eighths OF a mile to the south
and west of the Rosco well in the
same section which is at a depth of
l14O feet. II has missed the sand
which the Twin State well found, but
will drill deeper. The Red River
people have three good wells in this
section.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07

James r. Taliaferro, chairman of
the board of county commissioners,
states that a good road is now being
built to the fields. 1t will pass from
Ardmore to Lone Grove, from Lone
Grove one mile north, thence west 5
miles. then north 4 miles to Keller
then due west to White City in the
Healdton oil fields. All necessary
bridges and culverts will be built and
the road will be put in good condition.
1t will reach both the oil fields, it will
avoid the road over which the heavy
traffic goes, and can be better main
tained than any other road which has
been Travelled to the fields.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07

+. VI. Cassidy of Sioux City, Ia,
and James Harrington, formerly of
Denver, Colorado, but now of Ard
more have entered the Carter coun-
ty fields. They are taking leases
in different sections and will most
likely do their first drilling in the
northwestern portion of township 8
south and > west. The contracts
they are entering into with land
owners calls for drilling to be done
by the first of September.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07
OIL INVESTORS
ACT PROMPT

We expect to close sale of limited
amount oil stock remaining in few
days. Cushing field developing rapidly.
Wonderful wells coming in. Pipe line
and market facilities best in state Sew
eral producing wells in 200 feet of us.
Better investigate. Write, wire or
phone w. ]. and Mode Milburn, Mil
burn, Okla Ardmore stockholders
given as reference is desired 7-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07
Still Killing

1t still keeps on killing pain, does
Hunts Lightning Oil For years it has
been used with wonderful success for
rheumatism, neuralgia, cuts, burns
and other hurts. All druggists sell il
in 25c and soc bottles
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07

State Corporation Commissioner
George A. Henshaw was in the fields
this week, He came to look over
the situation with reference to equal
izng the purchases of oil by the
pipe line people. He will require a
daily statement made by the state
inspector to Writ Franklin, president
of the Producers association and will
require a monthly statement made to
the commission. The reports made
to Mr. Franklin will be made public.
II will show each day the amount of
oil taken from the lease in the field
and every producer will have access
to this report. The commissioner
states that the oil shall be prorated
fairly and eQualiZed from week to
week and no producer will be given
any advantage over another The
work of guaging the wells is now be
ing done Commissioner Henshaw will
also see that the inspector has car
for use in the fields to enable him
to do his work better. The producers
express themselves as pleased with
what the commissioner has done,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07

Rig builders in the field are buster
now than they have been for several
weeks. and there are several signs
which indicate a greater activity in
the fields.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07

tsnRaee has been assessed at ~ per
barrel The pipe line and producing
comp,n'cs vii, be granted d nearing
TO protest against the valuations
June 1O.-On and Gas Journal.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07

W. G. Skelly, prominent Tulsa oper-
ator, has returned from a short trip
to Ardmore, Okla. where he has sew
eral strings running MIR. SNelly has
production scattered in different
parts of Oklahoma and TeNas.-Oh
and Gas Journal.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07

The Producers well in 1854 which
Is located 80 feet from the line of the
Bess Tucker lease, is at depth of
l20S feet and is standing full of oil.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07

1t was reported he-e yesterday that
California parties are negotiating for
the purchase of the Arbuckle field at
Madill. Fourteen wells have been
drilled there, and the field has been
producing a high grade oil for several
years. The price is said to be $4,000.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07

All the stockholders Of the Crystal
Company went to the fields Friday to-
gether to look over their holdings.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07

f. c. Henderson of Nowata and j. p.
Shelter of Clarem6re were here Fri
day and Saturday and looked over
the field. They We're on some deals,
but returned without making any pur-
Chases.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07

several days in the field the past week
and returned Saturday to spend the
Sabbath in the city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07

Taxes on all pipe lines have been
raised 80 per cent by the oklahoma
board OF equalization and all oil in
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07

G. H. Neeley was here yesterday
morning from Cushing and left in the
afternoon to visit the fields.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07

The Southern Oklahoma Oil Com
pany in 34-3-3 is at a depth of 1000
feet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07

The Klondike well in 1888 is at a
depth of a little more than 500 feet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07

Mr.. and Mrs. r. d. Valentine spent
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07

The Gates Oil Company composed
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07

P. d. @. Messenger Service delivers
your packages right now" Phone 1902
27-tt
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07

