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The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-03-15
Ne70 Proprietor
For KeUin Hotel
E. L. McWhorter Takes Churue
of Business Which he
Recently Bought

E. L. McWhorter, who purch-
ased the Kevin Hotel few days
ago assumed active charge Tues
day of this week. In conversa-
ton with Review representa-
tive, Mr.. McWhorter said that
considerable change would be
made in the hotel, his intentions
are to do great deal remodeling
of the building, besides placing
new furniture thruout. Mack be-
Iieves in having things right up
to the minute and it is thought
that when he gets this establish
ment fixed up it will equal any in
the county. Mrs. Nellie David
son is in charge of the hotel and
as she has had wide experience
in this line, it is sure to be a sue
cess.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-03-15
Ohio Baker No. z
In at 1867 Feet

The Ohio-Baker No. 2 drilling
on the SWA SWA SEA 1852 W
has found production at the depth
of 1867 feet, and is reported as
having 1900 feet of oil in the
hole, with the bit only drilling
one foot in the sand. The drillers
are setting six and five-eighth
inch casing to the sand and the
we'll will be drilled in. The we'll
appears as probably among the
best wells in the field. The we'll
is being connected with the Ohio
storage tanks on the Baker lease
and as soon as completed will be
placed on the pump. The Baker
No. 2 is the diagonal offset to the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. No. /. Sec
ton 9-35-2 w, which is estimated
as good for $50 barrels as soon
as it can be placed on the pump.
The Baker No. 2 is a quarter of
a mile west of the Baker No. /
which is producing 200 barrels
daily on the pump, and the Mid
Northern-Howling No. l which
is making $50 barrels daily.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-03-15
KeUin Garage
Soon Finished
Roy Sorrell, Proprietor, Plons
Lots Of Extensive Improve
ments In Many Wuys

The new Kelvin Garage being
erected by Ray Sorrell, immedi-
ately back Of the elevator on the
east side Of the track, is nearing
its completion and within a few
more weeks will be ready for oc-
cupacy. This building will be
one of the most substantial in the
city, it being entirely sheet iron
structure with cement flooring
The amount Of space, which is
46x8O, will enable Mr.. Sorrell to
carry large line Of accessories,
wheretofore he has been unable
to keep in stock on account OF
lack of space. It is also the in
tention of Mr.. Sorrell to take on
the agency for cars and trucks,
as the demands for trucks, espec-
tally, are in urgent need, and it
is his belief that q great many
could be disposed of this sum-
mer.
When Ray gets settled in his
new home the owners Of cars and
trucks can feel assured that their
car trouble is over, for the add
ed machinery n d accessories
that he intends stocking up with,
he will be able to overcome any
trouble that ails your car.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-03-15

The Hogan-Helmericks No. 3
is below 240 feet. Water supply
lis obtained from the Hogan res
ervoir nearby.
The Ohio Claire Steyenson is
being rigged up and will drill
deeper to the Madison lime. They
are now at 1900 feet.
The Ohio-Stockmans National
Bank we'll which is a west offset
to the Western Petroleum Ex-
ploration No. l is drilling below
$50 feet.
The Spokane-Sweet Grass well
has volum of gas estimated at
about two million cubic feet. The
water has been shut off. and they
expect to make use Of the gas.
The Ohio-Baker No. 5 is now
drilling below 1880 feet and ex-
|pect to hit the pay at an early
date. This we'll is an offset to
the Homestake- Howling No. / to
the north.
The Mid -Northern-Howling No
q in section 1852 W, spudded
in last week and are drillidg
below 500 feet. It offsets the
Ohio-Baker No. 2 and the Mid
Northern-Swears No. !.
The Hogan No. / well, section
22=35-2 W, is producing an aver
age of $50 barrels a day. The
MISUNDERSTANDING we'll now
producing o n the average 22O
barrels daily. The Hogan is flow
ing and the Mid-Northern is on
the pump.
The Fulton-Sunburst- Gunder-
son we'll in section 1882 w,
was drilled 35 feet into the Madl-
son lime at 1,575 feet. Only a
small showing of oil was en-
countered in the Ellis and there
was no sand. The well may be
shot later or they NAV decide tc
carry the hole down for a deeper
test.
The California company will
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-03-15

