t SHUGERT& STARR t ISaeossaan to Merartaoo, Smith G.,J Merchant Tailors! AND DEALlRfl IN Gents' Furnishing Goods, COE-L3PRING 4 FEANKLIN STS., TITHSY.tliE, PA. Save pat Ib on,! Uu float Mtorunonti ' VL01H8& CASSIMEBES INGLISH, FRENCH AND AMERICAN CO A. TINGS, VISED AND STRIPED SUITINGS, FANCT VESTINGS. Iter offendja the Oil Region. TWENTY DIFFERENT STYLES OF HAS SC CAPS, All the Latest end Nobbiest Styles. A FULL UNI OF Gents' Furnishing Goods, &c. Petroleum Centre Daily Record. PctJCentre, Fa., moudart Jnly H Divine Service. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Service every Sabbath at 11 A. M. and , P. M. Sabbath School at U P. M. cute free. A cordial Invitation extend ed to all. Kit. P. W, Soofikld, Pastor. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Preaching at 11 o'clock A. M., and 7), C'olock P. M- . D. PATTON, Paste Petroleum Centre Lodge, No. T15, I. O. of O. F. Regular meeting nights Friday, at 8 O'clock. Signed. ALBERT GLENN, N. a E. O'Flaiiertt. A See's. tyPluce of meeting, Main St., opposite Jncuilntock House. A. O. oj .B. XV. Liberty Lodge No. 7, A. O. of U. W., meets every Monday evening at 8 o'clook, In Odd Fellow's Uall, Petroleum Centre, Peno'a. A. Glim, M. W. S. n. Kookrr, R. . Gold at 1 p. m. 114 Saturday's Race. Tbe first racebe tween Lutber't Sorrel Frank and Hooroe't Roan Hilly, was won by the former.' First beat, quarter mile track, roan Billy came lb to the pole in iplendld ttyle, at leait ten length! ahead of III opponent. Time, .26. On the seoond heat, roan Billy came In three length! abeed. Time, .27. The . third beat was not run. Tbe race was lor a purse of $50. Sorrel Frank was drlvon under pull, abd BHly by whip. Tbe second lace was between Howe & Cook's gray mare Lady Thompson and tbe Cochran boras of Kouseville. Tbe Orst two beats were won by Lady Tbompaon, and tbe other three strait beats were won by the Rouievllla borse. Time, .29 to .30. $ At the conclusion ol the second beat belt on Lady Thompson were freely made, and were as freely lakeo "by the Qousevillans, who succeeded in picking up nice little pile of sttaapa. This raee was for a purse ol $100. It wai a spirited oh, but Rom tbe lirat it was apparent to tboae versed In "horseology" tbat the RcueevlUe animal waa tbe better of tbe two. At the conclusion of the races a sorub match was made .between Hank. Phelps' borae Bob and a borse owned by tbe Gip sies, who are enoamped below town, for a purs of $25. This rase was woo easily by Bob. Tbe races passed off to tbe satisfaction of all concerned. Over $1,000 wottu of pools were sold. What a delicious place Portland, Oregon, must have been on Saturday, June 20tb. Tbe Bulletin or tbat date and place say 'top. coats for streets and fires for 'offices were in demand this morning," ted "tro ice cream market Is sadly beared "by tbe weather." The Portland ice cream Is very much like tbe people 1b thia section, those who are not bare with, tbey were. Cilifornli paperi estimate tbat tbe to tl gold and ailver yield In all tbe Statea and' Territories tbia year will not run aa high as $7,000,OCO. making some allowance fnr a failing off la Uoetjns, Oregon ecd Colorado. Fir. An alarm of fire was sounded to day while tbe boarders of tbo McCliotock House were at dinner which caused consid erable of a scare. Tbe Ore was caused by the roof of tbe kitchen around the Quo tak ing Are from a falilag spark. Fortunately the Ore was discovered by Itr. T. S. Arm strong before It bad gained much besdwsy and extinguished with a pall of water. As the wiod was blowing quits bard at tbe Urns, tbo opportune discovery of tbo fka by by Mr. A. doubtless saved a disastrous eon- flsgratios. Musical Society. Tbe Mozart Musical Association Is tbe name of