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and John F. Cramer (William E. Cramer's nephew) in the business office, and John G. Gregory as editor. After Aikens' death in 1909, Mrs. Cramer was assisted in the management by John F. Cramer and John W. Campsie. This arrangement continued for nine years, until June 1918, when Mrs. Cramer and her
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were situated. To this institution Mr. Cramer left a large sum of money at his death, and Mrs. Cramer constantly added to this.
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