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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-15
OIL LAND WITHDRAWALS
First of Any Consequence Was in the
Year 1900.

Most people engaged in the oil business
in the states containing public lands be-
lieve that the policy of withdrawing oil
lands from entry began in 1909, and that
the first Withdrawals were based on a de-
sire to conserve the country's natural re-
sources. As matter of fact, the first oil
land Withdrawals of any consequence
were made in 1900 and were based on
petitions from oil operators who wished
to be protected against the filing of agri-
cultural entries covering the lands they
were prospecting The "oil placer" act
had been in operation about three years,
the oil industry of the West was just en-
tering on the remarkable activity which
it still maintains, and demands came
from practically every new field for the
withdrawal of lands from agricultural fill
ing so that drilling might be carried on
unhampered. In 1900 1901 and 1902
more than 20 withdrawal orders were is
sued by the general land office covering
large areas in California, Oregon and
Wyoming.
After this withdrawal fever came re-
action The withdrawn area was large
and included much agricultural land, and
intending entrymen and solicitors called
for restoration. As a result there were
three restorations in 1902, l3 in 1909, and
IS in 1904 Then there was quiescent
period, followed by one restoration in
1906 and six in 1907 One of the early
withdrawal orders was not Cancelled until
1910, and another, involving several
townships, was left outstanding until
1912. Both were in territory which has
not proved to be oil bearing.
Meanwhile, members of the geological
survey, department of the interior, work
ing in the California fields, became i'm
pressed with the need of the oil operators
for protection against agricultural filings
during the drilling period and in 1907 a
large area in California was withdrawn
on their recommendation. Similar with
drawals were made in 1908 and 1909, in
Guiding lands in Oregon and Louisiana,
as well as California. These withdraw
ais although essentially similar to the
early land Office orders, were more close
ly confined to prospective oil territory; |
they probably included less agricultural
land; the number of oil operators bene
flied had greatly increased; large with
drawals of coal and phosphate lands had
accustomed the public to the withdrawal
idea; and, perhaps most important, field
examinations with view to classical
ton were carried on as rapidly as the
funds available would permit. The lands
shown by geologic surveys to be barren
of oil were promptly restored; those of
fering possibilities of oil were retained in
withdrawal
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-15
TALK OF THE TOWN

Mary Pickford in Poor Little Pep
pima Park theatre t. uicht.-ady.
DR. George Hubbel OF Mortified wa
among the business visitors in the cit!
yesterday.
Another dance al Woodbury. pond Aug
IS. given by CAROLS orchestra. Al
come. adv.
Special attention; Prompt service fol
all local work. Phone 606.W, Kenyon''
auto bus.
Mr. and Mrs II s. Parks and daugh
ter, Miss Eileen Parks, of King street
have returned from motor trip through
the White mountains to Portland, Me.
Francis A. Mccarthy Of Averill street
who has been passing a week with Mrs
Mccarthy at the home Of her parents in
Franconia, n. H., has returned to the
city.
Theodore Edison returned to his home
in Warren this morning after visiting at
the home OF his parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
William Edison, Of Foster street for the
past week
Regular meeting of Harmon review,
No. /, w. B. A. O. r. NJ, in X. of P hall
Wednesday, Aug Is, at 7:30 Members
in arrears are requested to pay in full
at this meeting.
Harry o. Wishart, who is taking a va
cation from his duties in the National
Bank of Orange County at Chelsea, is
visiting at the home of mis- mother Mrs.
Barbara Wishart, of Camp street.
There viii be a special meeting of the
Bonaccord football club in the club pa
vilion this evening at s o'clock Every
is requested to make an effort
to attend Per order executive commit
tee
Kenyon's auto bus for picnic parties,
special trips to Berlin pond, Williams
town gulf and other nearby places any
time; reasonab bic rates and careful driv-
ing viii convince you. Phone 606-W for
particulars.
Miss Lena Cadv returned to-day to her
home in Woodbury., after spending the
summer with Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Wheeler
IF the East Montpelier road. c. A. Cady
was an over Sunday visitor at the home
IF Mr. Wheeler.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-15
PLAINFIELD

