Adelson's Great Grafton Sale Showcases Honest Values
Louis Adelson arrived in Grafton in 1878 and built a trusted clothing business based on honest dealings and value. After decades serving the town and surrounding areas, his sons now run Old Louie's in Grafton offering extraordinary sale prices to thank the public for its support and enduring approval of Adelson's merchandising approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Adelson
Grafton
Adelsons
Adelson
Cleveland
Louie
Fleming ton figures in farm sale and local doings
Flemington doctor J W Davidson purchased from Col McGraw a portion of the Powell farm near Flemington, boosting his acreage and farm value. Funeral attendance for Mr J Williamson at Harmony Grove drew many locals. Music, church events, and visits to Fairmont and Monongah mark a week of small town activity with neighbors and regional business reps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Davidson
Parkersburg
Col
John T. McGraw
Powell
Flemington
Doctor Davidson
Colonel McGraw
J. Williamson
Harmony Grove
Williamson
Doctor Brown returns to town as permanent resident
Webster Dr. Q N Brown, formerly of this place, has moved back from Clarksburg and will make this his permanent home. The community is glad to have the physician back as a needed presence. Mrs. White of Grafton, visiting her son L White and daughter Mrs. Leslie Davis, returned home yesterday. Marshall Tutt, the assessor on this side of the river, is very low in health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. N. Brown
Clarksburg
White
Grafton
L. White
Leslie Davis
Marshall Tutt
Village Life And Local Notices From Grafton Area
A collection of local tidbits from Grafton and nearby areas recount visits by residents, church events, social gatherings, and family news. It includes names such as Mrs James McFarland, Mr and Mrs W G Demos, Amos Powell, the M E church meeting conducted by Rev Libe and Rev M Knotts, and community scenes with numerous Neels and Lifelong residents. Also covered is a Republican Senatorial Convention notice for Fairmont in June 1908 and an insert promoting The Pittsburgh Dispatch featuring governor portraits and praise for the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Monongalia
Taylor
Fairmont
Court House
State Senate
Republican Executive Committee
Aylor
A. H. N. Means
J. E. Powell
Town Hints at Incorporation and Local Improvements
Lemise waits for arrival as Uncle Tommy visits John this week. Attorney St Clair leaves for Harrisville to attend Ritchie circuit court. Robert Dunnington attends to business in Grafton. Columbus Bartlett moves to a new home near town. Mr Scofield enhances his property enhancing town appearance. Floyd Waller repainting fence white, amid talk of change. Citizens push for town incorporation to gain police protection and improve roads and sidewalks despite concerns over school taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemise
Tommy Currence
John
St. Clair
Harrisville
Ritchie Bounty
Robert M. Dunnington
Grafton
Columbus Bartlett
Mr. Scofield
Floyd Waller
Webster
Death of Miss Laura Powell Prompts Community Tragedy
Obituary note from East Liverpool reports Miss Laura Powell, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Powell, died after months of consumption at age about twenty seven. Funeral held at River View cemetery. Also mentions district Sunday School convention at Thornton with ministers H C Howard Reese Quen Roberts and C A Snider, praised as best county convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Powell
C. W. Powell
East Liverpool
Lee Annon
Riverview
Grafton
H. C. Howard
Andrews M. H
B. B. Reese
U. B. Church
C. L. Quen
M. P. Church
L. W. Roberts
St. Paul's M. B. Church
C. A. Snider
Sanitary Plumbing Ad Seeks Bathroom Installations
Local plumbers invite readers to discuss bathroom installations, inviting customers to come in and see their services and offerings. The message emphasizes practical plumbing work and direct engagement.
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Panama
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Heatherbloom
Petti
George
Georges
Our
Arrow
Monarch
George's
Stitt
I. D. Martin
Chas. F. Monroe
Thomas
Floyd Leachman
Logan-Gregg Hardware Company
Pittsburg
Flemington M. P
Sim
Baptist Church
P. B. Reynolds
University At
Morgantown
City
W. F. Reynolds
A. R. Shaw
T. B. Davis
H. B. Shayer
Robert
Monongah
B. F. Shaver
W. C. Cross and Son
James McFarland
W. G. Demos
E. L. Powell
Julius
Amos Powell
Samuel Demoss
Haymond’s
Harry Thorn
Ed. Watkins
Haymond
Mary J. Painter
Clark Bailey
John N. Mays
East Grafton
M. E. Church
Libe
Knottaville
M. Knotts
Lewis Phillips
Grant ‘Travis
Mary Lake
George Neel
George Lucas
Jonathan
Arthur Elder
Goldie
Gibson Reese
Mary Neel
Belle Fast
Luther Fast
Lizzie Neel
Henry Stevens
James Neel
Rufus
Thomas Neel
John K. Linn
David Hayhurst
Lent Ness
Lee
Peninah Henderson
Ivy Lakes
Elmer ‘Brown's
State
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg Dispatch
Dispatch
United States
Bell
Grand St
Earl S. Ford
Grafton, W.va
A. E. Jackson
East Main ST
Lilly
R. L. Clark & Comp’y
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