Grafton Marble Memories Spark Old Time Frolic
A nostalgic feature recalls Grafton youths playing marbles as adults remember youth. The piece notes ringside games, first days of school, fair victories, and a lasting longing for simpler times. A local ad mentions a picture and frame offer with purchases, followed by a note on Elza Wright uncovering a seven foot underground flint relic. Also brief items cover U F Firethrew conference in Elkins with Rev W F Gruber in attendance.
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Grafton Kidville
Hall of Learning
Pop
Johnny
Poy
Graftonian
Gentleman of
Grafton
Seeds and garden seeds offered for lawn and field use
The article extols wealth from labor on land and promotes gardening as a wholesome pursuit. It notes Field Grass, Lawn Grass, vegetable and flower seeds in stock, with upcoming arrivals of fancy seed potatoes including Early Ohio and Early Rose, plus flowering bulbs like canna and gladiola.
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Ohio
Hebron
Easter Bonnets at Grafton Millinery Stores
Grafton milliners prep for spring stock with elaborate Easter bonnets. Shops report dainty, tasty styles and busy local assistors as preparations continue. A light aside notes married men face higher costs for playful bonnet jokes, while ladies’ taste governs the season. Health Coffee scam note and coffee substitute ad by Jno. T. Tregellas included.
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Grafton
Grafton Indies
Paper Company Is Chartered in Charleston
Charleston March 19 Special The Enterprise reports a new Paper Company with authorized stock of 25000 is chartered by the Secretary of State. Incorporators include H C Hervey of Wheeling J H Ratcliffe C J Rine F B Adams and J B Palmer all of Wellsburg. Principal place of business will be Wellsburg.
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Paper Company
Charleston
The
Enterprise. Paper Company
H. C. Hervey
Wheeling
J. H. Ratcliffe
C. J. Rine
F. B. Adams
J.B. Palmer
Wellsburg
Central league sets schedule opens with Stogies home game
Wheeling March 19 The Central league adopted a season schedule. The Stogies will open the season with Ft Wayne Railroaders on April 6. Also, Arthur Wright Studio offers half price photos all week.
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Wheeling
Central League
Ft. Wayne
Railroaders
Arthur Wright
Congregational meeting elects church trustees and treasurer
At a congregational meeting after the prayer service at First Presbyterian Church J Boyd Leamon was named a board member and T W Heironimus was elected treasurer. A G Park was chosen to fill L A Thompson’s unexpired term, Thompson formerly of Grafton now in Ohio. Nearby ads note floral wallpapers at Shelley Decorator and 10 cent lemon pies at Hess on Main Street.
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First Presbyterian Church
J. Boyd Leamon
T. W. Heironimus
A. G. Park
L. A. Thompson
Grafton
Ohio
Storm Threatens Wheeling Flood In Ohio Valley
Wheeling reports the Ohio River may flood at stages not seen in years as heavy rain and an electrical storm cause widespread damage and millions in potential losses across the valley. Nearby towns note spring term openings and local business ads interrupt the district news.
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Wheeling
Ohio Valley
Ohio River
Examination for Rural Route Carriers in Taylor County
An examination for rural route carriers will be held at the city high school building this city on Saturday from 9 30 a m to noon. The local board consists of Harry Owen John W Snider and R N Henderson. Over thirty applications are on file and there are two vacancies in the rural carrier service.
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R. R. Mail Service
Taylor County
Harry ©. Owen
John W. Snider
Post Office Force
R. N. Henderson
Eggs For Hatching and Rooster Sale at Shanabarger's
Eggs 13 for 75 cents for hatching. One cockerel full blooded. The famous cock Pitchfork Tillman for sale. Leave orders at Shanabarger’s Grocery, Main Street, cit. 313 at
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Rhode Island
Shanabarger’s
Main Street
Comedy Sketch and Singers Highlight Casino Program
The Casino tonight and Friday and Saturday features Monroe and St Clair in An Old Maid's Dilemma directed by Barthlow with Charles T Leonard and Ord Weaver performing, plus moving pictures The Bathers Race and An Error of Justice and a 3:30 Saturday matinee. Ira H. Wilmoth heads to Danville West Virginia to organize a Modern Woodmen of America camp as district deputy.
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Barthlow
Monroe Ad St.Clair
Charles T. Leonard
Ord Weaver
Ira H. Wilmoth
Danville
W. Va
Woodmen of America
Hauling Service Offered by J M Hamilton
Local contractor J M Hamilton advertises ready teaming with a strong pair of horses purchased for the work. Coal delivery offered prompt service.
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Kids AT Marbles
W. R. Loar & Co
Huntington
Elza Wright
U. B
Elkins
Fancy Jersey
Loar
Poe
Merchants & Mechanics Savings Bank
Grafton, W. VA
Dr. Shoop
Poerds
Jno
T. Tregellas
Adelson
Lark Blog
Shelley
Latrobe Street
Central Hotel
Hess
Crystal Sailoff
A. E. Jackson
East Main ST
Plumber
Just
George
W. Main St
Lester Preiss
Agt
R. F. Parker
Fairmont, W. Va
Ebape
Aes Bus
Vyovers
R. L. Clark & Com’y
Friedman
Adelson's
Clark Bldg
Main ST
Normal
Fairmont
Fairmont State Normal School
Jos. V. Shelley
Latrobe St
Opp
Sunny Creek
Here
Angel Food
Lady Fingers
West Main Street
J. M. Hamilton
Grafton Bank
Les TU
Andrew Huffman
Over Post Office
West VA
C. A. Westover
Hall Bik
LCE
Grafton Banking & Trust Company
New York City
Manufacturers Remnant Company
P. O
Morgantown
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