a new musical society recently organized In this place by a number of our amateur singers. Tbe society have engaged tbe services of Mr. Boynton, of Meadville, an experienced mu sic teacher, and tbe Brit lesson will bo given on Wednesday evening. Tbere Is ample talent In town to form a first class musioal society and we bope to see tbe Mozart a success. All loyers of muslo abouid attend the meeting at the M. E. Church Wednees day night. .An interesting game of baas ball was played on Saturday between the Petrollas and Columblas, resulting In tbe defeat of former. Score 26 to 16. Petrolkom Items. M new well wa, comp leted on tbe Clark farm, Sbamburgb, on Saturday, which will undoubtedly prove a good well. It bad tbirtyflve feet of ex cellent sand rock, Testing wai to com.' msnce to-day. OwceJ by A. A. Brooeon. A new well was completed at Pitbole, Saturday, which will undoubtedly prove a big well. Pumping, commenced at 11 o'clock yeeterdsy and up lo, three o'clock tbe yield waa over a barrels. As soon as tbe water is exbaualed tbe production will Increase. Tbe well li located on the Holm don farm,'tbe well Is owned by Rochester & Oleopolls Oil Co. Tbe Fiaber well, on tbe Browo farm, Clierrytreo Run, commenced testing on Frl day, and started up at the rateof 40 barrets. It will undoubtedly prove a good 10 to IS barrel well. Tbe Seveous Oil Co bavo a rig nearly up for a new well to be looated on tbo Harper tract, adjoining tbe Burns traot, Cberrytree Run.. Tbe new well of tbe Octave Oil Co., on the Hyde farm, upper BennebuffRnn terrl tory, was tubed last week, and la yielding about 3 barrels per day. It bad over CO feet of One sand rock. Wben torpedoed no doubblt will prove a good well. Tbe otber wella on tbe Hyde farm hold outaa usual. ' A idrew C. Clark, convloted for rape, was banged at New Castle, Delaware, on Fri day. He expressed a willingness to die, but declared bis rooocence. A couple ol countrymen blew out their gas in a hotel in Decatur,. Illinois. Tbey stopped the horrid smell and saved Ibeir lives by sticking a eaka of sosp upon the burner. Tbs 15th of Auguat next la tbe data fixed for tbe fight for tbe beavy-weigbt champi onship between Jem Mace and Ned O'Bald win. O'Baldwin la bard at work training atAttanlio, New Jersey. lie went into traiolog July 6, at tbe Belmont Hotel) at Jerome Park Road. Tbe condition of both Is pronounoed by tbe crop-haired fraternity as excellent. Several more of tbe most Doled pugilists have just embarked lor America. PituolkCitt Items A correspondent sends us lbs following Pitbole Items:. Alderman Keensn reports business dull and disorderlies sckree. Mine Host dupli cates. Tbe wells In Ibe vicinity of tbe Church keep a good average. Tbo Peck well is doing 30 barrels, and tbe Day well, Balllown, twenty barrels. A new well is started south west of town on the Copelaod farm. On tbeMaraton tract, a well looated by a female medium of Oil City, is in good rock at a depth of 800 feet with a fair show of gas and oil and is just being tested. It Is a wet bole and tbey have bad eqme delay Irom seed bag buretlng. (should It prove a success, quite a large field will be opened up a second Cash Up probably. Tbia territory Ilea between Pitbule and tbs Alle gheny River. At a reoeut celebralioo Jot Ibe two hun dredth anniversary of ibe birtb of Peter the Great, at St. Petersburg, tbere were expos ed on tbree tabourets tbe uniform worn by Peter at tbe battle of Fultowa, bia sword, bis bat pierced with balls, and tbe ineigna of tbe Order of St. Andrew, which be wore in. tbe latter part of bia lite. To prevent these relics Irom being ruthlessly wtested 'rom Russia or spirited away, tbey weto guarded by officers of tbe guard witb swords drawn, attended by