J. B. Wells is confined to his home by
illness, and his son, who is hotel keep
er in Cambridge, arrived yesterday to be
with his father.
w. S. Martin, who has been at his
summer home, woodland" for a few
days, returned yesterday to Boston
Much has been accomplished this season
in maintaining the grounds about
Woodland" and just now some of the
finest garden plants are in full bloom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bertal Lane and Roll
Kinney, president of the Kinney Man
Co, and Mrs. Kinney of Bos-
ton, arrived in the village yesterday for
a visit of several days.
NJ. NJ. Batchelder and Arthur Eagan Of
Windsor are passing few days with
friends in Plainfeld
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-15

| An aged negro was crossing tender at
a spot where an express train made
quick work OF a buggy and its occupants.
Naturally he was the chief witness, and
the entire case hinged upon the energy
with which he had displayed his warning
signal.
A gruelling cross examination left Ras-
tus mistaken in this story: The night
was dark. and he had waved his lantern
frantically, but the driver of the carriage
paid no attention to it.
Later the division superintendent called
the fagman to his office to compliment
him on the stedfastness with which he
stuck to his story.
"You did wonderfully, Rastus," he said.
Il was afraid at first you might waver in
your testimony"
"Nossir, nossir," Rastus exclaimed,
"but | done feared ev'ry minute that
ERE durn lawyer was gwine ter ask me
if nah lantern was lit."-Puck
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-15
Summer Kinds

that are our fastest sellers to-day
Ladies' silk Sweaters in Copenha.
gen Blue, Black and White and Old
Rose. These at S5.9S, which is Sl.OO
less than the market price.
New lot Of Ladies' Fibre silk Hose
in Blacks and Colors at SOC per
pair.
All of our Parasols at Half Price
This means, Cihldren's, Misses and
Ladies' Parasols.
New lot Of r. & G. and Royal
Worcester Corsets in dollar grades,
also special lot of numbers in Cor
sets to sell at SIPS per pair. These
are two of the best Corset makes
in America.
New lot of Pyralin Ivory in Sets
and Separate Pieces. These in our
showcase as you enter the store.
New Hat and Hair Ribbons, spe.
cial value at 19c and 25c per yard.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-15
Oil and Gas Possibilities Near Billings
Okla

! Within the last few months numerous
shallow gas sands have been encountered
in several wells being drilled few miles
east and southeast of Billings, Okla.
| That these wells deserve a close watch by
the oil and gas industry is the opinion of
government biologists, because of the
presence in this region of a large anti
cinal fold. type of rock structure which
should be favorable for the accumulation
of oil and gas Should these wells dis
cover any highly productive oil and gas
sands. there is good possibility for the
opening OF an oil and gas field OF consid-
cradle extent near Billings. A descrip-
ton of the rock fold and discussion of
its possibilities are contained in bulletin
GALE, recently issued by the United
States geological survey, department of
the interior. A copy may be obtained
free on application to the director of the
geological survey, Washington, D. c,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-15
A Blunder.

1t was bathing time and from the bed
room of twin boys came the sound of
hearty laughter and loud crying.
whats the matter up here?" ne in
CURED
The laughing twin pointed to his weep
ing brother. Nothing he giggled, "oniy
nurse has given Alexander two baths and
hasn't given me any at all."-American
Boy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-15
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to thank the friends an,
neigh bors for the kindness and sympath,
shown us during our sad bereavement
Also for the beautiful flowers
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis White and family.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-15
Next Will BE Fall
Business

Lots of ladies are now buy
ing for school wear. We will
be in New York again next
week, picking up new fall
kinds. Half Of our fall stock
is now in our store or on the
road. We receive our stocks
earlier than we used to. 1t
gives our trade an earlier Sc
lection.
We have lots of out-of.town trade
that buy very early. They like TO get
at our stock when they can get these
earlier kinds.
We do not let our stock get down
between seasons in the old-fashioned
way. We keep our counters and
shelves full of new, desirable mer-
chandise all the year around.
When YOU cannot find what you
want in the store where you do your
shopping, come or send to us.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
Week Of PRAYER Services.

The Week of Prayer" Services began
in Charles Town Sunday night with SER
vices in the NJ. Z. Church. South, with a
large congregation present. Rev, ], S.
Alfriend delivered an eloquent and force
full sermon on The Fatherhood of God.
Bishop w. L. Gravatt made the opening
prayer.
On Monday night Rev. S. w. Cole
delivered an able discourse on "Rever-
ence of Gods Name" at the Parish
House.
The following program will be oh.
served during the week.
Tuesday. jan 4. Baptist Church. The
Coming of GODS Kingdom" Rev. H.
M. Moffett.
Wednesday, Jan s. Presbyterian
Chapel, Our Daily Needs. Rev. F. A.
Tyler.
Thursday, Jan. 6. Baptist Church,
The forgiveness of Sn," Rev. j. S.
Altriend.
FRIDAY, January 7. Perish House,
Temptation and Deliverance. Rev.
F. A. Tyler.
Sabbath, January Q. PRESBYTERIAN
Church, God over All" Rev. S W.
Cole.
The services will begin promptly at
1880 p. m. lasting about an hour. No
service on Saturday night.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
Christmas Entertainment at HaIItoWn
ChdDe

