Oil and Gas Drilling Report Across Roane and Surrounding Counties
Roane and nearby counties report a flurry of oil and gas activity with several wells drilled or testing across the district. Operators including Carter-O2, Hope Natural Gas, Wayne Wayland, United Fuel Gas, Algoma, and others announce tests on farms such as Walter Mickinap, C. L. Zicksfoose, A. J. Wegzoner, and Gotheirs. Notable notes include a 3,321 foot depth reaching a gas-bearing depth with strong pressure in the Fourth Sand, and multiple tests in the Keener and Roane formations. Some wells show promising gas indications and initial production estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esfort
Walter Mickinap
Clelands Districe
Doddridge Couary
Licht
Coninany Bes
Wetzel
Pickenpauzh
Xin
Grant District
Wetzel Canatz
Soyderland JH
Clark
Barrisom
LS. Horner and Company
Exion Land 9
EFM Window
Roces Fork
Spencer
Roane
Wayland Oil and Gas Company
A. J. Wegzoner
Little Creek
ES Hildreth
Hawling
Gotheirs
United Fuel Gas Company
Russell, Alvis and Nancy
Wilson J
Watt Camp Creek
Harpe
Algoma Company
Drowning of Roy Alexander At Wesley Lake
Roy Alexander 76 a Brenham post office clerk drowned at Wesley Lake while with a post office crew. He fell from a steep bank into about sixteen feet of water, could not swim, and was found after diving for matches and papers floating on the surface. A coroner’s examination showed death by drowning. The incident occurred while his mother, elderly and ill, had recently moved to Brenham, prompting the family to relocate for a milder climate. The Brenham Texly Banner Press reports the sequence of events and notes Alexander’s popularity and service at the local post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Mfr
Alexander's
Hedecca
Pike Street
Elks
Clarks
Mr. Aletander
Sen
Hte
Nis
Aletander
Brenkas
New York
Beving
Frau Shepard
Astmeky Do
Brenhaar
Brenham
Alprander
Igna
Clarksbur_W
Roy Alexander
Felow
Wesley Lake
Mil Creek
Charles Healey
Sante Fe Reiiroad
Alfius
Tiecover
Pasitine
John Embrey
H. J. Weisbuns
Che
Jim Sir Conner
Alexander-mar
Mr. Conner
Farmh Orse
S.2rahan
Mueller
Glso
I. W. Totterism
Gr. Totenham
Nin Deere
John Mc Chappell
Tottenham
Alexander Bedopean
Breutham
Muet
Salem City 10 Plans Big Independence Day Celebration
Salem plans a return of Independence Day festivities with a large street parade led by a top local Belgian band, automobile floats, and marching groups. The event will include the singing of the Star Spangled Banner, games, amusements, and speeches by distinguished speakers from Pennsboro and beyond. Committees have been formed to arrange the program, with Sunday Schools represented for Patriot and Memorial Day observances, and several activities extending into the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Citien
Abe -Penmsone
Pennsboro
Penmsboro
Industrial music night at Zion church with basket dinner
Abs Whitney hosts an all day event at Zion church on May 29 featuring industrial music and a basket dinner. Attendees include Mrs Jennie Palmer Mrs Blaine Lightner Mrs William Lightner Mrs Ira Collett and many others. Updates note births moves travels and local visits as part of community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
Ira Jolite
Maud
Davis
Jinnie Chadwell
Ida Queen
Grace Mil Jer
Otis Channel
Sareh~niz
Anne Davis
Otie
Hazel -Vauster
Grace Arnell
Evelen Woodford
Grace T2tcington
Russ Pearl Deem
Lucille "Dyer
Masters
Leo Thitney
Robert Whitney
Bernerd Channell
Bevan
Zion Churea
Salem
Blance Cottin Spurlock
Brownsville
Mmr
Fletche
Glen Elk
Fletcher
HH. W
Hogue
Mosher
Babe
Burt Statler
Creed Conley
Blair
Sunder
Morgantown
H. Grummit
Wiliam Taylor
Jack Taylor
Arnold
Clarence de Golyer
Harry
Jeff
Ichzel’ Brown
Ichard Brow
Jeff Brown
Grafton
John Jacobs
Arthur Kirkpatrics
Daisy
Mrs
Rymer
Mulberry Street
Clarksburg
Local Court Roundup Touches Divorces and Bonds
In circuit court Eyhel S Frelend vs Home Bank for Savines bound for appeal, Dudies Robinson named as Tillman WW Borzess committee authorized to sell oil and gas interests. A divorce witness failure Swisher vs Hope Natural Gas. Frank Stepps and wife tried by Justice Treadore. A peace warrant bond posted, and local arrests for alleged wire related trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyhel S
Frank Stepps
Justice Treadore
Nice
Mike Savage
Kelly Hill
Mike
Frank
Bikhal Katchett
Fair Stake Entries and September Racing Schedule
Stake entries listed for the West Virginia fair with names of breeders, owners, and horses across Clarksburg and Martinsburg areas. The program notes August 31 trotting and pacing events, a $1,000 to $4,000 stake range, and a series of races through September 2 including closed and open purses along with horses from Jordan, Lancaster, Toronto, and Chicago competing in trotting and pacing divisions.
