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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1915

Page

6

Financial markets falter amid cautious trading on June 29

In a cautious session, stocks drifted lower as bears dominated with weak earnings and renewed selling pressure. Canadian Pacific and other leaders showed declines while New York bonds lagged and Baltimore Ohio indicated a steady but subdued month, with dividends potentially secure despite a brewing surplus.

Iys Canadian Pacific Amerieset Goodrich Yithie Goodline Pittsburgh Pitts- Sa Baylew New York New York City Moore, Leonard & Lewis St.& P. V. Ate

Oil and Gas Drilling Progress Across West Virginia Fields

West Virginia wells show varied results with several companies reporting new tests and light pumpers. In Roane, Lewis, Doddridge, Monongahela, Harrison, Pleasants, Calhoun, and Kanawa counties, operators like South Penn Oil, Hope Natural Gas, Creek Oil, and Crowley & Co. complete tests or commence drilling. Notable notes include a 35 barrel daily increase for Ohio Fuel Oil No. 1 in Blue Creek, and multiple Big Injun sand tests with small gas or light pumpers. Prices and credits listed: Pennsylvania $1.85, Indiana £3, and Kansas & Okla. 40.

Iight West Virginia Spencer Roane County South Penn Oil Company Douglass Heirs Sand Fork Courthouse Lewis County Hope Natural Gas Company Bartley Burns Arnolds Creek West Union Doddridge County E. Snyder Thomas Run Clay District Monongahela County Philadelphia A.B. Price Sardis Harrison County John P. Robey Laurel Creek Fisher Oil Company J. K. Knight W. W. Short Eureka Pleasants County The Creek Oil Company J. H. Matheny Cow Run Horse Neck Oil Company Rawson Heirs G. H. Mealey & Co W. P. Mc Yaggart Sheridan Calhoun County Crowley & Co J. P. Knight Godfrey L. Cabot H. Rogers Berea Grt Center W. H. Spear & Co James Metz Blue Creek Ele Kanawha County Ohio Fuel Oil Company

Patten Warns Wheat Prices May Drop With Weather

James A Patten in the Chicago wheat pit argues prices are too high and a week of clear weather could depress values. He notes exporter activity and market pressure rely on supply and action rather than belief, with margins and selling said moderate but flowing.

James A. Patten Patten Peema Patteny Margen

Court News Deeds Filed In Fairmont Area

Court records show several real estate transfers including Andy Moore to Margaret Swiger in Fairmont Development Additions for a negotiated sum. Transfers include Paw Paw Gas Co to Rendall Gas Co for leaseholds valued at 16000. Also listed are Otis C. Cole to J D Charlton in Mannington and G C Leonard to J B Martin in Fairmont with prices. Vital statistics note births and deaths in the area. Licensing lists Joe Ceasky and Elizabeth Lacrka of Farmington as issued.

Andy Moore Margaret Swiger Fairmont Development Company Fairmont Paw Paw Gas Company Rendall Gas Company Little Paw Paw Creek Paw T. T. Wright James E. Perkins Otis C. Cole J. D. Charlton Bartholomew's Fork Mannington G.C. Leonard J. B. Martin

Man Sentenced For Poisoning Cow In Clarksburg

In Clarksburg West Virginia on June 30 Melvin Hurst received a one year penitentiary term for poisoning a cow owned by D Bush. Judge James W Robinson granted a 60 day suspension to allow an appeal and the defendant released on a $1000 bond.

Clarksburg W. Va D. Bush Melvin Hurst James W. Robinson Moundsville

West Virginia gas men form statewide association in Clarksburg

A large gathering in Clarksburg organized West Virginia gas producers into a state association led by Lynn S. Horner with Edwin Robinson as secretary. John Gerrard of Columbia Ohio urged unity and benefits of regional cooperation among 87 WV gas corporations and out-of-state company reps attended. The meeting also noted term expirations in Marion County schools with Homer C. Toothman set to take over duties tomorrow.

