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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1903

Page

5

Gas pressure develops on multiple oil wells in area farms

A strong gas pressure develops at the tops of oil wells across several farms including G. W. Tollington, Mary Bonide, Showalter, Gore don, Tide Lemasters, and others. Operations report drilling on multiple No. 1 and No. 2 wells with varying success while lines and extensions are tested.

Penn G. W. Tollington Euston Rogers Penn Oil Company Mary Bonide Katriol Vouley Robinson Gordon Soll Showalter Prnloect Dine Pine Grove Smith Pennix Gore Don Titts Veter White Farm Extonatin Tide Lemasters John Lena

Advance Sale of Seats For Miss Hal White Comic Opera

Unusually large advance sale of seats reported for Miss Hal White comic opera. Tickets opened Wednesday morning at Sturmle store and sold through Thursday, indicating strong local interest and a likely crowded opening at the theater.

Oper Hal White

Nannie Arthurs Ends Her Life in Pittsburg Hospital

Pittsburg Dispatch reports 26 year old Nannie Arthurs an inmate at 522 Third Avenue took poison and died after being admitted to Monedpathie hospital. A coroner’s inquest found her physical condition poor and the death deemed a probable suicide.

Thayer Anna Thorn Pittsburg Stimmionil Kay Tye Nannie Arilives Salem Jung

Will Get Michigan Bride in December Wedding News

A Flemington social note announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Miss Sunudh Elizaint Full of Adrian Michigan to Mr Otis Asnel, with many Flemington residents anticipating the event. The wedding is set for December 28 at evening, with Mr Sinsel and W A Sinsel among guests and local families celebrating the pairing.

Otis Asnel Flemington Sunudh Elizaint Adrian Michigen Sinsel W. A. Sinsel Mins Fhitt Aitrinn Ladien Aia Ulin

Dr King's Next Life Pill Ad Claims Safe Remedy

An old newspaper blurb promotes Dr King’s Next Life Pill claiming relief for dyspepsia dizziness headaches and bowel trouble. The ad warns of costly mistakes yet promises safety and thorough gentle action from a general store rack description.

Salem Sport Feud and Bank Losses Reported

A chaotic report describes a Salem sport dispute involving a man named Parkersburg and associates, with allegations of financial loss and illicit activity. Authorities investigate alleged speakeasy links and a rapid loss of funds from an account near $500, including a suspicious $700 front. The event unfolds amid tense presses and a wary public.

Peculiar Co Incidence Marks City Hall Morning Session

A strange pattern centers on the number five during a Wednesday morning session at City Hall. The article notes five men in council room, five people near coats, five five-dollar or five-cent details, and a five initial in mayor’s name, all on the fifth day of the month.

Enuirteld Miiralay Phair Hye

One Hundred Dollars a Box with DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve

A Mayday ad claims DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve cures longstanding piles and related skin ailments after efforts with doctors failed. The product blends Witch Hazel with anti-epileptic compounds, touting relief and permanent cure for bleeding itching sores cuts and eruptions. Sold by Wells & Haynunker druggists.

Summerton A. C DeWitt Wells & Haynunker

Burial in Masonic Cemetery Reported for Mrs Annt Mil

Funeral notices describe the death of Mrs Annt Mil Tobel of Aslaueston from spotted fever on Wednesday morning. Remains to be interred at the Masonic Cemetery with local authorities coordinating the burial as mourners gather.

Gobel Aix Annt Mil. P. Tobel Aslaueston

Frightened Horse Causes Skirmish as Residents Flee

A frightened horse running down the street caused panic among about a hundred residents. The scene prompted warnings to keep salves handy and highlighted claims for Tucklen's Arnica Salve for burns, aches, sores, eczema and piles. The note directs readers to Franke G. Bland's drug store for the product.

Franke G. Bland

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