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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1915
Page
7
A garbled OCR passage reports a volatile market session with declines and limited advances. It mentions heavy selling, market lows, and harsh turnover dynamics. Names and precise figures are unreadable, but the tone implies a tense trading day with negative sentiment.
Grainy and Produce Chicago reports wheat prices rising on June 1 as market sentiment strengthens. Analysts note a 3 percent gain driven by concern over supply and broader market outlook. Bartlett Brazier and Patton house officials cited in the briefing expect continued accumulation through the week.
The amendment to the state prohibition law increases penalties for receiving liquor from a common carrier and for possessing intoxicating liquors. It makes violations a misdemeanor with fines from 100 to 200 dollars and possible imprisonment up to three months. The act, part of the 1913 legislature, defines unlawful receipt and possession of liquor across interstate or intrastate shipments.
In Kanawha county West Virginia the Ohio Fuel Oil Company completed wells on the Anderson Gatland farm. No 4 yielded 129 barrels in the first 24 hours and then fell to seven barrels daily. No 7 produced 27 barrels initially and then declined to five barrels per day. The field is noted for light producers and notable responses to new completions.
In mid June this year the First National Bank, started in 1865, will turn fifty. Management plans appropriate exercises, likely at the Country Club. A featured event may be a dinner hosted by Vice President Howard W. Showalter for officials, directors, and employees.
Banquet held by Busimen Men's Bible Class at Knights of Pythias hall on Main street with 110 attendees. Hon M Showalter presided. speakers included H G Stostzer and M M Nesly among others. Post-event supper followed after high school commencement exercises.
County records show multiple land deeds recorded for Fairmont and vicinity including parcels in the Knob Hill Graham Heights East Park and Barrackville Cemetery additions with prices from 50 to 1,125 dollars. Marriage licenses issued cover Anderson Thompson Corradino Taquale Anderson Victor Curts Freeland Day and others with several births and deaths filed. 18 deeds to Consolidation Coal on Helen's Run noted. social event planned for the A S Club hosted by Mrs George Shoemaker.
Hippodrome Theatre presents a vaudeville program this week with Paul and Leroy performing a remarkable horizontal bar act. Santine dazzles on the accordion and Ewl and Lark Sisters deliver a clever singing and dancing trio. The Misses Larkins add beauty and harmony, and Mr. Byl offers an eccentric acrobatic dance as the finale.
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