pull casing on the Morton No. 2
and the Johnson No. 1 wells. The
Morton will be used as water
we'll. The California has spotted
it's Morton No. 3 we'll on Sci Sci
section 24-34-2 W. 1t moved it's
Smoke No. 1rig to the California
Lorenson No. l new location in
section 1882 w. which will be
spudded in by the middle of the
month.
The Bitter Creek we'll in Sec
tion 1862 W, is now drilling be-
low 1,4O0 feet and they expect to
reach the lower Kootenai sands
within the next 100 feet. The log
of the we'll has not tailed exact
ly with naer by logs and the COM
papy finds the hole lower struct-
urally than expected. The Koot-
enai is expected at about 1850
feet and the Ellis at 1900 feet.
Drilling has been resumed at
the Three-in One we'll in section
1851 W, and which is to the
north of the Potlatch No. 2 which
come into production last week.
The Three-in-One we'll is only a
few feet from the same level
that the Potlatch found produc-
ton, and it is expected that this
we'll will be an early completion.
This company controls about
1900 acres that are affected by
the Potlatch production.
The Troy-Sweet Grass-Daniel-
son in NWA NWA NWA sec
ton 21-35-1 W. which is a south
offset and the Troy-Sweet Grass
No. / on section 1881 w which
is the west offset to the Pot
latch-State No. 2, have just been
spotted and drilling operations
will start in the near future.
The Troy-Sweet Grass company
hold about $50 acres on the south
and west.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-03-15
kevin-m Montana
President Here
On Wednesday
Declares West Side to be Best
Producing Area Of the
Kelvin Field

William C. Sweeney, president
of the Kevin-Montana Oil COM
pany. with headquarters in Hell
ena, was in Kevin Tuesday look
Ing over his acreage near the
Black Magic. To show that Mr..
Sweeney has faith in the kevln
field, we quote what he said:
''The Black Magic is well OF
500 barrels flush production, and
we are absolutely certain OF
bringing in a we'll as good as
theirs. Eminent oil men predict
that the field will produce for tif-
ty years. The value Of this oil,
which is high gravity with a par
affiin base, and has been placed
at from $2.10 to $3.50 a barrel.
At 50 a barrel. our 5O0-barrel OFT :
set we'll should bring in 1866. 900
in a year. One 4O-acre tract is
good for eight wells; and we have
six 40-acre tracts. Now, If you
are a mathematician, you can
figure out the biggest proposl-
tion that was ever offered to you.
We will drill an offset to the
Black Magic to start with. and
not an offset well has failed in
this field.
The Kevin field is now a we'll
established oil-bearing field, with
over thirty wells already in pro-
duction. We are holding acreage
in the heart of the oil-producing
area of the Kevin structure, and
are practically assured Of large
production. High-grade oil is in
storage under the Kevin struct-
ure, and it is waiting for US to
drill down and get it. We are
going to drill next month. Oil
will be obtained within / 300 feet
of the surface, and drilling con-
ditions are ideal for rapid prog
ress. Wells have been drilled to
production in the Kevin struct-
ure within twenty days.
Enormous wealth is With in
easy reach Of the investor who
places his money in an enterprise
of sound nature.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-03-15
Oil Rises 600 Feet
on How|ing Lease

The Homestake-E xploration-
Holwing well, section 1852 W.
offset on the east to the Mid
Northern-Howling No. l. Is a.
bout II feet into the sand and
has 900 feet Of oil in the hole.
according to a report received
from the field. The well will be
drilled through the sand, it was
reported.
No estimate on production was
made other than it is q CONNER
cial we'll. It would appear to be
a smaller we'll than the Mid
Northern, which it offsets.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-03-15
Laud Gordon Camp
bell as Montana's
Guiding Oil Genius
Honor Guest at Banquet Prdis-
ed for Tenucity and Belief
in Underground Riches

At big banquet held at the
Rainbow hotel, Great Falls, last
night in honor Of Gordon Camp
bell, discoverer of oil in Kavin,
W e quote n part what the
Tribune has to say, the article
follows:
Gordon Campbell's geology has
long been accepted as the DOM
mated factor that brought about
the exploration for oil in north
ern Montana and the eventual
determining Of that fold as COM
mercial territory, but at the ban
quet given Wednesday at Hotel
Rainbow in observance Of his as
sociation with petroleum's natal
day in north state, it came out
that not to Gordon Campbell,
the geologist, but to the Gordon
Campbell whose qualities were
disclosed as huntsman and fisher
man does this territory owe it's
new life, new energies and new
wealth that has accrued to north
ern Montana | n the last year
through oil development.
When Mr.. Campbell had sur
veyed the north field, had COM
pleted his surface work and
hooked" his automobile n d
mortgaged his home and spent
his last dime. it was the man
with whom he had whipped the
trout streams and stalked big
game who staked him to enough
money to complete the Kevin
well, thereby giving to Montana
what oil men say easily may be-
come an industry eclipsing all
others. To designate him thus is
to repeat in substance what every
speaker said At the Wednesday
night banquet.
The entire article covers over
two columns, but for lack of time
and space we are unable to pub
lish this week.
In a party of railroad officials
and oil operators which arrived
in Kevin today in Superinten-
dent Weir's private car were:
Gordon Campbell. F. w. Thomp-
son, New York, oil broker, Sup
erintendent Weir, assistant sup
erintendent Mitchell, Mr.. Watson
Mr.. Swartz, of the Kevin-Swartz
Oil company, besides several
others whom we were unable to
learn the names.
In view of the coming cam
paign for Kevin this year, it is
stated by those in the party that
Kelvin is in line to receive the
big things, the G. N. will at
once commence the erection Of .
big unloading platform, besides
numerous additions will be made
for the convenience OF oil oper-
ators that will pour into the field
this year.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-03-15
Ready to Go in
Two Weeks is
Latest Report
Kelvin Refinery Man Says he
Will be Ready for Operd-
ton in few Days

