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increased to 150 barrels per day for 20 days. By June, 1902, the produc- 
tion had diminished to 6 barrels per day. 
West of Findlay the largest wells pump from 35 to 45 barrels per 24 
hours, but those exceeding 15 barrels are rare, and many yield from two 
to three only. This territory was one of the first to have been developed, 
and this fact accounts for the present small production. It is interesting 
to note that some of the wells drilled 16 years ago (1886) are still pro- 
ducing. 
In Eagle and Union townships the production averages less than 
five barrels per well each day, while in Orange township the yield is only 
about one-third of that. These wells produced from 50 to 60 barrels per 
day in 1896. 
SANDUSKY COUNTY. 
It was very natural that this county, lying as it does, just east of 
Wood and northeast of Hancock should be stimulated by the great discov- 
eries made to the west and south. Fremont led the way, reaching the ° 
Trenton rock July 8, 1885, at a depth of 1,328, or 720 feet below tide. 
Considerable gas was liberated at several horizons, especially the Clinton, 
but there was little or no addition to the flow when the Trenton was 
reached, even after the latter had been torpedoed. However, the test 
demonstrated the existence of fuel, and that insured further exploration. 
By 1888 nine wells had been drilled in the vicinity, the results being similar 
to those disclosed by the first well. Small as the yield was, the company 
determined to make the most of it; accordingly a line was faid to the city, 
and a few citizens were soon enjoying the luxury of natural gas. The sup- 
ply, however, was short lived. Finding gas in the Clinton formation and 
little or none in the Trenton, a number of shallow wells were drilled, the 
hope being that if the gas obtained from the Clinton should be small, it 
might be profitable, since the cost of drilling would also be light. How- 
ever, the experiment was not a success, and the Northwestern Natural 
Gas Company was soon supplying the town from the great Wood county 
fields. Notwithstanding these repeated failures a well was drilled on the 
river bank near the State street bridge in 1901. The result was less en- 
couraging than the tests made 15 years earlier, not a showing of either 
oil or gas having been found. 
Later, tests were made to the west with better success, though not 
without disappointments. The records of these will be given later when 
the territory is taken up by townships. By inspection of the map it will 
be seen that the principal territory lies in the western tier of townships. 
A barren strip extending lengthwise through this territory is a feature. 
Woodville Township.—A large part of this township produces oil, the 
SECHONSIDEIMNerOnl Anon 10120, 2.222728. 20.140, 31, 22,33) 24rand 35. 
The first test was made at Woodville in 1886, the object being natural 
gas for use in burning lime. The Trenton was found at a depth of 1,184, 
