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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1915
Page
16
The notice describes Martin Addition to the Country Club offered to the public at reasonable prices with lot sizes of 50 by 1150 feet, 100 by 200 feet, and one acre. It argues city living brings dust noise and filth and urges selecting a healthier, pleasanter site for a family home.
Spring Hill Park in Martin adds to The Country Club as a prime Spot for Clarksburgers seeking a future home. The property promises outdoor recreation, golf, bathing, and fishing, with a costly private school building under construction and top teachers. Sole agents invite inquiries at phone No. 943 Bell.
West Virginia reports vast gains in property value and bank deposits, with 2,304 new industries employing 66,370 and capital of 152.9 million. The state leads in coal, gas, and glass production, with rapid urban growth, rich natural resources, and expanding education and public works shaping a bright future.
Alan J. W. Turner of Hillsboro reports recovery from pellagra and praises a remedy promoted by American Compounding Co for pellagra. The message urges readers to request a free book and to consult the remedy, promising money back if it fails.
A West Virginia delegation praises the exposition in California. They express pride in the state building and its commission, thanking national officials and California residents for investment and hospitality. The speaker hopes the event remains successful and remembered as a milestone linked to the Panama Canal opening.
In Evans City Pennsylvania excitement mounts as South Penn Oil's No1 well on B F White farm hits pay and flows stronger than the No5 on the same farm. Oeste West Virginia tests report light production from Monroe Pell farm while other fields show multiple five to thirty barrels per day from various sands.
The Producers and Refiners' Company quotes crude oil at 1.36 per barrel, with Pennsylvania grade crude cited. The report lists prices for Gaddo 30 40, Caddo 35, and Gansds 32 23, indicating regional price references.
Secretary of State report shows 102 corporations withdrew or surrendered in June while 76 decreased authorized capital. Forty four resident and eight non residents chartered, six increased capital. four foreign firms authorized to do business. Receipts total 5674.75 with 3512.00 from charter taxes and 1662.25 from fees. Notable charters include Clayton Oil, Penn-Scott Coal, Kanawha Traction with Parkersburg Interurban, New Rivers and Banks Stores, Worth Park Lumber, Odorness Paint, Huntington Building and Loan. Nonresident entrants include The Texas Company South America, Continental Piston Ring. Principal capital increases seen at Southwestern Portland Cement, Bennett Oil, Mo Marsh and Son. numerous decreases noted in various firms.
A fragment details changes in sums for various entities including a fire apparatus vendor and a building association. The figures show substantial reductions from $2 400,000 to 19920, 900 and related adjustments from $600,000 to $30,000 and $5,000,000 to $2 900,000.
George W. Dawson, appointed from this county in June 1912, joined the Washington Treasury Department amid his bravery in the Philippine rebellion. He returned to Washington for a recognition event where he was urged to assume a leadership role and support local clubs.
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