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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1916

Page

7

Speculative Oil Market Buoyancy Amid Lansing Remarks

Pittsburgh December reports describe a rebound in a sluggish market aided by Secretary Lansing's office remarks. Ohio and West Virginia drilling results show multiple oil and gas finds with varying production, including several 4 to 25 barrel per day wells and new gas shows. The South Penn Oil Company announces an extra month's salary as a Christmas bonus for employees earning under 3000 dollars annually.

Pittsburgh Lansing Cop Doddridge Carter Off Company W. M. Williams Murphy Ritchie County Southern Off Dawson Heirs Union Wood County Warsong & Sweeney Oi Company Kalscon Levi Williams Warner Aurelius Township Washington County Bell Oil Company S. H Sie Topley Dictuna Warner Charles Wagner Penniownehip J. Kentiand Iland Creek Deterson Ronity J.J. Crawford & Co Berea Union Township Tuscarawas County Max Jaltoe O'Donnell Northalde OM and Gas Company

Wheat prices climb on export demand and European purchases

Grain and Product in Chicago reports export business lifting wheat prices with European acquisitions yesterday doubling prior estimates. May futures range around 1.07 to 1.68 dollars and July near 1.18. Other staples, including corn and oats, also advance while provisions show modest gains.

Chicago

Oil and Gas Apt Response in Dents Run Pool

In the Eastern fields the Dents run pool shows strong gains after use of high explosive fluid. F W Bartlews No 3 on the Z E Dateon farm produced 99 barrels in 24 hours following treatment, down from about 160 barrels daily prior. Other wells exceeding 100 barrels daily include Fe Batson No 3 No 1 Sarah Illys and No 25 John L Hays.

Dents Run F. W. Bartlew Z.E. Dateon Fe Batson Sarah Illys John L. Hays

Sunday in The Churches Christmas services plan set

CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces morning worship at 10 45 with a sermon The Christmas Message to the Church and an evening cantata. The Endeavor Society meets at 6 30 with a Christmas topic. Sunday school at 9 80. pastor J M Mitchell invites a large turnout for lessons and carols.

Central Christian Church Clarence D. Mitchell D. D Minster Endeavor Society J. P. Church J. M. Mitchell J. A. Swizer Manger Anna Clelland Minnie Hovatter Ollie Jenkins

King George Speech Sparks Sharp Stock Rally

New York December 23 stock market surged as investors reacted to King George's speech. The day opened strong and climbed steadily with advances of 4 to 15 points from yesterday's low, ending near the day’s best levels as public reaction solidified.

New York George Wilson Wall Street

Behold I Bring Processional Hymn in Christmas Service

Christmas day service at 10 a.m. features full choral procession with works by Elvey and arrangements including O Little Town of Bethlehem. Solo soprano Mrs. James Thompson, organist and choirmaster L. Claude Jones.

Tory Simpson Areste Fidelis Kyrig Eelelson Elvey Bethlehem Tours Sanctus Genedictus Anges Dei Hehold Simpeo Exselsis Mme Dimittis Recesnal James Thompson Oprano L. Claude Jones

Christmas Church Schedule at Highland Avenue

M E Church Highland Avenue lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m with C C Parker as superintendent. Christmas program during the morning session and a Christmas sermon by Pastor T G Meredith at 7 30 P M. Epworth League meets at 7 P M and Prayer Meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 P M.

M.E Highland Avenue T. G. Meredith C. Parker Epworth League

Christmas Services At Diamond Street and Williams Memorial

Christmas season greetings announce Diamond Street Methodist Episcopal Church services led by Pastor W. C. Reed featuring Bible school 9 20 a m sermon His Name Jesus 10 30 a m and A Workers Conference 2 30 p m Epworth League 6 30 p m special service Santa Claus will visit Williams Memorial Church with Xmas music in the morning and a Xmas sermon in the evening Miss Dorena Prichard leads the League service South Corner Fairmont Ave and 2nd St Rev R T Webb pastor

Diamond Street Methodist Episcopal Church W. C. Reed Bible School Jesus Epworth League Mary Giihart Williams Church Williams Memorial Church Santa Claus Dorena Prichard

City Police Split as Suspended Officers Refuse to Leave

Konan Cis and Nas two police are suspended and refuse to depart. Hiram Hammil, chief, faces a clash as the police board names Capt. sment to head the force while Thomas P. Flahive acts as chief. The dispute centers on an attack on girls and ensuing leadership turmoil.

