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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
7
Chicago grain and produce prices show weakness with monthly futures slipping. July corn near 1096.09, September around 108%. Provisions rise modestly by about 0.10 to 0.82 percent while other grains hint at mixed demand.
An OCR read shows extensive drilling and surveying by multiple companies in Calhoun and surrounding counties. It notes locations on farms along the Kanawha river and various districts, with entries about pumping tests, new pool discoveries, and ongoing drilling near Benton Swigar, Laurel Crook, Crows Run, and other sites. Local names include Hope Natural Gas, Tope Natural Gas, Carnegie Natural Gas, and Rexroad & Marshall, among others, with farm names such as John A. Davis, R. A. Brith, Kate Hudking, and Homer Gerwig. The piece also mentions community notes about residents traveling, a church event, and a local military milestone.
In New York on June 28, markets showed volatility as rumors circulated about a pending policy shift. Analysts noted mixed sentiment at the opening with some investors citing potential gains while others warned of broader uncertainties influencing stocks and bonds.
The Fairview Board of Education held a meeting at the Firge on Wednesday with Mr and Mrs J Ys Fiamilton visiting from Fairmont. Agricultural club members from Rivenvilly attended and Everatt Hamilton arrived as a visiting guest.
The funeral for Mrs Henry Vandergrift was held this morning from Dunkard Creek Union Church. The 22 year old widow of Marcus and Ellen Manet, died after a long illness from tuberculosis. Survived by her children Arcus and Emerian aged three. held by undertaker Jenkins, the family awaits final rites and burial arrangements.
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