”Iberville

Messrs. Leonce M. Sonlat and James A. Ware, progressive planters who are taking a deep interest In the oil venture back of White Castle were at Plaquemine Monday in the interest of their company. A report lately made by a chemist on the quality of the gas taken from the Barbay well shows it to be a fine mineral gas, almost pure. Preparations are making for sinking a well 1,500 feet if necessary, beginning with a ten inch pipe which will be gradually reduced to one of four inches. Even if oil should not be found good streams of water may be struck and the cost of the experiment not be lost after all. Mr. Sonlat says the crops have not had sufficient rain.”

Reference Data:

The Louisiana Planter and Sugar Manufacturer, Vol. 27, by Louisiana Sugar Planters' Association, 1901, page 99