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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-24
In the Wake of the Neus
By Ring W. Lurdner.
Voice of the People.

Nearly a year ago Mayor Thomp-
son ruled that Chicago should be dry
on Sunday, and 1t has rained every
Sunday since. 1t has rained every
Saturday, too. How long are we go.
ing to stand 1t? We work five and a
half days a week and we want our
Saturday afternoons and our Sundays
for recreation-we want to golf, to
tour, to play tennis, to play ball. to
see the ball game. to go into the
woods and spear wild flowers. But
we are no sooner OFF the job Satur-
day noon than the clouds burst. and
they stoy busted till it is time to go
to work Monday morning. And, APP
parently. we lack the spirit to do any
thing about it.
What could be done?" asked the
pessimist. You cant change the
weather." No, but the mayor. il the
proper appeal were made to nm,
might change the calendar. Having
Saturday come on Saturday and Sun
day on Sunday Is just habit and ona
that could be done away with by a
proclamation from Mr.. Thompson
We ask you to present this matter
TO his attention.
Look at today tMonday)! What 8
whale of Saturday 1T would have
been! But 1t is Monday, through hab
it. and we must stay indoors and
work. Let's have Monday, Saturday
and Tuesday Sunday. That will give
US our rain on Thursday and Friday
when nobody cares, Your great pa
per has been q power for good In thu
community. Get the mayor to Civ,
US new deal in days and add anoth
er to your long list Of worthy accom-
plishments. Remind him, too, thai
the change will make him and every.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-24
PREFER PITCHES DODGERS
TO VICTORY OVER PIRATES
CaIIahan's Men Get Only Two
Hits Off Him in Nine
Innings.

PITTSBURG, May 24-Pittsburg
was helpless before Pfeffer's pitching
Tuesday afternoon and was shut out
by the Brooklyn team to 0. He al
lowed but two hits. Kentlehner
started the game for the Pirates. The
visitors got four hits and three runs
off him in the first two innings
Kantlehner was hit on the pitching
hand by liner from Daubert's bat
in the fifth inning and gave way to
Miller. Miller displayed the best
form OF any OF the Pirate pitchers
but was taken out to allow Costello
to bat. Jacobs and Adams finished
the game, both being hit hard.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-24
more noticeable than in the southwest
Pennsylvania fields.

more noticeable than in the southwest
Pennsylvania fields.
One OF the best of the late compile
tions in the deep sand territory in
southeastern Ohio is the Fisher Oil
Companys No. on the William Lemon
farm, located in the northeast quarter
OF section II in Green township, Hook
ing county. The first thirteen hours
after the well was given a shot 1t
placed thirty-five barrels to its credit.
Development work in the northern end
OF the deep sand territory continues
and shows an increase. In the Nash
port district, Jackson township,
Muskingum county, the Columbus OIL
and Fuel Company is drilling test on
the John Swaggard farm, located 100
feet east Of No. 2 on the Samuel Fraz-
Ter farm. In Hanover township, Lick
ing county. Whitehill and Heasley have
started test on the Daniel Fleming
farm.
Shallow Sand Territory.
The shallow sand districts are COM
pleting many wells and the best not
better than light bumpers. In the
Berea grit development near Roseville,
Brush Creek township. Muskingum
county, the Neely-Clover Company's
second test on the C. H. Harrop farm
is a five barrel pumper. The Blue
Rock Oil and Gas Company's No. 10 on
the L. IT. Swingle farm Is showing for
q three-barrel pumper.
Near Grandview, Grandview town.
ship. Washington county, Andrew W.
Linn and Company have duster in
the Cow run sand at No. on the
Rachel Kirkpatrick farm. In Indepen-
dence township. Taylor and Tye have
now drilled No. 3 on the August Hillie
farm through the Keener sand. 1t is
a very light pumper. The Carter Oil
company is drilling at 80 feet in the
sand at its No. 8 on the ELLEN Muth
farm. In Jackson township, Monroe
county. C. C. Slower has completed a
test on the Frances Evans farm. The
well was drilled through the Big Injun
sand and shows for four barrel
pumper.
In the New Matamoras district.
Grandview township, Washington
county. Renhausen and Company have
completed a test on the A. NJ. Barn
house farm and it is duster in the
Cow run sand. In Buffalo township,
Noble county, located 1900 feet south
west OF production, the German Ma
tional Bank and Company have COM
pleted test on the Mary A. Williams
farm. This location is 1900 feet south
west Of production and the well is good
for eight barrels day. In Seneca
township. the same company's No. 6
on the Silas Mclaughlin farm is
duster In the Berea grit.
Near Stockport. Penn township, Nor
gan county, the Mosher and McSwords
Oil Company drilled No. s on the E. K.
Yocom farm through the Cow run sand
and 1t is good for five barrels day.
In the Knoxville district. Island Creek
township. Jefferson county, c. c. Craw-
ford and Company completed test on
the Abrams heirs farm. 1t is gasser
in the Berea grit.
Gasser In Ashtabula County.
In Saybrook township, Ashtabula
county. located two miles south Of the
well at Saybrook, eastern parties have
drilled we'll on the Wright farm into
the Austinburg sand and developed
good gasser. The Wright farm adjoins
the Wilkinson farm on which gasser
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Left on bases-Brooklyn o, Pitts