Konan Cis Nas Hiram Hammil Tiny Per Police Board Capt Sment Thomas P. Flahive

Fleming Chapel Christmas Week Church Schedule

Sunday school begins at 9 20 a m conducted by HT Jones Public worship at 10 49 a m and 10 p m led by Pastor P Worth League meets at 6 10 p m led by Miss Dorac Prichard Sermon and carols on Christmas morning at 7 a m Wednesday service at 7 15 p m Catechetical class Friday 7 1 am Ladies Meeting Thursday 7 20 p m at Mrs Haus 725 Walnut Avenue Annual Sunday school program Monday at 7 00 p m Public invited to all services

HT. Jones Pworth League Dorac Prichard Fleming Chapel

Grace Lutheran Church Advent Services and Christmas

Grace Lutheran Church Gaston Avenue announces Fourth Sunday in Advent and Christmas services. Morning worship at 10 45 a.m. with theme The Toy of Redemption. Evening Christmas service at 7 p.m. features music and children exercises. All are invited. prompt arrival requested.

Grace Lutheran Church Gaston Ave Srd H. A. Kunkle Jr. Eatom Sr. C.E Gen. Synod Lutheran Ehures

First Meeting of Creditors for Reitman and Dickler

Notice to creditors of Reitman and Dickler bankrupt in Marion county West Virginia that a first meeting of creditors will be held December 20 1916 at 10am in Fairmont at the Masonic Temple room 210. Creditors may appear to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact related business before the referee Bernard L Butcher.

United States of America West Virginia United States District Court Reitman & Dickler Fairmont Marion B. L. Butcher Masonic Temple Marion County Bernard L. Butcher

Christ Episcopal Church Sunday services and Christmas events

Rev. Charles Baird Mitchell rector conducts Holy Communion at 7 20 a m 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 45 a m and morning prayer and sermon Special Christmas music by vested choir Monday Christmas Day Holy Communion at 10 o'clock A cordial welcome to all.

Christ Episcopal Church Charles Baird Mitchell Angela Woodward

Krew-Pina Promises Fast Relief For Sickness Season

An antiquated ad promotes Krew Pina as best guard during the sick season. It claims the remedy relieves colds coughs bronchial trouble and neuralgia swiftly when used at first symptoms. It emphasizes mild ingredients over harsh poultices and warns against dangerous alternatives.

Stockholders Meeting Notices for Fairmont Banks

Notice declares the annual meeting of Peoples National Bank of Fairmont for January 1917 to elect a board of directors and conduct other business. A separate notice for Fairmont Trust Company sets the annual meeting January 9 1917 at the Adams/Main street banking house to elect directors and handle other lawful business.

Peoples National Bank of Fairmont United States Banking House of Sul Corporation Fairmont Marion County West Virginia Caid Bank A. B. Isis J. M. Brownfield Peoples National Bank of Fairmont Trust Company Adams Or Main Street C. L. Shaver

Divorce Suit Bill Requires Agnes Dailey to Appear

In Marion County Circuit Court a decree orders Agnes Dailey to answer a bill in chancery filed by Patrick Dailey seeking divorce on desertion. The order, dated December 6 1916, requires publication and posting for four weeks starting December 9 1916. The plaintiff’s counsel Rollo J Conley is named.

West Virginia Marion Watrick Daily Agnes Ailey Wese Marion County Agnes Dalley Cai Patrick Dalley Black Court House Said Agnes Dailey Wastawick E. J. Thomas C.D. Conaway Patrick Dailey Snes Virginia Circuit Court Volden W. S. Black Rollo J. Conley Maintiff

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