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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1916
Page
10
The British defense of Kut el Amara in Mesopotamia is recounted with focus on the protracted siege, losses and the eventual fall after weeks of heavy bombardment and dwindling supplies. British and Indian troops struggle to hold the line as Ottoman forces tighten control around the besieged garrison.
Reports describe Boy Scouts of America preparations for a summer camp with emphasis on training, discipline, and physical readiness. Key figures such as council leaders and local organizers outline camping activities, military-style drills, and safety standards across towns nationwide.
In Ritchie county the primary election produced local winners including sheriff, prosecuting attorney, and county commissioner. Victor F Cooper and Ay 1 Prunty were among contenders, with the usual slate of party nominees advancing. Missionary Mabel Drury, back from abroad, will speak at the Pennshora United.
The June term of Ritchie county court will convene at Harriertile on June 13 with Judge Homer B. Woods presiding. A memorial address was delivered by Judge Homer I. Woods at Gratton last Sunday for the Modern Woodmen of America. Dr. Britt of Clarksburg reports the northwestern tunnel paving plan for Clay district, bonds valued at 240000 voted. Ladies and society of the Methodist Episcopal church held a lawn fete on the church lawn. Jann Cook returned to Ellenboro after attending his mother’s funeral in Butler, Pa. Mrs. Margaret Ott Carney RN returned to Ritchie county with reinvestment. EF Hartley of Fairmont visiting Pennaboro. Mrs. Holo Duty of Clas Wal a kabel of her later. Parry and W. Barn Hart of Electric Under Current Co. in Philadelphia and New York on business. Frank Deffenhaugh, superintendent, returned from Columbus. Roy Hoykine of Washington visiting his brother H. B. Mookram. J M Yaton and J C McDougal of Pennalors visited Henanboro on business.
Notice to ten water consumers outlines mandatory permits for all use of city water, penalties of two dollars per day for unpermitted usage, and strict limits on sprinkler timing and nozzle size. It forbids sprinkling outside approved hours and requires compliance during fire alarms, with no renewal required for sprinkler privilege holders from June 1 to September 1.
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