Left on bases-Brooklyn 8. Pitts
burg 2.
First on balls-or Kantlehner 9.
off Jacobs !, off Adams /.
Struck out-By Pfeffer. 2. by
Kantlehner 2. by Adams /.
Hits apportioned-OR Kantlehner
5 in 4 ga innings. Of Miller 0 in
! 2-S innings. off Jacobs 8 In 2 In
nings, OF Adams, 3 in inning.
Time-l:46.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-24
West virginia.

Few compilations are reported from
the West Virginia fields. On Comb run,
Grant district, Ritchie county, Gordon
end EQUITY completed their test on the
p. Layfield farm and developed gas
ser of 100000 cubic feet day. In
Meade district. Marshall county, the
Larimer Oil and Gas Company com
pleted test on the Frank Grove farm.
The well was drilled through the Cor
don sand and is dry.
On Spring creek. Smithfield district,
Roane county. the Roane Development
Company has started to drill a second
test on the ]. q. Post farm. On Pinch
creek. Elk district. Kaaawha county
the United Fuel Gas Company has the
rig completed for No. on the F. j.
Gillespie farm. In the same district,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-24
Standing of the Clubs.
ADAMSTON BOWLERS
Lose Contest to the Hazel Atlas
Team Rolled on |. M. P.
Alleys Tuesday Night.

The Hazel Atlas Glass company's
ten pin team defeated the Adamston
team in close and exciting game
rolled on the I. NJ. Amusement COM
pany alleys Tuesday night by a
total Of fifty four pins. Primm. of the
Adamston team. had high score and
high average FOR the contest.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-24
body else two days younger.
ALMOST EVERYBODY. CHICAGO.
One o. Cat!

Under the caption, Sensational
Deeds on Many Ball Lots" the New
Haven, Conn, Register says: Eddie
Plank held the hard-hitting Senators
to three hits. only to lose his game
l to 0. because the White Elephants
could not connect in the pinches. At
that. Amos Strunk smashed out two
triples and double for Philadel-
phia." Eddie Collins batting slung,
opines H. N. s.. is partially respon-
sible for the Athletics poor showing.
Mr.. R. +. H., whoever he is, sub
mits as proof that conference base
ball is an amateur sport, the follow
ing batting order:"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-24
OIL AND GAS
DEVELOPMENT
OF TR|-STATE
Latest Reports Of Operations b
West Virginia, Penney
vania and Ohio.

