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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
8
The Pittsburgh market opened December 1 with a narrow head showing on the focal exchange as trading remained irregular. Little strength appeared across divisions and any buoyancy was absorbed by minor issues, reflecting a cautious session on the exchange.
In Dents Run Marion County West Virginia the No 1 well on the EB Butson farm shows slow progress at about 80 barrels per day after a few days of operation The Delmar Oil Company reports 290 barrels daily from the John Le Hays farm Geo energy activity continues with South Penn Oil in Ashby Camp and Porters Fork drilling results varying from five barrels per day to light gas The Meathouse Fork development near Gordon sand finds are noted as cluster projects with several test wells underway in Kanawha Greenbrier and Doddridge counties, while other sites report limited gas shows and ongoing drilling near Long Bottom and Ten Mile districts in Harrison County.
New York December 1 optimism rose as the Federal Reserve Board action stirred less pessimism. Trading in the general securities list broadened and took on a more confident character, though international issues flagged by the board remained under a cloud.
Two mines on upper Cleveland Avenue will resume producing several tons of coal daily after years inactive. The upper mine has a small crew cleaning and preparing interiors. the lower mine requires cave-in repairs and substantial examination before work restarts.
An advertisement touts Mildred hair remedy claiming to restore natural color, promote growth, stop shedding, and remove dandruff without dye or skin reaction. Priced at 50 cents per bottle, available at Holt Drug Store in Fairmont and Prescription Pharmacy in Mannington.
A vintage advertisement invites readers to receive a large trial bottle free by return mail. To qualify, send the coupon to Mildred Louise Co. in Boston Massachusetts with name and address and 200 silver or stamps to cover postage.
East Side News reports Mr and Mrs Melville Merrifield and Mrs Priseilia Merrifield hosted a six o’clock dinner with guests Luella Cumley Will Jones Eldon Tucker Floyd Cox and Ernest Bishop all W V U students. The item notes concurrent events include an annual oyster supper by the Jalies G A R Betsy Toss club for Meade Post veterans and wives with officer elections to follow. Also mentions Misses Louise Leonard and Ruth Fisher visiting Morgantown for the weekend and a rummage sale by the Diamond Street M B Church Ladies Aid Society on Water Street with collection calls.
Edwin Putman of Wendel Depot Massachusetts fell ten feet from a loft while gathering building material. He suffered back bruises and soreness but recovered after using Sloan's Liniment, which his family bought at a drug store.
A notice from the Modern Woodmen of America adjusts the annual officer election to Monday evening December 11 instead of December 4. The item also lists visiting guests and several social personal notes including Miss Helen Core of Morgantown visiting her cousin Miss Gertrude Criss on Columbia Street and local residents making weekend visits.
The St Stanislaus Catholic church of Montnealt completed a three day fair led by Rev Michuski. Proceeds exceeding 250000 will aid church benefits. Attendees from Ryerson Charlottesville and nearby towns enjoyed Polish music by Anthony Vingle and varied amusements.
Mannington Lodge No. 38 will hold its annual memorial service at the Dixie theatre Sunday December 3 at 2 30 in the afternoon. John P. Arbenz of Wheeling Lodge No. 28 will deliver the memorial address. A male quartet Anderson Desmond Shaw and Nonnan will render a special musical program. Public is cordially invited to attend.
A stitched-together ad style testimonial touts Vinol and Doan's Kidney Pills from Crane Drug Store and Foster Milburn Co. It highlights Edith Forbes of Staunton and Mrs Clara Sturm of Fairmont praisingVinol’s sleep, appetite, and vitality, and Doan's pills for kidney relief with continued endorsements years later. The piece emphasizes safety, efficacy, and repeated public recommendations.
The fragment lists several residents and visitors in and around Fairmont and Monongah. Names include Mrs J Gaskins of Fairmont, Harold Peppers of Salem, William Cornell, Mrs J Lee Jones, Mrs S A Judy, Eleanor Horn of Clarksburg, Mex Bear and son Enangel, Inza Meredith, Kath leen Shaver, Garnet Harden who is recovering, Birch Davis, John Loss, Joan Wolf Jr, and Martin Morris of Clarksburg. Activities span calling on friends, attending events, and seeking leisure during holidays and illness recovery.
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