Old Rehoboth Church Hosts Annual Shrine of Methodists Meeting
The Shrine of the Methodists at Old Rehoboth, Monroe county, claims to be the west’s oldest church standing. The annual gathering drew about two hundred from generations of the Keenan family and others, with Dr. John S. Jenkins and Dr. B. P. Taylor delivering sermons. A noon picnic followed on the church grounds.
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Old Rehoboth
Monroe County
Alleghanies
Old Church
America
John S. Jenkins
Johnson Memorial Church
Huntington
B. P. Taylor
M. E. Church
South
Charleston
Beckiey
Col
Geo. W. Warren
Mat
Chas. Hodel
Col. Warren
Edward Keenan
Keenan
John Wesley
Francis Asbury
J. A. Riffe
Hinton
Eleanor Woolf
M. E. Trout
Roanoke
Harper
Fire Creek
Utility valuations listed for Raleigh County firms
The Board of Public Works at Charleston submitted valuations to the County Clerk for public service companies in Raleigh County. The list includes Ohio Fuel, United Fuel, Glen Jean and Eastern Railway, Raleigh and Southwestern Railway, Cabin Creek Branch Railway, Raleigh and Pocahontas Rail Road, Clear Fork Telephone, Appalachian Power, Virginian Railway, Odd Telephone, Oak Hill Telephone, Hickory Flat Light Line, Manufacturers Light and Heat, Piney Creek Branch Railway, Piney River and Paint Creek Railway, American Railway Express, Beckley Light and Power, Trap Hill Telephone, Virginian Power, and Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone. Municipal levies follow the schedules shown in these valuations.
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Board of Public Works
Charleston
Ohio Fuel Company
United Fuel Company
Glen Jean and Eastern Railway Co
Raleigh and Southwestern Railway
Cabin Creek
Appalachian Power Co
Virginian Railway
Odd Telephone Co
Oak Hill Telephone Co
Manufacturers Light and Heat Co
Piney Creek Branch Railway
Piney River
Paint Creek
American Railway Express Co
Beckley Light and Power Co
Trap Hill Telephone Co
Virginian Power Co
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Raleigh County
Outlook Improves for Local Coal Business
Indications for a betterment of the coal business are brighter than in weeks past. Coal agencies buying from local operators report more inquiries in the past ten days, with New River Collieries Company's three Eccles mines in full operation and expected to continue the rest of the week. Other firms also show increased activity and output versus prior weeks.
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New River Collieries Company
Eccles
Nineteen in One Litter Reported at Mabscott Rabbit Breeding
Dr. C. H. Fink of Mabscott visited the Register office and recounted a prolific rabbit incident. Neighbor D. G. Clint owned a fox rabbit nursing a litter of nineteen young.
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C. H. Fink
Mabscott
D. G. Clint
Fined for Drunkenness In Raleigh Arrest
An Italian from Scarbro was arrested at Raleigh Sunday evening by Deputy J W Kanode. At a hearing before Magistrate Lilly Monday morning he was fined ten dollars and costs.
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Scarbro
Raleigh
J. W. Kanode
Lilly
Paul in Iconium and Lystra Lesson Summary
Sunday School lesson on Acts chapters 14 8 20 focusing on Paul and Barnabas preaching in Lystra and Iconium. It covers faith healing of a cripple, worship of God not instruments, dangers of trusting men, and the call to persevere amid persecution with references to Heb 6 18 20 2 Tim 3 12 and Acts 14 22. Includes local obituaries for Basham Lilly and Greer.
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Paul
Barnabas
Jesus
Christ
Apostles
Satan
God
Rom
Lord Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
Niagara River
Falls
Oul
Lystra
Antioch
Iconium
Derbe
The Grim Reaper
Ruby Pearl Carter three months died at Metalton August 3 from cholera infantum. Burial at Mt. Tabor August 4. Everett Oiler of Covington Virginia was killed in McAlpin mines by a fall August 3. Survived by wife and one child. body sent to Covington for interment.
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Ruby Pearl
Frank Carter
Metalton
Mt. Tabor
Everett Oiler
James Oiler
Covington
McAlpin
Tragic Loss Hits Vanwood Family Child Dies
Death came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Garretson of Vanwood on Monday taking their seven months old child. Interment followed in the cemetery near Vanwood.
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Ben Garretson
Vanwood
Agnes Murphy dies of cholera infantum at Mabscott home
Sixteen month old Agnes Murphy daughter of Edward Murphy of Gates Tug River died Sunday afternoon at her grandmother Kate Jenkins home in Mabscott after a three to four week illness. Burial planned at Mt Tabor cemetery after her father’s arrival.
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Agnes Murphy
Edward Murphy
Gates Tug River
Kate Jenkins
Mabscott
Mt. Tabor
Deaths and funerals from Winona Mabscott Wickham Jemand Killarney
John Pastor died suddenly of heart failure at Winona and was buried in St. Sebastian cemetery after services at Caffee’s. Marie Alberino eight months died at Mabscott of cholera infantum with Catholic church service and interment at St. Sebastian. Robert Kasey one year died at Wickham of dysentery. buried Mt. Tabor. John Plumley died at Jemand age 36 of heart trouble after playing with a child. body sent to Pear. Infant son of Alfred Cole died at Killarney with burial at Kil larney. Herbert Luther five years old also noted.
