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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-16
WASHINGTON, June 15.-
w Oil production from the
oil finldr onct of tho Mis-

NWIASHlNG1 1ON, June To-
w Oil production from the
w oil fields east of the Mis-
sissippi river has recently
been declining at an average
of about 5 per cent a year, ac-
cording to statistics compiled
by the United States geolog-
ical survey. Now the country
will have to depend on the
newer fields of Oklahoma and
other western states for fu-
ture development.
However, the output of the east
ern states in 1917 shows that they
are still capable Of responding to the
stimulus OF high prices for their
product Preliminary statistics just
compiled under the direction OF j.
Y. Northrop by the geological sur
vey in cooperation with state geolo-
gists of New York and pennsylvania
and middle western states show that
not less than 44,S47.7S0 barrels of
petroleum was marketed from III.
nOis, Indiana and Appalachian fields
'in 1917 This was less than per
cent below the output ot these fields
the previous year,
With the greatly increased de-
mand for oil caused by the war,
production in virtually all the fields
Of the country has been somewhat
reduced on account OF the scarcity
Of labor. OIL producers also were
seriously hampered by mounting
costs and increasing scarcity Of drill
Ing supplies, and, although their
quest for new production %ts re-
slricted to territory that has been ac-
lively drilled for oil for periods
ranging from 1 to IS years the re-
suits they attained were highly
creditable to their patriotism and re-
Fourcefulness Officials of the de-
partment also claim that throughout
the oil producing territory OF the
country the year of 1917 was one OF
unremitting effort on the part of the
petroleum operators to stimulate
production.
Loss Show in 1917.
During 1917, 9,116 wells were
drilled for oil in the fields east OF
Nhe Mississippi, loss of l,09l wells
~ Ptl GENT Cbllll'd3 tll Ni'A '''9
previous year. OF the wells com
pleled 6,042 or sc per cent were oil
wells credited with an average out
put Of 16 barrels each, she first "a
hours of production one thousand,
l"o hundred and fortv-siv we've gas
Seus and one out Of every five of
4ese compleIed were failures
Complete reports from the oil
EASTERN Ohio, West Virginia, Ohio
uelds Of New York. Pennsylvania.
una Tennessee, indicate an output
oEs not less than 24,907.t76 barrels
". oa crude petroleum in 1917. This
SgIIlht'ty is greater by 1.S97,721 bar
res. or S per cent. than the output
VI lSlb, and greater by about per
,,snl ihan that in 1915. Although
i-e principal interest in production
a., 1917 was made by the newer
IDS IN Kentucky and Tennessee,
'"e relatively slight gains made BY
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-16

oil, as compared with 927 in 1915.
The oil wells completed in this dis
trict In 1917 were credited with an
average yield of II barrels each the
first "a hours after completion, as
against II barrels in 1916. and as
energetic ~ ethods were employed to
retard the decline Of the older wells
this slight gain was sufficient to
bring about the increase recorded.
The results Of drilling last year in,-
clude also $50 gas wells and 504 dry
holes. an average Of complete fail
ures in every IS wells drilled.
At the north end of Central ohio
last year a few scattered oil wells
Of small capacity were found in the
course of drilling for natural gas
Most of those were discovered In
Cuyahoga county.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-16

900 cubic feet Of gas a day and from
them furnish gas to many towns
and hamlets. as well as smeiters and
oil wells.
In addition to the wells In
Youngstown pool, II owns II pro-
ducing oil wells, several casingbead
plants and one absorption gasoline
plant.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-16

! the MI, Zion Baptist church, coll
ored, serenaded The Wbrld office
yesterday with several patriotic
songs. They were In a big automo-
bile truck on which a piano had
been placed. II was decorated with
the national colors. Their dkorite
song was Don't Bite the Hand
That's Feeding You" The angers
toured the city taking up collections
for the church building fund. Al
large sign on each side of the truck
bore this message: over the Top
for Mt. Zion Baptist church. II
you are lover Of good citizenship,
help the cause. Mt. Zion Juniors.
singing for the cause. II. A. Whita-
ker, pastor"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-16

Decidedly new are cape suits, con-
slsting of short military capes with
draped collars and Straight, skirts
and the capes will surely be cooler
for warm days than the customary
Jacket, especially when the suits are
made OF silk, as many OF them will
be.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-16