With all the efforts for new produc-
ton, the result Is much below what II
should be. The great movement In de-
velopment work Is not now confined to
any particular locality, but is general
Development work Is being pushed to
the null limit In districts that have
been idle for number Of years. In no
section % the revival Of operations
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-24

was completed last year. 1t is claimed
that the Wright frrm we'll is better
well than the one on the Wilkinson
farm. estimated at 100000 cubic feet
.at the time 1t was drilled in.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-24

F1ttSbure. U y y V-V
Two base hit-Wheat.
Three base hit-H. Myers.
Sacrifice fiy@Daubert.
Stolen bases-H. Myers. ]. John
son, Getz.
Double plays-carey to w. John
son; ]. johnson to Daubert.
Hit by pitcher-W. johnson and
knabe.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-24
the W. S. Edwards OIL Company is
drilling No. 4 on the George Bryant


Aside from the increase in new work
starting there is nothing out of the
ordinary in the local fields. In the
Dorseyville field in Indiana township,
Allegheny county, the National Oil and
Gas Company is drilling at thirty feet
in the thirty-foot sand at No. 8 on the
Stephenson farm and has show for
producer. Hansell and Shaffer are
drilling in the 100-foot sand at No. 8
,-,,.>.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-24
n NATIONAL al
|RASEBA[[ RESU[TS|
- AMEEIoAN ~
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

At Cincinnati r. H. r.
New York .OO1 900 S0O-4 10 /
Cincinnati 900 900 OPS 9 4
Batteries: Benton, Tesreau, Math-
ewson and Rariden. Schneider, Knetz-
er and Clarke.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-24

they plant the flagstaff in the Cubs
park where 1t would conceal the
score of one inning from so many
people in the stands? FANS.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-24

Referred to the Landscape Gardener.
Dear Sir: B. L, T, having failed
satisfactorily to explain why dog
turns round three times before lying
down. we ask you this one: Why did
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-24

Probably they closed up sides and
got ripped. A'
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-24

Games Today.
Boston at st. Louis.
Brooklyn at Pittsburg.
New York at Cincinnati.
Philadelphia at Chicago.
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Gasser in Ashtabula County.

In Saybrook township, AshtabuIa
county. located two miles south of the
well at Saybrook, eastern parties have
drilled well on the Wright farm into
the Austinburg sand and developed a
good gasser. The Wright farm adjoins
the Wilkinson farm on which q gasser
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-24
Standing Of the clubs.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

1eSperuayS heSulCs.
All games postponed on account of
rain.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-24

Games Today.
Chicago at Washington.
st. Louis ut New York.
De troit at Boston.
Cleveland at Philadelphia.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-24

Totals. SO. 20 0 2 81 II
Slated for miller in sixth.
ssBatted for Jacobs in eighth.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-07-27
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATIONS

State of South Dakota,
County OF Brookings IS.
In County Court.
In the matter Of the Estate OF Ingri N.
Tro, deceased.
The State of South Dakota sends Greeting
to Anna Nelson, Theodore Nelson Tro, Robert
Qualey. Gladys Qualey and Louise Quaiey,
heirs at law and next of kin of Ingri N. Tro,
deceased, and to all to whom these presents
may come:
Notice is Hereby Given that Anna Nelson
has filed with the Judge Of this Court, a
petition praying that Letters OF Administra-
ton of the Estate OF Ingri N. Trio, deceased,
be issued to II. K. Halvorson, OF Brookings,
South Dakota, and that Monday, the 31st
day of July. A. D., 1916, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
of said day, being a day Of a regular term
of this Court. to-wit: OF the July, 1916 Term,
at the Court Room OF said Court In the Court
House in the City of Bookings, County Of
Bookings and State of South Dakota, has
been set for hearing said petition. when and
where any person interested may appear
and show cause why the said petition should
not be granted.
Dated at Bookings. South Dakota, this
10th day Of July, A, d. 1915.
(seal OF County Court) GEO. p. HALL.
Attest: Judge OF the County Court.
. John A. Lunden,
Clerk.
Albert Matson,
Attorney for Petitioner.
Bookings, So. Oak.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-07-27

Hanson, of Astoria, Rev. Johan Olson
tying the nuptial knot. Immediately
after the ceremony the newly-weds
and the wedding guests went to the
home Of the brides mother where a
reception was rendered them. They
will be at homie after September 1st, at
Astoria.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-07-27