L. r. Olsen, proprietor OF the
Kevin Refinery, informs US this
week that he will be ready for
business in a few days, the build
ing being almost completed and
the Parkersburg Rig and Reel
company are now placing the big
tanks that are to be used. The
first installation Of the refinery
is for $50 barrels and are so con-
,structed that it can be increased
to 500 barrels.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-03-15
World swsIIs Output
Of Crude Oil in 1922
American Report Says

New York. II h e American
Petroleum institute estimated
the worlds petroleum production
in 1922 at 851 ,450, 900 barrels.
Compared with 765, $685. 900 bar
rels reported by the U. S. geolog-
ical survey for 1921.
The increase in 1922 amounted
to "a, ,475, 900 barrels or 11.38 per
cent. The United States produc-
ed 511, 1877 900 barrels in 1922, or
ST. per cent of the total world
production.
Mexico produced 1876, 5,057. 900
barrels in 1922, amounting to 21.7
per cent of the world production.
In 1922 the United States and
Mexico combined produced 1874
per cent. The substantial in
crease in production in 1922 were
shown by Persia, Peru. Sarawak.
Argentina and Venezuela while
Colombia showed its first COM
mercial production.
The daily average gross crued
oil production 0 + the United
States increased 10,700 barrels
for the week ending March 5,
totaling 1.795,4O barrels a n d
compared with 1,784,70Q for the
proceeding week. The daily ay-
erage production east o + the
Rocky mountains was 1,165. 400
barrels as compared with 1'154,-
700 an increase Of 1O,700 barrels.
California production $50, 900 bar
rels the same as the previous
week.
There were no changes report
ed in crude oil prices for the
major districts mid-continent
being quoted at $3.50 to $3.50 a
barrel, according to the gravity
of t h e oil, Bradford district.
Pennsylvania being quoted a t
$4.25 barrel and gulf coast be-
ing quoted at $3.50 a barrel.
Imports Of petroleum (crude
and refined oils) for February
totaled 1921, ,931 barrels, COM
pared with e,608, ,562 in January.
Imports for the week ending end
ing March 8 totalled 2,422,375
barrels. compared with 1,2O2, ,767
for the week ending February "a.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-03-15

The Beck Petroleum we'll in
section 1924 b is now drilling
below 1850 feet and expects to
reach the lower Kootenai at a.
bout 2,100 feet. The Beck we'll
was the second in the field to find
oil showings in the Colorado,
which was estimsted at about a
barrel a day.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-03-15

George Hart was = Swestgrass
visitor on Wednesday between
trains.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-03-15

Don't forget the big dance Sat
urday night.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-03-15

Mr.. and Mrs. B. C. Herd left
Tuesday for Great Falls where
they will spend a few days.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-06-28
THE MAKING OF
A TOWN

What does it take to build a town :?
1t takes more boosters than knockers;
more men with public spirit than
those who do not know what the term
"public spirit" means. It takes men
who are willing to take off their coats
and work for the common good. 1t
takes men who are willing to loosen
their purse strings a little, and not
clutch every red cent until the Indian
gives vent to a choked sob of pain.
1t takes men who have faith and con-
fidence in their fellow men, and who
do not ascribe Interior motives to
everything they undertake. 1t takes
women who are willing to do their
full share, and children who are i'm
bued with the spirit of home pride.
1t takes those who are big enough and
broad enough to overlook factional
strife and who are willing to shoulder
their part of the burden of the task
for the building Of the mutual cause.
All these things it takes, and when
you find town where that spirit pre-
dominates. and the snarlers and the
fellows who weakly gasp "It can't be
done," are relegated to seat in the
rear, you will find a thriving, pros
porous community which is progress
ing and getting its share of the things
that generally makes life worth while.
Added to the above it takes merchants
who will purchase of brother mer-
chants at every opportunity.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-06-28
NORTH OF
BIG SPRINGS NEWS

