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Commercial
October 12, 1894
The Evening Herald
Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
A major natural gas strike occurred at Salt Lick, near Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 12. Oil is anticipated at 2,000 feet depth, and the strong gas flow suggests piping to Lock Haven and other river towns.
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Big Strike of Natural Gas.
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., Oct. 12.—Gas has been struck at Salt Lick, some distance from Lock Haven, and oil is expected at 2,000 feet. The flow of gas is so great that it is probable that it will be piped to Lock Haven and other towns along the river.
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., Oct. 12.—Gas has been struck at Salt Lick, some distance from Lock Haven, and oil is expected at 2,000 feet. The flow of gas is so great that it is probable that it will be piped to Lock Haven and other towns along the river.
What sub-type of article is it?
Resource Discovery
What keywords are associated?
Natural Gas Strike
Salt Lick
Lock Haven
Gas Flow
Piping
Oil Expectation
Where did it happen?
Salt Lick, Near Lock Haven, Pa.
Commercial Details
Location
Salt Lick, Near Lock Haven, Pa.
Event Date
Oct. 12.
Commodities
Natural Gas
Oil
Notable Details
- flow of gas is so great
- piped to lock haven and other towns along the river
- oil expected at 2,000 feet