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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
5
A fragmented notice references General Von Jagow as Germany’s forsten minister and notes he received all notes from President Wilson. It mentions export docks, the Nelau river bridge location, and a Wheeling resident named Phillips arriving on business.
The twenty fifth commencement exercises at West Virginia Wesleyan College were held in the college chapel. Bishop Luther B. Wiiava delivered the address to graduates in the College of Liberal Arts where 23 of 19 were noted as highly appreciated. The Academy and departments held their exercises in the afternoon with 86 graduates. Prohibition Commissioner Fred O. Blue gave an address. Several faculty changes were announced, including resignations and the appointment of J. J. Deek to head the modern language department at Tobmond, replacing Prof Stauffer. The president's reception closed the year.
A concrete arch bridge over the Tygarts Valley river at Grafton will be set June 19. Frank D. McEnteer of Clarksburg is supervising with Lewin and Murte ll of this city as sub engineers in charge. Six arches will span the river at St Marys Street using reinforced concrete.
The Grand Theatre screens pictures of 600 babies over two days drawing large crowds. Tonight offers first chance for parents to vote on cutest baby while prizes are awarded by vote count. Notables present include Mrs. Roffrey and George and Mrs. May Bowls with daughter, at Eighth Street residence of Mrs. Fran Delgrande.
In Moundsville on June 11 the old prehistoric mound receives a near complete beautification. Warden M Z White and convict crews spent weeks planning and carrying out work that covers the sides with grass and trees, fixes drainage, and creates a gravel walk to the top. Plans include a park and a top pavilion as the next steps for the historic Indian relic.
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