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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1916

Page

7

Ghaplin's Floorwalker Breaks Bijou's Attendance Record

The Bijou theater ran Chaplin's The Floorwalker to a packed crowd from 3:40 yesterday, setting a new record for attendance in the long running venue. Moon Tuesday shows and other attractions, including Artie the Millionaire and Dorothy Kelly in a Vitagraph drama, follow, with Burke and Castle noted for fashion and aviation ties. The Robinson Grand also features Mary Pickford's release Chw Etor-

Charles Chaplin Walker Artie Kuth Dorothy Kelly Vitagragh Nillie Burke United States

Zemo and vaudeville offer bright variety at the Orpheum

An ad promises Zemo relief for itching skin and details a packed Orpheum bill with Burton Holmes travelogue One Day, Elinor Glyn tale Three Weeks, Napoleon and Sally escapade, and a famed New York stage cast. The program includes The Wheel of Life drama, The Gay Lord Waring, and a five act Due Bird feature plus serials and vaudeville acts across multiple theaters.

Burton Holmes Paramount Travel Elinor Glynn Napoleon Sally William Tarris Laurence Eyre New York Marlon Abbott Dtnapt Robson Lottie Alter Walter Walker Vernon Castanro Orpheum Theater Succeas Cnattes Lito Vibe Pornarrow Warren Kerrman Lord Waring Due Bird

Paramount Plot Involves Turnbull Scenario For New Film

In a Paramount project, George H. Milford directs a new feature drawn from an original scenario by Margaret Turnbull. Charlene H. Miller, reassuming directing duties, is producing the film with Ronato Barrincale starring, while the project remains in development amid other studio activities.

George H. Mylford Cleo Ridgley-Wallace Margaret Turnbull Charlen H. Miller Thowan H. Inceforers Miller Frank Miller

Oil and Gas Developments Across Multiple Counties

A regional digest reports Vesper Gas Company on No 3 at the Gordon sand site in Harrison county yielding twenty to eighty barrels daily and other operators in Grover, Glimer, Pleasants, Wirth, Union, Clay, Bikdist counties, with multiple tests and gassers. Notable drillings include Hoye Natural Gas, Howlorn Oil, Sampien Oil, South Peak Oil, Oulo Fuel Oil, and Wayland Oil and Gas, detailing test results, depths, and initial production figures across the region.

Gordon Sure Die Harrison County Vesper Gas Company W. L Lids Ol Company A. J. Cunningham Tive Barsell Cow Run Burning Springs Wirth County D. H. Strothers and Company Scott Hrothers Union Wlathet Clay County Howlorn Ol ‘Company Goshorn Blue Crook Bikdisieiet Kasawl County South Peak Oil Company William Yrune Holm Tango Creek Duval District Linele Wayland Oil and Gax Company Aring So Jamen A. Waktetari

Test drilling and oil finds across multiple counties

The report notes test wells and oil activity in several counties including Moxie Norontine farm and Berens grit in Mertotte district, Washington county. It mentions tests on John Bitterfeld and Loin Beott farms, and a four barrel pumper result near Sutton Oil Company, with prices from various agents in Pennsylvania and other regions.

Sehaniy Roseville Neuehereck Murkingum Conty and Que Company Moxie Norontine Mertotte Marietta Tower Washington County N. N Thornily Wnd Deed & Second Perry Township Carroll County Butterfeld Oil Co John Bitterfeld Bereaark Mingo Crone Creek Jafferson County Sutton Oil Company Loin Beott Penvuylvania Ce Mercer Corning Ana South

Nery-Worth touted by Lost Creek resident Arthur

Arthur Bioes of Lost Creek endorses Nery-Worth for indigestion stomach ailments and general poor health. He claims long illness relieved, noting improved appetite nerves headaches and weakness. The advertisement promises a dollar back if the product fails to help.

Arthur Sobnatown Genseral Burke's Dry Store

Miners' Walkout and Town Storm Hit Hutchinson County

May 21 in WT. Clare reports a miners strike at Hutchinson Coal Company plants amid unionization efforts. The walkout disrupted operations under armed guard, with local tensions rising over outcomes. A near-simultaneous lightning storm damaged the bell tower and public homes, followed by political visits and county campaign activity as rain saturates roads and hinders travel.

Clare Nome Hutchingon Coal Company Stator Hopsan Tio Rteliweg Sime Monty Uiion Sirthern Thenigalves Besten Smyell W.F. Wrckly G. Sineony Morris Coumway Warrison County Gers Nave Dritton Miller Fairmont Our Isles Court House Yard W. J. Woelly Morrig Grand Army of the Republic First Presbyterian Church Clarkshore Attoc Mt. Clare

Circle Meats The Ladles Sowing Cirate Event Dinner

The snippet describes a social gathering at the home of Merv inte Wikes with Mrs Lavin Eynven hosting. Menu items included chicken, peas and a pastry, well as drink and crackers.

Lavin Eynven

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