A large number from the Commun-
ity Sunday School and from the Sun
day School in the Bundy district At
tended the an meeting and dinner in
the NJ. E. church last Sunday and all
enjoyed Rev. Kaub's splendid SER
mons. also the good dinner.
Mrs. Christina Holtorf WAS q pas
senger to California last Thursday
morning, where she expected to spend
some time.
The Parker families autoed to
North Platte Saturday. The D. J.
Parker family returned the same eve
ming and Mrs. A. ]. Parker and Alpha
VISITED friends at Sutherland Saturday
night, returning Sunday morning.
Mrs. VIM. Hatterman and daughter
Vera and Miss Gladys Condy visited
relatives at Sterling. Colo, over the
week end.
The East Side base ball team play
ed return game with the Commun-
ity Center team on the latter's dia-
mond last Sunday afternoon, and were
defeated, the score being IL to 16.
Mrs. Geer of Big Springs, spent
last week at the VIM. Rochlitz home.
The Happy Hours Club held their
Thursday at the home Of Mrs. Elmer
E. Peterson. with seventeen mem
bers and two visitors and a large
number of children present. After q
social houn the meeting was called to
order and minutes Of the last meet
ing were read, and also report of
last years business was read BY the
secretary. The following officers
were then elected: president, Mrs.
Geo. Archer; vice president, Mrs. w.
G. Armstrong: secretary-treasurer.
Mrs. Earl Kahl, to succeed Mrs. Roy
Stevens. Mrs. F. E. johnson and Mrs.
Elmer E. Peterson. At four-thirty a
delicious lunch was served by the hos
tess assisted by a number of club
members. The next regular meeting
will be held at the home of Mrs. Earl
Kahl on July 10Th. Following is a
brief account of the clubs activities
for the past two years, which will give
an idea of the their accomplishments
and impress the fact that it is some
thing more than merely an organiza-
ton for social entertainment. It is
recalled that during this time the
club has done many things which
have been of benefit to the commun-
itv from an economic standpoint as
we'll as from an educational and social
point of view. It includes the rails
ing of a neat sum of money for the
benefit of the community hall on the
opening night, several programs, two
Thanksgiving dinners. Community
Christmas tree, Valentine Party. .4th
of July picnic, etc. The club compiled
and issued a club cook book Of $50
copies which were sold in less than
a week. netting them over 10000. be-
sides giving each member book free.
They gave two poultry demonstrations
including culling Of hens by the coun-
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-06-28

" agent Of Keith county, and . capon-
izinE demonstration by Mrs. John
Weems. one of the members. They
eontributed money and labor to fam
lily IN the community whose house
Was burned, $500 toward . wind mill
for the Big Springs cemetery. $500
for 2 window in the new n. E. church
IN Big Springs. conducted . sucees.-
ful bake sale. In ease Of serious ILL.,
ness or death in the family Of any Of
the members flowers were sent. Dur
Ing the past winter all day meetings
were held when sixteen dress forms
were made for different members. and
the men also came and enjoyed the
good dinners. On June 7th of this
year club picnic was held At the
Community Hall. which was . mpst
enjoyable event and at the close Of the
club year the club had about $500 in
the treasury and with the continued
splendid cooperation Of the members
the club will realize still greater
benefits in the future than those thus
far accomplished.
The third eldest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Max Krems was quite pain
fully injured last week when she was
hooked by a COW. Fourteen stitches
had to be taken under her arm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. ARCHER and son
were Chappell visitors last Sunday.
Master Virgil Jacobson of Chappell,
who spent last week at their home.
returned to his home with them.
Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Rooh-
litZ on June 10th. son.
The Louie Defining and Newt Cole
families visited at the Warren Dean
home south of the river Sunday.
Miss Wanda Robinson returned last
Tuesday evening from Fairbury.
wh"re she visited relatives and
friends.
Miss Alma Parker visited last week
at the home of her aunt and uncle,
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rochlitz.
Mrs. VIM. Miller is reported i'll at
her home and her many friends hope
for speedy recovery.
A number from this neighborhood
attended the funeral of Max label,
which was held in Big Springs Sunday
afternoon,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-06-28

