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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
19
A fragmented sports note references a Bird and a race event with unclear participants. Readers are left with hints of competition and a dramatic finish, but precise names, teams, and results remain unreadable in the OCR snippet.
Nicely furnished rooms available near business district and courthouse. Some units include bath use, telephone, and proximity to Robinson Grand Theater and Market Street. Applications accepted at local addresses and listed street corners.
The Stealey Realty Co announces its First Addition with every lot providing a water and sewer lateral at the property line at no extra cost. Streets are brick paved with concrete curbing and sidewalks, showcasing high quality construction throughout.
A court order in West Virginia directs publication of a notice to creditors regarding a petition. It requires listing creditors, circulating copies of the petition, and notifying them to appear at a specified place and time to show cause if any why the petition should not be granted. The clerk is to send copies of the notice to creditors and publish in the local paper. Witness signatures show the judge and seal.
In Green township Hocking county southwest of Gore field Preston Oil Company completed its No 5 on the Eliza J Price farm within the Clinton sand territory. The well produced for several hours, yielding barrels after the initial fracture, as reported from the deep sand basin in south eastern Ohio.
The report details several wells in Perry, Washington, Columbiana, and other counties mainly showing light oil or dusters. Notable notes include Lupher No. 2 at PB M Meteger farm producing 50 barrels daily in shallow sand. Keener sand tests near Rock Run and Birch district yielding minimal oil. a Walnut Creek Oil Co test near Harver G Sarer farm producing a light show. and various tests underway on farms in Knox, Bearfield, and Smithfield districts with mixed results. Market prices for several oil regions are listed, alongside ongoing drilling efforts and expectations for expansion if formations extend.
A market note reports Sylvania grade crude priced at 1.35 dollars per unit in relation to Penn. The brief cites the price point without broader market context.
A humorous tale from City Derrick about Farmer Mudroad and his flock traveling to town for a circus day. The old horse Dobbin suffers the rough road with bumps and holes while the family curses the path. They reach town, encounter a crowd near a show and enjoy lemonade as they cheer for better roads.
A woman touts Wall Tone Washable Latex Finish as an affordable DIY wall solution. She claims it can be applied over wallpaper, costs little, and is sanitary and easy to refresh with damp cloths. The hostess mentions stores like J. Wharnes and Son for purchasing, and directions are on the can.
Notice to all creditors that on June 25 1935 at 5:00 P M a hearing will be held at the Union National Bank Building Parkersburg West Virginia to prove debts in the estate of Byalne Kearna under Section 12 Chapter 521 Be the Code of West Virginia. Claimants must appear with evidence of their claims.
Five room cottage well finished with slate roof on a fine 60 by 120 foot lot. Ideal location for a railroad man. Gall for price and terms.
Four-room cottage in Adamston on lot 45 sized 711 feet with good well. Price 1500 dollars each. Walt offers terms and financing details.
Corner lot in Stealey Heights offered at bargain price with details and contact for description and viewing arrangements.
The Pest-Roger Co. of claftes against the estate is filed by Ray and Strother. Commission of Accounts for Harrseems mpany travels from Clarksburg to Grassellt Mt Clare Weston Shinnston Fairmont Fairview Farmington Mannington and intermediate points daily except Sunday. Shipments for Mannington and intermediate points must be delivered at the station no later than 9:00 am Fairview and intermediate points at 11:06 am.
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