The Sunday School Christmas Enter
tanmeut at Halitown was on Friday Az
ternoou The School under the instruc-
ton of Miss Lizzie Brooke.
The Program consisted of r citatatic n
and carroll, by the school with Mrs H. c
Ge'z tanner Organist and Wolf IS play,
ed BY Miss Lillian Diukla and Mrs, C.N.
Coleman Short addresses we've m Ade by
Miss Brooke Mrs. Getz endanner and Mrs.
Coleman. The little Chapel was beaui-
fully decorated with Evergreens and a
tastelfnly trtmed Christmas Tree, Then
came the distribution of Gifts, Boxes of
Candy and oranges, The whole entertain
meut did credit to Miss Brooke the teac-
her and al those who took part
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
Special Term Of The Circuit Court.

There was special term Of the JeffSr
son Circuit Court held last Friday
Judge Woods being abseut Senator
Frank Bsckwith was elected Special
Judge.
State of West Virginia VS.. Henry c.
Page. Executor of William W. Rouss,
deceased. Claim for back taxes settled
by the payment of twenty thousand dol
lars By the Defendant. ard decree en-.
tered TO that effect.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04


We make speciality on high grade finest
material at o NJ Phillds Lumber aud SIM.
ply Company.
Lilly Cream seper atois, gets all the Cream
rrice IS right. John q. Burns, Co.
For underwear and hosisry see 8. u. Ian
Kettle stoves and iron kettles at Callan,s
! we pay highest prices for horse hides
Lyman viener.
Justin Ye-old Time Comfort Shoes.
Racket Stores,
New Floor Covering at Paimbaum's.
Ask Miller's Pharmsoy first.
when your house or barn roof leaks see
W. Ralph burns,
fe-Old-Time Comfort Bhoss, for hot
weather at the Racket stores.
LYMAN Wiener is in the market FIR old
tires. bones and iron and junk Of all kinds.
Yard on North George gtree,.
Hot Drinks st Brown Bros.
Linoieum and Oil Cloth at q. s.callsn.
Buy your Vaccination Shields OF Miller,
Pharmacy.
New Holland gasoline engines at
Phillips 4 MofeIaud.
Irepresent only First-Class oldtsme Fire
insurance Companies.
Seeuri Bonds furnished.
A. g. WYSKooP.
hream hrust Bread AZ Brown Brothers
esufoit Ginger ale ar Writings.
Black Hawk manure spresders, the kind
that make the wide spread. THIS spreader
has front stub axle aud automobile break.
John Q. Burns q Co.
All kinds of tin ware. stoves and furnace
repairing viii be done promptly by W,
Ralph Burns.
Call and See
Lily cream separators get all the crsa m
and are sold al reasonable price, no dis.
satisfied customers ask the ladies VII o are
nsing them. John @. Burns q Co
Highest cash prices paid for beef hides.
Lyman Wiener
Blankets, comforts, and Flannes st ".
PaImbaum's.
The Thompson shoe at Kahn's.
See w. Ralph Burns about Tat heating
plant that ( on are going to put In this yea
Buy groceries Of Ronemus.
Writings coffee prices 15 10, %, 49, Csc,
Fe1eral stock food for stock and poultry
10 large and smsiI sizes. ]. G. Buros ace,
Bran, midd.ings. oats, corn and hay. Ruy
your bran now as It win be higher.
John G. Burns 4 Co,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04

