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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1916
Page
16
The upcoming Peamcord fair promises greater crowds and stronger attractions this August. Local organizers, including Secretary Will A Biricklerds, report continued efforts to boost attendance and improve events. Repairs to gas lines and road works along the Hopiath Reserve area progress toward summer completion.
A long divorce hearing details a complex set of accusations and alleged misconduct within a prominent couple's circle. Judge Wood hears testimony about separations, settlements, and alleged threats while noting financial and social entanglements. The proceedings mention parties at Palat Street Apartments and accusations of infidelity, assault, and public benefaction links to Andrew Carnegie.
Local Woman hosts an informal social at Ler honio on a Saturday evening with Mrs. Pei Kuttle gard of Clarksburg and Mrs Frank Wright of Connellsville as guests of honor. Dozens attend, lawn setting, luncheon, and polite refreshments mark the pleasant gathering.
John D. Rockefeller, the world’s richest man, celebrated his seventy seventh birthday here today by playing golf on a nine hole course with friends. His birthday dinner followed at noon as Rockefeller appeared in splendid health.
Washington reports a federal quarantine around New York amid fears of infantile paralysis. Dr. Sweet of the Public Health Service says no spread is proven yet and federal authorities monitor the situation. Early studies at Washington laboratories faced contradictory results, with nursing and careful medical care cited as key to recovery. experts note the disease’s sudden virulence and emphasize reporting and prevention.
New York July 8 The Rev Caries Stelzle elected by the nonmigirative committee of the Federal Coutest of the Churches of Christ in America to lead the spell service. Stelzle a long time New York resident and pastor, organized church and labor departments and directed public campaigns. He begins service July 1 at United Charities building, continuing work on unemployment relief and church social services.
Mary Jane Stowell, mother of evangelist Billy Sunday, aged 78, died at his Vienna Lake home in Warsaw Indiana due to heart trouble. She had been in good health the day before. Sunday discovered her body when he checked on her after she stayed in bed longer than usual. Mrs Stowell, born in Syracuse New York, had lived with the evangelist for years. Her body was to be taken to Ames Indiana for burial on the old homestead, where her family planned the funeral.
Dr Samuel Dixon Pennsylvania health commissioner urges open air living to build resistance against cold months. He cites Genesis on breath of life and warns against dead air pockets in poorly ventilated homes, recommending maximum outdoor exposure day and night to improve health.
A turning point in Hanoi traffic history marks the UK government deciding through the Liquor Trade Control Board to purchase all breweries and public houses in the Car sie area and nearby, involving about 200 pubs. The plan aims to expand refreshment houses and adjust drinking hours, with food and non intoxicants emphasized.
In Tokyo pet burials are big business with several temples offering lavish rites. Owners spend high sums. a Tokyo widow erected a twenty three yen monument for her cat, while another spent seventy yen on a dog burial. Sixteen people attended the service.
Petry, Ning lock, and others accuse Jia of stealing canaries from bird dealers Royce and Passmorg. At No 291 Jefferson Wy, a clerk interrupted the theft as a canary bird song began. Justice Selborg records the case. Jia is fined $10 or thirty days in jail and must return the bird.
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