No. is really a feature OF this
story. Through the mistake OF an
engineer in surveying the west
boundary line OF the Huckaby lease.
the well was actually drilled 500
feet further TO the east than the
owners OF the lease intended it to
he. A hole afterwards drilled 200
feet west Of the actual west line was
dry and this fact, in conjunction
with the Texas duster recently
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-16
SANG FOR CHURCH FUNDS

Colored Musicians Tour City In Ef-
fort TO Finance Place OF Worship.
Members of the Junior League OF
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-16

drilled into the west. would most
likely have condemned the Huckaby
lease as a lemon.
But the mistake was made and the
well was drilled to a shallow depth,
where it flowed moderately. The
rig was moved away and the we'll
flowed on-m moderately
Then came the reign OF +. A.
Young He, playing a hunch that
was none too popular with the rest
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-16

The market for Appalachian oil
was strong throughout the year and
except for one temporary reversal
affecting Mercer Black" grade only,
all revisions OF price last year were
upward. Pennsylvania grade, the
class which includes the greaterpart
of the oil produced in Appalachian
field opene< the year at s2,s2 bar
rel and advanced to $2,95 on Janu-
ary 3, to 1910 on April II, to $3,25
on August 13, to $3.50 a barrel on
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-16
Eastern Market Strong.

per cent over the market value Of thu
output of 1916.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-19
Abingdon

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Turner and
family, Mr. and Mrs. Omar Bertram
and family were the Sunday guests
of Mrs. Louise Bertram and Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Glunt and daughter, Lea
tina . Mrs Charles Sittloh and daugh-
ter Audrey visited Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. Toney Toschlog and chill
dren. :. Joseph, Raymond and Frank
Weiss, Hilda and Lillian Weiss, Doro-
thea Brown and Marie Weiss visited
Thursday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
Toney Toschlog and family. -. Miss
Emma Miller assisted Mrs. c. E. Ham
in house work last week. Miss Inez
Turner visited Wednesday afternoon
with Mrs. Ross Stevens. Mr.. and
Mrs Bert Voting visited Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lemons and
family. :. Mrs. Richard Roby and son
visited Thursday evening with Mrs.
Harry Jarrett. Mr.. and Mrs. Ben.
Weiss and sons, Joseph and Frank,
and daughters Hilda, Matilda and Lor-
eta, Robert Merkamp, Eva Wissler.
Jeanette Merkamp and Raymond
Weiss were the Sunday guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. John Banner and family.
near Richmond. Miss Grace Wissler
is staying with Mr.. and Mrs. Coy
Stevens. Mrs. Louise Bertram and
Mrs Charles Glunt and daughter Lea
tina, visited Wednesday with Mrs. Fred
Tice and family. f. Mrs. Jesse Voting
and Miss Ruth Parks visited Thurs
day with Mrs. Albert Turner and
daughter Inez. ;. Mr.. and Mrs. Leland
Guise are the parents of a baby girl.
Mrs. Guise was formerly Miss Mable
Wood of here
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-19
SHERlFF'S SALE

BY virtue of copy of decree to me
directed from the Clerk of the Wayne
Circuit Court, I will expose at Public
Sale, at the Court House door, in the
city of Richmond, Wayne County, Ind,
on the 29th day of November, 1913,
between the hours of 10 o'clock a. IN.
and 4 o'clock p. m. on said day, the
following property, to-wit:
Being a part of the southwest quar-
ter of section five 90 township thic-
teen Q3), range one % west. Be-
ginning at point on the west line Of
said section forty-one rods and and
IL al R. 61a) feet north of the south
west corner of said Or. section thence
east one hundred and twenty-seven
and Il G27A) feet Thence south
eighty-four (84) feet. Thence west
one hundred and twenty-seven and II
127h) feet. Thence north eighty
four (84) feet to the place of begin
ming.
To be sold as the property Of Linn
M. Hays, ct al, to satisfy said decree
in my hands in favor of Frank Holl-
man. Said sale without relief from
valuation or appraisement laws.
CLEMENT V. CARR,
Sheriff of Wayne County.
Tues. Nov. 5th, 1918.
Study & Study, Attorneys for plain
tiff. nov5-12-l9.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-19
Bolshevism is striking now at Ho,-