Ball Band Gum Boots, knit Boots, arctics
and heavy rubbers at s. NJ. OFT Co.
Regal shoes for men at S III OFT Co,
Ingersoll Watches and Alarm Clocks sold
by Miller Pharmacy.
A good brown cotton SC per yard worth
&c. 8. II. Lands.
Ali kinds of pumps for sale by W. Ralph
Burns.
Look! Look Get our prices on high grade
Rock Lime o VI Phillips Lumber and Sup.
ply Co.
CruIe Carbolic Acid, Csc the quart al
MIller's Pharmacy.
Everything in Mems ware for sale by The.
edore Brothers.
We carry building sand. Rock Lime and
Plaster at o. VI. Phillips Lum Der and Sup
ply Co.
Walnut Kernels wanted at Brown Bros.
New line Hats and caps at s. M. OFT Ce.
Ffseh batterisF Pyrene fire extiDguisbers
and all auto accessories at the Jefferson
Garage.
Coles Hot Blast and Radiant Heating
Stoves at Phil ps Il Moreland.
Cough syrups Zoe cash, Mcslvins IndI-
gestion pills csc guaranteed a. Renners.
Kream Krust Bread THE Quality Loaf
at Brown Bros. Our name on avery loaf.
Give your Children Nyals Baby Cough
syrup, buy 1t of Miller's Pharmacy.
Growers Tender Foot Shoes for Ladies at
NJ OF Co.
Just received large supply of Roofing
and Fave Trough at o N Phillips Lumber
aud Supply Company.
We are always in the market for Junk.
Give us call. Always highest prices.
Hyman Wiener.
1t is worth your time you spend looking
over the bargains at the Racket Stores.
If you suffer with corns, bunions or in
grown nails will make engagements By
appointment and guarantee immediate re-
lief. 8. M. Behrend,
Expert Chiropodisf,
Phone SCR. Charles Town, W. Va.
Buy Ingersoll Watches of Miller's Phar-
macy, always compiste stock.
see your doctor frst. then come to Nil
ler's Pharmacy.
If you need truss 60 to see DR.. Scott at
Dr. Pittman's old stand. Large stock and
low prices.
American and Eilwood fence also, STEEL
rosts makes perfec. neat fence John c,
Burns Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04

Mr.. James E, Wyndham, died at his
Wednesday. aged 81 years. He is suryiv.
ed by his widow and five children, and
two brothers; Mr. John Wyndham. of
Charles Town. and Mr.. George Wyndham
of Summit Point. aud one sister. Mrs.
Edward Ovens. of Brunswick. Funeral
services We're held at the Church IN Kear-
ueysvile. Friday. conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Gheisln, Intormentiu Martinsburg
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04


Mr.. Thomas, Manager of the Lodge estate
in Virginia, purchased a number OF cattle
from G Wall the psst week
T Wall sold a car load of choice cattle
i" Mr. Demory the past week and shipped
car lead 10 Lancaster on New Years Eve
Also sold a drove to Ed Fry of Loudoun
Count
Gel 95k and ask for shipping day. get
your stock ready and sell to c F Wall
For severe Colds buy Nyals Laxacold of
Miller's harmacy.
| Renners.
Gold Bond Guaranteed Hats for Fall now
on Sale at Marstelier, The one price Clothier
Lyman Wiener pays good prices for all
kinds of junk. Let him know if you have
any.
For Xmas Suitcases and Travelling bags
See Marsteller
Fruit cakes at Brown Bros.
During your shopping hours, visit Brown
Bros. for lunch.
Old Country Hams at G. 8. Callan's
Use Miller's White Pine & Tar, with a
Rsd Crosa Cough Plaster,
Z. r. Wall has just gotten in sorse young
cattle worth seeing and worth buying.
Black Hawk Manure spreader something
new in this section wide spread aud tracks
like wagon look it over. J. G. Burns.
American Ladies Tailoring Company
Made to Measure and Ready to Wear lines
of suits, dresses, skirts, coats and waists.
Latest creation of STYLES and fabrics TO,
Fall and Winner of 1915 can be seen at
Ian lis's. No trouble to show goods. can
be seen by asking,
Do yon use Baby Foods? Buy them OF
Miler's Pharmacy.
Burnley & Stevens celebrated Wear Well''
SHOES for boys at Kahn's
All kind spring and spike tooth harrows
sold by, J. C. Burns. Co
Several thousand dollars to loan on real
estate. Apply to
FRANK BEcKwrTH,
| August 5-tf Attorney.
MiIer's Pharmacy cells Flemings Fstulo
Cure.
Wanted 1000 ID of country side and shoul.
der meat. :. d. Lands.
Buy all Veterinary Rem edies of Mlller'e
Phumacy.
You want your prescriptions right, have
them filed by Miller's Pharmacy.
New Taylor Oil Cooke Stove at Phillips
& Mole!and.
See Callan for double heaters.
Ask Miller's Pharmacy irst, we have it or
will get for you.
Buy your Shotgun Shells of Miller's
Pharmacy
Hard and soft coal all sizes in anthracite
and pocahantss lump and nut, Georges
| Creek. wood sawed and split in quantities
"a s,it John c. Burns l. Co.
Bargains at the Racket Stores make bus
mess in Dull Season.
| Nav Gloves. underwear, and Hosiery at
Palmbaum's.
Won need Flashlight, buy it of Miller's
Pharmacy.
Highe. mar ket price for ear corn and
ba' ed hay. John G. Burns d Co,
We will buy your eggs and butter and
pay you the cash fer them. G 5 Callan.
Try Cats Paw Cushion Rubber Heels at
Wooddy's.
MONEY To LoAN-0n approved real estate
| security. Apply to
JOHN I. PoRTERFIrLD.
! Charles Town, W, Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
Church Items.