Emil Salk returned Sunday from a
few days visit in Chicago. While in
the windy city he was approached by
an opera star, who tried to induce him
to remain and join the company. Just
then Emil spied a cop Logging it his
way, and as Emil's conscience wasn't
really clear he made for his train and
came home some six days ooner than
he had planned. Better not mention it
in his hearing.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-07-27
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Lillian Hinckley, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
Executor Of the estate of Lillian Hinckley,
deceased, to the creditors of and all persons
having claims against the said deceased, TO
exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers,
within six months after the first publication
of this notice to the said Executor, at the
office of Albert Matson, his attorney, in the
City of Brookings in the County of Brook
ings, South Dakota.
Dated June Goth, 1916.
BERTO C. ATWATER,
Executor of the Estate of
Lillian Hinckley, deceased.
Albert Matson, Attorney,
Brookings. S. D..
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-07-27

Mrs. Geo. P. Sexauer was called to
Alma, Wis, Saturday by the drowning
Of her nephew, Waldermar Ulrich,
Thursday. A bunch of boy scouts had
been swimming in the Mississippi
river and one of them became ex-
hausted. The Ulrich boy went to his
assistance but was taken with a cramp
and drowned. The body was not re-
covered until late Friday. The young
man was about Is years old.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-07-27
LEASE OF SCHOOL LANDS FOR AGRI.
CULTURAL PURPOSES

Notice is hereby given that the following
tracts of Common School Land in Brookings
County will be offered for lease for agricul-
tural purposes on the 5th day of September,
1916, between the hours OF 1000 o'clock A.
NJ, and $500 o'clock P. NJ. at the Court
House in said County, viz:
Nj 4 Sc 4, Sec. SGT. 11o-R. ~.
NJ ", Sec. SGT. 11l-R. 81.
Dated at Pierre, S. D.. this goth day OF
June. 1916.
Somm, ssioner Of School and Public Lands.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-07-27

Thomas Kidman, Of our progress
sive farmers and county commissioner
from this district, will soon begin oper-
ations on a new set Of buildings on his
tree claim five miles northeast CT town.
Work has already started on the house
which will be 26x32. and two stories
high.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-07-27

Quite a number Of former White resi-
are visiting friends and relatives in
White and vicinity. Mr.. and Mrs. M.
L. Palmer arrived some time ago as
also Mrs. Caroline Dricken, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. G. Allison, Walter Wohlheter,
Mrs. Dave Meyer, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Denhart.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-07-27

Walter Bombeck is suffering from
the effects Of stepping on an S-penny
nail. He was about home doing his
work Saturday evening and was wear
ing a pair Of shoes with rubber soles
when the accident happened, the nail
easily penetrating the rubber and
through the ball of his left foot.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-07-27

within four months after the first publication
OF this notice, TO the said administrator at
his office In the Estelline State Pank, Estel-
line, Hamlin County, S. D.. or at the office
of the County Judge in Bookings. In the
County of Bookings, S. Oak.
Dated at Estelline, S. D., July 18th, 1915.
A. B. CALEF,
Administrator OF the Estate Of
Leo De Zoete, Deceased.
NJ. S. Liebenstein,
Estelline, 8. d.
Attorney for Administrator
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-07-27
LANDS

HAVE RANCHES and houses to *
change for Bookings county property.
Now is good time to get a home here.
After three years of hard times" the
banks are ~loaning freely and prices
will soon advance materially. Write
me today. S. H. Goodfellow, 337 South
Hill ST., Los Angeles, Calf.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-07-27

ton farm located tx miles north of
town to Peter Kruse, on TUESDAY of
this week, the consideration being
$4,000 per acre.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-07-27

Julius VonHagen, of Vedora, Sask.,
arrived last Friday for a visit with his
daughter and family, Mrs. H. o. Nor
gan. Reports all well at homo, but
Mr.. VanHagen must necessarily go to
the hospital for treatment.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-07-27

There is such a dearth of houses in
White that some means will have to
be taken by the citizens Of our little
city if the community is to grow.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-07-27
T TO CREDITORS

Estate of Leo De Zoete, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned,
Administrator of the estate of Leo De Zoete
deceased, to the creditors of and all persons
having claims against the said deceased. to
them, with the necessary vouchers,
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-07-27
ElkTON

From the Records:
Miss Mary Peck visited Miss Maize
Stearns, at Old Medary, the past few
days. Bet there was high jinks"
whereabouts, alright!
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-07-27
WHITE

From the Leader:
Miss Cora Cauield, of Bookings,
was a guest of Miss Cecil Meadows
Saturday and Sunday.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-07-27
Classified Want Ads
,AiT. TIME Is MoNEY-sTART soMETHlNo!

