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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1916

Page

7

Maal Mansion of the Week in Pittsburgh Oil Field Activity

Finance and oil news from Pittsburgh track the week’s market with gains in the oil group. Drilling tests reach new depths in Bernea county and nearby lands. The Chartlers Oil Nos. 122 and 113 run at 85 and 50 barrels, Carnegie Oil yields 96 barrels in 24 hours, while multiple farms in Perry and Hocking counties report test production.

Pittsburgh Gaa Oil Buitlain Diarie Evoke Brinker Funn Berrea Gat Bronongalla Ure Pitta West Virginia Gan Company Alpheun Henderson Full Quaner We Bureka Grant Alatries Kaymount Gf Carnegie Oil Company J. L. Burgoon I Jacknon Township Perry County

Wall Street Close Ends Year With Mixed Trading

New York stock market ends the year with a choppy session as traders adjust before a three day exchange shutdown. Early declines give way to firmer closes in many issues, with United States Steel opening at 134 1/2 and moving to 106 1/2, Texas Oil advancing to 296 and Mexican Petroleum rising from 62 1/2 to 65. News notes include a large volume of 374,200 shares traded by noon and strong support for Continental Can. The day ends with cautious optimism as the market stabilizes after volatile moves.

New York Wall Street Stock Exchange Eales Bethy Jehom Steel Texas OU Mexican Petroleum Trom Wut Conteal Lourhar Lie Company

Wheat Market Shows Mixed Export Pressure and Volatile Prices

Chicago grain desks report a cautious session as uncertainty over peace talks and labor strikes drives volatility in wheat. May and July contracts fluctuated with modest gains erased by selling from government sources. early strength faded into a general downtrend despite export pace at 1,410,000 bushels in the last day. Prices moved in a tight range, with day ranges showing modest declines across May and July deliveries.

Chicago Winnipeg

Oil and Gas Industry Reports Mixed Eastern Activity

Oil and gas reports indicate rising prices for crude Pennsylvania grade and other Eastern grades with a holiday disruption in work schedules. Production attention focuses on unproven locations while new drilling advances occur in Florida, Grant County, and nearby areas as companies push for early recovery after holidays.

Beep Englund George Aulinger Woal Virginlie Fells Mostow Grant Sistrlet Sock Comity O'Brien & Cusack Wolfsburg

Court News Marriage Licences and Real Estate Deeds

Court notices list marriage licences for Albert Sypult and Iva Marie Bousnett, and Ames Petty with Mary Joe. numerous deeds recorded in Paw Paw, Monongah, Mannington, Fairmont areas. Real estate transfers involve Pharaoh's Run, Fort Foreview, and other townships, with nominal sums and further consideration. Probated will of Wil Fried of Mannington noted.

Albert Sypult Iva Marie Bousnett Fuirmont Ames Petty Mary Joe T. Daker Lawrence Baker Pharaoh's Run Paw Paw P. Baker Nora Uuler Paw Waw C.C. Baker Nora Baker Baw Baw Wiilliam Corneli Florence L. Hoult J. Guy Hoult Winfeld EB. Koen J. Z. Koen Mannington E. H. Hibbs E. B. Koen Ofl Fred L. Dragoo Nimrod Fate Jacob Myers EJ. Myers Bultuln Creek Jacob Mers M. A. Dodd Buffalo Creek Mannington Twinnet Seven Tings Mai W. Tia C. Hawiter Joseph T. Pritt Manington

Cigar Prices Rise as War and Costs Hit Tobacco Trade

The article discusses steady retail cigar prices despite rising production costs. It attributes this to fixed quarter and nickel pricing, tobacco classified as a luxury, and sustained profit pressures from higher leaf, labor, packaging, and materials costs, worsened by the European war and sugar boom shifting resources away from tobacco.

Eigars Koopere Lowth Erno Europe Ilo Elgar Cuba Havana

World's Greatest Bowler Advises Bowling for Health

Jimmie Smith, world champion bowler, urges bowling as healthful recreation. He argues bowling strengthens core muscles, improves fitness, relieves stress, and offers safe, moderate exercise for workers and businesspeople, noting it can replace unhealthy habits and provide a valued pastime.

Jimmie Smith

Fairmont Piles Up A Big Score In Showdown

In a lopsided basketball game Fairmont routed Moundaville by 85 to 3 as the home crowd watched a one sided affair. Fairmont’s second string contributed in the second half while Moundaville struggled on both ends. Officials listed multiple substitutes and fouls as Fairmont dominated from start to finish. A separate note reports a railway contract awarded for a rail line from Camden on Gauley to the William River with work to begin next week.

