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