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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
16
Fragmentary tale shows a household dispute over money and accounts. A father berates others as the scene shifts to a clamor by the doorway with talk of a gas company and a swindle. Names and context are unclear, but tension surfaces in a late 19th or early 20th style setting.
In Doddridge county West Virginia the Hope Natural Gas Company reports first and second tests on wells at the Sun Haker farm and Keener sand yields. In Mifflin area the Greenfield company reports a 40 barrel daily producer on the Keener sand. The Twlees Oil and Gas performs a 10 well test on Smiley Wisner farm, while a Garber field well at Debora Garner farm yields 16 1/2 barrels daily. Philadelphia Oil Company completes tests on several wells including at the Riley and Debora Garner farms, with variable results and notable Keener sand production.
Oil firms report multiple wells in Beaver township Crawford County and nearby areas, with new wells drilled or completed in Leetlandy pool Dum cis Allegheny, Clinton county Perry, and Athens and Washington counties. Notable results include a well near M A Thorn farm producing sixty barrels in 24 hours and others in Bearfield, Athena pool, and Independence township with varied outputs.
John J. Carty chief engineer at American Telephone and Telegraph Company received the Franklin Medal for 1907. Theodore W. Richards of Harvard and other figures participated in the awards at the Franklin Institute where the wireless and transcontinental telephony demonstration followed.
State led by Morgantown poised to push major road activity as bond issues totaling about 15 million dollars may be voted soon. Legislation allows selling bonds to secure money for highway construction and improvements across counties, with 9 to 10 percent of issues already past.
A testimonial from Anna Kadin of Spencerpa Ni praises Chamberlain's Tablets for long standing stomach issues. She claims the medicine gave positive relief after trying many remedies. The advertisement states the product is obtainable everywhere.
In the matter of the estate of Lemuel Stont administrators issue notice from Weccannd regarding pending claims. The filing references ACTOLIB Voltannaiea Clarkabuey and oath dated Ist day Of Atey Inte 4. Proceedings concern law and administration under inter realm jurisdiction in Batata.
The Czar of Russia rides with believers enjoys a mix of activities including bowling ninepins and playing tennis and swimming. The quirky note highlights varied recreation and skill, portraying a regal figure engaging in leisure pastimes.
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