Clarksburg Edwin Robinson Fairmont Lynn S. Horner Fred Hall Grosscup Charleston J. C. Watson W. S. Mears Moundsville H.C. Cooper W. H. South Morgantown George B. Riddle Wheeling George Wilson Weston J. R. Munce Charles‘ton Thomas Gargelan Parkersburg Lewis Bennett J. B. Trainor West Union J.P. McCloskey Huntington C. E. Swartz John Gerrard Gerrard West Virginia Pittsburgh Philadelphia W. M. Kennedy Marion County Homer C. Toothman Toothman Kennedy

Heart of a Painted Woman at Grand with Olga Petrova

A vivid romance at the Grand features Olga Petrova as Selma, a painter’s model who falls from grace after an artist deserts her for an heiress. She later helps Spendthrift with wealth, opens a hospital for crippled children, and, after misfortune, returns to reform for a hopeful future.

Plays and Players Company Selma Spendthrift Wwertth

Jitneys Regulated In Charleston West Virginia

Charleston, W V June 30 Sitnney buses will tie to operate on fixed schedules and routes according to an ordinance passed by council. Operators will be required to give a 2500 bond and pay a license tax of 24 dollars a year.

Charleston W. Va Sitnney Buses

Fairview Ondale Charge Reported Sunday Incident

Fragmentary OCR notes mention names like Jo King and vague references to a Sunday event at Fairview Ondale. Details are unclear, but the item appears to record a local charge or incident with partial person and place references.

Ing Fairview Ondale Cordia

Lift Quarantine Lifted For Foot Mouth Disease

The foot and mouth disease quarantine in several West Virginia counties including the Eastern Panhandle was lifted by Governor Hatfield and Agriculture Commissioner Howard E. Williams after field investigations showed eradication and eliminated infection risk. Movements of livestock into or through the state will follow federal regulations.

Charleston W. Va West Virginia Panhandle Hatfield Howard E. Williams Agricultural Department

Arrests widen in Huerta case in El Paso

El Paso July 30 jose zazoya a wealthy resident was arrested on conspiracy to start a military expedition against a friendly nation in violation of US neutrality He posted 7500 bond for a Thursday hearing and faces charges similar to those leveled at Victoriano Huerta and Pascual Orozco Authorities also accuse him of buying five machine guns 500 rifles and ammunition Federal officials reportedly found weapons in a warehouse linked to Zazoya Huerta consulted with former Mexican generals including Salvator Mercedo Pascual Orozco and others during a conference.

EL Paso Texas Jose Zazoya United States Zazoya Victoriano Huerta Pascual Orozco Huerta Orozco Edwardoaus Emilio Campa C. Castro Felix Terrazas Luis Fernandez Manuel Landa

Treatment in Tuberculosis and Habits

A May 71 1912 journal excerpt discusses tuberculosis treatment and its relation to habit forming behavior. It notes cautious reading of medical guidance and references a Philadelphia druggist case, illustrating how information and access influenced remedies.

Lane American Medical Leasons Philadelphia

Young People Entertain at Salvation Army Hall

At the Salvation Army Hall the Thursday evening program features recitations choruses solos and tableaux by Sun day School girls plus a trip by three weetots. The event invites all who can attend and promises strong attendance as children showcase talents twice a year. Stella Ulom visiting Fairmont to meet candidates and fill Lt Riel's vacancy. Seats are free and the program begins at 8 o clock.

Salvation Army Hall Crane's Drug Store Weetots Fairmont Stella Ulom Greensburg F. Riel Morgantown D. F. Bulley

Vermin Menace and Household Remedy Mentioned in Parlour Talk

A reader recounts a humorous husband complaint about domestic chores and notes a quick remedy for roaches and bedbugs using Green Death. The vermin destroyer is advertised as harmless to people and pets, with a pint can priced at 25 cents sold by reliable dealers.

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