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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1916

Page

19

Festival 5 to be given by children

Salem May 6 news outlines May 15 festival by grades with singing games and folk plays on the public school campus. A Clean Up Day is proclaimed by Mayor Kemper for May 15, urging citizens to clean streets and curb refuse while the city covers disposal costs. A musical recital at the Capital Christian Endowment Church May 9 features a pipe organ and local and out of town talent with free admission and a free will offering for the Christian Endeavor. Political notes include Arnest Randolph announcing his Democratic bid for Congress and a May 11 college debate on military preparedness.

Salem L. I. Kemper Capital Bocloty Theity and Conanunity di Plano Minyox Hallie Wax Horn Alberta Davis Misa Gladys Brown Mira Susie Seager Mian Margaret Train Randolph Wilson J. D. Lowther Robert West Mo IL van Horn Ernest Randolph Coastland Davis A. J.C. Mond T. F. Kemper HH. My Davis M. Sh. Davis

Trade Conditions and Labor Impacts on Markets Today

The report notes restraining influences on trade from labor unrest and high costs. Supply chain strains persist with materials scarce and shipments delayed, causing manufacturers to curb orders rather than boost demand. J B Tratner visits Oklahoma for weeks, touring significant oil holdings.

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Grain and stock markets mixed as May wheat holds firm

Chicago reports crop damage from green bug and Persian fly aiding wheat trade. May wheat holds around 104, July 162 with minor gains in corn and oats. New York markets show broad security gains on expectations of German pledge and Mexican tensions easing, led by motor shares and railroad issues while agricultural prices edge lower in Pittsburgh and Chicago livestock trades.

Newuciareo Rasey Chicago New York Washington Germany Albeltt Davices Meslean Petroleum Texve Company Ilmost California Maxwells Willys Overland Prudebaker Gad Aled Motor Inter Ater Cructite Lacka William Teole New York Air Brake Frudebaker Westinghouse

Wage Increase At South Penn Oil West Virginia Employees

Charleston reports the South Penn Oil Company announced a ten percent wage increase for all West Virginia employees earning less than $2,000 annually. The raise takes effect beginning May 1.

Charleston South Penn Ol Company West Virginia

Wealthy Actress Refuses Burial For Relative

Chicago reports another body received by wealth actress Mary Marshall grandmother of Lilyan Lorraine. The theater star rose to fame in the Follies beauty squad five years ago and now declines to give her relative a burial.

Potters Field Paupera Chicago Mary Marshall Lillian Lorraine

Robinson wins broad GOP support at Wheeling convention

A Wheeling state convention sent overwhelming Republican support to Ira Eb. Robinson for governor. The statement from Robinson headquarters says Republicans from every county will unite to elect Robinson and the GOP ticket by a large margin, noting harmony and unity across the state and strong backing from delegates and attendees.

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Epworth League Social At Hagmond Chapel

May 6 entertainment at the Hagmond chapel hosted by Mr and Mrs DeGolyer featured games and refreshments. Attendees included Zara Gideker Ronnie Mall Leutah Barron Evelyn Woodford Ruth Normin Grace Stogers and many others with Mrs Swintzel surprised by a Ladies Aid visit. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Cecil Cottritt.

Evelyn Woodford Ruth Normin Grace Stogers Anaona Detoyler Earl Heem Grace Grail Ovie Swisher Lenora Whitner Madin NcCoyler Ace Arnets Stella DeGoyler Low Skidmore Artie Davin Francis Collett Houlah Nutter Harry G. Deea Wr. Wise Ates Starkey C. le Nutter Hertha Callett BM. Davis Ola Whitney Wy Kelly Dasioyler Essie Laithnite Kramer the Hey C. W. Wise Harry G. Deem Clarence PeGoyter UN Stepherts Okey Luther Long Thirt Detioyler Wall

Oil and Gas Development Of Talstate Fields Review

Weekly summary shows continued routine drilling in Guatern fields with no new producing zones found. Several wells show limited production, including Lowries Run and McGuire area, while Dorseyville and Grant district sites report modest outputs. West Virginia and Harrison County tests yield mixed gas and oil results, with one large gas flow at Me Lime formation near Marion County and other rigs advancing to fifth sand targets. Local activity includes personnel notes and moves, with several farms and districts mentioned across Allegheny, Wetzel, Harrison, and surrounding counties.