delaohtmtntaof Infantry, cavalry, artillery, sailors and marines.. It would have been as much ss bis life waa worth for any light-fingered gentleman to attempt lo abstract these rrcious remind ers of tbe great Curv Utters from the People. Kara. The managerof this journal, with out endorsing tbe sentiments ol contributors, desires to offer the widest possible latitude for free diaoussloo. It Is merely stipulated that communications shall concern matters ol public interest, be put in decent language and accompanied wun ice names ui i writers, not for publication, but aa a guar antee of good laitb. Correspondence. Mr. Editor: Getting behind Stnawley', Spike Tall Saturday, we drove over tbe hills through tbo Black Oil dietrlct, nnaing Sbamburg, Pflbole and Cash Up quiet and yet buiy. Tbe country It self, with Its patcbei of woodland, oil farmi, and oulttt a ted fields look, charmiog. Tbe recent rains bavs refreshed every growing thing and made tbe view a lovely one, look whence you choose. . Tbe pips lines report tbat tbe production changes very little keeping up a fair' aver age. Very lew wells are abandoned on tbe black oil territory, and few Hew wells are pnt down, aa tbey will barely avorage tbree barrels (3) all round. However, nioe tentbs of them are pumped by beads and coat comparatively little lor labor and fuel. Tbeoapac'.ty of the bills and valleys In this region to produce good paying crops, and lor stock purpose!, is no doubt greatly uo derated. G. W. Stewart, Eiq., one ol tbs largest land owners In this country, baa some splendid wheat that be la just now cutting, that will produce probably from 35 to 40 bushels to the acre. He baa besides otber crops 'looking equally as well. Hit farm and mill seat lie in tbe lap of a lovely little dell in tbe Pittfole valley, and be takes a commendable pride in having every thing right about him and in demonstrating that Venango is not only rich In oil but in agricultural resources. Tbe Political cauldron don't boll as hot as lbs weather Is, in these peaceful waysides. Everybody there, as elsewhere seem deter mined to keen cool and good netured. 1 be candidates, with their respective personal merits and demerits, are tbe ooly elements tbat enter into tbe canvas, and whether tbe while bat or tbe blue oajs wins don't seem to matlet uueb. In tbe meantime win who may let us be thankful tbat all over this great country tbo bosom of our Mother Earth teems with an abundant promise of Bread for all ber chll- dren. Occasional. From the Blown Farm. Cuerrttrer Oil Belt, July 15. En. Record: Powers & Griffith's new well, which was started up a few days ago continues to yield 8 barrels per day. E. D Fisher's well commenced pumping last Friday and made a splendid start off, pumping about 40 barrels in 12 hours. It settled down to 15 barrels per day, now where It Is likely to remain for some time. Powers 4 Griffith oommeooed drill anotb sr well on Friday. Capt. Oliver will commence one to 'day. S. Elliott has t(fe grading done for an other rig, and D. E. Crocker willaoon have a rig up. J. 13. fainter E uo., intend .drilling one we II soon. HBy fall tbe greater part of tbls farm will be drilled over, and a bandsomo production may be expeoted. James Elliott moves from Allemagooze- lum here to-day. Tbe new road to Rynd farm Ss being laid out to-day. Tbs operators ars lo want of some good man to take .tbe contract of build' Ing It. This isamuoh needed improve ment and all Interested should be willing to coo tribute. Dr. Playford'Of Petroleum Centre, baa ordered a new rig, and let tbe contract for drilling a new well bere. Tbe Dr. ia a pushing operator and we wish bim eucoeaa. G. For Sale. Wishing to concentiate my operations to my farm in Cran