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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1916
Page
6
Paris dispatch reports the death of a famed promoter of the sour milk cure, a controversial figure linked to early nutrition experiments. The obituary notes his prominence in public health debates, his role in popularizing the method for aging and digestion, and mentions contemporaries and critics in scientific circles.
Readable fragments recount Marion Orpet’s murder case in which Dr Pet or Orpet faced trial. The narrative covers alleged cyanide poisoning, the trial’s key witnesses, the bottle sourced cyanide from a Chicago store, and medical opinions on cause of death, with testimonies about Marion’s relationship with Orpet and the surrounding events at Madison and Lake Forest.
War time mobilization details show Captain Dack Bun führt a draft of West Virginia volunteers. The Third Battalion prepares, with officers coordinating uniforms, equipment, and training. A ceremonial parade and church services are planned, as crews begin enlistment and mobilization duties nationwide.
A fragmentary report notes deaths and sieges tied to the Austro Hungarian conflict, mentioning a leader tied to the movement for union with Italy. It references detours to Italy before hostilities and vague ties to social and political upheaval in the Veillan area during the period.
The central fire department tackled a minor fire on Powell Street near 12 80 olelock this morning. Incidents started in a rag and paper pile in the rear of a building. crews faced difficulty but no property damage occurred.
Weekly field notes describe wider development and new producers across West Virginia and neighboring counties. Many wells completed or drilling under Hope Natural Gas and other firms, with several wells yielding early barrels and plans to secure additional productive territory.
In Penn township Morgan county J Moffatt term E P McCutchans and Company begin a second test on the John Henning farm. In the J Lee Ball farm area a light pumper and other firms, including Rockard and Company, are active. The K Oil Company's No 310 US W BD Daugherty farm also shows activity as a Hibet mutter to the Cow Run sand.
Washington July 1 The new check collection and clearing system of the Federal Reserve began operation today in banks across the district. Banks are optimistic it will win rapid public and business support as early as this week. The system allows checks drawn on member banks to be collected at par through Reserve Banks, though some smaller banks fear loss of revenue from old collection practices.
John Patton of Mt. Clare will sow half row soybeans and crimson clover. Jonah Kennedy of Lost Creek to sow crimson clover and half vetch in corn. J T McKinley of Bridgeport plants beans for first time. BE Lawson of Bridgeport plans crimson clover and hairy vetch for cover crop. Alfalfa from August 1915 on Lawson farm ready to cut again. Long Brothers of Bridgeport pushing hay harvest. Timely mowing advised for timothy after bloom to maintain quality. Daviagon meadow not pastured last winter and rap declined. care pays. Porter Moaswell of Lost Creek shows fine clover and alfalfa stand. Tra Post of Lost Creek sows hairy vetch and clover on ground from rye last spring. James Davis and Brother of Lost Creek growing oats for the first crop.
The Marlinton region reports Samuel Lewin of Lost Creek charged with murder, arson, and burglary in a case tied to a failed barn project and alleged threats. W A Davis and Son of Lost Creek are said to aid the suspect. Roy Martin of Lost Creek appears in related notes about farm disruptions and crop failure.
Reports from Lost Creek and Mt. Clare detail widespread soybean growth and new silos as farmers adopt modern methods. Dozens of farms participate in a county farming week with twenty-six growers, many planning silos and road improvements. A large August basket picnic at Une Fale grounds is announced, promising demonstrations and speakers.
Miss Burns formerly of Miss Kennedy's school announces the opening of her piano studio in Clarksburg on September fifteenth for local students seeking classical instruction and recital opportunities.
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