Bolshevism is striking now at Hoi-
lands throne. According to dispatch
es the abdication of Queen Wilhelm
ina is demanded by the extremists
fired by Bolsheviki leaders. General
changes in the government are de-
manded. It is believed that the pres
ence OF ex-Kaiser Wilhelm has added
fuel to the flames.
Queen Wilhelmina became queen
under the regency Of her mother in
1890 upon the death OF Wilhelmina's
father, King William III. In 1908 she
became OF age and was crowned
queen. Her husband, Prince Henry,
is German-was prince Of one Of
the German states at the time OF
their marriage. The relationship Of
the prince to the German royalty
caused considerable discussion at the
opening of the war. The queen, how
ever, held the respect of all her peo-
pie. 1t is believed that the Bolshe-
wiki are using the princes connec-
lions to stir up trouble.
Size Of Holland.
Holland is a little larger than the
state OF Maryland, having an area OF
1858 square miles. Its population in
1904 was 5,509,659. The country is d.
vided into eleven provinces. The gov
eminent is an hereditary constitution
al monarchy. The executive power
rests with the king or queen. The
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-19

legislative power rests with the par
lament or states general of two cham
bers. The upper chamber consists OF
fifty members elected by the provin-
cial councils or assemblies of the IL
provinces.
The lower chamber consists OF 100
members chosen by direct suffrage,
which is limited by considerable
property qualification.
Complete religious freedom exists.
The Netherlands comprised origi-
nally the territory now known as Hol-
land and Belgium.
The Romans subjugated the ma
tives in the first century of the Chris
tian area and ruled them until the
fifth century, when the Franks cross
ed the Rhine and took the southern
part. By the end of the eighth cen
fury the whole territory was part
of the Frankish empire and the peo-
pie were converted to Christianity.
When Charlemagne's empire was
divided the Netherlands region was
separated into three parts.
The northern part fell to Germany,
the central to Lotharingia and the
southern to France.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-19
FARMS FOR SALE

FOR SALE 120 A, Ia miles out: 3
miles of good town and railroad, rs A
tillable, 40 A. woods; over 300 sugar
trees, sugartree soil new house of
seven rooms; barn 33x35 and plenty
Of out-buildings: considerable tile
ditch on farm. fencing fair. Here is
a bargain for quick sale at $50 per A.
Az A. 3tz miles eut,v5in small town,
good house and t-buildings, fruit,
land level and good; has to sell to
settle estate. See this for nice home.
4 A.. 2 miles out on main road. 7-room
cottage good we'll and cistern, barn,
tile drained and nice home, will
trade for city property located right.
Price $4,000.
j. S. GREEN,
Hittle Block, 9th & Main. Phone 2576
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-19

In the fourteenth century the entire
territory passed under the rule of the
dukes of Bergundy. Through the
marriage of Mary Burgundy to Max
imilian of Austria the low countries
became a possession of the House Of
Hapsburg. Under Maximilian's grand
son, Charles v, the Netherlands were
first united with the Spanish crown
Religious differences made the union
disastrous.
Rebellion brought on invasion by
Spanish forces. The northern prov
inces declared their independence in
1879. The independence of the Meth
erlands was not really accomplished,
however, until after thirty-year war.
The southern provinces were ruled by
Spain, Austria and then France.
In 1906 Napoleon made the Neither
lands kingdom for his brother, Louis
Bonaparte, and in 1910 this kingdom
was united with France. The con-
gress of Vienna five years later Joined
Belgium and the Netherlands into a
single kingdom with William / as
king. Religious differences caused
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-19

months. This will keep the wheat
from freezing out, give the weak
sprouts good start and increase the
yield from 10 to 30 bushels.
Corn cannot be shipped to Eu.
rope, but it can be used at home as q
substitute for wheat, and is highly
valuable In the production Of beef and
pork. This year, more than ever be-
fore, we should be careful In storins
corn.
Corn that is not matured molds
easily and, when possible, we should
store our soft corn where it can be
the first to be fed to live stock. II
this is not practical, we should place
venti,ating racks under the corn in the
crib so that air will circulate freely
through it. Quite often the first corn
we gather is soft. Later, matured
corn is piled on top Of it in the crib.
This shuts off all circulation Of air
from the soft corn and it molds.
We should remove all husks and
silk from corn before cribbing 1t. as
these prevent the free circulation of
air by choking up the spaces between
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-19