berry township I offer FOR SALE 3 producing wella- on my Central Farm, lease witliout Machinery ye. to say I will sell the wells with casing and rig but not the Boilers, Engines, tnbing or other property on the lease. C.i BUT ION. N. B. For particulars, ap ply to Mr. John Holsapple. The Good Templars of Williameporl hare erected a splendid fountain In tbat City for tbe accommodation of the public. Marobing about in Ibe bol sun, and loss of time, with no wsges on Saturday, ars some or tbe fruits of tbs mill men's strike at Wliliamsport. SOBEL AUERHAIM 1872. IMEWCOODS! 1872. Important to our Patrons and the puUic at large ! SOBEL & AU E RT H A I M, Having jn.t returned from New Tork we are now Snrina S Ever brought to Petroleum Centre, comprising the latest stylos of DRESS GOODS, DOLLY VARDBM Casmeres BLACK, COLORED AND STB.HED SILKS. IRISH POPLINS, Japanese Silks, Shawls, llOSierV, jiiuvrc, AJBU, CI J MILLINERY GOODS j inrnnai Carpets, (Ml Cloths, Trunks, Valises, Satchels, &c, &c. tsr Please call earlv BDd examine for yourselves. decl5tr. The Oldest Established Dry Parker Oil Field. petersdcro district. Tbe Mason well on Turkey run Is doing 8 barrels per day. Tbe Heea well on the Knight farm was torpedoed last weok but failed lo make a gteasy Impression. The wella on the Master and Dolo farms have not yet struck sand altho' it is looked for in both every dij. Tbe well on tbe Fry farm wblob was com ploted last week has pumped at tbe" rata Oj fifteen barrels per day. Tbe well on the I.' Neely farm East of Turkey run bas been torpedoed, and tbe production increased from twelve to twenty barrels per day. Andrews, Bly & Co., torpedoed tbeir No. 3 on Asbbacb run fifteen daya ago. and tbe well bas pumped 60 barrels per day since. Tbe old Bulings well was injured somewhat by tbs explosion as the wells are In close proximity. Tbe otber wells in tbls vicinity continue about ss usual averaging from 8 to 20 barrels each) although a few even small er tbao tbat ' Tbe farther bell i followed east of Turkey run the loss encouragement operators receive prosecute It. Tbe only chance there can possibly be now i tbut tbere is a narrow bell passing near tbe mouth of jTurkcy tun,, and running about 82 east ol north. On Ibis lioe-Iluiia end others are putting down a well on Canoe creea some 5 miles. In ad vance of developments on Turkey run. Emlenton Friend, A Bliwful Bridegroom Shot at Three Time by His Gentle Bride. From the Memphis Avalanche., In tbe Avalanche of yesterday appeared an account of the marriage ol Mr. George Christy and Miss Fanny Duane, bolb of whom ars bright and shining lights of tbs Variety stage. Tbe nuptials were of a de cided "tocnUb" nature, as will be remem bered, and wben over they made a bridal tour to a hotel not tbe Lebnor House, aa incorrectly stated. Returning from there to tbe room of Madame Fanny, the bappy couple seperated with mutual vows of love and affeotion. Tbat night about tbs witching hour of twelve tbe bappy bride groom relumed, only to find tbe door of bis wife's room securely locked. A few gootle reps witb sn ale bottle, which be was carrying to bis borne, and tbs door ope Si . "Who are you?" Inquired tbs bride, In tone tbat waa rather loud. I "It's me, my own ducky dear; I bavs come," answered Mr. Christy, walking in lo tbe room and Betting tbe als bottle down, while be lighted bi pipe a stumpy. day. "You get out of bere, you nasty thing," roared tbe gentle maiden, In a voles like rthunder, as she pulled from a bureau draw er a mammoth six-shooter. Mr; George Christy, tbe baojoiat, "got.'i Before be got down, stairs, bowever, bis loving wife of eight short baurs shot three times at blm. A nervousness on tbo part oi ine lemaie anootist, and tbe agility