berg, Albert Anderson and Miss Ruth
Young were guests at BENJAMIN An
dersons' in Haxtun Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Toussaint were
visitors at Gene Petersons Sunday.
Henry Anderson and Gene Peterson
hauled hogs to Haxtun Monday morn
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Ruch and FAM
'ly spent Sunday at Leroy Garret-
sons.
The Rev. Bengtson and children
were out riding Sunday, looking for
suitable place for the Sunday
School picnic.
Charles, little son of Mr.. and Mrs
Arthur Lundberg. had the misfor-
tune of getting his right arm scalded
in a pail of boiling hot milk Tuesday
morning. He was taken to Haxtun
where DR.. Alcorn dressed the arm
He is getting along as nicely as can
be expected.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Ahnstedt and
family spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. G. I. Knode and family.
The Fairfield Community gave a
surprise on Mr.. and Mrs. John Sand
quist. it being their wedding ami
versary, Saturday evening. Mrs. F.
o. Ahnstedt was the main instigator
of this affair and it was success
throughout.
Floyd Miller and family spent
Sunday evening at Henry Ander-
sons.
C. A. Lydn and family attended the
chautauqua at Haxtun Monday eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lundberg and
family spent Sunday at the home of
Mrs. Lundberg's parents, who reside
near Sedgwick.
Beulah Anderson. who has spent a
few days with her aunt. Mrs. Ben
iamin Anderson. returned home with
her father Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Chas. Hammond spent Sun
dav afternoon at E. G. Gordon's.
Eight Fairfield ladies are practic-
ing play for the Farmers Union to
he held July 9Th. Don't forget the
date.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Bailey and child
rem, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Lundberg, Os-
car and Albin Peterson took in the
chautauqua Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lundberg and
children attended the chautauqua in
Haxtun Saturday evening. They also
had Charles arm redressed.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-06-28
FAIRFIELD NEWS

c. A. Lydin and family motored to
Haxtun Sunday. where they took din
ner with Miss Sophie johnson.
Henry Anderson helped Oscar
Franson pull pipes Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Frisk and
Mrs. Resell were guests at Carl Fran
sons Sunday for dinner.
Have you paid your subscription to
the Grit-Advocate?
Mr.. and Mrs. C. 0. Lundberg, Mrs.
Paul Folmquist and John Young were
Haxtdh visitors Friday. Mr.. Young
stayed until Saturday morning, when
he took the train for his home at
1oomis. Nebr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Anderson and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Franson
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Lund-
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-06-28
NOTICE FOR BIDS

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received by the Board of
Directors Of School District No. II,
Sedgwick County. Colorado, up un-
til two O'Clock in the afternoon of Sat
urday, the 7th day of July, 1923, for
the furnishing of all materials and
labor for the construction Of school
building twenty-four (24) feet wide
and thirty-two 1927 feet long, said
building to be built in south end of
said district. Plans and specifications
may be seen at the office of the
County Superintendent Of Schools at
the court house, in Julesburg, Colo
RADIO. The board reserves the right
to accept or reject any or all bids.
E. c. NEWMAN.
MRS. JOHN CUMMINGS.
Secretary.
WIN. DONNELLY, >
Treasurer.
Board of Directors, School District
No. II.
First Pub. June 21, 1923.
Last Pub. July 5, 1923.
1t pays to beat the other fellow to
it. That's why it's best to advertise
your business before the sheriff does.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-06-28

Mrs. E. G. Gordon Ieft for Hold
redge Monday morning to visit her
parents.
The Holmquist children motored to
Hsxtun Monday afternoon to attend
the chautauqua.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-06-28
IRRIGATIlNG FOR BEET TONNAGE

FROM 4 TO inches OF rainfall beet field is
considered equivalent to irrigation Some localities
hot weather and rapid evaporation would be
unstable to delay normal irrigation unduly.
Allowing the beet field to dry out for week or two
loss of growth and tonnage during that period
week between June Is and August 15 That may
loss if delay irrigation when the beets need
water.
Reasonable should be taken against oversaturat
ing the soi which may be just detrimental insuf
cient irrigation.
Keep the off the the beets particularly
ground
On flat fields the should be deep and the runs
short On opng land the plan should be followed
to avoid erosion.
But good beet tonnage cannot be made by water
alone Cultivation is just important Continue to cut
long the horses keep between the Cu
taton after each of the first two rrgat0ns necessary
if only with set of dtchers.
Particularly hailed beet fields will require careful cul
tvaton and frequent irrigation to improve their yields
While general infestation of Webworms of the first
brood appears likely individual in localities where
moths flying should be the alert for attack
THE GREAT WESTERN SUGAR COMPANY