trouble between the two countries.
Belgium declared her independence in
1880 and the European powers inter
vened when the king of the Neither
lands tried to put down the revolt
Belgium was allowed her independ-
ence.
Important Trading Country.
Under William II and William III
the Holland people got increased free
dom.
Holland is one of the most import
ant trading countries in the world.
Stock raising is the most important
industry. Dairy products are market
ed in great quantities. Hollands
flower seeds and bulbs, cultivated ex-
tensively, are marketed Throughout.
throughout the world. Glazed ware,
produced there, is famous all over the
globe.
The country, with Belgium, forms
the lowest region of Europe. Some
portions of the Netherlands are from
sixteen to twenty feet below the sea
level Mammoth bikes prevent the
inundation of large areas.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-19
Flu" Masks Compulsory
in Indianapolis Now

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. 10. =
Everybody in Indianapolis must go
about their business tomorrow wear
ing a mask, under orders Of the. city
health authorities made today because
influenza again is increasing rapidly
in the city. While outdoors or in his
own home a resident of the city need
not wear the mask. Any business
house or theater admitting a person
without mask will be ordered closed.
Schools were ordered closed today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-19
FRESHMEN ELECT OFFICERS.

OXFORD, o.. Nov. 19-The Fresh
man class of the Western College has
elected the following officers for the
year: President, Miss Dorothy Gates,
of Cincinnati; vice-president, Miss
Ruth Early, of Indianapolis, Ind;
treasurer, Miss Genevieve Meyers, of
Greenfield; member of government
board, Miss Emily Bailey, of Dayton;
athletic captain, Miss Oramay Balm
ger, of Lancaster.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-19

the They lent nesting
Feed Hogs Balanced Ration.
Too
ration means more pork 1t important produce between and next
given amount of feed This growing pigs all the
alfalfa or clover they will along with
alfalfa
a
10 nots howa profit.
a a
the
elected.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-19
KNAPP CASE UP AGAIN

The petition for pardon of John
Knapp who was sentenced from
Wayne county for murder on Octo-
Der %, 1905, will be brought before
the state Board of Pardons which will
reopen during the December term.
He is serving a life term.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-19
Phone 1884
DEATHS AND FUNERAL NOTICES /

HARRIS. VIM. H., died yesterday, Nov.
IS. 1918, at his home in Michigan City.
after a brief illness. at the age of 60
years. He is survived by two sons.
Clarence and James of this city. 2
daughters. Mrs. May Jordan and Eva
OF this city. and one brother, James E.
Harris also of this city. The remains
will arrive here this evening (Tues-
day) and be taken to the parlors OF
Wilson, Pohlmeyer and Downing,
where friends may view the remains
The funeral will take place Wednes-
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock from
the parlors of Wilson. Pohlmeyer and
Downing. Burial will be in Kings
cemetery.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-19
By ?. G. HOLDEN


We
a The Admins
raion
a n eed
We have twice battle
Of
little
6tk NA6 IS Prevent Killing
parts of the fields
to
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-19

The civil war really ended with the
surrender Of Lee to Grant on April 8.
1865. and there was only little des-
ultory fighting at widely separated
points after that
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-26

ht mUUtAIU vU|[n JEFFERSON COUNTY: While feel hardly necessary remind of duty faithful and loyal public servant Pine Bluff and Jefferson County peculiarly indebted the Hon Joe T. Robinson who candidate for the United States Senate.
 from this district that he secured for present handsome Post Office building Through efforts and those of Congressman Taylor appropriations have been made improve Arkansas River and avng banks and within the two months he has succeeded obtaining ancy appropriation several thousand dollars continue the the bank East of the valuable Cotton Belt and cavng ban and work has been ordered started immediately and when finished will forever remove this menace ed promptly every request We feel of his election by tremendous majority would like Old Jefferson give him the largest majority of any County in the State. This article paid for by the Senator's friends Pine Bluff without his knowledge and token of appreciation of his splendid services the Nation its crisis and ap prova of his staying his post duty Washington during Campaign and in which we ask join by giving him their vote at the Primary
 May 28, 1G
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-05-09
Mt. HermOn School Notes.