Wile Moundaville Fairmont Tigh Basketbat Moundaville Kde Fairmont Meandeville Hamilton Hawkins Poindexter Esos Booherteveee Lowe Fairmont Meredith Hill Ness BP Hamilton Uutehinson Vonvlisht Field Laskorse Ty Binns Hawkins Ko Meredh Meas Hamill Yon Jinichinwon Clarksburg Des Cherry Hiver Boom and Gumber Company Rockwool Hirgest West Virginia Joseph and Dominick Puey Weston Camden Gauley William River Staria

Fairview Triumphs Over Wellsburg In 47 37 Scoreline

Hard fought game as Fairview defeated Wellsburg 47 to 37 at Fairview last night. Breakover led Fairview with 15 points, Weaver Add 15, Williams 5, Shuman and Gilleland contributed, while George led Wellsburg with 10 and Lotir 2. Referee Toothman, timer Marshall, scorer Tennant. Time 20 minutes per period.

Fairview Wellsburo Wellsburg Wabi Shuman Poti Eddy Lohr Gilletad Williama Baskets Williams Ts Weaver Gilleland Wallsburg George Lotir basketsFirview Weaver Welleburg Toothman Marshall Tennant

Divorce notice in Marion County Circuit Court West Virginia

State of West Virginia to the sheriff of Marion County greetings you are hereby commanded to summon Agnes Dalley to appear in the Circuit Court of Marion County on the first Monday in December 1916 to answer a bill in chancery by Patrick Dalley and have then this writ. Witness W. S. Black clerk of court at the court house in Marion County this first day of December 1916. The object of the suit is divorce from vinculo from Patrick Dalley on the grounds of wilful desertion and absence for three years. The defendant is a nonresident of West Virginia. Agnes Dalley must appear within one month from the first publication of this order. The order requires publication and posting as law directs.

State OF West Virginia Clark Marion Duverber Ander Patelek Datley Surmmona Wes Maintenunty Marion County Watrick Dalley Black Simmons Agnee Dalley Bushwick E. J. Wodurs C. D. Conaway Marion Camuty Patrick Dalley Agnes Dalley Walt Agnes Dalley Agnes Daley

New Years Game With Parkersburg Here

The Parkersburg Collegians with Greuay Neale and Dutch wpe Calan will meet the YMCA Tenn on New Year's night at 8 10. Holt Meo Hiwkins Watkins Amor Metre Moore Ward Schwarm and others will support Parkersburg. Local fans expect a large turnout and the Parkersburg team aims to win. Grants charter Charlestor West Virginia December 36 1890. A corporation charter for a fraternity benefi t is filed with no authorized capital. The incorporators are Tory Leary Louis Floral Ady Yuhass HW Saltese and Seabie.

Parkersburg Collegians Greuay Neale Duteh Calan YMCA Tenn Schwarm Parkersburg Nowe Charlestor Dee Verhovay Act Association Fiver McUewell County Cnoperation Tory Leary Louis Floral Ady Yuhass HW Saltese Stulins Seahie

Notice of First Meeting of Creditors in Bankruptcy

In the matter of Reliman and Juidter of Pairchums, bankrupts in Marion County West Virginia. The first meeting of creditors will be held December 20 at 10 a.m. at the office of Butcher in Marion, to prove claims, examine the bankrupt, and transact other proper business. Dated December 14, 1916. Bernard L. Butcher, Trustee in Bankruptcy.

Avertes Clarelet Weat Winginia Pitta Metrict Aul Tor Bald Bernard L. Butcher Tefuree

Notice of Stockholders Meeting at Fairmont bank

Notice is given that the stockholders of the Woopls National Bank of Fairmont will meet at the banking house in Fairmont Marion County West Virginia on Tuesday January 9 1917 at 2 oclock PM to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and transact other business as may be properly considered. J M Brownfield President of the Peoples National Bank of Fairmont December 1916 Sunday.

Woopls National Bank of Fulmont United States Pairmont Marion Conway West Virginia Ban Wald Bank Suhday A. D J. M. Brownfield Peoples National Bank of Fairmont

Annual stockholders meeting of Fairmont Trust Company

Notice states the regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Fairmont Trust Company will be held in Fairmont West Virginia at the Banking House 211 Adminus Main Street on Tuesday January 9 1917 between one and three p m for the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing year and transacting other business as may legally come before said meeting President O S Shan seals here.

Fairmont Trust Company Fairmont West Virginia Main Street S. Shan

Notice of Trustee's Sale of Fairmont Estate

Trustee GC Powell announces sale of Parcel Lot No 18 Block V City of Fairmont WV offered as described in trust deeds. Sale set for Saturday January 3 in Merion County Virginia between 2 and 6 pm at the east front door of the courthouse to settle the property from William M Holmes and Frances M Holmes. Cash in hand.

Fairmont Leust Lott William B. Tnnnies M. Holmes Asa Murroy West Virginia Tevord Webby Belig Ornaton Enu Shld Merion County Virginia Monengatelh Industrial Company Mason Street Cottage Avenue Watcie William 2 Holmen Frarl M. Holmes GC. Powell

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