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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1912
Page
2
A dated 1910 West Virginia corporate dissolution document outlines the corporation’s cease of business and surrender of all debts duties and assets. Authorized officers direct liquidation of funds and property remaining to wind up affairs.
The document states that the president of the corporation must publish notice of adopting the foregoing resolution in a general trade newspaper near the paper office weekly for four weeks. It requires the president to certify the resolutions to the secretary of State of West Virginia and deliver a certificate of publication as required by law.
The article recalls how Guy Crossus, once a major money maker, would envy modern stars like Rose Melville, Maude Adams, Ethel Barrymore, and Laura Nelson Hall. It notes Melville’s farewell tour netted about 200000, Adams’ early earnings with a 50000 bonus, and the fortunes actors earned in a single season.
Telegraphic notice reports Claude McCarroll aged about 40 died Sunday in Lawrenceville Illinois. Burial planned Tuesday at 10 am in Lawrenceville. Survived by his wife and five children. He was known in the oil fields region and formerly superintendent of the Stringtown Shirley district.
A vivid hunting scene unfolds with a packed arena as a pack of fox hounds leads riders in white buckskin, velvet hats and top boots. The chase erupts over fences with daring leaps, horses flying and top rails shattered, showcasing the Greh breed praised for its prowess.
Charleston May 27 The State School Book Commission announces the bidding process for supplying textbooks to public schools in West Virginia. Contractors must deposit a sum with the State Treasurer, designate a resident agent, and arrange dealer coverage across districts. Exchanges of old for new books are allowed at fifty percent of retail, with ten percent of cash proceeds to the dealer. Bids must be in by 6:00 p m June 8 1912 for contracts of five years starting July 1 1912.
J. Forman serves as chairman and M. Y. Shawkey as secretary of the State School Book Commission.
The Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias of West Virginia and Uniform Bank plan a three day gathering in Charleston August 28 29 and 30. A committee of 36 is working to ensure a pleasant event for knights and ladies with Camp Eliott grounds near the Kanawha River. Capt Hoyts flambeau drill and other attractions are listed as highlights for attendees from Charleston and surrounding areas.
A druggist offers a money back guarantee if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure external or internal piles within six to fourteen days. The ad promises relief from itching bleeding and protrusion with a topical treatment and refunds any purchase if not cured.
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