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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
9
A mixed bundle of job postings and notices seeks workers and operators. A middle aged white man is needed to operate a passenger elevator for 12 hours at the Waldo Hotel. in person applications requested. Other lines hint at general work and local enlistments, with scattered street and name fragments.
The Stealey Realty Co announces its First Addition offering convenient lots with water taps and sewer laterals at the property line. Streets are brick paved with quality concrete curbing and sidewalks throughout, promising lower extra costs and easier building access.
The United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia issues a bankruptcy proceeding against Clarence Corothers of 1473, detailing the debtor's assets and the required surrender of property. The court orders notice by mail to interested parties and sets a hearing in Clarksburg with details to be provided to creditors.
In southeast Ohio the Clinton sand seeps yield limited completions within a defined zone. Southwest of Gore field in Green township Hocking county Preston Company marks it as No. S on the Elize J. Price farm, producing about 2.75 barrels daily from the Clinton sand.
In Perry Washington and Columbiana counties oil tests show small yields and limited success. Wells on various farms in Adam, Lawrence, Knox, and Burning Springs districts produced light or negligible amounts while the Mountain State Oil and Gas Co reports a five barrel day from a Birch district test. Operators remain hopeful for extended productive zones beyond small lots. Prices listed for crude and regionals appear alongside production notes.
Readable fragments indicate a reference to SL35 in a Pena spivapia trade dispute. Details remain unclear in surviving text, but the note points to a crude quotation related to the Pena spivapia exchange. Further context is not present in the fragment.
Old Farmer Mudroad and his flock attempt a circus day parade as a rough rural road derails the coach. Dobbin the horse buckles through ruts while townsfolk cheer for better roads amid a farcical rural journey.
Two neighbors discuss a wall finish called Wall Tone Washable Flat Finish praised for its washable surface over wallpaper. The hostess explains she applied it herself, covers walls in pearl, cream, tan, and blue, and notes low cost and durability. Sold by J. W. Barnes and Son.
Notice to creditors of estate of Bert Emacs, dated June 1735, listing debts, tax due, and time and place to present claims in the West Virginia office of the Union Bank Building, Clare County. The proceeding cites Section 1 of Chapter 7 and requests evidence of claim to be used in settlement.
Property features five nicely finished rooms, slate covering, and a fine 60 by 120 foot lot. Described as ideal for rail enthusiasts seeking favorable price and terms.
Real estate note advertises four four-room cottages in Adamston with nicely finished interiors. Lots 4a have favorable dimensions and a good well. Price listed as 1506 dollars each with terms available.
Fragmentary notice from Gaz of Muy 19735 seeking price and description for a corner lot at Stealey Heights Barzam area. Mentions a claims matter against a state official and notes hand delivery by the coroner or a similar office.
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