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Tentry Fisc
Virginia Fair Associacionstorsts
Ea Ai
AJD
Rut
Lancaster
P2rotei Rs
Rum
Groom
Miltax Willis
Powell
Clarksburo
Marshall McKinnet
R J.B Jones
Chicago
J. B
D.jones
Cuirage
Bob Bingen
Robaire Cobb
Spring Mills
Dim
Lena Rivers
Claire Cobb
Spring Milla
Ch. mi
Marvelous
Foun
R. Gentry
Mr Sterling
M. Silver Bell
John RK Gen- Ade
Tad Pace
G- Daniels
Greensboro
Dzeron
Amerson
Burlington
Marri
Ross F_ Stout
Clark Bore
Wemm
Birdonna
Ross F- Stoutand
Clark
Bramt oLader
Lord Roberts
Bedroger
Siewi Sobuson
Star Russel
Br JJ
JW Johnson
Parkersburz Vv
de Gilbert
Tommy Hanson
Nat Ray
Agent Toronto
Can. Jm
Isla Hatso
Arent
Wrent
Toronto
Astrath
Wat Ray
Szent
Tredal
Tregantie
Joe Gehazan
Lima
Jimmy Bricee
Chamberlin Joa
Progran
Bree Zor
Bere
Pace
Campbell
Pairmoor
Basil Duke
Woodbower
Burns md
G. W. Snider
Herrisburc
Martin, Daston
Rodner W
Allen Downs
C. A. Carpentar
Anderson
Indi
Charles C
Coastman
Wade W
Mork
Eocanda
Locande
Richrinbie
Chrix Schaffner
Clarksburg
Kine
Edward Denpam
Mitchell Bros
Findlay
Chas Kine
Frank Ober
Penbrook
Adlewood
Nat Bar
Can
N. Slack
H. McPherron
Das Worth
S Horse Shoe Co
Erie
Lou Jennings
Todd
S. Horse Shoe Co
Paajor Wilson
H. Wilson
H. Tipling
Cleveland
Binville
White
Malvern
Iowa
Special election adopts paving plan and bonds for Pike Street
In Adamston a Saturday vote of seven for to two against a 1908 act paving method shifts costs to street property owners. City council plans a near future special election to issue bonds of 20000 dollars to pave Pike Street, linking with good roads at town ends. Portraits of Admiral Jellicoe sell higher than other war celebs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adamston
Pike Street
Oil and Gas Development in Eastern Fields
Western market gains lure and eastern fields show slow progress. Operators voice hope for rover production, but low yields and scarce large producers dampen drilling incentives. Limited new production and cautious outlook prevail amid unsettled market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eers
Rover
Women Dress Boots Offer Exciting New Styles
An ad touts a range of women dress boots with new pad dy top shoes and patent colt vamps. It emphasizes quick action to buy while stock lasts, urging customers to visit and select from many styles.
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Shalfer Son and Company
John
Buckie
Vandiland Company
Catherine Schrader
Stockport
Windsor Township
Morgan
Thomas H. Cisler
Nan Fossenheim
Lawrence
Conyington County
Edwards
Spanys
John Bush
Jackson
Perry County
Tex
Salem City
Pocahuatas
Thest
Velma Rodafer
Hallie Leonard
Stinnsyon
Ors
Will
George W. Rounds
Tror
Navy
Salet
Manuel
Rounds
Zinn
Joseph Jefferson
Caleb Plummer
Sun Brothers
Asher
Childers
Tae Sania Shear
Randolph and McKinley
Ra Palkter
Homers
Mar Ctacksburs
Tre Rev AG. Rodebaurh. of
Bel
Circuit Court
Ington
Greiccer
Grover Cur
Saturner Br. Chie
Jellicoe
West
Womes
Highland Bros.& Gore
Steve Polish
Asist
Virginia
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