Services IN st James Catholic Church
second Sunday, Mass S:45 a M; Fourth Sun
day 1870 m, evening services 1880 m
Pastor Cole will begin series of sermon
| next Sunday morning at the Baptist Church
on The Home" which will continue each
night through the week. Services begin
ming at 80. These services to be followed
by series on the Ten Commandments. -
The Great Sunday School Specialist, DR.
]. I. Watts. of Richmond, Va. will con-
duet Sunday School Institute u the Bap-
fist Church, January 1928 All inter ested
in s. s. work will 10 we'll 20 hear this attraC
tive and instructive speaker.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04

Mr.. John W. Locke has sold to Mr.
James A. Daily, of this county, his
farm, known as the Boyd farm, lying
on the Shenandoah river near Myers.
town, containing about zoo acres, al
the price of $4,000 This farm con-
tains some of the best corn producing
land in the county, and we congratu.
late Mr.. Daily on getting such a fer
tile farm. Mr. Daily is one of our
progressive young farmers, and we
wish him much success in his pur-
chase. The sale was made through
the agency of w. o. Norris, of this
place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04

will be inCharles Town at ourRepository
Date to be announced later. Please call
to see me at that time in regard to a nice
buggy or surrey for spring. We pay trans
portation on wheels for new rubber tire.
and we do the work cheaper than any firm
in the country. Write or call to see us.
Through the week Mr.. Adam Brown
the Palm Hotel is our representative, and
will at all times be glad to show you our
various vehicles.
Milford Slough,
For Thrush & Slough.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
Now What?

Another Christmas has come and gone
and we are about to enter upon a new year
We thank our friends for having helped to
make the past year good business one.
and we as; ure you that our best efforts will
be made to make the coming one just as
good with your help. Already we are stock
ing up with new. clean goods, stationery
tablets, school books, blank books, etc,
Come 10 see us.
G. " REApD
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
Special tn The Ladies.

wish TO inform yon that am prepared
TO take in sewing of any sort of wearin.
apparel. l guarantee my work and fit. Nj
prices are reasonable. Your patronage il
solicited.
MRS. ELIZABETH GREENSPOON.
III w, North st..
Charles Town, W Va.
Opposite Charles Town Bottling Works,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04

Mr.. D. z. Roger, residing near Kear-
neysville, slaughtered pen Of fine
hogs few days ago. There were
twelve of them and they made an
average of 325 pounds net. Mr.. Will
liam R. Daley, living on the Bar
dane road in the same neighborhood,
killed one that weighed 4l0 net.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04

We wish our many Friends and
Patrons, as well as the Publicin general
a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
and hope for a liberal share of their
trade during 1916.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04

We have seen a copy of the Rolls
County Times, published IN New Lon
don, Missouri, which contains an eight
column sketch of Mr.. AbrAm V. Beavers
who IS one Of the old residents of Rolls
County. Mr.. Beavers is IS years old
is native of Lou loun CauntY, Va, and
is brother of Mr.. b. E. Beavers OF
Charles Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04

The Farmers and Merchants Deposit
Company which has been enjoying
a substantial growth in business
reached the high water mark in its
deposits on Dec. 20, when they ag-
gregate1 S4O5, 66S.SS. Only twice be.
fore in its history has the banks de
posts passed beyond the $500, 900
mark. On November Sth, 1899, when
rival bank was in difficulties, the
deposits ran little above S402 900.
and on December 1st, 1910, they were
slightly over S4O3,00O.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04

Mrs. Annie E. Mcclure died Mon
day, Dec. 20, at the home of her
daughter in Martinsburg, aged SS
years, following a short illness of
paralysis. Mrs. Mcclure was a sister
of Messrs. l. N. and w. S. Merchant
Of Charles Town.