The Daddy Reeves Oil & Gas Com
pany has its rig up in 33-41 which
is q short distance south and west
o. Lone Grove. Drilling will be be
gun here within ten days. c. f. Col
cord one Of the largest producers
in the state has purchased an So
acre tract near this we'll and other
oil men think we'll enough of the To-
cation to make investments surround
ing IT,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07

Westheimer & Nichols on the
Cruce-Smith lease in section 5-4-5
have their No. > on top of the sand
at 900 feet The well will be drilled
ir at once.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07

Little business helps-Want Ads,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-06-07

The owners of the Whittle well
in 2S-E2 believe they have sand
and will lower the casing and drill
in the well. 1t will not be known
whether there is a pay sand or not
until Monday or Tuesday.
Evening star., 1914-08-09

you something it."
4Ive taken fancy for just that said Brandow.
@Of course we could make it for you,' suggested his
friend
why, yes, that would be best wish you'd to it
for me- Gannett. I'm going to Philadelphia this after
noon, and may be away three days Get it done
for me you can, will you?' And after care
fully explaining his idea again he went to his office
The three days in Philadelphia heightened out
considerably: much to his annoyance for he had made
up his mind that evening that the time had come to
speak to her. and while he not a conceited man,
he felt reasonably confident of her and
eager to hear it from her lips But he not
the to neglect his business for any personal
sderations.
1t weeks later when he entered his office and
found among the letters awaiting his attention small
packet from the eweer Gannett had carried out his
lay almond of yellow gold, the shell broken away
edge to show the double kernel Of darker gold
within the whole suspended by tiny gold chain.
Except the matter of szehe trinket not half
inch in length-the imitation Of real almond
strikingly close Brandow closed the and slipped
it into Of the pigeonholcs Of his desk; then turn
ing his attention to business, gave his whole mind to
the Of correspondence that lay before him.
At three o'clock he left the office and hurried to his
He hardly expected to find her at home; but
he call and leave his card and the little jewel
with it. Perhaps she would his present when
he called in the evening-that would make it all the
easier to speak. "Phopena' He remembered her
laugh, and the pretty air of triumph with which she
Evening star., 1914-08-09

had spoken the word @After ALL he told himself con-
fidently, "t is who shall win
Almost at her door he remembered her fondness for
red roses, and turned back few steps-he not in
the least superstitous-to neighborng florist. few
moments later he was back.
MISS JAFFRAY-Miss Belle" he inquired of the
" maid who answered his ring "s she at homer"
The maid stared at him stupidity, if she had not
heard what he said He repeated his question.
@But-but-' stammered the maid.
The curtains the side of the hall lifted and young
girl stepped out She very pale, and there
dark circles under her eyes, but in the dim light of the
hallway he did not notice it.
what is it?' she asked
3Ah Miss Anna!" said Brandow. Il just asking
for your sister; but the maid did to under
stand
go downstairs, Minnie" said the girl quietly; and
the maid went staring curlously at Brandow over her
shoulder The girl turned to him. As she did SO, her
eyes fell upon the great bouquet of red which he
had laid the hall table, and she glanced swiftly up
at his face
@But,7 she said, don't you know? Haven't you
heardo Belle is dead. She died quite suddenly two
days ago
Il have been out of town. he said mechanically,
with the air Of a excusing unimportant
social oversight. He did have quite grasped
the idea.
She gazed at him with interest. At that instant
she understood many things, and forgetting her
pressing sorrow she pitied him.
Brandow stood moment, hearing but not needing
what she saying, meager details one feels able
to give to those who have right to know. Presently
he wished her good afternoon, shaking hands quite
formally then, with his hand on the door, he
bered his bouquet of red He picked them up
from the table where he had laid them @Not exactly
appropriate now are they2" he said with an empty
laugh and without waiting for reply turned and went
Evening star., 1914-08-09

1E idea had come to him that very eve
ming as he walked back to his rooms. On
the way down to his office next morning
he dropped in to see friend of his,
jeweler, on Maiden Lane.
@No, don't think you'll get anything
just like that in New York, said the
ieweler: Though perhaps we could find
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-15
RULES FOR MAINTENANCE
OF NEuTRAL|TY0F CANAL
by President Wilson
Issued Through State
Department..
PROVISIONS AFFECT AIR CRAFT
Sixteen Sections to Regulations Laid
Down for Conduct of Foreign Ves-
sells Of War Passing Through Great
Waterway ut Panama.

