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Oil Springs
A field known as “Oil Springs” was finally exploited in 1888 -
Gladys City oil, gas, and manufacturing company
The Glady’s city oil, gas, and manufacturing company was organized by Patillo Higins in 1892 -
Drilling
Drilling began on October 27, 1900 -
drilling pipe blow!
On january 10, 1901, spurting drilling pipe, mud, gas, and oil the lucas No. 1 well blew in at spindle top near beaumont. -
Spindle Top
In january 1901 drilling at spindle top reached a depth of 1,020 ft into the sandy ground