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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
4
At the Grafton Window Glass plant meeting the board reports limited encouragement for early operation. Two wage classes accept the compromise with operators while cutters and flatteners reject it, delaying a comeback as new machinery threatens hand blowers and gatherers.
Conflicting wage demands between cutters and flatteners threaten factory resumptions in West Virginia and Pennsylvania unless the higher paid workers yield. The Morgantown Post urges Governor Dawson to call an extra session to strengthen mining safety laws after the Monongah disaster. The Madrigal Club performs at the opera house tonight donating a portion of receipts to Monongah victims.
Music duo Herbert and Vance perform a versatile program at the Casino tonight featuring a blend of swing jazz and popular tunes. Sweet Melody Flour likely on the menu as a featured piece.
Central Drug Store offers full line of drugs chemicals and patent medicines with year round soda water fountain service.
The College of Agriculture at the State University announces a four week winter course starting January 6 1908 at Morgantown. Topics include stock breeding Like Produces Like Variation and Atavism with lectures by Professor Atkeson and guest speakers from the US Department of Agriculture and the governor. Interested farmers may request the circular by mail.
The community health is good as residents report visits and gatherings. Neels and Linn families host relatives and guests while the Champion Rifle Club meets at Moran’s with scores tallied and plans for a Dec 21 meeting. A local studio offers portrait services nightly and B&O workers receive gold pay today.
Cottage house and three lots on West Main Street in First ward. Very desirable. Will sell one lot or all together. Price reasonable and terms easy. E. B. Harwood, 231-tt.
A Grafton window glass board meeting discussed the industry standstill as glassworkers remain idle and firms consider concessions. A broader manufacturers’ meeting at Clarksburg will address orders handling and future plans, inviting flatteners and cutters to join talks. Funeral services for Mrs. Ann Flanagan set for Saturday at St Augustine’s Catholic Church.
Cloudy tonight and Friday snow forecast. Call the Pump Factory about car whistle signals. Contact Grafton Wood Working Co for building needs. O G Auutr, manager, and Sweet Melody Lour provide services.
Court orders repair work on the East Grafton to West Grafton bridge with a full closure until completion. Cassy A. Hamilton, president, issues notice under authority.
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