WASHINGTON, y. c.. November 14--
through the State Department, Prest-
dent Wilson to-day issued a proclnma-
ton providing rules for the mainte-
nance of the neutrality of tho Panama
Canal Sixteen rules are laid down for
the conduct OF foreign vessels of war
passing through the waterway. a
significant rule provides:
Air craft OF a belligerent power,
public or private. nre forbidden to de-
scend or arise within the jurisdiction
of the United States at the Canal Zone.
or pass through the air spaces above
the lands and waters within said juris-
diction."
For the PURPOSE of rules, the Canal
Zone includes tho cities of Panama and
Colon and their harbore.
The rules of treatment provided for
vessels OF war apply to transports,
whether armed or not, but do not apply
TO vessels fitted up and used exclusively
as hospital ships.
Vessels of war will not be permit ed
TO rerictual or tako any stores In the
canal, except such as are absolutely
the canal will be effected with the
least possible delay. Fuel ard lubri-
cants VIII be Given only on the written
order OF the canal authorities. No sup
piles will be furnished by or through
the United States government Fuel
and lubricants shall he taken only in
sufficient quantity to enable the vessel
TO reach the nearest accessible port,
which is not an enemy port, and pro-
visions may be obtained only I'm suf-
ficient quantities to bring the supply
up to peace standard.
No belligerent shall embark or dis
embark troops, munitions of war or
warlike materials in tho canal, except
In case of necessity due to accident.
and tho canal authorities will bc
judges Of the necessity.
Vessels OF war of n belligerent shall
not remain in the territorial waters
longer than twenty-four hours ut any
one time, except In cases OF distress.
a vessel OF war of ono belligcrcnt shall
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-15
Pain Is the WATCHDOG
1t Tries Tell Everyone When The Ewes are

=, Too much cannot BIO said regarding
the care Of the eyes. for In the present
over the seemingly insignificant symp-
toms which occasionally distress us,
forts upon the part Of nature.
Popular Ignorance about tho eyes Is
easily accounted for in the delicate and
involved structure OF that organ. The
intricate. To simplify terms. the eye
might be compared TO camera The
dark hole called the pupil. on through
a tissue called the lens, which brings
the ray to a focus OIL the expanded end
Tho nerve conveys tho Impression to
the brain. II is then\ that we have
sight.
chs MGw aco Il s%;f Shat e9 anti
rangement OF this finely adjusted, APP
various parts means trouble These
muscles are within as well as without
the eyeball, and turn the eye and focus
the sight.
"Eyestrain IS tho ordinary cause OF
dren arc born with detective eye mus
Giles. whose functions need correction
ut once while they are pliable. The ac-
of reading matter and the Intense
lights now used all contribute TO this
eyestrain and help to mako defective
Pain Is the watchdog. 1t tries to
strained. The trouble is that IL the
pain Is not directly in the eyeball or
not sufficiently intense. one is liable to
pass 1t by as immateral or simply as
a headache. Many people go Il long
time without knowing they have lost
the sight OF one eye until the strain on
tho other one doing double duty nearly
ruins their vision.
"'rhe solution OF the problem Is to
take away the cause bv aiding the
muscles TO do their proper work and
ito focus the light rays properly. so
that the focus is perfect. Drugs and
eye lotions are worse than useless in
these conditions.
Aside from the dimness OF sight.
blurring and pain that result from eye
strain. the highest authorities In the
world are agreed that the intense eff
fort to apply ones eyes when vision Ia
defective often results In nervous
breakdown. / have known business
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-15

not depart within twenty-four hours
from the departure of war vessel OF
an opposing beliigerent.
There shall not be. except by special
arrangement at any ono time, a greater
number OF vessels OF war OF any one
nation. including those OF tho allies
OF belligerent nation, than three In
either terminal port, and Its adjacent
terminal waters, or thai> three in
transit through tho canal; nor shall
the total number of such vessels, at
any one time, exceed six In all tho
territorial waters of the Canal Zone.
A vessel OF war OF a belligerent may
not leave the waters OF the Canal Zone
until twenty-four hours after tho de-
parture Of private vessel flying tho
flag of the adversary.
The repair facilities and docks of the
canal shall not be used by war vessel
or a belligerent. except when necessary
in case OF actual distress.
The radio of any vessel OF belli-
gerent power, public or private, shall
be used only in connection with canal
business while within the zone
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-15
FOR BALD HEADS
Well Known Politician Nearly Bald
Now Hos New Growth of Hair.
Tells How He Did 1t.

