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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)
Stephen H. Hollis, 777 Overland Trail (P.O. Box 766)
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 237-9330
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to
Receive Notices and Communications)
January 19, 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 6 Pages
1. Name of Reporting Person
Social Security or I.R.S. Identification No. of above Person
Stephen H. Hollis (###-##-####)
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 172,400 (1)
Beneficially
Owned by 8. Shared Voting Power
Each -0-
Reporting
Person 9. Sole Dispositive Power
With 172,400 (1)
10. Shared Dispositive Power
-0-
11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
172,400 (1)
12. Check If the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
Shares* [ ]
13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
6.9%
14. Type of Reporting Person*
IN
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(1) Includes options to purchase 120,000 shares of common stock.
*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 6 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:
Stephen H. Hollis
(b) Business Address:
777 Overland Trail (P.O. Box 766)
Casper, WY 82601
(c) Present Principal Occupation:
Mr. Hollis presently is the President and a Director of the
Issuer, Double Eagle Petroleum And Mining Co.
(d) Criminal Proceedings:
During the last five years Mr. Hollis has not been convicted
in any criminal proceding.
(e) Civil Proceedings:
During the last five years Mr. Hollis has not 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) Citizenship: U.S.
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
Mr. Hollis is President of Double Eagle Petroleum And Mining Co. (the
"Company"). Mr. Hollis was granted, on January 19, 1995, options to
purchase 70,000 shares of common stock, pursuant to the Company's stock
option plan. Mr. Hollis, prior to January 19, 1995, had acquired 52,400
shares of common stock with personal funds and was granted, on January
19, 1994, options to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock pursuant to
the Company's stock option plan.
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP NO. 258570 20 9 Page 4 OF 6 Pages
Item 4. Purpose of the Transaction.
Mr. Hollis has acquired the shares of common stock (or the rights to
acquire shares of common stock) included in this Statement for
investment purposes. Mr. Hollis 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.
(a) Number of Shares Beneficially Owned: 172,400 shares*
*includes options to purchase 120,000 shares
Percent of Class: 6.9% (based upon 2,362,371 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: 172,400 shares*
*includes options to purchase 120,000 shares
(c) Recent Transactions:
Mr. Hollis owns 51% of Hollis Oil & Gas Company. Hollis Oil &
Gas Company, 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.
Mr. Hollis was granted, on January 22, 1996, options to
purchase 50,000 shares of common stock pursuant to the
Company's stock option plan.
Mr. Hollis, on March 14, 1996 sold 27,500 shares of common
stock.
Mr. Hollis, after the above transactions, beneficially owns
544,900 shares of common stock.
(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 6 Pages
Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with
Respect to Securities of the Issuer.
Other than as is described in this Statement,there is no
contract, arrangement, understanding or relationship between
Mr. Hollis and any third party with respect to the securities
of the Issuer.
Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits. N/A
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP NO. 258570 20 9 Page 6 OF 6 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.
By /s/ STEPHEN H. HOLLIS
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Stephen H. Hollis
Attention: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact
constitute Federal criminal violations (See 18
U.S.C. 1001).
