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in 1896 was 57 and the combined daily production 350 barrels; in 1902 
the number was 86 with a production of only 75 barrels, an average of 
less than one barrel per well. The pool is rapidly approaching extinction. 
The gravity of the oil in 1902 was 34 degrees B. 
Washington Township.—The only oil territory in this township is 
found in the extreme northeast corner, and does not exceed 80 acres. 
This is part of a small spur which leaves the strip in Middleton township, 
near the village Haskins. 
Plain Township._From Middleton the strip extends south into Plain 
township where it occupies parts of sections 2, 3, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 
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township the strip is very narrow, not exceeding in places one-quarter of 
a mile, but along the southern line it exceeds three miles. The broad por- 
tion of the territory encloses a non-productive strip nearly three miles in 
length, and from one-quarter to one mile in width. Enclosures of this 
type are common in Wood and Sandusky counties. The entire area of 
producing territory in this township does not exceed eight square miles. 
In 1890 Dr. Orton predicted that an oil field would be developed west 
of Bowling Green, though at that time the nearest wells were in the south- 
ern part of the township, and near Haskins in the township to the north. 
The terrace extending north from Findlay had been located west of Bowl- 
ing Green in the county now under consideration, and on this basis oil was 
predicted. Wells were drilled in this region in 1890-1 with favorable re- 
sults, and continued progress has been made since. But few wells have 
been drilled in recent years, and naturally the production is decreasing. 
Liberty Township—A large part of this township is productive. The 
territory enters as a broad belt from Plain and continues due south across 
the township, including the whole or parts of sections I, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 
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and 36, and having an area of about 22 square miles. In the northwestern 
corner of the township there is an unproductive area. This extends south- 
east from section 2 through I, II, 12, 13, 24 and 25, and then enters Por- 
tage township. The barren strip is completely surrounded by oil territory, 
and has been frequently tested, the result being salt-water and a small 
quantity of oil. 
In 1890 the eastern sections of the township were being rapidly de- 
veloped, but the presence of a large reservoir of salt-water seemed to cut 
off production further west. Later, however, it was found that the water 
could be controlled, and then the condemned territory began to be drilled. 
This has since demonstrated itself to be one of the most valuable parts of 
the county. 
Henry Township.—From Liberty the producing territory extends 
south entirely across the township under consideration and then continues 
into Hancock county. In the northern part of the township the territory 
