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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1916

Page

9

Grafton Plans Memorial Day Events And Civic Upkeep

In Grafton April 6 preparations for a ceremonial session of Osirio Temple Nobles of the Mya fa Shrine are complete with a special train from Wheeling and a Jewel of initiation. The Grafton Business Men’s Association elected officers with Charla A. Keefar as president and nine-member executive committee. Memorial Day observances, a second annual city cleanup starting April 10, and strict trash disposal rules are announced by Mayor Graham. County court approves quarterly year bills and shifts purchasing to the county clerk. L. A. Warthen is named city auditor. Suffragists accelerate activity. Adella Potter of New York will boost work April 21. A district meeting educates on alcohol evils, with leaders including J. T. Stacey and Dr. Parlett. Special trains link Clarksburg, Fairmont, and Grafton for workers and families.

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Wages and public notices sweep through regional report

The article reports on wage scale attempts by a railroad and notes varied increases. It lists jurors summoned for April circuit court, outlines a bankruptcy trustee operating a plant to liquidate stock by April 22, and covers local arrests for lumber violations. It mentions several deaths and weddings, registrations starting for the June primary, and residents visiting or returning from nearby cities.

Formation and shift of Virginia constitutions through history

The article traces Harrison County’s constitutional evolution from 1776 through the 19th century, detailing the Virginia charters and the rise of West Virginia. It notes the 1775 to 1776 actions, Derby-era conventions, and key figures like Madison, Monroe, Doddridge, Campbell, and Johnson, and covers the 1863 Wheeling changes, emancipation, election reforms, and later 1872 adoption moving into a new era.

Shakespeare Club Hosts Big Reception in Shinnston

The Shakespeare Club held its annual reception in the Baptist church social rooms with about 200 attendees from town. An orchestra provided the evening’s program, and a luncheon followed in which decor and service reflected careful planning.

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Empire Building Directory Acme Credit Co

Fragmented directory listing including company names and addresses across multiple firms and locales. The readable portions reference Acme Credit Co and Prudential Life among other listings with scattered street and firm names, suggesting a business directory page with various entries and contact details.

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