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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1912

Page

9

Imports of soapstone false as lava tips mislead industry

Washington May 10 report from the United States Geological Survey notes genuine lava tips are not lava but tale and soapstone. The 1911 talc and soapstone output valued at $1,646,018, with 7,860 tons imported worth $98,288, mainly from Italy and France. Production centers span Georgia to Vermont, with New York contributing over forty percent. Uses include bath tubs, stoves, hearthstones, crayons, and leather dressing products. A free copy of the report is available from the Director of the Geological Survey.

Washington J.S. Diller United States Geological Survey California United States Antlantic Massachusetts Vermont Georgia Maryland New Jersey New York North Carolina Pennsylvania Rhode Island Virginia Maly France Geological Survey Washington, D

No Police Court Reversion Held This Morning

Policemen made no arrests yesterday and as the docket was clear Reversion of police court was held this forenoon at the usual time.

Wheeler Sisters Stock Company at Victoria Theater

The Wheeler Sisters Stock Company opened a two week engagement at the Victoria theater to a backed house with seating consumed. 408 standing and it was compelled to turn away 265 patrons. Their offering From Rags to Riches, a four act melodrama, was not only a pleasing and engaging performance.

Wheeler Sisters’ Stock Company Victoria Theater Miss Besshe Witerler

Wheeler Sisters shine in lively stage show at local theater

The Wheeler Sisters and a cast including Nat Danytie Harvey Maxwell and Miss Heule Wheeler deliver a buoyant musical revue. Their singing and dancing drew praise as the frame play runs tonight and Saturday. Box office opens daily at 10 sharp to avoid crowds.

Wheeler ‘Sisters Nat Danytie Harvey Maxwell Heuele Wheeler Tom Carroll Misa Atene Mrersith Wae Guy

Odeon Night Doctor Farce Impresses Week’s Crowds

Audiences after a good first week billpacked with laughter applauded the Night Doctor sketch by Charles A. Loder and Company. The German doctor, a polished act, leads a capable cast while the Brighton Trio delivers pleasing vocal harmonies and the Juggling Burkes showcase refined juggling with sharp precision. Three reels of feature films complete the evening.

Odeon Charles A. Loder Mr. Loder Brighton Burke

Woman Dies After Clothes Catch Fire in Kitchen Blaze

May 10 Charles Town Miss Cora Bonham of Summit Point in this county died from severe burns after her clothing ignited on a kitchen stove. She wrapped a blanket around herself in a tragic attempt to smother the flames, but the burns were fatal.

Charles Town Cora Bonham Summit Point Mini Bung

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