of tbe bridegroom, alone prevented the ne- cecsltyof tbe intervention of tbe Coro ner. Notwithstanding bia ratber warm receg- tion, Mr. Christy again visited blacbarmipg bride yesterday moroing. She saw blm coming up stairs, and sent down ber card in tbe shape of a skillet, to let bim know that she was not in. Last evening Mr. Christy was inconsola We also drunk. Mr. Christy was resolute and auxious for a fight. At late bour be embarked on a south. DRY GOOD3, 40 epentag oat the LABQE8T 8TCCK of Glmpure Laces, . iii-uujnuuuc liiucii nuns. UUO DDirvsiVU W ! MILLINERY GOODs tovtbb wsaiiiiuri all si ttnna gOBEI 4c AUF.RIIAIM. uoods iionse on un ureek. ward-bound boat, being satisfied that dis tanceand a good deal of it lends enchant, ment to tbs view, so far as bia brids is con cerned. liOttuI Notice. For Sale Cheap J. H MAGEE, Oil City, bas some very desirable building lots lor sale in different locations in Cl City. Also, ;new and sec ond band machinery ef all kinds for sale cheap. Office, No. 1, Sharp' Block, Spring Street. jnly 13-lia. A fine lot of Imported Wines and Liquors just received and tor sale by GAFFNKY. Toe best Pittsburgh Lager at GAKFNET'3. For Sale or Kent. A desirable residence located on Ibe Eg bert Farm, a abort distance Irom town. For particulars apply to OWEN GAFFNEY.fl Petroleum Centre, June 14, 1872. jli-H. For Pale 11.000 lo 20,01)0 feet or SECOND-IUND TUBING, at from 25 to 35 eta. per fool. Tbe Tubing is in first class owlet and all ready fitted. April 23. tr. IT. H. WABN ER. GAFFFEY'S Winea and Liquors for med ical use. The best and cheapest. Take Notice. All parties knowing themselves indebted to tbo firm of Scbermerboro it Ten Eyck. flour and feed dealers, are requested to call at theirs tore, so Washington Street, audi settle tbs same immediately, as tbey lutecd lo close out their business. Sjukrmkbhorjj & Tux Etck- Petroleum Centre, May 21, 1872. If. Sunilav Comfort still on deck and for sal at GAFFNEY'S. To tub. Vubuc. -Tbs oil produolng com., muntty are advised that tne ol.Imanta, viz; E. A. L. Roberts, William TJInde, William Sboup, Hall Clark and Noah Mete, under an alleged Patent fob tub dsb of Cabixo in Oil. Wisnns, have again commenced suits In tbs United States Courts against opera tors for infringement. - Meetings of all interested are hereby calU ed, at Oil City on Friday, July 19, at 10 a. m , and at Parker's Landing at 1 p. m., on tbe following day, baturday, July 20, for tbs discussion of msasurst of . defer.! against this repetition of a threatened dsn gevto tbs whole community. Tbe counsel in tbe case will be present and will-communicate any desired informa tion. E. G. Patterson, F. W. Mitcium., Lewis EMERY, Jr, Wk. Brouoh, WX. A. SilREEVB, General Committee. P. W. Hastisoi, Secretary, jy 13-4120. Gaffbey soils Lager For Pure Wlnea warranted as such by lbs Brotberbood of Brooion go lo GAFFNEY'S. AlVSICAIi NOTICE. Mr. Boynton, ofMeadville, will meet 'b Musical Soolety reoently organ lied in this place, and all iboss Interested lo music, at the M. B. Church, on Wednesday next, at 7:30 P. M. A full attendance it desired as business of importance Is to be traneeotef' Tboee wishing the osw sinning book can be supplisd at tbat time.. Tbs first of tt evening will be devoted lo begioers and tbe latter part to those mors advaosed. Signed EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. IMsNolution Notice. The firm of J. A. 'Morley 4 Co., ' bas tbls day dissolved by mutual oooaent All debts will be paid to and all olalms settled by J. A. Morley.. Persons Indebted to tbe flrm will please call and settle at once and savo costs. ' J. A. Morletv F. D. Bkown Petroleum Centre, July 13, 3.
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