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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1916
Page
7
New York June 13 Wall Street reacted with enthusiasm to a strong advance in the market. Reports of Russia’s withdrawal and a buoyant bank slate helped support prices as high grade optimistic notes followed by a remarkable steady rise despite profit-taking.
The Pittsburg market shows active trading with 930 shares moving in a 42 to 49 percent range while the Ohio Fuel Supply uncertainty clouds sentiment. Ohio company annual reports reveal earnings of 996 015 for the year ending April 30, 1916 versus 866 263 prior, boosting confidence in supply stocks. Copper and coal shares rose, with Columbia Gay and Electric around 16, Pittsburgh Coal near 20, and preferred stock at 108. Market movements reflect anticipated revival plans and export purchases, with wheat futures wobbling amid drought and export demand.
An OCR fragment reports activity across Mannington district and surrounding counties with multiple companies drilling and completing wells. It names J. Allen & Co on Twigginbotham farm, Anchor Oil Co on GoW Beatty, Lincoln County pumper activity, Graph Development on J B Kinguty farm, and others. It notes several wildcat tests, early production estimates, and ongoing drilling at Straight Fork, Bour Park, Charley’s Crook, and Sherman district sites with results including initial production around 20 to 25 barrels per day, and lines about testing and waiting on rig erection.
Fairview notes list a day’s shopping at Fairmont and visits by residents. The item names Miss Lillian and Mrs Righter, Mrs. Matthew Eddy, and J. Somerville among others, with mentions of travel to Cleveland and Pittsburgh area trips. A church event invites all for a Children’s Day service.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to a hike or event in December with incomplete names and locations. The readable words suggest a local notice or schedule entry, but essential details are missing to identify the exact event or participating groups.
Public sale conducted by Special Commissioner Marshall W Ogden of two parcels forming East Park Addition in Fairmont with Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 fronting Morgantown and Maryland avenues, from Marion County WV in June 1918. Purchaser must meet cash down payment and two deferred payments with vendor lien. bond and security verified by the Clerk.
Mr and Mrs William Thors of Hes visit Mrs Cyran Keefover and others in town on Sunday. Mrs Marion Rice dies at Weaton hospital. surviving husband and son. Residents return from trips to Clarksburg and Fairmont. Children’s day exercises held. many families attend and report a good program.
Ming Mudge Smith and Jennie Richardeon visited Sunday. Ed Richardeon hosted visitors Sunday evening. Herbert and Gott Smith saw friends Saturday night. Pearl Summers from Morgantown visited homefolk Thursday to Sunday. Alex Goldie McKinney and brother Harry of Morgantown visit their uncle Lon Ageleans in Mouare. Willie Turn Bertha Sharps and Gott Smith called at Lon Aleelo.
An early 20th century style advertisement promises personal magnetism as the key to happiness wealth and influence. It touts clairvoyant guidance by Prof Manning offering advice on happiness health and success and claims to reveal unseen powers to control minds and destinies. Contact details suggest daily calls for consultations with listed hours.
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