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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )*
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DOUBLE EAGLE PETROLEUM AND MINING CO.
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(Name of Issuer)
$.10 Par Value Common Stock
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(Title of Class of Securities)
258570 20 9
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(CUSIP Number)
William N. Heiss, 4060 Washakie, Casper, WY 82609
(307) 237-9322
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to
Receive Notices and Communications)
May 26, 1995
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(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report
the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this
schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following box [ ].
Check the following box if a fee is being paid with the statement [x]. (A fee is
not required only if the reporting person: (1) has a previous statement on file
reporting beneficial ownership of more than five percent of the class of
securities described in Item 1; and (2) has filed no amendment subsequent
thereto reporting beneficial ownership of five percent or less of such class.)
(See Rule 13d-7.)
Note: Six copies of this statement, including all exhibits, should be filed with
the Commission. See Rule 13d-1(a) for other parties to whom copies are to be
sent.
* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's
initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and
for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter
disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed
to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act
but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the
Notes).
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP NO. 258570 20 9 Page 2 OF 7 Pages
1. Name of Reporting Person
Social Security or I.R.S. Identification No. of above Person
Hollis Oil & Gas Company (83-0284885)
2. Check the Appropriate Box If a Member of a Group
[ ] A
[ ] B
3. Sec Use Only
4. Source of Funds*
00
5. Check box if disclosure of legal proceedings is required
pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) [ ]
6. Citizenship or Place of
Organization
Number of 7. Sole Voting Power
Shares 350,000
Beneficially
Owned by 8. Shared Voting Power
Each -0-
Reporting
Person 9. Sole Dispositive Power
With 350,000
10. Shared Dispositive Power
-0-
11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
350,000
12. Check If the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
Shares* [ ]
13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
12.9%
14. Type of Reporting Person*
CO
*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7
(INCLUDING EXHIBITS) OF THE SCHEDULE AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP NO. 258570 20 9 Page 3 OF 7 Pages
Item 1. Security and Issuer.
(a) Name and Address of Principal Executive Offices of Issuer:
Double Eagle Petroleum And Mining Co.
777 Overland Trail (P.O. Box 766)
Casper, WY 82601
(b) Title and Class of Equity Securities: $.10 Par Value Common Stock
Item 2. Identity and Background.
(a) Name of Person Filing:
Hollis Oil & Gas Company, a Wyoming corporation
The officers and directors of Hollis Oil & Gas Company are set
forth on Exhibit A hereto.
(b) Principal Business:
Holds and develops oil and gas interests.
(c) Address of Principal Business and Principal Office:
P.O. Box 1068
Casper, Wyoming 82602
(d) Criminal Proceedings:
During the last five years neither Hollis Oil & Gas Company
nor any officer or director of Hollis Oil & Gas Company has
been convicted in any criminal proceding.
(e) Civil Proceedings:
During the last five years neither Hollis Oil & Gas Company
nor any officer or director of Hollis Oil & Gas Company has
been party to any civil proceeding of a judicial or
administrative body of competent jurisdiction as a result of
which such person would have been subject to any judgment,
decree or final order enjoining future violations of or
prohibiting or mandating activities subject to Federal or
State securities laws or finding any violation with respect
to such laws.
(f) State of Organization: Wyoming
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
The Reporting Person, on May 26, 1995, sold certain proved oil and gas
leases and overriding royalties to Double Eagle Petroleum And Mining
Co. (the "Company") in exchange for $71,300 cash and 350,000 shares of
the Company's common stock with a market value of $131,250.
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP NO. 257570 20 9 Page 4 OF 7 Pages
Item 4. Purpose of the Transaction.
The Reporting Person has acquired the shares of common stock included
in this Statement for investment purposes. Double Eagle Petroleum And
Mining Co. (the "Company"), as part of the transaction described in
Item 3, provided the Reporting Person the right to appoint two of the
Directors of the Company. The Reporting Person appointed William N.
Heiss as a Director of the Company pursuant to this right. Other than
as set forth above the Reporting Person has no plans or proposals that
relate to or would result in any of the circumstances described in
subparagraphs (a) to (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D.
Item 5. Interests in Securities of the Issuer.
HOLLIS OIL & GAS COMPANY
(a) Number of Shares Beneficially Owned: 350,000 shares
Percent of Class: 12.9% (based upon 2,712,371 shares of
common stock issued and outstanding
based on information set forth in the
Issuer's annual report on Form 10-K for the
period ended August 31, 1995.)
(b) Sole Power to Vote, Direct the
Vote of, or Dispose of Shares: 350,000 shares
(c) Recent Transactions: N/A
(d) Rights with Respect to Dividends
or Sales Proceeds: N/A
(e) Date of Cessation of Five Percent
Beneficial Ownership: N/A
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP NO. 258570 20 9 Page 5 OF 7 Pages
Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with
Respect to Securities of the Issuer.
There is no contract, arrangement, understanding or
relationship between the Reporting Person and any third party
with respect to the securities of the Issuer.
Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
Exhibit A contains the name, citizenship, office, business
address and present principal occupation of each of the
officers and directors of Hollis Oil & Gas Company.
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP NO. 258570 20 9 Page 6 OF 7 Pages
Signature
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
Dated: October 10, 1996. HOLLIS OIL & GAS COMPANY
By /s/ STEPHEN H. HOLLIS
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Stephen H Hollis, Vice-President
Attention: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact
constitute Federal criminal violations (See 18
U.S.C. 1001).
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP NO. 258570 20 9 Page 7 OF 7 Pages
Exhibit A
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF HOLLIS OIL & GAS COMPANY
The following is a list of all officers of Hollis Oil & Gas Company and
certain other information with respect to each Manager. All officers are United
States citizens.
Name: William N. Heiss, President, Secretary
and Director
Business Address: 4060 Washakie, Casper, Wy 82609
Principal Occupation: Oil & Gas Attorney (Sole Practioner)
Name, principal business and
address of corporation or other
organization in which employment William N. Heiss Esq., Practice of Law,
is conducted: 4060 Washakie, Casper, WY 82609
Name: Stephen H. Hollis, Vice President,
Treasurer and Director
Business Address: 777 Overland Trail, Suite 204
Casper, WY 82601
Principal Occupation: President and Director of Double Eagle
Petroleum And Mining Co.
Name, principal business and
address of corporation or other
organization in which employment
is conducted: Double Eagle Petroleum And Mining Co.,
explores for, develops, produces and sells
crude oil and natural gas; 777 Overland
Trail (P.O. Box 766), Casper, WY 82601
Name: Tom R. Creager, Director
Business Address: 777 Overland Trail, Suite 204
Casper, WY 82601
Principal Occupation: President and Senior Portfolio Manager
of Pinnacle West Asset Management, Inc.
Name, principal business and
address of corporation or other
organization in which employment
is conducted: Pinnacle West Asset Management, Inc.,
investment management and research-
investment advisers; 300 Country Club
Road, Suite 302, Casper, WY 82609
