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Man and horses standing over near the trees.

25. Temporary Oil Reservoir to E. E. Swiger Well No. 1, Shinnston, W. Va., Phila. Company

Buildings and oil storage tanks.

26. Petton Pump Station, Eureka Pipeline Company, Shinnston, W. Va., No. 1

27. Adamsville No. 2 Oil Well, Shinnston, W. Va.

At least seven oil derricks in an oil field.

28. Mudlick Oil Field, Shinnston, W. Va. No. 1

Team of Six Horses Hauling an Oil Storage Tank to Oil Field No. 27

29. Teaming in Oil Field No. 27, Shinnston, W. Va.

Three men changing bits on an oil well drilling rig.

30. Changing Bits at L. .A. Martin Well No. 1, H. C. Co., Shinnston, W. Va.

Team of six horses pulling a wagon through mud. Oil derricks in the background.

31. Teaming in Oil Field No. 9, Shinnston, W. Va.

32. Horse Teams and Teamsters Transporting Engine Bed-Plate for Peora Gas Pumping Station. H. C. Co. Shinnston, W. Va. No. 2.

Swabbing is the act of pulling fluid from the well bore through the use of wire rope and cup assembly. Swabbing equipment includes a swabbing assembly, lubricator with an oil saver, and shut-off valve on the well, also called a swabbing valve.

33. Breaking Swab - Two Crewmen at T. L. Swiger Well No. 6, Phila. Co. Shinnston, W.Va.

34. Teaming in Oil Field No. 7, Shinnston, W. Va.

35. Hugh Jarvis Well No. 1, Trees Benedum Co. Shinnston, W.Va.

Oil rig and derrick in the countryside.

36. William Fencher Well No. 1, S. P. Co. Shinnston, W. Va.