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

At least seven oil derricks in an oil field.

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

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

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

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.

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

Oil derrick, storage tank, and other equipment.

5. Ezkiel Smith Well No. 1, H. G. Company. Shinnston, W. Va.

6. William Janes Well No. 1, S. P. Co. Shinnston, W. Va.