n Western politician, well known on
account of his badness and his ready
Wit. surprised his friends by appearing
with n new growth OF hair Many of
his friends did not know him. md
others thought he had wig. On being
asked how he did 1t. he made tho fol-
lowing statement: 1T attribute the
growth OF my hair to the following
simple recipe which any lady or gem
tleman can mix Mt home. TO a half
pint OF water add 1 OF. of Bay Rum, n
email box of Barbo Compound and u
or. of Glycerine. Apply to the SCALP
two or three times week with the
finger tips. 1t not only promotes the
growth of the hair. but removes dan
uruff. scalp hnnors and prevents tho
hair. from falling out. 1t darkens
streaked. faded, gray hair and makes
the hair soft and glossy. These ihgre-
dients can be purchased at any drug
store at very little cost and mixed at
homc."--Advertiscme
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-15
Pure Blood Makes
Healthy People

Hoods sarsaparilln surely and et-
fectively removes scrofuia. boils ana
other blood diseases because II drives
out of the blood NIL tho humors that
CAUSE these diseases. They cannot bo
successfully treated in any other way.
External applications for their removal
hnvo proven almost useless. because
they cannot drive out the impurities
that are in the blood.
Hoods Snrsaparilla makes pure rich
blood. perfects the digestion and builus
up the whole system. Tho skin be
comes smooth. clean and healthy. This
great blood remedy has stood tho test
Of forty years. Insist on having
Hoods. for nothing else acts like It.
There Is no real substitute. Get It to-
day. Sold by all druggists-Ady.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-15

men to resort to whiskev TO relieve
this condition when what they needed
was not alcohol, but proper glasses
The amazing thing ia that eycsight
lccted and trified with when prompt at
vision.
Many People imagine that IL they
to wear them during their lives. This
is not q fact, as In many cases taken In
time the original cause once removed
glasses can be laid aside. In order to
have such success the work must be
properly done"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-15
APPEARS BEFORE Debit
WITH IMMORTAL l,OR (,E
IN MEMORIAM

GERMEELMAN..In sad. but loving re-
father; TREDEhlck G. GERMEI%MaaNS.,
November II. 1908.
After the toll and trouble.
There cometh day. of rest;
After the weary conflict,
Peace on the Saviour's breast.
After the caro- and sorrow.
\r tme r., f6lor yy, Of Light and love;
The Fathers bright home above
HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
ALLEY.-The funeral of ]. WESLEY
ALLEY. which took place from his
residence. III South Cherry Street.
Wednesday,. November II, 1914. was the
leaves. besides his widow and two
dainmghters, SIX sisters. Mrs; j; A. Avis.
Mrs. Il. G.. Tucker of Richmond. and
two brothers. T.. n. and "A. ]. Alley, Of
Goochland County. Vn.
Wife and babies. please don't be sad.
] am right here with you and very glad.
but angels sweet received me here,
so let me go, do not fear.
Father and mother am right here.
not far from YOU, but very near.
The angels dear have been my guide
Since l came over to this side.
Brothers and sisters I remember not
the earthly pang
That brought mo here when angels
sang.
Come, child Of earth. God bids you
come,
Here's JOY and peace for every one.
brother, EAIM iES.r' WEEks..' W WHO d diea
November 10, 1913. ono year ago.
Just one year ago we laid you to rest.
And folded your cold hands upon your
breast.
In silence you suffered, in patience Won
bore,
Until God called you home TO suffer
no moro.
Gone in the best OF his days.
BIighted in manhood's bloom
Gone from the hearts that loved him
TO sleep In the silent tomb.
HIS SISTER.
A1osELY.-AIRs. SARAH ELIZABETH
day. October 10. 1914 She was born
October 2s. 1s4i. in Charlotte County.
va, va WAS 2 daughter OF Frank Thorn
mother having died while she was yet
Il child. she, was taken into the homo
OF her uncle. Thomas Harvey. with
with Major John Baxter Moseley, OF the
Twenty, first Virginia Regiment. Sec
ond Brigade, Jackson's Corps, on the
22d day OF April, 1868.
the marriage. namely. John William,
JAMIE she Thornton and Mary Elizabeth.
terrain Church for more than nifty
years. II WAS my kind fortune 10
Know this good woman Tor many years
as faithful wife. a mother true to
the best interests of her children. and
one or the best and most loyal Chris
One who knew her, said OF her that
when he saw her his thought was,
Mother. Home and Heaven"
Certainly her salvation is sure and
her reward is great through Christ
Jesus our Lord: for her life here on
earth was in Him who loved us and
gave Himself for us" Let us strive
10 Initiate her good character while we
hold her Ia sad but sweet remembrance.
HENRY EASILY.
South Boston. Va, November 10, 1914.
FARsiER.--In loving remembrance OF
my wire and our dear mother. MRS.
ELLEN LEE FARMER, who departed
this life. November 10. 1912
Gone, but not forgotten.