Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 August 1898 — Oil Struck in Rensselaer. [ARTICLE]

Oil Struck in Rensselaer.

Nothing particularly strange in the above, as many people who are now enjoying a healthy bank account have struck oil here. This time, however, it is a different kind of oil, but may lead to the same much to be desired state as the former variety. Last Friday afternoon while drilling a well for Burgess Dillon, in the northeast part of town, oil was struck at the depth of 38 feet and rose in the hole until within about ten feet of the surface. The oil is of a heavy, black quality, but is thought by most people to be found in insufficient quantity to pay for developing. Oil men have been here this week, we understand, looking into the matter, and have taken samples away with them.. Get your job printing done at The Democrat office. Satisfaction guaranteed both in stock* prices and workmanship.