Ite Lowries Run Ross ' Township Allegheny County Goas McGuire Dorseyville Indiana Township National OH and Gas Company J. Haas Bant Finley Township Washington County Clark Statton Manufacturers Light and Heat Company D. Craft Helra Freehold Oil and Gas Company John Irwin Gordon Dorseyville Pool Allegheny Jerry Evans and Gas Esther Evans West Virginia Richwod Run Oil Company John Mills Richwood Inn Grant District Wetzel County No. T Maxon Grave Creek Cameron Patterson Glass Company Shirley Hughes Gordon Stray Fish Creek Mondo Larimer Oi Company J. F. Crowe Jefferson District Pleasants County Ira Williams and Company Union Clay County Chalmers Oil and’ Gas Company Connell Heirs’ Farms Harrison County Hacker's Creek Lows County Central West Virginia Gas’ “Company Porter Maxwell Tennille Creek Sardis Diatriet Hazelgon Carnegie Natural Gas Company W. G. Allen Isane Wnton Mope Natural Gas Company Nancy E. Nutter Fair Gasner Rock Camp Rin Moffesira Roegen Stewart Farm West Fore River Clark Disteler

Candidates for County Jobs See Large Field

Pairmont May 6 Hundreds seek county posts as filings close with fif teen days left The list includes candidates for House of Delegates Brooks Hutchinson George W Lowers Walter Ellason J L Tennant E O Murray for Republicans and Frank C Haymond Ira Akin for Democrats Also seeking offices are candidates for county commissioner W P Mason M V Millan N Anderson Grant Huey F Burnette for Republicans Prosecuting attorney J Morgan W R Haggerty Assessor C H Bartlett W S Hamilton J W Davis Sheriff W H Veach P B Swearingen W P Smith A Ms Glover Perry Burton with party lines noted

Pairmont Circuit Clerk's Office House of Delegates Brooks Hutchinson George W. Lowers Walter Ellason J. L. Tennant

Wage settlement ends Charleston labor dispute at Glen Verdis

An agreement between the Electro Metallurgical Company at Glen Ferdis and its workers averted a walkout. The settlement grants a 25 percent wage increase and promises no discrimination between union and non union men, with production resuming Monday.

Charleston Glen Ferdis

Fractured gas well questioned as freak in Ohio region

Yesterday morning a gas flow declined sharply with capacity around one million cubic feet daily. A Pittsburg gas company manager called the well a freak and questioned its gas source, suggesting Dig Lime rather than Big Injun. In southeastern Ohio deep sand zone, several wells show light production with some duster statuses and a few small streamers, including George Drescher farm and JT Rudolph farm tests.

Pittsburg Ohio Oho Gore Green Township Hocking County Chartlers Ol Company George Drescher Clinton Jackson Township Monroe County Carter Ott Company Ludolph Ludlow Washington County Hunt and Company Peter Fulmer Faverence William Render J. D. Lohmer

Accidents Reported Across State With Fatalities

Charleston reports 409 industrial accidents statewide to the workmen's compensation department with ten fatalities. Closely monitored incidents involve multiple plants and workers, highlighting safety concerns in the industrial sector.

Charleston Workmen's Compensation Department

Prominent Chicago Suffrage Leader to Parade June 7

Mrs. Joseph L. Bowen, key in establishing Chicago juvenile and related courts, aided investigations of public dance halls and liquor restrictions, and has been highly active in the suffrage movement as a noted parade participant.

Chicago Joseph L. Bowen

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