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John Pastor
Winona
Caffee
St. Sebastian
Marie Francis Alberino
Robert Kasey
John Kasey
Wickham
Mt. Tabor
John Plumley
Jemand
Pear
Alfred Cole
Killarney
Tragic Dysentery Claims Beckley Infant Marie Abruant
Marie eighth month old daughter of Frank Abruant of Beckley died at home July 26 from dysentery. Burial held at Catholic cemetery Wednesday afternoon.
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Marie
Frank Abruant
Beckley
Catholic Cemetery
Miner Nichols Millouskis Dies in Mabscott Mine
Nichols Millouskis, 28, was killed in a Mabscott mine by a fall of rock on July 25. His body was taken to Caffee's undertaking shop and held until his brother arrived from Pennsylvania, and interment followed at St. Sebastian cemetery.
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Nichols Millouskis
Mabscott
Directors declare 100 percent stock dividend for DL&W
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company announces a stock dividend of 100 percent to its shareholders. The move doubles the number of shares outstanding and reflects a policy to conserve cash while rewarding investors with additional equity. The declaration specifies allocation based on existing holdings and may affect future earnings per share.
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The
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Notice of pistol license application by mine foreman
A. G. Whited, a mine foreman residing at Fireco West Virginia, will on August 22 1921 apply to the Circuit Court of Raleigh County for a license to carry a pistol or other weapon under section 7 chapter 148 of the West Virginia Code 811.
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A. G. Whited
Fireco
W. Va
Circuit Court of
Raleigh County
West Virginia
G. R. Greer
Mine foreman G. R. Greer report and residence noted
G. R. Greer, the mine foreman, is listed as residing at Virginia 8il meena ot in the local directory.
Estimates of Levy Raleigh County West Virginia 1921
Raleigh County officials estimate the current year levy including Sheriff and Treasurer, Deputy Sheriffs, Prosecuting Attorney, Assessor, health and court costs, and district road funds. The document lists estimated receipts, disbursements, and tax levy rates for county, district, and road purposes with totals and property valuations. It names local offices and figures for salaries, clerks, election costs, and maintenance, aiming to set levy amounts and rates for various funds. The material reflects a formal county budgeting record from August 1921 in West Virginia.
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Raleigh
Towit
Raleigh County
Charles Lively
W. C. Honoker
Evecescess
Criminal Court
Circuit
Lees Lesteckies Sieben
Caneatae
Circuit Court
Circuit Court County Commissioners
Board of Review and Equaliza
Court House
Danae County Infirmary
Heey Roguomm
Ssiui Mead Scekacsa
Ainisese- Cess
Tumacy
Richmond
CUIS
Tana Catad Varuek
Shady Spring
Angie
Slab Fork
Taamedena
WUE
Asaen
Clear Fork
Trap Hill
Poror
West Virginia
Jackson Smith
Beckley City Council Adopts 1921 Tax Levee Estimate
Beckley West Virginia council met August 9 1921 to set annual levy estimates for current municipal purposes. The session led by Mayor J A Campbell included R M French recorder W E Griffiths R L Maxwell B F Tolbert and R E Turner. Estimated receipts total 3650.00 with 7500.00 outstanding orders and 2500.00 unpaid accounts. Budget covers police fire cemetery street and utility costs plus sinking fund and bond interest. Recorder R M French certifies the order.
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City OF Beckley
To-Wit
Raleigh
J. A. Campbell
R. M. French
W. E. Griffiths
R. L. Maxwell
B. F. Tolbert
R. E. Turner
Tosick
Wlagéb Pwaacrease
Obescotw Oceans Sae
Cnacneaes Ye Cba
Pris- Stationaer
Bck Siegeon
State OF
West Virginia
County OF Raleigh
Beckley
W. Total
Annual Prizes at Tams Honor Gulf Coal Co Workers
One hundred eighty two dollars in prizes were awarded at Tams on Saturday July 20 by a judge panel including C H Meador John R Smith and Frank S Harkleroad. Prizes went to white and colored residents for best yards and gardens with top awards of 15 dollars and 12 dollars. The event praised town sanitation and pride. the yard and garden contest is declared a permanent institution at Tams. Total receipts and disbursements shown with district levy figures.
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Gulf Smokeless Coal Company
Tams
C. H. Meador
Beckley National Bank
John R. Smith
Shady Spring
Frank S. Harkleroad
J. B. Clifton
Chas. Hodel
W. P. Tams
J. K. Fisher
H. L. Williams
Chas, Naysmith
Chappel Price
M. L. Radford
Harry Blair
T. L. Price
S. C. McHenry
Porter Hall
Mike Cova
Frank Ratti
Premo Platti
Mike Dulow
H. W. Mills
John Pedro
Chas. Dulow
Steve Shorts
Charles Daniel
Lewy Maggourigi
Manse Damus
Odel Gwynn
Joe Jones
Labe Hairston
Cliff Dennis
Alex Carter
W. W. Burks
Jas. Cropps
John Fitzgerald
J. C. Smith
Joe
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Shrine of the Methodists
Alleghany Mountains
County Properties
B. Lacy Hoge
First Baptist Church
Sheckley
S. E. Basham
E. K. Lilly
Jumping Branch
William Greer
Sylvia
the Grim Reaper
H. T. Caffee & Son
Herbert Luther
Meena
Fec
Isakens
Evy
Prize Mining
Clerk County Court
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