Mr.. Hezzie Banister, the form.
er depot agent Of Hackley, spent
the weekend with nuiA and j..
D. Banister. He departed Mon
day for Greenville, Miss, and he
will take up the agency there.
His many friends Of Mt. Hermon
wish him much success.
The Glee Club met with Miss
Ruth OFT last Friday night ard
as usual, reported a very enjoy
able tine. The next meeting will
be held at the home Of Miss Nell
OFT.
The Camp Fire called a cere-
monial meeting Friday night for
the purpose Of accepting our new
member, Ruth Banister. Our
next hike will be taken on May
25th to Osyka.
Mr.. and Mrs. J, R. Lay motor
ed to Mr.. NJ. &. Mizell's Satur-
day, returning Sunday morning.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-05-09
Notice..

Notice is hereby given that the
School Board for Washington Par
ish, Louisiana, will receive bids
for the fiscal agency for the insu.
ing two years, said bids TO be ad-
dressed to said board at its domi.
Gle, at Franklinton, La, in &C.
cOrdance with Act No. 205 of 1912,
and will be opened on the 10th
day Of May, 1918, at noon.
By order of the School Board.
D. H. Springfield.
Secretary.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-05-09
Notice..

Notice is hereby given that the
Assessment lists for the Parish of
Washington for taxes 1918 are
Low On file in my office, where
they will be open for inspection
and correction during a period of
twenty (2O days from date here
Of. April "a, 1918.
S. E. Morris, Assessor of
Washington Parish.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-05-09
Notice..

Notice is hereby given that the
Police Jury of Washington Parish
Louisiana, will receive bids for
the Fiscal Agency for the insuing
two years said bids to be address,
ed to said Board at it's domicile at
Franklinton, La, in accordance
with Act No. 205 of 1912, and will
be opened on the 7 day of June,
1918, at noon. By order of the
Police Jury.
w. E. Banister,
Secretary.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-05-09
Sheriff Sale-No. 307S.
|. E. Bankston
Heirs of Mrs. Alice Bankstol
SPRINGFIELD.

Heirs of Mrs. Alice Banksto'
SPRINGFIELD.
Notice is hereby given that by W. y,
tue of a commission of sale, issued W. J,
of the 18th judicial District CourI !"
Louisiana, in and for Washington fa,
ish in the above entitled and NUMBER
cause, to me directed and delivers Il
for execution, will proceed to ss ~
at public auction to the last and nlgD
est bidder on
Saturday, May 25, 1918
at the principal front door of the cou,
house at Franklinton, La, belwe co.
the legal sale hours for judicial sac Ss.
the following described property, NV.
| ing and situated in Washington l''
ish, Louisiana, to-wit: \
North half of sw4 and swi OF Se' y ',
section 8, and the sci of the s"a al a
section 8. all in Township two v,
south, Range nine 49, east, st. hs''''
Meridian.
To be sold for the purpose OF ene0
ing partition. ~
Terms of sale-Cash without 'fl
praisement. o,o
This the 18th day of April, 1915.
J.E. Bateman, she''p'
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-05-09
Sheriff Sale-NO. 30S7.
Asa M. Pigott
VS..
T G potoc
J. S. Bates.

Notice is hereby given that by vir.
tue of an order of seizure and sale is
sued out of the Goth. Judicial District
Court of Louisiana, in and for Wash
ne, ON Parish, in the above entitled
cause, and to me directed, I will pro.
coed to sell at public auction to the
last ai.d highest bidder, on
Saturday, June Is, 1918
at the principalfront door of the court
house at Franklinton, La, between
the legal sale hours for judicial sales,
the following described property, be-
ing and situated in Washington Par
ish, La, to-wit:
Three-eighths ca of an acre Of land
in the north half of the ne4 of section
Is, township south, range 10 east,
St. Helena Meridian, described as fol-
lows: Beginning at the ne corner of
the above section, thence south ao
east 20.125 chains to stob, thence
west 1881 feet to stOb at corner of land
bought by, @. M. Simmons of G. G.
Knight, on November 8, 1909, thence
west 156.75 feet to point of beginning,
the SO corner of lands of j. E. Ellzey,
thence north 2O9 feet, thence east
1876 feet to stob, thence south 10
east 2O9 feet, thence west 1885 feet
to the point of beginning. Being
same land purchased by J. s. Bates of
Mrs. Rosa Lang by Act OF Sale passed
before G. Ellis OFT, Notary Public, on
October 30th. 1916.
Terms of sale.-Cash with benefit
of appraisement.
This the 9Th day of May, A. D.
1918.
j. E. Bateman, Sheriff.