Reading old newspapers on line reveals many interesting stories "Oil Well down 4,600 Feet Drillers ordered to keep on, Spiritualist Feeling confident in Manifestations. The oil well which is being drilled at the Watrous under the direction of Mrs. Edith Day, an Elmira Spiritualist ,who dreamed that oil would be found where the well is located, has reached a depth of 4,600 feet. At this depth, soft rock was encountered. While the baler was in the hole, the earth caved in ,covering up the baler. It is the intention to resume drilling the well just as soon as the baler is recovered. Thus far,no oil has been struck. While disclaiming that she is a Spiritualist or that she makes a practice of mediumship, Mrs. Day said one day last week that the well is being drilled upon her responsibilities and at a place where she dreamed oil would be found. The fact that well has been drilled to an unusual depth does not discourage her,and ...