Advertisements will be inserted In this
column for One Cent o word each insertion;
One Cent q word for each succeeding inser-
tion-no advertisement inserted for less than
a5 cents. Cash must accompany the order.
Paid up subscribers to the Register can
take advantage Of this department at q l5
cent minimum for the first insertion IL cash
accompanies the order. Unless cash accom-
panies the order 10 cents extra will be
charged for booking and billing.
We believe that every advertiser in this
department Is absolutely reliable and respon-
sible. Our readers will confer a favor by
promptly reporting any found to be other
wise.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-07-27
The MacP hail School of
Music and Dramatic Art

The NorthweN's most rapidly growing Music
School ofers complete modern courses In all
branches Of music. leading to Teachers Csrih-
eates and Diplomas.
Master faculty, including VIcroR Hrrxzs (pia.o),
KATHLEEN HARr-BIBB (voice), wv. MAcPHIL
frscHrs (ceIlo), NoRnAx SAaR (pubiie school
music). Orchestra OF 70. Fall term begins Sept. =
loHN SEAMAN GARNs, School of Expression and
Dramatic Art offers courses in Dramatic Art.
Public Speaking. Oral Expression. Physical Train
ing and PaseantTy. Nsw Cataiog Malea Free.
3rd Floor Metropolitan Music Bldg.
- So. Sixth Street Minneapolis
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-07-27
DOAN'S MADE A CURE

OVER FIVE YEARS LATER, Mr..
Hanson said: "Doan's Kidney Pills
made a permanent cure in my case"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Hanson has twice publicly recon-
mended. Foster-Mulburn Co., Props,
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-07-27
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNIT
ED STATES, DISTRICT OF SOUTH A-
KOTA, SOUTHERN DIVISION

The United States
of America ex rel,
Indiana Quarries
Company, a corpor-
alton,
Plaintiff.
The General Con-
struction Company,
a corporatio on;
George A. West,
Trustee in Bank NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ruptcy for the Cen
eral Construction
Company, a bank
rupt; Title Guar
nty & Surety Com
pany, a corpora
ton; and The
American Surety
Company of New
York, a corporation
Defendants.
To all persons, firms and corporations who
have claims against the above named de-
PENDANT, The General Construction Company
arising under and by virtue of any work per,
formed or any material furnished to the salo
The General Construction COMPANY unuer
contract with the United States of America
for the construction OF the Post Office Build
ing at Brookings. South Dakota:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an
action has been commenced by The United
states of America for the benefit of the IN
diana Quarries Company, a corporation one
of the creditors of the said General Construc-
ton Company under the ABOVE uesCrlpeu
contract against the General Construction
Company, a corporation; George A. West,
Trustee in Bankruptcy for the General Con-
struction Company, a bankrupt; Title Guar
anty & Surety Company, n corporation; ana
The American Surety Company OF New YORK,
n corporation, for the purpose OF collecting e
claim arising under said above described
contract which said suit is on the bond given
by the General Construction Company with
the defendants The Title Guaranty az surety
Company and The American surety company
of New York as s~ureties, which said action
was commenced on the nth day or July,
1916.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that
II YOU have a claim you have a right 70
intervene in said action and file your sald
claim therein and upon proof Thereon 10
share in the benefits received under said
bond, but you are also notified that II you
have such claim the same must be hled with
the clerk of this court and served herein De-
fore the Sth day of September, 1916, at
which time your right under said bond VIII
expire.
BOYCE, WARREN & FAIRBANK,
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-07-27
POSITIVE PROOF

Shodld Convince the Greatest Skeptic
In ~Brookings
Because it's the evidence Of a Brook
ings citizen.
Testimony easily investigated.
The strongest endorsement Of merit.
The best proof. Read it:
A. B. Hanson, Brookings, says: 81
suffered from lameness GRO the
small of my back. My case was OF
long-standing and it was hard for me
to get relief. Doan's Kidney Pills,
procured at Villas Drug Store, reliev-
ed me of the lameness and aching in
my back"